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The Subspace Army's insignia, which appears on most of their forces.

The Subspace Army (亜空軍 Subspace Army) is the antagonistic force of Super Smash Bros. Brawl's Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary. Headed by the Ancient Minister, alias R.O.B., and under the guidance of Tabuu, its aim is to expand Subspace using Subspace Bombs and to transport areas of the World of Trophies into it. Most of the enemies the player faces in the Subspace Emissary are members of the Subspace Army.

Some members of the Subspace Army, such as Poppants and Mites, appear as enemies in the Smash Run mode of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, with most also having corresponding trophies. However, they do not have any specific plot-related roles in the game. Some members of the Subspace Emissary such as Tabuu, Primids, Mites, Duon and the Ancient Minister appear as spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. In addition, Galleom returns as a boss.

Commanders[edit]

Master Hand being controlled by Tabuu's Chains of Light.

Tabuu is the embodiment of Subspace and the mastermind behind the army. With his Chains of Light, he literally controls Master Hand like a puppet to use as a cover to manipulate the villain fighters into his bidding. Only the Ancient Minister knows about Tabuu.
Ganondorf is the general of the army, leading the majority of its forces in their bid to conquer the World of Trophies and is also responsible for enslaving the Isle of the Ancients. Despite his loyalties, Ganondorf acts with his own agenda to usurp Master Hand's rule.
Bowser is the field commander of the army and the leader of his minions. In contrast to Ganondorf's more administrative role, Bowser prefers catching fighters, as well as using his personal force to take on large assignments, such as assaulting King Dedede's castle. He was the only fighter to be truly loyal to Master Hand, expressing sadness to see him defeated. On the other hand, he dislikes Ganondorf, especially when the latter betrayed him.
The Ancient Minister is the leader of the R.O.B. Squad, whose primary task is manufacturing and deploying Subspace Bombs around the world. However, he is a subject to Ganondorf. After being shot many times by his fellow R.O.B.s after falling under Ganondorf's control, his robe was incinerated, showing his true identity as a R.O.B. himself.
Wario is a relatively low-ranking member who is only assigned to capture fighters, having no loyalty to the army.
Prior to the events of The Subspace Emissary, King Dedede attacked the Halberd at the same time Tabuu's forces did, preventing Meta Knight from defending his ship. While there is no evidence Dedede worked for the army at any time, it may be possible he was tricked by them into attacking the Halberd as a diversion or he simply wanted a friendly duel against Meta Knight and was oblivious to what was currently happening.

Forces[edit]

The Subspace Gunship

The Subspace Army's forces consist of many odd-looking, but sapient and evil monsters, the Primids chief among them. These things are created from Shadow Bugs, which the Halberd is used for their deployment. The Subspace Army also controls the Isle of the Ancients and the Subspace Gunship.

The army's weaponry, equipment and troops had been mostly accumulated via thievery. Mr. Game & Watch was used to bring the Shadow Bugs into existence for the purpose of creating its forces, as well as false characters, while the Halberd was then commandeered for means of the former's transportation. In addition, Samus's Power Suit was apparently stolen and Pikachu was used to power a generator on the Isle of the Ancients. The Dark Cannon is the most potent weapon in the army's arsenal and was distributed among its fighter accomplices.

Major members[edit]

The following were deployed in areas where they could do maximum damage and were used in cases where the army's standard troops would not be enough.

Primids[edit]

Primids being formed from Shadow Bugs.

Primids are doll-like creatures that serve as the Subspace Army's standard foot soldiers. They come into existence when several Shadow Bugs individually amalgamate and their modest strength is made up for by large numbers. Specialization is also present, as there are:

Ordinary Primids (Primids with no additional attributes)
Scope Primids (Primids armed with Super Scope-like firearms)
Sword Primids (Primids armed with Beam Sword-like blades)
Boom Primids (Primids armed with boomerangs)
Metal Primids (Primids covered in metal)
Fire Primids (Primids that can breathe fire)
Big Primids (Primids that are three times larger than ordinary ones)

R.O.B. Squad[edit]

In addition to being in charge of detonating the Subspace Bombs, multiple types of R.O.B. defend the Isle of the Ancients:

R.O.B. Sentry
R.O.B. Launcher
R.O.B. Blaster
Giant R.O.B. (Only seen in a cutscene. It killed dozens of Olimar's Pikmin, but was vanquished by Captain Falcon.)

Bowser's Minions[edit]

Bowser commands his own troops from his origin series, which consist of:

Other forces[edit]

Other enemies found throughout the game, listed in order of the first level they appear, include:

Traps[edit]

In addition to sending their troops to hinder their opposition's progress, the Subspace Army is more than willing to set up some devious devices for their plot:

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-The '''Subspace Army''' is an evil force which is the main antagonist of the [[Subspace Emissary]] mode in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. Headed by the [[Ancient Minister]] and under the guidance of [[Tabuu]], its aim is to expand [[Subspace]] using [[Subspace Bombs]] and to pull areas of [[World of Trophies|this world]] into it. Most of the enemies the player faces in [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]] are members of the Subspace Army.
+[[File:SubspaceSymbol.svg|right|frame|The Subspace Army's insignia, which appears on most of their forces.]]
+The '''Subspace Army''' ({{ja|亜空軍|Akūgun}} ''Subspace Army'') is the antagonistic force of ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''{{'}}s [[Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary]]. Headed by the [[Ancient Minister]], alias {{SSBB|R.O.B.}}, and under the guidance of [[Tabuu]], its aim is to expand [[Subspace]] using [[Subspace Bombs]] and to transport areas of the [[World of Trophies]] into it. Most of the enemies the player faces in the Subspace Emissary are members of the Subspace Army.
+Some members of the Subspace Army, such as [[Poppant]]s and [[Mite]]s, appear as enemies in the [[Smash Run]] mode of {{for3ds}}, with most also having corresponding trophies. However, they do not have any specific plot-related roles in the game. Some members of the Subspace Emissary such as Tabuu, [[Primid]]s, [[Mite]]s, [[Duon]] and the Ancient Minister appear as [[spirit]]s in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. In addition, [[Galleom]] returns as a [[boss]].
 ==Commanders==
-*[[Tabuu]] is the true leader of the Subspace Army. He uses [[Master Hand]] (bound by Chains of Light) as a puppet to give orders. Only the Ancient Minister knows about Tabuu.
+[[File:CoLight.jpg|thumb|300px|Master Hand being controlled by Tabuu's Chains of Light.]]
+*Tabuu is the embodiment of Subspace and the mastermind behind the army. With his Chains of Light, he literally controls {{SSBB|Master Hand}} like a puppet to use as a cover to manipulate the villain [[fighter]]s into his bidding. Only the Ancient Minister knows about Tabuu.
-*Second-in-command is [[Ganondorf (SSBB)|Ganondorf]]. He has the technology to override the R.O.B.s' programming and dominance over a majority of the forces. He was not loyal to the Master Hand and wanted to usurp his rule over the world.
+*{{SSBB|Ganondorf}} is the general of the army, leading the majority of its forces in their bid to conquer the World of Trophies and is also responsible for enslaving the [[Isle of the Ancients]]. Despite his loyalties, Ganondorf acts with his own agenda to usurp Master Hand's rule.
+*{{SSBB|Bowser}} is the field commander of the army and the leader of [[Bowser's Minions|his minions]]. In contrast to Ganondorf's more administrative role, Bowser prefers catching fighters, as well as using his personal force to take on large assignments, such as assaulting King Dedede's castle. He was the only fighter to be truly loyal to Master Hand, expressing sadness to see him defeated. On the other hand, he dislikes Ganondorf, especially when the latter betrayed him.
-*[[Bowser (SSBB)| Bowser]] is the third-in-command, and only takes orders from Ganondorf and Master Hand himself. Bowser likes catching [[Smasher (character)|smashers]], as well as using his own loyal Koopa Troopas to take on large assignments, such as assaulting King Dedede's castle. He was the only smasher to be truely loyal to Master Hand and was saddened to see him defeated.
+*The Ancient Minister is the leader of the [[R.O.B. Squad]], whose primary task is manufacturing and deploying [[Subspace Bombs]] around the world. However, he is a subject to Ganondorf. After being shot many times by his fellow R.O.B.s after falling under Ganondorf's control, his robe was incinerated, showing his true identity as a R.O.B. himself.
+*{{SSBB|Wario}} is a relatively low-ranking member who is only assigned to capture fighters, having no loyalty to the army.
-*The [[Ancient Minister]] has a leadership role, commanding the [[R.O.B. Squad]]. His main task is to deploy [[Subspace Bombs]]. However, he is subject to Ganondorf, Bowser and Tabuu. After being shot many time by the controlled R.O.B.s, his robe was burned, showing his true identity as [[R.O.B. (SSBB)|R.O.B]].
+*Prior to the events of ''The Subspace Emissary'', {{SSBB|King Dedede}} attacked the [[Halberd]] at the same time Tabuu's forces did, preventing {{SSBB|Meta Knight}} from defending his ship. While there is no evidence Dedede worked for the army at any time, it may be possible he was tricked by them into attacking the Halberd as a diversion or he simply wanted a friendly duel against Meta Knight and was oblivious to what was currently happening.
-*[[Wario (SSBB)| Wario]] is a relatively low-ranking member, and does not seem to control anyone. He only does what he does (which is capturing various Smashers) because he feels like it. He did not care about the orders he received from Ganondorf or Master Hand. He may have also been only a bounty hunter, with no real allegiance to Master Hand.
-*Another prominent figure is [[Porky Minch]], who leads a small band of Primids and other creatures. However, Porky tends not to worry about his followers. This is shown when Porky destroys most of his force in a vain attempt to crush [[Lucas (SSBB)|Lucas]].
-*Prior to the opening, [[King Dedede (SSBB)|King Dedede]] attacked the [[Halberd]] at the same time Tabuu's forces did, preventing [[Meta Knight (SSBB)|Meta Knight]] from defending the ship. While there is no evidence he worked for the Subspace Army at any time, it's possible he was tricked by them into attacking the Halberd.
 ==Forces==
-The Subspace Army consists of a number of enemies, the [[Primid]]s chief among them. These enemies are created from [[Shadow Bugs]] which are dropped from the [[Halberd]]. The Subspace Army also commands the floating [[Isle of Ancients]] and the [[Subspace Gunship]].
+[[File:Gunship.jpg|thumb|300px|The Subspace Gunship]]
+The Subspace Army's forces consist of many odd-looking, but sapient and evil monsters, the [[Primid]]s chief among them. These things are created from [[Shadow Bug]]s, which the [[Halberd]] is used for their deployment. The Subspace Army also controls the [[Isle of the Ancients]] and the [[Subspace Gunship]].
-The army's weapons, equipment, and troops are almost all stolen or copied. [[Mr. Game & Watch]] was used to create [[Shadow Bug]]s, which were then used to create a massive army as well as trophyized Smashers. [[Samus]]'s Power Suit was apparently stolen, and [[Pikachu]] was used as a power supply.
+The army's weaponry, equipment and troops had been mostly accumulated via thievery. {{SSBB|Mr. Game & Watch}} was used to bring the Shadow Bugs into existence for the purpose of creating its forces, as well as [[false character]]s, while the Halberd was then commandeered for means of the former's transportation. In addition, {{SSBB|Samus}}'s Power Suit was apparently stolen and {{SSBB|Pikachu}} was used to power a generator on the Isle of the Ancients. The [[Dark Cannon]] is the most potent weapon in the army's arsenal and was distributed among its fighter accomplices.
 ===Major members===
-[[Image:Galleom.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Galleom]]
+The following were deployed in areas where they could do maximum damage and were used in cases where the army's standard troops would not be enough.
-[[Image:Duon.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Duon]]
+<gallery>
-The following were deployed in areas where they could do maximum damage, and were used in cases where Primids would not be enough.
+Petey Piranha - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Petey Piranha]]
+Rayquaza - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Rayquaza]]
+Ridley - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Ridley]]
+Meta Ridley - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Meta Ridley]]
+Galleom - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Galleom]]
+Duon - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Duon]]
+Porky - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Porky Minch]]
+Porky Statue - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Porky Statue]]
+</gallery>
-*[[Petey Piranha]]
+===[[Primid]]s===
-*[[Rayquaza]]
+[[File:Army_Of_Primids.jpg|thumb|300px|Primids being formed from Shadow Bugs.]]
-*[[Ridley]]/[[Meta Ridley]] (Meta Ridley does not really count, as he chased the [[Falcon Flyer]] out of revenge, not on orders)
+Primids are doll-like creatures that serve as the Subspace Army's standard foot soldiers. They come into existence when several Shadow Bugs individually amalgamate and their modest strength is made up for by large numbers. Specialization is also present, as there are:
-*[[Galleom]]
+<gallery>
-*[[Duon]]
+Primid - Brawl Trophy.png|Ordinary Primids (Primids with no additional attributes)
+Scope Primid - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Scope Primid]]s (Primids armed with [[Super Scope]]-like firearms)
+Sword Primid - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Sword Primid]]s (Primids armed with [[Beam Sword]]-like blades)
+Boom Primid - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Boom Primid]]s (Primids armed with boomerangs)
+Metal Primid - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Metal Primid]]s (Primids covered in [[Metal Box|metal]])
+Fire Primid - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Fire Primid]]s (Primids that can breathe fire)
+Big Primid - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Big Primid]]s (Primids that are three times larger than ordinary ones)
+</gallery>
-===Primids===
+===[[R.O.B. Squad]]===
-[[Image:Primid.jpg|right|thumb|A single Primid.]]
+In addition to being in charge of detonating the Subspace Bombs, multiple types of R.O.B. defend the Isle of the Ancients:
-Primids are the Subspace Army's standard troops.  Their modest strength is made up for by large numbers.  Specialization is also present, as there are:
+<gallery>
+R.O.B. Sentry - Brawl Trophy.png|[[R.O.B. Sentry]]
+R.O.B. Launcher - Brawl Trophy.png|[[R.O.B. Launcher]]
+R.O.B. Blaster - Brawl Trophy.png|[[R.O.B. Blaster]]
+Giant ROB.png|Giant R.O.B. (Only seen in a cutscene. It killed dozens of {{SSBB|Olimar}}'s {{b|Pikmin|species}}, but was vanquished by {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}.)
+</gallery>
-*Normal [[Primid]]s
+===Bowser's Minions===
-*[[Scope Primid]]s ([[Primid]]s with firearms)
+Bowser commands his own troops from his origin series, which consist of:
-*[[Sword Primid]]s ([[Beam Sword]]-wielding [[Primid]]s)
+<gallery>
-*[[Boom Primid]]s (armed with boomerangs)
+Goomba - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Goomba]]s
-*[[Metal Primid]]s (covered in heavy, reflective metal)
+Koopa Troopa (Green) - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Koopa Troopa]]s
-*[[Fire Primid]]s (can breathe fire)
+Koopa Paratroopa (Red) - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Koopa Paratroopa]]s
-*[[Big Primid]]s (composed of more Shadow Bugs and are three times as large as normal Primids)
+Hammer Bro - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Hammer Bro]]s.
+Bullet Bill - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Bullet Bill]]s
-===[[R.O.B. Squad]]===
+Giant Goomba - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Big Goomba]]s
-Multiple types of R.O.B. defend the [[Isle of the Ancients]]:
+</gallery>
-*[[R.O.B. Sentry]]
-*[[R.O.B. Launcher]]
-*[[R.O.B. Blaster]]
-*Giant R.O.B. (not actually an enemy, but seen in a cutscene.) It killed dozens of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]], but was destroyed by [[Captain Falcon]].)
-===Koopa Troop===
+===Other forces===
-Bowser commands his own army, composed of:
+Other enemies found throughout the game, listed in order of the first level they appear, include:
-*[[Koopa Troopa]]s (and [[Koopa Paratroopa]]s)
+<gallery>
-*[[Goomba]]s and [[Giant Goomba]]s
-*[[Bullet Bill]]s
-*[[Hammer Bro.|Hammer Bros.]]
-===Other Forces===
+Spaak - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Spaak]]
-Other enemies found throughout the game include:
+Cymul - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Cymul]]
-*[[Armank]]
+Glunder - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Glunder]]
-*[[Armight]]
+Greap - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Greap]]
-*[[Auroros]]
+Roturret - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Roturret]]
-*[[Autolance]]
+Poppant - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Poppant]]
-*[[Bombed]]
+Feyesh - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Feyesh]]
-*[[Borboras]]
+Mites - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Mite]]
-*[[Bucculus]] (possibly based off of Leap fom the [[Kirby (universe)|Kirby series]])
+Towtow - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Towtow]]
-*[[Buckot]]
+Ticken - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Ticken]]
-*[[Bytan]] (possibly based off of Voltorb from the [[Pokémon (series)|Pokémon series]])
+Borboras - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Borboras]]
-*[[Cymul]]
+Auroros - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Auroros]]
-*[[Feyesh]]
+Bucculus - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Bucculus]]
-*[[Floow]]
+Buckot - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Buckot]]
-*[[Gamyga]]
+Bytan - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Bytan]]
-*[[Glice]], [[Glire]], and [[Glunder]] (possibly inspired off of Flamer from the Kirby series)
+Floow - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Floow]]
-*[[Greap]]
+Roader - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Roader]]
-*[[Mite]]
+Armight - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Armight]]
-*[[Mizzo]]
+Autolance - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Autolance]]
-*[[Nagagog]]
+Nagagog - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Nagagog]]
-*[[Poppant]]
+Shellpod - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Shellpod]]
-*[[Puppit]]
+Puppit - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Puppit]]
-*[[Roader]] (possibly based off of the Wheelie Bike from the Kirby series)
+Trowlon - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Trowlon]]
-*[[Roturret]]
+Bombed - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Bombed]]
-*[[Shaydas]]
+Shaydas - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Shaydas]]
-*[[Shellpod]]
+Gamyga - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Gamyga]]
-*[[Spaak]] (possibly based off of Kracko from the Kirby series)
+Glire - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Glire]]
-*[[Ticken]] (possibly based off of the Badniks from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (universe)|Sonic series]])
+Armank - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Armank]]
-*[[Towtow]] (possibly based off of Scarfy from the Kirby series)
+Glice - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Glice]]
-*[[Trowlon]]
+Mizzo - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Mizzo]] (unused)
+</gallery>
 ===Traps===
-The Subspace Army isn't above laying traps in addition to sending troops at their foes:
+In addition to sending their troops to hinder their opposition's progress, the Subspace Army is more than willing to set up some devious devices for their plot:
-*[[Jyk]] (possibly based off of Gordo from the Kirby series)
+<gallery>
-*[[Quark Mine]]
+Amaranthine Gas.jpg|[[Amaranthine gas]]
-*[[Spaceshifting Wormhole]]
+GeneratorSSE.jpg|[[Generator]]s
+Jyk - Brawl Trophy.png|[[Jyk]]s
+QuarkMine.jpg|[[Quark Mine]]s
+Canyon.jpg|[[Ambush]]es
+</gallery>
 {{SubspaceArmy}}
-[[Category:Subspace Army|*]]
+[[Category:Subspace Army]]
 [[Category:Subspace Emissary]]

v • d • e Subspace Army
Leader	Tabuu
Fighter accomplices	Bowser · Ganondorf · Wario
Major members	Petey Piranha · Rayquaza · Porky Minch/Porky Statue · Ridley/Meta Ridley · Galleom · Duon
Manipulated members	Ancient Minister/R.O.B. · Master Hand · Mr. Game & Watch · King Dedede
Common units	Primids: Normal Primid · Big Primid · Boom Primid · Fire Primid · Metal Primid · Scope Primid · Sword Primid Bowser's Minions: Bullet Bill · Giant Goomba · Goomba · Hammer Bro · Koopa Paratroopa · Koopa Troopa R.O.B. Squad: R.O.B. Blaster · R.O.B. Launcher · R.O.B. Sentry Others: Armank · Armight · Auroros · Autolance · Bombed · Borboras · Bucculus · Buckot · Bytan · Cymul · Feyesh · Floow · Gamyga · Glice · Glire · Glunder · Greap · Jyk · Mite · Mizzo · Nagagog · Poppant · Puppit · Roader · Roturret · Shaydas · Shellpod · Spaak · Ticken · Towtow · Trowlon
Weapons/Machines/Etc.	Ambush · Amaranthine gas · Barrel Cannon · Bomb block · Cargo · Dark Cannon · Door · Generator · Halberd · Koopa Clown Car · Minecart · Quark Mine · Shadow Bug · Slide Launcher · Smash Skiff · Subspace Bomb · Subspace Gunship · Thorn helix · Trackball
Locations	World of Trophies · Isle of the Ancients · Subspace · The Great Maze

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