Tinpot Dictator - Revision history

Follower of Light at 02:46, 6 August 2026

Follower of Light — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 02:46:39 GMT

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 |kanji={{tt|マシンマスター|Machine master}}
 |old=Machinoid (''DQ VII'' PS1)
-|romanji=Mashinmasutā
+|romaji=Mashinmasutā
 |firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
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 The Tinpot Dictator is humanoid in appearance. His attire consists of a surcoat overlaid on top of a sleeveless haubergeon. He dons a bucket-like helmet with six vertical eye-slits on the front of it and two red horns sticking out of its sides. Two additional curved horns come out of the sides of his face. He wields a ball-and-chain flail in battle.
-==Main series appearances==
+==Appearances==
 ==={{DQ7}}===
 {{spoiler|start}}
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 ====Strategy====
 The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. {{Maribel}} should use [[Sap]] twice to remove his defense. If she has learned [[Heal]] as well, then she should be the designated healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using [[Flame Slash]] and if he has learned [[Focus Strength]], he should use that in conjunction with [[Flame Slash]]. The {{Hero 7}} and [[Ruff]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some [[Medicinal herb]]s and {{MP}} for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.
 ==Etymology==
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 {{DQVII}}
+{{DQVIIR}}
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]

Heroman12 at 04:18, 14 May 2024

Heroman12 — Tue, 14 May 2024 04:18:22 GMT

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	\|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]		\|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
	\|kanji={{tt\|マシンマスター\|Machine master}}		\|kanji={{tt\|マシンマスター\|Machine master}}
	\|old=Machinoid		\|old=Machinoid (''DQ VII'' PS1)
	\|romanji=Mashinmasutā		\|romanji=Mashinmasutā
	\|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}		\|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
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	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
	{{spoiler\|start}}		{{spoiler\|start}}
	The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton]]s to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the [[party]] arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.		The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the [[Demon Lord\|Orgodemir]] to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton]]s to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the [[party]] arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.

	However the tide turns for the Faradains when the [[party]] obtain an Automaton of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|Autonymus]] is able to reprogram this Automaton. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the [[party]] to enter the automatons' Base.		However the tide turns for the Faradains when the [[party]] obtain an Automaton of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|Autonymus]] is able to reprogram this Automaton. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the [[party]] to enter the automatons' Base.

NARFNra: Updating to be consistent with the way Slime does it, translation on the Japanese rendition

NARFNra — Thu, 10 Nov 2022 20:33:14 GMT

Updating to be consistent with the way Slime does it, translation on the Japanese rendition

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	\|image=[[Image:Tinpot_Dictator.png\|center\|190px]]		\|image=[[Image:Tinpot_Dictator.png\|center\|190px]]
	\|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]		\|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
	\|kanji=マシンマスター		\|kanji={{tt\|マシンマスター\|Machine master}}
	\|old=Machinoid		\|old=Machinoid
	\|romanji=~~{{tt\|~~Mashinmasutā~~\|Machine master}}~~		\|romanji=Mashinmasutā
	\|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}		\|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
	}}		}}

Antiyonder at 11:49, 3 February 2022

Antiyonder — Thu, 03 Feb 2022 11:49:37 GMT

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	==={{DQ7}}===		==={{DQ7}}===
	{{spoiler\|start}}		{{spoiler\|start}}
	The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton~~\|automatons~~]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.		The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton]]s to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the [[party]] arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.

	However the tide turns for the Faradains when the party obtain an ~~automaton~~ of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|Autonymus]] is able to reprogram this ~~automaton~~. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the party to enter the automatons' Base.		However the tide turns for the Faradains when the [[party]] obtain an Automaton of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|Autonymus]] is able to reprogram this Automaton. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the [[party]] to enter the automatons' Base.

	The party meets the Tinpot Dictator who orders a group of ~~automatons~~ to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from E.L.L.I.E. disrupts the command given to them by the Tinpot Dictator and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Tinpot Dictator is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Tinpot Dictator who, with his last breath, summons the [[Slaughtomaton]] to kill them and the entire continent.		The [[party]] meets the Tinpot Dictator who orders a group of Automatons to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from E.L.L.I.E. disrupts the command given to them by the Tinpot Dictator and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Tinpot Dictator is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Tinpot Dictator who, with his last breath, summons the [[Slaughtomaton]] to kill them and the entire continent.
	{{spoiler\|end}}		{{spoiler\|end}}

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	\|}}		\|}}

	====Strategy====		====Strategy====
	The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use [[Sap]] twice to remove his defense. If she has learned [[Heal]] as well, then she should be the designated healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using [[Flame Slash]] and if he has learned [[Focus Strength]], he should use that in conjunction with Flame Slash. ~~[[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)\|~~The Hero]] and [[Ruff]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some [[Medicinal herb]]s and {{MP}} for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.		The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. {{Maribel}} should use [[Sap]] twice to remove his defense. If she has learned [[Heal]] as well, then she should be the designated healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using [[Flame Slash]] and if he has learned [[Focus Strength]], he should use that in conjunction with [[Flame Slash]]. The {{Hero 7}} and [[Ruff]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some [[Medicinal herb]]s and {{MP}} for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
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	*[[General motor]]		*[[General motor]]
	{{clear}}		{{clear}}

	{{DQVII}}		{{DQVII}}

	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]

Molacarthy at 12:47, 9 March 2020

Molacarthy — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 12:47:24 GMT

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	====Strategy====		====Strategy====
	The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use [[Sap]] twice to remove his defense. If she has learned [[Heal]] as well, then she should be the designated healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using [[Flame Slash]] and if he has learned [[Focus Strength]], he should use that in conjunction with Flame Slash. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)\|The Hero]] and [[Ruff]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some [[Medicinal herb]]s and MP for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.		The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use [[Sap]] twice to remove his defense. If she has learned [[Heal]] as well, then she should be the designated healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using [[Flame Slash]] and if he has learned [[Focus Strength]], he should use that in conjunction with Flame Slash. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)\|The Hero]] and [[Ruff]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some [[Medicinal herb]]s and {{MP}} for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==

Molacarthy at 19:55, 7 March 2020

Molacarthy — Sat, 07 Mar 2020 19:55:53 GMT

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	\|kanji=マシンマスター		\|kanji=マシンマスター
	\|old=Machinoid		\|old=Machinoid
	\|romanji=Machine master		\|romanji={{tt\|Mashinmasutā\|Machine master}}
	\|firstappear=~~''[[~~Dragon Quest VII~~]]''~~		\|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
	}}		}}
	~~{{Localization}}~~		The '''Tinpot Dictator''' is a minor character and boss in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{DQ7}}.
	The '''Tinpot Dictator''' is a minor character and boss in the ~~''[[Dragon Quest (series)\|Dragon Quest]]'' series~~ that was introduced in ~~''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''~~.

	==Characteristics==		==Characteristics==
	The Tinpot Dictator is humanoid in appearance. His attire consists of a surcoat overlaid on top of a sleeveless haubergeon. He dons a bucket-like helmet with six vertical eye-slits on the front of it and two red horns sticking out of its sides. Two additional curved horns come out of the sides of his face. He wields a ball-and-chain flail in battle.		The Tinpot Dictator is humanoid in appearance. His attire consists of a surcoat overlaid on top of a sleeveless haubergeon. He dons a bucket-like helmet with six vertical eye-slits on the front of it and two red horns sticking out of its sides. Two additional curved horns come out of the sides of his face. He wields a ball-and-chain flail in battle.
	===~~Synopsis~~===
			==Main series appearances==
			==={{DQ7}}===
			{{spoiler\|start}}
	The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton\|automatons]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.		The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton\|automatons]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.

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	The party meets the Tinpot Dictator who orders a group of automatons to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from E.L.L.I.E. disrupts the command given to them by the Tinpot Dictator and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Tinpot Dictator is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Tinpot Dictator who, with his last breath, summons the [[Slaughtomaton]] to kill them and the entire continent.		The party meets the Tinpot Dictator who orders a group of automatons to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from E.L.L.I.E. disrupts the command given to them by the Tinpot Dictator and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Tinpot Dictator is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Tinpot Dictator who, with his last breath, summons the [[Slaughtomaton]] to kill them and the entire continent.
	~~==Appearances==~~		{{spoiler\|end}}
	~~===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===~~
	{{DQ7Enemy		{{DQ7Enemy
	\|name=Tinpot Dictator		\|name=Tinpot Dictator
	\|kanji=マシンマスター		\|kanji=マシンマスター
	\|romanji=Machine master		\|romanji={{tt\|Mashinmasutā\|Machine master}}
	\|sprite=[[Image:Machinoid.gif]]		\|sprite=[[Image:Machinoid.gif]]
	\|hp=250		\|hp=250
	\|mp=		\|mp=12
	\|exp=180~~(PS1)~~		\|exp=180
	\|gold=70~~(PS1)~~		\|gold=70
	\|attack=		\|attack=48
	\|defense=		\|defense=40
	\|agility=		\|agility=45
	\|tameRate=		\|tameRate=NA
	\|bestiaryNumber=		\|bestiaryNumber=287
	\|spells=		\|spells=[[Sap]]
	\|skills=Summon [[Automaton]]<br>Furious ~~Swing~~		\|skills=Summon [[Automaton]]<br>Furious swing (125% damage)
	\|locations=[[Automaton Stronghold]] (Past)		\|locations=[[Automaton Stronghold]] (Past)
	\|items=		\|items=
	\|evasion=		\|evasion={{fraction\|0\|64}}
	\|frizz-resist=		\|frizz-resist=0%
	\|sizz-resist=		\|sizz-resist=0%
	\|bang-resist=		\|bang-resist=0%
	\|crack-resist=		\|crack-resist=0%
	\|woosh-resist=		\|woosh-resist=0%
	\|zap-resist=		\|zap-resist=0%
	\|whack-resist=		\|whack-resist=100%
	\|poof-resist=		\|poof-resist=100%
	\|dazzle-resist=		\|dazzle-resist=15%
	\|snooze-resist=		\|snooze-resist=100%
	\|drain-resist=		\|drain-resist=50%
	\|fizzle-resist=		\|fizzle-resist=50%
	\|fuddle-resist=		\|fuddle-resist=100%
	\|sap-resist=		\|sap-resist=15%
	\|poison-resist=		\|poison-resist=100%
	\|stun-resist=		\|stun-resist=80%
	\|ban-dance-resist=		\|ban-dance-resist=100%
	\|fire-breath-resist=		\|fire-breath-resist=0%
	\|cool-breath-resist=		\|cool-breath-resist=0%
	\|strike-resist=		\|strike-resist=100%
	\|burning-breath-resist=		\|burning-breath-resist=100%
	\|army-resist=		\|army-resist=100%
			\|remake-sprites=
			\|remake-changes=
	\|}}		\|}}
	~~{{Section-Stub}}~~
	====Strategy====		====Strategy====
	The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use [[Sap]] twice to remove his defense. If she has learned [[Heal]] as well, then she should be the designated healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using [[Flame Slash]] and if he has learned ~~Psycheup~~, he should use that in conjunction with Flame Slash. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)\|The Hero]] and [[Ruff]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some ~~herbs~~ and MP for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.		The Tinpot Dictator can summon automatons in battle, the player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use [[Sap]] twice to remove his defense. If she has learned [[Heal]] as well, then she should be the designated healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using [[Flame Slash]] and if he has learned [[Focus Strength]], he should use that in conjunction with Flame Slash. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)\|The Hero]] and [[Ruff]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some [[Medicinal herb]]s and MP for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.

	==Etymology==		==Etymology==
	A ''tinpot dictator'' is a pejorative term referring to an absolute ruler that possesses poor leadership and/or organization skills. The term refers to the Victorian invention of the tin pot, an inexpensive metal disposable container that was the precursor to the tin can.		A ''tinpot dictator'' is a pejorative term referring to an absolute ruler that possesses poor leadership and/or organization skills. The term refers to the Victorian invention of the tin pot, an inexpensive metal disposable container that was the precursor to the tin can.

	==Related ~~Monsters~~==		==Related monsters==
	*[[Rogue]]		*[[Rogue]]
	*[[Necromacer]]		*[[Necromacer]]
	{{~~cleanup~~}}		*[[General motor]]
			{{clear}}
	{{DQVII}}		{{DQVII}}
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]
	~~{{Wikia}}~~

Molacarthy at 19:15, 16 January 2020

Molacarthy — Thu, 16 Jan 2020 19:15:17 GMT

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 |caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
 |kanji=マシンマスター
-|romanji=
+|old=Machinoid
 |firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
 }}
-The '''Tinpot Dictator''' (formerly '''Machinoid''') is a boss in the game ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.
+{{Localization}}
-{{Enemy
+The '''Tinpot Dictator''' is a minor character and boss in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.
-==Appearance==
+==Characteristics==
 The Tinpot Dictator is humanoid in appearance. His attire consists of a surcoat overlaid on top of a sleeveless haubergeon. He dons a bucket-like helmet with six vertical eye-slits on the front of it and two red horns sticking out of its sides. Two additional curved horns come out of the sides of his face. He wields a ball-and-chain flail in battle.
+===Synopsis===
 The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton|automatons]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.
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 The party meets the Tinpot Dictator who orders a group of automatons to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from E.L.L.I.E. disrupts the command given to them by the Tinpot Dictator and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Tinpot Dictator is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Tinpot Dictator who, with his last breath, summons the [[Slaughtomaton]] to kill them and the entire continent.
+==Appearances==
-==Strategy==
+===''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''===
-The Tinpot Dictator can also summon automatons in battle. The player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use Sap twice to remove its defense. If she has learned Heal as well, she should be designated Healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using FireSlash and if he has learned Psycheup, he should use that in conjunction with FireSlash. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)|The Hero]] and [[Ruff|Gabo]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some herbs and MP for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.
+{{DQ7Enemy
 ==Etymology==
-A tinpot dictator is a pejorative term referring to an absolute ruler that possesses poor leadership and/or organization skills. The term refers to the Victorian invention of the tin pot, an inexpensive metal disposable container that was the precursor to the tin can.
+A ''tinpot dictator'' is a pejorative term referring to an absolute ruler that possesses poor leadership and/or organization skills. The term refers to the Victorian invention of the tin pot, an inexpensive metal disposable container that was the precursor to the tin can.
-==Related Enemies==
+==Related Monsters==
 *[[Rogue]]
 *[[Necromacer]]
 {{DQVII}}
 [[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
-[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]{{Wikia}}
+[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]

Molacarthy at 20:51, 6 January 2020

Molacarthy — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:51:30 GMT

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	==Appearance==		==Appearance==
	The Tinpot Dictator is humanoid in appearance. He ~~is wrapped in chain mail and has~~ a bucket-like helmet. He wields a flail in battle.		The Tinpot Dictator is humanoid in appearance. His attire consists of a surcoat overlaid on top of a sleeveless haubergeon. He dons a bucket-like helmet with six vertical eye-slits on the front of it and two red horns sticking out of its sides. Two additional curved horns come out of the sides of his face. He wields a ball-and-chain flail in battle.

	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==

Molacarthy: Etymology and related enemies

Molacarthy — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 19:27:21 GMT

Etymology and related enemies

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	The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton\|automatons]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.		The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton\|automatons]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.

	However the tide turns for the Faradains when the party obtain an automaton of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|~~Autonymous~~]] is able to reprogram this automaton. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the party to enter the automatons' Base.		However the tide turns for the Faradains when the party obtain an automaton of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|Autonymus]] is able to reprogram this automaton. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the party to enter the automatons' Base.

	The party meets the Tinpot Dictator who orders a group of automatons to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from E.L.L.I.E. disrupts the command given to them by the Tinpot Dictator and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Tinpot Dictator is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Tinpot Dictator who, with his last breath, summons the [[Slaughtomaton]] to kill them and the entire continent.		The party meets the Tinpot Dictator who orders a group of automatons to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from E.L.L.I.E. disrupts the command given to them by the Tinpot Dictator and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Tinpot Dictator is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Tinpot Dictator who, with his last breath, summons the [[Slaughtomaton]] to kill them and the entire continent.
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	The Tinpot Dictator can also summon automatons in battle. The player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use Sap twice to remove its defense. If she has learned Heal as well, she should be designated Healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using FireSlash and if he has learned Psycheup, he should use that in conjunction with FireSlash. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)\|The Hero]] and [[Ruff\|Gabo]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some herbs and MP for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.		The Tinpot Dictator can also summon automatons in battle. The player should ignore that and concentrate on the Dictator. [[Maribel]] should use Sap twice to remove its defense. If she has learned Heal as well, she should be designated Healer. [[Kiefer]] should be using FireSlash and if he has learned Psycheup, he should use that in conjunction with FireSlash. [[Hero (Dragon Quest VII)\|The Hero]] and [[Ruff\|Gabo]] should use physical attacks. After the Tinpot Dictator is defeated, defeat all remaining automatons to win the battle. Make sure to save some herbs and MP for the next fight because the party fights the [[Slaughtomaton]] after their victory.

			==Etymology==
			A tinpot dictator is a pejorative term referring to an absolute ruler that possesses poor leadership and/or organization skills. The term refers to the Victorian invention of the tin pot, an inexpensive metal disposable container that was the precursor to the tin can.

			==Related Enemies==
			*[[Rogue]]
			*[[Necromacer]]
	{{DQVII}}		{{DQVII}}
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII enemies]]
	[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]{{Wikia}}		[[Category:Dragon Quest VII bosses]]{{Wikia}}

Icysugarspike: /* Synopsis */

Icysugarspike — Sat, 01 Oct 2016 13:09:01 GMT

Synopsis

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton\|automatons]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the ~~Falrodian~~ army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.		The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Faraday]] with an army of [[Automaton\|automatons]] to conquer and eradicate the populace. Before the party arrives, his army is overwhelming the Faradain army to the point where the king must hire mercenaries to stave off the invasion. Because of the Tinpot Dictator's invasion, the country is demoralized.

	However the tide turns for the Faradains when the party obtain an automaton of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|Autonymous]] is able to reprogram this automaton. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the party to enter the automatons' Base.		However the tide turns for the Faradains when the party obtain an automaton of their own. [[Thaddeus and Autonymus\|Autonymous]] is able to reprogram this automaton. Now named E.L.L.I.E., the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Tinpot Dictator. This allows the party to enter the automatons' Base.