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'''Machinoid''' is a boss in the game [[Dragon Quest VII]]
{{Monster Infobox
|title=Tinpot Dictator
|image=[[Image:Tinpot_Dictator.png|center|190px]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji={{tt|マシンマスター|Machine master}}
|old=Machinoid (''DQ VII'' PS1)
|romanji=Mashinmasutā
|firstappear={{Dragon Quest VII}}
}}
The '''Tinpot Dictator''' is a minor character and boss in the {{DQSeries}} that was introduced in {{DQ7}}.


{{Monster
==Characteristics==
|image= [[Image:Machinoid.gif]]
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.
|name= Machinoid
 
|game= Dragon Quest VII
==Main series appearances==
|romanji=
==={{DQ7}}===
|hp= 250
{{spoiler|start}}
|experience= 180
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.
|gold= 70
|droppedItems=  
|skills= Summon (ClockMech), Furious Swing
|spells=
|location= MechSoldier's Base (Past)
|}}


==Appearance==
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.
Machinoid is humanoid in appearance. He is wrapped in chain mail and has a bucket-like helmet. He wields a flail in battle.


==Synopsis==
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 Machinoid was sent by the Demon Lord to [[Falrod]] with an army of '''MechSoldiers''' 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 Machinoid's invasion, the country is demoralized.
{{spoiler|end}}


However the tide turns for the Falrodians when the party obtain a '''MechSoldier'''. [[Trad and Zebbot|Zebbot]] is able to reprogram this MechSoldier. Now named Eri, the robot can broadcast a signal to disrupt the orders given to them by the Machinoid. This allows the party to enter the MechSoldier's Base.
{{DQ7Enemy
|name=Tinpot Dictator
|kanji=マシンマスター
|romanji={{tt|Mashinmasutā|Machine master}}
|sprite=[[Image:Machinoid.gif]]
|hp=250
|mp=12
|exp=180
|gold=70
|attack=48
|defense=40
|agility=45
|tameRate=NA
|bestiaryNumber=287
|spells=[[Sap]]
|skills=Summon [[Automaton]]<br>Furious swing (125% damage)
|locations=[[Automaton Stronghold]] (Past)
|items=
|evasion={{fraction|0|64}}
|frizz-resist=0%
|sizz-resist=0%
|bang-resist=0%
|crack-resist=0%
|woosh-resist=0%
|zap-resist=0%
|whack-resist=100%
|poof-resist=100%
|dazzle-resist=15%
|snooze-resist=100%
|drain-resist=50%
|fizzle-resist=50%
|fuddle-resist=100%
|sap-resist=15%
|poison-resist=100%
|stun-resist=80%
|ban-dance-resist=100%
|fire-breath-resist=0%
|cool-breath-resist=0%
|strike-resist=100%
|burning-breath-resist=100%
|army-resist=100%
|remake-sprites=
|remake-changes=
|}}


The party meets the Machinoid who orders a group of MechSoldiers to attack them. However, the signal broadcast from Eri disrupts the command given to them by the Machinoid and, in turn, causes them to go berserk and attack themselves. Frustrated by this failure, the Machinoid is forced to kill the party themselves. The party defeats the Machinoid who, with his last breath, summons the [[EvilMech (BOSS)| EvilMech]] to kill them and the entire continent.
====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.


==Strategy==
==Etymology==
The Machinoid can also summon Clockmechs in battle. The player should ignore that and concentrate on the Machinoid. [[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 [[Gabo]] should use physical attacks. After the Machinoid is defeated, defeat all the other Clockmechs to win the battle. Make sure to save some herbs and MP for the next fight because the party fights EvilMech after their victory.
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==
*[[Rogue]]
*[[Necromacer]]
*[[General motor]]
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Latest revision as of 23:18, 13 May 2024

The Tinpot Dictator is a minor character and boss in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past.

Characteristics[edit]

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[edit]

Dragon Quest VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past[edit]

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The Tinpot Dictator was sent by the Orgodemir to Faraday with an army of 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. 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.


Tinpot Dictator (マシンマスター Mashinmasutā) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Machinoid.gif 250 12 48 40
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
45 180 70 NA
Bestiary No. 287
Spell(s) Sap
Skill(s) Summon Automaton
Furious swing (125% damage)
Location(s) Automaton Stronghold (Past)
Item(s) Dropped
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
0⁄64 0% 0% 0%
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
0% 0% 0% 0%
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
100% 0% 50% 100%
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
100% 100% 100% 100%
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
100% 15% 50% 100%
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
80% 15% 100%
3DS version changes
None



Strategy[edit]

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 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 herbs and MP for the next fight because the party fights the Slaughtomaton after their victory.

Etymology[edit]

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[edit]


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