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|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|caption=Art by [[Akira Toriyama]]
|kanji=マシンマスター
|kanji=マシンマスター
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|old=Machinoid
|romanji=Machine master
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
|firstappear=''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''
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The '''Tinpot Dictator''' (formerly '''Machinoid''') is a boss in the game ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.
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The '''Tinpot Dictator''' is a minor character and boss in the ''[[Dragon Quest (series)|Dragon Quest]]'' series that was introduced in ''[[Dragon Quest VII]]''.
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|name= Machinoid
|game= Dragon Quest VII
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|hp= 250
|experience= 180
|gold= 70
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|skills= Summon (ClockMech), Furious Swing
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|location= MechSoldier's Base (Past)
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==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.
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==
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==
==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.
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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 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.


==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 Enemies==
==Related Monsters==
*[[Rogue]]
*[[Rogue]]
*[[Necromacer]]
*[[Necromacer]]
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Revision as of 14:15, 16 January 2020

The Tinpot Dictator is a minor character and boss in the Dragon Quest series that was introduced in Dragon Quest VII.

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 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.

Appearances

Dragon Quest VII

Tinpot Dictator (マシンマスター Machine master) DQVII Logo.png
Sprite HP MP Attack Defense
Machinoid.gif 250 ? ? ?
Agility Experience Gold Tame Rate
? 180(PS1) 70(PS1) ?
Bestiary No.
Spell(s)
Skill(s) Summon Automaton
Furious Swing
Location(s) Automaton Stronghold (Past)
Item(s) Dropped
Evasion Frizz Resistance * Sizz Resistance * Fire Breath Resistance *
? ? ? ?
Bang Resistance * Crack Resistance * Ice Breath Resistance * Woosh Resistance *
? ? ? ?
Strike/Rock Resistance * Zap Resistance * Drain Magic Resistance * Whack Resistance *
? ? ? ?
Poof Resistance * Poison Resistance * Burning Breath Resistance Fuddle Resistance *
? ? ? ?
Snooze Resistance * Dazzle Resistance * Fizzle Resistance * Ban Dance Resistance
? ? ? ?
Stun Resistance * Sap Resistance * Army Resistance *
? ? ?
3DS version changes
None


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. 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.

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 Monsters

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