| “ | Their entire culture appears to be built around the hunting of dragons and exploiting their Elemental Powers | „ |
| ~ Zane describing the hunters. |
The Dragon Hunters are one of the two main antagonists (alongside the Sons of Garmadon) of Season 9: Hunted and minor characters in Season 10: March of the Oni in LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu.
They are a civilization who inhabit the Realm of Oni and Dragon. With Iron Baron as their leader, they hunted, enslaved, and presumably feasted on Dragons for years.
History[]
Hunted[]
Backstory[]
The Dragon Hunters were an ancient tribe set in the First Realm of Oni and Dragons. Eventually, they came under the leadership of the Iron Baron, who gained their trust by manipulating and telling them lies of how he led a search party and battled the evil Oni. He claimed revenge on Firstbourne, the mother of all dragons who robbed him of his arm and his leg in a fierce battle between the two. The Dragon Hunters began searching for Firstbourne and all dragons to harness their elemental powers, but their primary goal was to find Firstbourne's nest, as legend had it that the Dragon Armour was hidden there by her and the First Spinjitzu Master, and it has the power to control the Firstbourne.
The best of the Dragon Hunters was known among the other Hunters as Heavy Metal, although she was in reality a woman called Faith forced by Iron Baron to wear a mask and conceal her identity.
Firstbourne[]
The Dragon Hunters found a mysterious, half-broken crash-landed ship where they found the four ninja Kai, Zane, Jay, Cole and a young Wu. Upon learning this, Iron Baron ordered them to hunt them down with their chain guns and capture them. However, since Cole and Wu left to find some food, the Hunters only caught Kai, Jay, and Zane, and brought them to the Iron Baron.
Iron & Stone[]
Iron Baron assumed the ninja to be Oni. As a consequence of that belief, the ninja were taken and thrown into the arena of Dead's End, called the Pit, where they were forced to battle against an Earth Dragon named Slab and defend themselves. Slab overpowered them until the ninja used Elemental Powers to defeat Slab, revealing they are not Oni but Elemental Masters. Shocked, the Iron Baron ordered them to be captured, and watched as Heavy Metal and all the Hunters attempted to capture the ninja. Heavy Metal quickly defeated the ninja due to the Dragon Blade absorbing their Elemental attacks and chained them together with ease.
As they go hunting that night, Iron Baron took the ninja and tied them up at a metal pole. He activated the elemental lever, exposing the ninja's Elemental powers to the dragons. The Elemental reactions soon attracted a Wind Dragon and gave chase at her, with Heavy Metal managing to bring her down.
How to Build a Dragon[]
As they prepare to feast on the Wind Dragon (a type of dragon which Iron Baron had never eaten before) Iron Baron gives a speech, but they are interrupted when they mistake a mechanical dragon modeled similar to Firstbourne, not knowing that "Dangerbuff Jr." (one of their newest members), was actually Wu undercover alongside Cole who was undercover as "Rocky Dangerbuff." Iron Baron soon shot it to the floor, only for the real Firstbourne to appear and grab their attention, allowing the ninja to escape. The Hunters hid and tried to capture Firstbourne, but noticed the ninja and briefly battled them. However, Firstbourne froze the Hunters, allowing the ninja to free the dragons. Iron Baron spotted the fake Firstbourne and realized the trick, blaming the ninja for bringing Firstbourne to them. The Wind Dragon, who was freed, soon blowed the Hunters and Iron Baron away. All the dragons flew away and the ninja escaped, leaving the Hunters. Angered of his defeat, Iron Baron ordered the Dieselnaut to be prepared so they can hunt the ninja.
The Gilded Path[]
Heavy Metal managed to catch up with the ninja but instead of capturing them. She revealed her true identity, Faith, and decided to help the ninja. Later, Daddy No Legs arrived with Muzzle and, when Muzzle noted how tall Wu was compared to the child they saw during Firstbourne's attack. When they tried to figure that out, the ninja alongside Heavy Metal tied them and stole their vehicle.
Two Lies, One Truth[]
When Iron Baron and the rest of the Hunters arrived, Daddy No Legs and Muzzle revealed that Heavy Metal teamed up with the ninja and is helping them on the run. Said reveal enraged Iron Baron, but Chew Toy soon picked up the scent of the ninja. Iron Baron soon ordered Jet Jack and her Hunter team to hunt the ninja and Heavy Metal down. The group encountered and chased the ninja but were defeated. However, Jet Jack managed to place a beacon the ninja, allowing the Hunters to know where they are going.
The Weakest Link[]
The Hunters tracked the ninja until they arrived at the borders of Oni land. Iron Baron, knowing the ninja and Heavy Metal crossed, said that no one should betray him. Iron Baron ordered to cross the line in order to continue the hunt for them.
Upon finding them, they gave chase to them throught Oni Land. Jet Jack soon saw Heavy Metal's true identity (Faith) and complained to Iron Baron about, only for the leader to propose that however captures Faith gets the position of Number Two. When the ninja boarded the Dieselnaut, the Hunters attempted to slow it down by firing chains at it. Jet Jack managed to capture Faith, but the latter managed to split the Dieselnaut in two, with the ninja escaped in the front half.
Saving Faith[]
To lure the ninja in order to capture them, Iron Baron and the Hunters buried Faith alive in the desert as a trap, and when the ninja returned to rescue her, they were quickly surrounded and hung on poles with Faith. As the Hunters celebrated their victory around a campfire, Faith attempted to expose Iron Baron's lies, but the latter merely silenced her claims and activated the poles' devices. However, this further aged Wu into a mid-aged adult, and allowed him to break free and jump down. He battled through the hunters but he is neutralized by Iron Baron, who made an offer to Wu and promised that if Wu helped him to find the Dragon Armor so he can control Firstbourne, then the Hunter leader would allow Wu and the ninja to return home (although this was actually a lie). The duo leave, leaving the Hunters to guard Faith and the remaining ninja.
Lessons for a Master[]
Meanwhile Iron Baron and Wu got closer to Firstbourne's nest. The Hunters come to the decision that Iron Baron does not care about them and will betray them once he has the armour, finally deciding to free and join sides with the ninja. Wu arrives in the Dragon Armour, riding Firstbourne accompanied with other dragons, and reveals when the Baron wore the armour, it did not work and the Firstbourne left him to die (he was actually encased in molten rock). The Hunters rejoiced and named Faith as their leader, and proceeded to bid goodbye to Wu and the ninja as they flew away on Dragons back to Ninjago. When Ninjago was saved from Lord Garmadon, Firstbourne and the other dragons returned to the First Realm.
March of the Oni[]
Endings[]
Later, the Oni, led by The Omega, returned to the realm and attacked the Hunters. The latter and the Dragons fought back, but they were quickly taken down, save for Faith, who escaped with Firstbourne in time to warn Ninjago of the incoming threat. When the Oni were destroyed, the Hunters, having been frozen by the Oni's darkness, unfroze. After celebrating the destruction of the Oni, Faith returned and continued her role as their leader.
Known Members[]
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| “ | I told them what they wanted to hear, that I will keep them safe, and all I ask in return is to be treated like a king. Is that so wrong? Look around. This is a cruel world. We do what we must to survive. | „ |
| ~ Iron Baron. |
Iron Baron was the cruel former leader of the Dragon Hunters who sought the Dragon Armour to control Firstbourne. During the events of Season 9: Hunted, he served as the main threat to the stranded ninja and later Faith after the latter sided with the ninja.
He initially used the ninja as bait for Dragons due to their Elemental powers being able to attract the creatures. After they escaped, Iron Baron gave them chase and soon learned that Wu was the son of the First Spinjitzu Master. Before he went to obtain the Dragon Armour
He was defeated when the Firstbourne entrapped him in a molten lava statue.
- Main article: Iron Baron
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Faith
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Heavy Metal
| “ | I did. But you taught me that with courage, things can change. And I would rather stay and fight for change in my home, than run. | „ |
| ~ Faith. |
Faith is the Hunters' current leader and their former second-in-command. During Iron Baron's reign, the Hunter leader forced Faith to hide her true identity and disguise as a male Hunter called Heavy Metal, since he didn't want the other Hunters to know that his best Hunter was a woman.
When the ninja escaped, Faith caught up to them and revealed her true identity and the fact that she was waiting for the return of the son of the First Spinjitzu Master while faking evil. She accompanied the ninja in the quest of finding the Dragon Armor. At one point they traveled to Oni land but discovered that no Oni was there, making Faith realize everything Iron Baron told them were lies. After they discovered a map leading to the Dragon Nest, they went to find it but were soon chased by Iron Baron and his Hunter forces. Faith was captured and used as bait to capture the rest of the ninja.
Despite being tied, Faith attempted to expose Iron Baron's lies but the latter silenced the Hunters by threatening. However, her argument caused the Hunters to argue between themselves once Iron Baron revealed his true nature before leaving. In the end, the Hunters sided with the ninja and Faith and once Iron Baron was defeated, Faith became the Hunters' new leader.
When the Oni invaded the First Realm, Faith escaped with the Firstbourne but landed injured. Once she recovered, she told the ninja how the Hunters were frozen by the Oni's darkness. She fought the demons alongside her friends and returned to the First Realm once the Oni were defeated.
| “ | He's shown his true colors, and they are colors no one likes. I can put aside our differences if you think you five can make a difference. | „ |
| ~ Jet Jack. |
Jet Jack is the current second-in-command of the Dragon Hunters. During Iron Baron's reign, she was one of the most efficient Hunters yet wasn't Baron's Number Two, with Faith (known as the male Hunter Heavy Metal) already occupying this rank. Because of that, she tried to be better than Heavy Metal and was a rival for Iron Baron's favoritism.
After the ninja escaped, Jet Jack and her Hunter group pursued them for a while before being defeated, although she managed to place a tracking beacon in one of the speeders. During another chase, this time with Iron Baron's Hunter force, where she discovered Heavy Metal's true identity, before eventually capturing her.
After Iron Baron revealed his true colors, Jet Jack and the other Hunters argued and ended up siding with the ninja, with Jet Jack being the Hunters' new second-in-command.
- Main article: Jet Jack
| “ | You're no better than those shapeshifting Oni! You hear me, Heavy Metal!? | „ |
| ~ Daddy No Legs |
Daddy No Legs is a Hunter who time ago lost his legs to a Dragon, causing him to use a spider mech to walk around. He used to transport prisoners believed to be Oni to the Pit, the Dead's End's arena. He is also a friend of Muzzle, being one of the few people who understands his gibberish.
When the ninja were captured, Daddy No Legs was tasked by Iron Baron to take them to the Pit. After the ninja revealed their Elemental powers, Daddy No Legs put them in the Dieselnaut's prison and joined for a hunt where the ninja were used as Dragon bait. After the ninja escaped and freed the Dead's End's Dragons, Daddy No Legs was among the Hunters who joined Baron in his hunt for them. He and Muzzle managed to intercept them and Heavy Metal, but were soon chained up and have their speeders stolen.
After the ninja were captured, Daddy No Legs celebrated with the other Hunters, but after Iron Baron showed his true colors, he and the Hunters argued until they decided to no longer hunt Dragons and side with the ninja, starting a new way of life without Iron Baron after latter was defeated.
- Main article: Daddy No Legs
Muzzle is a Hunter and a friend of Daddy No Legs. Unlike the rest of the Hunters, Muzzle only speaks a incomprehensible gibberish only a few Hunters can understand, with Daddy No Legs, Jet Jack, and Iron Baron being among those Hunters.
He was one of the Hunters who participated in a hunt for a Wind Dragon, which they succeed and bring it back to Dead's End. After the ninja escaped and freed the Dragons, Muzzle joined Iron Baron in his hunt for them. He and Daddy No Legs managed to intercept the ninja after they were apparently captured by Heavy Metal, until the latter and the ninja tied them and stole their speeders.
After the ninja were captured, Muzzle celebrated alongside Daddy No Legs and the other Hunters. After Iron Baron revealed his true nature, he and the Hunters argued, with Muzzle speaking for the Hunters on his side. In the end, they decided to no longer obey Iron Baron and sided with the ninja, starting a new life once the Hunter leader was defeated.
- Main article: Muzzle
| “ | Ah! Welcome to the Dead's End! May I have your parts when you expire? | „ |
| ~ Arkade. |
Arkade is a Hunter who serves as the main source of food and items in Dead’s End. He first appeared when asking Zane if he could have his parts once dies, only to be given no answer back.
He later joined Iron Baron in his hunt for the ninja and was later part of Jet Jack’s group who chased until he was defeated. During a second chase he piloted the Dieselnaut until he was thrown out by the ninja. After the ninja were captured, Arkade celebrated with the other Hunters and later became witness of Faith’s attempt at exposing Iron Baron’s lies. After the Hunters argued, Arkade and the others decided to side with the ninja and, after Iron Baron was defeated, started a new life with no more Dragon hunting.
- Main article: Arkade
| “ | No no no no, not Slab. I'm Chew Toy. Nice to meet ya! Three of ya? Haha! Oh, this'll be a good show. Real good. Haha! | „ |
| ~ Chew Toy meeting Kai, Jay and Zane when the latter were thrown in the Pit, |
Chew Toy is a Hunter who served as the main entertainer in the Pit. He appeared after Kai, Jay and Zane were thrown in the Pit and gave them advices about Slab (one example being to play dead if the Earth Dragon gets them cornered.) before the Dragon appeared and threw him away.
He later appeared among the Hunters who joined Iron Baron in his hunt for the ninja and also joined Jet Jack’s group before being defeated. After the ninja were captured, he celebrated with Iron Baron. He also witnessed Faith’s attempt at exposing Baron’s lies. After he and the Hunters argued, they sided with the ninja and, after Iron Baron was defeated, started a new life.
| “ | We'll make Heavy Metal pay, sir! | „ |
| ~ Otto Pilot. |
Otto Pilot is a Hunter who pilots the HunterCopter. He mostly participates in hunts due to being the only vehicle able to fly. Iron Baron sometimes uses it to get a higher and better view of the hunt. Otto Pilot was among the Hunters who joined Iron Baron in his hunt for the ninja. When Baron called for Otto Pilot after exiting a cave during a chase, the Hunter said that they would make Heavy Metal pay, only for Baron to yell at him that they should get Wu instead. The HunterCopter was later shot down by Cole when the latter used the Dieselnaut's Chain turret. It's unknown whether he survived the crash or not.
Trivia[]
- He is the only Hunter whose fate is unknown.
- He speaks with a German accent, while most Hunters speak with a Russian-like accent.
| “ | Scar the Skullbreaker: I don't recognize you. Cole (Disguised): Uh... And I don't recognize you! Scar the Skullbreaker: (laughs) Everyone knows I am Scar the Skullbreaker. Now who are you? Cole (Disguised): Uh... We're new to camp. The name's Rocky Dangerbuff. And this is my son, Dangerbuff Jr. Scar the Skullbreaker: Aye! From the Dangerbuff Clan! Ha! I know Stalwart Dangerbuff. I bet he'd like to see you. Let me fetch him... |
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| ~ Scar the Skullbreaker meeting a disguised Cole and Wu, believing they are Hunters. |
| “ | Classic Dangerbuff. | „ |
| ~ Scar after Cole and Wu disappeared. |
Scar the Skullbreaker is a presumed known Hunter who appeared among the audience in the Pit's bleachers. Cole and Wu, disguised as Hunters, accidentally bumped into him, causing the latter to turn in anger. Not recognizing the ninja, he asked who they were, with Cole faking he was Rocky Dangerbuff and Wu was Dangerbuff Jr. Scar then said they were from the Dangerbuff Clan and said that a friend of his named Stalwart Dangerbuff would like to see them before asking to fetch something. When Scar returned, Cole and Wu had already disappeared. Unfazed, Scar attributed this disappearance as common among the Dangerbuff Clan.
Trivia[]
- In the sets, he is simply called "Skullbreaker" and wears a hood. If it's the case in the show, then he might be one of the hooded Hunters who joined Iron Baron in his hunt for the ninja.
Scar the Skullbreaker in the intro of every "Hunted" intro.
Stalwart Dangerbuff is a Dragon Hunter only mentioned in "Iron & Stone" by Scar the Skullbreaker and said to be a friend of his. He doesn't appear anywhere in the ninth season.
Trivia[]
- The fact that the Dragon Hunters never fail according to Faith is possibly because of Chew Toy, who has an incredible sense of smell that allows him to know who was where, where did they go and when did they go.
- The Dragon Hunters are the first villainous group to:
- Never have attacked Ninjago, due to them being on another Realm.
- Never have captured or met Nya (excluding Faith).
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