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Iron Baron: Prepare the Dieselnaut. We're going hunting. Daddy No Legs: For Firstbourne? Iron Baron: For the ninja.
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~ Iron Baron.
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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.
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~ Iron Baron to Wu in "Lessons for a Master".
Iron Baron is one of the two main antagonists (alongside Lord Garmadon) of Season 9: Hunted of LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu.
He was the leader of the Dragon Hunters who hunted, enslaved and presumably feasted on Dragons. He also used his Hunters' fear of the Oni to control them. His main goal is to find the Dragon Armor and control the Firstbourne for his own gain. He is one of Wu's archnemeses.
Iron Baron became the leader of the tribe that became the Dragon Hunters, he and the Hunters started the hunting and slaying of Dragons in the Realm of Oni and Dragon, and also feasting on some of them. Known captures were a Fire Dragon that became a heat source for the forge in order to make weapons and armors for the Dragon Hunters, and an Earth Dragon named Slab used for an arena named the Pit.
At one moment, Iron Baron and his Hunters traveled to Oni Land to get the Dragon Blade. However, during the theft, Iron Baron faced the Firstbourne, the mother of all Dragons, and it ended with Firstbourne taking Iron Baron's left leg and arm, but the latter survived the encounter, although he was the only one to return. He Because of this, Iron Baron used a peg leg and a mechanical arm to replace what he lost of his body. Presumably around that time, a Hunter known as Heavy Metal became his Number Two.
After the Ultra Dragon returned to the Realm of Oni and Dragons, it was captured and eventually killed by the Dragon Hunters. Iron Baron then used his bones as a throne for himself.
Hunted[]
Firstbourne[]
Somewhere during the time after Kai, Jay, Cole, Zane and a child Wu arrived on the Realm of Oni and Dragon, Iron Baron sent Hunters to capture them. The Hunters only captured Kai, Jay and Zane as Cole and Wu where elsewhere searching fruits. The captured ninja were brought to Iron Baron's throne room, where the leader of the Dragon Hunters taunted them before laughing alongside his Hunters.
Iron & Stone[]
As soon as Kai got a sight of the Iron Baron's throne, the Fire ninja already hated him. Iron Baron expresses his near-disappointment that the ninja didn't looked as he "imagined" before asking where were they found, with Heavy Metal answering him about the shipwreck the ninja built (referring it as a "fortification"). Daddy No Legs told that they took the ninja by surprise and that "there may be more." Iron Baron asked if it was true, if there was more of their kind. The ninja simply answered that they were alone, but when Jet Jack showed a diaper, they said that it belonged to Jay. Iron Baron then said to his Hunters that they were lying and that it was in their nature , before saying that they couldn't deceive him. Before the ninja could speak further, Iron Baron ordered "Throw the Oni into the Pit!" The ninja, realizing the Hunters and their leader were mistaking them as Oni, tried to protest but were taken anyways.
At the Pit, Iron Baron sat in the throne-like seat and watched the ninja. He said that he spot his whole life wanting to see the true face of an Oni, before remarking he gets to see three (still believing the ninja were Oni). He ordered the gates to be opened, unleashing Slab, the Pit's Dragon, to the ninja. As the ninja fought the Dragon, Iron Baron believed that Slab indeed identified the ninja as Oni, before asking the latter to "show their ugly faces." During the fight, a disguised Cole and Wu dropped a chain for the ninja to help in their fight agaisnt Slab. Iron Baron, not knowing that it was Cole and Wu, was confused about how the ninja got the chain to tie Slab. As soon as the ninja used their Elemental powers to subdue Slab, Iron Baron realized that Oni don't use such powers and that the prisoners in question know the way of the First Spinjitzu Master before ordering their capture.
Radio Free Ninjago[]
After the ninja are captured by Heavy Metal and placed in the Dieselnaut's round little prison, Iron Baron talks with them. He tells to have heard the legend of the First Spinjitzu Master, who he calls a coward who went to "Ninjengo" (which is actually Ninjago). When the ninja asked if he could help them, Iron Baron tells he does not know but also tells that even if he knew he wouldn't because, according to him, there is so much they can do for him. When asked where is he taking them, he simply gives a hint by saying that "power attracts power" before walking and bothering his Hunters. Heavy Metal added to the ninja that Iron Baron is "always in a mood before a hunt, worried that today might be the day he comes across Firstbourne."
In the night of the hunt, Iron Baron tied the ninja with chains to a pole, mockingly hoping they were "comfortable." When Kai tells him that he would refuse to help, Iron Baron doesn't take that too seriously before activating the device in the pole. This caused the ninja to laugh and trigger an Elemental reaction, with Iron Baron excited for tonight's catch. Meanwhile, disguised Wu and Cole sat with some Hunters around a campfire, with Jet Jack and the other Hunters explained that Iron Baron once faced the mother of all Dragons: the Firstbourne. The Dragon took Iron Baron's left leg and arm. This was because the leader of the Hunters searched for the Dragon Armor, said to be capable of controlling Firstbourne. The Elemental reactions eventually attracted a Wind Dragon, causing Iron Baron to give chase to her. After a long chase, the Dragon Hunters managed to capture it and bring it to Dead's End.
How to Build a Dragon[]
Upon bringing the Wind Dragon to Dead's End, Iron Baron announced a feast tonight, on which the Wind Dragon shall be eaten. He briefly supervised the captured ninja when the latter were carrying dragon dung outside Dead's End.
While his Hunters added more wood around the creature, He remarked how he never ate that kind of Dragon before hoping "it doesn't blow" as he laughed to his joke.
As Iron Baron was about to burn the Wind Dragon, he turned to his Hunters and told them that in return of what he provides for them, they would be undyingly loyal to him. He adding if the Hunters obey him, their bellies would be full. Before he could finish the part about defying him, he noticed the Hunters looking toward the sky. When he looked where they were looking, he spotted the fake Firstbourne built by the ninja in front of the moon. However, it was too high enough to see it clearly, so he and the Hunters believed it was an actual Dragon.
As soon as the fake Dragon breathed fire and electricity, they believed it was Firstbourne and Iron Baron ordered to attack "her." Iron Baron took a Chain Rifle and shot at the fake Firstbourne, cutting the tail in two. However, the real Firstbourne appeared and attacked Dead's End. During the attack, Iron Baron questioned how did the mother of all Dragons found them before he spotted the fake Dragon. When the ninja went to free the Wind Dragon, Iron Baron appeared with the contraption's head, blaming the ninja for bringing Firstbourne. He then ordered the ninja o be captured so that he could use them as baits for the Firstbourne. However, the Wind Dragon easily took care of the Hunters, also sending Iron Baron into manure. He came out of it while screaming "Manure! I hate manure!"
After the ninja escaped, Iron Baron ordered the Dieselnaut to be prepared, as they were about to go hunting. One of the Hunters asked if it was for the Firstbourne, Iron Baron replied it was for the ninja.
The Gilded Path[]
Iron Baron is mentioned many times by Heavy Metal, who is revealed to be a female Hunter by the real name of Faith. He is first mentioned when Faith talks about his Hunters, saying that they never fail. She mentions Baron again when she advices to the ninja that he musn't know that she is helping them.
Faith mentions Iron Baron again when Wu asked why she wear a mask. Faith explained that Iron Baron was the one who came with the idea, not wanting that the others knew his best Hunter was a woman and forbade her to ever take the mask off. She also said that everyone among the Dragon Hunters must follow Iron Baron's way or be cast out, explaining this is how Baron controls them.
When Daddy No Legs and Muzzle arrived, the former spoke with Faith (who was under her Heavy Metal disguise) and were satisfied that she caught the ninja before telling that he'd tell Baron the good news. However, Muzzle noted that Wu was taller than before, also noting that he now was a teenager rather than the small child they saw during the Wind Dragon's escape. When Daddy No Legs tried to figure that out, the ninja managed to tie them under order of Faith (still disguised as Heavy Metal). Daddy No Legs cursed her, saying that Iron Baron will have her head for this.
Two Lies, One Truth[]
Iron Baron arrived to the location where Daddy No Legs and Muzzle were tied up. Muzzle explained some of the situation that happened to them (despite his gibberish), causing Iron Baron to ask Daddy No Legs if Heavy Metal indeed did this to them. After Daddy No Legs said that ninja did this too, Iron Baron expresses his rage that not only the ninja destroyed their village and released their Dragons, but they also stole his best Hunter from him. Jet Jack proposed to hunt them with a fleet of her own. After Chew Toy managed to find where did they go by scent, Iron Baron ordered Jet Jack to hunt them.
After Jet Jack's unsuccessful chase of the ninja, Iron Baron asked if she caught them. While Jet Jack answered no, she added that she knew where they were going, having placed a beacon on the ninja's speeder.
When the ninja were about to cross into Oni Land, Wu asked how dangerous were the Oni, Faith answered that they were dangerous enough that, when Iron Baron and a group of brave Hunters crossed the line, only Iron Baron returned. He also mention some stories of Baron that describe the Oni "like nightfall, consuming darkness."
When they crossed and entered an Oni stronghold, they realized it was empty. This enraged Faith, who realized in turn that every story of Iron Baron was false and they were just lies. Kai also realized that he used fear to control them, with Faith adding that not only Baron was enslaving dragons but also enslaving the Hunters through his lies, enraged her even further.
The Weakest Link[]
When the Dieselnaut and the other vehicles and choppers stopped, Iron Baron went outside and asked why they stopped. Jet Jack answered that the ninja crossed into Oni Land, but also reminded Baron that he once said to not cross that line. Iron Baron said that Heavy Metal betrayed him, before adding that no one betrays him. Following that he shouted "We cross the line!"
Right after Faith deduced that, for her and the ninja to get to the Dragon Armor, they needed to get past a mountain they were facing, they heard the Dieselnaut and the other choppers and vehicles approaching. Realizing they were followed, Faith and the ninja immediately rushed to their vehicles. A chase ensued between the Hunters, led by Iron Baron, and Faith with the ninja. Iron Baron declared that he wanted Heavy Metal alive and the ninja's heads. After Jet Jack saw "Heavy Metal" was a woman, he complained it to Iron Baron. The latter, annoyed proposed that anyone who captured Faith could be his Number Two before shouting at Jet Jack to go.
Inside the cave, Iron Baron jumps in Faith's speeder. Wu tries to fight him, but Baron fires a chain from his mechanical arm, causing Wu to almost fall off. After retracting his chain, Iron Baron takes the Dragon Blade and taunted Faith before trying to kill her, but he accidentally planted the blade on the speeder's controls. Faith tried to rescue Wu, saying she is not going to lose the Son of the First Spinjitzu Master yet. This revelation shocked Iron Baron, before he tries to attack them. However, Faith manages to kick the speeder's controls, causing Iron Baron to lose balance and nearly fall off, but Baron manages to jump into a vehicle that was behind the speeder.
After coming out of the cave, Iron Baron signaled a HunterCopter to come toward him. After jumping on it, Otto Pilot said that they'd make Heavy Metal pay, but Iron Baron shouted that they should forget Heavy Metal and get Wu. As the ninja boarded the Dieselnaut, Iron Baron showed displeasure at the sight of them taking his rig. Cole took a Chain Rifle and shot the HunterCopter Iron Baron was in, but the latter landed on another vehicle before it crashed. When Faith was about to be captured, she manages to split the Dieselnaut in two halves, causing the ninja to flee with the front half. Iron Baron could only scream "No!" in rage as he watched the ninja flee.
Saving Faith[]
When the ninja tried to save Faith when she was stuck on the ground, it turned out it was a trap and the ninja ended up captured and tied to poles. Iron Baron and his Hunters celebrated the captures, with the former gloating about having the Firstbourne forced to give the Dragon Armor and thus, there would be feast every night.
When Faith, Wu and the other ninja started laughing about jokes, Iron Baron asked what was so funny. Faith replied that what was funny was him feeding his Hunters with his food to "cover the taste" of his lies. Iron Baron replied that he'd rather eat food with his Hunters than being stuck on a pole with the ninja. Faith proceeded to tell the Hunters that Baron only cares for himself and that once he gets the Dragon Armor, he'll have no need of the Hunters except them kissing his hand. Iron Baron argued back saying to the Hunters if they believed a word of Faith, after all the time she hid behind a mask. However Faith stroke back saying to the Hunters that Iron Baron was the fraud, saying the he forced her to wear the helmet just as he forced them to be his slaves. She then started questioning Baron's stories where he supposedly faced an army of Oni, but revealed there was actually no Oni and thus exposed the stories as lies. She then reminded about the brave Hunters who died so that Iron Baron could get the Dragon Blade, before asking how do they know if it wasn't him who took the brave Hunters' lives.
Before the Hunters could speak further, Iron Baron shouted "Not another word!" before saying to the Hunters to raise their hands if they side with Faith so he could use his Dragon Blade to cut those hands. After Jay complained about it, Iron Baron repeated what he initially shouted before activating the devices that made the ninja laugh. However, Wu regained his memories and set himself free before fighting the Hunters, before threatening Baron to claim the Dragon Armor and use Firstbourne to end his reign. After a little taunt, Iron Baron made an offer to Wu: the latter gets the former to the Dragon Armor and the ninja are free. Wu accepted, believing it was the only way. Before they go, Jet Jack insisted to Iron Baron for protection since she technically was Iron Baron's new Number Two. Iron Baron laughed and answered "Protection? Once I have the Armor, I won't need protection. It will be you needing me." before walking away with Wu to Firstbourne's nest.
Lessons for a Master[]
The argue between Faith and Iron Baron caused the Dragon Hunters around the camp to argue between them. Meanwhile, Iron Baron and Wu traveled to get to Firstbourne's nest. Wu asked Baron why did he lied about the Oni to the Hunters. The Hunter leader answered that he told them "what they wanted to hear" and that he would keep them safe, and he asked in return to be treat like a king, He asked rethorically if it was so wrong, since the Realm of Oni and Dragons was a cruel world and that one must do what he must to survive. Wu then asked why he wanted the Dragon Armor, if he already controlled this Realm. Iron Baron answered that "there's always more to rule. That's the beauty of power. One can never have enough." Baron then asked if Wu's sure the Dragon Armor will control Firstbourne. Wu simply answered that unlike him, he tells the truth, which made Iron Baron remark how honorable it was for his part. The two of them arrived at a bridge. Wu noted than the bridge was too bridle to hold both his and Baron's weight. However, Iron Baron insisted on crossing, telling Wu to "tread lightly." After Wu crossed, Iron Baron jumped over the part that was about to crumble, but the bridge collapsed. However, Wu managed to catch his mechanical hand and saved him. Instead of thanking him, Iron Baron told him to keep moving and taunted him about how he missed the perfect opportunity to get rid of him. Wu reminded Baron that he gave his word and that the latter would send the ninja home once obtaining the Dragon Armor. Iron Baron replied that "there's nothing I would like more than for them to be gone."
Meanwhile, the Hunters were arguing whether to trust the ninja or not. The ninja and Faith, still stuck on a pole, tried to take advantage of their arguing to free themselves, but Jet Jack noticed them and, to the ninja's and Faith's surprise, freed them. Jet Jack and the Hunters then explained that the Dragon Armor business has gone to far while commenting how Iron Baron was sometimes ungrateful to them. The Hunters and the ninja then agree to put aside their differences and stop Iron Baron, before realizing it was too late since the bridge Baron and Wu once crossed already collapsed.
Iron Baron was confused and enraged about the map as he didn't knew where to go since there were mountains everywhere. Wu then said that he knew where Firstbourne's nest is before leading Baron to it. Stunned upon discovering it, saying that inside there was Wu's freedom and his power. He told Wu go in, adding that their future awaits. Inside the cave, it was so dark Iron Baron couldn't see a thing in there before crashing into Wu and falling down. He got up and pulled a lit torch behind his back before asking where was the nest, Wu answered they were on it. They saw a bunch of sleeping Dragons, with Iron Baron theorizing that Wu's Oni blood doesn't disturb, but his Dragon blood keeps them docile. Upon discovering the Dragon Armor, Iron Baron rushed in to take, but Firstbourne appeared and faced the Hunter leader. Baron quickly wore the armor completely and subsequently ordered Firstbourne to kill Wu, however the mother of all Dragons didn't do so. Wu soon revealed he lied to him and that the Dragon Armor doesn't control Firstbourne. The reason why Firstbourne allowed the First Spinjitzu Master to ride her was because the FSM had a heart and that Firstbourne sensed goodness in him. Wu then asked Iron Baron what did Firstbourne sensed in him. Feeling fear and realizing the Dragon Armor was of no use for him, Iron Baron threw the Dragon Armor away and tried to face Firstbourne, but the latter spat molten lava at him, encasing the cruel leader of the Dragon Hunters in molten rock, ending his reign of terror. All that could be heard out of the molten rock from him was pure incomprehensible mumbling.
It's unknown what happened to him afterwards, but it's likely that he died of starvation, thirst or (most likely) suffocation inside the molten rock.
Personality[]
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It's he who is the fraud! He forced me to wear the helmet just as he forced you to be his slaves! We have all heard Baron's stories about how he had fought an army of Oni. Well, look around! We are on Oni land, and yet has anyone seen a single one? No. You have not, because his stories are just that. Stories! The Oni left these lands long ago, yet he keeps you in fear of them. His power over you is built on lies! Brave Hunters died so that he could get the Dragon Blade. How do we know it was not him, who took their lives?!
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~ Faith exposing the Iron Baron's true nature.
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Protection? (Laughs) Once I have the Armor, I won't need protection. It will be you needing me.
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~ Iron Baron's true nature.
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Daddy No Legs: Iron Baron speaks of serving his people, but he only serves himself. Chew Toy: Yeah, he's kind of a jerk.
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~ Daddy No Legs and Chew Toy about Iron Baron.
At first, Iron Baron seems to be a sometimes rude leader to his Dragon Hunters. Prior to the hunt of the Wind Dragon, he bothered some Hunters who were around him. He mostly shouts when giving an order, and sometimes he adds a reward to the one who would accomplish said order, though he is never seen giving said rewards to the Hunters who accomplish the orders, even to his Number Two. Whenever one of his Hunters complained to him about something, he tries a quick solution to make them go away from him. Whenever a hunt is successful, he celebrates with his Hunters. Also, he often forgets the promises he makes, and only Jet Jack reminded him of one of them. He doesn't tolerates betrayals from his Hunters and anyone who refuses to follow his rules is cast out. He also seems to be on his guards, as when Wu saved him from the collapsing bridge, Iron Baron remarked that Wu missed the "perfect" opportunity ti get rid of him, as he initially believed Wu was about to make him fall.
When he initially saw the ninja as Oni, he mistreats them and didn't believe a single word from them since he seems to see Oni as liars. Even after realizing the ninja aren't, he still refuses to let them free and instead used them as bait for Dragons, which worked on one occasion. As the season progressed his enmity with the ninja became more serious and somewhat personal. He seems to be somewhat misogynistic, as he forced Faith to wear a mask and hide under the identity of "Heavy Metal." He does not appear to see Dragons as intelligent beings, instead regarding them as simple-minded and also his preys, hunting and even eating them, which also led him to believe that the Firstbourne could easily be control by the Dragon Armor, thought it proved to be his undoing.
It is later revealed that, in fact, he's in fact a liar who made up stories in order to instill fear to his Hunters so he could use that fear to control them. As noticed by some of his Hunters, he only serves himself and only cares about himself, as shown in Faith's reveal of his lies. It is also shown that he doesn't respect his offers, the clear example being that he once proposed to Wu that he would send his ninja home once he gets the Dragon Armor, but once he got the Dragon Armor he ordered the Firstbourne to kill Wu, until he realized that the Dragon Armor didn't work like that, to which he threw it away as if it was worthless.
Overall, Iron Baron is a cruel tyrant and manipulator that only cares about himself and makes up lies to control people, also not respecting the promises he makes and would betray his enemies even if he made an offer with them.
Quotes[]
Spoken by Iron Baron[]
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Lost... Are we?
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~ Iron Baron's first words in Hunted.
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They don't look as I imagined. Where did you find them?
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~ Iron Baron seeing that the captured ninja don't look like Oni.
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Daddy No Legs: We took them by surprise. There may be more. Iron Baron: Is this true? Are there more of your kind?
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~ Iron Baron asking if there were more Oni around, believing the ninja are Oni.
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Iron Baron: See how they lie? See their treachery? They cannot help it. It's in their nature. Zane:(Whispering) Do not reveal anything. Iron Baron: But there is one whom you cannot deceive.
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~ Iron Baron believing the ninja are lying.
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Throw the Oni into the Pit!
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~ Iron Baron ordering that the ninja are thrown into the Pit.
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I've spent my whole life wanting to see the true face of an Oni. And now I get to see three. I hope Slab can wipe the smirks off those dirty shapeshifters.
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~ Iron Baron watching the ninja in the Pit
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Open the gates! Reveal the Oni!
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~ Iron Baron ordering Slab to be unleashed in the Pit.
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See? Slab knows. Slab can smell Oni blood. Change for us, Oni! Show us your ugly faces!
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~ Iron Baron watching the ninja fighting Slab and ordering them to reveal their "true form", still believing they are Oni.
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Where did they get that chain?
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~ Iron Baron confused that the ninja got a chain to tie Slab, not knowing where did they got it from.
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Oni don't have Elemental Powers. They know the ways of the Spinjitzu Master! Hunt them down.
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~ Iron Baron realizing the ninja aren't Oni.
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They are Masters of Elements! A week's rations for the Hunter who brings them to me in chains!
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~ Iron Baron ordering their capture.
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Iron Baron: So you aren't Oni after all, but have trained in the arts of the First Spinjitzu Master. Kai: You've heard of him? Iron Baron: I've heard his legend. The coward who ran away. To... What was it called? "Ninjengo"? Jay: Uh, it's called Ninjago. And do you know how to get us back? Iron Baron: No. But even if I did, I have no interest in helping you when there is so much you ninja can do for me here. Kai: Where are you taking us? Iron Baron: Don't you know power attracts power? We're hunting Dragons!
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~ Iron Baron speaking to the ninja and denying their ask for help prior to giving them a hint of their "help" to him.
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Gas up the Dieselnaut, Muzzle. Quit your jibber-jabbering. Stop looking at me that way, Arkade! You can fly by yourself in that getup, Jet Jack. Chew Toy, is that what you're wearing?
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~ Iron Baron bothering his Hunters before going hunting.
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To the hunt! To the hunt!
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~ Iron Baron starting the hunt.
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Iron Baron: Hope you're comfortable. Kai: Whatever you have planned for us, we'll never help you hunt Dragons. Iron Baron: Hmm. I beg to differ.
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~ Iron Baron tying the ninja to a pole before activating its device.
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I'm excited to see what tonight's catch brings!
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~ Iron Baron watching the ninja's Elemental reactions, hoping that it attracts a Dragon.
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Where is she?
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~ Iron Baron upon hearing a Dragon's roar.
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There! There!
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~ Iron Baron spotting a Dragon coming toward the pole.
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A Wind Dragon! A good-sized one too. Lay low! Let her come.
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~ Iron Baron identifying the approaching Dragon as a Wind Dragon and ordering the preparation of her capture.
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Wait for it... Wait for it...
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~ Iron Baron to his Hunters as the Wind Dragon approaches.
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Now!
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~ Iron Baron ordering his Hunters to chain the Wind Dragon.
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She's making a run for it! Follow her!
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~ Iron Baron ordering to chase the Wind Dragon after the latter tries to escape.
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Ha-ha. She's fast as the Wind, I'll give her that!
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~ Iron Baron about Jet Jack when the latter catches up with the Wind Dragon.
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We're losing her!
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~ Iron Baron when the Wind Dragon tries to break free.
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Tonight, we feast!
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~ Iron Baron announcing to eat the Wind Dragon for feast.
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More wood! I like my meat well done!
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~ Iron Baron ordering more wood so that the Wind Dragon burns better.
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I've never eaten Wind Dragon. I hope it doesn't blow (Laughs).
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~ Iron Baron stating how he never ate a Wind Dragon before making a (sick) joke about it.
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Iron Baron: Iron Baron provides for you, and all I ask in return is your undying loyalty. Obey my commands, and your belly will be full. Defy me... (Something catches his attention and causes his to look in the sky, spotting the fake Firstbourne) Dragon. Chew Toy: D-D-Dragon!
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~ Iron Baron making a speech before he is interrupted by the fake Firstbourne piloted by Wu.
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Fire Dragon!
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~ Iron Baron witnessing the false Firstbourne breathing fire (in fact a hidden flamethrower inside the fake dragon's mouth).
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Stations! Defend the fort!
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~ Iron Baron ordering the defense of the Dead's End.
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Attack!
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~ Iron Baron ordering the Hunters to attack the fake Firstbourne.
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I want to take her down myself. (Aims a Chain Rifle at the fake Firstbourne) I've got you now...
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~ Iron Baron attempting to take the false Firstbourne down.
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I clipped her!
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~ Iron Baron after he cut the decoy Firstbourne's tail, some moments prior to the appearance of the real Firstbourne.
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Show no fear!
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~ Iron Baron when the real Firstbourne attacks at Dead's End.
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We're being punished! How'd she find us?
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~ Iron Baron questioning how the Firstbourne found them before discovering the fake Firstbourne.
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You brought it here!
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~ Iron Baron angry at the ninja while showing the head of the fake Firstbourne he discovered.
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Don't let them escape. They're going to help us capture the beast.
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~ Iron Baron ordering the ninja's capture.
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Manure! I hate manure!
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~ Iron Baron expressing his hate for manure, also referencing to Biff Tannen's iconic line in Back to the Future Part III.
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Daddy No Legs: Iron Baron! Hehe, fancy seeing you here. You're probably wondering why we're tied up here in the desert. Muzzle:(Mumbles) Iron Baron Heavy Metal did this to you? Daddy No Legs: Technically, the ninja too. Iron Baron They destroyed our village, released our Dragons, and now THEY'VE STOLE MY BEST HUNTER FROM ME!? AAAAAAHH!
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~ Iron Baron encountering Daddy No Legs and Muzzle tied before becoming enraged of the news they brought.
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Chew Toy:(Smells the ninja and Faith's scent left in the sand) Yeah, yep, yep. Oh, I smell 'em! Ha-ha! I'm onto that sweet, sweet scent. Six hours ahead of us. And...Yup. They're that way. Iron Baron: Then hunt them down!
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~ Iron Baron ordering the ninja and Heavy Metal to be hunted as soon as Chew Toy decuded where they went by scent.
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Iron Baron:(Through a communication device) Did you catch them? Jet Jack: No. But I know where they are going.
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~ Iron Baron asking Jet Jack through a communication device.
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Daddy No Legs: Why are we stopping? Iron Baron: I don't know. Daddy No Legs: Didn't Jet Jack place a beacon on the ninja? Iron Baron: Why did we stop? Jet Jack: They crossed into Oni territory. You said not to cross that line. Iron Baron: But I see they did. Jet Jack: I'll fight every last Oni if I have to, but only on your command. Iron Baron: Heavy Metal betrayed me, and no one betrays me. We cross the line! Jet Jack: I hoped he would say that.
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~ Iron Baron deciding to cross toward Oni Land after discovering the ninja did.
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I want Heavy Metal alive. As for the rest, I want their heads!
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~ Iron Baron ordering the capture of Faith as well as the ninja's deaths.
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Jet Jack: You allowed her to be your Number Two? Why not me?! Iron Baron: How about this: first to capture her gets the position. Now go!
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~ Iron Baron annoyed by Jet Jack's complaint.
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Iron Baron: Who wields the Dragon Blade now, Heavy Metal? Faith: It's Faith!
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~ Iron Baron taunting Faith.
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Faith: I'm not going to lose the Son of the First Spinjitzu Master yet. Iron Baron:(Shocked) Son of the First Spinjitzu Master?
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~ Iron Baron realizes Wu is the son of the First Spinjitzu Master.
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Otto Pilot: We'll make Heavy Metal pay, sir. Iron Baron: FORGET HEAVY METAL! GET ME THE BOY!
~ Iron Baron watching the ninja boarding the Dieselnaut.
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NOOO!
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~ Iron Baron watching the ninja escape
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Eat up, Hunters! We have the son of the First Spinjitzu Master. By first light, with him by my side, the Firstbourne will gladly give up the rest of the Dragon Armor. Then, it will be a feast, every night!
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~ Iron Baron celebrating the capture of the ninja, gloating about his future goal of controlling the Firstbourne.
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Iron Baron: What is so funny? Faith: What is funny is you feeding them this food, to cover the taste of your lies. Iron Baron:(Laughs) Well, I'd rather be eating food with them, than stuck on a pole with you. Faith:(To the Hunters) He only cares for himself. If he gets the armor, he'll have no need for you except to kiss his hand! Iron Baron:(Laughs) Let me ask them, Heavy Metal. How can you believe anything she says, when she hid behind a mask? Daddy No Legs: Oh, yeah, yeah, that's true. That is definitely not what I had expected. Faith: It's he who is the fraud! He forced me to wear the helmet just as he forced you to be his slaves! We have all heard Baron's stories about how he had fought an army of Oni. Well, look around! We are on Oni land, and yet has anyone seen a single one? (The Hunters mumble) No. You have not, because his stories are just that. Stories! The Oni left these lands long ago, yet he keeps you in fear of them. His power over you is built on lies! Brave Hunters died so that he could get the Dragon Blade. How do we know it was not him, who took their lives?! (The Hunters talk again) Iron Baron: Not another word! (Everyone stops talking) Now, show of hands. Raise them if you're with her, so I can raise my Dragon Blade to lop them off! Jay: That's not fair! You bullied them! Iron Baron: I said, "Not another word!"
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~ Iron Baron arguing with Faith, before threatening his Hunters.
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Get him!
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~ Iron Baron ordering his Hunters to take Wu down after the latter freed himself.
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Wu: You will let my ninja go, or else. Iron Baron: Or else what? Wu: Or else I will reclaim my father's armor and ask his dragon to end your rule. I am the Son of the First Spinjitzu Master and this is my oath!
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~ Iron Baron speaks with Wu.
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Iron Baron: So you just confirmed it. The Legend is true: He who reclaims the Armor controls the Firstbourne. Wu: That's not what I said. Iron Baron: You seem like a wise master. Are you really ignorant enough to take on me and my entire camp?
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~ Iron Baron taunting Wu.
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Iron Baron: Before you do something foolish, let me make you an offer. How about you get me the Armor or else we can see right now how good you really are with that... staff. Wu: You want me to take you to the Firstbourne? Iron Baron: Get me the Armor and I'll send your ninja home. Wu: Do I have your word? Faith: Don't! Iron Baron: Trust me. There's nothing I want more.
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~ Iron Baron's offer to Wu.
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Ah. We go now to the Firstbourne.
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~ Iron Baron after Wu agrees his offer.
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Jet Jack: You promised whoever got Heavy Metal would become your Number Two. Since it was me, I must insist I go with you for your protection. Iron Baron:(Laughs) Protection? (He laughs again) Once I have the Armor, I won't need protection. It will be you needing me.
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~ Iron Baron rejecting Jet Jack's insistence on protection, showing his true colors.
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Wu: Tell me something. Why did you lie to your Hunters about the Oni being real? Iron Baron: I told them what they wanted to hear, that I will keep them safe. And in return, all I ask 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. Wu: There's more to life than surviving. (Iron Baron laughs) You already control this realm. Why do you need my Father's armor? Iron Baron: There's always more to rule. That's the beauty of power. One can never have enough. Are you sure the Dragon Armor will control Firstbourne? Wu: Unlike you, I tell the truth Iron Baron: How very... honorable of you.
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~ Iron Baron to Wu about why he lied to his Hunters.
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Wu: The bridge is too brittle to hold us both. Iron Baron: Then you better tread lightly.
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~ Iron Baron insisting on crossing a bridge despite it being weak.
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Careful.
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~ Iron Baron to Wu when crossing the bridge.
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Keep moving.
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~ Iron Baron to Wu after the latter saved him from falling over.
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Iron Baron: That was the perfect chance to get rid of me, but you missed it. Wu: I gave you my word, remember? Once I get you the Armor, you send my ninja home. Iron Baron: There's nothing I would like more than for them to be gone.
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~ Iron Baron taunting Wu.
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Iron Baron: This map is indecipherable. A mountain? What mountain?! They're everywhere! Wu: I know where the nest is.
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~ Iron Baron enraged by not finding the Firstbourne's nest.
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The nest of Firstbourne. And in it, your freedom and my power. Come now. Our future awaits.
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~ Iron Baron upon finding the nest of the Firstbourne.
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Iron Baron: Wait... I cannot see a cursed thing in here. (He crashes into Wu and falls down.) Where is this Dragon Nest? Wu: I believe we're in it.
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~ Iron Baron looking for the nest.
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They are all asleep. Your Oni blood does not disturb them. Your Dragon blood keeps them docile. Look! (He and Wu sees the Dragon Armor) It's revealing itself to you. It wants to be found.
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~ Iron Baron finding the Dragon Armor.
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Back away! It's mine!
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~ Iron Baron putting Wu aside before running to the Dragon Armor.
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Ah. Yes! Unh. Yeah, ha, ha. I have it! I wear the Dragon Armor! I command you, beast, destroy him!
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~ Iron Baron attempting to control Firstbourne with the Dragon Armor.
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Wu: You know, I've learned a lot of things since I came to this realm. Iron Baron: What are you babbling about?!
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~ Iron Baron enraged that he can't control the Firstbourne.
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Argh! Stand down! Kneel before me!
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~ Iron Baron's last words before his defeat.
Quotes where Iron Baron is mentioned[]
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His throne. I already hate him.
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~ Kai about Iron Baron's throne.
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Ah, he's always in a mood before a hunt, worried that today might be the day he comes across Firstbourne.
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~ Heavy Metal to Muzzle about Iron Baron after the latter bothered the Hunters.
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Then stay at home, tinsel toes, 'cause the boss says they need all the hands he can get. And legs.
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~ Wu mentioning Iron Baron as part of his phrase to ward Daddy No Legs off.
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Zane: He's triggering an Elemental reaction. Kai: Is that what he means by power attracts power? Jay: He's using us as bait. (Laughs because of the device's electricy) And it kinda tickles.
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~ Zane, Kai and Jay realizing what Iron Baron had planned for them on the pole.
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Jet Jack: Firstbourne is the mother of all dragons. The most powerful in the realm. No one's ever seen it entirely, but it is said to possess every Element of her beloved spawn. The one prize that's always eluded Iron Baron. Arkade: Tell 'em, Jet Jack. Jet Jack: She took Baron's leg, then his arm, then his pride. Daddy No Legs: But someone here got a piece of her, didn't you, Heavy Metal? Jet Jack: Iron Baron's been searching for her nest all his life. Said she protects there the Dragon Armor. Wu: Dragon Armor? Chew Toy: Worn by the First Spinjitzu Master. Whoever controls the armor controls Firstbourne. And he who controls Firstbourne can protect us from the Oni.
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~ Jet Jack and the other Hunters explaining Iron Baron's goal to a disguised Wu and Cole.
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You heard the Baron. Get a move on!
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~ Daddy No Legs upon watching the Wind Dragon flying away after Iron Baron ordered to pursue her.
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Zane: If only Firstbourne paid Iron Baron a visit, we'd have a distraction. Jay: Wait, what did you just say? Zane: Did I mispronounce the name? The mother of all Dragons you spoke of. It sounds like there's a lot of history between her and Iron Baron.
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~ Zane deducing the enmity between Iron Baron and Firstbourne.
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Zane: Jay might be onto something. If we could trick Iron Baron into thinking he's under attack— Cole: —then we could have the distraction to break you out.
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~ Cole and Zane making up a plan to distract Iron Baron and his Hunters.
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Iron Baron has his Hunters looking for you. And they never fail. The farther we get, the longer we'll live.
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~ Faith expressess her concern of getting captured by the Hunters of Iron Baron.
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Cole: Uh, how are we all gonna fit on that thing? Faith: We aren't. But it will hold our supplies. What it can't carry, we bury. Iron Baron cannot know I am helping you.
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~ Faith advising that Iron Baron cannot know she is helping the ninja.
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Wu: Why do you wear the mask? Faith: That was Iron Baron's idea. He didn't want the others to know his greatest Hunter was a woman. He forbade me to ever take it off. Wu: So the others don't know? Faith: Iron Baron has a way to control us all. It's either his way, or you are cast out. But when you find the armor, you can control Firstbourne. Then we can all leave this forsaken place.
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~ Faith explaining how Iron Baron forced her to not reveal her true identity to the Hunters, also explaining Iron Baron's main rule among the Dragon Hunters.
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Well I can see we are not wanted. We'll just be on our way. I will tell the Baron of the good news.
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~ Daddy No Legs saying that he'll tell Iron Baron, before Muzzle notices something on Wu.
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You're a traitor! Iron Baron will have your head for this!
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~ Daddy No Legs cursing Faith (under her Heavy Metal disguise) while mentioning Iron Baron as a way of threatening her.
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Wu: How dangerous are these...Oni? Faith: Dangerous enough that when Iron Baron and his bravors crossed this line to get the Dragon Blade, he was the only one to come back. Oni have a dark magic about them, a destructive magic. They are like nightfall, consuming darkness. After the stories Baron told us, we know better than to search these lands. Are you sure the Dragon Armor is this way?
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~ Faith explaining the Oni and thus a tale of Iron Baron's about them.
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Faith: That liar! All this time, he lied to us. It was just a story, made up. Kai: Uh, what are you talking about? Faith: Iron Baron. He made us believe this was Oni land. No one has ever seen one because look around. They're all gone. Jay: But where did they go? Faith: Argh! Kai: He used fear to control you. Faith: He wasn't enslaving Dragons. He was enslaving us! How could I have been so stupid? Is any of it true? Is there even the Dragon Armor? Cole: I think she's asking you. Wu: I...I don't know. Faith: Don't know? Don't know? Do you know how much I sacrificed to help you? If we can't get out of here and Iron Baron finds me, he-he'll...Argh! Why did you tell me you knew where it was?
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~ Faith realizing Iron Baron's lies by noticing the Oni's absence and getting enraged by this.
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Baron's Hunters. We need to go.
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~ Faith witnessing Hunters of Iron Baron coming for them.
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Did you hear that, Muzzle? I could be his Number Two.
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~ Daddy No Legs after hearing Iron Baron saying whoever captures Heavy Metal can be his Number Two.
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Now I've got you.
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~ Cole aiming the Dieselnaut's turret at Iron Baron's HunterCopter.
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Baron doesn't know where the armor is. But you do! Go!
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~ Faith telling the ninja to go without her while also saying that Iron Baron doesn't know the location of the Dragon armor prior to her capture.
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Why does Zane always have to be right? Can't it just be enough that we're tied to giant poles in the middle of the desert?! And don't forget Wu is being held hostage, forced to steal for Iron Baron the Dragon Armor, so that he can become invincible! Can't that be enough?!
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~ Jay complaining about their current situation, while also expressing his complaint about Wu being held hostage by Iron Baron.
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Jet Jack: We got to talking and this Dragon Armor business has gone too far. Daddy No Legs: Iron Baron speaks of serving his people, but he only serves himself. Chew Toy: Yeah, he's kind of a jerk. Jet Jack We fear with Firstbourne by his side, he will become... unforgiving. Jay: Wait, wait, you're telling me all this time, while they're getting closer to the nest, you guys are arguing about whether or not to release us? Dragon Hunters:(Shrug and nod) Mhm. Jet Jack: 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.
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~ Jet Jack and the Hunters speaking about Iron Baron's true nature to the ninja and Faith.
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Faith: What about Iron Baron? Wu: Iron Baron's days are over. He showed his true colors and Firstbourne was not impressed. Jet Jack: He's gone? (The Dragon Hunters all cheer)
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~ Faith asking about Iron Baron, with Wu answering about his defeat, causing the Dragon Hunters to cheer.
Iron Baron is the only main antagonist in the LEGO Ninjago series who wears a top hat.
He is overall the second LEGO Ninjago villain to wear a top hat, the second being Dorama in Dragons Rising.
His quote "Manure! I hate manure!" after being covered in dragon dung is an obvious reference to the iconic line said by Biff Tannen in the Back to the Future trilogy.
While his right eye is red like the majority of the Dragon Hunters, his left eye is glowing with a green-white color and whenever Iron Baron blinks, the left eye doesn't (View image on the left).
Note that in this image Iron Baron's right eye is closed, while his left eye is not.
The scar-like markings on his face imply he is blind from that eye and that the cause of that was a Dragon attack, although this not confirmed yet.
The scene of the canyon chase is the only instance where he is seen firing a chain from his mechanical hand.
Oddly enough, he fires a too long chain for his arm to contain. It's likely that the hand contains a complex mechanic build inside.
The difference of Iron Baron's peg leg position between his appearance the show (right) and his LEGO minifigure (left).
In the sets, Iron Baron's peg leg is replaces his right foot while the opposite happens in the show.
Also, none of the sets in which he appears has his hair piece. This is likely because there are few scenes where he is shown with his hat off.
He is the third main antagonist to be from another realm, the first being the Preeminent, the second being Nadakhan, the fourth being the Omega, and the fifth one being General Vex.
He is also the first otherworldly villain to hunt, kill and/or at least mistreat creatures that are in the same realm as him.
He seems to understand Muzzle's gibberish, alongside Daddy No Legs and Jet Jack.
When Iron Baron couldn't see in Firstbourne's nest because of the darkness, he pulls out an already lit torch from his back. However, that torch doesn't appear none of the scenes prior to that moment where his back is shown.
This could be one of the few moments, if not the moment where an instance of hammerspace is shown.
He shares similarities with other Ninjago villains such as:
Captain Soto, as both of them have a peg leg and lost at least their left hand. The difference is that Soto's peg leg replaces his right foot while Iron Baron's peg leg replaces his left foot.
General Vex, as both of them were liars and manipulators who used lies to control people in order to achieve their goals.
Empress Beatrix, as of them both hunted and abused dragons for their own goals.
The Mechanic, as both of them have a mechanical arm.
However, this comic is very likely non-canon, as among the loyal Hunters there are Daddy No Legs and Jet Jack, two Hunters who are no longer are loyal to him after Baron showed his true nature in "Saving Faith."
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