Niko: Difference between revisions

{{Character

|name = Niko

|image = [[File:TWWHD Niko Artwork.png|x300px]]

|caption = Niko as he appears in ''The Wind Waker HD''

|title =  

|alias= Old Man Niko<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Niko, who arrived in the new world one hundred years ago as one of Tetra's pirates, is still going strong in this era. He is affectionately nicknamed "Old Man Niko." He lives with a boy named Link who is identical in appearance to the Hero of Winds. |book= HH |publisher= |page= 133}}</ref>

|race = [[Hylian]]

|game = {{TWW}}<br>{{FSA}} {{Exp|Navi Trackers mode}}<br>{{PH}}<br>{{ST}}

|other = {{PH|Himekawa|-}}  

|era = [[Era of the Great Sea]]<br>[[Era of the Great Voyage]]<br>[[Era of Hyrule's Rebirth]]

|family =  

|voice actor(s) =  

'''Niko''' is a recurring character in {{TLoZ|Series}}.<ref>{{Cite book|quote='''Niko'''|book=A&A|page=231 {{Exp Game|TWWHD}} & 321 {{Exp Game|ST}}}}</ref> He is a member of [[Tetra's Pirate Crew]]. He is the skivvy and the lowest-ranking crew member on board [[Tetra's Ship]], often having to deal with humiliating tasks like washing the dirty underpants of the rest of the pirates.<ref name=quote1>{{Cite|Helloooooooo, new pirate swabbie! Goooooood-bye, dirty pirate underwear! Yes! This means I don't have to wash the other pirates' dirty underpants anymore!|Niko|TWW}}</ref> Any new member aboard [[Tetra]]'s pirate ship has to report to Niko for duty.<ref>{{Cite|Heya, shrimplet! Are you gonna be our new pirate swabbie? ...'Cause any new swabbie reports to me!|Niko|TWW}}</ref>

Like the rest of the pirates, Niko bears a striking resemble to a man portrayed in a [[:File:Portrait.jpg|wall painting]] hanging in the sunken [[Hyrule Castle]], which heavily hints that the man could be Niko's ancestor serving under the orders of a past [[Princess Zelda]].  

{{figurine|TWW|Niko|Personality: Merry.<br>Least Favorite Thing: Gonzo's underwear.<br>Niko is the bottom rung on the pirate ladder, so he's responsible for all the odd jobs on the ship. He's quite childish and rarely thinks of the consequences of his actions. Even so, he shows signs of having what it takes to move up the pirate ladder.|[[File:TWW Niko Figurine Model.png|100px]]}}

In {{PH}}, Niko recounts the events of {{TWW|-}} during the game's introduction before the [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]] appears; however, Niko's role is severely limited in the game and only makes an appearance during the opening and closing sequences of the game. He is last seen when Tetra and Link reunite with the rest of the pirate crew. He is fond of his paper cutouts,<ref>{{Cite|So what did you think of my amazing paper cutouts? Did you guess that Tetra was really Princess Zelda?! Hey! Link! Are you sleeping, swabbie?|Niko|PH}}</ref> a character traits that he retains in {{ST}}.

===''Spirit Tracks''===

Niko makes an appearance in ''Spirit Tracks'' as presumably one of the few, if not the only, surviving founders of the [[Hyrule/Appearances by Game#Spirit Tracks|new Hyrule]]. In this game, which takes place 100 years after {{TWW|-}} and {{PH|-}}, he appears as an old man who keeps pictures and memorabilia from his pirating days in his home. He narrates the opening cutscene of the game, just as he did at the opening of {{PH|-}}. Later on, he gives Link the [[Stamp Book]] after musing about how Link looks like an [[Link#The Wind Waker|old friend of his]]. By putting ten stamps in the book, Niko will give Link the [[Shield of Antiquity]], which he claims used to belong to a friend of his.<ref>{{Cite|You got the Shield of Antiquity! Niko received this precious shield from an old, dear friend.|N/A|ST}}</ref> By putting fifteen stamps in the book, Link can switch back and forth between his [[Engineer's Clothes]] or [[Recruit Uniform]] at any time by speaking with Niko. By putting twenty stamps in the book, Link receives a scroll allowing him to use the [[Great Spin]].

{{Sectstub}}

Niko is first shown in the {{PH|Himekawa}} as Tetra and Link duel each other. Niko shows concern,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= They're at it again!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 8}}</ref> although Gonzo says they need their exercise.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Let them get their exercise.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 8}}</ref> When it is announced that the crew will be entering the [[Ghost Ship (Phantom Hourglass)|Ghost Ship]]'s territory, Niko exclaims that he is afraid of ghosts.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Yikes! I don't like ghosts!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 9}}</ref> Link comforts him, saying that the ocean is protected by the [[Ocean King]].<ref>{{Cite book|quote= ... the Ocean King rules these waters. I doubt we'll see a Ghost Ship in waters protected by such a powerful spirit.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 9}}</ref> As Link and Tetra continue their fight, Link accidentally cuts the pirate captain's scarf, resulting in it falling into the sea. Link undresses to dive after the scarf,<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Tetra's scarf!... It's my fault! I'll get it!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 10}}</ref> Niko covering his lower area with a mop. Tetra tells Link to not be ridiculous, as the safety of her crew is more important.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Don't be ridiculous! As captain, nothing is more important than the lives of my crew!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 10, 11}}</ref> In tears, Niko and his fellow pirates agree with her.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Yes, Ma'am.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 11}}</ref> Niko expresses fear when the Ghost Ship approaches.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Th-There it is! The Ghost Ship!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 14}}</ref> Tetra tells him to show some spine, saying that she will the prove it is not really a Ghost Ship.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Show some spine, Niko! Wait here. I'll prove it's not a Ghost Ship.|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 15}}</ref> The young captain boards the Ghost Ship, but is captured. Link follows Tetra, Niko shouting at the hero.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= No, Link!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 16}}</ref>  

At the end of the manga, Tetra and Link reappear on the pirate ship. Niko greets the captain, asking what the Ghost Ship was like and if there was any treasure.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Cap'n! What happened on the Ghost Ship? Was there any treasure?|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 186}}</ref> Tetra angrily scolds Niko and the pirates for not coming to her rescue, asking why they didn't come to her aid.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= Well, since I was... held prisoner on the Ghost Ship I don't really know! Link sailed the seas and fought monsters to rescue me! But what about you guys? Why didn't you come after me?!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 186, 187}}</ref> Confused, Niko says that it had only been ten minutes since Tetra boarded the Ghost Ship.<ref>{{Cite book|quote= W-what are you talking about, Cap'n? It's only been about ten minutes... since you went aboard the Ghost Ship!|book= {{PH|Himekawa|-}}|publisher= VIZ Media|page= 187}}</ref>

{{Names

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|esL= Niko {{Exp Game|PH}}<br>Nico {{Exp Game|ST}}

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|fr= Nico

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|de= {{de|Niko}}

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File:TWW Niko Artwork.png|Artwork of Niko in {{TWW|-}}

File:TWW Niko Sliding Puzzle.png|Niko's image on the [[Sliding Puzzle]] from {{TWW|-}}

File:PH Niko Holding Picture Frame Model.png|Niko as he appears in {{PH|-}}

File:ST Niko Model.png|Niko, as he appears in ''Spirit Tracks''

File:HWL Toon Link Master Wind Waker Standard Outfit Costume Artwork.png|A Costume based on Niko for Toon Link in ''Hyrule Warriors Legends''

File:HWL Tetra Wind Waker Costume.png|A Costume based on Niko for Tetra in ''Hyrule Warriors Legends''

[[Category:Hylians]]

[[Category:Swordsmen]]