Editing Kremling

{{about|the crocodilian species|the type referred to as "Kremling" in [[Donkey Kong 64]] and [[DK: King of Swing]]|[[Kritter]]}}
{{species infobox
|title=Kremling
|image=[[File:DKC2 Kremlings.png|280px]]<br>[[King K. Rool|Kaptain K. Rool]] along with several Kremlings from ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''
|first_appearance=''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'' ([[List of games by date#1994|1994]])
|latest_appearance=''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' ([[List of games by date#2018|2018]])
|variants=[[Bazuka]]<br>[[Kackle]]<br>[[Kasplat]]<br>[[Klaptrap]]<br>[[Klinger]]<br>[[Kloak]]<br>[[Klobber]]<br>[[Klump]]<br>[[Knocka]]<br>[[Kobble]]<br>[[Koin]]<br>[[Kopter]]<br>[[Kosha]]<br>[[Kremling cop]]<br>[[Kritter]]<br>[[Krockhead]]<br>[[Krook]]<br>[[Krusha]]<br>[[Kuff 'n' Klout]]<br>[[Kutlass]]<br>[[Kroc]]<br>[[Re-Koil]]<br>[[Rock Kroc]]<br>[[Shroom (enemy)|Shroom]]
|notable=[[K. Lumsy]]<br>[[Kalypso]]<br>[[Kass]]<br>[[King K. Rool]]<br>[[Kip]]<br>[[Klubba]]<br>[[Kludge]]<br>[[Krunch]]<br>[[Kudgel]]<br>[[Resident demon]]
|collapsed=true
}}
{{quote|Good thing these Kremlings are dumber than tree stumps.|Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong Country: Rumble in the Jungle}}
The '''Kremlings''' (also known as the '''Krems'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Nintendo Magazine System'' (AU) Vol. 44|date=November 1996|page=20|quote='''HERE COME THE KREMLINGS!:''' As well as plenty of the old pros from DKC2, whole new kinds of Kremling are there to be discovered, from bazooka wielding manics like the Krems to old favorites like the Krunchas and the king sized Zingers, there's enough in here to test your gameplay skills to the very limits!}}</ref> and '''Krocs''', '''Reptiles''',<ref>{{cite|author=Street, Rita|title=''Computer Animation: A Whole New World''|isbn=1564963772|date=1998|publisher=Rockport Publishers|page=89|language=en}}</ref> or '''Lizards'''<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20060328013320/http://www.nelvana.com/shows/episodes_template.asp?sid=16 "Episodes : ''Donkey Kong Country''" on Nelvana's official website circa 2006].</ref>  and '''Crocodiles'''<ref>{{cite|title=''Computer Animation: A Whole New World''|page=87}}</ref> in production literature for the [[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|''Donkey Kong Country'' television series]]) are a race of crocodilians first appearing in ''[[Donkey Kong Country]]'', where they steal [[Donkey Kong]]'s prized [[banana hoard]]. Kremlings come in many different varieties and most of them have names that begin with the letter "K" (to the point where some names use real words beginning with "C" with the initial replaced with "K", such as [[Kalypso]] from "calypso"). Most Kremlings are part of the [[Kremling Krew]] (with [[K. Lumsy]] being a notable exception). Kremlings also made a few appearances in various sports titles in the ''[[Super Mario (franchise)|Super Mario]]'' franchise; they are seen in the background of the [[DK Jungle Court]] in ''[[Mario Power Tennis]]'' and take on the role of goalies in ''[[Super Mario Strikers]]'' and ''[[Mario Strikers Charged]]'', while in ''[[Mario Super Sluggers]]'', they appear as team players.

In the ''[[Donkey Kong Country (television series)|Donkey Kong Country]]'' animated series, they are never referred to as "Kremlings"; instead, they are referred by various generic terms, such as "lizards" and "crocs".

The Kremlings originate from a canceled Mac/PC adventure game by [[Rare Ltd.|Rare]] named ''Jonny Blastoff and the Kremling Armada''.<ref>{{cite|author=Mayles, Gregg (@Ghoulyboy)|url=x.com/Ghoulyboy/status/639226685213265924|title=yes, that's right.|publisher=X|date=September 2, 2015|accessdate=June 5, 2024|language=en}}</ref> The idea of Kremlings came from [[Kevin Bayliss]],<ref>{{cite|author=Kev_Bayliss|date=October 13, 2015|url=x.com/Kevbayliss/status/654170953560256512|title=@sephirothowa I never voiced those guys. There's some wrong stuff on the net. I designed & built orig Diddy & the basic Kremling idea.|publisher=X|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> while [[Steve Mayles]] adapted them into the ''Donkey Kong'' series{{ref needed}} by removing their high tech weaponry.<ref>{{cite|author=Shesez|date=November 21, 2019|url=www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwWHzilbQ34&t=2807s|timestamp=46:47|title=The Donkey Kong Country 25th Anniversary Interview Documentary|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref> Most of the [[Dixie Kong's Photo Album#Kremling Kreeps|Kremling Kreeps]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!]]'' were designed by [[Mark Stevenson]].<ref>{{cite|author=GameXplain|date=November 22, 2021|url=youtu.be/1TDcFCu4rJs?t=1656|title=Talking to Kiddy Kong's Creator for DKC3's 25th Anniversary! (Kiddy Origins, DK64 & More!)|publisher=YouTube|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}{{dead link}}</ref>
==Origin==
The Kremlings appear to originate from [[Crocodile Isle]], an island close to [[Donkey Kong Island]] that disappeared from the map during the events of ''[[Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest]]''. According to that game's manual, it is rumored that the [[Lost World (Donkey Kong Country 2)|Lost World]] is the source of the Kremlings.<ref>{{cite|date=1995|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|url=www.gamesdatabase.org/Media/SYSTEM/Nintendo_SNES/manual/Formated/Donkey_Kong_Country_2-_Diddy-s_Kong_Quest_-_1995_-_Nintendo.pdf|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' instruction booklet|page=22}}</ref> Like any crocodile, the Kremlings lived in the swamps on their home island.<ref>{{cite|author=Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' Player's Guide|page=50|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996|quote=<u>'''BARREL BAYOU:'''</u> What is it about this place that Kremlings like so much? Swamp gas and mosquitoes the size of Buicks?}}</ref><ref>[https://archive.org/details/donkey-kong-country-2-der-offizielle-nintendo-spieleberater-1/page/n45/mode/2up ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'' German Player's Guide.] p. 46</ref> However, various ruins on Donkey Kong Island, such as the ones in [[Millstone Mayhem]], depict Kremling visages, potentially meaning they have some history there as well. [[Kremlantis]] is a semi-submerged complex that also features several temples with Kremling visages.

==Biology==
In a similar manner to [[Koopa (species)|Koopa]]s, Kremlings are depicted with multiple body shapes and statures, the most common being bipedal and humanoid. Some, however, such as [[Klaptrap]], are quadrupedal, with a tail dragging behind them like real-life crocodilians. Bipedal Kremlings, such as [[Kritter]]s, often have distinctly humanoid torsos with pectorals, navels and distinct shoulders; some even have external ears and hair among other humanoid traits. Many Kremlings are quite large, rivaling the size of Donkey Kong; still others are much larger, such as K. Lumsy and [[Kerozene]]. Kremlings appear in a wide variety of colors, such as blue, red, grey, purple, and orange; however, the most common colors seem to be the various shades of green. Although primarily based on reptiles such as crocodilians, some members of the species, particularly [[Kalypso]], [[Kass]], and to a lesser extent [[Kasplat]] and [[Klump]], are depicted with more mammalian traits such as hair, as well as both breasts and nipples.

The Kremlings are known to enjoy eating [[banana]]s, and Klump is also seen eating [[orange]]s;<ref>{{cite|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=4|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994}}</ref><ref>{{cite|quote=I hear they like bananas. Blech...|author=Viridi|title=[[List of Palutena's Guidance conversations|Palutena's Guidance]], ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''}}</ref>  coincidentally, this trait is shared with real-life crocodiles, which have been shown in more recent research to occasionally eat fruit.

In the original ''Donkey Kong Country'' trilogy, the majority of Kremlings shared the same defeat voice clip as [[Krusha]]s, with varying pitch levels. [[Kritter]]s, [[Klaptrap]]s, [[Klobber]]s, [[Kaboom]]s, [[Kudgel]], [[Krumple]]s, [[Bazuka]]s, and [[Kuff 'n' Klout]]s do not follow this trend, however.

==Society==
The Kremlings seem to have some level of government, as evidenced by [[King K. Rool]] as ruling monarch. While certain Kremlings such as [[Klump]] have been shown to care about their king,<ref>{{cite|author=Klump|title=''Donkey Kong 64'' instruction booklet|page=5|quote=“Don’t get all upset now, your excellency. We’ll go and capture those nasty Kongs for you. Then we’ll steal their Golden Bananas as usual so that if any Kongs escape us, they’ll be too busy looking for them to come and ruin your magnificent plans.”|date=1999|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us}}</ref> comments made by [[Klubba]] about how Kremlings are "miserable" under K. Rool indicate that at least some Kremlings are not happy under his leadership. [[KAOS]] apparently acted as a replacement for K. Rool, though he was secretly controlling it. It is unknown how this process came about, or if the Kremlings were aware of K. Rool's plans and went along with it.

Kremlings are known to be rather apathetic regarding industrial safety; this can be seen with [[Kremkroc Industries, Inc.]], [[Krazy Kremland]], [[Mekanos]], [[K3]], [[Frantic Factory]], [[Ghost Island]], and [[Chill 'n' Char Island]], the factories making up the first of these being referred to by the ''Donkey Kong Country'' manual as "The Kremling's crowning industrial achievements."<ref>{{cite|quote=The Kremling's crowning industrial achievements are the huge factories they built in Donkey Kong Country. These factories do not adhere to strict safety codes, and are full of burning oil drums, faulty lighting and perilous platforms. Enter at your own risk.|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=20|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1994}}</ref> From this, they tend to cause large amounts of pollution, as seen with [[Poison Pond]], and show general neglect for the environment, as shown in their [[Ripsaw Rage|deforesting]] in Mekanos for the sole purpose of defeating the Kongs.<ref>{{cite|author=Owsen, Dan, Kent Miller, and Paul Shinoda|title=''Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!'' Player's Guide|page=60|language=en-us|publisher=Nintendo of America|date=1996|quote=The Kremlings will stop at nothing, not even cutting down an entire forest, to get you.}}</ref> This contrasts with the Kongs, who are typically shown to be in harmony with nature.

In contrast to other intelligent animal species that are technologically primitive, the Kremlings possess relatively advanced resources, including [[Dumb Drum|robots]], [[The Flying Krock|airships]], [[Knautilus|submarines]], [[Crocodile Isle|warships]], [[King Kruizer IV|spaceships]], and [[Blast-o-Matic|powerful weapons]].

In ''Mario Super Sluggers'' Challenge Mode, the Kritters along with King K. Rool do not speak in animal noises unlike the Kongs, implying that the Kremlings are capable of speaking the human language.

The Kremlings seem to be a marauding and conquering race, as evidenced by their thievery, kidnapping, take-over of the [[Northern Kremisphere]], and most commonly piracy, as shown in the events of ''Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest'', by their frequent usage of pirate ships such as [[Gangplank Galleon]], possession of [[treasure chest]]s and valuables, and the Kremling Krew emblem. It is also possible that they showed similar sides in the unseen [[Kremean War]], which they are assumed to have fought in.

[[Wrinkly Kong]] attempted to teach Kremlings at a [[Kong Kollege|school]] in Crocodile Isle; however, they displayed low intelligence, as evidenced by the incorrect sums on the blackboard, while another attempted to bring his sword to class.

Not all Kremlings are bad, as demonstrated by [[K. Lumsy]], and to a lesser extent [[Krunch]] and Klubba.

==Profiles==
===''Donkey Kong Country''===
*'''Instruction booklet:''' ''Kremlings, Kremlings everywhere! Kremlings are the tribe of reptilian rascals who have ripped off Donkey Kong's banana horde. They come in a variety of shapes, sizes and shades:''<ref>{{cite|date=1994|publisher=Nintendo of America|language=en-us|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' instruction booklet|page=28}}</ref>
*'''GBA Player's Guide:''' ''The largest enemies you'll encounter are the Krocs that work for King K. Rool. The Krocs come in many shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common-their number-one directive is stop the Kongs. Some of the tough-skinned reptiles can be a bit much for Diddy, so be on your guard.''<ref>{{cite|date=2003|language=en-us|author=Folsom, Jessica, and Steve Thomason|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' Player's Guide|page=14|publisher=Nintendo of America|isbn=1-930206-33-X}}</ref>

==Notable==
{{columns|count=2|
*[[Congazuma]]
*[[Cranky K. Rool]]
*[[Draglinger]]
*[[Giant Viking Kremling]]
*[[Green Kroc]]
*[[Junklomp]]
*[[Jr. Klap Trap]]
*[[K. Lumsy]]
*[[Kalypso]]
*[[Kaptain Skurvy]]
*[[Kass]]
*[[Kerozene]]
*[[King K. Rool]]
*[[Kip]]
*[[Klubba]]
*[[Kludge]]
*[[General Klump|Klump]]
*[[Krunch]]
*[[Krusha]]
*[[Krushy]]
*[[Kudgel]]
*[[Kutlass (character)|Kutlass]]
*[[Okusan]]
*[[List of implied characters#Quint Skurvy|Quint Skurvy]]
*[[Resident demon]]
}}

==Types of Kremlings==
{{columns|count=2|
*[[Bazuka]]
*[[Ghost (Donkey Kong 64)|Ghost]]
*[[Kaboing]]
*[[Kaboom]]
*[[Kackle]]
*[[Kannon]]
*[[Kasplat]]
*[[Klampon]]
*[[Klank]]
*[[Klaptrap]]
*[[Klasp]]
*[[Klinger]]
*[[Kloak]]
*[[Klobber]]
*[[Klomp]]
*[[Klump]]
*[[Knocka]]
*[[Kobble]]
*[[Koin]]
*[[Koindozer]]
*[[Kopter]]
*[[Kosha]]
*[[Kracka]]
*[[Krash]]
*[[Kremling cop]]
*[[Krimp]]
*[[Kritter]]
*[[Kroc]]
*[[Krockhead]]
*[[Krook]]
*[[Krumple]]
*[[Kruncha]]
*[[Krusha]]
*[[Kuchuka]]
*[[Kuff 'n' Klout]]
*[[Kutlass]]
*[[Kroc]]
*[[Re-Koil]]
*[[Robokremling]]
*[[Rock Kroc]]
*[[Skeleton Kremling]]
*[[Skidda]]
*[[Shroom (enemy)|Shroom]]
*[[Super Team|Super Team goalie]]
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
Kritter DKC.png|[[Kritter]]
Klaptrap.png|[[Klaptrap]]
Krockhead.png|[[Krockhead]]
DKBB Kremlings Concept Artwork.jpg|Early proposal by [[Paon]] featuring some playable Kremlings characters for ''[[Donkey Kong Barrel Blast]]''
</gallery>

==Sounds==
{{media table
|file1=Kremling SFX 1.oga
|title1=Kremling grunt (1)
|description1=Used by various Kremlings with different pitches and speeds (voiced by [[Chris Sutherland]])<ref>{{cite|url=x.com/David_Wise/status/1083450138608193536|author=Wise, David|title=That would be the Multi-talented Chris Sutherland @PlaytonicGames @YookaLayleeHub|date=January 10, 2019|publisher=X|accessdate=June 5, 2024}}</ref>
|file2=Kremling_SFX_3.oga
|title2=Kremling roar
|description2=Used by [[Klobber]]s, [[Kruncha]]s, and [[Kudgel]]
|file3=Kremling SFX 2.oga
|title3=Kremling grunt (2)
|description3=Used by [[Krumple]]s, [[King K. Rool#Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!|Baron K. Roolenstein]], and [[Kuff 'n' Klout]]
}}

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jap=クレムリン
|JapR=Kuremurin
|JapM=Kremlin
|Fin=Kriiviö<ref>{{cite|quote=Yhtäkkiä Donkey Kong alkoi uhota: "Tämä kyllä kostetaan Kriiviöille!" hän raivosi.|title=''Donkey Kong Country'' (GBC) instruction booklet|page=57}}</ref>
|FinM=From ''riiviö'' ("gremlin")
|Fre=Kremling
|Ita=Kremlins{{sic}}<ref>''[[Donkey Kong Country]]''; back of the Italian box; "''La tribù dei rettili "Kremlins" hanno osato rubare la sua gigantesca scorta di banane''"</ref>
|ItaN=''Donkey Kong Country'', description on the back of the box
|Ita2=Kremling
|Ita3=Gremlins{{sic}}<ref>{{cite|title=''Club Nintendo'' (Italy). Numero 6|date=1994|page=5}}</ref>
|Ita3N=''Club Nintendo''
|Rus=Кремлинг
|RusR=Kremling
|RusM=Kremling
|Spa=Kremling
}}

==Trivia==
[[File:Cranky's allusion.jpg|thumb|260px]]
*Upon entering his [[Cranky Kong's Shop|shop]] in ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns]]'' and ''[[Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D]]'', [[Cranky Kong]] sometimes greets [[Donkey Kong|DK]] by ironically asking him "who hasn't stolen [his] bananas at this point", thus indirectly referencing how the Kremlings were involved in the theft of the [[banana hoard]] before the [[Tiki Tak Tribe]] was. He also sometimes tells him "See you later, alligator!" before chuckling to himself when he leaves.

==See also==
*[[Tiki Tak Tribe]]
*[[Snowmads]]

==References==
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