Flintlocke

> "*I ain't afraid to shoot you where you stand.*"
> ― Flintlocke.
>
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**Flintlocke** is a Sky Pirate and Nadakhan's second-in-command. Once the captain of his own ship, Flintlocke found himself deeply troubled when he accidentally destroyed his own vessel. Believing him to be a potential ally, Nadakhan manifested and brought Flintlocke into his expanding crew of Sky Pirates, in the usual habit of negatively granting wishes. Some time later, Captain Soto vanquished Nadakhan and marooned Flintlocke and his fellow Sky Pirates amongst the Sixteen Realms.

After Clouse freed Nadakhan from the Teapot of Tyrahn, the djinn claimed the Realm Crystal and used it to reunite his old crew. Flintlocke acts as Nadakhan's second-in-command, overseeing the other occupants of Misfortune's Keep and usually keeping things in order. However, Flintlocke grew to distrust Nadakhan upon learning from Jay that he will obtain the ability of granting himself infinite wishes.

He soon loses his ability to shoot accurately due to a wish by Lloyd and turns against his captain once his goal is revealed. Because he's unable to take action against him, Flintlocke is demoted of his rank as first mate which is taken by Clancee while Flintlocke is forced to take the latter's previous position. When Nadakhan is successful in obtaining his goal, he banishes a majority of his crew while Flintlocke sides with the ninja, and with them motivating him, he regains his marksmanship. With his regained skill, he is able to shoot a Tiger Widow dart to weaken Nadakhan but also fatally hit a possessed Nya. As a result of Jay using his last wish which undid Nadakhan's actions, Flintlocke was sent back to the realm he was previously imprisoned in by Soto.

Clouse later freed him and took him back to Ninjago using Magic. Along with the other Sky Pirates he was forced to work for him on the Dark Island. Clouse was defeated by the Ninja and banished to the Underworld. Flintlocke and his crewmates agreed with the ninja that they would stay on the island in exchange of their freedom.

## Biography

### Early Life

#### Joining Nadakhan's Crew

Flintlocke was originally a successful pirate captain. However, when attempting to fire a cannon at an enemy ship, a sudden wave caused the cannon to flip upwards, and the shot subsequently fell back down and struck his ship, sinking it and stranding him in the ocean as a castaway. Lamenting his fate, he was promptly confronted by Nadakhan, and was inducted into the Sky Pirates after the djinn granted his three wishes.

#### Requiting the rest of the Crew

Flintlocke later discovered a Serpentine named Clancee who was trying to earn a spot on the crew and invited him to come aboard.

Flintlocke later returned to Stiix with Clancee and while conversing with him, they were interrupted by Doubloon, asking for a direction to Ninjago City. Flintlocke offered him a ride on Misfortune's Keep, but Doubloon refused, claiming he was just an accountant looking for business, to which Clancee gave him a direction. After Doubloon left, Flintlocke told Clancee that he was definitely lying.

Flintlocke's suspicion would come true when he, along with Nadakhan, Clancee and Monkey Wretch caught Doubloon attempting to steal their gold. Flintlocke prepared to execute the thief but Nadakhan, impressed with his skills, decided to make him a part of their crew and transformed him into a mute two-faced pirate.

#### Conflict with Soto

Later, after witnessing the rest of the crew's induction, Flintlocke would participate in a battle against Captain Soto and his Destiny's Bounty. However, after Nadakhan was imprisoned in the Teapot of Tyrahn, he was defeated and alongside the rest of the crew scattered across the Sixteen Realms.

***The following events were undone due to Jay's final wish, and thus, did not happen in the current timeline.***

### Freed by Nadakhan

#### Reuniting the Crew

Flintlocke was rescued from his realm by Nadakhan through the use of the Realm Crystal. Reuniting with Monkey Wretch, Clancee, Doubloon, and Dogshank, he lamented Delara's death. Upon noticing the Realm Crystal, he offered several opportunities to use it, and later celebrated aboard the Misfortune's Keep with the rest of the crew. Following the party, he questioned his captain on their next course of action, and after being told that Nadakhan would go back to Djinjago, he rallied the crew to accompany him. Arriving at Djinjago, he would witness the realm's collapse and watched as Khanjikhan gave Nadakhan the Djinn Blade. Warning his captain of the realm's impending destruction, he would escape back to Ninjago. After witnessing Nadakhan claim vengeance, he reminded his captain of their lower numbers, prompting the Djinn to claim he had a plan in mind.

With the help of the crew, Flintlocke converted the Misfortune's Keep into an airship. While helping operate the ship during its first flight, he briefly mocked Clancee over his airsickness before attempting to discover Nadakhan's plans. However, his captain, preferring to keep secrecy, simply instructed Flintlocke to trust him and follow orders. After Nadakhan left, the first mate realized, to his horror, that the Misfortune's Keep was on a crash course with the Mountain of a Million Steps. After the ship crashed, he attempted to help the crew free it, only for Nadakhan to return. Tired of their slow progress, Flintlocke suggested that they attack Ninjago City in order to draw out the ninja, with Nadakhan heeding his advice.

After reuniting with the rest of the lesser members of the Sky Pirates, Flintlocke helped lead the attack, and confronted Zane and Nya. However, to his shock, he realized that the latter appeared identical to Delara. Later, he confronted Cole in the bridge and shot him from behind. Due to the latter's ghostly status, though, the bullet passed through and ricocheted before hitting and shattering the Realm Crystal, prompting a flustered Flintlocke to blame Cole for the incident. After Nadakhan trapped Kai in the Sword of Souls, he and the rest of the crew promptly escaped.

#### Rebuilding Djinjago

Flintlocke, suspicious of his captain's secrecy, confronted Nadakhan over the latter not trusting the crew and likewise not mention Nya's identical appearance to Delara. In response, Nadakhan revealed the reconstructing Djinjago, promising it to all of them, in return for their cooperation. Whispering to his second-in-command over how he required their assistance, Flintlocke cemented his loyalty by rallying the crew to cheer for their captain.

Later, he would assist in Djinjago's reconstruction, and be told of Zane's imprisonment in the Sword of Souls. After learning that the ninja were headed to Tiger Widow Island, Flintlocke realized Captain Soto must've told them and offered to help his captain there. Later, piloting the Sky Shark, he engaged Lloyd in combat, and afterwards flew the rest of the crew and a captured Jay back to their Misfortune's Keep.

#### Keeping Jay Prisoner

After witnessing Nadakhan and Jay trade banter, he would react shockingly when the former ordered Jay to scrub the Misfortune Keep's hull while it was flying. Later, he would instruct Doubloon on the strengths and weaknesses of the Raid Zeppelin and attempt to capture a fleeing Jay. That night, he escorted Jay to Nadakhan's quarters, and settled a dispute between Monkey Wretch and Clancee over the latter's rights to swab the deck. However, Jay would attempt to warn him of his captain's true intentions by revealing Nadakhan's plan for infinite wishes, only for Flintlocke to laugh him off. Later, he would participate as an audience member of Jay's match of Scrap and Tap. That night, he proceeded to then free Jay from his cell, admitting he had considered the possibility of Nadakhan's betrayal and instructing the latter to steal the Sword of Souls for him. It turns out this was only to reveal it was a ruse and mockingly taunt Jay alongside the rest of the crew, all in an attempt to break him.

Flintlocke was approached by two landlubbers seeking to become pirates and brought them before Nadakhan, who turned them away as he was busy creating Djinjago.

Later Flintlocke was summoned to his captain's quarters and order to pillage some more cider. The first mate then suggest Nadakhan wear a cloak to protect him from the cold winds, only to discover that Jay had escaped.

After capturing Jay, Cole and Lloyd, Flintlocke and Clancee escorted them to the plank. Suspicious, he questioned his captain over keeping Nya prisoner, only for Nadakhan to ruthlessly threaten to throw him over the plank, forcing him to try and push Cole off. However, Cole broke free using his first wish, and he participated in the ensuing chaos. In an attempt to help, Flintlocke tried to shoot Lloyd, only for the latter to wish he had lousy aim. As a result, the first mate lost his precious shooting skill, and likewise ended up shooting down a Raid Zeppelin and his own foot because of his terrible aiming skills. When Cole's second wish sent the Sword of Souls flying, Flintlocke caught it and returned it to Nadakhan.

He was eventually thrown off the Misfortune's Keep with everyone else, though due to Nya's final wish, he landed safely and attempted to capture the ninja. After witnessing Clancee wish Cole and Lloyd into the Sword of Souls, he was ordered by Nadakhan to capture the fleeing Jay and Nya. Aboard a Sky Shark, he followed his orders, only to admit he had no intention of sparing Nya, having begun to realize his captain's true intentions. However, he was driven off by the police and their cannons before he could carry out his task.

#### Attempting a Mutiny

Flintlocke helped participate in an attack on the police headquarters, confronting the Police Commissioner alongside Nadakhan and Dogshank. After witnessing the commissioner and his subordinates jump into the ocean, he questioned their quest for Nya, reminding Nadakhan they had practically won. However, when his captain refused to answer, he finally heeded Jay's advice and attempted to lead a mutiny. Due to his terrible aim, however, his mutiny failed and he was promptly demoted to the lowest rank, switching places with Clancee.

Flintlocke would continue to help clean the newly remade Djinjago in preparation for Nadakhan and Nya's wedding, and likewise refused to tell his captain of the Tiger Widow venom she had hidden.

#### Assisting the Ninja

Flintlocke would participate in Nadakhan and Nya's wedding, and watch as the former gained the power of infinite wishes, using it to drive the ninja away by wishing for several copies of himself to attack them. He then watched in horror as Nadakhan proceeded to banish Clancee when the latter confronted him over his selfishness, and witnessed Doubloon and Monkey Wretch be banished as well. Alongside Dogshank, he managed to hide from his vengeful captain and escape, helping the ninja against the clones, deciding his captain had to be stopped. After hijacking the Misfortune's Keep, he proceeded to discuss their next plan of action, and with Jay's help, regained his powerful aiming skills. He would then use a Raid Zeppelin to get close enough to Nadakhan, and armed with the Tiger Widow dart, finally succeeded in shooting his captain. As a result, Nadakhan's magic began to dissipate, only for Flintlocke to realize he had accidentally shot Nya in the process, causing him to weep in grief.

***The following events occurred after Jay made his final wish, and thus, happened.***

### Freed by Clouse

After Clouse was unable to locate the Teapot of Tyrahn, he used his magic to free Flintlocke and the other Sky Pirates from the realms they were imprisoned in. Although grateful to be rescued, the pirates wanted to go on their own way, prompting Clouse to threaten their lives.

Under his orders, Flintlocke and the Sky Pirates began attacking fishing boats off the coast of the Dark Island and forcing the fishermen to mine Dark Matter in Digger's Deep. One of the boats they attacked ended up being Misako's and they captured her as well.

A few days later while detaining another fisherman, Flintlocke and the Sky Pirates were ambushed by Nya and Jay. Having no memory of them, they attacked the ninja. Although they were easily defeated, the sudden appearance of a Leviathan distracted Nya and Jay long enough for the Sky Pirates to flee.

As Flintlocke and the other Sky Pirates were leading Misako and the fishermen into Digger's Deep, they were ambushed by Lloyd who, under the influence of dark matter, violently attacked them. As the Green Ninja, Zane, and Cole ventured into the cave to free Misako and the fishermen, Flintlocke and the Sky Pirates had enough time to regroup.

When Lloyd, Misako, and the freed fishermen emerged from the cave, Flintlocke lead an attack. However, the other ninja soon arrived in the Ultra Sonic Raider and Titanium Ninja Tumbler. Overwhelmed, Flintlocke ordered the Sky Pirates to their vehicles and fled towards the Temple of Light.

Transporting the final, necessary trove of Dark Matter, Flintlocke regrouped with Clouse as he and his crew traveled across the Billy Badlands. After being ambushed by Kai and Cole, Flintlocke ordered his men to fire on the two, only to face additional resistance from the rest of the ninja. Luckily, with Clouse summoning a sandstorm to keep the groups apart, Flintlocke succeeded in transporting the final trove to the Temple of Light, corrupting the sacred structure. Under Clouse's orders, Flintlocke proceeded to defend the area alongside his fellow Sky Pirates and an army of Shadows summoned by the sorcerer, clashing against the ninja one final time. Despite his best efforts, however, Master Wu succeeded in defeating Clouse and dispersing the Dark Matter using the power of the Golden Mech. Realizing their defeat, Flintlocke was quickly rounded up alongside the rest of his crew and was considered to be imprisoned in Kryptarium for his crimes, but they were able to make a deal to remain on the island.

## Relationships

### Allies

* Sky Pirates - Teammates
	+ Nadakhan - Captain
	+ Delara †
	+ Clancee
	+ Dogshank
	+ Doubloon
	+ Monkey Wretch
	+ Cyren
	+ Bucko
	+ Squiffy - Alternate Timeline
* Clouse
* Shadow Army
* Fenwick - Manipulator
* Nimbus

### Enemies

* Soto's Crew
	+ Soto
	+ Soto's First Mate
	+ No-Eyed Pete
	+ Guide Parrot
* Ninja - Allies in an Alternate Timeline
	+ Lloyd
	+ Kai
	+ Nya
	+ Jay
	+ Cole
	+ Zane
* Wu
* Misako
* Ronin
* Ninjago City Police - Alternate Timeline
	+ Police Commissioner
	+ Tommy
	+ Simon

## Behind the Scenes

* Paul Dobson based Flintlocke's voice on that of Matthew McConaughey.

## Trivia

* In 70594 The Lighthouse Siege, Flintlocke's minifigure comes with his hair piece.
* He possessed an incredible aim until "Wishmasters", when Lloyd wishes he had a lousy aim. However, this was restored after "The Way Back".
* As revealed in the Dark Island Trilogy, Flintlocke and the other Sky Pirates have no memory of the events of Skybound.
* He speaks with a Southern accent.
* He possibly has a romantic interest in Dogshank, giving her a flower and also referring to her as "Buttercup".
* Flintlocke is similar to Soul Archer in that the both of them often bragged about how they never missed.
* Flintlocke appears as an unlockable character in The LEGO Ninjago Movie Videogame. He can be unlocked by achieving bronze medal status or higher in "The Savage Skyship" training dojo, which requires the player to accumulate at least 20,000 studs.
* His name is a pun on the word "flintlock", the type of gun he uses most of the time.
	+ Additionally, flintlocks are sometimes referred to as "pirate pistols".

## References

1. ↑ The Tall Tale of Flintlocke
2. ↑ The Tall Tale of Clancee
3. ↑ The Tall Tale of Doubloon
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Enkrypted
5. ↑ Misfortune Rising
6. ↑ On a Wish and a Prayer
7. ↑ My Dinner With Nadakhan
8. ↑ Wishmasters
9. ↑ The Last Resort
10. ↑ Operation Land Ho!
11. ↑ The Way Back
12. ↑ Dark Island Trilogy, Part 1
13. ↑ Dark Island Trilogy, Part 2
14. ↑ Dark Island Trilogy, Part 3
15. ↑ The Splinter in the Blind Man's Eye