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~ Ratchet.
Ratchet is one of the two titular main protagonists (alongside Clank) of the long-running video game franchise Ratchet & Clank.
He is a Lombax native from the planet Fastoon who was later sent to Veldin at a young age. He was the son of Kaden, Guardian of the Dimensionator, who was killed by Emperor Tachyon shortly after Ratchet's birth.
One day, his life was changed forever once he met a small robot named XJ-0461, but he nicknamed him Clank who would go on to become his lifelong companion, voice of reason, and best friend.
While he is very selfish and anti-heroic in the first game, he largely sheds these qualities immediately by the next game. Although he is distrustful on a couple of occasions up to Tools of Destruction, he realizes his mistake and never repeats it.
Ratchet & Clank[]
Discovers Clank after his crash landing on Veldin. Instead of ignoring the situation, he rescues Clank and brings him back to his garage, unknowingly beginning their partnership to save the galaxy.
Despite initially hesitating, he agrees to help Clank stop Chairman Drek's plan to destroy multiple planets to create a new one.
This sets the tone for Ratchet's heroism throughout the adventure.
On the planet Novalis, Ratchet and Clank save the Novalis Chairman from being captured by Drek's forces.
By obtaining vital information from the Novalis Chairman, he prevents further attacks on the planet and ensures its safety,
After Clank gave him an ultimatum, he agreed to help the Commando on planet Batalia, which was under attack by Drek's forces.
Although initially reluctant, his actions on Batalia shows that he cares about the lives of others and is willing to fight to protect them.
Saves Skidd McMarx from an attack by sandsharks on Aridia.
It also wins Ratchet an ally in the process.
He also saves Skidd’s agent, who is under attack on Aridia.
On the tropical planet Pokitaru, Ratchet and Clank stop the Blarg from polluting the planet’s oceans, preventing the planet's ecosystem.
Overcomes the Blargian Snagglebeast, a powerful creature unleashed by Captain Qwark as a trap, which prevents the beast from causing further destruction in the process.
Assists a lone commando fighting against a Blarg invasion on Batalia.
Despite his anger and desire for revenge against Qwark, he continued to fight against Drek’s forces.
Ratchet and Clank shot down Qwark’s spaceship at Gemlik Base, stopping him from continuing to aid Drek.
After seeing the damage the Blarg were doing to Gorda City, he had a change of heart and decided to make amends with Clank. He became determined to stop Drek and save the planet.
When he learned that Drek planned to use the Deplanetizer to destroy Veldin, his home planet, he became fiercely determined to stop him.
Although unable to explore the polluted planet Orxon himself, he ensures that Clank retrieves the Magneboots.
This tool is essential for their mission, allowing them to navigate hazardous areas and continue their fight against Drek.
Despite being betrayed, he defeats Captain Qwark, who had allied himself with Drek.
Helps the CEO of Gadgetron, who is under threat from the Blarg, ensuring that the company continues to provide essential technology and weapons to help in the fight against Drek.
Despite their disagreements, especially after being betrayed by Qwark, he reconciles with Clank, realizing that they need to work together to stop Drek.
Successfully destroys the PlanetBuster Maximus, a weapon capable of obliterating entire planets, which prevents untold destruction and saves countless lives.
In the final confrontation, Ratchet and Clank stop Drek from using the Deplanetizer to destroy Veldin, Ratchet’s home planet.
.it also saves Veldin and ensures that Drek's plan to create a new planet fails.
After defeating Drek, Ratchet and Clank use the Deplanetizer to destroy the artificial planet Drek created from the stolen pieces of other worlds, ensuring that his atrocities do not continue.
After the battle with Drek, Clank’s arm was heavily damaged, he promised to fix it.
Despite their earlier conflicts, he forgave Clank for dragging him into Qwark’s trap and other disagreements.
Going Commando[]
When he was teleported to the Bogon Galaxy and recruited by "Abercrombie Fizzwidget" (actually Captain Qwark in disguise), he agreed to take on the mission to track down the Unknown Thief and recover the stolen experiment.
Agrees to help Megacorp retrieve their stolen experiment.
After Clank is kidnapped by the Unknown Thief, he goes to his rescue,
Manages to defeat the thief on Siberius and retrieves the experiment, making sure it doesn’t cause further harm.
Tries to convince Fizzwidget to stop the mass production of the Protopet.
Teams up with Clank to rescue Angela from Thugs-4-Less.
Helps Clank escape from the Thugs' high-security prison, freeing them both from captivity.
After recovering the experiment from the Unknown Thief, he returned it to "Fizzwidget," believing he was doing the right thing by returning the stolen item to its rightful owner. While this led to complications, his intention was to ensure the safety of the galaxy by returning the experiment.
After "Fizzwidget" stranded Ratchet and Clank on planet Tabora, he managed to survive the harsh desert environment.
When the Unknown Thief was revealed to be Angela Cross, a female Lombax, he listened to her warning about the danger of the Protopet.
Despite realizing that something was off with "Fizzwidget," Ratchet and Clank tried to warn him about the dangers of the Protopet.
Destroys the Thugs' fleet, significantly weakening their forces and preventing them from causing more harm.
Defeats the Thug Leader, freeing Angela and ensuring she can continue helping him stop the Protopet menace.
Leads the team to infiltrate Megacorp's HQ, risking everything to stop the mass production of Protopets and save the galaxy.
Confronts and defeats the giant mutated Protopet, preventing it from causing further destruction.
After Qwark’s botched attempt to fix the Protopet menace, he makes sure that the Helix-o-Morph is used correctly to pacify the Protopets across the galaxy.
Decided to team up with Angela Cross after realizing they shared the same goal of stopping the Protopet menace.
Ratchet, Clank, and Angela launched an assault on Megacorp Headquarters on planet Yeedil to stop the Protopet menace at its source.
After Qwark’s plan backfired and the Protopet mutated, Ratchet and Clank took on the dangerous creature. By defeating the Mutant Protopet, Ratchet saved countless lives from the destruction it could have caused.
After defeating the Mutant Protopet, Angela freed the real Abercrombie Fizzwidget, who had been imprisoned by Qwark. His role in this mission led to Fizzwidget’s rescue.
With Clank’s help, he amplified the Helix-o-morph to cure the remaining Protopets, stopping them from spreading further danger.
Despite the dangers and betrayals, he chose to forgive Angela for her initial actions and even extended forgiveness to Qwark after his misguided attempt to frame them.
After the battle, he finds Clank mourning over his destroyed female admirer and promises to help fix her.
By stopping the mass production of Protopets and using the Helix-o-Morph to pacify the creatures, he plays a crucial role in saving the entire Bogon Galaxy.
Despite being separated and facing numerous challenges, he reunites with Clank and continues their mission together.
By the end of the adventure, he has played a key role in resolving the Protopet crisis, Which results in that the galaxy can return to peace.
Up Your Arsenal[]
Upon learning that his home planet, Veldin, was under attack by Tyhrranoids, he rushed to defend it.
Despite initially being mistaken for their sergeant, he took command of the Galactic Rangers, leading them to successfully repel the Tyhrranoid invasion.
Successfully led the defense of Veldin, defeating the Tyhrranoid forces and saving his home planet from destruction.
After learning that the only person who had previously fought and survived an encounter with Dr.Nefarious was Captain Qwark, Ratchet and Clank traveled to Florana to find him.
After discovering that the so-called "Florana Tree Beast" was actually Captain Qwark, he rescued him.
Ensured Qwark's safe return to the Starship Phoenix, helping him regain his memory and sanity.
By doing this, he played a crucial role in re-establishing the Q-Force, which was essential in the battle against Nefarious.
When Nefarious declared war on all organic life, he flew to the Galactic Capital on Marcadia to defend the President. He fought off waves of Tyhrranoids, protecting the heart of the Solana Galaxy.
Ventured through a laser defense facility to restore power to Marcadia's defense grid.
Led successful attacks on the planets Aquatos and Tyhrranosis as part of the Q-Force’s efforts to combat Dr. Nefarious.
Took down Courtney Gears, who had been producing propaganda for Dr. Nefarious and was directly involved in his plans.
Despite Clank feeling responsible for the chaos caused by Klunk, he assured him that it wasn’t his fault and that they would make Nefarious pay.
Obtained the Qwark vid-comic from Big Al, recognizing its potential to restore Qwark's memory.
Alongside Clank and Skid, he infiltrated Nefarious's underwater base on Aquatos.
This mission yielded critical information about Nefarious's plans, including the discovery of the Biobliterator.
Battled and defeated the Momma Tyhrranoid in the control room of the Tyhrranoid base on Tyhrranosis.
Responded to an urgent call from the Galactic Rangers and helped them defend Blackwater City from a Tyhrranoid invasion.
Discovered that the Clank he was with was a clone named Klunk and successfully rescued the real Clank from Nefarious's clutches.
When the Starship Phoenix was under attack, Ratchet and Clank rushed to its defense, helping the Galactic Rangers regain control and freeing the captured Q-Force members.
Played a crucial role in decrypting the data disc containing Nefarious's battle plans.
Even when President Phyronix conceded that Nefarious might win the war within a week, he refused to give up.
When the Starship Phoenix was under attack, he used the gravimetric warp drive to rescue Sasha Phyronix from peril.
On planet Koros, Ratchet helped Clank take over a cannon, which Clank used to destroy the Biobliterator.
Returned to the crash site on Zeldrin and recovered the master plan data disk, which contained crucial information about Dr. Nefarious’s plans.
Ratchet and Clank traveled to Koros and used the ion cannon to destroy the first Biobliterator.
Confronted Dr. Nefarious on Mylon, battling through an army of robot Tyhrranoids to stop him.
Ratchet and Qwark took on the Biobliterator, which had transformed into a giant mech.
Played a key role in destroying the second Biobliterator on Mylon, preventing it from wiping out organic life.
Despite his disgust at Qwark's cowardice, he chose not to reveal Qwark's faked death to the rest of the team.
After defeating the Biobliterator, he stranded Dr. Nefarious and his butler, Lawrence, on an asteroid out of range of any planet, neutralizing them and protecting the galaxy.
Decided to keep Qwark's secret allowed the Q-Force to remain focused on their mission rather than descending into chaos or distrust.
Confronted Qwark about his cowardly behavior and expressed his disappointment in him.
This confrontation helped Qwark realize the error of his ways and played a role in Qwark’s eventual redemption.
His final battle against Dr. Nefarious, with the help of Qwark, resulted in the defeat of him and the destruction of the Biobliterator.
This ensured the safety of all organic life in the galaxy and brought peace to the Solana Galaxy.
Deadlocked[]
Led the investigation into the mysterious disappearance of Hydro Girl on Aquatos.
When a distress beacon was detected in Quadrant J0713, an area devoid of life, he responded without hesitation, even though the beacon turned out to be a trap set by Gleeman Vox.
Defeated Ace Hardlight.
After defeating Ace Hardlight, Ratchet was offered a position as a DreadZone Exterminator by Gleeman Vox. Joining the Exterminators would have given Ratchet fame and fortune, but he refused.
His primary goal throughout his time in DreadZone was to protect his friends. He ensured that Clank and Big Al remained safe while they assisted him in devising plans to escape and stop Vox’s operations.
Took on and defeated the Exterminators, the top gladiators in DreadZone.
Throughout his time in DreadZone, hewas constantly slandered by Vox News, which painted him as a villain. Despite this, he remained focused on his mission, refusing to let the false accusations deter him.
Throughout the game, hefought not only for his own survival but also to free the captured heroes who were imprisoned by Vox. By deactivating the containment fields and unlocking the escape shuttles, Ratchet allowed these heroes to escape certain death.
Working with Clank, he reprogrammed an arena transport pod to take him to the control level of the DreadZone station. This action was crucial in their plan to shut down DreadZone and rescue the captured heroes.
Upon reaching the control level, he destroyed the central computer that controlled the DreadZone station. This action disrupted Vox's control over the station, weakening his power and bringing the game show closer to its end.
By deactivating the containment fields, he ensured that the captured heroes could escape from DreadZone.
To reach the power generators and deactivate the containment fields, he had to fight through a gauntlet of enemies.
In the final confrontation, Ratchet defeated Gleeman Vox, the mastermind behind DreadZone. By defeating Vox, Ratchet put an end to the brutal game show that had claimed countless lives, bringing justice to those who had suffered under Vox’s reign.
After defeating Vox, he attempted to stop the station’s self-destruct sequence, risking his own life to prevent the explosion from killing himself and potentially others
In the final moments, after defeating Vox and freeing the captive heroes, he was prepared to sacrifice himself by staying on the station as it exploded. However, Clank arrived in time to rescue him, allowing Ratchet to continue his mission to protect the galaxy.
Size Matters[]
Despite being on vacation, he agreed to assist Luna with her school report by showcasing his hero moves.
Took the initiative to chase after Luna when she was kidnapped by the technomites.
Despite believing technomites were a myth, he embarked on a journey to rescue her.
Defended Pokitaru from potential threats when he followed the technomites, which prevented the island from becoming a technomite stronghold.
When Clank was disabled by Luna’s level nine access protocol, he shrunk himself to enter Clank’s system and repair him.
Fought through the army of Ratchet clones. By defeating them, he directly prevented Otto Destruct's plan to use these clones for galactic domination.
Tracked down and defeated Luna after learning she was a technomite robot.
Played a critical role in defeating Otto Destruct, preventing him from transferring the intelligence of every being in the solar system to himself.
This also saved countless lives from losing their intellect and being reduced to mindless beings.
Once Ratchet and Clank learned that Luna was in league with the technomites, they pursued her to Dayni Moon. Ratchet’s defeat of Luna not only stopped her from causing further harm but also revealed the technomites’ ultimate goal.
On Kalidon, he competed in a skyboard race to obtain a Shrink Ray. This was crucial for catching up to Luna and preventing further technomite plots, indirectly restoring peace on the planet by stopping the technomites from exploiting it.
Although Qwark was misled into believing Otto Destruct was his father, he actions helped uncover the truth and prevent Qwark from falling deeper into the technomite’s trap.
This assistance saved Qwark from being used as a pawn in Otto’s plans.
After Otto Destruct’s defeat, he allowed the Ratchet clones to be repurposed and sold as "Battle Ratchets." This ensured the clones would no longer be used for evil purposes and instead could serve as a positive force in the galaxy.
After defeating Otto Destruct, he returned to Pokitaru, ready to defend it again if necessary.
Tools of Destruction[]
Despite being preoccupied with his own work, he responded to Qwark's urgent message from the Planetary Defense Center.
When Emperor Percival Tachyon cornered Ratchet and offered to spare the city if Ratchet sacrificed himself, his decision to escape rather than surrender saved not only his own life but also gave him the opportunity to continue fighting against Tachyon's tyranny.
Defended the abandoned Lombax planet Fastoon from the forces of Tachyon, preventing further desecration of his people's homeland.
Upon finding Fastoon, the abandoned home of the lombaxes, he encountered Aphelion, a sentient lombax starship. By repairing and utilizing Aphelion, Ratchet revived a piece of his people's legacy and gained a powerful ally in his quest to stop Tachyon.
Teamed up with Talwyn Apogee and her warbots, Cronk and Zephyr, to search for the Dimensionator.
Infiltrated the space pirate base on Ardolis and recovered the Lombax artifact stolen from the Apogee Space Station.
Fought off the Cragmite forces invading Meridian City on planet Igliak, saving countless lives and protecting the capital of the Polaris Galaxy.
Despite Qwark's earlier betrayal, he saved him from Tachyon's forces at Meridian City.
Despite his initial disagreement with Clank about the fate of the Dimensionator, he eventually acknowledged that Clank was right about the dangers of using the device.
He regrets over not destroying the Dimensionator earlier.
When Tachyon opened a portal to the lombax dimension and offered Ratchet the chance to join his people and be spared, he chose to stay and fight rather than abandon the galaxy to Tachyon's rule.
Defeated Tachyon in their climactic battle, ending the Cragmite threat and ensuring the safety of the galaxy from Tachyon's oppressive rule.
With Clank's help, he repaired the Dimensionator using the 3 ¾ Centicubit Hexagonal Washer given to them by the Plumber, enabling them to return home and restore stability to their dimension.
When the Zoni abducted Clank, he desperately tried to stop them.
Quest for Booty[]
He and Talwyn traveled to Planet Merdegraw to seek knowledge about the Zoni from the pirate Angstrom Darkwater.
When he met Mayor Barnabus Worley on Hoolefar Island, he immediately offered to help fix the wind turbines.
Successfully repaired the five wind turbines on Hoolefar Island.
When Talwyn got trapped behind an old door in Morrow Caverns, he promised to save her.
After Rusty Pete reattached Slag's head to Darkwater's body, causing Darkwater's crew to rise from the dead, he returned to Hoolefar Island to defend it from the undead pirates.
If Ratchet chose to free Talwyn instead of escaping Morrow Caverns, he not only saved her but also gained her assistance in the battle against the undead pirates.
Infiltrated Slag/Darkwater's fleet in the Azorean Sea and successfully freed Talwyn.
Confronted and defeated the merged Slag/Darkwater in a lengthy battle across multiple ships.
Returned to Hoolefar and used the Fulcrum Star to power up the Obsidian Eye.
Which also enabled them to locate Clank and gather critical information about his situation, bringing them closer to saving him.
After learning from the Obsidian Eye that Clank was in the hands of Dr. Nefarious, he vowed to rescue him.
A Crack in Time[]
After pon crash-landing on Quantos, he helps the native fongoids, gaining valuable information about the Zoni and building trust with them.
Encountered a distressed Fongoid mother searching for her missing children. He ventured into the jungle, battling hostile creatures to rescue the children.
With the assistance of the Zoni, he repairs and upgrades his ship, Aphelion, enabling him to continue his mission to save Clank and protect the galaxy from Nefarious.
When Captain Qwark is kidnapped by Lord Flint Vorselon, he boards Vorselon’s warship, freeing Qwark and the captured fongoids.
Confronts Lord Vorselons and successfully defeats him.
Seeks out General Azimuth, hoping to gain new information about Clank and the Great Clock.
Accepts Azimuth’s gift of his father’s hoverboots, which not only honors his father’s legacy but also aids in his journey to save Clank and defeat Nefarious.
Agrees to help Azimuth locate the Great Clock, recognizing its importance in their quest to defeat Nefarious and potentially restore the lombax race.
Assists Azimuth in breaking into the information center on Axiom City, where they gather crucial information about the location of an active Obsidian Eye.
During their mission on Terachnos, Ratchet and Azimuth faced VX-99 and successfuly defeated it.
When Nefarious’ forces invade Lumos, he assists the Vullards in slowing them down.
His loyalty to his friends was evident when he took a detour to rescue Qwark from the Agoreans. He successfully freed Qwark and defeated the War Grok.
Ratchet and Azimuth successfully locate the Obsidian Eye on Lumos, enabling them to establish contact with Clank and continue their mission.
Uses the portal on Zanifar to travel back in time, where he witnesses Dr. Nefarious interrogating Orvus, Clank’s father, and attempts to intervene.fter contacting Clank, Ratchet agrees to travel to planet Zanifar to help him.
Ratchet’s interference prevents Nefarious from successfully using the Hypersonic Brainwave Scrambler on Orvus, protecting Clank’s father.
After defeating Vorselon once more, he frees General Azimuth from captivity.
Successfully defeats the Valkyrie leaders Libra, Carina, and Cassiopeia.
Saves Clank from being held hostage by Cassiopeia.
Sides with Clank on the decision not to use the Great Clock to alter time.
Ratchet and Clank infiltrate the Nefarious Space Station and defeat his forces once more.
Travel back in time to assist Chief Zahn Gribnak in stopping the Agorians from destroying their village.
Confronts and vanquishes Lord Vorselon once and for all.
Successfully defeats Dr. Nefarious, preventing him from altering time and ensuring that heroes like themselves continue to protect the galaxy.
When Azimuth attempts to use the Great Clock to alter time and save the lombaxes, Ratchet and Clank fight him, ultimately preventing the clock from being misused.
Mourns his loss, honoring his sacrifice and recognizing the importance of not tampering with time.
All 4 One[]
Despite his doubts, he followed Qwark to Luminopolis to investigate the suspicious circumstances surrounding Qwark's "Intergalactic Tool of Justice" award.
When Nefarious resurrected the Light-Eating Z'Grute, he sprang to protect the citizens of Luminopolis from it.
Despite their history, he agreed to team up with Nefarious when it became clear that the Z'Grute was beyond Nefarious's control.
Played a crucial role in defeating the Z'Grute.
Assisted the tharpods, the native race on planet Magnus, by learning about the Ephemeris and helping them fight back against the Loki Master's plans.
When He along with the team discovered that Ephemeris was guarded by Commander Spog, Ratchet led the charge to defeat the him. T
His victory was a critical step in dismantling Ephemeris's defenses.
Took special care to ensure the safety of Susie, the small girl who first took the group to the tharpods. He protected her from harm and made sure she stayed out of danger during their mission.
Heand the team uncovered that Nevo Binklemeyer, a former colleague of Dr. Croid, was behind the control of Ephemeris.
Understanding that Dr. Croid was the key to defeating Ephemeris, heb led the team to Terawatt Forest and beyond, following clues to locate the him.
When the team encountered a broken railway station, he worked with the Plumber to fix it, enabling them to continue their journey to Uzo City.
Worked with Clank, Qwark, and even Nefarious to dismantle the Ephemeris machine, preventing it from being used to destroy the universe.
Directly confronted and defeated the Loki Master, ending the threat he posed to the universe.
Full Frontal Assault[]
To alleviate Qwark’s boredom and prevent potential damage to the Starship Phoenix II, he agreed to destroy the "rogue" cleaner bots in the engine room.
Played a key role in reactivating the power to the Planetary Defense Center at the Korgon Refinery by destroying the Grungarian generators.
After Qwark lost the presidential election, he helped establish a new Q-Force alongside Qwark and Clank.
When Zurgo contacted the Phoenix II and threatened the Private Sector, he decided to help.
Led the Q-Force in defeating the villain's grungarian forces on planet Markazia.
Played a major role in retaking the Planetary Defense Center at the Hidden City of Balkai by activating the West and East Key Nodes.
He and the Q-Force continued their mission by defeating Zurgo's forces on planet Ebaro.
After retaking the Planetary Defense Center, he helped reboot the defense system.
Helped defeat the Grungarian forces at the GrummelNet Plasma Harvester.
Upon reaching the Korgon Refinery, he helped fix The Plumber’s ship.
After discovering that Zurgo had hacked the Starship Phoenix II, he led the effort to regain control of the ship, preventing Zurgo from causing more damage or seizing valuable Q-Force assets.
He and the Q-Force destroyed the weather beacons that Zurgo used to create a blizzard at the Hidden City of Balkai.
In addition to ending the blizzard, he took on the challenge of destroying a dangerous snow twister created by Zurgo’s weather manipulation.
Played a key role in activating and protecting a reformatting device, which was then escorted to the Planetary Defense Center.
Successfully disabled an explosive in Zurgo’s Lair of Doom, preventing a catastrophic detonation that could have endangered the entire team and possibly the surrounding area.
Continued his campaign against Zurgo by leading the Q-Force to victory on planet Proteus VII.
After battling through Zurgo's defenses, he and the Q-Force successfully defeated him, ending his threat to the sector.
Following Zurgo's defeat, he ensured that he was brought into the custody of Polaris authorities.
Into the Nexus[]
Ratchet, along with Clank, took on the responsibility of escorting Vendra Prog, a notorious criminal, to the Vartax Detention Center.
This mission was crucial as Vendra was responsible for a violent assault on Pollyx Industries and the kidnapping of its CEO, Pollyx.
Stepped in to repair the ion converter, a vital component of the ship's engine. By restoring the converter, he ensured that the ship remained operational, preventing it from drifting aimlessly in space or crashing.
With gravity disabled on the ship due to a power core disruption, he took it upon himself to restore it. While Cronk and Zephyr rerouted power to the external generator, Ratchet went outside the ship to reactivate the generator, successfully restoring gravity.
When Neftin Prog, Vendra's twin brother, attacked the Nebulox Seven with a group of hired mercenaries from Thugs-4-Less, Ratchet and Clank sprang into it. They fought their way through the invading forces, protecting the ship and its crew.
As Vendra and Neftin made their escape, they left behind Pyrocidic bombs on the Nebulox Seven, threatening to destroy the ship. He moved to disable the bombs, managing to prevent the explosion.
Despite his efforts, some bombs detonated, resulting in the destruction of the bridge and the loss of Cronk and Zephyr.
After being blown into space by the explosion, Ratchet and Clank found themselves under attack from Thugs-4-Less, who were hunting them in the debris of the Nebulox Seven. Ratchet fought off multiple waves of attackers.
While evading attacks from Thugs-4-Less in the debris field, he faced a particularly dangerous Satch, who was piloting a ship intent on ramming them. Using his Grav-Leap ability, he managed to avoid the ship's attacks and eventually boarded it, defeating Satch.
After arriving on Yerek, he took a moment to mourn the loss of his friends, Cronk and Zephyr. Despite the emotional weight of their deaths, he vowed to make things right by capturing the Prog twins and stopping their dangerous plans.
During his mission on Yerek, Ratchet encountered Pollyx, the CEO who had been kidnapped by the Prog twins. And rescued him.
Upon reaching Silox, he attempted to reason with Vendra Prog, understanding her desire to reunite with her race but also recognizing the danger her plans posed to the galaxy.
As Vendra prepared to unleash Mr. Eye on the galaxy, Neftin attempted to stop Ratchet from interfering. In a battle at the Sky Train Station, Ratchet managed to defeat Neftin, preventing him from aiding Vendra in her dangerous plan.
Despite his best efforts, he was unable to prevent Vendra from unleashing Mr. Eye, the leader of the Nethers.
He teamed up with Neftin Prog, the very enemy he had been fighting against, to stop Mr. Eye and the Nether invasion.
After entering the Netherverse, Ratchet and Clank fought through dangerous terrain and hordes of Nethers to reach Vendra Prog, who had been imprisoned by Mr. Eye. Despite her earlier actions, Ratchet chose to save her, understanding that she was a victim of her own misguided intentions and Mr. Eye’s manipulations.
In the final confrontation, Ratchet and Clank, with the help of Vendra and Neftin, fought against Mr. Eye to prevent him from fully merging the Netherverse with their dimension.
After a long battle, they managed to defeat Mr. Eye and close the Nether Rifts, sealing the Nethers back in their dimension.
Rift Apart[]
When the Goons-4-Less attack the festival, he takes action to protect the civilians and keep the event from descending into chaos.
Chases Dr. Nefarious through the city to stop him from using the Dimensionator.
Battles Dr. Nefarious and his Party Crasher mech at the train station, successfully stopping him from further exploiting the Dimensionator.
After the explosion that damages the Dimensionator, he uses a piece of chipped Phase Quartz to create the Rift Tether, a new gadget that allows him to navigate the ensuing dimensional chaos.
As Ratchet uses the Rift Tether to move through the city, he also helps civilians who are caught in the dimensional rifts.
After catching up with Nefarious, Ratchet and Clank battle him once more in his Party Crasher mech.
Realizing the threat posed by Dr. Nefarious, he shoots the Phase Quartz power core of the Dimensionator, causing it to explode.
Although it causes dimensional chaos, it also prevents Nefarious from using the device for his own purposes.
Upon arriving in Nefarious City, he assists Ms. Zurkon, who is part of the Resistance against Emperor Nefarious. He begins working with her to gather information and resources to combat the tyrannical rule.
Helps Phantom escape from Nefarious Troopers at Club Nefarious.
Helps Phantom hack a propaganda blimp at the Nefarious Day Spa, spreading a message of hope to the oppressed citizens of Nefarious City.
Teams up with Glitch to access Emperor Nefarious's private shuttle. Despite her initial reluctance, Ratchet encourages Glitch to overcome her fear and successfully clears the Zeta Virus from the system.
Ratchet, Clank, and Rivet agree to work together to build a new Dimensionator, which they plan to use to repair the damage caused by Dr. Nefarious.
Volunteers to travel to the planet Savali to seek out Gary, a cosmic prophet, who can help them construct a new Dimensionator.
Upon arriving on Savali, he battles Nefarious Troopers sent by Emperor Nefarious to prevent him from reaching the Interdimensional Archives.
After Rivet’s falling-out with Kit (combined with the discovery of her being the warbot who destroyed Rivet’s original right arm), he refuses to give up on Kit and serves as Rivet's voice of reason before the two quickly apologize to each other.
Helps Rivet secure the Phase Quartz on Blizar Prime, a vital component needed to power the new Dimensionator.
Ratchet, along with Clank and Rivet, prepares to face Emperor Nefarious and stop his tyrannical rule across dimensions.
Successfully freed the monks held captive by Nefarious Troopers.
Showed empathy and understanding when Kit revealed her troubled past as a Warbot for the Nefarious Empire. Instead of judging her, he offered his support, which helped Kit feel more accepted and willing to continue their journey together.
Despite Kit's reluctance and fear of her Warbot form, he encouraged her to join him as a partner.
By striking the Blizon crystal, he helped Rivet and Clank shift to an alternate dimension where Blizar Prime was still intact.
When Goons-4-Less attacked Rivet, he helped her fend them off.
Assisted Rivet in recovering the Science Bots that were sent to investigate the dimensional disturbances.
With Gary's help, he repaired the dimensional anomaly, ensuring the safety and stability of the mining site on Blizar Prime.
When the Phase Quartz was shattered, he chose to save Clank instead of the quartz.
Recalled the Morts' stories about the Fixer and suggested it as a solution to repair the shattered Phase Quartz.
Used broken Slurpion jelly cannisters to distract the creature Juice.
Freed Juice, who was being used as a power source.
This also led to Juice helping Ratchet defeat the station's Elite Security Detail.
With the help of the two Juices, he successfully powered the forge and created the new Dimensionator.
This achievement was a major step towards restoring balance to the dimensions.
Played a pivotal role in convincing the Fixer to restore the shattered Phase Quartz. By doing so, he helped preserve the fragile dimensions that were on the brink of collapse.
Collaborated with Rivet, Clank, and Kit to build the new Dimensionator. This was a critical step in restoring balance to the dimensions and preventing further chaos.
When the Fixer tried to crush Rivet, his influence, along with Clank's words, helped bring the Fixer back to his senses. This act saved Rivet’s life.
During their first meeting with Dr. Nefarious, his initiated a surprise attack on the Troopers, buying valuable time for Rivet to engage Dr. Nefarious.
Supported Rivet in her battle against Dr. Nefarious. Together, they managed to defeat him.
Upon arriving on Sargasso, Ratchet fought alongside Rivet to destroy Nefarious Troopers that were attacking the local inhabitants.
Assisted in freeing the Seekerpede from a dimensional anomaly, enabling it to be used in the fight against the Emperor's invasion.
Supported the Morts by using Trudi, the Pterafoid Flyer, to destroy the Emperor's battle cruisers.
When the situation seemed dire, he helped use specially crafted bombs to penetrate the energy shields of the final battle cruiser, leading to its destruction.
After being trapped in a pocket dimension by Emperor Nefarious, he assisted in finding a way out, ensuring that he and Rivet could continue their mission.
After their victory on Sargasso, he began planning their next move against Emperor Nefarious.
When the Space Pirates mistakenly believe Quantum has decapitated their Captain, Ratchet steps in to defend Quantum.
Uses a large bell to summon Bubbles, the Kraken, which pulls the pirate ship under the sea and defeating the Sclutter Canons.
Upon realizing that the Emperor is going to steal the Dimensional Map from the Interdimensional Archives on Savali, he informs Rivet and Kit.
Faces off against the undead Goons-4-Less, nicknamed Bone Goons, who were breaking into Rivet's dimension.
To reach the anomaly in the planet's catacombs, Ratchet activates the Excavation Towers by using pressure locks, all while combating undead goons.
Helps the monks close the rift to the nightmare dimension, from which the undead creatures were emerging.
By holding them back, he ensures the rift is sealed, protecting Rivet's dimension from further incursions.
Though Rivet physically rescues Clank, his influence and previous actions to protect Clank have always been central to their survival.
Helps in defeating the Warden, the Emperor’s Assistant, who abuses her power over the prisoners.
Helps Rivet reverse the direction of the priority prisoner cell containing Kit and himself, preventing them from being airlifted to the Emperor's starship.
Through their conversations, he helps Rivet begin to come to terms with her past, including her painful history with Kit.
Leads the charge in confronting the Emperor and his forces, directly engaging in the fight to protect the dimensions.
Plays a key role in uniting various factions within the Resistance, including the newly freed prisoners, Goons-4-Less, and Space Pirates.
Collaborated with Quantum and Qwark to devise a plan to combat the Emperor's Imperial Power Suit.
After the kamikaze attack, he continued to fight against the Imperial Power Suit on the dimensionally displaced pirate structures.
While inside the heart chamber, he fought off attacking troopers, protecting himself and ensuring he could complete his mission to destroy the Power Suit’s power source.
Successfully destroyed the Power Suit’s bio-mechanical heart, significantly weakening the Emperor's mech.
Caught the Dimensionator mid-air after Rivet disarmed the Emperor. Securing it was crucial in preventing further dimensional chaos.
Used a rift to summon a kraken tentacle to grab the Emperor, preventing him from escaping.
Held the Dimensionator steady for Clank to use, allowing him to reverse the damage to the dimensions, restoring the balance in the dimenssions.
After the battle, he participated in the celebratory fireworks, which symbolized the victory and the strong bond between him, Clank, Rivet, and Kit.
Trivia[]
Out of the PS2 mascot trio, Ratchet is the only main protagonist that qualifies to be an incorruptible admirable hero, as Jak got too corrupted by the events of his sequel, and Sly's thieving ideals are flawed, making them both Inconsistently Admirable.
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