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{{About|the character named "Sarge" and his team from [[Marching Orders]]|the [[Lieutenant]] from [[Police Call]], who is also known as "Sarge" in [[Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise]]}}
{{Character infobox
{{Character infobox
|name = Squadmates
|image=Artwork 3DS Marching Orders.png
|jname = 隊員たち
|caption=Artwork from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
|rname = Taiin-tachi
|appearance={{CharGame|RT=1|RHc=1|RHM=1|NBA=1}}
|image = [[File:Cadet_in_3DS.png|200px]]
|jpvoice=Unknown, Unknown{{tt|*|Reused from the squadmates in Marcher 2, pitched down}} (Sarge)<br>Unknown (Squadmates)
|caption = Artwork from ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''
|eneuvoice=Unknown (Sarge)<br>Unknown (Squadmates)
|gender = Female
|krvoice=Unknown (Sarge)<br>Unknown (Squadmates)}}
|appearance = [[Rhythm Tengoku]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven]],<br>[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]}}
{{Nihongo|Sarge|隊長|Taichō}} and the {{Nihongo|Squadmates<ref name="item">"The colors on this helmet make it super obvious if you're not marching in sync with your squadmates. So you better toe the line, rookie!" ~ [[Marching Helmet]], ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''</ref>|隊員たち|Taiin-tachi}} are members of the all-female<ref name="itemJP">"色がキッパリしてるため、リズムがズレてる人は、目立ちます!また、マーチャには女子しか入ることができないため、男子用のヘルメットは、ありません…。男子のみなさん、あしからず。" (Because of the vivid colors, people who are out of rhythm will stand out! Also, since only women are allowed to enter Marcher, there are no helmets for men. Sorry, boys.) ~ [[Marching Helmet|マーチャメット]] (Marcher Helmet), ''[[Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+]]''</ref><ref name="itemKR">"선명한 색 탓에 리듬이 맞지 않는 사람은 눈에 띕니다. 또한, 행진에는 여성만 참여할 수 있기 때문에 남성용 헬멧은 없습니다… 남성 여러분, 부디 양해 부탁드립니다." (Because of the vivid colors, people who are out of rhythm stand out. Also, since only women can participate in the march, there are no helmets for men... Guys, please understand.) ~ [[Marching Helmet|행진 헬멧]] (Marching Helmet), ''[[Rhythm Sesang: The Best+]]''</ref> special unit "Marcher" who appear in [[Marching Orders]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]].''
The
 
{{Nihongo|'''Squadmates'''<ref name="item">"The colors on this helmet make it super obvious if you're not marching in sync with your squadmates. So you better toe the line, rookie!" ~ Rhythm Item description for [[Marching Orders]], ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''</ref>|隊員たち<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage01.html</ref>|Taiin-tachi}} are soldiers who appear in [[Marching Orders]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]].''
The squadmates are seen wearing green military outfits and green boots. Their suits cut off short, leaving a lot of their legs visible. They have black eyes, pink cheeks, and always have a smile despite the harsh training from the Sarge. The helmets they wear makes it obvious if one's not marching in sync thanks to the bright colors<ref name="item"/>.
==Physical Appearance==
==Story==
The squadmates are seen wearing green military outfits and green boots. Their suits cut off short, leaving a lot of their legs visible. They have black eyes, pink cheeks, and always have a smile despite the harsh training from the [[Sarge]]. The helmets they wear makes it obvious if one's not marching in sync thanks to the bright colors.<ref name="item"/> In adittion, there are no helmets for boys because only girls are allowed to enter the "Marcher".<ref>"色がキッパリしてるため、リズムがズレてる人は、目立ちます!また、マーチャには女子しか入ることができないため、男子用のヘルメットは、ありません…。男子のみなさん、あしからず。" (The colors are so bright that anyone whose rhythm is off is going to stand out! Also, there are no helmets for boys, as only girls are allowed to enter the Marcher... Sorry, boys.) ~ Rhythm Item description for [[Marching Orders]], ''Rhythm Tengoku: The Best Plus''</ref>
The squadmates belong to the special unit called the "Marcher". Sarge is characterised by his stern attitude as he gives out orders. The squadmates are still inexperienced, which angers him. Since following orders as a unit is important in their line of work, even when marching they give it their all. If the rhythm is off by even a little, Sarge will be furious. That said, he is also a mischievous character<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage01.html キャラクターアルバム ステージ1] (Character Album Stage 1)</ref>, as he also gives orders to the [[Space-Rabbit]]s while dressed in a bunny costume himself, and he secretly joins a team with three other Sarges on a secret mission, although the details are left unspecified<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/secret.html キャラクターアルバム もろもろ] (Character Album Various)</ref>.
==Backstory==
The squadmates belong to the special unit called the "Marcher". The squadmates are still inexperienced, angering the sergeant. Since following orders as a unit is important in their line of work, even when marching they give it their all. If the rhythm is off by even a little, [[Sarge]] will be furious.<ref>https://www.nintendo.co.jp/n08/brij/chara/stage01.html</ref>


The playable squadmate, also referred to as the rookie, keeps an [[Rhythm Shiryo Shitsu#マーチャ活動記録 (Marcher Activity Log)|Activity Log]].
The playable squadmate, also referred to as the rookie, keeps an [[Rhythm Shiryo Shitsu#マーチャ活動記録 (Marcher Activity Log)|Activity Log]].
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On April 16, they enlisted in the "Marcher" group, vowing to do their best to help everyone.
On April 16, they enlisted in the "Marcher" group, vowing to do their best to help everyone.


On April 20, they marched out of line with the others, and the [[Sarge]] got angry.
On April 20, they marched out of line with the others, and the Sarge got angry.


On April 28, the squadmates cleaned up the front of the station. An old lady came up to the rookie and thanked her for making things clean and gave her candy.
On April 28, the squadmates cleaned up the front of the station. An old lady came up to the rookie and thanked her for making things clean and gave her candy.
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On May 4, the rookie is worried about getting kicked out, because she is feeling listless.
On May 4, the rookie is worried about getting kicked out, because she is feeling listless.


On May 7, [[Sarge]] tells her that he played with [[Alien Bunnies|rabbits in space]]. The rookie questions his health. They make a note of it the day later.
On May 7, Sarge tells her that he played with [[Space-Rabbit|rabbits in space]]. The rookie questions his health. They make a note of it the day later.


On May 16, the rookie notes they've been seeing [[Marching Orders 2|people who look like]] the [[Sarge]], wondering if she's imagining things.
On May 16, the rookie notes they've been seeing [[Marching Orders 2|people who look like]] the Sarge, wondering if she's imagining things.


On May 22, she notes that she saw the [[Sarge]] doing something, but the log entry ends before revealing what it is.
On May 22, she notes that she saw the Sarge doing something, but the log entry ends before revealing what it is.


The game [[Marching Orders]] itself may take place several times between April 16 and May 7, as each epilogue seems to line up with certain events. The epilogues provide these follow-up events:
The game [[Marching Orders]] itself may take place several times between April 16 and May 7, as each epilogue seems to line up with certain events. The epilogues provide these follow-up events:


Try Again: In ''Rhythm Tengoku'', (presumably) other members of the "Marcher" leave the squadmates behind while going to complete their mission. In ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'', the squadmates are instead shown walking in the rain back to basic training.
[[Try Again]]: In ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', (presumably) other members of the "Marcher" leave the squadmates behind while going to complete their mission. In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', the squadmates are instead shown walking in the rain back to basic training.
 
OK: In ''Rhythm Tengoku'', the squadmates are shown on cleanup duty at the station, like the event on April 28. In ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix'', the squadmates are shown preparing for their mission.


Superb: In ''Rhythm Tengoku ''and'' Rhythm Heaven Megamix'', the squadmates are shown rescuing an alien who had crashlanded in the ocean. It is possible this mission is how [[Sarge]] got asscociated with the [[Alien Bunnies]].
[[OK]]: In ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', the squadmates are shown on cleanup duty at the station, like the event on April 28. In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', the squadmates are shown preparing for their mission.


It is unknown when [[Marching Orders Tempo Up!|Marching Orders]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]], where the squadmates are training for a lost dog rescue mission, takes place in relation to these events. It is also unclear if the squadmates featured there are the same ones as in [[Marching Orders]].
[[Superb]]: In ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', the squadmates are shown rescuing an alien who had crashlanded in the ocean. It is possible this mission is how Sarge got asscociated with the [[Space-Rabbit]]s.
==Purpose==
[[Marching Orders]] is the first game in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' to use the B button. It's also the first keep-the-beat game, which helps the player learn how to keep a beat with the A button for long periods of time. this is also the first game use cues


so the player learn to listen and act for the cues
It is unknown when [[Marcher Tempo Up!|Marcher]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]], where the squadmates are training for a lost dog rescue mission, takes place in relation to these events. It is also unclear if the squadmates featured there are the same ones as in [[Marching Orders]].
==Apperances==
==Apperances==
*[[File:Marcher 3DS icon.png|24px]] [[Marching Orders]]
*[[File:Game 3DS agbMarcher L.png|32px|link=Marching Orders]] [[Marching Orders]]
*[[File:1st Remix icon.png|24px]] [[Remix 1 (GBA)|Remix 1]]
*[[File:Game GBA 1-6.png|24px|link=Remix 1 (GBA)|Remix 1]] [[Remix 1 (GBA)|Remix 1]]
*[[File:6th Remix icon.png|24px]] [[Remix 6 (GBA)|Remix 6]]
*[[File:Game GBA 6-6.png|24px|link=Remix 6 (GBA)|Remix 6]] [[Remix 6 (GBA)|Remix 6]]
*[[File:7th Remix icon.png|24px]] [[Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]]
*[[File:Game GBA 7-5.png|20px|link=Marcher 2]] [[Marcher 2]] (Sarge)
*[[File:8th Remix icon.png|24px]] [[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]]
*[[File:Game GBA 7-6.png|24px|link=Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]] [[Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]]
*[[File:Marcher Tempo icon.png|20px]] [[Marching Orders Tempo Up!|Marching Orders]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]]
*[[File:Game GBA 8-6.png|24px|link=Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]] [[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]]
*[[File:1st Remix Tempo icon.png|24px]] [[Extra Remix]] [[File:TempoUpExtra6.png|72px]]
*[[File:Game GBA EX-3.png|20px|link=Marcher Tempo Up!]] [[Marcher Tempo Up!|Marcher]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]]
*[[File:Shoot-'Em-Up 2 icon.png|24px]] [[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]] (reference)
*[[File:Game GBA EX-6.png|24px|link=Extra Remix Tempo Up!]] [[Extra Remix]] [[File:TempoUpExtra6.png|72px]]
*[[File:Final Remix icon.png|24px]] [[Final Remix]]
*[[File:Game DS 10-1.png|32px|link=Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]] [[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]] (reference)
==Trivia==
*[[File:Game 3DS remix TED 2.png|32px|link=Final Remix]] [[Final Remix]]
*In ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'', the sprite of the squadmate's head when facing forward is separated into the helmet and the head. The head has red hair identical to what is seen in the credits of the game. The rotated head sprites for the turns and all the sprites in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' are a single sprite, however.
**In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', however, they are shown to have long hair. The reason for this change is unknown.
*In ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', the [[Shoot-'Em-Up Radio Lady]] is dressed like a squadmate during [[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]].
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Marcher Cadets.png|Artwork from ''Rhythm Tengoku''.
Marcher Cadets.png|Artwork for [[Marching Orders|Marcher]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''
Male cadets.PNG|As seen in the credits from ''Rhythm Tengoku''.
Bunny Commander.png|Artwork of Sarge for [[Marcher 2]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''
Marcher Tempo Up title background.png|Artwork from ''Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)'' for [[Marching Orders]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]]
Sarge and Space-Rabbits.png|Artwork of Sarge alongside the [[Space-Rabbit]]s for [[Remix 7 (GBA)|Remix 7]] and [[Remix 8 (GBA)|Remix 8]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''
Shoot 'em up 2 superb.png|The Shoot-'Em-Up Radio Lady dressed like a squadmate ([[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]]).
Bunny suit Sarge.png|Solo artwork of Sarge facing right in a bunny suit from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''
Marching Cadet.png|Sprite from ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''.
Screenshot GBA Staff 2.png|As seen in [[Staff]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]''
Marcher 3DS OK.PNG|As seen in the "OK" epilogue from ''Rhythm Heaven Megamix''.
Marcher Tempo Up title background.png|Artwork of the squadmates for [[Marcher Tempo Up!|Marcher]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]] from ''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]''
Chibi Cadet.png|Artwork from ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''.
Epilogue DS Shoot-'Em-Up 2 HI.png|The [[Blastronaut|Shoot-'Em-Up Radio Lady]] dressed like a squadmate from [[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]] in ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]''
Artwork 3DS Marching Orders.png|Artwork of a squadmate from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
Epilogue 3DS Marching Orders OK.png|The squadmates as seen in the [[OK]] epilogue from ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]''
Sprite NBA Marcher and Mii Maker.png|[[Sarge and Squadmates|Marcher]] and [[miiwiki:Mii Maker|Mii Maker]] Launcher Badge from ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''
Sprite NBA Marching Orders Squadmate.png|[[Marching Orders]] Squadmate Badge from ''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]''
Ryo Hirao Art.jpeg|The mentioned artwork by Ryo Hirao
</gallery>
</gallery>
 
==Trivia==
*The relationship between the Sarge and the Squadmates is similar to that of [[The Blue Birds]] and [[Captain Blue Bird]] from [[Blue Birds]] and [[Captain Tuck and the Flippers]] from [[Flipper-Flop 2|Flipper-Flop]]. They are also similar in that the games are military themed, [[Captain Tuck]]'s face resembles that of the Sarge, and the playable Squadmate is shown keeping an [[Rhythm Shiryo Shitsu#マーチャ活動記録 (Marcher Activity Log)|Activity Log]], similar to the [[Blue Bird Diary]] and [[Expedition Journal]], down to the same dates.
*In ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' and [[Marcher Tempo Up!|Marcher]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]], the sprite of the squadmate's head when facing forward is separated into the helmet and the head. The head in the former has red hair identical to what is seen in [[Staff]], while the latter has nondescript orange hair. The rotated head sprites for the turns and all the sprites in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'' are a single sprite, however.
*Although the squadmates are clearly female in ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', their voices and sprites in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' imply they were intended to be male. The [[Marcher Tempo Up!|Marcher]] [[File:TempoUpExtra3.png|72px]] version however features typically feminine traits, such as a high pitched voice, softer colors on their outfits, and a flower on the helmet.
**In ''[[Rhythm Heaven Megamix]]'', however, they are shown to have long hair. The reason for this change is unknown, although a piece of ''[[Rhythm Tengoku]]'' fanart published in 2008 by Ryo Hirao features interpretations of the Squadmates with similar hairstyles<ref>[https://www.pixiv.net/artworks/866954 Rhythm Tengoku / リズム天国キャラクターズ / May 25th, 2008 - pixiv]</ref>. ''[[Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+]]'' and ''[[Rhythm Sesang: The Best+]]'' even go further to mention that only women are allowed to join the unit<ref name="itemJP"/><ref name="itemKR"/>.
***Interestingly, [[Marching Orders|Marcher]] in ''[[Rhythm Tengoku (Arcade)]]'' has [[Marching Orders/Development|unused]] sprites of red pigtails intended for the Squadmates.
*In ''[[Rhythm Heaven]]'', the [[Shoot-'Em-Up Radio Lady]] is dressed like a squadmate during [[Shoot-'Em-Up 2 (DS)|Shoot-'Em-Up 2]].
==In Other Languages==
==In Other Languages==
{{lang
{{lang
|jp=隊員たち<br>チーム
|jp=隊長と隊員たち<br>チーム<br>マーチャ<ref>''[[Nintendo Badge Arcade]]'' (Japanese)</ref>
|rojp=Taiin-tachi<br>Chīmu
|rojp=Taichō to Taiin-tachi&#xa;Chīmu&#xa;Mācha
|mnjp=The Members<br>Team
|mnjp=Captain and the Members<br>Team<br>Marcher
|us=Squadmates<ref name="item"/><br>Rookie<ref name="item"/>
|us=Sarge<br>Squadmates<ref name="item"/><br>Rookie<ref name="item"/>
|fr=La troupe<ref>"Ce casque a la particularité de camoufler un régiment parfaitement coordonné. Mais attention ! Une seule erreur de pas et vous trahissez la présence de toute la troupe ! Alors... soyez solidaire !" ~ Rhythm Item description for [[Marching Orders|En avant, marche!]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>
|uk=Sarge<br>Squadmates<ref name="itemUK">"The colors on this helmet make it super obvious if you're not marching in sync with your squadmates. So you better toe the line, rookie!" ~ [[Marching Helmet]], ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (English)</ref><br>Rookie<ref name="itemUK"/>
|mnfr=The troop
|fr=Du sergent<br>La troupe<ref>"Ce casque a la particularité de camoufler un régiment parfaitement coordonné. Mais attention ! Une seule erreur de pas et vous trahissez la présence de toute la troupe ! Alors... soyez solidaire !" (This helmet has the particularity of camouflaging a perfectly coordinated regiment. But beware! A single step error and you betray the presence of the whole troop! So... be united!) ~ [[Marching Helmet|Casque]] (Helmet), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (French)</ref>
|du=Neuling<ref>"Die Farben dieses Helms zeigen deutlich an, wenn du nicht im Takt marschierst. Also, bleib besser im Glied, Neuling!" ~ Rhythm Item description for [[Marching Orders|Marschbefehle]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>
|mnfr=The sergeant<br>The troop
|mndu=Newbie
|es=El sargento<br>Cadete<ref>"Los colores de este casco son tan llamativos que, si te confundes al marchar, todo el mundo se dará cuenta. Así que... ¡no te despistes, cadete!" (The colors of this helmet are so striking that if you get confused while marching, everyone will notice. So... don't get lost, cadet!) ~ [[Marching Helmet|Casco]] (Helmet), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (Spanish)</ref><br>Pelotón
|es=Cadete<ref>"Los colores de este casco son tan llamativos que, si te confundes al marchar, todo el mundo se dará cuenta. Así que... ¡no te despistes, cadete!" ~ Rhythm Item description for [[Marching Orders|Marcha marchosa]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref><br>Pelotón
|mnes=The sergeant<br>Cadet<br>Platoon
|mnes=Cadet<br>Platoon
|de=Der Sergeant<br>Neuling<ref>"Die Farben dieses Helms zeigen deutlich an, wenn du nicht im Takt marschierst. Also, bleib besser im Glied, Neuling!" (This helmet's colors clearly indicate when you're not marching in time. So, you better stay in line, newbie!) ~ [[Marching Helmet|Marschhelm]] (Marching Helmet), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (German)</ref>
|it=Squadra<br>Plotone<br>Novellino<ref>"I colori di questo elmetto rendono la vita difficile a chiunque non riesca a marciare in sincrono con il resto della squadra. Meglio stare in campana, novellino!" ~ Rhythm Item description for [[Marching Orders|Marcia ritmata]], ''Rhythm Paradise Megamix''</ref>
|mnde=<br>The Sergeant<br>Newbie
|mnit=Team<br>Newbie<br>Platoon
|it=Il capitano<br>Squadra<br>Plotone<br>Novellino<ref>"I colori di questo elmetto rendono la vita difficile a chiunque non riesca a marciare in sincrono con il resto della squadra. Meglio stare in campana, novellino!" (The colors of this helmet make life difficult for anyone who cannot march in sync with the rest of the team. Better stay on the bell, rookie!) ~ [[Marching Helmet|Elmetto da marcia]] (Marching Helmet), ''[[Rhythm Paradise Megamix]]'' (Italian)</ref>
|kr=팀을
|mnit=The captain<br>Team<br>Newbie<br>Platoon
|rokr=Tim-eul
|kr=대장<br>팀
|mnkr=Team}}
|rokr=Daejang&#xa;Tim
|mnkr=Captain<br>Team}}
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Latest revision as of 09:06, 7 July 2024

This page is about the character named "Sarge" and his team from Marching Orders. "I suppose" you may be looking for the Lieutenant from Police Call, who is also known as "Sarge" in Beat the Beat: Rhythm Paradise?
Sarge and Squadmates
Image
Artwork 3DS Marching Orders.png
Artwork from Rhythm Heaven Megamix
Appears in
Voices
  • Flag of Japan.svg Voice: Unknown, Unknown* (Sarge)
    Unknown (Squadmates)
  • English language.svgFlag of Europe.svg Voice: Unknown (Sarge)
    Unknown (Squadmates)
  • Flag of South Korea.svg Voice: Unknown (Sarge)
    Unknown (Squadmates)
  • Sarge (隊長?, Taichō) and the Squadmates[1] (隊員たち?, Taiin-tachi) are members of the all-female[2][3] special unit "Marcher" who appear in Marching Orders in Rhythm Tengoku and Rhythm Heaven Megamix.

    The squadmates are seen wearing green military outfits and green boots. Their suits cut off short, leaving a lot of their legs visible. They have black eyes, pink cheeks, and always have a smile despite the harsh training from the Sarge. The helmets they wear makes it obvious if one's not marching in sync thanks to the bright colors[1].

    Story

    The squadmates belong to the special unit called the "Marcher". Sarge is characterised by his stern attitude as he gives out orders. The squadmates are still inexperienced, which angers him. Since following orders as a unit is important in their line of work, even when marching they give it their all. If the rhythm is off by even a little, Sarge will be furious. That said, he is also a mischievous character[4], as he also gives orders to the Space-Rabbits while dressed in a bunny costume himself, and he secretly joins a team with three other Sarges on a secret mission, although the details are left unspecified[5].

    The playable squadmate, also referred to as the rookie, keeps an Activity Log.

    On April 16, they enlisted in the "Marcher" group, vowing to do their best to help everyone.

    On April 20, they marched out of line with the others, and the Sarge got angry.

    On April 28, the squadmates cleaned up the front of the station. An old lady came up to the rookie and thanked her for making things clean and gave her candy.

    On May 4, the rookie is worried about getting kicked out, because she is feeling listless.

    On May 7, Sarge tells her that he played with rabbits in space. The rookie questions his health. They make a note of it the day later.

    On May 16, the rookie notes they've been seeing people who look like the Sarge, wondering if she's imagining things.

    On May 22, she notes that she saw the Sarge doing something, but the log entry ends before revealing what it is.

    The game Marching Orders itself may take place several times between April 16 and May 7, as each epilogue seems to line up with certain events. The epilogues provide these follow-up events:

    Try Again: In Rhythm Tengoku, (presumably) other members of the "Marcher" leave the squadmates behind while going to complete their mission. In Rhythm Heaven Megamix, the squadmates are instead shown walking in the rain back to basic training.

    OK: In Rhythm Tengoku, the squadmates are shown on cleanup duty at the station, like the event on April 28. In Rhythm Heaven Megamix, the squadmates are shown preparing for their mission.

    Superb: In Rhythm Tengoku and Rhythm Heaven Megamix, the squadmates are shown rescuing an alien who had crashlanded in the ocean. It is possible this mission is how Sarge got asscociated with the Space-Rabbits.

    It is unknown when Marcher TempoUpExtra3.png, where the squadmates are training for a lost dog rescue mission, takes place in relation to these events. It is also unclear if the squadmates featured there are the same ones as in Marching Orders.

    Apperances

    Gallery

    Trivia

    In Other Languages

    Language Name Meaning
    Flag of Japan.svg Japanese 隊長と隊員たち
    チーム
    マーチャ[7]
    Captain and the Members
    Team
    Marcher
    Flag of the United States.svg EnglishNOA Sarge
    Squadmates[1]
    Rookie[1]
    Flag of the United Kingdom (3-5).svg EnglishNOE Sarge
    Squadmates[8]
    Rookie[8]
    Flag of France (1794–1815, 1830–1974, 2020–present).svg French Du sergent
    La troupe[9]
    The sergeant
    The troop
    Flag of Spain.svg Spanish El sargento
    Cadete[10]
    Pelotón
    The sergeant
    Cadet
    Platoon
    Flag of Germany.svg German Der Sergeant
    Neuling[11]

    The Sergeant
    Newbie
    Flag of Italy.svg Italian Il capitano
    Squadra
    Plotone
    Novellino[12]
    The captain
    Team
    Newbie
    Platoon
    Flag of South Korea.svg Korean 대장
    Captain
    Team

    References

    1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "The colors on this helmet make it super obvious if you're not marching in sync with your squadmates. So you better toe the line, rookie!" ~ Marching Helmet, Rhythm Heaven Megamix
    2. 2.0 2.1 "色がキッパリしてるため、リズムがズレてる人は、目立ちます!また、マーチャには女子しか入ることができないため、男子用のヘルメットは、ありません…。男子のみなさん、あしからず。" (Because of the vivid colors, people who are out of rhythm will stand out! Also, since only women are allowed to enter Marcher, there are no helmets for men. Sorry, boys.) ~ マーチャメット (Marcher Helmet), Rhythm Tengoku: The Best+
    3. 3.0 3.1 "선명한 색 탓에 리듬이 맞지 않는 사람은 눈에 띕니다. 또한, 행진에는 여성만 참여할 수 있기 때문에 남성용 헬멧은 없습니다… 남성 여러분, 부디 양해 부탁드립니다." (Because of the vivid colors, people who are out of rhythm stand out. Also, since only women can participate in the march, there are no helmets for men... Guys, please understand.) ~ 행진 헬멧 (Marching Helmet), Rhythm Sesang: The Best+
    4. キャラクターアルバム ステージ1 (Character Album Stage 1)
    5. キャラクターアルバム もろもろ (Character Album Various)
    6. Rhythm Tengoku / リズム天国キャラクターズ / May 25th, 2008 - pixiv
    7. Nintendo Badge Arcade (Japanese)
    8. 8.0 8.1 "The colors on this helmet make it super obvious if you're not marching in sync with your squadmates. So you better toe the line, rookie!" ~ Marching Helmet, Rhythm Paradise Megamix (English)
    9. "Ce casque a la particularité de camoufler un régiment parfaitement coordonné. Mais attention ! Une seule erreur de pas et vous trahissez la présence de toute la troupe ! Alors... soyez solidaire !" (This helmet has the particularity of camouflaging a perfectly coordinated regiment. But beware! A single step error and you betray the presence of the whole troop! So... be united!) ~ Casque (Helmet), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (French)
    10. "Los colores de este casco son tan llamativos que, si te confundes al marchar, todo el mundo se dará cuenta. Así que... ¡no te despistes, cadete!" (The colors of this helmet are so striking that if you get confused while marching, everyone will notice. So... don't get lost, cadet!) ~ Casco (Helmet), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (Spanish)
    11. "Die Farben dieses Helms zeigen deutlich an, wenn du nicht im Takt marschierst. Also, bleib besser im Glied, Neuling!" (This helmet's colors clearly indicate when you're not marching in time. So, you better stay in line, newbie!) ~ Marschhelm (Marching Helmet), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (German)
    12. "I colori di questo elmetto rendono la vita difficile a chiunque non riesca a marciare in sincrono con il resto della squadra. Meglio stare in campana, novellino!" (The colors of this helmet make life difficult for anyone who cannot march in sync with the rest of the team. Better stay on the bell, rookie!) ~ Elmetto da marcia (Marching Helmet), Rhythm Paradise Megamix (Italian)