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* In ''[[Star Wars]]: [[The Force Unleashed]]'', it is revealed that Darth Vader has been Palpatine's [[Dragon With an Agenda]] much earlier than the "[[Luke, I Am Your Father|I am Your Father]]" Scene in [[The Empire Strikes Back|Episode V]]. [[The Dragon|Vader]] tries pulling off a similar speech to the young Starkiller, but proves unable to sway him.
* In ''[[Star Wars]]: [[The Force Unleashed]]'', it is revealed that Darth Vader has been Palpatine's [[Dragon with an Agenda]] much earlier than the "[[Luke, I Am Your Father|I am Your Father]]" Scene in [[The Empire Strikes Back|Episode V]]. [[The Dragon|Vader]] tries pulling off a similar speech to the young Starkiller, but proves unable to sway him.
** In the "Dark Side" DLC available for some versions of the game, Starkiller actually becomes a Dragon with an Agenda appealing to Luke Skywalker.
** In the "Dark Side" DLC available for some versions of the game, Starkiller actually becomes a Dragon with an Agenda appealing to Luke Skywalker.
* Most ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' games have a Dragon, although none are as iconic as Goro, who served as one for Shang Tsung in the very first game. MK2 had Kintaro, a Goro [[Expy]]. MK3 had a centaur named Motaro...
* Most ''[[Mortal Kombat]]'' games have a Dragon, although none are as iconic as Goro, who served as one for Shang Tsung in the very first game. MK2 had Kintaro, a Goro [[Expy]]. MK3 had a centaur named Motaro...
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* ''[[Fallout]]'' has the Super Mutant Lieutenant being the Dragon to the Master. Also Morpheus is, more or less, the dragon to the Master, even though he is trying to imply they are partners.
* ''[[Fallout]]'' has the Super Mutant Lieutenant being the Dragon to the Master. Also Morpheus is, more or less, the dragon to the Master, even though he is trying to imply they are partners.
** ''[[Fallout 2]]'' has Frank Horrigan, a secret service agent doped to the gills with FEV as the dragon for the president.
** ''[[Fallout 2]]'' has Frank Horrigan, a secret service agent doped to the gills with FEV as the dragon for the president.
* Oddly enough, none of the three [[Our Dragons Are Different|dragons]] in [[Dragon Age]] are actually [[The Dragon]]. Though the High Dragon on the mountaintop has a Dragon in the form of the crazy axe-wielding cult leader, and [[Black Magician Girl|Morrigan]] is arguably a [[Dragon With an Agenda]] to Flemeth.
* Oddly enough, none of the three [[Our Dragons Are Different|dragons]] in [[Dragon Age]] are actually [[The Dragon]]. Though the High Dragon on the mountaintop has a Dragon in the form of the crazy axe-wielding cult leader, and [[Black Magician Girl|Morrigan]] is arguably a [[Dragon with an Agenda]] to Flemeth.
** Loghain has two Dragons, [[Complete Monster|Arl Howe]] and [[My Master, Right or Wrong|Ser Cauthrien]].
** Loghain has two Dragons, [[Complete Monster|Arl Howe]] and [[My Master, Right or Wrong|Ser Cauthrien]].
* In [[Dragon Age II]], Knight-Commander Meredith's is Knight-Captain Cullen. However {{spoiler|Cullen does eventually decide that Meredith's completely insane and turns against her in the final battle}}.
* In [[Dragon Age II]], Knight-Commander Meredith's is Knight-Captain Cullen. However {{spoiler|Cullen does eventually decide that Meredith's completely insane and turns against her in the final battle}}.
* In ''[[Fallout New Vegas]]'', there are lots of them. Most notably, Caesar's dragon is Legate Lanius. President of NCR Aaron Kimball has General Lee Oliver. The player could also become a dragon to either Mr. House, Caesar, or NCR command.
* In ''[[Fallout: New Vegas]]'', there are lots of them. Most notably, Caesar's dragon is Legate Lanius. President of NCR Aaron Kimball has General Lee Oliver. The player could also become a dragon to either Mr. House, Caesar, or NCR command.
* In ''Killzone 2'', Mael Radec is this to Scolar Visari.
* In ''Killzone 2'', Mael Radec is this to Scolar Visari.
* In the ''[[Street Fighter II (Video Game)|Street Fighter II]]'' series, Sagat was portrayed as M. Bison's right-hand man within Shadaloo. However, the later ''Street Fighter Alpha'' prequels established that Sagat wasn't really that close to Bison and only joined since Bison promised him he would fight Ryu again in a rematch. In ''[[Street Fighter Alpha (Video Game)|Street Fighter Alpha]] 3'', Balrog serves as M. Bison's main henchman, with Juni and Juli also fulfilling this role.
* In the ''[[Street Fighter II]]'' series, Sagat was portrayed as M. Bison's right-hand man within Shadaloo. However, the later ''Street Fighter Alpha'' prequels established that Sagat wasn't really that close to Bison and only joined since Bison promised him he would fight Ryu again in a rematch. In ''[[Street Fighter Alpha]] 3'', Balrog serves as M. Bison's main henchman, with Juni and Juli also fulfilling this role.
* In [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness]], the boss of the second chapter is Flonne, a little angel girl that can only heal the other enemies. However, she has a very strong enemy protecting her... and it's actually a dragon.
* In [[Disgaea Hour of Darkness]], the boss of the second chapter is Flonne, a little angel girl that can only heal the other enemies. However, she has a very strong enemy protecting her... and it's actually a dragon.
* Aribeth is the Dragon for Maugrim, who is himself the Dragon for Morag in the original ''[[Neverwinter Nights]]'' campaign; and in Hordes of the Underdark Mephistopheles serves as the Dragon for the Valsharess (or maybe it is the other way around).
* Aribeth is the Dragon for Maugrim, who is himself the Dragon for Morag in the original ''[[Neverwinter Nights]]'' campaign; and in Hordes of the Underdark Mephistopheles serves as the Dragon for the Valsharess (or maybe it is the other way around).
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* ''[[Neverwinter Nights 2]]'' has a couple. Lorne and Torio together serve as [[The Dragon]] to Garius, who is something of [[The Starscream]], but then the King of Shadows uses Garius' plot to steal his power to turn the wizard into his own Dragon with the four Luskan mages serving with him being Garius' Dragons.
* ''[[Neverwinter Nights 2]]'' has a couple. Lorne and Torio together serve as [[The Dragon]] to Garius, who is something of [[The Starscream]], but then the King of Shadows uses Garius' plot to steal his power to turn the wizard into his own Dragon with the four Luskan mages serving with him being Garius' Dragons.
** In Mask of the Betrayer, Kelemvor has his Voice, Myrkul sort of has you, and Akachi had/has three: the blue dragon, the demilich with delusions of grandeur, and the fallen angel.
** In Mask of the Betrayer, Kelemvor has his Voice, Myrkul sort of has you, and Akachi had/has three: the blue dragon, the demilich with delusions of grandeur, and the fallen angel.
* {{spoiler|Ren and Tlatchtga}} serve as dragons for {{spoiler|Visil}} in ''[[Etrian Odyssey (Video Game)|Etrian Odyssey]]''.
* {{spoiler|Ren and Tlatchtga}} serve as dragons for {{spoiler|Visil}} in ''[[Etrian Odyssey]]''.
** Also Colossus fits this role in Etrian Odyssey 2, since he's Overlord's guardian.
** Also Colossus fits this role in Etrian Odyssey 2, since he's Overlord's guardian.
** And in ''3'', Kujura serves as this to Armoroad's Princess Gutrune, while {{spoiler|Olympia}} fills this role for the Deep City's King Seyfried.
** And in ''3'', Kujura serves as this to Armoroad's Princess Gutrune, while {{spoiler|Olympia}} fills this role for the Deep City's King Seyfried.
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** Also in the ''Fatal Fury'' series: Lawrence Blood is Wolfgang Krauser's Dragon, and Grant is Kain R. Heinlein's.
** Also in the ''Fatal Fury'' series: Lawrence Blood is Wolfgang Krauser's Dragon, and Grant is Kain R. Heinlein's.
* [[The Grim Reaper|Death]] in the ''[[Castlevania]]'' games almost always plays [[The Dragon]] for [[Dracula]] himself, and is occasionally referred to as Dracula's most loyal servant.
* [[The Grim Reaper|Death]] in the ''[[Castlevania]]'' games almost always plays [[The Dragon]] for [[Dracula]] himself, and is occasionally referred to as Dracula's most loyal servant.
** In the ''Castlevania'' games where Death was not the second-to-last boss, ''[[Castlevania Rondo of Blood|Rondo of Blood]]'' and ''[[Castlevania Symphony of the Night|Symphony Of The Night]]'' has Shaft, and ''[[Castlevania Bloodlines|Bloodlines]]'' has Drolta Tzuentes.
** In the ''Castlevania'' games where Death was not the second-to-last boss, ''[[Castlevania Rondo of Blood|Rondo of Blood]]'' and ''[[Castlevania: Symphony of the Night|Symphony Of The Night]]'' has Shaft, and ''[[Castlevania Bloodlines|Bloodlines]]'' has Drolta Tzuentes.
** Dmtrii Blinov and Dario Bossi served as [[Co-Dragons]] to Celia Fortner for ''[[Castlevania Chronicles of Sorrow (Video Game)|Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow]]'', {{spoiler|though Dmitrii becomes [[The Starscream]].}}
** Dmtrii Blinov and Dario Bossi served as [[Co-Dragons]] to Celia Fortner for ''[[Castlevania: Chronicles of Sorrow|Castlevania Dawn of Sorrow]]'', {{spoiler|though Dmitrii becomes [[The Starscream]].}}
* ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'''s Golbez, who is very much a Darth Vader figure, turns out to be Dragon to {{spoiler|Zemus.}}
* ''[[Final Fantasy IV]]'''s Golbez, who is very much a Darth Vader figure, turns out to be Dragon to {{spoiler|Zemus.}}
** {{spoiler|Kain}} is [[Incredibly Lame Pun|The Dragoon]] to Golbez before {{spoiler|Zemus}} pulls a [[Man Behind the Man]].
** {{spoiler|Kain}} is [[Incredibly Lame Pun|The Dragoon]] to Golbez before {{spoiler|Zemus}} pulls a [[Man Behind the Man]].
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* ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' has a chain of dragons: Raijin and Fujin act as Dragons for Seifer, Seifer is Dragon to Sorceress Edea.
* ''[[Final Fantasy VIII]]'' has a chain of dragons: Raijin and Fujin act as Dragons for Seifer, Seifer is Dragon to Sorceress Edea.
** Arguably, you could say they were all Dragons for Ultimecia in the end too.
** Arguably, you could say they were all Dragons for Ultimecia in the end too.
* [[Final Fantasy IX]] shows Queen Brahne as the [[Big Bad]], with Kuja as her dragon, {{spoiler|though, because [[Dragon With an Agenda|he has different motives]], she is technically his (unwitting) dragon, too, as Kuja 'delegates' to her the task of waging war on Gaia. Eventually, Brahne decides [[You Have Outlived Your Usefulness|he has outlived his purpose]] and tries to [[Slap-On-The-Wrist Nuke|Bahamut]] his arse. In return, he becomes [[The Starscream]] good and proper.}} Towards the end, it is [[The Reveal|revealed]] that {{spoiler|Kuja is in fact also the dragon to Garland, the game's true [[Big Bad]]. Because Garland anticipated Kuja pulling something like this, he gave him a lifespan to outlive, which is the thing that really [[Self-Fulfilling Prophecy|threw him over the edge]] and made him work his way his way to being the [[Big Bad]].}}
* [[Final Fantasy IX]] shows Queen Brahne as the [[Big Bad]], with Kuja as her dragon, {{spoiler|though, because [[Dragon with an Agenda|he has different motives]], she is technically his (unwitting) dragon, too, as Kuja 'delegates' to her the task of waging war on Gaia. Eventually, Brahne decides [[You Have Outlived Your Usefulness|he has outlived his purpose]] and tries to [[Slap-On-The-Wrist Nuke|Bahamut]] his arse. In return, he becomes [[The Starscream]] good and proper.}} Towards the end, it is [[The Reveal|revealed]] that {{spoiler|Kuja is in fact also the dragon to Garland, the game's true [[Big Bad]]. Because Garland anticipated Kuja pulling something like this, he gave him a lifespan to outlive, which is the thing that really [[Self-Fulfilling Prophecy|threw him over the edge]] and made him work his way his way to being the [[Big Bad]].}}
** Similarly, {{spoiler|[[The Hero|Zidane]] was actually built to be Garland's second [[Apocalypse Maiden|angel of death]], except Kuja, fearing being replaced abandoned him on Earth, making Zidane the dragon that was not to be.}}
** Similarly, {{spoiler|[[The Hero|Zidane]] was actually built to be Garland's second [[Apocalypse Maiden|angel of death]], except Kuja, fearing being replaced abandoned him on Earth, making Zidane the dragon that was not to be.}}
* ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' had Gabranth in the same role, including a nice [[Shout-Out]] to the [[Star Wars]] saga when at one point he starts [[Vader Breath|breathing heavily in his black armor]].
* ''[[Final Fantasy XII]]'' had Gabranth in the same role, including a nice [[Shout-Out]] to the [[Star Wars]] saga when at one point he starts [[Vader Breath|breathing heavily in his black armor]].
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* Inuart, after suffering from [[More Than Mind Control|mind-bending torture,]] becomes [[The Dragon]] to the [[Big Bad]] in ''[[Drakengard]]''.
* Inuart, after suffering from [[More Than Mind Control|mind-bending torture,]] becomes [[The Dragon]] to the [[Big Bad]] in ''[[Drakengard]]''.
* The Chaos Lord in [[Digimon World]] 2 has three dragons known as the Chaos Generals
* The Chaos Lord in [[Digimon World]] 2 has three dragons known as the Chaos Generals
* Barbatos Goetia from ''[[Tales of Destiny (Video Game)|Tales of Destiny]] 2'' exemplifies this trope, being [[The Dragon]] of "Holy Woman" Elraine.
* Barbatos Goetia from ''[[Tales of Destiny]] 2'' exemplifies this trope, being [[The Dragon]] of "Holy Woman" Elraine.
* [[The Dragon]] appears to be several people in ''[[Tales of the Abyss (Video Game)|Tales of the Abyss]]'' - While it's obvious that the [[Big Bad]] is {{spoiler|Van}}, his dragon appears to be either Sync (who [[That One Boss|has the most battle prowess]], rightfully so considering he's {{spoiler|a replica of the ''Fon master'' after all}}) or Legretta, who always seems to be the most loyal to his cause.
* [[The Dragon]] appears to be several people in ''[[Tales of the Abyss]]'' - While it's obvious that the [[Big Bad]] is {{spoiler|Van}}, his dragon appears to be either Sync (who [[That One Boss|has the most battle prowess]], rightfully so considering he's {{spoiler|a replica of the ''Fon master'' after all}}) or Legretta, who always seems to be the most loyal to his cause.
** Then that would obviously make them [[Co-Dragons]].
** Then that would obviously make them [[Co-Dragons]].
*** Actually, ''most'' of the God-Generals could count as [[The Dragon]] at some point; making it more of a case of [[The Dragon|Dragon]] [[Big Bad Duumvirate|Duumvirate]]. [[The Gunslinger|Legretta]] is the most loyal, but not the strongest of them; [[Tyke Bomb|Sync]] is stronger, but only follows the [[Big Bad]] because of a villainous [[Enemy Mine]] situation; [[Noble Demon|Largo]] has both strength and loyalty, and the most combat experience; [[The Rival|Asch]] ''did'' count once-upon-a-time, and it's clear that {{spoiler|Van}} wants him back, but {{spoiler|Asch pulled a [[Heel Face Turn]] of sorts}}. The only ones who don't qualify for the role at some point are [[Mad Scientist|Dist]], who has no interest in the [[Big Bad]]'s goal, and [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds|Arietta]], who fights not because of Van but because of her [[Bodyguard Crush]].
*** Actually, ''most'' of the God-Generals could count as [[The Dragon]] at some point; making it more of a case of [[The Dragon|Dragon]] [[Big Bad Duumvirate|Duumvirate]]. [[The Gunslinger|Legretta]] is the most loyal, but not the strongest of them; [[Tyke Bomb|Sync]] is stronger, but only follows the [[Big Bad]] because of a villainous [[Enemy Mine]] situation; [[Noble Demon|Largo]] has both strength and loyalty, and the most combat experience; [[The Rival|Asch]] ''did'' count once-upon-a-time, and it's clear that {{spoiler|Van}} wants him back, but {{spoiler|Asch pulled a [[Heel Face Turn]] of sorts}}. The only ones who don't qualify for the role at some point are [[Mad Scientist|Dist]], who has no interest in the [[Big Bad]]'s goal, and [[Woobie, Destroyer of Worlds|Arietta]], who fights not because of Van but because of her [[Bodyguard Crush]].
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*** Oh, and [[Super Robot Wars 3|Mekibos]] is actually [[The Dragon]] for Wendolo, as he seemed to lead the rest of the [[Quirky Miniboss Squad]] the Inspectors. {{spoiler|And he joins you too, temporarily before he's offed. He may be back, though, if the SRW 4 story is to get implemented to the Original Generation.}}
*** Oh, and [[Super Robot Wars 3|Mekibos]] is actually [[The Dragon]] for Wendolo, as he seemed to lead the rest of the [[Quirky Miniboss Squad]] the Inspectors. {{spoiler|And he joins you too, temporarily before he's offed. He may be back, though, if the SRW 4 story is to get implemented to the Original Generation.}}
** In ''OG Gaiden'', Duminuss is [[The Dragon]] for Dark Brain. It's also arguable that Wilhelm von Juergen is unknowingly playing [[The Dragon]] part for Duminuss.
** In ''OG Gaiden'', Duminuss is [[The Dragon]] for Dark Brain. It's also arguable that Wilhelm von Juergen is unknowingly playing [[The Dragon]] part for Duminuss.
* The ''[[Wing Commander (Video Game)|Wing Commander]]'' series has an interesting variation of this trope - [[The Dragon]] is an ace pilot you must dogfight with before destroying the ''real'' bad guy (whose death is in a [[Cutscene]], not directly killed by the player). Prince Thrakhath plays [[The Dragon]] to the ''[[Wing Commander (Video Game)|Wing Commander]] III'' [[Big Bad]], the Kilrathi emperor; Seether plays [[The Dragon]] to [[Big Bad]] {{spoiler|Tolwyn}} in ''[[Wing Commander (Video Game)|Wing Commander]] IV''.
* The ''[[Wing Commander (video game)|Wing Commander]]'' series has an interesting variation of this trope - [[The Dragon]] is an ace pilot you must dogfight with before destroying the ''real'' bad guy (whose death is in a [[Cutscene]], not directly killed by the player). Prince Thrakhath plays [[The Dragon]] to the ''[[Wing Commander (video game)|Wing Commander]] III'' [[Big Bad]], the Kilrathi emperor; Seether plays [[The Dragon]] to [[Big Bad]] {{spoiler|Tolwyn}} in ''[[Wing Commander (video game)|Wing Commander]] IV''.
** For extra value, Seether flies a fighter commonly called the Dragon, in the final flight mission.
** For extra value, Seether flies a fighter commonly called the Dragon, in the final flight mission.
* Ramirez from ''[[Skies of Arcadia (Video Game)|Skies of Arcadia]]'' is [[The Dragon]] of Galcian. {{spoiler|He's also the last boss because the heroes, in adherence to the [[Sorting Algorithm of Evil]], destroy the weaker Galcian first. Ramirez does ''not'' [[Kill All Humans|take that well]].}}
* Ramirez from ''[[Skies of Arcadia]]'' is [[The Dragon]] of Galcian. {{spoiler|He's also the last boss because the heroes, in adherence to the [[Sorting Algorithm of Evil]], destroy the weaker Galcian first. Ramirez does ''not'' [[Kill All Humans|take that well]].}}
* In ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines]]'', Prince LaCroix of Los Angeles has a gigantic, mute Nagloper vampire as his right-hand henchman and Sheriff (the one responsible for enforcing Camarilla law in the prince's territory). {{spoiler|1=The Sheriff is, in all but one ending, the game's final boss -- LaCroix himself does not put up much of a fight.}}
* In ''[[Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines]]'', Prince LaCroix of Los Angeles has a gigantic, mute Nagloper vampire as his right-hand henchman and Sheriff (the one responsible for enforcing Camarilla law in the prince's territory). {{spoiler|1=The Sheriff is, in all but one ending, the game's final boss -- LaCroix himself does not put up much of a fight.}}
* In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II (Video Game)|Kingdom Hearts II]]'', who [[The Dragon]] is in Organization XIII (or if there even is one) has had some mild debate, even on this wiki. The general consensus seems to be between [[Eyepatch of Power|Xigbar]], who actually is Number II, has a bit of a backstory, [[That One Boss|and arguably has the most battle prowess]] (Still debatable - Some may find other members to be harder), and [[Good Scars, Evil Scars|Saix]], who acts in a position of authority, gets more screentime, and is actually the boss fight before the final boss. If one were to nitpick, Saix as number VII is in the middle of XIII, and half of XIV. ''358/2 Days'' points even further towards Saix, as he's the one who actually assigns missions to the other members. (As well as the only one besides [[Big Bad|Xemnas]] who never accompanies Roxas to missions)
* In ''[[Kingdom Hearts II]]'', who [[The Dragon]] is in Organization XIII (or if there even is one) has had some mild debate, even on this wiki. The general consensus seems to be between [[Eyepatch of Power|Xigbar]], who actually is Number II, has a bit of a backstory, [[That One Boss|and arguably has the most battle prowess]] (Still debatable - Some may find other members to be harder), and [[Good Scars, Evil Scars|Saix]], who acts in a position of authority, gets more screentime, and is actually the boss fight before the final boss. If one were to nitpick, Saix as number VII is in the middle of XIII, and half of XIV. ''358/2 Days'' points even further towards Saix, as he's the one who actually assigns missions to the other members. (As well as the only one besides [[Big Bad|Xemnas]] who never accompanies Roxas to missions)
** Xigbar, or rather Braig, is more like the Dragon to Xehanort himself, and by extension Xemnas' past. However, as the Leader of the Organization, Saix is the Dragon to Xemnas as the Superior. Their Co-Dragons in all honesty, anyway.
** Xigbar, or rather Braig, is more like the Dragon to Xehanort himself, and by extension Xemnas' past. However, as the Leader of the Organization, Saix is the Dragon to Xemnas as the Superior. Their Co-Dragons in all honesty, anyway.
** Well as far as CoM goes, ''Larxene'', despite being the group's only female, is more of [[The Dragon]] for Marluxia than [[The Dark Chick]].
** Well as far as CoM goes, ''Larxene'', despite being the group's only female, is more of [[The Dragon]] for Marluxia than [[The Dark Chick]].
** Maleficent, the Dragon to {{spoiler|[[The Man Behind the Man|Ansem]], although she herself was unaware of it.}} Ironic that when he did reveal himself, she turned herself into a Dragon. Before that, ''her'' Dragon was [[Peter Pan|Captain Hook]], then it was [[Rival Turned Evil|Riku]]. In KH2, she has to settle for [[Too Dumb to Live|Pete]] as her permanent Dragon.
** Maleficent, the Dragon to {{spoiler|[[The Man Behind the Man|Ansem]], although she herself was unaware of it.}} Ironic that when he did reveal himself, she turned herself into a Dragon. Before that, ''her'' Dragon was [[Peter Pan|Captain Hook]], then it was [[Rival Turned Evil|Riku]]. In KH2, she has to settle for [[Too Dumb to Live|Pete]] as her permanent Dragon.
** There's also [[Birth By Sleep|Vanitas]], [[The Dragon]] to Master Xehanort and the only [[Boss]] in the game fought roughly ''seven times'' across all three stories. And to most people, he's [[That One Boss]] almost every single time.
** There's also [[Birth By Sleep|Vanitas]], [[The Dragon]] to Master Xehanort and the only [[Boss]] in the game fought roughly ''seven times'' across all three stories. And to most people, he's [[That One Boss]] almost every single time.
* While on the subject of [[Disney]] games, ''[[Epic Mickey (Video Game)|Epic Mickey]]'' has [[The Mad Doctor]] as the [[Blob Monster|Shadow Blot's]] Dragon.
* While on the subject of [[Disney]] games, ''[[Epic Mickey]]'' has [[The Mad Doctor]] as the [[Blob Monster|Shadow Blot's]] Dragon.
** {{spoiler|[[The Reveal|He turns out to be]] a [[Dragon With an Agenda]]. And his boss (the Shadow Blot) turns out to be a Dragon to the ''real'' Shadow Blot.}}
** {{spoiler|[[The Reveal|He turns out to be]] a [[Dragon with an Agenda]]. And his boss (the Shadow Blot) turns out to be a Dragon to the ''real'' Shadow Blot.}}
* Each of the three [[Big Bad|Big Bads]] in ''[[Seiken Densetsu 3]]'' has their own pair of Dragons: the [[Black Knight|Darkshine Knight]] and [[Evil Chancellor|Koren, the Wizard of the Red Lotus]]; [[Our Vampires Are Different|Jagan]] and [[Love Makes You Evil|Bigieu]]; [[Monster Clown|Deathjester]] and [[Brainwashed|Heath]].
* Each of the three [[Big Bad|Big Bads]] in ''[[Seiken Densetsu 3]]'' has their own pair of Dragons: the [[Black Knight|Darkshine Knight]] and [[Evil Chancellor|Koren, the Wizard of the Red Lotus]]; [[Our Vampires Are Different|Jagan]] and [[Love Makes You Evil|Bigieu]]; [[Monster Clown|Deathjester]] and [[Brainwashed|Heath]].
* All of the ''[[Ratchet and Clank (Video Game)|Ratchet and Clank]]'' games except ''[[Secret Agent Clank (Video Game)|Secret Agent Clank]]'' have at least one Dragon, if not several.
* All of the ''[[Ratchet & Clank|Ratchet and Clank]]'' games except ''[[Secret Agent Clank]]'' have at least one Dragon, if not several.
** {{spoiler|Captain Qwark}} to Chairman Drek in ''[[Ratchet and Clank 2002 (Video Game)|Ratchet & Clank]]''.
** {{spoiler|Captain Qwark}} to Chairman Drek in ''[[Ratchet & Clank (video game)|Ratchet & Clank]]''.
** The Thug Leader to both {{spoiler|Angela}} and {{spoiler|Captain Qwark}} in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Going Commando|Going Commando]]''.
** The Thug Leader to both {{spoiler|Angela}} and {{spoiler|Captain Qwark}} in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Going Commando|Going Commando]]''.
** Courtney Gears, Klunk and Lawrence all play Dragon to Doctor Nefarious in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Up Your Arsenal|Up Your Arsenal]]''.
** Courtney Gears, Klunk and Lawrence all play Dragon to Doctor Nefarious in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Up Your Arsenal|Up Your Arsenal]]''.
** Ace Hardlight to Gleeman Vox in ''[[Ratchet Deadlocked|Deadlocked]]''.
** Ace Hardlight to Gleeman Vox in ''[[Ratchet: Deadlocked|Deadlocked]]''.
** {{spoiler|Luna and Captain Qwark}} to Emperor Otto Destruct in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Size Matters|Size Matters]]''.
** {{spoiler|Luna and Captain Qwark}} to Emperor Otto Destruct in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Size Matters|Size Matters]]''.
** Rusty Pete to Captain Slag in both ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction|Tools of Destruction]]'' and ''Quest For Booty''.
** Rusty Pete to Captain Slag in both ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future Tools of Destruction|Tools of Destruction]]'' and ''Quest For Booty''.
** Vorselon, Cassiopeia and Lawrence to Doctor Nefarious in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future A Crack In Time|A Crack in Time]]''.
** Vorselon, Cassiopeia and Lawrence to Doctor Nefarious in ''[[Ratchet and Clank Future A Crack In Time|A Crack in Time]]''.
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'''s Metal Sonic, in all his myriad versions, names and incarnations, has often wound up playing this role to Robotnik.
* ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'''s Metal Sonic, in all his myriad versions, names and incarnations, has often wound up playing this role to Robotnik.
** Except in ''[[Sonic Heroes (Video Game)|Sonic Heroes]]'' where he [[Took a Level In Badass]], locked up Eggman, and masqueraded as him in order to actually see to the end of Sonic by his own hands as that game's [[Big Bad]]. He failed and Eggman had to wipe his mind clean as a result.
** Except in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' where he [[Took a Level In Badass]], locked up Eggman, and masqueraded as him in order to actually see to the end of Sonic by his own hands as that game's [[Big Bad]]. He failed and Eggman had to wipe his mind clean as a result.
** ''[[Sonic and The Black Knight]]'' features a literal dragon to be slain before the final boss. Which itself is actually just a dragon to the ''real'' [[Big Bad]], {{spoiler|Merlina}}.
** ''[[Sonic and The Black Knight]]'' features a literal dragon to be slain before the final boss. Which itself is actually just a dragon to the ''real'' [[Big Bad]], {{spoiler|Merlina}}.
* Axel Gear, the [[Evil Counterpart]] from the ''[[Rocket Knight Adventures]]'' series, serves as the Dragon in all three games. Despite the fact that each of them involves a different invading empire, of a different ''species'' to boot, Axle Gear is the Dragon to each successive [[Evil Overlord]]. It seems that repeatedly losing to the hero has not damaged his resume.
* Axel Gear, the [[Evil Counterpart]] from the ''[[Rocket Knight Adventures]]'' series, serves as the Dragon in all three games. Despite the fact that each of them involves a different invading empire, of a different ''species'' to boot, Axle Gear is the Dragon to each successive [[Evil Overlord]]. It seems that repeatedly losing to the hero has not damaged his resume.
* In ''[[Chrono Trigger (Video Game)|Chrono Trigger]]'', {{spoiler|Queen Zeal}} takes this role next to Lavos. What's interesting is that the game seems to suggest that {{spoiler|Lavos doesn't seem to really care one way or another about her.}}
* In ''[[Chrono Trigger]]'', {{spoiler|Queen Zeal}} takes this role next to Lavos. What's interesting is that the game seems to suggest that {{spoiler|Lavos doesn't seem to really care one way or another about her.}}
** On a smaller scale, many of the local main antagonists of individual eras have a distinct Dragon of their own. Azala had the hulking brute Nizbel for a bodyguard, never mind that his pet Black Tyrano was practically a literal dragon. Dalton plays this role for Queen Zeal {{spoiler|and takes a crack at becoming the new king after she leaves for bigger and better things.}} Ozzie is an odd variation in that while he is indisputably Magus' right-hand man and field general, he is also a coward who flees and hides behind his goons whenever there is real danger.
** On a smaller scale, many of the local main antagonists of individual eras have a distinct Dragon of their own. Azala had the hulking brute Nizbel for a bodyguard, never mind that his pet Black Tyrano was practically a literal dragon. Dalton plays this role for Queen Zeal {{spoiler|and takes a crack at becoming the new king after she leaves for bigger and better things.}} Ozzie is an odd variation in that while he is indisputably Magus' right-hand man and field general, he is also a coward who flees and hides behind his goons whenever there is real danger.
* Several ''[[Quest for Glory]]'' villains have one Dragon or another on their side, using both the "intelligent sidekick" variety and dumb, physically powerful monsters.
* Several ''[[Quest for Glory]]'' villains have one Dragon or another on their side, using both the "intelligent sidekick" variety and dumb, physically powerful monsters.
** In the first game, ''So You Want to Be a Hero'', the Brigand Leader is guarded by the Brigand Warlock. As it later turns out, though, there's a funny twist to the setup...
** In the first game, ''So You Want to Be a Hero'', the Brigand Leader is guarded by the Brigand Warlock. As it later turns out, though, there's a funny twist to the setup...
** ''Trial By Fire'' gives us Khaveen, captain of the guard in the decaying city of Raseir and right hand to the maniacal Ad Avis. Come the endgame, while the Fighter faces him in a straight-up duel and the Magic User doesn't interact with him much at all, the Thief engages in a more creative "showdown" with the corrupt captain by breaking into his house.
** ''Trial By Fire'' gives us Khaveen, captain of the guard in the decaying city of Raseir and right hand to the maniacal Ad Avis. Come the endgame, while the Fighter faces him in a straight-up duel and the Magic User doesn't interact with him much at all, the Thief engages in a more creative "showdown" with the corrupt captain by breaking into his house.
** In a twisty kind of twist in the third installment has the [[Big Bad]] being a [[Sealed Evil in A Can]] so you face [[The Dragon]] only in the final battle.
** In a twisty kind of twist in the third installment has the [[Big Bad]] being a [[Sealed Evil in a Can]] so you face [[The Dragon]] only in the final battle.
** The fourth, ''Shadows of Darkness'', has made [[The Dragon]] [[The Starscream]] to [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast|Dark Master]], in their quest to unleash an [[Eldritch Abomination]].
** The fourth, ''Shadows of Darkness'', has made [[The Dragon]] [[The Starscream]] to [[Names to Run Away From Really Fast|Dark Master]], in their quest to unleash an [[Eldritch Abomination]].
** Ironically enough, the villain of the fifth game, ''Dragon Fire'', is actually trying to [[Sealed Evil in A Can|summon a dragon]]. In the meantime, he has to settle for The Assassin. His identity is a mystery for much of the game, and ultimately turns out to be a throwback to the series' first installment.
** Ironically enough, the villain of the fifth game, ''Dragon Fire'', is actually trying to [[Sealed Evil in a Can|summon a dragon]]. In the meantime, he has to settle for The Assassin. His identity is a mystery for much of the game, and ultimately turns out to be a throwback to the series' first installment.
* The ''[[Dungeons and Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'' game ''[[Demon Stone]]'' is worth a mention here, as the game's Dragon is an ''actual'' dragon... and it's frickin' huge to boot.
* The ''[[Dungeons and Dragons|Dungeons & Dragons]]'' game ''[[Demon Stone]]'' is worth a mention here, as the game's Dragon is an ''actual'' dragon... and it's frickin' huge to boot.
* Mr. Big posed as the [[Big Bad]] in the first ''[[Art of Fighting]]'', but took his rightful place in the second game when Geese Howard came back to Southtown. In ''Art of Fighting 3'', Sinclair was Wyler's dragon.
* Mr. Big posed as the [[Big Bad]] in the first ''[[Art of Fighting]]'', but took his rightful place in the second game when Geese Howard came back to Southtown. In ''Art of Fighting 3'', Sinclair was Wyler's dragon.
* ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' is ''filled'' with these, mostly serving as pawns for Ganon/Ganondorf. Most of the time, the plots end up [[Hijacked By Ganon]].
* ''[[The Legend of Zelda]]'' is ''filled'' with these, mostly serving as pawns for Ganon/Ganondorf. Most of the time, the plots end up [[Hijacked by Ganon]].
** Agahnim in ''[[The Legend of Zelda|A Link To the Past]]'', although he actually {{spoiler|turns out to be Ganon's alter-ego.}}
** Agahnim in ''[[The Legend of Zelda|A Link To the Past]]'', although he actually {{spoiler|turns out to be Ganon's alter-ego.}}
** [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] Nabooru to Twinrova in ''[[Ocarina of Time]]''.
** [[Brainwashed and Crazy]] Nabooru to Twinrova in ''[[Ocarina of Time]]''.
** Twinrova themselves serve as [[The Dragon]] to Ganondorf, as they are implied to actually have raised him, are exceeding loyal to him, and are the last boss before reaching [[The Very Definitely Final Dungeon]].
** Twinrova themselves serve as [[The Dragon]] to Ganondorf, as they are implied to actually have raised him, are exceeding loyal to him, and are the last boss before reaching [[The Very Definitely Final Dungeon]].
** Onox in ''[[Oracle of Seasons]]'' (whose second form is an actual dragon) and Veran in ''[[Oracle of Ages]]'' are [[The Dragon]] to Twinrova, who are [[The Dragon]] to Ganon again this time.
** Onox in ''[[Oracle of Seasons]]'' (whose second form is an actual dragon) and Veran in ''[[Oracle of Ages]]'' are [[The Dragon]] to Twinrova, who are [[The Dragon]] to Ganon again this time.
** Vaati in ''[[The Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventures (Video Game)|The Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventures]]''.
** Vaati in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Adventures|The Legend of Zelda Four Swords Adventures]]''.
** Zant in ''[[Twilight Princess]]''.
** Zant in ''[[Twilight Princess]]''.
** The [[Demonic Possession|demonically possessed]] Skull Kid, to the titular mask in ''[[Majoras Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
** The [[Demonic Possession|demonically possessed]] Skull Kid, to the titular mask in ''[[Majoras Mask|Majora's Mask]]''.
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*** The closest thing Maero has to a Dragon is Matt, his best friend and right hand. But since Maero is a 7-foot tall musclebound thug he never actually uses Matt to do anything except tattoo him.
*** The closest thing Maero has to a Dragon is Matt, his best friend and right hand. But since Maero is a 7-foot tall musclebound thug he never actually uses Matt to do anything except tattoo him.
*** For that matter, Johnny Gat is your dragon.
*** For that matter, Johnny Gat is your dragon.
* In the freeware game ''[[Cave Story (Video Game)|Cave Story]]'', Misery serves as the Dragon to the ''[[Big Bad]]'', the Doctor, and she and Balrog form a ''[[Quirky Miniboss Squad]]'' of sorts, most of the quirkiness coming from Balrog. Misery, however, doesn't have any real loyalty towards the Doctor, and she and Balrog {{spoiler|are simply bound to serve the wearer of the Demon Crown. In the hidden best ending of the game, she sends Balrog to save Quote and Curly from certain death after they destroy the source of the Crown's power.}}
* In the freeware game ''[[Cave Story]]'', Misery serves as the Dragon to the ''[[Big Bad]]'', the Doctor, and she and Balrog form a ''[[Quirky Miniboss Squad]]'' of sorts, most of the quirkiness coming from Balrog. Misery, however, doesn't have any real loyalty towards the Doctor, and she and Balrog {{spoiler|are simply bound to serve the wearer of the Demon Crown. In the hidden best ending of the game, she sends Balrog to save Quote and Curly from certain death after they destroy the source of the Crown's power.}}
* In ''[[Kingdom of Loathing]]'', there appear to be a number of dragons to the final boss {{spoiler|the Naughty Sorceress}}. The most obvious would be the fight with your shadow. Although, the Sorceress' tower could be seen as a dragon in and of itself. Then there are a number of required minibosses, such as the Goblin King, the Boss Bat, and either the Man, the Big Wisniewski, or both.
* In ''[[Kingdom of Loathing]]'', there appear to be a number of dragons to the final boss {{spoiler|the Naughty Sorceress}}. The most obvious would be the fight with your shadow. Although, the Sorceress' tower could be seen as a dragon in and of itself. Then there are a number of required minibosses, such as the Goblin King, the Boss Bat, and either the Man, the Big Wisniewski, or both.
* In ''[[The Witcher]]'', Azar Javed is a Dragon to the big bad {{spoiler|[[The Man Behind the Man|Jaques de Aldersberg]], head of the Order of the Burning Rose.}}
* In ''[[The Witcher]]'', Azar Javed is a Dragon to the big bad {{spoiler|[[The Man Behind the Man|Jaques de Aldersberg]], head of the Order of the Burning Rose.}}
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** Most games don't have a human and plot-based dragon, but Gray Fox is a very clear-cut one in ''[[Metal Gear]] 2'', piloting the Metal Gear before fighting Snake on foot. After his death, Snake gets the final encounter with Big Boss.
** Most games don't have a human and plot-based dragon, but Gray Fox is a very clear-cut one in ''[[Metal Gear]] 2'', piloting the Metal Gear before fighting Snake on foot. After his death, Snake gets the final encounter with Big Boss.
** Ocelot serves this role in the first three [[Metal Gear Solid]] games. [[Chronic Backstabbing Disorder|Sort of.]]
** Ocelot serves this role in the first three [[Metal Gear Solid]] games. [[Chronic Backstabbing Disorder|Sort of.]]
* Subverted in ''[[Strong Bads Cool Game for Attractive People (Video Game)|Strong Bads Cool Game for Attractive People]] Episode 5: 8-Bit is Enough'', where Robo-King of Town is the penultimate boss and bodyguard of Trogdor the dragon.
* Subverted in ''[[Strong Bad's Cool Game for Attractive People|Strong Bads Cool Game for Attractive People]] Episode 5: 8-Bit is Enough'', where Robo-King of Town is the penultimate boss and bodyguard of Trogdor the dragon.
* In ''[[Iji]]'', Annihilator Iosa the Invincible could be considered the Dragon to General Tor, though the latter IS more powerful when you face him, {{spoiler|Especially on Maximum Charge}}.
* In ''[[Iji]]'', Annihilator Iosa the Invincible could be considered the Dragon to General Tor, though the latter IS more powerful when you face him, {{spoiler|Especially on Maximum Charge}}.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|''Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky'']] has Dusknoir, a figurative Dragon, and {{spoiler|[[Disc One Final Boss|Primal Dialga,]] a literal one.}}
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon|''Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky'']] has Dusknoir, a figurative Dragon, and {{spoiler|[[Disc One Final Boss|Primal Dialga,]] a literal one.}}
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* In the ''[[Streets of Rage]]'' series, Shiva usually takes the role of [[The Dragon]], most notably in the final showdown as Mr. X's bodyguard in the second game, and again in Streets of Rage III {{spoiler|in one of the Bad Endings of the game}}.
* In the ''[[Streets of Rage]]'' series, Shiva usually takes the role of [[The Dragon]], most notably in the final showdown as Mr. X's bodyguard in the second game, and again in Streets of Rage III {{spoiler|in one of the Bad Endings of the game}}.
** Shiva also fits the brawn role. But only because Mr. X is one of the few people smart enough [[Just Shoot Him|to use a gun]].
** Shiva also fits the brawn role. But only because Mr. X is one of the few people smart enough [[Just Shoot Him|to use a gun]].
* In ''[[Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga (Video Game)|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Fawful was The Dragon to Cackletta.
* In ''[[Mario and Luigi Superstar Saga|Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga]]'', Fawful was The Dragon to Cackletta.
** And in ''[[Mario and Luigi Bowsers Inside Story (Video Game)|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', Fawful's Dragon is Midbus.
** And in ''[[Mario and Luigi Bowsers Inside Story|Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story]]'', Fawful's Dragon is Midbus.
* Kammy Koopa, Lord Crump and Nastasia in the ''[[Paper Mario (Video Game)|Paper Mario]]'' games. Though in the case of Lord Crump, [[Big Bad|Grodus]] doesn't seem to value him, even {{spoiler|pulling a [[Uriah Gambit]] with him}} at one point. The closest thing that game has to a dragon is [[Quirky Miniboss Squad]] leader Beldam, who may be thought of as a Dragon by Grodus but definitely is by [[Sealed Evil in A Can|the Shadow Queen]].
* Kammy Koopa, Lord Crump and Nastasia in the ''[[Paper Mario (franchise)|Paper Mario]]'' games. Though in the case of Lord Crump, [[Big Bad|Grodus]] doesn't seem to value him, even {{spoiler|pulling a [[Uriah Gambit]] with him}} at one point. The closest thing that game has to a dragon is [[Quirky Miniboss Squad]] leader Beldam, who may be thought of as a Dragon by Grodus but definitely is by [[Sealed Evil in a Can|the Shadow Queen]].
* Another ''[[Super Mario Bros]]'' example would be Kamek, a figurative Dragon to [[Big Bad|Bowser]], and [[Overlord, Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Bowser's youngest son)]], a literal Dragon.
* Another ''[[Super Mario Bros.]]'' example would be Kamek, a figurative Dragon to [[Big Bad|Bowser]], and [[Overlord, Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Bowser's youngest son)]], a literal Dragon.
** In even earlier games there were the Koopa Kids. Ludwig is definitely the Dragon in Super Mario 3. Larry is faced last in World, but none of the kids seems to have clear superiority in that game.
** In even earlier games there were the Koopa Kids. Ludwig is definitely the Dragon in Super Mario 3. Larry is faced last in World, but none of the kids seems to have clear superiority in that game.
* In ''[[Devil May Cry]] 3'', Arkham appears, at first, to be Vergil's Dragon. {{spoiler|It turns out that Arkham's been manipulating everyone the whole time as part of his plans to become a god.}}
* In ''[[Devil May Cry]] 3'', Arkham appears, at first, to be Vergil's Dragon. {{spoiler|It turns out that Arkham's been manipulating everyone the whole time as part of his plans to become a god.}}
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* Subverted in ''[[Rumble Roses]]'', as you meet the actual evil mastermind before fighting her cyborg (unless you're playing as her). Though in some stories, you fight the girl she brainwashed before her, so kinda counts.
* Subverted in ''[[Rumble Roses]]'', as you meet the actual evil mastermind before fighting her cyborg (unless you're playing as her). Though in some stories, you fight the girl she brainwashed before her, so kinda counts.
* ''[[Sensory Overload]]'': The Mastermind, a female cyborg who you fight shortly after offing [[Big Bad]] Dr. Craven. Somewhat of an [[Anticlimax Boss]], with only slightly more HP than the higher [[Elite Mooks]] and the same attack as the cyborg [[Mook|mooks]], albeit a bit faster.
* ''[[Sensory Overload]]'': The Mastermind, a female cyborg who you fight shortly after offing [[Big Bad]] Dr. Craven. Somewhat of an [[Anticlimax Boss]], with only slightly more HP than the higher [[Elite Mooks]] and the same attack as the cyborg [[Mook|mooks]], albeit a bit faster.
* Bodhi to Irenicus in ''[[Baldurs Gate]] II: Shadows of Amn''. Once you've got past her and get to follow Irenicus to the almost-final area, he also pulls out a literal dragon in his service you have to deal with before getting to him.
* Bodhi to Irenicus in ''[[Baldur's Gate]] II: Shadows of Amn''. Once you've got past her and get to follow Irenicus to the almost-final area, he also pulls out a literal dragon in his service you have to deal with before getting to him.
** In the sequel ''[[Baldurs Gate]] II: Throne of Bhaal'', Draconis is Abazigal's dragon. Odd in that, as Draconis is also Abazigal's son, Abazigal is himself a dragon. (And it may be argued that all five of the mini bosses of the expansion are dragons to the expansion's [[Big Bad]], {{spoiler|Amelisan.}}
** In the sequel ''[[Baldur's Gate]] II: Throne of Bhaal'', Draconis is Abazigal's dragon. Odd in that, as Draconis is also Abazigal's son, Abazigal is himself a dragon. (And it may be argued that all five of the mini bosses of the expansion are dragons to the expansion's [[Big Bad]], {{spoiler|Amelisan.}}
** And in the original [[Baldurs Gate]], the ultimate [[Big Bad]], Sarevok, spends most of the game serving as the The Dragon for his father Rieltar while [[Dragon With an Agenda|using Rieltar's resources to pursue]] [[A God Am I|his own goal]], before {{spoiler|[[Xanatos Gambit|manipulating the player character's party into either killing Rieltar or being on hand to be framed for it, depending on player choice]], and [[Dragon Ascendant|taking over his father's organization]]}}. He has his own dragons in the bandit leader Tazok and later the puppet replacement head of the local law enforcement, Angelo Dosan.
** And in the original [[Baldur's Gate]], the ultimate [[Big Bad]], Sarevok, spends most of the game serving as the The Dragon for his father Rieltar while [[Dragon with an Agenda|using Rieltar's resources to pursue]] [[A God Am I|his own goal]], before {{spoiler|[[Xanatos Gambit|manipulating the player character's party into either killing Rieltar or being on hand to be framed for it, depending on player choice]], and [[Dragon Ascendant|taking over his father's organization]]}}. He has his own dragons in the bandit leader Tazok and later the puppet replacement head of the local law enforcement, Angelo Dosan.
*** Sarevok is resurrected in Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal and available as a party member. If the player chooses him as a party member, he'll offer to become The Dragon to the player character upon {{spoiler|the latter's [[A God Am I|ascension to godhood.]]}}
*** Sarevok is resurrected in Baldur's Gate II: Throne of Bhaal and available as a party member. If the player chooses him as a party member, he'll offer to become The Dragon to the player character upon {{spoiler|the latter's [[A God Am I|ascension to godhood.]]}}
* Subverted slightly in ''[[Tales of Symphonia (Video Game)|Tales of Symphonia]]'': the battle -- which looks like a boss battle -- just before going to attack and kill the [[Final Boss]] actually is a real dragon. It also turns out to be one of the easiest fights in the game -- not even on the level of some normal, random fights.
* Subverted slightly in ''[[Tales of Symphonia]]'': the battle -- which looks like a boss battle -- just before going to attack and kill the [[Final Boss]] actually is a real dragon. It also turns out to be one of the easiest fights in the game -- not even on the level of some normal, random fights.
** Played more straight though, in several instances in the game. Botta to Yuan, and Pronyma to Yggdrasil.
** Played more straight though, in several instances in the game. Botta to Yuan, and Pronyma to Yggdrasil.
* Reflux in ''[[Rayman]] 3: Hoodlum Havoc'', to [[Big Bad]] André.
* Reflux in ''[[Rayman]] 3: Hoodlum Havoc'', to [[Big Bad]] André.
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** Zhuge Liang could be seen as Liu Bei's dragon, as he orchestrates a lot of Liu Bei's victories...plus his nickname is "The Sleeping Dragon."
** Zhuge Liang could be seen as Liu Bei's dragon, as he orchestrates a lot of Liu Bei's victories...plus his nickname is "The Sleeping Dragon."
** This trope does get played with a lot. In Wu, Sun Jian appears to have Huang Gai as his dragon, in lose terms, first, with Sun Ce relying on Zhou Yu second, and after that Sun Quan gets Zhou Tai as his bodyguard, and you will generally end up facing him before Quan. In Wei, Cao Cao has the Xiaou family protecting him, each holding some form of power over when you face Cao Cao, with Dian Wei and Xu Zhu acting as tough as steel bodygaurds, and Simi Yi holding only slight dragon status unless he if the focus. In Shu, While Zhuge Liang is the main strategist, Guan Yu seems to act as the battle dragon, and his weapon is called the "blue dragon".
** This trope does get played with a lot. In Wu, Sun Jian appears to have Huang Gai as his dragon, in lose terms, first, with Sun Ce relying on Zhou Yu second, and after that Sun Quan gets Zhou Tai as his bodyguard, and you will generally end up facing him before Quan. In Wei, Cao Cao has the Xiaou family protecting him, each holding some form of power over when you face Cao Cao, with Dian Wei and Xu Zhu acting as tough as steel bodygaurds, and Simi Yi holding only slight dragon status unless he if the focus. In Shu, While Zhuge Liang is the main strategist, Guan Yu seems to act as the battle dragon, and his weapon is called the "blue dragon".
* ''[[Viking Battle for Asgard]]'': You serve as Freya's dragon while Rakan is Hel's dragon.
* ''[[Viking: Battle for Asgard]]'': You serve as Freya's dragon while Rakan is Hel's dragon.
* In ''[[Mega Man ZX]] Advent'', Albert plays the role of the big bad, and when you fight him as the final boss takes on the form a three headed mechanical dragon.
* In ''[[Mega Man ZX]] Advent'', Albert plays the role of the big bad, and when you fight him as the final boss takes on the form a three headed mechanical dragon.
** The true Dragons as defined by the [[Trope]] are probably Prometheus and Pandora, though they turn on Albert as well as plot to kill him.
** The true Dragons as defined by the [[Trope]] are probably Prometheus and Pandora, though they turn on Albert as well as plot to kill him.
** On the subject of ''[[Mega Man (Video Game)|Mega Man]]'', [[Evil Counterpart|Bass]] becomes the Dragon for his creator [[Mad Scientist|Dr. Wily]] after he was eventually built in ''[[Mega Man (Video Game)|Mega Man]] 7''. Adaptations of the story covering earlier times usually show Protoman as Wily's first dragon, but in the games he was just a deluded pawn who turned good by the end of his debut appearance.
** On the subject of ''[[Mega Man (video game)|Mega Man]]'', [[Evil Counterpart|Bass]] becomes the Dragon for his creator [[Mad Scientist|Dr. Wily]] after he was eventually built in ''[[Mega Man (video game)|Mega Man]] 7''. Adaptations of the story covering earlier times usually show Protoman as Wily's first dragon, but in the games he was just a deluded pawn who turned good by the end of his debut appearance.
** The ''[[Mega Man X (Video Game)|Mega Man X]]'' series seems to make a point of featuring a Dragon, usually as cover for Sigma.
** The ''[[Mega Man X]]'' series seems to make a point of featuring a Dragon, usually as cover for Sigma.
** VAVA/Vile serves as the dragon for Sigma in the first ''X'' installment, although the [[Updated Rerelease]] seems to show him as more of an independent troublemaker.
** VAVA/Vile serves as the dragon for Sigma in the first ''X'' installment, although the [[Updated Rerelease]] seems to show him as more of an independent troublemaker.
** X5 establishes Dynamo as Sigma's Dragon, although he runs away after a few fights.
** X5 establishes Dynamo as Sigma's Dragon, although he runs away after a few fights.
** Then, in X6, the minor character Isoc becomes the Dragon to Gate, although it's hinted that he's really another old villain in disguise.
** Then, in X6, the minor character Isoc becomes the Dragon to Gate, although it's hinted that he's really another old villain in disguise.
** Sigma himself is [[The Dragon]] for Lumine in ''X8''.
** Sigma himself is [[The Dragon]] for Lumine in ''X8''.
** Harpuia is Copy X's dragon in the first ''[[Mega Man Zero (Video Game)|Mega Man Zero]]'' game.
** Harpuia is Copy X's dragon in the first ''[[Mega Man Zero]]'' game.
** Finally, [[Ax Crazy]] Omega, [[Final Boss]] of ''Zero 3'', serves as [[The Dragon]] to series [[Big Bad]], Dr. Weil, who is [[The Unfought]] in said installment. ''Zero 4'' has Weil employ a new [[The Dragon|Dragon]] in Craft, who {{spoiler|1=is a [[Bastard Understudy]], with a side helping of [[Love Makes You Crazy]]/[[Love Makes You Evil|Evil]].}} This time however, Weil is also fought as the standard [[Final Boss]] of the series [[Grand Finale]].
** Finally, [[Ax Crazy]] Omega, [[Final Boss]] of ''Zero 3'', serves as [[The Dragon]] to series [[Big Bad]], Dr. Weil, who is [[The Unfought]] in said installment. ''Zero 4'' has Weil employ a new [[The Dragon|Dragon]] in Craft, who {{spoiler|1=is a [[Bastard Understudy]], with a side helping of [[Love Makes You Crazy]]/[[Love Makes You Evil|Evil]].}} This time however, Weil is also fought as the standard [[Final Boss]] of the series [[Grand Finale]].
** While Shadow Man's multiple appearances in ''[[Rock Man 4 Minus Infinity]]'' could be chalked up to [[Author Appeal]], there is a reason for it. In the official materials, Shadow Man is described as Wily's bodyguard/right-hand man. It would make sense if Shadow Man himself does the field job. One encounter even has him maintaining Pharaoh Man's level.
** While Shadow Man's multiple appearances in ''[[Rock Man 4 Minus Infinity]]'' could be chalked up to [[Author Appeal]], there is a reason for it. In the official materials, Shadow Man is described as Wily's bodyguard/right-hand man. It would make sense if Shadow Man himself does the field job. One encounter even has him maintaining Pharaoh Man's level.
* Azel, the evil equivalent of protagonist Gene in ''[[God Hand]]'', is seen as a Dragon to Belze, leader of the Four Devas, but {{spoiler|he leaves the group before Belze is killed.}}
* Azel, the evil equivalent of protagonist Gene in ''[[God Hand]]'', is seen as a Dragon to Belze, leader of the Four Devas, but {{spoiler|he leaves the group before Belze is killed.}}
* In ''[[Brave Fencer Musashi]]'', Colonel Cappriciola is [[The Dragon]] to [[Evil Overlord|Fuhrer Flatski]], ruler of the Thirstquencher Empire. However, near the very end of the game, you find out that {{spoiler|Cappriciola is actually your buddy Jon, who's been helping you during the game, and HE is secretly the son of the Emperor & Empress of the Thirstquencher Empire, whose deaths Flatski arranged in some unspecified manner that was meant to look like an accident (Jon, who was a child at the time, was meant to die with them). Unfortunately, he is shot in the back by Flatski's son Rootrick before he can take his revenge on Flatski, and then later stepped on by Dark Lumina.}}
* In ''[[Brave Fencer Musashi]]'', Colonel Cappriciola is [[The Dragon]] to [[Evil Overlord|Fuhrer Flatski]], ruler of the Thirstquencher Empire. However, near the very end of the game, you find out that {{spoiler|Cappriciola is actually your buddy Jon, who's been helping you during the game, and HE is secretly the son of the Emperor & Empress of the Thirstquencher Empire, whose deaths Flatski arranged in some unspecified manner that was meant to look like an accident (Jon, who was a child at the time, was meant to die with them). Unfortunately, he is shot in the back by Flatski's son Rootrick before he can take his revenge on Flatski, and then later stepped on by Dark Lumina.}}
** In, [[Musashi Samurai Legend]], Rothschild is [[The Dragon]] to Gandrake. {{spoiler|However, Gandrake was originally Ganryu, but was mind-controlled by Amestris, who was sealed within the Archnembulus, into becoming ''her'' Dragon as Gandrake. The epilogue shows Ganryu presumably back to normal after being defeated by Musashi for the last time, at that point, Rothschild becomes the new [[Big Bad]], with Shiraz as ''his'' Dragon.}}
** In, [[Musashi: Samurai Legend]], Rothschild is [[The Dragon]] to Gandrake. {{spoiler|However, Gandrake was originally Ganryu, but was mind-controlled by Amestris, who was sealed within the Archnembulus, into becoming ''her'' Dragon as Gandrake. The epilogue shows Ganryu presumably back to normal after being defeated by Musashi for the last time, at that point, Rothschild becomes the new [[Big Bad]], with Shiraz as ''his'' Dragon.}}
* Interestingly, in ''[[ADOM]]'', the normal [[Final Boss]] is arguably the Dragon. To close the Chaos Gate, you first have to defeat a random immensely powerful demon called Fistanarius, the Greater Balor. If you actually went through the gate, which has quite difficult prerequisites and isn't required for the normal ending, you would face [[Big Bad|Andor Drakon]], the [[God of Evil|ElDeR cHaOs GoD]].
* Interestingly, in ''[[ADOM]]'', the normal [[Final Boss]] is arguably the Dragon. To close the Chaos Gate, you first have to defeat a random immensely powerful demon called Fistanarius, the Greater Balor. If you actually went through the gate, which has quite difficult prerequisites and isn't required for the normal ending, you would face [[Big Bad|Andor Drakon]], the [[God of Evil|ElDeR cHaOs GoD]].
* In ''[[Dungeon Siege]] 2'', you actually get to fight a massive dragon, but it isn't [[The Dragon]]. Valdis' actual [[The Dragon]] is his Dark Wizard Archmage. But in a twist at the very end, it is revealed that {{spoiler|Valdis is himself nothing more than an unwitting Dragon to an even more powerful Dark Wizard, whom you only get to fight in the expansion}}.
* In ''[[Dungeon Siege]] 2'', you actually get to fight a massive dragon, but it isn't [[The Dragon]]. Valdis' actual [[The Dragon]] is his Dark Wizard Archmage. But in a twist at the very end, it is revealed that {{spoiler|Valdis is himself nothing more than an unwitting Dragon to an even more powerful Dark Wizard, whom you only get to fight in the expansion}}.
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* ''[[Star Control]] 3'' has the K'Tang, a race of tiny creatures walking around in [[Humongous Mecha]] suits and terrorizing everyone else. They like to claim that they are the leaders of the Crux Hegemony, but in fact they are simply [[The Dragon]] to the cunning but weak Ploxis. The Ploxis go to great lengths to hide their own status as the [[Big Bad]].
* ''[[Star Control]] 3'' has the K'Tang, a race of tiny creatures walking around in [[Humongous Mecha]] suits and terrorizing everyone else. They like to claim that they are the leaders of the Crux Hegemony, but in fact they are simply [[The Dragon]] to the cunning but weak Ploxis. The Ploxis go to great lengths to hide their own status as the [[Big Bad]].
** In addition, the "Eternal Ones" have their own powerful race of "Heralds", who would've been another Dragon if not for the fact that the Eternal Ones are [[Sufficiently Advanced Alien|infinitely strong]] to begin with.
** In addition, the "Eternal Ones" have their own powerful race of "Heralds", who would've been another Dragon if not for the fact that the Eternal Ones are [[Sufficiently Advanced Alien|infinitely strong]] to begin with.
* In the ''[[War Craft]]'' universe, Archimonde and Kil'Jaeden split the role of [[The Dragon]] to Sargeras (at least they did until Archimonde's death), while each can be said to have their own Dragon in the form of Mannoroth and Tichondrius, respectively. Also, the original Lich King's Dragon was Arthas, and after the two merged into the New Lich King, either Kel'Thuzad or Anub'arak (or both) could be said to take over the role.
* In the ''[[Warcraft]]'' universe, Archimonde and Kil'Jaeden split the role of [[The Dragon]] to Sargeras (at least they did until Archimonde's death), while each can be said to have their own Dragon in the form of Mannoroth and Tichondrius, respectively. Also, the original Lich King's Dragon was Arthas, and after the two merged into the New Lich King, either Kel'Thuzad or Anub'arak (or both) could be said to take over the role.
** Majordomo for Ragnaros
** Majordomo for Ragnaros
* A more literal example in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' would be Sindragosa for Arthas. You have to defeat the honking big dragon before you can proceed to kill the Lich King.
* A more literal example in ''[[World of Warcraft]]'' would be Sindragosa for Arthas. You have to defeat the honking big dragon before you can proceed to kill the Lich King.
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** In [[Strange Journey]], [[Manipulative Bastard|Mastema]] is the Dragon for [[Council of Angels|The Three Wise Men]]. You can become ''his'' Dragon along with [[Unwitting Pawn|Zelenin]] in the Law Path, or join forces with [[Half-Human Hybrid|Jimenez]] to collectively beome the Dragons to [[One Bad Mother|Mother Mem Aleph]].
** In [[Strange Journey]], [[Manipulative Bastard|Mastema]] is the Dragon for [[Council of Angels|The Three Wise Men]]. You can become ''his'' Dragon along with [[Unwitting Pawn|Zelenin]] in the Law Path, or join forces with [[Half-Human Hybrid|Jimenez]] to collectively beome the Dragons to [[One Bad Mother|Mother Mem Aleph]].
* In ''[[Hitman]]'': Blood Money, the initial [[Big Bad]] appears to be Mark Parchezzi III. After 47 puts a Silverballer round right between his eyes, however, the real [[Big Bad]] reveals himself in the form of {{spoiler|Jack Alexander, the head of the FBI and the owner of The Franchise, which is The Agency's chief rival assassination contract company. The climax of the game is a shoot-out between Alexander's FBI goons, 47, the wheelchair-bound Jack Alexander himself, and an innocent priest and reporter who wind up getting caught in the crossfire}}.
* In ''[[Hitman]]'': Blood Money, the initial [[Big Bad]] appears to be Mark Parchezzi III. After 47 puts a Silverballer round right between his eyes, however, the real [[Big Bad]] reveals himself in the form of {{spoiler|Jack Alexander, the head of the FBI and the owner of The Franchise, which is The Agency's chief rival assassination contract company. The climax of the game is a shoot-out between Alexander's FBI goons, 47, the wheelchair-bound Jack Alexander himself, and an innocent priest and reporter who wind up getting caught in the crossfire}}.
* In ''[[The World Ends With You (Video Game)|The World Ends With You]]'', Konishi is [[The Dragon]] to Kitaniji, who is in turn [[The Dragon]] to the Composer, although {{spoiler|this is subverted when it turns out Kitaniji is the real [[Big Bad]] of the story}}.
* In ''[[The World Ends With You]]'', Konishi is [[The Dragon]] to Kitaniji, who is in turn [[The Dragon]] to the Composer, although {{spoiler|this is subverted when it turns out Kitaniji is the real [[Big Bad]] of the story}}.
* In the arcade game Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom, near the end you have the option of taking one of two paths in order to get to the tower of the final boss. The first path leads to a fight with a beholder. The second leads to a fight with a massive red dragon. Funnily enough this dragon is arguably harder than the final boss and his "dragon" who is a drow elf.
* In the arcade game Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom, near the end you have the option of taking one of two paths in order to get to the tower of the final boss. The first path leads to a fight with a beholder. The second leads to a fight with a massive red dragon. Funnily enough this dragon is arguably harder than the final boss and his "dragon" who is a drow elf.
* ''[[Metroid]].'' Ridley. He's usually close to the end in some form in each [[Metroid]] game, and is usually [[That One Boss]]. He even looks kind of like a dragon.
* ''[[Metroid]].'' Ridley. He's usually close to the end in some form in each [[Metroid]] game, and is usually [[That One Boss]]. He even looks kind of like a dragon.
** He is, actually. Apparently the last Space Dragon.
** He is, actually. Apparently the last Space Dragon.
* Bishop Ladja in ''[[Dragon Quest V (Video Game)|Dragon Quest V]]'' is a particularly good example. In this case the Dragon is even ''more'' evil, as he's personally responsible for {{spoiler|the death of Pankraz, the hero's father, murdering him right in front of the hero. He then went on to enslave the hero for ten years, forcing him to construct a monument of blasphemy. The hero was ''6 years old'' at the time.}} He would go on to dish out even ''more'' [[Player Punch|Player Punches]] over the course of the game. In fact, he's such a [[Complete Monster]] that he could make a damn good [[Big Bad]] in his own right if he wasn't completely loyal to [[Big Bad|Grandmaster Nimzo]].
* Bishop Ladja in ''[[Dragon Quest V]]'' is a particularly good example. In this case the Dragon is even ''more'' evil, as he's personally responsible for {{spoiler|the death of Pankraz, the hero's father, murdering him right in front of the hero. He then went on to enslave the hero for ten years, forcing him to construct a monument of blasphemy. The hero was ''6 years old'' at the time.}} He would go on to dish out even ''more'' [[Player Punch|Player Punches]] over the course of the game. In fact, he's such a [[Complete Monster]] that he could make a damn good [[Big Bad]] in his own right if he wasn't completely loyal to [[Big Bad|Grandmaster Nimzo]].
* Benezia to Saren in the first [[Mass Effect 1|Mass Effect]]. {{spoiler|Saren himself turns out to be [[The Dragon]] to [[Big Bad|Sovereign]].}}
* Benezia to Saren in the first [[Mass Effect 1|Mass Effect]]. {{spoiler|Saren himself turns out to be [[The Dragon]] to [[Big Bad|Sovereign]].}}
** The main villain in ''[[Mass Effect 2]]'' is the Collector General, which also goes by the name Harbinger. {{spoiler|In the final moments of the game, Harbinger [[Memetic Mutation|RELEASES CONTROL]] of the Collector General. It's just a slave, [[The Dragon]] to Harbinger's [[Big Bad]]. Just what ''is'' Harbinger? Another Reaper.}}
** The main villain in ''[[Mass Effect 2]]'' is the Collector General, which also goes by the name Harbinger. {{spoiler|In the final moments of the game, Harbinger [[Memetic Mutation|RELEASES CONTROL]] of the Collector General. It's just a slave, [[The Dragon]] to Harbinger's [[Big Bad]]. Just what ''is'' Harbinger? Another Reaper.}}
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*** As of ''Mass Effect 3'', {{spoiler|Kai Leng is [[The Dragon]] to the Illusive Man.}}
*** As of ''Mass Effect 3'', {{spoiler|Kai Leng is [[The Dragon]] to the Illusive Man.}}
** In Lair of the Shadow Broker, {{spoiler|Tela Vasir}} is [[The Dragon]] to the Shadow Broker.
** In Lair of the Shadow Broker, {{spoiler|Tela Vasir}} is [[The Dragon]] to the Shadow Broker.
* Walton Simons serves as Dragon to {{spoiler|Bob Page}} in ''[[Deus Ex (Video Game)|Deus Ex]]''.
* Walton Simons serves as Dragon to {{spoiler|Bob Page}} in ''[[Deus Ex]]''.
* If you end up against [[The British Empire]] in the VIP:R mod [[Victoria an Empire Under The Sun|Victoria]] [[The Raj|India]] will do a good deal of their dirty work, including a lot of the more out and out conquering of uncivs. And will tear you apart.
* If you end up against [[The British Empire]] in the VIP:R mod [[Victoria an Empire Under The Sun|Victoria]] [[The Raj|India]] will do a good deal of their dirty work, including a lot of the more out and out conquering of uncivs. And will tear you apart.
* Played with in ''[[Crackdown]]'': {{spoiler|You, the player, are the Dragon to the game's ''real'' [[Big Bad]], the Director of the Agency. You face down other Dragons of rival bosses}}.
* Played with in ''[[Crackdown]]'': {{spoiler|You, the player, are the Dragon to the game's ''real'' [[Big Bad]], the Director of the Agency. You face down other Dragons of rival bosses}}.
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* In the [[Ultima]] series, the Guardian has Batlin and Mors Gotha. Each is the final boss of the game they're in (VII and Underworld 2, respectively).
* In the [[Ultima]] series, the Guardian has Batlin and Mors Gotha. Each is the final boss of the game they're in (VII and Underworld 2, respectively).
* Subverted in [[Final Fantasy Adventure]]. The opening makes it look very much like Julius is the dragon to Dark Lord, but {{spoiler|you kill Dark Lord halfway through the story.}}
* Subverted in [[Final Fantasy Adventure]]. The opening makes it look very much like Julius is the dragon to Dark Lord, but {{spoiler|you kill Dark Lord halfway through the story.}}
* [[Villain Protagonist|Crypto]] plays this role for Orthopox in ''[[Destroy All Humans]]''.
* [[Villain Protagonist|Crypto]] plays this role for Orthopox in ''[[Destroy All Humans!]]''.
* In the ''[[Spyro the Dragon|The Legend of Spyro Trilogy]], there are several levels of [[The Dragon|Dragons]]. Cynder and Gaul are Malefor's [[The Dragon|Dragons]] (Cynder being a real dragon), despite being [[Big Bad]] in their first games, they're directly stated to be Malefor's minions. Gaul has the Assassin as his Dragon and it was possible by some of the pictures show that Cynder was actually Gaul's [[The Dragon|Dragon]].
* In the ''[[Spyro the Dragon|The Legend of Spyro Trilogy]], there are several levels of [[The Dragon|Dragons]]. Cynder and Gaul are Malefor's [[The Dragon|Dragons]] (Cynder being a real dragon), despite being [[Big Bad]] in their first games, they're directly stated to be Malefor's minions. Gaul has the Assassin as his Dragon and it was possible by some of the pictures show that Cynder was actually Gaul's [[The Dragon|Dragon]].
* In the first [[Bio Shock]] {{spoiler|[[Laser Guided Tykebomb|the player character]]}} is revealed to actually be the Dragon for {{spoiler|[[Eviler Than Thou|Fontaine]], used against Andrew Ryan}}
* In the first [[Bioshock]] {{spoiler|[[Laser Guided Tykebomb|the player character]]}} is revealed to actually be the Dragon for {{spoiler|[[Eviler Than Thou|Fontaine]], used against Andrew Ryan}}
* Takios serves this role for {{spoiler|the Eternal, Temuorin}} in [[Eien no Aselia]]. He also has some sort of connection to Yuuto's sword which is never elaborated on. They're even voiced by the [[Norio Wakamoto|same person]] but it's unclear if this means anything.
* Takios serves this role for {{spoiler|the Eternal, Temuorin}} in [[Eien no Aselia]]. He also has some sort of connection to Yuuto's sword which is never elaborated on. They're even voiced by the [[Norio Wakamoto|same person]] but it's unclear if this means anything.
* In the fantasy-themed combat-chess game ''Archon: The Light and the Dark'', the Dark forces have a literal Dragon, who is more powerful in every way than any of the other Dark pieces, including their leader, the Sorceress. The equivalent for the Light forces is the Valkyrie. The Shapeshifter for Dark and the Phoenix for Light could also qualify as their respective side's Dragons, but the Phoenix's lack of attack range and the fact that the Shapeshifter is only ever as strong as its opponent made them just a little too quirky to be real mobile slaughterhouses.
* In the fantasy-themed combat-chess game ''Archon: The Light and the Dark'', the Dark forces have a literal Dragon, who is more powerful in every way than any of the other Dark pieces, including their leader, the Sorceress. The equivalent for the Light forces is the Valkyrie. The Shapeshifter for Dark and the Phoenix for Light could also qualify as their respective side's Dragons, but the Phoenix's lack of attack range and the fact that the Shapeshifter is only ever as strong as its opponent made them just a little too quirky to be real mobile slaughterhouses.
* In ''[[God of War (Video Game)|God of War]] III'', Poseidon acts as [[The Dragon]] to [[Big Bad|Zeus]], even though he is defeated in the very beginning of the game. One could argue that Helios took over this role after that.
* In ''[[God of War (series)|God of War]] III'', Poseidon acts as [[The Dragon]] to [[Big Bad|Zeus]], even though he is defeated in the very beginning of the game. One could argue that Helios took over this role after that.
** Also, Theseus is [[The Dragon]] to the Sisters Of Fate.
** Also, Theseus is [[The Dragon]] to the Sisters Of Fate.
** Atlas has served as a Dragon to both Cronos in the Titanomachy and to Persephone in ''Chains of Olympus''.
** Atlas has served as a Dragon to both Cronos in the Titanomachy and to Persephone in ''Chains of Olympus''.
* In ''[[Dungeons and Dragons Shadow Over Mystara|Dungeons and Dragons: Shadow over Mystara]]'' there are plenty of dragons, including the [[Big Bad]], but none of them is actually [[The Dragon]]. [[The Dragon]] is a wizard that looks like a chicken.
* In ''[[Dungeons and Dragons Shadow Over Mystara|Dungeons and Dragons: Shadow over Mystara]]'' there are plenty of dragons, including the [[Big Bad]], but none of them is actually [[The Dragon]]. [[The Dragon]] is a wizard that looks like a chicken.
* The Necromancer in ''[[Castle Crashers (Video Game)|Castle Crashers]]''.
* The Necromancer in ''[[Castle Crashers]]''.
* In ''[[Deus Ex Human Revolution (Video Game)|Deus Ex Human Revolution]]'', the Tyrants serve in this role to the rest of the conspiracy, and supply three of the game's four boss battles.
* In ''[[Deus Ex: Human Revolution|Deus Ex Human Revolution]]'', the Tyrants serve in this role to the rest of the conspiracy, and supply three of the game's four boss battles.
* ''[[The Tower of Druaga]]'' has a literal dragon named Quox, who has to be defeated on Floor 59 before you get to fight Druaga himself.
* ''[[The Tower of Druaga]]'' has a literal dragon named Quox, who has to be defeated on Floor 59 before you get to fight Druaga himself.
* In ''[[Fate Stay Night (Visual Novel)|Fate Stay Night]]'' {{spoiler|[[Sinister Minister|Kotomine Kirei]]}} and {{spoiler|[[The Epic of Gilgamesh|Gilgamesh]]}} both act as [[The Dragon]] when the other is taking his turn in being the [[Big Bad]]. In Fate, {{spoiler|[[Big Bad|Kirei]]}} is the [[Big Bad]], facing off against [[The Hero|Shirou]] while {{spoiler|[[The Dragon|Gilgamesh]]}} fights [[Lady of War|Sab]][[Love Interest|er]]. In Unlimited Blade Works, Shirou duels {{spoiler|[[Big Bad|Gilgamesh]]}} and [[Love Interest|Rin]]...interacts with {{spoiler|[[The Dragon|Kirei]]}}. In Heaven's Feel, {{spoiler|[[The Worf Effect|Gilgamesh is killed off early]]}}, making it seem that {{spoiler|[[Super-Powered Evil Side|Dark Sakura]] or [[The Worm That Walks|Zou]][[Complete Monster|ken]]}} is the [[Big Bad]] with {{spoiler|[[Super-Powered Evil Side|Saber Alter]]}} or True Assassin as their respective [[The Dragon|Dragons]]. Which leads to a surpise when the ending is [[Hijacked By Ganon|Hijacked By]] {{spoiler|[[Hijacked By Ganon|Kirei]]}}.
* In ''[[Fate/stay night|Fate Stay Night]]'' {{spoiler|[[Sinister Minister|Kotomine Kirei]]}} and {{spoiler|[[The Epic of Gilgamesh|Gilgamesh]]}} both act as [[The Dragon]] when the other is taking his turn in being the [[Big Bad]]. In Fate, {{spoiler|[[Big Bad|Kirei]]}} is the [[Big Bad]], facing off against [[The Hero|Shirou]] while {{spoiler|[[The Dragon|Gilgamesh]]}} fights [[Lady of War|Sab]][[Love Interest|er]]. In Unlimited Blade Works, Shirou duels {{spoiler|[[Big Bad|Gilgamesh]]}} and [[Love Interest|Rin]]...interacts with {{spoiler|[[The Dragon|Kirei]]}}. In Heaven's Feel, {{spoiler|[[The Worf Effect|Gilgamesh is killed off early]]}}, making it seem that {{spoiler|[[Super-Powered Evil Side|Dark Sakura]] or [[The Worm That Walks|Zou]][[Complete Monster|ken]]}} is the [[Big Bad]] with {{spoiler|[[Super-Powered Evil Side|Saber Alter]]}} or True Assassin as their respective [[The Dragon|Dragons]]. Which leads to a surpise when the ending is [[Hijacked by Ganon|Hijacked By]] {{spoiler|[[Hijacked by Ganon|Kirei]]}}.
* The Castellan is Dragon to the Warlord in ''Anvil of Dawn.'' Since you don't fight the Warlord, the Castellan is more or less the [[Final Boss]], despite being one dungeon early.
* The Castellan is Dragon to the Warlord in ''Anvil of Dawn.'' Since you don't fight the Warlord, the Castellan is more or less the [[Final Boss]], despite being one dungeon early.
* In the Gears of War series both Raam and Skorge act as Dragons for Queen Myrrah.
* In the Gears of War series both Raam and Skorge act as Dragons for Queen Myrrah.
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* In 9 Persons, 9 Hours, 9 Doors, Zero's Dragon is {{spoiler|Santa}}. {{spoiler|He}} does almost all of the dirty work, mainly because {{spoiler|Zero is in a loop that decides her existence, which is the reason for the game}}.
* In 9 Persons, 9 Hours, 9 Doors, Zero's Dragon is {{spoiler|Santa}}. {{spoiler|He}} does almost all of the dirty work, mainly because {{spoiler|Zero is in a loop that decides her existence, which is the reason for the game}}.
* In the ''[[Streets of Rage]]'' series, Shiva is [[Big Bad|Mr. X's]] Dragon, serving as his personal bodyguard and chief assassin.
* In the ''[[Streets of Rage]]'' series, Shiva is [[Big Bad|Mr. X's]] Dragon, serving as his personal bodyguard and chief assassin.
* ''[[One Must Fall 2097]]'': Raven is the Dragon to the game's [[Big Bad]], Hans Kreissack. However, he's also a [[Dragon With an Agenda]], as his biography in the game's manual states that he wants the position of successor to the WAR company for his own purposes (instead of as a representative of Kreissack, as the other man intends) and is always looking for an opportunity to allow one of Kreissack's would-be killers to "slip through" the company's security system.
* ''[[One Must Fall 2097]]'': Raven is the Dragon to the game's [[Big Bad]], Hans Kreissack. However, he's also a [[Dragon with an Agenda]], as his biography in the game's manual states that he wants the position of successor to the WAR company for his own purposes (instead of as a representative of Kreissack, as the other man intends) and is always looking for an opportunity to allow one of Kreissack's would-be killers to "slip through" the company's security system.
* ''[[Final Fight]]'': [[Dumb Muscle]] wrestler Abigail is touted as the Dragon to the [[Big Bad]] Belger, since he's the last boss you fight before facing Belger. It's also possible that Rolento (the boss before Abigail in the Industrial Stage, which was cut from the SNES port of the game) is in fact the Dragon, since he's the one in charge of Mad Gear's military power and connections.
* ''[[Final Fight]]'': [[Dumb Muscle]] wrestler Abigail is touted as the Dragon to the [[Big Bad]] Belger, since he's the last boss you fight before facing Belger. It's also possible that Rolento (the boss before Abigail in the Industrial Stage, which was cut from the SNES port of the game) is in fact the Dragon, since he's the one in charge of Mad Gear's military power and connections.


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