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'''Centurions''', ironically known in Japan as '''Icarus''' (イカロス ''Ikarosu''), are rank-and-file soldiers of [[Palutena]] and [[Angel Land]]. During [[Medusa]]'s takeover in ''[[Kid Icarus]]'', they were turned to stone, some where they fell, others were placed as decorations or even barriers. It's unknown whether all Centurions are male (just very likely), or of what age, but it's probable that Palutena's soldiers run the gamut of age categories.

===''[[Kid Icarus]]''===

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They were referred to as "Centurians" in this title. [[Pit]] can free these soldiers using a [[Mallet]], where they'll join with him to defeat the enemies of Palutena. Here, they're abundantly found petrified in [[Fortress]]es. Bopping one with a [[Mallet]] sends it flying away, and it'll join Pit during the fight against that Fortress' Sacred Guardian. Centurions stay in a flying formation of three at a time and fire at the same time as Pit, but they fall after receiving a single hit. They'll move with Pit, but rather slowly; Pit will have to be little faster than normal to make sure his allies don't get hit. A Centurion's damage is equal to Pit's at the highest [[Arrow of Strength|strength]] level, and their range is far superior as if they all possessed [[Sacred Bow]]s, but they can only have one arrow in the air at a time. Freed Centurions depart after Pit defeats the guardian of the Fortress they were found in; they don't "carry over" to the next Fortress.

===''[[Kid Icarus: Of Myths and Monsters]]''===

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Centurions do not assist Pit with boss battles this time around, instead there are numerous statues of them found in virtually every stage here, not just Fortresses. Centurion statues contain items, most notably [[Palutena's Key]]s and [[Water of Life|Goblets]]. In Fortresses, they may hold [[Pencil]]s, [[Check Sheet|Maps]], and [[Torch]]es.

===''[[Kid Icarus: Uprising]]''===

Centurions make their first actual appearance in Chapter 17: ''[[The Aurum Brain]]'' where a few of them appear half-way through to help their captain fight the [[Aurum]] troops. During Chapter 18: ''[[The Ring of Chaos]]'', Chapter 20:'' [[Palutena's Temple (chapter)|Palutena's Temple]]'', and Chapter 24: ''[[The Three Trials]]'', players have to fight the three different Centurion types as enemies: the regular Centurion, the [[Centurion Knight]] and the [[Centurion Strongarm]]. Centurions also return in this game as items called [[Centurion Assist]]s, that can be used by Pit, performing the same offensive function as in earlier games, however these Centurions are not actually real. Compared to their previous appearances, the bows they carry are much larger than before, although their physical appearance is generally the same as in previous adventures. [[Centurion Orbitars]] also make an appearance here, being exclusive [[Orbitars]] made after the soldiers themselves.

===''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''===

Pit's Final Smash summons Palutena, who in turn floods the area with many Centurions, each of which packs a mighty punch as they smash into other fighters. Unlike their first appearance, they do not attack with their bows. The Centurions can be defeated if they come in contact with an opponent or item or if the opponent attacks them.

===''[[Kid Icarus 3D Anime]]''===

Centurions make a minor appearance in ''[[Palutena's Revolting Dinner]]'' where they help Pit fight an army of living carrots.