Known across the cosmos as the "cunning god of death," Ridley is the infamous leader of the Space Pirates and Samus' arch nemesis. In an effort to further his influence over the realms, the villainous Master Hand recruits Ridley and the space pirates early on in the season with the hope of finding the Smash Ball before Zelda and the other warriors of light. Malicious, cruel, and devious, Ridley will stop at nothing to achieve his goals, even if it means killing his own allies.