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Penguin

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Penguins (Spheniscidae callidus) are a race of intelligent flightless aquatic birds found in the northern regions of Gielinor. They originate from the Motherland, its capital being Palingrad.

Penguins are intelligent, and most appear to be members of the cunning and militant organisation known as the Killer Gentoo Penguins, or KGP, led by The Pescallion. One of his sons, Pescaling Pax, rules the KGP Headquarters in the Iceberg. Their goal is to destroy all humans and take over Gielinor. They are incredibly adept at technology, and they have created advanced infrastructures and a number of disguises like the "Thing" found in Fred the Farmer's sheep pen.

Quests

KGP agents in the Ardougne Zoo.

Penguins are the central focus of the Cold War quest. During said quest, players meet Larry, a zookeeper at the Ardougne Zoo who, after years of observing the penguins, suspects that they are evil. The player helps Larry study the penguins and infiltrate the Killer Gentoo Penguins headquarters on the Iceberg and uncover their intent to invade the world. The player narrowly escapes with their life.

Notable penguins

Trivia

  • The periscope of a submarine belonging to the KGP can be found near the Iceberg.
  • Mod Nancy originally wanted to introduce robots, but after her idea was rejected she changed the robots to penguins.[1]
  • Penguins are one of Andrew Gower's favourite animals[2], revered in a manner similar to Bob the Jagex Cat, and have therefore been included in many aspects of RuneScape.
  • A notable item honouring penguins includes the penguin mask, which is obtainable from medium clues in Treasure Trails.

References

  1. ^ RuneScape. "Inside Jagex - Content Developer Q&A" (in 2:20). YouTube video. 26 May 2010. Quote by Mod Nancy: Well the penguins started out as robots ... that didn't fly so I decided to do penguins.
  2. ^ Mod Andrew. "Answers from Andrew - Q&A!." 3 September 2009. News & Announcements Forums.

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