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'''Soldiers''', also known as '''Hylian Soldiers''' or '''Hyrulean Soldiers''', are a recurring group of characters in [[The Legend of Zelda (Series)|''The Legend of Zelda'' series]]. They appear mostly in [[Hyrule]] and serve the [[Royal Family of Hyrule]] by protecting them and their citizens. They also appear in others lands such as [[Termina]] and [[Labrynna]].

The Gold Soldiers are Soldiers that have not yet been taken over by [[Agahnim]]'s magic. They have no weapons, but wield huge [[Shield]]s. These are the very first Soldiers that Link encounters in his quest, located on the outskirts of [[Hyrule Castle (A Link to the Past)|Hyrule Castle]]. They prevent Link from accessing much of the Overworld, and their primary purpose is to offer Link advice. They will tell Link how to use his [[Map]], how to swing his [[Sword]], and how to do other basic functions.

Soldiers make an appearance in various parts of the world of ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time|Ocarina of Time]]''. They guard [[Hyrule Castle Town]], [[Hyrule Castle]], and parts of [[Kakariko Village]]. They are most abundantly found protecting the garden entrance to [[Hyrule Castle]]. While most guards will happily partake in conversation with Link, the guards in the Castle Garden will immediately kick Link out if they spot him. Link is able to strategically sneak by the guards due to their poor line of sight. Once Link enters Hyrule Castle, he will have to sneak by the guards or will be kicked out of the Castle.

When Link becomes an adult, there are no soldiers to be found at all, presumably because they have all been killed when [[Ganon]]dorf rose to power. The lone Poe Collector from the guard house is implied to be the same guard who patrolled the [[Guard House]] near the entrance of Hyrule Castle Town.

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[[File:Guard-Oracle-Green.png|right]]The guards that appear in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages|Oracle of Ages]]'' are under the power of [[Queen Ambi]]. There are four different variations of guards that appear in ''Oracle of Ages'' and these are designated by their various colors.

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The Hylian Soldiers in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess|Twilight Princess]]'' are the cowardly Soldiers that can be found in [[Hyrule Castle (Twilight Princess)|Hyrule Castle]]. When Link scares a group of them as a [[Wolf Link|Wolf]], they sometimes lose [[Recovery Heart|Hearts]], [[Rupee]]s, or [[Arrow]]s. These Soldiers are cowardly and either scream or run away if Link scares them.

The guards in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks|Spirit Tracks]]'' can be found near [[Hyrule Castle]] where they wear green tunics. The leader of the group is the [[Russell|Guard Captain Russell]] who will give Link the [[Recruit's Sword]] after he properly trains with him. The rest of the group consists of the veteran [[Castle Guard]]s, as well as the new [[Recruit]]s.

The Soldiers in ''[[The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds|A Link Between Worlds]]'' can be found predominantly in and around [[Hyrule Castle]]. Various Soldiers can be found performing different tasks, from guarding the Castle itself, guarding Princess Zelda, or practicing attacks against scarecrows.