Hatches (ハッチ Hatchi ) are recurring enemies in the Gradius and Parodius series.
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Hatches are the most common enemies in the series, appearing in pretty much every game under a different visual. Although there are many different variations of Hatches, they all do the same thing: launch out fighter ships (Gradius) or other kinds of enemies (Parodius), with the only change being their appearance.