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Fox McCloud and his gang would be nowhere without their trusty Arwings. This futuristic fighter jet has upgradable laser canons, can deploy bombs, and—of course—do a barrel roll.
Assault Rifle refers to a basic design of a weapon that combines the abilities of older long-range rifles and the rapid fire of sub-machine guns. Common designs include the M-16, M-4, AK47 (and 74), and the L85A1.
A flying lump of space rock.
The Attack Carrier is the route 2 boss of Corneria in Star Fox 64. This ship can launch missiles and fighters. Also, its got a present for ya.
The axe is a tool used for many activities. Its uses include cutting wood, knocking down doors in emergencies, and rending your enemies limb from limb without mercy or regret.
The most common weapon in the Star Wars universe and a staple weapon for most sci-fi games.
The Blue Marine is the naval assault craft in Star Fox 64 that is notable for its infinite torpedos. Featured only once, subsequent games with underwater levels used the Arwing as an underwater vehicle instead.
The Copperhead Space Cruise Missile is from Star Fox 64. It has a rotating warhead to bury deep into targets and explode. Their primary purpose is to intercept and destroy star ships.
Snacks loved by the inhabitants of Dinosaur Planet. They appear in DumbleDang Pods.
An explosive is any weapon or device designed to cause an explosion, whether it be a frag grenade, TNT, or a nuclear bomb.
Usually, eyepatches indicate that the wearer has a severe eye disease or has suffered a serious eye injury. Often the implication is that the wearer is habitually involved in dangerous situations. Eyepatches are frequently associated with pirates.
A Gatling gun is a machine gun that uses multiple rotating barrels to rapidly fire bullets. Commonly mounted on vehicles or gunships, some larger characters may carry a hand held version.
A boss found on Venom in Star Fox 64. Golemech creates an obstacle course of jutting pillars as it runs down a cramped corridor.
The boss of Area 6 from Star Fox 64. This deadly weapon is equipped with robotic tentacles, truckloads of missiles, a teleportation system, and a hyper laser. Watch out, Fox!
The Great Fox is the mother ship used by the Star Fox team. It first appeared in Star Fox 64.
A grenade is an explosive device traditionally thrown by hand, but may also be propelled by a rifle or launcher.
A Jet pack is a backpack with rocket boosters built in that usually allows the wearer to hover or fly.
Used to open doors, or anything else that is locked. In any game where the player has an inventory, it's a safe bet that a key will appear at some point.
The Landmaster is the oft used land assault vehicle featured in the Star Fox franchise. First featured in Star Fox 64, Fox McCloud has employed the Landmaster on several occasions when the otherwise airborne Star Fox team needs ground support.
A laser is a focused beam of light, invisible through the air without some other medium (such as smoke) to illuminate it. Lasers are often used in video games as part of a targeting system, or as an offensive weapon in their own right.
Lava is molten rock, usually from the interior of a planet, and in games is often used as a hazard to players, or as a visible gameplay-area boundary.
A magic staff is a large, thick stick or stick-shaped object usually with a medallion or amulet connected to the top. It is mostly used for its magical capabilities, but can also be wielded as a light melee weapon.
A flying boss from Star Fox 64 that's tethered to a train. It's the last line of defense for the Macbeth weapons factory supply line.
An award for skill and merit in the face of adversity.
A boss found in an asteroid field from Star Fox 64. The pilot is a snobby, condescending opponent who patronizes the player during the battle.
An explosive ordinance propelled by a rocket engine designed to blow an object to smithereens. A missile is often guided, in some way, to its target. For example; by laser, remote control, or computer/GPS.
A weapon that launches rockets.
The submarine boss of Zoness in Star Fox 64. This submersible monster is loaded with cannons, depth charges, a ball and chain, and a crane. Use bombs wisely!
This UFO-style mothership appears in Star Fox 64. It deploys an endless amount of fighters until its core weapon charges up enough energy to destroy a Cornerian base on Katina.
The premier choice in your defensive needs. A great companion for any one handed sword, which in addition to blocking can be used for advanced maneuvers like Shield Bashes.
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