Arwing

VEHICLE TYPE High-performance aerospace fighter OFFENSIVE CAPABILITIES Laser cannon, bomb launcher DEFENSIVE CAPABILITIES G-Diffuser system CREW Pilot only

INTEL The Arwing is a versatile all-range fighter and the primary combat vehicle of the Star Fox team. It is so favored by Star Fox's pilots as to sometimes serve as a very symbol of the team itself.

Developed exclusively by Space Dynamics, the Arwing was designed for combat versatility, striking a deft balance between speed, power, and maneuverability. The modular A-shaped wing configuration enables the craft to move seamlessly between a variety of combat situations.

The Arwing also boasts a revolutionary G-Diffuser system, which leverages cutting-edge gravitation-control technology to perform aerial maneuvers that are impossible for conventional craft. The G-Diffuser employs an energy-circulation system that continuously collects a charge during propulsion. When this charge is released, it gives the ship enhanced acceleration and deceleration powers and enables other special maneuvers. Additionally, the barrel-roll maneuver generates a shield that repels enemy fire.

The four Arwings piloted by the current Star Fox team have been significantly modified by the team's engineer. Slippy Toad has enhanced their performance well beyond that of standard Arwings or those used by James McCloud's Star Fox team. These crafts are known to utilize top-of-the-line plasma engines, upgradable laser cannons, on-board targeting computers, and advanced radar. Their full capabilities remain unknown, as Slippy's experimentation is secretive and ongoing.

ASSESSMENT Nimble and reliable, this spirited craft is easy to underestimate but highly effective. In short, the Arwing has much in common with the Star Fox crew that has embraced it.