Darts

Darts (ダーツ Dātsu), also referred to as Aparoid Interceptor or Aparoid Razor, is a basic airborne Aparoid unit. It appears in 3 Missions throughout the Story Mode of Star Fox: Assault.

Darts
Statistics
Manufacturer:	Aparoid Queen Aparoid Hatchers
Weaponry:	Laser cannon/machine gun Collision
Attack(s):	Lasers Ram attack
Role:	Aparoid Air/Space Force fighter Interceptor
Threat Level:	Low
Species:	Aparoid
Armor:	Light
Shielding:	Low
Weakness:	Laser fire
Political Stats
Affiliation:	Aparoid Queen
Other Model(s):	Guidarts
Appearance(s):
Game(s):
Location(s):	Mission 5: Meteo Mission 6: Sauria Mission 10: Homeworld Core

Characteristics

Darts is an large flying Aparoid with four wings and narrow streamlining. It is nicknamed the "Aparoid Razor" by fans because it has four blue, razor-sharp wings that give it noticeably better maneuverability than the more common Messer. They are armed with only one laser cannon, which has a greenish tint instead of the usual purple one. Like most flying Aparoids, they are about the size of an starfighter.

In the game

Mission 5: Meteo

Darts are first encountered in Meteo, primarily in and around the base, with the exception of two chasing Falco Lombardi earlier in the level.

Mission 6: Sauria

Darts comprised part of the Aparoid invasion force sent to Sauria, and three of them chase Falco and Slippy Toad later on.

Mission 10: Homeworld Core

An enhanced version of this enemy called the Guidarts appears to be exclusive to the underground tunnels of the Aparoid Homeworld, traveling in large swarms alongside other airborne Aparoid units as they try to prevent the intrusion of both the Star Fox and Star Wolf teams from reaching the Aparoid Queen. Following the death of their Queen and the destruction of their Homeworld, these units have also perished along with the rest of their kind.

Official Data

“Darts/Guidarts: A four-winged Aparoid fighter. They often appear in formation. Guidarts are enhanced versions of darts, with enhanced durability.”

—Official description from the Star Fox Assault Nintendo Official Guidebook (translated from Japanese)

“Darts

Mission Appearance: 2•5• 6• 8•9•10

A new enemy that Fox and his friends must eliminate, a type of Aparoid. Appearing in the most missions, it can be extremely tough, so it can be shot down with a single shot. If it appears in a formation, it's recommended to use a charge attack.”

—Description from the Star Fox Assault Perfect Guide (translated from Japanese)

Gallery

Darts spotted in the asteroid belt.

Profile on the Darts from the Star Fox Assault Perfect Guide. Please note that contrary to the description in the Japanese-only Perfect Guide, Darts are not actually present in Katina, Orbital Gate, and the Aparoid Homeworld, as this most likely applies to the Messer.

In-game model

Darts (left) and Messer (right) flying above the skies of Sauria

See also

• Guidarts, an upgraded version of the Darts exclusive to the Aparoid Homeworld.

• Messer, another type of flying Aparoid that is much more common.