- “Analysis in progress...”
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Direct-i is an analytical utility robot, that is tow cable deployed by Gyrowing pilots in Star Fox Zero. It is designed for exploration and does not seem to be suited for combat.
Physical Appearance[]
Direct-i, like ROB 64, is obviously based on the R.O.B. accessory that manufactured for certain Nintendo Entertainment System games, but has the Star Fox team's uniform coloration, has pink eyes and the team's flying fox logo on the chest. It uses pincer hands to operate terminals. It is about as tall as Fox McCloud is.
Gameplay[]
- “Gyrowing and Direct-i
Slow-flying but agile hovercraft ship that can deploy a tethered robot, Direct-i, to gather items and hack into computer systems.” - —
The Gyrowing is able to deploy Direct-i with (A), and steer it using (L) to explore landings to find and hack into computer systems and fit into small places that the chopper cannot reach. Direct-i can directly interface with computer terminals it comes in contact with. The Gyrowing can also use Direct-i to pick up certain bombs off the ground, by lowering Direct-i while positioned directly above a bomb to pick up the bomb, then it can drop the bomb by pressing (ZR) or (A) to and drop them on foes and detonate on impact. Direct-i can also be used to collect Medal Tokens, specifically 10 in order to quality for a Medal.
Direct-i plays an important role when Andross' forces invaded Area-3 in an attempt to recover the Gigarilla, and Star Fox team was ordered by General Pepper to access the Gyrowing in order to prevent the Gigarilla's capture. Fox eventually managed to locate and gain control of the Gyrowing, as well as activate the Gigarilla via the Direct-i application's scan function, thus having Gigarilla, with the Gyrowing's help, turning against Andross's forces before they could get it through the wormhole.
After the Zoness Mission is completed, Direct-i lends his hacking role to the Walker. However, redoing the missions The Key To Victory (at Area 3's Space Colony) and Covert Ops still has Direct-i available when Fox uses the Gyrowing.
Trivia[]
- Direct-i is actually equipped with laser weaponry as it can be seen during the Zoness mission.[1]
Gallery[]
References[]
Other appearances[]
- The ATK Unit appearing in the side game "Star Fox Guard" slightly resembles Direct-i, albeit they are manufactured with a more hostile function.
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| Others | Free-As-A-Bird • Marcus • Slippy's son • Peppy's granddaughter • Fara Phoenix | |
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| Other Vehicles |       • Roadmaster
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