Eskarg

Eskarg
Statistics
Manufacturer:	Aparoid Queen Aparoid hatchers?
Weaponry:	Missile launchers
Attack(s):	Missiles Charging collision
Role:	Aparoid Ground Force Tank
Threat Level:	High
Species:	Aparoid
Armor:	High
Shielding:	Moderate
Weakness:	Any weapon
Hit Point(s):	6
Political Stats
Affiliation:	Aparoid Queen
Appearance(s):
Game(s):
Location(s):	Mission 2: Katina Mission 4: Fichina Mission 9: Aparoid Homeworld

“What in the world is that giant thing? It looks nasty!”

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Eskarg (エスカーグ Esukāgu), also referred to as the Spherical Tank Aparoid, is a giant ground-based Aparoid unit that can be encountered in three Missions in the Story Mode of Star Fox Assault.

Characteristics

The Eskarg is a giant, white spherical Aparoid that rolls around after exposing its head.

It is very heavily armored, and it has at least eight legs when its shell is closed. when its shell is closed, it will fire torpedoes, which, like the somewhat similar Guidomes, are destroyable. If you get close enough, it shell will open to reveal a large tread and a vulnerable head, though it's difficult to take it out, as it requires good aiming. In Bronze difficulty, it takes 3 hits to destroy it. At any other level, it takes five hits to kill. The exposed head has at least six short, stubby legs to help it charge and land a very damaging hit, therefore using a Landmaster is advisable. Destroying a certain number of these Aparoids will drop a Gatling Gun as a reward.

In Game

Mission 2: Katina

When the Hatchers start spawning over the base, two Eskargs appear in the open areas before the titanic Divergant later appears. One will drop a Gatling Gun as a reward for downing it.

Mission 4: Fichina

These are more numerous than in any other level. At least five or six are surrounding the Climate control center, another is on a nearby platform guarding the location of an S-Flag, and two more are located near one of the Shield Generators.

Mission 9: Aparoid Homeworld

There are Eskargs in certain lower areas. They can reduce Krystal's health gauge drastically if she is caught in the charge path, but she won't be killed.

Official Data

“Eskarg: When targets are far away, it attacks with tracking bullets; but when they are close by, it attacks with body blows. Its only weakness is its head, which it shows when it strikes. When defeated, you will gain 6 HITs.”

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

“Eskarg

Mission Appearance: (2.4.9)

This gigantic snail-like Aparoid is a monstrous creature. If you're far away, it will fire two missiles from its shell. If you get too close, its true form will appear and charge towards you. Only the main body can be damaged.”

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

Gallery

An Eskarg spotted on Fichina

Fox prepares to engage with a Eskarg in his Landmaster

Profile on the Eskarg from the Star Fox Assault Perfect Guide

Trivia

• There is a similar type of ground-based Aparoid called the Governor, whose appearance looks slightly similar, and is only found in sheltered areas. The major difference, however, is that the Governor can pounce on its enemies with ease by opening its mouth.

See also

• Governor, another type of ground-based Aparoid that moves around and is also covered in a durable exoskeleton, only it is much weaker.

References

• ;Nintendo Power's Official Player's Guide; Nintendo of America Inc, 4820 150th Ave NE, Redmond, Washington 98052; (C) 2004-2005 Nintendo