Invader III Fighters are a class of starfighter used by the Venomian Army during the Lylat Wars. These fighters are a vast improvement over the previous series (Invader I and II), being highly maneuverable, fast and well armored. Invader III's can go up against even Arwings and put up a competent showing.
Invader III's are first seen in the Battle of Sector Z, where they ambush the Star Fox team. As part of a plan to cripple Great Fox, the fighters escort six Copperhead missiles to be used against the capital ship. However, despite their advancements the Invader III's cannot defeat Star Fox or protect the Copperheads to prevent them from being intercepted. Many of the fighters are destroyed in this battle.
Earlier within the war, pilot Katt Monroe had stolen an Invader III prototype from the Venomian Army and heavily modified it as her personal star fighter to use throughout the conflict.
References
- NINTENDO POWER Star Fox 64: Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Redmond, WA, Nintendo of America. 1997.