1997[]
ROB's debut in the Star Fox series was in "Star Fox 64". His role in the game is operating and maintaining the Great Fox. When needed, ROB can supply boxes that contain rings, smart bombs, lasers, or Wing gyro from the mothership. This will depend on the status of the vehicle during the moment of gaming. When the moment of the exact Mission calls for it, ROB will send out a signal to the player by the right C button. Once the C>>> icon appears onscreen and chimes, ROB is attempting to reach the player for the opportunity to deliver a Supply Container, but if the icon goes unanswered, there will be no Container.
ROB's message.
ROB made an important role in the Lylat Wars, since he was the one who intercepted the emergency distress signal that General Pepper transmitted to the Star Fox team. At the [Meteo]] asteroid field, ROB used the Great Fox's main guns and blasted a pathway for the team through the asteroids. He also gave Fox a Smart Bomb to help. At Katina, ROB didn't do much except give Fox supplies. In Sector Y, he provided more backup and gave Fox some supplies. In the mission on Fichina, ROB reported that there was a bomb in the base, and gave a countdown time limit whilst dropping more supplies to Fox. At Aquas, ROB dropped Fox in the Blue-Marine off in the waves and gave supplies. On Solar, he backed the team up and gave Fox many supplies, because of the searing heat. Then, in Sector X, he took out some of the rubble so he could pass in and drop off supplies. He then had to receive data to find Slippy which he reported was on Titania. This time, he went ahead of the team to find Slippy and soon found him. At Zoness, he again provided Fox with supplies but did not participate in battle to destroy the beacons because the ship was too big to pass unspotted. At Macbeth, he helped out in finding the Forever train's destination and dropped more supplies. In Sector Z, while passing through the debris field, the Great Fox was attacked by missiles which were shot down by Fox and his team. At Bolse, he could not do much because of the size of the station and was only able to give Fox supplies. Near the end of the road, at Area 6, ROB helped Fox by dropping supplies when necessary and gave cover fire to destroy many of the battle cruisers with Great Fox's heavy laser cannons, tearing through the defences of the Harlocks and Zerum Class battleships. ROB also flew Great Fox low at Venom to back up the team and drop off bombs. He was unable to help against the fight against Golemech because the ship would not fit in the temple. He was also only able to drop life-saving items during the fight with Star Wolf's Wolfen II and watched helplessly as Fox plunged to fight Andross. After Fox destroyed Andross, ROB escorted the team to Corneria, and then flew off into the sunset. Finally, ROB would Contact Fox via his Arwing helmet that Great Fox was ready to takeoff.
Instruction book description[]
- “Operating from the mothership Great Fox, ROB works closely with the Star Fox team offering support when necessary.”
- —Star Fox 64; Instruction Booklet
Strategy Guide description[]
- “ROB 64, the robotic navigator aboard Great Fox, considers Slippy its best friend, probably because Slippy regularly recharges ROB's proton packs.”
- —Official Nintendo Power Player's Guide, pg 8.
Call for backup[]
- “ROB 64 will sometimes contact you via sub-space radio during battle. When you hear a chime and see a yellow icon flash, press the right C Button to open a channel. ROB will send a supply container with an item in it. To find other items and identify strategic points in each mission, refer to the battle maps on the following pages. The chart below is a key to the icons on the map and tactical readouts.”
- —Official Nintendo Power Player's Guide, pg 16.
2002[]
ROB appeared again in "Star Fox Adventures", sometimes going by the name of ROB The Robot (which may have been influenced by the developer change). He helped with processing saved data, and sent a large quantity of Fuel Cells for Fox's Arwing across Dinosaur Planet, but had trouble with targeting and made an abundance of the scattered across the planet surface. His role was very minor in this game, but he appeared in the ending scene along with the other members of the Star Fox team. Also in this game, ROB seems to have human-like, changing personalities. This may be due to his rebuilding by Slippy Toad. This is the first time he appeared in full physical form as he was restricted to the communications channel during the Lylat Wars.
On the Main Menu, selecting ROB will allow the player to make any desired changes to language and subtitle selections. Early development voice recordings and unused in-game models have revealed that it was ROB who would have handled the Save Data options on Fox's communicator selection, but he was cut out of the final game release for unknown reasons and replaced by the Nintendo GameCube Memory Card icon.8 years after the Lylat wars, ROB and the Great Fox fell in disrepair. He suffered from joint dislocation, and had to be fixed many times by Slippy. ROB also supplied them with the information regarding the conflict on Sauria, although he ended up short circuiting, resulting in ROB needing repairs from Slippy that were completed as they arrived at Sauria's orbit. When the team got their mission on Sauria, ROB was unable to use the Great Fox as help, as its weapon systems didn't work right, but he did transport fuel cells, and some Binoculars to Fox down planet, but due to the ship's disfunctional transporting systems, had them accidentally scattered all over the Planet. He transmitted data from Fox throughout the mission. At the end, ROB couldn't help in the battle against Andross. He was happy to get their fee because he "really needed some oil". He accepted Krystal in the team and could sense Fox's blood pressure rise, and said it aloud jokingly.
2005[]
ROB served a role in "Assault" similar to the one he had in "Star Fox 64". ROB would respond to orders given to him such as locating where Andrew Oikonny's flagship retreated to, scanning the Climate control center for an entry, and reported in whenever specific confirmations were in place such as the destructions of Transfer Gateways or Aparoid hatchers. He was nearly destroyed when Peppy Hare crashed the Great Fox into the shield protecting the entrance to the Aparoid Queen's lair, but Peppy and ROB managed to use an escape pod before the ship was destroyed. The Aparoid Queen had used ROB's voice to try and convince the team to "join them".
In Mission 8, ROB will alert the arrival of new incoming Aparoid Missiles and their approach towards the Orbital Gate.
Fortuna[]
During the Oikonny Rebellion conflict, the newly repaired and changed ROB got involved in many battles, with the newly repaired and more powerful Great Fox. At the Battle of Fortuna, he shot down many of Oikonny's cruisers and tracked down Oikonny to the rebels base on the planet.
Aparoid Invasion[]
ROB fought hard in the invasion. He transmitted data from the core memory captured on Fortuna, and participated in the battle of Katina, and the attack on Sargasso space region, as well as the battles of, Fichina, Meteo, Sauria and Corneria. He then helped Beltino transmit data from the core memory captured on Meteo. At the Battle of Beltino Orbital gate, he warned the team many times to take down the missiles heading towards the gate. At the battle of the Aparoid Homeworld, he and Peppy fought bravely, but suffered damage from the Aparoids. They soon got many Aparoids on the ship. When the shield came up, he destroyed the Aparoids outward base, and he and Peppy sacrificed themselves by ramming the Great Fox into the shield, where they were presumed to be killed. But they survived with the Ships cockpit escape pod.2006[]
ROB returns in "Star Fox Command", piloting the new version of the Great Fox in the map mode, and also giving some advice to Fox and the other characters during the missions. On some paths in the game, ROB joins Star Wolf Team when no "hero" character is around to play as. In this game, he, like in Adventures, becomes more humanoid, even uttering sarcastic remarks. For instance, if the Great Fox is destroyed, ROB says, "Goodbye cruel world." He even has veiled feelings for Lucy Hare, when he remarks to her that he'd do anything for her.
The team got a new Great Fox, but it was much weaker. It is unknown about ROB's opinion on it. ROB underwent changes to get hardwired to the new Great Fox, earning him the sarcasm chip. He was the only one not to leave the team, besides Fox. When the Anglars invaded, ROB analyzed data from their ships and explained them to Fox. He then asked if Fox wanted training. If you choose 'Yes', he makes you undergo 4 training exercises; 1 is steering, 2 is fighting, 3 barrel rolling, 4 is time limit. If you choose 'No', then ROB takes you to Corneria. There he tells Fox about the fuel limit, in which Fox replies that if he gets taken down then it's up to ROB, who replies with a laugh asking if that was a joke. At the fight, ROB backs up Fox. After that, ROB then tells Fox that the Anglars ships are made of chrome that can survive the Venom sea. You're then left with 3 choices. Either one you choose leads you to different paths.
Website bio description[]
- “ROB
Operations chief of the Star Fox team. Rob pilots the Great Fox. Anglar forces make this vessel their primary target during battle.” - —Star Fox Command Website bio (ROB)
- Great Fox
- “Anglar forces target the Great Fox at all times. If the Great Fox is destroyed, your mission has failed. The Great Fox cannot move, but it can launch missiles and Arwings.”
- —Star Fox Command Website description
2011[]
Whenever ROB tries to make contact with the player, the touch screen is required to be tapped to respond or the supply container will be lost or the Great Fox's guns will not fire.
2016[]
ROB returns in "Zero", acting exactly like he has done before in previous games, giving necessary advice and stays on the comms like in "Star Fox 64". ROB's appearance is now a combination of his Star Fox 64 3D and Star Fox: Assault character design.
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Trophy[]
| Name | How to Unlock | Picture | Description |
| ROB 64 | Random |   |
A bipedal robot and operator of Star Fox's mother ship, the Great Fox. In Star Fox: Assault, he is in charge of observation and analysis duties and assists the Star Fox team commander, Peppy. ROB 64 is also responsible for the vital job of sending vehicles and items to Star Fox team members in the field.
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Stickers[]
| Name | Game | Effect | Characters | Sticker |
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| ROB | Star Fox Adventures | Resistance +15 | Fox Falco Wolf |  |
| ROB 64 | Star Fox: Assault | Attack +8 | Any |  |
Trophy[]
| Name | How to Unlock | Picture | Description |
| ROB 64 | Series Related |  ROB's trophy. |
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References[]
- NINTENDO POWER Star Fox 64: Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Redmond, WA, Nintendo of America. 1997.
- http://f.starfox-online.net/archives/starFox64.comReconstructed/greatfox.html
- Star Fox 64; Instruction Booklet
- Star Fox Adventures; Instruction Booklet
- Star Fox: Assault; Instruction Booklet
- Star Fox Command; Instruction Booklet
- http://starfox64.baldninja.com/sf64cast.htm
- http://starfox643d.nintendo.com/#/characters/supporting
- http://starfoxzero.nintendo.com/story/#section-teamstarfox
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