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When Andross was first sent to live on this world, few suspected what havoc he would set upon the Lylat System. Five years later, Andross started the [[Lylat Wars]] by launching a massive invasion from Venom, and proceeded to nearly conquer the entire system. However, the [[Star Fox Team]] thwarted his every attempt at interplanetary domination, and by the end of the war was leading the countercharge that would defeat him. |
When Andross was first sent to live on this world, few suspected what havoc he would set upon the Lylat System. Five years later, Andross started the [[Lylat Wars]] by launching a massive invasion from Venom, and proceeded to nearly conquer the entire system. However, the [[Star Fox Team]] thwarted his every attempt at interplanetary domination, and by the end of the war was leading the countercharge that would defeat him. |
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| − | This planet can be reached from two routes. The easy path following Bolse and the harder one being after Area 6. |
+ | This planet can be reached from two routes. The easy path following [[Bolse]] and the harder one being after [[Area 6]]. |
The first and somewhat simpler one, is after Star Fox causes Bolse to go into meltdown and head in the direction of Venom, following this the team '''immediately''' approaches the planet surface from the 'right' side it seems. It is basically another ordinary level, as the team fly across the desolate, lifeless geography of Venom. But just seconds after the faction arrive, they are all ambushed by an onslaught of enemies. They end up fighting more and more enemies constantly as they got closer and closer to Andross. |
The first and somewhat simpler one, is after Star Fox causes Bolse to go into meltdown and head in the direction of Venom, following this the team '''immediately''' approaches the planet surface from the 'right' side it seems. It is basically another ordinary level, as the team fly across the desolate, lifeless geography of Venom. But just seconds after the faction arrive, they are all ambushed by an onslaught of enemies. They end up fighting more and more enemies constantly as they got closer and closer to Andross. |
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| − | Eventually, after their share of rising stalagmites (courtesy of Andross) and flying columns, the team arrives at a very ominous stone temple with a long hallway. Fleeting into the pathway, the 2nd to last battle begins as Fox battles |
+ | Eventually, after their share of rising stalagmites (courtesy of Andross) and flying columns, the team arrives at a very ominous stone temple with a long hallway. Fleeting into the pathway, the 2nd to last battle begins as Fox battles [[Golemech]], an enormous stone golem. It seems as Golemech is trying to get away from his fate as he springs his own traps, pillars which come out of the walls and proves to be a nuisance to Fox. After wearing the monster down, he turns out to be nothing more than a machine. As soon as he is defeated, our furry hero reaches the end of the seemingly endless hallway and is met with a stretch of field with an entrance to the interior of the planet. |
"I'll go it alone from here" mentions Fox as he ignores his team's cries, and flies straight into the tunnel. The tunnel here is just a straight stretch, barely wide enough for an Arwing, but our friend makes it well. There are many laser beams and hatches in the structure which Andross conveniently opens for Fox (perhaps he is very confident that he can beat him instead of letting Fox soar into the hatches?) Doing a loop here would be suicide of course. After enough anxiety, Fox throttles into the core of the planet, meeting what he has flown millions of miles for, as through the midst of the sinister green fog comes Andross at last, ready to get rid of the furry menace that has caused many setbacks in his plot with his own hands. An intense battle ensues as the Arwing holds it's own as it is smashed with meteors, slapped and regurgitated. Fox manages to destroy both of Andross' hands and attacks the next weak point, his eyes. Once he does enough damage, the head then explodes to reveal a mechanical skull with a very frightening cackle, managing to fly straight into the Arwing a couple of times, but the skull was no match for a couple of Nova Bombs. The machine plunges into the fog, exploding in an immense blast, bigger than any before in the journey, and unfortunately making the situation a lot more ugly for our hero. |
"I'll go it alone from here" mentions Fox as he ignores his team's cries, and flies straight into the tunnel. The tunnel here is just a straight stretch, barely wide enough for an Arwing, but our friend makes it well. There are many laser beams and hatches in the structure which Andross conveniently opens for Fox (perhaps he is very confident that he can beat him instead of letting Fox soar into the hatches?) Doing a loop here would be suicide of course. After enough anxiety, Fox throttles into the core of the planet, meeting what he has flown millions of miles for, as through the midst of the sinister green fog comes Andross at last, ready to get rid of the furry menace that has caused many setbacks in his plot with his own hands. An intense battle ensues as the Arwing holds it's own as it is smashed with meteors, slapped and regurgitated. Fox manages to destroy both of Andross' hands and attacks the next weak point, his eyes. Once he does enough damage, the head then explodes to reveal a mechanical skull with a very frightening cackle, managing to fly straight into the Arwing a couple of times, but the skull was no match for a couple of Nova Bombs. The machine plunges into the fog, exploding in an immense blast, bigger than any before in the journey, and unfortunately making the situation a lot more ugly for our hero. |
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Revision as of 02:50, 15 March 2009
 Andross' Homeworld | |
| Class: | U |
|---|---|
| Radius: | 8,529 skm |
| Albedo: | 0.52 |
| Gravity: | 1.43 |
| Escape Velocity: | 14.84 skm/s |
| Equilibrium Temperature: | 188 Kelvin |
| Atmosphere: | 43% N2 + 36% CO2 + 12% CH4 |
| Hydrographics: | 0% |
| Biomass: | 0 Quads |
Venom, the 1st and largest planet of the Lylat System, is a world of death and destruction. Venom served as the home world of the mad scientist Andross during the Lylat Wars.
Overview
A harsh world on the periphery of the system, Venom is a cruel planet anathema to life. The atmosphere is practically unbreathable, with a barren surface broken by rough cliffs and chasms, while a vast acidic ocean kills off any attempt at life. Andross was exiled to this planet for crimes he committed on Corneria.
History
When Andross was first sent to live on this world, few suspected what havoc he would set upon the Lylat System. Five years later, Andross started the Lylat Wars by launching a massive invasion from Venom, and proceeded to nearly conquer the entire system. However, the Star Fox Team thwarted his every attempt at interplanetary domination, and by the end of the war was leading the countercharge that would defeat him.
This planet can be reached from two routes. The easy path following Bolse and the harder one being after Area 6.
The first and somewhat simpler one, is after Star Fox causes Bolse to go into meltdown and head in the direction of Venom, following this the team immediately approaches the planet surface from the 'right' side it seems. It is basically another ordinary level, as the team fly across the desolate, lifeless geography of Venom. But just seconds after the faction arrive, they are all ambushed by an onslaught of enemies. They end up fighting more and more enemies constantly as they got closer and closer to Andross.
Eventually, after their share of rising stalagmites (courtesy of Andross) and flying columns, the team arrives at a very ominous stone temple with a long hallway. Fleeting into the pathway, the 2nd to last battle begins as Fox battles Golemech, an enormous stone golem. It seems as Golemech is trying to get away from his fate as he springs his own traps, pillars which come out of the walls and proves to be a nuisance to Fox. After wearing the monster down, he turns out to be nothing more than a machine. As soon as he is defeated, our furry hero reaches the end of the seemingly endless hallway and is met with a stretch of field with an entrance to the interior of the planet.
"I'll go it alone from here" mentions Fox as he ignores his team's cries, and flies straight into the tunnel. The tunnel here is just a straight stretch, barely wide enough for an Arwing, but our friend makes it well. There are many laser beams and hatches in the structure which Andross conveniently opens for Fox (perhaps he is very confident that he can beat him instead of letting Fox soar into the hatches?) Doing a loop here would be suicide of course. After enough anxiety, Fox throttles into the core of the planet, meeting what he has flown millions of miles for, as through the midst of the sinister green fog comes Andross at last, ready to get rid of the furry menace that has caused many setbacks in his plot with his own hands. An intense battle ensues as the Arwing holds it's own as it is smashed with meteors, slapped and regurgitated. Fox manages to destroy both of Andross' hands and attacks the next weak point, his eyes. Once he does enough damage, the head then explodes to reveal a mechanical skull with a very frightening cackle, managing to fly straight into the Arwing a couple of times, but the skull was no match for a couple of Nova Bombs. The machine plunges into the fog, exploding in an immense blast, bigger than any before in the journey, and unfortunately making the situation a lot more ugly for our hero.
Fox, remembering what Peppy told him in the Meteo Field, follows his instincts with fox like reflexes and decides to maneuver his tail out of the core and turns up his G-Diffuser up to maximum drive, as the blast expands. He gets very close to his death as the wall of fire gradually engulfs the Arwing... the deafening sound of the engines increase in volume as he bolts through the passage. Fox, with a hefty dose of adrenaline surging his veins and his own life flashing before his eyes barely makes it as he reaches the surface and soars up into the hazy atmosphere to rendezvous with his companions, as the dome erupts instantaneously.
After the intermission, Great Fox and co. head back home to Corneria after a long tiring journey, during this the credits show. Upon reaching their home planet they are then rewarded by General Pepper and offered a meaty rank in the Cornerian Army, but of course, Fox being the brash rebel he is, turns Pepper down and leaves and the final scene comes up as it shows the furry quartet chasing after the Great Fox on what seems to be the surface of... Venom. Slippy slowly falls behind, but they get there eventually and it shows the Great Fox and our memorable pals flying into the sunset, the proud music ends as maniacal laughter sounds when an image of Andross appears across the sun... undoubtedly meaning a great menace still stalks the system.
Area 6 brings Fox to the very doorstep of Andross' palace, but were immediately confronted by the Star Wolf team. Star Wolf was piloting new Wolfen II starfighters, which were technically superior to the Arwing. However, superior piloting skills won the day, and Fox McCloud plunged deep into the heart of the planet to confront Andross.
In a last titanic battle, Fox killed Andross, but with his final breath the mad scientist unleashed a fiery nuclear explosion to consume them both. In that moment, Fox's father James McCloud suddenly appeared and showed Fox the path out of the planet and certain destruction. As Fox made his escape, James disappeared, leaving a victorious son to wonder what had happened...
Other Info
Venom appeared as a stage in Super Smash Bros. Melee. It is a stage that is unlocked from the start. This is also Fox and Falco's home stage, but you face Falco and his teammates on this stage in All-Star mode.
The battle takes place on the Great Fox. Unlike the Corneria stage, the fight is played on the front view of the ship. Players' characters can fight on either 4 wings of the ship, and somewhat on the tailpiece in the center of the stage. This tailpiece is also a hazard that makes it hard to go to the other side. The top two wings of the ship slope inwards while the bottom two wings slope outwards. Items tend to roll off the two bottom wings of the ship.
Once in a while an Arwing will appear and start firing at the ship then will fly off. Any character that gets hit by the shots will take damage. Also, when the ship flies into the cave, sometimes characters hits the walls of the caves when smacked upwards or towards the sides, which might save one from getting KO'd.
Due to the vertical wall in the middle of the stage (the Great Fox's fin), this stage is banned in tournaments, as Fox can infinite combo much of the cast against it. Fox and Falco also have easter egg taunts that cause Arwings to come and shoot the area.
References
NINTENDO POWER Starfox 64: Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Redmond, WA, Nintendo of America. 1997.