Base is the seventh and final stage in the original Gradius. It is the mothership of the Bacterian Empire's invading forces.
Overview[]
The level is filled with the mechanical enemies that had been previously seen throughout the game. After passing through the Electronic Cage and mechanical guard arms that resemble Tentacles, the Vic Viper passes through a closing door and finally reaches the leader of the invading forces, the Xaerous Brain.
After destroying the final boss, Vic Viper escapes the base right before it explodes. Thus, ending the game.
Enemies[]
Miniboss[]
Boss[]
Music[]
| Description | Audio |
|---|---|
| Theme of Air Battle - Beginning of the History (Arcade) | |
| Theme of Base - Final Attack (Arcade) | |
| Theme of Boss - Aircraft Carrier (Arcade) | |
| Theme of Gradius Ending - Historic Soldier (Arcade) | |
| Theme of Base - Final Attack (NES) | |
| Theme of Boss - Aircraft Carrier (NES) | |
| Theme of Gradius Ending - Historic Soldier (NES) |
| Gradius | ||
| Ships | Vic Viper | |
| Stages | Volcano • Stonehenge • Moai • Reverse Volcano • Wasteland (PCE) • Tentacle • Cell • Base | |
| Sub Bosses | Volcano • Zub Rush • Mother and Child • Iron Maiden • Tentacle • Electronic Cage •
Re-Bone (PC Engine) • Tornado (MSX) • Tyran Pace (MSX) | |
| Bosses | Big Core • Cell Nucleus • Xaerous Brain | |