David Burton

David Burton
David Burton's artwork
Japanese name	デイヴィッド・バートン Deivuiddo Bāton
Series	Nemesis
Role(s)	Main protagonist, pilot
Affiliation(s)	Space Agency
Personal information
Species	Human
Gender	Male
Place oforigin	Gradius
Born	6790
Age	25-35
Race	Gradian/Wreek
Relatives	James Burton (ancestor) Erul Tron (sister)
Partnerships	Gaudie (navigational AI partner)
Abilities	High ESP abilities
Firstappearance	1988: Nemesis 3
Appearances	Nemesis 3
Vehicle	Vixen

“	Let's head for Nemesis!	„
	~ David Burton

David Burton (デイヴィッド・バートン, Deivuiddo Bāton) is the main protagonist of Nemesis 3. He is the pilot of the Vixen space fighter.

History

Born in Gradius Year 6790, David is a descendant of James Burton, having as much pilot experience as James and also high ESP abilities. He pilots the craft Vixen with his AI Gaudie and sets out to repel the Bacterian to save an infant James Burton.

Gallery

David on the Vixen's cockpit

David carrying the infant James

David with the Space Agency engineers

Trivia

• Dave Burton was likely named after guitarist Dave Mustaine, following the Metallica-themed naming of his ancestor James Burton (James Hetfield + Cliff Burton) and James's predecessor, Lars Hammett (Lars Ulrich + Kirk Hammett).