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==Laser== |
==Laser== |
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[[File:Laser.jpg|thumb|300px]] |
[[File:Laser.jpg|thumb|300px]] |
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| − | The most basic type of laser, it generally manifests as a continuous beam with piercing ability. Holding down the fire button gives a beam of longer duration. Attack power varies from game to game. In some games (Nemesis 2, Gradius Gaiden), it can be upgraded to fire a longer beam. |
+ | The most basic type of laser, it generally manifests as a continuous beam with piercing ability. Holding down the fire button gives a beam of longer duration. Attack power varies from game to game. In some games (''[[Nemesis 2]]'', ''[[Gradius Gaiden]]''), it can be upgraded to fire a longer beam. |
===Extend Laser=== |
===Extend Laser=== |
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| − | An upgrade to the standard laser in [[Nemesis 2]], two lasers are fired. The Nemesis 90 Kai version just increases the attack power and adds a fluctuating color effect. |
+ | An upgrade to the standard laser in ''[[Nemesis 2]]'', two lasers are fired. The ''[[Nemesis '90 Kai]]'' version just increases the attack power and adds a fluctuating color effect. |
===Meteor Laser=== |
===Meteor Laser=== |
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| − | An upgrade to the standard laser in [[Salamander]] MSX, as well as a standard load-out option in [[Nemesis 3]]. This is similar to the Cyclone Laser in that there is a spiral and drilling. However, it is wider, and is important for breaking certain barriers in Salamander MSX. It seems to have more attacking power than the regular laser that appears in the Meteor Laser's respective games. |
+ | An upgrade to the standard laser in ''[[Salamander (MSX)|Salamander]]'' MSX, as well as a standard load-out option in ''[[Nemesis 3]]''. This is similar to the Cyclone Laser in that there is a spiral and drilling. However, it is wider, and is important for breaking certain barriers in ''Salamander'' MSX. It seems to have more attacking power than the regular laser that appears in the Meteor Laser's respective games. |
===Twinkle Laser=== |
===Twinkle Laser=== |
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<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Laser"> |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Laser"> |
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Laser Blue Gradius Galaxies.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius Galaxies]]'' |
Laser Blue Gradius Galaxies.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius Galaxies]]'' |
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| − | Laser Gradius II Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius II]]'' (arcade) |
+ | Laser Gradius II Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō|Gradius II]]'' (arcade) |
Normal Laser Gradius III Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius III]]'' (arcade) |
Normal Laser Gradius III Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius III]]'' (arcade) |
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Laser Gradius V.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius V]]'' |
Laser Gradius V.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius V]]'' |
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===Hyper Ray=== |
===Hyper Ray=== |
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| − | Upgrade to the Cyclone Laser in Salamander 2. Faster and more powerful than Cyclone Laser. |
+ | Upgrade to the Cyclone Laser in ''[[Salamander 2]]''. Faster and more powerful than Cyclone Laser. |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Cyclone Laser"> |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Cyclone Laser"> |
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==Ripple Laser== |
==Ripple Laser== |
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[[File:RippleLaser.jpg|thumb|300px]] |
[[File:RippleLaser.jpg|thumb|300px]] |
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| − | An expanding laser that can hit targets over a wide range. Has a wide range of attack strengths that vary from game to game. The edges of the Ripple often have piercing, increasing damage massively at long distances. In [[Gradius II|Vulcan Venture]] is called ''Pulse Laser'' |
+ | An expanding laser that can hit targets over a wide range. Has a wide range of attack strengths that vary from game to game. The edges of the Ripple often have piercing, increasing damage massively at long distances. In [[Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō|Vulcan Venture]], it is called the ''Pulse Laser''. |
===Buster Ripple=== |
===Buster Ripple=== |
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| − | Upgrade to the Ripple Laser in Salamander 2. Larger and |
+ | Upgrade to the Ripple Laser in ''Salamander 2''. Larger and faster than the Ripple Laser. |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Ripple Laser"> |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Ripple Laser"> |
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| − | Ripple Gradius II Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius II]]'' (arcade) |
+ | Ripple Gradius II Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius II: GOFER no Yabō|Gradius II]]'' (arcade) |
Ripple Gradius III SNES.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius III]]'' (SNES) |
Ripple Gradius III SNES.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius III]]'' (SNES) |
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Ripple Gradius III Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius III]]'' (arcade) |
Ripple Gradius III Arcade.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius III]]'' (arcade) |
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Ripple Gradius Galaxies.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius Galaxies]]'' |
Ripple Gradius Galaxies.png|Icon from ''[[Gradius Galaxies]]'' |
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Ripple Laser Nemesis 3.png|Icon from ''[[Nemesis 3]]'' |
Ripple Laser Nemesis 3.png|Icon from ''[[Nemesis 3]]'' |
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| − | Ripple Octopus Parodius Da.png|Icon from ''[[Parodius Da!]]'' |
+ | Ripple Octopus Parodius Da.png|Icon from ''[[Parodius Da! ~Shinwa kara Owarai e~|Parodius Da!]]'' |
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==Fire Blaster== |
==Fire Blaster== |
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| − | It is a short range weapon but (intended) to be very powerful. Unfortunately, it is bugged in Nemesis 2 and Nemesis 3, and does very little damage to most enemies. This was corrected in some ports of Nemesis 2, as well as Gradius V. Double cell weapon in Nemesis 2. |
+ | It is a short range weapon but (intended) to be very powerful. Unfortunately, it is bugged in ''Nemesis 2'' and ''Nemesis 3'', and does very little damage to most enemies. This was corrected in some ports of ''Nemesis 2'', as well as ''Gradius V''. Double cell weapon in Nemesis 2. |
===Extend Blaster=== |
===Extend Blaster=== |
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==Reflex Ring== |
==Reflex Ring== |
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| − | Nemesis 2 exclusive. Special upgrade weapon that appears in the Double cell. Travels a short distance before returning. |
+ | ''Nemesis 2'' exclusive. Special upgrade weapon that appears in the Double cell. Travels a short distance before returning. |
==Twin Laser== |
==Twin Laser== |
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| − | The name Twin Laser generally refers to a laser that shoots two thin, short lasers. Attack strength varies wildly between games. Generally harder to focus the attacking strength thanks to the splitting beams. Gradius |
+ | The name Twin Laser generally refers to a laser that shoots two thin, short lasers. Attack strength varies wildly between games. Generally harder to focus the attacking strength thanks to the splitting beams. ''Gradius III'' SNES version has piercing, making it very good as a screen sweeper. The ''Gradius Galaxies'' version features tremendous attack strength. The ''Salamander 2'' version is an oddity, with beams that dissipate more the further along they travel. This name can also refer to a weapon in ''Salamander'' MSX that fires a pair of regular lasers. |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Twin Laser"> |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Twin Laser"> |
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===Spear Laser=== |
===Spear Laser=== |
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| − | Upgrade to the Twin Laser in Salamander 2. More powerful and it doesn't get thinner like Twin Laser. |
+ | Upgrade to the Twin Laser in ''Salamander 2''. More powerful and it doesn't get thinner like Twin Laser. |
==Spread Gun== |
==Spread Gun== |
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| − | [[Pentarou]]'s only Laser. When equipped, you can shoot fish looking guns. When hit an enemy or the stage's surface, it explodes. Just like the [[Spread Bomb]]. |
+ | [[Pentarou]]'s only Laser. When equipped, you can shoot fish looking guns. When hit an enemy or the stage's surface, it explodes. Just like the [[Missile#Spread Bomb|Spread Bomb]]. |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Spread Gun"> |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Spread Gun"> |
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| − | Spread Gun Pentarou Parodius Da.png|Icon from ''[[Parodius Da!]]'' |
+ | Spread Gun Pentarou Parodius Da.png|Icon from ''[[Parodius Da! ~Shinwa kara Owarai e~|Parodius Da!]]'' |
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<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="3-Way"> |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="3-Way"> |
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| − | 3-Way Twin Bee Parodius Da.png|Icon from ''[[Parodius Da!]]'' |
+ | 3-Way Twin Bee Parodius Da.png|Icon from ''[[Parodius Da! ~Shinwa kara Owarai e~|Parodius Da!]]'' |
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==Disruptor== |
==Disruptor== |
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| − | Lord British's weapon in Gradius Gaiden. A beam that appears instantly, and has piercing. |
+ | [[Lord British]]'s weapon in ''Gradius Gaiden''. A beam that appears instantly, and has piercing. |
==Pulse Laser== |
==Pulse Laser== |
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| − | This name can refer to the alternate name of the Ripple Laser, or the Jade Knight's main laser. In the latter case, the weapon is basically a Twin Laser that can be upgraded to fire three lasers that spread out. |
+ | This name can refer to the alternate name of the Ripple Laser, or the [[Jade Knight]]'s main laser. In the latter case, the weapon is basically a Twin Laser that can be upgraded to fire three lasers that spread out. |
==Gravity Bullet== |
==Gravity Bullet== |
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| − | Fires a bullet which generates a powerful black hole. Much like a |
+ | Fires a bullet which generates a powerful black hole. Much like a Spread Bomb. |
==Twin and Triple Lasers== |
==Twin and Triple Lasers== |
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| − | A special upgrade usable only when the Saber Tiger and Thrasher are connected. Two or three normal lasers are fired, respectively. |
+ | A special upgrade usable only when the [[Saber Tiger and Thrasher]] are connected. Two or three normal lasers are fired, respectively. |
==Vector Laser== |
==Vector Laser== |
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| − | A temporary pickup weapon that releases very powerful expanding waves with very large attack strength and piercing ability. In Nemesis 3, this is an upgrade to the Ripple Laser/Fire Blaster on the 2way missile type, and is the most powerful weapon in the game. The Vector also shows up in Gradius |
+ | A temporary pickup weapon that releases very powerful expanding waves with very large attack strength and piercing ability. In ''Nemesis 3'', this is an upgrade to the Ripple Laser/Fire Blaster on the 2way missile type, and is the most powerful weapon in the game. The Vector also shows up in ''[[Gradius ReBirth]]'' as one of weapons of the hidden [[Metalion]] types. It functions similar to a Ripple Laser and can pass through terrain. |
==Energy Laser== |
==Energy Laser== |
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| − | Fires a very powerful laser ball that charges. In Gradius III Arcade, the charging sphere that envelopes the ship does great damage on enemy contact, but the resulting shot does normal damage (though moving with increased width). The Gradius III SNES and Gradius V versions both do tremendous damage when fully charged, and can can destroy most bosses in a couple of shots. |
+ | Fires a very powerful laser ball that charges. In ''Gradius III'' Arcade, the charging sphere that envelopes the ship does great damage on enemy contact, but the resulting shot does normal damage (though moving with increased width). The ''Gradius III'' SNES and ''Gradius V'' versions both do tremendous damage when fully charged, and can can destroy most bosses in a couple of shots. |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Energy Laser"> |
<gallery widths="80" position="center" captionalign="center" caption="Energy Laser"> |
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==Up Laser== |
==Up Laser== |
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| − | A laser that is fired from the top of the ship, replacing the double weapon (but can be used concurrently with the laser). Note that you still have bullets when you activate this weapon. This is the first weapon upgrade in Nemesis 2. |
+ | A laser that is fired from the top of the ship, replacing the double weapon (but can be used concurrently with the laser). Note that you still have bullets when you activate this weapon. This is the first weapon upgrade in ''Nemesis 2''. |
==Down Laser== |
==Down Laser== |
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A laser that is fired from the bottom of the ship, replacing the missile weapon. Note that you still have bullets when you activate this weapon. |
A laser that is fired from the bottom of the ship, replacing the missile weapon. Note that you still have bullets when you activate this weapon. |
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Revision as of 06:33, 19 March 2020
Vic Viper using the Laser
Laser weapons are recurring weapon types from the Gradius games. They are much more powerful than the regular pea shooter, although their fire is often concentrated on the front and is not as versatile as the Double.
Laser
The most basic type of laser, it generally manifests as a continuous beam with piercing ability. Holding down the fire button gives a beam of longer duration. Attack power varies from game to game. In some games (Nemesis 2, Gradius Gaiden), it can be upgraded to fire a longer beam.
Extend Laser
An upgrade to the standard laser in Nemesis 2, two lasers are fired. The Nemesis '90 Kai version just increases the attack power and adds a fluctuating color effect.
Meteor Laser
An upgrade to the standard laser in Salamander MSX, as well as a standard load-out option in Nemesis 3. This is similar to the Cyclone Laser in that there is a spiral and drilling. However, it is wider, and is important for breaking certain barriers in Salamander MSX. It seems to have more attacking power than the regular laser that appears in the Meteor Laser's respective games.
Twinkle Laser
An upgrade to the standard laser, the beam gets wider and has a sparkling effect.
Screw Laser
An upgrade to the Meteor and Twinkle Lasers, this laser bends the laser and expands hit making it look like a drill. Very wide attacking range.
Cyclone Laser
An upgrade to the standard laser, it has a spiral effect and is slightly thicker.
Hyper Ray
Upgrade to the Cyclone Laser in Salamander 2. Faster and more powerful than Cyclone Laser.
Ripple Laser
An expanding laser that can hit targets over a wide range. Has a wide range of attack strengths that vary from game to game. The edges of the Ripple often have piercing, increasing damage massively at long distances. In Vulcan Venture, it is called the Pulse Laser.
Buster Ripple
Upgrade to the Ripple Laser in Salamander 2. Larger and faster than the Ripple Laser.
Fire Blaster
It is a short range weapon but (intended) to be very powerful. Unfortunately, it is bugged in Nemesis 2 and Nemesis 3, and does very little damage to most enemies. This was corrected in some ports of Nemesis 2, as well as Gradius V. Double cell weapon in Nemesis 2.
Extend Blaster
Has twice the power as the "Fire Blaster", but still short range. This weapon is also bugged to do little damage.
Reflex Ring
Nemesis 2 exclusive. Special upgrade weapon that appears in the Double cell. Travels a short distance before returning.
Twin Laser
The name Twin Laser generally refers to a laser that shoots two thin, short lasers. Attack strength varies wildly between games. Generally harder to focus the attacking strength thanks to the splitting beams. Gradius III SNES version has piercing, making it very good as a screen sweeper. The Gradius Galaxies version features tremendous attack strength. The Salamander 2 version is an oddity, with beams that dissipate more the further along they travel. This name can also refer to a weapon in Salamander MSX that fires a pair of regular lasers.
Spear Laser
Upgrade to the Twin Laser in Salamander 2. More powerful and it doesn't get thinner like Twin Laser.
Spread Gun
Pentarou's only Laser. When equipped, you can shoot fish looking guns. When hit an enemy or the stage's surface, it explodes. Just like the Spread Bomb.
3-Way
TwinBee's only laser. When equipped, you can shoot in a 45 degree angle up and down. You can also shoot straight.
Disruptor
Lord British's weapon in Gradius Gaiden. A beam that appears instantly, and has piercing.
Pulse Laser
This name can refer to the alternate name of the Ripple Laser, or the Jade Knight's main laser. In the latter case, the weapon is basically a Twin Laser that can be upgraded to fire three lasers that spread out.
Gravity Bullet
Fires a bullet which generates a powerful black hole. Much like a Spread Bomb.
Twin and Triple Lasers
A special upgrade usable only when the Saber Tiger and Thrasher are connected. Two or three normal lasers are fired, respectively.
Vector Laser
A temporary pickup weapon that releases very powerful expanding waves with very large attack strength and piercing ability. In Nemesis 3, this is an upgrade to the Ripple Laser/Fire Blaster on the 2way missile type, and is the most powerful weapon in the game. The Vector also shows up in Gradius ReBirth as one of weapons of the hidden Metalion types. It functions similar to a Ripple Laser and can pass through terrain.
Energy Laser
Fires a very powerful laser ball that charges. In Gradius III Arcade, the charging sphere that envelopes the ship does great damage on enemy contact, but the resulting shot does normal damage (though moving with increased width). The Gradius III SNES and Gradius V versions both do tremendous damage when fully charged, and can can destroy most bosses in a couple of shots.
Armor Piercing
Fires an armor piercing bullet. Slower than regular bullets, but deals more damage per round.
Thrust
Fires a fairly thick shot with a piercing effect. Mediocre power.
Up Laser
A laser that is fired from the top of the ship, replacing the double weapon (but can be used concurrently with the laser). Note that you still have bullets when you activate this weapon. This is the first weapon upgrade in Nemesis 2.
Down Laser
A laser that is fired from the bottom of the ship, replacing the missile weapon. Note that you still have bullets when you activate this weapon.