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{{Infobox Fighter
| Boss Name=Metalion
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|name = Metalion
| image=Metalion.png
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|image = Metalion.jpg
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|full_name = Metalion Space Fighter N32
| OtherNames=
 
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|japanese_name =
| Appears=[[Nemesis 2]]<br>[[Gradius Rebirth]]<br>[[Otomedius Excellent]] (as Riding Viper)
 
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|alternate_name =
| Previous=
 
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|affiliation = [[Gradius Empire]]
| Next=
 
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|pilot =
| Quotes=
 
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|appearances =
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''[[Nemesis 2]]''<br />
| Theme="A Journey to the Start" (Gradius Rebirth)
 
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''[[Nemesis '90 Kai]]''<br />
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''[[Gradius ReBirth]]''
 
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The '''Metalion Space Fighter N322''' is the player's ship in [[Nemesis 2]]. It was created by [[Venom|Dr. Venom]] to replace the [[Vic Viper]].
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The '''Metalion Space Fighter N322''' is the player's [[:category:Fighters|ship]] in ''[[Nemesis 2]]''.
   
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==Details==
The standard weaponry in the Metalion is exactly the same as Vic Viper, but it can get upgraded during the game by picking special power-ups.
 
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The super spatiotemporal fighter Metalion is the first [[:category:Fighters|space fighter]] equipped with the Hyperdrive System 11 psychic/Wreek power propulsion engine, which dramatically improves the ship's energy efficiency.
   
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In preparation for the imminent [[Bacterian Empire|Bacterian]] invasion, its development was promoted following the super spatiotemporal fighter [[Vic Viper]]. It was developed by [[Venom|Dr. Venom]], who was Director General of the Space Science Agency under the direction of [[Lars 17th|Emperor Lars]]. Its first test flight was done in 6665 from Nerba Base No. 12, were the Hyperdrive System 11 was proven to be unstable.
This ship can use it's rear engine as auxiliary weapon.
 
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==Special Power Ups==
 
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As Venom et al. were exiled after a ''coup'' attempt, the final adjustments of the psychic/Wreek power propulsion device were left for the engineers of the Space Agency, but advanced as expected and the ship was completed by the time of Venom's invasion.
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==Data==
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*Width: 11,78m
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*Length: 18,23m
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*Height: 3,84m
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*Weight: 13,2t
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*Capacity: 1 seat
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*Engine: Psychic/Wreek Power Engine
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*Standard Armed Equipment: 5
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*Maximum Armed Equipment: 16
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*Maximum Speed: 40 warp
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*Cruise Speed: 8 warp
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==Special power ups==
 
[[File:Metalion.gif|thumb]]In addition to the extra weapons, there are special powerups that grant the Metalion extra abilities for a limited time. They are:
 
[[File:Metalion.gif|thumb]]In addition to the extra weapons, there are special powerups that grant the Metalion extra abilities for a limited time. They are:
*'''Vector Laser '''- Shoot a very powerful and wide but slow wall-like laser.
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*'''Vector Laser''' - Shoot a very powerful and wide but slow wall-like laser.
*'''E. Slow '''- Slows down everything, making it easier to dodge bullets and enemies.
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*'''E. Slow''' - Slows down everything, making it easier to dodge bullets and enemies.
 
*'''Option Warrior''' - The same as Rolling Options.
 
*'''Option Warrior''' - The same as Rolling Options.
 
*'''Rotary Drill''' - The Metalion spins around like a drill and destroys anything it hit. It is invincible during this time.
 
*'''Rotary Drill''' - The Metalion spins around like a drill and destroys anything it hit. It is invincible during this time.
==Differences of Weapons (Nemesis 90 Kai)==
 
'''Missile:''' There's only one level
 
   
 
==Weapon differences (''[[Nemesis '90 Kai]]'')==
'''Napalm:''' The Spread Bomb of Gradius III has become suitable
 
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[[File:Metalion.png|right]]
 
*'''Missile''': There's only one level.
 
*'''Napalm''': The Spread Bomb of ''[[Gradius III]]'' has become suitable.
 
*'''Up and Down Laser''': There's only one level. Also, power is weak.
 
*'''Laser''': There's only one level.
 
*'''Options''': Up to four can be equipped.
 
*'''Vector Laser''': Remainder it does not spread, either power is not left over.
 
*'''Shield''': Like in the arcade edition of ''[[Gradius]]'', it flies from the front.
   
 
==Weapon set==
'''Up and Down Laser:''' There is only 1 level. Also power is weak
 
 
===''[[Nemesis 2]]'' / ''[[Nemesis '90 Kai]]''===
 
'''Laser:''' There is only 1 level
 
 
'''Options:''' It can be equiped up to 4
 
 
'''Vector Laser:''' Remainder it does not spread, either power is not left over
 
 
'''Shield: '''Like the Arcade edition of Gradius it flies from the front
 
== Weapon Set ==
 
=== Nemesis 2 (Nemesis 90' Kai) ===
 
 
{{Col-begin}}
 
{{Col-begin}}
 
{{Col-2}}
 
{{Col-2}}
;Original Weapon
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;Original weapons
[[Speed Types|S]] = Speed Up
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*[[Speed Up|S]] = Speed Up
 
*[[Missile|M]] = Missile
 
[[Missile Types|M]] = Missile
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*[[Double|D]] = Double
 
*[[Laser|L]] = Laser
 
[[Double Types|D]] = Double
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*[[Option|O]] = Option
 
*[[Shield|?]] = Shield
 
[[Laser Types|L]] = Laser
 
 
[[Option Types|O]] = Option
 
 
[[Shield Types|?]] = Shield
 
   
 
{{Col-2}}
 
{{Col-2}}
;Modified Weapon
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;Modified weapons
[[Speed Types|S]] = Speed Up
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*[[Speed Up|S]] = Speed Up
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*[[Missile|M]] = Missile → Napalm Missile
 
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*[[Double|D]] = Back Beam
[[Missile Types|M]] = Missile --> Napalm Missile
 
 
*[[Double|D]] = Double Reflex Ring Fire Blaster
 
[[Double Types|D]] = Back Beam
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*[[Laser|L]] = Up Laser
 
*[[Laser|L]] = Down Laser
 
 
*[[Laser|L]] = Laser Extend Laser
[[Double Types|D]] = Double --> Reflex Ring --> Fire Blaster
 
 
*[[Option|O]] = Option
 
[[Laser Types|L]] = Up Laser
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*[[Shield|?]] = Shield
 
[[Laser Types|L]] = Down Laser
 
 
[[Laser Types|L]] = Laser --> Extend Laser
 
 
[[Option Types|O]] = Option
 
 
[[Shield Types|?]] = Shield
 
   
 
{{Col-end}}
 
{{Col-end}}
   
=== Gradius ReBirth ===
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===''[[Gradius ReBirth]]''===
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*[[Speed Up|S]] = Speed Up
 
[[Speed Types|S]] = Speed Up
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*[[Missile|M]] = Napalm Missile
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*[[Double|D]] = Double
 
[[Missile Types|M]] = Napalm Missile
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*[[Laser|L]] = Up Laser
 
*[[Option|O]] = Option
 
[[Double Types|D]] = Double
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*[[Shield|?]] = Shield
 
[[Laser Types|L]] = Up Laser
 
 
[[Option Types|O]] = Option
 
 
[[Shield Types|?]] = Shield
 
   
 
==See also==
 
==See also==
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Revision as of 03:37, 4 December 2019

The Metalion Space Fighter N322 is the player's ship in Nemesis 2.

Details

The super spatiotemporal fighter Metalion is the first space fighter equipped with the Hyperdrive System 11 psychic/Wreek power propulsion engine, which dramatically improves the ship's energy efficiency.

In preparation for the imminent Bacterian invasion, its development was promoted following the super spatiotemporal fighter Vic Viper. It was developed by Dr. Venom, who was Director General of the Space Science Agency under the direction of Emperor Lars. Its first test flight was done in 6665 from Nerba Base No. 12, were the Hyperdrive System 11 was proven to be unstable.

As Venom et al. were exiled after a coup attempt, the final adjustments of the psychic/Wreek power propulsion device were left for the engineers of the Space Agency, but advanced as expected and the ship was completed by the time of Venom's invasion.

Data

  • Width: 11,78m
  • Length: 18,23m
  • Height: 3,84m
  • Weight: 13,2t
  • Capacity: 1 seat
  • Engine: Psychic/Wreek Power Engine
  • Standard Armed Equipment: 5
  • Maximum Armed Equipment: 16
  • Maximum Speed: 40 warp
  • Cruise Speed: 8 warp

Special power ups

Metalion

In addition to the extra weapons, there are special powerups that grant the Metalion extra abilities for a limited time. They are:

  • Vector Laser - Shoot a very powerful and wide but slow wall-like laser.
  • E. Slow - Slows down everything, making it easier to dodge bullets and enemies.
  • Option Warrior - The same as Rolling Options.
  • Rotary Drill - The Metalion spins around like a drill and destroys anything it hit. It is invincible during this time.

Weapon differences (Nemesis '90 Kai)

Metalion
  • Missile: There's only one level.
  • Napalm: The Spread Bomb of Gradius III has become suitable.
  • Up and Down Laser: There's only one level. Also, power is weak.
  • Laser: There's only one level.
  • Options: Up to four can be equipped.
  • Vector Laser: Remainder it does not spread, either power is not left over.
  • Shield: Like in the arcade edition of Gradius, it flies from the front.

Weapon set

Nemesis 2 / Nemesis '90 Kai

Original weapons
  • S = Speed Up
  • M = Missile
  • D = Double
  • L = Laser
  • O = Option
  • ? = Shield
Modified weapons
  • S = Speed Up
  • M = Missile → Napalm Missile
  • D = Back Beam
  • D = Double → Reflex Ring → Fire Blaster
  • L = Up Laser
  • L = Down Laser
  • L = Laser → Extend Laser
  • O = Option
  • ? = Shield

Gradius ReBirth

  • S = Speed Up
  • M = Napalm Missile
  • D = Double
  • L = Up Laser
  • O = Option
  • ? = Shield

See also

Nemesis
Characters James Burton (Metalion) • David Burton (Vixen) • GaudieVenomVenom's AidesLars 17thWreek
Nemesis 2 stages Colossus PlanetPlant PlanetAncient PlanetFloating ContinentsPlanet of FireLiving PlanetSinAsteroid BeltWater PlanetVenom Mothership
Nemesis 3 stages SunPlantGravityPast-BossMoaiHellSandCellFactoryGofer Ship
Nemesis 2 bosses SoddRiot WarshipMisfit WarshipBig Core X10Mayhem WarshipDoomSinarAbaddon WarshipVenom
Nemesis '90 Kai exclusive bosses Lizard CoreLaser CoreBig Core MK II KaiBeta Core
Nemesis 3 bosses Geezer ButlerHans NaughtyTetranAbaddon WarshipMisfit WarshipBig CoreArmored SaintLynyrd SkynyrdTriumph KicksKiller DwarfCrab WarlockQueensrÿcheGofer