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The '''Laser''' is a form of energy used by the [[Arwing]], [[Wolfen]], [[Blue Marine]], [[Landmaster]], [[Cornerian Fighter]]s, and many more vehicles. One can use the Laser by repeatedly pressing the A button, or they can charge the Laser by holding the A button. Once [[charge]]d, it will lock on to the opponent. In ''[[Star Fox Command]]'' however, some starships cannot charge their Laser.
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| caption = A Laser as it appears in ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]''.
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The '''Laser''' is a form of energy used by many vehicles, including the [[Arwing]], [[Wolfen]], [[Blue Marine]], [[Landmaster]], and [[Cornerian Fighter]]s. It is usually used by repeatedly pressing the A button, or holding it down. Once [[charge]]d, the Lasers locks on to the opponent.


There are many things that the Laser cannot affect like the hulls of some larger spacecraft.
There are many things that the Laser cannot affect like the hulls of some larger spacecraft.


==Earlier games==
==Games==
In ''[[Star Fox 64]]'' and ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'' the Laser power up must be collected once to transform '''Single Laser''' into '''Super Laser''' and again to upgrade to '''Hyper Laser'''.
===''Star Fox''===
 
Lasers first appear in ''[[Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]''. In this game, collecting a Laser increases the total count by one. When collected twice, it allows the Arwing to fire bolts of plasma. The upgrade is permanent unless one of the wings breaks, or if the player loses a life.
In ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]'', there are two types of Laser power ups. The green one corresponds the Super Laser upgrade, but the red one upgrades the laser straight from Single to Hyper. If the red one is picked up after a green one, the Laser still changes to Hyper. Also, picking up a Hyper upgarde repairs damaged wings in the game.


==''Star Fox Command''==
===''Star Fox 2''===
In ''[[Star Fox 2]]'', Lasers are also found in various locations and can be obtained by defeating enemies. [[Miyu]] and [[Fay]] start out with the first upgrade by default, so collecting one as either character allows them to receive a full upgrade.


In ''[[Star Fox Command]]'', most of the characters had their own personal craft, each with unique forms of Lasers and lock-on features. Only the [[Rainbow Delta]] ([[Leon Powalski]]) lacks a Laser weapon. The Laser as a supply is only present in ''Star Fox Command's ''mulitplayer mode.
===''Star Fox 64''===
In ''[[Star Fox 64]]'', the item can be obtained by destroying certain enemies or obstacles. [[ROB 64]] occasionally sends a Laser from a [[Supply Container]]. One Laser is equivalent to a Single Laser. Collecting two Lasers upgrades it to a Super Laser, while three Lasers equate to the final Hyper Laser upgrade. This is also the case in ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'', during the mission of flying down to a planet. Lasers also appear in the remake, ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]''.


===Single Laser===
===''Star Fox: Assault''===
'''Single Laser''' is the least effective of the Laser types since it only shoots out a single laser beam. Personal crafts with this Laser variation are the [[Arwing II]], however it can take upgrades ([[Fox McCloud]]), the [[Sky Claw]] ([[Falco Lombardi]]), and the [[Tadpole]] ([[Amanda]]).
In ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]'', Lasers were renamed to Power Upgrades. There are two variants: a Green Power Upgrade and a Red Power Upgrade. The green one corresponds to the Super Laser upgrade, while the red one corresponds to the Hyper Laser. The Red Power Upgrade does not necessarily have to be upgraded from the green ones, and are even capable of repairing damaged aircraft wings.


===Super Laser===
===''Star Fox Command''===
'''Super Laser''' unsurprisingly shoots out two laser beams. This makes it presumably twice as effective as Single Laser. Personal crafts with this Laser variation are the [[Cloud Runner]] ([[Krystal]]), the [[Red Fang]] ([[Wolf O'Donnell]]), the [[Monkey Arrow]] ([[Dash Bowman]]), the [[Arwing]]s of [[Peppy Hare]] and [[James McCloud]], and the [[Cornerian Fighter]]s of [[Bill Grey]] and [[Krystal]].
In ''[[Star Fox Command]]'', most of the characters had their own personal craft, each with unique forms of Lasers and lock-on features. Only the [[Rainbow Delta]] ([[Leon Powalski]]) lacks a Laser weapon. As a supply, the Laser is only present in multiplayer mode. Some aircraft are incapable of firing lasers. There are five types of Laser in the game.


===Plasma Laser===
The Single Laser is the least effective of the Laser types since it only shoots out a single laser beam. Personal crafts with this Laser variation are the [[Arwing II]], the [[Sky Claw]], and the [[Tadpole]]. When piloted by Fox McCloud, he can take additional Laser upgrades.
'''Plasma Laser''' shoots out two round shots. It is better than Twin Laser. The only personal crafts with this Laser variation are the [[Bullfrog]] ([[Slippy Toad]]) and the [[Sky Bunny]] ([[Lucy Hare]]).


===Arc Laser===
The Super Laser also appears, but it was renamed to Twin Laser. It still retains its functionality: by having the capability of firing two Lasers. This upgrade is usable by most vehicles, including the [[Cloud Runner]], [[Red Fang]], [[Monkey Arrow]], some [[Arwing]]s, and some [[Cornerian Fighter]]s.
'''Arc Laser''', also known as '''Curve Laser''', is even better than Plasma Laser. The only personal craft with type of Laser is the [[Cat's Paw II]] ([[Katt Monroe]]).


===Zapper Laser===
The Plasma Laser shoots out two round shots and is more effective than Twin Laser. It is only usable by the [[Bullfrog]] and the [[Sky Bunny]]. The Arc Laser (also known as Curve Laser) is slightly more powerful that the Plasma Laser, and is only usable by the [[Cat's Paw II]].
'''Zapper Laser''' is the best Laser available. Only the [[Black Rose]] ([[Panther Caroso]]) is equipped with this mighty Laser. However, it is slow.


==Lasers in real life==
The Zapper Laser is the most powerful type of Laser, but it is also the slowest. The [[Black Rose]] is the only aircraft with the ability to use the Laser.
LASER is an acronym standing for Light Amplified by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation. Unfortunately for Star Fox, real lasers are made only of light and as such are invisible (neglecting corona effects, which would be negligible in space) and require prohibitively amounts of energy to function. It is likely that the Star Fox "laser" weapons are actually highly advanced [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Railgun railgun]-based [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_(physics) plasma] weapons or directed energy weapons and are referred to as "lasers" as slang term.


==Instruction booklet references==
==Official descriptions==
===PAL===
'''''Star Fox 64:'''''
'''[[Star Fox 64]]''': '''Laser''': "''The single laser will change to the twin laser, and the twin will change to hyper laser. The powered up laser can be carried over to the next area.''"
{{quote|The single laser will change to the twin laser, and the twin will change to hyper laser. The powered up laser can be carried over to the next area.|''Star Fox 64'' instruction booklet, page 16}}


'''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''': '''Green Power Upgrade''': "''Grab one of these upgrades to increase your vehicle's firepower by one level.''"<br />'''Red Power Upgrade''': "''Grab one of these upgrades to increase your vehicle's firepower by two levels.''"
'''''Star Fox: Assault'''''
{{quote|'''Green Power Upgrade''': Grab one of these upgrades to increase your vehicle's firepower by one level.|''Star Fox Assault'' instruction booklet, page 35}}
{{quote|'''Red Power Upgrade''': Grab one of these upgrades to increase your vehicle's firepower by two levels.|''Star Fox Assault'' instruction booklet, page 35}}


'''[[Star Fox Command]]''': '''LASER TYPE''': "''The type of laser equipped. Laser varieties include SINGLE (one beam), TWIN (two beams), PLASMA (two round shots), ARC (curved beam), and ZAPPER (powerful long-distance beam).''"
'''''Star Fox Command'''''
{{quote|'''LASER TYPE''': The type of laser equipped. Laser varieties include SINGLE (one beam), TWIN (two beams), PLASMA (two round shots), ARC (curved beam), and ZAPPER (powerful long-distance beam).|''Star Fox Command'' instruction booklet, page 23}}


==Gallery==
<gallery>
SF2 Twin Blaster Item Capsule.png|The Twin Laser upgrade from ''[[Star Fox 2]]''.
Laser Upgrade.jpg|Artwork of the two Power Upgrades from ''Star Fox: Assault''.
</gallery>


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The Laser is a form of energy used by many vehicles, including the Arwing, Wolfen, Blue Marine, Landmaster, and Cornerian Fighters. It is usually used by repeatedly pressing the A button, or holding it down. Once charged, the Lasers locks on to the opponent.

There are many things that the Laser cannot affect like the hulls of some larger spacecraft.

Games

Star Fox

Lasers first appear in Star Fox. In this game, collecting a Laser increases the total count by one. When collected twice, it allows the Arwing to fire bolts of plasma. The upgrade is permanent unless one of the wings breaks, or if the player loses a life.

Star Fox 2

In Star Fox 2, Lasers are also found in various locations and can be obtained by defeating enemies. Miyu and Fay start out with the first upgrade by default, so collecting one as either character allows them to receive a full upgrade.

Star Fox 64

In Star Fox 64, the item can be obtained by destroying certain enemies or obstacles. ROB 64 occasionally sends a Laser from a Supply Container. One Laser is equivalent to a Single Laser. Collecting two Lasers upgrades it to a Super Laser, while three Lasers equate to the final Hyper Laser upgrade. This is also the case in Star Fox Adventures, during the mission of flying down to a planet. Lasers also appear in the remake, Star Fox 64 3D.

Star Fox: Assault

In Star Fox: Assault, Lasers were renamed to Power Upgrades. There are two variants: a Green Power Upgrade and a Red Power Upgrade. The green one corresponds to the Super Laser upgrade, while the red one corresponds to the Hyper Laser. The Red Power Upgrade does not necessarily have to be upgraded from the green ones, and are even capable of repairing damaged aircraft wings.

Star Fox Command

In Star Fox Command, most of the characters had their own personal craft, each with unique forms of Lasers and lock-on features. Only the Rainbow Delta (Leon Powalski) lacks a Laser weapon. As a supply, the Laser is only present in multiplayer mode. Some aircraft are incapable of firing lasers. There are five types of Laser in the game.

The Single Laser is the least effective of the Laser types since it only shoots out a single laser beam. Personal crafts with this Laser variation are the Arwing II, the Sky Claw, and the Tadpole. When piloted by Fox McCloud, he can take additional Laser upgrades.

The Super Laser also appears, but it was renamed to Twin Laser. It still retains its functionality: by having the capability of firing two Lasers. This upgrade is usable by most vehicles, including the Cloud Runner, Red Fang, Monkey Arrow, some Arwings, and some Cornerian Fighters.

The Plasma Laser shoots out two round shots and is more effective than Twin Laser. It is only usable by the Bullfrog and the Sky Bunny. The Arc Laser (also known as Curve Laser) is slightly more powerful that the Plasma Laser, and is only usable by the Cat's Paw II.

The Zapper Laser is the most powerful type of Laser, but it is also the slowest. The Black Rose is the only aircraft with the ability to use the Laser.

Official descriptions

Star Fox 64:

"The single laser will change to the twin laser, and the twin will change to hyper laser. The powered up laser can be carried over to the next area."
— Star Fox 64 instruction booklet, page 16


Star Fox: Assault

"Green Power Upgrade: Grab one of these upgrades to increase your vehicle's firepower by one level."
— Star Fox Assault instruction booklet, page 35
"Red Power Upgrade: Grab one of these upgrades to increase your vehicle's firepower by two levels."
— Star Fox Assault instruction booklet, page 35


Star Fox Command

"LASER TYPE: The type of laser equipped. Laser varieties include SINGLE (one beam), TWIN (two beams), PLASMA (two round shots), ARC (curved beam), and ZAPPER (powerful long-distance beam)."
— Star Fox Command instruction booklet, page 23


Gallery

  • The Twin Laser upgrade from Star Fox 2.

  • Artwork of the two Power Upgrades from Star Fox: Assault.

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