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[[Image:Phantron.gif|frame|Three Phantron units]]


Phantron is a special class starfighter vessel that hovers in the planet [[Venom]]'s air space.
'''Phantron''' is a special class starfighter vessel that hovers in the planet [[Venom]]'s air space.
Every single movement it makes produces a series of after images of itself.
Every single movement it makes produces a series of after images of itself.


===Capabilities and Fighting Strategy===
==Battle==
 
The Phantron is capable of producing two phantom images of itself to confuse its opponent as well as performing high speed dodge maneuvers to avoid enemy fire.
The Phantron is capable of producing two phantom images of itself to confuse its opponent as well as performing high speed dodge manuevers to avoid enemy fire.
It is also capable of firing multiple shots and missiles while dodging the opponent.
It is also capable of firing multiple shots and missiles while dodging the opponent.


A thing to note about Phantron's mirage technique is that it begins to spin around several times vertically until it creates its illusions. It is possible that its constant circular motion tricks the opponent's mind into seeing more than one Phantron.
A thing to note about Phantron's mirage technique is that it begins to spin around several times vertically until it creates its illusions. It is possible that its constant circular motion tricks the opponent's mind into seeing more than one Phantron.


The mirage technique would be flawless unless the opponent strikes the real Phantron and disrupts its focus, making the other imatation Phantrons disappear.
The mirage technique would be flawless unless the opponent strikes the real Phantron and disrupts its focus, making the other imitation Phantrons disappear.


The Phantron can't take much punishment so it relies mostly on its dodge and deception strategy. Having very little hull armor makes it very vulnerable to projectiles but it is a much faster fighter in the long run.
The Phantron can't take much punishment so it relies mostly on its dodge and deception strategy. Having very little hull armor makes it very vulnerable to projectiles but it is a much faster fighter in the long run.
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Once the Phantron is cornered, it quickly retreats to the planet's surface below.
Once the Phantron is cornered, it quickly retreats to the planet's surface below.


===Mode Change: Phantron II===
Firing a bomb at the Phantron when it is orbiting Venom results in it firing a missile that can instantly kill the player. The way to avoid it is to not move at all; apparently, it is a motion-detecting missile, so it misses completely if no movement occurs.
 
==Mode Change: Phantron II==


[[Image:Phantronii.gif]]
[[Image:Phantronii.gif|frame|The Phantron II]]


When approached a second time on the planet Venom's surface by the player, the Phantron will resort to its emergency strategy. It will transform into a much larger model called the Phantron II.
When approached a second time on the planet Venom's surface by the player, the Phantron will resort to its emergency strategy. It will transform into a much larger model called the Phantron II.
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===Hunter Phantron===
===Hunter Phantron===


[[Image:Phantronh3.gif]]
[[Image:Phantronh3.gif|frame|The Hunter Phantron]]


Sometimes translated as "Hunter Fantron", this is an upgraded model designed for close quarters grappling combat.
Sometimes translated as "Hunter Fantron", this is an upgraded model designed for close quarters grappling combat.
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When travelling, it keeps its long cable-like grappler arms tucked underneath it until its victims come into range.
When travelling, it keeps its long cable-like grappler arms tucked underneath it until its victims come into range.


When the player is held fast by its swinging arms, it unleashes a flurry of laser fire on the hapless starfighter often resulting in the loss of a pilot.
When the player is held fast by its swinging arms, it unleashes a flurry of laser fire on the helpess starfighter often resulting in the loss of a pilot.
 
 


It replaces the [[Mirage Dragon]] as the primary space boss on a higher difficulty setting.
It replaces the [[Mirage Dragon]] as the primary space boss on a higher difficulty setting.


===Phantron Seen at Different Angles===
==Gallery==
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<gallery>
Image:Phantron2.gif
Phantron2.gif
Image:Phantron3.gif
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Image:Phantron4.gif
Phantron4.gif
Image:Phantron5.gif
Phantron5.gif
Image:Phantronii2.gif
Phantronii2.gif
Image:Phantronh.gif
Phantronh.gif
Image:Phantronh2.gif
Phantronh2.gif
</gallery>
</gallery>


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