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'''ROB 64''' | '''ROB 64''' (or '''ROB64'''<ref>''Star Fox 64'' instruction booklet, page 6.</ref>), also known as '''ROB The Robot'''<ref>''Star Fox Adventures'' instruction booklet, pages 5 and 11.</ref> and as '''ROB''' for short, is the robotic operator of the [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox]] team's mothership, the [[Great Fox]]. He first appears in ''[[Star Fox 64]]''. | ||
== | ==Overview== | ||
ROB's name is a reference to the NES accessory, [[nwiki:R.O.B.|R.O.B.]] (Robotic Operating Buddy), which is another type of robot. The "64" is derived from the [[Nintendo 64]], which is the console of his first appearance, the [[Nintendo 64]]. His Japanese name, NUS64, has a slightly different derivation from the Nintendo 64; it is a reference to the console's serial number, including its peripherals. It is also the abbreviation of "Nintendo Ultra 64", which was a working title for the Nintendo 64. In ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'', the letters "NUS" are located at the top of his chest. | ROB's name is a reference to the NES accessory, [[nwiki:R.O.B.|R.O.B.]] (Robotic Operating Buddy), which is another type of robot. The "64" is derived from the [[Nintendo 64]], which is the console of his first appearance, the [[Nintendo 64]]. His Japanese name, NUS64, has a slightly different derivation from the Nintendo 64; it is a reference to the console's serial number, including its peripherals. It is also the abbreviation of "Nintendo Ultra 64", which was a working title for the Nintendo 64. In ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'', the letters "NUS" are located at the top of his chest. | ||
Because ROB 64 is capable of piloting the Great Fox, which technically makes it entirely autonomous. ROB 64 is networked to the ship's main computers, allowing him to process information requested by the Star Fox team. ROB can also use the Great Fox's transfer device to deliver vehicles and items to | Because ROB 64 is capable of piloting the Great Fox, which technically makes it entirely autonomous. ROB 64 is networked to the ship's main computers, allowing him to process information requested by the Star Fox team. ROB can also use the Great Fox's transfer device to deliver vehicles and items to members of the Star Fox team out in the field. | ||
ROB 64 has a metallic and humanoid-like body. His head is somewhat oval-shaped, and his face has a small plate with vents for a mouth, which moves as he communicates. ROB 64 has a glowing, red visor for eyes. His torso is out-thrust and has a rectangular LED screen displaying the Star Fox team's symbol. He has extendable wrists on both of his arms. | ROB 64 has a metallic and humanoid-like body. His head is somewhat oval-shaped, and his face has a small plate with vents for a mouth, which moves as he communicates. ROB 64 has a glowing, red visor for eyes. His torso is out-thrust and has a rectangular LED screen displaying the Star Fox team's symbol. He has extendable wrists on both of his arms. | ||
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Star Fox 64''=== | ===''Star Fox 64''=== | ||
In | In ''Star Fox 64'', ROB 64's role was operating and maintaining the [[Great Fox]]. When needed, ROB sent supply boxes that contained [[ring]]s or [[Smart Bomb]]s from the mothership. ROB also repaired the shield-depleted [[Arwing]]s of Fox's teammates, and would be done with fixing them by the time Fox had finished the next level. ROB only serves to relay information to the pilots, such as "''Location confirmed. Sending supplies.''" or "''Great Fox will cover you.''" In this game, ROB is the most analytical. | ||
In its [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake, ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]'', ROB 64 provides the occasional advice for the player to take a 10-15 minute break. | In its [[Nintendo 3DS]] remake, ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]'', ROB 64 provides the occasional advice for the player to take a 10-15 minute break. | ||
===''Star Fox Adventures''=== | ===''Star Fox Adventures''=== | ||
In ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'', ROB has minor appearances in the opening and ending cutscenes with the [[Great Fox]], along with the core Star Fox team. Around the time Fox landed on [[Dinosaur Planet]], ROB tried to send [[Fuel Cell]]s down to him, but they were scattered across the planet by accident. | |||
In the opening cutscene, ROB is repaired by [[Slippy Toad]], and in the end cutscene, ROB jokes about Fox's attraction to [[Krystal]]. ''Star Fox Adventures'' is the first game where ROB's whole body is shown. | |||
===''Star Fox Assault''=== | ===''Star Fox Assault''=== | ||
