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[[File:Modea02 070803m-l.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Fox's Arwing in a cutscene from ''[[The Subspace Emissary]]''.]]
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[[File:Arwing SSE.jpg|thumb|250px|Fox's Arwing in a cutscene from ''[[The Subspace Emissary]]''.]]
The {{nihongo|'''Arwing'''|アーウィン|Āwin}} is the brand of one-man spaceship used by the eponymous mercenary team in the ''[[Star Fox]]'' series, and is featured in every ''Star Fox'' game. As such it has made appearances in all ''Smash Bros.'' games.
The '''Arwing''' ({{ja|アーウィン|Āuin}}, ''Arwing'') is the brand of one-man spaceship used by the [[LylatWiki:Star Fox (team)|eponymous mercenary team]] in the ''[[Star Fox]]'' series, and is featured in every ''Star Fox'' game. As such, it has made appearances in all of the ''Smash Bros.'' games.


==In ''Super Smash Bros.''==
==Origin==
Arwings make one appearance in this game other than in being briefly seen in the game's opening movie:
[[File:Star_Fox_64_Arwing.png|thumb|250px|The Arwing as it appears in ''{{s|LylatWiki|Star Fox 64}}''.]]
Arwings appear as a staple feature throughout the entire ''Star Fox'' franchise. Developed by Space Dynamics Co., the Arwing comes with revolutionary features such as the G-Diffuser technology for antigravity, as well as the ability to put up a brief electromagnetic shield by performing a barrel roll. Aside from the [[Landmaster]], the Arwing is Fox and co.'s primary mode of transportation throughout their battles, and remains roughly the same in every installment. In ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'', however, every Star Fox team pilot had their own models of Arwing, with some members piloting classic Arwing models and others piloting customized versions.
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===As a stage element===
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]''==
[[File:Arwing64.gif|thumb|An Arwing in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
[[File:Arwing64.gif|thumb|An Arwing in ''Super Smash Bros.'']]
Arwings appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros.]]'' as stage elements/obstacles in the [[Sector Z]] stage. They appear occasionally to fly around and shoot their laser beams. Any character that makes contact with the lasers take a decent amount of damage. The Arwings do not always shoot, but sometimes just fly over the stage instead. Characters can jump on the Arwing while it is flying over the Great Fox. If the Arwing flies off the screen, then that character that was on the Arwing will receive a Star KO. The Arwings do not specifically target anyone when they fire their lasers, instead going by their own patterns.
Arwings make several appearances in this game. Several of the ships can be briefly seen in the game's opening movie. {{SSB|Fox}}'s [[on-screen appearance]] is of him jumping out of an Arwing.
 
Arwings also appear as stage elements/obstacles in the [[Sector Z]] stage. They appear occasionally to fly around and shoot their laser beams. Any character that makes contact with the lasers take a decent amount of damage. The Arwings do not always shoot, but sometimes just fly over the stage instead. Characters can jump on the Arwing while it is flying over the Great Fox. If the Arwing flies off the screen, then that character that was on the Arwing will receive a Star KO. The Arwings do not specifically target anyone when they fire their lasers, instead going by their own patterns. 2D Arwing sprites can also be seen in the distance of the stage.
 
Compared to their original size in ''Star Fox 64'', the Arwings have been scaled down, as Fox appears to be too big to fit inside the cockpit.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''==
[[File:Arwing-SSBM.png|thumb|Arwing as it appears in ''Melee''.]]
Arwings return with slightly more representation. In addition to being again sighted in the game's opening FMV, Arwings also appear in the [[Corneria]] and [[Venom]] stages, serving the same general functionality as they did in the previous game: being a soft [[platform]], and shooting at the [[stage]] and [[character]]s.
 
The scale appears to be the same, but while Fox and Falco are still too big too fit in the Arwing, this time it appears to be too big to fit in the Great Fox's docking bay.
===Trophy===
The Arwing features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the Trophy Lottery.
{{Trophy
|name=Arwing
|image=Arwing Trophy Melee.png
|desc=The Arwing is the symbol of Star Fox. Like an [[F-Zero Racers|F-Zero racer]], it's equipped with an opposing-gravity device. It can {{iw|lylatwiki|barrel roll}} and flip with ease thanks to its quick acceleration and flexible control. In battle, the ship uses retractable wings for precise flying. Every Arwing has [[Smart Bomb|smart bombs]] as its sub-weapons.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|game1=Star Fox|release1=9/93}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|game1=Starwing}}
|game=Melee
}}
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===As an On screen appearance===
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
Fox's [[On-Screen Appearance]] is of him jumping out of an Arwing.
Arwings return in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', based on the design of Arwings in ''[[Star Fox 64]]''. They are once again the on-screen appearance for {{SSBB|Fox}}, and now also for {{SSBB|Falco}}.


==In ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''==
Just like in the last two ''Super Smash Bros.'' games, Arwings appear as stage elements and hazards, in both the game's ''Star Fox'' stages: They are new in the [[Lylat Cruise]], but return in the returning ''Melee'' stage [[Corneria]].
Arwings return with slightly more representation, in addition to being again sighted in the game's opening FMV:


===As a stage element===
===In the Subspace Emissary===
Arwings appear in the [[Lylat System: Corneria|Corneria]] and [[Lylat System: Venom|Venom]] stages, serving the same general functionality as they did in the previous game.
{{SSBB|Fox}} and {{SSBB|Falco}} are both seen piloting Arwings at various points, Fox piloting two and Falco one.


[[File:Arwing Trophy Melee.png|thumb|left|135x235px|''Melee'' trophy]]
*Fox's original Arwing was knocked out of the air by the Halberd's Combo Cannon. After it crashed, [[Rayquaza]] emerged from the lake and attacked it, destroying it. Fox ejected to help {{SSBB|Diddy Kong}} fight Rayquaza.
===As a trophy===
The Arwing features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the 100+ trophies that can be collected randomly during normal play, such as in the Trophy Lottery and throughout the various Single-player Regular Matches. It reads as follows:


:'''Arwing'''
*Fox's second Arwing was also used to engage the [[Halberd|Battleship Halberd]] along with Falco. However, after destroying the [[Combo Cannon]], Peach was blown back. Assuming that Fox was trying to attack {{SSBB|Peach}}, {{SSBB|Zelda}} (in her {{SSBB|Sheik}} disguise) leapt from the bridge of the Halberd and punched the cockpit. This forced Fox to eject and abandon his Arwing, which presumably crashed.
:''The Arwing is the symbol of Star Fox. Like an [[F-Zero Racers|F-Zero racer]], it's equipped with an opposing-gravity device. It can barrel roll and flip with ease thanks to its quick acceleration and flexible control. In battle, the ship uses retractable wings for precise flying. Every Arwing has smart bombs as its sub-weapons. (''[[Star Fox]]'' 09/93)''
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==In ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
Arwings make return appearances yet again. They look similar to the Arwings in [[Star Fox 64]]/ Lylat Wars


===As a stage element===
*Falco's Arwing arrived in time to save Fox from {{SSBB|Bowser}}. Ejecting, Falco kicked the [[Dark Cannon]] up and shot it to pieces. Later, Falco piloted the same Arwing on an attack on the Halberd. Falco also used his Arwing to help Diddy Kong reach the skiff where {{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} was being held. He dropped him off and returned to fight the Halberd. After seeing [[Duon]] created from [[Shadow Bug]]s, Falco ejected and skydived to the others' aid. Finally, Falco's Arwing engaged the [[Subspace Gunship]] along with {{SSBB|Samus}}', {{SSBB|Olimar}}'s and {{SSBB|Captain Falcon}}'s ships. It was one of the first to go into [[Subspace]] along with Captain Falcon. What happened to it after that is unknown.
Just like in the last two Smash Bros. games, Arwings appear as stage elements and hazards, in both the game's ''Star Fox'' stages: They are new in the [[Lylat Cruise]], but return in the returning Melee stage [[Lylat System: Corneria|Corneria]].


===As a trophy===
===Trophy===
[[File:Arwing - Brawl Trophy.png|thumb|135x235px|''Brawl'' trophy]]
The Arwing is a random, collectible trophy.
The Arwing is a random, collectible trophy:
{{Trophy
|name=Arwing
|image=Arwing - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc=A fighter ship that comprises the main combat unit of Team Star Fox. Boasting antigravity systems known as G-Diffusers, Arwings can perform barrel rolls, quick bursts of speed, and loops. They're also equipped with variable wings that can be switched in and out of combat mode. Their main armaments are their laser cannons, and their secondary weapons are smart bombs.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Star Fox|console2=N64|game2=Star Fox 64}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=Starwing|console2=N64|game2=Lylat Wars}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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====Arwing====
===Sticker===
''A fighter ship that comprises the main combat unit of Team Star Fox. Boasting antigravity systems known as G-Diffusers, Arwings can perform barrel rolls, quick bursts of speed, and loops. They're also equipped with variable wings that can be switched in and out of combat mode. Their main armaments are their laser cannons, and their secondary weapons are smart bombs.
{| class="wikitable"
:Star Fox (Super Nintendo)
! Name
:Star Fox 64 (Nintendo 64)''
! Game
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
|-
| Arwing
| [[Star Fox 64]]
| {{SortKey|AttackLeg+006}}{{TypeIcon|Foot|l=Leg}} Attack +6
| {{StickerHead|Fox|Falco|Wolf}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Arwing|Star Fox 64}}


=== Moveset swapping ===
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
When Fox's moveset is used on a different character such as Sonic or Snake, some deploying moves such as Spring or C4 shall have their sprites switched with a ridiculously sized golden Arwing, but function identicly, possibly because it was used as a placeholder in testing or mabye because of a scrapped final smash or move or even an Easter egg.
[[File:SSB4 - Captain Falcon Screen-4.jpg|thumb|An Arwing (back right) in {{forwiiu}}.]]
Arwings return in these games once again. {{SSB4|Fox}} appears piloting one in the games' first trailer from [[E3 2013]], and the ship serves once again as his on-screen appearance. Arwings appear on the [[Orbital Gate Assault]] stage in {{forwiiu}}.


===In the Subspace Emissary===
===Trophies===
Fox and Falco are both seen piloting Arwings at various points, Fox piloting two and Falco one.
Arwing has two trophies, one exclusive to {{for3ds}} and one from ''Star Fox: Assault'' exclusive to ''for Wii U''.
{{Trophy
|name=Arwing
|image=ArwingTrophy3DS.png
|desc-ntsc=The pride and joy of the Star Fox team—it gets its name from the distinct "A" shape. The adjustable wings give this ship remarkable mobility in all kinds of situations; considering all the dangerous places the Star Fox team goes, you never know when a well-timed barrel roll will save the day.
|desc-pal=These fighter crafts are the pride and joy of the Star Fox team. Their name derives from their shape, which is like the letter A, and their wings, which can open and close, giving them impressive mobility in all kinds of situations. There's no Mr Arwing out there that they're named after! So don't expect him to turn up in a Star Fox game.
|game=ssb4-3ds
}}
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*Fox's original Arwing was knocked out of the air by the Halberd's Combo Cannon. After it crashed, Rayquaza emerged from the lake and attacked it, destroying it. Fox ejected to help Diddy Kong fight Rayquaza.
{{Trophy
|name=Arwing (Assault)
|image=ArwingTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-ntsc=Star Fox's fighter crafts have the ability to regulate gravity, allowing them to adapt to all kinds of space environments, and have been tuned up to give them superb offensive performance. Mass-produced Arwings appear in Star Fox: Assault, but many get taken over by the invaders, forcing the Star Fox team to shoot them down.
|desc-pal=Star Fox's fighter crafts have the ability to regulate gravity, allowing them to adapt to all kinds of space environments, and have been tuned up to make their offensive performance top-class. Mass-produced Arwings appear in Star Fox: Assault, but many get taken over by the invaders, forcing Star Fox to shoot them down.
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault|release1=02/2005}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Star Fox: Assault|release1=04/2005}}
|game=ssb4-wiiu
}}
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*Fox's second Arwing was also used to engage the Halberd along with Falco. However, after destroying the Combo Cannon, Peach was blown back. Assuming that Fox was trying to attack Peach, Sheik leapt from the bridge of the Halberd and punched the cockpit. This forced Fox to eject and abandon his Arwing, which presumably crashed.
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
[[File:Fox SSBU Skill Preview Final Smash.png|thumb|200px|Fox using the Arwing in his Final Smash. Picture comes from its Skill Preview.]]
Arwings return in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', this time as part of Fox and Falco's Final Smashes, replacing the [[Landmaster]] from previous games. Wolf's Landmaster is replaced by his equivalent aircraft, the [[Wolfen]]. In the Final Smash, instead of freely controlling the vehicle in question, it now acts as a trapping Final Smash with a cinematic cutscene playing if the opponent gets trapped.
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*Falco's Arwing arrived in time to save Fox from Bowser. Ejecting, Falco kicked the Dark Cannon up and shot it to pieces. Later, Falco piloted the same Arwing on an attack on the Halberd. Falco also used his Arwing to help Diddy reach the skiff where DK was being held. He dropped him off and returned to fight the Halberd. After seeing Duon created from Shadowbugs, Falco ejected and skydived to the others' aid. Finally, Falco's Arwing engaged the [[Subspace Gunship]] along with Samus', Olimar's and Captain Falcon's ships. It was one of the first into Subspace along with Captain Falcon. What happened to it after that is unknown.
===Spirit===
*Fox or Falco use it to enter Subspace.
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 390 || {{SpiritTableName|Arwing}} || {{SpiritType|Support}} || ★★★ || 2 || Gravity-Change Immunity || ''Star Fox'' Series
|}
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==Names in other languages==
{{langtable
|ja={{ja|アーウィン|Āuin}}, ''Arwing''
|en=Arwing
|fr=Arwing
|es=Arwing
|de=Arwing
|it=Arwing
|nl=Arwing
|ru={{rollover|Арвинг|Arving|?}}
|ko={{rollover|아윙|Awing|?}}, ''Arwing''
|zh={{rollover|艾英|Àiyīng|?}}, ''Arwing''
}}


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{{Background characters}}
{{Stage hazards}}
{{Star Fox}}
{{Star Fox}}
[[Category:Star Fox universe]]
[[Category:Star Fox universe]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBM)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-Wii U)]]
[[Category:Stickers]]
[[Category:Stage hazards]]
[[Category:Spirits]]

Latest revision as of 18:14, March 26, 2024

Fox's Arwing in a cutscene from The Subspace Emissary.

The Arwing (アーウィン, Arwing) is the brand of one-man spaceship used by the eponymous mercenary team in the Star Fox series, and is featured in every Star Fox game. As such, it has made appearances in all of the Smash Bros. games.

OriginEdit

 
The Arwing as it appears in Star Fox 64.

Arwings appear as a staple feature throughout the entire Star Fox franchise. Developed by Space Dynamics Co., the Arwing comes with revolutionary features such as the G-Diffuser technology for antigravity, as well as the ability to put up a brief electromagnetic shield by performing a barrel roll. Aside from the Landmaster, the Arwing is Fox and co.'s primary mode of transportation throughout their battles, and remains roughly the same in every installment. In Star Fox Command, however, every Star Fox team pilot had their own models of Arwing, with some members piloting classic Arwing models and others piloting customized versions.

In Super Smash Bros.Edit

 
An Arwing in Super Smash Bros.

Arwings make several appearances in this game. Several of the ships can be briefly seen in the game's opening movie. Fox's on-screen appearance is of him jumping out of an Arwing.

Arwings also appear as stage elements/obstacles in the Sector Z stage. They appear occasionally to fly around and shoot their laser beams. Any character that makes contact with the lasers take a decent amount of damage. The Arwings do not always shoot, but sometimes just fly over the stage instead. Characters can jump on the Arwing while it is flying over the Great Fox. If the Arwing flies off the screen, then that character that was on the Arwing will receive a Star KO. The Arwings do not specifically target anyone when they fire their lasers, instead going by their own patterns. 2D Arwing sprites can also be seen in the distance of the stage.

Compared to their original size in Star Fox 64, the Arwings have been scaled down, as Fox appears to be too big to fit inside the cockpit.

In Super Smash Bros. MeleeEdit

 
Arwing as it appears in Melee.

Arwings return with slightly more representation. In addition to being again sighted in the game's opening FMV, Arwings also appear in the Corneria and Venom stages, serving the same general functionality as they did in the previous game: being a soft platform, and shooting at the stage and characters.

The scale appears to be the same, but while Fox and Falco are still too big too fit in the Arwing, this time it appears to be too big to fit in the Great Fox's docking bay.

TrophyEdit

The Arwing features as a collectible trophy, unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the Trophy Lottery.

 
Arwing's trophy in Melee
Arwing
The Arwing is the symbol of Star Fox. Like an F-Zero racer, it's equipped with an opposing-gravity device. It can barrel roll and flip with ease thanks to its quick acceleration and flexible control. In battle, the ship uses retractable wings for precise flying. Every Arwing has smart bombs as its sub-weapons.
 
Star Fox (9/93)
 
Starwing

In Super Smash Bros. BrawlEdit

Arwings return in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, based on the design of Arwings in Star Fox 64. They are once again the on-screen appearance for Fox, and now also for Falco.

Just like in the last two Super Smash Bros. games, Arwings appear as stage elements and hazards, in both the game's Star Fox stages: They are new in the Lylat Cruise, but return in the returning Melee stage Corneria.

In the Subspace EmissaryEdit

Fox and Falco are both seen piloting Arwings at various points, Fox piloting two and Falco one.

  • Fox's original Arwing was knocked out of the air by the Halberd's Combo Cannon. After it crashed, Rayquaza emerged from the lake and attacked it, destroying it. Fox ejected to help Diddy Kong fight Rayquaza.
  • Fox's second Arwing was also used to engage the Battleship Halberd along with Falco. However, after destroying the Combo Cannon, Peach was blown back. Assuming that Fox was trying to attack Peach, Zelda (in her Sheik disguise) leapt from the bridge of the Halberd and punched the cockpit. This forced Fox to eject and abandon his Arwing, which presumably crashed.
  • Falco's Arwing arrived in time to save Fox from Bowser. Ejecting, Falco kicked the Dark Cannon up and shot it to pieces. Later, Falco piloted the same Arwing on an attack on the Halberd. Falco also used his Arwing to help Diddy Kong reach the skiff where Donkey Kong was being held. He dropped him off and returned to fight the Halberd. After seeing Duon created from Shadow Bugs, Falco ejected and skydived to the others' aid. Finally, Falco's Arwing engaged the Subspace Gunship along with Samus', Olimar's and Captain Falcon's ships. It was one of the first to go into Subspace along with Captain Falcon. What happened to it after that is unknown.

TrophyEdit

The Arwing is a random, collectible trophy.

 
Arwing's trophy in Brawl
Arwing
A fighter ship that comprises the main combat unit of Team Star Fox. Boasting antigravity systems known as G-Diffusers, Arwings can perform barrel rolls, quick bursts of speed, and loops. They're also equipped with variable wings that can be switched in and out of combat mode. Their main armaments are their laser cannons, and their secondary weapons are smart bombs.
 
 : Star Fox
 : Star Fox 64
 
 : Starwing
 : Lylat Wars

StickerEdit

Name Game Effect Fighter(s)
Arwing Star Fox 64 AttackLeg+006  Attack +6 Fox Falco Wolf    
 
Arwing
(Star Fox 64)

In Super Smash Bros. 4Edit

 
An Arwing (back right) in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

Arwings return in these games once again. Fox appears piloting one in the games' first trailer from E3 2013, and the ship serves once again as his on-screen appearance. Arwings appear on the Orbital Gate Assault stage in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

TrophiesEdit

Arwing has two trophies, one exclusive to Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and one from Star Fox: Assault exclusive to for Wii U.

Arwing
  The pride and joy of the Star Fox team—it gets its name from the distinct "A" shape. The adjustable wings give this ship remarkable mobility in all kinds of situations; considering all the dangerous places the Star Fox team goes, you never know when a well-timed barrel roll will save the day.
  These fighter crafts are the pride and joy of the Star Fox team. Their name derives from their shape, which is like the letter A, and their wings, which can open and close, giving them impressive mobility in all kinds of situations. There's no Mr Arwing out there that they're named after! So don't expect him to turn up in a Star Fox game.
 
Arwing (Assault)'s trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Arwing (Assault)
  Star Fox's fighter crafts have the ability to regulate gravity, allowing them to adapt to all kinds of space environments, and have been tuned up to give them superb offensive performance. Mass-produced Arwings appear in Star Fox: Assault, but many get taken over by the invaders, forcing the Star Fox team to shoot them down.
 : Star Fox: Assault (02/2005)
  Star Fox's fighter crafts have the ability to regulate gravity, allowing them to adapt to all kinds of space environments, and have been tuned up to make their offensive performance top-class. Mass-produced Arwings appear in Star Fox: Assault, but many get taken over by the invaders, forcing Star Fox to shoot them down.
 : Star Fox: Assault (04/2005)

In Super Smash Bros. UltimateEdit

 
Fox using the Arwing in his Final Smash. Picture comes from its Skill Preview.

Arwings return in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, this time as part of Fox and Falco's Final Smashes, replacing the Landmaster from previous games. Wolf's Landmaster is replaced by his equivalent aircraft, the Wolfen. In the Final Smash, instead of freely controlling the vehicle in question, it now acts as a trapping Final Smash with a cinematic cutscene playing if the opponent gets trapped.

SpiritEdit

No. Image Name Type Class Cost Ability Series
390 Arwing
 
★★★ 2 Gravity-Change Immunity Star Fox Series

Names in other languagesEdit

Language Name
  Japanese アーウィン, Arwing
  English Arwing
  French Arwing
  German Arwing
  Spanish Arwing
  Italian Arwing
  Chinese 艾英, Arwing
  Korean 아윙, Arwing
  Dutch Arwing
  Russian Арвинг