Falcon Flyer

Falcon Flyer
The Falcon Flyer as seen in the comic book that came with F-Zero.
Universe	F-Zero
Debut	Super Smash Bros. Melee (2001)
Smash Bros. appearances	Melee Brawl SSB4 Ultimate
Most recent non-Smash appearance	Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2018)
Console/platform of origin	Nintendo GameCube
Article on F-Zero Wiki	Falcon Flyer

The Falcon Flyer is a ship which Captain Falcon mostly uses to complete his bounty hunter missions.

Origin

The Falcon Flyer is first seen in the F-Zero instruction manual and makes further appearances in various comic book adaptations of the series. It is described as a large, high-tech mothership that carries the Blue Falcon. Captain Falcon uses it to travel the galaxy in search of his next bounty hunter mission. Despite its prominence to the story, Falcon Flyer has never appeared in an F-Zero game. Its first appearance in any video game was Super Smash Bros. Melee as a trophy and as a stage element in Big Blue.

In Super Smash Bros. Melee

As a stage element

Falcon Flyer as it appears on Big Blue in Melee.

Falcon Flyer is prominently featured as a moving platform in Big Blue. This is officially its first appearance in a video game.

Trophy

Falcon Flyer's trophy in Melee

Falcon Flyer

Captain Falcon's speedy midsize star cruiser boasts an on-board computer that allows Falcon to control it remotely...perhaps that's why it's never appeared on-screen in an F-Zero game. Without this ship, Falcon couldn't prowl the galaxy like a lone wolf: the Blue Falcon is a state-of-the-art machine, but it's only used for F-Zero races.

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In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

As a stage element

Falcon Flyer as it appears on Big Blue in Brawl.

Falcon Flyer returns as a stage element in Big Blue. It has received a visual update to match the aesthetic of this game.

In Subspace Emissary

The Falcon Flyer as a platform for fighting Meta Ridley.

The Falcon Flyer appears in Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary, summoned by Captain Falcon to escape from the doomed Isle of the Ancients; then he, Samus, Pikachu, Donkey Kong, Diddy Kong, Olimar and R.O.B. must face Meta Ridley on top of the Falcon Flyer. After Meta Ridley's defeat, the Falcon Flyer (piloted by Captain Falcon)—along with the Halberd—lands where the rest of the heroes are and helps in the assault to stop the Subspace Gunship.

Trophy

Falcon Flyer's trophy in Brawl

Falcon Flyer

Captain Falcon's speedy, midsized galactic cruiser, equipped with an onboard computer. Captain Falcon uses the Falcon Flyer mainly to track down criminals when he's plying his trade as a bounty hunter. Of course, it also comes in handy for transporting and maintaining the Blue Falcon. The Falcon Flyer is an exceedingly reliable partner.

Captain Falcon's speedy, mid-sized galactic cruiser, equipped with an onboard computer. Captain Falcon uses the Falcon Flyer mainly to track down criminals when he's plying his trade as a bounty hunter. Of course, it also comes in handy for transporting and maintaining the Blue Falcon. The Falcon Flyer is an exceedingly reliable partner.

: Super Smash Bros. Melee

In Super Smash Bros. 4

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Falcon Flyer's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Falcon Flyer's trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U

Falcon Flyer

The treasured ship of the bounty hunter Captain Falcon. Don't get this confused with the Blue Falcon, his F-Zero machine. The nose looks like a falcon, reflecting Captain Falcon's dauntless pursuit of his prey. Beware, bounty heads! Captain Falcon will track you down!

: Super Smash Bros. Melee (12/2001)

: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (03/2008)

Captain Falcon's beloved ship. However, it isn't so much a racing machine as it is his personal base of operations, used for chasing down his targets as a bounty hunter. A ship with style and substance, it's the perfect fit for our intrepid hero as he scours the galaxy!

: Super Smash Bros. Melee (05/2002)

: Super Smash Bros. Brawl (06/2008)

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

As a stage element

Falcon Flyer as it appears on Big Blue in Ultimate.

Falcon Flyer returns as a stage element in Big Blue. It has received a visual update to match the aesthetic of this game.

Trivia

• During the Meta Ridley battle, the Falcon Flyer is technically considered an enemy; its object name in the game files is "EmnFalconflyer" and it produces hitboxes in conjunction with some of Meta Ridley's attacks.