Aquas
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 Ocean World of the Lylat System | |
| Class: | W |
|---|---|
| Radius: | 5,789 skm |
| Albedo: | .45 |
| Gravity: | .873 |
| Escape Velocity: | 11.23 skm/s |
| Equilibrium Temperature: | 280 Kelvin |
| Atmosphere: | N276 + O223 |
| Hydrographics: | 97% |
| Biomass: | 2,545 Quads |
Aquas is one of two oceanic worlds of the Lylat System, the other being Zoness. The site of an ancient civilization, the planet became an unexpected battlefield during the Lylat Wars.
[edit] Overview
The entire surface of Aquas is covered with water, and abounds with a diverse range of aquatic life. Though mostly harmless, some of Aquas' aquatic lifeforms can be extremely deadly even to modern submersible vehicles. Ruins similar to those found on Titania point towards an ancient civilization that no longer exists.
[edit] History
Long ago, an ancient civilization flourished on Aquas, built along a series of island chains. The inhabitants built large temples and prospered by harvesting the abundant sea life. However, a mysterious organism known only as Bacoon grew in the depths of the ocean, eventually becoming powerful enough to control the other sea creatures. Jealous of the civilization above the water, Bacoon commanded thousands of explosive Starfishs to detonate at the planet's polar ice cap. The resulting wave of melted water washed over the islands and covered them under the sea forever.
During the Lylat Wars, the Star Fox Team was sent to invesitage Aquas after receiving reports of pollution spread by Andross. Piloting the Blue Marine, Fox McCloud was confronted Bacoon and in an intense battle destroyed the warped creature, freeing the world of its malicious influence.
[edit] References
NINTENDO POWER Starfox 64: Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Redmond, WA, Nintendo of America. 1997.
