Area 6

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**Area 6**
Designated Defense Sector
Mag Flux:	7%
ECM Function:	No

Area 6 was an area of space in orbit above the planet Venom. It was the location of a major conflict during the Lylat Wars.

[edit] Overview

The only special feature of Area 6 is the fact that it is the location of the most convenient atmospheric re-entry point in striking distance of Andross' home base. For this reason Area 6 is the most heavily defended region of space in orbit of Venom. The area was protected by thirty-one Umbra-class Defense Stations, seven Harlock-class Frigates, twelve Zeram-class Cruisers, minefields, swarms of fighter craft and Ninjin Missiles, and the Gorgon battle station.

[edit] History

In the closing moments of the War, the Star Fox Team made a brazen attempt to force their way through Area 6 to attack Venom. Despite throwing everything at the Star Fox team, Venomian forces were unable to stop them. In a last bid to stop Star Fox they deployed the Gorgon, hoping it would destroy them for good. But not even the mighty battle station could stop Fox McCloud, and as it exploded into tiny fragments Fox and his team powered through the debris field and entered Venom's atmosphere...