Asteroid Belt
From Arwingpedia
 Failed 9th Planet | |
| Number of Objects: | 132,000 |
|---|---|
| Average Albedo: | 0.004 |
| Average Radius: | 20 skm |
Meteo, also known as the Asteroid Field, is a dense field of planetoids located in the Lylat System between Corneria and Fichina. It was the site of a number of battles during the Lylat Wars and Aparoids' invasion.
[edit] Overview
Meteo is an unusually dense field of more than a hundred thousand planetoids. Scientists have speculated that such density was a result of what might once have been Lylat's "ninth planet", but something happened to it, leaving behind Meteo as its remains. The belt is rich in minerals, however its depths have yet to be fully explored because of the extreme danger of traversing it. Travel through the field, despite being the fastest way from Corneria to other planets, is not done often.
[edit] History
Meteo was the sight of a major battle between the Star Fox Team and Venomian Army during the Lylat Wars. Andross made use of the Meteo Crusher to clear a path through the asteroids for his invasion force to reach Corneria. Fox McCloud and his team were able to destroy the vessel before it could finish creating a route through which Andross' forces could invade. Fox also discovered a naturally-occurring Warp Portal that allowed instant travel to Katina.
The abundant natural resources also presented great interest to the Aparoids. While occupying the body of Pigma Dengar, the Aparoids started construction on a large base and multiple wings of star-fighter defenses. However, before it could be completed, the Star Wolf Team infiltrated the asteroid field, but were repulsed, only to be followed by the Star Fox team who invaded the base and destroyed Pigma, who was infected by the Aparoids.
It can be speculated that the disposal of the abandoned base was deferred to a later date, and that it's to be placed under observation due to the fact that trying to get a quick and comprehensive understanding of the region is difficult because of the complex topography. The destruction level was a B+ and the Aparoids were expunged.
[edit] References
NINTENDO POWER Starfox 64: Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Redmond, WA, Nintendo of America. 1997.
