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{{Infobox-AirRideMachine | {{Infobox-AirRideMachine | ||
|image= [[File:BulkStarKAR. | |image= [[File:BulkStarKAR.jpg|250px]] | ||
|caption= | |caption=Artwork of the '''Bulk Star''' from ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]'' | ||
|flavor= ''"Charging gives it fuel! It can take a beating."'' | |flavor=''"Charging gives it fuel! It can take a beating."'' | ||
|unlock= Complete [[Celestial Valley]]'s [[Time Attack]] under 03:20:00 | |unlock=Complete [[Celestial Valley]]'s [[Time Attack]] under 03:20:00 | ||
|emphasis= | |emphasis=Top Speed<br>Weight<br>Offense<br>HP | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Bulk Star''' | {{Quote|This machine races using charged-up Boost power as fuel. It's very sturdy and can hit a very high top speed, so learn how to fill your Boost Gauge and give this machine a try!|''Kirby Air Ride'' North American instruction booklet, page 32}} | ||
The '''Bulk Star''' is a rideable machine in ''[[Kirby Air Ride]]''. It is remarkable for being one of the most durable machines in the game, albeit also being one of the least suited for standard racing. | |||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
The Bulk Star is one of the largest non-legendary machines available. Its most apparent features are a jagged, yellow-orange pattern extending out the front, and a large engine placed in the rear. This rear engine contains two giant silver exhaust pipes extending backward, which expel large amounts of thick gray smog as the machine propels forward. The engine also features two smaller red pipes extending upwards, and a gauge which represents how much charge-fuel remains. Gameplay-wise, the gauge is completely useless, as the charge meter in the heads-up-display is much more apparent. On the underside of the machine, the word "HEAVY" is written, a reference to its Japanese name. | |||
==Mechanics== | ==Mechanics== | ||
Unlike most other machines, the Bulk Star requires charge to accelerate and maintain speed, functioning as the | Unlike most other machines, the Bulk Star requires charge to accelerate and maintain speed, functioning as the machine's fuel. If the charge runs completely out, then it will come to a dead stop until more is built up. The [[Hydra]], one of the two legendary machines in the game, has a similar mechanic of using charge as fuel. | ||
As its name implies, the Bulk Star is a heavy-weight | As its name implies, the Bulk Star is a heavy-weight machine with very high offense (the machine itself, but does not increase the damage output from the rider's [[Copy Ability|Copy Abilities]] or Items) and HP stats, only matchable by [[Rex Wheelie]] but totally outclassed by the Hydra. However, its gliding is very poor, and it cannot [[Boost]] well, as charging works almost completely for fueling. This machine actually has a top speed of 39.15 mph (63.00 km/h) in a single charge, one of the highest of all machines, but it can rarely maintain that speed due to the constant need to slow down and recharge. | ||
Due to its constant need to | A strange characteristic of the Bulk Star is that on many terrains which cause other machines to decelerate slightly, such as magma, this machine actually accelerates. In addition, by charging very quickly to refuel, its speed can further increase over its normal top speed in a single charge. This can be performed by tapping the A button rapidly in a particular rhythm, which can make the machine glide almost endlessly when used in the air due to a [[glitch]].<ref>[http://airride.wiki.fc2.com/wiki/%E3%83%98%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC '''Bulk Star''' on ''Kirby Air Ride'' Speedrun Wiki (JP)] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20230522235616/http://airride.wiki.fc2.com/wiki/%E3%83%98%E3%83%93%E3%83%BC%E3%82%B9%E3%82%BF%E3%83%BC archive])</ref> | ||
{{main|Glitches in Kirby Air Ride#Bulk Star Infinite Glide}} | |||
Due to its constant need to recharge, this machine is relatively poor for racing, especially for those who are not accustomed to maintaining its fuel. However, its incredible durability and offensive stats make it one of the best in the more battle-centric [[Stadium]]s of [[City Trial]], particularly [[Destruction Derby]]. | |||
==How to Unlock== | ==How to Unlock== | ||
To unlock | To unlock the Bulk Star for play in [[Air Ride]] mode, the player must finish [[Celestial Valley]]'s [[Time Attack]] under 03:20:00 with any machine. | ||
In [[City Trial]], | In [[City Trial]], this machine can occasionally be found randomly throughout the city and be mounted like most other air ride machines. It is always available in City Trial's [[Free Run]] as well, stored in the same basement with the other machines if not selected. | ||
== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | |||
KAR Bulk Star Small.png|Smaller but transparent artwork | |||
CarTargetFlight.jpg|Group artwork of [[Target Flight]], featuring [[Color|Yellow Kirby]] on the Bulk Star | |||
KAR Bulk Star model.png|Ripped model from the game's data | |||
KAR City Trial ending 14.png|The Bulk Star as seen in the [[City Trial#Ending|City Trial ending]] | |||
</gallery> | |||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
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|jaR=Hebī Sutā | |jaR=Hebī Sutā | ||
|jaM=Heavy Star}} | |jaM=Heavy Star}} | ||
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“ | This machine races using charged-up Boost power as fuel. It's very sturdy and can hit a very high top speed, so learn how to fill your Boost Gauge and give this machine a try! | ” | — Kirby Air Ride North American instruction booklet, page 32 |
The Bulk Star is a rideable machine in Kirby Air Ride. It is remarkable for being one of the most durable machines in the game, albeit also being one of the least suited for standard racing.
Appearance[edit]
The Bulk Star is one of the largest non-legendary machines available. Its most apparent features are a jagged, yellow-orange pattern extending out the front, and a large engine placed in the rear. This rear engine contains two giant silver exhaust pipes extending backward, which expel large amounts of thick gray smog as the machine propels forward. The engine also features two smaller red pipes extending upwards, and a gauge which represents how much charge-fuel remains. Gameplay-wise, the gauge is completely useless, as the charge meter in the heads-up-display is much more apparent. On the underside of the machine, the word "HEAVY" is written, a reference to its Japanese name.
Mechanics[edit]
Unlike most other machines, the Bulk Star requires charge to accelerate and maintain speed, functioning as the machine's fuel. If the charge runs completely out, then it will come to a dead stop until more is built up. The Hydra, one of the two legendary machines in the game, has a similar mechanic of using charge as fuel.
As its name implies, the Bulk Star is a heavy-weight machine with very high offense (the machine itself, but does not increase the damage output from the rider's Copy Abilities or Items) and HP stats, only matchable by Rex Wheelie but totally outclassed by the Hydra. However, its gliding is very poor, and it cannot Boost well, as charging works almost completely for fueling. This machine actually has a top speed of 39.15 mph (63.00 km/h) in a single charge, one of the highest of all machines, but it can rarely maintain that speed due to the constant need to slow down and recharge.
A strange characteristic of the Bulk Star is that on many terrains which cause other machines to decelerate slightly, such as magma, this machine actually accelerates. In addition, by charging very quickly to refuel, its speed can further increase over its normal top speed in a single charge. This can be performed by tapping the A button rapidly in a particular rhythm, which can make the machine glide almost endlessly when used in the air due to a glitch.[1]
- Main article: Glitches in Kirby Air Ride#Bulk Star Infinite Glide
Due to its constant need to recharge, this machine is relatively poor for racing, especially for those who are not accustomed to maintaining its fuel. However, its incredible durability and offensive stats make it one of the best in the more battle-centric Stadiums of City Trial, particularly Destruction Derby.
How to Unlock[edit]
To unlock the Bulk Star for play in Air Ride mode, the player must finish Celestial Valley's Time Attack under 03:20:00 with any machine.
In City Trial, this machine can occasionally be found randomly throughout the city and be mounted like most other air ride machines. It is always available in City Trial's Free Run as well, stored in the same basement with the other machines if not selected.
Gallery[edit]
Group artwork of Target Flight, featuring Yellow Kirby on the Bulk Star
The Bulk Star as seen in the City Trial ending
Names in other languages[edit]
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | ヘビースター Hebī Sutā |
Heavy Star |