Silver-Hawk model ZZ9X-0001/Type-1

The Silver-Hawk model ZZ9X-0001, also known as the Type-1 is one of the three protagonists of the 1993 shoot 'em up video game Darius Force. It is one of three Silver-Hawk spacecrafts designed by the Olga civilization to combat the Belsar during the Solar Defense War, alongside the Silver-Hawk model FFSA-0019/Type-2 and the Silver-Hawk model FRSA-6351/Type-3. It can be distinguished by the other two crafts, which are blue and red respectively, by the fact that it is green.
==History==
The Silver-Hawk model ZZ9X-0001 was one of many Silver-Hawk models designed by the Galactic Commonwealth Army following the events of Darius Twin. Each member had its own Silver-Hawk model, which was unique to this rollout during certain previous wars.
After thousands of years of peace and prosperity following numerous wars with the Belsar, the member states are engaged in yet another war with the familiar enemy, who is now expanded its army to cover multiple solar systems.
Three Silver-Hawks were selected to combat this enemy: the Silver-Hawk model ZZ9X-0001, which had been previously used during the Darius Exodus War, the Silver-Hawk model FFSA-0019, which had been previously used during the Solar System Defend War, and the Silver-Hawk model FRSA-6351, a unique Silver-Hawk model prototype that had not been used in any previous war. Each has their own weapon setups for different types of combat engagements.
The Silver-Hawks are sent to various planets, where they free them from Belsar control by destroying a huge battleship resembling an aquatic or land animal stationed on each one, before confronting a lead battleship on one of the last planets. The Silver-Hawks complete their mission and return to their home planets afterwards.
==Weapons==
Because the Silver-Hawk model ZZ9X-0001 had been previously used in the Darius Exodus War, its weapon setup is similar to that used from the Darius. However, unlike its original counterpart, it is given an extra weapon for support, but it can only use one weapon at full power at any given time as when two weapons are used, they will both be powered-down one level each:
*Laser Cannon - a standard, rapid-fire projectile that can destroy smaller Belsar forces easily; at level 2, it will fire two lasers, and at level 3, it will fire three.
**Laser Beam - at level 4, the laser cannon will transform into a laser beam, which in exchange for a slower fire rate, deals more damage and can penetrate multiple enemies; at level 5, the laser becomes longer, and at level 6, it becomes longer again, each time allowing the laser to hit more enemies than previously.
**Wave - at level 7, the laser beam will transform into the wave shot, which not only deals more damage and penetrates more enemies, but fires much faster than the beam; at level 8, the wave becomes larger, allowing it to cover a larger area and hit more enemies.
*Bomb - a standard ballistic weapon that allows the Silver-Hawk to initially fire a single bomb forward at a 90 degree arc downward.
**Dual Bomb - at level 2, the Silver-Hawk will fire two bombs at once, with the second one traveling at a 90 degree arc upward.
**Multi Bomb - at level 3, the Silver-Hawk will fire four bombs at once, with the two new bombs traveling at a 90degree arc upward and downward behind the craft, making them useful for flank attacks. The bombs however will be fired at a slower rate from this point on; at level 4, the bombs will travel along surfaces, destroying anything they come in contact with.
*6-Way Laser - a unique weapon for that was not available for the original Silver-Hawk during the Darius Exodus War, this weapon can be used in place of the bomb should the opportunity arrive. Initially, this weapon will fire two green lasers above and below the Silver-Hawk that are useful against flank attacks, but upon upgrading the weapon, it will fire four and later six lasers at once in all directions except directly in front of and behind the craft.
*Arm - upon obtaining a blue power-up, the Silver-Hawk will activate a green shield, which will absorb up to three hits from both enemy projectiles, and collisions with Belsar's and terrain. Collecting multiple power-ups will replenish the shield.
**Super Arm - upon reaching tier 2, the shield will turn silver and absorb up to four hits.
**Hyper Arm - upon reaching tier 3, the shield will turn gold and absorb up to five hits.
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