- Not to be confused with Air Battle.
| “ | Take back control of the skies over the city by attacking the flying menace "Wonderbird". | „ |
| ~ Instruction booklet description |
Air Combat is the alternate second stage in Contra: Hard Corps.
Description[]
Our heroes rush to the aid of the Research Center as quickly as possible. Thankfully, the Air Police arrive to lend a helping hand! Of course, this also comes with a little 'resistance'.
Once our heroes reach the Research Center, it's only a matter of busting in and kicking (or rather blasting) the enemies out!
(For a full list of dialogue, see Hard Corps Stage 2 (b)/Script)
Enemies[]
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Necroid |
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Zako Soldier |
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Zako Soldier (armed) |
Minibosses[]
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Small Tank |
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Rocket Ninja Sasaki |
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Wonderbird |
Boss[]
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Huge Robot |
Weapons[]
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Atop the long wall inside the Research Center, just before the room with Huge Robot. |
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Atop the long wall inside the Research Center, just before the room with Huge Robot. |
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At the entrance to the Research Center. |
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At the entrance to the Research Center. |
Regional differences[]
- In Probotector (MD), the first word in the dialogue is changed to "Oh no!".
- The Alien Cell was changed to "X Drive". Also, the description concerning it has been altered ("A newly developed energy system with unimaginable power!").
- Zako Soldiers have been edited to feature a red eye and more silver 'armor'.
Gallery[]
Huge Robot, the boss of this alternate stage.
The Research Center depicted on the Hard Corps cover artwork.
Music[]
| Theme | Audio | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Theme of Hard Corps Stage 2b #1 - Zephyr. | During the Air battles. | |
| Theme of Hard Corps Stage 2b #2 - Gekokujoh Norakura. | During the Research Center area. | |
| Theme of Hard Corps Boss 2 - R.A.V.E. | End of stage boss. |
Trivia[]
- This stage is listed as Stage 03 under Stage Select.
- When riding with a partner, the first dialogue mentions I'll, whereas riding alone uses we'll. This is most likely an error.
- The checkpoint is in front of the Research Center.
- The first half of the stage bears a resemblance to parts of the Roadway stage from Contra III: The Alien Wars, while the second half of the stage (The Research Facility) resembles the Neo Kobe Factory from Contra III.
See also[]
- Air Battle - A similar stage in Contra III: The Alien Wars.