Fuel Barrel
Fuel Barrels are a type of explosive canister in Star Fox Adventures. They can be used to open up cracked walls and to damage enemies. They are generated by Fuel Barrel Generators, which were left all around Dinosaur Planet by General Scales, who used the fuel to power up his SharpClaw army. The Barrels explode when subjected to heavy impact and also blow up when they come in contact with fire.
Appearance[]
In appearance, they are grey metal cylinders, that have a diameter of about 12 - 16 inches (30-40 centimeters), and a height of about 20 - 24 inches (50-60 centimeters). The Barrels' sides are also heavily waved. They are apparently made of some ferromagnetic material (such as iron, nickel or cobalt) since they are seen to be moved around with magnets. Some Barrels even have automatic set timers with flashing red lights (such as the one in the below photo, in order to increase gameplay difficulty) and will begin their countdown as soon as they are picked up.
Description[]
The explosive power is very powerful, strong enough to dispatch a fallen RedEye, whom even Krystal's Staff had trouble to scratch. The Barrels are first used by Krystal as her sole offensive attack during her mission at Krazoa Palace and to dislodge hallways blocked by crates. Fox McCloud will use Fuel Barrels in the same way during his expedition, also to exterminate the RedEye tribe and their King. It can also even be used as a weight for switches in places where Tricky cannot go.
Fuel Barrels with the SharpClaw symbol on the front cannot be picked up by Fox unless he is wearing his SharpClaw Disguise.
Gallery[]
A Fuel Barrel close-up via Hi-Def Display Device view.
An example of a Fuel Barrel with an automatic timer.
A magnetic crane that can pick up and drop Fuel Barrels to deposits, without breaking them.
Fox uses Fuel Barrels to deal with the King RedEye.
Fox throws a Fuel Barrel to dislodge SharpClaw crates.
Other Info[]
- Should Fox or Krystal take damage from enemies like Bloops and Brain Squids when they carry a Fuel Barrel, they will automatically throw it in wild directions, proving frustrating for players especially during the long distance journeys.
References[]
- Star Fox Adventures
| Supplies | |
| Weapons | Laser Upgrade • Smart Bomb • Torpedo • Fuel Barrel |
| Health | Supply Ring • First Aid Kit • Fuel Cell • Wing gyro • 1-Up • PukPuk Eggs • Dumbledang Pods • Bafomdad • Barrier Sphere • Reflector • Stealth Suit |
| Containers | Container • Item Box • SharpClaw Crate • Basket |
| Other | Special Flag • Star Fox Adventures items • Medal • Key of destiny • Hit Point |
| Star Fox Adventures Items | |
| Main Collectables | Scarab • Bomb Spore • FireFly • Blue GrubTub Fungus • MoonSeed • Fuel Cell • Krazoa Spirits • SpellStone • Staff Energy Gem • Bafomdad Holder • Cheat Token |
| Tools | Krystal's Staff • Hi-Def Display Device • Laser Upgrade • Smart Bomb • CloudRunner Flute • Dinosaur Horn • FireFly Lantern • P.D.A • Scarab Bag • Fuel Barrel |
| Health | Supply Ring • PukPuk Eggs • Dumbledang Pods • Bafomdad |
| Special Items | SnowHorn Artifact • Gold Bar • Alpine Root • Bridge Cog • Fire Gem • Fire Weed • Frost Weed • Light Gem • Meteorite • Rock Candy • Sacred RedEye Teeth • Tricky's Ball • White GrubTub Fungus • Wooden Block • Sun and Moon Stones |
| Containers | Container • Item Box • SharpClaw Crate • Basket |
| Keys | Gold Key • Moon Pass Key • SharpClaw Prison Key • Shackle Key • Power Room Key |
| Other | SharpClaw Speeder • SharpClaw Cannon • Rock • Scarab Wells • SpellStone Seal • Fuel Barrel Generator • Scarab Toll |