Bellmite is the boss of stage 5 in the original R-Type. It re-appears in the two R-Type Tactics titles.
The Bellmite, with the electronic central core still fully covered with all of its organic pods
In the Sega Master System version, Bellmite is referred to as Kraken, keeping with the underwater theme of the level (it's called the Underwater Caves in that version) Similarly, the pods are referred to as Octopi.
A Bydo culture, an organic outer shell controlled by an electronic center.
The Bellmite itself is a mechanical core covered by durable pods, many of which must be destroyed before the Bellmite is revealed and can be attacked. The pods themselves will detach and fly outward, returning to the body after a short distance. Pilots must contend with multiple incoming pods and dodge the ones that are returning, all while trying to line up a shot for Bellmite, which is also in constant motion. Its pods would generally follow an obvious pattern, and not home, but they could take a decent amount of damage, requiring at least two charged shots.
This large Bydo uses sonic and interdimensional attacks.
Description: Bermate
B-Blmt Bermate -Bio Fortress-
Floating corrosive metals that fuse together into an enormous body. Fires Sonic Booms at its enemies.
HP: 200
Fuel: 55
Radar: 5
Speed: 2
Evade: 15%
Installations:
Carry x5
Desynch Shot
Requirements:
Sonic Generator
350 Bydogen
Armaments: Bermate
| Name | Ammo | Power | Range | Hit | Use | Type | Note |
| Sonic Boom | 30 | 60 | 3-6 | 60% | A/B | Psi | A powerful blast Bermate generates by oscillating its body. Very difficult to dodge. |
| Desynch Shot | 3 | 120 | --- | 99% | Detect | Physical | The only means of attacking desynched units. Attacks all nearby desynched units by disrupting space and time. |
A Bermate encounter will include its pods.
Description: Bermate Pod
B-Gards Bermate Pod -Sentinel Morphon-
Bio-defense pod with high regenerative capabilities.
Units: 5
Fuel: 55
Radar: 2
Speed: 2
Evade: 15%
Installations:
Requirements:
Viscous Hide
Sonic Generator
85 Bydogen
Armaments: Bermate Pod
| Name | Ammo | Power | Ace Power | Range | Hit | Use | Type | Note |
| Ram Beta | 99 | 60 | 71 | 1-1 | 50% | ATK | Ram | A Bydo's ramming attack. Can push enemies back or steal fuel upon impact. |
Trivia[]
Though Bellmite doesn't make a true appearance in R-Type Final, its pod tactics are used by Dobkeratops. However, the pods in this case are either homing or semi-homing.