Negus O Shim

Negus O Shim is an organic Bydo lifeform. Not much is known about this particular species, save that it shares some similarities with Gomander. It has been encountered in both embryonic and mature forms.

Appearances[]

R-Type Final[]

It is believed to be in embryonic form, but no-one has ever seen a mature specimen. It can control the atmosphere and frequently changes the climate around it.

Class: Huge Bydo
Designation: Sand bug
HP Level: 5
Location: Twisted Ecology

Negus O Shim is the Bydo encountered at the end of Twisted Ecology, which changes depending upon the last pilot to defeat Negus O Shim (see the stage link for further details). It bears a physical and tactical resemblance to Gomander and it's symbiotic companion Outslay. Negus O Shim hangs, cocoon-like, from the bottom of a metallic platform.

Attack Pattern[]

Its hide is impervious to attack, only causing it to sway slightly. As its only attack, long, segmented tentacles will slither outward from the cocoon, each segment firing off bursts of bullet-like energy. These segments can be easily destroyed with either Force or weapons fire.

Negus O Shim's only vulnerable point is a yellow bulb that appears occasionally appears on either side of the cocoon. The bulb is easy enough to hit from the left side, but attacking the bulb if it appears on the right side of the cocoon required clever placement of the Force and/or its projectiles, or using a Wave Cannon to attack through or around the cocoon, such as the Mega Wave Cannon.

After being defeated once, Negus O Shim will sport an extra blue and red bulb on subsequent encounters. Destroying either one changes the Twisted Ecology's climate for the next pilot; blue shifts the climate cooler, and red shifts it warmer. However, this has no effect on Negus O Shim's tactics or appearance.

R-Type Final 2[]

Mature Negus O Shim[]

Subtitle: Mysterious life form
Enemy Size/Strength: Huge Bydo
Enemy Classification 1: Biological Species
Enemy Classification 2: Other
HP: ****
Stage: Distorted Ecology

At the end of Stage X5.0 "Distorted Ecology", pilots will encounter the Mature Negus O Shim. The matured Negus is now capable of agile flight, creating bulbs at the end of its stubby tentacles which quickly fall off and attack intruders. Its body is immune to damage, except for the glowing blue sphere at the rear (which even more resembles a Gomander). Unlike the embryonic form, this form does not possess climate-affecting prongs.

The bulbs dropped by a Mature Negus O Shim have different effects depending on the climate:

Immature Negus O Shim[]

Three known kinds of Immature Negus O Shim exist. They are all grown by a Mature Negus O Shim and presumably gestate into an embryonic Negus O Shim given time, resources, and a nonviolent environment.

Immature Terrestrial Negus O Shim[]

Subtitle: Mysterious cactus-type life form
Enemy Size/Strength: Bydo
Enemy Classification 1: Biological Species
Enemy Classification 2: Terrestrial
HP: **

These immature bulbs are spawned in arid climates. If left alone, they'll settle onto the ground, then quickly expand and burst into a tight array of damaging bullets.

Immature Aquatic Negus O Shim[]

Subtitle: Mysterious pond skater-type life form
Enemy Size/Strength: Bydo
Enemy Classification 1: Biological Species
Enemy Classification 2: Aquatic
HP: **

These immature bulbs are spawned in tropical climates. Floating on the water's surfaces, they can quickly move about and fire off Bydo Shots at nearby enemies.

Immature Subaquatic Negus O Shim[]

Subtitle: Mysterious jellyfish-type life form
Enemy Size/Strength: Bydo
Enemy Classification 1: Biological Species
Enemy Classification 2: Subaquatic
HP: **

These immature bulbs operate much like proximity mines; if an enemy approaches, they'll quickly jet towards and explode with a small shockwave.