Vulcain

Vulcain is an experimental bioweapon created by the mad scientist Andross and dwells on the star Solar in the middle of the Lylat System. The creature is able to adapt to extreme temperatures, as is demonstrated by its survival on the red dwarf. Vulcain is also capable of modifying its genetic structure to absorb and alter the molecules of objects in its environment.Its main modes of offense revolve around the use of its arms and the magma-filled environment around it. It will start off by launching boulder-like objects from its mouth in the player's direction. These boulders can be destroyed by regular laser fire and may leave behind valuable Supply Rings and Smart Bombs. It may also use its scythe-like arms to slash at the player both horizontally and vertically. It also has the ability to dive under magma and cause the lava to bulge out into a tidal wave toward the player's position. The height of this wave varies from medium to screen-filling, making it very difficult to dodge.After Vulcain loses its both arms, it gains 2 new attack types, but becomes unable to use the slashing attack: Its first new attack involves it spinning out of the lava with magma pouring out of its shoulders and flinging fireballs at the player in downward diagonal patterns. The second attack is its ability to submerge beneath the molten rock and cause flaming boulders to fly out of the magma at the players direction.