Sector X

“General Pepper's Flight Log, pg 44
Our spies report that Andross has been developing a star base in Sector X, but all our remote sensors can now pick up is a huge field of space debris. We can't tell if Andross's base construction project has been destroyed by some kind of accident, or if this is part of his plan. It could also be a trap. Our scientists have also detected unusual "worm hole" radiation in the sector. In case a worm hole is part of Andross's invasion plans, we need to have you explore where the warp might lead!”

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Sector X is one of three strange nebulae located in the Lylat System, named due to the unidentified reasons of the formation of a giant X. It was the location of a secret research base constructed by Andross's Empire during the Lylat Wars, before the base was destroyed when one of his secret weapons (presumably the Spyborg that appears as the boss of Mystery of the Space Base in Star Fox 64) drastically malfunctioned, leaving a lot of wreckage behind.

Sector X appears in the original Star Fox, Star Fox 64, Star Fox Command, and Star Fox 64 3D. The level that it bore in its debut is unnamed. In the second game, Sector X is the location of the stage Mystery of the Space Base, and its position is in the fourth row (counting Corneria as in the first row) on the easy route. Star Fox Command has it as an endgame level, where its stage is titled "Pigma's Revenge," for Pigma makes his appearance here as a boss. Its last appearance is in Star Fox 64 3D, with its role being identical to Star Fox 64, and in Star Fox Zero, it has been replaced with Sector Beta.

Overview

“Astronomic Data
Sector X is one of three mysterious zones of space in the Lylat system where luminous space dust has formed a nebula that appears in the shape of a giant letter. Scientists are sure these formations are not natural, but so far no one has explained the phenomena. Sector X has many strange magnetic currents flowing through it that make travel there extremely hazardous.”

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Sector X is part of a trio of nebulae that appear in the shape of a letter, itself formed in the shape of a giant X. Scientists are sure that it is not a natural formation but thus far have been unable to explain how it was formed (in the Japanese guide, however, it indicates the scientists speculated it was the result of the aggregation of luminous cosmic dust). Travel through the sector is ill-advised, as electromagnetic pulses from the nebula interfere with navigational systems and critical engine components, making flights near the area hazardous, being responsible for various accidents. Rumor has it that there's a long-forgotten warp gate connecting this sector with Sector Z, clear across the system.

History

Lylat Wars

During the course of the Lylat Wars, Cornerian spies reported that Andross created a secret research facility in Sector X, but then all contact with them was lost. Remote scanning revealed the existence of a debris field, but nothing more could be found out that way.

Unable to conclude what had happened, General Pepper ordered the Star Fox team to investigate, and to determine if a wormhole warp-driven invasion was part of Andross's attack plans. They discovered that the base had been destroyed by Spyborg, whose artificial intelligence had malfunctioned after it was created, causing it to attack the base. Star Fox fought through the Androssian fleet and defense systems that were still active after Spyborg's attack, succeeding in reaching the giant construct and destroying it before its rampage could continue elsewhere. The team also discovered the existence of an artificial Warp Portal generator, which allowed instantaneous convenient travel across Lylat to Sector Z.

Anglar Blitz

After following Star Wolf to Sector X, Falco finds not only that Wolf has already moved on, but that Pigma, who has now mutated into something reminiscent of a puzzle box after he was previously assimilated into an Aparoid, had appeared. After the two exchange threats, Falco begins to attack the Anglar units in the vicinity. After a short time, however, Katt once again shows up to assist and the Anglar forces are soon defeated.

With the lesser units removed, Pigma feels that it is his turn to silence Falco. Despite his transformation, Pigma's weak spot is found and he is eventually defeated.

Trivia

• The intelligence report on the official "Star Fox 64" site incorrectly indicates Solar as the next Mission Accomplished destination instead of Macbeth. During development, however, this was accurate.
• According to the Japanese 64 website, Sector X was originally the Androssian Army's Biological Weapons Development Factory, while Vulcain was the boss (and likely the secret weapon in question).
• Sector X is the only lettered sector that does not appear on the hard route in Star Fox 64.

Names in Other Languages

Language	Name
Japanese	(セクターＸ, Sekutā Ekkusu)

References

• NINTENDO POWER Star Fox 64: Official Nintendo Player's Guide. Redmond, WA, Nintendo of America. 1997.
• Japanese Star Fox 64 strategy guide
• Star Fox 64.com
• Krystal Archive

Lylat System
Planets	Aparoid Homeworld • Aquas • Cerinia • Corneria • Eladard • Fichina • Fortuna • Grippia • Katina • Kew • Macbeth • Papetoon • Sauria • Secret Base • Solar • Titania • Venom • Zoness
Star	Lylat
Sectors	Sector α • Sector β • Sector γ • Sector Ω • Area 6 • Meteo • Sector X • Sector Y • Sector Z • Warp Zone • Out of This Dimension
Artificial Objects	Black Hole • Orbital Gate • Bolse • Meteor • Sargasso Hideout • Space Armada • Satellite Defense Platform • Astropolis
Cities	Corneria City • Katina Frontline Base • Katina Outpost • Fichina Base • Fichina City • Climate control center • Aquas Ruins • Area 3

Main Characters	|-||-||-||-||-|
Bosses	• • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Enemies
	Corneria • Asteroid • Black Hole • Out of This Dimension • Sector X • Space Armada • Titania • Fortuna • Meteor • Sector Y • Sector Z • Macbeth • Venom
Navigation	Plot • Missions • Gallery • Videos • Script

	Pilot
	Corneria Defense Force • Husky Squadron • Bulldog Squadron •
Bosses	• Saucerer • Bacoon • Vulcain • Sarumarine • Goras • • Bolse's Core • Golemech •
Enemy Air Force	• Bomber • Firebirds • Borzoi Fighter • Canine • Star Warrior • Viper • Harlock-class Frigate • Zeram-class Cruiser •
Enemy Ground Force	• Desert Crawler • Desert Rover • • Rascos • Titanian Automated Defense Turret • Cannon Car • Liquid Fuel Carrier • Defense Tower
Enemy Marine Force	Patrol Boats • • Venomian Tanker • Radar Buoy •
Enemy Artillery	• Small Missiles • • Ninjin Missiles • Spy Eye • SX Laser • SX Space Mines • Bolse Laser Cannon • Bolse Shield Reactor • Land Mine • Umbra-class Defense Station • Blocker • Pillars • Stone Column • Monument
Enemy Wildlife	Gores • Troikas • Z-Gulls • Z-Serpents • Kani • Clam • Aquas Squid • Starfish • Giant Spindly Fish • Angler Fish • Sculpins • Garoas • Todora (Star Fox 64) • Cacti • Asteroid • Lava Bombs • Solar Prominences • Ore • Aquas Ruins
	Corneria (City) • Meteo • Sector Y • Fichina (Base) • Katina (Base) • Aquas • Sector X • Solar • Zoness • Titania • Macbeth (Factory) • Sector Z • Bolse • Area 6 • Venom
Game Modes	• Training Mode • Versus Mode • Lylat (language)
Navigation	Plot (64) • Missions (64) • Gallery (64) • Videos (64) • Script (64) • Gallery (3D) • Videos (3D) • Script (3D)

Characters
Supporting Characters	Vivian Hare • General Pepper • Marcus • Slippy's son • Peppy's granddaughter
Bosses	ZaZanga 9 • Splitter • Devil Shark • Octopod • Biobrain • Star Wolf (Wolf, Panther and Leon) • Death Crab • Pigma Dengar • Solar Satellite • Killer Bee • Dune Worm • Monarch Dodora • Grunner • Arrow Head • Anglar Emperor
Enemies	Anglar Starfish • Elite Fighter • Anglar Missile • Anglar Mothership
Navigation	Plot • Missions • Gallery • Videos • Script