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==Current Fastest Time ==
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==Stage 1 ==

For the boss, you will need to stand directly in front of it and constantly fire crush missiles.  If you are lucky, the red core in the center will not fire a shot immediately at the beginning of the fight.  If you are not lucky you will die and have to reset.  You have approximately a 1/5 chance of survival.  
==Stage 2==
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The image shows the path that you will be taking through this stage.

For the boss, you will be turning 180 degrees (don't move the D-Pad) and then moving backward slightly.  This will cause the boss to land directly in front of you.  Fire one salvo of missiles and do not move unless absolutely necessary to finish the boss off instantly.

==Stage 3==
For the first phase of the midboss you need to drop down onto the spinning pole immediately.  With proper positioning you can kill the first phase before you have to jump off the pole.

==Stage 4==

It is difficult to describe the correct way to do the boss fight.  You need to pay attention to the way in which the boss moves back and forth.  When firing crush missiles you need them to hit as the boss is moving toward you in order to do maximum damage.
==Stage 5==


==Stage 6==