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is a 1987 horizontally scrolling shooter video game developed and published by Irem for arcades. The player controls the R-9 "Arrowhead" starship in its efforts to destroy the Bydo, a powerful alien race bent on wiping out all of mankind. The R-9 can acquire a glowing orb called a "Force", giving limited protection from enemy fire and providing additional firepower.

1991 video game

1993 shoot 'em up video game

1992 video game

1998 video game

2021 Japanese video game developed by Granzella

1992 video game

1991 video game

2003 horizontal shooter video game

2007 video game