Secrets of the Champion Belt

"Falcon sets out to meet Deathborn, knowing he must not lose..."

— Tagline Description of this Chapter.

Secrets of the Champion Belt is the eighth and penultimate Chapter in F-Zero GX's Story Mode.

In this chapter, after winning the F-Zero Grand Prix, Captain Falcon travels to Deathborn's lair, where he and Deathborn race for the fused Champion Belts.

Story[]

The morning after his victory in The F-ZERO Grand Prix, Captain Falcon is on the road again, having been challenged by Deathborn to a race immediately after being presented with the Champion Belt. He travels to Deathborn's lair in the Underworld, where Deathborn is waiting with the Underworld Champion Belt. When the two racers show their belts to each other, the belts fly towards each other and begin fusing.

While this is happening, Deathborn explains his motives. The two Champion Belts contain the essences of Light and Dark, the two basic forces of the universe. At the moment the two belts come together, their power can be seized. According to Deathborn, this power would allow him to "turn the entire galaxy to dust in an instant". Falcon declares that he will never allow that to happen, and the two begin the race for the Champion Belts.

The race is a long and grueling one. Falcon's route to victory is made more difficult by Deathborn's constant efforts to destroy him, as well as the track hazards, including lava patches, landmines, and tight, winding bends, but the champion of Light is able to clear everything in his way and claim victory. As Deathborn realizes he's lost, he loses control of the Dark Schneider and crashes off the track into the lava below, seemingly killing him. The two Champion Belts merge into one, and the new Champion Belt places itself around Captain Falcon's waist, as the hero vows never to let the belt fall into the hands of evil.

Overview[]

"Avoid Deathborn's attacks while dodging the land mines!"

— Headline tip.

The starting line is filled with an outer metal shell foundation resembling a ribcage. Parts of the track pass through cave tunnels briefly leading outside caves into sections above a pit of fiery death, then stretching back into small caves. Needless to say, the track is full of twists and turns. This track's safety elevation is abnormally thin, making it very easy for the Blue Falcon to fly off course and crash. The land mines strewn about can easily achieve this. The middle length of the track contains a long length of Fire strips from varying sides.

Deathborn himself proves to be a challenging opponent as he tends to constantly be in the lead. He will ruthlessly perform a spin attack each time the blue Falcon is near, and will perform side swipes if possible. The Dark Schneider's sturdy body makes it difficult to knock out. Unlike other Story mode opponents Captain Falcon has raced against so far, Deathborn will have his Restart setting to ON (meaning the Dark Schneider will respawn in the event the machine is Retired).

Difficulty Changes[]

Deathborn's skills become better, and the race becomes longer (4 laps in Hard, 5 laps in Very Hard)

Dialogue[]

Before Mission[]

Deathborn: "I've been waiting for you. Did you bring the champion's belt?"
Deathborn: "Good."
Deathborn: "Falcon, shall I tell you something before you die? Dark and Light - the two forces which make up our universe. These two universal forces are condensed in each of our belts. Didn't you know? At the moment when the two forces become one - it is possible to seize that power. Then, I can turn this whole galaxy into a pile of ashes in an INSTANT!"
Deathborn: "How I've waited for this moment! The world will fall into total darkness."
Captain Falcon: "Not if I can help it. I'll destroy you yet! Let's go!"

After Mission Clear[]

Deathborn: "AAAAAAaaaaaaargh! No, it can't be! How can I lose! Nooooooooooooo!"
Captain Falcon: "The evil forces will never get their hands on this belt! I'll keep winning!"

Trivia[]

This is the only time the Restart feature is used in Story mode.
Here's the intro music:

F-Zero GX AX Music Story Mode Chapter 8 - Secrets of the Champion Belt

Gallery[]

Cutscenes[]

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Videos[]

Mission Clear.

Chapter #7 The F-Zero Grand Prix	Chapter #8 Secrets of the Champion Belt	Chapter #9 Finale: Enter the Creators
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