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“
WARNING! A huge battleship "Leadain" is approaching fast.
”
— Darius II announcer


Leadain (Japanese: リーダイン, Hepburn: Rīdain?) is a boss from Darius II. It is shaped after a Purple Sea Urchin (Strongylocentrotus purpuratus).

Darius Odyssey Guidebook Bio

A mobile weapon with four tentacles and sharp needles covering its outer shell. Biological parts are used for the core, and after the exterior is destroyed, it is capable to continue battle only with the bio-unit.

Appearance

Darius II

First form

It appears as a large spiked purple sea urchin with a mechanical core at its center and piercing red eyes. Several long segmented purple tentacles extend outward, each ending with a sharp claw-like blade.

Second form

It transforms into a more compact, spherical body covered in an orange innars brain-like texture.

Super Darius II

In the Super Darius II version, Leadain’s appearance is slightly different:

First form

A metallic spiked orb with four long segmented arms ending in sharp claws. It has a central core with glowing red eyes and a purple sea urchin-like design.

Second form

A compact rounded body with an orange innars, patterned surface.

Gameplay

Leadain will stay on the center of the screen and swing it's four tentacles, eventually extending them to attack the player directly, all while shooting it's needles in all directions. After the tentacles are destroyed, Leadain will attempt to use it's outer shell to crush the player. After it takes enough damage the shell will explode, leaving only the center. It will extend a tentacle to once again attack the player while shooting pink energy spheres and lasers.

Gallery

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Trivia