Basic Information
Fighter Name: Starman
Series of Origin: Mother
Game of Origin: Mother (1989)
Moveset
Neutral B: PK Beam
Starman is able to fire two types of this attack depending on the input. A quick tap will result in PK Beam γ, whereas holding it will charge PK Beam Ω. These attacks originate from the head of the Starman, with a halo-esque effect similar to his Assist Trophy appearance when firing the beams in question.
γ - A quicker shot, it auto-targets a foe in a similar way to Palutena's Neutral B. It only does a light amount of damage, but it's possible to tap up to 5 times in succession to fire five shots out, each one moving toward the position the closest fighter to Starman is at at the time of the input.
Ω - Upon being held, Starman will charge it up - with it acting a bit like Thoron or Failnaught at full power, being able to pass through fighters and the like. Interestingly, Starman actually takes extra damage if this move is reflected on him. The move is most powerful at full charge, but is still a force to be reckoned with if not fully charged - though interestingly, it'll do a flat amount of damage until fully charged, at which point it can keep the charge active as with moves like Samus's Charge Shot.
Side B: PK Fire
Being blue in colour, this PK Fire is different to that of Ness and Lucas - specifically, it doesn't really act as a projectile like theirs, but more like Terry's Power Wave. Travelling along the floor, it's possible to catch fighters in it - at which point, the flinch damage that's done by the attack can drag them along its path, though the fire diminishes in size as it gets further away. Using it in the air will have the fire in question travel at a low angle, but as soon as it hits the floor, it'll act like his grounded PK Fire. It's a solid midrange pressuring option, though won't do for launching.
Up B: 4D Slip/PSI Teleport
4D Slip is what's used on the ground when Up-B is inputted. Working similarly to other teleport moves, 4D Slip is interesting in that it can only be used on the ground - holding left or right will have you teleport in front of, or behind, your original location - with the specific distance being determined by the angle at which you hold your stick. However, unlike most teleport moves - 4D Slip actually has very little endlag, allowing it to be used for surprise attacks if you so desired. Here's the list:
Side: You'll teleport 2 "units" in that direction.
Down-Side: You'll teleport 1 "unit" in that direction.
Up-Side: You'll teleport 3 "units" in that direction.
Down: You'll teleport in place.
Up: You'll wind up in the air above you slightly higher than the height of a shorthop, and still have your double jump spare.
(A "unit" is essentially around half the length of one of Battlefield's platforms.)
On the flipside, PSI Teleport is what's used in the air. Unlike 4D Slip, it has a balanced amount of endlag which is slightly more than that of Mewtwo's Teleport - though slightly more range, and the ability to act after using it (though PSI Teleport can only be used once when airborne.) Essentially, it acts as your bog-standard teleport Up-B.
Down B: PK Shield
PK Shield is the dreaded projectile counter, though in this case it's quite different than any other character's. Taking the form of a sort of hexagonal pattern, it's manifested in front of the Starman, meaning it's unable to protect from behind. Then, it begins to move forward - more like the Aegis Reflector used by Urien in Street Fighter III. Even whilst moving, it's possible to reflect projectiles with it, but it blocks physical attacks as though it were an invincible fighter (notably, however, it doesn't counterattack in any way, and it is also intangible, meaning fighters can pass through it freely.) After a predetermined amount of time, the shield dissapates, and Starman cannot use the attack until the PK Shield is gone. Interestingly, despite the fact that PK Shield can't protect Starman's back, both sides of the shield itself are equally reflective - and of course, the Starman is able to fire projectiles through the Shield freely.
Notes
General Animations: Starman's own body takes the form of the traditional one, even in the Final Starman skin. Interestingly, it has a metallic look, but has the consistency of liquid - appearing like liquid mercury. As a result, some moves can have its "tentacles" move freely around its body, as well as the Starman being able to evade attacks both by melting into goop and by teleporting. Also, particularly powerful physical attacks such as fully charged Smash attacks or moves such as the Falcon Punch will actually bring up the SMAAAASH!! effect as seen in the original titles. This doesn't, however, apply to projectiles.
Alternate Colours
Alt 1: Starman (Earthbound - Silver)
Alt 2: Starman (Mother - White)
Alt 3: Blue Starman (Mother - Blue)
Alt 4: Starman Super (Earthbound - Gold)
Alt 5: Final Starman (Earthbound - Rose Gold)
Alt 6: Ghost of Starman (Earthbound - Black/Pink)
Alt 7: Masked Man (Mother 3 - Grey/Orange)
Alt 8: Gigyas (Earthbound - Red/Black)
Stage
Stage Name: Cave of the Past
Game of Origin: Earthbound (1994)
Gimmicks: Atomic Power Robots will sometimes appear on the stage when Stage Hazards are active - they don't attack players, but if they reach 40% damage, they violently explode with around the same force of a Bob-Omb. The stage itself transitions from The Cliff that Time Forgot to the Cave of the Past as the match starts, and doesn't transition back.
Music
(Remixes will be denoted in
bold. However, the originals of these tracks will be present too.)
(Mother)
Poltergeist
Battle With a Flippant Foe
(Earthbound)
Battle Against a Weak Opponent
Battle Against a Weird Opponent
Battle Against a Mobile Opponent
Battle Against an Unsettling Opponent
New Age Retro Hippie/Franky
Sanctuary Guardian
Inside the Dungeon
Battle Against a Machine
Otherworldly Foe
Porky Means Business!
Gigyas Medley
Earthbound Battle Medley
(Mother 3)
Absolutely Safe Capsule
Battle Against the Masked Man
Spirits
Starman (Fighter Spirit)
Ghost of Starman (Fighter Spirit)
Insane Cultist [
]
(Blue) - Onett
Doctor Andonuts [
]
(Dr. Mario, White R.O.B, grey, small. Lots of Mr. Saturns.) - Summit
Atomic Reactor Robot [
]
(Grey - Lots of Bob-Ombs, Atomic Reactor Robots common) - Cave of the Past
Mani-Mani Statue [
]
(Yellow, Golden Power Up) - Fourside
Porky Statue [
]
(Grey, Giant, Slow Super Armor) - New Pork City
Porky [
]
(Giant) - StreetPass Quest
Giegue [
]
(Red Alt) - Cave of the Past (Evolves to Gigyas)
Classic Mode
Name: From the Stars to the Earth
Stage 1:
(Norfair)
Stage 2:
(Venom - Free For All)
Stage 3:
(Distant Planet)
Stage 4:
(Brinstar Depths)
Stage 5:
(Skyworld)
Stage 6:
(Onett)
Boss: Dharkon (Cave of the Past)
Mii Costumes
Dungeon Man (Headgear)
Master Belch (Headgear)
Robo-Ness (Gunner)
Pigmask (Brawler)
Masked Man (Swordfighter & Gunner)
