The stage begins with only 60 seconds to complete it. Once they reach a checkpoint, it will add more time to the clock.
When the player begins the stage, their Inkjet is immediately activated on a platform that eventually slopes down. [[Octomissile]]s are being launched at the bottom and travel along the slope. The player can collect a [[Power Egg]] Container along a moving wall while traveling down as well as one in front of the Octomissile launchers. Reaching the end of the slope activates the '''second checkpoint''' and adds 30 seconds to the clock.
Agent 8 begins the stage by activating the Inkjet. There is a small downwards ramp with an [[Octomissile]] launcher at the bottom.
Follow the path to a platform with two [[Octotrooper]]s, two [[Crate]]s and a [[Bumper]] on it and an [[Ink Switch]] along the wall of the platform. Activating the Ink Switch creates a platform to the other side with the '''third checkpoint'''.
Checkpoint 2 has a small platform with two [[Octotrooper]]s on it. The platform has an [[Ink Switch]] on it which moves a platform, letting Eight proceed forward.
With another 30 seconds added to the clock, the player enters an area similar to the first one; A downhill slope, but instead of having Octomissile launchers, there are two [[Octozeppelin]] launchers. Along the way there's another Crate to destroy, a Power Egg Container to collect and an Octotrooper to avoid. At the bottom, a [[Grapplink]] behind a stack of Crates can be reached, taking the player to a platform with the '''fourth checkpoint'''.
The first part of area 3 is similar to the first; it's a downhill slope, but instead of having [[Octomissile]] launchers, there are two [[Octozeppelin]] launchers. At the bottom, a [[Grapplink]] can be reached, taking the player to a platform with checkpoint 4.
Another Grapplink takes the player to the next platform, and by timing it right, can they go through a [[Squid Ring]]. The platform has two Octotroopers and some Ink Switches nearby which move the platform up. Go over the wall to follow the path with two Squid Rings and avoid oncoming OctoZeppelins to reach the '''fifth and final checkpoint''' granting the player 60 seconds extra on the clock.
Zone 4 has a platform, which leads to another Grapplink. The platform has two [[Octotrooper]]s and some [[Ink Switch]]es nearby. The switches move the platform up.
After this point, the path consists of Octozeppelins being fired towards the player and Ink Switches that move platforms to make a way forward. On the way, the player encounters an Octotrooper and Octocopters and more Power Egg Containers can be collected. The station's '''goal''' is reached by using a Grapplink.
The final checkpoint consists of Octozeppelins being fired towards 8. They will also have to hit ink switches so that they can move platforms to move forward. Maverick Station ends with a grapplink leading to the goal platform.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This mission was showcased by Nintendo on social media after the release of Octo Expansion.<ref>https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1007276479502278656?s=19</ref>
* This station was showcased by Nintendo on social media after the release of Octo Expansion.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1007276479502278656?s=19 {{TWI}} Nintendo of Europe's Twitter account]</ref>
* The English name and subtitle for this mission are references to the 1986 film [[Wikipedia:Top_Gun|Top Gun]], similar to [[Iceman Station]] and [[Goose Station]].
* The title and subtitle of this station are references to the 1986 film [[Wikipedia:Top_Gun|Top Gun]], similar to {{OctoExpansionStation|D|09}} '''[[Goose Station]]''' and {{OctoExpansionStation|G|10}}{{OctoExpansionStation|E|07}} '''[[Iceman Station]]'''.
* The Japanese name of this station is a pun on ''"Choi waru oyaji"'' (Older, rugged and fashionable man)
* The {{Flag|jp}} '''Japanese''' name of this station is a pun on ''"Choi waru oyaji"'' (Older, rugged and fashionable man)
* The Dutch name of this station alludes to the neon signs in the background of this level.
* The {{Flag|nl}} '''Dutch''' name of this station alludes to the neon signs in the background of this level.
** The Spanish name is similar, with xenon being an element used for neon lights.
** The {{Flag|mx}}{{Flag|es}} '''Spanish''' name is similar, with xenon being an element used for neon lights.
* This stage has bend spoons floating around in the background. This is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Spoon_Bending|spoon bending]] as well as a possible reference to the 1999 film "The Matrix".
* This stage has bend spoons floating around in the background which is a reference to [[Wikipedia:Spoon_Bending|spoon bending]] as well as a possible reference to the 1999 film [[Wikipedia:The_Matrix|The Matrix]].
** [[Totally 8-Ball Station]] has bend spoons floating in the background as well.
** {{OctoExpansionStation|C|07}} '''[[Totally 8-Ball Station]]''' has bend spoons floating in the background as well.
When the player begins the stage, their Inkjet is immediately activated on a platform that eventually slopes down. Octomissiles are being launched at the bottom and travel along the slope. The player can collect a Power Egg Container along a moving wall while traveling down as well as one in front of the Octomissile launchers. Reaching the end of the slope activates the second checkpoint and adds 30 seconds to the clock.
Follow the path to a platform with two Octotroopers, two Crates and a Bumper on it and an Ink Switch along the wall of the platform. Activating the Ink Switch creates a platform to the other side with the third checkpoint.
With another 30 seconds added to the clock, the player enters an area similar to the first one; A downhill slope, but instead of having Octomissile launchers, there are two Octozeppelin launchers. Along the way there's another Crate to destroy, a Power Egg Container to collect and an Octotrooper to avoid. At the bottom, a Grapplink behind a stack of Crates can be reached, taking the player to a platform with the fourth checkpoint.
Another Grapplink takes the player to the next platform, and by timing it right, can they go through a Squid Ring. The platform has two Octotroopers and some Ink Switches nearby which move the platform up. Go over the wall to follow the path with two Squid Rings and avoid oncoming OctoZeppelins to reach the fifth and final checkpoint granting the player 60 seconds extra on the clock.
After this point, the path consists of Octozeppelins being fired towards the player and Ink Switches that move platforms to make a way forward. On the way, the player encounters an Octotrooper and Octocopters and more Power Egg Containers can be collected. The station's goal is reached by using a Grapplink.
The Japanese name of this station is a pun on "Choi waru oyaji" (Older, rugged and fashionable man)
The Dutch name of this station alludes to the neon signs in the background of this level.
The Spanish name is similar, with xenon being an element used for neon lights.
This stage has bend spoons floating around in the background which is a reference to spoon bending as well as a possible reference to the 1999 film The Matrix.
while using the Inkjet to float a bit.
Japanese name of this station is a pun on "Choi waru oyaji" (Older, rugged and fashionable man)
Dutch name of this station alludes to the neon signs in the background of this level.
Spanish name is similar, with xenon being an element used for neon lights.
