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'''Maverick Station''' is a mission in the ''[[Octo Expansion]]''.
'''Maverick Station''' is a mission in the [[Octo Expansion]].
==Gameplay==
When the player begins the stage, their {{Weapon|S2|Special|Inkjet}} is immediately activated on a platform that eventually slopes down. [[Octomissile]]s are 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 thirty seconds to the clock.
== Gameplay ==
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.
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'''.
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.
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'''.
With another thirty 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 is 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.
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 sixty extra seconds 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.
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.
{{Quote|Remember-the Inkjet needs solid ground beneath it to function properly!}}
{{Quote|Remember - the Inkjet needs solid ground beneath it to function properly!}}
{{Quote|Shoot the tentacles on top of the Octozeppelins to take 'em out!}}
{{Quote|Shoot the tentacles on top of the Octozeppelins to take 'em out!}}
{{Quote|Goal spotted!}}
{{Quote|Goal spotted!}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* 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>
* This station was showcased by Nintendo on social media after the release of the ''Octo Expansion''.<ref>[https://twitter.com/NintendoEurope/status/1007276479502278656?s=19 {{TWI}} Nintendo of Europe's Twitter account]</ref>
* 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 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 {{Flag|jp}} '''Japanese''' name of this station is a pun on ''"Choi waru oyaji"'' (Older, rugged and fashionable man)
* The Japanese name of this station is a pun on ''"choi waru oyaji"'' (older, rugged and fashionable man).
* The {{Flag|nl}} '''Dutch''' name of this station alludes to the neon signs in the background of this level.
* The Dutch name of this station alludes to the neon signs in the background of this level.
** The {{Flag|mx}}{{Flag|es}} '''Spanish''' name is similar, with xenon being an element used for neon lights.
** 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 [[Wikipedia:Spoon_Bending|spoon bending]] as well as a possible reference to the 1999 film [[Wikipedia:The_Matrix|The Matrix]].
* This stage has bent 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]]''.
** {{OctoExpansionStation|C|07}} '''[[Totally 8-Ball Station]]''' has bend spoons floating in the background as well.
** {{OctoExpansionStation|C|07}} [[Totally 8-Ball Station]] has bent spoons floating in the background as well.
==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
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|SpaEM=All bad guys are alike in the dark<br>Xenon Valley<br>Reach the goal with the Inkjet on time.
|SpaEM=All bad guys are alike in the dark<br>Xenon Valley<br>Reach the goal with the Inkjet on time.
When the player begins the stage, their Inkjet is immediately activated on a platform that eventually slopes down. Octomissiles are 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 thirty 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 thirty 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 is 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 sixty extra seconds 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 bent 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.
Inkjet is immediately activated on a platform that eventually slopes down. Octomissiles are 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 thirty seconds to the clock.
while using the Inkjet to float a bit.
