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The Dark Schneider is a powerful machine that Deathborn, its pilot, has nicknamed the "Wings of Darkness". It boasts a powerful body that makes it ideal for crashing into other units. He had the cockpit specially rigged so that if any pilot other than himself tried to use the machine, many poisonous needles fire out of the dashboard to kill the intruder.

The engine's ID bears the starting initials DS, which is used on both the Black Bull and Blood Hawk, two other villain-driven Machines. Coincidentally, DS is the initials for the Dark Schneider. It is possible that Deathborn may have supplied his and his cohorts's Machines with similar engines. Of these three Machines however, the Dark Schneider is listed as having an unknown creator. Deathborn may have personally custom-built the Machine himself.

Official Data[]

F-Zero GX guidebook (Japan, translated)
Like its pilot, this machine is shrouded in mystery. Its body, which is said to be modeled after a dragon's head, boasts top-class body strength. As an anti-theft measure, if anyone other than Deathborn tries to control the machine, a needle with a deadly poison attached will fly out of the cockpit, apparently as a terrible trap.

Trivia[]

  • The Dark Schneider is the only unlockable Machine originating from F-Zero GX.
  • It is also the only Vehicle in F-Zero GX/AX without a visible Vehicle number (00 as registered in-game).
  • The Dark Schneider's name could be a reference to the eponymous wizard from the manga\anime Bastard!!.
  • Parts of the Dark Schneider resemble parts seen on the Falcon Flyer model from the Super Smash Bros. Brawl, specifically the side wings and back underside engines.
  • The Dark Schneider's red coloration does not match with its pilot's color scheme. This is due to Deathborn's default coloration bearing red.

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  1. As stated in Pilot Profiles page of F-Zero GX.
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