Xolstar

Xolstar is the main character in the Xolstar 3 areas of Mega Mash. It fires lasers to protect itself, and was issued by the Interplanetary Planet Alliance of Planets.

Appearance
The Xolstar is a spaceship that is capable of flight in space, and possibly supports a pilot. The ship itself looks more like a jet plane, with a dark grey cockpit. There is a rocket booster situated on the back, propelling Xolstar forward.

Subconsciously, Xolstar will move forward without the player's control. Pressing the right arrow key allows it to travel forward at a faster pace. It can also move vertically if the up or down arrow keys are pressed, and when doing so flips ninety degrees. When Xolstar loses all three lives, it explodes in a few blue explosions.

Attacks
From an unseen side of the ship, Xolstar can fire lasers at enemies, most which can be destroyed with one shot. The lasers are also able to destroy astroids, which cause Xolstar to lose a heart if contact is made.

Powerups
In on of the later levels of Mega Mash, Xolstar can obtain a powerup that upgrades its weapons and defense mechanisms. Instead of one laser firing forward, the powerup allows Xolstar to fire three lasers: one forward, one diagonally up and one diagonally down. This makes it easier for the Xolstar to kill enemies, and also makes it immune to all damage.