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The main airship and several others are a more lighter brown in color, with their masts now possessing propellers instead of sails. Hitting a [[Rocky Wrench]] now gives points to the player instead of making them spin-out, and players can now [[trick]] on top of Rocky Wrenches that poke their heads out of the ground. The tunnel leading to the main airship's cabin has also been given a redesign, with the doors being replaced by multiple portholes, lights, and groups of barrels and crates, while the wall separating the two rooms now resembling the type of wall seen inside a wine cellar. Additionally, the main airship's cabin has been redesigned to resemble a drinking bar, with [[Shy Guy]]s sitting on stools, bottles on shelves, a dartboard, and several tables.
The main airship and several others are a more lighter brown in color, with their masts now possessing propellers instead of sails. Hitting a [[Rocky Wrench]] now gives points to the player instead of making them spin-out, and players can now [[trick]] on top of Rocky Wrenches that poke their heads out of the ground. The tunnel leading to the main airship's cabin has also been given a redesign, with the doors being replaced by multiple portholes, lights, and groups of barrels and crates, while the wall separating the two rooms now resembling the type of wall seen inside a wine cellar. Additionally, the main airship's cabin has been redesigned to resemble a drinking bar, with [[Shy Guy]]s sitting on stools, bottles on shelves, a dartboard, and several tables.


The main tower is also now part of a larger fortress, with other towers in the background. The course is a favorite of [[Yoshi (species)|Light-blue Yoshi]], [[Mario|Mario (Swimwear)]], [[Princess Daisy|Daisy (Yukata)]], [[Princess Peach|Peach (Halloween)]], [[Luigi|Luigi (Lederhosen)]], [[Cat Mario|Cat Peach]], [[Mario|Mario (Aviator)]], [[Mario|Mario (Samurai)]], [[Dry Bowser|Dry Bowser (Gold)]], [[Bowser Jr.|Bowser Jr. (Pirate)]], [[Shy Guy|Shy Guy (Gold)]], [[King Bob-omb|King Bob-omb (Gold)]], [[Chargin' Chuck]], and the [[Mii|Silver]], [[Mii|Roaring Racer]], and [[Mii|Blue Mii Racing Suits]]. It is also a favorite of [[King Boo|King Boo (Gold)]] if he reaches level 3, and [[Captain Toad]] and [[Birdo|Birdo (Black)]] if they reach level 6.
The main tower is also now part of a larger fortress, with other towers in the background.


As with other courses, Airship Fortress has a reverse variant referred to as '''Airship Fortress R''', a trick variant referred to as '''Airship Fortress T''', and reverse/trick variant referred to as '''Airship Fortress R/T'''; the former two first appeared in the Pirate Tour, while the latter was added in the [[Trick Tour (2021)|2021 Trick Tour]]. In the trick variant, the gliding section that leads to the tower is replaced with a section with many ramps. Airship Fortress is the second course after [[DS DK Pass]] to be the signature course of two tours (the Pirate Tour and the [[Bowser vs. DK Tour]]).  
As with other courses, Airship Fortress has a reverse variant referred to as '''Airship Fortress R''', a trick variant referred to as '''Airship Fortress T''', and reverse/trick variant referred to as '''Airship Fortress R/T'''; the former two first appeared in the Pirate Tour, while the latter was added in the [[Trick Tour (2021)|2021 Trick Tour]]. In the trick variant, the gliding section that leads to the tower is replaced with a section with many ramps. Airship Fortress is the second course after [[DS DK Pass]] to be the signature course of two tours (the Pirate Tour and the [[Bowser vs. DK Tour]]).  


For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of DS Airship Fortress tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of DS Airship Fortress tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
For this course's tour appearances, see [[List of DS Airship Fortress tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour|List of DS Airship Fortress tour appearances in ''Mario Kart Tour'']].
===Top-tier and middle-tier items===
{{MKT favored table|DS|Airship Fortress}}


==Profiles==
==Profiles==

Revision as of 07:20, August 9, 2023

Airship Fortress
Airship Fortress
Information
Appears in Mario Kart DS (2005)
Mario Kart 7 (2011)
Mario Kart Tour (2020)
Cup(s) Star Cup (DS)
Lightning Cup (7)
Tour(s)
Based on Super Mario Bros. 3's Airships
Online play Was never available (DS)
Available (3DS)
Music sample
Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart 7 / Mario Kart Tour

Mario Kart 7 (frontrunning)
Course map
Mario Kart DS
Airship Fortress mapMario Kart DS
Mario Kart 7
DS Airship Fortress bottom screen mapThe Mini Map for DS Airship Fortress
Mario Kart Tour
Map of DS Airship Fortress from Mario Kart Tour.
Staff ghost(s)
DS Ninten★シュン
2:07:748 BowserHurricane
7 Nin★OBSHNN
2:23.323 Metal MarioZucchiniSlickSuper Glider
7 Expert Ret★Shane
2:07.704 Metal MarioStandard KartMonsterSuper Glider

Airship Fortress is the fourth and final course of the Star Cup in Mario Kart DS. The course takes place both on a floating fortress in disrepair and on an airship. The course is inspired by the environment of boss levels seen in Super Mario Bros. 3 and Super Mario World. Other airships can be seen flying in the background.

The most notable feature in the course is the Pipe Cannon that shoots racers out to the fortress through the air. Furthermore, the track includes obstacles such as Bullet Bills, Rocky Wrenches and more.

Airship Fortress reappears in Mario Kart 7 as the third race of the Lightning Cup and in Mario Kart Tour, starting from the Pirate Tour.

Mario Kart DS

Course layout

Airship Fortress icon, from Mario Kart DS.
The course icon

The race starts with a straightaway, where a barrage of Bullet Bills are shot from a Bill Blaster of the airship and cause players to flip over if they touch them. Passing this section of the track, players turn left with a right turn shortly after and get a boost by running over a Dash Panel, entering the deck of the airship.

On the deck of the ship, racers must dodge Rocky Wrenches that pop out from their trenches, hitting racers who drive over them. Proceeding inside the airship, players take a tight left turn and reach the cellar where some crates are spread throughout the room. They may contain a Mushroom or a Banana Peel if broken. The next room features a pair of burners moving sideways that cause players to spin out if they touch the fire.

Players exit the airship by being launched by the airship's Pipe Cannon with a Dash Panel, similar to DK Mountain, aimed at a hole in the fortress tower. Following the corkscrew inside the tower, there's one last turn to finish the race. Just before the last turn, players can knock other racers off the course.

Missions

Missions 6-2 and 7-7 take place in this course. In Mission 6-2, the player has to hit 15 Rocky Wrenches as Wario using Stars. The player has 30 seconds to complete it, but once the Star runs out, the player has to get another Star from the Item Box. Stars always appear every time the player breaks one.

In Mission 7-7, the player must collect 12 coins in reverse as Bowser without touching a burner, otherwise they fail the mission.

Mario Kart 7

Airship Fortress in Mario Kart 7

Airship Fortress makes its classic course debut in Mario Kart 7 as the third course of the Lightning Cup.

Immediately following the starting line (which has the grid recolored from black and yellow to red and white while the banner was changed from the one seen in Figure-8 Circuit, Yoshi Falls, Desert Hills, and Wario Stadium to a steel-framed wooden panel displaying the classic orange Mario Kart logo), both drop-offs can be used to perform a trick and gain a small boost. The Bullet Bills have become Banzai Bills, are now shot out from the Banzai Bill Cannon at faster intervals, and are no longer visible on the bottom screen map. Some of the Banzai Bills are larger in scale compared to others. The interior of the airship has some minor changes, most notably the presence of a slight curve within the cellar, while the exterior of it has a Warp Pipe added near the Pipe Cannon (similar to Super Mario Bros. 3's) and the fortress section has additional towers. The burner room now has a ventilated floor exposing the sky underneath the airship, and the Rocky Wrenches now make sounds similar to Monty Moles. Hitting a Banzai Bill has the similar effect as getting struck by a Bob-omb, a Bullet Bill, or a Spiny Shell, causing the player to tumble and roll over sideways.

Launching out of the Pipe Cannon now encompasses a Glide Ramp. Players cannot aim their flight and they are also no longer immune to items while in the Pipe Cannon, and being hit by anything (or intentionally stowing their glider) results in having to be rescued by Lakitu.

Shortcuts

  • Dropping onto the rail between the Banzai Bill section and first boost panel in order to take the turn tighter saves a minimal amount of time.
  • Dropping onto the longer rail at the start of the lap is useful during races as, while not necessarily saving time, it allows the player to dodge items and Banzai Bills.
  • A difficult shortcut can be performed by leaning off the curve on the second, smaller rail to gain an upwards angle and using a Mushroom. If the player goes far enough, Lakitu will place them just before the cannon. If done quickly, it saves around ten seconds.[1]

Mario Kart Tour

View of DS Airship Fortress in Mario Kart Tour
The course in Mario Kart Tour

Airship Fortress returns in Mario Kart Tour, debuting in the Pirate Tour. Unlike other courses appearing in Mario Kart 7, especially among the classic courses from Mario Kart DS in that game, it has received many notable aesthetic changes. The location of the course changes from the sky to a lava-filled ocean, as well as the time of day from sunset to sunrise (the latter also applies to N64 Yoshi Valley and GBA Yoshi Desert). Several lit torches were added to the sides of the track before the main airship and on each column of the main tower and hanging lanterns on the main airship's deck. The starting banner is now made of stone that is held up by two small towers, and the Mario Kart logo on the starting banner is the modern logo (colored cyan) as opposed to the classic logo.

The main airship and several others are a more lighter brown in color, with their masts now possessing propellers instead of sails. Hitting a Rocky Wrench now gives points to the player instead of making them spin-out, and players can now trick on top of Rocky Wrenches that poke their heads out of the ground. The tunnel leading to the main airship's cabin has also been given a redesign, with the doors being replaced by multiple portholes, lights, and groups of barrels and crates, while the wall separating the two rooms now resembling the type of wall seen inside a wine cellar. Additionally, the main airship's cabin has been redesigned to resemble a drinking bar, with Shy Guys sitting on stools, bottles on shelves, a dartboard, and several tables.

The main tower is also now part of a larger fortress, with other towers in the background.

As with other courses, Airship Fortress has a reverse variant referred to as Airship Fortress R, a trick variant referred to as Airship Fortress T, and reverse/trick variant referred to as Airship Fortress R/T; the former two first appeared in the Pirate Tour, while the latter was added in the 2021 Trick Tour. In the trick variant, the gliding section that leads to the tower is replaced with a section with many ramps. Airship Fortress is the second course after DS DK Pass to be the signature course of two tours (the Pirate Tour and the Bowser vs. DK Tour).

For this course's tour appearances, see List of DS Airship Fortress tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Top-tier and middle-tier items

Select "show" to reveal the drivers, karts, and gliders for which DS Airship Fortress and its variants are always favored or favorite courses. For instances in which additional drivers, karts, and gliders temporarily had this course and its variants as favored or favorite courses, see List of DS Airship Fortress tour appearances in Mario Kart Tour.

Course Three-item drivers Bonus points ×2 karts Combo bonus ×3 gliders Two-item drivers Bonus points ×1.5 karts Combo bonus ×2 gliders
DS Airship Fortress from Mario Kart Tour
Normal variant
Blue Mii Racing SuitBowser Jr. (Pirate)Cat PeachChargin' ChuckDaisy (Yukata)Dry Bowser (Gold)Gold MarioKing Bob-omb (Gold)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Aviator)Mario (Samurai)Mario (Swimwear)Morton Mii Racing SuitPeach (Halloween)Roaring Racer Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold)Silver Mii Racing Suit Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black Kabuki DasherBlue Crawly KartCheep SnorkelDolphin DrifterGilded KingGold Pipe FrameGold Sushi RacerHead HonchoJet CruiserKamek's Zoom BroomKoopa KingMagma BroomPirate Sushi RacerRed B Dasher Mk. 2Rose QueenSurf SailerTaiko Drum DasherWaluigi Racer Mk. 2 8-Bit Bullet Bill8-Bit Super GliderBlack Great SailBowser HanafudaDolphin Great SailGold Manta GliderGreat SailMagic ParasolManta GliderNew Year's 2023Ninja ScrollOrigami GliderPink Gold Paper GliderRed Checkered GliderSunset BalloonsTreasure Map Birdo (Black)**Birdo Mii Racing SuitCaptain Toad**Donkey Kong Mii Racing SuitKing Bob-ombKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitKing Boo (Gold)*King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)MeowserRocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Toadette (Astronaut)Wario (Cowboy) Black Turbo Birdo*Black Turbo YoshiCact-XDark Buggy**Firefly*Gold Cheep SnorkelGold EagleGold Monarch KartGold Rambi RiderHuffin Puffin EggInferno Flyer*Karp Kart**OffroaderRainbow TaxiSakura Sports CoupeSilver Bullet Blaster**Silver Flower KartWild BlackYellow Sub Scooter Blooper Wingtip**Bullet Bill Hanafuda**Bullet Bill ParachuteButterfly WingsCandlelight Flight*Festival WingsFestive HollyGold 8-Bit GliderGolden GliderRed EmblemSilver Luigi's MustacheSilver Manta GliderWavy Great SailWicked Wings**Yoshi's Cookies
Light-blue Yoshi Black Shy GuyKing BooWhite Shy GuyYellow Shy Guy Bolt Buggy Bob-omb ParafoilLightning Oilpaper
Morton Bullet Blaster
DS Airship Fortress R from Mario Kart Tour
R variant
Birdo (Black)Blooper Mii Racing SuitBowser Jr. (Pirate)Dry Bowser (Gold)Fire RosalinaKing Bob-ombKing Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Mario (Samurai)MeowserMonty Mole Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Spike Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut) Armored RiderBlack SneekerBronze CucumberCheep SnorkelDark BuggyFireflyGold Cheep SnorkelGold Soft SwerveHead HonchoJet CruiserPirate Sushi RacerRed B Dasher Mk. 2Red CometRose QueenSilver Bullet BlasterSpicy ZucchiniSteel DriverSurf SailerWild Slugger Black Great SailBowser HanafudaBullet Bill ParachuteButterfly WingsGold New Year's KiteGolden GliderFuzzy KiteManta GliderMario Golf CapNinja ScrollRed EmblemSakura Origami GliderStarry Great SailStealth GliderVampire Wings Blue Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing SuitKamekKing Boo (Gold)*Mario (Swimwear)**NabbitPeach (Halloween)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Purple Mii Racing SuitSilver Mii Racing SuitWario (Cowboy)** Black B Dasher Mk. 2Black Kabuki Dasher*Blue Crawly KartBlue Sub ScooterBrown Offroader**Bumble V**Cact-RCact-XClanky KartCream ClassicDolphin DrifterGilded King*Kamek's Zoom BroomP-WingProp KartSushi RacerVampire FlyerWarrior Wagon 8-Bit Bullet Bill*Blooper WingtipBullet Bill HanafudaDolphin Great SailGold Flappy WingsMagic ParasolNabbit Oilpaper UmbrellaNew Year's 2023Origami GliderPenguin WingtipRainbow Fare FlierSmiley Flower GliderSunset BalloonsTreasure Map*Wicked Wings**
Blue Shy GuyFire BroLight-blue Toad (Pit Crew)Yellow Toad (Pit Crew) Lightning Oilpaper Birdo (Light Blue)Black Shy GuyKing BooKoopa (Freerunning)Light-blue YoshiPink Toad (Pit Crew)Red Koopa (Freerunning) Light-blue Turbo BirdoLight-blue Turbo Yoshi Bob-omb ParafoilEggshell Glider
Bull's-Eye BanzaiBullet Blaster
DS Airship Fortress T from Mario Kart Tour
T variant
Builder LuigiDonkey Kong (Gladiator)Fire RosalinaKamekKing Bob-ombKing Bob-omb (Gold)King Bob-omb Mii Racing SuitKing Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Pink Shy Guy (Ninja)Purple Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Gold)Wario (Cowboy) Banana MasterBlue Sub ScooterBronze CucumberBrown OffroaderCact-RCheershipDark BuggyGold B DasherGold BruiserGold Pipe FrameGold PipesHead HonchoInferno FlyerKarp KartLightning StreamlinerOffroaderSilver Bullet BlasterSilver Flower KartSushi Racer 8-Bit Bullet BillBlack Great SailBowser HanafudaBullet Bill ParachuteCheep Cheep MasksFestival WingsGold 8-Bit GliderGold Flappy WingsGold Mario's Hat BalloonRainbow Fare FlierSafety GliderSilver Manta GliderVampire WingsWaluigi's MustacheWavy Great SailWicked WingsYellow Hard Hat Balloon Bowser Jr. (Pirate)Captain ToadChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitLarry (Wintertime)Luigi (Lederhosen)*Mario (Aviator)Mario (Samurai)Mario (Swimwear)**Monty Mole Mii Racing SuitNabbit**Nabbit Mii Racing SuitShy Guy (Ninja)Silver Mii Racing SuitSpike Mii Racing SuitToad (Astronaut) Armored RiderBlack Turbo Birdo*Black Turbo Yoshi*Bright GirlBumble VCheep Snorkel**Clanky Kart**Firefly**Gold Cheep SnorkelJet CruiserKoopa King**P-WingPirate Sushi Racer**Red CometRed OffroaderShielded SpeedsterSilver Warrior WagonTaiko Drum Dasher 8-Bit Super GliderBullet Bill HanafudaButterfly Wings**Dolphin Great SailGold Hard Hat BalloonGreat SailManta Glider**Nabbit Oilpaper Umbrella**Ninja ScrollPenguin Wingtip*Red Checkered GliderRed EmblemStealth GliderTreasure Map***
Hammer BroLight-blue Shy GuyOrange YoshiPurple Koopa (Freerunning)Red Toad (Pit Crew) Black Shy GuyFire Bro Bolt BuggyPink Turbo Yoshi Bob-omb ParafoilEggshell GliderLightning Oilpaper
Ludwig Bull's-Eye Banzai
DS Airship Fortress R/T from Mario Kart Tour
R/T variant
Builder MarioChain Chomp Mii Racing SuitChargin' ChuckDaisy (Swimwear)Donkey Kong (Gladiator)Dry Bones (Gold)Hammer Bro Mii Racing SuitKamekKing Bob-omb (Gold)Lakitu (Party Time)Luigi (Knight)Luigi (Lederhosen)Mario (Tuxedo)Rocky Wrench Mii Racing SuitToad (Tourist)Toadette (Astronaut) Black CarriageBlack Turbo BirdoCrimson Hop RodDozer DasherGold Double-DeckerGold EagleGold Monarch KartGold Rambi RiderGreen LightningJet CruiserKamek's Zoom BroomOrange StreamlinerProp KartRed OffroaderRose TaxiShielded SpeedsterWild SluggerYellow Sub Scooter 8-Bit Bullet BillBlack Cat ParafoilBlack Great SailBlack StarchuteDream GliderDry Bowser UmbrellaGold Home-Field GliderGold Mario Golf CapFestive HollyLava RocksPolka-Dot Manta GliderRoy OilpaperSilver Luigi's MustacheSmiley Flower GliderSurf MasterTreasure Map Birdo (Black)Bowser (Santa)Bowser Jr. (Pirate)Builder Toadette**Castle Mii Racing SuitDonkey Kong Mii Racing Suit*Dry Bones Mii Racing Suit**King Boo (Luigi's Mansion)Koopa Clown Mii Racing SuitMario (King)Morton Mii Racing SuitPetey Piranha (Gold)*Reindeer Mii Racing SuitRoaring Racer Mii Racing SuitRoy Mii Racing Suit**Shy Guy (Ninja)Toadette (Sailor) Black DozerBlack Sneeker**Cat CruiserGold Bruiser**Gold Cheep SnorkelGold Clanky KartGold Sushi Racer*Inferno Flyer***Iron CucumberKoopa King***Rainbow StreetleRambi RunnerRed Vampire Flyer**Silver King*Spicy ZucchiniSunny Surf Sailer**Tiger BruiserWaluigi Racer Mk. 2Watermelon KartWild PinkYellow 8-Bit Pipe Frame** Bowser Hanafuda***Bullet Bill HanafudaBullet Bill ParachuteCheep Cheep MasksDragon WingsFlying FlappersFuzzy KiteGold CraneGold Manta Glider*Gold Mario's Hat BalloonMario's Mustache**Safety GliderSilver Candlelight Flight**Silver Manta GliderStar-Spangled GliderStarry Great SailWario's MustacheWavy Great Sail
Light-blue Toad (Pit Crew)White Shy GuyYellow Shy Guy Blue Turbo Yoshi Blue Shy Guy*Green Shy GuyOrange YoshiPurple Toad (Pit Crew)
* indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 3.
** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 6.
*** indicates a favored course upgraded to a favorite course after reaching level 8 for High-End items.

Profiles

Mario Kart DS

  • European website bio: "Bowser should be right at home in these ships in the sky. Race across the decks of these floating wrecks, get blasted from cannons and dodge oncoming missile fire, as you fight to stay in one piece long enough to take the pole position."

Mario Kart Tour

  • Mario Kart Tour Twitter: "It's time for the Pirate Tour! The DS Airship Fortress course makes its debut in Mario Kart Tour. It's a long way down from this floating fortress, so make sure you stay on course!"[2]

Gallery

Mario Kart DS

Mario Kart 7

Mario Kart Tour

Course icons

Screenshots

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Japanese キラーシップ[?]
Kirā Shippu
Bullet Bill Ship
Chinese (simplified) 弹头杀手飞船
Dàntóu Shāshǒu Fēichuán
炮弹刺客飞船 (Mario Kart Tour)
Pàodàn cìkè fēichuán
[?]
Bullet Bill Airship
Chinese (traditional) 砲彈刺客飛船[?]
Pàodàn Cìkè Fēichuán
Bullet Bill Airship
Dutch Vliegende Vesting[?] Flying Fortress
German Fliegende Festung[?] Flying Fortress
Italian Fortezza Volante[?] Flying Fortress
Korean 킬러 해적선[?]
Killeo Haejeokseon
Bullet Bill Pirate Ship
Portuguese (NOA) Fortaleza Aérea[?] Aerial Fortress
Portuguese (NOE) Fortaleza Voadora[?] Flying Fortress
Russian Воздушная крепость[?]
Vozdushnaya krepost
Aerial Fortress
Spanish Fortaleza Aérea[?] Aerial Fortress

Trivia

References

  1. ^ https://youtube.com/watch?v=h1rnjiASlEA at 4:01
  2. ^ mariokarttourEN (August 12, 2020). Twitter. Retrieved August 12, 2020.