Pilot Combatant

Pilot Combatants are enemies in Tails Adventure. They are small anthropomorphic ducks and bomber pilots of the Battle Kukku Empire.

Appearance
Pilot Combatants are small humanoid birds. They have large and sharp orange beaks and feet and a white plumage. Their large head is covered by orange round helmets and black goggles.

Overview
Pilot Combatants are only seen as regular enemies during the air strike in Battle Fortress. They are flying on small air fighters in groups, heading towards Tails in his Sea Fox, while some of them are trying to follow him behind. At the high speed, Pilot Combatants are shooting small projectiles as well.

When the player manages to notice one, he/she is able to defeat them by firing Vulcan Gun or Anti-air Missile. As many other enemies in the game, Pilot Combatants may drop Rings after defeating them.

Trivia

 * Apparently before encountering Pilot Combatant at the Battle Fortress, as the player fights both Mecha Golems in Cavern Island and Volcanic Tunnel, blowing up the face plate reveals Pilot Combatant being a pilot of the battlesuit.