Nitros Oxide
The alien emperor who forces Earth's heroes to race for their planet's survival.
Nitros Oxide is an alien character who appears in *Crash Nitro Kart*. He is the ruthless dictator Emperor Velo XXVII, who abducts Crash Bandicoot and other characters, threatening to destroy Earth if they refuse to race in his coliseum. Oxide serves as the final boss, racing against the player on his personal track after they collect all Trophies, World Keys, and Relics. Defeating him wins the game and frees the characters from his tyranny.
- Species
- Alien
- Role
- Antagonist / Racer
- First Appears
- Crash Team Racing
- Vehicle
- Hovercraft / Nitro Kart
Lore & Background
Emperor Velo XXVII, also known as Nitros Oxide, is the dictator who abducts Crash Bandicoot and other series characters, threatening to destroy Earth if they do not race in his gigantic coliseum for the entertainment of his subjects. He rules from Velo's Coliseum, the hub world of the game, from which players access five other worlds through special gates. After players collect all Trophies, World Keys, and Relics from these worlds, they can race against Emperor Velo on his personal racing track. Defeating him in this race wins the game and secures the freedom of the playable characters.
In Their Own Story
The source does not provide a narrative story for Nitros Oxide beyond his role as Emperor Velo XXVII. He abducts Crash and others, forces them to race in his coliseum, and is the final boss racer. No specific dialogue or cutscene details are given.
Reader's Guide
To defeat Nitros Oxide (Emperor Velo XXVII) in *Crash Nitro Kart*, players must first complete the Adventure Mode by winning all races in the five worlds, collecting all Trophies, World Keys, and Relics. This unlocks the final race against Velo on his personal track. The race is a standard three-lap event where players must use boosting techniques—such as power slides, boost pads, and proper gas timing at the starting line—to gain speed. Weapons and power-ups from Item Crates can be used to hinder Velo. Winning this race completes the game and frees the characters.
Did You Know?
- Nitros Oxide is the same character as Emperor Velo XXVII in *Crash Nitro Kart*.
- He threatens to destroy Earth if Crash and the others refuse to race in his coliseum.
- Defeating him in the final race wins the game and frees all playable characters.
- His personal racing track is only accessible after collecting all Trophies, World Keys, and Relics.
- The game's hub world is Velo's Coliseum, from which players access other worlds through special gates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nitros Oxide?
He is an alien emperor known as Velo XXVII who serves as the main antagonist in Crash Team Racing. He kidnaps Earth's inhabitants to force them into deadly kart races within his coliseum.
What are Nitros Oxide's powers or role?
Oxide acts as a ruthless dictator and skilled racer who commands a hovercraft capable of high speeds. His primary goal is to dominate the galaxy through competitive racing events.
How does Nitros Oxide's story end in Crash Team Racing?
Players defeat him by collecting all Trophies, World Keys, and Relics to unlock his personal track for a final showdown. Winning this race frees the kidnapped characters from his tyranny.
Why is Nitros Oxide important to the series?
He established the kart racing genre within the franchise and remains one of Crash's most iconic rivals. His introduction expanded the lore beyond Earth into intergalactic conflicts.
Does Nitros Oxide appear in other games besides CTR?
Yes, Oxide has returned as a playable character or boss in later titles like Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled and various crossover events. He is recognized as a staple villain across the modern kart racing entries.
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