Collecting these chips slowly increases the power level of the weapon systems as follows:
Lvl 1: 1 chip, Lvl 2: 2 chips, Lvl 3: 4 chips, Lvl 4: 6 chips, Lvl 5: 8 chips, Lvl 6: 12 chips.

Automatically increases the weapon power level by one.

Change's the ship's weapon to match what's listed on the pod. If the listed weapon is currently equipped then it will raise the power level by one instead.

Works exactly like a regular weapon pod except the listed weapon will slowly change as it moves across the screen. If dealt enough damage this item will change into the Enemy Eraser.

Adds one MegaBomb to the Aleste's arsenal.

Deals damage to all enemies on screen and also converts one normal Life into a Special Life, if possible.

Gives one Life and increases the weapon power level by one. If dealt enough damage this item will change into the Red Lander.

Gives one Special Life, one MegaBomb and maxs out the weapon power level.