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Area 6 is one of the absolute hardest levels, with 300 kills required for medal, so blast everything you can! Also, the level is enemies all the way, so there's no way to not go to Venom (with real Andross) if you choose this path. Here are a some tips to help you:

1. Use all the help you can get, since this is one of the hardest levels.
2. Nova bombs are useful, so make sure you have 20 bombs!
3. or , or will allow the Great Fox to cover you.
4. Shoot the brig on enemy cruisers to take them out.
5. Boss tip: shoot the arms to open the enemy, then shoot the pink shield generators, then shoot the center repeatedly. Continue as needed. Eventually he shoots a rainbow laser before opening.