Stone Henge is the second stage in Gradius. Here the Vic Viper must travel through ancient rock formations occupied by the Bacterion Empire. Dee-01s make up a lot of the enemies of this stage. Tiny pink circles block certain paths through the area, which must be cleard away by being shot at. At the end of the stage is a barrage of Zubs before the mid boss, Zub Rush. The boss in Stone Henge is, like in Volcano Stage, Big Core.