Cool - so CRI - I'll get your score from the Xbox Live world leader boards and post it soon - unless you just want to post it up here so I can copy it across?
And thanks SFKhoa. I do tend to prefer slower ships, so I'm tempted - but the delayed bomb? That's a real pain...
And also, after some time down the arcade failing at Raiden II, on Friday I came home to 1CC Raiden IV's Arcade Mode. Very happy. Now to tackle bastard Xbox Mode again! I did, however, try to point blank to boss of 2-1 (as you do when you tackle his 1-1 form). That ended things quickly! My advice on playing the second loop based on my limited experience? Hang way back the first few times!
Anyway. Aracde Mode:
spadgy - 27,982,100 - 2-1 - Raiden MkIIß - Console
EDIT(S): Updated the Gamertags list. Corrected A_Civilian's name in the leaderboard. Added Guardians Knight's Arcade Mode score.