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Although ''Star Fox 2'' was completely finished, it was canceled because of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s impending launch and said system being more cost effective in regard to developing polygonal games.<ref name=SF2/> Despite this, some of ''Star Fox 2''{{'}}s features were carried over to ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'' (and ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}'' by extension), including Star Wolf, while ''Star Fox 2'' itself would later be included as part of the SNES Classic Edition in 2017.<ref name=SF2/> | Although ''Star Fox 2'' was completely finished, it was canceled because of the [[Nintendo 64]]'s impending launch and said system being more cost effective in regard to developing polygonal games.<ref name=SF2/> Despite this, some of ''Star Fox 2''{{'}}s features were carried over to ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'' (and ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}'' by extension), including Star Wolf, while ''Star Fox 2'' itself would later be included as part of the SNES Classic Edition in 2017.<ref name=SF2/> | ||
Wolf made his first canon appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. Like in ''Star Fox 2'', he is the leader of Star Wolf, and his team is hired by Andross to destroy Star Fox. Unlike in ''Star Fox 2'', Wolf sports an eyepatch on his left eye instead of a large scar on his right eye | Wolf made his first canon appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. While little is known about his early life, some sources state that Wolf had a rivalry with ((s|lylatwiki|James McCloud}}, which carried over to [[Fox]]. Shortly before the Lylat wars, Andross hired Wolf, Leon and Pigma to the {{s|lylatwiki|Venomian Army}} to defeat team Star Fox. Andross put his nephew, {{s|lylatwiki|Andrew Oikonny}} onto the team to keep the others in check. Like in ''Star Fox 2'', he is the leader of Star Wolf, and his team is hired by Andross to destroy Star Fox. Unlike in ''Star Fox 2'', Wolf sports an eyepatch on his left eye instead of a large scar on his right eye. Throughout the game, the player can battle Star Wolf up to two times, though there are three different battles with them overall, depending on which routes are taken on the map. | ||
Shortly after Andross' defeat on {{s|lylatwiki|Venom}}, Star Wolf abandoned the | Shortly after Andross' defeat on {{s|lylatwiki|Venom}}, Star Wolf abandoned the Venomian Army and resumed being mercenaries willing to take on any mission regardless of legality. However, at some point, Andrew and Pigma left the team: the former sought to succeed Andross as Venom's ruler, while the latter was kicked out because of his insatiable greed. | ||
Nine years after the events of ''Star Fox 64'', Wolf reappeared in ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox: Assault}}''. During these intervening years, Wolf assumed control over the {{s|lylatwiki|Sargasso Space Zone}}, an illegal hub for criminals and former members of the Venomian Army, and recruited [[Panther Caroso]] to replace Andrew and Pigma. When Star Fox went looking for Pigma (who stole a {{s|lylatwiki|Core Memory}} earlier in the game), Star Wolf proceeded to face Star Fox in a dogfight over what Wolf presumed to be an invasion of his territory. | Nine years after the events of ''Star Fox 64'', Wolf reappeared in ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox: Assault}}''. During these intervening years, Wolf assumed control over the {{s|lylatwiki|Sargasso Space Zone}}, an illegal hub for criminals and former members of the Venomian Army, and recruited [[Panther Caroso]] to replace Andrew and Pigma. When Star Fox went looking for Pigma (who stole a {{s|lylatwiki|Core Memory}} earlier in the game), Star Wolf proceeded to face Star Fox in a dogfight over what Wolf presumed to be an invasion of his territory. | ||
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Upon being defeated, Wolf called off their dogfight, but would later arrive on Corneria alongside Leon and Panther in order to save [[Fox McCloud]] from the rising threat of the Aparoids. Although Wolf said the only reason for doing this was so he could defeat Fox himself, Wolf's advice and grudging respect toward Fox nevertheless signaled his transition into an honorable, albeit still unlawful, anti-hero. Following this incident, Star Wolf provided backup to Star Fox at the {{s|lylatwiki|Beltino Orbital Gate}} and the {{s|lylatwiki|Aparoid Homeworld}}. After Star Fox successfully destroyed the Homeworld, Star Wolf was nowhere to be found. During [[Krystal]]'s acknowledgement of their sacrifice as being among the many lives lost during the conflict, Fox speculated that Wolf, Leon and Panther were still alive. | Upon being defeated, Wolf called off their dogfight, but would later arrive on Corneria alongside Leon and Panther in order to save [[Fox McCloud]] from the rising threat of the Aparoids. Although Wolf said the only reason for doing this was so he could defeat Fox himself, Wolf's advice and grudging respect toward Fox nevertheless signaled his transition into an honorable, albeit still unlawful, anti-hero. Following this incident, Star Wolf provided backup to Star Fox at the {{s|lylatwiki|Beltino Orbital Gate}} and the {{s|lylatwiki|Aparoid Homeworld}}. After Star Fox successfully destroyed the Homeworld, Star Wolf was nowhere to be found. During [[Krystal]]'s acknowledgement of their sacrifice as being among the many lives lost during the conflict, Fox speculated that Wolf, Leon and Panther were still alive. | ||
In ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'', Fox's assumption of Star Wolf's survival was proven correct. Following the destruction of the Aparoids, Star Wolf resumed their status as illicit mercenaries. As a result, the Cornerian Military placed a bounty for each member, with Wolf having the highest bounty set at $30,000. To avoid attention, Star Wolf set up a base on {{s|lylatwiki|Fichina}} before seeking to simultaneously remove their bounties and improve their reputations. Soon after, Wolf recruited Krystal into Star Wolf following her expulsion from Star Fox over Fox's fear of her dying while on the team like his father | In ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}'', Fox's assumption of Star Wolf's survival was proven correct. Following the destruction of the Aparoids, Star Wolf resumed their status as illicit mercenaries. As a result, the Cornerian Military placed a bounty for each member, with Wolf having the highest bounty set at $30,000. To avoid attention, Star Wolf set up a base on {{s|lylatwiki|Fichina}} before seeking to simultaneously remove their bounties and improve their reputations. Soon after, Wolf recruited Krystal into Star Wolf following her expulsion from Star Fox over Fox's fear of her dying while on the team like his father. | ||
With the advent of the {{s|lylatwiki|Anglar Empire}}, Star Wolf sought to remove their bounties by plotting a way to defeat them. Although ''Command'' features multiple branching storylines that see Star Wolf having varying degrees of success in their bid to stop the Anglar Empire, ''Command''{{'}}s director Dylan Cuthbert stated that the game is non-canon because of said storylines rendering it as an alternate timeline-style game.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/nintendo/comments/8mu1pp/im_dylan_cuthbert_and_i_worked_on_four_versions/dzqkhn8/ I'm Dylan Cuthbert and I worked on four versions of Star Fox and our new game PixelJunk Monsters 2 is out NOW! I'm old and wise :) AMA]</ref> | With the advent of the {{s|lylatwiki|Anglar Empire}}, Star Wolf sought to remove their bounties by plotting a way to defeat them. Although ''Command'' features multiple branching storylines that see Star Wolf having varying degrees of success in their bid to stop the Anglar Empire, ''Command''{{'}}s director Dylan Cuthbert stated that the game is non-canon because of said storylines rendering it as an alternate timeline-style game.<ref>[https://www.reddit.com/r/nintendo/comments/8mu1pp/im_dylan_cuthbert_and_i_worked_on_four_versions/dzqkhn8/ I'm Dylan Cuthbert and I worked on four versions of Star Fox and our new game PixelJunk Monsters 2 is out NOW! I'm old and wise :) AMA]</ref> | ||
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However, Wolf's hideout is eventually discovered by Star Fox and their newfound allies from the Starlink Initiative, at which point they proceed to stop him. After Wolf's initial plans are foiled, he reunites with Leon, Pigma and Andrew in order to gain revenge.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhPf8anO-aQ Starlink: Battle for Atlas: Crimson Moon - Announce trailer - Nintendo Switch]</ref> However, Wolf and his crew are ultimately defeated and sent plummeting into a vortex through space, which sends them back to the Lylat System. | However, Wolf's hideout is eventually discovered by Star Fox and their newfound allies from the Starlink Initiative, at which point they proceed to stop him. After Wolf's initial plans are foiled, he reunites with Leon, Pigma and Andrew in order to gain revenge.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhPf8anO-aQ Starlink: Battle for Atlas: Crimson Moon - Announce trailer - Nintendo Switch]</ref> However, Wolf and his crew are ultimately defeated and sent plummeting into a vortex through space, which sends them back to the Lylat System. | ||
Wolf is often depicted as determined, cold, and calculating, sometimes showing a sadistic side as he delights in shooting down his opponents. He will stop at nothing to complete his mission, and more importantly get paid, even if it means killing. This has put him in opposition of team Star Fox several times, usually resulting in dog fights. However, Wolf is not entirely evil. While not on a job, he is shown to be much more sarcastic towards others, particularly the members of team Star Fox. He is also much more approachable, showing mercy while fighting and even will to work with his enemies for the greater good. This is most notably shown when he saves Fox from the {{s|lylatwiki|Aparoid}}s in ''Assault'' and later worked with him to take down the aparoid queen. Wolf can still be uncooperative during these times as he will never get over his grudge with Fox. Wolf will frequently object to decisions and complain the entire time, but will follow orders that he deems necessary and is even willing to sacrifice himself to save the galaxy. | |||
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]''== | ||