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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
Wolf was originally going to appear in ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 2}}'' for the SNES. In ''Star Fox 2'', Star Wolf is introduced as a mercenary group consisting of its leader Wolf and his wingmates [[Leon Powalski]], {{iw|lylatwiki|Pigma Dengar}} and {{iw|lylatwiki|Algy}}.<ref name=SF2manual>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/starfox2/html/USen/character.html Star Fox 2 digital manual: Characters]</ref> Due to the team's tenacious and unscrupulous methods, | Wolf was originally going to appear in ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 2}}'' for the SNES. In ''Star Fox 2'', Star Wolf is introduced as a mercenary group consisting of its leader Wolf and his wingmates [[Leon Powalski]], {{iw|lylatwiki|Pigma Dengar}} and {{iw|lylatwiki|Algy}}.<ref name=SF2manual>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/starfox2/html/USen/character.html Star Fox 2 digital manual: Characters]</ref> Due to the team's tenacious and unscrupulous methods, they have become feared throughout the Lylat System, with Wolf in particular being noted as someone who is willing to betray anyone for the right price.<ref name=SF2manual/> In order to ensure that his second attempt at conquering the Lylat System succeeds, [[Andross]] hires Star Wolf to intercept and kill Star Fox.<ref name=SF2manual/> | ||
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 ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'' (and ''{{iw|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 ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox 64}}'' (and ''{{iw|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'', a reboot of the {{uv|Star Fox}} series. As in ''Star Fox 2'', he is both an elite pilot and the leader of Star Wolf.<ref name=SF64Wolf/> Unlike in ''Star Fox 2'', however, Wolf sports an eyepatch on his left eye instead of a large scar on his right eye. Another noticeable difference is that Wolf's personality has more depth. Following James McCloud's death, Wolf took | Wolf made his first canon appearance in ''Star Fox 64'', a reboot of the {{uv|Star Fox}} series. As in ''Star Fox 2'', he is both an elite pilot and the leader of Star Wolf.<ref name=SF64Wolf/> Unlike in ''Star Fox 2'', however, Wolf sports an eyepatch on his left eye instead of a large scar on his right eye. Another noticeable difference is that Wolf's personality has more depth. Following {{iw|lylatwiki|James McCloud}}'s death, Wolf took notice of his son, a gifted pilot by the name of [[Fox McCloud]], and sought to prove himself as being just as capable as Fox.<ref name=SF64Wolf/> The official guide for ''Star Fox 64'' also mentions that, in addition to being a rival, Wolf could have even become a friend to Fox had Pigma and Andross not influenced him for the worst.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/Starfox64NintendoPowerOfficialStrategyGuide/page/n111/mode/2up Star Fox 64 Nintendo Power Official Strategy Guide: Page 111]</ref> | ||
Shortly before the {{iw|lylatwiki|Lylat Wars}}, Andross hired Wolf, Leon and Pigma to assist his [[lylatwiki:Venomian Army|army]] and, as a last resort, defend key routes to his base of operations on [[Venom]].<ref name=SF64Wolf>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980213035146/http://www.starfox64.com/starwolf.html StarFox64.com: Star Wolf]</ref> In addition to payment, Andross granted each member of Star Wolf a [[Wolfen]], his most advanced model of fighter craft.<ref name=SF64Wolf/> However, Andross also placed his nephew, {{iw|lylatwiki|Andrew Oikonny}}, onto the team in order to keep the others in check. 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 before the {{iw|lylatwiki|Lylat Wars}}, Andross hired Wolf, Leon and Pigma to assist his [[lylatwiki:Venomian Army|army]] and, as a last resort, defend key routes to his base of operations on [[Venom]].<ref name=SF64Wolf>[https://web.archive.org/web/19980213035146/http://www.starfox64.com/starwolf.html StarFox64.com: Star Wolf]</ref> In addition to payment, Andross granted each member of Star Wolf a [[Wolfen]], his most advanced model of fighter craft.<ref name=SF64Wolf/> However, Andross also placed his nephew, {{iw|lylatwiki|Andrew Oikonny}}, onto the team in order to keep the others in check. 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. | ||
