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'''Wolf O'Donnell''' ({{ja|ウルフ・オドネル|Urufu Odoneru}}, ''Wolf O'Donnell'') is a character from the [[Star Fox (universe)|''Star Fox'' series]]. Wolf is the leader of {{s|lylatwiki|Star Wolf}}, a mercenary team that are long-time rivals of {{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|team}}.
'''Wolf O'Donnell''' ({{ja|ウルフ・オドネル|Urufu Odoneru}}, ''Wolf O'Donnell'') is a character from the [[Star Fox (universe)|''Star Fox'' series]]. Wolf is the leader of {{s|lylatwiki|Star Wolf}}, a team of mercenaries that have crossed paths with {{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox|team}} on several occasions, and is the mutual rival of Star Fox's leader, [[Fox McCloud]].<ref name=AssaultCharacters/>


After making a cameo in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' during one of its [[opening movie]]'s cutscenes, Wolf transitioned into an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He returned in that capacity in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' after being absent from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.
After making a cameo in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' during one of its [[opening movie]]'s cutscenes, Wolf transitioned into an [[unlockable character]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. He returned in that capacity in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' after being absent from ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''.


==Origin==
==Origin==
Wolf was originally going to appear in ''{{s|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]], {{s|lylatwiki|Pigma Dengar}} and {{s|lylatwiki|Algy}}.<ref name=SF2manual>[https://www.nintendo.co.jp/clvs/manuals/starfox2/html/USen/character.html Star Fox 2 Manual: Characters]</ref> Due to the team's tenacious and unscrupulous methods, it has 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/>
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, it has 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 ''{{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 ''{{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''. 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.
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 aim at 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 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.
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.


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.
Shortly after Andross' defeat on Venom, Star Wolf abandoned the Venomian Army and resumed being mercenaries willing to accept any mission, regardless of legality. However, Andrew was kicked out of the team at some point, which prompted him to take control of the remainder of the Venomian Army and follow in Andross' footsteps by staging a rebellion against Corneria.<ref>[https://archive.org/details/StarFoxAssaultInstructionBooklet/page/n3/mode/2up Star Fox Assault instruction booklet: The History of Star Fox]</ref> Pigma was also expelled from Star Wolf, owing to his unreliability and insatiable greed.<ref name=AssaultCharacters>[https://archive.org/details/StarFoxAssaultInstructionBooklet/page/n17/mode/2up Star Fox Assault instruction booklet: Characters]</ref>


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.
Nine years after the events of ''Star Fox 64'', Wolf reappeared in ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox: Assault}}''. During these intervening years, Wolf assumed control over the {{iw|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 searched for Pigma in order to retrieve a {{iw|lylatwiki|Core Memory}} that he stole earlier, Star Wolf proceeded to face Star Fox in a dogfight over what Wolf presumed to be an invasion of his territory.


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.
Upon being defeated, Wolf called off their dogfight, but would later arrive on Corneria alongside Leon and Panther in order to save Fox 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 from a full-fledged villain into an honorable, albeit still unlawful, anti-hero. Following this incident, Star Wolf provided backup to Star Fox at the {{iw|lylatwiki|Beltino Orbital Gate}} and the {{iw|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.


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>
In ''{{iw|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 mercenaries. In response, 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 {{iw|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.


Although it is not a part of the ''Star Fox'' series, the Nintendo Switch version of Ubisoft's ''Starlink: Battle for Atlas'' features both Star Fox and Star Wolf as exclusive content.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0QWwK6ZLk Starlink Battle for Atlas - Star Fox Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch]</ref> In ''Starlink'', Wolf is being pursued by Star Fox after he decides to fly solo in search of additional firepower to use for himself in the power vacuum caused by Andross' defeat.<ref>[https://starlink.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/starlink/pilots/fox-mccloud Fox McCloud - Pilot - Starlink: Battle for Atlas | Ubisoft (US)]</ref> He fled to the Atlas star system to acquire a Spin Drive for his conquest of the Lylat System, and even made some allies while in Atlas, such as Cash Guavo.
With the advent of the {{iw|lylatwiki|Anglar Empire}}, Star Wolf sought to remove their bounties by plotting a way to defeat them, which reaffirmed their status as anti-heroes. Although ''Command'' features multiple branching storylines that see Star Wolf achieve 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>
 
In ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}'', the second reboot of the ''Star Fox'' series, Wolf and his team are depicted almost identically to their portrayals in ''Star Fox 64''. Despite this, a few noticeable changes are applied to Wolf's depiction in particular. The Sector β mission can result either in him shooting down Fox's mentor and teammate, {{iw|lylatwiki|Peppy Hare}}, or retreating after he receives sufficient damage (a reference to his appearance in ''Star Fox 2''). ''Zero'' also confirms that Wolf fought against Fox's father, James, whereas ''Star Fox 64'' is ambiguous about Wolf interacting with James in any way. Lastly, the Wolfens are capable of assuming a wolf-like "Hunter" mode to counter the Arwing's bipedal "Walker" mode.
 
Although it is not a part of the ''Star Fox'' series, the Nintendo Switch version of Ubisoft's ''Starlink: Battle for Atlas'' features ''Star Fox'' content that occurs some time after the events of ''Star Fox Zero''.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rm0QWwK6ZLk Starlink Battle for Atlas - Star Fox Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch]</ref> In ''Starlink'', Wolf is being pursued by Star Fox after he decides to fly solo in search of additional firepower to use for himself in the power vacuum caused by Andross' defeat.<ref>[https://starlink.ubisoft.com/game/en-us/starlink/pilots/fox-mccloud Fox McCloud - Pilot - Starlink: Battle for Atlas | Ubisoft (US)]</ref> He traveled to the Atlas star system to acquire a Spin Drive for his conquest of the Lylat System, and even made some allies while in Atlas, such as Cash Guavo.


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]]''==
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[[File:Wolf SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Wolf, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
[[File:Wolf SSBB.jpg|thumb|200px|right|Wolf, as he appears in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
Wolf appears as a [[newcomer]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. He can be [[Unlockable character|unlocked]] by playing 450 VS. Mode matches, clearing [[Boss Battles Mode]] with {{SSBB|Fox}} or {{SSBB|Falco}}, or entering a secret door in [[The Ruins]] after completing [[The Subspace Emissary]]. Like Fox and Falco, Wolf's design is a slightly modified version of his design in ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox: Assault}}'' and ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}''.
Wolf appears as a [[newcomer]] in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. He can be [[Unlockable character|unlocked]] by playing 450 VS. Mode matches, clearing [[Boss Battles Mode]] with {{SSBB|Fox}} or {{SSBB|Falco}}, or entering a secret door in [[The Ruins]] after completing [[The Subspace Emissary]]. Like Fox and Falco, Wolf sports a modified version of his design in ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox: Assault}}'' and ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox Command}}''.


According to [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Wolf's inclusion was highly requested by fans because of his popularity within his home series.<ref name=BrawlSource>{{cite web|url=https://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/08/17/sakuraibrawlquestions/|title=Sakurai answers some (old) questions – about Brawl!|work=Source Gaming}}</ref> Although [[Krystal]], another highly requested ''Star Fox'' character, was also a candidate for a roster spot, Sakurai said that the combination of time constraints and using Fox and Falco as source materials resulted in Wolf having much better potential to be a fully realized fighter in comparison to her.<ref name=BrawlSource/>
According to [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]] creator [[Masahiro Sakurai]], Wolf's inclusion was highly requested by fans because of his popularity within his home series.<ref name=BrawlSource>{{cite web|url=https://www.sourcegaming.info/2015/08/17/sakuraibrawlquestions/|title=Sakurai answers some (old) questions – about Brawl!|work=Source Gaming}}</ref> Although [[Krystal]], another highly requested ''Star Fox'' character, was also a candidate for a roster spot, Sakurai said that the combination of time constraints and using Fox and Falco as source materials resulted in Wolf having much better potential to be a fully realized fighter in comparison to her.<ref name=BrawlSource/>
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Wolf returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. He was formally announced alongside the rest of the cast via ''Ultimate''{{'}}s E3 2018 trailer on June 12th, 2018.<ref name=UltimateE3/><ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/index.html?category=cat02_fighter_44 Super Smash Blog | 44: Wolf]</ref> Jay Ward reprises his role as Wolf's voice actor for the overseas versions, while Kōsuke Takaguchi now voices him in the Japanese version.
Wolf returns as a playable character in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''. He was formally announced alongside the rest of the cast via ''Ultimate''{{'}}s E3 2018 trailer on June 12th, 2018.<ref name=UltimateE3/><ref>[https://www.smashbros.com/en_US/blog/index.html?category=cat02_fighter_44 Super Smash Blog | 44: Wolf]</ref> Jay Ward reprises his role as Wolf's voice actor for the overseas versions, while Kōsuke Takaguchi now voices him in the Japanese version.


Like {{SSBU|Fox}} and {{SSBU|Falco}}, Wolf's design has been updated to reflect his appearance in ''{{s|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}''.<ref name=UltimateE3>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch]</ref> In Wolf's case, he has a longer snout and a normal eyepatch, while his visible eye is slightly larger and has a red iris. Unlike Fox and Falco, however, Wolf's attire is entirely original to ''Ultimate''.
Like {{SSBU|Fox}} and {{SSBU|Falco}}, Wolf's design has been updated to reflect his appearance in ''{{iw|lylatwiki|Star Fox Zero}}''.<ref name=UltimateE3>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L93H7YC-83o Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - E3 2018 - Nintendo Switch]</ref> In Wolf's case, he has a longer snout and a normal eyepatch, while his visible eye is slightly larger and has a red iris. Unlike Fox and Falco, however, Wolf's attire is entirely original to ''Ultimate''.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Wolf, [[Charizard]] and [[Ridley]] are the only characters to make cameos in the opening of ''Melee'' prior to becoming playable characters. However, he is the only one of the three to not have any other appearance in ''Melee''.
*Wolf, [[Charizard]] and [[Ridley]] are the only characters to make cameos in the opening of ''Melee'' prior to becoming playable characters. However, he is the only one of the three to not have any other appearance in ''Melee''.
**Wolf's cameo makes him the only playable fighter to debut in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series as a cinematic cameo.
**Wolf's cameo makes him the only playable fighter to debut in the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series via a cinematic cameo.
*Wolf and [[Ganondorf]] are the only antagonists to share the same victory theme with the protagonists of their series.
*Wolf and [[Ganondorf]] are the only antagonists to share the same victory theme with the protagonists of their respective home series.


==References==
==References==
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