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Star Wolf is a group of mercenaries led by Wolf O'Donnell. They were originally associated with the evil Andross, and after his demise cemented themselves as rivals of Star Fox. They also dabbled in more illegal activities such as larceny and smuggling.
The original team consisted of Wolf O'Donnell, Leon Powalski, Andrew Oikonny, and Pigma Dengar. In Star Fox: Assault, it is revealed that both Pigma and Andrew were expelled from Star Wolf, and Wolf replaced them with Panther Caroso. In Star Fox Command, Krystal joins Star Wolf but can either stay with Star Wolf or join Fox McCloud depending on the player's decisions. Also, they have massive bounties placed on their heads because of their work. Their main ship is the Wolfen.
History
Early Foundings
Funded and equipped by Andross, Star Wolf is a vicious group of elite pilots who defend the key routes to Venom. Star Wolf is lead by Wolf O'Donnell, a vicious pilot who seems to be trying to prove that he is as good a pilot as Fox McCloud. Other members include the traitorous Pigma Dengar, who led Fox's father James McCloud into Andross's clutches; Leon Powalski, a mysterious reptilian pilot who likes to make his opponents suffer before he destroys them, and Andrew Oikonny, whining nephew of Andross. Star Wolf always flies the most advanced version of Andross's "Wolfen" class starfighters. These starfighter prototypes may even be superior to the Star Fox team's Arwings....
Lylat Wars
Andross summoned the original Star Wolf group to take down the Star Fox team before they could succeed in their mission. Star Fox encountered them at the battles of Fichina and Bolse, pitting Arwing against Wolfen in dogfights for Pilot superiority. Desperate measures called for Star Wolf to pilot the Ultra Performance All-Range Fighters, Wolfen II to defend the palace of Andross. Following their defeats and Andross's destruction, Star Wolf disappeared, dabbling in illegal activities.
Aparoid Invasion
Pigma Dengar was kicked off the team for his greed and unreliable nature, while Andrew Oikonny was removed for unknown reasons. Afterwards, Oikonny rallied rebels from the remnants of his uncle's army in hopes of avenging him. While Panther Caroso arrived in exchange to take both their places. Star Wolf made themselves up new residence and headquarters inside the Sargasso Hideout, with various criminals working for them and acting as security.
When the Star Fox Team infiltrated the Hideout to arrest Pigma, Wolf became infuriated at their intrusion, sparking more dogfighting. After explanations were given, Wolf revealed that he threw Pigma off the team without any chance of sanctuary. Falling for the beauty of Krystal, Panther let slip Pigma's whereabouts, before Star Wolf departed making a promise to return.
Shockingly, Wolf and his team appeared without warning at the Aparoid decimation of Corneria City, to aid the Star Fox team and Cornerians in their common struggle against the aparoids. This surprising support of Star Wolf at the battles of the Corneria City, orbital gate and aparoid homeworld allowed Star Fox to deliver the self-destruct program to the Aparoid Queen and cause the species wipeout. Star Wolf bravely led a chasing team of Aparoids away from Star Fox, making their fates unclear due to the homeworld's destruction. Fox however remained positive that Wolf's team would live to fight another day.
Anglar Blitz
Star Wolf returned after their apparent survival from the Aparoid war, continuing so far in crime that the Cornerian Army placed a heavy price on all their heads. Krystal joined Star Wolf following her rocky fallout with Fox, and apparently started a relationship with Panther. Her status depends on the ending, as she can stay with Star Wolf, return to Fox, or leave both.
Following one ending, Fox enlists Wolf's piloting skill to aid him in hopes of destroying the Anglar Empire. Wolf only uses Star Fox to his advantage, after gaining possession of Andross's terraforming device in hopes of clearing his own team's negative reputation. The Lylat System thank Star Wolf for their courageous efforts, but treat Krystal differently feeling she betrayed Star Fox.
Current Members
Wolf O'Donnell
Wolf O'Donnell, sometimes called Lord O'Donnell, is the leader of Star Wolf and rival of Fox McCloud.
Leon Powalski
Leon Powalski is the only original member other than Wolf himself to have stayed with Star Wolf since Star Fox 64. Leon is a dangerous enemy, whose secretive nature is emulated in by having psychopathic traits - very cold, calculating, and cunning.
Panther Caroso
Panther Caroso made his first appearance as the newest member of Star Wolf in Star Fox: Assault. His signature symbol is a red rose and is quite conceited, often embarrassing those around him. He is also quite a flirt, considering himself a ladies' man.
Former Members
Pigma Dengar
Pigma Dengar is one of the original members of the Star Fox team, and after he betrayed James McCloud and Peppy Hare to Andross, he joined Star Wolf. Wolf later expels Pigma from Star Wolf due to his incredible greed and distrustful nature (he also mentions that "If he'd shown his filthy hide here [Sargasso Space Zone] my [Wolf's] men would have driven him out", which implies that he also gave his men the order to shoot on sight if Pigma ended up coming near their territory).
Andrew Oikonny
Andrew Oikonny is the nephew of the evil Andross. He is an inexperienced pilot who only flies to try and follow in Andross's footsteps. Shortly before the events of Star Fox: Assault, Oikonny was kicked out of Star Wolf for undisclosed reasons. He then took control of his dead uncle's remaining army and started a rebellion against the Cornerian Army.
Misc members
Various criminals
Various criminals were under the employment of Wolf during the Aparoid Invasion era. They regarded Wolf as their leader evident by one particular ruffian naming him as "Lord O'Donnell".
Krystal
After being forced off the Star Fox team for her own safety by Fox, Krystal became heartbroken and vanished. Certain paths see her as a member of Star Wolf and starting a relationship with Panther. In the Star Wolf Returns ending, Krystal becomes very unpopular with the public who then view her as a traitor to the Star Fox team.
Technology and Equipment
Star Wolf's new, customized Wolfens. Note Krystal's Arwing(considered a Wolfen by the rest of Star Wolf), the Cloud Runner.
The technology and equipment used by members of Star Wolf is very similar to that of the Star Fox team, although it is sometimes depicted as more advanced. The Sargasso Hideout acted as Star Wolf's base of operations during the Aparoid Invasion era, fitted with the teleportal Transfer Devices for a quick entry for reinforcements. With former Venomian Army soldiers brought into the hideout, some similar tech was also taken on board.
The team primarily uses the Wolfen as means of transportation and starfighting. Its statistics rival that of the Arwing's. In all games, Star Wolf is fought in their Wolfens, and in Star Fox Command, the Wolfens used are customized personal craft. To defend Andross's palace, the team used the Wolfen II to deny any chance of Star Fox's victory.
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Wolf uses a Landmaster of his own, and it is given the title "Wolfen Landmaster" in-game. The trophy for the vehicle indicates that Wolf stole schematics for the Star Fox team's Landmaster and used them to make his own, more powerful version. With upgrades comes greater use of fuel, so Wolf's Landmaster only lasts a few seconds on stage.
In the Manga
With altered roles compared to the games, Star Wolf appear Star Fox 64 manga, where they ambush Star Fox at the Asteroid Belt. The team are beaten badly, with Fox intent on capturing Pigma for his crime against his old team. Wolf stops Fox from chasing Pigma, letting the Pig escape to Venom and threatens Fox to leave him alone or he'll be set to join his late father. This comment causes Fox to become convinced at the rumours surrounding Wolf's involvement with James's fate. Facing and suffering Andross's wrath and frustration, Pigma and Andrew continue their mission to take down Star Fox in revenge for their humiliation. But acting against Wolf's orders causes him to fire both Pigma and Andrew from the team and attacks them, saving Fox's life just so that they can carry on their personal quarrels.
Photo Gallery
Theme Music
StarFox 64 3D - Star Wolf Theme Extended
The Star Wolf leitmotif has made an appearance in every one of the team's appearances, except for the unreleased Star Fox 2.
- The Star Wolf theme first appears in Star Fox 64, followed by an orchestra remake for Star Fox: Assault and then returning for Star Fox 64 3D.
- The theme returns as Wolf's personal theme during his gameplay in Star Fox Command.
- The theme also appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl in a new version and the Star Fox: Assault version is included as an unlockable soundtrack.
References
- http://f.starfox-online.net/archives/starFox64.comReconstructed/starwolf.html
- http://sfc.krystalarchive.com/text/ending4StarWolfReturns.html
- Star Fox: Assault/Script
- Star Fox: Assault/Damage reports
- List of endings in Star Fox Command
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| Bases | Sargasso Hideout | |