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|voiced by=[[Jay Green]] (1997, 2011-Present)<br />[[David Scully]] (2005)<br />[[Jim Walker]] (2008)
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'''Leon Powalski''' is an assassin that flies for [[Star Wolf]] and appears as a recurring enemy throughout the ''[[Portal: Star Fox|Star Fox'' series]]. The background of Leon is rather ambiguous, but he seems to have some long-standing rivalry with [[Falco Lombardi]]. He appears to be the most sadistic and coldest of the group.
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'''Leon Powalski''' is an assassin working for [[Star Wolf]] who appears as a recurring enemy throughout the ''[[Portal: Star Fox|Star Fox'' series]]. The background of Leon is rather ambiguous, but he seems to have some long-standing rivalry with [[Falco Lombardi]]. He appears to be the most sadistic and coldest of the group.
  
 
=Background=
 
=Background=
  
Star Wolf was hired by [[Andross]] to deal with Star Fox during his attempt to takeover the Lylat System in ''[[Star Fox 64]]''. The team encountered Star Fox on [[Fichina]] while leading a fleet of Venomian ships, at which point Leon took to targeting Falco. Despite their advantage, the Star Wolf team was defeated. They fight again on Bolse, only to lose yet again. After most of Andross's forces had been defeated, Star Wolf arrived to defend [[Venom]] and were defeated yet again.
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Star Wolf was hired by [[Andross]] to deal with Star Fox during his attempt to takeover the Lylat System in ''[[Star Fox 64]]''. During their battles, Leon focused on fighting Falco. The team initially encountered Star Fox on [[Fichina]] while leading a fleet of Venomian ships. Despite their advantage, the Star Wolf team was defeated. They fought again on Bolse, only to lose yet again. After most of Andross's forces had been defeated, Star Wolf arrived to defend [[Venom]] and were defeated yet again.
  
 
In the nine years after, Leon Powalski was the only founding member (besides [[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]]) to stay on the team in ''[[Star Fox Assault]]''. When Star Fox raided Sargasso looking for [[Pigma Dengar|Pigma]], Star Wolf attempted to take down Star Fox, but was inevitably defeated. However, as the [[Aparoid]] threat become more apparent, Star Wolf came to the aid of Star Fox, although Leon seemed indifferent to the cause. Afterwards, Star Wolf provided Star Fox backup two different times, including the battle on the Aparoid Homeworld. After the planet exploded, the Star Wolf team was nowhere to be found.
 
In the nine years after, Leon Powalski was the only founding member (besides [[Wolf O'Donnell|Wolf]]) to stay on the team in ''[[Star Fox Assault]]''. When Star Fox raided Sargasso looking for [[Pigma Dengar|Pigma]], Star Wolf attempted to take down Star Fox, but was inevitably defeated. However, as the [[Aparoid]] threat become more apparent, Star Wolf came to the aid of Star Fox, although Leon seemed indifferent to the cause. Afterwards, Star Wolf provided Star Fox backup two different times, including the battle on the Aparoid Homeworld. After the planet exploded, the Star Wolf team was nowhere to be found.
  
As Star Wolf continued their antics, the Cornerian military put bounties on each of their heads (Leon having the lowest bounty, at S$1000000, despite being one of the only two remaining original members). They established a base on Fichina to hide from the Cornerian military.
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Star Wolf eventually resurfaced, and the Cornerian military put bounties on each of their heads. They established a base on Fichina to hide from the Cornerian military. During the Anglar invasion of ''[[Star Fox Command]]'', Star Wolf decided to try stopping the threat themselves. As a team, they were doing it so that the bounties on their heads would be removed, and they would be seen as heroes for a change. As an individual, Leon seemed to be particularly excited by the large number of targets he could kill.
 
 
During the Anglar invasion of ''[[Star Fox Command]]'', Star Wolf decided to try stopping the threat themselves. As a team they were doing it so that the bounties on their heads would be removed, and they would be seen as heroes for a change. As an individual, Leon seemed to be particularly excited by the large number of targets he could kill.
 
  
 
Leon and [[Panther Caluroso|Panther]] soon split off from Wolf and traveled to [[Katina]] in order to pick up Krystal, who was planning to join Star Wolf.
 
Leon and [[Panther Caluroso|Panther]] soon split off from Wolf and traveled to [[Katina]] in order to pick up Krystal, who was planning to join Star Wolf.
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==Possible Fates==
 
==Possible Fates==
  
In three endings the Star Wolf team lead successful raids on Venom.  
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In three endings, the Star Wolf team lead successful raids on Venom.  
  
 
*In [[Star Fox Command Endings#Fox and Krystal|Ending 1]], Fox intervened in Star Wolf's attempt to recruit Krystal, and none of the Star Wolf members were seen for a remainder of the storyline.  
 
*In [[Star Fox Command Endings#Fox and Krystal|Ending 1]], Fox intervened in Star Wolf's attempt to recruit Krystal, and none of the Star Wolf members were seen for a remainder of the storyline.  
*In [[Star Fox Command Endings#Emperoer Anglar|Ending 3]], their raid on Vemom is successful but the Anglar Emperor escapes into the Asteroid Belt, where Star Fox finishes him off. Fox does however promise Star Wolf that he would try to get their bounties cleared as compensation.
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*In [[Star Fox Command Endings#Emperoer Anglar|Ending 3]], their raid on Vemom was successful, but the Anglar Emperor escapes into the Asteroid Belt, where Star Fox finished him off. Fox did however promise Star Wolf that he would try to get their bounties cleared as compensation.
*In Endings [[Star Fox Command Endings #Star Wolf Returns|4]] and [[Star Fox Command Endings#The Curse of Pigma|9]], they succeed in destroying the Anglar Emperor and become heroes throughout the galaxy.
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*In Endings [[Star Fox Command Endings #Star Wolf Returns|4]] and [[Star Fox Command Endings#The Curse of Pigma|9]], they succeeded in destroying the Anglar Emperor in place of Star Fox and became known as heroes throughout the galaxy.
  
 
=Other Appearances=
 
=Other Appearances=
  
*Leon appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' when hidden conversations are activated by one of the Star Fox characters on the Lylat Cruise stage by special taunts, where Arwings and Wolfen fighters are caught in a battle. Leon has some interesting moments, at one point admiring Wolf's claws and how they tear things apart, leading Panther to wonder if he's jealous of the "shredder or the shreddee". A trophy of Leon also appears in the game. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'', those same conversations reappear on the reprisal of the Lylat Cruise level. Leon also has a trophy in both the 3DS and Wii U versions.
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==Video Games==
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*Leon makes small non-playable appearances in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Ultimate]]'', where hidden conversations are activated by one of the ''Star Fox'' characters on the Lylat Cruise stage (which features Arwings and Wolfen fighters caught in a battle) by special taunts. These contain interesting moments for Leon, such as one point where he is admiring Wolf's claws and how they tear things apart, leading Panther to wonder if Leon is jealous of the "shredder or the shreddee".
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**He has also been represented by a trophy and two stickers (from ''Assault'' and ''Command'') in ''Brawl'', a trophy in the 3DS/Wii U installment and as an Advanced-Rank Primary [[Spirit]] (using his ''Assault'' artwork) in ''Ultimate''. When fought in a Spirit battle, Leon's Spirit would possess [[Yoshi]] and fight alongside Wolf. The player would have Falco as an ally for the battle, and Falco had to be protected from being defeated by either of the pair.
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==Canceled Appearances==
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*Leon was originally created for ''[[Star Fox 2]]'', in which he appeared as one of the bosses faced as part of Star Wolf. The game was ultimately released with the [[Super NES Classic]].
  
 
=Trivia=
 
=Trivia=
  
 
*Command description: "A member of the Star Wolf squadron. His image is ruthless and cold-blooded, but perhaps a friendly face lies under that exterior... Or perhaps not."
 
*Command description: "A member of the Star Wolf squadron. His image is ruthless and cold-blooded, but perhaps a friendly face lies under that exterior... Or perhaps not."
*His first name is simply taken from the last few letters of "chameleon", his presumed species.
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*His first name is simply taken from the last few letters of "chameleon", his presumed species. Additionally, his full name seems to be a play on "Leon Kowalski", the name of a character from the 1982 film ''Blade Runner''.
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*In ''Command'', Leon has the lowest bounty of the Star Wolf team, at S$1000000, despite being one of the only two remaining original members
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*He has been depicted with three fingers in ''Assault'' and five fingers in ''Command''.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 07:35, 13 December 2018

Leon.jpg
Leon in Star Fox Assault.
Leon Powalski
Species Chameleon
Eye color Blue
Voiced by Jay Green (1997, 2011-Present)
David Scully (2005)
Jim Walker (2008)
Debut Star Fox 2 (unreleased)
Star Fox 64 (released)

Leon Powalski is an assassin working for Star Wolf who appears as a recurring enemy throughout the Star Fox series. The background of Leon is rather ambiguous, but he seems to have some long-standing rivalry with Falco Lombardi. He appears to be the most sadistic and coldest of the group.

Background[edit]

Star Wolf was hired by Andross to deal with Star Fox during his attempt to takeover the Lylat System in Star Fox 64. During their battles, Leon focused on fighting Falco. The team initially encountered Star Fox on Fichina while leading a fleet of Venomian ships. Despite their advantage, the Star Wolf team was defeated. They fought again on Bolse, only to lose yet again. After most of Andross's forces had been defeated, Star Wolf arrived to defend Venom and were defeated yet again.

In the nine years after, Leon Powalski was the only founding member (besides Wolf) to stay on the team in Star Fox Assault. When Star Fox raided Sargasso looking for Pigma, Star Wolf attempted to take down Star Fox, but was inevitably defeated. However, as the Aparoid threat become more apparent, Star Wolf came to the aid of Star Fox, although Leon seemed indifferent to the cause. Afterwards, Star Wolf provided Star Fox backup two different times, including the battle on the Aparoid Homeworld. After the planet exploded, the Star Wolf team was nowhere to be found.

Star Wolf eventually resurfaced, and the Cornerian military put bounties on each of their heads. They established a base on Fichina to hide from the Cornerian military. During the Anglar invasion of Star Fox Command, Star Wolf decided to try stopping the threat themselves. As a team, they were doing it so that the bounties on their heads would be removed, and they would be seen as heroes for a change. As an individual, Leon seemed to be particularly excited by the large number of targets he could kill.

Leon and Panther soon split off from Wolf and traveled to Katina in order to pick up Krystal, who was planning to join Star Wolf.

Possible Fates[edit]

In three endings, the Star Wolf team lead successful raids on Venom.

  • In Ending 1, Fox intervened in Star Wolf's attempt to recruit Krystal, and none of the Star Wolf members were seen for a remainder of the storyline.
  • In Ending 3, their raid on Vemom was successful, but the Anglar Emperor escapes into the Asteroid Belt, where Star Fox finished him off. Fox did however promise Star Wolf that he would try to get their bounties cleared as compensation.
  • In Endings 4 and 9, they succeeded in destroying the Anglar Emperor in place of Star Fox and became known as heroes throughout the galaxy.

Other Appearances[edit]

Video Games[edit]

  • Leon makes small non-playable appearances in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and Super Smash Ultimate, where hidden conversations are activated by one of the Star Fox characters on the Lylat Cruise stage (which features Arwings and Wolfen fighters caught in a battle) by special taunts. These contain interesting moments for Leon, such as one point where he is admiring Wolf's claws and how they tear things apart, leading Panther to wonder if Leon is jealous of the "shredder or the shreddee".
    • He has also been represented by a trophy and two stickers (from Assault and Command) in Brawl, a trophy in the 3DS/Wii U installment and as an Advanced-Rank Primary Spirit (using his Assault artwork) in Ultimate. When fought in a Spirit battle, Leon's Spirit would possess Yoshi and fight alongside Wolf. The player would have Falco as an ally for the battle, and Falco had to be protected from being defeated by either of the pair.

Canceled Appearances[edit]

  • Leon was originally created for Star Fox 2, in which he appeared as one of the bosses faced as part of Star Wolf. The game was ultimately released with the Super NES Classic.

Trivia[edit]

  • Command description: "A member of the Star Wolf squadron. His image is ruthless and cold-blooded, but perhaps a friendly face lies under that exterior... Or perhaps not."
  • His first name is simply taken from the last few letters of "chameleon", his presumed species. Additionally, his full name seems to be a play on "Leon Kowalski", the name of a character from the 1982 film Blade Runner.
  • In Command, Leon has the lowest bounty of the Star Wolf team, at S$1000000, despite being one of the only two remaining original members
  • He has been depicted with three fingers in Assault and five fingers in Command.