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== History ==
== History ==
=== Early History ===
=== Early history ===
Andross's career began as the lead scientist of the [[Cornerian Defense Force]]. He was the partner of [[General Pepper]], but they were intense rivals which foreshadowed complications between the two.<ref>"He was Corneria's chief science officer. He was also a close colleague of General Pepper. But they were like oil and water. Their infighting was a precursor to war." — Krystal, ''Star Fox Command''</ref> Andross's research focused on weapons of war, but [[Corneria]]'s time of peace left him unable to truly test his experiments. One experiment got out of hand and destroyed an entire city on Corneria. General Pepper had him banished to the distant planet [[Venom]]. Five years later, when Pepper had sent the original [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox team]], Andross hired one of their number to betray the other two. [[Pigma Dengar]], the team member he hired, did just that and this led to the apparent death of [[James McCloud]].
Andross's career began as the lead scientist of the [[Cornerian Defense Force]]. He was the partner of [[General Pepper]], but they were intense rivals which foreshadowed complications between the two.<ref>"He was Corneria's chief science officer. He was also a close colleague of General Pepper. But they were like oil and water. Their infighting was a precursor to war." — Krystal, ''Star Fox Command''</ref> Andross's research focused on weapons of war, but [[Corneria]]'s time of peace left him unable to truly test his experiments. One experiment got out of hand and destroyed an entire city on Corneria. General Pepper had him banished to the distant planet [[Venom]]. Five years later, when Pepper had sent the original [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox team]], Andross hired one of their number to betray the other two. [[Pigma Dengar]], the team member he hired, did just that and this led to the apparent death of [[James McCloud]].


=== The War for Lylat ===
=== ''Star Fox 64'' ===
{{Infobox boss
[[File:Andross64.png|thumb|200px|Appearance in ''Star Fox 64'']]
| image = Andross64.png
| caption = Andross in ''Star Fox 64''.
| image_size = 200px
| name = Andross
| location = [[Venom]]
| game = [[Star Fox 64]]
| affiliation = [[Andross]]
| style = margin-left:25px
| class = mw-collapsed
| show_picture = true
}}
 
A few years later, Andross began his invasion of the Lylat System. He was challenged by the new Star Fox team, led by the son of James McCloud, Fox. Andross had been experimenting with many things including an array of bioweapons for the war. He had also created several robotic defense weapons and hired the [[Star Wolf]] team to hold off Star Fox. All failed and Fox McCloud himself alone invaded Andross's lair to battle him. When Fox finally encountered Andross, he found that the experiments Andross had conducted had transformed him into a giant, floating head and pair of hands. Fox destroyed this form and Andross was revealed to only be a giant brain and set of eyes. Fox defeated this form of Andross as well, setting off a massive explosion that took out his entire lair. If Star Fox had gotten to Venom from [[Bolse Defense Satellite]], Fox would have encountered a false, cybernetic Andross and Andross's face would appear after Star Fox collected their reward from Pepper, signifying his survival.
A few years later, Andross began his invasion of the Lylat System. He was challenged by the new Star Fox team, led by the son of James McCloud, Fox. Andross had been experimenting with many things including an array of bioweapons for the war. He had also created several robotic defense weapons and hired the [[Star Wolf]] team to hold off Star Fox. All failed and Fox McCloud himself alone invaded Andross's lair to battle him. When Fox finally encountered Andross, he found that the experiments Andross had conducted had transformed him into a giant, floating head and pair of hands. Fox destroyed this form and Andross was revealed to only be a giant brain and set of eyes. Fox defeated this form of Andross as well, setting off a massive explosion that took out his entire lair. If Star Fox had gotten to Venom from [[Bolse Defense Satellite]], Fox would have encountered a false, cybernetic Andross and Andross's face would appear after Star Fox collected their reward from Pepper, signifying his survival.


=== In His Final Days ===
Andross apparently survived his destruction at the end of the Lylat Wars and spent his final days on Venom. Andross knew that his fight with Fox had shortened his remaining days and gave up his hopes for ruling Lylat in the hope that he could leave something behind that was beneficial for Venom.<ref>"After Andross fought you, he dedicated his remaining days to planet Venom. He wanted to leave some sort of legacy." — Krystal, ''Star Fox Command''</ref> He built a machine that would neutralize the acidity of the Venom Sea in hopes to begin a terraforming project for Venom, but some event prevented him from initiating his plans and the device was hidden on [[Titania]].
Andross apparently survived his destruction at the end of the Lylat Wars and spent his final days on Venom. Andross knew that his fight with Fox had shortened his remaining days and gave up his hopes for ruling Lylat in the hope that he could leave something behind that was beneficial for Venom.<ref>"After Andross fought you, he dedicated his remaining days to planet Venom. He wanted to leave some sort of legacy." — Krystal, ''Star Fox Command''</ref> He built a machine that would neutralize the acidity of the Venom Sea in hopes to begin a terraforming project for Venom, but some event prevented him from initiating his plans and the device was hidden on [[Titania]].
   
   
=== Andross's Return ===
=== ''Star Fox Adventures'' ===
{{Infobox boss
[[File:Andross SFA battle.png|thumb|left|200px|Boss fight in ''Star Fox Adventures'']]
| align = left
| class = mw-collapsed
| image = Andross SFA battle.png
| caption = Andross's return in ''Star Fox Adventures''.
| image_size = 250px
| name = Andross
| location = Space
| game = [[Star Fox Adventures]]
| affiliation = [[Andross]]
| style = margin-right:25px
| show_picture = true
}}
Through some unknown power, Andross's spirit remained after his body's death. He located the planet [[Sauria]] where he discovered the [[Krazoa|Krazoa Spirits]]. Andross gave power to the tyrant [[General Scales]], who was unaware of such gift. Unknowingly, he began the first steps of Andross's plan by releasing the Krazoa Spirits. When a vixen named [[Krystal]] returned the first of the spirits, Andross imprisoned her so he could use her powers in combination with the Krazoa to create a new body. Andross later watched Fox as he went through the Test of Fear and obtained the final Krazoa spirit.   
Through some unknown power, Andross's spirit remained after his body's death. He located the planet [[Sauria]] where he discovered the [[Krazoa|Krazoa Spirits]]. Andross gave power to the tyrant [[General Scales]], who was unaware of such gift. Unknowingly, he began the first steps of Andross's plan by releasing the Krazoa Spirits. When a vixen named [[Krystal]] returned the first of the spirits, Andross imprisoned her so he could use her powers in combination with the Krazoa to create a new body. Andross later watched Fox as he went through the Test of Fear and obtained the final Krazoa spirit.   
   
   
When Fox finally began his fight against General Scales, Andross intervened and forced Scales to give Fox the final Krazoa. Fox returned the final Krazoa and watched as they were focused into Krystal and shot into a giant Krazoa statue which contained Andross's spirit. The statue fled into space and Fox followed it in his [[Arwing]] where he discovered Andross's survival. Andross used the Krazoa statue as a shield and used his newfound powers to battle Fox He had nearly defeated Fox when when former Star Fox pilot [[Falco Lombardi]] arrived. Fox and Falco used [[Smart Bomb]]s and exposed Andross's brain to weapon fire. and Andross was finally defeated for good.
When Fox finally began his fight against General Scales, Andross intervened and forced Scales to give Fox the final Krazoa. Fox returned the final Krazoa and watched as they were focused into Krystal and shot into a giant Krazoa statue which contained Andross's spirit. The statue fled into space and Fox followed it in his [[Arwing]] where he discovered Andross's survival. Andross used the Krazoa statue as a shield and used his newfound powers to battle Fox He had nearly defeated Fox when when former Star Fox pilot [[Falco Lombardi]] arrived. Fox and Falco used [[Smart Bomb]]s and exposed Andross's brain to weapon fire. and Andross was finally defeated for good.


=== The Ghost of Andross ===
=== ''Star Fox: Assault'' ===
Andross was one of, if not the only, character to have the same role during the invasion of the [[Anglar]] no matter what story occurred. When Fox and whatever teammates he had at the time went to Titania, they encountered an entity that claimed to be the ghost of Andross. This was probably a hologram Andross left with his bioweapons to guard his acid neutralization device based on the appearance of Andross's appearance. Unable to do anything when Fox and his allies defeated the bioweapon, Andross allowed him to take the device.
Andross was one of, if not the only, character to have the same role during the invasion of the [[Anglar]] regardless of the story. When Fox and whatever teammates he had at the time went to Titania, they encountered an entity that claimed to be the ghost of Andross. This was probably a hologram Andross left with his bioweapons to guard his acid neutralization device based on the appearance of Andross's appearance. Unable to do anything when Fox and his allies defeated the bioweapon, Andross allowed him to take the device.
 
=== Legacy ===
His nephew, [[Andrew Oikonny]], remained true to Andross' strange penchant for appearing as a massive floating head by building an airborne vehicle which mimicked Andrew's head and hands. This ship appeared as the first level's false boss in ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''. Fox quickly dispatched this poor reproduction. The badly damaged craft, presumably piloted by Andrew himself, attempted to escape but was utterly obliterated by an [[Aparoid]] while Andrew delivered a megalomaniac monologue.
His nephew, [[Andrew Oikonny]], remained true to Andross' strange penchant for appearing as a massive floating head by building an airborne vehicle which mimicked Andrew's head and hands. This ship appeared as the first level's false boss in ''[[Star Fox: Assault]]''. Fox quickly dispatched this poor reproduction. The badly damaged craft, presumably piloted by Andrew himself, attempted to escape but was utterly obliterated by an [[Aparoid]] while Andrew delivered a megalomaniac monologue.
{{SpoilerEnd}}
{{SpoilerEnd}}


===''Super Smash Bros.''===
==''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
Andross appeared in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in the form of trophies. In both, he had trophies based on his appearance in the original ''Star Fox'', with the latter trophy being based on concept art from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. He had a second trophy in ''Super Smash Bros Melee'' based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. He also appeared in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as an Assist Trophy. Andross in his original form would move to the background and blow hexagon shapes at the fighters.
Andross appeared in both ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' in the form of trophies. In both, he had trophies based on his appearance in the original ''Star Fox'', with the latter trophy being based on concept art from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. He had a second trophy in ''Super Smash Bros Melee'' based on his appearance in ''Star Fox 64''. He also appeared in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' as an Assist Trophy. Andross in his original form would move to the background and blow hexagon shapes at the fighters.


====''Melee Trophy Information''====
===Trophy information===
====''Super Smash Bros. Melee''====
{{SmashTrophyInfo
{{SmashTrophyInfo
| colors = character
| colors = character
| melee_description =[[File:Andross SNES HQ Melee.png|left|150px]]Star Fox's archenemy. Whether it's a metallic manifestation of Andross or just a hologram is unknown, but from its outward appearance, it's safe to assume that it's not the fiend's true form. Andross occasionally sucks matter in and then violently exhales, sending out a cloud of metal tiles. Its eyes are its weak points.  
| melee_description =[[File:Andross SNES HQ Melee.png|left|150px]]Star Fox's archenemy. Whether it's a metallic manifestation of Andross or just a hologram is unknown, but from its outward appearance, it's safe to assume that it's not the fiend's true form. Andross occasionally sucks matter in and then violently exhales, sending out a cloud of metal tiles. Its eyes are its weak points.<br><br>''Star Fox'' 3/93
 
| melee_obtain = Random drop
''Star Fox'' 3/93
| melee_obtain = Random drop.
| brawl = false
| brawl = false
| ssb4 = false
| ssbforwiiu = false
| ssbfor3ds = false
}}
}}


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| melee_description =[[File:Andross 64 HQ Melee.png|left|150px]]This incarnation of Andross was so big as to be ridiculous, but it at least appeared to be a living being. Andross was once a brilliant scientist, but was banished from the galaxy for his dangerous experiments. From the planet Venom, he readied his troops and directed his sword of vengeance toward the Lylat System.  
| melee_description =[[File:Andross 64 HQ Melee.png|left|150px]]This incarnation of Andross was so big as to be ridiculous, but it at least appeared to be a living being. Andross was once a brilliant scientist, but was banished from the galaxy for his dangerous experiments. From the planet Venom, he readied his troops and directed his sword of vengeance toward the Lylat System.  
''Star Fox 64'' 6/97
''Star Fox 64'' 6/97
| melee_obtain = Random drop.
| melee_obtain = Random drop
| brawl = false
| brawl = false
| ssb4 = false
| ssbforwiiu = false
| ssbfor3ds = false
}}
}}


====''Brawl Trophy Information''====  
====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''====  
{{SmashTrophyInfo
{{SmashTrophyInfo
| colors = character
| colors = character
| melee = false
| melee = false
| brawl_description = [[File:Andross Trophy Brawl.png|left|150px]]A brilliant scientist formerly employed by the Cornerian Army. He took his research too far, and the disastrous results labeled him a Level 1 offender, resulting in his banishment to the nearby planet Venom. After building a base and declaring himself emperor, he swore he would rule the Lylat system. Thanks to Team Star Fox's heroism, the madman has yet to achieve this.  
| brawl_description = [[File:Andross Trophy Brawl.png|left|150px]]A brilliant scientist formerly employed by the Cornerian Army. He took his research too far, and the disastrous results labeled him a Level 1 offender, resulting in his banishment to the nearby planet Venom. After building a base and declaring himself emperor, he swore he would rule the Lylat system. Thanks to Team Star Fox's heroism, the madman has yet to achieve this.<br><br>'''SNES''' ''Star Fox''<br>'''N64''' ''Star Fox 64''
 
| brawl_obtain = Random drop
'''SNES''' ''Star Fox''
| ssbforwiiu = false
 
| ssbfor3ds = false
'''N64''' ''Star Fox 64''
| brawl_obtain = Random drop.
| ssb4 = false
}}
}}


====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U Trophy Information''====
====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U''====
=====''Both Versions''=====
'''Both versions:'''<br>
{{SmashTrophyInfo
{{SmashTrophyInfo
| colors = character
| colors = character
| melee = false
| melee = false
| brawl = false
| brawl = false
| ssb4_description =[[File:AndrossTrophyWiiU.png|left|150px]]'''NTSC-U''': A gifted scientist who worked for the Cornerian Defense Force. Banished to the planet Venom for his extreme research methods, he attacked the Lylat System to exact revenge but was defeated by Star Fox. When summoned, he will aid you in battle by spewing polygon slabs from his mouth.<br><br>'''PAL''': Ex-scientist for the Cornerian Army, he was banished to the planet Venom because of his extreme research methods. His plan to conquer the Lylat system was thwarted by the heroic Star Fox team. When unleashed in this game, he hovers in the background, launching polygons at the fighters.  
| ssbforwiiu_description =[[File:AndrossTrophyWiiU.png|left|150px]]'''NTSC-U''': A gifted scientist who worked for the Cornerian Defense Force. Banished to the planet Venom for his extreme research methods, he attacked the Lylat System to exact revenge but was defeated by Star Fox. When summoned, he will aid you in battle by spewing polygon slabs from his mouth.<br><br>'''PAL''': Ex-scientist for the Cornerian Army, he was banished to the planet Venom because of his extreme research methods. His plan to conquer the Lylat system was thwarted by the heroic Star Fox team. When unleashed in this game, he hovers in the background, launching polygons at the fighters.<br><br>'''SNES''' Star Fox (3/1993)<br>'''N64''' Star Fox 64 (7/1997)
 
| ssbforwiiu_obtain = Random drop
 
| ssbfor3ds = false
 
'''SNES''' Star Fox (3/1993)
 
'''N64''' Star Fox 64 (7/1997)
| ssb4_obtain = Random drop.
}}
}}


=====''3DS Version''=====
'''''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' only:'''<br>
{{SmashTrophyInfo
{{SmashTrophyInfo
| colors = character
| colors = character
| melee = false
| melee = false
| brawl = false
| brawl = false
| ssb4_description =[[File:AndrossOrganicTrophy3DS.png|left|150px]]'''NTSC-U''': The true final boss of Star Fox 64, Andross has turned himself into a bioweapon. His face and hands have exploded, revealing a giant brain with eyes that move independently and fire laser beams. When he goes down, he'll self-destruct and try to take Fox with him!<br><br>'''PAL''': The true final boss of Lylat Wars is a form where Andross has turned himself into a bioweapon. His face and hands explode, revealing a giant brain with eyes that move independently like tentacles and fire laser beams. When he's beaten in this form, he self-destructs and tries to take Fox with him.   
| ssbfor3ds_description =[[File:AndrossOrganicTrophy3DS.png|left]]'''NTSC-U''': The true final boss of Star Fox 64, Andross has turned himself into a bioweapon. His face and hands have exploded, revealing a giant brain with eyes that move independently and fire laser beams. When he goes down, he'll self-destruct and try to take Fox with him!<br><br>'''PAL''': The true final boss of Lylat Wars is a form where Andross has turned himself into a bioweapon. His face and hands explode, revealing a giant brain with eyes that move independently like tentacles and fire laser beams. When he's beaten in this form, he self-destructs and tries to take Fox with him.   
| ssbfor3ds_obtain = Random drop
| ssbforwiiu = false
}}


| ssb4_obtain = Random drop.
== Quotes ==
}}
*''"If I'm going down, I'm taking you with me!"'' — ''Star Fox 64''
*''"Now you will feel TRUE pain!"'' — ''Star Fox 64''


== Development (Out of Game) ==
== Game appearances ==
== Game Appearances ==
*''[[Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]''
*''[[Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]''
*''[[Star Fox 64]]''
*''[[Star Fox 64]]''
*''[[Star Fox Adventures]]''
*''[[Star Fox Adventures]]''
*''[[Star Fox Command]]''
*''[[Star Fox Command]]''
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (Cameo Appearance)
*''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' (cameo)
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' (Cameo Appearance)
*''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' (cameo)
*''[[Star Fox Zero]]''
*''[[Star Fox Zero]]''


=== Voice Actors ===
== Voice actors ==
*Rick May in ''Star Fox 64''.
*Rick May in ''Star Fox 64''.
*Duncan Botwood in ''Star Fox Adventures''.
*Duncan Botwood in ''Star Fox Adventures''.
*David Frederick White in ''Star Fox 64 3D''.
*David Frederick White in ''Star Fox 64 3D''.
*David Frederick White in ''Star Fox Zero''.
*David Frederick White in ''Star Fox Zero''.


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
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Andross SF64 headshot.png|Headshot from ''[[Star Fox 64]]''.
Andross SF64 headshot.png|Headshot from ''[[Star Fox 64]]''.
Andross intro.png|Andross in the intro of ''Star Fox 64''
Andross intro.png|Andross in the intro of ''Star Fox 64''
Andross.jpg|Artwork from ''Star Fox 64''
Andross SFA battle.png|Boss battle in ''[[Star Fox Adventures]]''.
Andross emblem.png
Andross emblem.png
Itoh Andross.png
Itoh Andross.png|Appearance in the Nintendo Power comic.
Andross Command.png|Andross' headshot in ''[[Star Fox Command]]''.
Andross Command.png|Andross' headshot in ''[[Star Fox Command]]''.
Andross Story 3D.png|Andross in the intro of ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]''.
Andross Story 3D.png|Andross in the intro of ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]''.
</gallery>
</gallery>
== Quotes ==
*''"If I'm going down, I'm taking you with me!"'' — ''Star Fox 64''
*''"Now you will feel TRUE pain!"'' — ''Star Fox 64''


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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== See Also ==
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Andross
Andross Command Intro.png
Andross in the briefing of Star Fox Command.
Details
Home planet Corneria
Role Leader of the Venomian Army (formerly),
Lead Scientist of the Cornerian Defense Force (formerly)
Premiere game Star Fox
Affiliations Venomian Army, Star Wolf (employer)
Family Dash Bowman (grandson)
Andrew Oikonny (nephew)
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"Only I have the brains to rule Lylat!"
— Andross, Star Fox 64

Dr. Andross (Japanese: アンドルフ Andorf) is the main villain of the Star Fox series and sworn enemy of the Lylat System. He has a grandson, Dash Bowman, implying he had a child, and a nephew, Andrew Oikonny, implying a sibling.

Appearance

Andross' appearance has remained superficially constant throughout the games he has appeared in. There are, however, marked differences in how his appearance has changed from game to game. In Star Fox, he looked like a vague approximation of a disembodied human head, whose features were very simple. This incarnation of Andross reappears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. His greatest addition as of yet was in Star Fox 64, where he benefited from being given proper textures, a range of facial expressions, and similarly disembodied, gloved hands. This version is also a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee

As consoles became more powerful and capable of rendering a higher number of polygons and highly detailed textures, Andross was given a makeover in Star Fox Adventures. Here, his dramatic return at the end of the game came as a figurative and literal twist as he had, for the majority of the game, hidden behind a statue of a Krazoan head. When, at the very end of the game, this head swiveled to reveal Andross' face on the other side, it became apparent that the designers took care in giving the character unsettling, almost demonic features, as well as a more advanced palette of facial expressions, and a small selection of lip-synced dialogue.

History

Early history

Andross's career began as the lead scientist of the Cornerian Defense Force. He was the partner of General Pepper, but they were intense rivals which foreshadowed complications between the two.[1] Andross's research focused on weapons of war, but Corneria's time of peace left him unable to truly test his experiments. One experiment got out of hand and destroyed an entire city on Corneria. General Pepper had him banished to the distant planet Venom. Five years later, when Pepper had sent the original Star Fox team, Andross hired one of their number to betray the other two. Pigma Dengar, the team member he hired, did just that and this led to the apparent death of James McCloud.

Star Fox 64

File:Andross64.png
Appearance in Star Fox 64

A few years later, Andross began his invasion of the Lylat System. He was challenged by the new Star Fox team, led by the son of James McCloud, Fox. Andross had been experimenting with many things including an array of bioweapons for the war. He had also created several robotic defense weapons and hired the Star Wolf team to hold off Star Fox. All failed and Fox McCloud himself alone invaded Andross's lair to battle him. When Fox finally encountered Andross, he found that the experiments Andross had conducted had transformed him into a giant, floating head and pair of hands. Fox destroyed this form and Andross was revealed to only be a giant brain and set of eyes. Fox defeated this form of Andross as well, setting off a massive explosion that took out his entire lair. If Star Fox had gotten to Venom from Bolse Defense Satellite, Fox would have encountered a false, cybernetic Andross and Andross's face would appear after Star Fox collected their reward from Pepper, signifying his survival.

Andross apparently survived his destruction at the end of the Lylat Wars and spent his final days on Venom. Andross knew that his fight with Fox had shortened his remaining days and gave up his hopes for ruling Lylat in the hope that he could leave something behind that was beneficial for Venom.[2] He built a machine that would neutralize the acidity of the Venom Sea in hopes to begin a terraforming project for Venom, but some event prevented him from initiating his plans and the device was hidden on Titania.

Star Fox Adventures

Boss fight in Star Fox Adventures

Through some unknown power, Andross's spirit remained after his body's death. He located the planet Sauria where he discovered the Krazoa Spirits. Andross gave power to the tyrant General Scales, who was unaware of such gift. Unknowingly, he began the first steps of Andross's plan by releasing the Krazoa Spirits. When a vixen named Krystal returned the first of the spirits, Andross imprisoned her so he could use her powers in combination with the Krazoa to create a new body. Andross later watched Fox as he went through the Test of Fear and obtained the final Krazoa spirit.

When Fox finally began his fight against General Scales, Andross intervened and forced Scales to give Fox the final Krazoa. Fox returned the final Krazoa and watched as they were focused into Krystal and shot into a giant Krazoa statue which contained Andross's spirit. The statue fled into space and Fox followed it in his Arwing where he discovered Andross's survival. Andross used the Krazoa statue as a shield and used his newfound powers to battle Fox He had nearly defeated Fox when when former Star Fox pilot Falco Lombardi arrived. Fox and Falco used Smart Bombs and exposed Andross's brain to weapon fire. and Andross was finally defeated for good.

Star Fox: Assault

Andross was one of, if not the only, character to have the same role during the invasion of the Anglar regardless of the story. When Fox and whatever teammates he had at the time went to Titania, they encountered an entity that claimed to be the ghost of Andross. This was probably a hologram Andross left with his bioweapons to guard his acid neutralization device based on the appearance of Andross's appearance. Unable to do anything when Fox and his allies defeated the bioweapon, Andross allowed him to take the device.

His nephew, Andrew Oikonny, remained true to Andross' strange penchant for appearing as a massive floating head by building an airborne vehicle which mimicked Andrew's head and hands. This ship appeared as the first level's false boss in Star Fox: Assault. Fox quickly dispatched this poor reproduction. The badly damaged craft, presumably piloted by Andrew himself, attempted to escape but was utterly obliterated by an Aparoid while Andrew delivered a megalomaniac monologue.

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Super Smash Bros. series

Andross appeared in both Super Smash Bros. Melee and Super Smash Bros. Brawl in the form of trophies. In both, he had trophies based on his appearance in the original Star Fox, with the latter trophy being based on concept art from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. He had a second trophy in Super Smash Bros Melee based on his appearance in Star Fox 64. He also appeared in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as an Assist Trophy. Andross in his original form would move to the background and blow hexagon shapes at the fighters.

Trophy information

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Trophy information
Game Description Obtain
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Andross SNES HQ Melee.png
Star Fox's archenemy. Whether it's a metallic manifestation of Andross or just a hologram is unknown, but from its outward appearance, it's safe to assume that it's not the fiend's true form. Andross occasionally sucks matter in and then violently exhales, sending out a cloud of metal tiles. Its eyes are its weak points.

Star Fox 3/93 		Random drop



Trophy information
Game Description Obtain
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Andross 64 HQ Melee.png
This incarnation of Andross was so big as to be ridiculous, but it at least appeared to be a living being. Andross was once a brilliant scientist, but was banished from the galaxy for his dangerous experiments. From the planet Venom, he readied his troops and directed his sword of vengeance toward the Lylat System.

Star Fox 64 6/97

Random drop



Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophy information
Game Description Obtain
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Andross Trophy Brawl.png
A brilliant scientist formerly employed by the Cornerian Army. He took his research too far, and the disastrous results labeled him a Level 1 offender, resulting in his banishment to the nearby planet Venom. After building a base and declaring himself emperor, he swore he would rule the Lylat system. Thanks to Team Star Fox's heroism, the madman has yet to achieve this.

SNES Star Fox
N64 Star Fox 64 		Random drop


Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Both versions:

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NTSC-U: A gifted scientist who worked for the Cornerian Defense Force. Banished to the planet Venom for his extreme research methods, he attacked the Lylat System to exact revenge but was defeated by Star Fox. When summoned, he will aid you in battle by spewing polygon slabs from his mouth.

PAL: Ex-scientist for the Cornerian Army, he was banished to the planet Venom because of his extreme research methods. His plan to conquer the Lylat system was thwarted by the heroic Star Fox team. When unleashed in this game, he hovers in the background, launching polygons at the fighters.

SNES Star Fox (3/1993)
N64 Star Fox 64 (7/1997) 		Random drop


Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS only:

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NTSC-U: The true final boss of Star Fox 64, Andross has turned himself into a bioweapon. His face and hands have exploded, revealing a giant brain with eyes that move independently and fire laser beams. When he goes down, he'll self-destruct and try to take Fox with him!

PAL: The true final boss of Lylat Wars is a form where Andross has turned himself into a bioweapon. His face and hands explode, revealing a giant brain with eyes that move independently like tentacles and fire laser beams. When he's beaten in this form, he self-destructs and tries to take Fox with him. 		Random drop


Quotes

  • "If I'm going down, I'm taking you with me!" — Star Fox 64
  • "Now you will feel TRUE pain!" — Star Fox 64

Game appearances

Voice actors

  • Rick May in Star Fox 64.
  • Duncan Botwood in Star Fox Adventures.
  • David Frederick White in Star Fox 64 3D.
  • David Frederick White in Star Fox Zero.

Gallery

  • Artwork of Andross from Star Fox 2 (SNES Classic Edition).

  • Andross' headshot in Star Fox 2.

  • Andross in Star Fox 2.

  • Andross's cube formation in Star Fox 2

  • Headshot from Star Fox 64.

  • Andross in the intro of Star Fox 64

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  • Appearance in the Nintendo Power comic.

  • Andross' headshot in Star Fox Command.

  • Andross in the intro of Star Fox 64 3D.

Trivia

  • In Star Fox Adventures, Andross stated that his intentions were to destroy the Lylat System, contrary to previous and later games. This could be attributed to the developer change.
  • Andross's appearance during the Test of Fear and the use of the alternate visuals during the scenes where he appears was meant to be foreshadowment to his appearance at the end of the game[3].
  • Andross's insignia in Star Fox 2 (邪) is a Chinese and Japanese character meaning "evil".

References

  1. ↑ "He was Corneria's chief science officer. He was also a close colleague of General Pepper. But they were like oil and water. Their infighting was a precursor to war." — Krystal, Star Fox Command
  2. ↑ "After Andross fought you, he dedicated his remaining days to planet Venom. He wanted to leave some sort of legacy." — Krystal, Star Fox Command
  3. ↑ http://www.michaelcawood.com/StarfoxAdventures.htm
Characters
Main characters
Star Fox: Fox McCloud Falco Lombardi Peppy Hare Slippy Toad Krystal ROB 64 General Pepper
Star Wolf: Wolf O'Donnell Leon Powalski Pigma Dengar Andrew Oikonny Panther Caroso Andross
Other characters
James McCloud Bill Grey Katt Monroe Tricky Dash Bowman Amanda Lucy Hare
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Star Fox (Starwing)
SNES • Argonaut Games • Nintendo
Characters
Villains
Bosses
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Items
Vehicles
Stages
Level 1
Corneria (Corneria - The Base) • Asteroid (Asteroid Belt) • Space Armada (The Andross Space Armada) • Meteor (The Battle Base Meteor) • Venom
Level 2
Corneria (Corneria - The Base) • Sector X • Titania (The Planet Titania) • Sector Y • Venom
Level 3
Corneria (Corneria - The Base) • Asteroid (Asteroid Belt) • Fortuna (The Planet Fortuna) • Sector Z • Macbeth (The Planet Macbeth) • Venom
Secret stages
Black Hole (The Awesome Black Hole) • Out of This Dimension
Other concepts
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Star Fox 64 (3D)
Characters
Villains
Other characters
Star Fox 64 box art.jpgStar Fox 64 3D.jpg
Vehicles
Locations
Corneria • Meteo • Fichina • Sector X • Titania • Bolse • Sector Y • Katina • Solar • Macbeth • Aquas • Zoness • Sector Z • Area 6 • Venom
Game mechanics

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Star Fox 2
SNES • Nintendo
Characters
Villains
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Locations
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Star Fox Adventures
Nintendo GameCube (Rare • Nintendo)
Characters
Supporting
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Locations
Items
Main
Space
Other
Keys
Objects
Staff Upgrades
Moves
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Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Wiilogo.png • Project Sora • Nintendo
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Items
Smart Bomb • Andross (Assist Trophy)
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Stages
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