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'''Falco Lombardi''' (Japanese: {{hover|ファルコ・ランバルディ|Faruko Ranbarudi}} ''Falco Lombardi'') is a member of the [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox Team]] and is the best pilot the team has to offer. He is  raptor (bird of prey) with blue feathers. He is a staple in the series appearing in every title since [[Star Fox (game)|''Star Fox'']].
'''Falco Lombardi''' is a member of the [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox Team]] and is the best pilot the team has to offer. He is  raptor (bird of prey) with blue feathers. He is a staple in the series appearing in every title since [[Star Fox (game)|''Star Fox'']].


Falco was a member of various space gangs, including the [[Hot Rodders]] (along with good friend [[Katt Monroe]]) and was the head of another gang, named [[Free as a Bird]]. He later left his gang to help form the second Star Fox team on an invitation from an old friend of his, [[Fox McCloud]]. Being the ace pilot of the team, his flight skills are unmatched. He is a great fighter and asset to the team. He hails from the planet [[Corneria]] where he attended military academy with Fox and [[Bill Grey]]. While originally piloting an [[Arwing]], in ''[[Star Fox Command]]'' his Arwing is personalized as the Sky Claw.
Falco was a member of various space gangs, including the [[Hot Rodders]] (along with good friend [[Katt Monroe]]) and was the head of another gang, named [[Free as a Bird]]. He later left his gang to help form the second Star Fox team on an invitation from an old friend of his, [[Fox McCloud]]. Being the ace pilot of the team, his flight skills are unmatched. He is a great fighter and asset to the team. He hails from the planet [[Corneria]] where he attended military academy with Fox and [[Bill Grey]]. While originally piloting an [[Arwing]], in ''[[Star Fox Command]]'' his Arwing is personalized as the Sky Claw.
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Falco is a blue-feathered avian with long blue tail feathers and red plumage around his blue eyes. His appearance was based off of a red throated caracara. He also has an athletic yet lanky build, and is shown to be taller than Fox, as seen in the Super Smash Bros. games and Star Fox: Assault. Falco's name comes from the name of the falcon genus. Although Falco is in appearance a bird, he seems to lack the ability to fly.
Falco is a blue-feathered avian with long blue tail feathers and red plumage around his blue eyes. His appearance was based off of a red throated caracara. He also has an athletic yet lanky build, and is shown to be taller than Fox, as seen in the Super Smash Bros. games and Star Fox: Assault. Falco's name comes from the name of the falcon genus. Although Falco is in appearance a bird, he seems to lack the ability to fly.


== In Game History ==
== Characteristics ==
:{{quote v1.5|
Falco is one of the most respected and skilled pilots of the Star Fox Team. His personality is often brash, overconfident and cocky and possesses an uncooperative attitude, though he is devoted to his wingmates. Falco has incredible nerves, and can accurately predict the tide of battle. He also tends to refer to his enemies as "prey," as shown in Star Fox Command, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Star Fox 64. He also prefers flying aircraft to other vehicles, as evidenced in the ending of the Aquas campaign in Star Fox 64, where he states that he would take the sky any day after the Blue-Marine managed to come through Aquas upon destroying Bacoon, as well as his activation quote when activating his Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, "Personally, I prefer the air". Although overall during his career(s) on the Star Fox Team, he was significantly cocky, he has mellowed out over time. As the team's ace pilot, Falco is the best Arwing pilot in the team, making him very handy in battle. However, he has a tendency to not follow advice (he dislikes authority), and also likes to be late and appear at the last minute to save the day (as seen in the end of Adventures, and in several missions in Command). Falco often joins and leaves the Star Fox team throughout the series of games. After Star Fox 64, Falco leaves the team, returning at the end of Star Fox Adventures. Depending on the path in Star Fox Command, Falco may or may not leave Star Fox after joining, but he stays in the default ending. Ironically, in one of the Star Fox Command endings, Falco is the only original member to stay, even though he left the team several times throughout the story. Falco's personality is very similar to Han Solo from the Star Wars series. The Nintendo Power Official Player's Guide for Star Fox Assault even compared Falco with Solo.
| line = "The Star Fox team's ace pilot. Falco left the team briefly to work on his own but has since returned to the fold. He says he's in it for the money, but rumor has it that he considers the team his family. He's really a kind-hearted and uncomplicated fellow."
 
|name= instruction booklet, p. 37
== History ==
|game= Star Fox: Assault
{{Quote|The Star Fox team's ace pilot. Falco left the team briefly to work on his own but has since returned to the fold. He says he's in it for the money, but rumor has it that he considers the team his family. He's really a kind-hearted and uncomplicated fellow.|''Star Fox: Assault'' instruction booklet, page 37}}
}}


=== Early History ===
=== Early History ===
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=== Falco and Fox ===
=== Falco and Fox ===
{{Spoiler}}
{{Spoiler}}
[[File:SFteam3d-2.png|left|thumb|Falco and the Star Fox team in ''Star Fox 64 3D''.]]When the Star Fox team was called to [[Corneria]] by [[General Pepper]], Falco remarked at the surprising level of destruction. Falco helped Fox out by leading him towards the true leader of the [[Venomian Army|Venomian Army's]] attack, the [[Attack Carrier]]. Falco helped his teammates throughou several missions until they came to [[Fichina]]. There, Star Fox was attacked by their rival team, [[Star Wolf]]. Falco was targeted by [[Leon Powalski]], whom he shared a personal rivalry with. Falco managed to defeat Leon as Fox diffused a bomb set to destroy a Cornerian base.  
[[File:SFteam3d-2.png|left|thumb|Falco and the Star Fox team in ''Star Fox 64 3D''.]]When the Star Fox team was called to [[Corneria]] by [[General Pepper]], Falco remarked at the surprising level of destruction. Falco helped Fox out by leading him towards the true leader of the [[Venomian Army]]'s attack, the [[Attack Carrier]]. Falco helped his teammates throughout several missions until they came to [[Fichina]]. There, Star Fox was attacked by their rival team, [[Star Wolf]]. Falco was targeted by [[Leon Powalski]], whom he shared a personal rivalry with. Falco managed to defeat Leon as Fox diffused a bomb set to destroy a Cornerian base.  


On [[Zoness]], Star Fox ran into Falco's old ally, Katt Monroe. Despite Katt's assistence, Falco tried his best to drive her off. After the mission on Zoness, Katt flew off and Falco attempted to contact her to find out where she had gone. Falco and the rest of Star Fox continued on their way until they finally came to [[Venom]]. Falco and the team flew through [[Area 6]] and was able to make it to [[Andross|Andross's]] base. There, they were attacked by Star Wolf in advanced ships. Falco still managed to defeat Leon and Fox flew into Andross's lair to defeat him. After Andross's defeat, Falco and the rest of Star Fox returned to Corneria to collect their reward.
On [[Zoness]], Star Fox ran into Falco's old ally, Katt Monroe. Despite Katt's assistance, Falco tried his best to drive her off. After the mission on Zoness, Katt flew off and Falco attempted to contact her to find out where she had gone. Falco and the rest of Star Fox continued on their way until they finally came to [[Venom]]. Falco and the team flew through [[Area 6]] and was able to make it to [[Andross|Andross's]] base. There, they were attacked by Star Wolf in advanced ships. Falco still managed to defeat Leon and Fox flew into Andross's lair to defeat him. After Andross's defeat, Falco and the rest of Star Fox returned to Corneria to collect their reward.


Falco also goes throug the events of ''Star Fox Zero'' alongside Fox and the team.
Falco also goes throug the events of ''Star Fox Zero'' alongside Fox and the team.
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=== Falco's Return ===
=== Falco's Return ===
[[File:Falco Assault Intro.png|left|thumb|Falco during the opening of ''Star Fox: Assault''.]]A year after the events of ''Star Fox Adventures'', Falco and his teammates came to [[Fortuna]] by request of the [[Cornerian Defense Force]] to deal with a rebellion led by [[Andrew Oikonny]]. Falco was the first to realize that their job was to stop the rebellion by silencing Oikonny for good<ref>{{quote
A year after the events of ''Star Fox Adventures'', Falco and his teammates came to [[Fortuna]] by request of the [[Cornerian Defense Force]] to deal with a rebellion led by [[Andrew Oikonny]]. Falco was the first to realize that their job was to stop the rebellion by silencing Oikonny for good.<ref>{{cite quote|"We're here because we gotta put this creep on ice."|[[Fox]] and Falco|[[Star Fox: Assault]]}}</ref> Falco followed his teammates to the Arwings and followed Oikonny to the surface of Fortuna. Once they caught up with Oikonny, Falco taunted him for trying to emulate Andross. Upon Oikonny's defeat, Falco watched as an [[Aparoid]] destroyed Oikonny's ship. Falco helped Fox fight the Aparoid and returned to the Great Fox after it was destroyed. There, he listened as [[Beltino Toad]] and [[General Pepper]] explained the Aparoid menace. Falco and the team were then sent by General Pepper to investigate a distress signal from [[Katina]]. Falco stayed in the air as Fox used his [[Landmaster]] tank to take out the Aparoids from the ground. When Fox was attacked by an enormous Aparoid walker, Falco was unable to help in the battle and Fox destroyed the creature alone. Without warning, [[Pigma Dengar]] escaped the base and stole the Core Memory from the Aparoid. The Star Fox team returned to the Great Fox and pursued Pigma. The team pursued Pigma to the [[Sargasso Space Hideout]] where they lost track of him. One of the ruffians hacked into their communication's channel and Falco demanded his identity. Fox told Falco and Krystal to handle the space front while he and Slippy took out the enemy teleporters in the base. Once Fox destroyed the teleporters, Star Wolf appeared. Falco fought against Leon once more until Fox defeated Leon. After the battle, Falco argued a bit with Star Wolf's newest member, [[Panther Caroso]]. Panther soon told the team where to find Pigma and the two teams left the base.
|line= "So, we're here because..."<br>"We're here because we gotta put this creep on ice."
|game= Star Fox: Assault
|name=  Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi
}}</ref>. Falco followed his teammates to the Arwings and followed Oikonny to the surface of Fortuna. Once they caught up with Oikonny, Falco taunted him for trying to emulate Andross. Upon Oikonny's defeat, Falco watched as an [[Aparoid]] destroyed Oikonny's ship. Falco helped Fox fight the Aparoid and returned to the Great Fox after it was destroyed. There, he listened as [[Beltino Toad]] and [[General Pepper]] explained the Aparoid menace. Falco and the team were then sent by General Pepper to investigate a distress signal from [[Katina]]. Falco stayed in the air as Fox used his [[Landmaster]] tank to take out the Aparoids from the ground. When Fox was attacked by an enormous Aparoid walker, Falco was unable to help in the battle and Fox destroyed the creature alone. Without warning, [[Pigma Dengar]] escaped the base and stole the Core Memory from the Aparoid. The Star Fox team returned to the Great Fox and pursued Pigma. The team pursued Pigma to the [[Sargasso Space Hideout]] where they lost track of him. One of the ruffians hacked into their communication's channel and Falco demanded his identity. Fox told Falco and Krystal to handle the space front while he and Slippy took out the enemy teleporters in the base. Once Fox destroyed the teleporters, Star Wolf appeared. Falco fought against Leon once more until Fox defeated Leon. After the battle, Falco argued a bit with Star Wolf's newest member, [[Panther Caroso]]. Panther soon told the team where to find Pigma and the two teams left the base.


Upon their arrival at Fichina, Falco complained that the planet was nothing but snow and ice, to which Fox responded by saying that the planet had a climate control device. Peppy revealed that the device was done and Fox went down to fix it. Falco complained about Fox always wanting to be a hero, but conceded due to his dislike of ice. When Fox was attacked by Aparoid-infected sentry bots Falco flew down to save him. Falco then told Fox to ride on his wing while Peppy sent down an Arwing. Pigma then appeared and Falco chased after him.[[File:Falco Peppy Death Assault.png|right|thumb|Falco distressed at Peppy's sacrifice.]] Unfortunately, Falco had to stop when an Aparoid infected the climate control device. Falco landed as the Arwing arrived and Fox got off. He then proceded to help Fox fight the Aparoid and the creature was defeated without damaging the device. The team followed Pigma to the [[Meteo Asteroid Belt]]. On the way, Falco taunted Pigma about trying to hide in an asteroid belt and Fox asked why<ref>{{cite quote|"So, this is like an amusement park to a former gang member?"<br>"You know it!"|[[Fox]] and Falco|[[Star Fox: Assault]]}}</ref> Falco followed his team to the base Pigma had built in the Asteroid Belt. Falco was there when the team encountered Pigma's absorption into a giant Aparoid. The combined efforts of the team destroyed the robot and helped them claim the Core Memory. Upon their return to the Great Fox, the team sent the Core Memory to Beltino. There, Krystal was sent a telepathic message from [[Sauria]]. Fox delayed the attack on the [[Aparoid Homeworld]] to return to Sauria. Falco once again stayed in his Arwing and fought in the air. When Fox and Krystal began flirting before the mission, Falco took up the job of breaking them up and headed out. Falco and Slippy kept the skies clear as Fox and Krystal cleared the ground of hatchers and left when their job was finished.
Upon their arrival at Fichina, Falco complained that the planet was nothing but snow and ice, to which Fox responded by saying that the planet had a climate control device. Peppy revealed that the device was done and Fox went down to fix it. Falco complained about Fox always wanting to be a hero, but conceded due to his dislike of ice. When Fox was attacked by Aparoid-infected sentry bots Falco flew down to save him. Falco then told Fox to ride on his wing while Peppy sent down an Arwing. Pigma then appeared and Falco chased after him.[[File:Falco Peppy Death Assault.png|right|thumb|Falco distressed at Peppy's sacrifice.]] Unfortunately, Falco had to stop when an Aparoid infected the climate control device. Falco landed as the Arwing arrived and Fox got off. He then proceded to help Fox fight the Aparoid and the creature was defeated without damaging the device. The team followed Pigma to the [[Meteo Asteroid Belt]]. On the way, Falco taunted Pigma about trying to hide in an asteroid belt and Fox asked why<ref>{{quote
|line= "So, this is like an amusement park to a former gang member?"<br>"You know it!"
|game= Star Fox: Assault
|name= Fox McCloud and Falco Lombardi
}}</ref>. Falco followed his team to the base Pigma had built in the Asteroid Belt. Falco was there when the team encountered Pigma's absorption into a giant Aparoid. The combined efforts of the team destroyed the robot and helped them claim the Core Memory. Upon their return to the Great Fox, the team sent the Core Memory to Beltino. There, Krystal was sent a telepathic message from [[Sauria]]. Fox delayed the attack on the [[Aparoid Homeworld]] to return to Sauria. Falco once again stayed in his Arwing and fought in the air. When Fox and Krystal began flirting before the mission, Falco took up the job of breaking them up and headed out. Falco and Slippy kept the skies clear as Fox and Krystal cleared the ground of hatchers and left when their job was finished.


[[File:Falco Assault Ending.png|left|thumb|Falco during the ending scene of ''Star Fox: Assault.'']]
[[File:Falco Assault Ending.png|left|thumb|Falco during the ending scene of ''Star Fox: Assault.'']]
When Fox and Krystal returned to the Great Fox, they recieved a distress signal from General Pepper saying that Corneria City and the defense force had been decimated. They soon lost contact with Pepper and Fox went down to Corneria to destroy a series of radar jammers. Falco once again complained about Fox going alone<ref>{{quote
When Fox and Krystal returned to the Great Fox, they recieved a distress signal from General Pepper saying that Corneria City and the defense force had been decimated. They soon lost contact with Pepper and Fox went down to Corneria to destroy a series of radar jammers. Falco once again complained about Fox going alone<ref>{{cite quote|"What?!? Going solo again?"|Falco|[[Star Fox: Assault]]}}</ref> Fox explained that he couldn't risk all of them dying and Falco gave in. While the team was fighting, Falco came to the realization that the enemies they were fighting were probably Aparoid-infected Cornerians. Falco was just as surprised as anyone else when Fox was saved by Wolf and his team. Unfortunately, he was unable to do anything while Fox dealt with General Pepper, infected by the Aparoids. The team flew to the space around Corneria where the [[Beltino Orbital Gate]] was located. Beltino revealed that they had found the Aparoid Homeworld and the Aparoids' weakness to [[wikipedia:apoptosis|apoptosis]]. The gate was then attacked by a series of missiles. The Star Fox and Star Wolf teams managed to destroy the missiles and headed to the Aparoid Homeworld. Falco was there when the team first found the homeworld. For the third time, he stayed in the air while Fox destroyed the Aparoid hatchers on the ground. With the hatchers destroyed, the team tried to enter the [[Aparoid Queen|Aparoid Queen's]] lair, but a new energy shield blocked their way. Peppy, flying critically damaged Great Fox, was forced to pilot the ship into the shield and destroy it. Falco tried to talk him out of it, but failed and the Great Fox crashed into the homeworld. The team then flew into the depths of the planet. There, they were followed by Star Wolf. Falco and Leon argued often while the teams flew through the caverns, but Star Wolf was forced to break off before the battle with the queen. During the battle with the queen, she imitated the voices of several characters, including Fox's father, [[James]]. Falco reminded Fox of his father's death and Fox snapped back at him. The team then fought the queens and fired the self-destruct program into her body. The queen fought off the program and began to escape. The team followed the queen and destroyed her, executing the program. With all Aparoids dying, the team escaped the planet fled to space. Upon their success, Falco rejoiced in the team's victory, especially once they found that Peppy had survived the Great Fox's destruction. It didn't take long for Falco to realize Fox knew about this from the beginning.<ref>{{cite quote|"Fox, uh, tell me it ain't so, buddy... You knew about this?"|Falco|[[Star Fox: Assault]]}}</ref> Falco proceeded to ask Fox what would happen next and the team set off on a new journey.
|line= "What?!? Going solo again?"
|name= Falco Lombardi
|game= Star Fox: Assault
}}</ref>. Fox explained that he couldn't risk all of them dying and Falco gave in. While the team was fighting, Falco came to the realization that the enemies they were fighting were probably Aparoid-infected Cornerians. Falco was just as surprised as anyone else when Fox was saved by Wolf and his team. Unfortunately, he was unable to do anything while Fox dealt with General Pepper, infected by the Aparoids. The team flew to the space around Corneria where the [[Beltino Orbital Gate]] was located. Beltino revealed that they had found the Aparoid Homeworld and the Aparoids' weakness to [[wikipedia:apoptosis|apoptosis]]. The gate was then attacked by a series of missiles. The Star Fox and Star Wolf teams managed to destroy the missiles and headed to the Aparoid Homeworld. Falco was there when the team first found the homeworld. For the third time, he stayed in the air while Fox destroyed the Aparoid hatchers on the ground. With the hatchers destroyed, the team tried to enter the [[Aparoid Queen|Aparoid Queen's]] lair, but a new energy shield blocked their way. Peppy, flying critically damaged Great Fox, was forced to pilot the ship into the shield and destroy it. Falco tried to talk him out of it, but failed and the Great Fox crashed into the homeworld. The team then flew into the depths of the planet. There, they were followed by Star Wolf. Falco and Leon argued often while the teams flew through the caverns, but Star Wolf was forced to break off before the battle with the queen. During the battle with the queen, she imitated the voices of several characters, including Fox's father, [[James]]. Falco reminded Fox of his father's death and Fox snapped back at him. The team then fought the queens and fired the self-destruct program into her body. The queen fought off the program and began to escape. The team followed the queen and destroyed her, executing the program. With all Aparoids dying, the team escaped the planet fled to space. Upon their success, Falco rejoiced in the team's victory, especially once they found that Peppy had survived the Great Fox's destruction. It didn't take long for Falco to realize Fox knew about this from the beginning<ref>{{quote
|line= "Fox, uh, tell me it ain't so, buddy... You knew about this?"
|name= Falco Lombardi
|game= Star Fox: Assault
}}</ref>. Falco proceded to ask Fox what would happen next and the team set off on a new journey.


=== Falco Leaves Again ===
=== Falco Leaves Again ===
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''This story occurs if Fox sends ROB 64 to find Falco after his first fight against the Anglar.''
''This story occurs if Fox sends ROB 64 to find Falco after his first fight against the Anglar.''


After meeting up with ROB on Katina, Falco assisted Cornerian pilot [[Bill Grey]] in clearing the area of Anglarian forces. The two easily finished off any Anglar and soon split up. Upon returning, Falco basked in his victory as ROB tried to explain that Krystal was a member of Star Wolf. ROB showed Falco a Star Wolf conversation he had interceptted that showed a new, colder Krystal. Falco wondered whether it really was Krystal<ref>{{quote
After meeting up with ROB on Katina, Falco assisted Cornerian pilot [[Bill Grey]] in clearing the area of Anglarian forces. The two easily finished off any Anglar and soon split up. Upon returning, Falco basked in his victory as ROB tried to explain that Krystal was a member of Star Wolf. ROB showed Falco a Star Wolf conversation he had intercepted that showed a new, colder Krystal. Falco wondered whether it really was Krystal<ref>{{cite quote|"Yeah, it sure did. I wonder if it WAS her. She seems so... cold!"|Falco|[[Star Fox Command]]}}</ref> and followed them to the Asteroid Belt. There, ROB and Falco missed Star Wolf, but encountered a group of Anglar and Falco's old friend, Katt Monroe. The two defeated the Anglar forces quickly, but Falco upset Katt, causing her to leave.
|line= "Yeah, it sure did. I wonder if it WAS her. She seemes so... cold!"
|name= Falco Lombardi
|game= Star Fox Command  
}}</ref> and followed them to the Asteroid Belt. There, ROB and Falco missed Star Wolf, but encountered a group of Anglar and Falco's old friend, Katt Monroe. The two defeated the Anglar forces quickly, but Falco upset Katt, causing her to leave.


==== The Ultimate Weapon ====
==== The Ultimate Weapon ====
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==== Pigma's Revenge ====
==== Pigma's Revenge ====
[[File:Star Falco SF Command.png|left|thumb|Falco's new team in of the endings of ''Star Fox Command''.]]''This story occurs if Falco decides to continue pursuing Krystal after missing her in the Asteroid Belt.''
[[File:Star Falco SF Command.png|left|thumb|Falco's new team in of the endings of ''Star Fox Command''.]]
''This story occurs if Falco decides to continue pursuing Krystal after missing her in the Asteroid Belt.''


Deciding to leave Fox behind to find Krystal, Falco headed to [[Sector X]] to intercept Star Wolf. Unfortunately, Star Wolf had already cleared the area. Falco instead came up against the Pigma Robot, a robot that contained the remnants of the mind of Pigma Dengar. Falco was once again assisted by Katt and, together, they destroyed Pigma. When Falco returned to the Great Fox, he recieved a message from Fox saying that they defeated the Anglar. Fox and Krystal had made up and Slippy was getting married. Falco, unable to face his friends after such a disgrace, decided not to go to Aquas and meet his friends. Falco wallowed in selfpity for some time before Katt Monroe gave him the advice to start a new team. Falco teamed up with Katt and the Cornerian pilot, Dash Bowman, to form a new team known as Star Falco.
Deciding to leave Fox behind to find Krystal, Falco headed to [[Sector X]] to intercept Star Wolf. Unfortunately, Star Wolf had already cleared the area. Falco instead came up against the Pigma Robot, a robot that contained the remnants of the mind of Pigma Dengar. Falco was once again assisted by Katt and, together, they destroyed Pigma. When Falco returned to the Great Fox, he recieved a message from Fox saying that they defeated the Anglar. Fox and Krystal had made up and Slippy was getting married. Falco, unable to face his friends after such a disgrace, decided not to go to Aquas and meet his friends. Falco wallowed in selfpity for some time before Katt Monroe gave him the advice to start a new team. Falco teamed up with Katt and the Cornerian pilot, Dash Bowman, to form a new team known as Star Falco.
{{SpoilerEnd}}
{{SpoilerEnd}}


=== Smash Bros. Tournaments ===
=== ''Super Smash Bros.'' series ===
Falco has appeared as an unlockable character in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', and ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]''. He is slower than Fox, but has the best jump height in ''Smash'' history.
Falco has appeared as an unlockable character in every ''[[Super Smash Bros. (series)|Super Smash Bros.]]'' title from ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'' and onward. He is slower than Fox, but has the best jump height of all the characters.


==== Super Smash Bros. Melee ====
==== ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'' ====
[[File:FalcoMelee.png|thumb|100px|Falco's concept art for ''Super Smash Bros. Melee''.]]Falco made his ''Smash Bros.'' premiere in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the second game of the series. Here, he was shown to be even faster than Fox and had an even better jump. His appearance is based off of concept art from the original ''Star Fox'' game. While Fox's Blaster was demoted in strength, Falco's Blaster could stun its target, but could not be used rapidly, just like Fox's Blaster in [[Super Smash Bros.|the original game]]. The Falco Phantasm attack is similar to the Fox Illusion, but is faster and covered less distance. Falco's Fire Bird attack is his recovery move. It is more powerful than Fox's, but does not have as much reach. Falco also uses a Reflector that can be used to reflect enemy attacks. It works just like Fox's Reflector. In ''Melee'', Falco is unlocked by clearing the 100 Man Melee and defeating him in battle.
Falco made his ''Smash Bros.'' premiere in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', the second game of the series. Here, he was shown to be even faster than Fox and had an even better jump. His appearance is based off of concept art from the original ''Star Fox'' game. While Fox's Blaster was demoted in strength, Falco's Blaster could stun its target, but could not be used rapidly, just like Fox's Blaster in [[Super Smash Bros.|the original game]]. The Falco Phantasm attack is similar to the Fox Illusion, but is faster and covered less distance. Falco's Fire Bird attack is his recovery move. It is more powerful than Fox's, but does not have as much reach. Falco also uses a Reflector that can be used to reflect enemy attacks. It works just like Fox's Reflector. In ''Melee'', Falco is unlocked by clearing the 100 Man Melee and defeating him in battle.


==== Super Smash Bros. Brawl ====
==== Super Smash Bros. Brawl ====
[[File:Falco Brawl art.jpg|left|thumb|100px|Falco's artwork from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
[[File:SubspaceFalco.png|thumb|Falco's introduction into ''The Subspace Emissary''.]]
Falco returned in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', once more as an unlockable character. Falco is unlocked in the same manner as he was in the previous game, which was clearing the 100 Man Brawl. Falco's appearance in this game is similar to Fox's in that his character build is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox Command'' with a more realistic appearance. Many of his moves are unchanged, though his blaster does travel a longer distance. Falco's Final Smash is the Landmaster, just like Fox and Wolf. Falco's Landmaster is the weakest of the three, but it is also the one that can fly for the longest amount of time and can be maneuvered more easily than the other two.
Falco returned in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', once more as an unlockable character. Falco is unlocked in the same manner as he was in the previous game, which was clearing the 100 Man Brawl. Falco's appearance in this game is similar to Fox's in that his character build is based off his appearance in ''Star Fox Command'' with a more realistic appearance. Many of his moves are unchanged, though his blaster does travel a longer distance. Falco's Final Smash is the Landmaster, just like Fox and Wolf. Falco's Landmaster is the weakest of the three, but it is also the one that can fly for the longest amount of time and can be maneuvered more easily than the other two.


==== The Subspace Emissary ====
===== The Subspace Emissary =====
[[File:SubspaceFalco.png|right|thumb|Falco's introduction into ''The Subspace Emissary''.]]Mirroring his tendency to appear late in the ''Star Fox'' games, Falco appeared at the last second to save Fox and [[dkwiki:Diddy Kong|Diddy Kong]] from [[mariowiki:Bowser|Bowser]] and his Dark Cannon. Falco then helped the two fight a giant False Diddy Kong created by Bowser before Falco appeared. The three defeated the replica and, unwilling to help Diddy, was dragged away by him similar to Fox earlier on. Falco and Fox then led Diddy to their ship the Great Fox. While Fox went to deal with the [[wikirby:Halberd|Battleship Halberd]], Falco flew Diddy to the Smash Skiff, where [[dkwiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong's]] trophy was. As Diddy left, Falco gave him the thumbs up sign.
Mirroring his tendency to appear late in the ''Star Fox'' games, Falco appeared at the last second to save Fox and [[mariowiki:Diddy Kong|Diddy Kong]] from [[mariowiki:Bowser|Bowser]] and his Dark Cannon. Falco then helped the two fight a giant False Diddy Kong created by Bowser before Falco appeared. The three defeated the replica and, unwilling to help Diddy, was dragged away by him similar to Fox earlier on. Falco and Fox then led Diddy to their ship the Great Fox. While Fox went to deal with the [[wikirby:Halberd|Battleship Halberd]], Falco flew Diddy to the Smash Skiff, where [[mariowiki:Donkey Kong|Donkey Kong's]] trophy was. As Diddy left, Falco gave him the thumbs up sign.


[[File:Falco Thumbs Up Subspace Brawl.png|left|thumb|Falco gives Diddy Kong a sign of approval.]]Falco later appeared to aid Fox, [[mariowiki:Peach|Princess Peach]], [[zeldawiki:Zelda|Princess Zelda]], [[bulbapedia:Lucario|Lucario]], and [[smashwiki:Snake|Solid Snake]] in the fight against Duon, a creature created by Shadow Bugs and the trophy of [[mariowiki:Mr. Game & Watch|Mr. Game & Watch]]. After Duon's defeat, [[wikirby:Meta Knight|Meta Knight]] piloted the Halberd towards a coastal region where other heroes were located. The heroes then fought a Subspace Gunship, piloted by Bowser and [[zeldawiki:Ganondorf|Ganondorf]], and defeated it. Falco was among the heroes that entered Subspace and was defeated by Tabuu's Off Waves. Fortunately, his trophy was found by [[wikirby:King Dedede|King Dedede]], [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]], and [[wikibound:Ness|Ness]] and he was revived. After Tabuu's defeat, Falco was one of the heroes to watch the Smashworld's restoration.
Falco later appeared to aid Fox, [[mariowiki:Peach|Princess Peach]], [[zeldawiki:Zelda|Princess Zelda]], [[bulbapedia:Lucario|Lucario]], and [[smashwiki:Snake|Solid Snake]] in the fight against Duon, a creature created by Shadow Bugs and the trophy of [[mariowiki:Mr. Game & Watch|Mr. Game & Watch]]. After Duon's defeat, [[wikirby:Meta Knight|Meta Knight]] piloted the Halberd towards a coastal region where other heroes were located. The heroes then fought a Subspace Gunship, piloted by Bowser and [[zeldawiki:Ganondorf|Ganondorf]], and defeated it. Falco was among the heroes that entered Subspace and was defeated by Tabuu's Off Waves. Fortunately, his trophy was found by [[wikirby:King Dedede|King Dedede]], [[mariowiki:Luigi|Luigi]], and [[wikibound:Ness|Ness]] and he was revived. After Tabuu's defeat, Falco was one of the heroes to watch the Smashworld's restoration.


==== Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U ====
==== ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U'' ====
Competitively, Falco received large nerfs since ''Brawl'', and is seen by the fanbase as a much weaker character. Otherwise, he is largely unchanged, with the same special moves and Final Smash.
Competitively, Falco received large nerfs since ''Brawl'', and is seen by the fanbase as a much weaker character. Otherwise, he is largely unchanged, with the same special moves and Final Smash.


==== Trophy Information ====
==== Trophy Information ====
=====''Melee Trophy Information''=====
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== Gallery==
== Gallery==
''Main article: [[Gallery:Falco Lombardi]]''
{{Main|Gallery:Falco Lombardi}}
 
==Characteristics==
*Falco is one of the most respected and skilled pilots of the Star Fox Team. His personality is often brash, overconfident and cocky and possesses an uncooperative attitude, though he is devoted to his wingmates. Falco has incredible nerves, and can accurately predict the tide of battle. He also tends to refer to his enemies as "prey," as shown in Star Fox Command, Super Smash Bros. Brawl, and Star Fox 64. He also prefers flying aircraft to other vehicles, as evidenced in the ending of the Aquas campaign in Star Fox 64, where he states that he would take the sky any day after the Blue-Marine managed to come through Aquas upon destroying Bacoon, as well as his activation quote when activating his Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, "Personally, I prefer the air". Although overall during his career(s) on the Star Fox Team, he was significantly cocky, he has mellowed out over time. As the team's ace pilot, Falco is the best Arwing pilot in the team, making him very handy in battle. However, he has a tendency to not follow advice (he dislikes authority), and also likes to be late and appear at the last minute to save the day (as seen in the end of Adventures, and in several missions in Command). Falco often joins and leaves the Star Fox team throughout the series of games. After Star Fox 64, Falco leaves the team, returning at the end of Star Fox Adventures. Depending on the path in Star Fox Command, Falco may or may not leave Star Fox after joining, but he stays in the default ending. Ironically, in one of the Star Fox Command endings, Falco is the only original member to stay, even though he left the team several times throughout the story. Falco's personality is very similar to Han Solo from the Star Wars series, whose starship is coincidently named the Millennium Falcon. The Nintendo Power Official Player's Guide for Star Fox Assault even compared Falco with Solo.
 


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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== Quotes ==
== Quotes ==
:{{quote
===''Star Fox 64''===
| name = Falco Lombardi
*''"Gee, I've been saved by [[Fox McCloud|Fox]]. How swell."''
| line = "Gee, I've been saved by [[Fox McCloud|Fox]]. How swell."  
*''"I guess I should be thankful."''
| game = Star Fox 64}}<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241985/quotes</ref>
*''"Hey, Einstein! I'm on your side!"''
 
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| line = "I guess I should be thankful."  
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:{{quote
| name = Falco Lombardi
| line = "Hey, Einstein! I'm on your side!"
| game = Star Fox 64}}<ref>http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0241985/quotes</ref>


:{{quote
===''Star Fox Adventures''===
| name = Falco Lombardi
*''"Hey McCloud! Different time, different planet and you still need Falco's help. It's good to see ya, buddy."''
| line = "Hey McCloud! Different time, different planet and you still need Falco's help. It's good to see ya, buddy."
| game = Star Fox Adventures}}


==Names in other languages==
==Names in other languages==
*Chinese: 法爾科 / 佛克
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*Korean: 팔코 ''Palko'' (from Falco)
|Jap=ファルコ・ランバルディ
*Russian: Фалько ''Fal'ko''
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|JapM=Falco Lombardi
|ChiTrad=法爾科
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|ChiSimp=佛克
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|Ita=Falco Lombardi
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|Kor=팔코
|KorR=Palko
|KorM=Falco
|Rus=Фалько
|RusR=Fal'ko
|RusM=Falco
|Spa=Falco Lombardi
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}}


== References ==
== References ==
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