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{{Cornerian Army member infobox
{{Infobox character
|name        = Bill Grey
| picture = BillCommand.png
|image      = [[Image:Bill Grey .jpg|150px]]
| picture_size = 200px
|homeworld  = [[Corneria]]
| caption = Bill Grey as he appears in ''[[Star Fox Command]]''.
|birth      = 18 [[Timeline of Lylat System history|BLW]]
| name = Bill Grey
|death      =
| home_planet = [[Corneria]]
|species    = BullDog
| role = Ally of [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox]]
|age        = 18
| premier_game = ''[[Star Fox 64]]''
|gender      = Male
| affiliations = [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox]], [[Cornerian Defense Force]]
|height      =
| race = [[Wikipedia:Dog|Dog]]
|hair        = Brown (formerly grey)
|skin        = Brown (formerly grey)
|eyes        = Black
|affiliation = [[Cornerian Army]]
|appearances = ''[[Star Fox 64]]''<br />''[[Star Fox Command]]''
}}
}}
{{Quote|I'm happy as a tick in a dog's ear!|Bill Grey, ''Star Fox Command''}}


{{quote|Try shooting the bad guys, Fox!|Bill Grey}}
'''Bill Grey''' is a fictional, supporting male character from the [[Star Fox (series)|Star Fox series]]. He is an anthropomorphic bulldog with brown fur (although was originally gray in color, reflecting his name). His official debut was in ''[[Star Fox 64]]''. It is widely believed that Bill Grey is a "reincarnation" of [[Fay]] from the canceled game ''[[Star Fox 2]]''. He is voiced by Bill Johns in ''Star Fox 64''.


Grey's name is likely a reference to the character General William Grey, from the 1996 film [[wikipedia:Independence Day (film)|''Independence Day'']]. This strongly evidenced by the parallels in the Katina mission ''Star Fox 64'' to the final battle scene from the film where a massive, circular alien ship was annihilated after the destruction of its core.


[[Image:Bill_grey_64.jpg|frame|left|Bill in ''Star Fox 64'']]
== History ==
=== Early History ===
Grey originally hails from planet [[Corneria]], but has settled on planet [[Katina]], to lead an outpost of the Cornerian Defense Force. Grey is considered an ace pilot in his own league. Grey is an old friend of [[Fox McCloud]], as they both went to military academy together, albeit they later took different approaches in serving their planet, as Grey joined the governmental army while McCloud reformed [[James McCloud|his father]]'s mercenary team, Star Fox.
=== An Old Ally ===
Bill reunited with his old friend Fox during the Lylat Wars when Fox's team was sent to aid the fight on Katina. Here, he commanded the Husky and Bulldog Squadrons while his base was attacked by Invader II ships. During the fight, the base was attacked by a massive ship called the [[Saucerer]] appeared. Bill told Fox when it was the right time to attack was and Fox managed to destroy the ship.


'''William "Bill" Grey''' (ビル・グレイ, Biru Gurei) is a Bulldog ace pilot in the [[Cornerian Army]] that serves out of [[Katina]]. He wears a Green Ace Army Commander Helmet on his head because he's a Commander of his own team. In his childhood, he was good friends with [[Fox McCloud]], who convinced him to join the [[Cornerian Flight Academy]] with him some years ago. When Fox left the Academy to avenge [[James McCloud|his father]]'s death at the hands of [[Andross]], Bill went on to become an ace pilot and was given command of both the [[Husky Squadron|Husky]] and [[Bulldog Squadron|Bulldog]] squadrons. He helped to defend [[Katina]] during the [[Lylat Wars]] and the [[Anglar Blitz]].
Bill also followed Fox's team to their next destination, which could be either [[Solar]] or [[Sector X]].
=== Return to Katina ===
Unlike many other characters, Bill's life did not change much during the eleven years after the Lylat Wars. He continued to be a high ranking miliiary pilot that was stationed on Katina. This base was one of the many targeted by the [[Anglar]] during the invasion of Lylat.
==== Falco to the Fore! ====
''This story occurs if [[ROB 64]] goes to look for Falco after Fox's first mission on Corneria.''
Bill had managed to keep the Anglar at bay, but could not defeat them completely. His luck changed at the arrival of former Star Fox member, [[Falco Lombardi]]. Together, they defeated the Anglar around Katina. Bill stayed on Katina while Falco left for the Asteroid Belt after the battle.
==== Hold Firm, Katina! ====
''This story is seen if ROB goes with Slippy and Falco while Fox searches for [[Krystal]].''


If the mission is accomplished on [[Katina]], Bill will help with opening the warp gates in [[Sector X]] or help with fighting monsters on [[Solar]], depending on the route Fox takes. A similar role is played by [[Katt Monroe]].
Like before, Bill was able to keep the Anglar numbers low without actually defeating them. His luck changed when he saw Fox's ship approaching. He learned that Fox was not actually there, but Falco and Slippy were and they defeated the Anglar together. Bill then realized that Fox had gone to search for Krystal and told the others about her recent change of personality. He revealed that she had become a killer with a heart of ice and that she was dating someone in [[Star Wolf]]. Slippy and Falco then went to meet up with Fox on [[Titania]].


==Trivia==
== Game Appearances ==
*''[[Star Fox 64]]''
*''[[Star Fox Command]]''
*''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]''
*''[[Star Fox Zero]]''


*Bill is voiced by [[Bill Johns]] in ''Star Fox 64''.
===Gallery===
<gallery>
BillHeadshot.png|Bill's headshot from ''[[Star Fox 64]]''.
Bill Command.png|Bill's headshot from ''[[Star Fox Command]]''.
Bill3DHeadshot.png|Bill's ''[[Star Fox 64 3D]]'' headshot.
SFZ_Bill-Grey.jpg|Bill's headshot from ''[[Star Fox Zero]]''
</gallery>


*The name of the character is a reference to General William Grey, from the 1996 blockbuster movie Independence Day.
== Quotes ==
===''Star Fox 64''===
*''"I'm glad we're on the same team, Fox."''
*''"Just like old times, huh Fox?"''


*Bill's fur color changed between his two appearances in ''Star Fox 64'' and ''Star Fox Command''. In the former, he actually was a shade of grey, befitting his name. In the latter, he was a light brown.


*He is playable in ''Star Fox Command. ''Also, for unknown reasons, his voice was changed from a surfer accent to a southern accent.
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*Bill is most likely an Old English Bulldog or an American Bulldog due to his longer muzzle and his slimmer body than an English or French Bulldog.
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