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|name= James McCloud
 
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|other_name(s):='''Jimmy'''<br/>'''Fox McCloud Sr''' (comics)
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|homeworld= [[Corneria]]
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|age:=[[Lylat Database|43]]:{{1997 logo}}
|birth = 43 [[Timeline of Lylat System history|BLW]]
 
|death= Presumed 2 years [[Timeline of Lylat System history|BLW]]?
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|death:=[[Lylat Database|Unknown]]?
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|family_member(s):=[[Fox McCloud]] (son)<br/>[[Vixy Reinard]] (wife)<br/>[[Marcus]] (possible grandson)<br/>[[Krystal]] (possible daughter in-law)
|species= Red fox
 
|gender= Male
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|species:=[[Lylat Database|Red Fox]]
|height= 1.75 SM
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|height:=[[Lylat Database|1.75 SM]]
|weight= 70.52 SK
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|weight:=[[Lylat Database|70.52 SK]]
|hair= Brown
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|skin_tone:=Tan
|eyes= Unknown (eyes covered by sunglasses)
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|eye_color:=Unknown (covered by sunglasses)
|affiliation = [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox Team]] (founder)<br/>[[Cornerian Army]]
 
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|affiliation:=[[Cornerian Army]]<br/>[[Space Dynamics]]
|rank= SP 1st Class<br/>Star Fox team Founder and former leader
 
 
|occupation:=[[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox Team]]: Founder/Former leader
|appearances = '''Main Games'''<br/>''[[Star Fox (game)|Star Fox]]'' (mention)<br>''[[Star Fox 64]]/[[Star Fox 64 3D|3D]]''<br>''[[Star Fox Adventures]]'' (implied)<br/>''[[Star Fox: Assault]]'' (fake)<br />''[[Star Fox Command]]''<br/>''[[Star Fox Zero]]''<br/>'''Spin-Off Games'''<br/>''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]''<br/>'''Comics'''<br/>''[[Star Fox (Nintendo Power comic)]]''<br/>''[[Lylat Wars Comic]]'' (mention)
 
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{{quote|Never give up. Trust your instincts.|James McCloud}}
 
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|comic(s):=''[[Star Fox (Nintendo Power comic)|Star Fox Comic]]''<br/>''[[Lylat Wars Comic]]'' (mention)
'''James McCloud''' was a legendary and astonishing pilot who became the founder and leader of the legendary [[Star Fox (team)|Star Fox Team]], a mercenary-for-hire squadron in the [[Lylat System]]. James was talented in terms of fighting, piloting, and adventuring. He was well known for holding an unwavering loyalty to his friends. After his apparent and supposed death, James was later succeeded as leader of Star Fox by his only son, [[Fox McCloud]]. Fox McCloud was a cadet at the Cornerian Defense Army Academy when he heard the news that his father, James McCloud, had met a violent end at the hands of the twisted genius, Andross. The senior McCloud had been betrayed by his own wingman, Pigma Dengar, and delivered into a deadly trap from which there was seemingly no escape. Only James's wingman, Peppy Hare, managed to limp home in his badly damaged starfighter. As the only survivor of the original Star Fox Team, Peppy insisted that the young Fox take on the leadership of the group and form a new team of pilots. Thrust into the leadership role that he wasn't prepared for, Fox recruited the hot-tempered Falco Lombardi and the mechanical genius Slippy Toad to make up the new Star Fox Team in his father's honor.
 
 
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'''James McCloud''' was a legendary and astonishing pilot who became the founder and leader of the legendary Star Fox Team, a mercenary-for-hire squadron in the Lylat System. James was talented in terms of fighting, piloting, and adventuring. He was well known for holding an unwavering loyalty to his friends. After his apparent and supposed death, James was later succeeded as leader of Star Fox by his only son, Fox McCloud. Fox McCloud was a cadet at the Cornerian Defense Army Academy when he heard the news that his father, James McCloud, had met a violent end at the hands of the twisted genius, Andross. The senior McCloud had been betrayed by his own wingman, Pigma Dengar, and delivered into a deadly trap from which there was seemingly no escape. Only James's wingman, Peppy Hare, managed to limp home in his badly damaged starfighter. As the only survivor of the original Star Fox Team, Peppy insisted that the young Fox take on the leadership of the group and form a new team of pilots. Thrust into the leadership role that he wasn't prepared for, Fox recruited the hot-tempered Falco Lombardi and the mechanical genius Slippy Toad to make up the new Star Fox Team in his father's honor.
   
 
=='''Biography'''==
 
=='''Biography'''==
 
<tabber>Early Life=
 
<tabber>Early Life=
 
==='''''Formation of Star Fox'''''===
 
==='''''Formation of Star Fox'''''===
As an ace pilot and avid adventurer, James served in the [[Cornerian Army]] with his friends [[Peppy Hare|Peppy]] and [[General Pepper|Pepper]], before pulling out to start an elite commando unit of mercenaries-for-hire, known as the [[Star Fox team]], initially working on a freelance basis. The team consisted of James himself, who was the leader and founder of the mercenary squadron, Peppy Hare, who was already a close friend, and [[Pigma Dengar]], who proved himself to be a cunning teammate in the Star Fox Team. In the course of their duties, James and Star Fox traveled the length and breadth of the [[Lylat system]], pursuing jobs and settling disputes. The team earned overflowing wealth to the point that James decided to upgrade the team's headquarters and purchased a mothership called the ''Great Fox'', which was so expensive that James took an 80-year loan from a bank to transport the trio across the system faster and more efficiently. For a price, this crack group would fight against any threat to the Cornerian star system. Although it may have appeared that the Star Fox Team is motivated only by financial gain, it would only accept missions that serve to uphold justice.
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As an ace pilot and avid adventurer, James served in the Cornerian Army with his friends Peppy Hare and General Pepper, before pulling out to start an elite commando unit of mercenaries-for-hire, known as the Star Fox team, initially working on a freelance basis. The team consisted of James himself, who was the leader and founder of the mercenary squadron, Peppy Hare, who was already a close friend, and Pigma Dengar, who proved himself to be a cunning teammate in the Star Fox Team. In the course of their duties, James and Star Fox traveled the length and breadth of the Lylat system, pursuing jobs and settling disputes. The team earned overflowing wealth to the point that James decided to upgrade the team's headquarters and purchased a mothership called the ''Great Fox'', which was so expensive that James took an 80-year loan from a bank to transport the trio across the system faster and more efficiently. For a price, this crack group would fight against any threat to the Cornerian star system. Although it may have appeared that the Star Fox Team is motivated only by financial gain, it would only accept missions that serve to uphold justice.
   
 
|-|Betrayal=
 
|-|Betrayal=
 
[[File:James&PeppyAttacked.jpg|thumb|James and Peppy, betrayed by Pigma and ambushed by Andross' forces.]]
 
[[File:James&PeppyAttacked.jpg|thumb|James and Peppy, betrayed by Pigma and ambushed by Andross' forces.]]
Corneria's observation station informed General Pepper about reports of strange bio-weaponry activity detected on [[Venom]] - a barren, inhospitable, and desolate planet on the far edge of the Lylat System, where the evil mad scientist [[Andross]] had been exiled to for treason it just a few years before. General Pepper, worried for the safety of the entire system, and he hired the original Star Fox team to go on a scouting mission to Venom and determine the cause of the strange activity.
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Corneria's observation station informed General Pepper about reports of strange bio-weaponry activity detected on Venom - a barren, inhospitable, and desolate planet on the far edge of the Lylat System, where the evil mad scientist Andross had been exiled to for treason it just a few years before. General Pepper, worried for the safety of the entire system, and he hired the original Star Fox team to go on a vital scouting mission to Venom and determine the cause of the strange activity.
   
Upon their arrival, Pigma betrayed the team to his new master Andross, who had bribed him with the promise of immense riches. James and Peppy were immediately captured by Andross at the onset of the betrayal. Peppy managed to barely escape captivity, and flew his damaged Arwing back to Corneria. When he returned, he informed General Pepper and James' son, Fox, of what happened to James, Pigma, and himself during the failed scouting mission. While it is unknown what exactly happened to the missing James, he was declared dead. The [[Star Wolf]] leader [[Wolf O'Donnell]] was also suspected to have been involved in James' disappearance as well. Upon hearing this, Fox couldn't bring himself to believe that his father was truly gone, but nevertheless vowed to get revenge on Andross for murdering his father and bring the traitorous Pigma to justice.
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Upon their arrival, they learned too late that Andross's forces were lying in wait for them all along, as Pigma was actually a double agent and betrayed the team to his new master Andross, who had bribed him with the promise of immense riches. James and Peppy were immediately captured by Andross at the onset of the betrayal. Peppy managed to barely escape captivity, and flew his damaged Arwing back to Corneria. When he returned, he informed General Pepper and James' son, Fox, of what happened to James, Pigma, and himself during the failed scouting mission. While it is unknown what exactly happened to the missing James, he was declared dead. The Star Wolf leader Wolf O'Donnell was also suspected to have been involved in James' disappearance as well. Upon hearing this, Fox couldn't bring himself to believe that his father was truly gone, but nevertheless vowed to get revenge on Andross for murdering his father and bring the traitorous Pigma to justice.
   
 
|-|Legacy=
 
|-|Legacy=
After Peppy returned and delivered the news of James' fate to Fox and General Pepper, Fox decided to follow in his father's footsteps and resume leadership of Star Fox. Even though Peppy was older than all the other Star Fox Team members, he declined the leadership role and insisted that the younger Fox McCloud take over the team after Fox's father was slain by Andross. Using both the [[Great Fox]] and [[ROB 64]], a robotic humanoid purchased by James for the team but never given the chance to be utilized, Fox recruited Peppy, [[Slippy Toad]], and [[Falco Lombardi]] to fight together and defend peace wherever it was threatened, thus creating a new Star Fox Team to be formed. General Pepper, still feeling guilty of sending his old friend James to his doom, decided to take responsibility of his son Fox's career. Pigma Dengar succeeded at his mission, got paid a huge sum of money, and instead joined Star Wolf, a rival mercenary-for-hire group. However, he was kicked out due to his incredible greed and distrustful nature after the Lylat Wars. He was later assimilated by the Aparoids and was apparently destroyed by Fox. The Aparoid Queen later used James McCloud's likeness to attempt to trick Fox into surrendering. However, it ironically exposed her deception due to "James" telling Fox to effectively give up, something Fox knew full well his father would never tell him to do. In most ''Star Fox: Command'' endings, Star Fox remains together and may even have a [[Marcus McCloud|new generation]].
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After Peppy returned and delivered the news of James' fate to Fox and General Pepper, Fox decided to follow in his father's footsteps and resume leadership of Star Fox. Even though Peppy was older than all the other Star Fox Team members, he declined the leadership role and insisted that the younger Fox McCloud take over the team after Fox's father was slain by Andross. Using both the Great Fox and ROB 64, a robotic pilot purchased by James for the team but never given the chance to be utilized, Fox recruited Peppy, Slippy Toad, and Falco Lombardi to fight together and defend peace wherever it was threatened, thus creating a new Star Fox Team to be formed. General Pepper, still feeling guilty of sending his old friend James to his doom, decided to take responsibility of his son Fox's career. Pigma Dengar succeeded at his mission, got paid a huge sum of money, and instead joined Star Wolf, a rival mercenary-for-hire group. However, he was kicked out due to his incredible greed and distrustful nature after the Lylat Wars. He was later assimilated by the Aparoids and was apparently destroyed by Fox. The Aparoid Queen later used James McCloud's likeness to attempt to trick Fox into surrendering. However, it ironically exposed her deception due to "James" telling Fox to effectively give up, something Fox knew full well his father would never tell him to do. In most ''"Command"'' endings, Star Fox remains together and may even have a new generation.
   
 
The legacy that James McCloud left behind is one that the citizens of the Lylat System are indebted to, but the ultimate fate of James was never revealed. Most believe that he was executed at the hands of Andross, imprisoned, or even brainwashed.
 
The legacy that James McCloud left behind is one that the citizens of the Lylat System are indebted to, but the ultimate fate of James was never revealed. Most believe that he was executed at the hands of Andross, imprisoned, or even brainwashed.
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==='''''Star Fox Comics'''''===
 
==='''''Star Fox Comics'''''===
 
[[File:Itoh_James.jpg|thumb|Fox Sr. with his young son Fox.]]
 
[[File:Itoh_James.jpg|thumb|Fox Sr. with his young son Fox.]]
While Fox's father was unseen and unnamed in the original Star Fox game, he was given a name and backstory in the Nintendo Power Star Fox comic adaptation by [[Benimaru Itoh]]. In it, '''Fox McCloud Sr.''' (as he is known here) was born and grew up on the planet [[Corneria]]. Much of his past remains unknown, but he graduated from the [[Cornerian Flight Academy|Cornerian Academy]], married [[Vixy Reinard McCloud]], and had only one child, whom he raised on his own. Jealous, Andross rigged a bomb into Fox Sr.'s car and since Vixy's car was out of gas, Fox Sr. offered to let Vixy use his car, unaware of Andross's scheme. When Vixy turned the car's ignition, the bomb exploded, resulting in her death. Both Andross and Fox Sr. were stricken with grief by the sudden loss. Later, Fox Sr. was presumed dead when an experimental bomb testing "went wrong." Designed by Andross, then a Cornerian scientist, the bomb was secretly supposed to detonate when Fox Sr. reached critical velocity. However, the [[Black Hole]] was created from the explosion. This resulted in his exile to the planet [[Venom]]. Fox Sr. is later seen to be alive in some form when the hidden Space Whale who releases items from Sector Y is revealed to have Fox's father on board. While he is still alive, he is confined to exist only inside the Black Hole and is unable to return to the other side.
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While Fox's father was unseen and unnamed in the original Star Fox game, he was given a name and backstory in the Nintendo Power Star Fox comic adaptation, under the name '''Fox McCloud Sr.''' (as he is known here) was born and grew up on the planet Corneria. Much of his past remains unknown, but he graduated from the Cornerian Flight Academy, married Vixy Reinard, and had only one child, whom he raised on his own. Jealous, Andross rigged a bomb into Fox Sr.'s car and since Vixy's car was out of gas, Fox Sr. offered to let Vixy use his car, unaware of Andross's scheme. When Vixy turned the car's ignition, the bomb exploded, resulting in her death. Both Andross and Fox Sr. were stricken with grief by the sudden loss. Later, Fox Sr. was presumed dead when an experimental bomb testing "went wrong." Designed by Andross, then a Cornerian scientist, the bomb was secretly supposed to detonate when Fox Sr. reached critical velocity. However, the Black Hole was created from the explosion. This resulted in his exile to the planet Venom. Fox Sr. is later seen to be alive in some form when the hidden Space Whale who releases items from Sector Y is revealed to have Fox's father on board. While he is still alive, he is confined to exist only inside the Black Hole and is unable to return to the other side.
 
|-|Mission File=
 
|-|Mission File=
*Meanwhile, in the Japan-only [[Star Fox Mission File Printout|Star Fox Mission File Printout guide book]] (also illustrated by Benimaru Itoh), another background for Fox's father was given. Fox Senior-Gunsō (or "Sergeant"), apparently a high-ranking member of the Cornerian military and dear friend of General Pepper, was chasing space pirates in the [[Meteo|Asteroid Belt]]. He narrowly missed a mysterious smiling asteroid, which suddenly turned into a Black Hole vortex that swallowed him in. The appearance of a foreign Black Hole is believed to be due to the presence of Andross's experiments in the area. After hearing the news, his son Fox McCloud dropped out of the Cornerian Academy. Fox's close friends -- his former rival Falco, Fox Senior's associate Peppy, and the mechanically-inclined Slippy -- all joined him in the struggle against Andross.
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*Meanwhile, in the Star Fox Mission File Printout, another background for Fox's father was given. "Sergeant Fox Senior", apparently a high-ranking member of the Cornerian military and dear friend of General Pepper, was chasing space pirates in the Asteroid Belt. He narrowly missed a mysterious smiling asteroid, which suddenly turned into a Black Hole vortex that swallowed him in. The appearance of a foreign Black Hole is believed to be due to the presence of Andross's experiments in the area. After hearing the news, his son Fox McCloud dropped out of the Cornerian Academy. Fox's close friends -- his former rival Falco, Fox Senior's associate Peppy, and the mechanically-inclined Slippy -- all joined him in the struggle against Andross.
 
|-|N64 Comic=
 
|-|N64 Comic=
 
==='''''Lylat Wars Comic'''''===
 
==='''''Lylat Wars Comic'''''===
While James himself did not appear in the [[Lylat Wars Comic]], he was mentioned. When Fox chases after Pigma in revenge at the [[Meteo|Meteo Asteroid Belt]], Wolf delays him to let the traitorous Pig escape while making snide threats about sending Fox to join his father, thus Fox concludes the rumors surrounding Wolf's involvement with the ultimate fate of James. Later at the Great Fox's hanger, Peppy retells the backstory of the original Star Fox Team to Slippy. The Rabbit blames himself for losing his best friend, calling himself a coward and only hoping that someday he'll see ''"Jimmy"'' again. The affectionate nicknaming indicates just how close James and Peppy were together.
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While James himself did not appear in the ''"Lylat Wars Comic"'', he was mentioned. When Fox chases after Pigma in revenge at the Meteo Asteroid Belt, Wolf delays him to let the traitorous Pig escape while making snide threats about sending Fox to join his father, thus Fox concludes the rumors surrounding Wolf's involvement with the ultimate fate of James. Later at the Great Fox's hanger, Peppy retells the backstory of the original Star Fox Team to Slippy. The Rabbit blames himself for losing his best friend, calling himself a coward and only hoping that someday he'll see ''"Jimmy"'' again. The affectionate nicknaming indicates just how close James and Peppy were together.
 
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*http://sfc.krystalarchive.com/text/venomDashMakesAChoice.html
 
*http://starfox64.baldninja.com/sf64cast.htm
 
*http://starfox64.baldninja.com/sf64cast.htm
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Never give up. Trust your instincts.
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James McCloud was a legendary and astonishing pilot who became the founder and leader of the legendary Star Fox Team, a mercenary-for-hire squadron in the Lylat System. James was talented in terms of fighting, piloting, and adventuring. He was well known for holding an unwavering loyalty to his friends. After his apparent and supposed death, James was later succeeded as leader of Star Fox by his only son, Fox McCloud. Fox McCloud was a cadet at the Cornerian Defense Army Academy when he heard the news that his father, James McCloud, had met a violent end at the hands of the twisted genius, Andross. The senior McCloud had been betrayed by his own wingman, Pigma Dengar, and delivered into a deadly trap from which there was seemingly no escape. Only James's wingman, Peppy Hare, managed to limp home in his badly damaged starfighter. As the only survivor of the original Star Fox Team, Peppy insisted that the young Fox take on the leadership of the group and form a new team of pilots. Thrust into the leadership role that he wasn't prepared for, Fox recruited the hot-tempered Falco Lombardi and the mechanical genius Slippy Toad to make up the new Star Fox Team in his father's honor.

Biography

Formation of Star Fox

As an ace pilot and avid adventurer, James served in the Cornerian Army with his friends Peppy Hare and General Pepper, before pulling out to start an elite commando unit of mercenaries-for-hire, known as the Star Fox team, initially working on a freelance basis. The team consisted of James himself, who was the leader and founder of the mercenary squadron, Peppy Hare, who was already a close friend, and Pigma Dengar, who proved himself to be a cunning teammate in the Star Fox Team. In the course of their duties, James and Star Fox traveled the length and breadth of the Lylat system, pursuing jobs and settling disputes. The team earned overflowing wealth to the point that James decided to upgrade the team's headquarters and purchased a mothership called the Great Fox, which was so expensive that James took an 80-year loan from a bank to transport the trio across the system faster and more efficiently. For a price, this crack group would fight against any threat to the Cornerian star system. Although it may have appeared that the Star Fox Team is motivated only by financial gain, it would only accept missions that serve to uphold justice.

James&PeppyAttacked

James and Peppy, betrayed by Pigma and ambushed by Andross' forces.

Corneria's observation station informed General Pepper about reports of strange bio-weaponry activity detected on Venom - a barren, inhospitable, and desolate planet on the far edge of the Lylat System, where the evil mad scientist Andross had been exiled to for treason it just a few years before. General Pepper, worried for the safety of the entire system, and he hired the original Star Fox team to go on a vital scouting mission to Venom and determine the cause of the strange activity.

Upon their arrival, they learned too late that Andross's forces were lying in wait for them all along, as Pigma was actually a double agent and betrayed the team to his new master Andross, who had bribed him with the promise of immense riches. James and Peppy were immediately captured by Andross at the onset of the betrayal. Peppy managed to barely escape captivity, and flew his damaged Arwing back to Corneria. When he returned, he informed General Pepper and James' son, Fox, of what happened to James, Pigma, and himself during the failed scouting mission. While it is unknown what exactly happened to the missing James, he was declared dead. The Star Wolf leader Wolf O'Donnell was also suspected to have been involved in James' disappearance as well. Upon hearing this, Fox couldn't bring himself to believe that his father was truly gone, but nevertheless vowed to get revenge on Andross for murdering his father and bring the traitorous Pigma to justice.

After Peppy returned and delivered the news of James' fate to Fox and General Pepper, Fox decided to follow in his father's footsteps and resume leadership of Star Fox. Even though Peppy was older than all the other Star Fox Team members, he declined the leadership role and insisted that the younger Fox McCloud take over the team after Fox's father was slain by Andross. Using both the Great Fox and ROB 64, a robotic pilot purchased by James for the team but never given the chance to be utilized, Fox recruited Peppy, Slippy Toad, and Falco Lombardi to fight together and defend peace wherever it was threatened, thus creating a new Star Fox Team to be formed. General Pepper, still feeling guilty of sending his old friend James to his doom, decided to take responsibility of his son Fox's career. Pigma Dengar succeeded at his mission, got paid a huge sum of money, and instead joined Star Wolf, a rival mercenary-for-hire group. However, he was kicked out due to his incredible greed and distrustful nature after the Lylat Wars. He was later assimilated by the Aparoids and was apparently destroyed by Fox. The Aparoid Queen later used James McCloud's likeness to attempt to trick Fox into surrendering. However, it ironically exposed her deception due to "James" telling Fox to effectively give up, something Fox knew full well his father would never tell him to do. In most "Command" endings, Star Fox remains together and may even have a new generation.

The legacy that James McCloud left behind is one that the citizens of the Lylat System are indebted to, but the ultimate fate of James was never revealed. Most believe that he was executed at the hands of Andross, imprisoned, or even brainwashed.

Other appearances

Star Fox Comics

Itoh James

Fox Sr. with his young son Fox.

While Fox's father was unseen and unnamed in the original Star Fox game, he was given a name and backstory in the Nintendo Power Star Fox comic adaptation, under the name Fox McCloud Sr. (as he is known here) was born and grew up on the planet Corneria. Much of his past remains unknown, but he graduated from the Cornerian Flight Academy, married Vixy Reinard, and had only one child, whom he raised on his own. Jealous, Andross rigged a bomb into Fox Sr.'s car and since Vixy's car was out of gas, Fox Sr. offered to let Vixy use his car, unaware of Andross's scheme. When Vixy turned the car's ignition, the bomb exploded, resulting in her death. Both Andross and Fox Sr. were stricken with grief by the sudden loss. Later, Fox Sr. was presumed dead when an experimental bomb testing "went wrong." Designed by Andross, then a Cornerian scientist, the bomb was secretly supposed to detonate when Fox Sr. reached critical velocity. However, the Black Hole was created from the explosion. This resulted in his exile to the planet Venom. Fox Sr. is later seen to be alive in some form when the hidden Space Whale who releases items from Sector Y is revealed to have Fox's father on board. While he is still alive, he is confined to exist only inside the Black Hole and is unable to return to the other side.

  • Meanwhile, in the Star Fox Mission File Printout, another background for Fox's father was given. "Sergeant Fox Senior", apparently a high-ranking member of the Cornerian military and dear friend of General Pepper, was chasing space pirates in the Asteroid Belt. He narrowly missed a mysterious smiling asteroid, which suddenly turned into a Black Hole vortex that swallowed him in. The appearance of a foreign Black Hole is believed to be due to the presence of Andross's experiments in the area. After hearing the news, his son Fox McCloud dropped out of the Cornerian Academy. Fox's close friends -- his former rival Falco, Fox Senior's associate Peppy, and the mechanically-inclined Slippy -- all joined him in the struggle against Andross.

Lylat Wars Comic

While James himself did not appear in the "Lylat Wars Comic", he was mentioned. When Fox chases after Pigma in revenge at the Meteo Asteroid Belt, Wolf delays him to let the traitorous Pig escape while making snide threats about sending Fox to join his father, thus Fox concludes the rumors surrounding Wolf's involvement with the ultimate fate of James. Later at the Great Fox's hanger, Peppy retells the backstory of the original Star Fox Team to Slippy. The Rabbit blames himself for losing his best friend, calling himself a coward and only hoping that someday he'll see "Jimmy" again. The affectionate nicknaming indicates just how close James and Peppy were together.

Trivia

  • Wolf's advice to Fox "Don't hesitate, when the time comes, just act!" is a spin on James and Peppy's own catchphrase, hinting another connection between the implied history of their rivalry.

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Japanese (ジェームズ・マクラウド, Jēmuzu Makuraudo)

References