List of F-Zero characters
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[[Image:Characters of F-Zero X.jpg|thumb|256px|''F-Zero X'', which has the most characters to debut in a single game, brought twenty-seven new characters into the franchise.]]
This is a chronological '''list of characters from [[Nintendo]]'s [[F-Zero (series)|''F-Zero'']] [[video game]] franchise''' by game release. Numerous characters were introduced in each completed installment of the ''F-Zero'' video games with many of them appearing in multiple titles. They come from all over the universe to compete in the F-Zero Grand Prix. Each character has their own unique reason for entering the Grand Prix and unique vehicle that have different performance abilities. Some of the characters are superheroes, supervillains, cyborgs, mutants, and the like, which makes the series akin to something out of an [[American comic book]].
==Development and reception==
In the original ''[[F-Zero]]'' game, there were only four characters with their playable vehicles. During the development of the first ''F-Zero'' game, [[Takaya Imamura]] was surprised at the level of freedom he was given to design the characters and courses since this was his first game.<ref name="GCAC interview">{{cite web| url= http://cube.ign.com/articles/356/356325p1.html|title= Interview: F-Zero AC/GC|accessdate= 2007-06-21|date= [[2002-03-28]]|publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref> The producer, [[Shigeru Miyamoto]], wanted more than four characters to be in the original game, however this was not possible due to the technical limitations of the [[Super Nintendo Entertainment System|SNES]].<ref name="AMN history">{{cite web|url= http://gc.kombo.com/article.php?artid=4063|title=The Legendary Race - The History of F-Zero|accessdate = 2008-01-30 |last=DeWoody|first=Lucas |date=[[2005-01-05]] |work= Advanced Media Network|publisher= Kombo|pages= pp. 1, 4}}</ref> It would not be until the [[Nintendo 64]] sequel, ''[[F-Zero X]]'', that the storyline would be further developed, and newer characters would be added to the cast, composing of all the racers.
IGN called Captain Falcon "one of the most important and recognizable characters from the franchise".<ref>{{cite web|url= http://guides.ign.com/guides/748545/page_6.html|title= Super Smash Bros. Brawl Characters|accessdate= 2008-03-12|author= André Segers|coauthors= Colin Moriarty|date= 2008-02-08|publisher= [[IGN]]}}</ref> [[Toshihiro Nagoshi]] stated this character "has a very strong image, and represents a dominant visual aspect for the series". He claimed this is the type of character Sega does not have in their racing games like ''Daytona'' or ''Sega Rally'' that the player can "identify with behind the wheel". Nagoshi, one of ''F-Zero GX'''s co-producers, was fond of the characters and found a way to draw out their personalities during the games' development.<ref name=Conference/> The co-producer mentioned [[Amusement Vision]] was given relative freedom in designing the characters.<ref>{{cite web|url= http://n-europe.com/news.php?nid=2349 |title= Interview: Sega talk F-Zero |accessdate= 2008-02-02 |date= 2002-05-17 |publisher= [[N-Europe]]|work= Arcadia magazine|quote=}}</ref> With the introduction of a story mode in ''F-Zero GX'', Shigeru Miyamoto mentioned that the characters Imamura created are finally "coming to life and taking on some personality". Nagoshi stated that its story mode was included because the development team felt that the ''F-Zero'' universe was unique and they wanted to explain some of the characters' motivations and flesh out the game world.<ref name=Conference>{{cite web|url= http://cube.ign.com/articles/427/427647p2.html |title=F-Zero Press Conference|accessdate=2007-06-21| date=[[2003-07-08]]|publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref>
The characters Mr. EAD and James McCloud bear some resemblance to [[Mario]] and [[Fox McCloud]] respectively, though in different degrees (faintly and strikingly, respectively). "EAD" is also the same abbreviation used with Nintendo's internal development group located in Japan. According to ''Nintendo Power'', "It's just one of the fun things the developers decided to put into ''F-Zero GX''"<!--both characters debuted in F-Zero X though.-->. Although James is also the name of Fox McCloud's father in the [[Star Fox (series)|''Star Fox'' games]], they also stated "As similar in looks as they are, Fox and James McCloud don't have any connection".<ref>{{Citation| publication-date=January 2004| title=Player's Pulse| periodical=[[Nintendo Power]]| publication-place=Redmond, WA | publisher=Nintendo of America| volume=175| pages=pp. 11-12}}</ref>
==Characters==
<noinclude>:''<sup>†</sup> indicates name alterations due to [[Internationalization and localization|localization]].''</noinclude>
In comparison between the Japanese and English version of some of the ''F-Zero'' video games, some of the characters and a few of the vehicles were given different or more elaborate names. In regard to a few of the characters that debuted in ''F-Zero X'', their names on the English ''F-Zero X'' official website, are absent or different on the Japanese website. Such alterations were either [[Retroactive continuity|retconned]] out of continuity or ignored altogether by the games succeeding it.
===Captain Falcon===
{{nihongo|Captain Falcon|キャプテン・ファルコン|Kyaputen Farukon|Captain Douglas Jay Falcon}} is considered the [[poster child]] of the franchise.<ref name=GameS>{{cite web| url= http://www.gamespot.com/gamecube/driving/fzero/review.html |title= F-Zero GX review|first=Jeff |last=Gerstmann|authorlink=Jeff Gerstmann|date=[[2003-08-25]]| publisher=[[GameSpot]] |accessdate=2007-01-16}}</ref> He is described as an accomplished F-Zero pilot and renowned bounty hunter.<ref name="FZero manual">{{cite book| editor=Nintendo EAD | title=F-Zero instruction manual | origdate = 1991-08-13 | publisher=[[Nintendo]]| pages=pp. 14-17, 21-28 | language=English | id=}}</ref> In ''F-Zero X'', it is rumored that he is called "Captain" because he was once an officer on the Internova Police Force.<ref name=Smashfile>{{cite web|url= http://guides.ign.com/guides/16387/page_11.html| title=Smash Profile: Captain Falcon | accessdate= 2007-06-05| publisher=[[IGN]]|author=Fran and Peer|coauthors=Craig}}</ref> By the age of 36, Captain Falcon had built a reputation as one of the best bounty hunters in the galaxy, one that has earned him many enemies. This constant danger forces him to live in a sanctuary on a chain of islands off the coast of Port Town, where he spends most of his time. His desire for solitude is such that even after winning a race, he takes his award and quickly dashes home. Each of his home islands contains a different racetrack, allowing him to keep his racing skills at their peak while remaining relatively safe.<ref name="fzerox.com">{{cite web| url= http://www.fzerox.com/data/drivers/captainfalcon/captainfalcon_bio1.asp|title=F-Zero X Driver Bio| accessdate=2007-08-05|work=fzerox.com| publisher= [[Nintendo]]|archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20011025111057/fzerox.com/data/drivers/captainfalcon/captainfalcon_bio1.asp |archivedate=2001-10-25|quote=Some men are good. Some men are evil. Captain Falcon qualifies as a little bit of both. No one is sure why he is called “Captain” although it is rumored that he was once an officer in the Internova Police Force. There is no evidence to back up this story and Captain Falcon is a private man who will disclose nothing about his past. He is almost as elusive as his present day life, as he is a fierce bounty hunter who must protect himself from his dangerous enemies at all times. Captain Falcon makes his home on a string of islands off Port Town. Guarded by high security, each island has a practice racecourse for his F-Zero machine, the Blue Falcon. There are only two things that will lure Captain Falcon away from his archipelago fortress: the lure of high bounty, or the chance to compete in the F-Zero GP.}}</ref><ref name="fzeroX-profile">{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3144 |title= Captain Falcon's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2007-01-16|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim | publisher=[[All Game Guide]]}}</ref>
The character drives the Blue Falcon in his races, and uses a sidearm and a midsize spacecraft called the Falcon Flyer in bounty missions.<ref name="FZero manual"/><ref>{{cite video game| title = Super Smash Bros. Melee | developer =HAL Laboratory| publisher = [[Nintendo]]|date= 2001-12-03 | platform = Nintendo GameCube|quote=Captain Falcon's speedy midsize star cruiser boasts an on-board computer that allows Falcon to control it remotely ... perhaps that's why it's never appeared on-screen in an F-Zero game. Without this ship, Falcon couldn't prowl the galaxy like a lone wolf: the Blue Falcon is a state-of-the-art machine, but it's only used for F-Zero races.}}</ref> In ''[[F-Zero X]]'', Captain Falcon’s [[DNA]] is stolen while he is hospitalized following an accident in the F-Zero Grand Prix. The thieves use the DNA to create a clone of Captain Falcon, ''Blood Falcon''.<ref name="GXprofile">{{cite web |url= http://f-zero.com/f-zero_gx/pilot_machine/index.jsp|title=Pilot & Machine|accessdate=2006-12-16 |year=2003|publisher= F-Zero.com}}</ref><ref name="GXmanual">{{cite book | title=F-Zero GX instruction manual| publisher=Nintendo| year=2003 | editor=Amusement Vision | pages=pp. 32, 41 |date=2003-08-25| language=English}}</ref> In ''[[F-Zero GX]]'', Captain Falcon is 37 years old and the sitting champion of the F-Zero Grand Prix, boosting his already high popularity even higher. In the games' story mode, after winning a number of races and saving Jody Summer, he goes on to defeat Black Shadow and Deathborn.<ref name="player guide">{{Cite book |last=Pelland |first=Scott (ed.) |title=F-Zero GX Player's Guide |year=2003 |publisher=Nintendo of America, Inc |location=Redmond, Washington |isbn=1930206-35-6| pages = pp. 9, 76 - 94}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url= http://guides.ign.com/guides/480123/page_9.html |title=F-Zero GX story guide| accessdate=2006-11-24| first=Peer|last= Schneider |publisher=[[IGN]]|authorlink=Peer Schneider}}</ref> Also in ''[[F-Zero GX]]'', at the end of the final chapter in Story Mode, Captain Falcon is seen jumping out of his Blue Falcon and walking out of his home base, leaving his helmet behind. In ''[[F-Zero: Maximum Velocity]]'', which is set twenty five years after the main series, Kent Akechi claims to be the son of Captain Falcon.<ref>{{Citation| title= Advance Strategies: F-Zero Maximum Velocity | periodical=[[Nintendo Power]]|volume=145| publication-date=June 2001}}</ref>
The character is a representative for ''F-Zero'' in all three [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'']] video games. He is a fast [[Hand to hand combat|close combat]] fighter whose signature move is the ''Falcon Punch'', a slow but powerful punch in which a flaming [[falcon]] surrounds his fist.<ref name=Smashfile/> "Captain Falcon" is also featured in the ''[[F-Zero GP Legend]]'' anime as a title given to a person, instead of an individual's actual name.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://stars.ign.com/objects/963/963159_biography.html |title=Captain Falcon Biography| accessdate=2008-02-15 |publisher=[[IGN]]}}</ref> Throughout most of the anime, Bart Lemming holds this title, and it is passed onto Rick Wheeler after Bart's 'death' in the last episode. Although he does not appear in every episode, he plays a significant role in the series: his main goal is to stop the efforts of the Dark Million Organization. In ''F-Zero GP Legend'', Captain Falcon is voiced by [[Hideyuki Tanaka]] and [[David Wills]] in the Japanese and English versions respectively.
===Other characters===
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!style="background: #e3e3e3;" width=21%|Character:
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|colspan=5 style="background: #cccccc;" align=center|'''Originated from ''[[F-Zero]]'''''
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|Dr. Stewart
|Golden Fox
|{{small|Respected M.D. who participated in the races after the death of his father.<ref name="FZero manual"/>}}
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|Pico
|Wild Goose
|{{small|Rumored to be a notorious contract killer who aggressively drives around the circuits.<ref name="FZero manual"/>}}
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|Samurai Goroh
|Fire Stingray
|{{small|Boss of a group bandits who reside in Red Canyon.<ref name="FZero manual"/>}}
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|colspan=5 style="background: #cccccc;" align=center|'''Originated from ''[[F-Zero X]]'''''<br /> {{small|A total of twenty-seven characters debuted in ''F-Zero X'', with two of them sharing the same vehicle.}}
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|Antonio Guster
|Green Panther
|{{small|Former partner and friend of Samurai Goroh, that was later betrayed and abandoned by him. As a result, Guster now seeks revenge on Goroh.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3190 |title= Antonio Guster's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim |work=f-zerox.com | publisher=[[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Mrs. Arrow {{small|Mrs. Monique L’Amoreaux Arrow<ref name=arrow/>}}<sup>†</sup>
|Queen Meteor
|{{small|Always enthusiastically enjoyed F-Zero and pursued a career in racing at the age of 14 where she eventually befriended and married Super Arrow.<ref name=arrow>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3130 |title= Mrs. Arrow's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com | publisher=[[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Baba {{small|Baba Orninion<ref name=baba/>}}
|Iron Tiger
|{{small|A rookie pilot who greatly desired to be an F-Zero racer and now seeks to win the entire Grand Prix.<ref name=baba>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3243 |title= Baba Orninion's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim| work=f-zerox.com | publisher=[[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Beastman
|Hyper Speeder
|{{small|Beastman participates in the races to relieve himself of the mental torment he suffered after being mauled by an alligator at age 7.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3132 |title= Beastman's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com | publisher=[[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Billy
|Mad Wolf
|{{small|A primate who wants to prove that monkeys are superior to humans.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3136 |title= Billy's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com | publisher=[[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Bio Rex
|Big Fang
|{{small|A genetically-engineered mixture of man and dinosaur who races to prove bioengineered species are superior to all other natural species.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3137 |title= Bio Rex's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com | publisher=[[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Black Shadow
|Black Bull
|{{small|The "King of Evil" who wants revenge on Captain Falcon for arresting a witch doctor who is said to have given Shadow his abilities.<ref name=BlackS>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3138 |title= Black Shadow's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com | publisher=[[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Blood Falcon
|Blood Hawk<br/>{{small|Hell Hawk (JP)<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nfzj/cara/pm/page06.html|title =The Pilots & Machine 6|accessdate=2008-03-23|publisher=Nintendo|language=Japanese}}</ref>}}
|{{small|A nearly identical clone of Captain Falcon who was created by Black Shadow in order to ruin the Captain's reputation.<ref name=BlackS/>}}
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|Dr. Clash
|Crazy Bear
|{{small|Scientist who created numerous F-Zero vehicles then decided to enter himself for the fame.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3151 |title= Dr. Clash's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Draq
|Mighty Typhoon
|{{small|An alien who had deep aspirations of entering the Grand Prix which became a reality after stealing a couple of vehicles with Roger Buster from a delivery service the two work together in.<ref name=Draq>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3163 |title= Draq's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Mr. EAD
|Great Star
|{{small|Created by the organization "EAD, this cyborg participates in the F-Zero races to test his IQ and intellect.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3167 |title= Mr. EAD's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Gomar & Shioh
|Twin Noritta
|{{small|The two aliens were originally prevented from entering due to the fact only one racer per vehicle is allowed. However, these aliens who come from a species who live in pairs and act as one were eventually allowed to participate.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3186 |title= Gomar and Shioh's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Jack Levin
|Astro Robin
|{{small|The F-Zero committee was looking for someone who could attend to the new, younger demographic. Levin was selected and now sends back money to his poor family gained from his popularity.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3211 |title= Jack Levin's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|James McCloud
|Little Wyvern
|{{small|Participates in the F-Zero races to win enough funds in order to keep the organization he is part of afloat.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3223 |title= James McCloud's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-17|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim| work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Jody Summer
|White Cat
|{{small|Summer dedicated her F-Zero career to her father who passed away.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3285 |title= Jody Summer's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-04-21|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|John Tanaka
|Wonder Wasp
|{{small|Vows to protect Jody Summer in the F-Zero tournaments after the death of a professor who was very influential in Tanaka's life and who was also Jody's father.<ref>{{cite web| url= http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3287 |title= John Tanaka's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-05-07|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Kate Alen
|Super Piranha
|{{small|A singer and dancer who decided to fulfill her desire to take part in the F-Zero racing.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3126 |title= Kate Alen's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-05-07|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Leon
|Space Angler
|{{small|Introduced to F-Zero racing after impressing the Arrows on his home planet.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3210 |title= Leon's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-05-07|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Michael Chain
|Wild Boar
|{{small|An orphan who was accepted by a gang then later took part in the F-Zero tournaments due to his addictive hobby to racing.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3146 |title= Michael Chain's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-05-07|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Mighty Gazelle {{small|MM Gazelle (JP)<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nfzj/cara/pm/page02.html|title =The Pilots & Machine 2|accessdate=2007-08-26|publisher=Nintendo|language=Japanese}}</ref>}}
|Red Gazelle
|{{small|Talented racer who wiped out his vehicle, ended up hospitalized and then was later revived as a cyborg after pushing his vehicle too hard in the races.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3228 |title =Mighty Gazelle's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-05-07|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref>}}
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|Octoman {{small|Octman (JP)<ref>{{cite web|url = http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nfzj/cara/pm/page03.html|title =The Pilots & Machine 3|accessdate=2007-08-26|publisher=Nintendo|language=Japanese}}</ref>}}
|Deep Claw
|{{small|An alien from a world that are required to watch his races.<ref>[http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3239 allgame ((( Octoman > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>}}
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|Roger Buster
|Mighty Hurricane
|{{small|Had aspirations of entering the Grand Prix which became a reality after being convinced by Draq to steal a couple of vehicles with an unknown recipient and no return address from a delivery service the two work together in.<ref>{{cite web| url=http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3142|title = Roger Buster 's F-Zero X biography| accessdate=2008-05-07|first=Shawn|last= Sackenheim|work=f-zerox.com |publisher= [[Allgame]]}}</ref><ref name=Draq/>}}
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|Silver Neelsen
|Night Thunder
|{{small|Holds the record for most F-Zero races entered, but has yet to win a Grand Prix.<ref>[http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3231 allgame ((( Silver Neelsen > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>}}
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|The Skull {{small|Arbin Gordon (JP),<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nfzj/cara/pm/page10.html|title= The Pilots & Machine 10|accessdate=2007-08-14|publisher=Nintendo|language=Japanese}}</ref> Alias: Sterling LaVaughn<ref name=skull/>}}<sup>†</sup>
|Sonic Phantom
|{{small|Former pilot of the old days of F-Zero who was resurrected from the dead by science and black magic to race again.<ref name=skull>[http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3276 allgame ((( The Skull > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>}}
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|Super Arrow
|King Meteor
|{{small|Helped lift the ban of the F-Zero tournaments which was the result of a crash that had killed fourteen racers<ref>[http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3286 allgame ((( Super Arrow > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>}}
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|Zoda
|Death Anchor
|{{small|Seeks revenge on the Arrows and Captain Falcon after 26 of his men were turned in.<ref>[http://www.allgame.com/cg/agg.dll?p=agg&sql=2:3309 allgame ((( Zoda > Overview )))<!-- Bot generated title -->]</ref>}}
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|colspan=5 style="background: #cccccc;" align=center|'''Originated from ''[[F-Zero: Maximum Velocity]]'''''
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|Alexander O'Neil
|The Stingray
|{{small|Former football player}}
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|Blitz Wagner
|Silver Thunder
|{{small| }}
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|Jane B. Christie
|J. B. Crystal
|{{small|Is probably lying about her age}}
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|Kent Akechi
|Falcon MK-II
|{{small|Claims to be the son of Captain Falcon}}
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|Kumiko
|Fighting Comet
|{{small| }}
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|Lord Cyber
|Dirty Joker {{small|Sly Joker}}<sup>†</sup>
|{{small|A wealthy baron}}
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|Megan
|Hot Violet
|{{small|Rumored to be a Karate expert}}
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|Mickey Marcus
|Fireball
|{{small|Fan-favorite of the F-Zero circuit}}
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|Nichi
|Crazy Horse {{small|Wind Walker}}<sup>†</sup>
|{{small|Nicknamed "The Sweep Man"}}
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|Yazoo Jr.
|Jet Vermilion
|{{small| }}
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|colspan=5 style="background: #cccccc;" align=center|'''Originated from ''[[F-Zero AX]]'''''
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|Dai Goroh
|Silver Rat
|{{small|The only son of Samurai Goroh. As an ''F-Zero'' pilot, he seems to show more aptitude and potential than his father.}}
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|Dai San Gen
|Pink Spider
|{{small|Similar to Gomar & Shioh, these three aliens share a telepathic link.}}
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|Don Genie
|Fat Shark
|{{small|Famous mogul head of the universal traders. Has been arrested numerous times for shady dealings and is a suspected conspirator with Black Shadow.}}
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|Lily Flyer
|Bunny Flash
|{{small|A young soldier in the Galactic Federation reserves.}}
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|Phoenix
|Rainbow Phoenix
|{{small|Time-traveling detective.}}
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|PJ
|Groovy Taxi
|{{small|Suspended taxi driver who modified his cab into an F-Zero machine.}}
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|Princia Ramode
|Spark Moon
|{{small|Energetic princess of the desert kingdom of Magica. Was determined to race in the Grand Prix after witnessing a race on Earth.}}
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|QQQ
|Rolling Turtle
|{{small|Phoenix's robot partner.}}
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|Spade
|Magic Seagull
|{{small|A magician trying to raise money for his circus.}}
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|Terry "Digi-Boy" Getter
|Cosmic Dolphin
|{{small|A boy genius.}}
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|colspan=5 style="background: #cccccc;" align=center|'''Originated from ''[[F-Zero GX]]'''''
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|Deathborn
|Dark Schneider
|{{small|A human who has died three times, only to resurrect himself by replacing his damaged organs with mechanical ones on each occasion, making him essentially immortal. Seeks to harness the combined forces of light and dark to conquer the universe.}}
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|colspan=5 style="background: #cccccc;" align=center|'''Originated from ''[[F-Zero: GP Legend]]'''''
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|Ryu Suzaku {{small|Rick Wheeler<sup>†</sup><ref name="AMN history"/>}}
|Dragon Bird
|{{small|A champion racer and a detective, Rick's life came to a tragic end after chasing down a criminal. He was revived 150 years later and joined the Galaxy Mobile Platoon. Rick now competes in F-Zero races, but vows to bring the one who nearly killed him to justice.}}
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|Lucy Liberty
|Elegance Liberty
|{{small|Lucy's a newcomer to the Galaxy Mobile Platoon. She works very close with Dr. Clash to learn the mechanics of ''F-Zero'' and occasionally take part in races.}}
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|Misaki Haruka / Miss Killer {{small|"Miss Killer" was changed to Luna Ryder.<sup>†</sup><ref name="AMN history"/>}}
|Moon Shadow
|{{small|Miss Killer was originally Misaki Haruka, Rick Wheeler's girlfriend. She was deepfreezed and woke up 150 years later. Brainwashed, she joined Black Shadow.<ref name="AMN history"/>}}
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|Lisa Brilliant
|Panzer Emerald
|{{small|She is the wife of Samurai Goroh and a member of his group of intergalactic thieves.}}
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|colspan=5 style="background: #cccccc;" align=center|'''Originated from ''[[F-Zero Climax]]'''''<br /> {{small|Alternate characters become available after completing and placing first on all cups in every difficulty.<ref>[http://cheats.ign.com/ob2/068/694/694372.html F-Zero: Climax Cheats]</ref>
}}
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|Berserker
|Red Bull
|{{small|Bart Lemming, disguised himself as Berserker in order to find out Dark millions plans.}}
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|Clank Hughes (Tech)
|Dragon Bird EX
|{{small|He "inherits" Rick Wheeler's Dragon Bird after he becomes Captain Falcon. Being too young, Clank uses the android Tech as his aide.}}
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|Dark Soldier
|Soldier Anchor
|{{small| }}
|}
==Notes==
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==References==
*[http://f-zero.com/f-zero_gx/pilot_machine/index.jsp Pilot & machine] at the [http://f-zero.com/home.jsp Official F-Zero GX website]. Last accessed on August 27, 2007.
*{{Cite book |last=Pelland |first=Scott (ed.) |title=F-Zero GX Player's Guide |year=2003 |publisher=Nintendo of America, Inc |location=Redmond, Washington |isbn=1930206-35-6}}
*[http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nfzj/cara/index.html THE PILOTS & MACHINES] at [http://www.nintendo.co.jp/n01/n64/software/nus_p_nfzj/index.html Nintendo.co.jp]. Last accessed on March 28, 2008.
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