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Leon is an anthropomorphic beast-like F-Zero pilot, who made his debut in the 1998 N64 game, F-Zero X. He resembles a lion or wolf creature.

Bio

Twelve years prior to F-Zero GX, Leon's parents were killed in a big war on his home planet Zou. His species had natural advantages over humans, such as sharper reflexes and natural instincts.

After an enemy soldier named Fable Animal betrayed his own army and led Zou to victory, Fable designed Leon's machine, the Space Angler. It was then decided that Leon would be sent to the F-Zero Grand Prix to be a symbol of hope for his ailing, war-torn planet.

Although he wasn't considered especially bright, he proved to be a natural at the F-Zero races, despite his young age. It's his hope to become champion so he can use the reward money to save the children of Zou from poverty.

Profiles

F-Zero X

Compared to humans, Leon is not very bright. He makes up for it with his sharp reflexes and cornering ability.

F-Zero GX

A fighting spirit and a champion's heart: Leon is from the war torn planet of Zou, where he lost both of his parents during the big war 12 years back. Suffering the continual effects of the war, the people of Zou decided to send one F-ZERO machine with Leon as its pilot to represent the planet as a symbol of hope.

Trivia

• Leon coaches a soccer team for children in his spare time, and works as a wrestler as well.
• Leon also bears a passing resemblance to Wolf O'Donnell of the Star Fox series. Interestingly, James McCloud, an obvious reference to a character in the Star Fox series, is in the F-Zero series as well, even resembling the appearance of said character. Leon even shares the name of one of Wolf's lackeys, Leon Powalski.
• When he isn't racing, Leon is the head of an orphanage back home. He often dedicates most of his actions and winnings to the children in said orphanage.
  • The gloves he wears were also a gift from the kids.
• Contrary to misconceptions about the F-Zero X website biographies for the pilots, Leon is NOT from the planet Kericho. He has always been from Zou, but this information was cut out from the US F-Zero X manual. The information can be found intact within the JP F-Zero X manual.
• In the original F-Zero X, Leon had a distinctly feline face, whilst in GX, he gained the addition of canine features as well. In the GP Legend subseries, Leon has a more wolf-like appearance.
• As shown in the ending of GX, Leon has a soft spot for non-anthromorphic animals; stopping a race to pick up an abandoned cat.

Gallery

F-Zero X

Screenshots

Leon winning the F-Zero X Grand Prix.

Leon's Stat Screen in F-Zero X.

F-Zero GX

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Mr. Zero interviewing Leon after his victory.

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