FZFW:Captain Falcon (Anime)
- This article is about the Anime Universe Captain Falcon, Andy Summer (also known as Bart Lemming and Berserker). For the Main Universe character with the same title, see Captain Falcon. For Andy Summer's successor, see Ryu Suzaku.
Template:AnimeverseOnly Template:Character Andy Summer (also known as Bart Lemming, Captain Falcon, and Berserker) was the pilot of the Blue Falcon and Red Bull, the owner of the Falcon House, a former Galaxy Police officer, and the older brother of Jody Summer.
As Captain Falcon, he was a bounty hunter and racer, determined to prevent the universe from falling under Black Shadow's rule of darkness. Successors of any Captain Falcon inherit the title of Captain Falcon, but it is not known how exactly Andy came to be Captain Falcon. According to the Legend of Falcon, Andy was believed to be the personification of good, vs Black Shadow (who represented evil), locked in a long universal battle in which "the Savior of the Universe" (Ryu Suzaku) would help the side of good.
As somewhat of a fourth wall breaker, Andy was also the host of the Bart's F-Zero Classroom segments that would take place after the credits and previews for the next episode in all Laps of the anime, except for Lap 51. Rather than make an appearance as Bart Lemming, he used his puppet to do the presentations, providing trivia about the anime and answering fan mail.
Appearance
Andy was a well-built adult man who claimed he was "pretty old" or "a nice middle." He had short brown hair, parted to one side, and blue eyes. Andy also had a prominent diagonal scar running down from the left side of his forehead through his left eyebrow.
As the manager of the Falcon House, Bart Lemming, he was usually seen in his barista outfit consisting of a red bow tie on a white shirt with rolled up sleeves to the elbows, a black waist apron, dark pants, and dark shoes. His puppet during Bart's F-Zero Classroom segments resembled a cartoon-like exaggeration of his appearance as Bart.
As Captain Falcon, he wore a blue suit with gold buttons, red interior collar, yellow scarf, brown holster, double layer gloves (yellow hands, red forearms), golden boots with falcon designs on them, and a red helmet with a falcon crest and yellow accents. Although his scarf is usually tucked in, it has been depicted otherwise as seen in the eyecatch illustrations for the latter half of the series and during Lap 51 when he used a Falcon Punch on Black Shadow.
As Berserker, he wore a dark teal hooded robe with red accents, red fingerless gloves, green pants, and brown boots. His shoulder pads consisted of an outer red lining, with black and yellow details. The top half of his face was obscured by his hood.
Personality
Andy Summer changed his personality slightly depending on the persona he took on:
- As Bart Lemming, he was a kind, soft-spoken, mentor type, the latter of which applied especially towards Ryu Suzaku. He was also a father-figure to Clank. Bart also offered advice to his troubled customers and would even close up the Falcon House early for private conversations. The Bart puppet was more exaggerated, humorous, and somewhat conceited at times, but still offered trivia revolving around the anime or what had occurred during an episode.
- As Falcon, he maintained a professional persona with an air of mystery. Initially, he would sometimes steal victories from the Mobile Task Force, and kept his distance from others. Though it is later revealed that his distancing was intentional, as he did not want Jody to lose sight of the mission to stop Dark Million during Lap 31, and was most likely testing Ryu. In Lap 22, he teaches Ryu how to use Boost Fire, and in the following episode, commends Ryu for making one of their F-Zero races a great one. After he came clean about his identity, he began to occasionally assist Ryu and Mobile Task Force. He was also dedicated to ensuring that his end goal was met, and ultimately sacrificed himself to make sure Black Shadow would not succeed in his plans for a galaxy of darkness.
- As Berserker, he did not speak much, if at all. Like his Falcon persona, Berserker was also mysterious, but more stoic and serious. Berserker was also Andy's shortest disguise phase, first used in Lap 42 and later discarded in Lap 47.
History
F-Zero Farukon Densetsu (Anime)
Pre-2196
Andy Summer grew up in Port Town, having to raise his younger sister Jody Summer after their parents had passed away. As Andy became an officer in the Galaxy Police, he was joined by his sister out of admiration. At some point, he had also become best friends with another officer, a Galaxy Police spy named Roy Hughes. Unbeknownst to those closest to him, Andy Summer had taken on the persona of Captain Falcon, and would become known as an extraordinary bounty hunter and F-Zero pilot.
2196
In the year 2196, Andy, as Captain Falcon, infiltrated a Dark Million smuggling operation on a Heru transport ship. After defeating a couple of Dark Soldiers, he encountered Roy Hughes, who was undercover as a Dark Million henchman. Upon Falcon questioning Roy, Roy did not initially recognize Andy as Falcon. Zoda interrupted, calling out Roy for being a traitor, and engaged in a struggle with him. As Roy urged for Falcon to flee the area, Zoda shot Roy, but the latter had enough energy to set off a detonator within the ship. Falcon then fled in his machine, lamenting about losing Roy for years to come.
2198
In the year 2198, the Galaxy Police was engaged in a shootout with Dark Million. Andy rushed into the middle of the action, having been described by his sister, Jody, as 'courageous.' Jody followed after him, but was caught off guard by Zoda and his rocket launcher. Andy was said to have died after protecting Jody from the blast.
What happened beyond that point to him immediately after his supposed death is unclear, as the anime itself does not seem to provide a definite statement on what occurred. Andy's body was brought into Memory Park, but Jody herself dispatched the workers before it arrived.
Pre-2201
At some point, presumably after his feigned death, Falcon would give Dr. Stewart a data chip containing information about the Legend of Falcon. In order to prevent the universe from falling into evil and darkness, all 6 Reactor Mights needed to be kept out of the hands of evil. Falcon would also provide plans to install a Reactor Might into a machine which would become known as the Dragon Bird. The machine would have to be driven by a capable pilot other than Falcon, and the pilot would have to be the chosen savior of the universe.
2201
Andy, was actually still alive by unknown means, and took up a different identity by the name of Bart Lemming. As Bart, he was the owner of the Falcon House, a popular café located in Mute City.
Meanwhile, Falcon would continue to make appearances throughout the galaxy, and was noted to be a commendable racer and bounty hunter. Although he was often the winner of the races, he had lost a few times. In Lap 2, he scared off the Bloody Chain and indirectly invited Ryu to the Nintese F-Zero Grand Prix. During Lap 10, he left the race in order to deactivated the switch that powered the speed-sensitive bombs that were placed on several machines. In Lap 11, he saved Clank from being arrested by Ryu, and convinced the boy to go to Mute City for a brighter future.
After the Christmas Cup in Lap 12, Bart and Clank baked a large cake for a party, not only to celebrate Christmas, but also Lucy Liberty's first F-Zero victory.
2202
Sometime after he was thought to be dead after being sucked into Dark Space vortex with Blood Falcon) on the planet Tank, Captain Falcon reappeared on Don Genie’s side, using an undercover disguise as Berserker. This was only to infiltrate Dark Million, as he discarded this disguise in Lap 47 and helped Ryu escape from the F-Zero Committee's "planet." Jody had also figured out that Falcon was her brother, and the two were able to discuss their plans during Deathborn's hearing in Lap 49. Falcon was also a prominent figure in the final battle against Black Shadow on the Dark Star.
After retrieving Miss Killer, Falcon encountered Jody outside of the Dark Matter Reactor, and told her that his final task was approaching, before leaving her with Miss Killer. After the Dark Matter Reactor was overloaded, Falcon then declared Ryu Suzaku as the next Captain Falcon, before ejecting himself from the Blue Falcon, right into the path of a furious Black Shadow. With his helmet flying off, Falcon would deliver a fatal Falcon Punch that ultimately killed Black Shadow and himself in the process.
F-Zero GP Legend (GBA game)
Andy Summer (though not addressed by that name in this game) appears as Captain Falcon, as both a playable character with the Blue Falcon, and one of the 8 Story Mode characters to choose from.
| F-Zero GP Legend PAL Manual | |
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| File:Cfgpl.png | Captain Falcon
(US): His existence is veiled in mystery. There are many who believe that there's more to him than just a simple bounty hunter. The day may soon come when everything about him is revealed before all. |
| (PAL): A figure shrouded in mystery. Many believe he is more than a mere bounty hunter. Someday we may find out what lies behind the mask… | |
F-Zero GP Legend Story Mode
As this game has inconsistency issues due to being loosely based on the anime (and being released only 8 episodes into its original JP air time), the Story Mode may be considered non-canon.
- Main article: F-Zero GP Legend (GBA game)/Captain Falcon's Story
- His route begins in Mute City. Entrusted to escort Dr. Clash, the mission doesn’t go as planned. Upon catching up to Dr. Clash, Falcon warns him not to step out of his machine just before Zoda appears and kidnaps Dr. Clash.
- Falcon then meets Ryu Suzaku in Mute City and urges him to help pursue Zoda. Then upon learning of Ryu’s history with Zoda and coming across ‘Zoda’, Falcon and Ryu realize they fell for a decoy. (Bio Rex and Zoda swapped machines.)
- With the setting changed to Red Canyon, Falcon encounters Samurai Goroh who has been poisoned. Falcon is accused of being responsible and is challenged to a race for the antidote Goroh thinks Falcon has, but Falcon seeks information on something else. Falcon then wins the race.
- He runs into Blood Falcon in Port Town. Blood Falcon sabotages the Blue Falcon, however, leaving Falcon stranded until Lisa Brilliant arrives and helps switch out the defective parts for (presumably) a price.
- On Sand Ocean, Falcon encourages his sister Jody Summer, and races against Blood Falcon.
- Having business to finish with Black Shadow on the planet Lightning, the two race, resulting in the Black Bull exploding. Jody checks in with her brother (unbeknownst, however, as she assumed her brother had been murdered in this game), saying that Dr. Clash is safe and asks if Falcon had been contacted by him, before stating it was a close call. Falcon merely states he is just a simple bounty hunter, and carries on his way.
F-Zero Climax
As Captain Falcon
| F-Zero Climax | |
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| File:FZCCF.png | Captain Falcon (JP): Ｆ－ＺＥＲＯグランプリにおける究極のパイロット。
その素顔はナゾに包まれており、一般的にはＦ－ＺＥＲＯパイロットかスゴうでの賞金かせぎだと言われている。 いつか彼の真の目的が明らかにされるかもしれない・・・。[1] |
| Captain Falcon (English Translation):The F-Zero Grand Prix's ultimate pilot. His true identity is wrapped in mystery. Generally, it is believed that he is a master-class bounty hunter. Maybe someday his true nature could be revealed... | |
As Berserker
| F-Zero Climax | |
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| File:FZCBerserker.png | Berserker (JP): とつじょダークミリオンに現れたナゾのスゴうでパイロット。
しかしその正体はＦ－ＺＥＲＯ運営委員会のナゾを探るべくせん入そう査しているキャプテンファルコンだ。[1] |
| Berserker (English Translation):A puzzling Dark Million pilot who showed up out of the blue. However, his true identity is that of Captain Falcon, who is investigating the secrets that the F-Zero Committee is hiding. | |
Gallery
- Main article: Captain Falcon (Anime)/Gallery
Trivia
- It is never explained how Andy actually survived Zoda's rocket launcher blast, as Jody herself was left in a serious condition, having almost half her body replaced with mechanical cyborg parts.
- Additionally, Jody "dispatching the workers" at Memory Park where Andy's body was brought in, along with the fact his body is outright missing from its pod at the morgue, only makes the circumstances of his death more confusing.
- Andy never provided his age, but considered himself to be a "nice middle," which is Japanese slang for a good looking middle aged man. The subtitles render this as "pretty old."
- Despite not having an actual girlfriend, he once said that an ideal lover for him would have black hair.
- The Bart puppet, who had supposedly had 15 masters, was said to run on G-Diffuser technology: this was apparently a joke.
- Rabbits are his favorite animal.
- He has an array of skills as a barista, bounty hunter, racer, and artist.
- During a Classroom segment, Bart suggests that the Blue Falcon's number was possibly #07 due to being a lucky number.
- Andy's favorite food is tripe wrapped in a bundle, bound with thread.
- However, he hates mushrooms, as the shape reminded him of Dark Million's battleships.
- He also hates Black Shadow, calling him a devil and ridiculing him in various Classroom segments.
- Falcon also appeared in the F-Zero Grade School manga, a spin-off of the anime where every pilot seems to be a child, published by CoroCoro.
