Billy

This article is about the Main Universe Billy. For the Anime Universe character with the same name, see Billy (Anime).

## Billy

* F-Zero GX
* F-Zero X

### Relatives

The first trained rocket pilot Earth monkey and the first monkey in space. (Ancestor)

## Biographical information

### Age

6 (X)
7 (GX)

## Appearances

### Appears in

F-Zero X
F-Zero GX

### Debut

F-Zero X

Billy is the pilot of the Mad Wolf, and is the first monkey to ever compete in F-Zero. Raised by Mad Baboon Science Laboratories, he is a descendant of one of Earth's monkeys; notably the first trained rocket pilot and first monkey in space.

## History

### **Before F-Zero X**

Billy was raised within the Mad Baboon Science Laboratories, where he learned how to speak like a human. As the descendant of an Earth monkey who was the first trained rocket pilot and first monkey in space, these piloting skills would be passed down to Billy.

As the F-Zero X Grand Prix approached, Billy was presented with an F-Zero machine designed by the laboratories that raised him, a machine that could be easily piloted by a monkey. Though he had trouble reading, the lab had installed a navigation system that would assist Billy by the use of sight, sound, and smell.

### **F-Zero X**

Billy would enter the F-Zero X Grand Prix in the Mad Wolf, the machine that was built by the Mad Baboon Science Laboratories. He was the first ever monkey to enter F-Zero.

Billy is the first monkey to participate in F-Zero. He’s out to prove that monkeys are the superior species.

*Note:* Compared to this, the JP manual does not outright state Billy's goal. Additionally, in F-Zero GX, Billy's motivation for becoming a pilot is stated to be money.

 **Billy (English Translation by Sidier):** In terms of biology, he's indeed part of the monkey family. But when one looks up his ancestors, you'll find that it was the monkey that was a trained as pilot and the first one to ever reach outer space. Of course, a monkey taking part in F-Zero races is a feat that's never happened before.

### **F-Zero GX**

He didn't win the F-Zero X Grand Prix, but returned the following year for the GX Grand Prix. His goal remained, but he also became heavily fixated on money by this point.

One of Billy’s ancestors was a trained rocket pilot and the first monkey in space. Whether by genetic predisposition or not, Billy’s ability as a pilot is truly exceptional, and he’s the first monkey to enter the F-ZERO Grand Prix.
He was raised in a special lab where he was educated in human literacy and communication skills. The lab concurrently developed an F-ZERO racer suitable for a monkey and bestowed upon him the honor of piloting it in the Grand Prix.

 **DeepL Translation:** He is a clear biological member of the family of monkeys. His ancestry can be traced back to the first monkey to fly into space, trained as a rocket pilot. Billy has inherited the abilities of his ancestors and has excellent maneuvering ability. Even if you go back to the time of F-MAX Grand Prix and compare it to now, the F-Zero X Grand Prix was the first time in history that a monkey had ever participated in the races. From the time Billy was born, he had received various training sessions at the Mad Baboon Science Laboratories, and he had grown to the point where he was able to speak the human language and communicate perfectly. He is the exclusive pilot of the first F-Zero machine developed by the Mad Baboon Science Laboratories, which even a monkey can pilot, and participates in races.

One of Billy’s ancestors was a trained rocket pilot and the first monkey in space. Whether by genetic predisposition or not, his ability as a pilot is truly exceptional, and he’s the first monkey to enter the F-ZERO Grand Prix.

#### **F-Zero GX Story Mode**

Billy is seen in Chapter 1 of the F-Zero GX Story Mode, alongside a group of pilots watching the news report on Black Shadow. He is also part of the Chapter 7 F-Zero GX Grand Prix.

#### **Jungle Fever Billy**

Upon beating any Grand Prix on Master mode with the Mad Wolf, it will unlock a special video for Billy, which also features his theme song.

Billy is seen in a jungle area, eventually accompanied by a smaller monkey. The two spot a banana tree, and Billy goes onward to climb it. However, his weight proves too much for the tree as he falls down with it. Though the smaller monkey seems excited about the bananas, Billy is knocked out.

## Gallery

F-Zero X artwork.F-Zero GX render.F-Zero GX pilot portrait.F-Zero GX icon.Billy's autograph in F-Zero GX.
## Trivia

* Billy's planet of origin could possibly be Earth, considering his ancestry and the fact that he is referred to as a monkey (and not a specific alien species or monkey-based alien species).
	+ **The planet Odyapes is not canon and comes from the Nintendo of America F-Zero X website pilot bios, which conflict with canon and official information for F-Zero in both English and Japanese content. It is also literally a pun on 'The Planet Of The Apes.'**
* On Billy's GX model, specifically on his belt buckle, there is a visual reference to SEGA's Super Monkey Ball series.
* It is not known if Billy's greed had been part of his character as early as F-Zero X.

## References

1. ↑ F-Zero GX in-game US Pilot Profiles