A/N: this is for Biollante18, I requested to him a fight for his book so I'm giving him the info for andross. I think he's got brainiac down.

But anyway, here's the story on the villain of the Starfox series, Andross.

(He's actually a giant flouting head with a pair of Metalic arms).

(Early Life).
Andross was once a brilliant Cornerian scientist with pure intentions. His research proved to be beneficial towards both Corneria and the Lylat System at large, earning him the title of a genius to be honored and respected. In time, however, Andross gained a wide lust for power, bringing him to the point of insanity with a disregard for public safety. His life's efforts in researching bio-technology went in vain after they proved no use to the more peaceful citizens of Corneria, turning Andross's morals into twisted insanity, working on secret dangerous experimentation that left General Pepper of the Cornerian Army suspicious, often questioning the ethics of them. It was not long until both Andross and General Pepper came into a serious confrontation over the issue. While being ordered to terminate his research, Andross continued his work despite Pepper's demands. Eventually, his experimentation caused a massive explosion that tragically destroyed a large portion of Corneria City. Infuriated, General Pepper placed Andross under arrest and tried him for treason before having the maniacal scientist finally banished to the desolate planet Venom, in fear that he could potentially subvert the entire Lylat System if left to do his bidding. He assumed that he would not survive.

(Lylat Wars).

In exile, Andross made the discovery that Venom hosted life-forms of humanoid lizards and monkeys. As the years progressed, he began to build an army and conduct various life-threatening experiments on himself. He became a twisted shell of his former being and was driven by madness. His thoughts and intentions shifted from protecting the Lylat System to destroying it and ruling a new galaxy under his name. Andross's evil ambition had served as a magnet to attract the scum of the Lylat system into his service. The most powerful and intelligent of his followers had been promoted to positions of leadership in Andross's military machine, and were given command of specialized war machines of great power. Andross dispatched these key lieutenants to seize strategic locations throughout the Lylat system. The machines they controlled came in a variety of shapes and sizes, and were always accompanied by fleets of support craft. With this new power founded by the forces of Venom, Andross created an empire.

Five years had passed, and General Pepper was informed by Corneria's observation station that they noticed strange activity coming from Venom. Under direct order from the Cornerian Army, a band of mercenaries known as the Star Fox team were sent to investigate. The team consisted of three members: James McCloud, the founder and leader, Peppy Hare, his best friend, and Pigma Dengar, his other best friend. Upon their arrival however, Pigma betrayed the team, leaving James and Peppy to be captured by Andross. James was killed, and Peppy barely managed to escape. Returning home, he informed General Pepper of what happened and told James’ son, Fox, about his father’s fate.

A few years after the incident on Venom, Andross declared war on the Lylat system, proclaiming himself emperor to all. Andross's legions of minions were mustered from sources throughout the Lylat system. From bio-tech enhanced monsters from the abysses of Aquas to mechanized starfighters assembled in Macbeth's weapons labs, Andross's minions had one thing in common: they were expendable. Each fighter pilot was expected to willingly give his life for the emperor; each robot was programmed to destroy or be destroyed, and each mindless bio-tech drone had been conditioned to think only one thought to destroy Star Fox. Andross also had his own answer to General Pepper's Star Fox team when he offered Wolf O'Donnell money to lead a mercenary team against Fox McCloud, because he was a vicious pilot who seemed to be trying to prove his equal piloting skills and see Fox fail. Andross also made his whining nephew Andrew Oikonny a Star Wolf pilot to keep him out of his own business, and because he wanted nothing to do with him. Pigma Dengar also joined Wolf's team because of their delight in Star Fox's doom, and Wolf also found the mysterious Leon Powalski in a rough bar on Venom. Funded and equipped by Andross, the Star Wolf team was born as a group of elite evil pilots who defend the key routes to Venom, always flying the most advanced version of Andross's "Wolfen" class star-fighter prototypes which may even have been superior to the Star Fox team's Arwings. Wolf then vowed to destroy Star Fox and protect Andross, so that he may be feared throughout the galaxy.

The Venom Army was unleashed onto Venom's neighboring planets, destroying everything in their path. Any form of rebellion was crushed, devastating the Lylat System and turning many planets into wastelands. Corneria, Andross’s homeworld, was the final defense left against the menacing threat which had overcome the galaxy. The Cornerian Army stood no chance against the forces of Andross, leaving General Pepper to desperately call upon a new Star Fox team for help. This new team was led by James’ son Fox, composing of Peppy Hare, Slippy Toad, and Falco Lombardi. Having been trained to become experts at flying the swift Arwing, they immediately came to Corneria’s aid without hesitation. The young but keen Fox guaranteed Andross would be stopped and Pigma would be brought to justice, leaving to assist in fending off the Venomian Army’s invasion.

After achieving what seemed impossible, the Star Fox team became the Cornerian Millitary's leaders in defeating the forces of Andross. The planets of the Lylat system were saved thanks to their efforts, and even the rival bounty hunters of Star Wolf were disposed of. Venom’s homeworld forces were also defeated, until the dictator himself awaited his demise.

It seemed that Andross had been one step ahead of the Star Fox team since their invasion upon Area 6, Venom’s air defenses, understanding that they posed a very large threat to his survival. This however, didn’t stop Fox from destroying the evil scientist's Ultimate Space Weapon Gorgon. Neither did the Ultra Performance All-Range Fighters Wolfen II, piloted by Star Wolf prevent Star Fox from reaching the Emperor's underground tunnels. As Fox drew nearer to his main base, Andross also accessed Fox’s communication channels to taunt Fox. He taunted Fox by telling him he would die just like his father and that he was foolish for coming to face Andross alone. Soon, Fox reached Andross. Staring into the eyes of his father’s killer, Fox was repulsed by what Andross had become. The countless lethal experiments took a toll on Andross' appearance, as he was nothing more than an immense disembodied head with giant mechanical hands at either side. Fox then encountered Andross and a furious battle ensued.

Eventually, Fox destroyed the outer layering of Andross’s head, and soon the Ape revealed himself in his true form: an enormous brain with two bulging eyes that were connected to the brain by energy strands. Even though being an evil mastermind, he made a pun, stating he was the only one with the "brains" to rule the Lylat System. Fox then entered All-Range Mode, taunting Andross about deciding to show him his true form, before confronting the monstrosity. Fox couldn’t attack the brain directly because of it being equipped with shooting eye balls and a Dimension Transporter and that would allow it to evade Fox’s attacks head on. The grueling battle continued, and both suffered large amounts of damage, but Fox gave it his all and managed to defeat Andross by destroying the cerebellum.

As he burst into flames, Andross declared that if he was going to die, then he was going to take Fox with him, and with the last of his power, let loose a devastating self-destruction, hoping to claim Fox’s life in doing so. He would have succeeded had it not been for James McCloud’s spirit, who helped Fox escape by leading him back to the planet’s surface. Meeting with General Pepper, Fox informed everyone that the great leader of Venom had finally been defeated and that the Lylat system had been saved.

Andross is known for possessing a wide array of natural talents, cybernetic enhancements, and supernatural powers. Below is a list of skills seen during the games.

(Powers and Skills).

Intellectual Skills.

Military Genius: Able to lead his forces by using both superior technology, numbers, and brutality to overwhelm his opponents. In Star Fox Zero, he claimed his intellect was mighty enough that he could mold the universe into as he saw fit.

Scientific Knowledge: Using his genius in all sciences, he has built army units, combat equipment, created lethal monsters and bioweapons, and has altered the minds of others. These are one of many crimes which resulted in his banishment. Andross appeared to have used a special radiation when creating the bioweapons throughout different locations of the Lylat System, and also experimented on himself with cybernetics to transform himself into a bioweapon.
Another key area of Andross's scientific expertise is the use of inter-dimensional travel and space warps, which enabled the likely invasion plans to use the wormholes located in the Meteo asteroid field and Sector X as part of the Venom military machine. The use of dimension transporters or identical technology was witnessed and noted in Star Fox Zero the anime Star Fox Zero: The Battle Begins, where General Pepper informs Fox that the Cornerian Military had confiscated a teleportation device Andross made and conceded it within the Cornerian Command tower.
In Star Fox Command, Peppy mentions that after being defeated by the Star Fox team for quite a few times, he began thinking that Andross could have developed a special terraforming device to neutralize the Venom Sea, and after completing it, he hid it on Titania, spending his remaining days there. This device proved too complicated for even Slippy to understand and was left for the twisted genius of Andross to be trusted, proving successful when the toxic wasteland of Venom terraformed into a lush, mild climbed paradise. The terraforming device became the focal point of some endings in the game.

Powers.

During his exile on Venom, Andross has been performing experiments and modifications on himself. He has turned himself into a disembodied head with robotic hands and various abilities, capable of taking on starships and threatening fleets when given the chance. Andross's altered features are stated below:

Supernatural Lifeforce: The fact that Andross was able to be captured prior to his exile means that he hadn't acquired his supernatural abilities until he arrived on Venom. It is presumed that Andross's experiments conducted upon himself enabled him to become a disembodied entity, allowing the ape to survive in the poisonous atmosphere of Venom and the vacuum of space. His altered body also boasts a tough armored skin, able to withstand Laser and even Smart Bomb firepower. Considering that when Andross remains in his primate form when speaking on the Communications Channel and will revert back into his regular form moments after his brain is exposed in Adventures, as well as staying in his traditional physical form inside his Andromatter tower but changing immediately into a metallic version akin to his SNES form, it may be that he is able to shape shift and change between forms at will.

Probe Gloves: Andross controls probe gloves that float in position to his now disembodied head. They are very dexterous, and are telekinetically controlled to swipe, pound and crush opponents.
Telekinesis: The primary skill of Andross, his powerful vacuum allows him to inhale and exhale asteroids, any captured starfighters are crushed by his vise-like jaws and regurgitated. If this fails, Andross can exhale any inhaled asteroids at his enemy, sometimes dropping Supply rings or even Smart Bombs.

Lightning Blasts: Produced from the tips of his hands and the gems within his palms.
Brain Form
His enormous head body was really a shell to hide his true, monstrous form, which is a giant brain with dangerous powers, implanted defenses, and teleportation capabilities.

Teleportation: This skill allows Andross to dodge attacks and cause disorientation or surprise ambushes and travel across great distances. This was accomplished via a Dimension Transport System being embedded in his brain form.

Tentacles: Located underneath the medulla, these lashing whip-like tentacles will snare any captured starfighters to shreds.

Homing Eyes: Starfighters will be pursued by pulsating eyeballs or minor enemy ships, Andross controls these to keep homing in on his enemies, connected by streams of dangerous energy.

Orb mines: Andross's brainpower can create a field of mine orbs, making a lethal flight path for his opponents.

Lasers: The eyes that are attached to Andross's brain are capable of bombarding star fighters with continuous streams of lasers until the eyes have been destroyed.

Austin: I hope this helps.