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The is an important topic to certain fans, while others don't seem to care. To some, this can be a key factor in settling debates. This is Cannon.  
The is an important topic to certain fans, while others don't seem to care. To some, this can be a key factor in settling debates. This is Cannon.  
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''Canon'' is what ever is considered to officially part of the Universe. Non-canon, however is officially not.<ref>http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Canon</ref>  
''Canon'' is what ever is considered to officially part of the Universe. Non-canon, however is officially not.<ref>http://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Main/Canon</ref>  


For example: Fox McCloud's Farther is James McCloud. This is a known fact, and has appeared in many official star fox related texts. Therefore, the fact is consider canon.  
For example: Fox McCloud's Father is James McCloud. This is a known fact, and has appeared in many official Star Fox related texts. Therefore, the fact is consider canon.  


Now, when Fox took on Fought Mario in Super Smash Bros.? That was officially Non-canon, as The smash bros games have no influence on Main Universe of Star Fox.
Now, when Fox battled against Mario in Super Smash Bros.? That was officially Non-canon, as the Super Smash Bros. series has no influence on main universe of Star Fox.


== Canon vs. Fanon ==
== Canon vs. Fanon ==
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We want to serve the Star Fox Community(ies). However we can not do so if we don't be on the watch out for Fanon. Information that can be considered as fanon can be allowed in the wiki, but only if it is labeled as such.  
We want to serve the Star Fox Community(ies). However we can not do so if we don't be on the watch out for Fanon. Information that can be considered as fanon can be allowed in the wiki, but only if it is labeled as such.  


If a statement in the wiki is not canon material, but is supported by evidence (and it's got to be '''good''' evidence), then it is acceptable. If it is not, then please place {{tl|FanonCitationNeeded}} on the statement.
If a statement in the wiki is not canon material, but is supported by evidence (and it's got to be '''good''' evidence), then it is acceptable.


== References ==
== References ==
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