Corki/Trivia

General

 * It was speculated that Corki was inspired by from.
 * This has been proven false given Corki was released on 19-Sep-2009 (patch V0.9.25.21) while Gyrocopter was released on 28-Jul-2010 for the original custom map.
 * Yet both of them are most likely based on the from  ('s name: ).
 * Corki was the first champion to have two Legendary skins as well as the first and only to have three.
 * All of them are old skins that are either Legacy or were never for sale to begin with.
 * Corki might be a punning on the waterproof material "", ultimately from Latin "".

Lore

 * Corki flies a Reconnaissance Operations Front Line (ROFL) Copter, named after and referencing the ROFLcopter meme.
 * It was created by.
 * Corki's dance references the phrase spoken by in.
 * A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.

Quotes

 * Corki uses many aviator slang phrases when he speaks, several of which humorously convey much more vulgar language.
 * A derogatory term for non-flying personnel as World War II aviators traditionally wore brown shoes.
 * An unidentified potentially hostile aircraft.
 * Cluster F***. A term used in a situation in which everything has gone completely wrong.
 * Dumb S***. An insult towards someone who completely blunders something.
 * for 'L.O.L.' ('laugh out loud', 'League of Legends')
 * An aviator on his first tour (a rookie/newbie)
 * A military mission or attack performed by a single plane.
 * Very, very fast
 * Excited. Spooling up is also the act of bringing an aircraft's engines to idling revolutions per minute (RPM) to prepare them for takeoff.
 * To be aware of what is going on.
 * Weak D***. An insult aimed at an aviator who caves under pressure.
 * references Space Oddity by.
 * Corki and share the quotes  and.

Skins

 * He references as well as the American gold medal won by a team of four at the 2010 Winter Olympics
 * can be seen in the background.
 * can be seen in the background.


 * He references.
 * The wings initially featured rather than Crosses but patch V1.0.0.83 changed this.
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 * This skin was awarded to all players who signed up before 14-Jan-2010.
 * Players who did receive both Corki himself and this skin for free.
 * Quoted as being 'technically the first Legendary skin completed' when it was announced alongside Ice Toboggan.
 * Quoted as being 'technically the first Legendary skin completed' when it was announced alongside Ice Toboggan.


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 * He celebrates April Fools' Day 2011 by piloting and using his machinegun.
 * If Corki scores a critical strike Urf will grunt and throw his spatula at the target.
 * He is the second champion featured by GANK Industries, the first being.
 * He is the second champion featured by GANK Industries, the first being.


 * He celebrates Fnatic winning the Season One World Championship.
 * He represents LaMiaZeaLoT.
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 * He is one of the three new Arcade players, the other being and.
 * His recall animation references and/or.
 * The skin was unintentionally leaked to the public.
 * His plane ha a different color palette for each of his chromas:
 * Casteye - Yellow with the number 101.
 * Citrine - Orange with two red hearts.
 * Obsidian - Black with a mouth and eyes on the front.
 * Pearl - White, Red and Blue with the number 8, a reference to.
 * Rose Quartz - Pink and White with chibi pictures.
 * Ruby - Red and Blue, similar to the comic book superhero,.
 * Sapphire - Black and Blue with flames on the front.
 * Turquoise - Turquoise with stars and rainbows similar to the ones on.
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Relations

 * Corki and are co-owners of Piltover Customs.