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Development
- Main article: Corki (Development)
Universe
Universe- Main article: Corki (Character)
- Corki flies a Reconnaissance Operations Front Line (ROFL) Copter, named after and referencing the ROFLcopter meme.
- It was created by Heimerdinger.
- It was created by
League of Legends
League of LegendsGameplay
- Main article: Corki (League of Legends)
- It was speculated that Corki was inspired by Aurel Vlaicu the Gyrocopter from Dota 2.
- 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 DotA custom map.
- Yet both of them are most likely based on the Gyrocopter from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Frozen Throne's name: Flying machine).
- 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 DotA custom map.
- 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's dance references the "Do a barrel roll!" phrase spoken by Peppy Hare in Star Fox 64.[1]
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- In the now-removed official League of Legends forums, the original icon of Missile Barrage was used to represent the "In-Game HUD Discussion" section.
- The old sound effect for when Corki picks up The Package was similar to an air raid siren, which was pointed out by a player in Syria.[2] It was promptly changed.[3]
Legendary
Quotes
- Main article: Corki (League of Legends Audio)
- Corki is voiced by an individual named "Ralph".
- Corki uses many aviator slang phrases when he speaks, several of which humorously convey much more vulgar language. Some quotes also include NATO phonetic.
- Blackshoe: A derogatory term for non-flying personnel as World War II aviators traditionally wore brown shoes.
- Bogey: An unidentified potentially hostile aircraft.
- Charlie Foxtrot: Cluster F***. A term used in a situation in which everything has gone completely wrong.
- Delta Sierra: Dumb S***. An insult towards someone who completely blunders something.
- Lima Oscar Lima: 'L.O.L.' ('laugh out loud', 'League of Legends')
- Nugget: An aviator on his first tour (a rookie/newbie)
- Sortie: A military mission or attack performed by a single plane.
- Speed of Heat: Very, very fast
- Spooled Up: Excited. Spooling up is also the act of bringing an aircraft's engines to idling revolutions per minute (RPM) to prepare them for takeoff.
- Up To Snuff: To be aware of what is going on.
- Whiskey Delta: Weak D***. An insult aimed at an aviator who caves under pressure.
- ▶️ "This is Major Tom to Ground Control" references Space Oddity by David Bowie.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- He shares quotes with:
- ▶️ ▶️ "Bombs away!"
- ▶️ ▶️ "Incoming!"
Skins
- Main article: Corki (Collection)
- This skin shares the Winter Sports theme with:
- He was released in celebration of the 2010 Winter Olympics along with:
- He references a toboggan rider competing in the bobsleigh event at the 2010 Winter Olympics as well as the American Olympic medal won by a team of four at the 2010 Winter Olympics (Steve Holcom, Steve Mesler, Curtis Tomasevicz and Justin Olsen).
- Red, white, and blue flags can be seen in the background.
- This skin shares the Legacy theme with:
- He references Manfred von Richthofen.
- This skin shares the Invaders theme with:
- He was released in celebration of League of Legends winning IGN Reader's Choice Multiplayer Game and Strategy Game of the Year, as well as Gamespy's Reader's Choice Game of the Year in 2009.[4]
- He was awarded to all players who signed up before 14-Jan-2010 for free, along with Corki himself if they didn't already own him.
- He was quoted as being 'technically the first Legendary skin completed' when it was announced alongside Ice Toboggan.
- This skin shares the Piltover Customs theme with:
- This skin shares the Urf the Manatee theme with:
- He was released in celebration of April Fools' Day 2011.
- He pilots Urf and using his machine gun.
- He is the second of the two champions featured by G.A.N.K. Industries,[5] the first being Piltover Customs Blitzcrank.
- Dragonwing Corki Chromas: Golden, Meteorite
Chromas:- This skin shares the Lunar Revel: Firecracker theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Lunar Revel 2013 (Year of the Snake) along with:
- This skin shares the World Champions: 2011 theme with:
- He was released in celebration of Fnatic winning the Season One World Championship along with:
- He represents LaMiaZeaLoT.
- Arcade Corki Chromas: Catseye, Citrine, Obsidian, Pearl, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Arcade: Heroes theme with:
- He is one of the three new Arcade players, the other being Arcade Ahri and Arcade Ezreal.
- His Recall animation references Galaga and/or Space Invaders.
- The skin was unintentionally leaked to the public.
- His plane has a different color palette for each of his Chromas:
- Catseye - 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 Herbie the Love Bug.
- Rose Quartz - Pink and White with chibi Arcade Hecarim pictures.
- Ruby - Red and Blue, similar to the comic book superhero, Iron Man.
- Sapphire - Black and Blue with flames on the front.
- Turquoise - Turquoise with stars and rainbows similar to the ones on Arcade Sona.
- Corgi Corki Chromas: Amethyst, Aquamarine, Obsidian, Pearl, Rainbow, Rose Quartz, Ruby
- This skin shares the Cats Versus Dogs theme with:
- This skin was released in celebration of April Fools' Day 2019 along with:
- This skin was inspired by a popular fan jab at Corki's name and how similar it is to the name of the Welsh Corgi dog breed.
- All the chromas of this skin showcase different sub-breeds of the Welsh Corgi.
- The dance references the Bubble Butt Corgi Twerk.
- A side-by-side comparison can be seen here.
- Fuzz Fizz, Corgi Corki, Pretty Kitty Rengar, and Meowrick all share splash arts.
- Both Cat and Dog splash arts are connected, so several champions can be seen in the background of the splash arts:
- Astronaut Corki Chromas: Catseye, Citrine, Emerald, Rose Quartz, Ruby, Sapphire, Tanzanite, Turquoise
- This skin shares the Astronauts theme with:
References
- ↑ "Do a Barrel Roll" on KnowYourMeme
- ↑ Reddit post regarding Package Delivery's air siren sound
- ↑ [https://web.archive.org/web/20151116222425/http://boards.na.leagueoflegends.com/en/c/developer-corner/d0oKyxKw-corkis-special-delivery-sfx Boards Riot post on Corki's Special Delivery SFX
- ↑ LoL Wins IGN Reader's Choice Multiplayer Game and Strategy Game of the Year!
- ↑ Urfrider Corki | Skins Trailer - League of Legends