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{{Character|name=Cornelius Wrinklebutt|oed=|image=CorneliusWrinklebutt.png|affiliation=[[Curl-tail Crime Ring]]|occupation=Crime Lord|universe=[[Galaxa]]|homeworld=[[Nendrelus]]|marital=Married|partner=[[Fennel Punkbelly]]|birthPlace=[[Under Dark]], [[Nendrelus]]|species=[[Shar Pei Canid]]|eyes=One [[Color:Brown (Eye)|Brown]] Eye and one [[Color:Ice Blue (Eye)|Ice Blue]] Eye|fur=[[Color:White (Fur)|White]]|gender=[[Gender|Male]]|height=5 feet 10 inches|weight=210 lbs.|physique=Portly|features=Wears an Eye Patch over Ice Blue Eye.|offspring1=[[Clarissa Punkbelly]]|mother=[[Matilda Flatnose]]|father=[[Gordon Wrinklebutt]]}}

'''Cornelius Wrinklebutt''' is the current Boss of the infamous '''[[Curl-Tail Crime Ring]]''', a predominantly Shar Pei Canid criminal syndicate operating throughout the underworld of the [[Galaxa]] universe. Known for his intimidating presence, heavy build, and signature curled tail, Cornelius is one of the most influential crime figures on the planet [[Nendrelus]] and beyond.

He inherited leadership of the Ring from his father, the notorious Gordon "Screw Eyes" Wrinklebutt, and has since transformed the syndicate into a powerful intersector organization dealing in smuggling, black-market Spice, arms brokerage, and covert influence operations.

== Appearance ==

Cornelius is a large, portly Shar Pei Canid with pale or white fur, pronounced facial folds, and a curled tail characteristic of his lineage. Notable features include:

* one brown eye and one ice-blue eye

* a permanent scowl formed by heavy brow wrinkles

* a black eyepatch worn over his right eye

* thick, calloused hands common among Shar Pei Canid laborers

* a rumbling voice described as “stone dragged on gravel”

His attire typically includes reinforced coats, leather girdles, and concealed weapon harnesses.

== Personality ==

Cornelius is known for a mixture of:

* calm, calculating patience

* bursts of controlled intimidation

* an unshakeable sense of family honor

* slow-burning fury when betrayed

Like most Shar Pei Canids, he speaks sparingly but with deliberate weight. His strategic intelligence is often underestimated due to his heavy build and quiet demeanor — a mistake rivals rarely survive.

== Early Life ==

Born into the Wrinklebutt lineage on Nendrelus, Cornelius was raised under strict Shar Pei Canid traditions emphasizing:

* territorial loyalty

* strategic restraint

* the protection of family and clan

* practical discipline

His father, Gordon "Screw Eyes" Wrinklebutt, shaped him from a young age to inherit the Ring. Cornelius learned negotiation, smuggling routes, accounting, and enforcement tactics within the syndicate’s underground empire.

By early adulthood, he had already established himself as one of the most dependable lieutenants in the organization.

== Rise to Power ==

Cornelius assumed full leadership after Gordon stepped down due to age and injuries. As Boss, Cornelius initiated a major modernization of the Curl-Tail Crime Ring:

* establishing covert ties with legitimate corporations

* tightening control of Spice black-market routes

* creating multi-layer laundering networks

* deploying Shar Pei Canid “Shield Crews” as enforcers

* expanding the Ring’s influence into multiple orbital stations

He is credited with stabilizing the Ring’s profit streams and ending a decade-long internal power struggle.

== Family and Alliances ==

Cornelius maintains a long-term partnership with **Fennel Punkbelly**, a Wiry-Short Shar Pei Canid from a rival clan. Together they have a daughter:

* '''Clarissa Punkbelly-Wrinklebutt'''

Clarissa is betrothed to **Hollbrook Smartbottoms**, heir-apparent to the competing **Felt Ear Crime Ring**, in what may become either:

* a unifying alliance between the two syndicates

or

* a fuse for the largest gang war in the region

Shar Pei Canid political marriages are culturally significant and often mark major shifts in criminal power structures.

== Operations and Influence ==

Under Cornelius’s rule, the Curl-Tail Crime Ring operates in:

* smuggling

* debt enforcement

* illicit cybernetic modification

* racketeering

* controlled Spice distribution

* blackmail networks

* coercive diplomacy

Cornelius personally oversees high-level negotiations and territorial disputes. His presence alone is often enough to end conflicts.

== Reputation ==

Among criminal circles, Cornelius is regarded as:

* dangerous

* unflinchingly loyal to his own

* slow to anger but devastating when provoked

* brilliant at long-term strategic positioning

Among civilians, he is viewed as an unavoidable force — a necessary evil in sectors where official government presence has collapsed.

== Trivia ==

* Cornelius collects antique Terran cattle brands, an homage to the Bull Hound and Shar Pei working-dog ancestors.

* Despite his fearsome reputation, he is known to be exceptionally protective of children.

* His eyepatch is not purely cosmetic—Shar Pei Canids often cover eye injuries sustained during territorial fights.

* He once ended a smuggling standoff simply by clearing his throat.

== See Also ==

* [[Shar Pei Canid]]

* [[Curl-Tail Crime Ring]]

* [[Gordon Wrinklebutt|Gordon "Screw Eyes" Wrinklebutt]]

* [[Canid (Galaxa)]]