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 ===Origin===
-Empoleon is based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor in reference to its crown and royal appearance. Also, the crown has the appearance of a {{wp|trident}}, a fishing tool and supposed weapon of choice for the Greek god {{wp|Poseidon}}. It also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. Its ability to cut through ice with its sharp wings could be a reference to an {{wp|icebreaker}}.
+Empoleon appears to be based on an {{wp|emperor penguin}} and an emperor, in reference to its crown-like beak and royal appearance. Its beak also has the appearance of a {{wp|trident}}, a fishing tool and the weapon of choice for the Greek god of the sea, {{wp|Poseidon}}. Based on its name in various languages, Empoleon may take inspiration from {{wp|Napoleon Bonaparte}}, an emperor of {{wp|France}}. It also bears some resemblance to the {{wp|royal penguin}}. Its ability to cut through ice with its sharp wings could be a reference to an {{wp|icebreaker}}.
 ====Name origin====
-Empoleon may be a combination of ''emperor'' or ''emperor penguin'', ''South Pole'', and ''{{wp|Napoleon}}'' (a famous emperor of France).
+Empoleon may be a combination of ''emperor'' or ''emperor penguin'', ''South Pole'', and ''{{wp|Napoleon}}''.
 Emperte may be a combination of ''emperor'' or ''emperor penguin'' and ''Bonaparte'' (Napoleon's surname).