Callie Briggs

Callie Briggs "Mayor Manx is waiting for me outside. One of the, um, 'perks' of being Deputy Mayor." "10/10 Career Woman!" ― LioComvoy Gender: Female Type: A Competent, Intelligent, and Brave Deputy Mayor Age: 25 (unconfirmed) Species: Cat Portrayed by: Tress MacNeille Status: Alive Media of origin: SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron First appearance: The Pastmaster Always Rings Twice Last appearance: Kats Eye News: A Special Report

"Calico Briggs, Deputy Mayor. Manx hasn’t done an ounce of paperwork around here for years! I turned down your parole, bribes and all."

— Callie

Calico “Callie” Briggs is the supporting protagonist as a final role of Hanna-Barbera's enjoyable well-liked and beloved cult classic SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron. she is the Deputy Mayor of Megakat City and is often the one running it while Mayor Manx is teeing off for another round of golf. She is highly independent, and has proved on more than one occasion that she is quite capable of taking care of herself during a crisis. She is a friend to the SWAT Kats, and alerts them of any trouble happening within the city that they should be aware of. The fearless, strong-willed right hand woman to Megakat City’s Mayor Manx, Callie pounces on a any situation that may put her beloved Megakat City in danger. Callie often becomes the troubleshooter who gets sent into dangerous situations so the Mayor need not endanger his own life.

Personality

Callie is shown to be sweet-tempered, kind-hearted, and self-reliant. She is also fiercely dedicated to the SWAT Kats and always defends them from Feral's accusations. Further, she has formed a significant bond of love and courage with them and it is implied throughout the series that she harbors romantic feelings for Jake Clawson, aka "Razor". She is also under constant pressure to singlehandedly keep the city running while putting up with Mayor Manx's snooty and amateurish behavior. As a result, she has very little time for herself and often vents her frustrations about her job to any who will listen, often the SWAT Kats. However, she regularly shows the confidence and courage to face any challenge in front of her and despite the mortal peril she often finds herself in, is always determined to turn the situation around.

Why She's Our Gorgeous Deputy Mayor of Megakat City

1. She's the very lovable, beautiful and adorable deputy mayor in SWAT Kats: The Radical Squadron, she can also be considered as the best part of the show.
2. She is highly intelligent and resourceful, As the Deputy Mayor of Megakat City, Callie is in charge of managing the government and assisting Mayor Manx, and can think on her feet, often coming up with creative solutions to problems.
3. She is brave and determined, Callie is not afraid to take risks to protect the citizens of Megakat City, She has been known to accompany the SWAT Kats on dangerous missions and is always willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
4. She cares deeply about the people she serves: Callie is a compassionate leader who cares deeply about the welfare of the citizens of Megakat City, She often puts their needs above her own and is willing to go to great lengths to ensure their safety.
5. She is a positive role model, Callie is a strong female character who serves as a positive role model for young viewers. She demonstrates that intelligence, bravery, and compassion are valuable traits for anyone, regardless of gender.
6. She is a friend to the SWAT Kats, and alerts them of any trouble happening within the city that they should be aware of, unlike Commander Feral.
7. Her character design is lovely, cool, cute, gorgeous, and attractive.
   • On top of that, she looks absolutely beautiful in the episode "The Deadly Pyramid" as she now looks like an actual anime character,
   • It also helps that the animation for season 2 was animated by Mook Animation Inc.
8. She has a love interest for Jake/Razor.
9. She becomes one during her awesome moments as a temporary "Super Sexy Independent Woman". in the episode "The Wrath of Dark Kat", she saves the SWAT Kats by throwing one of the money bags at Dark Kat that he'd stolen, in the episode "The Ci-Kat-A", when alien-possessed scientist Dr. Harley Street is trying to "recruit" her, Callie says "I don't think so!" and smashes him on the head with her briefcase.
10. She has a bunch of her awesome lines such as:
    • "One of the, um, 'perks' of being Deputy Mayor".
    • "Saturday is usually my morning to sleep in!"
    • "Too little too late, Feral!"
    • "Out of my way, slimeball!"
    • "I know two better ones. The SWAT Kats".
    • "Your job, Feral".
    • "Greed brings out the best in you, Mr. Mayor."
    • "And this is Callie Briggs, klutz."
    • "Wake up and smell the coffee, Viper! Here come the SWAT Kats!"
    • "You call this a shortcut?"
    • "Nice knowing you, Razor!"
    • "Better drop me off, guys. I think the Mayor’s gonna need sedation."
    • "Thanks! It was fun, we have to do it again sometime."
    • "That’s correct. If anyone deserved to spend all their nine lives in jail, it’s those two."
    • "And if you can’t, I know two heroes who can."
    • "You’re in grave danger!"
    • "Let’s hope so, Mayor, for our sakes."
    • "Except the SWAT Kats. I hope."
    • "Mayor, stop! The other robot’s in the building somewhere!"
    • "Leave him alone, you metal morons! He didn’t turn down your parole, I did!"
    • "Calico Briggs, Deputy Mayor. Manx hasn’t done an ounce of paperwork around here for years! I turned down you parole, bribes and all."
    • "That’s right, sister! And I’d do it again in a heartbeat! You don’t scare me, you brass bimbo!"
    • "It’s about time, you guys! Catch you on your lunch hour?"
    • "Are you really going to have a SWAT Kat Day?"
    • "Well it’s about time! Where have you guys been?"
    • "There’s no time! Another supertanker is being attacked off the coast!"
    • "SWAT Kats, how could you?!"
    • "Quick, take me hostage!"
    • "Enjoy your game, Mayor."
    • "It was either this or golf, and you know how I feel about golf."
    • "Uh-oh, looks like I’ve got a big problem here!"
    • "I don’t like the setting!"
    • "And, if re-elected, I mayor Manx promise to dedicated myself to serving Megakat City.” I wish he’d dedicate himself to writing his own speeches. “You see, there’s a long tradition of bravery and courage in the Manx family, which is why I’m proud to christen this new jet the Blue Manx, in honor of my great grandfather…"
    • "That looked like the Red Lyn’s biplane, but it can’t be! Well, whoever he is, he’s in big trouble."
    • "Mayor’s office, Deputy Mayor Briggs speaking."
    • "On second thought, how do you kill a ghost?"
    • "Better let me drive Mayor. I know just where to find you something to fight back with."
    • "He’s history!"
    • "You can tell me the meaning of this!"
    • "I’d feel a lot better if you two were going along to help."
    • "Don’t tell me, that demented little troll the Pastmaster has it."
    • "Wait, let the SWAT Kats go, and I will marry you."
    • "Let’s just say I’m awfully glad I didn’t have to make good on my offer."
    • "Who, or what, are you?"
    • "Bye, Jake!"
11. Tress MacNeille did a great job voicing her, giving her an attractive tone of voice as it is very nice and charming and elegant to listen to.

Bad Qualities

1. While she has a very lovely and attractive design, her design in the episode "A Bright and Shiny Future" looks pretty bland and poor.
2. While she is still lovable outside of the episode "The Dark Side of the SWAT Kats", her evil counterpart in said episode is completely unlikable.
   • At least her evil counterpart was clearly meant to be hated.

Trivia

• Callie's design is quite similar to Cleo from "Heathcliff" except cleaner. In addition, her color scheme is also similar to Penelope Pitstop & Princess Peach's design.
• Callie's role in the series is similar to that of Lois Lane from Superman and an early role of Ms. Sara Bellum from The Powerpuff Girls franchise. While seemingly subordinate, both are much more capable and competent in comparison to their respective political figures, serving as the brains behind their operations. However, Callie is not a sexualized character like Ms. Bellum.
• Bartleby MontClair from Sonic Underground rips off for a lot of people a few elements of Callie's personality.

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