Knuckles

Knuckles lives on Angel Island, also called the Floating Island, because it floats in the sky thanks to the power of the Master Emerald, which he is responsible for guarding. He is the last survivor of a population of echidnas that once inhabited the island (although it is known that there are more echidnas in other parts of the planet Mobius). Knuckles is the guardian of the Master Emerald (also known as the Master Emerald, the Main Emerald, the Great Emerald, or the Mother Emerald), a destiny that has been passed down in his family for generations. The Guardians exist so that the Master Emerald does not fall into the wrong hands, because if that were to happen, the world would be in danger. This means that the Guardians, in a way, exist to maintain the harmony of the Universe.

Knuckles is an anthropomorphic echidna with red fur covering most of his body, a black nose on his peach-colored snout, a white crescent-shaped patch of fur on his chest, and sharp teeth (only visible when he grins maliciously or is angry). He also has seven dreadlock-like quills around the sides and back of his head, and a medium-sized, trilobed tail. Knuckles wears red and yellow shoes with green cuffs, light gray soles, and metal plates with six bolts on top. He also wears large, white, mitten-like gloves with sock-like cuffs and a pair of pointed, spiked knuckles on each hand.

Food: Her undisputed favorite food is grapes.

Hobbies: He loves digging holes in the ground, exploring the island for treasure, training in martial arts, and hanging out with his friends when he's not working.

Setting: Enjoy the peace, calm and tranquility that Angel Island offers.

Threats: Any person or thing that attempts to steal or harm the Master Emerald or its people.

Social situations: He dislikes being deceived, betrayed, or having his naivety taken advantage of.

Climate: It has an aversion to excessively strong sun and intense heat.

Discomforts: Fighting or hurting innocents and facing ghosts (which he has a particular fear of).

Sonic the Hedgehog is both Knuckles's best friend and rival, and the two often clash over disagreements, at worst, or joke around with each other, at best. Because of their rivalry, they sometimes try to outdo each other. Knuckles's seriousness often contrasts with Sonic's carefree attitude, but that doesn't stop them from being a very close-knit team in a fight. Furthermore, they both have great faith in each other's abilities and work almost flawlessly together to achieve their goals. Knuckles, in particular, has a high opinion of Sonic's ability to resolve any crisis, but he also blames him for bringing trouble to his island whenever they meet; however, he presumably forgives him and hides this fact out of embarrassment. Miles "Tails" Prower is a close friend of Knuckles. Although they don't seem to interact much, Knuckles and Tails were enemies when they first met, as Dr. Robotnik had tricked the echidna into believing that Tails and Sonic were intruders searching for the Master Emerald for nefarious purposes. However, they became friends when Knuckles discovered Robotnik had lied to him. Knuckles displays a friendlier attitude toward Tails, though the fox can occasionally irritate the echidna with his tech jargon. Amy Rose has only interacted with Knuckles on a few occasions, though they seem to have a somewhat awkward, yet friendly, relationship. While they generally get along, Amy sometimes has to keep Knuckles in check. Despite not always agreeing, Amy cares about him and his well-being. Amy has a deep respect for Knuckles' unwavering commitment to his duty, understanding that a place as valuable as Angel Island must be protected, and she is impressed by how easily Knuckles navigates the island.

Dr. Eggman is Knuckles's worst enemy. They first met during the Angel Island incident, where the doctor, then calling himself "Dr. Robotnik," tricked the echidna into believing that Sonic and Tails were thieves trying to steal the Chaos Emeralds. However, at the last second, after Eggman betrayed Knuckles in the Hidden Palace Zone, Knuckles saw through the villain's lie and joined forces with the hedgehog to stop him. In subsequent crises, due to his naive nature, the echidna was occasionally manipulated by the scientist, such as in the Chaos Incident and the Super Eggrobo Z Incident, which left him deeply embarrassed when Sonic found out. More recently, Knuckles has displayed a very hostile and aggressive attitude toward Eggman and is increasingly suspicious of his deceptions. Knuckles and Shadow the Hedgehog don't interact much, but when they do, they are either allies or rivals. Rouge the Bat is Knuckles's main rival. Knuckles and Rouge have been competing for the Master Emerald since they first met. Rouge was designed to be Knuckles's counterpart, just as Shadow was designed to be Sonic's counterpart in terms of rivalry and basic abilities (even so, there is some tension; it's unknown whether it's friendly, loving, or hostile). Rouge also has no qualms about being a spy under Knuckles's orders, even acknowledging him as her "boss" (she is shown to be friendly or flirtatious with Knuckles on several occasions). Knuckles and Vector the Crocodile get along well, having been friends since the Chaos Ring incident, and Knuckles considers Vector (and the rest of the Chaotix) one of his most trusted friends. However, they don't interact frequently these days. Even so, Vector gave Knuckles advice when Team Sonic was fighting Metal Overlord, seemingly recognizing his great power.

Knuckles has known Espio the Chameleon for a long time, and they are close allies in times of need. They share a relationship of mutual trust, and Knuckles considers Espio (and the rest of the Chaotix) one of his most loyal friends. They are not without their occasional minor conflicts, as Knuckles mentions, having once infected Espio by reading him a book very quickly and spoiling the ending, much to Knuckles's dismay. Knuckles met Blaze the Cat when Cream wanted him to befriend her. At first, Knuckles was very friendly and cordial with Blaze, until he saw her holding some Sol Emeralds, which he mistook for Chaos Emeralds. Therefore, he advised her to give them to Sonic. Blaze got angry with Knuckles and told him she didn't have any Chaos Emeralds. Knuckles got angry with her, accused her of lying, and tried to attack her. Blaze dodged Knuckles' attack and knocked him unconscious, leaving him lying in a crevice. When Knuckles regained consciousness, he developed a deep hatred for Blaze and wanted revenge. When they met again, Knuckles almost started a fight with Blaze, but Amy stopped him. Cream also convinced Blaze that Knuckles was actually a good guy, which reassured her. Soon, Knuckles put his grudge aside and became friends with Blaze. Knuckles met Bark the Polar Bear during the Death Egg II incident. Since then, Knuckles considers him one of his rivals, but not exactly a friend. He even taunts him, claiming he could beat him in a fight, which would make Bark look weak. When Knuckles and Storm the Albatross met, Knuckles punched Storm hard as he was attempting a robbery, causing Storm to fall from his Extreme Gear. Since then, they have been rivals to see who is the strongest.

Knuckles and Silver the Hedgehog seem to have a friendly relationship with a slight rivalry between them. Although they don't interact much, they have occasionally had heated battles + friends and other allies: Ariem, Amy Rose (good friend), Avatar, Barry the Quokka, Big the Cat, Birdie, Bomb, Blaze the Cat, Chaos, Cheese, Cream the Rabbit, Chocola, Conductor, Conductor's wife, Dodon Pa, E-123 Omega, Emerl, Froggy, Gemerl, Guardian Units of Nations, Commander Abraham Tower, Heavy the Robot, Honey the Cat, Illumina, Jewel the Beetle, Lumina, Flowlight, Mighty the Armadillo (great friend), Miles "Tails" Prower (best friend and teammate), Omochao, Princess Elise the Third, Ray the Flying Squirrel, Restoration, Rouge the Bat (friendly rival), Shadow the Hedgehog, Silver the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog (best friend, teammate, and rival), Sticks the, Badger, Tangle the Lemur, Team Chaotix (good friends: Charmy Bee, Espio the Chameleon, Vector the Crocodile), Tikal, Trip the Sungazer (protegé and good friend), Trip's grandfather, Vanilla the Rabbit, Whisper the Wolf, Wisps.

Neutral Relationship: Babylon Rogues, Jet the Hawk, Storm the Albatross (arch-rival), Wave the Swallow, Chaos Gamma, E-102 Gamma, Void.

Enemies: Babylon Guardian, Biolizard, Black Arms, Black Doom, Dr. Starline, Deadly Six, Zavok, Zazz, Eggman Empire, Badniks, Death Ball, Cubot, Dr. Eggman, Eggrobo, E-Series, E-100 Series, E-121 Phi, ZERO, E-10000 series, Hard Boiled Heavies, Heavy King, Heavy Gunner, Heavy Magician, Heavy Rider, Heavy Shinobi, Jimmy, Metal Fighters, Metal Amy, Metal Knuckles (robotic doppelgänger), Metal Sonic, Metal Tails, Metal Trip, Infinite, Mecha Knuckles, Mecha Sonic Mark II, Mirage Express, Orbot, Phantom Copies, Sage, SCR-HD, Eggman Nega, Fang's Gang, Bark the Polar Bear (rival), Bean the Dynamite, Fang the Hunter, Guard Robos, Iblis, Ifrit, King Boom Boo, Mephiles the Dark, Rough the Skunk, Tumble the Skunk, The End, Time Eater, Titans, Supreme, Zombots.

Known for his powerful and savage nature, his dominant traits are his super strength and the two spiked knuckles on each of his gloves, from which his name "Knuckles" is derived. With these, he can dig and climb walls, and he can also catch the wind under his dreadlocks to glide through the air. Knuckles is also one of Sonic the Hedgehog's oldest friends and rivals. As guardian of the Master Emerald, Knuckles is a very powerful and experienced warrior. He is said to be unstoppable in battle, capable of taking on even the most powerful opponents without respite. He has even fought figures like Sonic, Rouge, Shadow, Silver, and Metal Sonic to the point of being evenly matched. Knuckles's defining ability is his indomitable strength. Possessing immense power, he is strong enough to pulverize enormous rocks, pierce solid steel, and lift objects several times his size and weight with ease. In comparison, it is claimed that Knuckles' strength is equal to Sonic's speed; considering the hedgehog's measured speed, which is known to exceed Mach 1, this would mean that Knuckles is capable of lifting over 100 metric tons. This makes the echidna one of the physically strongest characters in the series. His strength seems to reside in his upper body, particularly his arms and fists, the former possessing enormous power and the latter being as hard as rocks. Further evidence of Knuckles' strength is that by simply striking the ground, he can create fissures, widespread tremors, and even powerful volcanic eruptions. Furthermore, he can punch or hurl objects through the air with such force that they ignite from friction. He can even throw punches with such force that they create explosions of enormous power. However, despite his primary strength residing in his upper body...

Knuckles' legs are quite powerful, allowing him to leap several stories high from a stationary position. He can run at breakneck speeds, nearly matching Sonic's supersonic abilities. He can even run fast enough to create afterimages and scale vertical surfaces and ceilings. However, he isn't as fast as Sonic at his top speed, as Knuckles has been observed running rather slowly in comparison. Knuckles is also fast enough to execute rapid-fire punches in quick succession within a fraction of a second, though he has been noted for his slow movements in combat. Knuckles possesses near-maximum physical durability. Proof of this is that he survived a bomb explosion right in front of him, traversing the atmosphere and landing unharmed. Furthermore, despite the force of the impacts his fists receive when striking with great power, Knuckles is never fazed by the recoil, regardless of what he hits or how hard he hits it. Knuckles has also been shown to have sharp reflexes and acrobatic skills, enough to perform tricks and special moves in the air, execute various high-speed Spin Attack maneuvers, and slide on rails as fast as Sonic while performing tricks and dodging obstacles. Unlike Sonic, Knuckles is a good swimmer, capable of swimming to incredible depths with great speed and agility. Thanks to the spikes on his fists, he is also an expert digger, able to burrow like a ground squirrel into any wall or floor and excavate tunnels through underground regions at high speed. These spikes also make him an expert climber, as they allow him to dig his fists into any surface and scale it. In addition, the echidna is an expert at gliding, which it can easily do using its dreadlocks.

Knuckles possesses the strange ability to sense energy, specifically that produced by the Chaos Emeralds and the Master Emerald, or similar energies such as those contained within the Sol Emeralds, and can track their "signals" like an Emerald Detector. Like Sonic and Shadow, Knuckles can also harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds to enhance his strength. As their guardian, Knuckles is also the only living person who knows how to control the Master Emerald, allowing him to utilize the jewel's various powers or access its vast energies to strengthen himself. Other more mystical abilities Knuckles has exhibited include summoning lightning, harnessing Earth elementals for healing, and using the Earth's supernatural power to bring down rocks from the sky. Knuckles can also perform the Spin Attack, a technique in which he curls into a ball of impact or a cutting disc and hurtles toward his targets. With it, Knuckles can smash or burrow through almost any substance if he reaches sufficient speed. An expert in its use, Knuckles can employ several variations of the Spin Attack for both ground and air maneuvers, including the Quick Spin Attack, the Spin Jump, and the Targeted Attack. Even without his Spin Attack, Knuckles is a skilled hand-to-hand combatant. A master of various martial arts, with a particular emphasis on close-quarters combat, Knuckles uses his powerful fists to confront his enemies, specializing in devastating strikes with his spiked fists. Knuckles' fighting style focuses on power, utilizing straight, repetitive, and forceful punches, such as powerful jabs or penetrating uppercuts, to land critical blows on his opponents. For even stronger strikes, Knuckles often generates momentum by swinging his fists before hitting his opponent with full force, taking advantage of his burrowing ability.

Knuckles can even burrow underground before striking his opponents with an uppercut from below when they least expect it. However, despite his immense power, most of Knuckles' fighting moves are slow and predictable. Knuckles is an expert treasure hunter and can be considered one of the best in the world, if not the best. Furthermore, while not particularly intelligent, Knuckles is well-versed in ancient cultures, ruins, and legends, as demonstrated when he was able to translate ancient Babylonian texts at Gigan Rocks during the MeteorTech incident. Ultimately, Knuckles also demonstrates quite competent leadership skills. During the War to Reclaim the Planet, he was able to lead the Resistance for several months against the Eggman Empire and even devised his own war strategies. Knuckles possesses incredible strength; as strong as Sonic is fast, he can easily pierce thick metal with a single punch or knock a person to the ground. Thanks to his experience, he can make good use of this ability. By extending his arms and legs outward while airborne, Knuckles can also trap air beneath his dreadlocks to glide, allowing him to soar through the air. Additionally, by using the spikes on his fists, Knuckles can inflict extra damage on his targets and scale any surface with ease. He is also a formidable hand-to-hand combatant. As the guardian of the Master Emerald, Knuckles possesses a special bond with the massive gem. This bond allows him to sense the Master Emerald's energies and will, though it can be disrupted.

Knuckles is stubborn and short-tempered, but he can be easily tricked. He also has a degree of nearsightedness, as during the Chaos Incident, he mistook a Chaos Emerald for an Emerald Fragment after seeing a glint in Eggman's hand. Eggman exploited this weakness by implying that Sonic was also searching for Emerald Fragments, which led to a fight between him, Tails, and Sonic after he saw a glint in his hands. He is shy around girls. Knuckles suffers from phasmophobia (fear of ghosts), as he was frightened by King Boom Boo during the Space Colony ARK Incident, though evidently not to a debilitating degree, since he was perfectly capable of fighting the latter after a brief moment of unease.

Solitary by nature, Knuckles is independent, stubborn, and serious, though also naive and short-tempered. He is completely devoted to his duty, spending most of his time on Angel Island protecting the Master Emerald, and rarely worries about anything unimportant. However, when his friends and others need his help, Knuckles can always be counted on, often willing to leave his home. Knuckles is independent, wild, and solitary by nature. If Sonic embodies the wind that keeps blowing forward, then the echidna personifies the immobility of a mountain. Because he lived in seclusion for most of his life, Knuckles is a rather antisocial and solitary individual. Therefore, he cares very little about what others think, which makes him frankly honest, direct, and somewhat self-centered. Knuckles is fiercely loyal to Angel Island and does everything in his power to protect it. He prefers to stay near the Master Emerald sanctuary to keep an eye on everything in his home. Despite this devotion, the echidna is willing to abandon his duty whenever his help is needed. Although he has found other lifestyles appealing, and may even dream of a free life like Sonic's, he will never shirk his responsibilities, as he is too dedicated to his role as guardian, showing great concern whenever he leaves the Master Emerald behind and spending too much time protecting the giant gem alone. When not fulfilling his duties, Knuckles prefers to spend his time practicing his fighting skills, searching for treasure, or hanging out with his friends. Knuckles is usually solemn, stoic, and serene, and generally prefers to be alone. As stubborn as he is tough, he is also obstinate and inflexible, preferring to do things his way, which often leads to clashes with others.

However, he is also very determined, rarely wavering in his resolve and never giving up once he has set his sights on something. While calm and resolute in battle, the echidna has an extremely short temper and is difficult to reason with when angry, which has gotten him into trouble more than once. He will risk his own life to save anyone or get them out of trouble and shows empathy for others. He is also a loyal and caring friend, always ready to help his friends in difficult situations and do anything to protect them. When not angry, the echidna is quite calm and never breaks down under pressure. He can also be very forgiving of the cunning and will not tolerate those who disrespect or harm his friends or innocent people in any way. Having lived much of his life in isolation, Knuckles grew up believing in honesty and maintains a firm conviction that there is good in everyone, which always leads him to give second chances. However, due to his lack of social skills, he is very naive, incredibly gullible, easily forgiven, and easily deceived, which has given him a history of being tricked by Dr. Eggman. This has made the echidna aggressive and distrustful of anyone he considers suspicious. Over time, however, Knuckles has improved in this regard and is now more wary of the doctor's deceptions. Once he discovers he has been tricked, he can become quite enraged, but he quickly regains his composure enough to immediately begin searching for a solution.

Although not unintelligent, Knuckles is often prone to rash and ill-advised actions. While he doesn't dislike complex strategies, he often opts for force as a solution, overcoming obstacles while focused on his objective and ignoring other factors along the way. Similarly, he can be quite reckless when he panics over the Master Emerald, ending up fighting Sonic for control of the space shuttle and causing its crash landing, as well as abandoning his allies in a panic after fragments of the Master Emerald were lost in space following a collision with a meteorite that opened the cargo bay. However, when he's in his element, Knuckles can be quite intelligent, cunning, and stealthy, as seen when he successfully set several traps for Sonic and Tails on Angel Island upon their arrival. He is also capable of learning from his mistakes. Knuckles has also demonstrated a high degree of leadership skills, particularly during his time as commander of the Resistance. He is known for his charisma and inspiring speeches, as well as his ability to devise bold plans that gave the Resistance a crucial offensive during the War to Reclaim the Planet. However, despite his leadership skills, Knuckles is easily distracted and prefers being on the battlefield to being in the command center. Although he would never admit it, Knuckles is somewhat envious of Sonic's carefree and unencumbered lifestyle. Even so, Knuckles would never relinquish his responsibilities to live Sonic's life, as he is deeply committed to his role as guardian. Knuckles is said to be shy around women. Furthermore, due to his isolated lifestyle on Angel Island, Knuckles feels very uncomfortable in cities and industrialized or crowded places, especially if they lack vegetation or are filled with bright lights.

Serious, indifferent to nonsense, and stubborn, he has no patience for static work and prefers to be where the action is, unless the safety of the Master Emerald is at stake. Despite this, he remains a pleasant person in normal conversation. Knuckles prefers solitude. Likewise, he is fiercely protective and loyal to his homeland and prefers to stay there. Because of this, he refuses to let anyone else protect it, determined to do his job alone. Therefore, when something bad happens to the island and its Master Emerald, Knuckles takes it very personally and blames himself for not being able to prevent it. He also won't allow himself to rest or relax until he is sure that his island and its treasure are safe once again. He also dislikes having visitors on his island unless there is a crisis that requires Angel Island's intervention. However, as soon as the crisis is over, he wants to see his island deserted of visitors as quickly as possible. Despite his ties to his home, Knuckles is incredibly heroic and willing to abandon his duty whenever his help is needed to aid his friends and the innocent. For example, he has opened his island to those in need and defended them in place of the Master Emerald, just as he promised Espio during the Zombot apocalypse. He is also willing to make sacrifices for the greater good, as seen when he allowed himself to be infected by the Metal Virus to keep a Shadow Zombot at bay.

Dr. Eggman has speculated that Knuckles inherited his powers from his ancestors and the former guardians of the Master Emerald. Knuckles can understand and speak English and Spanish, especially Mexican Spanish.