Name Knuckles the Echidna Aliases Knuckles, Knux Species Echidna Colour Red Sex Male Age 15 Ability Gliding, Digging, Climbing, Punching, Spin Dash Weakness Girls (He's a Shy Guy) Love Interests Princess Sally Likes Digging, Fruit (especially grapes) Dislikes Heavy Sunlight First Appearance Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna...no nonsense, this tough echidna is the last of a lost civilization. This society mysteriously disappeared, and left many secrets and mystical powers in its wake. As the last living descendant of the civilization, it is Knuckles' sworn duty to protect Floating Island and the Master Emerald which keeps it afloat. When someone or something threatens the island, this feisty echidna's on the case! When the land is peaceful, however, Knuckles enjoys lounging around as much as Sonic does. He also knows all of the Floating Island's secret passageways and shortcuts, though, so even a little slacking off won't reduce his reaction time. Knuckles receives aid in his duty as guardian from the Chaotix: Mighty the Armadillo, Espio the Chameleon, Vector the Crocodile, and Charmy Bee. It was with their help that Knuckles was able to stop Dr. Robotnik's plan to steal the Power Emerald (which fuels Carnival Island) and save the six Chaos Rings. Knuckles has his own speedy little racecar known as the Tempest. This orange, jeep-like vehicle helped the echidna through the second Chaos Grand Prix tournament, and (like Tails' Whirlwind S7) is light enough to "jump" into the air with little force. When Knuckles collects all seven Chaos Emeralds, he becomes Super Knuckles. As Super Knuckles, all of his natural abilities are enhanced. He is also invincible to all attacks (except getting smashed and drowning), and glows a flashing pink color. However, he needs to have at least fifty Rings to utilize Chaos Emerald power, and he must keep a steady supply or he'll turn back into normal Knuckles. And if Knuckles collects all seven Hyper Emeralds, along with the seven Chaos Emeralds, he will become Hyper Knuckles. As Hyper Knuckles, he is faster than Super Knuckles, and his body has so much energy, that multiple images are projected. Knuckles is a tactful treasure hunter and a martial arts expert.