Knuckles the Echidna

Knuckles the Echidna, also known simply as Knuckles or even Knux, is a friend and rival of Sonic the Hedgehog, as well as a past enemy. Knuckles is often portrayed as a loner, and doesn't work with many people unless it is absolutely necessary.
Knuckles lives and was born on Angel Island, which hovers in the sky due to the power of the Master Emerald. He is the last surviving member of the Echidna people who guarded this emerald; thus, it is his duty to protect it from getting into the wrong hands.
== Personality ==
Knuckles is described as a "punch-first-and-keep-punching-until-you-need-a-punch-break" kind of echidna, and the best solution to a problem for him is to smash it to pieces. He is determined and strong of character, but tends to be rather cocky and get into trouble. 
Knuckles has shown on several occasions to have a huge ego: he clearly thinks of himself as his team's leader and most capable member, and fancies himself very heroic. Also, as a result of his self-pride, Knuckles feels great about himself all the time.However, his self-admiration makes him exaggerate his own recollection of his accomplishments and endeavors to the point of absurdity, leaving him convinced in his mind that he, for example, has various ridiculous superpowers, such as flying. Proud of his manliness, Knuckles has a very macho-oriented attitude which at times makes him sound somewhat archaic. He is also very blunt when expressing his opinions, which makes him come off as insensitive.
Despite his tough-guy personality, Knuckles is a softy on the inside with some noticeable preferences in particular: he loves nature and is very loyal to his friends. He can also be protective and even gentle as displayed by his dedication to the Master Emerald. He comes also off as being somewhat sociable and outgoing. Also, after reevaluating his status as the last of his kind, Knuckles began feeling the kind of loneliness that comes from knowing that you have no relatives, making him both vulnerable and long for the love only a family can provide. However, he has since come to realize that his friends are his family and that their love is just as good.
Knuckles is the opposite of Sonic: he is stubborn, aloof, serious and likes to take his time and is very naive. He is likewise far from intelligent, having admitted himself that he is "as dumb as a rock." Having trouble keeping even the simplest facts on his friends straight or anything else for that matter, he is a little slow on the uptake, particularly when it comes to elaborate plans and math problems, as even simplified explanations takes him a long time to process. He is also a bit goofy at times and easily distracted to the point where he is drawn to things as simple as shiny objects. Knuckles is not entirely dim-witted, however, having on a few occasions shown some surprising insight, cunning, witticism, sarcasm, and even resourcefulness in different situations. Sometimes he can even tell when he is in over his head. His simple-minded view on things likewise lets him find answers to questions that would otherwise confuse more intellectual individuals.
Knuckles is a little sensitive when it comes to his intelligence. While he accepts he is not the smartest, he takes great offense when being called stupid and will go to extreme lengths to prove otherwise. Also, when Knuckles got his team into trouble with a half-baked plan, he sunk into a depression over his imposed stupidity until his friends restored his confidence. Despite this, Knuckles showed signs of intelligence on several occasions. The reason Knuckles doesn't like being called a stupid is because of Knuckles' aloof and serious demeanor and also because of Knuckles' pride.
Noticeably, Knuckles also has a habit of saying "not cool" to others when they do something he disagrees with.
Headstrong and inflexible, Knuckles prefers to do things his own way which causes him to clash with others. Regardless, he is very strong-willed, seldom wavering in his determination.
Unlike the rest of Sonic's group, Knuckles walks his very own path and is able to fight many people on his own, due to his brute strength and competence at martial arts. He also never gives up once he has a goal to accomplish, especially when it's about finding the Master Emerald which is his job/duty to protect it. When on a serious mission, Knuckles is extremely self-sufficient and only says a few words.
Knuckles grew up believing in honesty, and holds a strong and steadfast belief that there is good in everyone, which always lets him give people (especially Eggman) second chances. However, this makes him very naive, quite gullible, and easily misled, which has given him a history of being tricked by Eggman.
Though he is cool and determined in battle and most stressful situations, Knuckles has an extremely short temper which leads to aggression, and is difficult to talk to or reason with when he is angry. Though his wild-temper has often been known to get him into trouble, Knuckles uses his anger to fight off his enemies.
==Game Appearances==
===Mario & Sonic Dash===
Knuckles is confirmed to be a playable character in Sonic Dash. His plot seems to involve Rouge the Bat stealing the Master Emerald.
=== Super Smash Bros. Series===
==== Super Smash Bros. Zero ====
Knuckles is again playable as a unlockable in Super Smash Bros. Zero, he will have a big role in the storyline.
===Pikachu's Final Destiny===
Knuckles can be seen playing hide and seek with Sonic, Tails and Amy. At one cutscene he hides in a very dark shelter along with Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Shadow, Blaze, Silver, Kirby and Link to hide from Mewtwo's Soul Stars.
===Pikachu's Final Destiny 2===
Knuckles will appear as an ally to Mr. Lucario, breaking rocks that Wobbuffet has put. He also tells Pikachu any victims being kidnapped, like if Torchic is kidnapped, he will say "I see a red Pokemon in Meowth's sack. Go and catch him now!"
===Mario & Sonic: Brainwashed===
Knuckles gets brainwashed by Bowser and Dr. Eggman, along with Sonic and the others. Knuckles is the first boss of the game, shooting projectiles to Mario, but later is defeated. He is playable in every Glass Sphere Rolling Levels.
===RenarioExtreme series===
In Renan!, Knuckles appears as a karate leader working in Nanjing. He teaches Renan to do special techniques of karate. He also guards the Master Emerald, which its temple is now in Nanjing.
===Sonic Heroes 2===
Knuckles makes an appearance in Team Knuckles of Sonic Heroes 2. Here, he does his usual job of picking up the pieces after his Master Emerald is smashed; in this game, however, he does so with his girlfriend Shade.
===Sonic Legends===
Knuckles returns from Sonic Lost World to Sonic Legends to help Sonic and friends defeat the evil Darkness and save the Chaos Emerald Warriors.
===Make Knuckles Proud===
Knuckles is present during the events of the game Make Knuckles Proud.
===The Legend Of Knuckles===
Knuckles is the main character in the upcoming game, The Legend of Knuckles.
=== Mario & Sonic at the Previous Olympic Games ===
Knuckles appears as a playable character at every Olympics from Atlanta 1996 onwards. From Athens 2004 onwards, he is a power type character.
===Sonic the Hedgehog: Tapped Out===
Knuckles appears as an unlockable character after placing down the Master Emerald.
===Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Beyond===
Knuckles appears as a guest character alongside Sonic, Shadow and Omega.
===Sonic Kart Super===
Knuckles appears as an available rider from the start and with 3 selectable variants.
== Quotes ==
* I'm in the mood for a sandwich!
* I like to have fun with my friends, but I can't leave Angel Island because my job is to protect Master Emerald!
* Finally the incredible Knuckles breaks another world record!
* Eggman! Come back here with Master Emerald! Return to Master Emerald right now!
* I highly respect Sonic as the fastest hedgehog in the world, but I guarantee that Sonic will never be able to defeat me in battle!
* So what if I'm dumb and stupid?!
* I can be cold and serious most of the time, but not as cold and serious as Shadow!
* Even though I'm with my friends, I always worry about Master Emerald's safety! As Master Emerald's guardian, I will do everything to ensure that Master Emerald doesn't fall into the wrong hands!
* Not cool!
* Oh, yeah! I don't forsee any problem trying to do with my hands what the world's fastest runnerdoes with his feet.
* Knuckles never runs from a fight!
*You know I'm not very fond of bats, let alone seductive female bats that steal jewelry!
*Sonic! Good luck in your battle against Doctor Eggman! If you need me, I'll be on Angel Island protecting Master Emerald!
*Eggman! Tell me where Master Emerald is!
*If you want to know the location of the Chaos Emeralds, I can use the Master Emerald to find the location of the Chaos Emeralds!
*Shut up Eggman! I know you tricked me just to make me fight Sonic!
*I like to be helped by my friends, but I'd rather work alone than need help!
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