Is Knuckles His Real Name?
No, Knuckles is not his actual first name. According to Sega and Sonic Team, his full name is Knuckles the Echidna. His first name has never been revealed in any Sonic game, show, or comic.
As a hardcore Sonic fan myself, I‘ve done deep dives into his background from multiple sources. In this post, you‘ll find some fascinating insights into who Knuckles really is.
Who is Knuckles the Echidna?
Knuckles is a red-furred anthropomorphic echidna from Sega‘s Sonic the Hedgehog series. He first appeared in 1994‘s Sonic the Hedgehog 3 as Sonic‘s first rival.
Some key background details on Knuckles:
- He is the sole remaining descendant of the Knuckles Clan and guardian of the powerful Master Emerald on Angel Island.
- He is described as serious, honest and somewhat gullible. He is fully devoted to his sworn duty – guarding the Master Emerald at all costs.
- His most famous traits are his superhuman strength and fist-fighting abilities using his sharp, spiked knuckles. He can smash through boulders and metal walls with ease.
- He can glide long distances and climb nearly any surface using his sharp claws.
So while Knuckles isn‘t his real first name, he‘s still an integral Sonic character with a vital role – protecting his people‘s legacy as Master Emerald guardian.
Knuckles‘ Age and Height Compared to Other Sonic Characters
| Character | Age | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Sonic | 16 | 100cm (3‘ 3") |
| Tails | 8 | 80cm (2‘ 7") |
| Knuckles | 16 | 110cm (3‘ 7") |
| Amy | 12 | 90cm (2‘ 11") |
| Shadow | 50+ | 100cm (3‘ 3") |
As you can see, Knuckles is the same age as Sonic at 16 years old, with a taller height. Other fun facts:
- Shadow is over 50 chronologically, but was created to be around Sonic/Knuckles‘ biological age.
- Despite only being 8 years old, Tails‘ intelligence rivals adult scientists and inventors in the series.
Who Are Knuckles‘ Ancestors and Family Tree?
As the last descendant of the ancient Knuckles Clan of echidnas, Knuckles has a long lineage of ancestors devoted to protecting the Master Emerald:
- Pachacamac – Former clan chief who sought to steal the Emerald‘s power, prompting its guardian Tikal to surrender herself to seal Chaos away.
- Tikal – Ancient echidna who sealed herself away to stop her father Pachacamac from abusing the Emerald‘s power. She now exists as a spirit tied to the Master Emerald.
- Sabre – Knuckles‘ grandfather. Was forced to assume guardianship of Angel Island and the Master Emerald as a child when his father died.
- Locke – Knuckles‘ father and previous guardian before him. Stern and devoted to tradition, he put Knuckles through intense trials to prepare him.
- Lara-Le – Knuckles‘ mother who divorced Locke due to disagreements over how Knuckles should be raised. A kind and free spirit.
- Knuckles – The current and only guardian left continuing the legacy of his ancestors. Last of the Knuckles Clan bloodline.
So while we may never know Knuckles‘ true first name, exploring his detailed background shows just how vital his role and history is as the Master Emerald‘s devoted guardian.
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