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[[File:Chaotix title.png|frame|right|The primary members of the Chaotix. From left to right, [[Vector the Crocodile]], [[Knuckles the Echidna]], [[Espio the Chameleon]], [[Mighty the Armadillo]] and [[Charmy Bee]].]]
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In Western continuity, the '''Chaotix''' is a group of characters which debuted in [[Chaotix|the game of the same name]]. The group exists primarily in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series by Archie comics]] and ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', with a downsized three-member team appearing in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' as [[Team Chaotix]].
  
The '''Chaotix''' is a group of characters that debuted in the game ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]''. They have since appeared in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog Archie comics]], [[Fleetway]]'s British comic series ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', and ''[[Sonic X]]''. They are also in the game ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', much to the delight of fans.
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The Chaotix is usually comprised of four "main" characters in the game; [[Espio the Chameleon]], [[Vector the Crocodile]], [[Charmy Bee]] and [[Mighty the Armadillo]] (the latter being dropped in ''Heroes''). [[Knuckles the Echidna]] is sometimes viewed as a leader, while [[Heavy the Mechanic|Heavy]] and [[Bomb the Mechanic|Bomb]] who also tag along for the adventure are also sometimes considered.  
  
The team consists of:
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==In video games==
*[[Knuckles the Echidna]], former leader and full-time loner.
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The concept of "the Chaotix" being a group was never explored in the video games during the 1990s. In Japan, each cast member of ''Chaotix'' visits a mysterious island raised from the seabed by the [[Master Emerald]] for different reasons, only to be caught up by [[Dr. Eggman]]'s schemes in his newly constructed [[Newtrogic High Zone]]. The group are forced to work together, but never identify under one banner, and their fate after the adventure is unknown.
*[[Mighty the Armadillo]], old friend of Sonic. He has strength that can nearly match Knuckles' strength - In ''Sonic the Comic'', he is a rival of Espio.
 
*[[Espio the Chameleon]], a serious ninja and detective who owns what are possibly the biggest shuriken known to man.
 
*[[Vector the Crocodile]], a headphone-wearing croc from the hood, with the bling-bling included, who is always blasting music into his head at decibels that would drown out most airplanes - He is the leader of Chaotix in ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' and in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.
 
*[[Charmy Bee]], a very young and bubbly bee with a heart as big as his stinger - In ''Sonic the Comic'', his humming annoys his colleagues.
 
*[[Heavy]] and [[Bomb]], two mysterious robots who claim they escaped from Eggman, but haven't been seen since.
 
  
In [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', Chaotix had a sixth member, [[Fang the Sniper]].
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In the Western plot of ''Chaotix'', Espio, Vector, Charmy and Mighty are named as Knuckles' friends, who are all on a visit to "Carnival Island" which Knuckles looks after. In both versions, the "Chaotix" name is not used outside of the title screen and level title cards. As a "traveller", Mighty previously had his own adventure in ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'', while Espio returns as a solo act in ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''.
  
What first brought this varied group together was the discovery of the [[Newtrogic High Zone]], where [[Dr. Eggman]] built a strange amusement park on based on the island's power to amplify the [[Master Emerald]]. Dr. Eggman also sent [[Metal Sonic]] to fight the Chaotix. After defeating the giant Metal Sonic, the group mostly dispersed.
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With the release of ''Sonic Heroes'', Espio, Vector and Charmy are portrayed as being part of a "Chaotix Detective Agency" business, and have usually been grouped under that banner ever since. Here the characters are treated as being reinvented from their previous incarnation, ignoring the events of ''Chaotix'' entirely. Vector is the lead detective, Espio is a an expert ninja, and Charmy is a young child.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia}}
  
Knuckles, being the loner he is, quickly went back to guard the Master Emerald. Bomb and Heavy's whereabouts are unknown. Mighty, who had also appeared alongside Sonic and [[Ray the Flying Squirrel]] in ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'', also went his own way.
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==In other media==
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===[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (Archie comics)]]===
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In the Archie comics series, the Chaotix were formed when the primary members ended up working alongside each other to stop [[Robotnik]]'s threats against the island, and when they were dealing with [[Archimedes]]' mysterious actions. Archimedes would eventually become part of the Chaotix when it was revealed that he was just testing Knuckles. Although reluctant to become a team, the members of the Chaotix eventually realised that they best work together to help protect the island. Over time, other members joined the Chaotix, including [[Julie-su]], [[Ray the Flying Squirrel]] and [[Saffron Bee]].
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===''[[Sonic the Comic]]''===
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In [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', the "Chaotix Crew" are initially introduced with a sixth member, [[Nack the Weasel]], who goes on to betray the group and become a recurring villain. The Chaotix are portrayed as a peacekeeping force in the "Special Zone", coming into contact with both [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and Knuckles during the course of the original print run. Vector is portrayed as the leader, Espio and Mighty as bickering rivals and Charmy (or "Charmee") as the annoying one. The group also make use of the [[Omni-Viewer]], allowing travel between the Special Zone and [[Mobius]].
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===[[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (IDW comics)]]===
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Sonic hired the Chaotix to track down the missing Dr. Eggman, who they discover had lost his memory and started going by Mr. Tinker. They later participated in the battle for [[Angel Island]]. Then they got briefly infected by the [[Metal Virus]]. Sometime later the Chaotix were called in by [[Jewel the Beetle]] to investigate crimes committed by the [[Deadly Six]]. After that they investigated the strange incidents in [[Central City]] caused by [[Surge the Tenrec]] and [[Kitsunami the Fennec]]. While investigating they encountered [[Rough the Skunk|Rough]] and [[Tumble the Skunk|Tumble]], who were working for [[Clutch the Opossum]].
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===[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill]]===
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The Chaotix appear working in the Casino Night while Knuckles the Echidna was brought there against his will to fight.
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==References==
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Vector, Espio and Charmy however, soon started a detective agency who would do just about anything, within legal reason, for money. Despite the fact that the detective agency has a ninja who throws three-foot wide shuriken, money has been scarce. The story in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' begins after the group receives a strange telephone call.
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Espio, Charmy and Vector also appear as detectives trying to get to the bottom of the [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Project Shadow incident]] in [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]. Charmy appears in [[Prison Island]] searching for GUN's top-secret files, Espio appears in [[Mad Matrix]] trying to hack into Dr. Eggman's mainframe, and Vector must extract all the data into the computer of the ARK in [[Space Colony ARK|Cosmic Fall]].
 
 
 
Their theme song is called [[Team Chaotix (track)]].
 
 
 
{{SonicHeroes}}
 
 
 
[[Category: Characters]]
 

Revision as of 19:43, 22 July 2022

The primary members of the Chaotix. From left to right, Vector the Crocodile, Knuckles the Echidna, Espio the Chameleon, Mighty the Armadillo and Charmy Bee.

In Western continuity, the Chaotix is a group of characters which debuted in the game of the same name. The group exists primarily in the Sonic the Hedgehog series by Archie comics and Sonic the Comic, with a downsized three-member team appearing in Sonic Heroes as Team Chaotix.

The Chaotix is usually comprised of four "main" characters in the game; Espio the Chameleon, Vector the Crocodile, Charmy Bee and Mighty the Armadillo (the latter being dropped in Heroes). Knuckles the Echidna is sometimes viewed as a leader, while Heavy and Bomb who also tag along for the adventure are also sometimes considered.

In video games

The concept of "the Chaotix" being a group was never explored in the video games during the 1990s. In Japan, each cast member of Chaotix visits a mysterious island raised from the seabed by the Master Emerald for different reasons, only to be caught up by Dr. Eggman's schemes in his newly constructed Newtrogic High Zone. The group are forced to work together, but never identify under one banner, and their fate after the adventure is unknown.

In the Western plot of Chaotix, Espio, Vector, Charmy and Mighty are named as Knuckles' friends, who are all on a visit to "Carnival Island" which Knuckles looks after. In both versions, the "Chaotix" name is not used outside of the title screen and level title cards. As a "traveller", Mighty previously had his own adventure in SegaSonic the Hedgehog, while Espio returns as a solo act in Sonic the Fighters.

With the release of Sonic Heroes, Espio, Vector and Charmy are portrayed as being part of a "Chaotix Detective Agency" business, and have usually been grouped under that banner ever since. Here the characters are treated as being reinvented from their previous incarnation, ignoring the events of Chaotix entirely. Vector is the lead detective, Espio is a an expert ninja, and Charmy is a young child.[1]

In other media

Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)

In the Archie comics series, the Chaotix were formed when the primary members ended up working alongside each other to stop Robotnik's threats against the island, and when they were dealing with Archimedes' mysterious actions. Archimedes would eventually become part of the Chaotix when it was revealed that he was just testing Knuckles. Although reluctant to become a team, the members of the Chaotix eventually realised that they best work together to help protect the island. Over time, other members joined the Chaotix, including Julie-su, Ray the Flying Squirrel and Saffron Bee.

Sonic the Comic

In Fleetway's Sonic the Comic, the "Chaotix Crew" are initially introduced with a sixth member, Nack the Weasel, who goes on to betray the group and become a recurring villain. The Chaotix are portrayed as a peacekeeping force in the "Special Zone", coming into contact with both Sonic the Hedgehog and Knuckles during the course of the original print run. Vector is portrayed as the leader, Espio and Mighty as bickering rivals and Charmy (or "Charmee") as the annoying one. The group also make use of the Omni-Viewer, allowing travel between the Special Zone and Mobius.

Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)

Sonic hired the Chaotix to track down the missing Dr. Eggman, who they discover had lost his memory and started going by Mr. Tinker. They later participated in the battle for Angel Island. Then they got briefly infected by the Metal Virus. Sometime later the Chaotix were called in by Jewel the Beetle to investigate crimes committed by the Deadly Six. After that they investigated the strange incidents in Central City caused by Surge the Tenrec and Kitsunami the Fennec. While investigating they encountered Rough and Tumble, who were working for Clutch the Opossum.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill

The Chaotix appear working in the Casino Night while Knuckles the Echidna was brought there against his will to fight.

References