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==Role in the Sonic series==
 
==Role in the Sonic series==
In [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic 2]], they were described as being the animal inhabitants of [[Mobius]], imprisoned by [[Dr. Robotnik]] for use as 'living batteries' for his [[Badnik|badnik]] army. Sonic's goal is to free them from their badnik shells, and free imprisoned Flickies from the [[Capsule|Egg Prison]] capsule that is found at the end of almost every boss fight.
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In the four [[Sega Megadrive|Genesis]] Sonic games ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic 1]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic 2]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3|Sonic 3]]'', and ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'', they were imprisoned by [[Dr. Eggman]] for use as 'living batteries' for his [[Badnik|badnik]] army. Sonic's goal is to free them from their badnik shells, and free imprisoned Flickies from the [[Capsule|Egg Prison]] capsule that is found at the end of almost every boss fight.
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When using [[Miles Prower|Tails']] super transformation on Sonic 3 & Knuckles he has four Flickies following him and attacking all surrounding enemies.
  
 
Flickies were also the central focus of ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]''. In this game, the freed Flickies of previous games inhabit their own island - however, they (surprise, surprise) are roboticised by Dr. Robotnik, and require Sonic's help. When rescued from their badnik shells they follow Sonic around the same way the Chirps would follow Flicky in his game. Other mechanics were also similar, such as losing Flickies that happen to touch an enemy or hazard, or losing them all if Sonic himself hit an enemy. The point system (extra points awarded for rescuing Flickies/Chirps together instead of one at a time) had the same principle, as well.
 
Flickies were also the central focus of ''[[Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island]]''. In this game, the freed Flickies of previous games inhabit their own island - however, they (surprise, surprise) are roboticised by Dr. Robotnik, and require Sonic's help. When rescued from their badnik shells they follow Sonic around the same way the Chirps would follow Flicky in his game. Other mechanics were also similar, such as losing Flickies that happen to touch an enemy or hazard, or losing them all if Sonic himself hit an enemy. The point system (extra points awarded for rescuing Flickies/Chirps together instead of one at a time) had the same principle, as well.
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The Island in the beginning of the [[Game Gear]] game, ''[[Tails Adventures]]'' is inhabited with Flickies.
  
 
In the ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' [[Chao]] Gardens, the Flicky species became part of a different variety of animals that are small even in comparison to the playable "animals." This species is known as "small animals", but some fans still refer to them as Flickies.
 
In the ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' [[Chao]] Gardens, the Flicky species became part of a different variety of animals that are small even in comparison to the playable "animals." This species is known as "small animals", but some fans still refer to them as Flickies.

Revision as of 23:07, 14 April 2008

Flickies are the stars of the classic Sega arcade game Flicky, and the Sonic the Hedgehog series.

They are most commonly birds - indeed, their original appearance was as a family of deep Sega-blue birds. However, in the Sonic the Hedgehog series other animals such as bears, mice, rabbits and so on, are referred to as 'Flickies' in the game manuals.

Role in the Sonic series

In the four Genesis Sonic games Sonic 1, Sonic 2, Sonic 3, and Sonic & Knuckles, they were imprisoned by Dr. Eggman for use as 'living batteries' for his badnik army. Sonic's goal is to free them from their badnik shells, and free imprisoned Flickies from the Egg Prison capsule that is found at the end of almost every boss fight.

When using Tails' super transformation on Sonic 3 & Knuckles he has four Flickies following him and attacking all surrounding enemies.

Flickies were also the central focus of Sonic 3D: Flickies' Island. In this game, the freed Flickies of previous games inhabit their own island - however, they (surprise, surprise) are roboticised by Dr. Robotnik, and require Sonic's help. When rescued from their badnik shells they follow Sonic around the same way the Chirps would follow Flicky in his game. Other mechanics were also similar, such as losing Flickies that happen to touch an enemy or hazard, or losing them all if Sonic himself hit an enemy. The point system (extra points awarded for rescuing Flickies/Chirps together instead of one at a time) had the same principle, as well.

The Island in the beginning of the Game Gear game, Tails Adventures is inhabited with Flickies.

In the Sonic Adventure Chao Gardens, the Flicky species became part of a different variety of animals that are small even in comparison to the playable "animals." This species is known as "small animals", but some fans still refer to them as Flickies.

Other Cameos

Flicky was also shown in various other Sega games throughout the 80's.


Characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog game series
Recurring characters
Heroes Sonic (Super, Starfall, Hyper, Darkspine, the Werehog, Excalibur) | Tails (Super) | Knuckles (Super, Hyper) | Amy (Super, Hyper) | Mighty (Super) | Ray (Super) | Espio | Charmy | Vector | Cream | Big | Blaze (Burning) | Silver (Super) | Sticks
Anti-heroes/Neutrals Shadow (Super) | Rouge | E-102 Gamma | E-123 Omega | Jet | Wave | Storm
Villains Dr. Eggman | Metal Sonic (Rocket, Neo, 3.0) | Mecha Sonic (8-bit, Mk. II, Mk. III, Super) | Fang | Tails Doll | Metal Knuckles | Chaos (Perfect) | E-Series | ZERO | Biolizard (Finalhazard) | Black Doom (Devil Doom) | Eggman Nega | Orbot | Cubot | Deadly Six (Zavok, Zazz, Zomom, Master Zik, Zeena, Zor)
Teams Sonic/Heroes | Rose | Dark | Chaotix | Babylon
Other Animals (Flicky) | Froggy | Chao (Hero, Dark) | Tikal | Pachacamac | Omochao | Chaclon | Gerald & Maria Robotnik | President | King Boom Boo | Cheese | Chocola | Vanilla | G.U.N. Commander | Wisps | Mother Wisp
One-off characters
Heroes Emerl | Marine | Lumina Flowlight | Chip | Shahra | Knights of the Round Table | Caliburn | Yacker | Avatar | Barry | Trip (Super)
Anti-heroes/Neutrals Bean | Bark | Shade | Merlina | Sage
Villains Witchcart | Hocke-Wulf | Bearenger | Carrotia | Battle Kukku Army (15th, 16th, Dr. Fukurokov) | E-101 Beta | Void | Chaos Gamma | Gemerl | Shugo-hei | Iblis | Mephiles | Solaris | Erazor Djinn | Captain Whisker | Johnny | Master Core: ABIS | Ix (Super) | Dark Gaia | King Arthur | Hard Boiled Heavies | Infinite | The End | Mirage Express
Teams Vector | Eggman
Other Birdie | Illumina | Secretary | Elise | Duke of Soleanna | Sonic Man | Coconut Crew | Vikings | Professor Pickle | Wentos | Don Fachio | Dodon Pa | Koco | Ancients | Conductor | Conductor's wife | Ariem | Heavy | Bomb | Tiara Boobowski | Honey