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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]].]]
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 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. 

==History==
[[image:Sonic Pict 2021-11-24.jpeg|thumb|190px|The Chaotix looking for [[Froggy]].]]
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.{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia}}. However, the fifth episode of the ''[[TailsTube]]'' YouTube series notably contradicts this by showing Knuckles recalling the events of ''Chaotix''. Furthermore, Knuckles explains that Mighty's role in the game's events was "helping out me and the boys", implying that Mighty was never a permanent member of this incarnation of the group.{{ref|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP_oqgYKyVc}}

==In other media==
===[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|''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 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 the Skunk|Rough]] and [[Tumble the Skunk|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.
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