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'''Tiara Boobowski'''{{magref|gameplayers|0906|40}}{{magref|nextgeneration|19|67}}, also known as '''Princess Tiara'''{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=3}} and '''Tiara B.'''{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090130013052/http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html}}, is an anthropomorphic [[wikipedia:Manx cat|Manx cat]] created for the unreleased [[Sega 32X]] action-platformer ''[[Sonic Mars]]''. Originally intended to be one of six playable characters, issues during development forced the team to focus solely on [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], and the idea of in-game partners was scrapped altogether. Following this, she was reworked into the plot as a potential love interest for Sonic.{{intref|Interview: Mike Wallis (2002-06) by Pachuka}}
  
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Tiara Boobowski (Tiara B.) was a character created for the cancelled video game ''[[Sonic X-treme]]''. One of four characters originally intended to be playable, Tiara was dropped when developement difficulties forced the team to focus solely on Sonic the Hedgehog. Later, she was worked into three of the game's potential storylines.
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Her creator, [[Sega Technical Institute]] artist [[Chris Senn]], hoped that {{PAGENAME}} would eventually become an equal match for someone like Sonic, and feels the game could have focused more on the relationships with Tiara and the other characters. However, as development progressed, it became clear that story had to take a backseat to gameplay design, Tiara and others would eventually be dropped from the later phases of ''[[Sonic X-treme]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s development.
  
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[[Chris Senn]], her creator, intended for her to be a love interest for Sonic, adding romantic tention to the story. He had hoped that the story would show Sonic "meeting his match" in Tiara, but the stories the team developed had to focus on bringing together the levels and supporting a basic premise of good against evil. He feels that they still could have focused on the interactions and relationships between characters more than they did, and if they had the game would have been more rewarding and deeper.
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==Character conception==
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[[File:SM Tiara (Mars) 4.png|thumb|right|320px]]
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{{PAGENAME}} was created around 1994 by [[Sega Technical Institute]] artist [[Chris Senn]], intended as a spunky female protagonist who could match Sonic in attitude{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090130013052/http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html}}; in Senn's own words, "[A] "girl power" character. Particularly, the team strove to avoid the "damsel in distress" trope common in gaming at the time. She was originally slated to be a [[wikipedia:bandicoot|bandicoot]], but later found herself reworked into a [[wikipedia:Manx cat|Manx cat]].{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090130013052/http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html}} Senn's initial art of the character was based on the design of Sonic the Hedgehog himself, to ensure she would naturally fit into the existing cast of characters. He states any visual similarities between Tiara and [[Princess Sally Acorn]] are entirely unintentional.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20110317064824/http://www.senntient.com:80/projects/xtreme/FAQ.html}}
  
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== Potential Roles==
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Sometime in 1995, a serious of four new clothing designs for Tiara were created, intended to generate discussion around the character. Proposed designs included a form-fitting red dress, a tank top and skirt, a tank top and skirt with a visible midriff, and one with no clothing akin to Sonic and Tails, but which changed her fur pattern. Kosaka said he envisioned her as having more attitude, so Senn changed her accordingly, with Tiara gaining a new stance and visual demeanor as a result, as well as sporty new outfit. Senn felt this design properly conveyed her attitude as a character, but following the project's cancellation, he admitted that her earlier design was his favorite.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090130013052/http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html}}
  
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===Playable Character===
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Tiara's name was chosen by [[Michael Kosaka]] early in development, when she was still a playable character, with Kosaka and Senn agreeing that the name fit the role of a princess. When the concept of multiple characters was dropped, so was Tiara's regal pedigree, but her name remained. Her surname of Boobowski was not originally intended for the character, but instead is taken from the character of Gazebo Boobowski, her father. [[Chris Senn]] clarifies that he chose the surname simply because he thought the word sounded funny, going onto deny that any adult puns were involved. He explains that, for this very reason (the seemingly "adult" nature of the name), the character chooses to abbreviate her name to Tiara B.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20060211044051/http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html}}
  
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Originally, Tiara was created as one of four playable characters. Each character would have his or her own type of game mode, each with a different perspective. Tiara's mode featured two-dimensional gameplay with the additional ability to travel forward and backward to additional 2D planes. However, when ''Clockwork Knight 2'' was released, the team realized, in Chris Senn's words, that Tiara's gameplay was "exactly what the entire game [Clockwork Kights 2] did!" Tiara would be able to perform classic Sonic series moves such as the Spin Dash in addition to new "power moves" performed with a scepter.
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==In video games==
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===Storyline Roles===
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===History===
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In the "Sonic Twist" storyline by Christian Senn, Sonic the Hedgehog must travel to a romantic location in Tiara's kingdom for a date with her. However, to reach the location, Sonic must journey through many obstacles and enemies. The longer it takes Sonic, the angrier Tiara will be when he finally reaches her, as revealed to the player through cameo footage of her throughout the game. Sonic, realizing that Tiara will be angry with him, decides to collect the seven Chaos Emeralds along the way and make them into a necklace for her. Sonic's troubles begin when Dr. Robotnik decides to destroying the landscapes in his path in an attempt to stop Sonic from taking the Emeralds and to trap him forever.  
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The storyline to ''[[Sonic Mars]]'' (and later ''[[X-treme]]'') changing numerous times over the course of development, with Tiara's role in the plot changing accordingly. However, she was usually envisioned as a princess, with a father named King Cyberooski.{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=3}} Later, the plot required a professor character{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090703080450/http://www.senntient.com:80/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003-2.html}}, and the King character was renamed to Professor Gazebo Boobowski{{magref|ssm|9|33}}{{magref|segamagazin|32|6}}{{magref|hobbyconsolas|57|16}}, with Tiara losing her status as a princess in the process. As her father was now a Master Ring Smith{{magref|gamepro|95|44}}{{magref|segamagazin|32|6}} (drawing inspiration from the [[Archie]] comics series, in which [[Ring]]s are objects which can be created), her role changed as well, with both characters acting as "ring-keepers"{{magref|gameplayers|0906|40}}{{magref|nextgeneration|19|67}} which would be kidnapped by [[Robotnik]].{{magref|egm|84|74}}{{magref|segamagazin|32|6}}
  
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This storyline featured Tiara as a princess, something that changed when later stories required a professor character. Tiara's father was changed from "King Cyberooski" to "Professor Gazebo Boobowski," and thus her role changed as well.
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[[File:Sxc tiara7b.jpg|thumb|left|340px]]
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In one storyline by [[Chris Senn]] known as ''Sonic Twist'', Sonic travels to a romantic location in Tiara's kingdom for a date with the princess. However, to reach this location, he must journey through many obstacles and enemies. [[Dr. Robotnik]] catches onto this and attempts to destroy the lands lying between Sonic and his date. During gameplay, Tiara occasionally appears from the corner of the screen to commenting on Sonic's progression. The longer it takes Sonic to reach the end of the game, the angrier Tiara will react when he finally reaches her. If the player collects all seven [[Chaos Emeralds]], Sonic fashions them into a necklace to gift to the princess.{{intref|Sonic X-treme/Development/Storylines}}
  
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In another storyline by Senn, known as ''SonicBOOM'', [[Dr. Robotnik]] has suddenly found himself infected by the deadly Doom Virus. In order to obtain the ingredients needed for the cure, he planned to infect Sonic with the same virus, and then let the hedgehog obtain a cure for him. To this end, Robotnik kidnapped Tiara, chaining her to a wooden platform hung over a bed of spikes. Thankfully, Sonic rescues her in time, only for Tiara to reveal that the chains had been laced with the deadly virus, and Sonic is now infected as well. The blue blur's only hope was to seek out Tiara's father, a professor who lived in a castle on Misty Peak. Upon hearing of his daughter's rescue, Professor Gazebo Boobowski gladly helps Sonic on his adventure.{{intref|Sonic X-treme/Development/Storylines}}
  
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In the "SonicBOOM" storyline by Christian Senn, [[Dr. Robotnik]] has been infected by the deadly Doom Virus. In order to obtain the ingredients needed for the cure, he decided to infect Sonic with the virus and let him obtain the cure for him. As bait, Robotnik kidnaped Tiara, chaining her to a wooden platform hung over a bed of spikes. Sonic found her in time and immeadiately saved her. However, Tiara then revealed that the chains had been laced with the Doom Virus. Sonic's only hope was to see Tiara's father, the professor who lived in the castle on Misty Peak. Upon hearing of his daughter's rescue, Professor Gazebo Boobowski was glad to help Sonic on his adventure.
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A third storyline cowritten by Senn and [[Richard Wheeler]], ''Sonic Doom'', features Robotnik cracking the [[Master Emerald|Master Chaos Emerald]] in an attempt to tap its power. As a result, the Doom Virus is released into the air, infecting Robotnik. After failing to intimidate Professor Gazebo Boobowski into inventing a cure, Robotnik kidnaps the professor's daughter Tiara. Knowing that Sonic cannot resist rescuing someone in need, Robotnik uses her as bait. While Sonic ends up rescuing Tiara, she quickly informs the hedgehog that he is now infected with the Doom Virus as well, and the two seek out of the assistance of Tiara's father for a cure.{{intref|Sonic X-treme/Development/Storylines}}
  
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===Personality===
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Tiara's personality was rarely expanded upon by [[Sega Technical Institute]] staff, but her creator, [[Chris Senn]] envisioned her as a spunky character who could match Sonic in demeanor.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090130013052/http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html}} Later in ''[[Sonic Mars]]''' development, she was given a more sporty attitude. However, in each iteration of the story, she retained her role as a potential love interest for Sonic, and even showed a bit of jealousy in competing with [[Amy Rose|Amy]] for his attention.{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=3}}
  
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In the "Sonic DOOM" storyline by Christian Senn and [[Richard Wheeler]], Robotnik has cracked the [[Master Emerald|Master Chaos Emerald]] in an attempt to tap its power. As a result, the Doom Virus was released into the air. After failing to extract a cure from Proffessor Gazebo Boobowski, Robotnik kidnapped the professor's daughter, Tiara. Knowing that Sonic cannot resist rescuing a creature in danger, Robotnik used her as bait, setting the Master Emerald above a bound Tiara. Sonic spun around her like a whirlwind, freeing her. Tiara informed the hedgehog that he had contracted the virus. Sonic's only hope is to see her father, Gazebo, the professor in the castle.  
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Outside of her adventures fighting against [[Dr. Eggman|Robotnik]], Tiara plays electric bass guitar{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20080719110652/http://www.myspace.com/tiaraboobowski}} in a rock band, and owns a dog named Vader.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090703080450/http://www.senntient.com:80/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003-2.html}} Her hobbies include tennis, snowboarding, step aerobics, bicycling, rollerblading, dancing, solving puzzles, listening to grunge music, playing her bass guitar, and performing in her band. She enjoys intelligent conversation above all, and is notably disinterested in "arrogant hedgehogs."{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20080719110652/http://www.myspace.com/tiaraboobowski}}
  
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===Abilities===
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[[File:Sxc side.png|thumb|right]]
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Originally, Tiara was envisioned as one of six playable characters in ''[[Sonic Mars]]'', with each featuring unique gameplay mechanics and camera angles. After being rescued in Cryptic Grotto Zone{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=19}}, she would then be available as a playable character. She would also appear during gameplay every 50,000 points to encourage the player.{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=9}} Tiara's gameplay was set to feature two-dimensional, side-scrolling action with the ability to travel forward and backward to different planes in the foreground and background. According to [[Chris Senn]], when the [[Saturn]] action-platformer ''{{SegaLink|Clockwork Knight 2}}'' was released, the team realized that Tiara's gameplay was "exactly what the entire game [''Clockwork Knight 2''] did!", referring to the series' 2.5D gameplay style and use of pre-rendered sprites in a 3D environment.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20090130013052/http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html}} [[Michael Kosaka]] elaborated that she would function as a support character similar to [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], with abilities which would roughly match Sonic's.{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=6}} Additionally, some iterations of ''Sonic Mars'' saw her wielding a magical scepter, with which she can perform new "power moves".
  
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Tiara's most unique ability is her control over the power of electricity. She can perform the Jump Spark Tiara Attack, using her electrical powers mid-jump to attack enemies. In place of a [[Spin Dash]], she performs the Tiara Tacheyon Tornado, functioning in the exact same way. Most importantly, she also has the ability to transform her body into a cloud of electric particles{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=6}} moving in a figure-eight pattern{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=12}}, and can carry Sonic for a brief time before she tires.{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=6}} Upon finishing a stage, Tiara would cause a spark to fly from her fingertips in celebration.{{fileref|SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf|page=12}} Senn also designed an exclusive enemy for her, a [[:File:Sxc tiara enemy.jpg|flying insect Badnik with a flashing lightbulb]]{{fileref|Sxc tiara enemy.jpg}}, but it never appeared in further material.
  
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==Development==
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==In other media==
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Tiara B. was developed to be a spunky female protagonist who could match Sonic in attitude. Chris Senn later admitted that, should she have ever materialized, she would be a "girl power" character. She varied from the typical female "damsel in distress". Tiara was originally slated to be a bandicoot, but later became a manx kitten. Chris Senn created an initial design that deviated from a real manx in the same way that Sonic deviated from a real hedgehog. He states that any visual similarities between Tiara and [[Princess Sally Acorn]] were unintentional. A series of four color designs were created for discussion purposes in 1995, each retaining the same basic facial and hair designs, but varied in terms of clothing. Proposed designs included a form-fitting red dress, a tank top with miniskirt, and a midriff-bearing version of the former. A design featuring no clothing changed her fur pattern.
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Tiara makes a pair of brief cameo appearances in [[Archie]]'s [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']] comic series. In [[Sonic the Hedgehog 134 (Archie)|Issue #134]], she can be seen in the crowd gathered in Green Hill Park, and is a witness to [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Princess Sally Acorn|Sally]]'s breakup. Later in [[Sonic the Hedgehog 138 (Archie)|Issue #138]], she is seen working as a waitress at Uncle Chuck's Diner.
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For the second to last design, Senn used the midriff-bearing design using a red and yellow color scheme. However, [[Michael Kosaka]] envisioned the character as having more attitude, so Senn changed her accordingly. Along with her stance and visual demeanor, her clothing style changed dramatically. She was given tight pants, a bikini top, and tennis shoes. Chris Senn felt this design conveyed her attitude, but after the game was cancelled he admitted that her original, cuter design was his favorite.  
 
  
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==Personality==
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In a July 2019 Q&A session, series artist [[Ian Flynn]] revealed it is highly unlikely she will make further appearances, but refused to elaborate on the reason why.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20190711225730/https://twitter.com/IanFlynnBKC/status/595667819502673920}}
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Tiara was to be self-assured, outgoing, smart and witty. She has a quick-temper, yet is quick to forgive. She is also very athletic.
 
  
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==Artwork==
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Latest revision as of 21:18, 25 April 2024

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Tiara Boobowski
First seen: Sonic Mars
Species: Manx cat[1]
Gender: Female[1]
Age: 20[2][1]
Height: 132.08cm (4'4'')[2][1]
Created by: Chris Senn[1]

Tiara Boobowski[3][4], also known as Princess TiaraMedia:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[5] and Tiara B.[1], is an anthropomorphic Manx cat created for the unreleased Sega 32X action-platformer Sonic Mars. Originally intended to be one of six playable characters, issues during development forced the team to focus solely on Sonic the Hedgehog, and the idea of in-game partners was scrapped altogether. Following this, she was reworked into the plot as a potential love interest for Sonic.[6]

Her creator, Sega Technical Institute artist Chris Senn, hoped that Tiara Boobowski would eventually become an equal match for someone like Sonic, and feels the game could have focused more on the relationships with Tiara and the other characters. However, as development progressed, it became clear that story had to take a backseat to gameplay design, Tiara and others would eventually be dropped from the later phases of Sonic X-treme's development.

Character conception

SM Tiara (Mars) 4.png

Tiara Boobowski was created around 1994 by Sega Technical Institute artist Chris Senn, intended as a spunky female protagonist who could match Sonic in attitude[1]; in Senn's own words, "[A] "girl power" character. Particularly, the team strove to avoid the "damsel in distress" trope common in gaming at the time. She was originally slated to be a bandicoot, but later found herself reworked into a Manx cat.[1] Senn's initial art of the character was based on the design of Sonic the Hedgehog himself, to ensure she would naturally fit into the existing cast of characters. He states any visual similarities between Tiara and Princess Sally Acorn are entirely unintentional.[7]

Sometime in 1995, a serious of four new clothing designs for Tiara were created, intended to generate discussion around the character. Proposed designs included a form-fitting red dress, a tank top and skirt, a tank top and skirt with a visible midriff, and one with no clothing akin to Sonic and Tails, but which changed her fur pattern. Kosaka said he envisioned her as having more attitude, so Senn changed her accordingly, with Tiara gaining a new stance and visual demeanor as a result, as well as sporty new outfit. Senn felt this design properly conveyed her attitude as a character, but following the project's cancellation, he admitted that her earlier design was his favorite.[1]

Tiara's name was chosen by Michael Kosaka early in development, when she was still a playable character, with Kosaka and Senn agreeing that the name fit the role of a princess. When the concept of multiple characters was dropped, so was Tiara's regal pedigree, but her name remained. Her surname of Boobowski was not originally intended for the character, but instead is taken from the character of Gazebo Boobowski, her father. Chris Senn clarifies that he chose the surname simply because he thought the word sounded funny, going onto deny that any adult puns were involved. He explains that, for this very reason (the seemingly "adult" nature of the name), the character chooses to abbreviate her name to Tiara B.[8]

In video games

History

The storyline to Sonic Mars (and later X-treme) changing numerous times over the course of development, with Tiara's role in the plot changing accordingly. However, she was usually envisioned as a princess, with a father named King Cyberooski.Media:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[5] Later, the plot required a professor character[9], and the King character was renamed to Professor Gazebo Boobowski[10][11][12], with Tiara losing her status as a princess in the process. As her father was now a Master Ring Smith[13][11] (drawing inspiration from the Archie comics series, in which Rings are objects which can be created), her role changed as well, with both characters acting as "ring-keepers"[3][4] which would be kidnapped by Robotnik.[14][11]

Sxc tiara7b.jpg

In one storyline by Chris Senn known as Sonic Twist, Sonic travels to a romantic location in Tiara's kingdom for a date with the princess. However, to reach this location, he must journey through many obstacles and enemies. Dr. Robotnik catches onto this and attempts to destroy the lands lying between Sonic and his date. During gameplay, Tiara occasionally appears from the corner of the screen to commenting on Sonic's progression. The longer it takes Sonic to reach the end of the game, the angrier Tiara will react when he finally reaches her. If the player collects all seven Chaos Emeralds, Sonic fashions them into a necklace to gift to the princess.[15]

In another storyline by Senn, known as SonicBOOM, Dr. Robotnik has suddenly found himself infected by the deadly Doom Virus. In order to obtain the ingredients needed for the cure, he planned to infect Sonic with the same virus, and then let the hedgehog obtain a cure for him. To this end, Robotnik kidnapped Tiara, chaining her to a wooden platform hung over a bed of spikes. Thankfully, Sonic rescues her in time, only for Tiara to reveal that the chains had been laced with the deadly virus, and Sonic is now infected as well. The blue blur's only hope was to seek out Tiara's father, a professor who lived in a castle on Misty Peak. Upon hearing of his daughter's rescue, Professor Gazebo Boobowski gladly helps Sonic on his adventure.[15]

A third storyline cowritten by Senn and Richard Wheeler, Sonic Doom, features Robotnik cracking the Master Chaos Emerald in an attempt to tap its power. As a result, the Doom Virus is released into the air, infecting Robotnik. After failing to intimidate Professor Gazebo Boobowski into inventing a cure, Robotnik kidnaps the professor's daughter Tiara. Knowing that Sonic cannot resist rescuing someone in need, Robotnik uses her as bait. While Sonic ends up rescuing Tiara, she quickly informs the hedgehog that he is now infected with the Doom Virus as well, and the two seek out of the assistance of Tiara's father for a cure.[15]

Personality

Tiara's personality was rarely expanded upon by Sega Technical Institute staff, but her creator, Chris Senn envisioned her as a spunky character who could match Sonic in demeanor.[1] Later in Sonic Mars' development, she was given a more sporty attitude. However, in each iteration of the story, she retained her role as a potential love interest for Sonic, and even showed a bit of jealousy in competing with Amy for his attention.Media:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[5]

Outside of her adventures fighting against Robotnik, Tiara plays electric bass guitar[2] in a rock band, and owns a dog named Vader.[9] Her hobbies include tennis, snowboarding, step aerobics, bicycling, rollerblading, dancing, solving puzzles, listening to grunge music, playing her bass guitar, and performing in her band. She enjoys intelligent conversation above all, and is notably disinterested in "arrogant hedgehogs."[2]

Abilities

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Originally, Tiara was envisioned as one of six playable characters in Sonic Mars, with each featuring unique gameplay mechanics and camera angles. After being rescued in Cryptic Grotto ZoneMedia:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[16], she would then be available as a playable character. She would also appear during gameplay every 50,000 points to encourage the player.Media:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[17] Tiara's gameplay was set to feature two-dimensional, side-scrolling action with the ability to travel forward and backward to different planes in the foreground and background. According to Chris Senn, when the Saturn action-platformer Clockwork Knight 2 was released, the team realized that Tiara's gameplay was "exactly what the entire game [Clockwork Knight 2] did!", referring to the series' 2.5D gameplay style and use of pre-rendered sprites in a 3D environment.[1] Michael Kosaka elaborated that she would function as a support character similar to Tails, with abilities which would roughly match Sonic's.Media:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[18] Additionally, some iterations of Sonic Mars saw her wielding a magical scepter, with which she can perform new "power moves".

Tiara's most unique ability is her control over the power of electricity. She can perform the Jump Spark Tiara Attack, using her electrical powers mid-jump to attack enemies. In place of a Spin Dash, she performs the Tiara Tacheyon Tornado, functioning in the exact same way. Most importantly, she also has the ability to transform her body into a cloud of electric particlesMedia:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[18] moving in a figure-eight patternMedia:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[19], and can carry Sonic for a brief time before she tires.Media:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[18] Upon finishing a stage, Tiara would cause a spark to fly from her fingertips in celebration.Media:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf[19] Senn also designed an exclusive enemy for her, a flying insect Badnik with a flashing lightbulbMedia:Sxc tiara enemy.jpg[20], but it never appeared in further material.

In other media

Tiara makes a pair of brief cameo appearances in Archie's Sonic the Hedgehog comic series. In Issue #134, she can be seen in the crowd gathered in Green Hill Park, and is a witness to Sonic and Sally's breakup. Later in Issue #138, she is seen working as a waitress at Uncle Chuck's Diner.

In a July 2019 Q&A session, series artist Ian Flynn revealed it is highly unlikely she will make further appearances, but refused to elaborate on the reason why.[21]

Artwork

Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main page: :Category:Artwork of Tiara Boobowski

References

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html (Wayback Machine: 2009-01-30 01:30)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 http://www.myspace.com/tiaraboobowski (Wayback Machine: 2008-07-19 11:06)
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 [gameplayers, issue 0906, page 40 gameplayers, issue 0906, page 40]
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 [nextgeneration, issue 19, page 67 nextgeneration, issue 19, page 67]
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 File:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf, page 3
  6. ↑ Interview: Mike Wallis (2002-06) by Pachuka
  7. ↑ http://www.senntient.com:80/projects/xtreme/FAQ.html (Wayback Machine: 2011-03-17 06:48)
  8. ↑ http://www.senntient.com/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003.html (Wayback Machine: 2006-02-11 04:40)
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.senntient.com:80/ubb/Forum13/HTML/000003-2.html (Wayback Machine: 2009-07-03 08:04)
  10. ↑ [ssm, issue 9, page 33 ssm, issue 9, page 33]
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 [segamagazin, issue 32, page 6 segamagazin, issue 32, page 6]
  12. ↑ [hobbyconsolas, issue 57, page 16 hobbyconsolas, issue 57, page 16]
  13. ↑ [gamepro, issue 95, page 44 gamepro, issue 95, page 44]
  14. ↑ [egm, issue 84, page 74 egm, issue 84, page 74]
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 15.2 Sonic X-treme/Development/Storylines
  16. ↑ File:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf, page 19
  17. ↑ File:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf, page 9
  18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 18.2 File:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf, page 6
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 File:SonicMars 32X Kosakascript.pdf, page 12
  20. ↑ File:Sxc tiara enemy.jpg
  21. ↑ @IanFlynnBKC on Twitter (Wayback Machine: 2019-07-11 22:57)


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
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