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| + | {{nihongo|'''Espio the Chameleon'''|エスピオ・ザ・カメレオン|Esupio za Kamereon}} is a fictional character from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. He is an anthropomorphic chameleon, who mainly serves as an intelligent ninja warrior and a member of the [[Chaotix Detective Agency]] alongside [[Vector the Crocodile]] and [[Charmy Bee]]. Together, the trio solves whatever cases they are given, where Espio is able to put his skills to good use. He possesses as well the ability to blend in with his environment. |
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| + | Espio is a calm and quiet chameleon, but also overly cautious and disciplined. However, his wariness and soulful character makes him a vital member of [[Team Chaotix]], where his presence plays an important role as a restraint among his coworkers, who tend to be optimistic and energetic. Espio likewise thrives on the dangers of his missions, and although he is quite confident in his ''ninjutsu'', he feels it is aesthetically pleasing to stay in the shadows as a ninja should.<ref name="SC">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/espio.html |publisher=[[Sega]] |title=Sonic Channel |work=Characters: Espio |accessdate=3 July 2015 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526161310/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/espio.html |archivedate=26 May 2019 }}</ref> |
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| − | :''For other uses of this term, see [[Espio the Chameleon (disambiguation)]].'' |
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| − | {{Infobox character |
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| − | |title = Espio the Chameleon |
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| − | |image = EspioNew.png |
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| − | |caption = Espio the Chameleon |
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| − | |first = ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' |
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| − | |games = {{Scroll box|content = |
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| − | *''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Rivals]]'' {{C|collectible card}} |
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| − | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' {{C|sticker}} |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' {{C|reference}} |
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| − | *''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'' {{C|reference}} |
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| − | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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| − | *''[[Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Colors]]'' {{C|DS version}} |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Generations]]'' {{C|Console/PC version}} |
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| − | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Dash]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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| − | *''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' {{C|trophy}} |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Runners]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Runners Adventure]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Forces]]'' |
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| − | }} |
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| − | |media = |
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| − | *[[Archie Comics]] |
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| − | *''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic X]]'' |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Comic]]'' |
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| − | *[[Sonic Forces digital comic|''Sonic Forces'' digital comic]] |
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| − | *[[IDW Publishing]] |
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| − | |realcreator = [[Takumi Miyake]]<ref name="Miyake">{{Cite book |author=John Szczepaniak |title=The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: Volume 3 |language=English |publisher=SMG Szczepaniak |page=303 |chapter= |date=21 February 2018 |isbn=978-0992926083 |quote='''Naoto Ohshima''': And this one in the middle here, with the horns, was designed by a manga artist named [Takumi] Miyake. He went on to be the art director for NiGHTS.}}</ref> |
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| − | |artist = |
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| − | *[[Takumi Miyake]] |
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| − | *[[Nobuhiko Honda]] |
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| − | |englishactor = |
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| − | *[[Bill Corkery]] {{C|2004}} |
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| − | *[[David Wills]] {{C|2005-2010}} |
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| − | *[[Troy Baker]] {{C|2010-2016}} |
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| − | *[[Matthew Mercer]] {{C|2016-present}} |
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| − | |japanactor = [[Yūki Masuda|Yuuki Masuda]] |
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| − | |otheractor= |
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| − | *[[Antoine Nouel]] {{C|French}} |
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| − | *[[Silvio Pandolfi]] {{C|Italian, 2011}} |
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| − | *[[Claudio Moneta]] {{C|Italian}} |
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| − | *[[Andreas Hofer]] {{C|German}} |
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| − | *[[Dani Albiac]] {{C|Spanish}} |
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| − | |age = 16<ref name="SC"/> {{C|originally 17<ref>''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' (Sega 32X) Japanese instruction booklet, p. 6.</ref>}} |
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| − | |species = Chameleon |
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| − | |gender = Male |
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| − | |height = 110 cm (3' 7")<ref name="SC">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/espio.html |publisher=Sega |title=Sonic Channel |work=Characters: Espio |accessdate=3 July 2015 |language=Japanese}}</ref> |
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| − | |weight = 36 kg (79.3 lb)<ref name="SC"/> |
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| − | |skin color = Fuchsia, peach, yellow |
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| − | |eye color = Gold {{C|originally black}} |
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| − | |attire = {{Scroll_box|content = |
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| − | Current: |
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| − | *Dark purple boots with black accents |
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| − | *White gloves with violet pads |
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| − | *Studded wrist and ankle bands with golden button/bolts and bandages |
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| − | Formerly: |
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| − | *White gloves |
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| − | *Green shoes with black toes and yellow cuffs |
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| − | }} |
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| − | |alignment = Good |
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| − | |affiliation = |
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| − | *[[Chaotix Detective Agency]] |
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| − | **[[Team Chaotix]] |
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| − | *[[Resistance]] {{C|formerly}} |
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| − | |food = Dango (sweet dumplings)<ref name=":M&S2016">[[Sega]] (24 June 2016). ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Nintendo]]. "'''Mii''': Do you know what Espio's favorite food is? It's dango, or sweet dumplings! It figures a ninja would go for a Japanese dessert!"</ref> |
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| − | |likes = {{Scroll_box|content = |
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| − | *Training<ref name="SC"/> |
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| − | *His friends |
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| − | *Peace and Quiet |
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| − | *Researching |
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| − | *Self discipline |
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| − | *Freedom |
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| − | *Speed |
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| − | *Danger |
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| − | *Independence |
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| − | *Justice |
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| − | }} |
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| − | |dislikes = |
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| − | *Crooked deals<ref name="SC"/> |
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| − | *[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
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| − | *People going back on their word |
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| − | *Misundestandings |
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| − | *Immaturity |
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| − | *Playing games |
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| − | |skills = {{Scroll_box|content = |
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| − | *Super speed |
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| − | *Enhanced strength |
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| − | *Enhanced durability |
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| − | *Camouflage |
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| − | *Stealth |
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| − | *Ninjutsu expert<ref name="SC"/> |
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| − | *Great acrobatic skills and reflexes |
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| − | *Espionage |
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| − | *Hand-to-Hand combat skills |
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| − | *Limited computer hacking |
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| − | *Prehensile tongue |
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| − | *Wallcrawling |
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| − | *Horn protrusion |
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| − | *[[Grinding]] |
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| − | *Keen Mind |
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| − | *Harnessing [[chaos energy]] |
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| − | **[[Hyper Mode]] initiation |
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| − | *[[Hyper-go-on]] usage |
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| − | |moves = {{Scroll_box|content = |
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| − | *[[Chaotix Recital]] {{C|requires Vector and Charmy}} |
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| − | *[[Chroma Camo]] |
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| − | *[[Crouch]] |
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| − | *[[Dash (Sonic Dash)|Dash]] |
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| − | *[[Grind Step]] |
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| − | *[[Homing Attack]] |
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| − | *[[Jump Dash]] |
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| − | *[[Leaf Swirl]] |
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| − | *[[Ninja Arts: Camouflage]] |
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| − | *[[Rocket Accel]] {{C|requires Vector and Charmy}} |
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| − | *[[Shuriken (move)|Shuriken]] |
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| − | *[[Slide]] |
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| − | *[[Spin Attack]] |
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| − | *[[Spin Dash]] |
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| − | *[[Spin Jump]] |
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| − | *[[Triangle Jump]] |
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| − | *[[Trick Action]] |
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| − | }} |
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| − | |ability type = [[Speed Type|Speed]] |
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| − | }} |
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| − | {{nihongo|'''Espio the Chameleon'''|エスピオ・ザ・カメレオン|Esupio za Kamereon}} is a fictional character from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. He is an anthropomorphic chameleon, who mainly serves as an intelligent ninja warrior and a member of the [[Chaotix Detective Agency]]. There, he works together with [[Vector the Crocodile]] and [[Charmy Bee]] to solve whatever cases they are given, where he puts his skills to good use. While initially a hothead when introduced, Espio has since become a calm, soft-spoken, serious, and disciplined person whose wariness and soulful character makes him a vital member of his team, and balances out the foolishness of his friends. |
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==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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| − | Espio is a purple chameleon with a yellow horn between his eyes, golden eyes and a ridge of three black scales down his spine and a coiled tail. He wears dark purple and black shoes with elaborate cuffs, white gloves with a purple back, and studded bands around his wrists and ankles. |
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| + | Espio-the-Cameleon-Knuckles-Chaotix-Art.png|Espio before the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]], from ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]''. |
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| + | Sonicchannel espio nocircle.png|Espio after the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]], from ''[[Sonic Art Assets DVD]]''. |
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| + | Sonic Rivals 2 - Espio the Chameleon costume 1.png|Espio in his "Race" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''. |
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| + | Sonic Rivals 2 - Espio the Chameleon costume 4.png|Espio in his "Ninja" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''. |
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| + | Sonic Rivals 2 - Espio the Chameleon costume 2.png|Espio in his "Mummy" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''. |
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| + | Sonic Rivals 2 - Espio the Chameleon costume 3.png|Espio in his "Knight" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''. |
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| + | InvisibleEspioSSS.png|Espio using his Invisibility in ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''. |
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| + | Portrait espio default.png|Espio in his outfit from ''[[The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. |
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| + | NinjaEspioSSS.png|Espio in his "Ninja" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''. |
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| + | SSSMummyEspioUpdated.png|Espio in his second "Mummy" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | Espio is a fuchsia anthropomorphic chameleon with a yellow horn between his gold eyes. His muzzle and the heart-shaped pattern on his torso are peach in color. He has a ridge of three black spikes going down his spine and a coiled tail. For attire, he wears purple shoes with black accents, metal-reinforced arm bracers, and white gloves with purple pads with white trims on the backs. Around his wrists and ankles are black bandage-wrapped cuffs with gold studs on the lower bands. |
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| + | During his early years, up until the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]], Espio was shorter and stubbier. His purple skin color was also somewhat darker, and he had black eyes. He wore simple white gloves and green shoes with black toes, yellow cuffs, and gray soles, each with two black belt straps held by silver buckles just above the ankles. In addition, his back spikes were teal/green in color. |
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| − | ==History== |
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| − | ===''Knuckles' Chaotix''=== |
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| − | Espio first appeared in ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' for the [[Sega 32X]]. In the English manual, he is described as the hot-headed friend of [[Knuckles the Echidna]] (the surprisingly sophisticated [[Charmy Bee]] is said to keep him from losing his temper) and is visiting "Carnival Island" when [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] attacks it. The Japanese manual states that Espio, a detective, went to investigate the [[Newtrogic High Zone|mysterious island]] that emerged from the sea. |
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| + | In ''[[The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', Espio wears a puffy white long-sleeve shirt with flared cuffs and a purple vest with a yellow band around his waist and a rose in the left chest pocket. |
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| − | In both cases, he is attacked by Dr. Robotnik and [[Metal Sonic]] who try to capture him. Knuckles saves him from the two, and Espio automatically becomes his partner character for the training stage. After this, Espio can be chosen in the [[Combi Catcher]] prior to stages. Espio can walk on walls, ceilings, and use his own Whirl Attack instead of the common [[Spin Attack]]. |
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| + | ==Personality== |
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| + | [[File:Espio profile SG.png|thumb|left|225px|Espio's profile, from the [[Xbox 360]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]] |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'', Epsio had been entrusted to safeguard one of the [[Chaos Emerald]]s to keep [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] from abusing it. When Dr. Robotnik later constructed the [[Death Egg II]], which he used to deploy hordes of robots to lay the world to the world with, Espio sent [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] an emergency message containing a video of the Death Egg II deploying its robot armies to help [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and Tails. Soon after, Espio joined the fighting tournament held to decide which one among the Chaos Emerald guardians was the strongest. If Espio could defeat all the contestants, he would earn the right to use all the Chaos Emeralds for Tails's single-seat [[Lunar Fox]] and travel to the Death Egg II and destroy it.<ref name="Fighter info">(June 1996) "[https://www.docdroid.net/ay0YClT/gamest-173-sonic-the-fighters.pdf Sonic the Fighters]" (in Japanese). ''[[Wikipedia:Gamest|Gamest]]''. Retrieved 15 July 2018.</ref> |
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| + | A single-minded,<ref name="ChaotixJPManual"/> straight-laced detective committed to his job,<ref name="Rio"/><ref name="SonicCity">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sonic-city.com/en/characters/espio/index.html|title=Sonic City|publisher=[[Sega]]|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080229035710/http://www.sonic-city.com/en/characters/espio/index.html|archivedate=29 February 2008}}</ref> Espio is serious, practical, intelligent and wise. He has a militaristic discipline despite being quiet, calm, and laid-back.<ref name="JPSHeroes">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/chara_c.html|title=Official Sonic Heroes website|publisher=[[Sega]]|work=Characters: Team Chaotix|accessdate=25 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041211035040/http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/chara_c.html|archivedate=11 December 2004|language=Japanese}}</ref> Espio is additionally portrayed as being stubborn, opinionated and self-obsessed.<ref name="SH manual"/> Despite this, he has an excellent drive to all that he does and flourishes off of peril,<ref name="Espio profile"/> getting himself into threatening situations to flex and polish his ninja skills, and, due to his extensive training, he can confront these troubles head-on unconcerned by danger.<ref name="SH manual"/> |
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| + | Among [[Chaotix Detective Agency|his colleagues]], Espio's opinionated attitude serves a key role in [[Team Chaotix]], allowing him to reign in and balance out the more optimistic and zany behaviors exhibited by [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]] and [[Charmy Bee|Charmy]].<ref name="JPSHeroes"/> |
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| − | At the end of the tournament, the victor used the Chaos Emeralds to go to the Death Egg II and made it self-destruct moments after escaping it. |
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| + | Beneath Espio's reserved demeanor lies a burning and very strong sense of justice and an absolute refusal to let evil have its way.<ref name="Rio"/><ref name="ChaotixJPManual" /> As such, he gives the impression of a rather ruthless demeanor when facing villains; when encountering [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] during the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]] and the [[Black Arms]] [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|incident]], the usual civil and soft-spoken chameleon would make threats at the doctor's life. Espio is also seen as a ninja-based character; his battle poses and [[Shuriken Star|shuriken stars]] support that portrayal. Also in the Japanese script, the pronouns he uses to refer to himself are usually ''jibun'', and the more archaic ''onushi'' pronoun for referring to others. |
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| − | ===''Sonic Heroes''=== |
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| − | [[File:Espio heroes..png|thumb|left|100px|Espio in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.]] |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', Espio, [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]] and [[Charmy Bee|Charmy]] have formed a detective agency (previously, only Espio was described as "a detective"). They are contacted by an anonymous client via a walkie-talkie that was delivered to them. Espio does not entirely trust the voice, but Vector and Charmy had accepted the assignment after they get promised a reward of money, with Espio tagging along anyway after Vector reminds him of their policy to never turn down work that pays. In the game, Espio is the [[Speed Type|speed member]] of Team Chaotix, meaning he can run quicker than the others and creates small whirlwinds for various purposes. Unlike the speed members of the other three teams, Espio can turn invisible, throw large shurikens (ninja stars) and stick to walls indefinitely. He and the other two also have a run-in with [[Team Dark]] and [[Team Rose]], the former due to Rouge believing them to be after Eggman's treasure and their likewise believing that Team Dark are affiliated with Eggman, and the latter due to a misunderstanding that causes Cream to think they had abducted Chocola the Chao after Espio tells her to give Cheese over to him. |
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| + | Like any ninja, Espio has a soulful side to himself too.<ref name="SonicCity"/><ref name="Espio profile"/> He is a lover of traditional ways and can play the [[Wikipedia:Shamisen|shamisen]] but is left confused by computers and audio-video equipment.<ref name="SonicCity"/> He is also fluid in 17 different languages. |
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| − | At the end of their story, the client is rescued from Eggman's base and turns out to be [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] himself, to Espio's surprise. Eggman reveals that he had been betrayed and captured by the evil [[Metal Sonic|Neo Metal Sonic]], who has gathered everyone's data and then transforms into Metal Madness shortly after. Team Chaotix had the [[Chaos Emerald]]s throughout the game, with Espio holding the red one. Team Chaotix then stalls Metal Madness in order to buy time for Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles to turn into their [[Super State]]s. At the end of the game, Eggman tries to sneak away, but the Chaotix chase after him to collect their promised reward. |
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| + | Using speed and stealth to overcome his enemies,<ref name="SonicCity"/> Espio is a powerful adversary (by his own accords), as he says it would take no less than a "mighty foe" to outclass him.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (11 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[White Space]]. "'''Espio''': It takes a mighty foe to trap a ninja. Be on your guard, Sonic."</ref> He is likewise a fierce foe in direct combat, as he has been able to face skilled opponents like [[Rouge the Bat]] and [[Knuckles the Echidna]] on even ground during the [[Ifrit]] [[Sonic Rivals 2|incident]]. |
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| − | In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', Espio and [[Team Chaotix]] were working on a big case, one which details they did not share with outsiders. |
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| + | [[File:Espio's nimble jump.png|thumb|left|225px|Espio doing a nimble jump, from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]] |
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| + | As a [[Speed Type]], Espio possesses a great deal of speed. As demonstrated during the Ifrit incident, he can run at speeds compatible to [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]'s, and his swiftness is potent enough to let him fool his enemies<ref name="Espio profile">[[Sonic Team]] (4 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Collection Room]]. "'''Espio the Chameleon''' - Espio is a chameleon who is a master of ninjutsu. A skilled ninja who thrives on danger, he uses stealth and speed to fool his enemies. His wariness and soulful character makes him a vital member of the Chaotix Detective Agency."</ref> and appear in different spots nigh-instantaneously.<ref name="Challenge Act"/> Also, while having not demonstrated power on a superhuman level, Espio has impressive physical strength too, enough to shatter obstacles and smash [[Badnik]]s using only hand chops.<ref>[[Sega Studio USA]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]].</ref> Espio also has very impressive durability and endurance, having been able to withstand [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]'s [[Homing Attack]]s indefinitely and keep on fighting during their [[Espio: Master of Camouflage|duel]] amidst the [[Time Eater]] [[Sonic Generations|incident]]. Espio also has extreme acrobatic skills, being capable of doing complex and nimble jumps even in midair,<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (4 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]].</ref> [[Triangle Jump|leap between walls]] with ease, pull off [[Spin Attack]] techniques at high speed, and [[grinding|grind]] on [[Grind Rail]]s without any trouble. |
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| − | [[File:Dolphin 2015-10-29 16-01-25-860.png|left|thumb|200px|Espio trying to hack a computer.]] |
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| − | As a part of their investigation, the Chaotix went to [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]'s base where Espio tried hacking Eggman's computer despite data retrieval not being his specialty. While Espio was being pestered to hurry by his team, [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] arrived. Convinced to help them, Shadow opened a portal to the [[Mad Matrix]], which Espio followed Shadow through upon Vector's order to get the info they sought from the databases. Inside cyberspace, Espio requested Shadow's aid for his mission. |
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| + | [[File:Ui ss sph205.png|thumb|right|225px|Espio using his camouflage trick, from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]] |
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| − | In the Hero scenario where Shadow helps Espio, the two came across Eggman in his [[Egg Breaker]], who fed Shadow with lies about his past. However, Espio convinced Shadow to focus on beating Eggman and provided support for him in the following battle. |
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| + | Espio possesses a unique<ref name="SonicCity"/> stealth camouflage trick<ref name="SH manual"/> that lets him change the hue of his skin to match his environment.<ref name="SonicCity"/> His camouflage is so effective that he is rendered completely invisible to the naked eye,<ref name="SH manual">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 12.</ref> capable of passing through photocells, and able to pass by foes unnoticed.<ref name="SH manual"/> Combined with his keen mind, this ability makes Espio a very sneaky and effective spy.<ref name="SonicCity"/> |
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| + | Having undergone extensive ninja training,<ref name="SH manual"/> Espio is a skilled ninja<ref name="SonicCity"/><ref name="Espio profile"/> and a master of ''[[Wikipedia:Ninjutsu|ninjutsu]]''.<ref name="SC"/><ref name="Espio profile"/> With his skills in the latter field having been described as "powerful",<ref name="SonicCity"/> he is proficient with several forms of ninja-based weaponry. He is especially a master of throwing ''[[Wikipedia:Kunai|kunai]]'',<ref name="Rio">[[Sega]] (23 June 2016). ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "This straight-laced detective is the voice of reason in the Chaotix Detective Agency, but his reserved demeanor hides a burning sense of justice and a refusal to let evil have its way. Trained as a ninja, this chameleon is a master at throwing kunai, and can vanish using his Leaf Swirl technique."</ref> capable of striking targets with pinpoint accuracy while only barely looking at them.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Opening sequence ([[Team Chaotix]]'s story).</ref> He can also expertly [[Shuriken (move)|throw]] [[shuriken star]]s for offensive purposes,<ref name="Scholastic">{{Cite book |author=[[Devra Newberger Speregen]] |title=[[Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide]] |publisher=[[Scholastic]] |date=2016 |page=45 |isbn=978-1338033243}}</ref> namely for offensive purposes by throwing them as projectiles at enemies. He is also capable of stealth,<ref name="Espio profile"/> which combined with his camouflaging abilities makes him virtually undetectable. Espio's signature moves are likewise ''ninjutsu'' moves that utilize his camouflage trick. The [[Leaf Swirl]] lets Espio combine his camouflage with a Ninja Leaf Swirl maneuver to create a tornado to blow opponents away while he disappears,<ref name="Rio"/><ref name="SonicCity"/> his [[Chroma Camo]] maneuver hides himself completely from his enemies' perception while increasing his speed, and his [[Ninja Arts: Camouflage]] hides himself completely from enemies' perception while he "warps" between places to disorient his enemy as he attacks them. |
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| − | In the last story, the Chaotix had arrived on the [[Space Colony ARK]], where Espio was chosen to hack the ARK's main computer to recover some data. As the team put pressure on Espio about the urgency of his work, though, Charmy lost his patience and rammed the computer. This resulted in the Chaotix getting access to a video by [[Gerald Robotnik]] which played all around the world and gave Shadow the determination to defeat the [[Black Arms]] once and for all. |
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| + | Espio also possesses an extremely keen sense of awareness of his surroundings on both the physical and empathic plane, detecting [[Team Dark]] nearby despite the group being out of his field of vision,<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Team Dark (boss)|Team Dark]] ([[Team Chaotix]]'s storyline).</ref> Sonic's presence aboard the [[Death Egg]],<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (7 November 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Prison Hall]]. "'''Espio''': I sense Sonic's presence. He's close!"</ref> and the soul of the [[Time Eater]].<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (4 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[White Space]]. "'''Espio''': Thank you, my friend. Beware, for I have looked into the soul of our enemy and I saw only darkness."</ref> |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', Espio was sent on a mission by [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]] to gather evidence on [[Silver the Hedgehog]] who had been accused of kidnapping [[Chao]]. When Espio found Silver, though, the hedgehog noticed him. Failing to provide a decent cover for himself, Espio simply ran away from him. However, this called the attention of [[Metal Sonic]] nearby, whom Espio had to escape from as well, which culminated in a race between them. |
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| + | Like a real lizard, Espio can climb along any surface and stick to them for an unprecedented amount of time.<ref name="SonicCity"/><ref name="Challenge Act">[[Sonic Team]] (11 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Espio: Master of Camouflage]].</ref><ref>''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 18.</ref> As seen during the [[Death Egg II]] [[Sonic the Fighters|incident]], he also possesses a prehensile tongue which he can use as a short-range projectile attack in combat and as a grappling hook. |
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| − | Espio soon tracked Silver down again and introduced himself, but before he could question Silver, [[Doctor Eggman Nega|Dr. Eggman Nega]] appeared, initially disguised as [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] but Silver called his bluff. Although confused, Espio worked with Silver to destroy Eggman Nega's [[Egg Liner (Sonic Rivals 2)|Egg Liner]] despite inference from [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] and Metal Sonic. Afterward, Espio returned to spying on Silver, although he started to question the hedgehog's intents. He later saw [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] getting involved in the case as well and chased Tails down to try and get whatever info they had gathered on him and dissuade the duo from interfering, but failed. Espio finally confronted Silver with the Chao kidnappings, to which Silver replied it was to save the world. Before Espio could get answers about that, though, Eggman Nega attacked them with his [[Egg Crawler]] which he and Espio destroyed even as Sonic and Tails arrived on the scene. |
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| + | [[File:PPSSPPWindows64 2015-10-29 15-53-19-458.png|thumb|left|225px|Espio's [[Spin Jump]], from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.]] |
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| − | After failing to follow Eggman Nega, Espio chose to believe in Silver's claims and promised to help him hide the Chao. They soon found [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] and [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]] with some Chao and they made a plan to distract them. To buy Silver time to get a Chao, Espio lured Rogue away with the [[Chaos Emerald]] she had just found. He soon agreed to a fight with Rouge over the ownership of the Emerald and the Chao, where Espio acquired the Chao despite losing the Emerald. Reuniting with Silver, the hedgehog revealed to Espio, since Espio had proven himself trustworthy, that Eggman Nega wanted to unleash a monster called the [[Ifrit]] on the world to destroy it. However, Eggman interrupted them with his [[Egg Dealer (Sonic Rivals 2)|Egg Dealer]] which the duo beat while contending with Knuckles and Rouge just as they arrived at the fight. |
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| + | Espio is also able to perform the Spin Attack, a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Espio can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed. Adept in its usage, Espio can utilize several variants of the Spin Attack for both ground- and aerial maneuvers, including the [[Spin Dash]], [[Spin Jump]], and Homing Attack. |
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| + | Espio has as well a keen mind and experience in investigation and gathering intel. However, while having experience in solving mysteries alone,<ref>[[Backbone Entertainment]] (13 November 2007). ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''. [[PlayStation Portable]]. [[Sega]].</ref> he is not as brilliant a detective as [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]]. He also has some limited skill in hacking computers as seen during the [[Black Arms]] [[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|incident]]. Among other things, Espio can also harness the power of the [[Chaos Emerald]]s to [[Hyper Mode|empower himself]].<ref>[[Sega AM2]] (10 July 1996). ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. [[Arcade system|Arcade]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Death Egg's Hangar]].</ref> |
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| − | Soon after in another location, Espio had Silver elaborate that Eggman Nega wanted to feed the Chao to the Ifrit which would make the beast invisible. Seeing that Silver was exhausted, though, Espio agreed to find some [[Ring]]s to recharge him. Seeing Sonic and Tails were collecting them, Espio cut Sonic off and got away with some of his Rings which helped rejuvenate Silver. Just then, though, Eggman Nega showed up with his [[Egg Bull]] while Sonic and Tails arrived to interrogate the doctor. In the end, the heroes beat the doctor. |
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| − | [[File:PPSSPPWindows64 2015-10-29 15-53-11-560.png|thumb|200px|Espio seing the portal is closing.]] |
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| + | [[File:Espiokunai.png|thumb|right|50px|Espio's ''kunai'', from the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]] |
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| − | Though Espio and Silver continued their hunt for Chao, Eggman Nega showed up to gloat that he already had enough Chao for the Ifrit and had hidden them in a secret room. Espio and Silver thus worked together to find the Chao, although Espio got slowed down by Rouge. Having failed to find the Chao, Espio reconvened with Silver, only to face Eggman Nega's [[Egg Phantom]] while contending with Shadow and Knuckles. Despite Espio and Silver emerging victorious, Eggman opened the portal to the Ifrit's dimension but saw that his Chao had been freed by Sonic and Tails. As Eggman Nega summoned [[Metal Sonic 3.0]] to awaken the Ifrit, Espio and Silver followed it into the portal to stop the robot. When they did, though, they learned it was just a decoy and that the Ifrit had been awoken in the meantime. However, the portal started to close, so Espio and Silver kept the Ifrit from leaving its dimension and left Eggman Nega trapped in there with it. |
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| + | As a ninja, Espio favors and employs ninja-based weaponry, such as ''[[Wikipedia:Kunai|kunai]]'' and [[shuriken star]]s. He uses his shuriken stars as a long-range offensive by throwing them at opponents and can do so in rapid succession. By attaching a rope to his ''kunai'', he can also use it as a grappling hook to latch onto suspended targets and swing between them.<ref name="Challenge Act 2">[[Sonic Team]] (11 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Espio: Way of the Ninja]].</ref> |
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| + | ===Transformations=== |
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| − | Returning home, Espio thanked Silver for his help as they parted ways. Espio still ended up getting cited by Vector, however, as he had failed to complete his original assignment. |
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| + | ====Hyper Mode==== |
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| + | Espio is capable of using this mode for a brief time on his own by drawing [[Chaos Emerald energy|power]] from the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. In Hyper Mode, Espio's speed and attack power greatly increases. |
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| − | Espio appears in the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', having been sent on a job with his team to investigate Eggman's theme park. Sonic and Tails run into him, as well as the other Chaotix, in [[Planet Wisp]]. The name "Espio" is also one of the default file names on the [[Wii]] version. |
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| + | By harnessing different variants of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Espio can use specific '''Color Powers''' to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a planet, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Espio has been able to transform into the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], and [[Indigo Asteroid]]. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained. |
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| − | ===''Sonic Generations''=== |
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| + | Espio's camouflaging ability, while practical, is not perfect. Its maintenance is tied to Espio's concentration, meaning it will falter should he lose focus due to things such as being blinded by [[Spotlight (Sonic Generations)|light]], sneezing, coughing, or being covered in a visible substance.<ref name="SC" /><ref name="SonicCity"/><ref name="Challenge Act"/><ref name="Scholastic"/> His stealth is not flawless either as [[Rouge the Bat]] was able to detect his movements thanks to her heightened sense of hearing.<ref>[[Backbone Entertainment]] (7 December 2007). ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''. [[PlayStation Portable]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Mystic Haunt Zone]]. "'''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': Okay, who's there? I know you're following me. / '''Espio''': Hey, how'd you know I was there... / '''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': Espio, these ears of mine aren't just for show, you know. What are you doing here, anyway?"</ref> He is also not mechanically-minded.<ref name="Scholastic"/><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (18 November 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Mad Matrix]]. "'''Espio''': Hey, back off! Data retrieval isn't exactly my specialty"</ref> |
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| − | [[File:Sonic Generations Espio7.png|thumb|left|200px|Espio after returning to normal.]] |
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| − | In the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', Espio attended and helped prepare [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]'s surprise birthday party. As the party began, however, the [[Time Eater]] suddenly appeared and Espio was sucked into one of the Time Eater's Time Holes and ended up in the [[White Space]], where he was turned into a statue due to the Time Eater's effects. |
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| − | Eventually, Espio was returned to normal by Sonic and [[Classic Sonic]]. When the Sonics confronted the Time Eater in its domain, where the monster was revealed to be controlled by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] and [[Classic Eggman]], Espio arrived at the place with the others and cheered on both Sonics, allowing them both to [[Super transformation|transform]] into [[Super Sonic (Classic Sonic's world)|Super]] [[Super Sonic|Sonics]]. When the Sonics defeated the Time Eater, Espio, and the others were sent back to the time where Sonic's party was taking place. Resuming with the celebration, Espio later waved goodbye to Classic Sonic and [[Classic Tails]] when they returned to their own world. |
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| + | ===Vector the Crocodile=== |
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| + | As a vital member of the [[Chaotix Detective Agency]], Espio respects [[Vector the Crocodile]] as a colleague and boss, as well as a close friend. Espio's ninja abilities often come in handy for ongoing investigations and Vector even trusts Espio to handle cases on his own. However, Espio does not bother as much with payment as Vector does, occasionally leading to conflicts between the two, like during the [[Ifrit]] [[Sonic Rivals 2|incident]], where the chameleon failed to collect evidence to present to their client. Coupled with Vector's free-of-charge charity, this usually leaves the detectives in debt. Espio acts as the voice of reason among the group and may advise Vector against accepting certain jobs, like following their mysterious client's orders during the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]] but was unsuccessful due to Vector's readiness to take any work that pays. Generally, Espio is very loyal to his boss and always follows his orders. |
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| + | As the calmest and most serious member of [[Team Chaotix]], Espio sometimes goes unnoticed between his louder colleagues. During the [[Wisp]] [[Sonic Colors (Nintendo DS)|incident]], Vector wondered about Espio's whereabouts, and neither he nor [[Charmy Bee|Charmy]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] realized that Espio had been standing next to them. Espio has also displayed some frustration with Vector's childish side, such as during the [[Time Eater]] [[Sonic Generations|incident]], where the crocodile gobbled up three [[chili dog]]s at once at [[Sonic's birthday]] party while the chameleon shook his head in embarrassment. |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic Forces]]'', Espio and his colleagues were alongside those who formed the [[Resistance]] after [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] defeated [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] (and seemingly killed him) and began his conquest of the [[Earth|world]]. At some point after the takeover, Espio and [[Team Chaotix]] would organize the [[City]]'s forces until Eggman invaded it a few days later. When a [[Avatar|rookie soldier]] proved unable to help shore up defenses, Espio offered him a [[Burst Wispon]]. However, Espio took it back after the rookie accidentally shot [[Charmy Bee|Charmy]]. Espio and his allies soon after got thrown into an all-out battle when Eggman's robots breached the City's gate. Thankfully, the rookie was able to end the battle by damaging Eggman's invasion airship with a missile. Commending the rookie for his actions, Espio worked with his team to begin evacuation of the City.<ref name="MoT">''[[Sonic Forces: Moment of Truth]]'', "Moment of Truth"</ref> |
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| + | ===Charmy Bee=== |
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| − | After six months of [[War to Take Back the Planet|warfare]], during which the Resistance had failed to make much progress against the [[Eggman Empire]], who had conquered over 99% of the world, Espio and the Resistance's other core members discussed how the people had become too terrified to fight back. Espio was then introduced to their [[Avatar|newest recruit]] before learning from [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]] that Sonic was alive and being held hostage onboard the newly-rebuilt [[Death Egg]]. Espio and the others thus went to the [[Spaceport]] to steal a shuttle. During the attack, Espio warned his teammates that the "[[Infinite|masked one]]" was there, but managed nonetheless to keep the enemies busy while the Resistance procured a shuttle. Espio and a squad of soldiers then went to the Death Egg, having discovered that Eggman had moved Sonic's execution ahead of schedule after catching wind of their rescue mission. On the Death Egg however, Espio and his unit were forced to deal with robots while trying to find their way out. Fortunately, the [[Avatar]] managed to find and rescue Sonic. |
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| + | ===Knuckles the Echidna=== |
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| − | Espio later fought Eggman's forces at [[Seaside Hill]] before coming over to [[Park Avenue]] to stop an [[Eggman Army]] invasion. At first, Espio and his unit were too busy fighting enemies, but thanks to the Avatar, they were able to secure an escape route for the civilians while the Eggman Army withdrew. When [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] and [[Classic Sonic]] (who had been brought to Espio's dimension by Eggman's [[Phantom Ruby|new power]]) later joined the Resistance, Espio learned of Eggman's plan to eliminate the Resistance in three days. Discovering a day later that Eggman's HQ in [[Metropolis]] was undermanned, Espio took part in [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]' [[Operation Big Wave|full frontal assault]] on Metropolis. However, when [[Infinite]] (Eggman's new henchman) appeared and used his [[Phantom Ruby prototype]] to cast the Resistance's army into chaos, Espio's advice on living to fight another day led to the remaining Resistance army withdrawing from Metropolis. |
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| − | In the aftermath, Espio and the Resistance launched another plan to destroy the Death Egg, the power supply for Eggman's Phantom Rubies, in order to shut these weapons down. The plan eventually succeeded, and Espio would watch the destruction of the Death Egg from the [[Resistance HQ]]. However, the Resistance discovered while capturing Metropolis that Eggman had a backup reactor for his Phantom Rubies underneath the [[Eggman Empire Fortress]]. With less than an hour before Eggman put his endgame into effect, Espio and the Resistance launched one final attack on Eggman's tower in hopes of stopping the Phantom Rubies. As they fought their way through the army of replicas, [[E-123 Omega]] came to their rescue when Infinite got ready to finish them off. It was then, however, that Infinite launched Eggman's plan: using his Phantom Ruby, he got ready to drop a sun on the Resistance and kill them all. While Espio was at a loss of what to do, the Avatar was able to neutralize Infinite's sun in the last second using a Phantom Ruby prototype. This allowed Espio and the rest to resume the war on the battlefield while Sonic and the Avatar destroyed Infinite and the Phantom Rubies' reactor. Eggman, however, had foreseen this and his used his original [[Phantom Ruby]] in conjunction with his [[Death Egg Robot]] to create thousands of replicas to overwhelm Espio and the rest with. Fortunately, Sonic, the Avatar and Classic Sonic beat Eggman and destroyed his Phantom Ruby, which made his replica army vanish and left the Resistance as the victors. |
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| − | After watching Classic Sonic return to his own dimension now that the Phantom Ruby was gone, Espio and his friends followed Sonic's example and set out rid the world of all traces of Eggman's reign. At a last meeting in the HQ, Knuckles disbanded the Resistance as the Avatar announced their departure, whom Espio expressed his respect to. The friends then agreed with Tails that even though they were going back to their old lives, they would be friends forever and keep working together to restore the world. |
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| − | Espio appears as two collectible cards in ''[[Sonic Rivals]]''. |
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| − | Espio appears as one of the referees in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. It may have been that he was once supposed to be playable, but no evidence to that has been provided to date. He is playable to some extent through hacks of the game. |
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| − | Espio appears once again as a referee in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]''. He is seen either standing next to the starting gate or firing a starting pistol. In the DS version, Espio will tell you how many white stones are left on Winter Island (Frostown, Polastraits, Icepeak). You can also unlock an Espio outfit that your [[Mii]] can wear. |
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| − | Espio also appears again as a referee in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games]]''. His [[Mii]] costume can also be unlocked in the Blank Exchange, or given to you as a present. |
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| − | Espio returns as a referee in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. He also appears as a cameraman. |
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| − | Espio returns in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', being playable in the series for the first time. |
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| − | '''PAL''': Vector might be the boss at Chaotix Detective Agency, but Espio's definitely the voice of reason. As a chameleon, the ninja of the animal kingdom, he can turn invisible to slip past enemies unnoticed. He just has to be careful not to sneeze when he's invisible. A blunder like that'll blow his cover instantly! |
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| − | Espio never actually appears in ''[[Sonic and the Black Knight]]'', but one of the default file names given is "Espio". |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic Dash]]'', Espio makes an appearance as a playable character. In this game, he can be unlocked in the following ways: |
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| − | [[File:Sonic Runners Espio.png|thumb|120px|right|Espio in ''[[Sonic Runners]]''.]] |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic Runners]]'', Espio is a playable [[Speed Type]] character in the game. In gameplay, he can use a triple jump and boost the number of collected [[Ring]]s by 75%. |
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| − | During the "Birthday on Windy Hill" event, Espio was going to [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]'s birthday party with [[Team Chaotix]] when they got kidnapped by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]. They soon escaped their holding place, but not before learning that Eggman plotted something in a nearby base. When they found [[Team Sonic]], Espio, on [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]]'s order, used his camouflage skills to give Sonic a birthday surprise before telling them about Eggman. Though the info turned out to be a trap, Espio rejoined Sonic at the party after Eggman was beaten. There, he expressed gratitude at Sonic's efforts. |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic Runners Adventure]]'', Espio is a playable character that can be unlocked by spending 2000 [[Ring]]s upon reaching level 5 in [[Green Hill (Sonic Runners Adventure)|Green Hill]]. He retains his triple jump and the Speed/Chaotix-type from the predecessor, with the "Chaotix" bonus here changing 30% of Rings into [[Super Ring]]s for a limited time. |
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| − | [[File:Espio profile SG.png|thumb|200px|Espio's profile in ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]] |
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| − | A straight-laced detective,<ref name="Rio" /> Espio is serious, practical, intelligent and wise. He has a militaristic discipline despite being quiet and laid-back. Espio is additionally portrayed as being stubborn, opinionated and self-obsessed.<ref name="SH manual" /> Despite this, he has an excellent drive to all that he does and flourishes off of peril,<ref name="Espio profile" /> getting himself into threatening situations to flex and polish his ninja skills, and, due to his extensive training, he can confront these troubles head-on unconcerned by danger.<ref name="SH manual" /> |
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| − | Espio values his freedom more than anything else, and in the wake of being caught in Dr. Robotnik's Combi Machine, he looked to stop the evil scientist no matter what. This is due to his reserved demeanor, which hides a burning sense of justice and a refusal to let evil have its way.<ref name="Rio" /> As such, Espio gives the impression of a rather ruthless demeanor when facing villains; when encountering Dr. Eggman in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' and ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', the usual civil and soft-spoken chameleon would make threats at the doctor's life. Espio is also seen as a ninja-based character; his battle poses and [[Shuriken Star|shuriken stars]] support that portrayal. Also in the Japanese script, the pronouns he uses to refer to himself is usually ''ware'', and the more archaic ''onushi'' pronoun for referring to others. |
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| − | By his own accords, Espio is a powerful adversary as he says it would take no less than a "mighty foe" to do him in.<ref>Sonic Team (November 11, 2011). Sonic Generations. PC. Sega. Area/level: White Space. "'''Espio the Chameleon''': It takes a mighty foe to trap a ninja. Be on your guard, Sonic."</ref> Having undergone extensive ninja training,<ref name="SH manual" /> Espio is a master of ninjutsu,<ref name="SC" /><ref name="Espio profile" /> a form of material arts that employs stealth and trickery against foes. He is likewise a fierce foe in direct combat as he has been able to match [[Rouge the Bat]] in battle, who has undergone similar forms of combat training and could fight [[Knuckles the Echidna]] to a standstill. |
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| − | [[File:Espio's nimble jump.png|thumb|200px|Espio doing a nimble jump]] |
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| − | As a [[Speed Type]], Espio possesses great speed. As demonstrated in ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', he can run at speeds compatible to [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]'s and his swiftness is potent enough to let him fool his enemies by appearing in different spots nigh-instantaneously.<ref name="Espio profile">[[:File:Espio profile SG.png]]</ref><ref name="Challenge Act" /> While not shown to the same extension as [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], Espio has impressive physical strength, using sharp karate chops powerful enough to shatter obstacles and smash robots.<ref>''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''</ref> Espio also has extreme acrobatic skills, doing complex and nimble jumps in midair<ref>Sonic Team (November 11, 2011). Sonic Generations. PC. Sega. Cutscene: Rescuing Espio.</ref> and [[grinding]] on [[Grind Rail|rails]] with ease. Espio also has very impressive durability and endurance, seen as he is able to withstand Sonic's [[Homing Attack]]s indefinitely and keep fighting in [[Espio: Master of Camouflage]]. |
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| − | Being a chameleon, Espio possesses a stealth camouflage trick that lets him change his color scheme to match his environment. His camouflage is so effective that he is rendered completely invisible to the naked eye and allows him to pass by unnoticed.<ref name="SH manual">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' (GameCube) United States instruction manual, pg. 12.</ref> Being a skilled ninja he is also a master of non-camouflaged stealth<ref name="Espio profile" /> which combined with his camouflaging abilities makes him virtually undetectable. Espio also possesses an extremely keen sense of awareness of his surroundings on both the physical and empathic plane, detecting [[Team Dark]] nearby despite the group being out his field of vision, Sonic's presence aboard the Death Egg, and the soul of the [[Time Eater]].<ref>Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Cutscene: [[Team Dark (boss)|Team Dark]].</ref><ref>Sonic Team (November 11, 2011). Sonic Generations. PC. Sega. Area/level: White Space. "'''Espio the Chameleon''': Thank you, my friend. Beware, for I have looked into the soul of our enemy and I saw only darkness."</ref> |
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| − | Like a real lizard, Espio is able to climb along any surface and stick to them for an unprecedented amount of time.<ref name="Challenge Act">Sonic Team (November 11, 2011). Sonic Generations. PC. Sega. Area/level: [[Espio: Master of Camouflage]]</ref><ref>''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' (GameCube) United States instruction manual, pg. 18.</ref> As seen in ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'', he also possesses a prehensile tongue which he can use as a short-range projectile attack in combat and as a grappling hook. Espio has also demonstrated the ability to harness [[chaos energy]] from the [[Chaos Emerald]] to enter [[Hyper Mode]]. |
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| − | [[File:PPSSPPWindows64 2015-10-29 15-53-19-458.png|left|thumb|200px|Espio's [[Spin Jump]].]] |
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| − | Though not a [[hedgehog]], Espio is able to use the [[Spin Attack]] and the various techniques derived from it, where he curls tightly into a concussive ball while in locomotion to damage, mow down, or burrow through obstacles and foes. The [[Homing Attack]] allows Espio to dash in mid-air toward a target, the [[Spin Jump]] lets him curl into a ball and attack opponent by landing on them, and the [[Spin Dash]] lets him shoot himself forward as an acceleration roll at full speed while mowing down enemies and obstacles. |
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| − | Espio's signatures moves are the ones that combine his ninja skills with his camouflage trick. The [[Leaf Swirl]] lets Espio combine his camouflage with a Ninja Leaf Swirl maneuver to create a tornado to blow opponents away while he disappears,<ref name="Rio" /> his [[Chroma Camo]] maneuver hides himself completely from his enemies' perception while increasing his speed, and his [[Ninja Arts: Camouflage]] both hides himself completely from enemies' perception while he "warps" between places to disorient the enemy while attacking. Another ninja-based attack includes his [[Shuriken (move)|Shuriken]] where he throws a [[shuriken star]] at foes. |
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| − | As a member of the [[Chaotix Detective Agency]], Espio has a keen, analytical mind and experience in investigation and gathering intel. While also having experience in solving mysteries,<ref>''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''</ref> he is not as skilled in that field as [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]]. He also has some skill in hacking computers for data as seen in ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', although he has admitted it is not his specialty.<ref>Sonic Team (November 18, 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/Level: Mad Matrix. "'''Espio the Chameleon''': Hey, back off! Data retrieval isn't exactly my specialty"</ref> |
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| − | Thanks to his ninja training, Espio is proficient with several forms of ninja-based weaponry. He is especially a master of throwing kunai,<ref name="Rio">SEGA (23 June 2016). [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]] Wii U. Nintendo. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "This straight-laced detective is the voice of reason in the Chaotix Detective Agency, but his reserved demeanor hides a burning sense of justice and a refusal to let evil have its way. Trained as a ninja, this chameleon is a master at throwing kunai, and can vanish using his Leaf Swirl technique."</ref> capable of striking targets with pin-point accuracy while only barely looking at them.<ref>Sonic Team (February 6, 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Level/Area: Opening Sequence (Team Chaotix).</ref> |
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| − | [[File:Espiokunai.png|thumb|right|50px|Espio's kunai.]] |
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| − | As a ninja Espio employs ninja-based weaponry, such as [[Wikipedia:Kunai|kunai]] and [[shuriken star]]s. He uses his shuriken stars as a long-range offensive by throwing them at opponents and can do so in rapid succession. By attaching a rope on his kunai, he can also use as a grappling hook to swing between targets. |
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| − | By harnessing different variants of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Espio can use specific [[Color Power]]s to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a planet, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Espio has been able to transform into the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], and [[Indigo Asteroid]]. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained. |
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| − | Espio's camouflaging ability, while practical, is not perfect. Its maintenance is tied to Espio's concentration, meaning it will falter should he lose focus due to things such as being blinded by light or sneezing.<ref name="SC" /><ref name="Challenge Act" /> His stealth is not flawless either as [[Rouge the Bat]] was able to detect his movements thanks to her heightened sense of hearing.<ref>Backbone Entertainment, Sega Studio USA (December 7, 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Level/area: Mystic Haunt Zone. "'''Rouge''': Okay, who's there? I know you're following me. / '''Espio''': Hey, how'd you know I was there... / '''Rouge''': Espio, these ears of mine aren't just for show, you know. What are you doing here, anyway? "</ref> |
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| − | ==Relationships== |
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===Shadow the Hedgehog=== |
===Shadow the Hedgehog=== |
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| + | [[File:MADMATRIX65.png|thumb|left|225px|Espio and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] in [[Mad Matrix]], from ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''.]] |
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| − | The relationship between Espio and [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] has changed very much since their first meeting. In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', they fought against each other without a question due to their assumption that the other was the enemy. However, they put their differences aside and helped each other stop [[Metal Sonic]] and his plan to rule over the world. |
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| + | The relationship between Espio and [[Shadow the Hedgehog]] has changed very much since their first meeting. During [[Sonic Heroes|their first meeting]], they fought against each other without a question due to their assumption that the other was the enemy. However, they put their differences aside and helped each other stop [[Neo Metal Sonic]] and his plan to rule over the world. |
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===Silver the Hedgehog=== |
===Silver the Hedgehog=== |
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| + | {{Quote|Silver is right. [[Resistance|We’ve]] been been hoping for a miracle these [[War to take back the planet|past six months]], but I’m afraid we have to make our own miracle.|Espio discussing with the resistance, [[Sonic Forces]]}} |
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| + | [[File:Silver and Espio Sonic Rivals 2.webp|thumb|Espio and [[Silver the Hedgehog]] from ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.]] |
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When Espio first met [[Silver the Hedgehog]], his mission was to find evidence that Silver was behind the kidnapping of several [[Chao]]. As such, Silver was a subject of doubt for Espio as he did not seem like a bad guy despite his actions. At first, Espio treated Silver like an enemy, but as he learned that Silver was working to save the world, he decided to follow his instincts and help him with his mission. During their adventure, the two of them built a good relationship as Espio proved his trustworthiness and helped Silver on many occasions. After finishing their mission, they gladly thanked each other, showing the great admiration and faith they had gained for one another. |
When Espio first met [[Silver the Hedgehog]], his mission was to find evidence that Silver was behind the kidnapping of several [[Chao]]. As such, Silver was a subject of doubt for Espio as he did not seem like a bad guy despite his actions. At first, Espio treated Silver like an enemy, but as he learned that Silver was working to save the world, he decided to follow his instincts and help him with his mission. During their adventure, the two of them built a good relationship as Espio proved his trustworthiness and helped Silver on many occasions. After finishing their mission, they gladly thanked each other, showing the great admiration and faith they had gained for one another. |
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===Friends/allies=== |
===Friends/allies=== |
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| + | *[[Avatar]] |
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| − | **[[Vector the Crocodile]] |
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| − | + | *[[Barry the Quokka]] |
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| − | + | *[[Big the Cat]] |
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| − | *[[Team Sonic]] |
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| − | **[[Sonic the Hedgehog]] |
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| − | **[[Miles "Tails" Prower]] |
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| − | **[[Knuckles the Echidna]] |
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| − | *[[Team Dark]] |
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| − | **[[Shadow the Hedgehog]] |
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| − | **[[Rouge the Bat]] |
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| − | **[[E-123 Omega]] |
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| − | *[[Team Rose]] |
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| − | **[[Amy Rose]] |
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| − | **[[Cream the Rabbit]] |
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| − | **[[Big the Cat]] |
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| − | *[[Silver the Hedgehog]] |
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*[[Blaze the Cat]] |
*[[Blaze the Cat]] |
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| + | *[[Bomb (Knuckles' Chaotix)|Bomb]] |
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| + | *[[Cheese]] |
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| + | *[[Chocola]] |
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| + | *[[Conductor]] |
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| + | *[[Conductor's wife]] |
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| + | *[[Cream the Rabbit]] |
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| + | *[[E-123 Omega]] |
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| + | *[[Elder Scruffy]] |
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| + | *[[Froggy]] |
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| + | *[[Gemerl]] |
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| + | *[[Guardian Units of Nations]] |
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| + | *[[Heavy the Robot]] |
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| + | *[[Honey the Cat]] |
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| + | *[[K-TBR 199.2]] |
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| + | **[[Don the Rooster]] |
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| + | **[[Nite the Owl]] |
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| + | *[[Knuckles the Echidna]] {{C|close friend}} |
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| + | *[[Mighty the Armadillo]] |
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| + | *[[Miles "Tails" Prower]] |
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| + | *[[Restoration]] |
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| + | **[[Belle the Tinkerer]] |
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| + | **[[Jewel the Beetle]] |
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| + | **[[Lanolin the Sheep]] |
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| + | *[[Rouge the Bat]] |
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| + | *[[Shadow the Hedgehog]] |
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| + | *[[Silver the Hedgehog]] {{C|good friend}} |
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| + | *[[Sonic the Hedgehog]] |
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| + | *[[Sticks the Badger]] |
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| + | *[[Tangle the Lemur]] |
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| + | *[[Team Chaotix]] |
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| + | **[[Charmy Bee]] {{C|coworker and close friend}} |
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| + | **[[Vector the Crocodile]] {{C|coworker and close friend}} |
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| + | *[[Vanilla the Rabbit]] |
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| + | *[[Whisper the Wolf]] |
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| + | ===Neutral=== |
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| + | *[[Babylon Rogues]] |
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| + | **[[Jet the Hawk]] |
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| + | **[[Storm the Albatross]] |
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| + | **[[Wave the Swallow]] |
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| + | *[[Brady]] |
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| + | *[[Herschel]] |
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| + | *[[Noah]] |
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| + | *[[Rowdy]] |
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===Enemies=== |
===Enemies=== |
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| + | *[[Deadly Six]] |
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| + | **[[Zavok]] |
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| + | **[[Zazz]] |
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| + | *[[Doctor Starline|Dr. Starline]] |
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| + | *[[Eggman Empire]] |
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| + | **[[Badnik]]s |
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| + | ***[[Metal Sonic]] |
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| + | ***[[Mirage Express]] |
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| + | **[[Cubot]] |
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| + | **[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
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| + | **[[Eggman Army]] |
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| + | ***[[Infinite]] |
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| + | ***[[Phantom Copy|Phantom Copies]] |
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| + | **[[Orbot]] |
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| + | *[[Eggman Nega]] |
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| + | *[[Fang's Gang]] |
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| + | **[[Bark the Polar Bear]] |
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| + | **[[Bean the Dynamite]] |
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| + | **[[Fang the Hunter]] |
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| + | *[[Ifrit]] |
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| + | *[[Metal Sonic 3.0]] |
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| + | *[[Metal Virus]] |
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| + | *[[Rough the Skunk]] |
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*[[Time Eater]] |
*[[Time Eater]] |
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| − | ==In other media== |
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| − | {{main|Espio the Chameleon (Sonic the Comic)}} |
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| − | In ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', Espio is a member of the [[Chaotix (Sonic the Comic)|Chaotix Crew]] and a native of the [[Special Zone (Sonic the Comic)|Special Zone]]. He is a friendly (or sometimes not so friendly) rival to [[Mighty the Armadillo (Sonic the Comic)|Mighty]] and has an extremely short temper. The two of them will end up clashing and arguing who's the best on almost any subject, to the extent of demanding a defeated enemy says which of them had punched him the hardest.<ref>[[Sonic the Comic Issue 121|''Sonic the Comic'' #121]], "On the Run, Part 1"</ref> This incarnation of the character differs significantly from the Espio portrayed in the games and ''Sonic X''. |
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| − | Espio has the ability to turn invisible, although he rarely uses this talent.<ref>[[Sonic the Comic Issue 54|''Sonic the Comic'' #54]], "Total Chaotix, Part 2"</ref><ref>[[Sonic the Comic Issue 98|''Sonic the Comic'' #98]], "Doomsday, Part 2"</ref> |
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| − | Espio's profile in ''[[Knuckles Knock-Out Special]]'' says that he was once a prisoner in [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Robotnik]]'s [[Combi Confiner|Combi Machine]], and that he has a personal grudge against Robotnik for this. However, this is never mentioned in any strip in the series, and may not be canon. |
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| − | {{main|Espio the Chameleon (Archie)|Espio the Chameleon (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)}} |
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| − | In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comics, Espio is a bonafide hothead, which causes his friend Charmy to constantly remind him of his manners. This incarnation of the character differs significantly from the Espio portrayed in the games. After the [[Worlds Collide]] event however, he has become virtually identical to his game counterpart. |
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| − | [[Image:espio070.jpg|thumb|Espio's introduction pose in ''[[Sonic X]]''.]] |
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| − | Espio appeared with Team Chaotix in the anime ''[[Sonic X]]''. Along with Vector and Charmy, Espio played a minor role in season 2, only appearing in Episode 39 to help find [[Cream the Rabbit (Sonic X)|Cream]] when Chaotix was hired by [[Vanilla the Rabbit|Vanilla]], Cream's mother (though in the end, it is [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic X)|Sonic]] who unites the two). In this episode Espio along with [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]] and [[Charmy Bee|Charmy]] broke the proverbial fourth-wall by introducing themselves to the audience (Charmy mostly since he begged for more time to introduce himself). They play a larger role in Season 3, first appearing to bring [[Chris Thorndyke|Chris]] supplies from his parents. The second time Espio appears, he reluctantly helps Vector and Charmy help [[Miles "Tails" Prower (Sonic X)|Tails]] get [[Cosmo]], a girl he likes, to like him back, and after that appears with the others to help fight the [[Metarex]]. Espio states in his first appearance that he is the brains behind the Chaotix (to which Charmy claims that he's "Super Full of Himself"), when in the ''Sonic Heroes'' instruction manual, Vector is stated to be the brains. In the anime he is sometimes seen as a comic relief character as he has been hit (unintentionally) by [[Amy Rose (Sonic X)|Amy's]] hammer, woken up by Vector when he had pepper poured on him and was discovered in a humiliating way shortly before being clobbered. |
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| − | In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comic series)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']] comic series published by [[IDW Publishing]], Espio, like his game counterpart, is the [[Chaotix (IDW)|Chaotix]]'s cool and collected ninja member. |
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| − | "[[Team Chaotix (song)|Team Chaotix]]" (although this theme is shared with [[Vector the Crocodile]] and [[Charmy Bee]], Espio is mentioned in the two lines: "And the ninja stars fly, too!" and "Espio is clearly ready to go".) |
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| − | {{Quote2|Roger that.|One of Espio's more common phrases.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|I've got a bad feeling about this.|Espio in the first level cutscene of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Insulting. Your training has been a waste of time.|Getting an E rank with Espio in ''Sonic Heroes''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Impossible feat! Ultimate ninja power.|Getting an A rank with Espio in ''Sonic Heroes''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Forgive me, but this is our duty.|Espio when you get any rank in the fight against [[Team Rose]] in ''Sonic Heroes''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Death to the Evil One! Prepare to die, Eggman!|Espio after getting any rank after the fight against the Egg Hawk in Seaside Hill in ''Sonic Heroes.''}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Behold! Ninja power!| After getting a 2000-point combo in ''Sonic Heroes''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Spirits unite!|After getting a 1000-point combo in ''Sonic Heroes''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Damn! We've been detected!|When Eggman discovers him and Shadow in his mainframe in Shadow the Hedgehog.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Hey, back off! Data retrieval isn't exactly my specialty.|Espio in ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'' when Charmy and Vector are rushing him to hack into Eggman's database.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Easier said than done. Who signed me up for this anyway?|Espio talking to Vector after he was being rushed to hack into a database in ''Shadow the Hedgehog''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|My name is Espio, a mere citizen I say not.|Espio introducing himself to [[Silver the Hedgehog|Silver]].}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|My skills exceed yours.|Starting a battle in ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Thank you, my friend. Beware, for I have looked into the soul of our enemy and saw only darkness.|Espio after Classic Sonic rescues him at Seaside Hill in ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|It takes a mighty foe to trap a ninja. Be on your guard, Sonic.|Espio after Modern Sonic rescues him at Seaside Hill in ''Sonic Generations''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Focus your spirit.|Espio cheering on Sonic in ''Sonic Generations''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|As much as it pains me to say it, the best we can do now is to live to fight another day.|Espio to Knuckles in ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|There's been a misunderstanding, but I doubt they'll listen to us.|Espio when fighting [[Team Dark]].}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Prepare yourself|Espio when beginning to fight someone in ''Sonic Rivals 2.''}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|You reap what you sow, Eggman Nega!|Espio when Eggman Nega requested help at the end of Silver/Espio's story in Sonic Rivals 2.}} |
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| − | {{Quote2|Victory was inevitable.|One of Espio's lines when winning a battle in Sonic Rivals 2.}} |
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| − | *According to [[Takashi Iizuka]], Espio and the Team Chaotix in ''Sonic Heroes'' were recreated as new characters from the same characters in ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' when ''Sonic Heroes'' was designed, ignoring certain traits that had been established in ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' that would have contradicted their intent in the game.<ref name="EGM Interview with Takashi Iizuka">{{Cite web |author=Electronic Gaming Monthly |publisher=Electronic Gaming Monthly |url=http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,2053,1507899,00.asp |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040330042803/http://www.egmmag.com/article2/0,2053,1507899,00.asp |title=Afterthoughts: SONIC HEROES - A candid chat with Sonic Team's lord of the rings. |date=3 February 2004 |archivedate=30 March 2004 }}</ref> |
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| − | *Espio's name is thought to either have been derived from the word "espionage", meaning spying; it also may be a reference to the Spanish and Portuguese word "espío" (literally meaning "I spy"). |
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| − | *Espio is the only member of [[Team Chaotix]] to appear in a game (''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'') released between ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' and ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. |
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| − | *Espio is the second-most used member of Team Chaotix. He has less game appearances than Vector but more than Charmy. |
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| − | *In ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', Espio is the only [[Speed Type|speed formation]] character whose shoes are not partly red. He is also the only speed formation character who is not a hedgehog. |
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| − | *Throughout the series, Espio's color gradually lightens from a dark purple to a light pinkish purple. |
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| − | *In the ''Shadow the Hedgehog ''boss [[Egg Breaker]], when [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] destroys any of Eggman's robots, Espio says, "Stop that! We can't let [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] know we're here!" which is repeated from the previous level. However, Eggman already knows that Espio and Shadow were in his base as he is fighting them. |
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| − | *In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', Espio is one of the five characters to swear (the others being Shadow, Sonic, Knuckles, and the GUN Commander). |
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| − | *Espio is the only playable character in ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' who did not appear in the story mode of ''[[Sonic Rivals]]''. |
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| − | *In ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', Espio is the one of the two characters who did not notice Sonic was different after being rescued. The other was [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]]. |
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| − | *Espio is the only animal character in ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' to have been created originally for that game, as [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]], [[Mighty the Armadillo|Mighty]], [[Charmy Bee|Charmy]], and [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] had all appeared (or in Vector's case, was going to appear) in previous media: Knuckles (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''), Mighty (''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]''), Vector (''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''), Charmy Bee ([[Sonic the Hedgehog (manga)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' manga]]). |
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| − | *In a cutscene from ''Shadow the Hedgehog'', Eggman calls Shadow and Espio "rodents" although Espio is a reptile and Shadow is a hedgehog. |
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| − | *Espio is the only new character in [[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]] available from the start in the 3DS version to appear as a playable character in the Wii U version. |
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- For other uses, see Espio the Chameleon (disambiguation).
Espio the Chameleon (エスピオ・ザ・カメレオン Esupio za Kamereon?) is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is an anthropomorphic chameleon, who mainly serves as an intelligent ninja warrior and a member of the Chaotix Detective Agency alongside Vector the Crocodile and Charmy Bee. Together, the trio solves whatever cases they are given, where Espio is able to put his skills to good use. He possesses as well the ability to blend in with his environment.
Espio is a calm and quiet chameleon, but also overly cautious and disciplined. However, his wariness and soulful character makes him a vital member of Team Chaotix, where his presence plays an important role as a restraint among his coworkers, who tend to be optimistic and energetic. Espio likewise thrives on the dangers of his missions, and although he is quite confident in his ninjutsu, he feels it is aesthetically pleasing to stay in the shadows as a ninja should.[3]
Appearance
Espio is a fuchsia anthropomorphic chameleon with a yellow horn between his gold eyes. His muzzle and the heart-shaped pattern on his torso are peach in color. He has a ridge of three black spikes going down his spine and a coiled tail. For attire, he wears purple shoes with black accents, metal-reinforced arm bracers, and white gloves with purple pads with white trims on the backs. Around his wrists and ankles are black bandage-wrapped cuffs with gold studs on the lower bands.
During his early years, up until the Neo Metal Sonic incident, Espio was shorter and stubbier. His purple skin color was also somewhat darker, and he had black eyes. He wore simple white gloves and green shoes with black toes, yellow cuffs, and gray soles, each with two black belt straps held by silver buckles just above the ankles. In addition, his back spikes were teal/green in color.
In The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog, Espio wears a puffy white long-sleeve shirt with flared cuffs and a purple vest with a yellow band around his waist and a rose in the left chest pocket.
Personality
Espio's profile, from the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Generations.
A single-minded,[4] straight-laced detective committed to his job,[8][9] Espio is serious, practical, intelligent and wise. He has a militaristic discipline despite being quiet, calm, and laid-back.[10] Espio is additionally portrayed as being stubborn, opinionated and self-obsessed.[11] Despite this, he has an excellent drive to all that he does and flourishes off of peril,[12] getting himself into threatening situations to flex and polish his ninja skills, and, due to his extensive training, he can confront these troubles head-on unconcerned by danger.[11]
Among his colleagues, Espio's opinionated attitude serves a key role in Team Chaotix, allowing him to reign in and balance out the more optimistic and zany behaviors exhibited by Vector and Charmy.[10]
Beneath Espio's reserved demeanor lies a burning and very strong sense of justice and an absolute refusal to let evil have its way.[8][4] As such, he gives the impression of a rather ruthless demeanor when facing villains; when encountering Eggman during the Neo Metal Sonic incident and the Black Arms incident, the usual civil and soft-spoken chameleon would make threats at the doctor's life. Espio is also seen as a ninja-based character; his battle poses and shuriken stars support that portrayal. Also in the Japanese script, the pronouns he uses to refer to himself are usually jibun, and the more archaic onushi pronoun for referring to others.
Like any ninja, Espio has a soulful side to himself too.[9][12] He is a lover of traditional ways and can play the shamisen but is left confused by computers and audio-video equipment.[9] He is also fluid in 17 different languages.
Powers and abilities
Using speed and stealth to overcome his enemies,[9] Espio is a powerful adversary (by his own accords), as he says it would take no less than a "mighty foe" to outclass him.[13] He is likewise a fierce foe in direct combat, as he has been able to face skilled opponents like Rouge the Bat and Knuckles the Echidna on even ground during the Ifrit incident.
Espio doing a nimble jump, from the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.
As a Speed Type, Espio possesses a great deal of speed. As demonstrated during the Ifrit incident, he can run at speeds compatible to Sonic and Shadow's, and his swiftness is potent enough to let him fool his enemies[12] and appear in different spots nigh-instantaneously.[14] Also, while having not demonstrated power on a superhuman level, Espio has impressive physical strength too, enough to shatter obstacles and smash Badniks using only hand chops.[15] Espio also has very impressive durability and endurance, having been able to withstand Sonic's Homing Attacks indefinitely and keep on fighting during their duel amidst the Time Eater incident. Espio also has extreme acrobatic skills, being capable of doing complex and nimble jumps even in midair,[16] leap between walls with ease, pull off Spin Attack techniques at high speed, and grind on Grind Rails without any trouble.
Espio using his camouflage trick, from the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.
Espio possesses a unique[9] stealth camouflage trick[11] that lets him change the hue of his skin to match his environment.[9] His camouflage is so effective that he is rendered completely invisible to the naked eye,[11] capable of passing through photocells, and able to pass by foes unnoticed.[11] Combined with his keen mind, this ability makes Espio a very sneaky and effective spy.[9]
Having undergone extensive ninja training,[11] Espio is a skilled ninja[9][12] and a master of ninjutsu.[3][12] With his skills in the latter field having been described as "powerful",[9] he is proficient with several forms of ninja-based weaponry. He is especially a master of throwing kunai,[8] capable of striking targets with pinpoint accuracy while only barely looking at them.[17] He can also expertly throw shuriken stars for offensive purposes,[6] namely for offensive purposes by throwing them as projectiles at enemies. He is also capable of stealth,[12] which combined with his camouflaging abilities makes him virtually undetectable. Espio's signature moves are likewise ninjutsu moves that utilize his camouflage trick. The Leaf Swirl lets Espio combine his camouflage with a Ninja Leaf Swirl maneuver to create a tornado to blow opponents away while he disappears,[8][9] his Chroma Camo maneuver hides himself completely from his enemies' perception while increasing his speed, and his Ninja Arts: Camouflage hides himself completely from enemies' perception while he "warps" between places to disorient his enemy as he attacks them.
Espio also possesses an extremely keen sense of awareness of his surroundings on both the physical and empathic plane, detecting Team Dark nearby despite the group being out of his field of vision,[18] Sonic's presence aboard the Death Egg,[19] and the soul of the Time Eater.[20]
Like a real lizard, Espio can climb along any surface and stick to them for an unprecedented amount of time.[9][14][21] As seen during the Death Egg II incident, he also possesses a prehensile tongue which he can use as a short-range projectile attack in combat and as a grappling hook.
Espio's Spin Jump, from Sonic Rivals 2.
Espio is also able to perform the Spin Attack, a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Espio can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed. Adept in its usage, Espio can utilize several variants of the Spin Attack for both ground- and aerial maneuvers, including the Spin Dash, Spin Jump, and Homing Attack.
Espio has as well a keen mind and experience in investigation and gathering intel. However, while having experience in solving mysteries alone,[22] he is not as brilliant a detective as Vector. He also has some limited skill in hacking computers as seen during the Black Arms incident. Among other things, Espio can also harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds to empower himself.[23]
Weapons
Espio's kunai, from the console/PC version of Sonic Generations.
As a ninja, Espio favors and employs ninja-based weaponry, such as kunai and shuriken stars. He uses his shuriken stars as a long-range offensive by throwing them at opponents and can do so in rapid succession. By attaching a rope to his kunai, he can also use it as a grappling hook to latch onto suspended targets and swing between them.[24]
Transformations
Hyper Mode
Espio is capable of using this mode for a brief time on his own by drawing power from the Chaos Emeralds. In Hyper Mode, Espio's speed and attack power greatly increases.
Color Powers
By harnessing different variants of Hyper-go-on from Wisps, Espio can use specific Color Powers to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a planet, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Espio has been able to transform into the Cyan Laser, Yellow Drill, and Indigo Asteroid. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.
Weaknesses
Espio's camouflaging ability, while practical, is not perfect. Its maintenance is tied to Espio's concentration, meaning it will falter should he lose focus due to things such as being blinded by light, sneezing, coughing, or being covered in a visible substance.[3][9][14][6] His stealth is not flawless either as Rouge the Bat was able to detect his movements thanks to her heightened sense of hearing.[25] He is also not mechanically-minded.[6][26]
Relationships
Vector the Crocodile
As a vital member of the Chaotix Detective Agency, Espio respects Vector the Crocodile as a colleague and boss, as well as a close friend. Espio's ninja abilities often come in handy for ongoing investigations and Vector even trusts Espio to handle cases on his own. However, Espio does not bother as much with payment as Vector does, occasionally leading to conflicts between the two, like during the Ifrit incident, where the chameleon failed to collect evidence to present to their client. Coupled with Vector's free-of-charge charity, this usually leaves the detectives in debt. Espio acts as the voice of reason among the group and may advise Vector against accepting certain jobs, like following their mysterious client's orders during the Neo Metal Sonic incident but was unsuccessful due to Vector's readiness to take any work that pays. Generally, Espio is very loyal to his boss and always follows his orders.
As the calmest and most serious member of Team Chaotix, Espio sometimes goes unnoticed between his louder colleagues. During the Wisp incident, Vector wondered about Espio's whereabouts, and neither he nor Charmy, Sonic and Tails realized that Espio had been standing next to them. Espio has also displayed some frustration with Vector's childish side, such as during the Time Eater incident, where the crocodile gobbled up three chili dogs at once at Sonic's birthday party while the chameleon shook his head in embarrassment.
Charmy Bee
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Shadow the Hedgehog
Espio and Shadow in Mad Matrix, from Shadow the Hedgehog.
The relationship between Espio and Shadow the Hedgehog has changed very much since their first meeting. During their first meeting, they fought against each other without a question due to their assumption that the other was the enemy. However, they put their differences aside and helped each other stop Neo Metal Sonic and his plan to rule over the world.
During the Black Arms incident, their relationship is more friendly. Espio gladly thanked Shadow for opening the portal to Eggman's computer and after Eggman claimed that he created Shadow, Espio told him to not believe Eggman and aided him in his battle against the doctor. Overall, Espio has put more faith in Shadow since their meeting and the two appear allies in most regard.
Silver the Hedgehog
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Espio and Silver the Hedgehog from Sonic Rivals 2.
When Espio first met Silver the Hedgehog, his mission was to find evidence that Silver was behind the kidnapping of several Chao. As such, Silver was a subject of doubt for Espio as he did not seem like a bad guy despite his actions. At first, Espio treated Silver like an enemy, but as he learned that Silver was working to save the world, he decided to follow his instincts and help him with his mission. During their adventure, the two of them built a good relationship as Espio proved his trustworthiness and helped Silver on many occasions. After finishing their mission, they gladly thanked each other, showing the great admiration and faith they had gained for one another.
Friends/allies
- Amy Rose
- Avatar
- Barry the Quokka
- Big the Cat
- Blaze the Cat
- Bomb
- Cheese
- Chocola
- Conductor
- Conductor's wife
- Cream the Rabbit
- E-123 Omega
- Elder Scruffy
- Froggy
- Gemerl
- Guardian Units of Nations
- Heavy the Robot
- Honey the Cat
- K-TBR 199.2
- Knuckles the Echidna (close friend)
- Mighty the Armadillo
- Miles "Tails" Prower
- Restoration
- Rouge the Bat
- Shadow the Hedgehog
- Silver the Hedgehog (good friend)
- Sonic the Hedgehog
- Sticks the Badger
- Tangle the Lemur
- Team Chaotix
- Charmy Bee (coworker and close friend)
- Vector the Crocodile (coworker and close friend)
- Vanilla the Rabbit
- Whisper the Wolf
Neutral
Enemies
- Black Arms
- Clutch the Opossum
- Deadly Six
- Dr. Starline
- Eggman Empire
- Eggman Nega
- Fang's Gang
- Ifrit
- Metal Sonic 3.0
- Metal Virus
- Rough the Skunk
- Time Eater
- Tumble the Skunk
- Zombots
References
- ↑ Szczepaniak, John (21 February 2018). The Untold History of Japanese Game Developers: Volume 3. SMG Szczepaniak. p. 303. ISBN 978-0992926083. "Naoto Ohshima: And this one in the middle here, with the horns, was designed by a manga artist named [Takumi] Miyake. He went on to be the art director for NiGHTS."
- ↑ ●SonicJPNews● on Twitter (12 November 2019). Archived from the original on 12 November 2019. Retrieved on 12 November 2019.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Sonic Channel (Japanese). Characters: Espio. Sega. Archived from the original on 26 May 2019. Retrieved on 3 July 2015.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Chaotix (32X) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 6.
- ↑ Sega (24 June 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Wii U. Nintendo. "Mii: Do you know what Espio's favorite food is? It's dango, or sweet dumplings! It figures a ninja would go for a Japanese dessert!"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Devra Newberger Speregen (2016). Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide. Scholastic. p. 45. ISBN 978-1338033243.
- ↑ Espio at the beginning of the Egg Emperor boss fight, Sonic Heroes.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 Sega (23 June 2016). Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Wii U. Nintendo. Area/Level: Collectibles (Flags). "This straight-laced detective is the voice of reason in the Chaotix Detective Agency, but his reserved demeanor hides a burning sense of justice and a refusal to let evil have its way. Trained as a ninja, this chameleon is a master at throwing kunai, and can vanish using his Leaf Swirl technique."
- ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 Sonic City. Sega. Archived from the original on 29 February 2008.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 Official Sonic Heroes website (Japanese). Characters: Team Chaotix. Sega. Archived from the original on 11 December 2004. Retrieved on 25 May 2021.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Sonic Heroes (Nintendo GameCube) United States instruction booklet, pg. 12.
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: Collection Room. "Espio the Chameleon - Espio is a chameleon who is a master of ninjutsu. A skilled ninja who thrives on danger, he uses stealth and speed to fool his enemies. His wariness and soulful character makes him a vital member of the Chaotix Detective Agency."
- ↑ Sonic Team (11 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PC. Sega. Area/level: White Space. "Espio: It takes a mighty foe to trap a ninja. Be on your guard, Sonic."
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 Sonic Team (11 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PC. Sega. Area/level: Espio: Master of Camouflage.
- ↑ Sega Studio USA (15 November 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. Nintendo GameCube. Sega.
- ↑ Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega.
- ↑ Sonic Team (6 February 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Cutscene: Opening sequence (Team Chaotix's story).
- ↑ Sonic Team (6 February 2004). Sonic Heroes. PlayStation 2. Sega. Cutscene: Team Dark (Team Chaotix's storyline).
- ↑ Sonic Team (7 November 2017). Sonic Forces. Nintendo Switch. Sega. Area/level: Prison Hall. "Espio: I sense Sonic's presence. He's close!"
- ↑ Sonic Team (4 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/level: White Space. "Espio: Thank you, my friend. Beware, for I have looked into the soul of our enemy and I saw only darkness."
- ↑ Sonic Heroes (Nintendo GameCube) United States instruction booklet, pg. 18.
- ↑ Backbone Entertainment (13 November 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega.
- ↑ Sega AM2 (10 July 1996). Sonic the Fighters. Arcade. Sega. Area/Level: Death Egg's Hangar.
- ↑ Sonic Team (11 November 2011). Sonic Generations. PC. Sega. Area/level: Espio: Way of the Ninja.
- ↑ Backbone Entertainment (7 December 2007). Sonic Rivals 2. PlayStation Portable. Sega. Area/level: Mystic Haunt Zone. "Rouge: Okay, who's there? I know you're following me. / Espio: Hey, how'd you know I was there... / Rouge: Espio, these ears of mine aren't just for show, you know. What are you doing here, anyway?"
- ↑ Sonic Team (18 November 2005). Shadow the Hedgehog. PlayStation 2. Sega. Area/level: Mad Matrix. "Espio: Hey, back off! Data retrieval isn't exactly my specialty"
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