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|title = Lost Tribe of Echidnas
 
|title = Lost Tribe of Echidnas
|image = [[File:366px-Albion.png|260px]]
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|image = [[File:Albion v1.png|242px]]
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|first = [[Archie Knuckles the Echidna Issue 10|''Knuckles the Echidna'' #10]]
 
|caption = The tribe arriving at [[Albion]]
 
|caption = The tribe arriving at [[Albion]]
 
|grouptype = [[Echidna#Archie Comics|Echidna]] tribe
 
|grouptype = [[Echidna#Archie Comics|Echidna]] tribe
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|members = {{Scroll box|content=
 
|members = {{Scroll box|content=
 
'''[[Mitre]]s''':
 
'''[[Mitre]]s''':
*[[Arakkis]] {{C|first Mitre}}
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*[[Arakkis]] {{C|first Mitre}}
*[[Himon]] {{C|former Mitre}}
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*[[Himon]] {{C|former Mitre}}
 
*[[Athair]] {{C|former Mitre}}
 
*[[Athair]] {{C|former Mitre}}
 
*[[Yanar]] {{C|temporary/assistant Mitre}}
 
*[[Yanar]] {{C|temporary/assistant Mitre}}
*[[Knuckles (Archie)|Knuckles]] {{C|last Mitre}}
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*[[Knuckles the Echidna (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Knuckles]] {{C|last Mitre}}
   
 
'''Members''':
 
'''Members''':
*[[Crystal-La]]
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*[[Crystal-La]]
 
*[[Iago]]
 
*[[Iago]]
 
*[[Mari-An]]
 
*[[Mari-An]]
 
*[[Raynor]]
 
*[[Raynor]]
 
*[[Zax]]
 
*[[Zax]]
*[[Sabre]] {{C|former member}}
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*[[Sabre]] {{C|formerly}}
 
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|alignment = Good
 
|alignment = Good
 
|status = Defunct
 
|status = Defunct
|headquarters = *[[Echidnaopolis]] {{C|formerly}}
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|headquarters =
 
*[[Echidnaopolis]] {{C|formerly}}
 
*[[Albion]] {{C|formerly}}
 
*[[Albion]] {{C|formerly}}
|allies = [[Albion]]
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|allies =
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*[[Ancient Walkers]]
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*[[Rob o' the Hedge]]
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*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]
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*[[Miles "Tails" Prower (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Miles "Tails" Prower]]
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*[[Amy Rose (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Amy Rose]]
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*[[Remington]]
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*[[Lara-Le]]
 
|enemies =
 
|enemies =
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*[[Eggman Empire (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Eggman Empire]]
*[[Overlanders]] {{C|formerly}}
 
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**[[Doctor Eggman (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Dr. Eggman]]
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**[[Dark Egg Legion]]
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***[[New Megaopolis Dark Egg Legion]]
 
*[[High Sheriff]] {{C|formerly}}
 
*[[High Sheriff]] {{C|formerly}}
*[[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Archie)|Dr. Ivo Robotnik]] {{C|formerly}}
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*[[Overlanders]] {{C|formerly}}
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*[[Thrash the Tasmanian Devil]]
 
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The '''Lost Tribe of Echidnas''' is a group that appear in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs, published by [[Archie Comics]]. It was a group of [[Echidna]]s who left [[Echidnaopolis]] to remain on the surface of [[Mobius (Archie)|Mobius]] rather than ascend into the sky with [[Angel Island (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Angel Island]]. While searching for a suitable home, it was eventually discovered that, according to prophecy, the tribe was to find "journey's end" in the original Echidna homeland of [[Albion]]. The tribe wandered the surface of Mobius for six centuries seeking their destined home.
The '''Lost Tribe of Echidnas''' is a group of remaining [[echidnas]]. They appear various times throughout the ''[[Knuckles the Echidna (comic series)|Knuckles the Echidna]]'' series, especially in the Knux vs [[Kragok]] comics.
 
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
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===Formation and early travels===
They were led by Knuckles' great grandfather [[Athair]], but he left the tribe to find new leaders. The lost tribe come from the lost city of [[Albion]], and reappeared in the "Return to Angel Island" series in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comics #138 - 142, and they have mistaken Knuckles as their avatar, the one that will stop the [[dingoes]] from torturing the echidnas. [[Constable Remington]] happens to be with them, right after [[Doctor Eggman (alternate universe)|Eggman]] destroyed [[Echidnaopolis]] for Dingo City. At this specific series, they did not have a current leader.
 
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The tribe was originally formed when the plan to save [[Echidnaopolis]] from the threat of the [[White Comet]] was first announced. The [[Mitre]] [[Arakkis]] felt that it was unnatural for echidnas to leave the surface of the planet; however, the [[High Council of Echidnaopolis|High Council]] at the time all agreed that not raising Echidnaopolis was not an option. As a counter-proposal, Arrakis requested that those who wished to follow him be allowed to do so, and in return, he would not impede the choice of those who wished to stay in the city. Thus a group of echidnas who supported Arakkis' position left the city just before it ascended into the sky and the White Comet struck the planet. For hundreds of years the Lost Tribe sought to find a home for themselves on Mobius, though every time they found somewhere they were chased away by the locals or the setting proved inhospitable for their needs. After their technology broke down, it was decided the Tribe would lead a simple life as they continued to travel. Eventually Arakkis was visited by the [[Ancient Walkers]], and, feeling that the tribe had their blessing, it was decided they would seek the echidnas' original homeland - Albion - to reach the prophesied "journey's end."<ref name="KtE10">[[Archie Knuckles the Echidna Issue 10|''Knuckles the Echidna'' #10]], "The Forgotten Tribe Part One of Three: The Other Road Taken"</ref>
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===Under the leadership of Athair and Knuckles===
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Due to Albion's location being lost, the Lost Tribe's search proved futile for hundreds of years, guided by the [[Echidna Tomes]]. The tribe was lead by a Mitre; unlike the [[Brotherhood of Guardians|Guardians of Angel Island]], this position was not automatically inherited through family. When the current Mitre passed on, a new one was selected. [[Athair]] was visited by the Ancient Walkers, who brought him to the surface of the planet, stating that the need for him there was greater than the need for him as [[Guardian (title) (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Guardian]]. He came across the Tribe in mourning and felt compelled to step forward; when a member asked if he was "the other," he replied that he didn't believe so, leading the tribesman to conclude that, with the passing of Mitre [[Himon]], Athair must have been sent as the next spiritual guide. Accepting this calling, Athair lead the Lost Tribe for many years, and they eventually settled for a time in a valley, where he began a family life. However, a drought forced the tribe to again move on, and eventually, a large number of the tribe's members were captured and [[Roboticization (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|roboticized]] when they were discovered by the forces of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Dr. Ivo Robotnik]]. Years later, the Tribe one again felt that they had found "journey's end," but while communing with the Ancient Walkers, Athair learned that they had to move on. He told his disciple, [[Yanar]], that it would soon be time for the arrival of "the other" and left him in charge for the time being, stating that the Ancient Walkers had dictated that it would not be Yanar who would assume the mantle and that he had to turn to his great-grandson [[Knuckles the Echidna (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Knuckles]]. After enduring the wrath of the [[Days of Fury]], Athair left the tribe, departing in the middle of the night with the Ancient Walkers and leaving Knuckles and Yanar to find "journey's end," as according to the Tomes, Athair believed it would happen during this generation. While roaming through the [[Kingdom of Mercia]], the tribe was temporarily captured by the [[Armand D'Coolette|High Sheriff]] and his [[Robian (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Robian]] minions.<ref name="KtE10"/><ref name="KtE11">[[Archie Knuckles the Echidna Issue 11|''Knuckles the Echidna'' #11]], "The Forgotten Tribe Part Two of Three: Covenant"</ref> However, they were eventually freed and with assistance from [[Rob o' the Hedge]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Tails]]. While in captivity, Yanar was nearly executed and, so close to death, he had a vision of Albion, describing it as "a city to stagger the imagination." Realizing that Rob was "the other," he, with clues from Yanar's vision and the Tomes, lead the tribe to Albion. Welcomed to the city by [[High Councilor]] [[Gala-Na]], the tribe's members became citizens of Albion, though Knuckles returned to his duties as Guardian of Angel Island.<ref name="KtE12">[[Archie Knuckles the Echidna Issue 12|''Knuckles the Echidna'' #12]], "The Forgotten Tribe Part Three of Three: Journey's End"</ref>
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===Life as Albionites===
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The Lost Tribe was gradually integrated into Albion society, with Yanar joining the [[Albion High Council]].<ref name="StH89s2">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 89|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #89]], "A Matter of Self Interest"</ref><ref name="StH90s2">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 90|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #90]], "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"</ref><ref name="StH91s2">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 91|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #91]], "Hired Guns"</ref><ref name="StH93s2">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 93|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #93]], "Bagging a Big One"</ref> Not long afterwards, tragedy struck as most of the tribe was wiped out by [[Doctor Eggman (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Dr. Eggman]]'s [[Egg Grapes]] after Albion was destroyed by the [[Eggman Empire (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Eggman Empire]].<ref name="StH182s2">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 182|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #182]], "Albion's Shameful Secret"</ref> A small number of tribesmen survived in the ruins, however, and later joined up with other Echidnas who were transported to Albion via the fourth [[Enerjak]].<ref name="StH181">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 181|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #181]], "Energjak: Reborn Chapter One: Rising Evil"</ref> As such, they came under attack when the [[Death Egg Mark 2]] arrived over the city, and along with the other echidnas fighting in the city were transported to another Zone by [[Thrash the Tasmanian Devil]].<ref name="StH243">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 243|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #243]], "Endangered Species Part One: On the Brink"</ref><ref name="StH244">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 244|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #244]], "Endangered Species Part Two: Extinction Event"</ref>
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==Trivia==
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*It was believed the entire Lost Tribe had perished due to the Egg Grapes, but in ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #243 it is revealed a small number of tribesmen survived Albion's destruction.
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==References==
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==External links==
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*{{ME link|Lost Tribe of Echidnas}}
 
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Revision as of 22:58, 23 July 2018

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This group exists primarily or exclusively within the Pre-Super Genesis Wave continuity.
Information in this article may not be canonical to the storyline of the games or any other Sonic continuity.

The Lost Tribe of Echidnas is a group that appear in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs, published by Archie Comics. It was a group of Echidnas who left Echidnaopolis to remain on the surface of Mobius rather than ascend into the sky with Angel Island. While searching for a suitable home, it was eventually discovered that, according to prophecy, the tribe was to find "journey's end" in the original Echidna homeland of Albion. The tribe wandered the surface of Mobius for six centuries seeking their destined home.

History

Formation and early travels

The tribe was originally formed when the plan to save Echidnaopolis from the threat of the White Comet was first announced. The Mitre Arakkis felt that it was unnatural for echidnas to leave the surface of the planet; however, the High Council at the time all agreed that not raising Echidnaopolis was not an option. As a counter-proposal, Arrakis requested that those who wished to follow him be allowed to do so, and in return, he would not impede the choice of those who wished to stay in the city. Thus a group of echidnas who supported Arakkis' position left the city just before it ascended into the sky and the White Comet struck the planet. For hundreds of years the Lost Tribe sought to find a home for themselves on Mobius, though every time they found somewhere they were chased away by the locals or the setting proved inhospitable for their needs. After their technology broke down, it was decided the Tribe would lead a simple life as they continued to travel. Eventually Arakkis was visited by the Ancient Walkers, and, feeling that the tribe had their blessing, it was decided they would seek the echidnas' original homeland - Albion - to reach the prophesied "journey's end."[1]

Under the leadership of Athair and Knuckles

Due to Albion's location being lost, the Lost Tribe's search proved futile for hundreds of years, guided by the Echidna Tomes. The tribe was lead by a Mitre; unlike the Guardians of Angel Island, this position was not automatically inherited through family. When the current Mitre passed on, a new one was selected. Athair was visited by the Ancient Walkers, who brought him to the surface of the planet, stating that the need for him there was greater than the need for him as Guardian. He came across the Tribe in mourning and felt compelled to step forward; when a member asked if he was "the other," he replied that he didn't believe so, leading the tribesman to conclude that, with the passing of Mitre Himon, Athair must have been sent as the next spiritual guide. Accepting this calling, Athair lead the Lost Tribe for many years, and they eventually settled for a time in a valley, where he began a family life. However, a drought forced the tribe to again move on, and eventually, a large number of the tribe's members were captured and roboticized when they were discovered by the forces of Dr. Ivo Robotnik. Years later, the Tribe one again felt that they had found "journey's end," but while communing with the Ancient Walkers, Athair learned that they had to move on. He told his disciple, Yanar, that it would soon be time for the arrival of "the other" and left him in charge for the time being, stating that the Ancient Walkers had dictated that it would not be Yanar who would assume the mantle and that he had to turn to his great-grandson Knuckles. After enduring the wrath of the Days of Fury, Athair left the tribe, departing in the middle of the night with the Ancient Walkers and leaving Knuckles and Yanar to find "journey's end," as according to the Tomes, Athair believed it would happen during this generation. While roaming through the Kingdom of Mercia, the tribe was temporarily captured by the High Sheriff and his Robian minions.[1][2] However, they were eventually freed and with assistance from Rob o' the Hedge, Sonic the Hedgehog and Tails. While in captivity, Yanar was nearly executed and, so close to death, he had a vision of Albion, describing it as "a city to stagger the imagination." Realizing that Rob was "the other," he, with clues from Yanar's vision and the Tomes, lead the tribe to Albion. Welcomed to the city by High Councilor Gala-Na, the tribe's members became citizens of Albion, though Knuckles returned to his duties as Guardian of Angel Island.[3]

Life as Albionites

The Lost Tribe was gradually integrated into Albion society, with Yanar joining the Albion High Council.[4][5][6][7] Not long afterwards, tragedy struck as most of the tribe was wiped out by Dr. Eggman's Egg Grapes after Albion was destroyed by the Eggman Empire.[8] A small number of tribesmen survived in the ruins, however, and later joined up with other Echidnas who were transported to Albion via the fourth Enerjak.[9] As such, they came under attack when the Death Egg Mark 2 arrived over the city, and along with the other echidnas fighting in the city were transported to another Zone by Thrash the Tasmanian Devil.[10][11]

Trivia

  • It was believed the entire Lost Tribe had perished due to the Egg Grapes, but in Sonic the Hedgehog #243 it is revealed a small number of tribesmen survived Albion's destruction.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Knuckles the Echidna #10, "The Forgotten Tribe Part One of Three: The Other Road Taken"
  2. Knuckles the Echidna #11, "The Forgotten Tribe Part Two of Three: Covenant"
  3. Knuckles the Echidna #12, "The Forgotten Tribe Part Three of Three: Journey's End"
  4. Sonic the Hedgehog #89, "A Matter of Self Interest"
  5. Sonic the Hedgehog #90, "Between a Rock and a Hard Place"
  6. Sonic the Hedgehog #91, "Hired Guns"
  7. Sonic the Hedgehog #93, "Bagging a Big One"
  8. Sonic the Hedgehog #182, "Albion's Shameful Secret"
  9. Sonic the Hedgehog #181, "Energjak: Reborn Chapter One: Rising Evil"
  10. Sonic the Hedgehog #243, "Endangered Species Part One: On the Brink"
  11. Sonic the Hedgehog #244, "Endangered Species Part Two: Extinction Event"

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