Espio the Chameleon

Espio

Fighter's Biostats

Full Name:

Espio the Chameleon

Age:

16

Race/Species:

Chameleon

Home/Nation:

The Chaotix Detective Agency Office

Friends/Allies:

Vector the Crocodile, Charmy Bee, Knuckles the Echidna, Mighty the Armadillo, Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles "Tails" Prower, Amy Rose, Shadow the Hedgehog, Silver the Hedgehog

Enemies:

Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik, Metal Sonic, Dr. Eggman Nega

Powers and Abilities:

Standard "Ninja-esque" abilities (i.e. wall-jumping, speed, invisibility, ridiculously large shuriken...)

Quoted as Saying:

"Let's go!"

"Spirits unite!"

"...and you are?"

"Easier said than done...who signed me up for this anyway?"

Game Highlights:

Knuckles' Chaotix

32X, 1995

Sonic the Fighters

Arcade, 1996

Sonic Heroes

GCN, 2004

Shadow the Hedgehog

GCN, 2005

Sonic Rivals 2

PSP, 2007

Fighter Summary:
Espio, a chameleon trained in the way of the ninja. Espio is a detective, first working as a private eye, though he now works with his best friends Vector the Crocodile and Charmy Bee. Espio was saved by Knuckles at the Newtrogic High Zone from the clutches of Dr. Eggman, and assisted Knuckles in freeing the floating island from Eggman. Espio appeared shortly thereafter in a small fighting tournament between Sonic's closest friends to see who was the best choice to stop Eggman's Death Egg II. After joining forces with Vector and Charmy, the trio formed Chaotix, a detective agency. Their first notable mission was from a mystery customer who, in the end, turned out to be Eggman in need of someone to do his grunt work. Chaotix later ended up helping Shadow discover who he was while attempting to hack into several computer terminals in accordance to another customer's request. In his latest adventure, Vector sent Espio on his own do discover the reason behind the missing Chao. Espio discovered that Silver the Hedgehog was behind this, but Silver's motive was to prevent Dr. Eggman Nega from stealing them, somehow putting him in the position to bring ruin to the future. Espio is heavily dedicated to the moral code of the ninja, and tends to be quiet and meditative. Deep down, Espio is a bit stubborn in his own opinions, but when trouble is near, Espio will solve his problems through whatever means he finds necessary. (Written by Light Bear)

Espio's Moves:

STANDARD SPECIAL Moves

Shuriken Throw

Espio pulls out one of his famous shuriken (ninja stars), known for being at least as big as himself, then hurls it onwards. It will vanish as soon as it connects with an opponent, but it can bounce off of walls.
UP SPECIAL Moves

Triangle Jump

Espio jumps forwards at a quick 60 degree angle. If he connects with a wall or smasher, he will kick off of it and jump backwards at a 60 degree angle. If he jumps off of an opponent, the opponent will be meteor-smashed.
SIDE SPECIAL Moves

Rocket Accelerate

Espio suddenly blasts forward quickly. He will eventually slow down to his running speed, but while running above his normal running speed, he will plow through anyone standing in his way, sending them flying. This can be used as an alternative recovery move.
DOWN SPECIAL Moves

Chroma Chameleon

The chameleon's specialty: camouflage. Espio will become invisible, allowing him to wander the stage without being detected. If he attacks or is attacked, the invisibility will end.
FINAL SMASH Moves

Ninja Tornado

Leaping into the air, Espio twirls, conjuring a huge tornado. This tornado travels around the stage, trapping and damaging anyone unlucky enough to get trapped inside. Any projectiles thrown in will be caught, further damaging the unlucky smashers inside. Espio can use this to is advantage by tossing shuriken in.