knuckles the dread

An alternate universe, pirate-themed variant of Knuckles the Echidna from the Sonic the Hedgehog series who made his debut in Sonic Prime.

Unlike the original Knuckles, who is the guardian of the Master Emerald, this variant is portrayed as a ruthless pirate captain leading a crew in a chaotic, fractured dimension. His design and demeanor reflect a swashbuckling aesthetic, complete with a sword and a more aggressive personality.