Miles "Tails" Prower - Printable Version +- Sonic Aftermath (http://www.saftermath.com/forum) +-- Forum: Character Select (/forumdisplay.php?fid=52) +--- Forum: Approved Characters (/forumdisplay.php?fid=54) +---- Forum: Heroes (/forumdisplay.php?fid=62) +---- Thread: Miles "Tails" Prower (/showthread.php?tid=845)

Miles "Tails" Prower - Tails - 10-24-2011 02:43 PM Name: Miles Prower Age: 10 Sex: Male Species: Fox Faction: N/A Alignment: Hero Appearance Personality: Tails is a very self-confident child who does not easily allow pressure to phase him after having overcome issues of independence and inferiority over the course of many adventures, both with and without his best friend and hero Sonic the Hedgehog. Memories of his old self lead Tails to be understanding of those who can't quite "keep up" with the dangerous pace his life sometimes takes and allows him to empathize well with others of varying personalities, though this is aided by his experiences meeting many different kinds of people. Miles loves working on machines and electronics, having discovered a natural affinity for the work at a very young age. Through his work Tails developed a genius-level intellect that attempts to rival the infamous Doctor Robotnik, though the fox's amount of experience with the work and available resources continue to render him lesser than his arch-enemy when it comes to engineering and inventing. Overcoming these limits, however, is one thing that Tails loves about the work. This problem-solving attitude lets him happily spend days doing little but think as he performs near miraculous feats of technological development for someone in his situation. This very activity has taught Tails the value of patience in all things, despite the fact that his work actually progresses exponentially faster than it should thanks to his genius-level abilities. Compared to the level of patience his was exposed to from adventuring with Sonic, however, Tails' work could be called downright slow so the lesson still managed to sink in. As a previous victim of teasing and bullying himself Tails detests it when he witnesses these practices going on and will usually intervene now that he no longer fears it himself. Sonic's heroism was a big influence over the boy so his views have expanded now to a global scale, wanting to stop all kinds of threats with Doctor Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik right at the top of the list so that life can be more peaceful and friendly for everyone. After the dimensional shift Tails has become even more resolute in this wish, given the naturally dangerous state of the world itself. The boy genius easily thinks of many things at a time and can obsess over trying to solve all the worlds problems, though fortunately he doesn't attempt to do so all by himself. Family: Tails lives alone and considers Sonic to be his only family. Transport Retired Aircraft - The Tornado 1: Originally and still officially belonging to Sonic, Tails completely took over the maintenance of the red bi-plane named the Tornado. It was shot down during an attack on Robotnik's Egg Carrier but then salvaged and restored later on, rechristened the Tornado 1. After a few test runs to make sure it was in proper order again(A challenge that Tails presented to himself to test his skills more than a need to actually have the old plane again) Tails decided to retire the vehicle permanently so that it wouldn't run the risk of being completely destroyed during battle in the future, something the fox would certainly regret. To remove the temptation to fly it the Tornado 1 no longer has any means of being controlled and piloted unless a new one were to be built or programmed from scratch, grounding it. The bi-plane is still kept in pristine condition at Tails' workshop though, a symbol of what made his life change and how he came to be the person that he is today. The Cyclone: This small blue aircraft is the final upgrade of what was originally called the Tornado 2, Tails' experiment to develop a vehicle of his own from what he learned while working on the Tornado. It is similar in size to the original Tornado but with many technological advancements. While fastest at covering distances in its original form the Cyclone can enter a battle mode during flight which shifts the wings into an X shape. Battle mode lacks a landing gear and decreases the plane's top speed slightly but it increases the plane's mobility and agility during flight to help avoid enemy fire while returning fire with increased accuracy. The craft is also capable of transforming into a wingless, two-legged cockpit for landings. In this mode ground travel is possible via walking and limited hovering. Unlike the Tornado 2 version, the fully-upgraded Cyclone no longer requires a Chaos Emerald power source to function at full capacity after improvements were made to its energy efficiency and fuel systems. Vehicle Weapons Former Tornado Armaments: The Tornado has been upgraded over the years to survive firefights against Eggman's robot armies. The bi-plane is outfitted with two rapid-fire guns at the front and a missile defence system Tails developed himself. After confirming his restoration was a success by using it against Robotnik's forces again Tails removed the plane's weapons so it was closer to its original condition. The Tornado currently has no offensive weapons installed. Cyclone Propeller: In walker mode the Cyclone's propeller can launch a few feet out of the front of the vehicle for a powerful punch, then retract back into place. The vital component of the craft is highly reinforced to limit damage caused from using this last-ditch form of defence. Cyclone Bazooka: A powerful gun mounted to the Cyclone. It doesn't fire at a high rate of speed but each shot packs a punch that can punch through and shatter most metals that lack reinforcement. Cyclone Laser Blaster: The Cyclone's ultimate weapon capable of locking onto multiple individual targets and releasing a spray of laser missiles. Personal Weapons Wrench: Usually used as a tool, that doesn't mean this large wrench can't be a hefty bludgeoning instrument as well. Miles Electric: A portable handheld computer. The Miles Electric has a flat, rectangular yellow casing with handles on either of the lengthwise ends. Its screen fills most of the computer's surface which uses a touch interface. The Miles Electric is a weapon for electronic warfare, improving Tails' ability in hacking computer systems compared to doing so directly himself(Naturally systems designed by people who are also as or nearly as smart as Tails is will still be difficult to handle). It also used to attach to the Tornado 1 and the Cyclone as a control interface and could be used to pilot the planes remotely as well, but after the Tornado 1's retirement Tails deleted the program for interfacing with the red bi-plane. When not at use as a hacking weapon the Miles Electric works as a normal albeit advanced computer with multiple applications. Tails was disappointed to learn that his personal satellite network has not yet appeared in the newly-assembled world so almost all of the Miles Electric's global network functionality has been lost. This also directly affects its remote control of the Cyclone, limiting the range of control to about 50 meters. The Miles Electric's powerful scanning technology that can reveal detailed information about almost anything, however, remains usable at close range. Shock Cannon: A red gun that assembles and dissembles itself over Tails' right hand in a mere second, its components hidden within the fox's right glove when not in use. This weapon fires a glowing orb of yellow electric energy that can electrocute people and overload machines. The orb is as big as Tails himself but travels only a few meters before discharging into nothing and can not be fired continuously. Ring Bombs: These weapons are made from assembling several rings into a small container that, rather than just storing them as most do, actually conducts and modifies their energy into an unstable state. This causes a small explosion that scatters powerless, dull-colored rings whenever the containers receive a strong impact, such as from being thrown or dropped. Biography: Born with two tails instead of one, Miles Prower was the subject of much teasing for most of his young life. When he first saw Sonic, however, the young fox was impressed by how cool the super-fast hedgehog was and followed after him. Spinning his two tails behind him like propellers boosted the boy's speed and the ability to keep up with the hedgehog was impressive enough to form the basis of a lasting friendship. The nickname "Tails" was bestowed by the hero and Miles was known by the name from that day on. Training with Sonic in how to run and fight made Tails much stronger while tinkering with the hedgehog's bi-plane revealed a previously untapped skill in mechanics that made Tails much smarter. Over time and across several adventures the fox came into his own, no longer needing to rely on Sonic for confidence and strength. He moved around less and instead built his own workshop to develop his engineering skills, though the fox was always ready to move out when Sonic came to tell of a new adventure to be had. He battled Robotnik as an equal in Station Square and the boy's growth was eventually recognized by Sonic himself as well on the space station Ark, though Tails was very glad to find out it wasn't Sonic's "last words" to him after all when his idol survived what should have been certain death. After realizing his own potential from these events Tails took to a more grounded life with less travel so he could work on developing his mechanical skills and intelligence, hoping to make the world a better place. As always, though, whenever danger started to threaten the world Sonic would race in to stop it and Tails was usually right beside him. Moves/Combat Style Tails Attack: A move learned from copying Sonic, Tails can spin either vertically or horizontally to lash out with his long twin tails. The tails are stronger than one would expect, as they need to be to perform the fox's trademark ability, and so this move packs quite a punch. Rolling or spinning around over distances allows Tails to be on the attack even as he is moving from place to place)Especially when he uses it to imitate Sonic's famous Spindash), though he will lose speed and stop eventually. Propeller Gust: After bracing himself Tails spins his two tails around at high speed, blowing up a strong air current that can push people around and/or kick up a lot of dust and small debris. Tinker: A special attack used only against mechanical/electronic targets. With his Miles Electric and/or trusty wrench Tails causes a high amount of harm to a target's functionality, usually leaving it at least slightly crippled. Medi Bot: A small, flying drone is released that can perform first aid even on a moving target. Limited power allows for one use during a battle but it will recharge afterward. Shield Bot: A small, flying drone that projects a protective force field around one person. Limited power only allows protection for two consecutive turns during battle but it will recharge afterward. Flashbang: Tails throws a small device that releases a bright burst of light. The flash can blind eyes for several seconds. Chaos - Turbo Tails: With the power of the Chaos/Super Emeralds or Sol Emeralds Tails temporarily takes on an invincible, glowing red form with command over six equally invincible flying yellow birds. The birds can use their super speed and unbreakable bodies to bombard enemies relentlessly while Turbo Tails can utilize his new found super strength and unlimited flight to do the same. Team Burst - Triple Tornado: By teaming up with Sonic and Knuckles the trio enter a tornado of high speed that sends all three of them crashing into their enemies multiple times. Skills Boosted Speed: By spinning his two tails behind him like a propeller as he runs Tails can boost his speed to levels that rival even Sonic the Hedgehog when the Blue Blur isn't going all-out. Because of the nature of this boost Tails is less maneuverable at full speed on the ground than he is in the air. Propeller Flight: By spinning his two tails above him like a helicopter Tails can fly through the air with ease and grace, even while maintaining high speed. Keeping his tails rotating at the speeds required to achieve flight does drain a lot of stamina, however, so he can't keep it up for too long at a time. Swimming: Tails is a very strong swimmer for a non-aquatic species. While naturals in the water will usually outmatch him at least a little he can easily keep up with or surpass other species who are native to the land or sky in this ability. Grinding: Tails can grind along narrow surfaces with his feet at high speed without easily losing his balance. Child Prodigy: Tails is a genius of technology and can quickly come to understand the workings of almost any machine, as well as build his own marvels of engineering. Expert Pilot: Tails is an expert in piloting aircraft of almost all kinds, though small airplanes are his favourite. Strengths Intelligence: Tails uses his brain not just to invent technological wonders but also in tactical planning of his actions and solving problems on-the-fly. Hand-to-Hand Combat: Regular training and adventures with Sonic the Hedgehog quickly developed the fox's fighting ability. He may not be able to defeat a regular practitioner of martial arts but he has become far more competent in fisticuffs than any ten year-old has a right to be. Agility: One doesn't keep up with Sonic without being able to move. Tails' light body is paired with quick reflexes to form a very quick-footed fox and maneuverable fox. Weaknesses Inexperience: Despite Tails' intelligence, reliability and maturity it still cannot be escaped that he is only ten years old and that he hasn't been actively developing his strengths for even a third of that short life. Because of this the boy is still vulnerable to being surprised, fooled or stumped by the unexpected, as well as prone to the occasional act of childishness. Strength: One of Tails' greatest weaknesses is simply his weakness. With a mostly yet-to-develop body he hasn't reached the same level of power as most of his friends, forcing him to rely on his brains, speed and unique tails to get the job done. He's usually quick enough to compensate for his lack of strength with his speed in a fight when it comes down to that, but working with heavy machinery as much as Tails does in his spare time is sometimes bothersome when you can barely lift the parts you are using. Stamina: If he were older and stronger Tails would be far better able to cover this weakness, but because of his lack of power the fox is forced to use his tails and their various special abilities often to overcome his dangerous adventures. Moving his tails uses up a lot of energy and much like his small muscles lack strength Tail's small body doesn't hold the same kind of inhuman stamina that heroes like Sonic or Knuckles do. Fortunately his recovery speed is high when he is just moving normally, but any special abilities using his tails spinning at high speed are abnormally taxing on the fox.