Caliburn the Sword

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Caliburn the Sword (カリバーン, Karibān^?) is a talking weapon used by Sonic the Hedgehog throughout most of the game Sonic and the Black Knight. He is voiced by Casey Robertson in the English version and by Hiroaki Hirata in the Japanese version. In the English version, he acts like a proper and polite gentleman, which initially clashes with Sonic's easy-going attitude. He is also shown to be a bit of a strict teacher, usually calling a Sonic a fool when he does something that Caliburn disapproves of.

[edit] History

At the end of the second mission, Sonic pulls out Caliburn. To his surprise, he finds the sword has a mind of its own and can talk. Caliburn doesn't approve of Sonic initially, calling him a "Knave" at first (Sonic likewise, didn't get along with Caliburn, calling him an "oversized letter opener" and mocking him at most any chance he got), but the two begin to work together over time. He sticks by Sonic's side throughout the entire game and joins him in battling monsters and the Royal Knights. By the time Sonic defeated Sir Percival, Caliburn "accepts" Sonic and dubs him Sir Sonic, Knight of the Wind (though Percival called Sonic Knight of the Wind before she fought him). During Sonic's final battle with the recently revealed antagonist Merlina, Caliburn is broken in half by her vicious attacks. Sonic's determination repairs Caliburn, transforming him into the legendary Excalibur and transforms Sonic into Excalibur-Sonic. They work together and defeat the Dark Queen, the final boss.

In the end, Caliburn reveals that he is the one to decide who receives the crown. The Royal Knights are shocked to realize that this means Sonic himself was the TRUE King Arthur the entire time.

[edit] Trivia

• Caliburn's English voice actor, Casey Robertson, also voiced the secondary antagonist Reala from NiGHTS: Journey of Dreams.
• Caliburn speaks in an English accent.
• Ironically, Caliburn is what the real Excalibur was called before the name was altered by European authors, which is referenced as the missing Excalibur turns out to be Caliburn.
• Sonic's finding of Caliburn references the way Arthur became King, which is probably because Sonic IS King Arthur.
• Caliburn's breaking in defense of Sonic echoes the sacrifice made by Shahra at the end of Sonic and the Secret Rings.
• After the second talk with Nimue, during which Sonic says that he's starting to get used to him, he says "That is something I told you exactly what NOT to do!" as if he didn't want Sonic to get attached to him, probably because he knows that Sonic must return to his own universe.
• In cutscenes, the ornement that attatches the middle of the hilt to the blade slides down and is replaced by Caliburn's face.
• Caliburn is the only character in Sonic and the Black Knight to have his mouth move when speaking in Non-3D Cutscenes.
• As Excalibur, Caliburn is the first inorganic, non-mechanical character to have a transformation.

[edit] Quotes

• You are the Chosen One? You are but a squire!
• Brace yourself, for I shall train you until you are worthy!
• Now's your chance!
• From now on you will be: Sir Sonic, Knight of The Wind!
• Fool!
• Very well then, I shall call you: "Knave The Hedgehog."
• (To Lancelot) He is Knave the Hedgehog and he accepts your challenge!
• There is nothing Excalibur can't cut through!
• I am the Sacred Sword, Caliburn!
• Onward Sonic, Knight of the Wind!
• That was dreadfull!
• Please try not to make a mess!
• It begins
• Good heavens!
• You can say that again
• Don't underestimate Excalibur reborn!
• I am going to teach you the error of your ways!
• (To Sonic and Blaze/Percival) Save the hugs and kisses for later.
• (Defending Sonic from one of Merlina's attacks) You fool! A knight must always be on his guard.

Storybook Characters

Secret Rings	Sonic | Ali Baba / Tails | Sinbad / Knuckles | Shahryār / Eggman | Shahra | Erazor | Uhu | Solomon | Captain Bemoth | Ifrit Golem | Amy | Shadow | Silver | Blaze | Omochao | Big | Darkspine
Black Knight	Sonic | Merlina / Merlin | Black Knight / Arthur | Excalibur / Caliburn | Nimue / Amy | Blacksmith / Tails | Gawain / Knuckles | Lancelot / Shadow | Percival / Blaze | Galahad / Silver | Lamorak / Jet | Excalibur-Sonic