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{{Nihongo|'''Pachacamac'''|パチャカマ|Pachakama}} is a fictional character from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. He was an anthropomorphic [[echidna]] and father of [[Tikal]], who served as the powerful and mystic chief and warlord of the [[Knuckles Clan]] 4,000 years ago. When Pachacamac rose to Chief of the Knuckles Clan, he led his people on series of wars to expand the clan's empire, eventually coming into conflict with the [[Nocturnus Clan]].<ref name="SC">''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Chapter 10: Citadel Showdown|Sonic Chronicles, Chapter 10]]'': Ix recalls Pachacamac's face while talking to Knuckles, during the cutscene just before the series of final boss fights within the [[Nocturne]] fortress.</ref> To ensure his people's survival, Pachacamac orchestrated an attack on [[Altar of the Emeralds]], but ended up invoking the wrath of [[Chaos]] who killed Pachacamac and nearly wiped out the Knuckles Clan.
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{{Nihongo|'''Pachacamac'''|パチャカマ|Pachakama}} is a fictional character from the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. He was an anthropomorphic [[echidna]] and father of [[Tikal]], who served as the mystic chief and warlord of the [[Knuckles Clan]] 4,000 years ago. When Pachacamac rose to Chief of the Knuckles Clan, he led his people on series of wars to expand the clan's empire, eventually coming into conflict with the [[Nocturnus Clan]].<ref name="SC">''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood Chapter 10: Citadel Showdown|Sonic Chronicles, Chapter 10]]'': Ix recalls Pachacamac's face while talking to Knuckles, during the cutscene just before the series of final boss fights within the [[Nocturne]] fortress.</ref> To ensure his people's survival, Pachacamac orchestrated an attack on [[Altar of the Emeralds]], but ended up invoking the wrath of [[Chaos]] who killed Pachacamac and nearly wiped out the Knuckles Clan.
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==Concept and creation==
 
Pachacamac's name is derived from that of a real-life [[Wikipedia:Inca Empire|Incan]] city-temple 40&nbsp;km SE of Lima, Peru.<ref name="Wikipedia">See the Wikipedia article on the [[Wikipedia:Pachacamac|Pachacamac archaeological site]].</ref>
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
 
Pachacamac was a part of a family of chiefs that lead the [[Knuckles Clan]]. At some point in his life, Pachacamac married a female Echidna and had a daughter who was named [[Tikal]].
 
Pachacamac was a part of a family of chiefs that lead the [[Knuckles Clan]]. At some point in his life, Pachacamac married a female Echidna and had a daughter who was named [[Tikal]].
   
While Pachacamac's mother lead the Knuckles Clan down a path of peace, Pachacamac yearned to expand their kingdom. When his mother died, Pachacamac inherited her chieftain rank of the Knuckles Clan. No sooner, Pachacamac made his move and directed his people into a series of successful and swift conquests and wars against the neighboring countries, pillaging and killing everyone that came in his way. However, he was unable to take control of the nearby [[Altar of the Emeralds]] where the seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s and the [[Master Emerald]] resided, as a sacred barrier protected the place. While Pachacamac had his ways supported by the majority of the Knuckles Clan, he found himself at odds with Tikal, who severely disapproved his acts of violence.<ref>"The chief's daughter loved her grandmother so much. The country was a lot smaller back when Grandma was alive. But the Chief wanted to expand his kingdom. After Grandma's death, he made his move... He did well. He quickly took over the surrounding areas. But his daughter didn't like what he'd done..." - Knuckles Clan member, ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.</ref>
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While Pachacamac's mother lead the Knuckles Clan down a path of peace, Pachacamac yearned to expand their kingdom. When his mother died, Pachacamac inherited her chieftain rank of the Knuckles Clan. No sooner, Pachacamac made his move and directed his people into a series of successful and swift conquests and wars against the neighboring countries, pillaging and killing everyone that came in his way. However, he was unable to take control of the nearby [[Altar of the Emeralds]] where the seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s and the [[Master Emerald]] resided, as a sacred barrier protected the place. While Pachacamac had his ways supported by the majority of the Knuckles Clan, he found himself at odds with Tikal, who severely disapproved his acts of violence.<ref>Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Tails' version). "'''Knuckles Clan tribesman'''": The Chief's daughter loved her grandmother so much. The country was a lot smaller back when Grandma was alive. But the Chief wanted to expand his kingdom. After Grandma's death, he made his move... He did well. He quickly took over the surrounding areas. But his daughter didn't like what he'd done..."</ref>
   
 
Despite his daughter's disaproval, Pachacamac continued his wars of conquest until the expanding borders of the Knuckles Clan empire began pushing against those of the [[Nocturnus Clan]] empire, a rival [[Echidna]] clan led by [[Imperator Ix]], which also sought conquest. In a war of expansion, Pachacamac led the Knuckles Clan against the Nocturnus Clan for supremacy, which left Pachacamac and his people in a constant bloody conflict with the Nocturnus Clan,where neither side refused to yield.<ref>"The expanding borders of the Knuckles' Clan empire and the Nocturnus Clan empire were pushing against each other, and neither side was intent on yielding" - ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' instruction manual, pg. 4.</ref><ref>"They were in constant bloody conflict with the Nocturnus Clan, another clan of echindas that lived at that time." - Codex entry on the Knuckles Clan in ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]''.</ref>
 
Despite his daughter's disaproval, Pachacamac continued his wars of conquest until the expanding borders of the Knuckles Clan empire began pushing against those of the [[Nocturnus Clan]] empire, a rival [[Echidna]] clan led by [[Imperator Ix]], which also sought conquest. In a war of expansion, Pachacamac led the Knuckles Clan against the Nocturnus Clan for supremacy, which left Pachacamac and his people in a constant bloody conflict with the Nocturnus Clan,where neither side refused to yield.<ref>"The expanding borders of the Knuckles' Clan empire and the Nocturnus Clan empire were pushing against each other, and neither side was intent on yielding" - ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' instruction manual, pg. 4.</ref><ref>"They were in constant bloody conflict with the Nocturnus Clan, another clan of echindas that lived at that time." - Codex entry on the Knuckles Clan in ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]''.</ref>
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==Personality==
 
==Personality==
Pachacamac was described as fearless, brave, and bold by the members of the Knuckles Clan, though he would still show distress in face of monster-like creatures like [[Chaos]]. However, he was also a cruel, power-hungry, and greedy warmonger with boundless ambitions, showing no qualms about killing and plundering other countries. While amoral in his actions, Pachacamac was highly protective of his clan and viewed his people's well-being as a means of justifying his cruel actions. Regardless of his devotion to his clan, Pachacamac was a cold and distant father whom held little love for his daughter [[Tikal]], as he was willing to order his warriors to trample over her to get what he wanted.
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Pachacamac was described as fearless, brave, and bold by the members of the Knuckles Clan.<ref name="background 5">Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Tails' version). "'''Knuckles Clan tribesman'''": Our Chief is Pachacamac. He's fearless. Brave. Bold. With him, we can never lose. We owe everything to Pachacamac."</ref> However, he was also a cruel, power-hungry, and greedy warmonger with boundless ambitions, showing no qualms about killing and plundering other countries. While amoral in his actions, Pachacamac was highly protective of his clan and viewed his people's well-being as a reason for justifying his cruel and ruthless actions.<ref>Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Knuckles' version). "'''Pachacamac'''": Tikal, the 7 Emeralds are essential to our survival. It is for the good of all our people."</ref>
   
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Regardless of his devotion to his clan, Pachacamac was a cold and distant individual whom held little love for his daughter [[Tikal]],<ref>Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (E-102 Gamma's version). "'''Tikal'''": Now my father is trying to take their sacred home. It seems his heart is closed off to us all. My true hope is that one day, we'll understand each other."</ref> as he was willing to order his warriors to trample over her to get what he wanted.
==Apperances in other media==
 
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==Powers and abilities==
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Though not seen, Pachacamac was said to have been very powerful by his followers.<ref name="background">Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Knuckles' version). "'''Knuckles Clan tribesman'''": Our Chief is Pachacamac. He's very powerful!"</ref> Even [[Imperator Ix]], whose arrogance is on a cosmic scale, acknowledged Pachacamac as a mighty foe.<ref>BioWare (September 26, 2008). Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Blue Ridge Zone. "'''Imperator Ix''': With our prototype Gizoids, we forced our rivals, the clan of mighty Pachacamac to its doom."</ref> His skills as a military tactician was also unquestionable as the Knuckles Clan conquered a number of countries under his leadership.
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==In other media==
 
===Archie Comics===
 
===Archie Comics===
 
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{{Main|Pachacamac (Archie)}}
In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], Pachacamac was the leader of the [[Knuckles Clan (Archie)|Knuckles Clan]], a warrior caste of a group of [[Echidna#Archie Comics|Echidna]] colonist from [[Albion]]. They settled in [[Soumerca]], where Pachacamac and the Knuckles Clan remained behind to fight a territorial war with the [[Felidae]] and the [[Nocturnus Clan (Archie)|Nocturnus Clan]]. When the war was going against the Knuckles Clan, Pachacamac sought to harness the power of seven local [[Chaos Emerald (Archie)|Chaos Emeralds]] to win the war, but ended up incurring the wrath of [[Chaos (Archie)|Chaos]] and was subsequently killed by the creature.
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In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comics)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], Pachacamac was the leader of the [[Knuckles Clan (Archie)|Knuckles Clan]], a warrior caste of a group of [[Echidna#Archie Comics|Echidna]] colonist from [[Albion]]. They settled in [[Soumerca (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Soumerca]], where Pachacamac and the Knuckles Clan remained behind to fight a territorial war with the [[Felidae]] and the [[Nocturnus Clan (Archie)|Nocturnus Clan]]. When the war was going against the Knuckles Clan, Pachacamac sought to harness the power of seven local [[Chaos Emerald (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaos Emeralds]] to win the war, but ended up incurring the wrath of [[Chaos (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaos]] and was subsequently killed by the creature.
   
 
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==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Pachacamac's name is derived from that of a real-life Incan city-temple 40&nbsp;km SE of Lima, Peru.<ref name="Wikipedia">See the Wikipedia article on the [[Wikipedia:Pachacamac|Pachacamac archaeological site]].</ref>
 
 
*In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'', Pachacamac exhibits a constant squint, a quirk which has been absent from his portrayals in other medias.
 
*In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'', Pachacamac exhibits a constant squint, a quirk which has been absent from his portrayals in other medias.
*Because this character came from the past (and died there), he is never seen after ''Sonic Adventure'', except in ''[[Sonic Chronicles]]'' where he is in a brief flashback and mentioned quite a few times by Knuckles.
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*Because this character came from the past (and died there), he is never seen after ''Sonic Adventure'', except in ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' where he is in a brief flashback and mentioned quite a few times by Knuckles.
 
*Pachacamac is very briefly referenced in ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''; in one Werehog level of [[Empire City]], a neon building sign reads "Pachacamac Parking."
 
*Pachacamac is very briefly referenced in ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''; in one Werehog level of [[Empire City]], a neon building sign reads "Pachacamac Parking."
*Aside from Tikal, Pachacamac is the only main echidna that does not have purple shaded eyes.
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*Aside from Tikal, Pachacamac is the only main echidna that does not have purple-shaded eyes.
*In ''Sonic Chronicles'', [[Shade the Echidna|Shade]] once referred to Knuckles as "Pachacamac's descendant", meaning that Knuckles could be related to Pachacamac as well as Tikal.
 
   
 
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For other characters with the same or similar name, see Pachacamac (disambiguation).

Pachacamac (パチャカマ Pachakama?) is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He was an anthropomorphic echidna and father of Tikal, who served as the mystic chief and warlord of the Knuckles Clan 4,000 years ago. When Pachacamac rose to Chief of the Knuckles Clan, he led his people on series of wars to expand the clan's empire, eventually coming into conflict with the Nocturnus Clan.[1] To ensure his people's survival, Pachacamac orchestrated an attack on Altar of the Emeralds, but ended up invoking the wrath of Chaos who killed Pachacamac and nearly wiped out the Knuckles Clan.

Concept and creation

Pachacamac's name is derived from that of a real-life Incan city-temple 40 km SE of Lima, Peru.[2]

History

Pachacamac was a part of a family of chiefs that lead the Knuckles Clan. At some point in his life, Pachacamac married a female Echidna and had a daughter who was named Tikal.

While Pachacamac's mother lead the Knuckles Clan down a path of peace, Pachacamac yearned to expand their kingdom. When his mother died, Pachacamac inherited her chieftain rank of the Knuckles Clan. No sooner, Pachacamac made his move and directed his people into a series of successful and swift conquests and wars against the neighboring countries, pillaging and killing everyone that came in his way. However, he was unable to take control of the nearby Altar of the Emeralds where the seven Chaos Emeralds and the Master Emerald resided, as a sacred barrier protected the place. While Pachacamac had his ways supported by the majority of the Knuckles Clan, he found himself at odds with Tikal, who severely disapproved his acts of violence.[3]

Despite his daughter's disaproval, Pachacamac continued his wars of conquest until the expanding borders of the Knuckles Clan empire began pushing against those of the Nocturnus Clan empire, a rival Echidna clan led by Imperator Ix, which also sought conquest. In a war of expansion, Pachacamac led the Knuckles Clan against the Nocturnus Clan for supremacy, which left Pachacamac and his people in a constant bloody conflict with the Nocturnus Clan,where neither side refused to yield.[4][5]

Pachacamac and Tikal

Pachacamac being asked of Tikal not steal the Emeralds.

When it seemed like the Knuckles Clan was doomed when the Nocturnus Clan attacked them with their prototype Gizoid, Pachacamac, supposedly out of desperation in the face of his clan's destruction at the hands of the Nocturnus Clan, sought to steal the seven Chaos Emeralds and the Master Emerald from their altar and use their power to destroy their enemies.[6] When Tikal learned of her father's plan, Pachacamac was confronted by his daughter, who tried to talk him out of his belligerent ways, but Pachacamac insisted that the Emeralds were essential to the Knuckles Clan's survival and continued victories.

Eventually, Pachacamac managed to bypass the sacred barrier protecting the Altar of the Emeralds, and lead a brutal attack there, destroying the altar. When Pachacamac and his men went to steal the Emeralds, however, Tikal and the Chao tried to defend the altar. Pachacamac ordered Tikal to get out the way and told her that the Emeralds were needed to give their people total power, but Tikal pleaded him to stop. Refusing to listen to a child, Pachacamac ignored Tikal and ordered his warriors to charge, tramping over Tikal and injuring the Chao living there. This act enraged the Chao's guardian, Chaos, who appeared in front of Pachacamac when he got to the Emeralds, shocking him. Pachacamac was then killed by Chaos when the creature used the seven Chaos Emeralds to transform into Perfect Chaos, who then proceeded to wipe out almost all of the Knuckles Clan.

Personality

Pachacamac was described as fearless, brave, and bold by the members of the Knuckles Clan.[7] However, he was also a cruel, power-hungry, and greedy warmonger with boundless ambitions, showing no qualms about killing and plundering other countries. While amoral in his actions, Pachacamac was highly protective of his clan and viewed his people's well-being as a reason for justifying his cruel and ruthless actions.[8]

Regardless of his devotion to his clan, Pachacamac was a cold and distant individual whom held little love for his daughter Tikal,[9] as he was willing to order his warriors to trample over her to get what he wanted.

Powers and abilities

Though not seen, Pachacamac was said to have been very powerful by his followers.[10] Even Imperator Ix, whose arrogance is on a cosmic scale, acknowledged Pachacamac as a mighty foe.[11] His skills as a military tactician was also unquestionable as the Knuckles Clan conquered a number of countries under his leadership.

In other media

Archie Comics

Main article: Pachacamac (Archie)

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, Pachacamac was the leader of the Knuckles Clan, a warrior caste of a group of Echidna colonist from Albion. They settled in Soumerca, where Pachacamac and the Knuckles Clan remained behind to fight a territorial war with the Felidae and the Nocturnus Clan. When the war was going against the Knuckles Clan, Pachacamac sought to harness the power of seven local Chaos Emeralds to win the war, but ended up incurring the wrath of Chaos and was subsequently killed by the creature.

Sonic the Comic

Main article: Pochacamac

In Sonic the Comic, Pachacamac was named "Pochacamac". In this media, Pochacamac was the ancient spiritual leader of the Ancient Echidnas who let his people against the Drakon Empire in a war to keep them from using the Chaos Emeralds to conquer the galaxy. Eventually, Pochacamac had a vision of Sonic the Hedgehog who would become the Drakon's sworn enemy in the future, so he and Tikal brought Sonic to their time to help them against the Drakons. However, when Chaos was mutated into a water monster and nearly killed Sonic, Pochacamac was forced to send Sonic back to his own time to save his life.

Sonic X

Main article: Pachacamac (Sonic X)

In the anime series Sonic X, much like in the games, Pachacamac was an ancient warmongering chief of a tribe of echidnas and sought the Chaos Emeralds to seize power. Despite her daughter Tikal's attempts to change his mind, Pachacamac attacked the Emeralds' shrine with his men, only to incur the anger of Chaos who killed him when the creature transformed into Perfect Chaos.

Trivia

  • In Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, Pachacamac exhibits a constant squint, a quirk which has been absent from his portrayals in other medias.
  • Because this character came from the past (and died there), he is never seen after Sonic Adventure, except in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood where he is in a brief flashback and mentioned quite a few times by Knuckles.
  • Pachacamac is very briefly referenced in Sonic Unleashed; in one Werehog level of Empire City, a neon building sign reads "Pachacamac Parking."
  • Aside from Tikal, Pachacamac is the only main echidna that does not have purple-shaded eyes.

Gallery

Notes and references

  1. Sonic Chronicles, Chapter 10: Ix recalls Pachacamac's face while talking to Knuckles, during the cutscene just before the series of final boss fights within the Nocturne fortress.
  2. See the Wikipedia article on the Pachacamac archaeological site.
  3. Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Tails' version). "Knuckles Clan tribesman": The Chief's daughter loved her grandmother so much. The country was a lot smaller back when Grandma was alive. But the Chief wanted to expand his kingdom. After Grandma's death, he made his move... He did well. He quickly took over the surrounding areas. But his daughter didn't like what he'd done..."
  4. "The expanding borders of the Knuckles' Clan empire and the Nocturnus Clan empire were pushing against each other, and neither side was intent on yielding" - Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood instruction manual, pg. 4.
  5. "They were in constant bloody conflict with the Nocturnus Clan, another clan of echindas that lived at that time." - Codex entry on the Knuckles Clan in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.
  6. "Their chief, Pachacamac, tried to steal the Chaos Emeralds, which unexpectedly unleashed Perfect Chaos and virtually wiped out the entire clan. It is believed that this move was born out of desperation in the face of his clan's destruction in the face of a rival clan." - Codex entry on the Knuckles Clan in Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood.
  7. Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Tails' version). "Knuckles Clan tribesman": Our Chief is Pachacamac. He's fearless. Brave. Bold. With him, we can never lose. We owe everything to Pachacamac."
  8. Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Knuckles' version). "Pachacamac": Tikal, the 7 Emeralds are essential to our survival. It is for the good of all our people."
  9. Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (E-102 Gamma's version). "Tikal": Now my father is trying to take their sacred home. It seems his heart is closed off to us all. My true hope is that one day, we'll understand each other."
  10. Sonic Team (October 19, 1999). Sonic Adventure. Dreamcast. Sega. Area/Level: Mystic Ruins (Knuckles' version). "Knuckles Clan tribesman": Our Chief is Pachacamac. He's very powerful!"
  11. BioWare (September 26, 2008). Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. Nintendo DS. Sega. Area/Level: Blue Ridge Zone. "Imperator Ix: With our prototype Gizoids, we forced our rivals, the clan of mighty Pachacamac to its doom."

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