Relic the Pika
Relic the Pika, from Sonic Universe #63.
Appearances
First appearance	Sonic Universe #63
Real-world designer(s)
Creator (real-world)	Ian Flynn
Biographical overview
Nickname	Madam Relic (by Fixit)
Physical description
Species	Anthropomorphic Pika
Gender	Female
Fur	Turquoise, light blue
Eyes	Brown
Attire	Black bodysuit with white and turquoise stripes Ochre gloves Ochre sleeveless coat Ochre shoes with white soles and ankle knots Spectacles with purple frames Necklace with a purple bead
Alignment and character traits
Alignment	Good
Powers and abilities
Skills	Archaeological knowledge

Relic the Pika is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog and its spin-off comic series published by Archie Comics. She is an anthropomorphic pika and an adventuring archeologist, who currently resides on Angel Island while researching the ruins there with her assistant Fixit. She is also a friend of Knuckles the Echidna.

Appearance

Relic is a turquoise pika that has an appearance quite similar to Marine the Raccoon. She has pink reading-glasses and has brown eyes. She has an ochre explorer-coat, boots, gloves, and hiking-gear, while her main dress is black.

History

The Great Chaos Caper

On the peak of the Shattered World Crisis, Knuckles the Echidna searches for someone who can watch the Master Emerald at the Launch Base Zone located on Angel Island before he searches for Chaos Emeralds. Relic and Fixit at the Launch Base Zone are attempting to call the surface of Sonic's World, but are unsuccessful due to limitations of their technology, in which Relic blames both herself (since she's "ghastly" with computers), and Dr. Eggman (since he overwrote the majority of the data). Relic asks Knuckles if the Island is in danger, mentioning that experiencing it fall into the ocean again wasn't terrifying enough. Knuckles then asks Relic and Fixit if they can watch the Master Emerald, and the two agree.^[1]

Relic tried to work with the computer again, but to no avail. Fixit tried to help her by interfacing himself with the network, but got electrocuted in the process, much to Relic's horror. Fixit tells her that he sensed a strange alien energy coming from the Mushroom Hill Zone. Relic was confused, but decided to investigate, with the plan to run if anyone tries to assault them.^[2]

Upon getting there, the energy readings are low, and Relic discovers a strangely colored plant, and notes the lack of nutrients the soil has. Relic and Fixit decide to collect samples and analyze them at the Flying Battery Wreckage. They leave, unaware that they were being watched.^[3]

After Fixit restored the power in the Flying Battery, Relic analyzed the samples with a computer. Fixit reported that the database could not identify these samples, making Relic concerned that these samples were not from their planet. Relic headed back to Angel Island, where she found Knuckles, Tikal, and Chip with the Chaos Emerald in hand. After a brief talk with Tikal, Relic told Knuckles that Angel Island could be in the middle of an alien invasion.^[4]

Total Eclipse

While Tikal took Knuckles' new charge Chip to the Hidden Palace for safety, Relic met with Knuckles and Fixit to discuss how they might address the invasion. Their musings were then interrupted by the arrival of Team Dark, who were seeking the aliens who had violated the island: Eclipse the Darkling and the Dark Arms. To her shock, Rouge immediately came to suspect that Relic was Knuckles' girlfriend, and Relic questioned whether the Echidna had indicated as much to others. Following the awkward encounter, it was decided that Knuckles would take Rouge and Omega in search of the aliens, while Relic and Fixit would remain on Shrine Island with Shadow. Eclipse promptly arrived and attempted to seize the Emerald, and Shadow was forced to do battle with him. He managed to achieve victory, only to decide that it was necessary to move the Master Emerald to a G.U.N. facility to keep it from Eclipse. Relic opposed this action, but Knuckles' objection came in the form of challenging Shadow to a fight.^[5][6]

Firmly on Knuckles' side, Relic prepared to confront Rouge and Omega despite her lack of combat ability, but Rouge surprised her by being reasonable and agreeing that Knuckles had a say despite Shadow's single-mindedness. Regrettably, the two women and their robot friends were then assault by Eclipse and his Dark Arms, who overpowered both the Team Dark members. Unable to fight them, Relic and Fixit could only watch as they escaped with the Master Emerald, though fortunately they were able to help Omega and Rouge get back on their feet.^[7] After contacting Shadow and Knuckles to alert them to the situation, they entered a hidden control room in order to activate the island's defenses and delay Eclipse long enough for the former foes to intercept him. Knuckles was forced to shatter the Master Emerald, but the island remained airborne as a result of the planet being split, and both the aliens and Team Dark subsequently departed. Despite the ordeals she had faced, Relic volunteered to remain on the island while Knuckles searched for the scattered pieces of the Master Emerald.^[8]

Personality

Speaking in a rich English accent, Relic has a tendency to babbling out loud and talking too much, something she is not fond of, and has no skills at all with technology. Nevertheless, she is very helpful, gladly accepting Knuckles' request to watch the Master Emerald.^[1]

Relic is nerdy and loves her profession in study of ancient and foreign civilizations. She especially gets excited and eager at the opportunity to learn and study more about them, like when she became overly happy at meeting Tikal of the Knuckles Clan and poked Shadow for answers about the Black Arms.

Relationships

Knuckles the Echidna

Relic has a tolerable, though good relationship with Knuckles the Echidna, and she respects him. She does not mind Knuckles' accidental back-handed comments, though she can tease him with them, and considered herself honored when he asked for her help watching the Master Emerald. She is shown to be obviously fond of Knuckles.

Fixit

Fixit is Relic's faithful robot who is based on Gizoid designs. He is dutifully loyal to Relic.

Trivia

• According to Ian Flynn, Relic is "a bit older than Knuckles."^[9]

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