The Chaotix are Knuckles the Echidna's assistants as Guardian of Angel Island. The group was originally formed when Knuckles required help in defeating Robotnik , and Metal Sonic after the Knothole Freedom Fighters were all captured. All of its members are close friends with Knuckles, or else with a member who is a close friend of Knuckles', and one of them, Julie-Su, dated him. The Chaotix have resided part time in both Knothole and New Mobotropolis, helping the Kingdom of Acorn battle the Eggman Empire and other threats. Since the death of Locke, they have split their duties between the war and protecting Angel Island from outside threats. The team has remained together over the years, but suffered the loss of Julie-Su and Saffron due to the machinations of Thrash the Devil.