Editing Miles "Tails" Prower (section)

==Powers and abilities==
{{Quote left|You've got brains like Eggman, speed like me, and can fly with your butt.|[[Sonic the Hedgehog]], ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]''}}
Though not as much on the forefront in battles as other characters, Tails is still an accomplished fighter. On his own, he has defeated several of [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]'s robots and combat mechs, and even single-handedly defeated the entire [[Battle Kukku Empire]] and [[Witchcart]]'s gang during their [[Tails Adventure|respective]] [[Tails' Skypatrol|incidents]]. He can also head-to-head with other skilled fighters like [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]], and [[Chaos]].<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (27 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: Battle Mode.</ref>

[[File:KMPlayer_2016-09-27_12-27-30-826.png|thumb|225px|Tails using his two tails to keep up with [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], from ''[[Sonic Colors]]''.]]
Due to a genetic abnormality, Tails is bequeathed with two large, fluffy tails that can twirl together. Over time, he has learned to use them to his advantage in many situations. Most noticeably, by rapidly spinning his tails, the fox can [[Propeller Flying|fly]] or hover like a helicopter.<ref name="BrawlProfile">Sora Ltd. (9 March 2008). ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/level: Trophy Hoard. "'''Tails''' - A friendly fox with two tails whose true name is Miles Prower. He can fly for a limited time by spinning his tails rapidly. Originally impressed by the sight of the speedy Sonic, Tails became his sidekick, rarely leaving his side. To assist Sonic in staying one up on Dr. Eggman, Tails utilizes his knowledge of electrical engineering to create mechanical devices."</ref> While in flight, Tails can move around with outstanding agility and enough speed to keep up with even [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]],<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (16 November 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Opening.</ref> who can run at faster-than-light speeds. Or, at the very least, his casual running speed. However, he gets fatigued if he uses them to stay in flight for too long. 

[[File:Vlc_2016-09-26_23-36-44-159.png|thumb|left|225px|Tails holding a toothpick with his tail, from ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]]
By manipulating the curvature of his twin-tails, Tails can [[glide]] through midair. He can also use his twin-tails as a rear turbine to sail across the ground at speeds great enough to let him stand a chance against Sonic in a race. By using them in said manner underwater, his twin-tails become [[Submarine Combo|rear propellers]] that let him move around underwater with ease. They are also quite powerful limbs, being both strong and fast enough to [[Tail Swipe|slice]] through metal, and highly prehensile, having [[Sonic Lost World|once]] grabbed a toothpick from a sandwich by its tip and then used it to type on a keyboard.

Even without his twin-tails, Tails can move at exceptionally high speeds. He is able to keep up with Sonic's speed on foot<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (30 December 2003). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Xbox]]. [[Sega]]. Level/Area: Ending sequence (Last story).</ref> and even once cut the hedgehog off repeatedly using extremely swift movements.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (16 November 2010). ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Sweet Mountain]]. Cutscene: Movie No. 11.</ref> While ''[[Sonic Battle]]'' stated Tails' speed to be 'average',<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (27 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. "'''[[Tails Run]]''': Tails's running skill. His speed is average."</ref> and Tails himself has admitted in spite of his feats that he is still slower than Sonic<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (11 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PC]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[White Space]]. "'''Modern Tails''': Whew! I guess I shouldn't be surprised that you're faster than me, Sonic."</ref>, several sources since then have indicated otherwise. Previous mentions of his speed are from events that antedate ''Sonic Battle'', and Sonic himself states Tails is as fast him in ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]''. Tails is also quite physically strong, having enough strength to hold up both [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] at once and move 10 ton [[Weight (Tails' Skypatrol)|weights]]. He is also tough enough to withstand atmospheric re-entry and then land on the ground unharmed.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (28 March 2003). ''[[Sonic Advance 2]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Ending sequence (Tails' playthrough).</ref> In addition, Tails has demonstrated great feats of acrobatic skills and agility, he can effortlessly [[Grinding|grind]] on [[Grind Rail|rails]] and pull off different [[Trick Action|acrobatic tricks]] while airborne. He is also good at [[swim]]ming and cooking.

Tails has also demonstrated the ability to harness [[Chaos Emerald energy]] for his own use, although this is an ability he uses sparingly. By harnessing the [[Chaos Emerald]]s, he can give himself a boost in power.<ref>[[Sega AM2]] (10 July 1996). ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. [[Arcade system|Arcade]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Death Egg's Hangar]] (Tails' story).</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Last Story.</ref>

Tails possesses a genius-level intellect, knowledge of electrical engineering,<ref name="BrawlProfile" /> and is a skilled inventor. Described as a natural born mechanic with genius-leveled prowess in this field<ref name="SAM">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) North American instruction booklet, pg. 20.</ref><ref>''[[Sonic Colors|Sonic Colours]]'' ([[Wii]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 8.</ref> as well as a master mechanic,<ref name="Rivals2USManual">''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' ([[PlayStation Portable]]) United States instructions booklet, pg. 7.</ref> Tails is as talented as [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]],<ref name="SH" /><ref name="SegaUS" /> who has an IQ of 300. Tails even [[Sonic Lost World|once]] claimed he is smart enough to build a TV out of paperclips and reprogram a supercomputer using a toothpick and dishwashing detergent. As a testament to his skills, when presented with foreign technology, even of the [[Emerl|advanced kind]], Tails only needs to take a few looks to understand it.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Whale Point]]. "'''Tails''': Hmmm. It's a book on shipbuilding. It talks about using metals and jewels called 'Materials.' / '''[[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]]''': ...? / '''Tails''': Wow! I've never heard of construction a ship with stuff like this before! / '''[[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]]''': ....!! / '''Tails''': Looks like you need both metals and jewels to build the whole ship... I get it! / '''[[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]]''': Blimey! Tails, you can understand that? You're a fair dinkum genius! / '''Tails''': Aw, that's nothing!"</ref> He is likewise quick to grasp new forms of technology, and once he develops an understanding of it, he excels at said technology.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2007). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Wave Cyclone]] dock. "'''Tails''': This is the first time I've seen this technology that combines jewels and metals. But once you get the hang of it, it's not that difficult."</ref> Tails also has a knack for building things, to the point that his friends believe that there is nothing he cannot build.<ref name="SegaUS" /><ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2007). ''[[Sonic Rush Adventure]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Magma Hurricane]] dock. "'''Tails''': Ta-daah! Here's the Magma Hurricane that I mentioned. / '''[[Marine the Raccoon|Marine]]''': Strewth, Tails! Is there anything that you CAN'T build, mate? / '''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]''': I'm beginning to think there isn't!"</ref> Said to excel at creating roots and flying machines,<ref name="Rivals2USManual" /> Tails has created a number of inventions that often have gotten both him and Sonic out of trouble and let them stay just ahead of Eggman's schemes. These creations include his transformable [[Tornado]] series of airplanes, his combat equipment, his [[Emerald Detector]], the [[Sea Fox]], the [[Lunar Fox]], a [[Fake Emerald|fake Chaos Emerald]] and his multifunctional [[Miles Electric]] to name a few. Among the different fields of his expertise, Tails is also a capable [[Extreme Gear]] mechanic who can create, customize and tune Gears. Though he is [[Wave the Swallow]]'s lesser as an Extreme Gear mechanic,<ref name="Riders web Wave">{{Cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060612233043/http://www.sonic-riders.com/en/index.html|title=Sonic Riders official website|accessdate=12 June 2006|work=Characters: Wave the Swallow|publisher=[[Sega]]}}</ref> his skills are still good enough to impress Wave,<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (17 March 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Red Canyon]]. "'''[[Wave the Swallow|Wave]]''': (Let's see...) Huh? That Gear's unusual. / '''Tails''': Customized it myself. / '''[[Wave the Swallow|Wave]]''': Hmm... (This isn't half bad for an amateur. Still, you can never be too careful.)"</ref> which is a considerable feat.

While mechanics are his specialty, Tails is also well-versed in physics and science, enough to come up with solid theories regarding matters as complex as time and space.<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Dimps]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Sonic Rush]]''. [[Nintendo DS]]. [[Sega]]. "'''[[Blaze the Cat|Blaze]]''': Led by the Sol Emeralds, my world has begun to enter yours. / '''[[Cream the Rabbit|Cream]]''': What will happen to our two worlds? / '''Tails''': ... I don't know. But I don't think our worlds can co-exist like this. Eventually, everything will disappear."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (4 November 2011). ''[[Sonic Generations]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Generations/Script#Restoring the World|Restoring the World]].</ref> Combined with his mechanical skills, Tails can construct [[Blue Cyclone|different]] [[SS Tornado EX|vessels]] that can travel between dimensions. In addition, Tails has [[Sonic Colors|shown]] that he can read and translate binary and hexadecimal language. He is also a history buff who knows a lot about his world and its [[Babylonians|lore]].

In direct combat, Tails utilizes a fighting style that combines a blend of [[IQ200 Attack|basic]] [[IQ400 Attack|punches]] and/or [[Tail Swipe|swipes]] [[Super Tail Swipe|with his]] [[IQ300 Attack|twin-tails]]. When applied in battle, his twin-tails become like whips that can [[Tails Dunk|lash]] [[Tails Cyclone|out]] with significant power across a wide range. Tails can as well [[Rapid Tails Attack|spin]] [[Tornado Attack|around]] with his twin-tails at high speeds to become a dangerous top that can tear through opponents. Tails also has a number of aerial maneuvers to get advantage over ground-bound opponents. These maneuvers let him launch attacks at foes from above or fly at them with increased momentum.<ref>[[Sega AM2]] (10 July 1996). ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]''. [[Arcade system|Arcade]]. [[Sega]].</ref>  During some of his tougher periods of battles, Tails has also been known to complement his fighting style with gadgets.

[[File:Tails' Spin Jump.png|thumb|left|225px|Tails using the [[Spin Jump]], from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.]]
Tails is also able to perform the [[Spin Attack]], a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at his targets. With it, Tails can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed. Adept in its usage, Tails can utilize several variants of the Spin Attack for both ground and aerial maneuvers, including the [[Spin Dash]], [[Spin Jump]], and [[Homing Attack]].

Tails has excellent skills when it comes to piloting aircrafts and driving vehicles,<ref name="SonicJam" /> including [[Cyclone|mechs]] and [[Whirlwind Sport|racecars]]. He also has incredible aerial dogfighting skills, being able to win areal battles against massive ships like the [[Egg Carrier]] and [[Egg Cauldron]] with his personalized biplanes. Tails is also a talented Extreme Gear rider in his own right, and possibly one of the best in the world due to his ability to go head-to-head with the [[Babylon Rogues]], who are considered the best Extreme Gear riders around. On an Extreme Gear, he has enough skills to ride through mid-air with great control.

===Equipment and weapons===
As shown on several occasions, Tails tends to make use of various mechanical devices to improve his prowess in different situations, such as his [[Magic Hook|Magic Hand]], [[Energy Ball|Energy]] [[Air E. Ball|Cannon]] device, and [[Flick|Big]] [[Air Flick|Hand]].<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (27 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Battle]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[Sega]].</ref> He also occasionally carries around a wide arsenal of bombs, from basic explosives, to [[Chu² Bomb|remote-controlled]] [[Air Chu² Bomb|mines]]. He also has equipment for support, like [[Tails Heal|healing devices]], bots for [[Tails Guard|fortifying his defenses]] and the [[Helmet]]. Another example is his [[Cyclone]] mech, which can transform into a car, a monoplane, or a bipedal mech equipped with hover engines, a [[Volkan Cannon]] minigun, a [[lock-on|laser target]], a [[Propeller Punch|grappling hook]], different missile launchers, and a large frontal [[Power Laser|multi-colored laser]] [[Cyclone Cannon|cannon]].

[[Tails' Skypatrol|Once]], Tails made use of the [[Boomering]], which could pull and latch onto objects like a grappling hook. On a [[Sonic Heroes|few]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|occasions]], he has also used [[Dummy Ring]]s as [[Dummy Ring Bomb|projectile]] [[Dummy Ring Snipe|weaponry]]. While on the [[Starfall Islands]], Tails also made great use of [[Wrench Attack|wrenches]] as [[Charged Wrench Attack|weapons]], as well a [[Cyblaster|laser blaster]] that he could turn into a [[Spike Stomp|pile driver]].

In the IDW Comics, Tails can maneuver efficiently and with great agility in order to avoid threats. He can even use them as an extra pair of limbs to catch and throw objects.<ref name="StH13">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 13|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #13]], "Calling Card"</ref> He is also very agile and can keep up with Sonic at quite high speeds. Tails is able to hack into Eggman's systems and tinker with his machines, though he sometimes needs extra help.<ref name="StH12">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 12|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #12]], "The Cost of the Battle for Angel Island"</ref> In addition, Tails can do a number of advanced calculations in his head in a matter of seconds, and can do so even in the heat of battle in order to analyze a situation and deduce the most efficient way to attack an opponent.<ref name="StH132">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 13|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #13]], "Calling Card"</ref> He is also a capable pilot, particularly when it comes to the [[Tornado]] plane, and his skills as a pilot exceeds even Sonic's.<ref name="StH7">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 7|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #7]], "Meet the New Boss"</ref><ref name="StHAnnual2019s2">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019]]'', "Jet Set Tornado"</ref> Tails also uses his skills to modify and improve vehicles,<ref name="StHAnnual2019s2" /> as well as weaponry.<ref name="SI3">[[Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome Issue 3|''Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome'' #3]], story one</ref>

===Transformations===
====Super Tails====
{{Main|Super Tails}}
[[File:Tailssupershield.png|thumb|225px|Super Tails, from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.]]
By using all seven [[Chaos Emerald]]s, Tails can enter a [[Super transformation|Super State]], transforming him into '''Super Tails'''. In this state, all of Tails' abilities far surpass his normal ones. He is also able to fly without his twin-tails, and is nearly invulnerable. However, this transformation consumes a lot of energy and requires [[Ring]]s to be maintained.

====Hyper Tails====
{{Main|Hyper Tails}}
[[File:Hyper-Tails-Gif-2.gif|thumb|left|Hyper Tails, from ''[[Sonic 3 & Knuckles]]''.]]
By using all seven [[Super Emerald]]s, Tails can transform into '''Hyper Tails'''. In this state all of Tails' innate abilities far surpass his normal ones, and ever those of Super Tails. Additionally, this form appears to grant Tails greater manipulation of [[Chaos Emerald energy]], allowing for him to pass it on to [[Animals]] such as [[Flicky|Flickies]], granting them a [[Flicky's Super State|Super State of their own]].

====Hyper Mode====
{{Main|Hyper Mode}}
A weaker variant of the [[super transformation]]. Tails is capable of using this mode for a brief time on his own by drawing power from the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. In Hyper Mode, Tails' speed and attack power greatly increase.

====Color Powers====
{{Main|Color Power}}
By harnessing different variants of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Tails can use specific '''Color Powers''' to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a planet, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Tails has been able to transform into the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]], and [[Indigo Asteroid]]. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.