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{{Quote left|[[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]... have you forgotten about what [[Sonic Adventure#Tails|happened]] at [[Station Square]]? I may not be [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], but there are things only I can do!|Miles "Tails" Prower, ''[[Sonic Frontiers/The Final Horizon|Sonic Frontiers - The Final Horizon]]''}}
{{Nihongo|'''Miles Prower'''|マイルス・パウアー|Mairusu Pauā}}, better known as {{Nihongo|'''Tails'''|テイルス|Teirusu}}, is a character that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. He is an anthropomorphic, two-tailed fox cub and [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]'s best friend. He can use his tails like helicopter rotors to fly and boasts remarkable genius and mechanical engineering skills. Tails very frequently accompanies Sonic in his adventures to thwart their nemesis, [[Doctor Eggman]].

Tails is loyal, kind and curious. In his early years, he was frequently bullied for his twin tails. His life took a positive turn when he met Sonic, forming an unbreakable bond with him. This relationship has made him more confident, growing into a more outgoing, brave, independent individual who strives to become a hero in his own right.

==Concept and creation==
[[File:Sonic-2-Tails-Sketches-I.jpeg|thumb|225px|left|Sketches of Tails by [[Yasushi Yamaguchi]].|alt=Various sketches of Tails during his development, depicting him in various expressions.]]
The idea of a companion to Sonic was made in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', developed by the [[Sega Technical Institute]] (STI). To decide on this sidekick character, a contest was held at the STI which was won by [[Yasushi Yamaguchi]], originally the main artist and level designer for [[Sonic Team]]. Yamaguchi's character concept was to hold a "deep admiration for Sonic".<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html|title=Sonic's Creator - Yuji Naka|accessdate=28 August 2008|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/19970605172353/http://www.sega.com/features/allsonic/creator/naka04.html|archivedate=5 June 1997}}</ref> The name "Miles Prower" is a pun on ''[[Wikipedia:Miles per hour|miles per hour]]'', with "Prower" being an alteration of the word ''power'' to avoid making the character sound too powerful.<ref name="S2 30th thread">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/judy_totoya/status/1594372821794586624|date=21 November 2022|title=Yasushi Yamaguchi's explains Tails' creation on the 30th anniversary of ''Sonic 2''|work=Twitter|accessdate=21 November 2022|archiveurl=|archivedate=}}</ref> Marketing director Al Nilsen and product manager [[Madeline Schroeder]] insisted that the name be changed to "Tails", which Yamaguchi opposed.<ref name="Al Nilsen">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/AlNilsen/status/1476008865951059969?t=B7WGCOeAGeaBUIvbgSVJdQ|date=29 December 2021|title=Al Nilsen on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=29 December 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229140230/https://twitter.com/AlNilsen/status/1476008865951059969?t=B7WGCOeAGeaBUIvbgSVJdQ&s=19|archivedate=29 December 2021}}</ref> Alternately, [[Yuji Naka]] claimed that the name "Tails" came up during his meeting with a producer from [[Wikipedia:American Broadcasting Company|ABC]] at the time.<ref name="Gryson"/> A compromise was reached: the name "Miles Prower" would be the character's real name, and "Tails" his nickname.

According to Yuji Naka, the character was originally intended to be a [[Wikipedia:Tanuki|tanuki]], modeled after a UFO catcher plushie,<ref name="NEWInt">{{Cite web|url=http://shmuplations.com/sonic/|title=Sonic the Hedgehog – Developer Interview Collection|accessdate=19 May 2018}}</ref> although Yamaguchi clarified that Tails was intended to be a fox from the beginning.<ref name="25th Art"/> Naka instructed Yamaguchi to make Tails cute, inspired by [[w:c:uruseiyatsura:Kitsune|Kitsune]] from the ''[[w:c:uruseiyatsura:Urusei Yatsura|Urusei Yatsura]]'' series.<ref name="S2 30th thread"/> Yamaguchi designed Tails so he would appeal to Japanese audiences, where the ''Sonic'' series was not as popular as in the West.<ref name="S2 30th thread"/> Tails initially had one tail but received his twin tails for a stronger impact, inspired by [[w:c:phantasystar:Myau|Myau]] from ''[[w:c:phantasystar:Phantasy Star|Phantasy Star]]''.<ref name="S2 30th thread"/><ref name="NEWInt"/> Despite claims to the contrary, the character was always intended to be male.<ref name="Gryson">{{Cite journal|journal=Beep! Mega Drive|date=January 1993|pages=46–48|title=The People Making Sega's Future|url=https://mdshock.com/2021/12/28/the-people-making-segas-future/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20211229012806/https://mdshock.com/2021/12/28/the-people-making-segas-future/|archivedate=29 December 2021}}</ref> Additionally, he originally had completely black, round eyes. Yamaguchi imagined Tails as a five year old, although his final age ended up being eight. The character's three bangs were also intended to erupt from the right side of his head instead of the middle.<ref name="25th Art">{{Cite web|url=https://www.pixiv.net/member_illust.php?mode=medium&illust_id=66573542|title=Yasushi Yamaguchi's illustration}} for Tails' 25th anniversary.</ref> Finally, the relationship between Tails and Sonic was inspired by the dynamic between [[Wikipedia:Gohan|Gohan]] and [[Wikipedia:Piccolo_(Dragon_Ball)|Piccolo]] from the ''[[Wikipedia:Dragon Ball|Dragon Ball]]'' franchise.<ref name="DragonB">{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/judy_totoya/status/1766089483462865014|date=8 March 2024|title=斗々屋 on Twitter|work=Twitter|accessdate=9 March 2024}}</ref>

Sonic Team faced challenges while converting the characters into 3D for ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. The perception that Sonic's design was "dated" allowed the team to redesign him, Tails, and the rest of the cast.<ref name="MakingOfAdventure">{{Cite journal |author=Retro Game staff |journal=[[Wikipedia:Retro Gamer|Retro Gamer]] |title=The Making Of: Sonic Adventure |url=https://www.pressreader.com/uk/retro-gamer/20181228/281659666135596 |date=28 December 2018}}</ref> Tails, like the other characters, was redesigned by [[Yuji Uekawa]], giving him longer limbs and blue eyes. ''Adventure'' also popularized the name "Tails" in Japan, where he was previously called "Miles".<ref name="MakingOfAdventure" />

==Appearance==
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Sonic-the-hedgehog-2-2.png|Tails' original design, from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
Sonicchannel tails.png|Tails' current design, from ''[[Sonic Art Assets DVD]]''.
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Tails is an anthropomorphic fox cub with two tails. He possesses mostly amber fur, with white fur around his muzzle with cheek tufts, belly and his tail tips. He also has large triangular ears with white canals on top of his head, a small black nose, and three locks of hair on his forehead. For attire, he wears cuffed white gloves, white socks, and red and white shoes.

Tails' original design has a roughly round torso, short limbs and black eyes. His fur was often portrayed inconsistently in the 1990s, ranging from orange to yellow to brown. His modern design gives him taller proportions, a more rectangular torso, blue eyes, and consistently amber fur.
{{Otheruses4||a list of Tails' alternate outfits|Miles "Tails" Prower/Miscellaneous#Outfits}}

==History==
:''Note: This is an abbreviated look at Tails' history, focusing primarily on his three most recent mainline adventures. For a complete history of Tails, see [[Miles "Tails" Prower/History and appearances]]. For his history in the IDW comics and ''Sonic Prime'', see [[Miles "Tails" Prower/History and appearances (IDW)]] and [[Miles "Tails" Prower/History and appearances (Sonic Prime)]].''
===Past===
Miles Prower was born on [[West Side Island]]<ref name="TailsTube1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nmzc8L8zTBk|publisher=Sonic the Hedgehog|title=TailsTube #1 (feat. Sonic)|work=YouTube|date=24 March 2022|accessdate=24 March 2022}}</ref> with a genetic abnormality that gave him two tails. This trait earned him the nickname "Tails" and made him a frequent target of bullying.<ref name="JStH2">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pgs. 4-8.</ref> Apart from West Side Island, Tails has also been known to live on [[Cocoa Island]], where he once stopped the [[Battle Kukku Empire]] from gathering the [[Chaos Emerald]]s there.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Aspect]] |date = November 1995 |game = Tails Adventure |system = Sega Game Gear |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

===Present===
[[File:Sonic meets Tails, Origins.png|thumb|left|225px|Tails first mets [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], from ''[[Sonic Origins]]''.|alt=In-game screenshot of a Sonic Origins animated cutscene, showing Sonic running on a dirt road in a plain field with Tails following behind him.]]
Tails' life took a positive turn when he met [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], who had set up camp on West Side Island while adventuring. He idolized Sonic for his positive attitude, and followed him around the island when the hedgehog resolved to thwart [[Doctor Eggman]]'s plan to gather the seven Chaos Emeralds. He proved a valuable partner, helping Sonic reach Eggman's [[Death Egg]] and defeat the doctor there.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sega Technical Institute]] |date = 24 November 1992 |game = Sonic the Hedgehog 2 |system = Sega Mega Drive |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> Tails and Sonic subsequently ventured through [[Angel Island]], where the Death Egg had crash-landed, to destroy the space station. Although the heroes were repeatedly sabotaged by [[Knuckles the Echidna]], who was misled by Eggman into thinking they were evil, they eventually befriended him and destroyed the Death Egg for good.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sega Technical Institute]] |date = 2 February 1994 |game = Sonic the Hedgehog 3 |system = Sega Mega Drive |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sega Technical Institute]] |date = 18 October 1994 |game = Sonic & Knuckles |system = Sega Mega Drive |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

[[File:WitchcartDarkcastle.png|thumb|left|225px|Tails facing [[Witchcart]] in his solo adventure, from ''[[Tails' Skypatrol]]''.|alt=In-game screenshot of the final stage of Tails' Skypatrol, Dark Castle, showing Tails flying in mid-air while pursuing an elderly human witch riding a minecart.]]
Tails continued to assist Sonic in subsequent adventures. The duo stopped Eggman from exploting the power of the [[Phantom Ruby]],<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Christian Whitehead]] |dev2 = [[Headcannon]] |dev3 = Pagoda West Games |date = 15 August 2017 |game = Sonic Mania |system = Nintendo Switch |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> faced a bounty hunter called [[Fang the Hunter]],<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Aspect]] |date = November 1994 |game = Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble |system = Sega Game Gear |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> met older versions of themselves,<ref name="Generations">{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 1 November 2011 |game = Sonic Generations |system = PC |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> and destroyed the doctor's [[Death Egg mk.II]],<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |dev2 = [[Dimps]] |date = 15 May 2012 |game = Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II |system = PC |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> among many other conflicts. Every time, the heroes emerged victorious. Tails also embarked on a solo adventure at one point, facing a villain known as [[Witchcart]] who was enslaving the inhabitants of a remote island.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = SIMS |date = 28 April 1995 |game = Tails' Skypatrol |system = Sega Game Gear |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

Eventually, Tails embroiled himself in a conflict surrounding [[Chaos]], a deity of destruction unleashed by Eggman for his plans. Despite initially accompanying Sonic, Tails got separated from him, leading to him realizing he could not always depend on him and had to become a hero on his own right. After reuniting with Sonic and helping him destroy Eggman's [[Egg Carrier]], Tails saved [[Station Square]] from a suicide attack from the doctor. He shortly after helped Sonic defeat Chaos after the creature rampaged through the city.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 9 September 1999 |game = Sonic Adventure |system = Dreamcast |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> A later incident saw Tails break Sonic out of [[Prison Island]] after the hedgehog had been framed as an escapee, forming a strong rivalry with Eggman in the events that followed.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team USA]] |date = 23 June 2001 |game = Sonic Adventure 2 |system = Dreamcast |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

In a future adventure, Tails formed "[[Team Sonic]]" with Sonic and Knuckles and helped stop [[Neo Metal Sonic]], a transformed version of [[Metal Sonic]] that had taken over the Eggman Empire.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team USA]] |date = 6 January 2004 |game = Sonic Heroes |system = Nintendo GameCube |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> In other conflicts, he met and befriended [[Emerl]], who was later revealed to be an ancient weapon;<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 5 January 2004 |game = Sonic Battle |system = Game Boy Advance |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> joined his friends in the war against the alien [[Black Arms]];<ref>{{Cite game |dev=[[Sega Studio USA]] |date=18 November  2005 |fullgame=[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]] |system=PlayStation 2 |pub=[[Sega]]}}</ref> joined Sonic in stopping Eggman's ancestor, [[Eggman Nega]], from destroying the world with the [[Ifrit]];<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = Backbone Entertainment |dev2 = [[Sega Studio USA]] |date = 13 November 2007 |game = Sonic Rivals 2 |system = PlayStation Portable |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> helped the hedgehog restore the planet after Eggman had shattered it;<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 18 November 2008 |game = Sonic Unleashed |system = Xbox 360 |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> and forged a rivalry with [[Wave the Swallow]], one of the [[Babylon Rogues]].<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sega Studio USA]] |date = 21 February 2006 |game = Sonic Riders |system = Nintendo GameCube |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

[[File:Time Eater in Green Hill (CGI).png|thumb|225px|Tails, Sonic and their past selves facing the [[Time Eater]], from ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.|alt=Screenshot of a CG trailer of Sonic Generations, showing, from left to right: Modern Tails, Modern Sonic, Classic Sonic, and Modern Tails, in Green Hill. All four are facing away from the camera, looking at the Time Eater, who has covered the sky.]]
Tails would later join Sonic in freeing the alien [[Wisp]]s from Eggman's [[Egg Planet Park]].<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 16 November 2010 |game = Sonic Colors |system = Wii |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref> Subsequently, Tails and his friends celebrated [[Sonic's birthday]] until they were kidnapped by the [[Time Eater]], an entity that could manipulate spacetime. Trapped in [[White Space]], Tails and Sonic were joined by younger versions of themselves and eventually destroyed the Time Eater, revealed to be controlled by Eggman and his own younger self.<ref name="Generations" /> Tails and Sonic later traveled to the [[Lost Hex]], where they were forced to team up with Eggman to stop the inhabitants, the [[Deadly Six]], from destroying the world after the doctor lost control of them.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 29 October 2013 |game = Sonic Lost World |system = Wii U |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

Tails would later help defend the [[City]] from an Eggman invasion, but was overwhelmed and called Sonic for backup. However, Sonic was defeated by [[Infinite]], Eggman's new right-hand man, who was powered by the [[Phantom Ruby]]. With Sonic being presumed dead, Tails went missing, devastated by the loss. Meanwhile, Eggman's army conquered the world, triggering the [[War to Take Back the Planet]] between the regime and Sonic's friends, who had formed the [[Resistance]]. After six months, things took a positive turn when Tails reunited with Classic Sonic, Sonic's past self, and later with Sonic himself. Tails then became an active member of the Resistance and assisted them in the war, ultimately overthrowing Eggman's empire.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 7 November 2017 |game = Sonic Forces |system = Nintendo Switch |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

[[File:FrontiersTailsChaosIsland.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Tails in his [[digitized state]] on [[Chaos Island]], from ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]''.|alt=Screenshot of Sonic Frontiers, showing Tails in a semi-transparent, glitchy, blueish effect on a gray, barren land.]]
Most recently, Tails tracked unusual Chaos Emerald readings from the [[Starfall Islands]]<ref name="TailsTube3" /> and traveled there alongside Sonic, Knuckles and Amy. However, they were sucked into a wormhole that separated them. Tails later found himself in a [[digitized state]] due to being linked to the [[Cyber Space]] of the [[Ancients]], unable to interact with the physical world. He reunited with Sonic on [[Chaos Island]], and assisted him in his search across the island for the remaining Chaos Emeralds, using the opportunity to also confide with his friend regarding his reignited insecurities. Tails, alongside his other friends, was eventually freed from his non-physical state through Sonic's efforts, who also inadvertedly liberated a malevolent entity called [[The End]]. Once The End was ultimately destroyed, Tails reunited with his friends.<ref>{{Cite game |dev1 = [[Sonic Team]] |date = 8 November 2022 |game = Sonic Frontiers |system = PlayStation 4 |pub = [[Sega]]}}</ref>

==Personality==
[[File:Sonic Jam.png|thumb|left|225px|Tails' profile, from ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.]]
Tails can be described as a gentle, sweet, kind and loyal fox with a good and positive attitude.<ref name="SAM" /><ref name="CharacterIntroduction">{{Cite web |author=ZedArchive |date=10 April 2022 |title=Sonic Adventure Production Presentation At Tokyo International Forum (1998) <nowiki>[ENGLISH CC]</nowiki> |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=68S3GswZ06U&t=21m21s |language=Japanese |work=YouTube |accessdate=7 October 2022}}</ref><ref name="AdventureTokyoInternational">{{Cite book |title=Sonic Adventure Tokyo International Forum Unveiling Booklet |date=22 August 1998 |chapter=All Star Cast |page=7}}</ref><ref name="SmashWiiUOProfile">Bandai Namco, Sora Ltd. (3 October 2014). ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Nintendo]]. Area/Level: Trophy Hoard. "'''Miles 'Tails' Prower''' - This gentle-hearted little fox used to get bullied because of his two tails. Then one day he saw Sonic on West Side Island and decided to join him on his adventures. Now he's an expert mechanic and a partner Sonic can really rely on— he's come a long way since his timid, quiet beginnings!"</ref><ref name="JPAdventureStylebook">{{Cite book |title=Sonic Adventure Stylebook |chapter=MILES 'TAILS' PROWER |language=Japanese |page=20 |quote=ちょっと引っ込み思案だが、気が優しくてまじめ。 その特徴といえる二本のシッポをからかわれていじめられていたが、ソニックの姿を目にし、あこがれ、後を追って走ることにより、勇気と前向きな気持ちを持つようになる。[A little withdrawn, but kind and serious. He was teased and bullied for his characteristic two tails, but seeing Sonic, admiring him and running after him gave him courage and positive feelings.]}}</ref> While he started out as timid and quiet due to being the victim of bullying, meeting [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] caused him to open up and become more outgoing over time,<ref name="SmashWiiUOProfile" /> having strived to be more like his idol, giving him a progressively brighter, more positive and energetic personality.<ref>{{Cite web |author=[[Sega]] |title=ソニック・ザ・ヘッジホッグ２ |url=http://vc.sega.jp/vc_sonic2/ |publisher=Wii(R) Virtual Console Mega Drive Official Site |language=Japanese |accessdate=17 January 2023}}</ref> Tails is not one to grasp the spotlight for himself. Instead, he is always ready and willing to help others without asking for anything in return.

Unlike Sonic, who is constantly hyperactive, Tails is somewhat calmer and more controlled. He has a passion for mechanics, and he finds himself most at home in [[Tails' Lab|his workshop]] working on his next creation.<ref>{{Cite book |date = 6 September 2013 |title = [[The History of Sonic the Hedgehog]] |publisher = Les Editions Pix'n Love |page = 225 |chapter = Characters |isbn = 978-1-926778-96-9}}</ref> Despite his great skills, he is very humble about his abilities and has not realized how useful his scientific skills are yet.<ref name="SH">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[PlayStation 2]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.</ref><ref name="StickerCollection">{{Cite book |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Sticker Collection]] |publisher=Factory Entertainment |page=6 |chapter=Miles 'Tails' Prower |date=2010}}</ref> Because of this, he sometimes underestimates how much his inventions have helped his friends, and as such, he has yet to discover the true potential of what he can accomplish.<ref name="StickerCollection" /><ref name="SegaUS" />

Due to having hung out with Sonic for so long, the fox has become somewhat smug like his best friend over time;<ref name="TailsTube3">{{Cite web |author=Sonic the Hedgehog |date=22 September 2022 |title=TailsTube #3 (feat. Knuckles) |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m4_l8T1lKQ |work=YouTube |accessdate=2 October 2022}}</ref> by the time of the [[Lost Hex]] [[Sonic Lost World|incident]], he had become more confident and outspoken about his intelligence, engaging in more friendly banter with Sonic and mentioning his previous accomplishments more frequently. In contrast, he has been known to insult [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] and his creations.

Despite his development, Tails can still be timid and withdrawn at times<ref name="JPAdventureStylebook" /><ref name="JPSHeroes">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/character.html|title=Official Sonic Heroes website|publisher=[[Sega]]|work=Characters: Team Sonic|accessdate=25 May 2021|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041207144720/http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/character.html|archivedate=7 December 2004|language=Japanese}}</ref> and can sometimes sink into self-doubt and insecurity, especially when his creations are insulted or when he feels left aside in favor of others. The ''status quo'' of his relationship with Sonic, created from the hedgehog's authority over him, initially placed a mental stranglehold on Tails that made him dependent on Sonic. As such, he often lacked initiative and confidence when alone. However, a turning point for Tails came during the [[Chaos]] [[Sonic Adventure|incident]]; when [[Station Square]] was in danger of being destroyed, and with Sonic nowhere to be found, Tails realized that he could not depend on Sonic forever and had to try on his own. After saving Station Square, Tails realized he could be independent and support himself without Sonic, and all he needed was determination and faith. Since then, Tails has become more independent, self-confident, motivated and brave, rising up to be a real hero when needed.

Despite his insecurity in times of weakness, Tails is always willing to support his friends with a clear mind. He constantly tries his hardest to help in some way, typically by making machines or other devices. Additionally, he hopes to one day be self-sufficient and independent like Sonic to prove he can be relied upon.<ref name="SegaUS">{{Cite web|author=[[Sega/Sega of America|Sega of America]]|publisher=[[Sega]]|url=http://www.sega.com/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20050305082053/http://www.sega.com:80/sonic/globalsonic/post_allabout.php?article=soniccharacters|accessdate=26 October 2017|work=Sonic Characters|archivedate=5 March 2005|title=Miles "Tails" Prower|quote=Tails is a young fox that has a knack for building things. He's as talented as Dr. Eggman, but has yet to discover the true potential of what he really can accomplish. Sonic has taken Tails under his wing and treats him like a younger brother. Tails wants to prove to Sonic that he's someone to be counted on. Besides his ability to fly using his twin tails, he has become an experienced pilot with the 'Tornado,' a plane that Sonic helped him build. Tails' fearless character and natural talent with mechanical devices come in handy to help Sonic out of danger.}}</ref> Also, even though Tails still enjoys being Sonic's sidekick, he believes that he can do almost anything if he puts his mind to it.

[[File:Tails profile SG.png|thumb|225px|Tails' profile, from the [[Xbox 360]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]''.]]
During their earlier adventures together, Tails strove to become just like Sonic by replicating the mannerisms he found admirable. In this period, Tails was content with being Sonic's sidekick as he was just happy to hang out with Sonic. As Tails grew as a person, he would still remain as close to Sonic as ever and look up to him as he has always done, but his esteem about Sonic's heroics have dwindled, as these days he cares more about inventing than Sonic's heroic deeds.

Despite his intelligence and general fearlessness, Tails can be naive and big-mouthed, such as during the [[Space Colony ARK]] [[Sonic Adventure 2|incident]], when he accidentally confirmed Eggman's suspicions that the Chaos Emerald that Sonic had was a fake, thus ruining the heroes' plans. He has a tendency to talk technobabble, much to the irritation of his friends, showing that he does not always use tact in a situational matter. Nevertheless, Tails is supportive of his friends, willing to be by their side no matter how dangerous the situation might be, and will do whatever it takes to help them, even if it means sacrificing himself for them.

In the IDW Comics, His personality is similar to how he acts in the games who has a pure and courageous heart.<ref>[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 1|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #1]], "Fallout, Part 1"</ref> Although he has been persecuted in the past for his dissimilarities, Tails would over time find the right friends to give him support, which in turn gave him confidence. Loyal and trustworthy,<ref># [[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 50|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #50]], "Battle for the Empire"</ref> he can be counted on to stand firmly by the side of his friends and help them out however he can. While still young, Tails has time and again proven himself to be a force to be reckoned with despite his inconspicuous appearance, especially with his high intellect. As a result of being practically raised by [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] though, Tails has been known to carry out his plans without warning or a heads-up. Despite this, he still uses his abilities and talents to carefully prepare himself and his friends for various situations if he is not entirely sure about what they will be facing. He is likewise very friendly and tries his best to approach others with a kind-hearted attitude, even towards enemies whom he does not know very well.

Tails often tries to stay optimistic. However, he is very sensitive, and when severely stressed out or under intense pressure, Tails can become quite nervous and fearful, which renders him unable to properly cope or do anything about the situation at hand. However, even in the worst of situations, he does not give up and shows a strong will to survive.

Much like [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], Tails has an affinity for personalizing his belongings in his likeness, with his house in [[Emerald Town]] resembling his head, and the [[Miles Electric]] being named after himself.

==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.

==Weaknesses==
Tails has a tendency to talk too much as shown during the [[Space Colony ARK]] [[Sonic Adventure 2|incident]], when he revealed to [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] that the [[Chaos Emerald]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] was trying to give him was a [[Fake Emerald|fake]] after the doctor made it sound as though he already knew.<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (23 June 2001). ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: [[Sonic Adventure 2/Script (Hero)#Sonic in Trouble|Sonic in Trouble]] (Hero story). "'''[[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]''': You thought you could trick me with that fake Emerald, didn't you? / '''[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]''': So... how did you know it wasn't the real one? / '''[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]''': Tails! / '''[[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]]''': Because you just told me, fox boy!"</ref> He is also said to be afraid of thunder,<ref name="SonicJam" /> ghosts,<ref name="SonicComicTails">{{Cite web |url=https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/special/comic/25th/20160701_001078/ |title=Act:002 オバケのお礼参り |author=[[Sega]] |publisher=[[Sonic Channel]] |date=1 July 2016 |accessdate=30 May 2022 }}</ref> and, rather ironically, great heights.<ref>{{Cite game |dev=[[Sonic Team]] |date=9 September 1999 |game=Sonic Adventure |system=Dreamcast |pub=[[Sega]] |area=[[Sky Deck]] (Tails' story) |quote='''Tails''': It's pretty high... My legs are shaking!}}</ref>

Although Tails is capable of flying and gliding on his own with his twin tails, this requires great effort and stamina, and it can exhaust him heavily. He can get fatigued more easily if he is carrying something while flying, although this is dependent on the weight of what he is carrying. 

Tails occasionally lacks self-confidence but has been shown to get over this weakness on some occasions and has [[Sonic Frontiers|most recently]] dedicated himself to overcoming it entirely.

One of Tails' bigger weaknesses is his meekness towards women. He is easily flustered, something typically attributed to his young age. This allows him to be easily manipulated by [[Amy Rose|Amy]]'s overzealousness or [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]'s flirtatious nature should they want his help.

In the IDW Comics, Overuse of his own twin tails for flight can exhaust Tails, leaving him unable to fly again for a time.<ref name="StH27">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 27|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #27]], "All or Nothing, Part 2"</ref> He also struggles against opponents who are faster than him.<ref name="SI32">[[Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome Issue 3|''Sonic the Hedgehog: Imposter Syndrome'' #3]], story one</ref>

==Relationships==
{{Main|Miles "Tails" Prower/Relationships}}

==In other media==
===''Sonic Prime''===
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[[File:TailsPrimePose.png|thumb|left|150px|Tails, from ''[[Sonic Prime]]''.]]
Tails is Sonic's best friend and companion. He fights against Eggman in order to protect his friends and home. He is a very smart inventor and is always there for Sonic. Due to the [[Paradox Prism]]'s incident, Tails is displaced across different dimensions from the [[Shatterverse]]. His alternate counterparts are: [[Tails Nine]] from [[New Yoke City]], [[Mangey Tails]] from [[Boscage Maze]], and [[Sails Tails]] from [[No Place]].

===Paramount===
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[[File:SonicMovie2 TailsFlyMain.png|thumb|225px|Tails, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (film)]].]]
In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' film series produced by [[Paramount Pictures]], Tails is an anthropomorphic two-tailed fox who hails from another planet. After learning about [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Paramount)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and his lifestyle on [[Earth (Paramount)|Earth]], Tails began to admire the hedgehog. He soon learned that [[Knuckles the Echidna (Paramount)|Knuckles the Echidna]], the last of his [[Echidna (Paramount)|kind]], was looking for Sonic, prompting Tails to travel to Earth to warn the hedgehog of this. Tails ended up going on an adventure with Sonic to find the [[Master Emerald (Paramount)|Master Emerald]] before Knuckles and [[Doctor Robotnik (Paramount)|Dr. Robotnik]]. Later teaming up with both Sonic and Knuckles, Tails helped defeat Robotnik, secure the Master Emerald, and began living with the Wachowskis on Earth.

===IDW Publishing===
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[[File:IDWTails.png|thumb|180px|left|Tails, from [[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 1|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #1]].]]
In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[IDW Publishing]], Tails is the best friend and sidekick to [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. His past is identical to his game counterpart's, up until after the events of ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. After the [[War to Take Back the Planet|Eggman War]], Tails helped defend towns from wild [[Badnik|Badniks]] after [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] went missing. Tails himself suspected that someone had taken control of the Badniks, and his suspicions were proven right when it was revealed that [[Neo Metal Sonic]] was behind the Badniks now. Tails subsequently took part in the battle of [[Angel Island]], during which Metal Sonic was defeated. When Eggman later returned and released the [[Metal Virus]], Tails would research Eggman's virus in an attempt to create a cure for it, but to no avail. He later joined forces with his enemies to defeat the [[Deadly Six]] when they took control of the [[Zombot]] hordes and tried using them to destroy the world. Later, Tails met a wooden robot named [[Belle the Tinkerer|Belle]] and nearly got kidnapped by [[Doctor Starline|Dr. Starline]]. When later attacking an Eggman tower, Tails' suspicions about Belle's origins were proven correct when she was revealed to be a Badnik, albeit a good-natured one.

==Reception==
Tails was awarded "Best New Character" in ''Electronic Gaming Monthly''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s 1992 video game awards, stating "not only is he as cute as Sonic, but he actually serves a major purpose in the game." He was also cited as being the second best ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic]]'' character in the ''Official Nintendo magazine''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.officialnintendomagazine.co.uk/50022/features/the-best-and-worst-sonic-characters/?page=4|title=Nintendo Feature: The best and worst Sonic characters|publisher=Official Nintendo Magazine|accessdate=4 May 2014}}</ref>

According to official polls, Tails is the third most popular character in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise, coming behind [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] and [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131005134742/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/event/016/index.html|author=[[Sonic Channel]]|publisher=[[Sega]]|title=Official Popularity Poll results|date=23 June 2006|archivedate=5 October 2013|language=Japanese}}</ref> According to the ''Sonic Jam Official Guide'', Tails stimulates the maternal instinct of many female fans from all around the world thanks to his charm that contrasts Sonic's.<ref name="JamGuide">{{Cite book|title=ソニックジャム　オフィシャルガイド|publisher=SoftBank|date=2 October 1997|pages=101–102|isbn=978-4797303377|language=Japanese}}</ref>

==Quotes==
:''For more quotes, see [[Miles "Tails" Prower/Miscellaneous#Quotes]]''
{{Quote2|Full speed ahead!|Tails' catchphrase|file=Tails - Full speed ahead.ogg}}
{{Quote2|Good job to you on inventing a translator that allowed us to speak to the aliens and figure out exactly what we needed to do so we weren't running around the park looking like idiots. Oh no wait, that was me.|Tails speaking sarcastically when [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] said that he didn't do anything, ''[[Sonic Colors]]''}}
{{Quote2|I'll admit he isn't perfect, but Sonic has overcome impossible odds over and over again. I know he'll save us all.|Miles "Tails" Prower, ''[[Sonic Frontiers]]''}}

==Trivia==
{{Main|Miles "Tails" Prower/Miscellaneous#Trivia}}

==Gallery==
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SDTtailsmodel.jpg|''[[Sonic Dream Team]]'', model sheet. Art by [[Tyson Hesse]].
Sonic-the-hedgehog-2-2.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''
Tails-11.png|''[[Sonic Adventure]]''
Frontiers art 2D Tails.png|''[[Sonic Frontiers]]''
UnusedTailsChemicalPlantcutscene.gif|''[[Sonic Mania]]''
SChannelTA.jpg|[[Sonic Channel]], January 2023. Art by [[Yui Karasuno]].
</gallery>

==References==
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