"Born to the most noble of Echidna houses, the latest to continue the family heritage and responsibility as GUARDIAN OF THE FLOATING ISLAND, defender of all the forces of evil from the world beyond as well as those who would threaten within, he is none other than...KNUCKLES THE ECHIDNA! Many years ago, during the Great War, when Princess Sally was but an infant, King Acorn sent his wife Queen Alicia to The Floating Island in order to insure the safety of his Queen and the future of Mobotropolis. It resulted in failure. Recently, the newly-returned, now-healthy King assigned a squad of his elite commandos to return to The Floating Island and ascertain the true fate of his loved ones. It is here our tale begins."