Sparkster

Sparkster is the hero of the Rocket Knight series. He fights through hordes of enemies, and saves his kingdom numerous times

Appearance
Sparkster is an opossum knight that wears blue armor, and wields a sword that can shoot energetic shots of fire. He wears goggles to protect his eyes during flight. He has a rocket pack on his back, and uses it for combat or for getting to places. Under the armor, Sparkster used to wear a type of tan suit, and then changed to black.

Story
Sparkster's story takes place in the world of Elhorn in the Kingdom of Zephyrus. Sparkster was a child when his parents were murdered in a war. He was sent to an orphanage, and was adopted by Mifune Sanjulo. Mifune wasn't just some guy, he was a Rocket Knight Master. He taught Sparkster the ways of being a Rocket Knight. There was another, Axel Gear, who hated Sparkster, and he attacked and killed Master Mifune. Sparkster battled with Axel Gear and banished him from the kingdom. Axel Gear fled, and wasn't seen again for some time.

Rocket Knight Adventures
After many years of peace, something was happening. The vile pig soldiers of the Devotindos Empire were invading Zephyrus! They attacked civilians, and raided the castle. Sparkster, without a moment to lose, jeted into action. He fought his way to the castle, only to find that Axel gear was kidnapping Princess Sherry! Sparkster tried to stop Axel, but it was no use. Axel got away with the princess in an airship. The extremely powerful blast of the engines blew Sparkster out into the mountains.

Games Appearances

 * Rocket Knight Adventures (1993)
 * Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2 (1994)
 * Sparkster (SNES) (1995)
 * Rocket Knight (2010)

Cameos Appearances

 * Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun Magginesu (1993)
 * Snatcher (1994)
 * Jikkyou Power Pro Wrestling '96: Max Voltage (1996)
 * Mitsumete Knight (1998)
 * Contra: Shattered Soldier (2002)
 * New International Track & Field (2008)
 * Krazy Kart Racing (2009)