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Kaiju Cores and Relics

I decided to expand more on the Knack x Kaiju No.8 concept from my asks. I'm including some things from Knack 2 alongside a few Species Swap shenanigans. The latter can be found at the bottom! Let's get started!

A good chunk of Knack's new moveset like the Sunstone Shield stems from experimenting with Kafka. Both want to get a better handle on their powers so don't be surprised at the sometimes whacky shit they get into. Lucas and Reno may had to melt Kafka out of a ice block once.

Knack is the first 'kaiju' to be marked for alive capture by the Defense Force. It's pretty clear that someone had created the golem and the higher ups want to know who. Knack barely escaped Vice Captain Soshiro multiple times thanks to his size manipulation alongside usage of the environment.

Lucas often sends letters to Charlotte, Ryder and the Doctor. He does mention his new friends in them but nothing about Kafka's unique condition. Ryder finds out when an group camping trip goes wrong.

Kafka once terrorized a horde of goblins. He gotten separated during a trip in the woods and the goblinfolk thought he would be an easy target. Rumors of a skull faced demon disguising as a human quickly spreads afterwards.

Knack wears a cat costume to walk around in public. Thanks to his small size, people think he's an eccentric mute little kid. Kafka definitely lied that Knack was his son and Lucas being his nephew so the two could get visitor passes for 3rd Division base.

Story time goes a bit wrong when small golem mentions the times he got blown up or poisoned on his first big adventure. Kafka and Reno were definitely sweating to hear Knack had been on the end of a giant teleporting mech. Nevermind the massive doomsday prophecy almost wrought by a billionaire's greed.

Kaiju No.10 vs Vice Captain Soshiro and Knack. Also the time Lucas brought a mech suit to aid the 3rd Division after convincing Charlotte. The officers absolutely didn't expect some peculiar help but takes it.

"How To Keep Your Dad Friend From Killing An Idiotic Man" Or Knack tries to stop Riot No.8 before he kills Isao. High enough friendship with both sides of Kafka, sunstone barriers and the new Relic Stockpiler are his best tools here.

Kaiju No.8 terrorizes High Goblin City. Or how Kafka officially made himself Enemy #2 to Gundahar in a short amount of time. You can't exactly trap his friends in a super hostile environment and expect him to not bust down the gate.

Lucas' gadgets become very invaluable to Kafka's friend group. Especially when Reno and Iharu get attacked by Kaiju No. 9 during their first mission. Or how the Time Dilator plus Freeze Rounds are a perfect match to stall dangerous threats.

Kafka has a built in cult radar and it immediately goes off upon meeting Xander. His golems also seem to agitate Ai so that's another red flag right there. Kafka secretly requests Charlotte to do some spying just in case.

(Special Species Swap: Golem)

Kafka's Golem form is around 2'6 at his smallest size and 34'8 at his largest. Black relics serve as his hair/fur/scales with a teal claw shaped jewel on his chest orb. When increasing in size, Kafka's visage looks similar to his kaiju form but if it had a tail.

Himbo accidentally discovers an unknown artifact and is turned into a Relic Golem. Kafka freaks out for a good five minutes before running over to Lucas. Thankfully the transformation is more controllable like an Off/On Switch and doesn't have an alternate personality to it.

Guaranteed mirror moment between two golems. Knack feels less lonely despite his concern about Kafka dealing with new side effects. The image of his older friend sneezing and falling into relics pieces is the golem's most haunting thought.

Guaranteed freakout when Kafka accidentally combines with Knack. (Think Co-OP mode in Knack 2.) It was definitely weird since both can hear each other's thoughts amongst other things. Kafka and Knack tend to combine if the situation calls for it.

Apparently Ai can also control their new golem form. It definitely feels weirder than manipulating Kafka's human body but not by much. Should Ai be in control then the gem on his chest orb will glow green to signify the swap.

Kafka uses this new form to avoid Vice Captain Hoshina and defend himself against General Isao. The Defense Force definitely mistakes him for being Knack's creator after the former incident as he swaps before Soshiro finds him. Sunstone Barriers still sit at the top of Kafka's favorite list.

Element Powers Up go a bit awry. Or Kafka almost becomes a walking forest fire when he tries to do a Relic Tornado with Wood armor. Apparently relics are good firestarters than just sticks and friction.

That's all I have for now. Until next time folks, I'll see you later!

[sonicasura]

sonic unleashed x knack crossover please?

You know since both in a way struggle with being seen as a monster to some degree?

I see this in two ways.

First being Knack getting dropped into the Sonic world. An exploration of some old ruins goes wrong as this particular one is collected to Gaia Temple where Eggmanland will be built. Eggman cracking the planet results in Knack getting dragged into the other side and hitchhiking a ride in an Eggcruiser to escape. He meets the Blue Blur in Spagonia.

The second involves my take on the Werehog. Basically the Doctor, Knack and Lucas end up wrapped in shenanigans during a cave exploration. They discover someone messing with a machine that could attract Guardians. Whatever they were planning goes wrong as the called upon monsters go on a rampage.

Knack hijacks the device and accidentally puts in an unknown input. It results in something sipping out from under the machine amongst the group. A dark shadowy puddle that morphs into Dark Gaia Incarnate Werehog who helps take down all the guardians.

Either thing is a wild ride for everyone involved.

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At what part of the Knack Timeline do you think it would be best too introduce Phos too the Knack Cast?

The second chapter in the first game. An unexpected encounter for everyone with no one really knowing Phos is actually an alien until Knack's lone adventure in Chapter 5's Hidden Land.

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Could you tell me something about a crossover with KNACK and Kaiju no. 8?

Optional example prompt: what kind of relationship would Knack have with Kafka Hibino? Or Lucas with Leno Ichikawa? Funny, their names start with the same letters...

Do know it's quite common to accidentally call Reno 'Leno'. This is Post Knack 1 but before 2.

Can I say artifact mischief? During an small expedition in the mountains, Lucas and Knack come across a strange shrine. The place was blocked off so well that it felt like someone never wanted it to be found.

Main certain piece of the shrine is obsidian ring like archway and a white stone tablet. Lucas is studying the strange mural on the wall when Knack's chest orb begins to resonate with the tablet. The item breaks apart into silver relic energy before he unconsciously absorbs it. Next thing the two know, the archway glows and both are engulfed by the light.

Knack wakes up to a certain skull looking face in front of him. Or how Kafka learns getting sucker punched by a small stone golem still hurts even as a kaiju. Apparently teleporting across dimensions the first time is quite straining and Knack could consider himself fortunate that he alongside Lucas were found by two monster corpse cleaners.

Now our two explorers are only temporarily stranded, at least 2 days to be specific. Knack can jump between both worlds through the usage of anything 'arch' or 'ring' shaped. He can also bring others along but it'll put a strain on his chest orb.

Like explorers, the two often dive into the world of Kaiju No. 8 mainly outta curiosity. They do have to be careful since Knack isn't a world known hero there and rather not get attacked by the Defense Force. He will throw hands with Kaiju/Honju/Yoju as some seem to like attacking him.

Kafka and Reno are the duo's unconventional guide about their world. The former often helping Knack stay hidden especially if they have to go to public places. Kafka feels less out of place, due to his kaiju powers, with the golem around. Although he might have some difficulty accepting that Knack can go from 2ft tall to 32 ft.

Reno feels less likely to go crazy with Kafka's antics thanks to Lucas. He's quite curious about the differences between both their worlds and the discussions they get into is long. Overall the four get along quite well although Kafka dads the other three.

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I thought you might like this :3

That's so cursed especially since it gives uncanny valley vibes. You can see a car in Cars be designed like that. Or a gag modification for vehicles in the Knackverse cause our blocky boi definitely got fans.

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Knack x Godzilla.

Considering Knack can grow to the size of a small/average kaiju, maybe bigger if he has enough relics, the crossover would be interesting. And imagine if he's actually a type of kaiju himself, natural or artificial. There's entire relic temples, and I wouldn't doubt relic golems like him might've been worshipped like the kaiju in this context. And he's basically indestructible, given his relics aren't damaged or destroyed he can just reform any that get knocked out, like in the second game. Would definitely give Goji Ghidora flashbacks with the sunstone powers tho. Or remind him of his moth wife and he starts crying. Knack would probably get alone better with Kong though; they bond over their human companions. Also I can most definitely see the relics actually originating from inner earth.

I won't lie that I read this and thought of the 'I miss my wife' meme but it's Godzilla saying to it Knack. Also the Doctor would absolutely make a kaiju on sheer accident. Lol

Both universes do seem like they fit together quite well but I bet Knack's eventual reveal to the world had Monarch knock on the Doc's door very quickly. Study ancient ruins is a given for the organization considering a good lot depicts or worships Titan. Monarch has theories that Knack's form could be mimicking an one. Bets are either on an undocumented species or Great Ape.

They were definitely surprised by his intelligence as our boy is one very smart cookie. Or a chill mischievous fellow who definitely pranked some poor agents with his size manipulation. Getting Knack to dance is easier than Kong.

Speaking of the big K, they definitely been introduced. It took offering the chance to meet a Titan for them to agree. Jia and Lucas definitely bond over having nonhuman sibling figures. Kong did stare at Knack in obvious confusion. Add surprise to the list when the tiny 2' ft fellow bulked up to 32' boi.

He definitely isn't gonna reach Kong's size(337 ft) without giant relics but Monarch can now check off 'be mistaken for a Mini Great Ape' on their theory list. Knack's nickname from our alpha ape is 'Tiny' much to his embarrassment however the two get along very well. Monarch probably has a stash of giant relics for him to borrow so he can either team up or spar with Kong in a kaiju clash.

Speaking of Godzilla, he definitely senses Knack during a casual swim. The golem was training his abilities near a Monarch facility at the time. Godzilla witnessed Knack using his Super Moves(specifically Blast) and unconsciously thought about Mothra(man's still mourning).

Cue one 393 ft giant lizard plucking a 32 ft golem off the ground alongside a shit ton of people just panicking. Knack was so confused at Godzilla's sudden friendly behavior before someone joked about the titan mistaking him for a whelp and missing his moth wife. He's practically dying inside from embarrassment as it sounds about right.

Godzilla tends to show up unannounced if he senses Knack nearby. Like an oversized curious cat that prods at their new(reluctant) kitten. Monarch and the Doctor just document everything as a mellow Godzilla is a rare sight.

Knack deals with it even though he had to get used to being called a 'Pup' by a thermonuclear lizard in kaiju.