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==Origin== | ==Origin== | ||
[[File:Mother 3 FB.gif| | [[File:Mother 3 FB.gif|thumbnail|left|The Franklin Badge reflecting an electric attack in ''Mother 3''.]] | ||
The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by | The Franklin Badge first appeared as an item in ''[[Mother]]'' (later released outside of Japan as ''EarthBound Beginnings''), in which it is given to the main protagonist, {{s|wikibound|Ninten}}, after saving his friend {{s|wikibound|Pippi}} from {{s|wikibound|PseudoZombi}}s in the {{s|wikibound|South Cemetery}}. Another one is found in a box in {{s|wikibound|Duncan's Factory}}. In ''EarthBound Beginnings'' it is used to reflect [[wikibound:PK Beam|PK Beam γ]], normally a one-hit knock-out attack, making certain fights easier. It is described as having been used by [[Wikipedia:Benjamin Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]] during his experiments with lightning. It later appears an item in ''{{b|EarthBound|game}}'' when [[Paula]] gives it to [[Ness]] to protect him from the lightning attacks from {{s|wikibound|Carpainter}}. In ''EarthBound'' it instead reflects all thunder attacks, most commonly [[PK Thunder]]. It once again appears in ''[[Mother 3]]'', where it first appears as the Courage Badge, which when cleaned by a [[Mr. Saturn]] reveals it is actually the Franklin Badge. It serves the same purpose as in ''EarthBound'' where it reflects lightning-based attacks, and thus the Franklin Badge is a very important item in all three ''EarthBound'' games. In ''Smash'', the Franklin Badge reflects all projectiles, not just electric-based ones. | ||
When ''Mother'' was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of ''Mother 3''. The Franklin Badge's design in ''Smash'' is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official ''Mother'' strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the ''Mother 3'' Deluxe Box. | When ''Mother'' was first released in Japan, an official strategy guide was also released, which contained a list of items that are in the game along with a picture of each item; the Franklin Badge was depicted with simply having a smiley. The strategy guide also contained a contest that involved the reader cutting out a seal and sending it to the publisher. Out of everybody who sent in a seal, two-hundred randomly selected people won a Franklin Badge pin. Franklin Badges were also packaged in the limited edition Deluxe Box of ''Mother 3''. The Franklin Badge's design in ''Smash'' is based on the Franklin Badge pins that were handed out for the official ''Mother'' strategy guide contest and the Franklin Badge pins included in the ''Mother 3'' Deluxe Box. | ||
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[[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]] | [[File:Franklin Badge U.jpg|thumb|left|{{SSB4|Toon Link}} wears the Franklin Badge in {{forwiiu}}.]] | ||
[[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]] | [[File:Franklin Badge6.jpg|thumb|150px|Different characters, like {{SSBB|Kirby}} shown here, wear the Franklin Badge in different locations.]] | ||
The Franklin Badge is an item originating from the [[EarthBound (universe)|''Mother''/''EarthBound'']] series. Named after [[Wikipedia:Benjamin Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]], it is capable of reflecting electricity-based attacks back at its caster. | |||
The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" /> | The player can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on their body, which will protect them from projectiles. When the Franklin Badge is equipped, the player can notice the badge emits light in a sparkling fashion, and it can be noticed by other players. However, the item will not stay on the player the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body or if the sparkling light has vanished.<ref name="dojo" /> | ||
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In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used. | In {{forwiiu}}, the Franklin Badge is one of the items that can be found in [[Smash Tour]] and will give a player the ability to start one battle wearing a Franklin Badge when used. | ||
== | ===Spirits=== | ||
While the Franklin Badge itself does not have a [[Spirit]], the item appears as skill which equips the player with it at the start of a match. | |||
{| class="wikitable sortable" | |||
|- | |||
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots !! Ability !! Series | |||
{|class="wikitable sortable" | |||
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots | |||
! | |||
! Ability !! Series | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 350 || [[File:Darkmind.png|center|64x64px]] || Dark Mind || [[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]] || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Kirby'' Series | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 547 || [[File:Mega Diancie Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] || Mega Diancie || [[File:SpiritTypeGrab.png|20px|center|Grab]] || ★★★★ || 3 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Pokémon'' Series | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 566 || [[File:Ana spirit.png|center|64x64px]] || Ana || [[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]] || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''EarthBound'' Series | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 1,018 || [[File:Father Balder Spirit.png|center|64x64px]] || Father Balder || [[File:SpiritTypeShield.png|20px|center|Shield]] || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Bayonetta'' Series | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1,079 || | | 1,079 || [[File:Sebastian Tute.png|center|64x64px]] || Sebastian Tute || [[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]] || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Wii Music'' | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 1,366 || | | 1,366 || [[File:Athena Asamiya.png|center|64x64px]] || Athena Asamiya || [[File:SpiritTypeSupport.png|20px|center|Support]] || ★★★ || 2 || Franklin Badge Equipped || ''Psycho Soldier'' | ||
|} | |} | ||
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==Trophies== | |||
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''=== | |||
[[File:Franklin Badge - Brawl Trophy.png|left|thumb|100px|The Franklin Badge trophy in ''Brawl''.]] | |||
''A badge you can put on to gain the ability to reflect all projectiles. It has exactly the same effect as other reflectors in the game, like the one Fox uses. In Mother, it was used to deflect PK Beam when fighting Starman Jr. In Earthbound, it was used to counter Thunder attacks. The lightning bolt on the badge is proof of its capacity. Its importance and usefulness made a deep impression on players.'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound ''(Japan and US Only)''|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3 ''(Japan Only)''}} | |||
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===''Super Smash Bros. 4''=== | |||
[[File:FranklinBadgeTrophyWiiU.png|thumb|100px|left|The Franklin Badge trophy in {{forwiiu}}.]] | |||
[[File:FranklinBadgeTrophy3DS.png|thumb|100px|right|The Franklin Badge trophy in {{for3ds}}.]] | |||
{{Flag|ntsc}} ''While not the most flashy of accessories, the Franklin Badge is actually incredibly useful. When wearing it, any projectiles launched your way will be reflected harmlessly off you. There is no downside, so grab this as soon as it appears. Don't get too confident, though—the bonus doesn't last long.'' | |||
{{Flag|pal}} ''The Franklin Badge might not be flashy, but it's an impressive piece of kit. This tiny thing acts as a reflector shield for any projectiles fired your way. With no particular drawbacks to consider either, it's a real boon if you can snag it. It will run out, though, so don't get careless!'' | |||
{{Trophy games|console1=SNES|game1=EarthBound (06/1995)|console2=GBA|game2=Mother 3 (2006 -- JP)}} | |||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
FranklinBadge.png|The first Franklin Badge from ''Mother's'' strategy guide. | File:FranklinBadge.png|The first Franklin Badge from ''Mother's'' strategy guide. | ||
FranklinBadgeEB.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide | File:FranklinBadgeEB.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from the EarthBound Player's Guide | ||
Franklin_Badge1.jpg|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Brawl''. | File:Franklin_Badge1.jpg|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Brawl''. | ||
SSBUFranklinBadge.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Ultimate''. | File:SSBUFranklinBadge.png|Artwork of the Franklin Badge from ''Ultimate''. | ||
Franklin Badge2.jpg|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} grabbing a Franklin Badge. | File:Franklin Badge2.jpg|{{SSBB|Donkey Kong}} grabbing a Franklin Badge. | ||
Franklin Badge3.jpg|Donkey Kong wearing the badge. | File:Franklin Badge3.jpg|Donkey Kong wearing the badge. | ||
Franklin Badge4.jpg|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge. | File:Franklin Badge4.jpg|{{SSBB|Zero Suit Samus}}' Paralyzer does not affect DK due to the properties of the Badge. | ||
Franklin Badge5.jpg|Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected. | File:Franklin Badge5.jpg|Status effects, such as Paralysis, carry over when reflected. | ||
File:SSBUFranklinBadge.png]]|Artwork of a Franklin Badge from ''Ultimate''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
