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Carol the Wildcat, at your service! AndthisisLilac.
- Carol, introducing herself (and Lilac) to Torque.


Carol Tea (キャロル・ティー Kyaroru Tī?), also known as Carol the Wildcat is the deuteragonist of the Freedom Planet series.

She is an energetic tomboy wildcat, the best friend of Sash Lilac[1], and the younger sister of Corazon Tea.

When she was just a kitten, Carol ran away from home to join the Red Scarves, where she met Lilac and, after a brief rivalry, became best friends with her. Together, Carol and Lilac won prize money by competing in martial arts tournaments on behalf of the Scarves. However, Spade, another member of the Red Scarves, began crossing lines she and Lilac wouldn't cross (possibly murder), so they both abandoned the Red Scarves to live independently. Since then, they've been living in a treehouse hidden deep in Dragon Valley, stealing from the rich in order to survive.

Appearance[]

Carol is a female wildcat with light-green fur, dark green stripes and green eyes. The tips of her tail and ears are black, while the inner parts of her ears and midriff are white with yellow edges.

In Freedom Planet, Carol's outfit is a black tank top that shows off her midriff, dark green cargo shorts and black biker gloves with yellow cuffs. her boots are black and green with yellow laces.

In Freedom Planet 2, Carol now has small red markings over her eyelashes and wears an updated version of her first outfit. Her tank top now has a red strap at the bottom and shows off more of her midriff. Her cargo shorts also have red straps, as well as a long yellow lace as a belt.

For both outfits, Carol wears a red scarf, which serves as the symbol of the Red Scarves. She continues to wear it as part of her outfit, despite no longer being a member.

Personality[]

As a tomboy, Carol is rather impetuous and very impulsive, always getting in trouble. However, she's intensely loyal to anyone she considers a friend, although even in some moments, she tends to argue when she's not fully agreeing, or when her beliefs are not the same.[2]

She also tends to sleep for half a day, as stated by Lilac, when they were preparing to go adventuring and she was still asleep, until Milla woke her up with a playful puppy bark. Carol also has a sense of curiosity, as shown in the cutscene on Zao's Airship, where she asked Milla about what kind of wish she was making (Which was to see her long-lost parents again).

Relationships[]

Sash Lilac[]

Can't you be Little Miss Heropants some other time?
- Carol, when Lilac wanted to check on a crashed plane in Dragon Valley
Carolac Hug

Carol first met Lilac when she joined the Red Scarves years ago. Although they had a brief rivalry, the two eventually became best friends who usually get along famously[1], with Lilac describing her as her tail, always being right behind her.[3] Carol can be reluctant when going along with Lilac's heroics, as she often calls her "Little Miss Heropants".[4] However, during their adventure, her reluctance causes tension between her and Lilac, causing her to run off on her own.[2] When Carol goes to rescue Lilac and finds her in so much pain, she breaks down in tears and blames herself for abandoning her best friend.[5]

Milla Basset[]

So, thanks for saving me back there... but what are you doing all the way out here?
- Carol, questioning Milla when meeting her for the first time

Carol was saved by Milla after being trapped in a collapsing cave.[6] She first notices her in a bush, following her and Lilac, and pounces at her, then apologize to her after realizing she was the one who saved her.[7] Carol can be grossed out by Milla's mannerisms, especially after watching her touch Lilac's pigtails, and annoyed the following morning, when she woke her up with a playful puppy bark.[8] On Zao's Airship, Carol saw Milla making a wish and asked what kind of wish was it. Milla told her that she wanted to see her parents again, Carol said that it sounded like a good thing to wish for. Eventually, Carol became more comfortable with Milla around, stating that she'll tell her about her past someday, if she was a good pup.[9] Later, when Lord Brevon mutated Milla, Carol went berserk, and goes after the warlord to make him pay.[10] When everything was said and done, Carol began to cry while Milla was distraught for attacking them, with Lilac trying to comfort her.[11]

Torque[]

If she's gonna go for it, then I am too! If we can beat up a giant praying mantis thing together, then who knows what else we can do?
- Carol, reassuring Torque that she and Lilac will help him out on his mission

Carol met Torque shortly after Lilac rescued him from Serpentine, with Torque mistaking her for male, due to her tomboyish appearance.[3] Later that night, Carol was shocked to see him as an alien and runs to get Lilac. On Zao's Airship after the Sky Battle, Carol told Torque about how she and Lilac met, as well as their past with Spade and the Red Scarves.[12] After Torque was captured, Carol admits she likes Torque, also stating that their mission was too much for them, that they were just kids.[2] At the end of the game, Carol wrote "Carol Wuz Here" on the side of Torque's Rocket, with a pawprint and couple hearts.[11]

Spade[]

Eh. I guess you're cool enough to join the Carol Corps.
- Carol, accepting Spade's offer to help him out in Parusa

Carol fought alongside Spade when she and Lilac were part of the Red Scarves years ago. She admits he was cool at first until things got weird. Carol left the Red Scarves with Lilac after Spade began crossing certain lines.[12] Since then, Spade sees Carol as a traitor and formed a rivalry with her and Lilac.

After the three-year time skip, Carol and Spade seem to have mellowed out following the Kingdom Stone's destruction. At one point, Carol abandons her friends to find her older sister Cory in the island of Parusa. There, she crosses paths with Spade in Adventure Square and formed an alliance together. They even teamed up with Aaa in order to retrieve Syntax for themselves. After their mission is a success, Spade offers Carol for a long-term partnership with the Red Scarves but she refused to, not wanting to see her face in a wanted poster ever again.

Spade is also somewhat annoyed by Carol's puns. Following her encounter with Askal in Diamond Point, Carol tosses rocks at the Sigwada while making rock-based puns, much to the annoyance of Spade.

Corazon Tea[]

All right, Operation Annoy The Heck Out of Sis is a-go! Wow, that really takes me back...
- Carol, ready to taunt her sister Corazon with her puns

Corazon is Carol's older sister. During the events of Freedom Planet 2, Carol encounters Cory when she and her crew attempts to steal Pangu. When Aaa tried to attack Carol, Cory told him not to, as Carol was off the bandit list, giving her a "family discount". It is also shown that she cares for her sister, as shown when becomes upset when Cory is put on the Shang Tu terror watch list following the attack on the Avian Museum. When it was discovered that Cory was working for Merga, Carol wanted to go look for her, but everyone, even her friends, had decided that she was their enemy for siding with Merga, forcing Carol to strike out on her own to look for her sister. Eventually, Carol found Cory on top of the Lightning Tower, where she tries to convince her sister to leave Merga's side, only to get knocked with gas and dumped on a boat (but not before Cory hugged her). During their encounter in Clockwork Arboretum, Merga ordered Cory to put her sister down, but told the water dragon centurion that to not be part of their deal. None-the-less, she was ordered to take down her little sister but was defeated. Carol berates her older sister for being a coward and being aligned with Merga, but seem to have made amends after the fall of Bakunawa.

Attributes[]

Carol has the instincts, reflexes and curiosity of an average feline, as she can Pounce, climb walls, wags her tail in aggravation and attacks with her claws. She is an agile fighter that attacks with rapid-fire punches and kicks. Carol's special attack, the Wild Kick, grants her brief invulnerability, making it a great option for countering enemy attacks. She can also Pounce forward for a quick burst of speed, and attacking right after a Pounce will combo it into a strong claw attack known as the Wild Claw. Mobility-wise, she can scale walls by repeatedly wall jumping, and she can also use specialized Jump Pads that warp her to predetermined locations in each stage. By Collecting a Fuel Tank, Carol is able to summon and use her Motorcycle, increasing her speed and attack power, replacing her pounce with a damage-dealing spin attack that also works as a double jump.

Carol's main weaknesses are her lack of ranged attacks and her dependency on the environment for most of her abilities. Speedrunning is difficult for Carol unless she obtains a Motorcycle as quickly as possible and avoids taking damage, as it will break after three hits (except during the Boss Fights with the Robopanther and Morpher Syntax). While she can fight effectively in enclosed spaces where wall jumping can be used to avoid hazards, she has far fewer options when fighting in open areas.

Powers and Abilities[]

Like Lilac, Carol was also trained in martial arts at a young age by the Red Scarves. Carol has some Ninja-like influences, such as the running style. During the events of Freedom Planet, she mentions that the Red Scarves still had her all her ninja stuff, which leads Milla to think if Carol was a ninja. She may have tried out to be a ninja back when she first joined the Scarves, but probably either didn't make the cut or never completed her training.

Move List[]

Move/Details Images
Claw Combo

Carol's Standard Attack; she uses her Cat Claws to throw a combination of quick Claw Attacks.

-Button/Key-

Attack
FP1
Carol ClawCombo
FP2
FP2CarolAttack
Wild Claw

Carol's Signature Move; after Pouncing or Rolling, she can unleash a more powerful Claw Attack.

-Button/Key-

Jump + Attack
FP1
Carol WildClaw
FP2
FP2CarolClaw
Wild Kick

Carol's 2nd Signature Move; she throws a barrage of Kick at her opponents, making her briefly invulnerable.

-Button/Key-

Special (Hold)
Carol Tea Wild Kick (Ground)
Jump Disc

A 3-Bladed Disc that replaces Carol's Wild Kick in FP2; she can throw it at distant enemies, and it returns to her like a boomerang.

-Button/Key-

Special
JumpDisc
Pounce

Like real-life cats, Carol can Pounce from the ground or in mid-air.

-Button/Key-

Ground + Jump
Mid-Air Jump (x2)
FP1
Carol Pounce
FP2
FP2CarolPounce
Rolling

Carol can Roll while running on the ground or after Pouncing, able to damage enemies.

-Button/Key-

/ +
FP1
Carol Roll
FP2
FP2CarolRoll
Claw Swipe

While Crouching, Carol can perform a quick Claw Attack with a faster rate than the Claw Combo.

-Button/Key-

+ Attack
FP2Carol CrouchAttack
Low Kick

While airborne, Carol can throw a quick kick at close range enemies.

-Button/Key-

Mid-Air + Attack
Carol JumpKick
High Kick

While airborne or on the ground, Carol can throw a high kick above her head at close range enemies. this move can also function as a Double Jump.

+ Attack
Carol BootSwipe
Kick Climb

Carol is able to climb up walls, giving her an advantage in vertical mobility.

-Button/Key-

On a Wall / (Hold) + Jump
FP1
Carol KickClimb
FP2
Carolfp2wallcling
Warp Jump

If standing on a Jump Pad, Carol can instantly Warp Jump to another Jump Pad, and so on. In FP2, Carol's Jump Disc has the functions of a Jump Pad, enabling her to Warp Jump to wherever she throws it, dealing extra damage to enemies.

-Button/Key_

On a Jump Pad Jump
Jump Disc Special (x2)
FP1
WarpJump
FP2
Guarding

A Dodge that provides Carol with brief invulnerability against enemy attacks. Although it doesn't protect from larger or more powerful attacks, it will still soften the blow to take less damage if timed right. If Carol Guards when Warp Jumping to her Jump Disc, she will spawn her Motorcycle if it's in storage.

-Button/Key-

Guard

Motorcycle Move List[]

Move/Details Images
Fuel Tank

A red canister that can provide Carol with her Motorcycle. In FP1, it can repair any damage to the Motorcycle, keeping from breaking after 3 hits. In FP2, it is reclassified as Carol's Power-Up, and can provide her with brief invulnerability if she already has her Motorcycle equipped.

FP1
Fuel Can
FP2
FuelTank
Motorcycle

Carol's Vehicle of Choice; In FP1, Carol can dismount her Motorcycle which will break after 3 hits from enemy attacks. In FP2, Carol can summon it if Guarding after throwing her Jump Disc, and will only break if she's KO'ed.

-Button/Key-

FP1 Dismount + Jump
FP2 Summon Special + Guard
FP1
Carol Tea Bike Intro
FP2
FP2CarolBike
Claw Combo

Even while riding her Motorcycle, Carol can still throw a combination of Claw Attacks.

-Button/Key-

Attack
FP1
FP1Bike ClawCombo
FP2
FP2Bike Attack
Wild Claw

After using the Nitro Boost on her Motorcycle, Carol can unleash a more powerful claw Attack.

-Button/Key-

Special + Attack
Bike Spin

Carol can use her Motorcycle to perform a Spin Attack that also functions as a Double Jump.

-Button/Key-

Jump (x2)
FP1Bike Roll
Bike Fu

Carol can use Kung-Fu movements to fight while riding on her Motorcycle. In FP1, she uses her Wild Kick, while in FP2, she does a backflip attack with her Motorcycle.

-Button/Key-

FP1 Jump + Special (Hold)
FP2 Jump (x2)
FP1
Carol BikeFu
FP2
FP2CarolBikeFu
Rev Swipe

Carol can rev her Motorcycle and swipe it at enemies at close range.

-Button/Key-

On Motorcycle + Attack
Bike Rev
Nitro Boost

Carol's Motorcycle is equipped with a Nitro Booster, enabling her to increase her speed while riding her Motorcycle.

-Button/Key-

FP1 Special
FP2 Guard
FP1
FP2
Bike Throw

Carol can throw her Motorcycle in place of her Jump Disc, even storing it afterwards.

-Button/Key-

On Motorcycle Special
Carolfp2bikethrow

Other Appearances[]

Super Indie Karts[]

Carol is one of the playable characters in a game called Super Indie Karts, where a variety of characters races each other in a way similar to the classic Mario Kart games. Fortune Night also appears in the game as one of the courses. The game is currently available on Steam as an Early Access game.

Trivia[]

  • It is possible that Carol's Body Color and last name are a reference to Green Tea, a product originating from China.[13]
  • In the cut Dialogues of Freedom Planet, Carol mentions an older sister of her, but those lines were removed during development. It was stated that the older sister isn't Cory, but was instead Coral, another character created by Ziyo Ling. [citation needed]
  • Ziyo Ling's version of Carol ironically fears rats, despite being a cat. [14]
  • It is unknown what type of Wildcat Carol is exactly, however, she bears some resemblance to a European Wildcat.
  • Carol's moves have influences from X of the Mega Man X series, for example, her Wall Jump ability.
    • Additionally, her roll and the mapped controls for that traced back to Classic Sonic's Spin Attack from Sonic the Hedgehog.
  • Carol Tea is one of two characters to use a swear word, the other being Spade.
    • However unlike Spade's dialogue, Carol's use of the word was never included in the final release of Freedom Planet. Regardless, both character's dialogue is considered non-canon, and were both blooper outtakes. [15]
    • Despite this, Carol officially uses a swear word in Freedom Planet 2 in the level Zulon Jungle, when she first sees Serpentine and Aaa engage each other in a war.
  • During the SAGE 2020 expo when asked "who is the fluffiest character?", Strife responded that "Carol is the fluffiest character" and that to "not touch her tail, she does not like that".

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Freedom Planet 2 - Characters
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Jade Creek Cave (What Do We Do Now)
  3. 3.0 3.1 Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Crash Site (Meet Serpentine and Torque)
  4. Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Dragon Valley (Meet Lilac and Carol)
  5. Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Thermal Base (Brevon Encounter)
  6. Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Relic Maze (Cave Collapse)
  7. Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Relic Maze (Meet Milla)
  8. Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Lilac's Treehouse (The Next Morning)
  9. Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Zao's Airship
  10. Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Final Dreadnought 3 (Brevon Appears)
  11. 11.0 11.1 Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Ending
  12. 12.0 12.1 Freedom Planet in-game cutscene - Jiang River (Route to Shang Tu)
  13. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_tea
  14. https://www.deviantart.com/ziyoling/art/Carol-Sash-s-little-tail-38505032
  15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uox66f2Zbu4
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