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[[Image:Franklin Badge1.jpg|thumb|right|The Franklin Badge, as it appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.]]
[[Image:Franklinbadge.jpg|thumb|right|Franklin Badge]]


The '''Franklin Badge''' is an [[item]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''. It was revealed on [[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] on August 10, 2007.<ref name="dojo">{{Cite web |url=http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/items/item08.html |title=Franklin Badge |date=2007-08-10 |accessdate=2007-11-09 |work=[[Smash Bros. DOJO!!]] |publisher=smashbros.com}}</ref>
The '''Franklin Badge''' is an item for ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and originates from the [[Earthbound (universe)|''EarthBound'' universe]]. When equipped, the user will automatically deflect to all projectile attacks while the item lasts. It is very small and hard to see when it is attached to a player. This causes problems for opposing players who don't pay attention. This can also work against the player using the Franklin Badge, as it may be difficult to notice when it disappears.


==Overview==
The Franklin Badge was an item obtainable early in the [[EarthBound (universe)|''EarthBound''/''Mother'' games]]. Named after Benjamin Franklin, it was capable of reflecting electricity-based attacks back at its caster. The design used in ''Super Smash Bros Brawl'' is based on the real life Franklin Badge that was given out as a promotion for ''[[Mother]]'' and ''[[Mother 3]]''. In the games, it reflected Thunder attacks only.
The Franklin Badge is an item obtainable originating from the [[Mother (series)]]. Named after [[Wikipedia:Benjamin Franklin|Benjamin Franklin]], it is capable of reflecting electricity-based attacks back at its caster.  


In ''Brawl'', you can put a Franklin Badge anywhere on your body which will protect you from projectiles. However, the item will not stay on you the entire match, so players must be sure to notice when it disappears from their character's body.<ref name="dojo" />
"[[Reflect]]" appears as a mode in Special Brawl; it is assumed to be a permanent Franklin Badge on all characters.


==References==
==External Links==
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[http://www.smashbros.com/en_us/items/item08.html Confirmation]


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Revision as of 04:33, March 6, 2008

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Franklin Badge

The Franklin Badge is an item for Super Smash Bros. Brawl and originates from the EarthBound universe. When equipped, the user will automatically deflect to all projectile attacks while the item lasts. It is very small and hard to see when it is attached to a player. This causes problems for opposing players who don't pay attention. This can also work against the player using the Franklin Badge, as it may be difficult to notice when it disappears.

The Franklin Badge was an item obtainable early in the EarthBound/Mother games. Named after Benjamin Franklin, it was capable of reflecting electricity-based attacks back at its caster. The design used in Super Smash Bros Brawl is based on the real life Franklin Badge that was given out as a promotion for Mother and Mother 3. In the games, it reflected Thunder attacks only.

"Reflect" appears as a mode in Special Brawl; it is assumed to be a permanent Franklin Badge on all characters.

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