"Five Nights at Freddy's: Revised Canon (FNAF 1-4)"
Author: LANgen
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🔍 Core Canon Principles
1. Scope: Only events from the first four games (FNAF 1-4) are considered canon. Later games and books are treated as non-canon additions.
2. Soul Possession Mechanics:
- Souls of deceased children can possess animatronics.
- Concepts like digital immortality and remnant are excluded.
3. Key Characters:
- William Afton – The only "Purple Guy," a serial killer.
- Michael Afton – His eldest son, uninvolved in the murders.
- Crying Child (Chris Afton) – Younger son, victim of the Bite of '83.
4. Springtrap’s Fate:
- Permanently destroyed in the FNAF 3 fire.
- Easter eggs hinting at his survival are ignored.
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📜 Detailed Timeline of Events
1983 (FNAF 4)
Fredbear’s Family Diner:
- Founded by William Afton & Henry.
- First animatronics created: Fredbear & Spring Bonnie.
The Afton Family Tragedy:
1. Michael Afton bullies his younger brother, Chris.
2. A cruel prank leads to Chris suffering fatal injuries from Fredbear’s mechanisms.
3. This event becomes known as "The Bite of '83."
Aftermath:
- William Afton descends into madness from grief.
- Commits his first murder (a child outside the diner).
- The first victim’s spirit possesses The Puppet.
- Fredbear’s Family Diner closes.
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1987 (FNAF 2)
New Pizzeria:
- Features a new line of "Toy" animatronics.
- Upgraded security systems.
Staff:
- Jeremy Fitzgerald – Main night guard (Nights 1-6).
- Fritz Smith – Night 7 guard (identity unknown).
Events:
1. William Afton, disguised as a guard, murders 5 children.
2. Their souls possess the Toy animatronics.
3. The location shuts down due to disappearances.
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1993 (FNAF 1)
Abandoned Pizzeria:
- Michael Afton takes a job as the night guard.
- Works with the original 1985 animatronics.
Key Details:
- Animatronics are aggressive due to possessed spirits.
- Golden Freddy is a hallucination from Michael’s guilt.
- Michael is fired for "odor" (likely from decomposing remains inside animatronics).
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2023 (FNAF 3)
Investigation:
- An unnamed guard works at "Fazbear’s Fright".
- The remains of Springtrap are discovered.
Finale:
- The children’s spirits trigger a fire.
- William Afton dies for good.
- All souls are finally freed.
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FNAF 4’s Nightmares
Origin:
- Michael Afton’s nightmares, stemming from trauma over his brother’s death.
Symbolism:
- Nightmare animatronics represent fear and guilt.
- Fredbear is a constant reminder of the incident.
Minigame Adjustments:
- Sister’s Room in FNAF 4 is either non-existent or reinterpreted (e.g., as the brother’s room).
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Q&A
Why did William start killing?
After his son’s death, William suffered a mental breakdown. He experimented with possessed animatronics, trying to bring Chris back.
Who is Jeremy Fitzgerald?
Just a regular employee—the night guard in FNAF 2 (Nights 1-6).
Why was Michael fired in FNAF 1?
Officially for "odor"—likely due to rotting flesh inside the animatronics.
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📌 Key Differences from Original Canon
1. Post-FNAF 4 elements removed.
2. Simplified soul possession mechanics.
3. Clear separation of William & Michael’s roles.
4. Contradictory elements (e.g., Springtrap’s survival) removed.
5. Logical cause-and-effect chain between events.
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