Eggrobo

Eggrobo
First seen: Sonic & Knuckles (1994)
Species: Eggman robot (Badnik)
Gender: N/A, referred to as male

"Eggrobo" redirects here. If you were looking for the final boss from Sonic Lost World, see Eggrobo (Sonic Lost World boss).

EggroboMedia:EggRobo statue.png (エッグロボMedia:S&K_MD_JP_manual.pdf), also spelled EggRoboMedia:S&K MD US SonicJam manual.pdf and Egg Robo,Media:CE SK 06.png and occasionally called Eggmanrobo, are Badniks who make their first appearance in Sonic & Knuckles' Sky Sanctuary Zone. Shaped like an egg with arms and legs (clearly made to resemble Dr. Eggman), Eggrobos hover in place and attack with a laser pistol.

Game appearances

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 & Knuckles

Eggrobo in Sky Sanctuary

In Sonic or Tails' stories through Sonic 3 & Knuckles, Eggrobos are first seen during the cutscene at the start of Sky Sanctuary Zone, launching from the Death Egg's equatorial circumference as the great battle station climbs back into space under the power of the Master Emerald. These rotund badniks are the only foes (bar Mecha Sonic) to be found in Sky Sanctuary.

After completing the game as Sonic or Tails with all seven Chaos Emeralds (but not all the Super Emeralds) a post-credits scene plays showing a lone Eggrobo reactivate and rises from the wreckage of its destroyed brethren. This Eggrobo goes on to cause trouble for Knuckles, piloting the boss machines instead of Eggman throughout his story. The Eggrobo is ultimately revealed to be working for Mecha Sonic Mk. II and is inadvertently destroyed by him.

Sonic R

Eggrobo (named Eggmanrobo in this appearance) is an unlockable character in Sonic R, with stats and abilities similar to those of Eggman. Sonic Channel featured Japanese language profiles of the Sonic R characters; translated, Eggrobo's is as follows:

“	Eggmanrobo Eggman created this robot intending to surpass his strongest robots, including the other Metals. However, it demonstrated its true strength on its first mission: thanks to its comical body, it ignores air resistance . . . Eggman boasts of the offensive abilities he gave it, and it still matches Metal Sonic's speed. [Appearance requirements] Collect 5 tokens in Regal Ruin in Grand Prix mode and finish better than fourth place to begin a one-on-one match with Eggmanrobo. Win this race and Eggmanrobo will become a possible choice on the character select screen. Key Advice: Low turning ability. Use Buttons effectively to struggle through corners. On the water, deceleration occurs immediately. Hurry to land to recover. Eggmanrobo has a huge body. When a course is difficult to see, press the button to change your viewpoint.	„
— Sonic Channel

Sonic Adventure 2

In the original Dreamcast version of Sonic Adventure 2, Eggrobo could be downloaded in Eggrobo Kart Racing as a playable character for use in the Kart Racing minigame. In the GameCube and 2012 versions, he had to be unlocked for use in the racing minigame by clearing all of Rouge the Bat's missions. He was not part of the game's actual story or any normal stage.

Sonic Generations (HD)

An indigo Eggrobo opening fire.

In Sonic Generations, the hedgehog revisits Sky Sanctuary Zone to be confronted by the classic Eggrobo opponents. Some of the robots use their rifles rather more dangerously, now, firing not one beam of light but several at once.

In addition, and lacking any official name, variant Missile Eggrobos are enemies found only in this level. Whereas in the original level, the only enemies to appear at all were the classic red/yellow Eggrobos, Act 2 of the Generations stage mixes things up by adding these new. indigo/red versions.

Missile Eggrobos don't carry the Eggrobos' standard laser rifle, instead firing homing missiles out of the top of their heads, which pursue Sonic with some tenacity.

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

In Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Eggrobos appear as obstacles that racers must avoid in Sanctuary Falls.

Sonic Mania

The Hard-Boiled Heavy named the Heavy Gunner.

While no Eggrobos are fought as normal enemies in Sonic Mania, there are a group of Eggrobos known as the Hard-Boiled Heavies who are essentially an elite group of Eggrobos modified by the power of the Phantom Ruby. One of these, the Heavy Gunner, pursues the player as the miniboss of Studiopolis Zone, accompanied by four other Eggrobos (three wielding batons and one flying his helicopter). All of these are destroyed in the course of the battle, though Heavy Gunner escapes.

In addition, in certain places of Titanic Monarch Zone, there are rocket cars controlled by crash test dummy Eggrobos that accelerate until colliding with a wall, destroying both the car and the Eggrobo but not harming the player; these are frequently required to cross gaps or obstacles.

Sonic Frontiers

In Sonic Frontiers, the Eggrobos much like any past enemy in this game show up as manifestations of Sonic's memories inside the Cyber Space. Design-wise and behavior-wise, they act exactly as their Sonic Generations counterpart, firing several beams of light at once.

Also included are the missile firing variation introduced on the forementioned game, acting similarly to their Generations counterpart by launching a slow-paced missile from the top of their heads in an attempt to hit Sonic. Both kinds of Eggrobos in this game can be easily destroyed using either a Spin Jump or a Homing Attack.

Sonic Superstars

Appearing exclusively in Trip's story, the Eggrobos return as both regular and pursuing enemies in every level of Sonic Superstars (except for Frozen Base Zone Act 2). Like previous games, they shoot lasers out of their pistols in attempt to hit Trip.

A particular Eggrobo, in the vein of Sonic 3 & Knuckles, plays a major role on Trip's side of the plot as it replaces Dr. Eggman in every cutscene and boss encounter originally assigned to the scientist in Story Mode. After Egg Fortress Zone Act 1, the fate of the rotund badnik is left unknown as Fang takes the role of final boss instead.

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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Eggrobos make an appearance as enemies in the Smash Run mode in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS. They'll fly around the place and attack players by firing several quick blasts or a large laser beam while keeping their distance.

In other media

Sonic the Comic

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Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)

When Eggrobos appeared in the Archie Sonic the Hedgehog comic books, they were referred to as "Eggbots."

In issue #54, Snively controls a group of Eggrobos which he uses to stop Sonic the Hedgehog and locate Ixis Naugus.

Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comics)

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Gallery

Artwork

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  Sonic & Knuckles artwork.

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  Sonic R render

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  Sonic Generations render.

Screenshots

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  Eggrobo in Sonic Adventure 2's Kart Race.

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  Eggrobo Concept Artwork in Sonic Generations.

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  Eggrobo statue in Sonic Generations.

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  A group of Eggrobos in Sonic Generations's Sky Sanctuary

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  Eggrobo Trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

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  Eggrobo riding a rocket car with Sonic on board in Sonic Mania.