Interceptor

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Interceptor badnik

Ocean-themed Interceptor, as seen in Sonic Colours

Interceptor is a badnik from Sonic Unleashed and Sonic Colours.

Interceptors are large, hovering badniks that chase after Sonic during day stages. They are sometimes referred to as mini-bosses. Interceptors' attack patterns vary between different versions of the game.

Wii/PS2 Version

In Wii and PS2 versions, Interceptors try to run over Sonic using the wheels at the ends of their arms (this can be avoided by quick-stepping). In addition, they only appear in Apotos and Eggmanland, and the day boss music plays when they appear. Interceptors in this version can be defeated by being hit with a Sonic Boost five times. When they overtake Sonic and the camera moves behind them, they will be vulnerable for a short period of time.

360/PS3 Version

In the 360 and PS3 versions of Sonic Unleashed, Interceptors have three attacks. Their main attack consists of a laser that can be dodged by quick-stepping. They can also pound the ground causing a shock wave that Sonic must jump over, and if Sonic falls too far behind, the they can use a punching attack to knock him forward. Interceptors in this version appear in Dragon Road Act 1, Skyscraper Scamper Act 1, Jungle Joyride Act 1, and Savannah Citadel Act 5.

Sonic Colours

In Sonic Colours, the Interceptor makes a return with a new, nautical-themed paint job. It appears in Aquarium Park Act 4 and Terminal Velocity Act 1 and behaves almost identical to the way it does in the 360/PS3 version of Sonic Unleashed. However, in Sonic Colours, Interceptors can only use laser attacks which now hit multiple lanes, and punches when Sonic is close. They can no longer use their shock wave attack and are no longer accompanied by small bombs on the ground. Instead, the player must find and conserve White Wisp energy to have enough in the boost gauge when the Interceptor appears to avoid losing all of his or her rings from punches, which now only takes one hit, similar to the older Sonic games on the Sega Mega Drive.