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The original '''Mecha Sonic''', also named '''Robo Sonic''', was first seen on the [[Death Egg Zone]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.
  
'''Mecha Sonic''' refers to a robotic copy of [[Sonic]] created by [[Doctor Eggman]] (not to be confused with the more well known [[Metal Sonic]]). His Game Gear and Master System ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' incarnation is named '''Silver Sonic''' in the North American and European manuals.
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==Character conception==
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[[Yasushi Yamaguchi]] designed Mecha Sonic to be one of Sonic's most dangerous enemies, but because of scheduling conflicts many of Mecha's attacks were cut from the game. Scrapped ideas for attacks include; a long laser from it's mono eye, homing missiles that fire from it's fingers, and a gravity projectile that sucks up rings.
  
==Game Appearences==
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Mecha Sonic's design was based on Mechagodzilla and Gigan to make it look strong and painful to touch.
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Mecha Sonic was a frequent opponent of the Blue Blur during the [[Mega Drive]] era. Appearences in 3D games have been non-existant, barring a brief cameo in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.
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==History==
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' (16-bit)===
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Mecha Sonic is a robot built by [[Dr. Eggman]] who Sonic battled on the [[Death Egg]] before the [[Death Egg Robot]]. Sonic had to be careful but he managed to pull through in the fight. After Mecha Sonic was destroyed, Dr. Eggman built a [[Mecha Sonic Mk. II|new upgraded version]] on [[Angel Island]].
  
[[Image:S2ggmechasonic.png|thumb|right|248px|Mecha Sonic in 8-bit ''Sonic 2''.]]
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===''Sonic Superstars''===
===Sonic 2 8-bit===
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A [[Metal Fighter]] Mecha Sonic comes with the Extra Content Pack for ''[[Sonic Superstars]]'' DLC.{{ref|https://archive.ph/1ySEz|https://www.nintendo.co.uk/DLC/Extra-Content-Pack-2435460.html}}{{ref|https://archive.ph/9ohk5|https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/extra-content-pack/9PH6JQV84JFP/0010}}{{ref|https://archive.ph/WyfGO|https://store.steampowered.com/app/2549530/Sonic_Superstars__Extra_Content_Pack}}
:''Main article: [[Mecha Sonic (Scrambled Egg Zone Boss)]]
 
The first appearance of '''Mecha Sonic''' is the metallic robot that Sonic fights in [[Scrambled Egg Zone]] on the 8-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (8-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. Once defeated, Mecha Sonic releases the sixth and final [[Chaos Emerald]] if Sonic already has the other 5, enabling progress to [[Crystal Egg Zone]].
 
  
This version of the robot is a same-size imitation of Sonic, mimicking all of his abilities, although strangely Mecha Sonic has a spin dash attack and Sonic does not in that game. When Sonic and Mecha Sonic's [[spin attack]]s collide, they bounce off each other, unlike the 16-bit iterations where Sonic comes off the loser. This makes for a fast and hectic, if easier, battle. Mecha Sonic is also equipped jet boots that enable him to hover, and a sharp scissors-type tentacle, which sometimes protrudes from its torso when standing still. The robot takes 8 hits to kill.
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===Other game appearances===
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The original Mecha Sonic returned for new boss battles in ''[[Aerobase Zone]]'' from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'', as Robo Sonic in ''[[Lego Dimensions]]'', and in Tokyo Sky Flight from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]''. He is also playable in the ''Sonic Minecraft DLC''.
[[Image:silversonic.png|right|thumb|248px|Mecha Sonic in 16-bit ''Sonic 2''.]]
 
===Sonic 2 16-bit===
 
:''Main article: [[Mecha Sonic (Death Egg Zone Boss)]]
 
A silver Mecha Sonic appears in as the first boss of [[Death Egg Zone]] on the 16-bit version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' as well. Sonic walks into the battle arena immediatly after the start of the level, and Mecha Sonic descends using jet shoes - although he doesn't use them to hover during the rest of the fight, unlike the 8-bit version. The boss has four principal attacks:
 
*Rocket-boosting across the ground, sliding to turn around, and then coming back to his starting point.
 
*Curling up into a ball and rolling across the screen (similar to [[Sonic]]'s [[Spin Dash]]).
 
*Curling up into a ball, then jumping across the screen.
 
*If the fight progresses for long enough, Mecha Sonic starts shooting out needles during his jumps.
 
[[Eggman]] watches the battle through a TV screen in the center of the arena, grinning maniacally throughout. Once Mecha Sonic is defeated, Sonic chases the (surprisingly spry) fat man until he leaps into the game's last boss, [[Dr. Robotnik's Giant Mech]].
 
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[[Image:supermetalboss.png|thumb|right|248px|Super Mecha Sonic in ''Sonic 3 & Knuckles''.]]
 
===Sonic & Knuckles===
 
:''Main article: [[Mecha Sonic (Sky Sanctuary Zone Boss)]]''
 
:''See also: [[Super Mecha Sonic]]''
 
The robot Sonic in ''[[Sonic & Knuckles]]'' is usually referred to as Mecha Sonic also.
 
  
In ''Sonic & Knuckles'', there are four different encounters with Mecha Sonic. They all take place in [[Sky Sanctuary Zone]]. He first appears with a ball and chain weapon similar to the one Robotnik uses in the first ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. Later he appears with 8 bubble-like shields similar to a boss battle in ''Sonic 2'' on the third act of [[Metropolis Zone]]. The next encounter is similar to the battle with him in the [[Death Egg Zone]] in ''Sonic 2'' except for a new backwards dash attack. If playing as Knuckles there is a fourth battle. Mecha Sonic will go [[Super Mecha Sonic|super]] by absorbing power from the [[Master Emerald]]. During this battle he dashes back and forth occasionally diving downward or shooting glowing orbs. He occasionally has to recharge his power by landing on the Master Emerald, this leaves him vulnerable to attack.
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[[Image:msonic_spp.png|frame|right|Mecha Sonic, as seen in ''Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure'']]
 
  
===Sonic Pocket Adventure===
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==In other media==
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (manga)===
Mecha Sonic returned to his 16-bit ''Sonic the Hedgehog 2'' design in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure]]'' as the boss of the fifth level, [[Aerobase Zone]]. It is almost identical to the [[Death Egg Zone]] version except it has the added ability to dash backwards, like it did in ''Sonic & Knuckles''. It will also occasionally shoot metal quills in multiple directions.
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===Sonic the Fighters===
 
:''Main article: [[Rocket Metal]]''
 
In ''[[Sonic the Fighters]]'', a new rocket-like Sonic robot appeared briefly in the opening cutscene. From various media it is known as either '''Rocket Metal''' or '''Mecha Sonic Model No.29'''. This robot is programmed into the game as a fully playable character, though it can only be enabled by hacking. When played as, the robot is called RocketMetal. One of RocketMetal’s moves is to turn into a rocket and shoot forward; this is also one of the standard Metal Sonic’s moves in the game, and accordingly it is generally believed that this robot is a transformation of Metal (rather than a new design of Mecha) Sonic.
 
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[[Image:Mecha sonic sa.png|thumb|right|120px|Mecha Sonic, as seen in Sonic Adventure.]]
 
===Sonic Adventure===
 
When [[E-102 Gamma]] is first activated by [[Eggman]], and scans around the robotics lab in [[Final Egg]], two Sonic robots can be seen floating inside green suspension tubes. One is Metal Sonic himself, while the other is a sleek, grey form of the silver Metal Sonic from [[Death Egg Zone]]. While never seen active, the robot's design was used for the character of Silver Sonic II in the [[Archie|''Archie'' Sonic comics]].
 
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[[File:Mechasonicarchie.jpg|thumb|Mecha Sonic firing laser blasts at [[Mecha Knuckles (Archie)|Mecha Knuckles]].]]
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[[File:Mechasonicarchie.jpg|thumb|190px|Mecha Sonic firing laser blasts at [[Mecha Knuckles (Archie)|Mecha Knuckles]].]]
 
In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 039 (Archie)|issue #39]] and [[Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha Madness]], Sonic is dubbed "Mecha Sonic" when he's captured by [[Fang the Sniper|Nack]] and [[roboticization|roboticized]] by [[Dr. Robotnik]].
 
In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog 039 (Archie)|issue #39]] and [[Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha Madness]], Sonic is dubbed "Mecha Sonic" when he's captured by [[Fang the Sniper|Nack]] and [[roboticization|roboticized]] by [[Dr. Robotnik]].
  
This Mecha Sonic attacked [[Bunnie Rabbot]] and [[Knuckles]] before it started to destroy [[Knothole Village]]. It was eventually attacked by Knuckles again, roboticized into [[Mecha Knuckles (Archie)|Mecha Knuckles]]. The two battled until it punched Mecha Knuckles clear into Robotropolis toward a stockpile of nuclear warheads. Mecha Knuckles, using the power of magnetization, attracted Mecha Sonic, causing both of them to fall into the stockpile. The explosion of the nuclear warheads greatly damaged Mecha Sonic, but left it active enough to retrieve Sonic's life force to return him to normal.
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This Mecha Sonic attacked [[Bunnie Rabbot]] and [[Knuckles]] before it started to destroy [[Knothole Village]]. It was eventually attacked by Knuckles again, roboticized into [[Mecha Knuckles (Archie)|Mecha Knuckles]]. The two battled until it punched Mecha Knuckles clear into Robotropolis toward a stockpile of nuclear warheads. Mecha Knuckles, using the power of magnetization, attracted Mecha Sonic, causing both of them to fall into the stockpile. The explosion of the nuclear warheads greatly damaged Mecha Sonic, but left it active enough to retrieve Sonic's life force to return him to normal. This Mecha Sonic's body contained rocket-propelled feet, a communication device on its wrist along with laser cannons, optic lasers in its eyes and a "brain burn-thru" device to ensure compliance. Robotnik also developed the body to enhance the speed and strength that Sonic originally had. The design and workings of Mecha Sonic would later be used by Dr. Robotnik to develop an improved Mecha Sonic he called Silver Sonic.
  
This Mecha Sonic's body contained rocket-propelled feet, a communication device on its wrist along with laser cannons, optic lasers in its eyes and a "brain burn-thru" device to ensure compliance. Robotnik also developed the body to enhance the speed and strength that Sonic originally had.
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[[File:SilverSonic.jpg|thumb|190px|Silver Sonic, encountering Sonic for the first time.]]
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In [[Sonic Quest 3 (Archie Mini-Series)|Sonic Quest 3]] of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic]] series, Silver Sonic is a robot designed by [[Dr. Robotnik]]. It is an upgraded version of Mecha Sonic, using its design as a basis and building up on its strength and skills to create a better robot. It was used as one of Robotnik's last resort plans on board his [[Death Egg]], in case an emergency came up. Such an emergency came up when [[Tails]] and Sonic infiltrated Robotnik's Death Egg, destroying its master controls and sending it on an uncontrollable course into space. Robotnik, from his auxiliary control room on the station, summoned Silver Sonic to defeat the two [[Freedom Fighters|Freedom Fighter]] intruders. Although Silver Sonic's strength is considerably more than that of Sonic, notably being able to absorb many hits from him, it has a weakness to electricity. Sonic was able to use a broken live wire and attach it to Silver Sonic, incapacitating it. With Silver Sonic indisposed, Robotnik used his "Plan E", which involved him dressing up in a suit connected to the strength of the Death Egg itself.  
  
The design and workings of Mecha Sonic would later be used by Dr. Robotnik to develop an improved Mecha Sonic he called Silver Sonic.
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Sonic was able to hold off Robotnik by entering Silver Sonic and using it as a battle suit to fight Robotnik. Despite the strength of the Silver Sonic suit, both Robotnik and Sonic were evenly matched in their battle. Sonic was eventually able to launch Robotnik many decks away, giving him and Tails a chance to escape the station. They jumped off the station, using the Silver Sonic suit as protection against atmospheric re-entry. Once past the atmosphere, Sonic ditched Silver Sonic and returned to the surface with Tails. This robot's design is likely based off of the silver Mecha Sonic from [[Sonic 2]], albeit much larger.
  
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[[File:SilverSonic.jpg|thumb|Silver Sonic, encountering Sonic for the first time.]]
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In [[Sonic Quest 3 (Archie Mini-Series)|Sonic Quest 3]] of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic]] series, Silver Sonic is a robot designed by [[Dr. Robotnik]]. It is an upgraded version of Mecha Sonic, using its design as a basis and building up on its strength and skills to create a better robot. It was used as one of Robotnik's last resort plans on board his [[Death Egg]], in case an emergency came up.
 
  
Such an emergency came up when [[Tails]] and Sonic infiltrated Robotnik's Death Egg, destroying its master controls and sending it on an uncontrollable course into space. Robotnik, from his auxiliary control room on the station, summoned Silver Sonic to defeat the two [[Freedom Fighters|Freedom Fighter]] intruders.
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Although Silver Sonic's strength is considerably more than that of Sonic, notably being able to absorb many hits from him, it has a weakness to electricity. Sonic was able to use a broken live wire and attach it to Silver Sonic, incapacitating it. With Silver Sonic indisposed, Robotnik used his "Plan E", which involved him dressing up in a suit connected to the strength of the Death Egg itself.
 
 
 
Sonic was able to hold off Robotnik by entering Silver Sonic and using it as a battle suit to fight Robotnik. Despite the strength of the Silver Sonic suit, both Robotnik and Sonic were evenly matched in their battle. Sonic was eventually able to launch Robotnik many decks away, giving him and Tails a chance to escape the station. They jumped off the station, using the Silver Sonic suit as protection against atmospheric re-entry. Once past the atmosphere, Sonic ditched Silver Sonic and returned to the surface with Tails.
 
 
 
This robot's design is likely based off of the silver Mecha Sonic from [[Sonic 2]], albeit much larger.
 
 
 
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Mecha Sonic
First seen: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit) (1992)
Species: Eggman's robots
Gender: None (attributed as male)
Created by: Yasushi Yamaguchi

The original Mecha Sonic, also named Robo Sonic, was first seen on the Death Egg Zone in Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Character conception

Yasushi Yamaguchi designed Mecha Sonic to be one of Sonic's most dangerous enemies, but because of scheduling conflicts many of Mecha's attacks were cut from the game. Scrapped ideas for attacks include; a long laser from it's mono eye, homing missiles that fire from it's fingers, and a gravity projectile that sucks up rings.

Mecha Sonic's design was based on Mechagodzilla and Gigan to make it look strong and painful to touch. [1]

History

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit)

Mecha Sonic is a robot built by Dr. Eggman who Sonic battled on the Death Egg before the Death Egg Robot. Sonic had to be careful but he managed to pull through in the fight. After Mecha Sonic was destroyed, Dr. Eggman built a new upgraded version on Angel Island.

Sonic Superstars

A Metal Fighter Mecha Sonic comes with the Extra Content Pack for Sonic Superstars DLC.[2][3][4]

Other game appearances

The original Mecha Sonic returned for new boss battles in Aerobase Zone from Sonic the Hedgehog Pocket Adventure, as Robo Sonic in Lego Dimensions, and in Tokyo Sky Flight from Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020. He is also playable in the Sonic Minecraft DLC.

Boss battles

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In other media

Sonic the Hedgehog (manga)

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Sonic the Comic

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Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)

Pre-Super Genesis Wave

Mecha Sonic
Mecha Sonic firing laser blasts at Mecha Knuckles.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic issue #39 and Sonic & Knuckles: Mecha Madness, Sonic is dubbed "Mecha Sonic" when he's captured by Nack and roboticized by Dr. Robotnik.

This Mecha Sonic attacked Bunnie Rabbot and Knuckles before it started to destroy Knothole Village. It was eventually attacked by Knuckles again, roboticized into Mecha Knuckles. The two battled until it punched Mecha Knuckles clear into Robotropolis toward a stockpile of nuclear warheads. Mecha Knuckles, using the power of magnetization, attracted Mecha Sonic, causing both of them to fall into the stockpile. The explosion of the nuclear warheads greatly damaged Mecha Sonic, but left it active enough to retrieve Sonic's life force to return him to normal. This Mecha Sonic's body contained rocket-propelled feet, a communication device on its wrist along with laser cannons, optic lasers in its eyes and a "brain burn-thru" device to ensure compliance. Robotnik also developed the body to enhance the speed and strength that Sonic originally had. The design and workings of Mecha Sonic would later be used by Dr. Robotnik to develop an improved Mecha Sonic he called Silver Sonic.

Silver Sonic
Silver Sonic, encountering Sonic for the first time.

In Sonic Quest 3 of the Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic series, Silver Sonic is a robot designed by Dr. Robotnik. It is an upgraded version of Mecha Sonic, using its design as a basis and building up on its strength and skills to create a better robot. It was used as one of Robotnik's last resort plans on board his Death Egg, in case an emergency came up. Such an emergency came up when Tails and Sonic infiltrated Robotnik's Death Egg, destroying its master controls and sending it on an uncontrollable course into space. Robotnik, from his auxiliary control room on the station, summoned Silver Sonic to defeat the two Freedom Fighter intruders. Although Silver Sonic's strength is considerably more than that of Sonic, notably being able to absorb many hits from him, it has a weakness to electricity. Sonic was able to use a broken live wire and attach it to Silver Sonic, incapacitating it. With Silver Sonic indisposed, Robotnik used his "Plan E", which involved him dressing up in a suit connected to the strength of the Death Egg itself.

Sonic was able to hold off Robotnik by entering Silver Sonic and using it as a battle suit to fight Robotnik. Despite the strength of the Silver Sonic suit, both Robotnik and Sonic were evenly matched in their battle. Sonic was eventually able to launch Robotnik many decks away, giving him and Tails a chance to escape the station. They jumped off the station, using the Silver Sonic suit as protection against atmospheric re-entry. Once past the atmosphere, Sonic ditched Silver Sonic and returned to the surface with Tails. This robot's design is likely based off of the silver Mecha Sonic from Sonic 2, albeit much larger.

Post-Super Genesis Wave

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Characters in the Sonic the Hedgehog game series
Recurring characters
Heroes Sonic (Super, Starfall, Hyper, Darkspine, the Werehog, Excalibur) | Tails (Super) | Knuckles (Super, Hyper) | Amy (Super, Hyper) | Mighty (Super) | Ray (Super) | Espio | Charmy | Vector | Cream | Big | Blaze (Burning) | Silver (Super) | Sticks
Anti-heroes/Neutrals Shadow (Super) | Rouge | E-102 Gamma | E-123 Omega | Jet | Wave | Storm
Villains Dr. Eggman | Metal Sonic (Rocket, Neo, 3.0) | Mecha Sonic (8-bit, Mk. II, Mk. III, Super) | Fang | Tails Doll | Metal Knuckles | Chaos (Perfect) | E-Series | ZERO | Biolizard (Finalhazard) | Black Doom (Devil Doom) | Eggman Nega | Orbot | Cubot | Deadly Six (Zavok, Zazz, Zomom, Master Zik, Zeena, Zor)
Teams Sonic/Heroes | Rose | Dark | Chaotix | Babylon
Other Animals (Flicky) | Froggy | Chao (Hero, Dark) | Tikal | Pachacamac | Omochao | Chaclon | Gerald & Maria Robotnik | President | King Boom Boo | Cheese | Chocola | Vanilla | G.U.N. Commander | Wisps | Mother Wisp
One-off characters
Heroes Emerl | Marine | Lumina Flowlight | Chip | Shahra | Knights of the Round Table | Caliburn | Yacker | Avatar | Barry | Trip (Super)
Anti-heroes/Neutrals Bean | Bark | Shade | Merlina | Sage
Villains Witchcart | Hocke-Wulf | Bearenger | Carrotia | Battle Kukku Army (15th, 16th, Dr. Fukurokov) | E-101 Beta | Void | Chaos Gamma | Gemerl | Shugo-hei | Iblis | Mephiles | Solaris | Erazor Djinn | Captain Whisker | Johnny | Master Core: ABIS | Ix (Super) | Dark Gaia | King Arthur | Hard Boiled Heavies | Infinite | The End | Mirage Express
Teams Vector | Eggman
Other Birdie | Illumina | Secretary | Elise | Duke of Soleanna | Sonic Man | Coconut Crew | Vikings | Professor Pickle | Wentos | Don Fachio | Dodon Pa | Koco | Ancients | Conductor | Conductor's wife | Ariem | Heavy | Bomb | Tiara Boobowski | Honey