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Beetle series

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Beetle series
Games: Sonic Adventure 2, Shadow the Hedgehog (game), Sonic Generations, Sonic Generations (Nintendo 3DS), Sonic Speed Simulator, Sonic X Shadow Generations
Affiliation: G.U.N.

The Beetle series (ビートル・シリーズ)[1] is a line of surveillance and defensive robots under the directive of the Guardian Units of Nations (G.U.N.).[2] First introduced in Sonic Adventure 2, these small airborne robots are commonly found in areas patrolled by or under direct control of the military organization.[3][4] They are the first in a series of autonomous robots used by G.U.N., designated by the number "01" stamped upon its surface.

Description

Perhaps the most common robot in G.U.N.'s arsenal, the nine known Beetle robots all share a similar physical base. Somewhat spherical in shape, the robots have the ability to float in the air without any noticeable propulsion system. On its front is a glowing red eye, often pointing at its intended target. The body is colored white grey with a blue trim. On its top is a black cap with red trim, adorned with the G.U.N. logo and its "01" designation. The standard models have a pair of fins on either side of its upper half, matching the black and red color scheme of the Beetle's top. This color scheme is found in every iteration of the Beetle with the exception of the Gold Beetle, its namesake color featuring red and black trim.

The Mono Beetle is the standard Beetle model, with offensive models having their mode of attack affixed to the bottom of the machine. The two offensive models also have "Wing" variants, which allow them to fly towards targets at high speeds instead of hovering in a stationary position. These variations do not have fins, but instead a pair of red wings.

The physical design of the Beetle Series varies in later appearances, the most notable difference being the "01" designation being replaced with "05' in Shadow the Hedgehog.Media:Gun Beetle-Digital Circuit.png[5]Media:Rocket Beetle-Iron Jungle.png[6] The "01" designation returned in subsequent appearances.Media:SonicGenerations_Enemy_MonoBeetle.png[7]

Fictional history

Over fifty years ago, Professor Gerald Robotnik created the Chaos Drive, a semi-permanent power source based on the power of the Chaos Emeralds. Initially designed to transfer energy to living tissue, Gerald was pressured to hand over the technology to G.U.N. for use in their mechanized division as batteries.[8] The Chaos Drive allowed for the proliferation of the Beetle Series, the energy source powering the unmanned mobile units.[2]

The Gun Beetle was already in service by the time Shadow the Hedgehog was created, a number of them stationed on the Space Colony ARK during an unfortunate incident where the Artificial Chaos went out of control, attacking the colony.[9][10] These same Beetle's would be used by G.U.N. during their siege on the ARK to shut down "Project: Shadow."[11]

The Beetle Series continued to be used by G.U.N. over the next fifty years, the base model relatively unchanged. A variety of models would be used during the events of Sonic Adventure 2, both protecting their facilities on Prison Island and in attempting to capture Sonic the Hedgehog. One new model of Beetle, the Rocket Beetle, made its debut in Shadow the Hedgehog.

Beetle models

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A surveillance robot. Often used by Sonic and Shadow for homing attack chains.[2]
SonicAdventure2 Render GoldBeetle.png Gold Beetle
A reconnaissance robot. Teleports in for a few seconds, then leaves after completing its mission.[2]
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Based on the Mono Beetle, is equipped with a machine gun.[2]
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Gun Beetle with wings, allowing it to fly towards targets at high speeds.[2]
SonicAdventure2Battle Render BombBeetle.png Bomb Beetle
Based on the Mono Beetle, it circles around a small area, dropping bombs from its undercarriage.[2]
SonicAdventure2Battle Render BombWing.png Bomb Wing
A Gun Wing with a bomber pod installed on the bottom.[2]
SonicAdventure2 SparkBeetle.png Spark Beetle
A Mono Beetle with an electromagnetic field that appears around itself at regular intervals.[12]
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A Beetle with a spring affixed on top.[12]
Rocket Beetle-Iron Jungle.png Rocket Beetle
A Beetle with a rocket launcher mounted on its underside.

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