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In the games following Sonic Adventure, the planet Sonic lives on was sometimes called '''[[Earth]]''', and later deliberately left unnamed and only referred to as "Sonic's world". As of 2022, Sonic's world is officially named Earth.{{ref|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPHg6b6XVQ&t=786s}} | In the games following Sonic Adventure, the planet Sonic lives on was sometimes called '''[[Earth]]''', and later deliberately left unnamed and only referred to as "Sonic's world". As of 2022, Sonic's world is officially named Earth.{{ref|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPHg6b6XVQ&t=786s}} | ||
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+ | In the anime ''[[Sonic X]]'', Sonic , Eggman and many others are transported from an unnamed planet to Earth . There is speculation that the unnamed planet may be Mobius however, there is no substantial evidence to support or refute this claim and, since in the country where Sonic X was made (Japan) there was virtually no mention of Mobius, many do not believe that it was intended that way. The concept of Sonic's World and Earth being different locations would later be revisited in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)]]'' | ||
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====[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (Archie comics)]]==== | ====[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (Archie comics)]]==== | ||
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+ | In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Archie comic continuity]], Downunda is a continent on Mobius, located in the southern part of the planet. Consisting of mostly desert plains, the continent is inhabited by, and protected by, the [[Downunda Freedom Fighters]]. It was originally the location of [[Echidnapolis]] and the [[Master Emerald]] until it was sent to the sky to avoid a meteor strike, leaving behind a massive crater. | ||
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+ | For a period of time, Downunda was ruled by [[Crocbot]] and his dingo robots, with help from [[Dr. Robotnik]]. Efforts by the Downunda Freedom Fighters, along with assistance by the [[Freedom Fighters|Knothole Freedom Fighters]], helped to stop his rule. | ||
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====''[[Sonic the Comic]]''==== | ====''[[Sonic the Comic]]''==== | ||
+ | ''Sonic the Comic'' portrays Mobius in a style similar to the early games, as the planet was divided into "[[Zone]]s", each with a distinctive landscape and climate. At the start of the comic Robotnik was not the ruler but eventually took it over. He subsequently was overthrown, although he tried repeatedly to regain his position as dictator. Mobius and Earth are separate worlds in this comic. This same aspect was reflected in the Archie comics. | ||
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====''[[Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes De Robotnik]]''==== | ====''[[Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes De Robotnik]]''==== | ||
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===Television=== | ===Television=== | ||
====[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (TV series)]]==== | ====[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (TV series)]]==== | ||
+ | The ''SatAM'' version is similar to the Archie Comic depiction, but it being a future Earth is never mentioned during the series run. | ||
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====''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]''==== | ====''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]''==== | ||
+ | In ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' Mobius does not have a dictatorship and Dr. Ivo Robotnik is shown trying time and time again to take it over (and usually failing miserably). Overlanders are not portrayed but instead five fingered [[Humans]] are shown. | ||
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====''[[Sonic Underground]]''==== | ====''[[Sonic Underground]]''==== | ||
+ | In ''Sonic Underground'', the same kind of setup is used, but no reference to Earth is made (nor is Robotnik's first name particularly mentioned). Overlanders are present and a bit more plentiful as only those that break Robotnik's laws become Roboticised. | ||
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===Books=== | ===Books=== | ||
====[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization]]==== | ====[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization]]==== | ||
+ | In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization|novelization]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', [[Knuckles the Echidna]] called Sonic "Child of Mobius".{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization|page=57}} | ||
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Revision as of 00:11, 13 February 2024
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Mobius (or Planet Mobius) is the setting of the Sonic the Hedgehog series as established in Sega of America's Sonic the Hedgehog Bible. Mobius featured in Sonic products and media produced in North America and Europe, but typically didn't feature in Japanese Sonic media, where Sonic's planet was usually left unnamed. The name Mobius was largely retired after the release of Sonic Adventure, as Sega of Japan's Sonic Team gained more creative control of the Sonic brand worldwide.
In the games following Sonic Adventure, the planet Sonic lives on was sometimes called Earth, and later deliberately left unnamed and only referred to as "Sonic's world". As of 2022, Sonic's world is officially named Earth.[1]
In the anime Sonic X, Sonic , Eggman and many others are transported from an unnamed planet to Earth . There is speculation that the unnamed planet may be Mobius however, there is no substantial evidence to support or refute this claim and, since in the country where Sonic X was made (Japan) there was virtually no mention of Mobius, many do not believe that it was intended that way. The concept of Sonic's World and Earth being different locations would later be revisited in the Sonic the Hedgehog (film series)
Use in games
The following Sonic games mention the planet Mobius in their North American and PAL region instruction manuals:
Mega Drive
Mega-CD
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1993)[5]
Game Gear
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (1993)[6]
- Sonic Spinball (1994)[7]
- Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble (1994)[8]
Master System
- Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (1994)[9]
- Sonic Spinball (1995)[10]
PC
- Sonic the Hedgehog CD (1996)[11]
Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball's Japanese instruction manual also mentions planet Mobius, as its prologue was translated from the English language manual.
In other media
Comics
Sonic the Hedgehog (promotional comic)
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Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)
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Downunda
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In the Archie comic continuity, Downunda is a continent on Mobius, located in the southern part of the planet. Consisting of mostly desert plains, the continent is inhabited by, and protected by, the Downunda Freedom Fighters. It was originally the location of Echidnapolis and the Master Emerald until it was sent to the sky to avoid a meteor strike, leaving behind a massive crater.
For a period of time, Downunda was ruled by Crocbot and his dingo robots, with help from Dr. Robotnik. Efforts by the Downunda Freedom Fighters, along with assistance by the Knothole Freedom Fighters, helped to stop his rule.
Sonic the Comic
Sonic the Comic portrays Mobius in a style similar to the early games, as the planet was divided into "Zones", each with a distinctive landscape and climate. At the start of the comic Robotnik was not the ruler but eventually took it over. He subsequently was overthrown, although he tried repeatedly to regain his position as dictator. Mobius and Earth are separate worlds in this comic. This same aspect was reflected in the Archie comics.
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Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes De Robotnik
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Television
Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)
The SatAM version is similar to the Archie Comic depiction, but it being a future Earth is never mentioned during the series run.
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Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog
In Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Mobius does not have a dictatorship and Dr. Ivo Robotnik is shown trying time and time again to take it over (and usually failing miserably). Overlanders are not portrayed but instead five fingered Humans are shown.
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Sonic Underground
In Sonic Underground, the same kind of setup is used, but no reference to Earth is made (nor is Robotnik's first name particularly mentioned). Overlanders are present and a bit more plentiful as only those that break Robotnik's laws become Roboticised.
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Books
Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization
In the novelization of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Knuckles the Echidna called Sonic "Child of Mobius".[12]
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References
- ↑ [ ]
- ↑ File:SonicSpinball MD US manual.pdf, page 4
- ↑ File:SonicSpinball_MD_JP_manual.pdf, page 4
- ↑ File:DRMBM MD US manual.pdf, page 3
- ↑ File:SonicCD MCD US manual.pdf, page 4
- ↑ File:DRMBM GG EU manual.pdf, page 8
- ↑ File:SonicSpinball GG US manual.pdf, page 5
- ↑ File:SonicTripleTrouble GG US manual.pdf, page 3
- ↑ File:DRMBM SMS EU manual.pdf, page 8
- ↑ File:SonicSpinball SMS EU manual.pdf, page 8
- ↑ File:SonicCD_PC_US_oem_manual.pdf, page 2
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization, page 57
Locations in the Sonic the Hedgehog game series | |
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Islands | Christmas Island | South Island | West Side Island | Angel Island | Cocoa Island | Flicky Island | Prison Island | Onyx Island | Southern Island | Starfall Islands | Northstar Islands |
Landmarks / Buildings | Never Lake | Mt. Mobius | Emerald Shrine | Super Labyrinth | Tails' Workshop | Babylon Garden | Gaia Gate |
Regions / Nations | Eggman Empire | Station Square | Mystic Ruins | United Federation | Central City | Soleanna | Monopole | City | Mystic Jungle |
Vessels | Death Egg | Death Egg II | Egg Carrier | Space Colony ARK | Eggman Fleet |
Planets / Planetoids | Mobius | Little Planet | Black Comet | Interstellar Amusement Park | Lost Hex |
Dimensions | Special Stage | Maginaryworld | Sol Dimension | Arabian Nights | Twilight Cage | World of Camelot | White Space | Dreamscape |