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'''Mecha Sonic''' can refer to any of [[Doctor Robotnik]]'s robotic copies of [[Sonic]] that ''aren't'' [[Metal Sonic]]. While Metal Sonic (first introduced in ''[[Sonic CD]]'') has survived all the encounters with his biological counterpart, Robotnik has over the years deployed several other mechanical Sonics that do not prove quite so durable. Precisely how many of these ''Mecha'' Sonic designs are entirely new robots, or rebuilds of a single unit, is a matter of debate. | '''Mecha Sonic''' can refer to any of [[Doctor Robotnik]]'s robotic copies of [[Sonic]] that ''aren't'' [[Metal Sonic]]. While Metal Sonic (first introduced in ''[[Sonic CD]]'') has survived all the encounters with his biological counterpart, Robotnik has over the years deployed several other mechanical Sonics that do not prove quite so durable. Precisely how many of these ''Mecha'' Sonic designs are entirely new robots, or rebuilds of a single unit, is a matter of debate. | ||
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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. | 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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[[Image:silversonic.png|right|thumb|248px|Mecha Sonic in 16-bit ''Sonic 2''.]] | [[Image:silversonic.png|right|thumb|248px|Mecha Sonic in 16-bit ''Sonic 2''.]] | ||
:''Main article: [[Mecha Sonic (Death Egg Zone Boss)]] | :''Main article: [[Mecha Sonic (Death Egg Zone Boss)]] | ||
Revision as of 20:39, 23 October 2009
Mecha Sonic can refer to any of Doctor Robotnik's robotic copies of Sonic that aren't Metal Sonic. While Metal Sonic (first introduced in Sonic CD) has survived all the encounters with his biological counterpart, Robotnik has over the years deployed several other mechanical Sonics that do not prove quite so durable. Precisely how many of these Mecha Sonic designs are entirely new robots, or rebuilds of a single unit, is a matter of debate.
Specific Mecha Sonic models have sometimes been given different names in the English and Japanese versions. For example, Mecha Sonic's Sonic the Hedgehog 2 incarnation (in both the 8-bit and 16-bit versions) is referred to as Silver Sonic in the EU manual, and also as Bionic Sonic, a name popularized by Andrusi, who found it on a card in a pack of Sonic the Hedgehog bubble gum.
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Game Appearences
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.
Sonic 2 8-bit
- 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. 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 attacks 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.
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 as well. Sonic walks into the battle arena immediatly after the start of the level, and Mecha Sonic descends using jet shoes - although he dosn'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.
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. 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 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.
Sonic Pocket Adventure
- Main article: Mecha Sonic (Aerobase Zone Boss)
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.
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.
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 Sonic comics.
Other Continuities
In the Sonic the Hedgehog Archie Comic issue #39, Sonic is dubbed "Mecha Sonic" when he's captured by Nack and roboticized by Dr. Robotnik.
Artwork
Sonic 2 (8-bit)
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