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'''Mobius''' (or '''Planet Mobius''') is a place name shared by several different settings in various English-language ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' products established in the 1990s. Locations called Mobius are featured as primary settings for the events of comics (Archie's ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' and [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''), books (the UK's [[Books_featuring_Sonic_the_Hedgehog#Gamebooks|series of gamebooks]] and [[Books featuring Sonic the Hedgehog#U.K._books|four Virgin Publishing "Martin Adams" novels]]), video games (''[[Sonic Spinball]]'' and ''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'') and American cartoons (''[[Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', commonly known as "''SatAM''", and ''[[Sonic Underground]]''). Although all these different media share "Mobius" as a name for the planets on which they are set, these worlds are depicted in varying ways.
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'''Mobius''' (or '''Planet Mobius''') is the setting of the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series as established in [[sega:Sega of America|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:Sega of Japan|Sega of Japan]]'s [[sega:Sonic Team|Sonic Team]] gained more creative control of the Sonic brand worldwide.
  
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The name "Mobius" was not used by the authors of the games' Japanese manuals, with the exception of Sonic Spinball{{fileref|SonicSpinball MD JP manual.pdf|page=04}}. The earliest use of the word as a place name in Sonic the Hedgehog's backstory can be found in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog Bible|Sega of America "Sonic Bible" documents]].
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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|1=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPHg6b6XVQ&t=786s}}
  
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The US-produced Sonic games ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball (16-bit)]]'' and ''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'' were developed to tie into the continuities of the US "''SatAM''" and ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' cartoons and, as such, their English-language manuals explicitly state that they take place on Mobius.
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==Use in games==
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The following ''Sonic'' games mention the planet Mobius in their North American and PAL region instruction manuals:
  
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==Depictions in various media==
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Depictions of the planet vary depending on the media it is portrayed in. In the Archie comics, Mobius is a future version of Earth, after various catastrophies have destroyed (most of) [[human]] civilization. The planet is now populated by Mobians (animalistic beings mutated from "normal" animals) and is ruled by a dictator, [[Dr. Robotnik]], who orginally went by the name of Julian Kintobor before he became a dictator trying to destroy all Mobian life, and trying to turn them into Robots (considered as "Robians") via [[roboticization]]. Earlier in the comic series it was mentioned that Mobius existed in an entirely different universe than that of Earth that can be reached through the Cosmic Interstate, an intergalactic road that connects different universes and realities across time and space. It's possible that Mobius is meant to be a future version of an alternate Earth. This version of Mobius is also populated by [[Overlanders]], four fingered humans who survived a genetic bomb attack.
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===Mega Drive===
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball]]'' (1993){{fileref|SonicSpinball MD US manual.pdf|page=4}}{{fileref|SonicSpinball_MD_JP_manual.pdf|page=4}}
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*''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'' (1994){{fileref|DRMBM MD US manual.pdf|page=3}}
  
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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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===Mega-CD===
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' (1993){{fileref|SonicCD MCD US manual.pdf|page=4}}
  
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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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===Game Gear===
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*''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (8-bit)|Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'' (1993){{fileref|DRMBM GG EU manual.pdf|page=8}}
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*''[[Sonic Spinball (8-bit)|Sonic Spinball]]'' (1994){{fileref|SonicSpinball GG US manual.pdf|page=5}}
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Triple Trouble]]'' (1994){{fileref|SonicTripleTrouble GG US manual.pdf|page=3}}
  
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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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===Master System===
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*''[[Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine (8-bit)|Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine]]'' (1994){{fileref|DRMBM SMS EU manual.pdf|page=8}}
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*''[[Sonic Spinball (8-bit)|Sonic Spinball]]'' (1995){{fileref|SonicSpinball SMS EU manual.pdf|page=8}}
  
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''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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===PC===
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog CD]]'' (1996){{fileref|SonicCD_PC_US_oem_manual.pdf|page=2}}
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In the Sonic cartoon, ''[[Sonic X]]'', Sonic, Robotnik, and many others are transported from an unnamed planet into present day Earth. It is speculated that the unnamed planet could be Mobius. However, there is no substantial evidence to back up or deny this claim, and since there has been virtually no mention of Mobius in the country ''Sonic X'' was made ([[Japan]]), many people do not believe it is intended to be that way.
 
  
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==Locations==
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''Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball'''s Japanese instruction manual also mentions planet Mobius, as its prologue was translated from the English language manual.
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===Archie comics===
 
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====Downunda====
 
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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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==In other media==
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===Comics===
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====[[Sonic the Hedgehog (promotional comic)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (promotional comic)]]====
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====[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comics)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (Archie comics)]]====
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The Archie comics version of Mobius was initially based upon its depiction in the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' TV series, while also incorporating locations from the video games. Like the TV series, Sonic and his allies live in Knothole, while Dr. Robotnik lives in Robotropolis.  
  
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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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Early in the series it was mentioned that Mobius and Earth exist in separate universes that can be reached through the [[Cosmic Interstate]], an intergalactic road that connects different universes and realities across time and space. However, it was later revealed that Mobius is a future version of Earth, after various catastrophes destroyed most of [[human]] civilization. The planet is populated by Mobians (anthropomorphic animals mutated from "normal" animals) and  [[Overlanders]] (four fingered humans who survived a genetic bomb attack).  
  
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====Knothole Village====
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=====Downunda=====
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:''See main article: [[Knothole Village]].''
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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 [[Echidnaopolis]] 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 [[Freedom Fighters|Knothole Freedom Fighters]], helped to stop his rule.
  
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In the [[Fleetway]] ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'', the most prominent locations on Mobius included the [[Emerald Hill Zone]] (Sonic's usual base of operations), the [[Metropolis Zone]] (the planet's largest city, from which Dr. Robotnik ruled the planet during his time as dictator), the [[Floating Island]] (home of [[Knuckles the Echidna]]), and the [[Never Lake]] (location of the chain connecting Mobius to the [[Little Planet|Miracle Planet]].
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====''[[Sonic the Comic]]''====
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''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.
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====''[[Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes De Robotnik]]''====
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===Television===
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====[[Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (TV series)]]====
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The ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' TV series is set on planet Mobius. Sonic and his allies live in [[Knothole]], an idyllic hidden village in the [[Great Forest]]. Dr. Robotnik resides over the heavily industrialized city of [[Robotropoplis]], which was known as Mobotropolis before he conquered it.
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In ''Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog'' Mobius is a surrealistic planet populated by anthropomorphic animals and humans. Sonic travels the world throughout the series, with each episode set in a new location, the only frequently recurring location being Dr. Robotnik's mountaintop headquarters. Some Zones from the video games are featured in the series, but bear very little resemblance to their inspirations beyond the names.
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In ''Sonic Underground'', Mobius is ruled by Dr. Robotnik, who overthrew Sonic's mother, Queen Aleena. The series reuses several backgrounds from the previous ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' TV series, though in different contexts. As with the previous series, Dr. Robotnik's base of operations is the city of Robotropolis, known as Mobotropolis prior to Robotnik's conquest. Mobius is populated by anthropomorphic animals.
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===Books===
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====[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization]]====
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In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization|novelization]] of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (film)|Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'', [[Knuckles the Echidna]] calls Sonic "Child of Mobius".{{intref|Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization|page=57}}
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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]

Use in games

The following Sonic games mention the planet Mobius in their North American and PAL region instruction manuals:


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)

The Archie comics version of Mobius was initially based upon its depiction in the Sonic the Hedgehog TV series, while also incorporating locations from the video games. Like the TV series, Sonic and his allies live in Knothole, while Dr. Robotnik lives in Robotropolis.

Early in the series it was mentioned that Mobius and Earth exist in separate universes that can be reached through the Cosmic Interstate, an intergalactic road that connects different universes and realities across time and space. However, it was later revealed that Mobius is a future version of Earth, after various catastrophes destroyed most of human civilization. The planet is populated by Mobians (anthropomorphic animals mutated from "normal" animals) and Overlanders (four fingered humans who survived a genetic bomb attack).

Downunda
Sonic Retro emblem.svg Main article: Downunda

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 Echidnaopolis 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.

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Sonic Adventures: Dans Les Griffes De Robotnik

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Television

Sonic the Hedgehog (TV series)

The Sonic the Hedgehog TV series is set on planet Mobius. Sonic and his allies live in Knothole, an idyllic hidden village in the Great Forest. Dr. Robotnik resides over the heavily industrialized city of Robotropoplis, which was known as Mobotropolis before he conquered it.

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Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog

In Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog Mobius is a surrealistic planet populated by anthropomorphic animals and humans. Sonic travels the world throughout the series, with each episode set in a new location, the only frequently recurring location being Dr. Robotnik's mountaintop headquarters. Some Zones from the video games are featured in the series, but bear very little resemblance to their inspirations beyond the names.

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Sonic Underground

In Sonic Underground, Mobius is ruled by Dr. Robotnik, who overthrew Sonic's mother, Queen Aleena. The series reuses several backgrounds from the previous Sonic the Hedgehog TV series, though in different contexts. As with the previous series, Dr. Robotnik's base of operations is the city of Robotropolis, known as Mobotropolis prior to Robotnik's conquest. Mobius is populated by anthropomorphic animals.

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Books

Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization

In the novelization of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Knuckles the Echidna calls Sonic "Child of Mobius".[12]

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References

  1. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znPHg6b6XVQ&t=786s
  2. ↑ File:SonicSpinball MD US manual.pdf, page 4
  3. ↑ File:SonicSpinball_MD_JP_manual.pdf, page 4
  4. ↑ File:DRMBM MD US manual.pdf, page 3
  5. ↑ File:SonicCD MCD US manual.pdf, page 4
  6. ↑ File:DRMBM GG EU manual.pdf, page 8
  7. ↑ File:SonicSpinball GG US manual.pdf, page 5
  8. ↑ File:SonicTripleTrouble GG US manual.pdf, page 3
  9. ↑ File:DRMBM SMS EU manual.pdf, page 8
  10. ↑ File:SonicSpinball SMS EU manual.pdf, page 8
  11. ↑ File:SonicCD_PC_US_oem_manual.pdf, page 2
  12. ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Novelization, page 57
Locations in the Sonic the Hedgehog game series
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
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