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The following is the manual for the Mega Drive version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', including English translations when available.
 
The following is the manual for the Mega Drive version of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', including English translations when available.
  
 
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Sonic1 MD JP manual.pdf|Mega Drive, JP
 
Sonic1 MD JP manual.pdf|Mega Drive, JP
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Sonic1 MD US manual.pdf|Mega Drive, US
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Sonic1 MD US nfr manual.pdf|Mega Drive, US (Not for resale)
 
Sonic1 MD EU manual.pdf|Mega Drive, EU
 
Sonic1 MD EU manual.pdf|Mega Drive, EU
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Sonic the Hedgehog MD PT Manual.pdf|Mega Drive, PT
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Sonic1 MD PT 2 manual.pdf|Mega Drive, PT (alt)
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Sonic1 MD PT 3 manual.pdf|Mega Drive, PT (alt 2)
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Sonic1 MD JP SonicJam manual.pdf|''[[Sonic Jam]]'' digital manual, JP
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Sonic1 MD US SonicJam manual.pdf|''[[Sonic Jam]]'' digital manual, US
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Sonic1 Steam digital manual.pdf|Steam digital manual
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Sonic1 MD EU digital manual.pdf|Mega Drive Mini digital manual, EU
 
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==Stories==
 
==Stories==
===Literal translation from Japanese===
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===English story from US and EU manuals===
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Crush [[Dr. Robotnik]]!
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''(Translation by SamIAm. Translator’s Note: In this translation, the sentences have been left as grammatically intact as possible in order to more accurately convey the exact wording of the orignal text. This method, however, results in an unusual sentence structure and flow.)''
 
  
The evil mad scientist [[Dr. Eggman]] is up to his old nasty tricks again.
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Dr. Ivo Robotnik, the mad scientist, is snatching innocent animals and turning them into evil robots! Only one tough dude can put an end to the demented scientist's fiendish scheme. It's [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], the real cool hedgehog with the spiked haircut and power sneakers that give him super speed.
"[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]…that annoying, impertinent hedgehog. Thanks to him, my great plans are always laid to waste! Oh, but this time, I'm going to rub him out with the power of science! Ha ha ha ha ha…"
 
  
[[South Island]] is a treasure trove of gems and ancient ruins. They say that it's the island where the mystical Chaos Emeralds lie. The [[Chaos Emeralds]] are a super-material that give energy to all living beings. Also, when applied to scientific purposes, they can be used for nuclear and laser based weaponry. However, nobody knows exactly how to get ahold of these emeralds. At the same time, though, they do say that the reason why South Island is always moving is because the emeralds are somewhere inside the island's hazy depths.
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Help Sonic fight hordes of metal maniacs and do the loop with the Super Sonic [[spin attack|Spin Attack]]. Speed down twisting tunnels and swing over dangerous booby traps. Leap across lava pits and dodge burning rocks. Then splash through the chilling waters in an underground cavern. And if you're lucky, you can warp to the secret zone where you spin around in a floating maze! Your greatest challenge lurks in a secret lab where you come face to face with Dr. Robotnik himself!
  
One day, crisis visited upon the island. And who showed up with it but Dr. Eggman and his cronies.
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Spin through space, loop 'til you're dizzy, save the animals and become the super hero. Be Sonic! Be atomic!
"I'll find those emeralds even if I have to dig up the entire island to do it!"
 
  
Dr. Eggman set up a fort in one corner of the island, and went about carrying out his plan.
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===Translation of the Japanese manual===
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''(Translation by Windii. Translator’s Note: In this translation, the sentences have been left as grammatically intact as possible in order to more accurately convey the exact wording of the original text. This method, however, results in an unusual sentence structure and flow.)''
  
"Eggman, you still haven't had enough?"
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The evil scientist [[Doctor Eggman]] has begun hatching another evil plan.<br/>
Sonic hurried as soon as he heard the news. Dr. Eggman never seemed to leave him alone, even though Sonic had beaten him every time so far. It sounded like Dr. Eggman considered Sonic his sworn enemy, but he was never any match for Sonic.
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"Sonic... blast that annoying, impertinent hedgehog. My great plans are always spoiled thanks to him. This time, I'll pinch and crush him with the power of my science! Heheheh..."
  
However, this time something is amiss.
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This is [[South Island]], a treasure trove of jewels and historic relics. And it is also said that this is the island where the illusionary "Chaos Emeralds" lay dormant. Chaos Emeralds are a super substance that gives energy to all living things. Furthermore, they can also be used as nuclear weapons or high energy laser weapons by science and technology. However, no one knows how to obtain them. That is because South Island is an island that moves around and the Chaos Emeralds exist within the distortions created by the island.
  
"Have you seen it, Sonic? This time is going to be different! Because this time, I've turned all the [[animals]] on the island into robots!"
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One day, crisis visited upon the island. Doctor Eggman and his gang got down on the island.<br/>
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"Hmph... I will obtain the Chaos Emeralds, even if I have to dig up this entire island for them."<br/>
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Doctor Eggman built a huge fortress in the corner of the island and started development.
  
"E, Everybody!?"
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"That blasted Eggman. He still won't learn his lesson!?"<br/>
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Sonic came running after hearing rumors. Doctor Eggman's trouble-making is nothing new. Up until now, Sonic dealt with him every time. It appears that Doctor Eggman thinks of Sonic as his arch-nemesis, but he was never any match for Sonic.
  
"All of them go about in accordance to my orders. In other words, Sonic, everyone on the island is your enemy! Gya— Ha ha ha ha ha ha ^cough^ ^ack^ ^ahem^. This time, the world really will be all mine!"
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But this time, oh my... Something is amiss.
  
This is terrible! Hurry! Sonic the Hedgehog - everyone is waiting for your help!
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"Behold, Sonic! This time, everything will be different! I turned the island's animals into robots."
  
===Earlier translation from Japanese===
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"You... you guys!"
''(Translation by Mary Yamasaki.)''
 
  
The malevolent gifted scientist, [[Dr. Eggman/Robotnik|Dr. Eggman]], prepares his bad intentions
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"All of them will do as I say. In other words, this whole island is your enemy. Hahahahaha... cough, cough... This time, the world shall be mine~"
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" Sonic... This impertinent, this contrary hedgehog; he hopes that my bigger projects are always annihilated. But this time, my strength that resides in my intellect will crush him! Ha ha ha ha..."
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This is terrible! Go, Sonic the Hedgehog! Everyone is waiting for your help.
  
[[South Island]] is a treasure of jewels and ruins, including the "[[Chaos Emeralds]]" that sleep buried somewhere within the island. These stones deal to all life a terrific energy. New techniques basing themselves on nuclear weapons and laser radii are then possible.  But, they are not necessary should these stones fall between bad hands that don't understand their power. Also, since South Island is an island with a circular movement, the island started forming a interdimensional torsion in which the Chaos Emeralds wander.
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One day, something horrible presented himself on the island. Dr. Robotnik and his army set foot there. "Ha ha!. Even though it is necessary to transport every particle of this island, I will have the Chaos Emeralds!! Then, Dr. Robotnik undertook the development of an enormous fortress in an angle of the island.
 
 
 
"Dr. Robotnik, not again, him?!!! Hearing rumors circulating on South Island, Sonic ran. Dr. Robotnik thinks that Sonic is his deadly enemy, but Sonic does not really account of his adversary. However when Sonic arrived on South Island, a strange spectacle was held before Sonic.
 
 
 
"Look Sonic, this time the situation is totally different! ALL the animals of the island have been transformed into robots!"
 
 
 
"E... everybody!"
 
 
 
"These individuals act henceforth under my unique control. In short, all the island is now your enemy! Bwa ha ha ha ha ha.. This time, the whole world will be mine!"
 
 
 
Difficult! But go for it!
 
 
 
As Sonic the Hedgehog, everybody waits for your help.
 
 
 
==Sonic Jam digital manual==
 
Scans of the full manual, as seen in ''[[Sonic Jam]]'', are below.
 
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Revision as of 13:58, 20 May 2020

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The following is the manual for the Mega Drive version of Sonic the Hedgehog, including English translations when available.

Stories

English story from US and EU manuals

File:Sonic1 MD US SonicJam manual.pdf Crush Dr. Robotnik!

Dr. Ivo Robotnik, the mad scientist, is snatching innocent animals and turning them into evil robots! Only one tough dude can put an end to the demented scientist's fiendish scheme. It's Sonic, the real cool hedgehog with the spiked haircut and power sneakers that give him super speed.

Help Sonic fight hordes of metal maniacs and do the loop with the Super Sonic Spin Attack. Speed down twisting tunnels and swing over dangerous booby traps. Leap across lava pits and dodge burning rocks. Then splash through the chilling waters in an underground cavern. And if you're lucky, you can warp to the secret zone where you spin around in a floating maze! Your greatest challenge lurks in a secret lab where you come face to face with Dr. Robotnik himself!

Spin through space, loop 'til you're dizzy, save the animals and become the super hero. Be Sonic! Be atomic!

Translation of the Japanese manual

(Translation by Windii. Translator’s Note: In this translation, the sentences have been left as grammatically intact as possible in order to more accurately convey the exact wording of the original text. This method, however, results in an unusual sentence structure and flow.)

The evil scientist Doctor Eggman has begun hatching another evil plan.
"Sonic... blast that annoying, impertinent hedgehog. My great plans are always spoiled thanks to him. This time, I'll pinch and crush him with the power of my science! Heheheh..."

This is South Island, a treasure trove of jewels and historic relics. And it is also said that this is the island where the illusionary "Chaos Emeralds" lay dormant. Chaos Emeralds are a super substance that gives energy to all living things. Furthermore, they can also be used as nuclear weapons or high energy laser weapons by science and technology. However, no one knows how to obtain them. That is because South Island is an island that moves around and the Chaos Emeralds exist within the distortions created by the island.

One day, crisis visited upon the island. Doctor Eggman and his gang got down on the island.
"Hmph... I will obtain the Chaos Emeralds, even if I have to dig up this entire island for them."
Doctor Eggman built a huge fortress in the corner of the island and started development.

"That blasted Eggman. He still won't learn his lesson!?"
Sonic came running after hearing rumors. Doctor Eggman's trouble-making is nothing new. Up until now, Sonic dealt with him every time. It appears that Doctor Eggman thinks of Sonic as his arch-nemesis, but he was never any match for Sonic.

But this time, oh my... Something is amiss.

"Behold, Sonic! This time, everything will be different! I turned the island's animals into robots."

"You... you guys!"

"All of them will do as I say. In other words, this whole island is your enemy. Hahahahaha... cough, cough... This time, the world shall be mine~"

This is terrible! Go, Sonic the Hedgehog! Everyone is waiting for your help.


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