Badnik (Sonic Boom)

"Minions attack!! Destroy that meddlesome blue pineapple!!"

- Dr. Eggman, Sonic Boom #5

Badniks are a group that appears in the Sonic Boom franchise. They are the robot line that serves as the military backbone of Dr. Eggman's robot legions. The units consist of three consistent models designed for the purpose of overwhelming the enemy with numbers. Though easily replenished, they are very expensive and, frankly, not very tough.

Overview
The badniks are based on regular non-anthropomorphic animals and are entirely mechanical, unlike most other counterparts. They are designed with a number of armaments and basic skills and can be equipped with extra gear, but are not very powerful and extremely fragile as a well-aimed whack is enough to disable them.

On the most part, badniks possess a limited artificial intelligence, remaining completely silent and near-mindless drones that solely work for Eggman. However, they seem to possess some personalities of their own, showing festive and celebrative emotions. As per their programming, they will only obey orders after being threatened.

TV Series
On countless occasions, the badniks have been deployed against Team Sonic and its members, only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another. When not fighting, the badniks would otherwise reside at Dr. Eggman's Lair, guarding its fortress and aiding the doctor with his various zany projects. In addition, Dr. Eggman has put a number of his badniks up for sale, supposedly under Eggman Industries, for other parties to use, such as T.W. Barker and his circus.

The badniks were the primary guests at the surprise party Eggman held for Orbot and Cubot, where they enjoyed some festivities before Eggman brought them to a close. As Eggman later allowed Nominatus in on his systems, the computer virus seized the badniks to exterminate all life on earth and sent them to attack Eggman and his allies until Orbot and Cubot destroyed Nominatus. The badniks were eventually abandoned when Eggman forsook technology, allowing the Lightning Bolt Society to take control of them and send them on random rampages. However, the badniks were returned to Eggman once he reclaimed them.

Archie Comics
The badniks have several times been deployed to battle Team Sonic, only to quickly be destroyed by the heroes one way or another. One time, hordes of badniks were unleashed on the villagers during the Eggtoberfest when Eggman realized he could not buy the villagers' trust. However all the badniks were crushed by Team Sonic.

Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom
In Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom, all three type of badniks appear as enemies during the stages. Each badnik has their own attack patterns and can be destroyed with one hit.

Trivia

 * Sonic Dash 2: Sonic Boom was the first media to use the term "badnik" for these robots.