Darkspine Sonic

"If this is your world, then it's a world that I don't want any part of!"

- Darkspine Sonic

Darkspine Sonic (ダークスパインソニック) is one of Sonic the Hedgehog's super transformations, appearing in Sonic and the Secret Rings. Rather than using the Chaos Emeralds, he uses 3 of the World Rings to transform. In this form Sonic's personality is slightly more sinister and violent due to the fact that Sonic absorbed the World Rings of Rage, Hatred, and Sadness, which are all negative emotions. He is playable in the final battle against Alf-Layla-wa-Layla, an enhanced form of Erazor Djinn.

Appearance
In this form, Sonic's fur and his arms turn indigo and his quills hangs more down than in his usual form. He gains two golden rings around his wrists and two around his ankles, and his gloves and shoes seemly disappears. Two white vertical lines come down from the middle of his forehead and runs up his upper and lower middle quill, and one white, wide line runs across each of his feet. His skin turns pale white, and his irises, pupils and mouth disappear. Also, his voice has a slight change, becoming more demonic, but maintaining Sonic's pitch.

Powers and abilities
In this form, Sonic has increased strength, enough to send Alf-Layla-wa-Layla's strongest attack back at him with brute force alone, the ability to fly at high speeds, and is able to perform his ring powers Time Break and Speed Break without the need of the ring itself. His attacks are also more close-combat based, as opposed to the boosting and energy moves that Super Sonic uses. He does not lose rings gradually like Super Sonic, but he can lose rings from being hit. His Soul Gauge and Ring Counter are upgraded to the maximum, and he is able to fill up his Soul Gauge by spinnning around in a manner similar to his Spin Dash.

Trivia

 * This form seems to resemble Dark Sonic from Sonic X. Both are darker, more sinister forms provoked by negative emotions.
 * Darkspine Sonic is one of three forced Sonic transformations, the others being Sonic the Werehog and Excalibur Sonic.
 * Darkspine Sonic can be considered the second form of Sonic that was not attained using regular Chaos Emeralds and the first in-game transformation that uses negative energy.
 * It can be believed that Darkspine Sonic is currently the only incomplete super form, as he only used three of the seven World Rings. Thus, it can only be assumed that by using all 7 world rings, Darkspine Sonic will be at his strongest (and maybe even gain invincibility).
 * As Darkspine Sonic it is possible that he has the power to control fire, seeing as how his fists and feet ImagesCAMWGSW7.jpgs into flames or explode when attacks Alf-Layla-wa-Layla and including his fiery aura.
 * Darkspine Sonic seems to be more popular than Excalibur Sonic, which is the form he takes in Sonic and the Black Knight.
 * Darkspine Sonic's voice seems to be the inspiration for the voice of Sonic the Werehog in Sonic Unleashed, as both grunt when they are speaking. His voice also sounds identical to Jet the Hawk at times.
 * When transforming, Sonic was shown to be in pain, making this the first time Sonic has been in pain while undergoing a transformation. This is probably because the World Rings he absorbed were green (hatred), red (rage) and purple (sadness).
 * Due to many similarities, Darkspine Sonic is probably the Arabain equivalent of Dark Sonic (similar to Super Sonic and Excalibur-Sonic).

Memorable Quotes

 * "We've got to... stop him! Shahra...please! Lend me your... POWER!" - Darkspine Sonic before the final fight.
 * "If this is your world, then it's a world that I don't want any part of!" - Darkspine Sonic, just before the boss fight.
 * "Shahra!" - When Darkspine Sonic hears Shahra during the boss fight.
 * "HA! How's this for an introduction then?" - Darkspine Sonic deflecting Alf-Layla-wa-Layla's giant sphere attack.
 * "Your tale is finished, Erazor! Next time, try writing a better story!" - Darkspine Sonic after defeating Alf-Layla-wa-Layla.