Turtloids

Turtloid (ドースン), also known as Dorigame (ドリガメ), is a turtle-type badnik created by Doctor Robotnik. Turtloid makes debut in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, where it is based on two separated badniks: bigger one, that is able to hover in the air and shoot small projectiles from it mouth, and the smaller one, which is able to ride the bigger one above.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2
First appearing in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Turtloid badniks are sent to air strike at Sky Chase Zone. These larger badniks move slowly forward in the air and shoot small sparkling projectiles once from their mouth, that move little faster to the linear way. Smaller Turtloid badniks are seen doing nothing, but control the larger one above it.

The larger Turtloid badniks cannot be destroyed, but it becomes harmless once the small Turtloid is gone. After the small Turtloid is destroyed, the player can jump onto the Turtloid's shell from the wings of Sonic's biplane Tornado.

Tails' Skypatrol
In Tails Skypatrol, there is turtle enemy called Dorigame, which bear heavy resemblance to smaller Turtloid badniks with different patterns. These enemies would possibly serve for game's main villain Witchcart and do not contain animals inside of them at all. These enemies are featured at RailCanyon Area, MetalIsland Area and DarkCastle Area, and are seen trotting along the ground and toss projectiles at low-flying mascots. These enemies are worth 1,000 points, while their projectiles give 200 points a piece.

Sonic Rivals
Turtloid makes small appearance as a collectible card in Sonic Rivals.

Sonic the Hedgehog 4
Turtloid badniks make return appearance in Sonic the Hedgehog 4, where these badniks are featured at at first and second acts of Sky Fortress Zone. Like in Sonic the Hedgehog 2, these badniks have same attack pattern but new, upgraded design. They are guarding the Metal Carrier ride by Metal Sonic in the first act, while in second act, these badniks are seen floating on lonely at Sky Fortress Zone.

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 * A Turtle type Badnik last seen in "SKY CHASE ZONE" in "Sonic 2". It serves as a guardian of Metal Sonic's weapon unit "Metal Carrier."

Physical Appearance
Turtloid is in fact two robots, one large and one small, and hence its name, they are based on turtles. The larger turtle flies by means of a jet engine on its backside. The smaller turtle stands on its back, apparently piloting it.

Abilities
Turtloid will stay in place and wait for Sonic and Tails to approach. If the player is directly in front of it, the large robot will shoot fireballs at them from its mouth. This attack seems to be controlled by the small robot. If the small turtle is destroyed, Turtloid floats helplessly in the air as the screen side-scrolls, no longer posing any threat.

Sonic the Comic
Turtloids are standard flying units in Dr. Robotnik's Badnik army in the British publication Sonic the Comic.

Archie Comics
The Archie Comics series featured Turtloids in Issue 242, where they served as flying mounts for SWATbots.

Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie
In the Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie, a baby Turtloid appears to the right side of Doctor Robotnik's] [[Eggmobile.