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's super transformations, appearing in Sonic and the Secret Rings. Rather than Chaos Emeralds, he uses the power of three of the seven World Rings. He is playable in the final battle against Alf-Layla-wa-Layla, an enhanced form of Erazor Djinn.

In this form, Sonic has increased strength and the ability to fly, along with his ring powers Time Break and Speed Break. 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.

Appearance


His quills become purple in color with two golden rings around his wrists and two around his ankles. His gloves and shoes disappear, too. Two white lines come down from the middle of his forehead and white markings outline where the straps of his shoes were. 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. Darkspine Sonic's personality is a lot more sinister and violent due to the fact that Sonic only absorbed the World Rings of Rage, Hatred, and Sadness, which are all negative emotions.

Trivia

 * This form seems to resemble Dark Sonic from Sonic X. Both are darker, more sinister forms provoked by negative emotions.
 * Sonic's body and clothing merges in on itself when he becomes Darkspine Sonic, which is why his feet resemble his shoes, his arms appear the same color as his body, the cuffs on his shoes and gloves become Rings and why his eyes appear as they are.
 * 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 also be assumed that a similar form can be achieved with the blue, cyan, yellow, and white World Rings, or an altogether more powerful form by using all seven.
 * As Darkspine Sonic it is possible that he has the power to control fire, seeing as how his fists and feet bursts 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.
 * When transforming, Sonic was shown to be in pain, making this the first time Sonic has been in pain while undergoing a transformation.
 * Darkspine Sonic is also very similar to a Sonic Cameo, 'Zodick the Hellhog' as he appeared in lllbleed.

Quotes
"If this is your world, then it's a world that I don't want any part of!"-Just before the boss fight.

"HA! How's this for an introduction then?"-Deflecting Alf-Layla-wa-Layla's giant sphere attack.

"Shahra!"-When he hears Shahra during the boss fight.

"Your tale is finished, Erazor! Next time, try writing a better story!"-After the boss fight.

"We've got to... stop him! Shahra...please! Lend me your... POWER!!" -End of cutscene before fight.