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Dr. Eggman pilots the EGG-HVC-001, deflecting Sonic with star bumper arms.


— Description, Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia

The EGG-HVC-001[1] is a vehicle that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a battle vehicle created by Dr. Robotnik, who used it during the Little Planet incident.

Description[]

Appearance[]

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The EGG-HVC-001 is a mechanized bipedal vehicle containing two inflatable Bumpers on long arms, along with spikes on the foot areas.

The color of the EGG-HVC-001 varies between the good future and the bad future. In the former, it is red and gray, while in the latter, it is pink and blue steel.

Features and abilities[]

The EGG-HVC-001's arms can move extremely fast, to the point where they can intercept even Sonic's attacks.

Weaknesses[]

It can be seen that EGG-HVC-001 is very fragile; when hit, an arm falls off, weakening it (although it can still move very quickly). Three hits are enough to destroy this machine. When one of its arms is destroyed, it remains temporarily immobile, making it possible to hit it twice in a row. Also, it is incredibly slow, making it boss easy to dodge. The machine lacks additional fenders, so if its arms fall off, it is easily vulnerable around it.

History[]

Sonic the Hedgehog CD[]

In Sonic the Hedgehog CD, Dr. Robotnik used the EGG-HVC-001 when he realized that Sonic was getting in the way of his plans on Little Planet. Not long after, the nosy hedgehog confronted the doctor and his vehicle in Palmtree Panic. However, the EGG-HVC-001 did not last long in battle and was soon destroyed, while Robotnik escaped in a jetpack.

Other game appearances[]

Sonic Rivals[]

In Sonic Rivals, the EGG-HVC-001 appears as one of the collectible cards in the game.

Battle[]

The EGG-HVC-001 is the boss of Palmtree Panic in Sonic the Hedgehog CD and the first boss overall. While in the original version it is only faced by Sonic, the 2011 remaster makes it possible to face it with Tails as well. In Sonic Origins Plus, it can also be fought with Knuckles and Amy.

Boss guide[]

The boss fight takes place in a flat, grassy arena with trees and various decorations.

At the beginning of the fight, the EGG-HVC-001 will move toward the right edge of the arena. It will then start moving towards the left side of the arena while putting its arms forward. These arms are equipped with Bumpers that can repel the playable character. After eventually reaching the left side of the arena, the EGG-HVC-001 will start to move slowly back to its starting point, before charge ahead again. From there, its entire attack pattern repeats itself.

To defeat the EGG-HVC-001, the player has to Spin Jump into its body. This is best done when the EGG-HVC-001 retreats, as it will lower its arms together to reveal a vulnerable spot on it. After the first hit, the EGG-HVC-001 will lose its right arm, making a panicking Robotnik move it around faster. From that point on, the EGG-HVC-001's defenses are much weaker, as every second step it takes reveals its vulnerable body. After the second hit, the EGG-HVC-001's other will explode, leaving it completely open. It will then begin to stamp around intensely. Finally, the third, and last, blow will deprive the EGG-HVC-001 of its legs, causing it to self-destruct.

There is also an alternative way to defeat this boss. The player must go to the right side of the arena before the EGG-HVC-001 lands so that they end up behind it. From there, it will be possible to very quickly deliver the three required hits.

After defeating the EGG-HVC-001, the doctor escapes the scene with a jetpack. The player can then move down the path ahead and break the Capsule at the end.

Music[]

Name Artist(s) Length Music track
"Boss!!" (US) Sterling w/Armando Peraza, Bobby Vega 1:25
"Boss!!!" (JP) Naofumi Hataya 3:05

In other media[]

Archie Comics[]

Main article: EGG-HVC-001 (Archie)
EGG-HVC-001-ARCHIE

The EGG-HVC-001, from Sonic the Hedgehog #290.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the EGG-HVC-001 was a vehicle created by Dr. Eggman during his plans of conquering Little Planet. There, he used the mech to attack Sonic the Hedgehog while he was in Palmtree Panic, though the hedgehog defeated him without problem.

Trivia[]

  • In both the concept artwork and 510 prototype of Sonic the Hedgehog CD, the EGG-HVC-001 has dual pinchers the ends of the arms instead of Bumpers.
  • HVC-001 is the model number for the Family Computer (Famicom), which is known as the Nintendo Entertainment System outside of Japan.[2] The name of this boss may have been directed as a jab at Nintendo.

References[]


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