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The '''Egg Spear'''<ref>{{cite book |author=Kaizen Media Group |title=Shadow the Hedgehog: Prima Official Game Guide |publisher=Prima Games |page=91 |chapter=Appendix |date=22 November 2005 |isbn=978-0761551959}}</ref> is arecurringweapon in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. They are spears used primarily by the [[Egg Pawn]] family of the [[Eggman Empire]].
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The '''Egg Spear'''<ref>{{Cite book |author=Kaizen Media Group |title=Shadow the Hedgehog: Prima Official Game Guide |publisher=Prima Games |page=91 |chapter=Appendix |date=22 November 2005 |isbn=978-0761551959}}</ref> is an object that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. They are spears used primarily by the [[Egg Pawn]]s of the [[Eggman Empire]].
==Description==
==Description==
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Despite its name, the Egg Spears resemble the stereotypical [[Wikipedia:lance|lance]] more than a spear. They are quite long by comparison, easily over twice an [[Egg Pawn]]'s height in length. Possessing a white and orange cone-shaped head with a sharp point, they each have a large and round orange vamplate and a thin orange and grey grip. Over time, the Egg Spears' vamplates have gotten thicker and their heads have received an orange tip.
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==Game appearances==
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==Game appearances==
===''Sonic Heroes''===
===''Sonic Heroes''===
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[[File:1065739353.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Egg Pawns with Egg Spears in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.]]
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[[File:Knuckle punch.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Egg Pawns and Solid Pawns with Egg Spears in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.]]
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The Egg Spears first appeared in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' as one of the standard weapons wielded by several [[Egg Pawn]]s, [[Solid Pawn]]s and [[Egg Knight]]s. In gameplay, the enemies attack the player with the Egg Spears by simply charging into the playable characters with them. Touching the Egg Spears, even when the enemies are standing idly by, will harm the player.
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Appearing for the first time alongisde the [[Egg Pawn]]s themselves, the Egg Spear is one of the several methods of combat the Egg Pawns will use in their attempts to hinder the player's process. While certain Egg Pawns only wield the Egg Spear on it's own, other Egg Pawns will often use a shield as well, providing them more defense. [[Egg Knight]]s, stronger variants of the Egg Pawn, also utilize the Egg Spear.
===''Shadow the Hedgehog''===
===''Shadow the Hedgehog''===
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[[File:GUPE8P-247.png|thumb|200px|right|Shadow wielding an Egg Spear.]]
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In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', the Egg Spear is one of the several close-combat type weapons in the game. Like all others, the Egg Spear will last for six rounds before instantly being destroyed. If the player wishes to continue using the Egg Spear, they must pick up additional Egg Spears throughout the stage, which can be obtained by defeating Egg Pawns who wield the said weapon.
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In ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]'', the Egg Spear appeared as a close-quarters combat-type [[Weapons in Shadow the Hedgehog|weapon]] usable by both enemies and the player. In gameplay, they are only found in certain [[Stage]]s, such [[Sky Troops]] and [[Circus Park]]. They can be wielded by [[Egg Pawn]]s, who will use them against the player.
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Egg Spears can be dropped by defeated enemies that wield them or released from breakable [[Container]]s. Touching one will make [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] pick it up automatically, and pressing {{Square Button (PS)}}/{{B Button (GameCube)}}/{{X Button (Xbox)}} (whether on the ground or in [[Mid-Air Attack|mid-air]]) will make him attack with it. As a close-quarters combat weapon, the Egg Spear is designed for face-to-face combat. A Egg Spear can be attacked with a total of six times, and once those tries are spent, it becomes useless. However, it can be reloaded with another six attacks by picking up another Egg Spear.
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Given that the Egg Spear is utilized by the Egg Pawns, the weapon can only be used on stages which they appear in, such as [[Sky Troops]] or [[Circus Park]].
===''Sonic Colors''===
===''Sonic Colors''===
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In ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', the Egg Spear is oneofthemanyweapinsutilized by the Egg Pawns, alongsidethingslikecakebatters,pickaxes,andtrumpets. Unlike most other weapons, thatonly appear in thestagethatfits the weapon's theme,EggPawnsthatutilize the Egg Spear appearcanappearinanyofthestages.
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In the [[Wii]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', the Egg Spear received a slight update in design. In this game, it is a weapon used against the player by certain [[Egg Pawn]]s, who will use them for close-up thrusts instead of charging them into the player like in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. Unlike most other Egg Pawn weapons in this game, the Egg Spears can appear in multiple Areas, regardless of the level theme. There is a different version of the Egg Spear held by the Egg Pawns in [[Terminal Velocity]] .
===''Sonic Generations''===
===''Sonic Generations''===
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[[File:SonicGenerations_2016-07-28_23-42-19-916.png|thumb|right|200px|An Egg Pawn trying to knock Sonic with its Egg Spear.]]
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Egg Pawns appear once again wielding this weapon. They are seen using it in [[Seaside Hill (Sonic Generations)|Seaside Hill]], and as always, the range of the weapon is very short.
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In the console/[[PC]] version of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', the Egg Spear retains its design from ''[[Sonic Colors]]''. Again, it is a weapon used by the [[Egg Pawn]]s, this time exclusively by those in [[Seaside Hill (Sonic Generations)|Seaside Hill]] Act 1 and 2. Like in ''Sonic Colors'', the Egg Pawns used them for close-up thrusts when attacking the player. In Seaside Hill Act 1 in particular, the Egg Spears glow when they are attacked with.
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==In other media==
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===IDW Publishing===
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{{main|Egg Spear (IDW)}}
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In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[IDW Publishing]], the Egg Spear is a tool used by the [[Egg Pawn (IDW)|Egg Pawns]].
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==Gallery==
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===Models===
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Egg_spear.png|''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''
Despite its name, the Egg Spears resemble the stereotypical lance more than a spear. They are quite long by comparison, easily over twice an Egg Pawn's height in length. Possessing a white and orange cone-shaped head with a sharp point, they each have a large and round orange vamplate and a thin orange and grey grip. Over time, the Egg Spears' vamplates have gotten thicker and their heads have received an orange tip.
Game appearances
Sonic Heroes
Egg Pawns and Solid Pawns with Egg Spears in Sonic Heroes.
The Egg Spears first appeared in Sonic Heroes as one of the standard weapons wielded by several Egg Pawns, Solid Pawns and Egg Knights. In gameplay, the enemies attack the player with the Egg Spears by simply charging into the playable characters with them. Touching the Egg Spears, even when the enemies are standing idly by, will harm the player.
Shadow the Hedgehog
Shadow wielding an Egg Spear.
In Shadow the Hedgehog, the Egg Spear appeared as a close-quarters combat-type weapon usable by both enemies and the player. In gameplay, they are only found in certain Stages, such Sky Troops and Circus Park. They can be wielded by Egg Pawns, who will use them against the player.
Egg Spears can be dropped by defeated enemies that wield them or released from breakable Containers. Touching one will make Shadow pick it up automatically, and pressing // (whether on the ground or in mid-air) will make him attack with it. As a close-quarters combat weapon, the Egg Spear is designed for face-to-face combat. A Egg Spear can be attacked with a total of six times, and once those tries are spent, it becomes useless. However, it can be reloaded with another six attacks by picking up another Egg Spear.
Sonic Colors
In the Wii version of Sonic Colors, the Egg Spear received a slight update in design. In this game, it is a weapon used against the player by certain Egg Pawns, who will use them for close-up thrusts instead of charging them into the player like in Sonic Heroes. Unlike most other Egg Pawn weapons in this game, the Egg Spears can appear in multiple Areas, regardless of the level theme. There is a different version of the Egg Spear held by the Egg Pawns in Terminal Velocity .
Sonic Generations
An Egg Pawn trying to knock Sonic with its Egg Spear.
In the console/PC version of Sonic Generations, the Egg Spear retains its design from Sonic Colors. Again, it is a weapon used by the Egg Pawns, this time exclusively by those in Seaside Hill Act 1 and 2. Like in Sonic Colors, the Egg Pawns used them for close-up thrusts when attacking the player. In Seaside Hill Act 1 in particular, the Egg Spears glow when they are attacked with.
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(whether on the ground or in mid-air) will make him attack with it. As a close-quarters combat weapon, the Egg Spear is designed for face-to-face combat. A Egg Spear can be attacked with a total of six times, and once those tries are spent, it becomes useless. However, it can be reloaded with another six attacks by picking up another Egg Spear.
