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A crawling caterpillar; unlike Caterkiller, it doesn't break apart


— Description, Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia

The Kemusi[1][note 1] is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, caterpillar-based Badnik model created by Dr. Robotnik.

Appearance[]

Based on caterpillars, Kemusis appear to be upgraded Caterkiller models. They have a pink body consisting of four round segments, the first of which make up their head, while the others have long spikes on top of them and short feet underneath them. Their head segment has a pair of antennas with red and blue details, cartoonish black eyes and a single mouth with fangs.

Overview[]

In Sonic the Hedgehog CD, Kemusis appear as enemies in Quartz Quadrant. In gameplay, they appear on platforms and Conveyor Belts. By themselves, the Kemusis squirm slowly to the left and right along the ground within their designated areas. While they move, they behave much like the Caterkillers, except that they compress and expand themselves rather than undulating. They can only be damaged on their heads. Hit them anywhere else on their bodies and the playable character will take damage. When their heads are destroyed, the remaining body segments on this Badnik are destroyed as well.

In the Bad Future or sometimes in the Present timeframe of the Quartz Quadrant, the Kemusis show signs of decay; their feet have turned grey and the spikes on their backs have fallen off. These variants moves slower and can be attacked anywhere without inflicting harm. Also, like every Badnik in the game, the Kemusis are powered by Little Planet flower seeds which will pop out of them after they are defeated.

Powers and abilities[]

The Kemusis are equipped with deadly spikes that can skewer their opponents.

Trivia[]

  • "Kemushi" (ケムシ?) is the Japanese word for "hairy caterpillar".

Gallery[]

Concept artwork[]

Artwork[]

Notes[]

  1. While not listed in any instruction manuals, in-game source code from the Sonic Gems Collection version of Sonic the Hedgehog CD refers to this Badnik as "kemusi".

See also[]

References[]

  1. Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). "Sonic CD". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 33. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Kemusi - A crawling caterpillar; unlike Caterkiller, it doesn't break apart."

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