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|caption = First Orbinaut models [[Unidasu]] and [[Uni Uni]] <br> from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. |
|caption = First Orbinaut models [[Unidasu]] and [[Uni Uni]] <br> from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. |
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+ | |first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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|grouptype = [[Badnik]] line |
|grouptype = [[Badnik]] line |
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− | |time = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
+ | |time = Prior to [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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'''Models:''' |
'''Models:''' |
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*[[Unidasu]] |
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*[[Star Pointer]] |
*[[Star Pointer]] |
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*[[Flamer]] |
*[[Flamer]] |
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|alignment = Evil |
|alignment = Evil |
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|status = Active |
|status = Active |
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|headquarters = Various Eggman's bases. |
|headquarters = Various Eggman's bases. |
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+ | *[[Eggman Empire]] |
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+ | **[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
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+ | *[[Deadly Six]] {{C|formerly}} |
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− | '''Orbinaut''' refers to a |
+ | '''Orbinaut''' refers to a category of sea urchin-based [[Badnik]]s that are created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] and are recurring enemies in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. The first Orbinaut models debuted in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]], and have since appeared in multiple game titles. |
==Description== |
==Description== |
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+ | Orbinauts are based upon [[Wikipedia:Sea urchin|sea urchins]] (''uni'' in Japanese). Orbinauts are different colors of metal orbs which are able to hover in the air. This Badnik's signature weapons are four spiked balls that ringed around of them. Some Orbinauts throw at its prey which is its only method of attack for some of these Badniks. This is also a major weakness; as once all four spiked balls have been thrown, the hovering Orbinaut itself is completely defenseless. |
However some Orbinauts do not throw its spike balls away, but keep moving forward and keep ringing its spike balls at same time as keeping its defense on. It is usually impossible to defeat these types of Orbinauts without getting hit, so it is good to avoid them and simply keep moving. Few Orbinauts utilize its spike balls with different methods to stop the player. |
However some Orbinauts do not throw its spike balls away, but keep moving forward and keep ringing its spike balls at same time as keeping its defense on. It is usually impossible to defeat these types of Orbinauts without getting hit, so it is good to avoid them and simply keep moving. Few Orbinauts utilize its spike balls with different methods to stop the player. |
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===Unidasu=== |
===Unidasu=== |
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{{main|Unidasu}} |
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+ | [[File:Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World.png|thumb|180px|left|An [[Unidasu]] in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]] |
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+ | A blue variety of Orbinaut called {{Nihongo|'''Unidasu'''<ref name="SJ">[[:File:CE S1 07.png|One of artworks showcasing Uni Uni and Unidasu]] from the [[Sonic World]] feature of ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.</ref>|ウニダス<ref name="Sonic-1">[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] ([[Sega Genesis]]) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.</ref>|Unidasu}} that first appeared in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]. This variation can throw its spiked balls at an enemy when spotting one. While the Unidasu received a slight redesign in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', the Badnik has regained its original design in recent appearances, like in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' and ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
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− | |{{nihongo|'''Unidasu'''|ウニダス}}<ref name="S1J">Japanese manual of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''</ref><ref name="SJ">[[Sonic World]] in ''[[Sonic Jam]]''</ref> |
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− | |A blue variety of Orbinaut that sends the four spiked balls around it forward when an enemy is spotted. It first appears in the [[Labyrinth Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. It is arguably the most recognizable rendition of Orbinaut, as it was retooled with a modernized design for ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.<br clear="left" /> |
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===Uni Uni=== |
===Uni Uni=== |
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{{main|Uni Uni}} |
{{main|Uni Uni}} |
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+ | [[File:Uni-Uni-Orbinaut-Sonic-Lost-World.png|thumb|180px|An [[Uni Uni]] in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]] |
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+ | A green variety of Orbinaut called {{Nihongo|'''Uni Uni'''<ref name="SJ">[[:File:CE S1 07.png|One of artworks showcasing Uni Uni and Unidasu]] from the [[Sonic World]] feature of ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.</ref>|ウニウニ<ref>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] ([[Sega Genesis]]) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.</ref>}} that keeps its spiked balls around itself for defense. Unlike the previous model, it can only be defeated while the player is invincible or if their [[Spin Jump|jump]] is timed very carefully. It first appeared in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] and is one of the most recurring varieties of the Orbinaut series. |
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− | |{{nihongo|'''Uni Uni'''|ウニウニ}}<ref name="S1J"/><ref name="SJ"/> |
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− | |A green variety of Orbinaut that keeps the four spiked balls around it for defense. Unlike the previous model, it can only be defeated while Sonic is invincible or his jump is timed very carefully (or during the brief invulerability period once Sonic loses [[Ring]]s or his [[Shield]]). It first appears in the [[Star Light Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. |
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===Orbinaut=== |
===Orbinaut=== |
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{{main|Orbinaut (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)}} |
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+ | [[File:Orbinaut-3.png|thumb|180px|left|[[Orbinaut (Sonic the Hedgehog 3)|Orbinaut]] as it appears in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.]] |
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+ | A metallic gray variety simply named {{Nihongo|'''Orbinaut'''<ref name="S3">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' ([[Sega Genesis]]) North American instruction manual pg. 23.</ref>|ポーラ<ref>[http://www.theghz.com/sonic/son3/son3.html Japanese titled enemies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' listed on the GHZ.]</ref>|Pōra|lit. "Pola"}} that appeared in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''. This model keeps the spiked balls around it for defense, and only moves when the player moves. It can only be defeated while the player is invincible or with a well-timed [[Insta-Shield]]. |
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− | |'''Orbinaut'''<ref name="S3">English manual of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''</ref> |
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− | |A metallic gray variety that only appears in the [[Launch Base Zone]]. It keeps the four spiked balls around it for defense, and only move when the player also moves. It can only be defeated while the player is invincible or with a well-timed [[Insta-Shield]] move by [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] (or, again, while the player character is flashing after being hit). |
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==Variants== |
==Variants== |
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{{main|Gohla}} |
{{main|Gohla}} |
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+ | [[File:Gohla-Sonic-Lost-World.png|thumb|180px|A [[Gohla]] in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]] |
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+ | A red variety of Orbinaut called {{Nihongo|'''Gohla'''<ref>[[Media:SR2 card 70.png|Collectible card of Gohla from ''Sonic Rivals 2'']].</ref>|ゴーラ<ref name="S2">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction manual pgs. 50-51.</ref>|Gōra}} that has fireballs orbiting it instead of spiked balls. It first appears in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]'' and has become the most recurring offshoot of the Orbinaut series, along with [[Unidasu]] and [[Uni Uni]]. It received a slight redesign in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', but regained its original design in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
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− | |'''Gohla''' |
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− | |A red variety of Orbinaut that has four fireballs (one in ''[[Sonic Blast]]'') around it instead of spiked balls. It first appears in the [[Hill Top Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''. It became the most recurring offshoot of the Orbinaut series, with remodeled versions debuting in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. |
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===Star Pointer=== |
===Star Pointer=== |
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{{main|Star Pointer}} |
{{main|Star Pointer}} |
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+ | [[File:Star-Pointer.png|thumb|180px|left|A [[Star Pointer]] as it appears in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''.]] |
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+ | Another variety called {{nihongo|'''Star Pointer'''<ref name="S3">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' (Sega Mega Drive) United States instruction booklet, pg. 24.</ref>|アイスダス<ref>[http://www.theghz.com/sonic/son3/son3.html Japanese titled enemies of ''Sonic the Hedgehog 3'' listed on the GHZ.]</ref>|Aisudasu|lit. "Icedus"}} that appears in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]''. Instead of regular spiked balls, it has balls made of ice orbiting its body, which it can throw at enemies. Unlike projectiles from other Orbinaut varieties, the ice balls will disintegrate when making contact with a [[Thunder Shield]] or when blocked with an [[Insta-Shield]]. |
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− | |Appears in the [[IceCap Zone]] from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' and has four spiked ice balls around it. It sends the spiked balls forward to attack. Unlike projectiles from Orbinaut, the ice balls will be destroyed with no ill effects to the controlled character if they have any shield or contact with [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]]' knuckles. |
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===Flamer=== |
===Flamer=== |
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{{main|Flamer}} |
{{main|Flamer}} |
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+ | [[File:Flamer Sonic 4.png|thumb|180px|[[Flamer]] in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''.]] |
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+ | A variety named {{nihongo|'''Flamer'''|ボーラ|Bohla}} that appears in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''. They are colored yellow and grey with four orbiting flamethrowers, which they can use to temporarily ignite fire in oily landscapes. |
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+ | ===Tubinaut=== |
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+ | {{Main|Tubinaut}} |
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+ | An orange variety named '''Tubinaut''' that appears in ''[[Sonic Mania]]'' and its expansion ''[[Sonic Mania Plus]]''. These Orbinaut variants have three sphere-based satellites orbiting them that they spin around at such speed that they form a damage-inducing barrier around their Turbinaut. These satellites can also repel those attacking them, although that will destroy them. |
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− | |The '''Flamer''' is the latest variation of this Badnik from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''. Flamers are yellow and have spinning flamethrowers. Flamers can be found in [[Oil Desert Zone]] and can temporarily ignite fire on the oily landscape. |
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+ | ==In other media== |
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+ | {{Main|Orbinaut (Sonic the Comic)}} |
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+ | [[File:Orbinaut_STC_3.png|thumb|left|150px|The Orbinaut in ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''.]] |
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+ | In the ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' series published by [[Fleetway Editions]], the Orbinauts are a part of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Dr. Robotnik]]'s [[Badnik (Sonic the Comic)|Badnik]] army and are among the first generation of Badniks the doctor produced. Depending on the artist, the Orbinauts' design or coloration would be slightly different between each issue. |
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+ | ===Archie Comics=== |
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+ | {{Main|Orbinaut (Archie)|Orbinaut (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)}} |
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+ | [[File:The way how fan comunnity reacts to Sonic the Hedgehog 4.png|thumb|200px|A trio of Orbinauts in the [[Archie Comics]].]] |
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+ | In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], the Orbinauts were among the first generation of [[Badnik Horde (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Badniks]] produced by [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Dr. Robotnik]]. Over time though, the Orbinauts were rendered obsolete by more advanced robots and got decommissioned. Following the events of [[Worlds Collide]], the Orbinauts' history became nearly identical to that of their game counterparts. |
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+ | Unlike in the games, there has never been made any distinctions between the different types of Orbinauts in the comics. Also, these Orbinauts have also demonstrated the ability to shoot spikes from their spike balls, and are sometimes drawn with mouths. |
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− | *[[Spiker (Sonic the Hedgehog 2)|Spiker]] |
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− | *[[Mushmeanie]] |
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− | *[[Ticktock]] |
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Revision as of 08:32, 3 May 2019
- This article is about the enemies with spiked balls for defenses. You could be looking for Orbot.
Orbinaut refers to a category of sea urchin-based Badniks that are created by Dr. Eggman and are recurring enemies in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. The first Orbinaut models debuted in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), and have since appeared in multiple game titles.
Description
Orbinauts are based upon sea urchins (uni in Japanese). Orbinauts are different colors of metal orbs which are able to hover in the air. This Badnik's signature weapons are four spiked balls that ringed around of them. Some Orbinauts throw at its prey which is its only method of attack for some of these Badniks. This is also a major weakness; as once all four spiked balls have been thrown, the hovering Orbinaut itself is completely defenseless.
However some Orbinauts do not throw its spike balls away, but keep moving forward and keep ringing its spike balls at same time as keeping its defense on. It is usually impossible to defeat these types of Orbinauts without getting hit, so it is good to avoid them and simply keep moving. Few Orbinauts utilize its spike balls with different methods to stop the player.
Types
Unidasu
A blue variety of Orbinaut called Unidasu[1] (ウニダス[2] Unidasu?) that first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991). This variation can throw its spiked balls at an enemy when spotting one. While the Unidasu received a slight redesign in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2, the Badnik has regained its original design in recent appearances, like in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I and Sonic Lost World.
Uni Uni
A green variety of Orbinaut called Uni Uni[1] (ウニウニ[3]?) that keeps its spiked balls around itself for defense. Unlike the previous model, it can only be defeated while the player is invincible or if their jump is timed very carefully. It first appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) and is one of the most recurring varieties of the Orbinaut series.
Orbinaut
A metallic gray variety simply named Orbinaut[4] (ポーラ[5] Pōra?, lit. "Pola") that appeared in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. This model keeps the spiked balls around it for defense, and only moves when the player moves. It can only be defeated while the player is invincible or with a well-timed Insta-Shield.
Variants
A red variety of Orbinaut called Gohla[6] (ゴーラ[7] Gōra?) that has fireballs orbiting it instead of spiked balls. It first appears in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and has become the most recurring offshoot of the Orbinaut series, along with Unidasu and Uni Uni. It received a slight redesign in Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2, but regained its original design in Sonic Lost World.
Star Pointer
Another variety called Star Pointer[4] (アイスダス[8] Aisudasu?, lit. "Icedus") that appears in Sonic the Hedgehog 3. Instead of regular spiked balls, it has balls made of ice orbiting its body, which it can throw at enemies. Unlike projectiles from other Orbinaut varieties, the ice balls will disintegrate when making contact with a Thunder Shield or when blocked with an Insta-Shield.
Flamer
A variety named Flamer (ボーラ Bohla?) that appears in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II. They are colored yellow and grey with four orbiting flamethrowers, which they can use to temporarily ignite fire in oily landscapes.
Tubinaut
An orange variety named Tubinaut that appears in Sonic Mania and its expansion Sonic Mania Plus. These Orbinaut variants have three sphere-based satellites orbiting them that they spin around at such speed that they form a damage-inducing barrier around their Turbinaut. These satellites can also repel those attacking them, although that will destroy them.
In other media
In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, the Orbinauts are a part of Dr. Robotnik's Badnik army and are among the first generation of Badniks the doctor produced. Depending on the artist, the Orbinauts' design or coloration would be slightly different between each issue.
Archie Comics
In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the Orbinauts were among the first generation of Badniks produced by Dr. Robotnik. Over time though, the Orbinauts were rendered obsolete by more advanced robots and got decommissioned. Following the events of Worlds Collide, the Orbinauts' history became nearly identical to that of their game counterparts.
Unlike in the games, there has never been made any distinctions between the different types of Orbinauts in the comics. Also, these Orbinauts have also demonstrated the ability to shoot spikes from their spike balls, and are sometimes drawn with mouths.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 One of artworks showcasing Uni Uni and Unidasu from the Sonic World feature of Sonic Jam.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) (Sega Genesis) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) (Sega Genesis) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega Genesis) North American instruction manual pg. 23. Cite error: Invalid
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tag; name "S3" defined multiple times with different content - ↑ Japanese titled enemies of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 listed on the GHZ.
- ↑ Collectible card of Gohla from Sonic Rivals 2.
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction manual pgs. 50-51.
- ↑ Japanese titled enemies of Sonic the Hedgehog 3 listed on the GHZ.
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Zones | Green Hill Zone · Bridge Zone · Jungle Zone · Labyrinth Zone · Scrap Brain Zone · Sky Base Zone · Special Stages | |
Enemies | Ball Hog · Bomb · Burrobot · Buzz Bomber · Caterkiller · Chopper · Crabmeat · Jaws · Moto Bug · Newtron · Orbinaut (Uni Uni, Unidasu) · Spikes | |
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