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Dive-bomber that travels in trios.


— Description, Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia

The Straw[1] (ストロー[2] Sutorō?) is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced, hummingbird-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman.

Appearance[]

Straw-spr

Taking on the appearance of an hummingbird, Straw robots are colored green with a yellow beak. Their head is large and round, and their body is slightly smaller. Their body has holes for their wings, tail, and head, with silver lining around them. Their tail is long and thin, and their wings flutter through the air at an impossible counting rate, similar to actual hummingbirds.

Overview[]

The Straws appear exclusively in Sonic Advance 2, where they can be encountered in Sky Canyon. They are hummingbird Badniks found in threes. They flutter through the air and dive-bomb any approaching threats. The playable character can easily destroy a Straw with any attack such as a Spin Jump. Upon their destruction, Straws will release an Animal.

Powers and abilities[]

Straws are capable of flight, which they use to help dive-bomb any threats nearby. Straws also come in packs of three, giving them a higher chance to successfully attack someone.

In other media[]

Books and comics[]

IDW Publishing[]

Straw IDW

A Straw, from Sonic the Hedgehog #65.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by IDW Publishing, several Straws and other Badniks helped defended the Egg Base Delta against Knuckles, Vector, Espio, and Charmy when they broke into the city and began attacking them (due to the heroes thinking that Dr. Eggman and his Badniks were the ones who stole their relic). However, once Dr. Eggman informs Knuckles and the Chaotix that he had nothing to do with stealing their relic, the heroes would then stop attacking the Straws and other Badniks before proceeding to leave Egg Base Delta.[3]

Trivia[]

  • A similar Badnik from Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II named Zoomer would posses a near identical attack pattern to the Straws. However, it is unknown if the Zoomers were based on the Straws, or if it was just pure coincidence.

References[]

  1. Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). "Sonic Advance 2". Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 128. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Straw - Dive-bomber that travels in trios."
  2. (in Japanese) ソニックアドバンス2公式ガイドブック. Aspect. January 2003. p. 19. ISBN 978-4757209480.
  3. Sonic the Hedgehog #65, "Relic Robbing Rumble, Part 1"

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