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{{Enemy
 
|title = [[File:Uniuni.gif]] Orbinaut (Uni Uni) [[File:Uniuni.gif]]
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|title = Uni Uni
|image = [[File:S4 Orbinaut Sprite.png|220px]]
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|image = [[File:Uni-Uni-Orbinaut-Sonic-Lost-World.png|242px]]
|caption = Orbinaut in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''.
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|caption = An Uni Uni in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
|1st_app = ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)]]''
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|first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
|games = {{Scroll_box|content=
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|games =
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)]]''
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*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)]]''
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*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]]
*''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]''
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*''[[Sonic Rivals]]''
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Colors]]'' {{C|[[Nintendo DS]]}}
 
*''[[Sonic Colors]]'' {{C|[[Nintendo DS]]}}
 
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Lost World]]''
 
*''[[Sonic Lost World]]''
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|media =
 
*''[[Sonic the Comic]]''
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*[[Archie Comics]]
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*[[Sonic X (comic)|''Sonic X'' (comics)]]
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|nickname = Orbinaut<ref name="Stay-Sonic"/><ref name="guide"/>
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|species = Robot
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|color scheme = Green, yellow
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|eye color =
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*Cyan
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*Black
 
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]
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|affiliation = *[[Eggman Empire]]
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**[[Badnik]]
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*[[Deadly Six]] {{C|formerly}}
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|alignment = Evil
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|skills =
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*Levitation
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*Orbital spiked balls
 
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{{Quote left|The Orbinauts return as one of Sonic's most challenging Badnicks!<!--[sic]!--> Pay close attention, you only have a split second to defeat them.|Profile, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' website}}
|media = *''[[Sonic the Comic]]''
 
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The {{Nihongo|'''Uni Uni'''|ウニウニ}},<ref>[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'']] ([[Sega Genesis]]) Japanese instruction manual pg. 42.</ref><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> also known as '''Orbinaut''',<ref name="Stay-Sonic">{{Cite book |author= |title=[[Stay Sonic]] |publisher=Fantail |page=36 |chapter=Robotnik's Badniks |last1=Pattenden |first1=Mike |date=4 January 1993 |isbn=978-0140903904 |quote=Orbinauts are extraordinary creatures. Part animal, part machine, all nasty, they can be found underwater in the Labyrinth Zone, on dry land in the Star Light Zone and in the Hilltop Zone in ''Sonic II.'' They come in all colours, some of them throw four spiky missiles, some have missiles but don't throw them, and some don't even have missiles (Sonic's careful of those ones because they can't be killed) but they all have a middle bit with big eyes, and they are all slow-moving. If Sonic sees an Orbinaut, back away from it. Jump over the missiles, then attack. If they don't throw their missiles, Sonic jumps over them.}}</ref><ref name="guide">{{Cite book |author= |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Style Guide|Sonic the Hedgehog - Classic Style Guide]] |publisher= |page=29 |chapter=Additional Characters |last1= |first1= |date= |isbn= |quote= }}</ref> is an enemy in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a mass-produced [[Badnik]] model and an [[Orbinaut]] variant created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]. Besides a different coloration from the [[Unidasu]], they are programmed with alternative attack patterns.
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Comic Series)]]''
 
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*''[[Sonic X (Comic Series)]]''
 
 
==Appearance==
|location = {{Scroll_box|content=
 
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Uni Uni belongs to the [[Wikipedia:Sea Urchin|Sea Urchin]]-like [[Orbinaut]] series. As such, they look similar to their other variations. They have a green spherical body with wide eyes and four yellow spiked balls orbiting their body. They usually have black eyes, but had cyan eyes in ''[[Sonic Colors]]'' and ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.
'''''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'''''
 
*[[Star Light Zone]] {{C|console}}
 
*[[Sky Base Zone]] {{C|handheld}}
 
'''''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'''''
 
*[[Lost Labyrinth Zone]]
 
'''''[[Sonic Colors]]'''''
 
{{C|[[Nintendo DS]] version}}
 
*[[Aquarium Park]]
 
'''''[[Sonic Lost World]]'''''
 
*[[Windy Hill]]
 
*[[Frozen Factory]]
 
}}
 
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]
 
|species = [[Orbinaut]] [[badnik]]
 
}}
 
'''Orbinauts''' (ウニウニ, '''Uni Uni''') <ref name="S1">[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] Japanese manual</ref> are [[badniks]] created by [[Doctor Robotnik]], which first appear at original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' in 1991. It is a green variety of [[Orbinaut]] that keeps the four yellow spiked balls around it for defense.
 
   
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'', the Uni Unis' design is more detailed. They have two lines encircling it vertically and one horizontally. They also have two black bases on both sides of their body.
Like [[Orbinaut (Unidus)|Unidus]] ones, Uni Uni is named simply Orbinaut in the North American instruction manual of original ''Sonic the Hedgehog''. What separates these two Orbinaut variants are their different color schemes and attack patterns. They also have different Japanese names, which they were identified with in ''[[Sonic Jam]]''.
 
   
==Game Appearances==
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==Game appearances==
===''Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)''===
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)===
 
[[File:Uniuni.gif|left]]
 
[[File:Uniuni.gif|left]]
First appearing in original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', these Orbinauts can be found hovering around at highways of [[Star Light Zone]]. As it is mentioned earlier, it is hard to avoid them at high speed. The player can avoid it by doing [[Spin Attack]] under of it and ignore it completely. However it can only be defeated while the player is invincible, at time while player has to hit very carefully or when player takes a hit and he has a quick moment to hit while having few seconds momentary invincible.
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First appearing in the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', the Uni Unis are found around the highways of [[Star Light Zone]]. Due to their constantly orbiting spiked balls, they are hard to avoid at high speed. However, the player can slip under them with a [[Spin Attack]]. They are best defeated while the player is [[Invisibility|invincible]], although the player can also destroy them with a well-aimed hit or with a direct attack immediately after gaining invulnerability from taking damage.
   
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[[File:Orbinaut_8_bit_sprite.png|right]]
In the 8-bit version of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|the game with same name]], these Orbinauts appear only at first act of [[Sky Base Zone|Sky Base]]. The appearance of these badniks is also different as having pinkish orb and yellow spike balls. However the attack pattern is identical to its 16-bit counterpart, but like all badniks in Master System and Game Gear titles, it doesn't have [[Animal friends|animal friend]] as power source.
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In the 8-bit version of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|game with same name]], the Uni Uni appear only in [[Sky Base Zone]] Act 1. Their appearance is also different, having an orange body surrounded by yellow spiked balls. Otherwise, they behave identically to their 16-bit counterparts. Like all the other Badniks, they do not have [[Animals]] as power sources.
   
 
===''Sonic Rivals''===
 
===''Sonic Rivals''===
Uni-uni variant of Orbinaut appears in ''[[Sonic Rivals]]'', only being featured as collectible card.
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In ''[[Sonic Rivals]]'', the Uni Uni made an appearance as one of the game's collectible cards. It is again referred to as "Orbinaut."
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4''===
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I''===
Both Uni Uni and Unidus variants make reappearance in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]'' as both types appear in [[Lost Labyrinth Zone]] with upgraded models. Despite that, both types appear to have same attack patterns from their first appearance. However as Uni Uni one sees the player it actually expand its spike balls to little bit wider area.
 
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[[File:S4 Orbinaut Sprite.png|thumb|The Uni Uni in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''.]]
====Sonic 4 Website Info====
 
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In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'', Uni Unis appear in [[Lost Labyrinth Zone]] with a slightly upgraded design. Despite that, they have the same attack patterns as in previous games. However, they will expand their spiked balls' area once they detect [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. They would also appear in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode Metal|Episode Metal]]'' Act 4 of ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]''.
:''The Orbinauts return as one of Sonic's most challenging Badniks! Pay close attention, you only have a split second to defeat them.''
 
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===''Sonic Colors''===
 
===''Sonic Colors''===
 
[[File:Coloursds orbinaut.png|left]]
 
[[File:Coloursds orbinaut.png|left]]
Orbinaut also makes appearance in the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'' as being featured at [[Aquarium Park]]. Having somehow similar appearance from ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4'', it appears both of ground and underwater sections.
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In the [[Nintendo DS]] version of ''[[Sonic Colors]]'', the Uni Unis appear in [[Planet Wisp]], [[Aquarium Park]] and [[Asteroid Coaster]]. They look similar to how they did in ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I'', and appear both above ground and in underwater sections. Some Uni Unis block openings for the player to pass through while others move up and down. The best way to destroy them is by using [[Color Power]]s.
 
Some of them can be seen blocking path openings and there are also ones that moves only up and down. The only way to destroy them is using [[Yellow Wisp|drill]] or [[Cyan Wisp|laser]] [[Whisp]] powers. Also in underwater sections of same level have big sea ​​mines, which look like one of Orbinaut's spike balls.
 
   
 
===''Sonic Lost World''===
 
===''Sonic Lost World''===
[[File:Orbinaut in Sonic Lost World.png|thumb|170px|Orbinaut as it appears in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]]
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[[File:Uni-Uni-Sonic-Lost-World.png|thumb|Uni Uni in the 3D sections in the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]]
Both Uni Uni and Unidus types of Orbinauts appear in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', where Uni Uni types are featured as recurring enemies at [[Windy Hill]] and [[Frozen Factory]]. During the game, it turns out that badniks, Orbinauts included, got hijacked by the [[Deadly Six]]. Uni Uni types of Orbinauts are seen to have similar pattern from previous appearances as they keep spinning their spiked balls around the body. However it is seen dropping its spiked balls after when Sonic has locked his [[Homing Attack]] into him.
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In both version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', Uni Unis are featured as recurring enemies. During the game, it turns out that the [[Badnik]]s (the Uni Unis included) got hijacked by the [[Deadly Six]]. Uni Unis are found in [[Windy Hill]] [[Zone]] 1 and 2, [[Frozen Factory]] Zones 1 and 4, [[Silent Forest]] Zone 4, and [[Sky Road (Sonic Lost World)|Sky Road]] Zone 4 and ? in [[Wii U]]/[[PC]] version of the game. In [[Nintendo 3DS]] version, they are found in [[Tropical Coast]] Zones 2 and 3, Frozen Factory Zone 1 and 3, and Sky Road Zone 1.
   
In 2.5D sections, Orbinauts are seen hovering at one place while spinning their spike balls, as four of these badniks can create huge badnik wall. However as previously stated, after dropping their spike balls off, they are defenseless.
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In the 2.5D side scrolling sections in the Wii U/PC version, Uni Unis usually hover back and forth in one place while their spiked balls orbit them laterally. These Badniks usually come together in stacks to create huge enemy walls. Exclusively in the Wii U/PC version, they drop their spiked balls in a rain when the player approaches them. However, this leaves them defenseless against attacks.
   
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During the main 3D sections in the Wii U/PC version and throughout the Nintendo 3DS version, Uni Unis' spiked balls orbit them horizontally, but they do not drop them under any circumstances. They will also move towards [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] when he gets close to them. In the Nintendo 3DS version, Uni Unis usually appear individually or in groups with different Badniks, but they do not drop their spiked balls like in the Wii U/PC version. The player is best advised to attack the Uni Unis from above without touching their spiked balls.
==Description==
 
===Physical Appearance===
 
As being part of the sub-series created by Doctor Robotnik, Orbinaut has similar appearance comparing to its other variant in [[Labyrinth Zone]] and other variants in general. The only difference is its coloring, as the this variant has green orb core and four yellow spike balls.
 
   
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==Powers and abilities==
In ''Sonic the Hedgehog 4'', its appearance is little more detailed as having two lines going all-around, one going side direction and two black bases in each side.
 
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As an [[Orbinaut]], Uni Unis have spiked balls that orbit their body at slow speed, unlike the [[Unidasu]]' which releases all their spiked balls at victims; it can thus be considered more of a defensive model rather than offensive one. This makes Uni Unis hard to defeat and dodge. They simply keep hovering forward, never stopping in place. Their spiked balls usually orbit them laterally, but in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', they are occasionally seen orbiting them horizontally.
   
===Abilities===
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==In other media==
These variants keep their spike balls spinning around in slow speed, unlike Unidus one that releases all of them to its victims, leaving them being defenseless. This makes Uni Uni variants hard to defeat or as fast moving even hard to dodge. It keeps simply hovering forward and never stopping at one place.
 
 
==Appearances in Other Media==
 
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic''===
 
===''Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic''===
A single Orbinaut appears briefly in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic]]'' ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Volume 2|Volume 2]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> story ''Clash!! South Island''. In Star Land Zone, it quickly appears in front of [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], who used the [[seesaw]] to get [[Egg Capsule]]. As the Orbinaut tries to stop him, Sonic uses Spin Attack which knocks Orbinaut from his way.
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A single Orbinaut appears briefly in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic]]'' ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Volume 2|Volume 2]]''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> story ''Clash!! South Island''. In Star Land Zone, it quickly appears in front of [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], who used the [[seesaw]] to get [[Capsule|Egg Capsule]]. As the Orbinaut tries to stop him, Sonic uses Spin Attack which knocks Orbinaut from his way.
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===''Sonic the Comic''===
 
===''Sonic the Comic''===
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{{Main|Orbinaut (Sonic the Comic)}}
Uni-uni variants of Orbinauts appear in many issues of [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' as part of [[Doctor Ivo Robotnik (Sonic the Comic)|Robotnik]]'s badnik army. In few stories, Orbinauts are colored as completely gray. Orbinaut is also featured in pin-up of [[Sonic the Comic Issue 106|issue 106]].
 
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[[File:Orbinaut_STC_3.png|thumb|150px|The Orbinaut in ''[[Sonic the Comic]]''.]]
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In the ''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' series published by [[Fleetway Editions]], the Uni Unis' name is never mentioned and are instead referred to as '''Orbinauts'''. In this media, they 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.
   
===''Archie Comics''===
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===Archie Comics===
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{{Main|Orbinaut (Archie)|Orbinaut (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)}}
A single Orbinaut appears in earlier issues of [[Archie Comics|Archies]] ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Comic Series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comics as part of [[Robotnik Prime|Robotnik]]'s badniks. In the comics its coloring has varied in many stories, as in earlier issues it is colored as dark blue orb with spike balls, but since [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 40|issue 40]], it has familiar green and yellow color scheme.
 
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[[File:Uni_Uni_Archie.png|thumb|left|200px|The Orbinaut 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 Uni Unis' name is never mentioned and are instead referred to as '''Orbinauts'''. They 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.
   
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Following the events of [[Worlds Collide]], the Orbinauts' history became nearly identical to that of their game counterparts.
Robotnik first announced the Orbinaut in [[Casino Night Zone]] and after that he tested it for [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic]], who gets knocked out by one of its spiked balls. However Sonic used Spin Attack to deflect two more spiked balls, which got sent back to the Orbinaut itself. It later tries to attack [[Miles "Tails" Prower (Archie)|Tails]] with [[Buzz Bomber]] but got knocked down by his own spike balls which Tails sends back. Instead of being at [[Robo Hobo Jungle]] fighting Sonic, he's later seen informing Robotnik that Sonic was spotted in the badlands during the Mecha Madness being backfired. He's also later seen fighting with several other badniks against Sonic and [[Bunnie Rabbot]] at robot bar called Rusty's.
 
   
 
===''Sonic X''===
Orbinaut doesn't appear for long time until Sonic decided to visit in the [[Island of Misfit Badniks]], where Orbinaut and numerous other badniks nabbed him. Usually Sonic quickly beat all badniks, but as [[Pseudo Sonic]] arrives, the duel between them makes the island sink down. Badniks with Orbinaut return with revenge plan with enlarging Pseudo Sonic, but got interrupted by the [[Forty Fathom Freedom Fighters]]. While Orbinaut saw them interfering him, he lost to [[P.B. Jellyfish]]. Later all of them got crushed by [[Big Fluke]] into a cube.
 
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{{Main|Uni Uni (Sonic X)}}
===''Sonic X (Comics)''===
 
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[[File:Orbinauts-Sonic-X-Comic.png|thumb|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic X)|Sonic]] and his group avoiding Orbinauts in ''[[Sonic X (comic)|Sonic X]]'' comics.]]
Orbinauts makes a short appearance in [[Archie Sonic X Issue 11|issue 11]] of ''[[Sonic X (comic)|Sonic X]]'' comics. In Star Light Zone while Orbinauts keep moving slowly forward, [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic X)|Sonic]], [[Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic X)|Knuckles]], [[Amy Rose (Sonic X)|Amy]] and [[Rouge the Bat (Sonic X)|Rouge]] are seen ducking under of them.
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In the ''[[Sonic X (comic series)|Sonic X]]'' comic series published by [[Archie Comics]], a group of Uni Uni [[Badniks]] appear in a virtual reality version of [[Star Light Zone]]. [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Sonic X)|Sonic]], [[Knuckles the Echidna (Sonic X)|Knuckles]], [[Amy Rose (Sonic X)|Amy]] and [[Rouge the Bat (Sonic X)|Rouge]] encountered them on their trip through the Zone.
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
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*Uni Uni is the most appeared variation of [[Orbinaut]] through the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]], as making most of its appearances in games and comics.
*There's been difficulties, especially in comics, to recognize which type of Orbinaut is appearing during a time. There's also been problems to recognize if the Orbinaut is the Uni Uni or Unidus one due both having same physical appearance but different color scheme in games. A major example is in the Archie Comics, as Robotnik has created only single Orbinaut that has dark blue appearance, similar to the Unidus one. However several times, it happens that Orbinaut has same color scheme as the Uni Uni one.
 
**This is the same problem that appears in issue 11 of ''Sonic X'' comics as Orbinauts have a dark blue appearance with orange spike balls and appear at Star Light Zone. However, it is obvious that these are the Uni Uni ones due to the zone where it appears in the game.
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*In [[Archie Sonic X Issue 11|''Sonic X'' #11]], the Uni Unis are dark blue with orange spike balls at [[Star Light Zone]], which is a color scheme the [[Unidasu]]s generally use in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]].
*Orbinaut is one of the adniks that hasn't been featured in character bios of ''[[Sonic Archives]]''.
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*Orbinaut is one of the Badniks that has not been given a character bios in ''[[Sonic Archives]]''.
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*The green Uni Uni used in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' somewhat resembles a modified version of [[w:c:disney:Sour Bill|Sour Bill]] from ''[[List of cameos and references|Wreck-It Ralph]].''
   
 
==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
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===Artwork===
 
===Artwork===
 
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File:Orbinaut-2.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit)]]''
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Sketch-Orbinaut-IV.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
Orbinaut 8-bit.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)]]''
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Sketch-Orbinaut-V.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
File:S4 Orbinaut Sprite.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I|Sonic the Hedgehog 4]]''
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File:Orbinaut-2.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
 
Orbinaut 8-bit.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]]
 
File:S4 Orbinaut Sprite.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''
 
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===Screenshots===
 
===Screenshots===
 
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File:Not_these_guys_again.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)]]''
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File:Not_these_guys_again.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
File:Wait_these_guys_don't_release_their_balls_off.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)]]''
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File:Wait_these_guys_don't_release_their_balls_off.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
File:Really,_I_seriously_have_to_duck.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)]]''
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File:Really,_I_seriously_have_to_duck.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]
 
File:Orbinaut_manga.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Volume 2]]''
 
File:Orbinaut_manga.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Volume 2]]''
Badniks03.png|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Comic Series)]]
 
 
Splash Hill Zone - Screenshot - (06).jpg|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''
 
Splash Hill Zone - Screenshot - (06).jpg|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''
Aquarium Park - DS - Screenshot - (4).jpg|''[[Sonic Colors]]''
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Aquarium Park - DS - Screenshot - (4).jpg|''[[Sonic Colors]]'' ([[Nintendo DS]])
Orbinaut in Sonic Lost World.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]''
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Orbinaut in Sonic Lost World.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Wii U]])
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Orbinauts-Sonic-Lost-World-Wii-U.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Wii U]])
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slw 2016-02-21 02-55-33-27.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[PC]])
 
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==See also==
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*[[Unidasu]]
   
 
==References==
 
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Revision as of 14:16, 12 November 2019

The Orbinauts return as one of Sonic's most challenging Badnicks! Pay close attention, you only have a split second to defeat them.


— Profile, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I website

The Uni Uni (ウニウニ?),[3][4] also known as Orbinaut,[1][2] is an enemy in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced Badnik model and an Orbinaut variant created by Dr. Eggman. Besides a different coloration from the Unidasu, they are programmed with alternative attack patterns.

Appearance

Uni Uni belongs to the Sea Urchin-like Orbinaut series. As such, they look similar to their other variations. They have a green spherical body with wide eyes and four yellow spiked balls orbiting their body. They usually have black eyes, but had cyan eyes in Sonic Colors and Sonic Lost World.

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, the Uni Unis' design is more detailed. They have two lines encircling it vertically and one horizontally. They also have two black bases on both sides of their body.

Game appearances

Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)

Uniuni

First appearing in the original Sonic the Hedgehog, the Uni Unis are found around the highways of Star Light Zone. Due to their constantly orbiting spiked balls, they are hard to avoid at high speed. However, the player can slip under them with a Spin Attack. They are best defeated while the player is invincible, although the player can also destroy them with a well-aimed hit or with a direct attack immediately after gaining invulnerability from taking damage.

Orbinaut 8 bit sprite

In the 8-bit version of the game with same name, the Uni Uni appear only in Sky Base Zone Act 1. Their appearance is also different, having an orange body surrounded by yellow spiked balls. Otherwise, they behave identically to their 16-bit counterparts. Like all the other Badniks, they do not have Animals as power sources.

Sonic Rivals

In Sonic Rivals, the Uni Uni made an appearance as one of the game's collectible cards. It is again referred to as "Orbinaut."

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I

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The Uni Uni in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I.

In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, Uni Unis appear in Lost Labyrinth Zone with a slightly upgraded design. Despite that, they have the same attack patterns as in previous games. However, they will expand their spiked balls' area once they detect Sonic. They would also appear in Episode Metal Act 4 of Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.

Sonic Colors

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In the Nintendo DS version of Sonic Colors, the Uni Unis appear in Planet Wisp, Aquarium Park and Asteroid Coaster. They look similar to how they did in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, and appear both above ground and in underwater sections. Some Uni Unis block openings for the player to pass through while others move up and down. The best way to destroy them is by using Color Powers.

Sonic Lost World

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Uni Uni in the 3D sections in the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.

In both version of Sonic Lost World, Uni Unis are featured as recurring enemies. During the game, it turns out that the Badniks (the Uni Unis included) got hijacked by the Deadly Six. Uni Unis are found in Windy Hill Zone 1 and 2, Frozen Factory Zones 1 and 4, Silent Forest Zone 4, and Sky Road Zone 4 and ? in Wii U/PC version of the game. In Nintendo 3DS version, they are found in Tropical Coast Zones 2 and 3, Frozen Factory Zone 1 and 3, and Sky Road Zone 1.

In the 2.5D side scrolling sections in the Wii U/PC version, Uni Unis usually hover back and forth in one place while their spiked balls orbit them laterally. These Badniks usually come together in stacks to create huge enemy walls. Exclusively in the Wii U/PC version, they drop their spiked balls in a rain when the player approaches them. However, this leaves them defenseless against attacks.

During the main 3D sections in the Wii U/PC version and throughout the Nintendo 3DS version, Uni Unis' spiked balls orbit them horizontally, but they do not drop them under any circumstances. They will also move towards Sonic when he gets close to them. In the Nintendo 3DS version, Uni Unis usually appear individually or in groups with different Badniks, but they do not drop their spiked balls like in the Wii U/PC version. The player is best advised to attack the Uni Unis from above without touching their spiked balls.

Powers and abilities

As an Orbinaut, Uni Unis have spiked balls that orbit their body at slow speed, unlike the Unidasu' which releases all their spiked balls at victims; it can thus be considered more of a defensive model rather than offensive one. This makes Uni Unis hard to defeat and dodge. They simply keep hovering forward, never stopping in place. Their spiked balls usually orbit them laterally, but in Sonic Lost World, they are occasionally seen orbiting them horizontally.

In other media

Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic

A single Orbinaut appears briefly in Sonic the Hedgehog Story Comic Volume 2's story Clash!! South Island. In Star Land Zone, it quickly appears in front of Sonic, who used the seesaw to get Egg Capsule. As the Orbinaut tries to stop him, Sonic uses Spin Attack which knocks Orbinaut from his way.

Sonic the Comic

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The Orbinaut in Sonic the Comic.

In the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions, the Uni Unis' name is never mentioned and are instead referred to as Orbinauts. In this media, they 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

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The Orbinaut in the Archie Comics.

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the Uni Unis' name is never mentioned and are instead referred to as Orbinauts. They 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.

Sonic X

Main article: Uni Uni (Sonic X)
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Sonic and his group avoiding Orbinauts in Sonic X comics.

In the Sonic X comic series published by Archie Comics, a group of Uni Uni Badniks appear in a virtual reality version of Star Light Zone. Sonic, Knuckles, Amy and Rouge encountered them on their trip through the Zone.

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References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Pattenden, Mike (4 January 1993). "Robotnik's Badniks". Stay Sonic. Fantail. p. 36. ISBN 978-0140903904. "Orbinauts are extraordinary creatures. Part animal, part machine, all nasty, they can be found underwater in the Labyrinth Zone, on dry land in the Star Light Zone and in the Hilltop Zone in Sonic II. They come in all colours, some of them throw four spiky missiles, some have missiles but don't throw them, and some don't even have missiles (Sonic's careful of those ones because they can't be killed) but they all have a middle bit with big eyes, and they are all slow-moving. If Sonic sees an Orbinaut, back away from it. Jump over the missiles, then attack. If they don't throw their missiles, Sonic jumps over them."
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Additional Characters". Sonic the Hedgehog - Classic Style Guide. p. 29.
  3. Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Genesis) Japanese instruction manual pg. 42.
  4. One of artworks showcasing Uni Uni and Unidasu from the Sonic World feature of Sonic Jam.
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