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{{Infobox character |
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|title = Unidasu |
|title = Unidasu |
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| − | |image = [[File:Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World.png |
+ | |image = [[File:Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World.png]] |
|caption = A neutral Unidasu in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
|caption = A neutral Unidasu in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
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|first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
|first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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|games = *[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
|games = *[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]] |
*[[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (8-bit)]] |
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| + | *''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' |
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| + | *''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' {{C|Collectible card}} |
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*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' |
*''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' |
*''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' |
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|media = [[Archie Comics]] |
|media = [[Archie Comics]] |
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|nickname = |
|nickname = |
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| − | *Unidasu<ref name="SJ"/> |
+ | *Unidasu<ref name="SJ"/><ref name="Sonic-1"/> |
| − | * |
+ | *Unidus<ref name="SA1-Japanese"/><ref name="guide"/> |
| + | *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="Classic">{{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> |
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| − | *Spike Spinner<ref name="Spike-Spinners"/> |
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| + | *Spike Spinner<ref name="Spike-Spinners">"A new series of Sea Urchin type robots which were developed based on the "Orbinauts" & "Spike Spinners" featured in Episode I. The blasting flames of the burners are certainly dangerous, but those fires will spread widely in oily places. Take extra care." — [[Flamer]]'s profile from ''[[Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II]]'' website.</ref><ref name="SA1-manual"/> |
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|species = Robot |
|species = Robot |
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| − | |color scheme = Dark blue, red |
+ | |color scheme = *Dark blue, red |
| + | *Black, gray |
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|eye color = |
|eye color = |
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*Cyan |
*Cyan |
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*Black |
*Black |
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|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
|creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
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| − | |affiliation = [[Eggman Empire]] |
+ | |affiliation = *[[Eggman Empire]] |
| + | **[[Badnik]] |
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| + | *[[Deadly Six]] {{C|formerly}} |
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|alignment = Evil |
|alignment = Evil |
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|skills = |
|skills = |
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| + | *Levitation |
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| − | *Leviation |
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*Orbital spiked balls |
*Orbital spiked balls |
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}} |
}} |
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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}} |
{{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}} |
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| − | The {{Nihongo|'''Unidasu'''|ウニダス|Unidasu}}, |
+ | The {{Nihongo|'''Unidasu'''|ウニダス|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><ref name="Sonic-1">[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] ([[Sega Genesis]]) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.</ref> is a recurring enemy in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a [[Badnik]] variant and an [[Orbinaut]] model created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] which fires spiked balls at enemies. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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| − | + | As part of the [[Wikipedia:Sea Urchin|Sea Urchin]]-like [[Orbinaut]] series, Unidasus resemble its other variations such as [[Uni Uni]]. They have a spherical body with wide eyes and four red spiked balls orbiting their body. Usually, their body is blue when in their neutral state, but when spotting an enemy, their body turns red. They also usually have black eyes, but had cyan eyes in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'', the Unidasus' bodies were colored black with cyan eyes. They were also given a grey bottom plate and small motors on their back. Orbiting them are four black, explosive orbs with white spikes on them. |
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| ⚫ | Unidasus floats around paths with spiked balls orbiting their body. Once they spot the player though, the Unidasus' body turn from blue to red, and they start firing their spiked balls straight towards the player one by one (albeit slowly), usually in orbital order from the bottom of their body. Their spiked balls usually orbit them laterally, but in ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', they occasionally orbit them horizontally. |
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==Game appearances== |
==Game appearances== |
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| − | ===''Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) |
+ | ===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)=== |
[[File:Unidus.gif|left]] |
[[File:Unidus.gif|left]] |
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| − | First appearing in |
+ | First appearing in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]], the Unidasus appears in [[Labyrinth Zone]] and [[Scrap Brain Zone]] Act 3. In the case of the latter, they are normally found in the underwater sections where they are cramped inside narrow passages, thus obstructing the player's path. The player's best option is to let them fire their spiked balls and then attack them from a vulnerable angle. |
In the 8-bit version of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|game with same name]], Unidasus once again appears in [[Labyrinth Zone#Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Labyrinth Zone]]. In this version, they have a light blue body instead. That aside, they behave like their 16-bit counterparts. Like other Badniks in the game, they also do not have any [[Animals]] powering them. |
In the 8-bit version of the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|game with same name]], Unidasus once again appears in [[Labyrinth Zone#Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|Labyrinth Zone]]. In this version, they have a light blue body instead. That aside, they behave like their 16-bit counterparts. Like other Badniks in the game, they also do not have any [[Animals]] powering them. |
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| + | ===''Sonic Adventure''=== |
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| + | [[File:Spiky Spinner artwork.png|thumb|200px|right|The Spiky Spinner as it appears in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.]] |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'', the Unidasu is referred to as the {{Nihongo|'''Spiky Spinner'''<ref name="SA1-manual">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) North American instruction manual pg. 31.</ref>|ウニダス<ref name="SA1-Japanese">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) Japanese instruction manual pg. 34.</ref>|Unidasu|lit. "Unidus"}}. In this game, they were given a slight redesign, making them look more mechanized. They appear in the following [[Action Stage]]s for each character: |
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| + | {| cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table article-table-selected; wikitable" |
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| + | |- |
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| + | ! scope="col"|Character |
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| + | ! scope="col"|Action Stage |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] |
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| + | |[[Speed Highway]], [[Sky Deck]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] |
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| + | |[[Sky Deck]], [[Speed Highway]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |[[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] |
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| + | |[[Speed Highway]], [[Sky Deck]] |
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| + | |} |
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| + | In gameplay, Spiky Spinners hover back and forth. They start attacking should the player get close enough and will use one of two attack patterns: they either throw their explosive spiked balls at the player or rotate their spiked balls over a wider radius for a sweeping attack. After losing their spiked balls, the Spiky Spinners will still follow the player, but are now wide open to attacks. When destroyed, they release a collectible [[Animals|Animal]]. |
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| + | ===''Sonic Adventure 2''=== |
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| + | [[File:Sa2_unidus.png|thumb|right|An Unidus approaching [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]] |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', the Unidasu is named {{Nihongo|'''Unidus'''<ref name="guide">{{Cite book |author=Prima Development |title=Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide |publisher=Prima Games |page=18 |chapter=Enemies |date=20 June 2001 |isbn=978-0761536147 |language=English |quote=Be careful when you're close to Unidus. Smaller spike balls circle a larger spike ball and will hurt you (surprise) if you touch them. You can't hurt the circling spike balls, so attack the central one as it move around on the ground. Hit its center, and the Unidus is history. }}</ref>|ウニダス|Unidasu}}. They feature the same design they had in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. The Unidus appears in the following [[Action Stage]]s for each character: |
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| + | {| cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" class="article-table article-table-selected; wikitable" |
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| + | |- |
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| + | ! scope="col"|Character |
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| + | ! scope="col"|Action Stage |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |[[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] |
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| + | |[[Hidden Base]] |
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| + | |- |
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| + | |[[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]] |
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| + | |[[Death Chamber]] |
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| + | |} |
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| + | In gameplay, Unidus use their attack pattern from ''Sonic Adventure'' where they rotate their spiked balls over a wider radius for a sweeping attack. However, they will not launch their spiked balls at the player. Defeating an Unidus rewards the player with one hundred [[point]]s and releases a collectible [[Animals|Animal]] inside it. |
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| + | ===''Sonic Rivals 2''=== |
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| + | In ''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'', the Unidus from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' appears as a collectible card. Their card is collected by getting the high score in the [[Egg Dealer (Sonic Rivals 2)|boss duel]] for [[Neon Palace Zone]]. |
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I''=== |
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I''=== |
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===''Sonic Lost World''=== |
===''Sonic Lost World''=== |
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| − | [[File:Mad-Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World.png|thumb|left| |
+ | [[File:Mad-Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World.png|thumb|left|200px|A mad Unidasu in the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]] |
| − | In ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', the Unidasu appears in both the [[Wii U]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game. During the game, it turns out that the Badniks (the Unidasus included) got hijacked by the [[Deadly Six]]. |
+ | In ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', the Unidasu appears in both the [[Wii U]]/[[PC]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game. During the game, it turns out that the Badniks (the Unidasus included) got hijacked by the [[Deadly Six]]. |
| − | In the |
+ | In the Wii U/PC version of the game, Unidasus can be found in [[Frozen Factory]] [[Zone]] 4 and [[Sky Road (Sonic Lost World)|Sky Road]] Zones 1, 4 and ?. They also retain their coloration change from blue to red when spotting the player. In the 2.5D side scrolling sections, Unidasus hover around while their spiked balls orbit them laterally. They are here often stacked with [[Uni Uni]]s to create huge enemy walls. In the 3D sections of the game, their spikes orbit them horizontally instead. When noticing [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], their spiked balls freeze in their position and are launched laterally at the player one by one rather fast. |
| − | In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, Unidasus appears only in the 3D sections in Sky Road Zone 2. Unlike the Wii U version, Unidasus never fire their spiked balls or turn red when spotting the player, and instead however around with their spiked balls (much like the [[Uni Uni]]s). The player has to avoid hitting their spike balls by targeting their body from above. |
+ | In the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, Unidasus appears only in the 3D sections in Sky Road Zone 2. Unlike the Wii U/PC version, Unidasus never fire their spiked balls or turn red when spotting the player, and instead however around with their spiked balls (much like the [[Uni Uni]]s). The player has to avoid hitting their spike balls by targeting their body from above. |
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| − | ==Variants== |
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| ⚫ | Unidasus floats around paths with spiked balls orbiting their body. Once they spot the player though, the Unidasus' body turn from blue to red, and they start firing their spiked balls straight towards the player one by one (albeit slowly), usually in orbital order from the bottom of their body. Their spiked balls usually orbit them laterally, but in 3D installments such as ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', they occasionally orbit them horizontally. |
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| − | ===E-15 Spiky Spinner=== |
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| − | {{main|E-15 Spiky Spinner}} |
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| − | [[File:Spiky_Spinner_artwork.png|thumb|E-15 Spiky Spinner]] |
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| − | The '''E-15 Spiky Spinner''' debuted in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. Spiky Spinners are part of the [[E-Series]] and patrol [[Speed Highway]] and the [[Sky Deck]] with two attack patterns. |
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| + | In most of the games, Unidasu's spiked balls are thick obstacles, while in ''Sonic Adventure'', spiked balls are explosive after they come in contact with its victim. |
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| − | ===E-32 Unidus=== |
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| − | {{main|E-32 Unidus}} |
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| − | [[File:Orbinaut_Advernture.png|thumb|E-32 Unidus]] |
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| − | The '''E-32 Unidus''' appeared in ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''. A part of the [[E-Series]], they can be found in [[Hidden Base]] and [[Death Chamber]]. Unlike their previous model, Unidus do not throw their spikes, but are instead bustling around. |
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==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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{{main|Orbinaut (Archie)|Orbinaut (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)}} |
{{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|A group of Orbinauts as they appear in [[Archie Comics]].]] |
[[File:The way how fan comunnity reacts to Sonic the Hedgehog 4.png|thumb|A group of Orbinauts as they appear in [[Archie Comics]].]] |
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| − | In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], the Unidasus' name is never mentioned and are instead referred to as '''Orbinaut'''. 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. |
+ | In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]], the Unidasus' name is never mentioned and are instead referred to as '''Orbinaut'''. 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. |
Following the events of [[Worlds Collide]], the Orbinauts' history became nearly identical to that of their game counterparts. |
Following the events of [[Worlds Collide]], the Orbinauts' history became nearly identical to that of their game counterparts. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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| + | <gallery type="slideshow" widths="200"> |
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| − | *In [[Archie Sonic X Issue 11|''Sonic X'' #11]], the [[Uni Uni]]s at a virtual reality version of [[Star Light Zone]] are seen having the Unidasus' color scheme. |
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| − | + | SHeroes UnidasBody.png|Unused model of Unidus inside the data of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. |
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| + | SHeroes UnidasSpikeBall.png|Unused model of Unidus' spiked ball in ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. |
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| + | </gallery> |
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| + | *In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)|2013 re-release]] of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]], by using the [[Debug Mode]] in [[Star Light Zone]] reveals Unidasu as an unused [[Badnik]] to be placed anywhere on the [[Zone]]. Their color palette is corrupt with yellow color scheme instead of red when they are about to fire their spiked balls. |
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| + | *Inside the ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' game's data, there are unused models of the Unidus from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' (see image gallery on the right side). This leads to uncertain speculation of whether the Unidus would have actually appeared in the game. |
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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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===Artwork=== |
===Artwork=== |
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| + | {{Gallery start}} |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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| + | Sketch-Orbinaut-II.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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| + | Sketch-Orbinaut-III.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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Orbinaut.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
Orbinaut.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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| + | Spiky Spinner artwork.png|''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' |
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| + | SA2 Unidus.png|''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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| + | {{Gallery end}} |
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===Screenshots=== |
===Screenshots=== |
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{{Gallery start}} |
{{Gallery start}} |
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| − | <gallery |
+ | <gallery> |
Yeah release those balls...png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
Yeah release those balls...png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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I'm invincible - deal with it.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
I'm invincible - deal with it.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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What did you just say.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
What did you just say.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
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| + | Sa unidus.png|''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' |
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| + | SDKNUCKLES7.png|''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' |
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| + | Sa2_unidus.png|''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' |
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Lost Labyrinth Zone - Screenshot - (2).jpg|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' |
Lost Labyrinth Zone - Screenshot - (2).jpg|''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' |
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Orbinauts-Sonic-Lost-World-Wii-U.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Wii U]]) |
Orbinauts-Sonic-Lost-World-Wii-U.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Wii U]]) |
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Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World-3DS.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS]]) |
Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World-3DS.png|''[[Sonic Lost World]]'' ([[Nintendo 3DS]]) |
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| − | Mad uni uni.jpeg|A mad uni uni in star light (debug mode in 2013 re-release|link=Star Light Zone |
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</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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{{Gallery end}} |
{{Gallery end}} |
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===Sprites=== |
===Sprites=== |
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<gallery> |
<gallery> |
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| − | Mad uni uni.jpeg|A mad Uni Uni |
+ | Mad uni uni.jpeg|A mad Uni Uni as it can be placed around [[Star Light Zone]] by using the [[Debug Mode]] in [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)|2013 re-release]] of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]]. |
</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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| − | *[[Uni |
+ | *[[Uni Uni]] |
==References== |
==References== |
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{{Sonic 1 info}} |
{{Sonic 1 info}} |
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{{Sonic 1 (8-bit) info}} |
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+ | {{Adventure info}} |
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+ | {{Adventure 2 info}} |
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{{Lost World info}} |
{{Lost World info}} |
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[[Category:Badniks]] |
[[Category:Badniks]] |
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[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) enemies]] |
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[[Category:Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I enemies]] |
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[[Category:Sonic Lost World enemies]] |
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Revision as of 11:48, 18 July 2019
The Unidasu (ウニダス Unidasu?),[1][2] is a recurring enemy in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a Badnik variant and an Orbinaut model created by Dr. Eggman which fires spiked balls at enemies.
Appearance
As part of the Sea Urchin-like Orbinaut series, Unidasus resemble its other variations such as Uni Uni. They have a spherical body with wide eyes and four red spiked balls orbiting their body. Usually, their body is blue when in their neutral state, but when spotting an enemy, their body turns red. They also usually have black eyes, but had cyan eyes in Sonic Lost World.
In Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2, the Unidasus' bodies were colored black with cyan eyes. They were also given a grey bottom plate and small motors on their back. Orbiting them are four black, explosive orbs with white spikes on them.
Game appearances
Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
First appearing in Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), the Unidasus appears in Labyrinth Zone and Scrap Brain Zone Act 3. In the case of the latter, they are normally found in the underwater sections where they are cramped inside narrow passages, thus obstructing the player's path. The player's best option is to let them fire their spiked balls and then attack them from a vulnerable angle.
In the 8-bit version of the game with same name, Unidasus once again appears in Labyrinth Zone. In this version, they have a light blue body instead. That aside, they behave like their 16-bit counterparts. Like other Badniks in the game, they also do not have any Animals powering them.
Sonic Adventure
The Spiky Spinner as it appears in Sonic Adventure.
In Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, the Unidasu is referred to as the Spiky Spinner[8] (ウニダス[3] Unidasu?, lit. "Unidus"). In this game, they were given a slight redesign, making them look more mechanized. They appear in the following Action Stages for each character:
| Character | Action Stage |
|---|---|
| Sonic | Speed Highway, Sky Deck |
| Tails | Sky Deck, Speed Highway |
| Knuckles | Speed Highway, Sky Deck |
In gameplay, Spiky Spinners hover back and forth. They start attacking should the player get close enough and will use one of two attack patterns: they either throw their explosive spiked balls at the player or rotate their spiked balls over a wider radius for a sweeping attack. After losing their spiked balls, the Spiky Spinners will still follow the player, but are now wide open to attacks. When destroyed, they release a collectible Animal.
Sonic Adventure 2
An Unidus approaching Knuckles in Sonic Adventure 2.
In Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, the Unidasu is named Unidus[4] (ウニダス Unidasu?). They feature the same design they had in Sonic Adventure. The Unidus appears in the following Action Stages for each character:
| Character | Action Stage |
|---|---|
| Tails | Hidden Base |
| Knuckles | Death Chamber |
In gameplay, Unidus use their attack pattern from Sonic Adventure where they rotate their spiked balls over a wider radius for a sweeping attack. However, they will not launch their spiked balls at the player. Defeating an Unidus rewards the player with one hundred points and releases a collectible Animal inside it.
Sonic Rivals 2
In Sonic Rivals 2, the Unidus from Sonic Adventure 2 appears as a collectible card. Their card is collected by getting the high score in the boss duel for Neon Palace Zone.
Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I
The Unidasu in Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I.
In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, the Unidasus (referred to here as Spike Spinners[7]) appear in Lost Labyrinth Zone with a slightly upgraded design. Despite that, they have the same attack patterns as in previous games. However, Unidasus' bodies are in this game constantly red instead of changing when spotting Sonic.
Sonic Lost World
A mad Unidasu in the Wii U version of Sonic Lost World.
In Sonic Lost World, the Unidasu appears in both the Wii U/PC and Nintendo 3DS version of the game. During the game, it turns out that the Badniks (the Unidasus included) got hijacked by the Deadly Six.
In the Wii U/PC version of the game, Unidasus can be found in Frozen Factory Zone 4 and Sky Road Zones 1, 4 and ?. They also retain their coloration change from blue to red when spotting the player. In the 2.5D side scrolling sections, Unidasus hover around while their spiked balls orbit them laterally. They are here often stacked with Uni Unis to create huge enemy walls. In the 3D sections of the game, their spikes orbit them horizontally instead. When noticing Sonic, their spiked balls freeze in their position and are launched laterally at the player one by one rather fast.
In the Nintendo 3DS version of the game, Unidasus appears only in the 3D sections in Sky Road Zone 2. Unlike the Wii U/PC version, Unidasus never fire their spiked balls or turn red when spotting the player, and instead however around with their spiked balls (much like the Uni Unis). The player has to avoid hitting their spike balls by targeting their body from above.
Powers and abilities
Unidasus floats around paths with spiked balls orbiting their body. Once they spot the player though, the Unidasus' body turn from blue to red, and they start firing their spiked balls straight towards the player one by one (albeit slowly), usually in orbital order from the bottom of their body. Their spiked balls usually orbit them laterally, but in 3D installments such as Sonic Adventure and Sonic Lost World, they occasionally orbit them horizontally.
In most of the games, Unidasu's spiked balls are thick obstacles, while in Sonic Adventure, spiked balls are explosive after they come in contact with its victim.
In other media
Archie Comics
A group of Orbinauts as they appear in Archie Comics.
In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the Unidasus' name is never mentioned and are instead referred to as Orbinaut. 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.
Trivia
- In 2013 re-release of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991), by using the Debug Mode in Star Light Zone reveals Unidasu as an unused Badnik to be placed anywhere on the Zone. Their color palette is corrupt with yellow color scheme instead of red when they are about to fire their spiked balls.
- Inside the Sonic Heroes game's data, there are unused models of the Unidus from Sonic Adventure 2 (see image gallery on the right side). This leads to uncertain speculation of whether the Unidus would have actually appeared in the game.
Gallery
Artwork
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Sprites
A mad Uni Uni as it can be placed around Star Light Zone by using the Debug Mode in 2013 re-release of Sonic the Hedgehog (1991).
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 One of artworks showcasing Uni Uni and Unidasu from the Sonic World feature of Sonic Jam.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sonic the Hedgehog (1991) (Sega Genesis) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) Japanese instruction manual pg. 34.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Prima Development (20 June 2001). "Enemies" (in English). Sonic Adventure 2: Prima's Official Strategy Guide. Prima Games. p. 18. ISBN 978-0761536147. "Be careful when you're close to Unidus. Smaller spike balls circle a larger spike ball and will hurt you (surprise) if you touch them. You can't hurt the circling spike balls, so attack the central one as it move around on the ground. Hit its center, and the Unidus is history."
- ↑ 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."
- ↑ "Additional Characters". Sonic the Hedgehog - Classic Style Guide. p. 29.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "A new series of Sea Urchin type robots which were developed based on the "Orbinauts" & "Spike Spinners" featured in Episode I. The blasting flames of the burners are certainly dangerous, but those fires will spread widely in oily places. Take extra care." — Flamer's profile from Sonic The Hedgehog 4: Episode II website.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) North American instruction manual pg. 31.
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