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− | |title = Unidasu |
+ | |title = Unidasu |
− | |image = |
+ | |image = Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World.png |
− | |caption = A neutral Unidasu |
+ | |caption = A neutral Unidasu, from the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. |
− | |first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
+ | |first = [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)]] |
− | |games |
+ | |games = |
+ | *[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]] |
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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]]'' |
*''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' |
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− | *''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' |
*''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' |
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*''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' |
*''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'' |
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− | *''[[Sonic |
+ | *''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' |
+ | *''[[Sonic Rivals 2]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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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'' (Wii U)]] |
+ | *[[Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS)|''Sonic Lost World'' (Nintendo 3DS)]] |
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+ | *[[Sonic Lost World (PC)|''Sonic Lost World'' (PC)]] |
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+ | |media = |
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+ | *[[IDW Publishing]] |
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*Unidasu<ref name="SJ"/><ref name="Sonic-1"/> |
*Unidasu<ref name="SJ"/><ref name="Sonic-1"/> |
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− | *Unidus<ref name="SA1-Japanese"/><ref name="guide"/> |
+ | *Unidus<ref name="SA1-Japanese"/><ref name="guide"/><ref name="HeroDark"/> |
− | *Orbinaut<ref name="Stay-Sonic">{{Cite book |
+ | *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 Classic Style Guide]]|publisher=|page=29|chapter=Additional Characters|last1=|first1=|date=|isbn=|quote=}}</ref> |
*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"/> |
*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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− | *E-15 Spiky Spinner{{Citation needed}} |
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− | *E-32 Unidus{{Citation needed}} |
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+ | *Dark blue, red |
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*Black, gray |
*Black, gray |
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− | |eye color = |
+ | |eye color = |
*Cyan |
*Cyan |
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*Black |
*Black |
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− | |creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
+ | |creator = [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
− | |affiliation |
+ | |affiliation = |
+ | *[[Eggman Empire]] |
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+ | **[[Badnik]]s |
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*[[Deadly Six]] {{C|formerly}} |
*[[Deadly Six]] {{C|formerly}} |
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− | |alignment = Evil |
+ | |alignment = Evil |
− | |skills = |
+ | |skills = |
*Levitation |
*Levitation |
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*Orbital spiked balls |
*Orbital spiked balls |
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}} |
}} |
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− | {{Quote left|The |
+ | {{Quote left|The [[Orbinaut]]s return as one of [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]'s most challenging [[Badnik|Badnicks]]!{{sic}} Pay close attention, you only have a split second to defeat them.|Profile, ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'' website<ref name="Badniks">{{Cite web |url=http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.com/us/html/ep1-badniks.html |title=Sonic the Hedgehog 4 :: Episode I |publisher=[[Sega]] |author=[[Sega]] |work=Badniks: Orbinaut |accessdate=27 October 2017 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130527130040/http://www.sonicthehedgehog4.com/us/html/ep1-badniks.html |archivedate=27 May 2013}}</ref>}} |
− | The {{Nihongo|'''Unidasu''' |
+ | The {{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'']] ([[Sega Mega Drive]]) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.</ref>|Unidasu}}, is an enemy that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. It is a mass-produced sea urchin-based [[Badnik]] created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]], as well as one of the primary [[Orbinaut]] models. |
==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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− | As part of the [[Wikipedia:Sea |
+ | As part of the [[Wikipedia:Sea urchin|sea urchin]]-like [[Orbinaut]] series, Unidasus resemble their 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 |
+ | 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== |
==Game appearances== |
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)=== |
===''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (1991)=== |
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[[File:Unidus.gif|left]] |
[[File:Unidus.gif|left]] |
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− | + | In the 16-bit version of the original ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'', the {{Nihongo|'''Unidasus'''|ウニダス<ref name="Sonic-1"/>|Unidasu}} appear 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. |
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+ | In gameplay, the Unidasus hover around very slowly. They are orbited by four red spiked balls which they fling off in rapid succession upon being approached. It is a dangerous assault, but once it is done, the Unidasu is completely open to attack. Upon their destruction, they release an [[Animals|Animal]]. |
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⚫ | In the 8-bit |
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⚫ | In the 8-bit [[Sonic the Hedgehog (8-bit)|version]] of the original ''Sonic the Hedgehog'', the Unidasus once again appear 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''=== |
===''Sonic Adventure''=== |
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− | [[File:Spiky Spinner artwork.png|thumb| |
+ | [[File:Spiky Spinner artwork.png|thumb|250px|right|The Spiky Spinner, from ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''.]] |
− | In ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'', the Unidasu is |
+ | 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]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 31.</ref>|ウニダス<ref name="SA1-Japanese">''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) Japanese instruction booklet, pg. 34.</ref><ref name="AdventureGuideJP">{{Cite book |title=ソニックアドベンチャー オペレーションガイド|publisher=SoftBank |date=January 1999 |chapter=敵キャラクター紹介 |page=149 |isbn=978-4757203006 |language=Japanese }}</ref>|Unidasu|lit. "Unidus"}} and '''Unidus'''.<ref name="ESI">{{Cite book |first1=Ian |last1=Flynn |last2=[[Sega]] |title=[[Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia]] |publisher=[[Dark Horse Books]] |date=8 December 2021 |page= 102 |isbn=978-1506719276 |quote=Unidus - Also known as an Orbinaut, it protects itself with spiked projectiles.}}</ref> 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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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]]. |
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''=== |
===''Sonic Adventure 2''=== |
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− | [[File:Sa2_unidus.png|thumb| |
+ | [[File:Sa2_unidus.png|thumb|right|250px|An Unidus approaching [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], from ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''.]] |
− | In ''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' and ''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]'', the Unidasu is |
+ | 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<ref name="HeroDark">{{Cite book|title=[[Sonic Adventure 2 Hero/Dark Manual]]|publisher=[[Wikipedia:SoftBank Group|SoftBank]]|date=16 July 2001|chapter=Enemies|pages=24|isbn=978-4797317152|language=Japanese}}</ref>|Unidasu}}. They feature the same design they had in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. The Unidus appear in the following [[Action Stage]]s for each character: |
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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. |
+ | 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, similar to their Uni Uni relatives. Defeating an Unidus rewards the player with one hundred [[point]]s and releases a collectible [[Animals|Animal]] inside it. |
===''Sonic Rivals 2''=== |
===''Sonic Rivals 2''=== |
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===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I''=== |
===''Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I''=== |
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− | [[File:Orbinaut in Sonic 4 - Episode 1.jpg|thumb|150px|The Unidasu |
+ | [[File:Orbinaut in Sonic 4 - Episode 1.jpg|thumb|150px|The Unidasu, from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]''.]] |
− | In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'', the Unidasus (referred to here as '''Spike Spinners'''<ref name="Spike-Spinners"/>) appear in [[Lost Labyrinth Zone]] with a slightly upgraded design. Despite that, they have the same attack patterns |
+ | In ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I]]'', the Unidasus (referred to here as '''Spike Spinners'''<ref name="Spike-Spinners"/>) appear in [[Lost Labyrinth Zone]] with a slightly upgraded design. Despite that, they have the same attack patterns from previous games. However, Unidasus' bodies are in this game constantly red instead of changing color when spotting [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]]. |
===''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|250px|A mad Unidasu, from the [[Wii U]] version of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''.]] |
− | In |
+ | In the [[Wii U]] version, [[PC]] [[Sonic Lost World (PC)|version]] and [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS)|version]] of ''[[Sonic Lost World]]'', the Unidasus appear as enemies. During the games' events, the [[Deadly Six]] hijacked all of [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]'s Unidasus. |
− | 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 the [[Nintendo 3DS]] version of the game, Unidasus appears only in the 3D sections of 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 hover around with their spiked balls like in ''Sonic Adventure 2''. The player has to avoid hitting their spike balls by targeting their bodies from above. |
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+ | When a Unidasu is destroyed in any of the versions of ''Sonic Lost World'', it will release an [[Animals|Animal]]. |
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==Powers and abilities== |
==Powers and abilities== |
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+ | As an [[Orbinaut]], Unidasus are capable of levitation. However, their main skill lies in their spiked balls which they can hold in orbit around them to act as both weapons and a shield. Alternatively, they can throw these spiked balls at enemies from a distance, albeit slowly. Unidasus are completely defenseless after throwing all of their spiked balls, however. |
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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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− | In most of |
+ | In most of their appearances, the Unidasu's spiked balls are thick obstacles, while in ''[[Sonic Adventure]]'', their spiked balls are explosive and will explode after they come in contact with their targets. |
==In other media== |
==In other media== |
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===Archie Comics=== |
===Archie Comics=== |
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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 |
+ | [[File:The way how fan comunnity reacts to Sonic the Hedgehog 4.png|thumb|250px|A group of Orbinauts, from the [[Archie Comics]].]] |
− | 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 ''' |
+ | 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 '''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. |
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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+ | ===IDW Publishing=== |
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+ | [[File:UnidasuIDW.png|thumb|left|200px|A Unidasu, from [[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 51|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #51]].]] |
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+ | In the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (IDW comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[IDW Publishing]], during their escape from the [[Eggperial City]], [[Sonic the Hedgehog/IDW Publishing|Sonic]], [[Miles "Tails" Prower/IDW Publishing|Tails]], and [[Belle the Tinkerer|Belle]] were pursued by the [[Badnik/IDW Publishing|Badnik Horde]], with a Unidasu being among them.<ref name="StH51">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 51|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #51]], "Escaping the Empire"</ref> |
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+ | {{Clear}} |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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<gallery type="slideshow" widths="200"> |
<gallery type="slideshow" widths="200"> |
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− | SHeroes UnidasBody.png| |
+ | SHeroes UnidasBody.png|An unused model of Unidus, from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. |
− | SHeroes UnidasSpikeBall.png| |
+ | SHeroes UnidasSpikeBall.png|An unused model of Unidus' spiked ball, from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. |
</gallery> |
</gallery> |
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− | *In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)|2013 re-release]] of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' ( |
+ | *In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2013)|2013 re-release]] of [[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]], 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. |
*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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+ | *Unidasu's name is derived from ''uni'' and ''dasu'', meaning "sea urchin" and "to send" in Japanese. |
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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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==Gallery== |
==Gallery== |
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===Artwork=== |
===Artwork=== |
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{{Gallery start}} |
{{Gallery start}} |
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− | Sketch-Orbinaut-II.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' ( |
+ | Sketch-Orbinaut-II.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]] |
− | Sketch-Orbinaut-III.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' ( |
+ | Sketch-Orbinaut-III.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]] |
− | Orbinaut.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' ( |
+ | Orbinaut.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]] |
Spiky Spinner artwork.png|''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' |
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}} |
{{Gallery end}} |
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+ | === Models === |
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+ | <gallery> |
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+ | File:SLW Unidasu Model.png|''[[Sonic Lost World (Wii U)|Sonic Lost World]]'' |
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+ | </gallery> |
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===Screenshots=== |
===Screenshots=== |
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{{Gallery start}} |
{{Gallery start}} |
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+ | <gallery widths="200"> |
− | Yeah release those balls...png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' ( |
+ | Yeah release those balls...png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]] |
− | I'm invincible - deal with it.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' ( |
+ | I'm invincible - deal with it.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]] |
− | What did you just say.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' ( |
+ | What did you just say.png|[[Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (16-bit)]] |
Sa unidus.png|''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' |
Sa unidus.png|''[[Sonic Adventure]]'' |
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SDKNUCKLES7.png|''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' |
SDKNUCKLES7.png|''[[Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut]]'' |
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Sa2_unidus.png|''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' |
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| |
+ | Orbinauts-Sonic-Lost-World-Wii-U.png|[[Sonic Lost World|''Sonic Lost World'' (Wii U)]] |
− | Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World-3DS.png| |
+ | Unidasu-Sonic-Lost-World-3DS.png|[[Sonic Lost World (Nintendo 3DS)|''Sonic Lost World'' (Nintendo 3DS)]] |
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{{Gallery end}} |
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− | *[[Uni-Uni]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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{{Lost World info}} |
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Latest revision as of 13:24, 21 February 2024
The Unidasu[1] (ウニダス[2] Unidasu?), is an enemy that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a mass-produced sea urchin-based Badnik created by Dr. Eggman, as well as one of the primary Orbinaut models.
Appearance
As part of the sea urchin-like Orbinaut series, Unidasus resemble their 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)
In the 16-bit version of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, the Unidasus (ウニダス[2] Unidasu?) appear 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.
In gameplay, the Unidasus hover around very slowly. They are orbited by four red spiked balls which they fling off in rapid succession upon being approached. It is a dangerous assault, but once it is done, the Unidasu is completely open to attack. Upon their destruction, they release an Animal.
In the 8-bit version of the original Sonic the Hedgehog, the Unidasus once again appear 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
In Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure DX: Director's Cut, the Unidasu is referred to as the Spiky Spinner[9] (ウニダス[3][11] Unidasu?, lit. "Unidus") and Unidus.[12] 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 |
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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
In Sonic Adventure 2 and Sonic Adventure 2: Battle, the Unidasu is named Unidus[4] (ウニダス[5] Unidasu?). They feature the same design they had in Sonic Adventure. The Unidus appear in the following Action Stages for each character:
Character | Action Stage |
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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, similar to their Uni Uni relatives. 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
In Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I, the Unidasus (referred to here as Spike Spinners[8]) appear in Lost Labyrinth Zone with a slightly upgraded design. Despite that, they have the same attack patterns from previous games. However, Unidasus' bodies are in this game constantly red instead of changing color when spotting Sonic.
Sonic Lost World
In the Wii U version, PC version and Nintendo 3DS version of Sonic Lost World, the Unidasus appear as enemies. During the games' events, the Deadly Six hijacked all of Dr. Eggman's Unidasus.
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 of 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 hover around with their spiked balls like in Sonic Adventure 2. The player has to avoid hitting their spike balls by targeting their bodies from above.
When a Unidasu is destroyed in any of the versions of Sonic Lost World, it will release an Animal.
Powers and abilities
As an Orbinaut, Unidasus are capable of levitation. However, their main skill lies in their spiked balls which they can hold in orbit around them to act as both weapons and a shield. Alternatively, they can throw these spiked balls at enemies from a distance, albeit slowly. Unidasus are completely defenseless after throwing all of their spiked balls, however.
In most of their appearances, the Unidasu's spiked balls are thick obstacles, while in Sonic Adventure, their spiked balls are explosive and will explode after they come in contact with their targets.
In other media
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 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.
IDW Publishing
In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by IDW Publishing, during their escape from the Eggperial City, Sonic, Tails, and Belle were pursued by the Badnik Horde, with a Unidasu being among them.[13]
Trivia
- In 2013 re-release of Sonic the Hedgehog (16-bit), 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.
- Unidasu's name is derived from uni and dasu, meaning "sea urchin" and "to send" in Japanese.
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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 2.2 Sonic the Hedgehog (Sega Mega Drive) Japanese instruction manual pg. 44.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) Japanese instruction booklet, 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."
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Enemies" (in Japanese). Sonic Adventure 2 Hero/Dark Manual. SoftBank. 16 July 2001. pp. 24. ISBN 978-4797317152.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "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.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast) United States instruction booklet, pg. 31.
- ↑ Sega . Sonic the Hedgehog 4 :: Episode I. Badniks: Orbinaut. Sega. Archived from the original on 27 May 2013. Retrieved on 27 October 2017.
- ↑ "敵キャラクター紹介" (in Japanese). ソニックアドベンチャー オペレーションガイド. SoftBank. January 1999. p. 149. ISBN 978-4757203006.
- ↑ Flynn, Ian; Sega (8 December 2021). Sonic the Hedgehog Encyclo-speed-ia. Dark Horse Books. p. 102. ISBN 978-1506719276. "Unidus - Also known as an Orbinaut, it protects itself with spiked projectiles."
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #51, "Escaping the Empire"
Playable characters | Sonic | |
Non-playable characters | Eggman · Animals (Flicky, Pocky, Pecky, Cucky, Ricky, Picky, Rocky) | |
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 | |
Bosses | Green Hill Zone boss · Bridge Zone boss · Jungle Zone boss · Labyrinth Zone boss · Sky Base Zone boss | |
Moves/techniques | Crouch · Spin Attack · Spin Jump | |
Gimmicks and obstacles | Bomb · Bumper · Capsule · Conveyor Belt · Crusher · Electrical emitter · Fireball · Flipper · Giant spear · Goal Plate · Iron ball · Seesaw · Spikes · Spring · Switch | |
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