The Veg-O-Fortress,[1] also known as the Volcano Veg-O Fortress[2] or just the Veg-O Fortress,[2] is a location that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It was a giant Badnik-producing fortress built by Dr. Robotnik for his evil scheme of conquering Planet Mobius. However, the fortress was eventually destroyed by Sonic the Hedgehog, and it sunk into the sea.
Description[]
Appearance and architecture[]
The Veg-O-Fortress takes the appearance of a large, gray tower that covers most, if not all, of Mount Mobius. The tower itself features a checker pattern. There are also several tubes, pipes and machines that connect to the sea nearby, polluting it. The top part of the fortress features Dr. Robotnik's face on it.
Features and abilities[]
The Veg-O-Fortress features artillery cannons that shoot laser blasts at any intruder approaching from the sky. Inside of it, the fortress is also guarded by several Badniks, as well as a complex security system called the "Pinball Defense System".[3] The Veg-O-Fortress also features the Veg-O Machine, which robotizes Animals into Badniks. A multitude of Chaos Emeralds are also in place to keep Mount Mobius's volcano from exploding and blowing the Veg-O-Fortress to pieces.[3]
History[]
Sonic Spinball[]
In the 16-bit version of Sonic Spinball, Dr. Robotnik built the Veg-O-Fortress on Mount Mobius, which he planned to use to robotize all beings on Planet Mobius with.[1] Using the lava pumping through the mountain, Robotnik was able to harness the volcanic energies to power the Veg-O-Fortress's generators, although he had to use Chaos Emeralds to keep the mountain's volcano stable or it would explode.[3][4]
Eventually, Sonic and Tails used a a plane to approach Mount Mobius, only for the Veg-O-Fortress's artillery cannons to start firing at them. This made Sonic fall onto the sea near Mount Mobius. However, he managed to make his way into the Toxic Caves, the lowest point of the Veg-O-Fortress. From there, Sonic ascended through the Veg-O-Fortress on the inside, collecting Chaos Emeralds alogng the way to estabilize Mount Mobius's volcano. Eventually, he also destroyed the Veg-O Machine, which caused the entire fortress to crumble. In an attempt to escape, Robotnik tried to use a rocket ship, but Sonic managed to destroy it in mid-flight. As Sonic and Robotnik then fell from the sky, Sonic was rescued by Tails in his plane, while Dr. Robotnik fell into the remains of the Veg-O-Fortress as Mount Mobius sunk into the sea.
Points of interest[]
- Toxic Caves/Toxic Pools: The lowest point of the Veg-O-Fortress. It was here where the industrial wastes were thrown into the sea, polluting it. Three Chaos Emeralds were found here.
- Lava Powerhouse: The medium point of the Veg-O-Fortress. Here, the lava in Mount Mobius was used to provide energy for the fortress. Three Chaos Emeralds were found here.
- The Machine: The highest point of the Veg-O-Fortress. It was here where Animals are trapped and turned into Badniks by the Veg-O Machine. Five Chaos Emeralds were found here.
- Showdown/Final Showdown: A ship located on top of the Veg-O-Fortress that is used as an escape alternative by Dr. Robotnik. Five Chaos Emeralds were found here.
Other game appearances[]
Sonic Origins[]
In Sonic Origins, the Veg-O-Fortress makes an appearance on the game select screen menu acting as the representation for the game's Mission Mode.
In other media[]
Books and comics[]
Archie Comics[]
In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the Veg-O-Fortress was a base built by Dr. Ivo Robotnik on top of Mount Mobius in order to roboticizatice all beings on Mobius. Sonic the Hedgehog eventually visited it, only to get kicked out of it.
Sonic the Comic[]
In the Sonic the Comic comic series and its spin-offs published by Fleetway Editions, the Veg-O-Fortress is a base built by Dr. Ivo Robotnik during his rule over Mobius, though it was never actually seen. Similar to the games, the Veg-O-Fortress acted as a Badnik Processing Plant located on top of Mount Mobius, where innocent civilians were turned into Badniks.
Gallery[]
Screenshots[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sonic Spinball (Sega Mega Drive) United States instruction booklet, pg. 2.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Sonic Spinball (Sega Game Gear) United States instruction booklet, pg. 3.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Sonic Spinball (Sega Mega Drive) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.
- ↑ Sonic Spinball (Sega Mega Drive) United States instruction booklet, pg. 16.
Playable characters | Sonic | |
Non-playable characters | Tails · Eggman · Animals (Flicky, Cucky, Locky, Wocky) · Sally · Bunnie Rabbot · Rotor · Muttski · Hip and Hop | |
Stages | Toxic Caves · Lava Powerhouse · The Machine · Showdown · Bonus Stages | |
Enemies | Buster · Buzz Bomber · Cluckbird · Clucker · Crawl · Ferron · Krondor · Magma Worm · Rexxon · Robohead · Scratch | |
Bosses | Scorpius · Roboiler · Veg-O Machine · Robotnik's Ship | |
Moves/techniques | Cliffhanger Flip · Crouch · Spin Attack · Spin Dash · Spin Jump | |
Gimmicks and obstacles | Balloon · Bumper · Capsule · Flipper · High-speed warp tube · Minecart · Sewer Warp · Triangle Bumper | |
Items | Chaos Emerald · Drop Target · Ring | |
Albums | Sonic the Hedgehog Boom · Sonic Spinball (vinyl album) | |
Other | Life · Mount Mobius · Planet Mobius · Sonic Spinball (LCD game) · Sonic Spinball (Life Savers) · Star Circle · Veg-O-Fortress |
Playable characters | Sonic | |
Non-playable characters | Tails · Eggman · Animals (Cucky, Flicky) · Hip and Hop | |
Stages | Toxic Pools · Lava Powerhouse · The Machine · Final Showdown · Bonus Stages | |
Enemies | Cluck · Ferron · Forebot · Magma Worm · Robohead · Vulture · Wasp | |
Bosses | Toxic Pools boss · Roboiler · Veg-O Machine · Final Showdown boss | |
Moves/techniques | Crouch · Spin Attack · Spin Dash · Spin Jump | |
Bosses | Bumper · Flipper · High-speed warp tube · Sewer Warp · Spring Catapult · Triangle Bumper | |
Moves/techniques | Chaos Emerald · Item Box (1-Up, Continue Monitor) · Drop Target · Ring | |
Music | Sonic the Hedgehog Boom | |
Other | Life · Mobius · Veg-O-Fortress |