CHARACTER INFORMATION

Name: Metal Sonic

Nicknames: Metal, Metalla

Inventory classification: Mechanical doppelganger of Sonic the Hedgehog. Metal Sonic is the 3rd innovation involving the creation of a metal duplicate of a living being, and has an unknown inventory identification number.

(Speculation: A few sources have once stated that Metal Sonic is E-59. This is more than likely fanmade, though.)

Gender: N/A, robot — has the shape, mannerisms and (formerly) voice of a male, not to mention is based off of one.

Age: N/A (robots don't age); was created at the time when Eggman tried to take over the Little Planet (also known as Miracle Planet).

Date of creation: Unknown

Place of creation: Metallic Madness Zone on Little Planet? This is unconfirmed, officially.

Height: 100 centimeters (3 feet and 3 inches)

(Speculation: Metal Sonic's original height given in Sonic CD is 765.4 millimeters, which is 2.5 feet. But that was when Sonic CD was released, which is when Sonic was also shorter. Metal Sonic's 'new' height was official confirmed to be 100cm/3'03'' by his profile at SEGA of Japan's SONIC CHANNEL website.)

Weight: 125.2 kilograms (275.4 pounds)

Ability Type: Speed

(Since this is the type of the hedgehog he is based off of, this makes sense.)

Physical techniques:

(1). Spin Attack

Description: While in locomotion, Metal Sonic can curl down and take on a fetal position, rolling along the ground at a very high speed and rate of torque, meant primarily for breaking through barriers, or destroying enemies.

In-game debut: Sonic Adventure 2 2-P, Sega Dreamcast, 2001

(2). Spin Jump

Description: Also referred to as the "spinball jump," Metal Sonic is able to leap into the air and curl into a spinning, tightly compacted ball of destruction which can destroy enemies and break barriers.

In-game debut: Sonic Adventure 2 2-P mode, Sega Dreamcast, 2001

(3). Spin Dash

Description: Originally named the "Super Spin Dash," Metal Sonic is able to curl down and begin revving up, taking on a diagonally pivoted, ovular shape. Once unleashed, Metal Sonic blasts forward in an acceleration roll of high speeds with limited airborne capability, meant to break barriers or mow down enemies.

In-game debut: Sonic Adventure Deluxe: Director's Cut, Nintendo GameCube, 2003

(4). Homing Attack

Description: While airborne in spinball form, Metal Sonic can home right into a nearby enemy or object with extreme impact power in a linear path enveloped in a light blue colored aura.

In-game debut: Sonic Adventure 2 2-P mode, Sega Dreamcast, 2001

(5). Electric Attack

Description: While in slow movement or stationary, Metal Sonic is able to unleash and further distribute a field of electric discharge to harm any opponents that are close to it.

In-game debut: Sonic CD, Sega Mega CD, 1993

(6). Shield Attack

Description: When Metal Sonic is traveling at top speed, it is able to encompass its form in a yellow bubble-like barrier of energy that protects it from harm, enabling it to crash through its enemies or anything in its way with inconceivable impact power.

In-game debut: Sonic CD, Sega Mega CD, 1993

(7). Black Shield

Description: At will, Metal Sonic clams up in a fetal position and is able to enshroud itself in a diamond-shaped shield of black energy, protecting it from harm. However, it slows down dramatically in order to do it and has no control over it's directional movement

In-game debut: Sonic Adventure 2: Battle 2-P mode, Nintendo GameCube, 2001

(8). Plasma Pulse

Description: Metal Sonic is able to fire a large and powerful, pressurized blast of energy from the air intake compression chamber on its stomach.

In-game debut: Knuckles' Chaotix, Sega Mega 32X, 1995

(9). Sonic Boom

Description: When pitted against another robot or someone whose skills can't be copied by the ability listed below, Metal Sonic turns up the juice to bust through the sound barrier and all in its way.

In-game ability: Sonic Rivals, Sony PlayStation Portable, 2006

(10). Copycat

Description: Metal Sonic uses this ability to copy the Signature Move of his rival.

Appearance: Sonic Rivals, Sony PlayStation Portable, 2006

Aptitude statistics:

(1). Metal Sonic is able to imitate Sonic's abilities down to the very last detail, except even better. The advanced engine of Metal Sonic is able to propel it at speeds that surpass even Sonic's.

(2). Although Metal Sonic just sinks in water, its hardware and frame are both waterproof.

(3). Its advanced engine grants Metal Sonic the ability to fly. It even hovers above the ground when in motion instead of running.

(4). Is apparently a skilled driver, judging by its driving skills in the 2nd annual Chaos Grand Prix.

Hardware specs:

Main CPU: LIPS A.I. Eggman Chip; the head processor contains 3 maximum output links. The internal, FAGE-type CPU contains a system that is capable of executing mathematical logical enactment and an analog neuro-connection between all components.

Sub CPU: A Neo Super DFX Chip, containing a 5 link system connecting to all major body components governs the power control system, while a Next Risk Chip Series III, with 8 basic loading ports, utilizes RGB imaging in the optical area.

Frame: Monocoque titanium manufacture.

Cowling: Enhanced blue metal tektite.

Primary Engine: 250cc, 4-valve Orgone Fusion Engine. The maximum output is 55ps/6800 RPM, while the maximum torque is 7.54Kg-m/4000 RPM.

Secondary Engine: Tesla Power Coil, which produces electricity through electro-magnetic induction. Its maximum output is 256kw.

Weaknesses: No known weaknesses.

Physical Appearance:

- Primarily dark blue color scheme

- Chrome-colored muzzle with large screws bolted into the cheeks, silver arm partitions, and other accents

- Red, ovular ring-shaped eyes overlaid on black glass-like sclera. Metal Sonic can illuminate the red 'irises' at will.

- 3 aerodynamic upright-pointing extrusions on the head to represent Sonic's quills

- Large body area with a yellow air intake chamber on the chest/stomach area while the back is the engine exhaust area

- Arms and legs have two points of articulation and the first segment of each is but a simple chrome beam while the second segment is a thick, cylindrical blue piece that starts at the knees/elbows

- Chrome shoulderpads

- Small, box-shaped black hands overlaid on the top with a yellow accent, and five small, sharp-edged, blade-like fingers on each hand

- Red, metal shoes that are completely flat at the sole, accented with a horizontal white trim across the bottom area of the feet — the shoes connect to the lower limbs via a thick cylinder of chrome that is visible between both parts/halves of the feet

Items & weapons:

(1). Laser Blaster

Description: Inside of Metal Sonic's body is a built-in laser blaster that is able to fire laser beams out of the air intake chamber on its stomach. It is probably governed by the Plasnar component implemented at the time of Eggman's attempt to mount Newtrogic High Zone.

Appearance: Knuckles’ Chaotix, Sega 32X, 1995

Vehicle(s):

(1). The Blue Devil

Description: A sleek, stylized and very streamlined blue racecar that Metal Sonic once used in the 2nd annual Chaos Grand Prix. The Blue Devil has an even greater speed than Sonic's Cyclone but it has inferior handling and requires more rings to pull-off its abilities.

Appearance: Sonic Drift 2, Sega Game Gear, 1995

Personality details:

The cutting-edge technology that is Metal Sonic is undoubtedly the most formidable foe of Sonic's. This metallic nightmare has always stood out as the greatest piece of technology Dr. Robotnik has ever conjured out of that intricate mind — not only because of its remarkable abilities and skills, but also because of its A.I. capabilities, which have proved that the creator should always be careful. Metal is so incredibly intelligent that at one point, it rebelled against Eggman, which is when its personality began to really show.

           Metal Sonic, in spite of the lifeless and apparent lack of a personality it showed before its rebellion, is actually a very cold-hearted and dominative sentient, traits that were deleted from him by his creator's own hand. But even then, its original purpose held strong: Metal's ultimate desire is to finally prove to Sonic that he is the better half and kill that damn hedgehog once and for all. But all these times he has tried, Metal Sonic always fails in the end. You just can't stack up to the real thing.

Historical biography:

           Metal Sonic was created for the sole purpose to match skills with Eggman's nemesis, Sonic the Hedgehog, and thus give him a taste of his own medicine, beating that pesky hedgehog at his own meddling game. During Eggman's reign of the past of Little Planet, Metal Sonic was also created to put a stop to that blasted hedgehog, should he get any bright ideas to once again save the day. Eggman's expectations were right on the mark, since once Sonic saw that Little Planet was chained to a mountain that was embossed with none other than the mad doctor's filthy mug, he immediately set out to replenish the micro-world to its former state of beauty and grandeur.

           Alas, Eggman had already taken over the past of Little Planet, ensuring his dominance in the future… Sonic was too late. But this certainly didn't stop the hedgehog from trying nonetheless. Upon making his way to the Collision Chaos Zone, Sonic, for the second time encountered Amy Rose. What her tarot cards DIDN'T predict was that right when she managed to see Sonic again, Metal Sonic swooped in, grabbed Amy and took off with its new hostage. Sonic then knew that it was his duty to save her.

           Metal Sonic and Sonic made their final confrontation for the time being at the Stardust Speedway Zone, where Sonic & Metal were pitted in a heated race. In the end, Sonic's quick wit still managed to outdo the seemingly more advanced metallic doppelganger. Once Sonic went flying past the final area, a thick door burst down against the ground, and unfortunately for Metal Sonic, he was going too fast to slow down in time, so there he went slamming headfirst into the door and to its splatter of a demise. Sonic managed to save Amy at that point and eventually stand back and watch Eggman's master plan fall in ruins. But that was not the last of Metal Sonic, oh NO-SIR-REE.

           Around the time of the Newtrogic High Zone episode, thereafter retrieving the CPUs from the wrecked hide of Metal Sonic, Dr. Robotnik managed to rejuvenate what was once his greatest creation, along with an additional component enabling Metal to use the Plasma Pulse attack, which wasn't utilized until later. The consolidated effort of Knuckles, Espio, Vector, Charmy, and Mighty eventually led them to the final confrontation with Dr. Robotnik, which arrived in the form of a final confrontation with Metal Sonic. In an attempt to merge itself with the Newtrogic High Zone attraction selection system, Metal managed to transform the entire system into a dangerous powerhouse of weapons and booby traps in attempts to stop our heroes.

            However, those aforementioned attempts proved futile, as it was once again defeated. Metal Sonic's charred hide was just strong enough to go flying back to its creator. Using the same Dark Ring technology used to first rebuild Metal Sonic in the first place, Eggman turned Metal into a giant red monster of a robot. Using its huge hands to perhaps squash our heroes and of course its Plasma Pulse attack, the determined Metal Sonic fought hard to defeat its opposition. But in the end, the impressive teamwork of Knuckles, Espio, Vector, Charmy, and Mighty prevailed. Metal Sonic was once again defeated.

           Other than the occasional recreational activity it participated in such as Kart races, its attempts to stop Sonic from taking down the Death Egg II, and its participation in the whole fiasco involving the three way race for the emeralds between Eggman/Knuckles, Sonic/Tails, and Fang, Metal Sonic was eventually stored away in a stasis tube alongside an apparent upgrade of Eggman's other robotic version of Sonic, Mecha Sonic (also known as Silver Sonic). So there Metal Sonic was, locked away and pretty much useless. It was at this time Metal finally became fully self-aware and its complete and utter aversion for Sonic motivated it to single-handedly defeat Sonic himself. For he was tired of always being beaten by that blue hedgehog.

           Metal Sonic escaped from its incarceration via the advanced AI in it's AI chip, revealing it's incredibly egotistical side that compelled it to reshape it's body and set out to seek new upgrades and power. To flavor his new gimmick, he also upgraded to a much newer look named Neo Metal Sonic, complete with a new shape to its spines; resembling the silhouette of a star with white designs allover its forearms and head and long spikes on its cheeks along with much more complex shoes and a more intricate body. And to top off his new look of authority, over his back went a black, flowing cape. Metal Sonic had literally become a self-aware, sentient rogue with but a single motive: kill Sonic the Hedgehog.

            Neo Metal Sonic managed to turn Dr. Robotnik's veritable army of robots against their own creator and even lock Eggman himself in his own skyship fortress. Neo Metal formed an elaborate plan to lure Sonic to the skyship to destroy that hedgehog once and for all. During this time, Froggy and Chocola were missing as well, which lured Amy, Big, and Cream to go hunting for them. Turns out that since Chocola is a chao and since Froggy had once contained Chaos' missing tail, the data they contained would benefit Neo Metal Sonic, giving him the ability to turn into liquid metal and assume the shape of others, just like Chaos. Neo Metal had lured Sonic by posing as Dr. Robotnik and inviting him to stop his "ultimate weapon." The truth was, the Eggman all of our heroes met during this little escapade was either a robotic clone or Neo Metal Sonic himself posing as Eggman. The real Eggman was actually locked in his own fortress, trying to get Vector, Charmy, and Espio to save him!

           By the time the final confrontation had come along, Neo Metal Sonic retrieved data from the world's most prestigious characters in terms of power: Sonic, Shadow, and Chaos. Standing tall upon an antenna on the whale-shaped skyship, Neo Metal struck upon himself a giant lightning bolt and performed a mind-blowing transformation, assuming his ultimate form with the combined power of its own upgraded abilities and the powers of Sonic, Shadow, and Chaos: the Metal Overlord. But in the end, despite its remarkable efforts, the teamwork of Super Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles managed to put an end Neo Metal Sonic's plan which he worked so hard to accomplish. Aboard the skyship, there he was, on his hands and knees, degrading back to his original form and asking why he could never defeat Sonic.

After that fiasco, Dr. Robotnik had taken it upon himself to restore it to being just an obedient and loyal battle mecha by his own hand, erasing the egotistical part of his AI chip and possibly his powerful sense of free will. Although he shows up every now and again, he's still hoping for another chance to take down his "loathsome copy". If there's one thing Metal shares in common with Sonic it is this: giving up is NOT AN OPTION.

Personal information:

Greatest friend(s): N/A

Other friend(s): Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik (Now that the doctor can keep him under control...) and Shadow the Hedgehog (when absolutely necessary)

Rival(s): Sonic the Hedgehog

Enemy(s): Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends.

Likes: Metal Sonic would like nothing more than to see Sonic defeated and killed once and for all. It was the reason Metal was made, after all.

Dislikes: The fact that he just can't match Sonic, and every time his plans or attempts to stop Sonic fail.

Favorite food(s): Can't eat.

Favorite color(s): Unknown.

Occupation: Unemployed.

Place of residence: Any of his creator’s bases.

GAME INFORMATION

Franchise name: Metal Sonic

Original purpose: Antagonist role in Sonic CD.

Current purpose: Rival and enemy of Sonic the Hedgehog.

Date of first promotion/presence in the industry: Metal Sonic's debut in the industry came along with the release of the Sega Mega CD title, Sonic the Hedgehog CD, released first in Japan on September 23rd of 1993.

Years in service: 16, and still going…

Impact on series: Metal is seen as pretty badass and many fans thought his appearance in Sonic Heroes, while ridiculous, wasn’t too bad. Critics don’t mind him, either, if only for the fact that he’s in Sonic CD, and we all know how much everyone orgasms over THAT title…

Original Designer: Kazuyuki Hoshino

Design process: Unconfirmed. Metal Sonic's design process was probably similar to how all of the others were made. Many design sketches were made, and Metal Sonic was chosen. Simple as that.

Possible design inspirations: No known design inspirations (other than Sonic).

Prestigious design variations: 2

+ - current design

— - original design

- 1, Sonic CD, 1993 —

- 2, Sonic Heroes, 2003 + (pictured at the top)

Known Game Voice Actors:

Sonic Heroes (JP): Junichi Kanemaru

Sonic Heroes (US): Ryan Drummond

Other Known Game Voice Actors: N/A

Non-video game Voice Actors:

Sonic the Hedgehog OAV (JP): ???

Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie (US): Gary Dehan

Sonic Games he has been playable in:

(1). Sonic Drift 2 (Game Gear)

(2). Sonic R (Saturn)

       - Sonic R (PC)

(3). Sonic Adventure 2 (Dreamcast, 2-P mode only)

(4). Sonic Adventure 2: Battle (Nintendo GameCube, 2-P mode only)

(5). Sonic Adventure Deluxe: Director's Cut (Nintendo GameCube - Unlockable Time Trial mode character only)

(6). Sonic Gems Collection (Nintendo GameCube)

(7). Sonic Rivals (Sony PlayStation Portable)

(8). Sonic Rivals 2 (Sony PlayStation Portable)

Other games he has been playable in:

(1). Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo Wii/DS)

Sonic Games he has made an appearance in:

(1). Sonic the Hedgehog CD (Sega Mega CD)

       - Sonic the Hedgehog CD (PC)

(2). Sonic the Hedgehog: Triple Trouble/Sonic & Tails 2 (Game Gear)

(3). Knuckles' Chaotix (Sega Mega 32X)

(4). Sonic the Fighters (Arcade)

(5). Sonic Adventure (Dreamcast)

(6). Sonic Pinball Party (Nintendo Game Boy Advance)

(7). Sonic Adventure Deluxe: Director's Cut (Nintendo GameCube)

(8). Sonic Heroes (GameCube/PlayStation 2/Xbox)

       - Sonic Heroes (PC)

Other games he has made an appearance in:

(1). Rad Mobile/Gale Racer (Saturn)

(2). Shenmue (Dreamcast)

(3). Shenmue II (Dreamcast)

       - Shenmue II (Microsoft Xbox)

(4). Sega Superstars Tennis (Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/PlayStation 2/Wii/DS)

Non-video game portrayals:

(1). Sonic the Hedgehog, SOA-licensed by Archie Comics (Comic series)

(2). Sonic the Comic, SOE-licensed by Egmont Fleetway (Comic series)

(3). Sonic the Hedgehog: The Movie, made in Japan, then later dubbed for US release (Two-part Anime Movie; also known as Sonic OVA)

(4). Sonic X, SOA-licensed by Archie Comics, based of the anime (Comic series)

(5). Sonic Universe, SOA-licensed by Archie comics (Comic series)

Theme Song(s): N/A

Personal character analysis/commentary (by Nuclear Envoy):

          Metal Sonic… you know, there really isn't anybody that can actually find something stupid or lame about this character. He's a robot and has no personality, so why hate him? Many think that Sonic Heroes screwed Metal up big-time. Hey, as long as he goes back to his original shape, which he did, I'm all good.

          Back when Sonic CD was first released, Metal Sonic was not a very well-known character. Mostly because his debut title was a rather elusive one. In fact, most titles Metal Sonic has starred in, with the mere exceptions of Sonic R and Sonic Heroes, were all insanely rare. Sonic Adventure and Adventure 2 don't count since most people gave up on the emblem hunt that it took to unlock his butt. Sonic Adventure 2: Battle was the only other one and even it didn't do Metal any justice. So, in other words, Sonic Heroes is mostly what made Metal Sonic more famous these days. Whew, what a crappy game to make a character famous, right? But in the end, Metal Sonic is singled out as Sonic's true most formidable foe. Shadow and even Eggman just can't stack up to good ole' Metal.

          What's cool about Metal Sonic is that he is pretty much the anti-Sonic. Except he doesn't have a personality to benefit (or hinder) him. Well… actually, now he does, apparently. Good thing it's not a real bad one. It's actually what I expected of Metal Sonic should he have been given an actual free will. Just not that… dominating. But he can actually outdo Sonic's speed and puts a more intense focus on every skill of Sonic's that he is able to emulate down to the last detail. Everything about Metal Sonic is cool down to just… the way he looks and moves. Metal is also the best display of how detailed Sega of Japan can actually be with their characters. All of the hardware specs are official and they are actually true to the laws and aspects of science. It's funny how Sega of Japan can think of an elaborate set of hardware specs for Metal Sonic, but they can't give a sure-fire, undisputed answer as to what planet Sonic comes from.

          In the end, Metal Sonic is probably the bad guy that Sega has put the most effort into, save Shadow (if you still consider him bad). Everything about Metal is so intricate and technical. Metal Sonic is also what contributes to Eggman's popularity quite a lot as well. Eggman's the genius who made this bad boy of a robot. Overall, there really is no bad guy that is more for Sonic than Metal Sonic when it comes to abilities and speed, and if there will be, then let's hope Sega still keeps Metal Sonic high up in the ranks. He has pretty much rose to a classic status.