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Orbinaut is a spherical badnik created by Dr. Eggman.
History[]
Early Use[]
During Dr. Eggman's early rule over Mobotropolis, a number of Orbinaut would engage the newly formed Freedom Fighters with little success as the heroes fought to reclaim their city. (SSD: #8, #11)
A giant snowflake-utilizing variant of the Orbinaut appeared in Glitter Peak Zone, it was taken down primarily by Knuckles, much to the annoyance of Sonic. (SMD - TNL)
Abilities[]
Orbinaut's abilities rely on its four spiked balls. Their spinning enables Orbinaut to float in the air, and they can be launched one by one at his foes.
Background information[]
- Orbinaut is based on the badnik from the original Sonic the Hedgehog video game for the Sega Genesis console. In western releases, the name "Orbinaut" was used for two similar Badniks in the game: The blue version with orange maces (named Unidasus in Japan) which launch all four maceballs, and the green version with yellow maces (named Uni Uni in Japan) which keeps its maceballs in orbit around it.