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|title = Mighty the Armadillo |
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|caption = Mighty the Armadillo |
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|first = ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'' |
|first = ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'' |
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*''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Wikipedia:Gale Racer|Gale Racer]]'' {{Cameo}} |
*''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' |
*''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' |
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+ | *''[[Sonic Jam]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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+ | *''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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+ | *''[[Sonic Generations]]'' {{Cameo}} |
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*''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' |
*''[[Sonic the Comic]]'' |
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+ | *[[Archie Comics]] |
| − | *[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Archie Comics' ''Sonic the Hedgehog'']] |
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| − | *''[[Sonic Universe]]'' |
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|japanactor = [[Yūsuke Numata|Yusuke Numata]] |
|japanactor = [[Yūsuke Numata|Yusuke Numata]] |
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|species = Armadillo |
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*A pair of red sneakers with a single patch of white on top, and white soles, |
*A pair of red sneakers with a single patch of white on top, and white soles, |
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*White Socks. |
*White Socks. |
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| + | |age = 16<ref name="Translated">[http://www.sonic-jam.org/sisghzs:md-chaotix-cp1 South Island Stories - Knuckles' Chaotix Character Profiles]</ref> |
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| − | |height = 104 cm (3 ft 4 in){{citation needed}} |
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| − | |weight = 39 kg (85 lbs){{citation needed}} |
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| − | |age = 16 {{C|Japanese ''Chaotix''}} |
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|alignment = Good |
|alignment = Good |
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|affiliation = The [[Chaotix]] {{C|Formerly}} |
|affiliation = The [[Chaotix]] {{C|Formerly}} |
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| − | |likes = *Traveling |
+ | |likes = *Traveling<ref name="Translated"/> |
| − | *Nature |
+ | *Nature<ref name="Translated"/> |
| + | *Peace<ref name="Translated"/> |
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| − | *[[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] |
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| − | *[[Ray the Flying Squirrel|Ray]] |
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| + | *Weakness<ref name="Murica">''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' ([[Sega 32X]]) North American instruction manual, pg. 8.</ref> |
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| − | *[[Chaotix]]. |
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| − | *Weakness |
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| − | *[[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] |
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*[[Spin Attack]] |
*[[Spin Attack]] |
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*[[Spin Jump]] |
*[[Spin Jump]] |
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*[[Spin Dash]] |
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*[[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]] |
*[[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]] |
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| − | *Moderately fast speed |
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| ⚫ | {{nihongo|'''Mighty the Armadillo'''|マイティー・ザ・アルマジロ|Maitī za Arumajiro}} is a character who appears in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog series|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' series. He makes his first appearance in ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'' arcade game. Mighty is an explorer and a long time acquaintance of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and good friend of [[Knuckles the Echidna]].<ref name="Murica"/> Both Mighty and Sonic look very similar in their appearance, abilities and both of them being unexpectedly fast despite the two both being representatives of different animal species. |
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| ⚫ | Before [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] was introduced to the gaming industry, one of the character concepts, an armadillo, was considered as one of mascot choices for [[Sega]] to be introduced in new video game series to success in console market business against [[Nintendo]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=9FDFDA14B6D95A9E |title=Sonic the Hedgehog GameTap Retrospective|accessdate=March 25, 2015}}</ref> However, the armadillo was quickly amended to hedgehog, due the spines of hedgehog being fitting in sense of attacking enemies. From this standpoint, [[Naoto Ōshima]] designed Sonic the Hedgehog to be new mascot for Sega. |
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| − | Mighty is an explorer and a long time acquaintance of [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and good friend of [[Knuckles the Echidna]]. Despite the two both being representatives of different animal species, both Mighty and Sonic look very similar in their appearance, abilities and both of them being unexpectedly fast. |
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| ⚫ | Before [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] was introduced to the gaming industry, one of the character concepts, an armadillo, was considered as one of mascot choices for [[Sega]] to be introduced in new video game series to success in console market business against Nintendo. |
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| − | + | Because of this, some believe that Mighty is one of design prototypes of Sonic. Later, Sega reused the scrapped character concept and created Mighty the Armadillo for the arcade game ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'' and later in [[Sega 32X]] title ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]''. |
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==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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| − | Mighty is based on real-life |
+ | Mighty is based on a real-life [[Wikipedia:Armadillo|armadillo]]. His fur body is black with red thick armor, which rounds from the forehead above to the lower back up. Mighty's ears are side facing the funnel-shaped like real-life's armadillo. Mighty's skin color along with ears, mouth, arms and belly is yellowish-tan. In some areas, Mighty bears resembles to the [[Sonic the Hedgehog]], main character of the series. Both got interconnected, cartoonish, circular eyes with black pupils, both have white gloves with sock-like cuffs and red shoes with white socks. |
In fact at ''SegaSonic the Hedgehog'' arcade game, Mighty's shoes were almost identical to [[Power Sneakers|Sonic's ones]], as sneakers were red with white socks and white straps without golden buckles. Later his shoes were slightly altered in ''Knuckles' Chaotix'', as a pair of shoes are red, having white socks and white shoe soles. Instead of straps, Mighty's shoes have white overlay lines. |
In fact at ''SegaSonic the Hedgehog'' arcade game, Mighty's shoes were almost identical to [[Power Sneakers|Sonic's ones]], as sneakers were red with white socks and white straps without golden buckles. Later his shoes were slightly altered in ''Knuckles' Chaotix'', as a pair of shoes are red, having white socks and white shoe soles. Instead of straps, Mighty's shoes have white overlay lines. |
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| + | ==History== |
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===''SegaSonic the Hedgehog''=== |
===''SegaSonic the Hedgehog''=== |
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Mighty's first appearance is in the arcade game ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'', where he was captured by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] along with [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Ray the Flying Squirrel]]. They were taken to [[Eggman Island]] and imprisoned, but they made their way through the island's defenses. After the trio got to the control room of Eggman's Tower, Robotnik activates self-destruction of island. Despite that, the whole cast manages to get out of Eggman Island, which got destroyed in the process. |
Mighty's first appearance is in the arcade game ''[[SegaSonic the Hedgehog]]'', where he was captured by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Robotnik]] along with [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Ray the Flying Squirrel]]. They were taken to [[Eggman Island]] and imprisoned, but they made their way through the island's defenses. After the trio got to the control room of Eggman's Tower, Robotnik activates self-destruction of island. Despite that, the whole cast manages to get out of Eggman Island, which got destroyed in the process. |
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| − | In this game, Mighty played exactly like Sonic and Ray; he was fairly fast and could roll into a ball to perform the Spin Jump |
+ | In this game, Mighty played exactly like Sonic and Ray; he was fairly fast and could roll into a ball to perform the [[Spin Jump]]. In the game, he was voiced by [[Yūsuke Numata]]. |
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===''Knuckles' Chaotix''=== |
===''Knuckles' Chaotix''=== |
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| − | Mighty makes his next appearance in ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' for the [[Sega 32X]]. In the Japanese manual, he just happened to stumble across the island which the adventure is set on during his explorations. In the English manual, he is a friend of [[Knuckles the Echidna]], and happens to visit "Carnival Island" when Robotnik attacks. |
+ | Mighty makes his next appearance in ''[[Knuckles' Chaotix]]'' for the [[Sega 32X]]. In the Japanese manual, he just happened to stumble across the island which the adventure is set on during his explorations.<ref name="Translated" /> In the English manual, he is a friend of [[Knuckles the Echidna]], and happens to visit "Carnival Island" when Robotnik attacks.<ref name="Murica" /> |
In both manuals he is captured by Robotnik, and imprisoned in his [[Combi Catcher]] machine. When Knuckles arrives, he can pick Mighty out of the machine and use him as a partner. Mighty plays very much like Sonic from the previous Sonic games, using his [[Spin Attack]] and [[Spin Dash]]. He also has the ability to kick off walls in order to gain height. |
In both manuals he is captured by Robotnik, and imprisoned in his [[Combi Catcher]] machine. When Knuckles arrives, he can pick Mighty out of the machine and use him as a partner. Mighty plays very much like Sonic from the previous Sonic games, using his [[Spin Attack]] and [[Spin Dash]]. He also has the ability to kick off walls in order to gain height. |
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| + | ==Other game appearances== |
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| − | Mighty's sprites are based on Sonic's sprites from earlier prototype version of the ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' called ''[[Sonic Crackers]]''. |
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===''Sonic Generations''=== |
===''Sonic Generations''=== |
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| − | Mighty makes a small cameo appearance in |
+ | Mighty makes a small cameo appearance in console/[[PC]] versions of ''[[Sonic Generations]]'', where both Mighty and Ray can be seen on missing posters dotted throughout the [[City Escape (Sonic Generations)|City Escape]]. The poster mentions that they've been missing since 1993, referencing the arcade game ''SegaSonic the Hedgehog''. The poster misspells Mighty's species' name as "Armaddilo." |
==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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| − | In the video games, Mighty is described as gentle and caring pacifist, only using his strength and fighting abilities when there is no other option. He loves to travel, and his dream is to journey to all places of the world. According to the Japanese |
+ | In the video games, Mighty is described as gentle and caring pacifist, only using his strength and fighting abilities when there is no other option. He loves to travel,<ref name="Translated" /> and his dream is to journey to all places of the world. According to the Japanese manual of ''Knuckles' Chaotix'', Mighty enjoys forest bathing, likes peace and nature, and detests violence.<ref name="Translated" /> |
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Like most characters in the series, Mighty has some super speed. Mighty can use the [[Spin Attack]], where Mighty curls up into a compact ball and rolls into enemies. He also has the [[Spin Jump]], during which Mighty jumps into the air as a ball. Mighty has the [[Spin Dash]] (originally named the "Super Spin Dash") as well, which allows him to charge up a Spin Attack from a standing position, and then shoot off towards enemies. |
Like most characters in the series, Mighty has some super speed. Mighty can use the [[Spin Attack]], where Mighty curls up into a compact ball and rolls into enemies. He also has the [[Spin Jump]], during which Mighty jumps into the air as a ball. Mighty has the [[Spin Dash]] (originally named the "Super Spin Dash") as well, which allows him to charge up a Spin Attack from a standing position, and then shoot off towards enemies. |
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| − | Mighty's unique move in ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' was a |
+ | Mighty's unique move in ''Knuckles' Chaotix'' was a [[Wall Jump|Wall Kick]] that let him kick off a wall, gaining some height and letting him traverse up shafts as long as the walls are close enough to each other. In North American manual of ''Knuckles' Chaotix'', Mighty is described having super strength.<ref name="Murica" /> Despite his namesake, this has been never demonstrated in any of his games appearances. |
==Appearances In Other Media== |
==Appearances In Other Media== |
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===Archie Comics=== |
===Archie Comics=== |
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+ | {{main|Mighty the Armadillo (Archie)|Mighty the Armadillo (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)}} |
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+ | [[File:Flex 01.jpg|thumb|Mighty the Armadillo as seen in the [[Archie Comics]].]] |
| − | In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic series]], [[Mighty the Armadillo (Archie)|Mighty the Armadillo]] was born into a family of thieves. While he was still too young to realize his parent's actions, they were imprisoned by the law. Seeking a method to free them, Mighty was confronted by [[Mammoth Mogul]]. Mogul used his powers to grant Mighty his incredible super strength. However, even with his new power, Mighty was unable to free his parents. With failure heavy in his heart, he forced a guilty exile on himself. He later joined the [[Chaotix]]. |
+ | In the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' comic series]], [[Mighty the Armadillo (Archie)|Mighty the Armadillo]] was born into a family of thieves. While he was still too young to realize his parent's actions, they were imprisoned by the law. Seeking a method to free them, Mighty was confronted by [[Mammoth Mogul]]. Mogul used his powers to grant Mighty his incredible super strength. However, even with his new power, Mighty was unable to free his parents. With failure heavy in his heart, he forced a guilty exile on himself. He later joined the [[Chaotix (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Chaotix]]. |
| − | Later, [[Espio the Chameleon (Archie)|Espio]] reveals that Mighty's long lost sister [[Matilda the Armadillo|Matilda]], whom Mighty thought was dead, is still alive. She has been forced to join the [[Dark Egg Legion]], along with [[Bunnie |
+ | Later, [[Espio the Chameleon (Archie)|Espio]] reveals that Mighty's long lost sister [[Matilda the Armadillo|Matilda]], whom Mighty thought was dead, is still alive. She has been forced to join the [[Dark Egg Legion]], along with [[Bunnie D'Coolette]]'s uncle [[Beauregard Rabbot]], who is the [[Grandmaster]]. Mighty sets out on a quest along with [[Ray the Flying Squirrel (Archie)|Ray the Flying Squirrel]], whom he considers a brother, to find his sister. When they first meet, Matilda has no recollection of Mighty, due to her being roboticized at a very young age before being legionized. At first, Mighty was heartbroken, but Ray is able to show Matilda how much Mighty cares for her and she finally opens up her heart. Matilda ends up saving Mighty's life by putting herself in front of an explosion, and is injured in the process. She is unable to return with Mighty to Angel Island, but Mighty promises his sister that they will meet again after she is healed. |
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| + | Following the [[Worlds Collide]] crossover event, the new reality of Mobius found Mighty wandering the planet with Ray, having previously worked with both Sonic and Knuckles. In this reality, Mighty found a mentor in [[Moss the Sloth]], who taught him to master his considerable powers and temper. |
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==Relationships== |
==Relationships== |
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*[[Knuckles the Echidna]] |
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*[[Metal Sonic]] |
*[[Metal Sonic]] |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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*Mighty's name was misspelled "Mighity" in the Japanese manual for ''Knuckles' Chaotix''. This is most likely a direct result of errors in translation. |
*Mighty's name was misspelled "Mighity" in the Japanese manual for ''Knuckles' Chaotix''. This is most likely a direct result of errors in translation. |
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| − | *It has been rumored that the reason Mighty no longer appeared in games was that his creator left [[Sega]] and took the rights to use the character with him. However, this rumor has been proven to be a hoax, as Sega of Japan had a poll regarding popular characters, with Mighty the Armadillo finishing in 10th place. Sega commented that this means a possible return for Mighty, which proves the rumor to be invalid. Adding to this, several pictures of Mighty are unlockable in ''[[Sonic Gems Collection]]''. It is a possibility that Mighty was cut from the games merely so the Chaotix could fit into the three person team arrangement of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'', the first game in many years to include the Chaotix. |
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| ⚫ | *In the prototype of ''Knuckles Chaotix'', dubbed in the thought-to-be ROM form as ''[[Sonic Crackers]]'', Sonic the Hedgehog was originally playable along with [[Miles "Tails" Prower]]. Sonic's movements and standing animations are exactly the same as Mighty's, thus leading to the belief that Sonic was taken out of ''[[Knuckles Chaotix]]'' fairly late in game production and got replaced by Mighty. |
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| ⚫ | *In the prototype of ''Knuckles Chaotix'', dubbed in the thought-to-be ROM form as ''[[Sonic Crackers]]'', Sonic the Hedgehog was originally playable along with Miles "Tails" Prower. Sonic's movements and standing animations are exactly the same as Mighty's, thus leading to the belief that Sonic was taken out of ''[[Knuckles Chaotix]]'' fairly late in game production and got replaced by Mighty. |
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*If Mighty falls from a high location in ''SegaSonic the Hedgehog'', his shell will comically stay in the air for a few seconds. He is completely black underneath. |
*If Mighty falls from a high location in ''SegaSonic the Hedgehog'', his shell will comically stay in the air for a few seconds. He is completely black underneath. |
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| − | *Though Mighty is said to have super strength, being even stronger than Knuckles, in all of his appearances in the games he has not shown any feats of super strength. However, he has used it countless times in the comics. |
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| − | *According to an interview in [[Sonic Central]], Sonic doesn't know the whereabouts of Mighty, [[Ray the Flying Squirrel]], [[Bark the Polarbear]], [[Bean the Dynamite]], or [[Fang the Sniper]]. This might explain why these characters haven't made a game appearance for a long time. As a joke, these characters appear in ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' on "Wanted" and "Missing" posters. |
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| − | *On Mighty and Ray's poster in ''Sonic Generations'', Mighty the Armadillo is misspelled "Mighty the Armaddilo". |
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| − | **On the poster it reads "Have you seen them?" This may be a reference to the fact that most (new) Sonic fans do not know who they are. |
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| − | *Mighty has a similar color scheme to [[Shadow]], being black and red. Both characters also slightly resemble Sonic. |
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| − | * Sonic, Ray and Mighty could be considered as the original [http://sonic.wikia.com/wiki/Team_Sonic Team Sonic]. Ray and Tails are both yellow-orange and can fly (or in Ray's case glide) while Mighty and Knuckles are both red and have super strength. |
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{{Gallery end}} |
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==External links== |
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Revision as of 10:47, 26 March 2015
Mighty the Armadillo (マイティー・ザ・アルマジロ Maitī za Arumajiro?) is a character who appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He makes his first appearance in SegaSonic the Hedgehog arcade game. Mighty is an explorer and a long time acquaintance of Sonic the Hedgehog and good friend of Knuckles the Echidna.[2] Both Mighty and Sonic look very similar in their appearance, abilities and both of them being unexpectedly fast despite the two both being representatives of different animal species.
Concept and creation
Before Sonic the Hedgehog was introduced to the gaming industry, one of the character concepts, an armadillo, was considered as one of mascot choices for Sega to be introduced in new video game series to success in console market business against Nintendo.[3] However, the armadillo was quickly amended to hedgehog, due the spines of hedgehog being fitting in sense of attacking enemies. From this standpoint, Naoto Ōshima designed Sonic the Hedgehog to be new mascot for Sega.
Because of this, some believe that Mighty is one of design prototypes of Sonic. Later, Sega reused the scrapped character concept and created Mighty the Armadillo for the arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog and later in Sega 32X title Knuckles' Chaotix.
Appearance
Mighty is based on a real-life armadillo. His fur body is black with red thick armor, which rounds from the forehead above to the lower back up. Mighty's ears are side facing the funnel-shaped like real-life's armadillo. Mighty's skin color along with ears, mouth, arms and belly is yellowish-tan. In some areas, Mighty bears resembles to the Sonic the Hedgehog, main character of the series. Both got interconnected, cartoonish, circular eyes with black pupils, both have white gloves with sock-like cuffs and red shoes with white socks.
In fact at SegaSonic the Hedgehog arcade game, Mighty's shoes were almost identical to Sonic's ones, as sneakers were red with white socks and white straps without golden buckles. Later his shoes were slightly altered in Knuckles' Chaotix, as a pair of shoes are red, having white socks and white shoe soles. Instead of straps, Mighty's shoes have white overlay lines.
History
SegaSonic the Hedgehog
Mighty's first appearance is in the arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog, where he was captured by Dr. Robotnik along with Sonic the Hedgehog and Ray the Flying Squirrel. They were taken to Eggman Island and imprisoned, but they made their way through the island's defenses. After the trio got to the control room of Eggman's Tower, Robotnik activates self-destruction of island. Despite that, the whole cast manages to get out of Eggman Island, which got destroyed in the process.
In this game, Mighty played exactly like Sonic and Ray; he was fairly fast and could roll into a ball to perform the Spin Jump. In the game, he was voiced by Yūsuke Numata.
Knuckles' Chaotix
Mighty makes his next appearance in Knuckles' Chaotix for the Sega 32X. In the Japanese manual, he just happened to stumble across the island which the adventure is set on during his explorations.[1] In the English manual, he is a friend of Knuckles the Echidna, and happens to visit "Carnival Island" when Robotnik attacks.[2]
In both manuals he is captured by Robotnik, and imprisoned in his Combi Catcher machine. When Knuckles arrives, he can pick Mighty out of the machine and use him as a partner. Mighty plays very much like Sonic from the previous Sonic games, using his Spin Attack and Spin Dash. He also has the ability to kick off walls in order to gain height.
Other game appearances
Gale Racer
Mighty made a cameo appearance as swinging ornament chain on the windshield in Gale Racer, the Sega Saturn port of the arcade game Rad Mobile released in 1994.
Sonic Generations
Mighty makes a small cameo appearance in console/PC versions of Sonic Generations, where both Mighty and Ray can be seen on missing posters dotted throughout the City Escape. The poster mentions that they've been missing since 1993, referencing the arcade game SegaSonic the Hedgehog. The poster misspells Mighty's species' name as "Armaddilo."
Personality
In the video games, Mighty is described as gentle and caring pacifist, only using his strength and fighting abilities when there is no other option. He loves to travel,[1] and his dream is to journey to all places of the world. According to the Japanese manual of Knuckles' Chaotix, Mighty enjoys forest bathing, likes peace and nature, and detests violence.[1]
Powers and abilities
Like most characters in the series, Mighty has some super speed. Mighty can use the Spin Attack, where Mighty curls up into a compact ball and rolls into enemies. He also has the Spin Jump, during which Mighty jumps into the air as a ball. Mighty has the Spin Dash (originally named the "Super Spin Dash") as well, which allows him to charge up a Spin Attack from a standing position, and then shoot off towards enemies.
Mighty's unique move in Knuckles' Chaotix was a Wall Kick that let him kick off a wall, gaining some height and letting him traverse up shafts as long as the walls are close enough to each other. In North American manual of Knuckles' Chaotix, Mighty is described having super strength.[2] Despite his namesake, this has been never demonstrated in any of his games appearances.
Appearances In Other Media
Sonic the Comic
In Sonic the Comic, Mighty was the strongman of the Chaotix Crew. He possessed super strength, making him a valuable asset, but he frequently acts without thinking. He has a rivalry with Espio, and the two sometimes bicker about which is the better fighter.
He is the son of a senile super-strong superhero known as Blockhead Bill, who is constantly getting into trouble by mistaking random people (including Sonic) for his old enemies, much to Mighty's exasperation.
Archie Comics
Mighty the Armadillo as seen in the Archie Comics.
In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series, Mighty the Armadillo was born into a family of thieves. While he was still too young to realize his parent's actions, they were imprisoned by the law. Seeking a method to free them, Mighty was confronted by Mammoth Mogul. Mogul used his powers to grant Mighty his incredible super strength. However, even with his new power, Mighty was unable to free his parents. With failure heavy in his heart, he forced a guilty exile on himself. He later joined the Chaotix.
Later, Espio reveals that Mighty's long lost sister Matilda, whom Mighty thought was dead, is still alive. She has been forced to join the Dark Egg Legion, along with Bunnie D'Coolette's uncle Beauregard Rabbot, who is the Grandmaster. Mighty sets out on a quest along with Ray the Flying Squirrel, whom he considers a brother, to find his sister. When they first meet, Matilda has no recollection of Mighty, due to her being roboticized at a very young age before being legionized. At first, Mighty was heartbroken, but Ray is able to show Matilda how much Mighty cares for her and she finally opens up her heart. Matilda ends up saving Mighty's life by putting herself in front of an explosion, and is injured in the process. She is unable to return with Mighty to Angel Island, but Mighty promises his sister that they will meet again after she is healed.
Following the Worlds Collide crossover event, the new reality of Mobius found Mighty wandering the planet with Ray, having previously worked with both Sonic and Knuckles. In this reality, Mighty found a mentor in Moss the Sloth, who taught him to master his considerable powers and temper.
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Trivia
- Mighty's name was misspelled "Mighity" in the Japanese manual for Knuckles' Chaotix. This is most likely a direct result of errors in translation.
Comparison of Sonic's sprites from Sonic Crackers built to Mighty's sprites from Knuckles' Chaotix.
- In the prototype of Knuckles Chaotix, dubbed in the thought-to-be ROM form as Sonic Crackers, Sonic the Hedgehog was originally playable along with Miles "Tails" Prower. Sonic's movements and standing animations are exactly the same as Mighty's, thus leading to the belief that Sonic was taken out of Knuckles Chaotix fairly late in game production and got replaced by Mighty.
- If Mighty falls from a high location in SegaSonic the Hedgehog, his shell will comically stay in the air for a few seconds. He is completely black underneath.
- Oddly, Mighty's poster says "Missing since 1993", which is incorrect, since his last appearance was in 1995, in Knuckles Chaotix and refers to his first appearance in SegaSonic the Hedgehog.
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- Mighty the Armadillo Concept: "Mobius" (Real Character Profile)
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