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The Heavy Rider is a robotic character from the Sonic the Hedgehog franchise. First introduced in Sonic Mania, she is a member of the Hard Boiled Heavies, a team of Super Badniks created by Dr. Eggman.
Description[]
The Heavy Magician is a humanoid robot based on the standard Eggrobo Badnik model. Originally, she was a regular Eggrobo, but was physically altered after being exposed to the Phantom Ruby. Decorated as a knight, the Heavy Rider's design reflects that of a purple knight with a grey-coloured helmet. She also has a black lower torso, red eyes, and grey appendages. She possesses three spikes on her chest and has purple forefeet.
History[]
Sonic Mania[]
After detecting an unknown energy signature emanating from Angel Island, Dr. Eggman dispatched his elite Eggrobo squad, the Hard Boiled Heavies, to investigate the energy source and retrieve it. The Heavies arrived at the floating island and excavated the source of the energy, which was a mysterious gemstone that Eggman would later dub the "Phantom Ruby". As the stone was excavated, Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower arrived on the scene. Just then, the Phantom Ruby reacted, warping time and space around them. The heroes and the robots found themselves all transported to Green Hill and the Heavies had each been transformed into a new and unique state, each one reflecting the personality of the animal trapped inside that robot. However, the transformation process also drove the Heavies insane and they opted to keep the Phantom Ruby for themselves.
While Sonic, Tails and Knuckles pursued the Hard Boiled Heavies, Dr. Eggman also interjected, attacking Sonic and his friends in his Death Egg Robot. Sonic and co. quickly disabled Eggman's mech, but they had caught up with the Heavies and Eggman snatched the Phantom Ruby from them. The doctor immediately began abusing the Ruby's power, warping reality and transporting his enemies to different locations.
When Sonic and Tails reached the Hidden Palace deep within Angel Island's Lava Reef Zone, they found a rocket that was about to launch towards Little Planet. Aboard the rocket, they confronted the Heavy Rider and her Moto Bug steed, Jimmy. Inside the arena aboard the rocket, the Heavy Rider rode Jimmy around whilst swinging her large flail above her head. In the end, of course, Sonic and Tails defeated her and she fled.
When the Hard Boiled Heavies retreated to Dr. Eggman's Titanic Monarch, they were each upgraded thanks to the power of the Phantom Ruby. During Sonic and co.'s battle against the Phantom Egg, Eggman transported them to different chambers during the battle where a different Phantom Heavy would attack them. The Heavy Rider herself wasn't transformed, but Jimmy was upgraded into a ferocious and powerful motorcycle. They would race the heroes across a booby-trapped racetrack when Eggman transported them to their location. When the Titanic Monarch was destroyed, the Heavies went down with it.
Sonic Mania Plus[]
Following his adventure with another version of himself, Sonic returned to his world, once again finding himself on Angel Island. There, he encountered his friends Mighty and Ray, who had apparently been captured by Eggman. However, Sonic soon discovered that it was the Heavy Magician who had captured them and had also recovered the wreckage of her fellow Hard Boiled Heavies. Having stolen the Phantom Ruby upon its reappearance, the Heavy Magician used it to revive her brethren.
Restored to life and with the Phantom Ruby in their possession, the Hard Boiled Heavies activated the stone, transporting them as well as Sonic and his friends to Green Hill. From there, it seemed as though the events they had already experienced were repeating themselves as Sonic pursued the Heavies and attempted to stop them and Eggman from abusing the Phantom Ruby's power. Once again, Sonic's friends would confront Dr. Eggman and the Phantom Heavies at the Titanic Monarch, and the Heavies would again be defeated.
Personality[]
The Heavy Rider is said to have gotten a couple of screws loose after receiving newfound power from the Phantom Ruby. Besides this, she is said to be a courageous thrill-seeker who loves pulling off dangerous stunts. It is also implied that she has a playful attitude, as confetti and a loud "YAY!" is heard as she jumps over her stunts in her battle arena.
Capabilities[]
- Enhanced Strength - Not only is the Heavy RIder more durable than typical Eggrobos, she is physically stronger than the other Hard Boiled Heavies, as demonstrated by her use of a large spiked flail that is as large as her own body.
- Riding Skill - The Heavy Rider is expertly capable of riding various vehicles and mounts. She usually uses Jimmy as her mount, but has been shown to be capable of operating an Egg Mobile as well.
Appearances in other media[]
IDW Publishing[]
The Heavy Rider appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Special in the storyline "Dr. Eggman's Birthday". Heavy Rider, along with the other Hard Boiled Heavies and various Badniks, attempted to attack Sonic and Tails as a birthday gift to Dr. Eggman. However, Eggman showed up and ordered them to return to base before they could commence their attack. There, he reprimanded Heavy Rider and the others for their carelessness and explained why he did not want to celebrate his birthday. Nevertheless, the Badniks managed to convince Eggman that they just wanted to give him nice things because he deserved them.