Strong in body and heart...
CHARACTER INFORMATION
Name: Mighty
Nicknames: N/A
Race: Armadillo
Gender: Male
Age: 16 years of age
Date of Birth: Unknown
Birthplace: Unknown
Height: Unknown
(Speculation: In his first game, SegaSonic the Hedgehog Arcade, in which he was NOT a Sonic copy, Mighty's sprites were a bit taller than Sonic's. However, in Knuckles' Chaotix, his sprites are of an identical height with Sonic's Sonic 1 and Sonic CD sprites [which is what they were based off of]. So Mighty's height is either the same as Sonic's or just the least bit taller. Anywhere from 100 centimeters [3'3"] to 104 centimeters [3"4] would be a good height for Mighty.)
Weight: Unknown
(Speculation: Considering Mighty's perceptible similarities to Sonic, one could easily conclude that his weight is also similar. But, in SegaSonic the Hedgehog, Mighty is a little larger, plus, Mighty is a year older than Sonic and last but not least: he is strong, which concludes that he possesses a lot of lean body mass. He shouldn't weigh that much more than Sonic since he is the fastest character in Knuckles' Chaotix, but enough to mark a considerable difference. An ideal estimate would be around 37 to 39 kilograms [81 to 85 lbs].)
Ability Type: N/A (Presumably Power or Speed)
Alignment: Hero
Physical Techniques:
(1). Spin Attack
Description: While in locomotion, Mighty can curl down and take on a fetal position, rolling along the ground as a ball at a very high speed rate of torque, meant primarily for breaking through barriers, or destroying enemies.
In-game debut: Knuckles' Chaotix, Sega 32X, 1995
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
(2). Spin Jump
Description: Also referred to as the "spinball jump," Mighty 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: SegaSonic the Hedgehog, Arcade, 1993
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
(3). Spin Dash
Description: Originally named the "Super Spin Dash," Mighty is able to curl down and begin revving up, taking on a diagonally pivoted, ovular shape. Once unleashed, Mighty blasts forward in an acceleration roll of high speeds with limited airborne capability, meant to break barriers or mow down enemies.
In-game debut: Knuckles' Chaotix, Sega 32X, 1995
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
(4). Hammer Drop
Description: Mighty bears his spinning form downwards with tremendous force, destroying nearby enemies and tough obstacles. This maneuver can even knock Item Monitors out of trees and other locations where they are hidden.
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
Abilities and Aptitude:
(1). As his name suggests, Mighty is very strong. He can lift and throw his team mates with ease.
(2). As far as physical techniques go, Mighty seems to be a run-of-the-mill Sonic character. His legs, however, are particularly strong since Mighty can wall kick from wall to wall, even if each plane is very far apart. Using the combined strength of his hands and feet, Mighty can even scale a single 90 degree surface.
(3). Obviously, his leg strength can make him pretty damn fast.
(4). His tough shell bestows some considerable defensive ability, giving Mighty some level of resistance to projectiles and spike traps.
Hobbies and Talents: Has a hobby as a world traveler.
Weaknesses: No known weaknesses.
Physical Appearance:
- Short, close-lying black fur
- Yellowish-tan skin muzzle
- Very thin and wiry yellow-tan skin arms. They have a lot more strength than they initially appear to have on first glance
- Long and thin black-furred legs
- Yellowish-tan skin upright-oval marking on tummy
- Large eyes with black pupils/irises? and glassy white sclera
- Yellowish-tan skin ears that peek out from under his head armor
- Contoured red armor adorns his scalp, forehead, and entire back past his posterior
- Very long, pointed black and shiny nose with no apparent nostrils
Attire:
- A pair of white gloves with large, sock-like cuffs
- A pair of red sneakers with a single patch of white on top, and white resin soles
- White socks (Speculation: They may be a part of the shoe. But we'll perhaps never know this for certain)
Personality Details:
Although he may go by the name Mighty, he is an armadillo who detests violence and acts with a very gentle and caring conduct. Mighty the Armadillo loves to travel and his dream is to travel to all places of the world. Such an outgoing desire has resulted in a very easygoing critter, in spite of his perceptible might. However, if the going gets tough and he is forced to act, he'll take on an uncanny change and fight until the opposition throws in the white towel.
All in all, Mighty is simply a pacifist. He loves peace and he loves discovering new places and things, and carries out his actions gently and with consideration.
Historical Biography:
One Mighty the Armadillo has always had an affinity for travel, even though his way of traveling might be a little more organized and structured than Sonic's. Like the Blue Blur, however, this Armadillo just pays attention to where his feet move and he never knows where he might be swept off to. Sadly, his knack for voyage has gotten him into some major-domo trouble on two occasions: the first of which he was captured with his new friends Sonic the Hedgehog and Ray the Flying Squirrel by Dr. Robotnik on Eggman Island. The newly befriended triple threat managed to work together and thus escape, in the end, dismounting Eggman's tower that watched over his newly claimed island, thus putting a stop to his diabolical motives…for the moment, anyway.
Mighty the Armadillo has not been seen since, but we can be quite sure he is enjoying his many journeys filled with virtue and fortune.
Personal Information:
Family: N/A
Greatest Friend(s): Sonic the Hedgehog, Ray the Flying Squirrel, Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee.
Other Friend(s): Miles "Tails" Prower.
Love Interest(s): N/A
Rival(s): N/A
Foe(s): Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik (when provoked).
Likes: Traveling, nature, peace, and tranquility, and he likes to forest bathe.
Dislikes: Violence. Nothing more, nothing less.
Favorite Food(s): Unknown. Considering his strength and love for nature, he is probably a vegetarian.
Favorite Color(s): Unknown.
Occupation: None.
Place of Residence: Whatever direction the wind blows, apparently. He is a traveler.
GAME INFORMATION
Franchise Name: Mighty the Armadillo
Original Purpose: Supporting role in SegaSonic the Hedgehog.
Current Purpose: Minor supporting role.
Date of first promotion/presence in the industry: Mighty's debut in the industry came along with the release of the Arcade title, SegaSonic the Hedgehog, released first in Japan on June of 1993.
Years in Service: Just a little under two years; Mighty will return in Sonic Mania +, in the summer of 2018.
Impact on Series/Likelihood of a possible return: Mighty is very popular among the fanbase for a scrapped character (more so than Nack), and Sonic Team knows this. The return of the other three Chaotix boys is proof of that. His continued tenure in the comic books was also widely appreciated. Thus, Mighty's chances of a return were slightly possible. Then along came Sonic Mania. Fans are ecstatic, but time will tell if the critics will be so welcoming.
Original Designer: Manabu Kusunoki.
Design Process: When designing for SegaSonic Arcade, Kusunoki-san wanted all three characters to play exactly the same. Therefore, he felt that Sonic's partners needed to have similar proportions. So, he took a previous design concept for Sonic, and Mighty was born.
Possible design inspirations: No known design inspiration. Mighty seems to be completely original.
Prestigious design variations: 2
Name: Mighty
Nicknames: N/A
Race: Armadillo
Gender: Male
Age: 16 years of age
Date of Birth: Unknown
Birthplace: Unknown
Height: Unknown
(Speculation: In his first game, SegaSonic the Hedgehog Arcade, in which he was NOT a Sonic copy, Mighty's sprites were a bit taller than Sonic's. However, in Knuckles' Chaotix, his sprites are of an identical height with Sonic's Sonic 1 and Sonic CD sprites [which is what they were based off of]. So Mighty's height is either the same as Sonic's or just the least bit taller. Anywhere from 100 centimeters [3'3"] to 104 centimeters [3"4] would be a good height for Mighty.)
Weight: Unknown
(Speculation: Considering Mighty's perceptible similarities to Sonic, one could easily conclude that his weight is also similar. But, in SegaSonic the Hedgehog, Mighty is a little larger, plus, Mighty is a year older than Sonic and last but not least: he is strong, which concludes that he possesses a lot of lean body mass. He shouldn't weigh that much more than Sonic since he is the fastest character in Knuckles' Chaotix, but enough to mark a considerable difference. An ideal estimate would be around 37 to 39 kilograms [81 to 85 lbs].)
Ability Type: N/A (Presumably Power or Speed)
Alignment: Hero
Physical Techniques:
(1). Spin Attack
Description: While in locomotion, Mighty can curl down and take on a fetal position, rolling along the ground as a ball at a very high speed rate of torque, meant primarily for breaking through barriers, or destroying enemies.
In-game debut: Knuckles' Chaotix, Sega 32X, 1995
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
(2). Spin Jump
Description: Also referred to as the "spinball jump," Mighty 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: SegaSonic the Hedgehog, Arcade, 1993
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
(3). Spin Dash
Description: Originally named the "Super Spin Dash," Mighty is able to curl down and begin revving up, taking on a diagonally pivoted, ovular shape. Once unleashed, Mighty blasts forward in an acceleration roll of high speeds with limited airborne capability, meant to break barriers or mow down enemies.
In-game debut: Knuckles' Chaotix, Sega 32X, 1995
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
(4). Hammer Drop
Description: Mighty bears his spinning form downwards with tremendous force, destroying nearby enemies and tough obstacles. This maneuver can even knock Item Monitors out of trees and other locations where they are hidden.
Last known use: Sonic Mania +, Sony PlayStation 4/Microsoft Xbox One/Nintendo Switch, 2018
Abilities and Aptitude:
(1). As his name suggests, Mighty is very strong. He can lift and throw his team mates with ease.
(2). As far as physical techniques go, Mighty seems to be a run-of-the-mill Sonic character. His legs, however, are particularly strong since Mighty can wall kick from wall to wall, even if each plane is very far apart. Using the combined strength of his hands and feet, Mighty can even scale a single 90 degree surface.
(3). Obviously, his leg strength can make him pretty damn fast.
(4). His tough shell bestows some considerable defensive ability, giving Mighty some level of resistance to projectiles and spike traps.
Hobbies and Talents: Has a hobby as a world traveler.
Weaknesses: No known weaknesses.
Physical Appearance:
- Short, close-lying black fur
- Yellowish-tan skin muzzle
- Very thin and wiry yellow-tan skin arms. They have a lot more strength than they initially appear to have on first glance
- Long and thin black-furred legs
- Yellowish-tan skin upright-oval marking on tummy
- Large eyes with black pupils/irises? and glassy white sclera
- Yellowish-tan skin ears that peek out from under his head armor
- Contoured red armor adorns his scalp, forehead, and entire back past his posterior
- Very long, pointed black and shiny nose with no apparent nostrils
Attire:
- A pair of white gloves with large, sock-like cuffs
- A pair of red sneakers with a single patch of white on top, and white resin soles
- White socks (Speculation: They may be a part of the shoe. But we'll perhaps never know this for certain)
Personality Details:
Although he may go by the name Mighty, he is an armadillo who detests violence and acts with a very gentle and caring conduct. Mighty the Armadillo loves to travel and his dream is to travel to all places of the world. Such an outgoing desire has resulted in a very easygoing critter, in spite of his perceptible might. However, if the going gets tough and he is forced to act, he'll take on an uncanny change and fight until the opposition throws in the white towel.
All in all, Mighty is simply a pacifist. He loves peace and he loves discovering new places and things, and carries out his actions gently and with consideration.
Historical Biography:
One Mighty the Armadillo has always had an affinity for travel, even though his way of traveling might be a little more organized and structured than Sonic's. Like the Blue Blur, however, this Armadillo just pays attention to where his feet move and he never knows where he might be swept off to. Sadly, his knack for voyage has gotten him into some major-domo trouble on two occasions: the first of which he was captured with his new friends Sonic the Hedgehog and Ray the Flying Squirrel by Dr. Robotnik on Eggman Island. The newly befriended triple threat managed to work together and thus escape, in the end, dismounting Eggman's tower that watched over his newly claimed island, thus putting a stop to his diabolical motives…for the moment, anyway.
Mighty the Armadillo has not been seen since, but we can be quite sure he is enjoying his many journeys filled with virtue and fortune.
Personal Information:
Family: N/A
Greatest Friend(s): Sonic the Hedgehog, Ray the Flying Squirrel, Vector the Crocodile, Espio the Chameleon, and Charmy Bee.
Other Friend(s): Miles "Tails" Prower.
Love Interest(s): N/A
Rival(s): N/A
Foe(s): Dr. Ivo "Eggman" Robotnik (when provoked).
Likes: Traveling, nature, peace, and tranquility, and he likes to forest bathe.
Dislikes: Violence. Nothing more, nothing less.
Favorite Food(s): Unknown. Considering his strength and love for nature, he is probably a vegetarian.
Favorite Color(s): Unknown.
Occupation: None.
Place of Residence: Whatever direction the wind blows, apparently. He is a traveler.
GAME INFORMATION
Franchise Name: Mighty the Armadillo
Original Purpose: Supporting role in SegaSonic the Hedgehog.
Current Purpose: Minor supporting role.
Date of first promotion/presence in the industry: Mighty's debut in the industry came along with the release of the Arcade title, SegaSonic the Hedgehog, released first in Japan on June of 1993.
Years in Service: Just a little under two years; Mighty will return in Sonic Mania +, in the summer of 2018.
Impact on Series/Likelihood of a possible return: Mighty is very popular among the fanbase for a scrapped character (more so than Nack), and Sonic Team knows this. The return of the other three Chaotix boys is proof of that. His continued tenure in the comic books was also widely appreciated. Thus, Mighty's chances of a return were slightly possible. Then along came Sonic Mania. Fans are ecstatic, but time will tell if the critics will be so welcoming.
Original Designer: Manabu Kusunoki.
Design Process: When designing for SegaSonic Arcade, Kusunoki-san wanted all three characters to play exactly the same. Therefore, he felt that Sonic's partners needed to have similar proportions. So, he took a previous design concept for Sonic, and Mighty was born.
Possible design inspirations: No known design inspiration. Mighty seems to be completely original.
Prestigious design variations: 2
Known Sonic Game Voice Actors:
SegaSonic the Hedgehog (JP): Yusuke Numata
Other Known Game Voice Actors: N/A
Non-video game Voice Actors: N/A
Sonic Games he has been playable in:
(1). SegaSonic the Hedgehog (Arcade)
(2). Knuckles' Chaotix (Mega 32X)
(3). Sonic Mania + (PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Switch)
Other games he has been playable in: N/A
Sonic Games he has made an appearance in:
(1). Sonic Gems Collection (GameCube/PlayStation 2)
(2). Sonic Generations: White Time and Space (Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/PC – On a "Missing" poster in City Escape Zone)
Other games he has made an appearance in:
(1). Gale Racer (Saturn)
Non-video game portrayals:
(1). Sonic the Hedgehog, SOA-licensed by Archie Comic Publications (Comic Series)
(2). Sonic the Comic, SOE-licensed by Egmont Fleetway (Comic Series)
(3). Knuckles the Echidna, SOA-licensed by Archie Comic Publications (Comic Series)
(4). Sonic Universe, SOA-licensed by Archie Comic Publications (Comic Series)
(5) Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Special by IDW (Comic Issue)
Theme Song(s): N/A
Personal character analysis/commentary (by Ryan the Game Master):
Mighty is an enigma. Both of his playable appearances have been as sprites loosely based off of Sonic's for one reason or another. It would be rather simple to bring him back, but Sonic Team has yet to do so. Perhaps they just don't see an opening to do so yet, I don't know. The guys at Archie certainly found plenty for him to do.
To be honest, I was not expect him to make a comeback anytime soon, even if he did deserve it (which he did). Due to poor handling of the cast in the eyes of critics dating back to the Classic Era, I expected the only one who was going to be playable outside of spinoffs to be Sonic. To be frank, while I'm glad he's back, I just wish it was in a game that would flesh him out and expand on his abilities, which I doubt Mania Plus will even bother with.
SegaSonic the Hedgehog (JP): Yusuke Numata
Other Known Game Voice Actors: N/A
Non-video game Voice Actors: N/A
Sonic Games he has been playable in:
(1). SegaSonic the Hedgehog (Arcade)
(2). Knuckles' Chaotix (Mega 32X)
(3). Sonic Mania + (PlayStation 4/Xbox One/Switch)
Other games he has been playable in: N/A
Sonic Games he has made an appearance in:
(1). Sonic Gems Collection (GameCube/PlayStation 2)
(2). Sonic Generations: White Time and Space (Xbox 360/PlayStation 3/PC – On a "Missing" poster in City Escape Zone)
Other games he has made an appearance in:
(1). Gale Racer (Saturn)
Non-video game portrayals:
(1). Sonic the Hedgehog, SOA-licensed by Archie Comic Publications (Comic Series)
(2). Sonic the Comic, SOE-licensed by Egmont Fleetway (Comic Series)
(3). Knuckles the Echidna, SOA-licensed by Archie Comic Publications (Comic Series)
(4). Sonic Universe, SOA-licensed by Archie Comic Publications (Comic Series)
(5) Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Special by IDW (Comic Issue)
Theme Song(s): N/A
Personal character analysis/commentary (by Ryan the Game Master):
Mighty is an enigma. Both of his playable appearances have been as sprites loosely based off of Sonic's for one reason or another. It would be rather simple to bring him back, but Sonic Team has yet to do so. Perhaps they just don't see an opening to do so yet, I don't know. The guys at Archie certainly found plenty for him to do.
To be honest, I was not expect him to make a comeback anytime soon, even if he did deserve it (which he did). Due to poor handling of the cast in the eyes of critics dating back to the Classic Era, I expected the only one who was going to be playable outside of spinoffs to be Sonic. To be frank, while I'm glad he's back, I just wish it was in a game that would flesh him out and expand on his abilities, which I doubt Mania Plus will even bother with.