Turtloids are turtle-based Badniks created and used by Dr. Eggman. A Turtloid functions as two seperate Badniks: a larger one that serves as an aerial vehicle and another smaller version that rides it.
Overview
The larger Turtloid has outstretched arms and its legs are actually jet engines that allow it to fly. Within its mouth is a pulse blaster for shooting down airborne enemies. Attached to its shell is a handle that the smaller Turtloid holds onto to keep itself steady during flight.
The pilot Turtloid is humanoid and stands on its larger counterpart's back. However, it has no capabilities of its own beyond maneuvering the large Turtloid during flight.
History
Past
The Turtloids were one of the badniks celebrating Eggman's past birthday, with the smallest of the pair holding a present, in the form of an arts n' craft version of a Chaos Emerald to its creator while he was eating at the table. The badnik expressed sadness knowing that they weren't able to cheered the doctor up. (Sonic the Hedgehog 30th Anniversary Special: Dr. Eggman's Birthday)
Imposter Syndrome
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Trivia
- The Turtloids are based on the Badniks of the same name in the Sonic the Hedgehog video games. They made their debut in Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (16-bit).
- Unlike the current generation badniks used by Eggman in the modern era, the classic iterations exhibited characteristic traits, such as fawning over the doctor and celebrating his birthday on their own volition.
- They are also shown to be more expressive.