South Sea

The South Sea (南海^[1][2], Nankai^?) is a location that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. It is a sea found on Earth.

Description

As its name implies, the South Sea is a body of water that is located in the Southern Hemisphere of Earth. Known locations here include the Newtrogic High Zone^[1] and a sole island that was once home to an ancient civilization.^[3][2]

History

Past

At some point in the past, an ancient civilization made their home on the South Sea, where they would achieve prosperity. In recent times, this civilization's remains became an archeological site known as Regal Ruin.^[3][2]

Knuckles' Chaotix

In Knuckles' Chaotix, a few months after the Angel Island incident, an upheaval deep in the South Sea caused by tectonic movement from the Master Emerald's Pillar resulted in a small island appearing out of nowhere. Thanks to the Pillar's energy, this island changed its appearance very quickly, turning the once-empty rock into a green paradise. No sooner, Dr. Robotnik went to the island and found out about the ancient civilization that once lived there through Rings he theorized could lead him to the Master Emerald. As such, he set out to build an amusement park-themed stronghold, the Newtrogic High Zone, on the island for a new plan to conquer the world.^[1] However, thanks to the efforts of Knuckles and new allies in the form of Vector, Espio, Charmy and Mighty, the doctor's plans were foiled.

Sonic R

In Sonic R, two Chaos Emeralds somehow appeared in Regal Ruin. At the same time, this area became one of the race courses in the World Grand Prix.^[4] As such, Sonic and his friends, alongside Dr. Robotnik and his minions, would race through Regal Ruin to obtain the Chaos Emeralds, though they did not fall into the doctor's hands in the end.

In other media

IDW Punishing

Fang the Hunter miniseries

Fang's Gang would head over to Newtrogic High Zone, but the lab starting to flood due to it being destroyed. Eggman would rescue them and would be taken away.^[5]

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