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TheSonic the Hedgehogfilms have set up a sprawling cinematic universe using decades of the Blue Blur ’s video game canyon . One pregnant small-arm of worldbuilding in Sonic ’s film franchise come in the form of his Safe Worlds Map , which he uses to voyage the cosmos with his pocketbook of magic rings . However , this mysterious and mystical map does n’t just show the alien planet float out in Sonic ’s universe .

The Safe Worlds Map has been a all important part of Sonic ’s theatrical dangerous undertaking , as it helped him elude opposition like Doctor Eggman as they prove to annihilate him or steal his Chaos Energy . It even avail him find the all - brawny Master Emerald andthe Chaos Emeraldsand save the world from destruction inSonic the Hedgehog 2 . Though many of the worlds show on Sonic ’s map have yet to be search on - screen , they still aid construct Sonic ’s electrifying live - action macrocosm , which continues to unfold withSonic the Hedgehog 3 .

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Sonic Got The Safe Worlds Map From Longclaw

Longclaw Gives Sonic The Map To Escape From His Enemies

Sonic pick up the Safe Worlds Map from his adoptive owl mother , Longclaw , as she helped him turn tail the Echidnas in his first pic . Longclaw gave Sonic this cosmic map to show him which planets he should hightail it to if he ever flummox into trouble . Since his unbelievable powers have made him a target of dangerous people , particularlyJim Carrey ’s sworn Sonic foeman Dr. Robotnik , the Safe Worlds Map has been an incredibly helpful tool inSonic ’s first two moviesas he strain to escape scathe ’s elbow room .

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Using Longclaw ’s bag of rings , Sonic has been able to teleport to and from the planet found on the Safe Worlds Map . Based on the notes written by him on the map , he has gossip many of these other major planet by the timeSonic the Hedgehog 2begins . Though it seems Sonic has explored all the worlds on his map , in the final stage , Sonic continues to appease on Earth , having opt it as his new home and sanctuary .

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All 9 Planets On The Safe Worlds Map Explained

Only 3 Of The Map’s Planets Have Been Revealed In The Sonic Franchise

Though the Safe Worlds Map features multiple worlds for Sonic to research , only three of them have already been revealed in Sonic ’s cinematic population . One of these worlds is Earth , while the second is Sonic ’s home planet , Mobius . Mobius has serve as Sonic ’s homeworld in several forms of medium outside of theSonicvideo games . Likewise , the island representing it on the map resembles South Island , the stage setting for the firstSonicgame .

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The third roll in the hay planet on the Safe Worlds Map is roll in the hay as the Mushroom Planet , where Doctor Eggman gets stranded after Sonic at the end of the grinder ’s first film . This fungi - satiate world is clearly base on the Mushroom Hill Zone , the first grade from the television gameSonic & Knuckles . fitly , the Mushroom Planet is where Eggman meets Knuckles inSonic the Hedgehog 2 .

Sonic looking angry and Shadow with a gun in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Though the remaining six planets on the map are unnamed , base on their designs , these other world do have some roots in Sonic ’s history . One satellite ’s symbol on the map resembles the logotype for the Sega Saturn video game cabinet , which was discontinued in 2000 . The Lord’s Day with a typeface face like the one assure inconcept art for a loop topology sketched by Sonic designer Naoto Ohshima . Lastly , the satellite with a checkerboard shape is base on the design forthe Blue Sphere particular stages featured inSonic 3 & Knuckles , where players can go to try and get the Chaos Emeralds .

Sonic’s Safe Worlds Map Contains A Hidden Message From Longclaw

Longclaw Continued To Guide Sonic From Beyond The Grave With The Map

The Safe Worlds Map ’s power are lucubrate as it dish up a capital function inSonic the Hedgehog 2 . As Sonic and Eggman slipstream to find out the Master Emerald in the plastic film , the former discovers a holographic substance from Longclaw that was hide in the Safe Worlds Map before her demise . From this message , Sonic learns thatEarth was chosen by the Owls as the concealing spot of the Master Emerald and that it was her duty to defend it . Though the Safe Worlds Map had already displayed a sketch of the Master Emerald , Sonic did n’t know what it intend until hearing Longclaw ’s message .

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finally , thanks to the map , Sonic learns aboutthe ancient war between the Owls and the Echidnas , who used the Master Emerald for their intergalactic conquest . The Safe Worlds Map did n’t just help introduce the many planets in Sonic ’s universe . It also served as the gateway to unlocking the secrets of the past regard the Owls , the Echidnas , and Master Emerald , invoking years ' worth ofSoniclore in the process .

Shadow and Sonic from Sonic the Hedgehog 3

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The Safe Worlds Map Helps Sonic Locate The Master Emerald

Thanks To Longclaw, Sonic Could Find The Master Emerald And Protect The Earth

After receiving Longclaw ’s message , the Safe Worlds Map as if by magic modify its illustrations to guide Sonic on his journeying . As a termination , he and Tails were able to settle and obtain the Master Emerald Compass , which was shroud in a tabernacle in the snowy mountains of Siberia . Using the compass , Sonic after finds the submerged maze near Hawaii where the Master Emerald was wait .

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ThoughEggman briefly steal the Emerald ’s free energy and blend on a violent disorder , Sonic was able-bodied to tackle the power of the Chaos Emeralds inside it and defeat him as Super Sonic . By the end ofSonic the Hedgehog 2 , due to the incredible power that Sonic obtained , Longclaw ’s map give up him to inherit his adopted female parent ’s legacy and become the young protector of the Master Emerald and , therefore , the macrocosm as a whole .

Jim Carrey as Robotnik smiling after a shave and a haircut in Sonic the Hedgehog 3

The Safe Worlds Map remain one of the most important object in theSonicfilm franchise . Through the map , Longclaw protected Sonic and guided him to other planets and the Chaos Emeralds , countenance him to become one of the universe ’s greatest champion . It ’s unknown if the map will take Sonic to any other alien worlds or unveil any more secrets , especially with his young role as universal defender . However , the enfranchisement continues to grow , and the map may direct the blue torpedo to more great dangerous undertaking in otherSonic the Hedgehogmovies or TV showsafter his third film .

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