Editing Doctor Eggman (section)

==Powers and abilities==
Eggman is an immense intellectual with an IQ of 300,<ref name="SC" /> which he genetically inherited from his family of brilliant scientists.<ref name="TailsTube2" /> He is easily one of the greatest inventors in the world, with virtually unparalleled scientific knowledge and robotic engineering skills.<ref name="SonicXEggman" /><ref name="SA2">''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]'' ([[Dreamcast]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 9.</ref><ref name="StH2006">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 6.</ref> His intellect alone makes him a very formidable opponent.<ref name="TailsTube2" />

[[File:Sonic_2_art_Eggman_and_Badniks.png|thumb|225px|alt=Japanese stock artwork of Sonic 2, featuring a large Doctor Eggman behind a row of Badnik models from the game. The Egg Mobile is seen at the center.|Eggman with various of his [[Badnik]] models and his trademark [[Egg Mobile]], from ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 2]]''.]]
Eggman has designed a vast array of weapons, machinery, and devices, including armies of robot soldiers known as [[Badnik]]s, which range from basic [[Egg Pawn]]s to advanced [[Egg Gunner]]s, [[Interceptor]]s and [[Big Chaser]]s. He has even created some of the most powerful robots in history, such as [[Metal Sonic]]—who rivals [[Sonic the Hedgehog]] in speed and power—and the [[E-Series]], the last of which, [[E-123 Omega|Omega]], reputedly being the strongest robot ever built.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (November 7, 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' (''Episode Shadow''). [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: World Map. "'''[[Infinite]]''': Hahah. The world's most powerful robot is no more a challenge than Crabmeat."</ref> His creations also include the [[Egg Fleet]], an armada of flying warships with unmatched power, and the [[Death Egg]] and [[E.G.G. Station]], which are armed with groundbreaking weaponry. He has developed powerful weapons like the [[Final Egg Blaster]] and the [[Chaos Energy Cannon]], capable of destroying star clusters, and devices to [[Mind Control Ray|control minds globally]] or harness the [[Chaos Emerald]]s' powers to manipulate time and space.<ref>[[Dimps]], [[Sonic Team]] (June 7, 2004). ''[[Sonic Advance 3]]''. [[Game Boy Advance]]. [[THQ]]. Area/level: Opening sequence.</ref> Eggman has additionally displayed knowledge in physiology of various creatures, as demonstrated by transforming the [[Time Eater]] into a cyborg and merging the [[Phantom Ruby]] with [[Infinite]]. His business acumen is also notable, having significantly profited from his robotic creations and associated facilities.<ref name="SonicXEggman" /> He also possessed cunningness, as demonstrated during the Chaos Incident where Eggman, after deducing Knuckles's mistaking Chaos Emeralds for Master Emerald shards, exploited this weakness by strongly implying that Sonic and Tails were hunting for Master Emerald shards themselves, resulting in the three having a battle that resulted in Eggman nabbing two of the Chaos Emeralds to feed to Chaos.

[[File:Eggman's unnamed robot (Sonic Unleashed).png|thumb|left|225px|alt=Screenshot of Sonic Unleashed's opening sequence, showing Doctor Eggman piloting a battle mech.|Dr. Eggman piloting one of his battle mechs, from ''[[Sonic Unleashed]]''.]]
Eggman's expertise extends to piloting his self-designed vehicles, from the [[Egg Mobile]] to various combat mechs. When he raided [[Prison Island]], he used the [[Eggwalker]] to overpower [[Guardian Units of Nations|G.U.N.]]'s combat robots, and even [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] has struggled against Eggman in his mechs.<ref name="UnleashedOpening" /> Eggman also excels in driving and racing in racecars like his [[Egg Booster]]. His skills as a machine pilot are only rivaled by [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]], who was able to beat him during two confrontations at one point. Eggman has shown effective coordination with allies in battle, controlling the [[Egg Salamander]] with [[Eggman Nega]] and the Time Eater with his past self. Although not frequently used, Eggman is a skilled [[Extreme Gear]] rider too, adept with various types of Gear, including his [[E-Rider]].

Physically, Eggman is surprisingly strong, quick, and agile for his obesity, although this was the opposite for him in the classic era (see below).<ref>[[Sega]] (November 6, 2007). ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games]]''. [[Wii]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Dr. Eggman''' - Although the devious Dr. Eggman has great Skill-based abilities, he also is quite powerful. His huge, lumbering frame doesn't give the impression that he would be good at gymnastics, but believe it or not, he can handle the trampoline and vault quite well."</ref> Classified as a [[Power Type]],<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 1, 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]].</ref> he can shatter a large and thick wall of ice<ref name="IceWall" /> and punch away [[car]]s and trains using only his bare hands.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 1, 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Metal City]].</ref> He is also quite durable, being able to survive a fall down to [[Earth]] from the [[Lost Hex]] and emerge from it with little harm.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (October 29, 2013). ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Lava Mountain]] Zone 4. Cutscene: Epilogue.</ref> Furthermore, he is able to sprint at immense speeds, comparable to even Sonic himself for a few seconds.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (October 29, 2013). ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Desert Ruins]] Zone 4. Cutscene: Rise of the Six.</ref>

His powers only grow greater in his dreams, considering that, as shown during the [[Sonic Dream Team|reverie incident]], when he takes over the [[reverie]] and/or probably with excessive amounts of nightmare fuel, he can become [[Nightmare Eggman]]. In this form, he can duplicate, teleport, fire lasers, create shockwaves, and have a mind that coexists within multiple bodies, making him a great threat as his chances off fully taking over the reverie and thus making his twisted dreams come true grow far too extreme.

In the IDW Comics, Eggman is a brilliant scientist and inventor with seemingly limitless mastery over technology. His remarkable skills as an engineer and programmer are best evidenced by the armies of robots, machines and mechs he has created for his numerous schemes. He is also an incredibly skilled pilot: able to manipulate many different kinds of his own mechs, robots and vehicles in difficult battles with [[Sonic the Hedgehog/IDW Publishing|Sonic]] and even his own mechs.<ref name="StH14">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 1|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #1]], "Fallout, Part 1"</ref><ref name="StH502">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 50|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #50]], "Battle for the Empire"</ref> He also has proficiency in using handguns.

According to Rouge, Eggman is quite physically capable despite the shape of his physique. Even [[Mimic]], a trained mercenary, shrunk away in fear when Eggman approached him. Notably, he has enough strength to swing someone at [[Doctor Starline|Dr. Starline]]'s size and weight around effortlessly and knock him out cold by slamming him into the ground.<ref name="StH14" /><ref name="StH502" /> He is also quite durable, having emerged from his massive destroyed mechs without suffering any injuries himself.<ref name="StH502" /> He also has sharp reflexes, being able to dodge a surprise attack from one of Starline's [[Multi-Tool Heel Spur]]s.<ref name="StH502" />
===Equipment===
Eggman has wielded a number of guns and weapons on several occasions, though he was never shown to use most of them. Early into the [[Lost Hex]] [[Sonic Lost World|incident]], he used a laser pistol that could fire shots powerful enough to tear a hole in the [[Tornado]]'s wings.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (October 29, 2013). ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Opening.</ref>

[[File:Vlc 2017-07-01 21-01-12-989.png|thumb|225px|Eggman using his eyewear, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].]]
Despite how simple they appear, Eggman's glasses are in fact highly advanced technological eyewear. With them, he could track the [[Chaos Emerald]]s' locations in the corners of the [[End of the World|distorted]] world after they were flung there by [[Solaris]].<ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (November 4, 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: The time-space rift.</ref>

Like his glasses, Eggman's jacket is equipped with several gadgets that can be activated with the press of some hidden buttons. During the [[Sonic Riders|first]] [[World Grand Prix|EX World Grand Prix]] for example, he could activate a holographic screen from his left arm.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (February 1, 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Opening ([[Babylon Rogues|Babylon]] story).</ref> Also, with a push of the lower-right gold button on his jacket, he can extend the wings of a jetpack on his back and initiate flight.<ref name="EggmanReturns">[[Sonic Team]] (October 29, 2013). ''[[Sonic Lost World]]''. [[Wii U]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Eggman Returns.</ref>

[[File:Sonic Riders - Dr. Eggman - Level 1.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Dr. Eggman using a party popper in an [[Extreme Gear]] competition, from ''[[Sonic Riders]]''.]]
When racing with [[Extreme Gear]], Eggman is known to use gadgets such as comically large party poppers and mechanical boxing gloves to [[Attacks in the Sonic Riders series|attack]] his opponents.

During the [[Chaos]] [[Sonic Adventure|incident]], the doctor briefly used a small, unseen object that allowed him to teleport himself and other desired subjects somewhere else. However, the properties of this invention remain unconfirmed.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (September 9, 1999). ''[[Sonic Adventure]]''. [[Dreamcast]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Mystic Ruins (Sonic Adventure)|Mystic Ruins]]. Cutscene: After defeating the [[Egg Hornet]] ([[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]]' story).</ref>

In the IDW Comics, Eggman has been known to wield weapons on different occasions, including a small laser pistol that can fire large laser beams which can obliterate anything in their path. His goggles are also equipped with isolation lenses that protects him from the effects used to hypnotize people.<ref name="StH503">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 50|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #50]], "Battle for the Empire"</ref>