This boss is a large, flying machine that moves across the screen, firing projectiles and occasionally dropping bombs. The arena is a flat platform with no environmental hazards other than the boss itself.
- Phase 1: The machine flies back and forth, firing small projectiles.
- Sonic Strategy: Wait for the machine to lower itself, then jump and Spin Attack its cockpit. Use your speed to dodge the projectiles. An Insta-Shield can be used to hit the cockpit from a slightly safer distance.
- Knuckles Strategy: Knuckles can glide towards the cockpit when it's lowered, delivering a powerful punch. His glide also makes dodging projectiles easier.
- Weakness: The cockpit of the flying machine.
- Reward: Clear the zone, proceed to Sandopolis Zone.