Ion Ignition

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Ion Ignition is a non-profit 2D Sonic Fan Game that takes place after the Astral Chaos Incident within the Astral Chaos Continuity. The game takes similar ideas to other fan games such as Sonic Vs. Darkness: True Nightmare Revived, Salem Adventure and Sonic Dimensions. It is also a spinoff game that follows the events of the Astral Chaos Incident which focuses on the third main protagonist, Ion the Hedgehog as his home dimension is invaded once again, this time he must fight against Sonic's Re-Upgraded Arch-Rival. Neo Metal Sonic as he attempts to take over the Astral Dimension with a newly created Synthetic A.I created to gather intel on Ion and control machines for Neo's Army. There are plans to release the game but, there currently isn't a developer set to make the fan game as of yet!
== Story ==
This is the story for the game. Story Will Include voice acting for all the characters involved. 
== Gameplay ==
Much like many other fan games, Ion Ignition mashes elements of the Sonic Advance games along with elements of later modern Sonic titles creating a fast paced Action Platformer. There are many Mechanics that makes up the game that share similar properties to Sonic Rush, along with some that are unique to this game.
=== Mechanics & Features ===
The Mechanics and Features of Ion Ignition may be familiar to players who have played Sonic fan games and other Sonic titles such as Sonic Vs Darkness: True Nightmare Revived, Salem Adventure, Sonic Adventure 1 & 2, Sonic Rush, and the Sonic Advance subseries as elements from these games is what makes up this game.
==== Life System ====
The Life System is just like many mainline Sonic game where Rings are Crucial for Surviving each Level. Collecting 100 Rings without taking damage earns an extra life. Losing all of your lives of course leads to the dreaded Game Over Screen.
==== Boost/Burst Gauge ====
The Boost Gauge is, as it implies, the game's Boost System. it also goes by another name, The Burst Gauge. Both work similarly, the only difference is that the Burst Gauge is cut into sections which boosts by just tapping the boost button/Key which uses one section of the Burst Gauge.
==== Climb Dash ====
A new Mechanic that allows you to run up walls at high speeds while clinging to a wall. Press the Boost Button/Key to dash up the wall at high speeds.
==== Burst Spike ====
A mechanic that works like the Burst Wisp, Press the Action Button/Key to gain extra height at the cost of one section of the Burst Gauge.
==== Wall Jumping ====
Wall jumping is done by just pressing the Jump Button/Key when clinging to a wall.
==== Flip Dash ====
Expanding from the Climb Dash mechanic, Flip Dashing lets you flip over a ledge and keep your momentum allowing you to keep your speed going afterwards.
==== Air Dash ====
A mechanic that is taken from many Modern Sonic titles from Unleashed up to Sonic Forces. Mainly taken from Sonic Generations. A simple mechanic that lets you boost in the air at the cost of one section of the Burst Gauge.
=== Rings and The Shop ===
Rings aren't just your source of staying alive, they are also your in game currency. If you have rings left over after each Act or Zone, they are added as your currency for use in the shop which then you can buy character upgrades like Sonic The Hedgehog 06 and Sonic Unleashed, Skills which then can be used in any Non-Boss Levels. Like in Sonic Generations. You can also buy Items like 1-Ups.
=== Objects ===
Each Level has set objects Whet ever it be Level specific gimmicks or Items that'll help you throughout the entire game!
==== Items ====
Item 	Description
Air Bubble 	Only seen in Underwater levels and only seen underwater. They are critical for surviving underwater because if you don't, you'll die, regardless on how many Rings you have!
Rings 	Rings are a crucial part of your survival, if you have some on you, you can survive getting hit by an enemy.
1-Ups 	These can be obtained through smashing an item box with them reading "1-Up", This can also be obtained through collecting 100 rings and\or clearing an act with an S or X rank!
Ring Bonues 	These can be found by smashing item boxes containing them. These can range from 5, 10, or 20 rings with the latter being rarer to locate.
Barrier Shield 	A Barrier that protects you from loosing rings when taking damage.
Invincibility 	Makes you take no damage at all as well as destroy enemies just by running into them.
Ring
Magnet 	Allows rings within range to come to you for a time, however, it does not protect you from damage!
Burst/Boost Bonus 	Fills some of the Boost Gauge or one section of the Burst Gauge
Max Burst/Boost Bonus	Fills the entire Boost gauge or all sections of the Burst Gauge.
Implode 	Destroys all enemies on screen.
==== Gimmicks and Obstacles ====
* Grind Rails
* Dash Panels
* Dash Rails
* Dash Rings
* Rainbow Rings
* Springs
* Spring Poles
* Swing Bars
* Jump Panels
* Crates
* Accelerator Gun
* Balloon
* Star Posts
* Spikes
* Goal Rings
* Cannons
* Frost Trap
* Barrier Wall
* Electric Generators
* Phantom Cubes
* Warp Keys
There is more but, It's quite large. 
=== Rank System ===
There are 8 Ranks and depending on how fast you clear an Act and if you achieve a perfect run, you'll receive a rank. Each Zone has Set Times for Each Rank and taking no damage will always increase the rank automatically. Each Rank Time is Viewable before entering each act.
Rank 	Description
E 	Achieved just by reaching the Goal without setting a set time within a certain rank and not getting a perfect run.
D 	Obtained by Getting a set time that is required for achieving this rank or or just perfecting an Act.
C 	Obtained by Getting a set time that is required for achieving this rank or perfect an Act with a D Rank Time
B 	Obtained by Getting a set time that is required for achieving this rank or perfect an Act with a C Rank Time.
A 	Obtained by Getting a set time that is required for achieving this rank or perfect an Act with a B Rank Time
S 	Obtained by Getting a set time that is required for achieving this rank or perfect an Act with an A Rank Time
X 	Obtained by Getting a set time that is required for achieving this rank or perfect an Act with an S Rank Time
Rainbow X	Obtained by Getting a set time that is required for achieving this rank and perfect an Act with an X Rank Time. This is the best rank you can possibly achieve.
=== Character Upgrades and Additional Abilities ===
==== Character Upgrades ====
When playing through the story, you can purchase Character Upgrades for characters unlocked with rings you have accumulated although, upgrades are limited but they do help overall.
===== General Upgrades =====
* SPEED - Increase Top Speed
* DURABILITY - Decreases the amount of rings dropped by 2.
===== Ions and Pandemics General Upgrades =====
* BURST - Adds Sections to the Burst Gauge
* BUR. POWER - Increases the power of Burst Dash and Height of Burst Spike
===== Sonics, Blazes, and Shadows General Upgrades =====
* BOOST - Increases the duration of Boost
=== Ability Upgrades ===
In addition to Overall Upgrades, each character has their own special abilities that can be purchased on top of all of their starter abilities. These are very useful abilities.
== Characters ==
=== Playable Characters ===
Characters	Characters 	Destription 	Unlock Status 	Base Abilities
 	Ion the Hedgehog 	A 18 Year old Hedgehog born with the power of Nuclear energy and guardian of the Astral Orbs and is the main protagonist as well as is first Solo Adventure. 	Available at Start 	Burst Dash
Burst Spike
Homing Attack
 	Pandemic 	An A.I. created by Dr. Eggman who inhabits a Synthetic Body that resembles a combination of a Mongoose, a Wolf, and a hedgehog. He later Switches Sides after understanding that there is a better purpose than to serve a Metal Doppelganger for his own purposes.
Only Playable Outside of the Main Story.	Clear Zone 5 	Techno Dash
Cyber Spike
Homing Strike
 	Sonic the Hedgehog 	The Blue Blur Himself, the fastest thing alive. Only playable Outside of the Story 	Clear Final Zone 	Super Boost
Air Dash
Homing Attack
 	Blaze the Cat 	A princess of the Sol Dimension and Guardian of the Sol Emeralds and the Jeweled Scepter. Only Playable outside of the Story. 	Clear All Sol Zones within the Sol Dimension 	Fire Boost
Flame Tear
Homing Spin
 	Shadow the Hedgehog	The Ultimate lifeform created by Dr. Gerald Robotnink before his descent into madness with his original purpose being used to find a cure for Maria Robotnink's N.I.D.S. Only Playable outside of the story.	Clear All Zones in the Chaos Dimension 	Chaos Boost
Chaos Control
Homing Attack
 	Full Burst Ion 	Ion's Super Transformation after using all 7 Astral Orbs, He uses these to do battle against Astral Metal Overlord for the fate of Ion's Home Dimension. 	Collect all 7 Astral Orbs from Special Stages	Burst Flash
Nuclear Flare
Homing Attack
=== Non-Playable Characters/Cameos ===
Characters	Characters 	Description
 	Neo Metal Sonic 	Sonic's Arch-Rival upgraded with Fake Metal and the main antagonist.
 	Professor O'Conner 	A Pika whom is a Professor and Scientist of N.C.U. (Neon City University) A collage in Metropolitan Utopia. He is a friend of Ion's Father. He is only seen once but, does help out from time to time.
 	Cali the Cat 	A Mechanic at Rush Hour Repairs and a collage student at N.C.U, and recent friend of Ion's as he helps out with the job as a volunteer. She is seen here and there.
 	Blair the Antelope 	The Owner of Airtime Snow Resort and a professional freestyle extreme snowboarder. She tells Ion about how tourists are frightened about an Ice monster which lurks in a cave near the Superpipe Area and sent Ion to investigate.
 	Dr. Eggman 	A Mad Genius with an IQ of 300 and Sonic's Arch-Nemesis. He is only ever seen in a flashback and is mentioned a few times during the entire story.
 	Silver the Hedgehog	A Hedgehog from a far flung future which is constantly changing doe to his interference with the past. He is only Mentioned at some point in the story when talking to Pandemic after he switch sides.
 	Infinite 	Once a member and Leader of the Jackal Squad. Infinite was corrupted by the power of the Phantom Ruby and soon Joined Eggman. After a Quick and humiliating defeat by the hands of Shadow. He casted everyone aside, including the Jackal Squad which was forced to disband. Dawning a mask and impowered by a Phantom Ruby prototype on his chest. He Appears without his mask but only for one scene as he vanished as fast as he came. Showing what is happening to him after his defeat.
== Levels, Enemies, Bosses, and Areas ==
In Ion Ignition, there are Areas and Levels known as "Zones" With each Zone consisting of 2 Acts and A boss along with an Extra Act which is for those who are really good at the game to S or even Rainbow X them.
=== Areas ===
There are 6 Areas in the game with three of them being Bonus areas you can unlock upon clearing the main story.
Area 	Description 	Unlock Status
Astral Dimension 	The Main area where the Main Story takes place before the Extra Area. 	Available at the start though limited to the first Zone until more are completed.
Special Stages 	A place where all of the astral orbs where sent and is critical for obtaining the good and true endings. 	Unlocked after collecting 50 rings within Act 1 or Act 2 of a Zone before Clearing said Act.
Warped Astral Dimension	The Final Area where the True Final Boss lies 	Unlocked after Clearing the Final Zone after Collecting all 7 Astral Orbs.
Chaos Dimension 	The First Bonus Area after the Main Story, Stages or Zones within this Area are returning from Past Sonic Games excluding Sonic Rush Adventure. 	Unlocked after finding all of the Chaos Warp Keys in Act 1 of each Zone within the Astral Dimension Area
Sol Dimension 	The Second Bonus Area after the Main Story. This Area has almost all zones from Sonic Rush Adventure as those levels are set in the Sol Dimension. 	Unlocked after finding all of the Sol Warp Keys in Act 2 of Each Zone within the Astral Dimension Area.
Dimension Gateway 	The Third and Final Area after the Main Story. This area acts as an Extra Story, it consists or more returning Stages as well as some new ones as well that are exclusive to this area.	Unlocked after at least S Ranking all Zones, Collecting all Warp Keys and clearing the main story and defeating the True Final Boss
Act EX 	These aren't areas but are Harder Acts that require a lot of Skill to complete. 	Unlocked by locating and collecting both Phantom Cubes within each Zone.
=== Zones ===
Zones Consists of 2 Acts and A Boss with one extra Act that is considered Hard Mode.
==== Astral Dimension Zones ====
Zone 	Theme 	Description
Zone 1: Metropolitan Utopia	Urban 	A city built like it was in the future.
Zone 2: Ocean Highway 	Coastal/Amusement	A Coastal Water Park Next to a highway.
Zone 3: Frost Valley 	Winter/Amusement 	A Ski Resort Built over a beautiful crystal cave.
Zone 4: Volcanic Paradise 	Aquatic/Amusement	A Waterpark Resort near an Active Volcano
Zone 5: Steel Junkyard 	Industral 	A Junkyard filled with Junk, Cranes, and Destroyed EGG Pawns.
Zone 6: Sky Gauge 	Industrial/Sky 	A Metallic Fortress built above The steel filled junkyard below.
Zone 7: Xenospace 	Space 	An Armada above the planet run by a metallic menace
Final Zone: Metallic Duel 	Final Boss 	The Final Battle between Meat and Metal.
==== Chaos Dimension Zones ====
Zone 	Theme 	Description
C Zone 1: Central City 	Urban 	A City that is home to G.U.N
C Zone 2: Wave Ocean 	Aquatic/Tropical	An archipelago riddled with Eggman robots
C Zone 3: Bullet Canyon	Canyon 	A Railway and a train station set around a Canyon
C Zone 4: Mad Gear 	Industrial 	An Abandoned Eggman Facility once used to rebuild THE Metal Sonic
C Zone 5: Ice Paradise 	Urban/Winter 	An Urban Wonderland filled with Ice and Snow.
C Zone 6: Cyber Track 	Cyberspace 	A part of cyberspace that is connected to the Eggman Empire's Database
C Zone 7: EGG Fleet 	Sky 	Dr. Eggman's Armada that once filled the skys.
==== Sol Dimension Zones ====
Zone 	Theme 	Description
S Zone 1: Plant Kingdom 	Jungle 	A Lush yet dangerous jungle filled with Man Eating Plants and overgrown flora.
S Zone 2: Machine Labrynth	Industiral 	A Steam powered island filled with mechanical contraptions and dangerous machines.
S Zone 3: Coral Cave 	Aquatic 	A grotto filled with Purple Crystalline Coal and Crystal Like Pillars.
S Zone 4: Haunted Ship 	Haunted 	A gloomy nautical Ship surrounded by rotting pirate ships while being covered in a thick, nasty fog
S Zone 5: Sky Babylon 	Sky/Ancient 	Ancient Ruins set on a floating island that holds many mysteries.
S Zone 6: Blizzard Peaks 	Winter 	A snow covered island surrounded by icebergs and icy peaks.
S Zone 7: Pirates Island 	Aquatic/Ancient	A undersea housing dominated by Venetian Gothic buildings, cannons and anything pirate related.
==== Dimension Gateway Zones ====
Zone 	Theme 	Description
X Zone 1: Rocky Cavern 	Coastal/Canyon 	A mine filled with rocks, rails, and cave water.
X Zone 2: Ice Cap 	Winter 	A snowy mountain perfect for backcountry snowboarding.
X Zone 3: Neon Casino 	Amusement/Urban 	A City filled with neon lights and casinos that'll liven up anyone's mood.
X Zone 4: Hot Crater 	Fire/Industrial 	A base set above a volcanic crater.
X Zone 5: Afterburn Stronghold	Coastal/Industiral 	A G.U.N Air Force base set on the recently rebuilt Prison Island, now used as a Airport for G.U.N Jet Planes.
X Zone 6: Sky Santuary 	Ancient/Sky 	An ancient city floating near angel island where the Death Egg once loomed over from space.
X Zone 7: Dead Line 	Space 	A Space Station Once used as Dr. Eggman's Base of operations.
X Zone F: Astral Eclipse 	Secret Final Boss 	A battle against the EGG Eclipse.
X EXTRA Zone: Void Shift 	Secret True Final Boss	A battle against Phantom Metal Overlord who is now infused with the Phantom Ruby. It has just gotten much harder!
==== Warped Astral Dimension ====
Zone 	Theme 	Description
Extra Zone - Warped Dimension	True Final Boss	The True Final Battle around a Twisted version of Ion's home dimension. It is truly a battle for the fate of the world.
=== Bosses ===
==== Main Bosses ====
Boss 	Zone
EGG Roller 	Metropolitan Utopia Zone
EGG Kraken 	Ocean Highway Zone
Feral Ice Giant 	Frost Valley Zone
EGG Gunner Elite 	Volcanic Paradise Zone
Pandemic the Synthetic Hybrid	Steel Junkyard Zone
EGG Gale 	Sky Gauge Zone
EGG Knight 	Xenospace Zone
Neo Metal Sonic 	Final Zone
Astral Metal Sonic 	Extra Zone
==== Extra Bosses ====
Boss 	Zone
EGG Eclipse 	X Final Zone
Phantom Metal Overlord	X EXTRA Zone
=== Enemies ===
These are all the enemies in the game!
Enemies
EGG Pawn (Legacy)
Motobugs
Flapper (All Variants)
EGG Blade
Cyber Pawns
Mass Metal Soldiers
Falco
EGG Gunners
EGG Fighters
== Modes ==
===Single Player Modes===
====Ignition Mode====
Ignition Mode is the Story Mode which follows the events of Ion's first solo adventure as he ventures to stop Neo Metal Sonic's invasion and save the world. This mode can be replayed with multiple save files. This mode isn't the only main mode where you can unlock content but is the only one where you can unlock other features.
====Adventure Mode====
This is the post-story mode unlocked after clearing the story mode. This Mode allows you to replay levels from the story to unlock content that was otherwise unobtainable. Allowing access to the bonus areas as well as a hub map where you can select levels you've already completed and new levels you've unlocked through this mode. This is also where you'll unlock extra playable characters.
====Zone Attack====
Zone Attack is all about setting the fastest time and/or the highest score within a level. At the end of a level your score and time will be posted on the in game record boards which you can see in the Zone Attack records menus.
====Boss Attack====
This is like Zone Attack, but with the bosses where your objective is to beat the boss as fast and as stylish as you can. Time and Score are accounted for meaning you can choose to go for a time record, a high score, or both. Along with Zone Attack, You can view Boss Attack time and score records in the Boss Attack records menus.
===Online Modes===
 Note: Online will kick off once a large portion of Single Player is finished. Once it does, it begins in beta and will start off with 3 game modes with other game modes being added. Once all game modes are incorporated then beta ends and the full online mode begins along with possible seasonal events and DLC.
====Race====
Race is a 4 player online mode where you race to the goal through any zone unlocked without any enemies, obstacles, or the ability to attack other players. A race in it's purest form. The Burst and Boost Gauges are replenished every time you past a star post and by collecting rings.
====Battle Race====
A Variant of Race where you can attack other players. pretty much it.
====Obstacle Race====
A variant of Race where enemies and obstacles are in the way and you can also replenish the Burst and Boost gauges by defeating enemies but you can't attack other players.
====Boss Duel====
A mode similar to how bosses work in Sonic Rivals and it's sequel. You and another player will fight to get a certain amount of hits on a boss and if a player reaches said limit, the boss is defeated and they win. 
====Raid Boss Attack====
Raid Bosses are harder and tougher version of bosses that already exist within the game and require some extra help to defeat. Up to 3 other players can participate but, they can be done solo if you so choose. Note that it's not recommended to do so. 
====Co-op Score Attack====
Co-Op Score attack is as the name suggests. Two players attempt to get a high score of their own and at the end of a level. The Score from both players is tallied up together for a combined Overall score which will 
== Multiplayer Seasons and DLC ==
The game may include Downloadable Content after the main games launch including extra characters, Zone, Multiplayer Features, and more once the online multiplayer beta kicks off.
=== Planned DLC Characters. ===
These are the Planned DLC Characters that will be added in future updates which comes with Each themed MP Season. Each season will include 3 Characters, stages, features, and modes
==== Season One: Time and Space ====
This Seasons Characters are themed on the power to manipulate time and/or space. The three characters consist of 1 OC's and two other characters. two are villains while one is a hero.
* Paradox the Neo Metal (Credit to the owner of this character)
* Mephiles the Dark
* Silver the Hedgehog
==== Season Two: Out of the Pages ====
This Seasons Characters consist on characters the appear in the Comic Book versions of the Sonic Universe. One is a Villain, one is a hero, and the last one is Neutral.
* Scourge the Hedgehog
* Spike the Porcupine
* Tangle the Lemur
==== Season Three: Power Beyond Compare ====
This Seasons Characters consist on characters whom are very powerful in their own right around them in many different ways. One is an OC while the other two are canon. One is a form of a character while the other two are not.
* Enerjak Knuckles
* Infinite the Jackal
* Clay the Panther (Credit to Nibroc-Rock on D.A)
==== Season Four: Hedgehog Danger ====
This Seasons Characters consists of three popular Villain OC's. Credit to whoever owned each character.
* Nazo the Hedgehog (Credit to Chakra-X)
* Aeon the Hedgehog (Credit to Aeon-The-Hedgehog both here and on D.A)
* Seelkadoom the Hedgehog (Credit to MidNightMaren on DA)
==== Season Five -Crossover Season-: Girls Fight for Freedom ====
This Season consist of three characters and one of them is a character from the Freedom Planet Universe and the other two are heroines from the sonic universe.
* Sash Lilac (Guest Character)
* Amy Rose
* Mina the Mongoose
=== Planned DLC Zones ===
These are the Planned DLC Zones that will be added in future updates which comes with Each themed MP Season.
=== Planned DLC Multiplayer Features ===
These are the planned DLC MP Features that will be added in future updates.
=== Planned DLC Multiplayer Modes ===
These are the planned DLC MP Modes that will be added in future updates which comes with each themed MP Season.
=== Planned DLC Crossovers ===
These are the Planned DLC Crossover Events that will be added in future updates and comes with each MP Season and includes an Additional non canon story.
=== Season Five: Girls Fight for Freedom (Freedom Planet Event) ===
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