Stache Hand Presents:
Sonic Synthesis
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Prologue: Welcome to the Planet Mobius
Welcome to a world that may seem familiar from a T.V. show you probably watched, a book you might've read, or a video game you may have played, yet it's a wholly different place.
This is the Planet Mobius, the home of the Mobians. Most know them as anthropomorphic, bipedal, creature-like lifeforms resembling our own real world animals. In short, anthros. Their shapes, sizes and colours vary almost as much as their personalities. But they're not alone in this world. They live side-by-side with the other Mobian race; one comprised of people known for having more flesh than hair, referred to as humans. Just like the neighboring form of life, humans appear in various forms, from the small, to the big, to the pretty, to the ugly, to the funny, to the solemn.
Some anthros and humans live harmoniously, while others have chosen the path of wickedness. On one hand, they may start conflicts over the most trivial things. They may even be selfish. On the other hand, if they try their very best and never give up on their wishes, they'll always have a reason, one way or another, to be happy. Deep down in their hearts, they're basically good people.
Together, humans and anthros build their homes and support their population all over the world, whether they live in civilization or out in the fantastic plains of nature with the planet's exotic fauna. Oh yes, there are many places to be on this planet, including the glimmering metropolitan areas, the gigantic jungles, the ancient underwater ruins, the haunted castles, the high canyons, the searing deserts, the mighty volcanoes and the glacial valleys. No matter where you go, there's something to discover and some faces you'll never want to forget.
Sadly, in recent times, this wonderful, vibrant world has become darker, meaner and a whole lot edgier (if you don't mean "edgier" in the informal definition). Today, it's practically conquered and overseen by a man with dreadful ambitions. A human who rose to power, going from an underdog scientist to the most powerful mind on Mobius. His name? Doctor Ivo Robotnik. He has built an army of mass-produced, animal-like robots called Badniks, each with their own designs and functions; mainly focused on combat and apprehension. On top of the mechanical soldiers, he has recruited a villainous mastermind from a time before the great period of peace that preceded the uprising, along with several other nefarious associates.
This wicked alliance has made an effort to create a world regulated forcefully by technology, to near absolute success. To further his grand plan, Robotnik seeks out the Chaos Emeralds - 7 mystical gemstones that are said to turn the thoughts of all living things into power. Legend also has it that if all 7 are gathered and triggered by a multitude of pure qualities, a miracle is meant to occur. Ivo's deadly organization, the Robotnik Regime, undoubtedly wants to gain this power for reasons yet to be realized.
His forces are everywhere, but fortunately, so is a collective of peacemakers dedicating their lives to resolving the ongoing crisis: the Fighters' Fellowship. Factions of it are located around the world, differing in names and quantity of members. It's thanks to these people that Robotnik's ultimate mission has been slowed down, and there is one extraordinary Mobian leading the charge. The one, the only, ya boi, the Hero of Mobius! His triumphs are known throughout the land, recognized as a way past cool hero with mondo wit, loved by all, capable of moving up and over at sound speed. He's got a heart of gold and he's always gotta juice for those in need of a little hand, making chili sauce out of villains, no matter how briefly it excites him. He's never waaaaitiiing for too long before he's gotta speed, keed, but let's not forget how charming he is, because the ladies wish they had him for a boy-
Wait a minute. Whoops! This is the wrong page of the script. Somebody has been swapping again... dang pranksters. (5 second pause) OK, here's the right one.
As I was saying, the Fighters' Fellowship has worked hard to fight off the Regime and keep Robotnik from reaching his goal. Certain branches have even garnered celebrity status akin to a movie star, a masterful artist or a league of superheroes. This brings us to an island located in the Agate Archipelago: Westside Island; the home of 5 high-spirited young fighters. Their group includes a blue hedgehog, a terra cotta manx cat, a brown monkey, a jet black armadillo with a red shell, and an orange fox cub with two tails. While not members of the Fellowship - they're not even well-known for that matter - they've been pretty vigorous in their activity for a long time now. Almost 10 years, in fact. They've been taught all they know from an old aquamarine hedgehog, who owns a small workshop that is completely secluded in a forest. This has been the place where the team would often crash after a big journey.
As the battle against the Robotnik Regime wages on, the children are learning every waking moment on their dangerous, but exciting adventures. Right now, their exploits may be overlooked, but these children may eventually rise up and play a big part in the fight yet. Will they stand a chance against the big bosses of the mechanical empire, and find the Chaos Emeralds first? Only time holds the answers.
As the epic tale unfolds, they'll help counterattack Doctor Robotnik, any way they can.
And so, it begins.