General Theories Concerning the Sonic Universe

Everyone knows Sonic, Tails, etc. can run at Mach speeds, but why? Here are some general theories, researched by me, myself, and I. As well as being supported by my incredibly helpful ego.

In concern to Sonic and Shadow (whom I both believe to be results of Project: SHADOW) Since they are genetically engineered to use the Chaos Emeralds, why not a manifestation of Chaos energy be represented in them. Consider this: in the first scene where we see Shadow use Chaos Control, Sonic is able to follow Shadow's movements, albeit barely. This means that the Chaos Emeralds also have the power to slow or speed up time. In other words, Sonic and Shadow have Chaos Energy in their body all the time, which accounts for their super speed. The Chaos energy affects all their movements, decreasing the time span in which it takes them to move their muscles, or for their instincts to kick in when moving at Mach 1, allowing them to dodge obstacles.

The same thing applies to Knuckles, though for a different reason. As his ancestors have been exposed to the power of the Chaos and Master Emeralds for generations, I theorize that this has somehow influenced the gene pool. This would also explain Knuckle's and Sonic's (Shadow's?) ability to use the Chaos Emeralds to turn Super, and Tails need to use the Super Emeralds.

Tails is different. The theory about a mutation in Knuckle's gene pool applies to Tails in his ability to use the Super Emeralds. Unfortunately, this cannot be proven, because Sega seems to have erased the Super Emeralds from History, and we will probably never know if anybody in the universe can use the Super Emeralds (Super Amy for instance). But this does not apply to Tails in super speed. I believe that a mutation (likely related to his dual tails) is to blame for his super speed, but only in the departments of increased stamina, speed, muscle mass, etc. not Chaos energy. It has been shown that the only way Tails is able to keep up with Sonic and Knuckles is via using his tails as a propeller.

Amy is even harder to decipher. She's a normal girl, with no relation to anything supernatural, except Little Planet, which is where the only possible explanation exists. The Time Stones. Amy is somehow connected the stones in a fashion similar as Knuckles is connected to the Emeralds. Unfortunately, the Time Stones seem to have gone the way of the Super Emeralds, and will probably never make a repeat appearance.

Rouge is never shown to have any super powers, so she is the easiest of all.

Hyper vs. Super

I don't even want to try, but I must. Other than the obvious increase in speed, not much will ever be known about Hyper forms, other than they are insanely fast. Remember the first time you played SA and it was kinda hard to follow Sonic, not including the damn camera angles? Take that times around 5. The possibilities are endless. That's way above escape velocity, so lets just say that Sonic won't have any trouble reaching the ARK ever again.

Spin Dash

Although its very difficult to even guess how Sonic even starts the dash. He just burns out on the ground by retracting his spines, and then shooting them out, getting traction, and shooting forward. This is easier to see in Sonic Advance where you can tell that Sonic's, Knuckle's, and Tail's 'spines' are extended after dashing.

AN: That's about it. Review and send me anymore ideas or discontinuities (SA and SA2 are riddled with them) that you think I could try to decipher. Peace out.