On the compound for the base, Surge is running around the area dodging shots from turrets. Due to this, Kitsunami the Fennec was modeled after Tails to keep that dynamic. Cycling back to Sonic's design flaws, Starline says that Surge needs a support unit to make up for her short-comings. He adds that he will keep her bravado on a leash. Starline says that he needs that type of indomitable spirit, but since it is a liability as much it is a boon, he will have Surge the Tenrec replace him. He says that the hedgehog is more than just raw power he is about style and even above that, attitude. Starline begins to explain that Sonic is undeniably the hero of the world, but to counter him, building another Metal Sonic would not be enough. He adds that it has been a long journey to get to gather and assemble the components needed to make his plan work but they are now ready. villain" dynamic, he will be able to shape the world and its people with the theatrics they have become accustomed to. The platypus says that by controlling the "hero vs. He states that the general populace rely too much on them but finds it easier to replace the celebrities than to change society. The second step of the plan is to replace the so-called "heroes" that stand of the way of progress. Starline even mentions that Eggman may thank him for what he will do. After having studied under him, he believes he knows his shortcomings and has perfected his technique. He explains that Operation: Remaster will seek to remove Eggman from play though he still admires Eggman to some extent, he believes the doctor has tunnel-vision when it comes to Sonic.
Starline's problem with this is that there is no evolution and thus no future. Eggman enacts a plan to reshape the world, Sonic arrives to put a stop to it, sometimes with his allies, and then with the day shifting to Sonic's favor, the general populace return to their regular lives. He wishes to break what he calls "The Sonic Cycle" with this idea of his. He talks about his plan, " Operation: Remaster", and how it is moving into its final stages.
A surge of imposters spells trouble for Sonic the Hedgehog, Tails, and even Eggman! Dr. Official solicitation The ROAD TO #50 continues here! Enjoy a TEN-ISSUE long adventure leading up to the EPIC SHOWDOWN in milestone issue #50.