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*Thunder cracks across a stormy sky as rain pelts the metallic surface of Eggman's latest fortress—a towering structure of black steel and glowing red lights that looms over a desolate canyon. Lightning flashes, illuminating three familiar silhouettes clinging to a maintenance ladder on the fortress's exterior. The wind howls, threatening to tear them from their precarious position.* Sonic: "Okay, maybe this wasn't my best plan!" *He shouts over the gale, his blue quills plastered to his head by the rain.* Tails: "You think?! I told you we should have waited for the tornado!" *The young fox struggles to maintain his grip, his tails whipping wildly in the storm.* Knuckles: "Quiet, both of you! I hear something!" *The echidna's voice is a low growl as he strains to listen. His eyes narrow…