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#245 | Apr 2008<\/h3>\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Cover” fullwidth=”on” module_id=”cover” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ parallax=”on” prev_background_color=”rgba(0,0,0,0.4)” next_background_color=”rgba(33,150,243,0.8)”][et_pb_fullwidth_header text_orientation=”right” header_fullscreen=”on” header_scroll_down=”on” content_orientation=”bottom” _builder_version=”3.12.1″ background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0)” background_image=”http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/covers\/245.jpg” parallax=”on” max_width_tablet=”50px” \/][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Control Zone” background_color=”rgba(33,150,243,0.8)” disabled_on=”off|off|off” module_id=”controlzone” module_class=”zone-header” _builder_version=”3.0.51″ background_image=”http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/comics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/logo-controlzone.png” custom_padding=”|||” prev_background_color=”#ffffff” next_background_color=”rgba(255,193,7,0.8)”][et_pb_row custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding_tablet=”15px|||” custom_margin=”25px|||” parallax_method_1=”off” parallax_method_2=”off” custom_padding_last_edited=”off|desktop” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin_phone=”|||” custom_margin_last_edited=”off|desktop” _i=”0″ _address=”2.0″][et_pb_column type=”2_3″][et_pb_text background_layout=”dark” module_id=”controlzonetext” _builder_version=”3.12.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”20px|||”]\r\n\r\n

Hey Boomers! \"\"<\/h2>\r\n

This year will be the fifteenth year of STC, and a lot\u2019s changed around our offices since then. For one, I\u2019ve gotten a shiny, sleek, new body \u2013 the Humes\u2026 okay, we won\u2019t go there. But change is the name of the game. There\u2019s no standing still and playing it safe when you\u2019re writing about the cool blue one, as you\u2019ll find out as we speed towards the grand 250th issue!<\/p>\r\n

What\u2019s that? Psychic gangsters, world-eating monsters, high-speed criminals and the tabloids aren\u2019t enough for you? You want a big Sonic epic, one that will push him to his edge and where nothing is certain? Be careful what you wish for! Beginning today is the first in a four-part thriller \u2013 and a deadly Ultimatum<\/a> has been issued! \r\n\r\n<\/p>

The last time we saw Tekno and Shorty, they were sucked into the Eternity Ring. Where did they go? Find out in Sunrise<\/a>! <\/p>\r\n\r\n

And if that\u2019s not enough action for you, how about the return of our apocalyptic Vichama story arc? Knuckles has been killed by the God of Death \u2013 and an outmatched Tikal\u2019s only chance is Emergency Program One<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n\r\n

And keep your eyes out, Boomers, for our very special 15th anniversary celebratory story – The Elephant in the Room<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n \r\n

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\"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a> \"\"<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Data Zone” background_color=”rgba(255,193,7,0.8)” module_id=”datazone” module_class=”zone-header” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_image=”http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/comics\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/logo-datazone.png” prev_background_color=”rgba(33,150,243,0.8)” next_background_color=”rgba(233,30,99,0.8)”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”3.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_team_member admin_label=”The Story so Far” _builder_version=”3.12.1″ name=”The Story So Far…” image_url=”http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/datazone\/245previously.jpg” background_color=”rgba(156,39,176,0.8)” custom_padding=”10px|10px|10px|10px” background_layout=”dark” module_class=”circular” custom_margin=”35px|||” header_level=”h2″]\r\n\r\nFor years, the evil Doctor Robotnik ruled Planet Mobius. Eventually, Sonic and his Freedom Fighter gang defeated Robotnik and freed the planet. Now they fight to keep it safe from whatever might threaten it.\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” custom_margin=”25px|||” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”1″ _address=”3.1″][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_team_member name=”Sonic” image_url=”http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/datazone\/245sonic.jpg” module_class=”circular” _builder_version=”3.12.1″ header_text_color=”#9c27b0″ header_line_height=”2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.8)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”5px|5px|5px|5px” animation=”fade_in”]\r\n\r\nSonic is the super-fast hero of Mobius, and leads a gang of freedom fighters. He is totally committed to keeping Planet Mobius and its people safe. Recently he\u2019s been the victim of a smear campaign by crooked media tycoon Percival Kane.\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_team_member name=”Tekno” image_url=”http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/datazone\/245tekno.jpg” module_class=”circular” _builder_version=”3.12.1″ header_text_color=”#9c27b0″ header_line_height=”2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.8)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”5px|5px|5px|5px” animation=”fade_in”]\r\n\r\nTekno is a scientific genius who has a workshop in the Emerald Hill Zone. Her gadgets have saved Sonic’s life on many occasions, and she often teams-up with Amy or Shorty. Tekno was last seen trying to prove Shorty’s innocence in a series of kidnappings. No one has seen her since…\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″][et_pb_team_member name=”Tikal” image_url=”http:\/\/www.stconline.co.uk\/datazone\/245tikal.jpg” module_class=”circular” _builder_version=”3.12.1″ header_text_color=”#9c27b0″ header_line_height=”2em” background_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.8)” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_padding=”5px|5px|5px|5px” animation=”fade_in”]\r\n\r\nAn echidna seer from the ancient past, Tikal\u2019s memories were repressed by a magic spell to stop her going mad. With Knuckles dead, she\u2019s the only hope against Vichama!\r\n\r\n[\/et_pb_team_member][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row parallax_method_1=”off” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”2″ _address=”3.2″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_toggle admin_label=”Data Zone Toggle” title=”See the rest of the Data Zone! (click here)” _builder_version=”3.12.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”]\r\n\r\n

Tails<\/h5>\r\nTails is an optimistic young fox who uses his two tails to fly for short periods. He idolises Sonic but has also become a respected hero in his own right – if only Sonic would notice! \r\n\r\n
Amy Rose<\/h5>\r\nAlthough Amy first met Sonic when she was claiming to be Sonic’s girlfriend, she has since proved a hero in her own right with her trusty crossbow. She has a wicked sense of humour and loves winding Sonic up!\r\n\r\n
Porker Lewis<\/h5>\r\nAlthough he was once the technological whiz of Sonic’s gang, Porker lost his nerve after being held hostage on an alien planet for a month.\r\n\r\n
Shorty The Squirrel<\/h5>\r\nShorty is a hot-headed squirrel who was trapped in the armour of a Super-Badnik by Robotnik. With his stubborn personality, he was able to rebel and was freed from his old armour. Tekno built him new armour that was hijacked by an unknown enemy. Along with Tekno, Shorty vanished without a trace months ago… \r\n\r\n
Knuckles<\/h5>\r\nKnuckles was born in the Ancient Past, and by means forgotten was still alive in the present. He was the guardian of the Floating Island and its mysterious Chaos Emeralds in the present. That was before Vichama killed him!\r\n\r\n
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