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From a storyline perspective, the ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' mission mode represents a series of simulations being conducted by [[Dr. Eggman]] within his new '''Sonic Simulator''', in a bid to study [[:Category:Moves|his enemies' techniques]].

All of the ''Zero Gravity'' racetracks feature seven missions, which are played through as a variety of different [[:Category:Characters|characters]]. Objectives range from simply crossing the finish line quickly, to collecting [[rings]], to performing specific tricks repeatedly. The three possible rankings awarded are Normal, Super, and Extreme, denoted in-game by blue, orange, and golden cards respectively.

==Transcript - Eggman's Comments==
Eggman has something witty to say to his simulation for all three rankings of all seven missions of all sixteen courses - ranging from scathing disparagement at Normal level to shock and awe if the player achieves an Extreme rank.

''(This full transcript was compiled the hard way - '''achieving''' all 336 different ranks - by [[Kintobor (scener)|Kintobor]].)

===Introduction===
''(Shown when first entering Mission Mode)''

I am Dr. Eggman, the most brilliant mastermind in the world! I aspire for nothing short of world domination!
Many times I have come close--oh so close! But always, at the very last minute, my beautiful plans are foiled
by that pest, Sonic! Hoh ho ho ho! But no longer! Behold my newest creation! I call it the "Sonic Simulator"!
With this, I can analyze the abilities of Sonic and his friends, and find their weak points once and for all!

===Heroes Story===
''('''KEY''': "N" = Normal; "S" = Super; "X" = Extreme)''

====[[Megalo Station]]====

MISSION 1:

Time to see just how fast Sonic really is!

N: What was "fastest" about that? I know that's not your best time!

S: A pretty good time! But not good enough to be called "fastest."

X: Now that's the Sonic I know! They don't call you the fastest in the land for nothing.

MISSION 2:

How many rings can you get, Sonic? Let's see, shall we?

N: Ho ho ho! At this rate, I'll put you out of your misery long before you get back into shape.

S: You haven't lost your touch. but that's not good enough to beat me!

X: Astounding... You've actually improved?! I might have known, Sonic.

MISSION 3:

Has Tails made any progress as a mechanic? Let's see his gear put to the test!

N: That's it? Only second-rate mechanics rely on invention alone.

S: Not bad. But with a proper tune-up you could do so much more...

X: Now those were some fancy tricks! Chalk that one up to flawless tuning.

MISSION 4:

Let's see what you're made of, Sonic. Can you grind your way through THIS railway?

N: It appears you haven't got the hang of grinding yet. I can't judge its true worth from this.

S: Such splendid technique! I'll have to get practicing myself.

X: Just what I'd expect from you, Sonic! Once again, you force me to take the gloves off.

MISSION 5:

What are these "meteor bursts" capable of? Ho ho! I'll use Sonic to test their limits.

N: That's all? This is hardly worth looking into.

S: It looks like Sonic has a few things to learn. I can't formulate useful data from this!

X: Impressive! Leave it to Sonic to exhibit such extreme power!

MISSION 6:

I have upgraded my robots! Time to pit them against Knuckles for a real test.

N: What? That's all? Why did I bother upgrading my robots?

S: So he's about evenly matched in terms of power. I'll just have to proceed extra-carefully!

X: Astonishing! When did Knuckles get so fast? This could be a serious problem...

MISSION 7:

My targets are all in position. Let's see how many of them Amy can break.

N: That's all she can do? Bah! She poses no threat to my masterful schemes.

S: Hohoho, not bad, not bad. I've got nothing to fear from her, though.

X: She broke that many of them?! She's fully mastered gravity control!

====[[Botanical Kingdom]]====

MISSION 1:

I have yet to ascertain Tails' abilities. Now's my chance to measure them first hand!

N: That can't be all he's capable of. I'll have to conduct the test again.

S: This data should prove useful, but Tails is capable of more, I'm sure of it.

X: Such power! I'm amazed! Tails certainly lived up to my expectations!

MISSION 2:

You won't enjoy grabbing Rings in a course this twisted... but I'll enjoy watching you try!

N: That's all you were able to get, Amy? Perhaps this course was out of your league.

S: I saw those rings you left on the course. You'll have to do better if you want to catch Sonic.

X: You snagged them without batting an eye! Chasing Sonic must be a good workout...

MISSION 3:

Now to study Knuckles' tricks and use them to develop the ultimate robot!

N: A performance like that does my robot development absolutely no good at all!

S: Those were some good tricks... but not of the caliber I'd hoped to program into my robots.

X: What magnificent data! I must program it into my robots at once!

MISSION 4:

How your gear flies may be a secret... but only until I lay its inner workings bare!

N: Bah! Terrible. This data tells me nothing.

S: I suppose this data sample will be adequate. Still I'd hoped for something better...

X: Aha, a perfect data sample! This will doubtlessly further my research.

MISSION 5:

So, meteor bursts make one faster... But how much faster? I must find out!

N: Eh? That didn't look any faster to me.

S: Well, they did seem to make him a little faster, but not fast enough to warrent the research.

X: The difference is astounding! I must master these meteor bursts at once.

MISSION 6:

I must witness the destructive power of gravity! Perhaps I will refer to Tails' techniques!

N: What a disappointment. These manuevers bear no further investigation.

S: He's no better at this that I am! I hardly learned a thing.

X: Such destructive power! Soon, those secrets will be mine!

MISSION 7:

How does one save up gravity points? I'll use Tails to investigate.

N: I didn't learn a blasted thing! Tails has certainly let me down.

S: I see! That's how it's done... This calls for further study.

X: Aha! now I see how it's done. And lo, my technique draws ever nearer to perfection!

====[[Meteortech Premises]]====

MISSION 1:

Let's see if Knuckles has the hang of riding that gear!

N: That's all? Are you riding the gear, or is it riding you?

S: Good, but not what I'd call perfect. I will whip you into shape!

X: Hmm, such flawless gear skills! I can see he is not to be trifled with.

MISSION 2:

I'd like to see you snag Rings this ingeniously placed!

N: Oh ho ho! You are powerless in the face of my genius!

S: What's wrong? Was the ring placement too INGENIOUS for you? Next time I'll make it easy.

X: That should have been perfect... Blast! now I have to think up something new!

MISSION 3:

Watch me steal Sonic's ultimate trick!

N: That was nothing special. I am several degrees more "hip," if I do say so myself.

S: Not bad at all, but you should have seen what I could do when I was younger!

X: What marvelous tricks! I loathe him... and yet I could not look away.

MISSION 4:

Has Tails really mastered handling flying gear? Well, I'll just have to observe his technique!

N: Such juvenile ambition! If I were him, I would not rest at simply floating through the sky.

S: Not a bad display of flying ability. Still, I wouldn't say it couldn't be any better.

X: Leave it to Tails! He truly is a master among mechanics AND riders.

MISSION 5:

Gravity dives could be the key to foiling Sonic! Amy's dives will teach me what I need to know.

N: She hasn't mastered them yet. It's not worth observing this.

S: Poor Sonic. I'd hate to be chased by a lady who moves that fast.

X: If she's got gravity dives down this well, not even Sonic can hope to outrun her forever.

MISSION 6:

I will measure Knuckles' power! Let's see if he can destroy my robot...

N: If power is his one saving grace, I'll have no trouble dealing with him down the line.

S: Indeed he has power, but it does him little good without speed to match.

X: How did he destroy my robot so easily? It seems I underestimated him.

MISSION 7:

I must investigate the destructive power of gravity dives. This should be a blast!

N: Gravity dives won't be a problem at all. Why did I even bother investigating?

S: Hmm... Not as powerful as I thought, but it never hurts to be wary.

X: What astonishing power... If I master gravity dives, the world will be mine in no time flat!

====[[Aquatic Capital]]====

MISSION 1:

Let's just see if Sonic can maintain that speed of his over a surface of water!

N: Ho ho ho ho! Is that all he's got, then? I guess water really does slip him up!

S: Hmph! Sonic may be fastest on land, but not on water!

X: Grr... Not even water slips him up! No wonder they call him the world's fastest.

MISSION 2:

I've scattered Rings all over the course. I can't wait to see how Tails does!

N: For being Sonic's partner, I'm a bit surprised that he couldn't get more...

S: Well, he did collect a fair number, but there are still a lot he missed.

X: What? He collected THAT many?! Tails' technique is incredible!

MISSION 3:

I must examine Knuckles' tricks carefully for shortcomings of any kind!

N: That's really the best he can do, huh? Looks like tricks are Knuckles' weak point.

S: Oh! Those were rather nice tricks... but far from perfect, mind you.

X: My! That was an eye-popping display! It was silly of me to expect any less.

MISSION 4:

Amy must have grinding skills unique to her! And it falls upon me to investigate...

N: So much for being a master of grinding. This won't help my research at all.

S: That's some pretty nice grinding, I must say, but not the best I've ever seen.

X: Oho! Splendid, splendid! Now that's what I call skill!

MISSION 5:

You claim to be all about power, Knuckles. But how well can you use meteor bursts?

N: It looks like you're struggling with meteor bursts. Their potential is wasted on you!

S: You do have a fair amount of skill, but it seems you haven't perfected your technique.

X: What? How did you do that?! So, you have more than just raw power going for you.

MISSION 6:

So, Amy is racing with the others... Now I can observe firsthand what she's made of!

N: Sonic and the others should have let her win for a change. Have they no sense of chivalry?

S: I'll admit, she's quick. I'd say she's evenly matched with those other 3.

X: Astounding! She trounced all 3 of them? I had better not get on her bad side...

MISSION 7

How far can Tails make it within my time limit? This'll be a true test of his skill!

N: That's not an impressive time at all. You need to get more items than that!

S: You got to the goal rather quickly, but I know how to score a better time!

X: Not only did he fetch a lot of items, but he really knew that course, too.

====[[Gigan Rocks]]====

MISSION 1:

Up and down, down and up! Can Sonic really handle my confounding new course?

N: Ho ho ho... Fastest in the land? Don't make me laugh!

S: I think I'm still a bit faster than you. Which makes ME fastest in the land, I believe.

X: Such unbelievable speed! I see why they call him the fastest in the land!

MISSION 2:

I have hidden Rings in the ruins. Hee hee! I can't wait to see how many you find!

N: That's all you were able to find? You may as well give up on treasure hunting!

S: Pretty good, but it appears I outdid you.

X: You found nearly all of them! you really are a top-notch treasure hunter!

MISSION 3:

This deep ravine may as well be bottomless! A test of courage as well as of skill.

N: If you can't handle heights like this, you'll never be a match for me.

S: Not bad at all. But the height clearly threw you off.

X: Splendid tricks! I'm surprised you didn't bat an eye at that height.

MISSION 4:

Now, let me investigate just how much of this so-called skill isn't just bragging.

N: Apparently even calling you a "powerhouse" was off the mark.

S: He's pretty powerful, all right. Not QUITE as powerful as me, though.

X: If Knuckles' is really this powerful, then I must keep an even closer eye on him.

MISSION 5:

Meteor bursts let you hit top speed instantly! But mastering it can't be easy.

N: So much for his being able to master THAT skill. I'll end up mastering it before him.

S: Well, not perfect, but still quite good. But I've got no need to worry.

X: But...but that was just about perfect! He's like a ninja!

MISSION 6:

These targets I've constructed will let me see the destructive power of gravity dive!

N: I can't collect data if he misses the targets! What a letdown Knuckles turned out to be.

S: This will not do at all. I need more data. More, I say!

X: Knuckles' skill is even more impressive than the destructive power of gravity dives.

MISSION 7:

I don't expect much potential from Amy, but I may as well get the data for reference.

N: Not even close. Shall I teach you how it's done?

S: Mm-hmm! Better than I'd anticipated. Still no match for me, though.

X: Oho! Now there's a surprise! And here I just took her for a little girl...

====[[Crimson Crater]]====

MISSION 1:

I wonder if Tails can get through my own special MeteorTech-brand course!

N: That's no good at all! you didn't analyze the course at all, did you?

S: Heh heh, you started out well enough, but you weren't quite able to see it through.

X: What?! I might have known you would analyze the course in advance, Tails.

MISSION 2:

I've made this course myself, extra-nasty! You won't get through it that easily.

N: What a dissatisfying Ring count... When did Sonic get so sloppy?

S: Sonic collected quite a few Rings, but left a fair share of them out on the course, too.

X: How did he collect so many? I had better watch my step around that hedgehog!

MISSION 3:

I've got to investigate the phenomenal tricks that Knuckles' power is capable of!

N: I guess Knuckles isn't up on his tricks. There's no need to investigate him further.

S: There were some good tricks in there, but on the whole, I'm not too worried about that.

X: One splendid trick after another... Knuckles truly is a force to be reckoned with.

MISSION 4:

Now to see how many sections of my special railway you can grind upon.

N: Th-That's your best record? Are you sure you're not better than that?

S: Your grinding skills aren't half-bad, but they still hold no real interest for me.

X: But I worked so hard designing those! Sonic, you really are the fastest.

MISSION 5:

Only true skill with gravity dive can keep your whole world from going topsy-turvy!

N: You're just trying the same thing over and over. That's not what I call mastery.

S: There's some degree of talent to you, but your moves lack a certain... something.

X: You managed to do that well on this course?! You're a master of teamwork AND technique!

MISSION 6:

Time to send my specially-returned robots after that pest Amy.

N: I knew it! You didn't stand a chance. Just wait! Sonic will be the next to go!

S: Hmm, I see room for improvement. Next time you won't be so lucky.

X: What?! You... you caught my robot? Blast! Back to the drawing board!

MISSION 7:

Time is ticking away, my little friend! Think you can stand the pressure?

N: You barely made it. I have no use for such pedestrian data.

S: Oh, so you made it through. Well, you certainly took your time about it!

X: Splendid, Sonic! Such an efficient run! I should've known...

====[[Astral Babylon]]====

MISSION 1:

I've linked the mechanism to a switch. I wonder if Knuckles will notice...

N: He didn't notice the switches at all. Someone needs to be more attentive...

S: A pretty good time! He would have done better if he'd used the switches to their full potential.

X: What a time! He certainly made the most of those switches.

MISSION 2:

There's more to this course than meets the eye. Rushing ahead won't get you anywhere.

N: Not even close. Really, how careless can you be?

S: Ohh, you were so close. But I still see some Rings out there.

X: Hmph. You certainly raked in enough Rings. Next time I won't put so many out.

MISSION 3:

I've linked the mechanism to a switch. How many tricks can Amy pull off?

N: You can't pull off tricks at all, can you? That's what you get for fixating on Sonic!

S: She found about half of them. But there are still more hidden.

X: Whoa! Even I didn't notice all of those. A woman's sixth sense must be very sharp!

MISSION 4:

There must be a secret to Knuckles' power. If I analyze it, that secret will be mine!

N: I guess there's really no secret at all. He's just a big dumb brute.

S: Hmph! Strong, but not all that strong. Maybe it's just normal martial arts?

X: I don't believe it! Does Knuckles power come from his people guarding the Master Emerald?

MISSION 5:

By analyzing Amy's technique, I'll be sure to improve my own!

N: Hmph! I won't learn anything if she's still learning herself.

S: That performance had its flaws, but she certainly has a grasp of how to do it.

X: My, that was educational. This is sure to improve my own technique.

MISSION 6:

No matter how fast you may be, Sonic, you'll see that speed is not enough!

N: I really expected more from Sonic. I guess I gave him too much credit.

S: As much as I'd love to say "outstanding," that didn't really meet my expectations.

X: That's the Sonic I know! Always defying my expectations.

MISSION 7:

Sonic versus the Babylon Rogues! Who really IS the fastest? Ooh, I don't want to miss this!

N: What kind of halfhearted match was that? I demand that you take this seriously!

S: They both did pretty well indeed, but... I'd say the Babylon Rogues were a bit better.

X: Now that's the Sonic I love to hate. Still the fastest in the land.

====[[80's Boulevard]]====

MISSION 1:

Let's see how fast you really are, Amy!

N: That's as fast as you can go, huh? You've got a long way to go, Amy.

S: Oh ho! Not bad at all. Too bad you couldn't exceed my calculations.

X: What a time! I never dreamed you were so quick.

MISSION 2:

How many Rings can a wild rider like Knuckles grab? I'll be watching very closely.

N: Is that all he was able to collect? Hmm, this study was a waste of my time.

S: If he wasn't so wild, he wouldn't have left so many Rings out on the course...

X: Wonderful! I never imagined he posessed such skill.

MISSION 3:

I lack sufficient research into Sonic's trick techniques. Time to complete my data!

N: Those were some dull tricks... I wasted my time.

S: Ooh, not bad! But that's Sonic for you.

X: Wonderful! Once again Sonic had me completely riveted.

MISSION 4:

I've turned the whole city into an athletic course! Can you find all of the grind rails?

N: With such clumsy skill, there's no way he can get by. Is he holding back for some reason?

S: I suppose his technique isn't bad, but there were places he could have done better grinding.

X: What marvelous technique! Sonic really is second-to-none.

MISSION 5:

I will unlock the secrets of the meteorite! And Sonic is going to help me, hee hee!

N: No, no! This data is all wrong! Now I have to do it all over again!

S: Hmm, what fascinating data. But not what I need to advance my research.

X: Ho ho ho! Such excellent data. This will bring my research one step closer to perfection.

MISSION 6:

I need additional data to make my robots more powerful. Knuckles' data should do nicely.

N: Ahh... I wasn't able to collect very useful data... What a waste of a good car!

S: This data should do rather nicely. Time to begin analyzing it.

X: Destroyed in no time flat! Knuckles is a regular terror...

MISSION 7:

So, that strange meteorite has the power of gravity, does it? Let's just see what it can do, then!

N: That's it? I suppose I overestimated just how destructive those forces were.

S: A decent display of destructive power. With more research, a new superweapon is within my grasp.

X: Talk about complete destruction! I'm almost afraid to study this any further.

===Babylon Story===
====[[Gigan Device]]====

MISSION 1:

Let’s see how smart a super-mechanic like Wave really is.

N: If she’s a “super-mechanic” and this is the best she can do, what does that make me?

S: I can see why they call her a super-mechanic. But her genius falls short of my own.

X: What incredible smarts! I almost wish I could scout her as my henchwoman…

MISSION 2:

Power alone won’t help you when it comes to navigating the labyrinth of these ruins!

N: I knew it. Even a powerhouse like you stumbles in the face of my genius!

S: Your technique is nothing to sniff at, but not enough to outsmart me.

X: What skills! Leave it to a Babylon Rogue.

MISSION 3:

Go on, Wave. Perform a perfect trick right where I can see it… and steal it! Ho ho!

N: Those were all basic tricks. I need an AMAZING trick, or what’s the point of stealing it?

S: Hmm, those tricks were something else. But everything else was average.

X: It was like she was flying! I’ve never seen tricks like that.

MISSION 4:

I’ll judge your grinding, Jet, and see if you live up to that lofty reputation!

N: Your reputation exceeds you, I’m afraid. Even I can do better than that.

S: You’re every bit as good as they say. But you’re still far from perfect!

X: You’re even better than they say. I’m embarrassed that I even doubted you.

MISSION 5:

I must study Wave’s gravity dives and use the data to develop my robots!

N: I already have scads of data THAT boring. Was she even trying?

S: There were some problems with those movements. I can’t get stable data.

X: Her command of gravity is astonishing… My robots could never perform that well.

MISSION 6:

Prepare to see what my robots can really do, Jet!

N: What a joke. It’ll be ages before he can ever beat MY robots.

S: Jet may be good, but I needn’t concern myself with him just yet.

X: My robots couldn’t touch him! There must be some sort of mistake…

MISSION 7:

Break these targets… if you can find them within these maze-like ruins, that is! Mwahaha!

N: You barely got any of them at all! Once again, my genius prevails!

S: You destroyed a good number of them, but there are still a few left, here and there.

X: You didn’t even blink! Bravo! I…I mean CURSES!

====[[Nightside Rush]]====

MISSION 1:

Let’s see how fast the leader of the Babylon Rogues really is.

N: Laughable! How does Jet manage to stay in the Babylon Rogues if he’s that slow?

S: he’s certainly quick, but for a “legend,” Jet isn’t all that legendary…

X: So fast! No wonder Jet is a legend.

MISSION 2:

Thanks to the weather, I can see whether Wave’s tuning can handle slippery rain conditions!

N: What a dismal result! How can you look in the mirror and still call yourself a mechanic?

S: That was some nice Ring-collecting, but the gear didn’t handle in the rain all that well.

X: Look at that! Perfect handling, even in the rain! Even I could learn a thing or two…

MISSION 3:

You’ve only got four chances to pull off tricks! How fancy can you make them?

N: All those trick chances, wasted. What an eyesore…

S: Those tricks were decent, but I was hoping for a little more impact.

X: Hmm, you were able to make the most of every opportunity… I had better keep an eye on you.

MISSION 4:

Flying through the night city isn’t so simple, is it? Just how good are you, Wave?

N: Lousy technique, plain and simple. Did the nightscape put you to sleep?

S: Not bad. Not bad at all. But I knew the night visibility would slow you down.

X: Such superb air-riding technique. You Rogues boast some impressive skills.

MISSION 5:

Show me what you can do with those meteor bursts, Jet!

N: Is that the best you can do, Babylon? Your reputation exceeds you.

S: That’s some decent skill. You’re not half bed, Jet.

X: Now that’s making the most of meteor bursts! You Babylonians really earned your reputation.

MISSION 6:

Who will come out on top: My robot, or the mighty Storm?

N: How could one little robot cause you so much trouble? You’re an embarrassment to your clan.

S: My robot seems to be the underdog, but I can fix that easily enough.

X: You wrecked my robot without breaking a sweat… I hadn’t expected such ability!

MISSION 7:

Put some flash in your smash! I want to see some spectacular data!

N: You didn’t smash very many. For a big guy, you put in a small performance.

S: You destroyed a fair amount, but for a Babylon Rogue that was shameful.

X: Such spectacular smashing! Leave it to a Babylon Rogue.

====[[Snowy Kingdom]]====

MISSION 1:

Storm takes pride in his power. What about speed, though? This merits further study!

N: Oh ho ho! So Storm’s weakness is his lack of speed…

S: Hmm… He has speed, but not on par with his power, it seems.

X: Hmm, how does a big guy like him move so fast? No wonder he’s with the Rogues!

MISSION 2:

It’ll take real skill to maneuver on those snowy roads. How good of a mechanic are you?

N: You only collected that many? You’re not such a good mechanic after all.

S: I expected as much from the Rogue’s mechanic. But you’re still no match for me.

X: What?! So many Rings! You really are a super mechanic!

MISSION 3:

After examining Jet’s gear techniques, his secrets to success will be mine!

N: You’re the greatest in Babylon history? I can hardly believe it.

S: Hmm… You have rather impressive technique. Not what I’d call perfect, though.

X: Hmm, what splendid technique! What a riveting performance! You live up to your reputation.

MISSION 4:

Storm sure is strong, but let’s see if he can handle snowy conditions like these.

N: That’s the extent of your power? Appearances certainly can be deceiving.

S: Your power is impressive, but those rumors about being able to smash walls? Utter nonsense.

X: Egad! How did you blow away so many snowballs?! Such tremendous power…

MISSION 5:

Think you’ve got meteor bursts down pat? Then show me, Jet!

N: You think skills like that earn you the name “Wind Rider”? Please don’t kid yourself.

S: Hmm, you have the basics down. But you don’t live up to your reputation.

X: Ohh! With mastery like that, it’s no wonder they call you the “Wind Rider”!

MISSION 6:

Can you still hit targets while slipping and sliding all over the place, Wave, my dear?

N: You may be a superb mechanic, but you’re woefully lacking in skill!

S: You’re on the right track, but it seemed to me your gear did more work than you did…

X: I can’t complain about that performance. Your knowledge and technique were both perfect.

MISSION 7:

You won’t be able to keep from slipping on THIS course! Think you can keep your cool?

N: You have a lot to learn. Try working on your gear technique some more.

S: Hmm, not a bad time at all. You’ve got some decent gear technique.

X: Incredible! How did you pull of (misspelled) such a fast time? Nothing seemed to faze you in the least.

====[[Meteortech Sparkworks]]====

MISSION 1:

Time to study how well Wave’s gear performs. I can’t wait to see her push it to the limit!

N: That won’t do at all. Wave has some learning to do.

S: She has quite the high-performance gear. But it’s no match for the gears I make.

X: Hmm, it performs quite well. I should implement this technology in my company’s gears.

MISSION 2:

A bandit like him ought to be good at snatching Rings. Now to reveal his secret techniques!

N: I thought he was better than that! Unless I’m just missing something?

S: He seems pretty good at collecting, but I didn’t see any special techniques.

X: Leave it to Jet of the Babylon Rogues to show off some truly impressive skills.

MISSION 3:

You may be the Babylon Rogues’ strongest, but how well can you pull off tricks?

N: No, no. You’ll never master tricks with power alone.

S: You do exhibit some technique, and yet still you rely too much on power.

X: What a sublime balance of power and skill! That’s what I call the perfect trick.

MISSION 4:

I will examine Jet’s grinding techniques and steal them for myself!

N: Jet has no grasp of any secret techniques. I’ll just have to discover them myself.

S: I was so close to discovering something… I must study him further.

X: What graceful grinding! I was so enchanted I forgot I was there to steal your moves.

MISSION 5:

I must study Wave’s gravity dives. Let’s see if she has them down pat or not.

N: She hasn’t mastered gravity dives at all! Her ancestors must be turning in their graves…

S: Not bad, but I can dive just as well as she can.

X: Whew, leave it to one of the Babylon Rogues… She dives like she really means business.

MISSION 6:

Now, to pit my newly-designed robots against Storm for their first performance test!

N: Uwee hah hah! Complete victory is mine! Sometimes I’m frightened by my own genius.

S: Hmm, the robots could use some improvements. But I will perfect them and defeat Sonic!

X: I can’t believe it… my robots… defeated? Blast! Back to the drawing board!

MISSION 7:

When in attack posture, one’s power seems to increase. I should check to see how much.

N: He doesn’t seem any stronger than he was before. That must have all just been rumors.

S: He’s gotten stronger, I can tell, but not as much as I’d feared.

X: A decent match for 3 opponents, eh? It seems he’s gotten stronger.

====[[Tempest Waterway]]====

MISSION 1:

Does Jet’s speed stand up to Sonic’s? I shall get to the bottom of this personally!

N: Why would he take Sonic on if his speed pales in comparison? The fool!

S: He’s admittedly very quick, but an even match with Sonic at best.

X: Who knew Jet was so quick? Soon they’ll be calling HIM world’s fastest!

MISSION 2:

Your gathering skills will be put to the test! Show me what a Babylon Rogue can do!

N: You hardly grabbed any at all. What an embarrassment to the Rogues!

S: You have talent as a bandit, but sadly it seems I came out on top!

X: How did you get so many Rings?! It appears the Babylon Rogues live up to their name.

MISSION 3:

You seem to have some competency as a mechanic, but how are you at tricks?

N: What dull tricks. I am several degrees more “hip” if I do say so myself!

S: Hmm, you pulled off some fancy tricks, but you’re still a step behind me.

X: Excellent, Wave. A riveting performance!

MISSION 4:

So, he has the strength to shatter boulders? Hah! Let’s see what he’s really made of.

N: He’s not unbelievably strong at all! He’s just big and fat!

S: He’s powerful, I’ll give him that. But not nearly as powerful as my creations!

X: I never imagined he possessed such power! He could lay waste to the entire town.

MISSION 5:

Storm boasts tremendous power, so why don’t we see if he has diving techniques to match?

N: Good thing he has power going for him, because he has no control over gravity at all!

S: He has a decent grasp of gravity dives, but is still far from perfecting them, I see.

X: What amazing gravity! I thought I would get sucked in for sure…

MISSION 6:

It’s a battle against the clock! Where’s your legendary status now, Jet?

N: There was barely any time left on the clock! Who decided that Jet was a legend, again?

S: Hmmm. That time comes within my estimates. I had hoped for something faster.

X: Now that’s what I call speedy! Jet certainly earned his legendary reputation for a reason.

MISSION 7:

Surely you want to break these new targets I’ve developed? Yes, break them! Give me your data!

N: You hardly broke anything at all… Your ancestors must be turning in their graves.

S: More destruction! I still don’t have enough data to analyze.

X: Ho ho ho! This data should prove sufficient. I must begin analyzing this power at once.

====[[Security Corridor]]====

MISSION 1:

Can you break the course record, Storm? Ho ho, this will be fun!

N: At this rate, it might be some time before you break the record…

S: A good time. You’ve got potential, Storm.

X: How does a big guy like you move so fast? I didn’t give you enough credit.

MISSION 2:

I’m going to steal the Rogues’ techniques by studying them as they do what they do best.

N: Is that all you Rogues can do? Show me something I don’t already know!

S: Oh ho, your skills do impress. Your fellow Rogues would be proud.

X: That technique was spectacular… Truly, worthy of a legend.

MISSION 3:

Now, to study Jet and steal the legendary tricks passed down to him through Babylon generations!

N: That was nothing. I could string together a far better trick than that!

S: Splendid tricks, to be sure, but not the stuff of legends.

X: What incredible tricks! I could conquer the world if I mastered this!

MISSION 4:

This course is perfect! I engineered it myself. Can you air ride all the way to the end?

N: Ho ho ho! Too tough for you, Wave?

S: So close… Ah, well. If only you weren’t such a failure…

X: Only a perfect air rider could navigate that route. Amazing!

MISSION 5:

Reveal to me all your diving secrets, so I can give them the close scrutiny they deserve!

N: That’s it? What was the point of studying that?

S: Hmm, I sense great potential. I must collect more data…

X: This…this is it! The ultimate power I have sought all these long years!

MISSION 6:

Time for a thorough study of the Babylon leader’s gravity actions…

N: Is that all what the Babylon Rogues can do? Honestly, what is all the fuss about?

S: Oh ho! Not bad at all. But not perfect, either.

X: Tremendous! Flawless! No wonder they call him Babylon’s greatest.

MISSION 7:

My anti-Sonic robots certainly won’t have any trouble with the likes of Storm.

N: That was rather lacking. I may as well discard the data.

S: What tremendous attacks! Not bad, Storm. Not bad at all.

X: You landed attacks with merciless speed. Storm, you are a force to be reckoned with.

====[[Mobius Strip]]====

MISSION 1:

So, Jet wants to get through the Master Core: ABIS? Time to witness his true skill.

N: He barely got by with his neck intact. Perhaps my creation was simply too powerful.

S: He’s on par with my robot. Not bad, Jet. Not bad at all.

X: He destroyed that robot that easily? Jet’s legendary status is well-earned!

MISSION 2:

Let’s see if you can collect Rings while the Master Core: ABIS attacks you, Wave!

N: Ho ho ho! What’s wrong, Wave? Got egg on your face? Mwahaha!

S: Hmm, very good. But I could have done just as well.

X: You win. I can’t help but be enchanted by such stunning gear skills!

MISSION 3:

Storm only has four chances to perform tricks. How well can he pull this one off?

N: Ho ho ho ho! That’s all he’s got? He’s just a big oaf with no skill OR spirit!

S: Better than I’d expected. But still, far from perfect.

X: Th-That was perfect! Not a single chance wasted in showing such amazing talent!

MISSION 4:

Ho ho ho! I will use Storm as a decoy so I can study the Master Core: ABIS’s attacks.

N: My robots are as powerful as I’d hoped. That poor Storm never stood a chance.

S: Oho! Storm’s better than I thought, but he’s still no real match for my robots.

X: Gadzooks! I had better put more research into studying Storm’s attack power!

MISSION 5:

It’s a long way to the goal! You’d better hope your meteor bursts are timed just right!

N: Bah! You can’t even make the grade! Where’s the effort? I mean, honestly!

S: That wasn’t a perfect performance, but it was enough to get my attention, to say the least.

X: Not a single slip-up with those meteor bursts! This is rather…disconcerting…

MISSION 6:

No handicaps! No holds barred! Let’s see what you’re really made of, Jet!

N: Whew! You won by the slimmest of margins. That could have gone either way.

S: It appears you had a lot of trouble. But it’s impressive that you beat it at all.

X: Splendid! You’ve earned your legendary status.

MISSION 7:

This course isn’t easy! Just how much can you charge up within the time limit?

N: If that’s all you could muster, then I’M the one who should be teaching YOU!

S: You built up about as much as I expected. I want to know more about your technique.

X: Wave is incredible! I’ve never seen anyone who could accumulate like that!

====[[‘90s Boulevard]]====

MISSION 1:

The world needs only one super-mechanic, Wave! I will show them where you really stand!

N: Ho ho ho! You’re still just a fledgling, Wave.

S: You’re no super-mechanic, but I will admit you’re quite skilled.

X: Well…I suppose the world could have TWO super-mechanics…Ahem.

MISSION 2:

I’ve studied Jet enough. He’ll never be able to pass THIS challenge!

N: Hmmm. Exactly as my calculations predicted.

S: Humph. You collected more than I predicted… but still well within my margin of calculation.

X: I underestimated you greatly, Jet. I must begin my research anew…

MISSION 3:

I’ll make Jet perform the best tricks that he can, and then I’ll copy his expert technique!

N: Is that all you’re made of, Jet? I overestimated you, didn’t I?

S: Your tricks aren’t bad, but they lack a certain something. Your technique isn’t worth stealing.

X: You defy gravity as if it were second nature. Jet the Hawk, you truly are a legend.

MISSION 4:

Time for another study of Wave’s air riding. Hope the nighttime skyline doesn’t distract her!

N: Oh, that was no good at all! The flashy city lights must’ve broken her concentration.

S: There was a little something off in her flying. Perhaps the bustle of the city distracted her?

X: When it comes to air riding, she’s the world’s greatest. The way she flies is just gorgeous.

MISSION 5:

Don’t just waste your gravity points, my friend! Deciding on when to use your powers is key.

N: That’s the best you can do? You’re all muscle, Storm, and nothing more.

S: You do well, I admit. And you use your head at least a bit.

X: What?! Look at these results! Both power and skill are completely off the charts!

MISSION 6:

I’ve got time items placed masterfully. Take it lightly, and you’ll never reach the finish!

N: Aww… You barely made it! It’s no fun when you don’t even try.

S: You only made a few slip-ups there, but if this is your best effort, it won’t be enough.

X: Look at all that time on the clock! When you get serious, Storm… watch out!

MISSION 7: FINAL MISSION

At last, the stage is set for yours truly. My conquest of the world is at hand!

N: Ho ho ho! If this is all the Rogues can do, the world will soon be mine!

S: Not bad, Babylon Rogues. But you didn’t leave an itch, let alone a scratch! Mwahaha!

X: Curses! Just you wait! Next time we meet, I’ll dismantle you for good!

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