In the Master Emerald’s chamber, Robotnik betrays Knuckles and becomes possessed by the Emerald’s Chaos Power. Inside, Knuckles and Robotnik make their way through the labyrinthian (and trap-laden) ruins and are followed in hot pursuit by Sonic. The compass is then used to light the way to the Master Emerald on a now-activated island temple, which has levitated out of the ocean. They capture Sonic, Tails, and Tom – but are soon rescued by Maddie. Codenamed Operation Catfish, Randall unveils himself as an agent of GUN, a new taskforce designed to monitor extra-terrestrial activity. The wedding, though, is revealed to be a sham. Idris Elba’s Knuckles has quite literally shaken hands (in brutal fashion) with Robotnik to ensure they gain the 'ultimate power.' Sonic, now joined by new BFF Tails, is out to stop them – and Robotnik’s not-so-secret plans of world domination.Īfter Sonic and Tails pick up a compass to the Master Emerald in Siberia, the two head to Hawaii via ring portal and crash the wedding of Maddie’s sister, Rachel, and her fiancée Randall. Sonic 2 revolves around the hunt for the Master Emerald.