Hot Shelter

Hot Shelter is a stage in Sonic Adventure that is explored by Amy Rose, E-102 Gamma, and Big the Cat. It is located inside the Egg Carrier and the are three sections to it:&#160; A large (and fully stocked) aquarium, the inner mechanical workings of the ship, and a high speed transit system/delivery station.

The Aquarium
The Aquarium is visited by Big and Amy. It is exceedingly large, and there are literally thousands of gallons of water splashing about in various tanks, all filled with many kinds of exotic fish. The purpose of this area isn't exactly well known, though one could assume that it is the result of Eggman's large appetite and clear lack of respect towards animals, meaning that he may keep these fish on board so he can dine on the most rare and exotic of creatures. Amy's time in the aquarium is brief, as she is simply passing through while running from ZERO, and has little time to stop and investigate. Big, however, spends his entire tenure in Hot Shelter here. He is still pursuing Froggy, and in keeping with the tradition of having many, many other fish around to distract himself with, Big can reach upper levels of the aquarium, allowing him to cast into the fish tanks that Amy passes by during the early parts of her stage.

The Interior
This section is visited by both E-102 and Amy. This area consists of many large gears and computers that supposedly run the Egg Carrier. Both Amy and Gamma start in&#160;relatively the same place, near&#160;two sets of bathrooms.&#160;It is interesting to note that the Egg Carrier seems&#160;to be equipped with sinks&#160;and toilets&#160;on the lower level of the ship, as Dr. Robotnik (Eggman) is presumably the only&#160;organic&#160;aboard. Ahead are several large gears (some of which can have&#160;their direction reversed by the player) and enemies. Amy&#160;(still&#160;being pursued by the ever present&#160;ZERO) explores a large area filled with many huge computer monitors and large machinery before escaping via baloon, while E-102 Gamma boards part of an obviously expansive transit system, and heads towards the next station, where he will find E-105 Zeta.

The Transit System
This area is only explored by E-102. This area begins with a high speed battle on the Egg Carrier's automated tram system, running down&#160;a long tunnel. Once the brake is reached, the tram stops at a delivery station. This area is quite a bit more "finished" than the other areas in Hot Shelter, featuring hardwood floors and gleaming metal all about. This area was most likely used during initial construction of the ship to shuttle construction materials back and forth. It is here that Gamma will find and face down his brother Zeta, who has taken on a different appearance that that of his brethren.