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|caption = Team Dark, from [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 61|''Sonic Universe'' #61]]. |
|caption = Team Dark, from [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 61|''Sonic Universe'' #61]]. |
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**[[Guardian Units of the Nation Headquarters|G.U.N. Headquarters]] |
**[[Guardian Units of the Nation Headquarters|G.U.N. Headquarters]] |
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*[[United Federation (Archie)|United Federation]] |
*[[United Federation (Archie)|United Federation]] |
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**[[Guardian Units of the Nation|G.U.N]] |
**[[Guardian Units of the Nation|G.U.N]] |
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***[[Spider Troupe]] |
***[[Spider Troupe]] |
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**[[Abraham Tower]] |
**[[Abraham Tower]] |
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+ | *[[Kingdom of Acorn]] |
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+ | *[[Freedom Fighters (Archie)|Freedom Fighters]] |
| + | **[[Freedom Fighters (Kingdom of Acorn)|Freedom Fighters]] |
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| − | *[[Team Rose (Archie)|Team Rose]] |
+ | ***[[Team Rose (Archie)|Team Rose]] |
| + | *[[Team Sonic (Archie)|Team Sonic]] |
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*[[Chaotix (Archie)|Chaotix]] |
*[[Chaotix (Archie)|Chaotix]] |
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| + | *[[Relic the Pika]] |
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| + | *[[Fixit the Robot]] |
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*[[Silver the Hedgehog (Archie)|Silver the Hedgehog]] |
*[[Silver the Hedgehog (Archie)|Silver the Hedgehog]] |
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*[[Eggman Empire (Archie)|Eggman Empire]] |
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**[[Eclipse the Darkling]] |
**[[Eclipse the Darkling]] |
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*[[Babylon Rogues (Archie)|Babylon Rogues]] |
*[[Babylon Rogues (Archie)|Babylon Rogues]] |
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| + | {{Quote left|[[E-123 Omega (Archie)|I]] find [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Archie)|Shadow]] inspirational, and you two are the only meat-bags I tolerate...trust.|[[E-123 Omega (Archie)|E-123 Omega]], [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 61|''Sonic Universe'' #61]] |
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| ⚫ | '''Team Dark''' is a group that appears in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]]. It is a tactical black operations team under the direct command of the chief commander of [[Guardian Units of the Nation|G.U.N]], [[Abraham Tower]]. The team consists of G.U.N.'s most powerful, capable and resourceful agents; namely [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Archie)|Shadow the Hedgehog]], [[Rouge the Bat (Archie)|Rouge the Bat]], and [[E-123 Omega (Archie)|E-123 Omega]]. |
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| ⚫ | '''Team Dark''' is a group that appears in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]]. It is a tactical black operations team under the direct command of the chief commander of [[Guardian Units of the Nation|G.U.N]], [[Abraham Tower]]. The team consists of G.U.N.'s most powerful, capable and resourceful agents; namely [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Archie)|Shadow the Hedgehog]], [[Rouge the Bat (Archie)|Rouge the Bat]], and [[E-123 Omega (Archie)|E-123 Omega]]. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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| − | ===Formation=== |
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Team Dark first formed under rather unusual circumstances: [[Rouge the Bat (Archie)|Rouge]] infiltrated one of [[Doctor Eggman (Archie)|Dr. Eggman]]'s bases in search of treasure, only to discover an unconscious [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Archie)|Shadow]]. As the hedgehog had previously been thought deceased, Rouge was astonished, and proceeded to awaken him. However, the chamber in which he had been kept in stasis was also where Eggman had stored [[E-123 Omega (Archie)|E-123 Omega]] after abandoning the [[E-100 Series (Archie)|E-100 Series]]. Omega and Shadow briefly clashed until Rouge got them to stop, and the three quickly formed a team in hopes of punishing Eggman, obtaining his treasure, and unlocking the truth about Shadow. While fighting their way through a gauntlet set up by [[Neo Metal Sonic (Archie)|Neo Metal Sonic]], disguised as Eggman, and joining [[Team Sonic (Archie)|Team Sonic]], [[Chaotix (Archie)|Team Chaotix]], and [[Team Rose (Archie)|Team Rose]] in battling [[Metal Overlord (Archie)|Metal Overlord]], the group discovered further mysteries about Shadow's return.<ref>''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''/''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]''</ref><ref>''[[Sonic Heroes]]''</ref> |
Team Dark first formed under rather unusual circumstances: [[Rouge the Bat (Archie)|Rouge]] infiltrated one of [[Doctor Eggman (Archie)|Dr. Eggman]]'s bases in search of treasure, only to discover an unconscious [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Archie)|Shadow]]. As the hedgehog had previously been thought deceased, Rouge was astonished, and proceeded to awaken him. However, the chamber in which he had been kept in stasis was also where Eggman had stored [[E-123 Omega (Archie)|E-123 Omega]] after abandoning the [[E-100 Series (Archie)|E-100 Series]]. Omega and Shadow briefly clashed until Rouge got them to stop, and the three quickly formed a team in hopes of punishing Eggman, obtaining his treasure, and unlocking the truth about Shadow. While fighting their way through a gauntlet set up by [[Neo Metal Sonic (Archie)|Neo Metal Sonic]], disguised as Eggman, and joining [[Team Sonic (Archie)|Team Sonic]], [[Chaotix (Archie)|Team Chaotix]], and [[Team Rose (Archie)|Team Rose]] in battling [[Metal Overlord (Archie)|Metal Overlord]], the group discovered further mysteries about Shadow's return.<ref>''[[Sonic Adventure 2]]''/''[[Sonic Adventure 2: Battle]]''</ref><ref>''[[Sonic Heroes]]''</ref> |
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| − | The Ultimate Lifeform's questions about who and what he really was would come to a head during the invasion of [[Black Doom (Archie)|Black Doom]] and the [[Black Arms (Archie)|Black Arms]]. During these events, the members of Team Dark worked alongside G.U.N. in thwarting the invasion, though Shadow did have some dealings with the invaders.<ref>''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''</ref> The group also had some dealings with the [[ |
+ | The Ultimate Lifeform's questions about who and what he really was would come to a head during the invasion of [[Black Doom (Archie)|Black Doom]] and the [[Black Arms (Archie)|Black Arms]]. During these events, the members of Team Dark worked alongside G.U.N. in thwarting the invasion, though Shadow did have some dealings with the invaders.<ref>''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''</ref> The group also had some dealings with the [[Freedom Fighters (Kingdom of Acorn)|Freedom Fighters]], serving as the main contact between G.U.N. and that group.<ref name="StH257">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 257|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #257]], "Damage Control"</ref> Shadow and Rouge also participated in an [[Extreme Gear (Archie)|Extreme Gear]] race, but with a disguised [[Metal Sonic (Archie)|Metal Sonic]] taking Omega's place.<ref>''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''</ref> |
===Worlds Collide=== |
===Worlds Collide=== |
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:''Note: Due to the Genesis Wave, Team Dark's history from this point were changed to be nearly identical to that of its [[Team Dark|game counterpart]]'s.'' |
:''Note: Due to the Genesis Wave, Team Dark's history from this point were changed to be nearly identical to that of its [[Team Dark|game counterpart]]'s.'' |
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| − | Some time later, Team Dark were affected as [[Sonic's World]] was enveloped by a [[Genesis Wave]].<ref name="StH247">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 247|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #247]], "At All Costs Part One: Fate Interrupted"</ref> Shortly thereafter, they lost one of their number as Shadow was captured by Eggman and his new partner, [[Doctor Albert W. Wily|Dr. Wily]], who turned Shadow into [[Shadow Man]], one of their [[Roboticized Masters]].<ref name="MM24">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 24|''Mega Man'' #24]], "When Worlds Collide Part One: Kindred Sprits"</ref> Determined to save their comrade, Rouge and Omega followed Shadow's captors to the Skull Egg Zone, where they split up as Rouge left to investigate and Omega remained behind to guard the portal they had used to enter the strange dimension. Rouge eventually infiltrated the [[Wily Egg]], the doctors' flying fortress, and managed to sabotage it with some advice from [[Doctor Thomas Light|Dr. Light]], though she was eventually captured.<ref name="MM26"/><ref name="SU53">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 53|''Sonic Universe'' #53]], "When Worlds Collide Part Eight: Liberation"</ref> Meanwhile, Shadow was rescued by [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Mega Man]], who returned him to normal.<ref name="MM26">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 26|''Mega Man'' #26]], "When Worlds Collide Part Seven: Evening The Odds"</ref> |
+ | Some time later, Team Dark were affected as [[Sonic's World]] was enveloped by a [[Genesis Wave]].<ref name="StH247">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 247|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #247]], "At All Costs Part One: Fate Interrupted"</ref> Shortly thereafter, they lost one of their number as Shadow was captured by Eggman and his new partner, [[Doctor Albert W. Wily|Dr. Wily]], who turned Shadow into [[Shadow Man]], one of their [[Roboticized Masters]].<ref name="MM24">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 24|''Mega Man'' #24]], "When Worlds Collide Part One: Kindred Sprits"</ref> Determined to save their comrade, Rouge and Omega followed Shadow's captors to the Skull Egg Zone, where they split up as Rouge left to investigate and Omega remained behind to guard the portal they had used to enter the strange dimension. Rouge eventually infiltrated the [[Wily Egg]], the doctors' flying fortress, and managed to sabotage it with some advice from [[Doctor Thomas Light|Dr. Light]], though she was eventually captured.<ref name="MM26" /><ref name="SU53">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 53|''Sonic Universe'' #53]], "When Worlds Collide Part Eight: Liberation"</ref> Meanwhile, Shadow was rescued by [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Mega Man]], who returned him to normal.<ref name="MM26">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 26|''Mega Man'' #26]], "When Worlds Collide Part Seven: Evening The Odds"</ref> |
After parting ways with them he ran into Omega, and the pair soon joined a force of Sonic and Mega Man's other friends and allies at the Wily Egg's location. They thus joined in a battle against the [[Robot Master Army]] led by their [[Roboticization (Archie)|Roboticized]] comrade [[Rouge Woman]]. However, their teammate was quickly restored to normal and rejoined their side, and the trio continued to battle against the evil army of robots.<ref name="StH250">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 250|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #250]], "When Worlds Collide Part Nine: All-Out War!"</ref> Despite their abilities, the heroes were eventually surrounded, but help arrived in the form of the [[Light Robot Masters]]. Thus bolstered, the heroes continued to fight until the Super Genesis Wave washed over them. [[Super Sonic (Archie)|Super Sonic]] subsequently attempted to reverse the effects of both waves, only for Eggman to interfere with drastic results.<ref name="MM27">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 27|''Mega Man'' #27]], "When Worlds Collide Part Ten: No Holds Barred"</ref><ref name="SU54">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 54|''Sonic Universe'' #54]], "When Worlds Collide Part Eleven: Worst of the Worst"</ref><ref name="StH251">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 251|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #251]], "When Worlds Collide Finale: Best of the Best"</ref> |
After parting ways with them he ran into Omega, and the pair soon joined a force of Sonic and Mega Man's other friends and allies at the Wily Egg's location. They thus joined in a battle against the [[Robot Master Army]] led by their [[Roboticization (Archie)|Roboticized]] comrade [[Rouge Woman]]. However, their teammate was quickly restored to normal and rejoined their side, and the trio continued to battle against the evil army of robots.<ref name="StH250">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 250|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #250]], "When Worlds Collide Part Nine: All-Out War!"</ref> Despite their abilities, the heroes were eventually surrounded, but help arrived in the form of the [[Light Robot Masters]]. Thus bolstered, the heroes continued to fight until the Super Genesis Wave washed over them. [[Super Sonic (Archie)|Super Sonic]] subsequently attempted to reverse the effects of both waves, only for Eggman to interfere with drastic results.<ref name="MM27">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 27|''Mega Man'' #27]], "When Worlds Collide Part Ten: No Holds Barred"</ref><ref name="SU54">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 54|''Sonic Universe'' #54]], "When Worlds Collide Part Eleven: Worst of the Worst"</ref><ref name="StH251">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 251|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #251]], "When Worlds Collide Finale: Best of the Best"</ref> |
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:''Note: From the readers point of view, this picks up from where [[Team Dark (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Team Dark's original timeline]] ended.'' |
:''Note: From the readers point of view, this picks up from where [[Team Dark (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Team Dark's original timeline]] ended.'' |
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| + | ====Act One==== |
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After the [[Shattered World Crisis]] began, Team Dark was assigned a mission alongside [[Spider Troupe]] involving the arrival of the [[New Black Comet]] in the orbit of [[Sonic's World]]. The two teams were dispatched to plant a nuclear explosive in the comet and destroy it.<ref name="SU59">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]], "Shadow Fall Part One: Into the Unknown"</ref> However, they suffered difficulties as the new hive-mind [[Black Death (Black Arms)|Black Death]] and [[Eclipse the Darkling]] managed to brainwash Shadow into attacking his comrades.<ref name="SU60">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 60|''Sonic Universe'' #60]], "Shadow Fall Part Two: A Shadow in the Dark"</ref> Fortunately, the other members of Team Dark were able to bring Shadow to his senses after a brief battle, before moving to save Spider Troupe from Eclipse. Shadow then dispatched Black Death and the two units accomplished their mission, but Eclipse escaped with eggs containing the dangerous [[Dark Arms]].<ref name="SU61">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 61|''Sonic Universe'' #61]], "Shadow Fall Part Three: A Matter of Trust"</ref><ref name="SU62">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 62|''Sonic Universe'' #62]], "Shadow Fall Part Four: A Matter of Survival"</ref> |
After the [[Shattered World Crisis]] began, Team Dark was assigned a mission alongside [[Spider Troupe]] involving the arrival of the [[New Black Comet]] in the orbit of [[Sonic's World]]. The two teams were dispatched to plant a nuclear explosive in the comet and destroy it.<ref name="SU59">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]], "Shadow Fall Part One: Into the Unknown"</ref> However, they suffered difficulties as the new hive-mind [[Black Death (Black Arms)|Black Death]] and [[Eclipse the Darkling]] managed to brainwash Shadow into attacking his comrades.<ref name="SU60">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 60|''Sonic Universe'' #60]], "Shadow Fall Part Two: A Shadow in the Dark"</ref> Fortunately, the other members of Team Dark were able to bring Shadow to his senses after a brief battle, before moving to save Spider Troupe from Eclipse. Shadow then dispatched Black Death and the two units accomplished their mission, but Eclipse escaped with eggs containing the dangerous [[Dark Arms]].<ref name="SU61">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 61|''Sonic Universe'' #61]], "Shadow Fall Part Three: A Matter of Trust"</ref><ref name="SU62">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 62|''Sonic Universe'' #62]], "Shadow Fall Part Four: A Matter of Survival"</ref> |
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Tracking Eclipse's ship to [[Angel Island (Archie)|Angel Island]], Team Dark-joined by [[Doctor Snively|Dr. Julian Snively]] via a G.U.N. robot with a video screen attached-approached [[Knuckles the Echidna (Archie)|Knuckles the Echidna]] for help in dealing with the threat. Rouge and Omega joined Knuckles in finding Eclipse's vessel, while Shadow himself was attacked on [[Shrine Island]] as Eclipse attempted to seize the [[Master Emerald (Archie)|Master Emerald]]. Shadow managed to drive him off, and quickly determined that the Master Emerald should be moved to a G.U.N. facility, which led him and Knuckles to battle.<ref name="SU67">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 67|''Sonic Universe'' #67]], "Total Eclipse Part One: Uninvited Guests"</ref><ref name="SU68">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 68|''Sonic Universe'' #68]], "Total Eclipse Part Two: Tipping Point"</ref> Taking advantage of their absence, Eclipse and his Dark Arms attacked the other members of Team Dark, and managed to seize the Master Emerald. However, Knuckles and Shadow managed to intercept them before they left the island, and Knuckles shattered the Master Emerald to keep it from both Team Dark and their enemies. Team Dark subsequently left Angel Island after G.U.N. reinforcements arrived to salvage Eclipse's vessel.<ref name="SU69">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 69|''Sonic Universe'' #69]], "Total Eclipse Part Three: Shadow Boxing"</ref><ref name="SU70">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 70|''Sonic Universe'' #70]], "Total Eclipse Final: Last Resort"</ref> |
Tracking Eclipse's ship to [[Angel Island (Archie)|Angel Island]], Team Dark-joined by [[Doctor Snively|Dr. Julian Snively]] via a G.U.N. robot with a video screen attached-approached [[Knuckles the Echidna (Archie)|Knuckles the Echidna]] for help in dealing with the threat. Rouge and Omega joined Knuckles in finding Eclipse's vessel, while Shadow himself was attacked on [[Shrine Island]] as Eclipse attempted to seize the [[Master Emerald (Archie)|Master Emerald]]. Shadow managed to drive him off, and quickly determined that the Master Emerald should be moved to a G.U.N. facility, which led him and Knuckles to battle.<ref name="SU67">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 67|''Sonic Universe'' #67]], "Total Eclipse Part One: Uninvited Guests"</ref><ref name="SU68">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 68|''Sonic Universe'' #68]], "Total Eclipse Part Two: Tipping Point"</ref> Taking advantage of their absence, Eclipse and his Dark Arms attacked the other members of Team Dark, and managed to seize the Master Emerald. However, Knuckles and Shadow managed to intercept them before they left the island, and Knuckles shattered the Master Emerald to keep it from both Team Dark and their enemies. Team Dark subsequently left Angel Island after G.U.N. reinforcements arrived to salvage Eclipse's vessel.<ref name="SU69">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 69|''Sonic Universe'' #69]], "Total Eclipse Part Three: Shadow Boxing"</ref><ref name="SU70">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 70|''Sonic Universe'' #70]], "Total Eclipse Final: Last Resort"</ref> |
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The members of Team Dark were caught up in the merging of Sonic's World and [[Earth (Mega Man's World)|Mega Man's World]] caused by [[Sigma]]'s [[Unity Engine]]s. While aboard the G.U.N. airship ''[[Letter of Gabriel]]'' with Commander and [[Amanda Tower|Captain Tower]], they found their craft being fused together with a government building from the other world, a fusion that resulted in both structures being destroyed and the apparent demise of everyone inside.<ref>[[Archie Mega Man Issue 50|''Mega Man'' #50]], "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction"</ref> Fortunately, the actions of [[Xander Payne]] later erased this event and the subsequent conflict with Sigma from history. As such, Team Dark was returned to their proper place in reality unharmed and very much alive.<ref name="MM52">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 52|''Mega Man'' #52]], "Worlds Unite Part Twelve: Last Rights"</ref> |
The members of Team Dark were caught up in the merging of Sonic's World and [[Earth (Mega Man's World)|Mega Man's World]] caused by [[Sigma]]'s [[Unity Engine]]s. While aboard the G.U.N. airship ''[[Letter of Gabriel]]'' with Commander and [[Amanda Tower|Captain Tower]], they found their craft being fused together with a government building from the other world, a fusion that resulted in both structures being destroyed and the apparent demise of everyone inside.<ref>[[Archie Mega Man Issue 50|''Mega Man'' #50]], "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction"</ref> Fortunately, the actions of [[Xander Payne]] later erased this event and the subsequent conflict with Sigma from history. As such, Team Dark was returned to their proper place in reality unharmed and very much alive.<ref name="MM52">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 52|''Mega Man'' #52]], "Worlds Unite Part Twelve: Last Rights"</ref> |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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Revision as of 10:36, 11 December 2019
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- For the version of this group before the Super Genesis Wave, see Team Dark (Pre-Super Genesis Wave).
Team Dark is a group that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. It is a tactical black operations team under the direct command of the chief commander of G.U.N, Abraham Tower. The team consists of G.U.N.'s most powerful, capable and resourceful agents; namely Shadow the Hedgehog, Rouge the Bat, and E-123 Omega.
History
Formation and past activities
Team Dark first formed under rather unusual circumstances: Rouge infiltrated one of Dr. Eggman's bases in search of treasure, only to discover an unconscious Shadow. As the hedgehog had previously been thought deceased, Rouge was astonished, and proceeded to awaken him. However, the chamber in which he had been kept in stasis was also where Eggman had stored E-123 Omega after abandoning the E-100 Series. Omega and Shadow briefly clashed until Rouge got them to stop, and the three quickly formed a team in hopes of punishing Eggman, obtaining his treasure, and unlocking the truth about Shadow. While fighting their way through a gauntlet set up by Neo Metal Sonic, disguised as Eggman, and joining Team Sonic, Team Chaotix, and Team Rose in battling Metal Overlord, the group discovered further mysteries about Shadow's return.[1][2]
The Ultimate Lifeform's questions about who and what he really was would come to a head during the invasion of Black Doom and the Black Arms. During these events, the members of Team Dark worked alongside G.U.N. in thwarting the invasion, though Shadow did have some dealings with the invaders.[3] The group also had some dealings with the Freedom Fighters, serving as the main contact between G.U.N. and that group.[4] Shadow and Rouge also participated in an Extreme Gear race, but with a disguised Metal Sonic taking Omega's place.[5]
Worlds Collide
- Note: Due to the Genesis Wave, Team Dark's history from this point were changed to be nearly identical to that of its game counterpart's.
Some time later, Team Dark were affected as Sonic's World was enveloped by a Genesis Wave.[6] Shortly thereafter, they lost one of their number as Shadow was captured by Eggman and his new partner, Dr. Wily, who turned Shadow into Shadow Man, one of their Roboticized Masters.[7] Determined to save their comrade, Rouge and Omega followed Shadow's captors to the Skull Egg Zone, where they split up as Rouge left to investigate and Omega remained behind to guard the portal they had used to enter the strange dimension. Rouge eventually infiltrated the Wily Egg, the doctors' flying fortress, and managed to sabotage it with some advice from Dr. Light, though she was eventually captured.[8][9] Meanwhile, Shadow was rescued by Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man, who returned him to normal.[8]
After parting ways with them he ran into Omega, and the pair soon joined a force of Sonic and Mega Man's other friends and allies at the Wily Egg's location. They thus joined in a battle against the Robot Master Army led by their Roboticized comrade Rouge Woman. However, their teammate was quickly restored to normal and rejoined their side, and the trio continued to battle against the evil army of robots.[10] Despite their abilities, the heroes were eventually surrounded, but help arrived in the form of the Light Robot Masters. Thus bolstered, the heroes continued to fight until the Super Genesis Wave washed over them. Super Sonic subsequently attempted to reverse the effects of both waves, only for Eggman to interfere with drastic results.[11][12][13]
Shattered World Crisis
- Note: From the readers point of view, this picks up from where Team Dark's original timeline ended.
Act One
After the Shattered World Crisis began, Team Dark was assigned a mission alongside Spider Troupe involving the arrival of the New Black Comet in the orbit of Sonic's World. The two teams were dispatched to plant a nuclear explosive in the comet and destroy it.[14] However, they suffered difficulties as the new hive-mind Black Death and Eclipse the Darkling managed to brainwash Shadow into attacking his comrades.[15] Fortunately, the other members of Team Dark were able to bring Shadow to his senses after a brief battle, before moving to save Spider Troupe from Eclipse. Shadow then dispatched Black Death and the two units accomplished their mission, but Eclipse escaped with eggs containing the dangerous Dark Arms.[16][17]
Tracking Eclipse's ship to Angel Island, Team Dark-joined by Dr. Julian Snively via a G.U.N. robot with a video screen attached-approached Knuckles the Echidna for help in dealing with the threat. Rouge and Omega joined Knuckles in finding Eclipse's vessel, while Shadow himself was attacked on Shrine Island as Eclipse attempted to seize the Master Emerald. Shadow managed to drive him off, and quickly determined that the Master Emerald should be moved to a G.U.N. facility, which led him and Knuckles to battle.[18][19] Taking advantage of their absence, Eclipse and his Dark Arms attacked the other members of Team Dark, and managed to seize the Master Emerald. However, Knuckles and Shadow managed to intercept them before they left the island, and Knuckles shattered the Master Emerald to keep it from both Team Dark and their enemies. Team Dark subsequently left Angel Island after G.U.N. reinforcements arrived to salvage Eclipse's vessel.[20][21]
Worlds Unite
The members of Team Dark were caught up in the merging of Sonic's World and Mega Man's World caused by Sigma's Unity Engines. While aboard the G.U.N. airship Letter of Gabriel with Commander and Captain Tower, they found their craft being fused together with a government building from the other world, a fusion that resulted in both structures being destroyed and the apparent demise of everyone inside.[22] Fortunately, the actions of Xander Payne later erased this event and the subsequent conflict with Sigma from history. As such, Team Dark was returned to their proper place in reality unharmed and very much alive.[23]
Act Two
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Trivia
- Team Dark was originally a team from Sonic Heroes, the game that introduced E-123 Omega, and brought Shadow the Hedgehog back into the series from his supposed death.
- Team Dark is one of the more popular groups amongst Sonic fans, and their popularity is likewise evident in the comics.
See also
References
- ↑ Sonic Adventure 2/Sonic Adventure 2: Battle
- ↑ Sonic Heroes
- ↑ Shadow the Hedgehog
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #257, "Damage Control"
- ↑ Sonic Free Riders
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #247, "At All Costs Part One: Fate Interrupted"
- ↑ Mega Man #24, "When Worlds Collide Part One: Kindred Sprits"
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Mega Man #26, "When Worlds Collide Part Seven: Evening The Odds"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #53, "When Worlds Collide Part Eight: Liberation"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #250, "When Worlds Collide Part Nine: All-Out War!"
- ↑ Mega Man #27, "When Worlds Collide Part Ten: No Holds Barred"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #54, "When Worlds Collide Part Eleven: Worst of the Worst"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #251, "When Worlds Collide Finale: Best of the Best"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #59, "Shadow Fall Part One: Into the Unknown"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #60, "Shadow Fall Part Two: A Shadow in the Dark"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #61, "Shadow Fall Part Three: A Matter of Trust"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #62, "Shadow Fall Part Four: A Matter of Survival"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #67, "Total Eclipse Part One: Uninvited Guests"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #68, "Total Eclipse Part Two: Tipping Point"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #69, "Total Eclipse Part Three: Shadow Boxing"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #70, "Total Eclipse Final: Last Resort"
- ↑ Mega Man #50, "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction"
- ↑ Mega Man #52, "Worlds Unite Part Twelve: Last Rights"
External links
- Team Dark at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.