History Recap / SonicTheHedgehogArchieComicsPanicInTheSky

** Eggmanland is destroyed and sinks into the ocean by the time Dark Gaia regains its full power.

** By the time Dark Gaia finally emerges, Sonic and Chip are able to have the power they need to face it head-on. Rotor acknowledges that Sonic is used to dealing with world-ending titans in his Super form and Chip and Dark Gaia are basically ''gods'' when at their peak. All Sonic's friends can do at this point is watch the battle from afar and cheer them on.

* BookEnds: "Countdown to Chaos" kickstarted the Shattered World Crisis saga while this arc wraps it up. This emphasized by the IdiosyncraticCoverArt of both arcs.

* BatmanGambit: While Nicole battles Phage for control of the Sky Patrol, the villainous AI provoked her into using the power of the Red Star Ring like before. Though overpowered, that was actually what Phage was counting on while delaying her. After the Battlebird Armada successfully abducts Chip, she overloads Nicole's systems before retreating. Though Nicole's handheld is fried afterwards, she was able to transfer to the Sky Patrol's for the rest of the arc.

** King Acorn fights Team Hooligans to prevent them from stealing the chest containing all of the Chaos Emeralds and Gaia Keys. Despite his best efforts, he is outnumbered and outmatched with Bark knocking him out.

** Rotor and Nicole are tasked with keeping the Death Egg from reaching the Eggmanlamd central spire that is holding all of the Dark Gaia energy. Thanks to the Armada's earlier attack, the Sky Patrol's damaged state stood less of a chance than it would have in its top condition, and is eventually shot down. At the very least, they succeed when Dark Gaia begins taking its power back and destroying Eggmanland, forcing both Eggman and the Death Egg to retreat elsewhere.

* MirrorMatch: Of sorts. As Gemerl fights Metal Sonic, he recognizes the cobalt hedgehog as the "original ability-stealer with an identity crisis". Metal was once able to copy bio-data as "[[VideoGame/SonicHeroes Neo Metal Sonic]]", while [[VideoGame/SonicAdvance Gemerl]] used to change forms and assimilate with machinery. His predecessor, [[VideoGame/SonicBattle Emerl]] was the one who can copy abilities.

With all of the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds collected, and many of their allies at the ready, the Freedom Fighters are ready to finally repair their broken world.

* CombiningMecha: The secret of the Gaia Gate in Apotos is revealed to be a summoning rite that brings forth all seven Gaia Temples and create a '''Gaia Colossus''', in ancient mech powered by the seven Chaos Emeralds. Eggman activates it first in hopes of adding a new weapon to his arsenal. After Sonic defeats him and rescues Chip, they use it to defeat an awakened Dark Gaia.

* NearVillainVictory: Eggman manages to throw a surprise attack on the heroes while stealing the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds and abducting Chip, and occupy Apoptos' Gaia Gate to summon the Gaia Colossus. Had the Freedom Fighters not rushed in to Eggmanland to stop him, Dr. Eggman would have actually won this.

* BatmanGambit: While Nicole battles Phage for control of the Sky Patrol, the villainous AI provoked her into using the power of the Red Star Ring like before. Though overpowered, that was actually what Phage was counting on while delaying her. After the Battlebird Armada successfully abducts Chip, she overloads Nicoles systems before retreating. Though Nicole's handheld is fried afterwards, she was able to transfer to the Sky Patrol's systems for the rest of the arc.

** Rotor and Nicole are tasked with keeping the Death Egg from reaching the spire holding all of the Dark Gaia energy. Thanks to the Armada's earlier attack, the Sky Patrol's damaged state stood less of a chance than it would have in its top condition, and is eventually shot down. At the very least, they succeed when Dark Gaia begins taking its power back and destroying Eggmanland, forcing both Eggman and the Death Egg to retreat elsewhere.

* FinalBattle: Everything has led up to this moment. Like many eons before in the death-and-rebirth cycle, Dark Gaia awakens by shattering the world from within (already accomplished this time by Eggman) and attempt to wipe out all life. Chip, the Light Gaia is tasked with defeating it to save everyone . With Super Sonic help, he succeeds, leading to the world being healed.
* GrandFinale: The final arc of the entire ''VideoGame/SonicUnleashed'' adaptation, though the "Shattered" arc takes place at the same time in ''Sonic Universe''.[[note]]It could also count as a Grand Finale for the main comic series as the following arc "Genesis of a Hero" was never completed before its official cancelation.[[/note]]

** Sally had a plan set up which involves all of the Freedom Fighters' allies across the globe keeping the Egg Army busy while her team takes the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds to Apotos and activate the Gaia Gate, finally fixing the broken planet. Unfortunately, Eggman gets the drop on them with coordinated attack of the Battlebird Armada, Witchcarters and Hooligans, to take all the power for himself. The Freedom Fighters are forced to go straight to Eggmanland without any backup and piloting a barely functioning Sky Patrol to strike back.

The final chapter of the Shattered World Crisis is about to commence and, whoever emerges victorious will usher in a dawn of the new world.

* CombiningMech: The secret of the Gaia Gate in Apotos is revealed to be a summoning rite that brings forth all seven Gaia Temples and create a '''Gaia Colossus''', in ancient mech powered by the seven Chaos Emeralds. Eggman activates it first in hopes of adding a new weapon to his arsenal. After Sonic defeats him and rescues Chip, they use it to defeat an awakened Dark Gaia.

* CombiningWeapon: The secret of the Gaia Gate in Apotos is revealed to be a summoning rite that brings forth all seven Gaia Temples and create a '''Gaia Colossus''', in ancient mech powered by the seven Chaos Emeralds. Eggman activates it first in hopes of adding a new weapon to his arsenal. After Sonic defeats him and rescues Chip, they use it to defeat an awakened Dark Gaia.

** Rotor and Nicole are tasked with keeping the Death Egg from reaching the tower. Thanks to the Armada's earlier attack, the Sky Patrol's damaged state stood less of a chance than it would have in its top condition, and is eventually shot down. At least they succeed when Dark Gaia begins taking its power back and destroying Eggmanland, forcing both Eggman and the Death Egg to retreat.

** Sally had a plan set up which involves all of the Freedom Fighters' allies across the globe keeping the Egg Army busy while her team takes the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds to Apotos and activate the Gaia Gate. Unfortunately, Eggman gets the drop on them with the Battlebird Armada, Witchcarters and Hooligans, to take all the power for himself. The Freedom Fighters are forced to go to Eggmanland without any backup and a barely functioning Sky Patrol to strike back.
** By the time Dark Gaia finally emerges, Sonic and Chip are able to have the power they need to face it head-on. Rotor acknowledges that Sonic is used to dealing with world-ending threats in his Super form and Chip and Dark Gaia are basically gods. All Sonic's friends can do at this point is watch the battle and cheer them on.

* NiceJobFixingItVillain: Like the game, Eggman created Eggmanland to harvest the Dark Gaia Energy. The key difference, the game has him wanting to control Dark Gaia. Here, he simply wants a power source for the Death Egg. Not once had he ever considered reassembling an EldritchAbomination, but at least he unknowingly helped clean up some of the mess he made, allowing Sonic and Chip to fight the world-ending monster.

With all of the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds collected, and many of their allies at the ready, the Freedom Fighters are eager to finally repair their broken world.

But not everyone is on board for things to be back to normal. Eggman rallies a handful of his subordinates for one last assault to obtain all he needs for total world domination, including Chip the Light Gaia and a powerful ancient weapon.

There is also the fact that Dark Gaia remains a threat, and must be defeated.

** Sally had a plan set up which involves all of their allies across the globe keeping the Egg Army busy while her team takes the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds to Apotos and activate the Gaia Gate. Unfortunately, Eggman gets the drop on them with the Battlebird Armada, Witchcarters and Hooligans, to take all the power for himself. The Freedom Fighters are forced to go to Eggmanland without any backup and a barely functioning Sky Patrol to strike back.

* BittersweetEnding: Against all odds, the Freedom Fighters prevent Eggman from obtaining ultimate power. With Gaia Colossus and the Chaos Emeralds reclaimed, Sonic and Chip work together to take down Dark Gaia in its complete form. Though this victory means that Chip must return to sleep before he had a chance to celebrate with his friends, he is forever grateful that he can experience everything with Sonic and the others. With this, the planet is finally repaired.

* GrandFinale: The final arc of the entire ''VideoGame/SonicUnleashed'' adaptation, though the "Shattered" arc takes place at the same time in ''Sonic Universe''.[[note]]It could also count as a Grand Finale of the main comic series as the following arc "Genesis of a Hero" was never completed before its official cancelation.[[/note]]

** By the time Dark Gaia finally emerges, Sonic and Chip are able to have the power they need to face it. Rotor acknowledges that Sonic is used to dealing with world-ending threats in his Super form and Chip and Dark Gaia are basically gods. All Sonic's friends can do at this point is watch the battle and cheer them on.

* OhCrap: When Nicole finds that the Sky Patrol systems are malfunctioning, she finds in horror that a Tails Doll is hacking. It gets worse when she sees Phage return, and Sally believes Tails Doll has sent her plans to Eggman for a preemptive strike.

But not everyone is on board for things to be back to normal.

Eggman rallies a handful of his subordinates for one last assault to obtain all he needs for total world domination, including Chip the Light Gaia and a powerful ancient weapon.

The final chapter of the Shattered World Crisis is about to commence and, whoever emerges victorious will usher in a dawn of a new world.

* NearVillainVictory: Eggman manages to throw a surprise attack on the heroes while stealing the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds, and abducting Chip and occupy Apoptos' Gaia Gate to summon the Gaia Colossus. Had the Freedom Fighters not rushed in to Eggmanland to stop him, Dr. Eggman would have actually won this.

** Rotor and Nicole are tasked with keeping the Death Egg from reaching the tower. Thanks to the Armada's earlier attack, the Sky Patrol's damaged state stood less of a chance than it would have in its top condition. At least they succeed when Dark Gaia begins taking its power back and destroying Eggmanland.

* CurbstompCushion: King Acorn fights Team Hooligans to prevent them from stealing the chest containing all of the Chaos Emeralds and Gaia Keys. Despite his best efforts, he is outnumbered and outmatched with Bark knocking him out.

* NearVillainVictory: Eggman manages to throw a surprise attack on the heroes while stealing the Gaia Keys and Chaoas Emeralds, and abducting Chip and occupy Apoptos' Gaia Gate to summon the Gaia Colossus. Had the Freedom Fighters not rushed in to Eggmanland to stop him, Dr. Eggman would have actually won this.
* NiceJobFixingItVillain: Like the game, Eggman created Eggmanland to harvest the Dark Gaia Energy. The key difference, the game has him wanting to control Dark Gaia. Here, he simply wants a power source for the Death Egg. Not once had he ever considered reassembling an EldritchAbomination, but at least he unknowingly helped clean up some of the mess he made, allowing Sonic and Chip to fight the monster.

** Eggmanland is destroyed and sinks into the ocean by the time Dark Gaia remains its full power.

* StatusQuoIsGod: After Dark Gaia begins absorbing the rest of its power from all over the world, the Dark Gaia Energy within Sonic is extracted as well, finally freeing him from his Werehog transformations.

* AllForNothing: Eggman had built Eggmanland mainly to harvest the Dark Gaia Energy to strengthen his Death Egg. Unfortunately for him, the Freedom Fighters put a wrench in this plan as usual. With Dark Gaia appearing, Eggmanland is completely destoryed and the doctor is forced to retreat.
* BatmanGambit: While Nicole battled Phage for control of the Sky Patrol, she provoked her into using the power of the Red Star Ring like before. Though outmatched, that was actually what Phage was counting on while delaying her. After the Battlebird Armada successfully abducts Chip, she overloads Nicoles systems before retreating. Thiugh Nicole's handheld is fried, she was able to transfer to the Sky Patrol's systems for the rest of the arc.
* BigDamnHeroes: Gemerl is overwhelmed by the combine might of the Hooligans and Witchcarters, but Cream, Cheese and Big arrive to save him.
* BittersweetEnding: Against all odds, the Freedom Fighters prevent Eggman from obtaining ultimate power. With Gaia Colossus and the Chaos Emeralds reclaimed, Sonic and Chip work together to take down Dark Gaia in its truest form. Though this victory means that Chip must return to sleep before he had a chance to celebrate with his friends, he is forever grateful that he can experience everything with Sonic and the others. With this, the planet is finally repaired.

** Sally had a plan set up which involves all of their allies across the globe keeping the Egg Army busy while her team takes the Gaia Keys and Chaos Emeralds to Apotos and activate the Gaia Gate. Unfortunately, Eggman gets the drop on them with the Battlebird Armada, Witchcarters and Hooligans, to take all the power for himself. The Freedom Fighters are forced to go to Eggmanland without any backup to strike back.
** By the time Dark Gaia finally emerges, Sonic and Chip are able to have the power they need to face it. Rotor acknowledges that Sonic is used to dealing with world-ending threats in his Super form and Chip and Dark Gaia are basically gods. All Sonic's friends can do at this point is cheer them on.

* NearVillainVictory: Eggman manages to throw a surprise attack on the heroes while stealing the Gaia Keys and Chaoas Emeralds, and abducting Chip and occupy Apoptos' Gaia Gate to summon the Gaia Colossus. Had the Freedom Fighters not rushed to Eggmanland to stop him, Dr. Eggman world have actually won this.
* NiceJobFixingItVillain: Like the game, Eggman crested Eggmanland to harvest the Dark Gaia Energy. The key difference, the game has him wanting to control Dark Gaia. Here, he simply wants a power source for the Death Egg. Not once had he ever considered reassembling an EldritchAbomination, but at least he helped clean up some of the mess he made, allowing Sonic and Chip to fight the monster.

* TrashTheSet: The Freedom Fighters' s Sky Patrol base is taken down twice in the arc; blown up by the Battle Bird Armada, and later shot down by the Death Egg.

But not everyone is ready for things to be back to normal.

Eggman rallies a handful of his subordinates for one last assault to have all he needs for total world domination, including Chip the Light Gaia.

The final chapter of the Shattered World Crisis is about to commence and, whoever emerges victorious will usher in a new dawn for the world.