While traveling in the Galactic Cloister, the Blue Typhoon comes under attack from the Metarex fleet, led by the three surviving commanders and Dr. Eggman. Sonic attempts to attack from the Sonic Driver, but Dr. Eggman deploys a shield that not only repulses Sonic's attack, but causes an overload explosion that puts Knuckles out of commission. With Sonic and Knuckles both out cold, Tails assumes command reluctantly until Cosmo boosts his confidence. Coming up with a plan, Tails pilots the Blue Typhoon towards a black hole in the Cloister. Sonic and Knuckles recover long enough to deploy the Sonic Driver, reversing the black hole and allowing the Blue Typhoon to escape. Visiting the medical bay, Tails is praised by the injured Sonic and Knuckles.