Synthetic Empire

The Synthetic Empire is an organization that is completely ruled over by The Overlord and is currently in an unknown but most likely severely damaged state. It is the primary and first group of Villains introduced in Sonic Overload and as such is where many of the Villains orginate from. The Order of Nexus refers to the members of the Synthetic Empire as "Oracles" or "Chronicles" and are essentially treated as Priests and Deacons to Metal Sonic being their equivalent to Jesus.
The members of the Army themselves are called Metallic Troopers and often they coincidentally resemble Sonic and other Feedom Fighters. The Metallic Troopers themselves are the most reccurring Troops of Enemies within Sonic Overload, essentially being the counterpart to badniks. They also have numerous ranks as well, specifically Minors, Golden Minors, Majors, Bombers, Ultras, Zealots, Specialists, Heavies, Titans, Assassins, Sonic Troopers and Guards.
The Ranking system of the Troopers is unique, as there are two major types of soliders: Primary and Specialist. Primary soldiers are the class that is more often seen as soldiers and in battle, while Specialists are more often used as either support or for special jobs and operations. Orginally, Golden Minors, Bombers, Zealots, Titans, Assassins, and Sonic Troopers had no known class but thanks to research done by Tails some-time after the Assault on the Death Egg II, he was able to classify these only recently seen variants. Of course, the Titan was never used in battle at all.
There is, however, a third class of Non-Military Soldiers which is named the Nexus class. They are, as their name implies, the religious leaders (Priests, Nuns, Pastors, Reverands, etc.) for the Order of Nexus and in War they have virtually no role. T
There are also three types of Models that Metallic Troopers go by, Model 1, Model 2, and Model 3. Model 1's tend to resemble Foxes, Model 2's resemble Hedgehogs, and Model 3's resemble Echidnas. Model 3's were first introduced and thus far only used during the Assault on the Death Egg II.
==Primary Ranks==
The Primary Class is the main soldier branch of the Synthetic Empire's Army and Population. The types of Robots in this class each serve the same basic purpose: To be a soldier or commander and serve the Overlord. Though some individuals take on different roles, the basic purpose still remains the same. This class also has a clear ranking structure, which is listed with lowest first and highest last. An example of other roles is that many Minors and Majors served as the law enforcement of the Taken planet Earth, and Ultras served as the Highest ranking officers. Though seperate individuals would be sent off for battles with the Resistance.
===Minors===
Minor Metallic Troopers, also referred to as Model 2.0 Metallic Troopers, are the first and most basic form of a Metallic Trooper. They were the basis for the designs of Faux Sonic and Metallic Sonic and are the most common Metallic Trooper used. They were introduced in 2525 to the world during Metal Sonic's attack on Earth, and even remained unchanged since then. They even continued their use once Metal Sonic was turned into a servant of Egg Robo, though once Metal Sonic was left on little planet they along with the other Metallic Troopers ceased to be used until Metal Sonic was revived in 12531.
For Weapons, the Minors have very few. They have a single Torso lazer similar to that of Faux Sonic but far less powerful as their only actual weapon. They also have no shielding, making them rather weak to heavy weapons. Their armour is strong enough to wistand light firearms, though is highly weak against Heavy firearms.
===Golden Minors===
Golden Minors, also known as Model 2.6 Metallic Troopers, are just as their name implies. They are simply Golden painted Minors. They have the same purpose, but were introduced in the 12531 for the Assault on the Death Egg II. The difference between them and the normal blue Minors is that Golden Minors have slightly stronger armour and a more powerful and longer lasting beam weapon. In terms of Rank, it is easily determined that they are treated as only slightly higher than Minors, and less than Majors.
===Majors===
Major Metallic Troopers, also referred to as Model 2.2 Metallic Troopers, are the second and slightly more advanced form of a Metallic Troopers. They often command a small team of Minors, but are sometimes being commanded by the Higher Ranked Ultras. Like the Minors, they two were first used in 2525 during the attack on Earth and even went on in use following Metal Sonic's transformation into Egg Robo's servant. They were not seen on Earth again until the Assault on the Death Egg II, however, unlike the Minors whom were present for the other attacks following the ressurection of Metal Sonic.
For weapons, they were more efficent than the Minors. One of their Arms has a gun on it that fires out concentrated blasts of Energy in a similar fashion to an RPG launcher. They also have an emerald shard in their torso that fires out a small but deadly lazer as well. The Majors also tend to be more intelligent and strategic in battles, far more than the Minors. Similar to the Minors, they are weak to Heavy Weapons but strong against lighter ones.
===Bombers===
Originally Confused with possibly being a Specialist rank, Bomber Metallic Troopers, also known as Model 3.0 Metallic Troopers, are the first Model 3 Metallic Troopers and are one of the most recently introduced into the Empire. They were brought in during 12531's Assault on the Death Egg II, and are higher than Majors but lesser than Ultras in rank. They are often seen in Groups or being comanded by Ultras into battle tactics. For abilities, they have more strength and fighting ability than the Majors, Minors, or Golden Minors and equal the Ultras in-fact, but lack the Ultra's numerous weapons. Instead, their primary weapon is dropping down bombs of energy down to the ground in hopes of killing the enemy.
===Ultras===
Ultra Metallic Troopers, also known as Model 2.4 Metallic Troopes, are a more rare form of Metallic Troopers, and are also the most powerful and highest ranked of the Primary Soldiers. They command Majors around, but obviously are able to command Minors as well though are most often seen commanding the former more than the latter. Some are even used as Patrol guards for Hang Castle. Unlike the other two primary ranks, Ultras were not introduced until the year 11990, 10 thousand years after the creation of the X-0001 computer itself. Once Metal Sonic was turned into Egg Robo's slave, they completely vanished from use and were not seen again until Metal Sonic was brought back to life from Little Planet. Only three were known to have been used during the Attack on Knothole, and only two during the assault on the Capital City. However, many were used during the Assault on the Death Egg II.
For Weapons, the Ultras are among the strongest of the Metallic Troopers. They have a powerful eye lazer than can vaporize life-forms completely within a single strike. They also have powerful armour that takes at least two Rockets or Missles to destroy. They also possess electric grappling cables on the corners of their torso and a larger one from the center. They are also more skilled in combat the Majors. They are strong against both Heavy and Light weapons, but their lazer only kills living things, and can easily be deflected back at them. To Synthetics, it causes severe amounts of damage.
===Zealots===
Zealots, also known as Model 2.7 Metallic Troopers, are the first Primary rank made to outrank and outmatch the Ultras. Unlike most other Troopers, the Zealots come equipped with a variety of weapons different depending on the purpose of the Zealots. The only weapons shared are the Higher than the Ultra Strength, and Eye lazers. Zealots made for purpose of leading troops on the ground are often given Wrist Lazers and Grappling cables similar to that of the Ultra. They are also given the ability of shooting their back spikes out (not the head ones, the ones on their backs) as homing missles that can also come back to them like boomer-rangs. Ones meant to lead ships are given swords in their wrists and a Torso lazer cannon instead.
Regardless, Zealots are regarded as one of the most powerful Ranks of the entire Synthetic Empire, and are the only rank known to actually command Ultras. They were only thus far seen during the Assault on the Death Egg II.
==Specialist Ranks==
The Specialist Class is similar to the Primary Class, though without a single primary purpose or clear ranking structure. Rather, Specialist Models each have a different purpose within the empire and individuals rarely take up other roles if at all. Due to this, Specialists are the lesser seen of the Empire, save for Heavies who are pilots and combat support.
===Titans===
Titan Troopers, also known as Model 2.5 Troopers, are the least known about Rank of the entire synthetic Empire. They are considered Specialists only because Data found by Tails suggests that only one was to exist for each large enough territory Metal Sonic would aqquire. This likely means they were to be a primary defense for a Territory rather than a massive War Machine. It also suggests they would have been retired should War end and the Synthetics take back Earth completely. Only an Artists depiction of a Titan exists, as none were ever shown in battle. It is known they are largest Trooper Rank ever made or planned, but the exact placement of their rank can not be determined. They are placed before Specialists here due to this. This is not saying they were lower, however, as the Specialist Class has no actual Hierarchy of Ranks since each Rank has one specific Job or Duty to accomplish rather than each one being a soldier or commander.
===Specialists===
Specialist Metallic Troopers, also known as Model 2.3 Metallic Troopers, are a brand of Metallic Troopers that are similar in basic form and shape to Minors but are equal in rank to Majors. Unlike Majors, however, Specialists are often deployed only alone or in groups of three and are used only on important Military Operations or situations in the Overlord's land that require them. They were introduced in 2540, and since then have been the counterpart to the SWAT Team, essentially. They were not used by Egg Robo once he took Metal Sonic as a servant, but did make a come back was Metal Sonic was returned as an Independent robot.
For Weapons, Specialists have a similar arsenal to the Minors. They possess a more powerful torso cannon, and can even fire it for a longer time. They are also more durable, along with more faster in the air. Specialists also can turn invisible in a cloaking ability, allowing them to perform their duties as Special Operations soldiers.
===Heavies===
Heavy Metallic Troopers, also known as Model 1.2 Metallic Troopers, are robots similar to Tails in appearance, but were introduced far before he was ever born. They often serve as Support for Ultras in combat and are also seen piloting the vehicles and airships of the Empire. They were introduced around the year 2529, four years after the attack on Earth. They continued use after Metal Sonic was working for Egg Robo, though were in highly limitied quantities after the defeat of the Overlord. They eventually ceased use around the Echidna Empire's entry into the drama, however. They eventually maded a comeback once the Overlord Metal Sonic came back to rule the Empire once more, however, and as such were present for the rest of the empire's operations.
For weapons, Heavy Troopers are more durable than Majors, Minors, and even Specialists though not as much as the Ultras. They have Eye lazers, a Torso Lazer, Grappling Cables (though not the larger one), and even include the ability to fire lightning from their finger tips. They also, as stated above, are used as Vehicle and Airship pilots, and likely got their name due to that.
===Assassins===
Assassin Metallic Troopers, also known as Model 3.2 Metallic Troopers, are the second members of the Model 3 brand of Troopers and like the Bombers only currently used in the Assault on the Death Egg II. Assassins were originally mistaken for Black, SWAT-bot like beings but this was proven false through repairing one's body. They have two major abilities aside from bomber-like strength. Those would be Energy Missles able to fired out of their mouth, and the ability to turn invisible and hide from or sneak up to Enemy forces and Targets. They also have the ability to Glide and Climb walls as well. Their primary Job is as their name claims, to Assassinate primary Enemy leaders and Soldiers along with using Stealth to get any target needed.
They are often called Mecha Knuckles Troopers by the Resistance and Egg Robo, though they take great offense to that name.
===Sonic Troopers===
Sonic Troopers, also known as Model 2.8 Metallic Troopers, are the only Metallic Troopers made with the direct intention of Copying Sonic. They have no projectile weapons, and instead only have the abilities of Sonic the Hedgehog himself. Few were seen during the Assault on the Death Egg, and their purpose as a Specialist is only assumed. That Assumption is that they were meant to attempt in Killing Sonic, but were unaware that he was heading for the Death Egg II. If this assumption is correct, then it is unknown whether they will ever be used again.
===Guards===
Guard Metallic Troopers, also known as Model 1.0 Metallic Troopers, are Troopers also similar to Tails and the Heavies, but made before either one were in existence or development. As their names imply, they are used exclusively as Guards for Metal Sonic himself and as such are one of the least produced Models of the Metallic Troopers. They were introduced in 2525 during the battle of Earth, and were constructed prior to the Minors, and as such are the first Metallic Trooper variant to exist. They were not used following Metal Sonic being turned into a Servant, but one did appear as a Pope-like figure for the Order of Nexus and was destroyed during the final Assault on the Nexus Headquarters. They only appeared again in numbers once Metal Sonic returned to his position as Overlord.
For Weapons, the Guards have Grappling Cables on the Wrists and Torso corners, but not the larger one that the Ultras possess. They also have Eye lazers and Finger lazers as well. Their eyes can also be used as a lock-on for blasts of energy that can be fired out like missles from their palms. The Guards also have the highest speed and flight stats of all Metallic Trooper Ranks.
==Nexus Class==
The Nexus class is the third and only Non-Military class of Metallic Troopers. They are essentially Religious leaders for the Order of Nexus as well as Cvilians. None of these Troopers have weapons, some don't even have the ability of flight, and only have their own strength to rely on.
===Civilians===
Civilians are just as their name implies, the Civilians of the Synthetic Empire. There are not many of them due to the Overlord not seeing them as having much use, but are present. They have no weapons on their body and no ability to fly unless they are based off a species that has flight, and of course this means they are based off of numerous species rather than just one. They come in varying colours and shades, unlike the other synthetics.
===Priests===
Priests, as their name says, are the Priests of the Order of Nexus. Introduced once the Religion was made official, they have no weapons or flight ability but have the entire knowledge of the Hebrew Bible (Same as the Overlord) as well as the definitions of all of it's phrases and chips within them that force them to use the proper context of each word and phrase. Due to lack of weapons they are never put into use of war, but do have a major role in keeping the Order of Nexus on the side of the Overlord. However, unlike Priests of current day these work much more like Nuns, being seen often in groups being lead by a single one of their ranks called a Superior Priest a superior priest is exactly the same in design and body but different in being coloured blue where the others are green (see picture).
===Reverands===
Reverands, are the actual Priests of the Nexus. They are similar to the Minor Troopers of the Primary class in shape but look slightly different. Despite their menacing look they have no weapons and no flight ability and only rely on their physical strength and skills to attack. Their job is to be the true leaders of the Priests as well as spread the faith of the Order of Nexus to it's many members. They are given the same knowledge as the Priests, but also given the job of controlling the priests. They are highly respected in the communities of the Nexus and by civilians of the Empire.
==Stand Alone Troopers==
Aside from Ranks, during the 10,000 year reign there were also lone models produced of the Metallic Troopers. These models were essentially individual Intelligences rather than rankings of Troopers. None of these models were ever used in form of a rank, are not a part of either two classes, and essentially create their own (unofficial) class. Each of these are considered and called Model 0. This was originally thought to be Metal Sonic's Model name, but of course once the Resistance uncovered his origins this was proven false. Stand alone Models themselves seemed to be what the Zealots would become later. They commanded even Ultras, and only took orders from Metal Sonic or Egg Robo. Also, they never were brought back following the end of the 10,000 year reign.
===Model 0.0 (Meta Sonic)===
Model 0.0, also known as Meta Sonic, was the first Stand Alone Model produced and used against the Freedom Fighters. It was built in 12524, and used against the Freedom Fighters in an early attack against the forest by Egg Robo (the first attack shown in Sonic Overload, actually), and it managed to put up quite a good fight against the Resistance. It was destroyed by Slaite the Bobcat and Sonic attacking it seperately, knocking off it's legs and head respectively. It's head was then hurled at Egg Robo himself, and knocked him off of his machine thus ending the attack. Meta Sonic was not rebuilt, but the following Stand Alone model was highly similar to him.
===Model 0.2 (Meta Sonic II)===
Model 0.2, also called Meta Sonic II, soon followed in the same year. This Stand-alone model accompanied Egg Robo on the kidnapping of Amy Rose. In-fact, it was the robot that kidnapped her. The robot used a gun it and it's previous Model had to attempt in killing Sonic once the hedgehog reached the base. Once it failed to prevent Sonic's Entry, the robot went to more drastic measures and engaged Sonic directly. Despite being a good marksman, the Freedom Fighter team was easily able to gang up on and destroy Meta Sonic II. Meta Sonic II was the final "Meta Sonic" to exist, and was the basis for the following Stand Alone Trooper model.
===Model 0.3 (Pseudo Sonic)===
Model 0.3, also known as Pseudo Sonic, was the third stand alone model. It had all of the abilities of Sonic, though with added lazer beams and faster speed. It also had the most accurate colouring of all Metallic Troopers, save the eyes and center torso. Pseudo was used by Egg Robo heavily during the search for the Sacred Emeralds.
During the first part of the Search, it was used to fend off Sonic and the Freedom Fighters from collecting the emerald, and nearly overcame and killed them when Tails spun around it and caused a heavy amount of static electricity and thus short circuited it. The robot was rebuilt, however, and lived to fight another fight against the Resistance.
For the second Emerald, it was present at Egg Robo's side, and helped move the gondola closer to the location of the emerald. Despite it's efforts, the Freedom Fighters still acheived the Emerald by beating Pseudo and Egg Robo in the race.
When it came time for the Third and Fourth Emeralds, Pseudo gave more of an effort than previously. It chased the Freedom Fighters directly to the emeralds' locations, and made sure to grab the emeralds first. During the ensuing battle, it placed one of the Sacred Emeralds inside of it's torso, and as such was able to use Chaos Control to teleport out of the area with the two emeralds. Once the emerald was taken out, however, the energy stayed within the robot and gave it permanent Chaos abilities.
For the Fifth and Sixth Sacred Emeralds, Pseudo and Egg Robo once more were at eachother's side once more. The two reached the Emeralds equally with the Freedom Fighters and as such, a battle ensued. Pseudo managed to defeat Slaite in the fight and steal the Fifth emerald as the Empire's fourth, but was unable to secure the Sixth emerald. Soon enough, the save collapsed and both sides were forced to leave. Pseudo Sonic was very respected for this.
Once Egg Robo unleashed his secret weapon, Psuedo Sonic was it's support in the attack. It helped it harm the forestry and the Animals alike alongside many other traditional Metallic Troopers. However, once Sonic destroyed the robot and became his super form for the first time, Pseudo Sonic was finally given a true challenge. His Chaos Abilities only delayed the unavoidable, as no matter how many times used Chaos Spear and Chaos Control, Super Sonic ultimately destroyed him and all of the other Metallic Troopers in the resulting battle. Pseudo Sonic was never seen, rebuilt, or heard of again.
He can easily and clearly be considered the early version of what would later become Metallic Sonic and Faux Sonic and is also similar in role to what The Overlord himself would eventually become.
===Model 0.4 (Silver Sonic)===
Model 0.4, dubbed Silver Sonic, was the final Stand-alone model produced being made in 12525. It was deployed only once, and that was against the forces of Egg Robo during the attack on Prison Island. It didn't engage Shadow right away, but did go after Egg Robo. It was also the decoy to allow Metal Sonic himself to Escape. Silver Sonic was a massive robot, at the time being the largest Trooper constructed. It was also able to move faster through wheels on it's feet. It also shot out eye lazers, too. The robot was powerful, and managed to pursue Egg Robo all the way up to Shadow's own awakening. Once there, it tried to keep Shadow from escaping the Island, but was unable to do so due to Shadow destroying it with ease.
It is considered the Prototype of what would later be the Titan Model of Metallic Troopers, given Silver Sonic's sheer size.
==Government==
The Government of the Synthetic Empire is a complete Totalitarianism ruled by Metal Sonic himself as the Supreme Overlord. There is little to no objection from the Troopers on the rule of Metal Sonic, and only from the living beings allowed to live among them. Said living beings were often killed for speaking against the Overlord, and the Resistance that formed because of this was at war for years with the Overlord's forces until 12525 when finally the 10,000 year reign of the Synthetic Empire came to an end. Once the Reign was over, the Syntethic Empire was disbanded and wounded, with few of it's ranks appearing with the Overlord no longer in command. Once the Overlord was brought back, so was the Empire. This was only briefly, however, as once Metal Sonic was defeated again his empire dissappeared with him.
It is also shown that the Metallic Troopers depend on Metal Sonic, as without him they would be unable to know what to do or what their purpose is. Some would go insane, or rampant, from this and begin believing themselves to be god-like while others would simply deactivate themselves from not having their leader any-longer. Others would also turn to higher ranked models to find a replacement leader. This has yet to be seen, and is only explained from Tails hacking into the mind of several Troopers that were left at Knothole during an attack done in 12524.
==Enviornment Damage==
The Synthetic Empire is well known for killing the Enviornment of a Planet. They often leave no plant life left in their areas and pollute the waters and sky with toxic chemicals. They have little care for these things, as being robots they deem these resources as completely useless to them. Earth was a prime example, as their destruction of forestry and killing of the Enviornment caused numerous thinks to occur:
*Lightning Storms sometimes would not happen for a week, which brought down the Nitrogen and other Element's numbers on the Planet. This was fixed following the end of the 10,000 year reign.
*The water on the planet literally became replaced with the Toxic purple chemicals in all places but the Great Forest. This meant that Rain was very toxic, and tsunamis were even more lethal. Mobians never adapted to the Chemicals, and it burned their skin on touch. The Metallic Troopers and Metal Sonic, however, were able to spend time in such rain. The chemicals were pushed back to just the Great Lakes and the Niagara Falls after the 10,000 year reign. The Great Lakes were deemed unsaveable.
*Hurriances and Tornados also became rare, due to the Air being so heavily polluted and most of the water now being only chemicals with very cold temperature. This was fixed as the Chemicals were pushed back.
*Thousands of species went deceased, due to the pollution. There were no conservation efforts from the Empire, but in the Great Forest some were kpet alive. It is currently in the process of repairing.
*Any plants within the cities were dead or turned partially robotic due to the pollution and the increase of Metallic Land. This was fixed partially and is being worked on after the 10,000 year reign.
*Oxygen was replaced in many parts by Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide. This leaves many Mobians dying within the Metallic areas, and even keeps the population of the Great Forest down and forces any of them who enter the Metallic owned areas to have Oxygen tanks with them. The Metallic Troopers didn't care on this, due to their obvious reason of not needing Oxygen. This was fixed as the Plant life and water was brought back and the Pollution was removed.
Unfortunately, unlike Earth, Little Planet which was taken over later was not able to have a Resistance on it to save it. Therefore, it went through a complete Enviornmental destruction to Earth's severe but partial. On Little Planet, which was once was a minature version of Earth essentially, many deadly changes exist as of 12531:
*The oxygen is completely gone, replaced completely with Carbon Dioxide and Carbon Monoxide.
*All water on the planet was replaced with the fatal chemicals the Empire creates.
*All Plant-life is deceased or now partially metallic.
*No Animal life can be seen living on the planet at all.
*The only storms that the planet recieves at all is Rain, no Hurricanes or Lightning storms have ever been seen or reported by the Empire.
*From space, the planet would look completely Metallic and Black.
==Trivia==
*They are counterparts to the Brotherhood of Metallix from the British Fleetway Sonic comics.
*Originally, Metal Sonic's second to last body was supposed to be that of the real Metal Sonic/A Minor Trooper and that body eventually would be turned into Metallic Sonic but that idea was scrapped.
*The Ranking system and Names are done in a similar fashion to the Covenant of the Halo game series.
*The Stand-Alone Models also reference Halo, as they are similar to the Arbiter. This is because there is only one Stand-Alone model at a time, and they are only deployed in times of war or for very important missions. They also answer directly to the leader of government, and order all other ranks of troops around.
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