Official Artwork

**Official Artwork** refers to canon artwork released in *The Sega Scourge Studio*, the official *Sonic: What If?*/ The Sega Scourge Discord server. Each piece takes place within the canon of an established What If series, expanding on their world, characters and story in a similar fashion to the tie-in comics. Each art piece comes with a small story written by The Sega Scourge and SinFrog , detailing the events surrounding what is being depicted.

## December 2022

### Story

*Finally, after hours spent decorating, it was done. With Tails having routed all the wires and the work of Sonic and Amy complete, the young fox rushed over to witness the lightshow come alive like a festive lighthouse illuminating the snow-plain for miles.*

*Amy sipped from her warm mug of cocoa, content with a job well done. It was a beautiful Christmas Tree, and the lights were just gorgeous, but a question lingered in the back of her mind:*

*"Why so extravagant this year, Sonic?"*

*He didn't tear his eyes away from the apex of the tree, smiling with wide, child-like delight. The satisfaction in his eyes, however, seemed almost grave by comparison, like he'd finally taken a weight off of his shoulders. Relief, and a long exhale, was what Sonic's face conveyed.*

*"I was thinking... Maybe if we make a light that's bright enough, he'll be able to see it too."*

*Amy's eyes momentarily widened while the dots connected in her mind, then her face settled into a soft, adoring expression as her eyes drifted up towards the star atop their monument to joy. It was silly, but, she joined in hoping.*

*"Merry Christmas, Shadow..."*

### Characters

* Sonic the Hedgehog
* Amy Rose
* Miles "Tails" Prower
* Black Shadow (mentioned)
* Knuckles the Echidna
* Team Chaotix
	+ Vector the Crocoile
	+ Espio the Chameleon
	+ Charmy Bee
* Rouge the Bat
* Metal Sonic

### Continuity

* This art piece depicts events sometime after the final episode of *What If Sonic Lost His Memory?*, after Sonic's recovery from amnesia and Black Shadow's departure into space.
	+ Sonic has his scar from the wound sustained upon crashing into Frontier Canyon as Super Sonic in the finale.
	+ He has also changed back into his old outfit, losing the Empire-branded gloves and boots he wore in Part 3 onward.
* It is unknown, however, exactly how far in the future these events occurred.
	+ Dialogue and actions by Sonic and Amy imply that this is the first Christmas since the events of the series transpired, though a timeframe for the original story is never specified, so how long of a gap that leaves can't be ascertained.
	+ Metal Sonic is 'present' for the celebration, though seemingly offline with no explanation for how that occurred, nor why the heroes have brought him to their celebration.
	+ Silver the Hedgehog is nowhere to be seen, implying he may have returned to the future.

## February 2023

### Story Writers

* The Sega Scourge
* SinFrog

### Story

*Red was the spear in his hand.. amber hue burning hotter as it grew into a lance of judgement. Red were the eyes of Black Shadow, ringed with the igneous signature of his sovereignty. Red was the fire raging all around, casting its glow on two alien overlords who herald death and dread in their wake. The navy-colored invader postured, ready to generate an artificial black hole - endeavoring to banish his foe to an abyss tantamount to his own soul.*

*"You stand accused, Kaiser Greedy, of cosmic larceny and the subjugation of innocent lives! Surrender now, and you may yet live!"*

*His voice had since lost that calm, yet commanding tone from when he'd first landed on Greedy's disc-like fortress. The filth's troops and second-in command had since fallen to the Black Arms. It all too often culminated this way - him, in a mad fury - the accused, fighting tooth and nail to survive. Such venomous thoughts, and the thoughts of what Shadow's old friends might say if they saw him now - if Eggman, or if Sonic saw him - they filled his mind and escalated his attacks.. as he plunged into a deeper, darker frenzy.*

*"Death to ALL who oppose me!"*

### Characters

* Black Shadow
* Kaiser Greedy (first appearance, death)
* Dr. Eggman (mentioned)
* Sonic the Hedgehog (mentioned)

### Continuity

* This piece depicts an event at some point during Black Shadow's space travels, likely before the pilot episode of *Black Shadow: Exodus*.
	+ By the time of the first episode, Shadow has already taken control of the Aresians and 'other worlds', having been patrolling the galaxy for some time, destroying and subjugating evil much like he is attempting to do with Kaiser Greedy.
* Shadow's Chaos Spear turning into a red 'lance of judgement' implies a readying of his Chaos Lance technique, first seen in the finale of *WI03*.
* This art piece confirms that the Ristar series shares a galaxy with the depiction of Sonic canon used in *Sonic: What If?*. Being that the series takes place entirely in space (specifically the Valdi System), Ristar's narrative presumably unfolds completely unaltered in all timelines besides *WI03*.
	+ For more information, see the Ristar Wiki.

### Concept Art

Original concept sketch, much wider angle and with a reference image visible.Closer thumbnail to bring more attention to the battle - note that Shadow's gun was originally an ordinary Earth pistol.Final lineart, Shadow's gun has by this point been replaced by a Light Shot.

## August 2023

### Story Writers

* The Sega Scourge
* SinFrog

### Story

*"Wheeee!"*

*"Geo-location data suggests we will arrive shortly."*

*Normally, the young granddaughter of Professor Tomo was forbidden to wander Flicky Island unattended. But with Gamma's arrival, these restrictions had loosened. Better yet, Aya had been given a mission! A chance to really contribute to her grandfather's research! Being a chronic shutterbug, Aya would often show Professor Tomo photos she'd taken. And tucked away in the corner of an innocuous polaroid...*

*"That's... my word! A Saturn Saucer! Aya dear, where was this taken?" Named after the ringed planet, the flower had a brilliant golden 'ring' surrounding its silvery center, and an alluring dark blue everything else.*

*The very next morning, Aya had been tasked to return to where the photo was taken, and have Gamma help relocate the plant back to camp. She held on tight as her crimson companion raced across the checkered ground in Drive Mode. With a squeal, Gamma drifted to a stop-- catching the tumbling girl by the sides while his body reconfigured into its full, imposing height. Gamma set Aya down as they faced the darkening thicket.. where their prize surely awaited them.*

*"OK Gamma, this way!"*

*"I've got your six."*

*A girl and her robot, with a lifetime of adventures ahead. Aya's heart could've burst from the excitement.*

### Characters

* Aya
* E-102 Gamma
* Professor Tomo (mentioned)

### Continuity

* This piece's story takes place between parts 2 and 3, Aya and Gamma are living peacefully on Flicky Island, with no reference to the attack by Omega.
* Aya and Gamma are exploring Green Grove Zone, first seen in *Sonic 3D Blast*, which occured identically to the canon video game timeline in *WI04*.
* This is the first mention of the Saturn Saucer, a rare type of flower original to *Sonic: What If?*.

## November 2023

### Series

What If Sonic Never Lost The Werehog Form?

### Story

*Tails blinked against the soreness in his eyes, having been staring into the screen for who-knows how long. Ever since the Amusement Park, Sonic had been putting up with all kinds of tests and experiments, so now it was Tails' turn to pay it back in a way only he could: By analysing the data and scouring for clues on how a cure for the Werehog form could come to be created.*

*His brother was fast asleep now, thankfully free from terrors for the time being. Tails didn't want to admit it, but progress wasn't breakneck, and the only lead they had so far was a kind of mysterious particle that emanated from the Werehog when he indulged in violent destruction - the so-called 'Dark Gaia Force'. Perhaps if they could find a way to generate an antithetical substance from Chip's bracelet? The thought of Sonic having to keep absorbing that stuff and giving into his anger didn't thrill Tails, however, as his lab had already taken a battering.*

*Maybe all he needed was some fresh air...*

### Characters

* Miles "Tails" Prower
* Sonic the Hedgehog

### Continuity

* This piece's story takes place after Part 3, as the events aboard the Interstellar Amusement Park as mentioned.
* The Dark Gaia Force, a pickup during Werehog stages of *Sonic Unleashed*, is mentioned. They were named by Chip, and allow Sonic to use Unleashed Mode.
* Shortly after this piece, Tails was captured by the Time Eater, kickstarting the events of Part 4.