Master Emerald

*"The emerald has the power to turn thoughts into reality. In the wrong hands, it could threaten all life in the universe."*
―Longclaw to Sonic the Hedgehog[src]
The **Master Emerald** is a large green diamond-cut emerald containing an abundance of immeasurable mystic power that was used by the Echidna Tribe in ancient times to reign supreme over other armies, only to have it taken away by Owl warriors.

By 2020, Knuckles the Echidna ventured out to other galaxies to retrieve it, thereby restoring honor to this tribe. Doctor Eggman, Knuckles' ally, betrayed him to achieve his goal of world domination through the emerald, but was defeated by Knuckles and his newfound friends, Sonic and Tails. They vowed to protect it under the name Team Sonic.

## History

### Creation

*"Ages ago, a fearsome group of warriors known as the Echidnas forged the seven Chaos Emeralds into the most unstoppable weapon ever created."
"The Master Emerald."*
―Tails and Sonic the Hedgehog[src]
Centuries ago, the Echidna Tribe gathered all seven Chaos Emeralds, and merged them together into one powerful stone, the Master Emerald, and was used as a weapon upon others.

### War for the Master Emerald

#### Battle for the Master Emerald

As the Echidna Tribe utilized it for havoc and chaos, Owl warriors protested against it, taking the emerald from evil forces, protecting it at all costs. The Owls hid the emerald on Earth, specifically on a labyrinth near Hawaii, and a compass locating the secure place in Siberia.

#### Death of Longclaw

Wanting for secrets of the Master Emerald to be revealed, the Echidna Tribe headed out to threathen the final Owl Longclaw to learn them. During the ambush of her location, she and members of the tribe were rendered deceased, among them to be young warrior Knuckles the Echidna's father.

### Race to the Master Emerald

*"Protecting the emerald was my sacred duty, and now, I must pass that responsibility to you. Follow the map, find the emerald, and keep it safe."*
―Longclaw to Sonic the Hedgehog[src]
Knuckles the Echidna has been hunting for Sonic the Hedgehog, the supposed key to finding the emerald, ever since. He comes to find him on Earth with aid of Doctor Eggman, threatening Sonic for him to give it up. Sonic is luckily saved by Tails afterwards, and they learn about the mythical emerald when they hide in Wade Whipple's residence. As Sonic and Tails set out to Siberia to retrieve the Master Emerald Compass, Knuckles and Eggman form an alliance and a deal, in which Knuckles' Master Emerald will be his, and Eggman's nemesis will be destroyed.

After having spied on Sonic and Tails, who have now obtained the compass, Eggman steals the compass after a chase, using it to recover a giant labyrinth with help of Knuckles. Sonic, who travelled to Hawaii for safety, runs over there, facing the ones who were approaching the relic.

#### Duel at the Master Emerald Shrine

*"If you want that emerald, you're gonna have to go. Through. Me!"*
―Sonic the Hedgehog to Knuckles the Echidna[src]
Sonic apprehended Knuckles and Doctor Eggman from taking the emerald, and battles Knuckles for it. All the while, Eggman nears the emerald, with Sonic alarming Knuckles of Eggman's betrayal. Knuckles, confused, stares upon an Eggman absorbing the Master Emerald's extraordinary power, teleporting back to Green Hills, Montana and creating a shockwave which rocks the labyrinth. While water floods the area, Sonic saves Knuckles underwater, being left to drown himself. Yet Knuckles lends Sonic a hand. The two make amends and return with Tails newfound *Tornado* bi-plane to stop Doctor Eggman.

#### Battle Against the Giant Eggman Robot

*"That can only be one thing."
"The fearsome power of the emerald."
"If that thing really turns thoughts into power, we are in big trouble. Robotnik has a lot of bad thoughts."*
―Tails, Knuckles the Echidna and Sonic the Hedgehog[src]
With the power of the Master Emerald, Eggman creates and powers a giant mechanism and plans conquer the universe, first terrorizing the town of Green Hills. Team Sonic has come to stop him however, developing a plan in which Sonic distracts Eggman while Tails and Knuckles infiltrate the robot. Eggman uses his Master Emerald-based powers on Sonic, such as laser beams, which eventually injure him, while Knuckles extracts the emerald from Eggman's grasp with a punch.

     With the emerald now in Sonic's hands, it breaks, unveiling the Chaos Emeralds. Sonic absorbs them to transform into his super form and bring Eggman to his demise. Knuckles fixes the emerald afterwards, creating a promise with the others to form a new order protecting the Master Emerald.

## Capabilities

*"Chaos... is... power!!"*
―Doctor Eggman[src]
The Master Emerald is often described as the "ultimate power", being able to defeat entire armies and build or destroy civilizations when in possession of its user.

The Master Emerald has the ability of fusing with its wielder, granting him the god-like powers of telekinesis, heighted senses, flight, energy manipulation, teleportation, and technopathy, all while surrounded by green-lit bolts of electricity. It also possesses the power of turning thoughts into reality, allowing Doctor Eggman to build an enormous mech out of various scraps of metal. The emerald's electric charge could control this robot, basing its movements off of the creator's. However, the emerald can exude itself from its user by the powerful strike of chaos energy. It can also break after usage, but can be easily repaired when crushing its broken shards together.

## Appearances

In chronological order:

* *Sonic the Hedgehog* (drawing)
* *Sonic the Hedgehog 2: The Official Movie Pre-Quill* (mentioned)
* *Sonic the Hedgehog 2*

## Trivia

* In the video game series, the **Master Emerald** was an ancient relic that controlled the Chaos Emeralds, and was capable of transforming them into the Super Emeralds. Originally guarded by the Knuckles Clan at the Altar of Emerald, their near-extinction left Knuckles as its sole guardian.
	+ Instead of controlling the Chaos Emeralds, the Master Emerald is a bundle of them, creating the illusion of a bigger green emerald when forged together.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 *Sonic the Hedgehog 2*