Early Leaked Script

This is a sub-page of Prerelease:Sonic Forces.

On June 15, 2018, drafts of the Sonic Forces script from early 2016 were leaked online. The basic plot is overall the same as the final script with some minor differences. It includes developer comments requesting to tone down or change things that were "too much", like the usage of the world "kill". There are also comments from Takashi Iizuka, the Sonic franchise producer, and Aaron Webber, the Sonic community manager at the time.

While it is an early script, there are four revisions. Much of the dialogue in the second to fourth revisions is the same as the final, so only differences will be noted here.

General Differences#

According to the script, the game's original title was Sonic Wars.
The Phantom Ruby was originally called "Valtron", was Eggman's creation, and is described as looking like a blue pebble.
Infinite was entirely a creation of Eggman. His backstory with the Jackal Squad (as depicted in the digital prequel comic and Episode Shadow) was a later addition.
While Classic Sonic is referred to as such in the annotations, he was also going to be referred to as "Alt. Sonic".
There are no overt references to Sonic Mania; as Forces was in development before Mania was greenlit, it's likely that the story tie-in occurred relatively late in development.

Story Script#

First Revision (January 19, 2016)	Second Revision (March 8, 2016)	Third Revision (March 15, 2016)	Fourth Revision (March 23, 2016)	Final Script	Developer Comments	Notes
Eggman: Mwa-hahaha! I've perfected the ultimate creation, an unstoppable force!				Eggman: Sonic. How I hate him. And all of that loathing has been focused into this invincible instrument of destruction.
Eggman: With this power in my pocket, the world is mine! My long-awaited dream of the Eggman Empire will come to fruition! Mwa-hahaha!				Eggman: Every defeat. Every humiliation at the Hedgehog's hands will be returned a thousand fold by my unstoppable creation.
Sonic: Sorry for the hold up.				Sonic: Is everyone okay?	Developer: テイルスたちのこと
Tails: Sonic! You made it just in time!				Tails: We are, thanks to you. Cutting it kind of close, though, pal.	Developer: 英語は問題ない
Sonic: Let's do this, Eggman!				Sonic: Okay, let's finish this, Eggman!
Eggman: Sonic, this time, it will be your end! Behold the power of my ultimate masterpiece!				Eggman: It will be your finish, Sonic. Behold the power of my ultimate masterpiece!	Developer: ありがとう
Sonic: Shadow! Why...?		Sonic: Shadow! It's you..?		Sonic: Shadow! It's you?	Developer: "ありがとうございます。" Takashi Iizuka: "飯塚さん「It's you…?」で問題ありません。"
Tails: Is he controlling space? ...No, that's not it! What is that power he's using!?				Tails: Whoa! This guy is faster than Sonic! No, wait! It’s something else. Gotta scan him and figure this out.
Sonic: What are you?				Sonic: What are you? How are you doing--
Narrator: With Sonic defeated, Eggman's army quickly took over. Within months, all but a few isolated areas in the world was under their control.				Narrator: With Sonic defeated, Eggman's army quickly took over. Within months, all but a few isolated areas in the world were under their control.	Aaron Webber: Tails and co just let Sonic get captured? Big loophole here.
Narrator: Despite the overwhelming odds, people continuing the fight in various regions joined together to form a resistance.			Narrator: Despite the overwhelming odds, people continued the fight in various regions and banded together to form a rag-tag resistance.	Narrator: Despite the overwhelming odds, a rag-tag resistance formed banding together to continue the fight.
Vector: We've been making no progress for a while now. There is no way we'll get any new recruits this way.				Vector: Eggman’s army is unstoppable! Without Sonic, the people are losing hope and giving into despair.
				Silver: Despair is a luxury we don't have.	Aaron Webber: Wait, wha? Silver? Why is he here?	Webber's note refers to Silver's presence in the story being unexplained, as he is from 200 years in the future. Previous Sonic media has suggested that Silver likes to go back in the past when things goes awary. A digital prequel comic explains his presence in Forces.
Amy: Oh, if only Sonic were still alive.				Amy: I still dream that Sonic is with us. Do you think he might be--
Silver: You must face this reality. Sonic and Tails are no longer with us. We are going to have to fight this battle without them.				Silver: I'm an optimist, but I'm also a realist. Sonic is gone, Amy. And Tails is…Tails has just lost it. If we're going to win we have to do it without them.
Espio: He's right. It's been six months since we formed this resistance. We have almost enough forces to strike back.				Espio: Silver's right. We've been hoping for a miracle these past six months, but I'm afraid we have to make our own miracle.
Silver: Victory will not be determined only by brute force. We must teach Eggman this lesson.				Silver: Eggman's army has everyone terrified. If we want the people to rally we have to show them that strength doesn't just come from numbers.
Charmy: Wait, wasn't there supposed to be someone new here today?				Charmy: Not everyone is terrified. Isn't a new recruit joining us today?
Amy: Hold on, let's look at the file.				Amy: I'm accessing the file now...
Silver: Any news, Commander?				Silver: Knuckles! What’s the sitrep, Commander?
Knuckles: Sorry to keep you all waiting. There've been a lot of battle reports coming in. It took a while to sort through them.	Knuckles: Happy to see you’re all still alive. Eggman’s forces have chewed through our defenses at Green Hill and Cocoa Island, and the resistance in the city is reporting that whatever it is that killed Sonic… (a short pause)… sorry, I’m still not used to saying that… whatever it is has got them running in fear.			Knuckles: Happy to see you’re all still alive. Eggman’s forces have chewed through our defenses at Green Hill, and the resistance in the city is reporting that whatever it is that finished Sonic… (a short pause)… sorry, I’m still not used to saying that… whatever it is has got them running in fear.	Developer: "Cocoa Islandは、色んなと場所が、という含みを持たせるための飾りの意味で入っておりましたが、削除致しました" Takashi Iizuka: "飯塚さん：「finished」で良いですが「Cocoa Island」って何ですか？？＞抜いてください"	A nod to Cocoa Island (the setting of Tails Adventure) was removed because Iizuka did not understand the reference.
Knuckles: Long story short, here's your new recruit. I want you to show 'em the ropes.			Knuckles: All except for this brave kid, who survived the battle and made it here in one piece. Meet Buddy, our newest recruit.	Knuckles: All except for this brave kid who survived the battle and made it here in one piece. Meet our newest recruit.	Aaron Webber: Lets not call them Buddy. Sounds childish.	"Buddy" appears to have been the Avatar's given name at one point during development. The Avatar is still referred to as "buddy" at a few points in the final script, though not as a proper name.
	Knuckles: Neither do you, Vector, but I still manage to find a use for your scaly butt!	Knuckles: Neither do you, Charmy, but I still manage to find a use for your scaly butt!		Knuckles: Neither do you, Charmy, but I still manage to find a use for your pointy butt!	Developer: ""はい、そうするとこの行のベクターというのがおかしくなりますもともとは、頼りなさげとベクターがいって" Second developer : "すみません、確認なのですが、70行目のベクターのセリフをチャーミーに言わせるという意味でしょうか？"
Knuckles: Here, this is for you. We're depending on you.				Knuckles: Here, kid. Take this. We're depending on you.
Knuckles: Okay, let's get going, everybody! We're gonna take back the world with our own hands!				Knuckles: Okay, let's get going, everybody! The world’s not gonna save itself!!
Knuckles: We're going to rescue Sonic.				Knuckles: I’ve just received some incredible news! Sonic is alive!
Amy: Sonic!? Sonic's alive?	Amy: What!? Oh, thank God! I knew it! I knew it!			Amy: What!? Oh, thank goodness! I knew it! I knew it!		"God" was likely removed to avoid the implication that religion or Christianity exists in the Sonic universe.
Knuckles: Come on, no way he'd really be dead. I didn't want to mention it until I got confirmation, but--	Knuckles: He’s being held at the Space Port. My spy there says they’ve been torturing him for months. Not for information or anything. Just for fun.			Knuckles: He's captured in the orbiting prison. My spy there says he's in a solitary confinement cell, and they've been torturing him for months.
Amy: I can't believe this.				Amy: That's horrible! We have to rescue him!
Knuckles: Yep. But it's not that simple. We need a way to get to him.	Knuckles: Plan’s already happening, Amy. I’ve got a squad on the way to the Space Port to “borrow” a shuttle.			Knuckles: Plan's already happening, Amy. I've got a squad on the way to the Chemical Plant to "borrow" a shuttle.		Chemical Plant originally didn't exist in the early script, as it was meant to be a space port.
Knuckles: That's why we're going to the Space Port. We need to get our hands on a shuttle!				Knuckles: C’mon, guys. Who’s up for an old school-style jailbreak?
Tails: Hmm, that should have done it…	Tails: Uh, no, no, that’s not it. Or is it? (Lightly hitting his head) It’s not working, Sonic. It used to work, it used to…			Tails: Hmm... That should have done it... I couldn't figure it out for you buddy. I'm sorry I wasn't smart enough.
Tails: Just when I think I'm starting to piece together Eggman's secret power.	Tails: Whoa! Chaos!			Tails: Whoa, Chaos! Sonic, help me!!	Aaron Webber: Tails defeats Eggman alone in SA1. Why is he suddenly so weak here? Is it just dramatic effect?	Webber contrasts Tails' timid characterization here with his arc in Sonic Adventure focusing on him learning to stand up to Eggman without Sonic's help.
Tails: You came to save me! I can't believe it!	Tails: You…you’re alive!!			Tails: You're... You're alive!
Tails: You look like Sonic, but... Are you from a different dimension?	Tails: You’re not Sonic. I mean you look like Sonic, but... Are you from another dimension?			Tails: Oh.. You're that Sonic from another dimension aren't you?	Aaron Webber: Why doesn't Tails remember Generations?	Tails originally did not recognize Classic Sonic, an obvious continuity error given that they met in Sonic Generations.
Tails: Whoa, I was right! But... what are you doing here?	Tails: Right, right, right, that makes sense, I think. You’ve got that classic appearance, like you’re from a different generation. Do you know how you got here?			Tails: Right, right, right, that makes sense, I think. Do you know how you got here?	Developer: We will put sometime similar in English	The second revision was changed since the reference to Sonic Generations and the Sonic being "Classic" was unnecessary.
Tails: Maybe the power that Eggman is using is somehow affecting other dimensions.	Tails: The power Eggman used. Maybe it did affect space/time. That’s how he… beat Sonic. That power is somehow affecting other dimensions. If I can figure out how that works, maybe I can bring Sonic back!			Tails: Maybe the power that Eggman is using is somehow affecting other dimensions.	Developer: ソニックが「死ぬ」まえに時空を超える「生きている」ソニックを取り戻すような表現
Tails: Well, if that's the case, I'm pretty lucky that it happened just now!	Tails: My Sonic, I mean. (sighs) It’s always confusing when other Sonics show up!			Tails: Which might work to our advantage, I mean, everything happens for a reason, right?
Tails: What's more, it seems like Sonic--I mean, the other Sonic--is nowhere to be found. We need to save the world but we're not doing so well on our own. Can you help us?	Tails: Well, it’s still good to see you, Sonic. It’s good to see any Sonic!			Tails :We need to save the world, and maybe that's why you're here. To help save the world!	Developer: English is OK. Notes ClassicSonic as being a different Sonic.
Tails: You know, everything happens for a reason. We can’t just let Eggman take over the world. That’s not what Sonic would have…that’s not what he wanted. We need to save the world. Maybe that’s why you’re here.				Tails: Either way, it's still good to see you Sonic. Heck, it's good to see any Sonic!
Infinite: Run and hide, or die here. It's you choice.	Infinite: Yes. Tremble. Feed me with your fear.			Infinite: There is no reason to resist. Your savior is no more.		Developer: Infiniteは恐怖を武器にしているようにしていますが、表現を柔らかくしました。
Knuckles: Rouge... We've been waiting for you. How's Sonic doing?				Knuckles: Rouge... It’s about time! How's Sonic doing?
Rouge: He's been better. They're getting ready to execute him.				Rouge: He's been better. They're getting ready to banish him into space.
Rouge: He's been keeping Sonic alive all this time, waiting to show Sonic the completed Eggman Empire before executing him.	Rouge: Eggman’s been keeping Sonic alive all this time, waiting to show him his completed empire before finishing him.			Rouge: Eggman’s been keeping Sonic alive all this time. He's been waiting to show him his completed empire before banishing him.
Knuckles: I can't believe he's been planning this the entire time. What a cruel thing to do.				Knuckles: And torturing Sonic just to pass the time. That’s low, even for Eggman.
Rouge: But it seems he found out about our plans and is moving forward with his plans ahead of schedule.				Rouge: Eggman got wind of our rescue plan and is moving forward with the execution ahead of schedule.
Rouge: We need to move up our plan of action as well.				Rouge: The clock is ticking, boss.
Amy: But we don't even know where he is being held captive.				Amy: But we don't even know where he’s being held captive.
Rouge: Yes we do. Eggman has rebuilt the Death Egg and is holding Sonic there.				Rouge: Yes we do. Eggman rebuilt the Death Egg. That’s where he’s keeping Sonic.
Vector: The Death Egg? If we don't get a move on, it's gonna be bad.				Vector: The Death Egg? Oh, man, that’s not good.
Knuckles: Alright, let's go, everyone. Time to bring Sonic home.				Knuckles: You all know what to do. Let’s go get Sonic.
Zavok: Sonic. It's a little earlier than planned, but your time has come.				Zavok: This is the end, Sonic.
Sonic: Is that right? Maybe you should take care of that shaking problem first.				Sonic: The end huh? Let’s see you try something now that I’m free.	Developer: 調整しました
Zavok: Never mind that. Come quietly to face your end.				Zavok: Foolish hedgehog. Getting out of your chains does not make you free. Now come and face the inevitable.	Developer: 調整しました
Sonic: You think you're gonna end me, huh? Now that I'm free, get ready to be disappointed.				Sonic: The only thing inevitable here is my foot kicking your butt!
Sonic: That sound. I've heard it before.	Sonic: That sound! Where have I heard that before?	Sonic: That sound!		Sonic: It's that sound again?
Sonic: Uh oh, looks like it's time to go. Now how do I get out of here?	Sonic: Whoa! Not time for thinking. It’s time for running!			Sonic: Whoa! It's not time for thinking. It’s time for running!
Sonic: Are you all right?				Sonic: Easy there! Everything’s cool.
Knuckles: Hey rookie, are you all right?				Knuckles: Hey rookie, you still in one piece?	Developer: added　-English is OK. Only saying thank you for being a good guy.
Sonic: That you, Knuckles?				Sonic: Oh, sure, don’t even bother to ask how I am.	Developer: ソニックがこのセリフを言って、初めて存在を知らす。ナックルスを驚かすつもりで言いています。
Knuckles: Hey Sonic, you're alive! We'll celebrate later. Everyone get back here right away!				Knuckles: Hold up Amy. We’re all happy Sonic is alive! But he won’t be for long if he doesn’t get off that egg in a hurry.
Knuckles: Listen up, everyone. Eggman's got a factory in Green Hill.				Knuckles: And here’s the bad news: our intel indicates Eggman's got a weapons factory in Green Hill, pumping out munitions for his war effort.
Silver: A factory? We'd better take care of it before we try to take on Eggman at his home base in Metropolis.				Silver: A factory? We can’t take out Eggman’s home base in Metropolis if he’s got a factory supplying him.
Knuckles: Yeah. Sorry Sonic, I know you just got back and all, but can you take care of this?				Knuckles: No kidding. Look Sonic, I know you just got back but we’re spread thin. Can you take care of this?
Knuckles: Take the rookie with you, and destroy that factory in Green Hill.				Knuckles: We need that factory in Green Hill destroyed. Take the rookie with you.
Vector: You sure about that? That kid was shaking like a leaf the whole time we were at the Space Port.	Vector: You sure about this? The kid was shaking like a leaf the whole time we were at the Space Port.			Vector: You sure about this? The kid was shaking like a leaf the whole time we were at the Death Egg.
Charmy: I'm sure it was just cold there! The factory is nice and warm!				Charmy: That’s because it’s cold in space! The factory is nice and warm!
Knuckles: Hey, cool it now. Sonic will take the lead. Rookie, just make sure you take good notes.				Knuckles: It will be when it’s burnt to the ground! Sonic, you take the lead. Rookie, just make sure you take good notes.
Amy: An unknown enemy is attacking in the Casino Area! Silver is currently engaging it. You need to hurry!				Amy: Something is attacking inside the Mystic Jungle! Silver is fighting him…or it, or whatever. Just hurry!		Mystic Jungle was originally referred to as "Casino" in the early script.
Sonic: Hurry! It's him!				Sonic: Guys! It’s him!
	Sonic: Which is why I’m gonna fight through the fear and give him everything I’ve got!			Sonic: I'm looking forward to a second round with this guy!	Developer: "ありがとうございます." Takashi Iizuka: "飯塚さん：問題ありません" Takashi Iizuka: "申し訳ありませんでした、日本語を更新しました"
Infinite: This was not part of the objective, but nevertheless, I will eliminate you.				Infinite: This wasn’t part of my agenda, but I’m always happy to crush a hero. It keeps the rabble in line. Shows them that there is no hope.
	Silver: Does anyone but you believe your B.S.?			Silver: Does anyone but you believe your lies?	Developer: SilverがInfiniteが嘘をつかって、皆を怖がらせようとしていることをいっている	This was likely changed because "B.S." is an acronym for bullshit.
Infinite: This will end it!				Infinite: Seeing is believing.	Developer: Infininteが自分のパワーを主張している
Infinite: What a surprise. I didn't think I'd see you again.				Infinite: Well, look who’s back from the dead. The little blue savior.
				Sonic: That’s not fear. I ran all the way over here.	Developer: ジョークというか、Infiniteが真面目に言っていることを不真面目で返すことでInfiniteをなめることになります。
Sonic: We should really get to know each other better. Like, what are your hobbies? I don't even know your name! And how did you get so big and strong?				Sonic: And you haven’t left an impression. I still don’t know anything about you! Not even your name.
Infinite: My name? I am Infinite. But the source of my power is none of your concern.				Infinite: You may call me “Infinite” in the brief moments that remain to you.
Sonic: Infinite... Nice to meet you. Sorry, but you've just GOT to share the secret of your power with me. I insist!				Sonic: Great! See, Infinite, now we’re getting to know each other! So, what’s your favorite color? Do you like long, romantic walks on the beach? What’s the source of your power?
Infinite: Hmph, I thought so.				Infinite: As I predicted.
Infinite: You're not even worth the effort to finish off. I'll let you sit with your humiliation for a while.				Infinite: You’re not even worth the effort to finish off.
Sonic: Rgh, I have to figure out the secret to his power…	Sonic: Rrrrrgh! I’ll never beat him until I figure out the secret of his power. Where’s Tails when I need him?			Sonic: Rrrrrgh! I’ll never beat him until I figure out the secret of his power.	Developer: Valtronの力を理解しないと倒し方がわからないような表現です。友達の間でのチームワークを強調しているセリフ
Tails: Sonic... Well, I mean this world's Sonic... Eggman got him a little while ago.				Tails: I failed Sonic... Well, I mean this world's Sonic... and Eggman’s monster got him.
Tails: You're the only one left that we can ask, only you.				Tails: But you’re here now. It’s like the world needs a Sonic… any Sonic, to keep things in balance.
	Tails: With your help we can defeat Eggman, and this war will be over.			Tails: If we defeat Eggman, this war will be over.
	Tails: And if we can figure out the secret to his power, maybe we can get you home. And get our Sonic back!			Tails: And if we can figure out the secret to his power, maybe we can get you home.
Eggman: It was a defective model. It could only record the DNA of the one that activated it.				Eggman: It was a defective model. It could only record the DNA of the one that triggered it.
Infinite: Only a being with my mental fortitude could even activate it.				Infinite: Only a being with my strength of will could ever activate it.
Eggman: It doesn't matter now, with the Casino Laboratory locked down.				Eggman: It doesn't matter now, with the lab locked down in Mystic Jungle.
				Infinite: For you, perhaps. He has beaten you for decades, yet I defeated him in our first encounter.	Developer: "了解致しました." Second Developer: "すみません日本語のキャラミスです"
Eggman: What is it, Infinite?				Eggman: What is it?
Infinite: It is nothing.				Infinite: ...nothing.
Infinite: So, continue with the plan?				Infinite: We move forward with the plan?
Eggman: Of course. When it's done, the resistance will be eliminated, and the world will be reborn as the Eggman Empire!				Eggman: Of course! When it's complete, the resistance will be erased. The world will be nothing but ashes, from which a glorious Eggman Empire will rise!
Infinite: None can challenge the power of Valtron. All will be forced to submit.	Infinite: And the resistance will cower before the strength of Valtron. All will submit.		The Phantom Ruby is referred to as "Valtron" in the early script. This means the addition of it and the connection to Mania was likely added very late into development.	Infinite: And the resistance will yield Phantom Ruby's power. All will submit.
Eggman: What!? You! What are you doing here?	Eggman: Sonic? Wait! You’re not Sonic, at least not Sonic from this world.			Eggman: What?! You!		The second revision was scrapped to avoid a continuity error, since Eggman and Classic Sonic met during Sonic Generations.
Eggman: Oh hohohoho. Looks like you still have some flight left in you.				Eggman: Hohohoho. Look at you fighting like you’ve got a chance to win. It’s adorable.
Eggman: It makes me all sentimental to think that this is the last time I get to play with you.				Eggman: Almost makes me feel bad that we’re never going to do this little dance again.
Eggman: In just three short days, my plan will eliminate the lot of you!				Eggman: In just three short days my plan will eliminate the bothersome lot of you!
Eggman: That's my little secret, but you'll find out soon enough! Just let the anticipation grow, like a seed in your belly. Before you know it, it will all be over! Mwa-hahaha!				Eggman: If I told you it wouldn’t be a surprise! You know what they say, the anticipation of the end is worse than the end itself… Maybe not it this case though. Mwa-hahaha!
Amy: Eggman's army has invaded the city! We have to rescue the people who haven't evacuated yet!				Amy: Eggman's army has broken through! They’re in the city! We need to get these people out of here!
Knuckles: We ought to help them, but Sonic and Silver need time to recover.				Knuckles: Who can we send? Sonic and Silver need time to heal.
Knuckles: Damn, I have no choice. Hey rookie, I've got a tough one for you. I need you to head back to the city.	Knuckles: Damn, looks like I’ve got no choice. Okay, rookie, I've got a tough one for you. I need you to head back to the city and save those civilians!			Knuckles: Man, looks like I’ve got no choice. Okay, rookie, I've got a tough one for you. I need you to head back to the city and save those civilians!		The word "Damn" was removed so the ESRB and CERO rating wouldn't be raised.
Knuckles: That was impressive! An all-star performance!	Knuckles: That was impressive, but don’t get cocky, kid!			Knuckles: That was impressive, but we still have a lot to do!
Sonic: Great job! I knew you could do it if you gave it your all!				Sonic: Great job! I knew you could do it if you believed in yourself!
Vector: Great job! I knew you could do it if you gave it your all!				Vector: Nice moves, but if you hog all the glory, how am I going to look good?		For some reason, Vector shares the same line as Sonic in the first revision. It's unknown if this was meant to be intentional or just a mistake.
Tails: I'm so happy Sonic is still alive!				Tails: I can’t believe it! Sonic’s alive! I think I used up all my wishes for the rest of my life, but it’s worth it!
Tails: We have to hurry up and find him so we can let him know about Eggman's plan.				Tails: Come on, we have to go find him and tell him about Eggman’s plan. Whatever his plan is.
Tails: Eggman mentioned that Sonic was at the Casino…	Tails: Eggman said something about Sonic being at the Casino…			Tails: Eggman said something about Sonic being in Mystic Jungle.
Rouge: We've got a strange reading. Looks like it is close-by that Research Facility where Sonic fought Infinite.	Rouge: The system is picking up a couple of strange readings. They’re coming from the Research Facility, the one where Sonic fought Infinite.			Rouge: The system is picking up a couple of strange readings. They’re coming from the laboratory, the one where Sonic fought Infinite.
Silver: Are you sure it isn't just some robot?				Silver: It’s probably another of Eggman’s robots.
	Rouge: Nope. Two organic life readings heading this way.			Rouge: Life readings, two of them. Definitely not robots.
Sonic: Whoa! You're…	Sonic: Whoa! You're… really handsome.			Sonic: Ah, it's been generations since I've seen you. You okay?		The first and second revision were scrapped in favor of Sonic recognizing Classic Sonic from Sonic Generations.
Tails: I was sooo worried!				Tails: I was sooo worried! I thought you were…
Tails: Oh! I've got bad news! Eggman has something terrible planned in three days, but I don't know what it is!	Tails: That’s the best news I’ve heard all day! The worst news was when Eggman said he had some plan that will destroy us all in three days.			Tails: The good news is you're safe. The bad news is Eggman said he had some plan that would destroy us all in three days!
Sonic: Three days, huh?				Sonic: Three days, huh? A lot can happen in that time!
Tails: Eggman said it himself. When the plan is executed, we'll all be wiped out.				Tails: Eggman said when the plan is completed we'll all be wiped out.
Knuckles: I don't like the sound of that. Any other time I'd say he was bluffing, but he's already conquered most of the world, so... What's this plan of his?				Knuckles: I don't like the sound of that. Normally I’d just laugh at an Eggman plan, but he's already conquered most of the world, so... What's this plan of his?
Vector: Look, I know you're in the middle of an important meeting, but I need reinforcements! It's Shadow. Shadow is running rampant!				Vector: Hey, I hate to butt into your important meeting, but we’re under attack! Shadow is tearing through our troops! We need reinforcements!
Sonic: Shadow... The last I saw of him, he was part of Eggman's army.				Sonic: Shadow... The last time I saw him he was fighting for Eggman.
Knuckles: That's weird. Why would Shadow help the enemy?				Knuckles: That doesn’t make sense. Why would Shadow help the enemy?
Sonic: Leave it to me. I'll get to the bottom of this!				Sonic: Whatever it is, I’ll figure it out!
Sonic: Shadow! Why are you doing this?				Sonic: All right, Shadow! What’s the deal?
Sonic: He just disappeared…	Sonic: Whoa! He just disappeared…			Sonic: He just disappeared.
Shadow: It was a virtual reality projection created by Infinite. It has mass and form, but it's not the real deal.				Shadow: Infinite can create virtual reality projections. They have mass and form, but no heart and soul.
Sonic: Virtual reality? So all those guys that were part of Eggman's army…				Sonic: Virtual reality? So all those familiar faces that were part of Eggman's army…
Shadow: Yes. And they may be virtual reality projections, but their ability is just as real as the originals.				Shadow: Replicas. The problem is, they may not be real, but their powers are as formidable as the originals.
Shadow: Fight after fight, he can just keep making more. As it stands, there's no way we can win this.				Shadow: Exactly. As it stands, there's no way we can win this.
Sonic: Sure we can! We've just got to figure out how to stop production!				Sonic: Of course we can win this! We always do! We've just haven’t figured that part out yet.
Knuckles: Listen up, everyone. We just got word that Eggman's forces at his home base of Metropolis are extremely vulnerable!				Knuckles: Listen up! We just got word that Eggman's forces are undermanned at his headquarters in Metropolis!
Espio: They are probably somewhere else preparing for that surprise. This could be our only chance.				Espio: They’re probably staging somewhere else as part of Eggman’s plan. This could be our only chance to take the city.
Knuckles: That is why we will gather all our forces to assault Eggman's home base--Metropolis!				Knuckles: Exactly! That’s why we’re focusing a full frontal assault on Metropolis!
Knuckles: This is Operation Big Wave!				Knuckles: I’m calling it, Operation Big Wave!
Silver: Look, the name doesn't matter. What are the actual tactics, please?				Silver: Who cares what it’s called? What’s important is to have a well thought out strategy.
Knuckles: No feints or jabs. We're all gonna crash into Metropolis and destroy it!				Knuckles: I thought up this strategy in about a minute and a half. We’re going in hard and fast and we’re not going to stop till Eggman’s army’s destroyed.	Aaron Webber: "We're going in Hard and Fast" will be the most played line from the game on YouTube out of context
Knuckles: Sonic is busy fighting Shadow, so he can't join us. But the rest of us, with our combined might and sheer determination, will carry the day!				Knuckles: Sonic is busy fighting Shadow, but the rest of us can do this! We’ve got the strength and the spirit to win this. There’s no finer group that I’d want to fight with.
Vector: Ha! Sounds like fun! Knuckles, I like your style. Let's give Eggman an old-fashioned beat down!				Vector: Ha! Great speech! Let's give Eggman an old-fashioned beat down!
Tails: They have way more in sheer numbers, so the idea of a short-term focused attack isn't bad.				Tails: They have more in sheer numbers, so the idea of a quick, focused attack isn't bad.
Tails: We have Sonic--I mean, the other Sonic--on our side too, so I'm sure we'll be able to do it!				Tails: We also have Sonic-- I mean, the other Sonic-- so I have no doubt we can do this!
Tails: Also, if we can destroy Valtron, we should be able to send the other Sonic home!	Tails: Also, if we can destroy Valtron, we should be able to send the other Sonic home! At least I hope so… this is all new territory for me…		Tails: Come on! If we work together, we can do anything!	Tails: Also, if we can destroy the Phantom Ruby, we should be able to send the other Sonic home! At least I hope so… this is all new territory for me…
Knuckles: Okay, let's head straight for Eggman's HQ! Let's save the world, people!				Knuckles: Okay, let's head straight for Eggman's HQ! Time to save the world, people!
Infinite: Hmph, no challenge at all.				Infinite: More ants to crush. I wonder if this world can offer me a real challenge.
Infinite: Leave or die. The choice is yours.	Infinite: And as if to answer, the world sends me a trembling child. You are not worth the seconds it would take me to destroy you! Run, and I will visit you again in your nightmares.	Infinite: And as if to answer, the world sends me a trembling child. Run, and I will visit you again in your nightmares!	Infinite: And as if to answer, the world sends me a trembling child. Are you going to fight and die here? Or, run away in fear again?	Infinite: Are you going to fight and die here? Or run away in fear again?	Developer: "修正致しました。ご確認ください。" Second Developer: "飯塚さん：「最初の文はいいけど、２文目に関してInfiniteはバディーのことを何とも思っていないので夢の中まで追いかける労をとるようなことはしない」" Third Developer: ""①世界が挑戦（やりがいのあるもの）をよこす ⇒②また、やりがいのない子供をよこすとは… ⇒③夢の中までおいかけると内容がつながっていないようにも思えるのですが ①②は、世界に対して文句を言っているが ③はバディーに文句を言っている？少し解説いただいてもよいですか？" Fourth Developer: "失礼致しました。日本語を更新致しました" Fifth Developer: "和訳の問題か…意味が分かりませんそして…が何からそしてなのか？" Sixth Developer: "短く致しました。" Seventh Developer: "少しセリフが長いのでもう少し短くしてテンポよくできないでしょうか？"
Infinite: Fine. I will put you back in your place.				Infinite: Fine. I will teach you fear, then pain, and then… well, at least the fear and pain will end.
Infinite: Did my eyes deceive me? For a moment, I thought I saw something.	Infinite: For a moment, I thought I saw… no. It was nothing.			Infinite: What?! How is this possible? It can't be...how did you...?
Infinite: No matter. They have only two days left. Let them blunder about. I'll enjoy toying with them in the meantime.				Infinite: No matter. They have only two days left. Let them contemplate the inevitable until I end this once and for all.
Knuckles: Things were going well with Operation Big Wave, but then everything drizzled out when that Valtron power kicked in.				Knuckles: Things were going well with Operation Big Wave, but then everything fizzled out when that Phantom Ruby power kicked in.
Silver: That fake Shadow was created using the Valtron power, right? Even if it's a virtual reality projection, it's as strong as the real Shadow.				Silver: That fake Shadow was created using the Phantom Ruby's power, right? Even if it's a virtual reality projection, it's as strong as the real Shadow.
Rouge: No, not yet. But I have reports that Eggman's database is located at the Space Port.				Rouge: No, not yet. But I have reports that Eggman's database is located at the Chemical Plant.
Tails: Got it. I'll take Sonic--I mean, the other Sonic--with me and head to the Space Port!				Tails: Got it. I'll take Sonic--I mean, the other Sonic--with me and head to the Chemical Plant!	Developer: 問題なしでした
	Tails: Okay… failed battle plans… old robot designs… wow, he’s got like ten terabytes of selfies Photoshopped in with celebrities… so where does he keep the--			Tails: Okay… failed battle plans… old robot designs… wow, he’s got like ten terabytes of selfies… so where does he keep the--		The line about Photoshop was removed due to copyright concerns.
Tails: I found it! Virtual Reality weapon... Valtron…	Tails: Found it! Virtual Reality weapon... Valtron…			Tails: Found it! Virtual Reality weapon... The Phantom Ruby...
	Tails: Insidious! Like a dream so real if you cut yourself in it your sleeping self will bleed.	Tails: Like a dream so real if you cut yourself in it your sleeping self will bleed.		Tails: Like a dream so real if you bump yourself in it your sleeping self will bruise? It's hard to believe.	Developer: "変更致しました。ご確認くださいませ。一文目を疑問形にするものとしないものと２テイク録音します。" Takashi Iizuka: "飯塚さん：「cut yourself」&「bleed」という言葉が強すぎる気がします。「hurt」&「damaged」が良いと思います。またこの文章が説明的に感じるので、「～だって！？信じられない…」というつぶやきが欲しいです。" Second Developer: "テイルスのセリフとしてどうでしょうか？(飯塚さん)？"
	Tails: Exactly! Eggman experimented with lots of prototypes, and then incorporated the final version into Infinite.			Tails: Eggman experimented with lots of prototypes, and then incorporated the final version into Infinite.
Knuckles: Yawn... There's nothing to do until Tails gets back from his search.				Knuckles: I don’t like sitting on the bench, but there’s nothing to do till Tails gets back.
Amy: Uh-oh, there's trouble! Metal Sonic has been spotted in the city!				Amy: Way to jinx it! Metal Sonic has been spotted in the city!
Sonic: If it's Metal, I don't think they'd bother making a fake one. Either way, we've got to stop him.				Sonic: Why would they bother making a fake out of something that already isn’t real? Couldn’t they just build more?
Sonic: Let's go, partner!				Sonic: Either way, it’s getting wrecked! Let’s go, partner!
Sonic: Come on! If we combine our power, we'll be ten times stronger!	Sonic: Come on! If we work together, this guy doesn’t stand a chance!			Sonic: Come on! If we work together, we can do anything!
Sonic: Hey! That was great! We were totally in sync!				Sonic: Hey! That was great! We were like a well-oiled machine… fighting a well-oiled machine.
Tails: "I got it, Sonic! I figured out a way to stop Eggman's Valtron tech!				Tails: "I got it, Sonic! I figured out a way to stop Eggman's Phantom Ruby!
Sonic: Really? How's that?	Sonic: Well don’t keep it a secret, share with the rest of the class.			Sonic: Great work, Tails!	Developer:「でかしたテイルス!」を追加致しました。
Tails: According to the data, Valtron needs a vast amount of energy, which is provided by the Death Egg.	Tails: Based on these readings, Valtron requires an incredible amount of energy, which only the Death Egg can provide.			Tails: Based on these readings, Phantom Ruby requires an incredible amount of energy, which only the Death Egg can provide.
Tails: Therefore, in order to weaken Valtron, all we need to do is stop that energy transfer!	Tails: We simply stop the energy transfer, and boom, the Valtron is practically useless.			Tails: We simply stop the energy transfer, and boom, the Phantom Ruby is practically useless.
Knuckles: You make it sound easy, but the Death Egg's weaponry is pretty formidable.				Knuckles: Simply? Last I checked the Death Egg is a heavily fortified…well, Death Egg.
Tails: Don't worry! I came up with a plan!				Tails: True. But I came up with a plan.
Tails: First, we set up a decoy to get Eggman's attention.				Tails: First, we distract Eggman.
Tails: While he's distracted, we use the Space Port computer to shut down the Death Egg's weapons systems.	Tails: While he's not paying attention, we use the Space Port computer to hack into the Death Egg's weapons systems and shut it down.			Tails: First, we distract Eggman. While he's not paying attention, we use the Chemical Plant computer to hack into the Death Egg's weapons systems and shut it down.
Tails: Then, all you have to do is destroy the Death Egg! With Valtron's power source cut off, it won't be able to go full power!	Tails: With no weapons, destroying the Death Egg will be a piece of cake. No Death Egg, means nearly useless Valtron.			Tails: With no weapons, destroying the Death Egg will be a piece of cake. No Death Egg, means the Phantom Ruby is nearly useless.
Knuckles: I see. That just might work. So first we need a distraction. Leave it to me!	Knuckles: Well, at least you figured it out. And, you know, it’s just crazy enough to work. . So first we need a distraction. I’m on it!			Knuckles: Well, you know, it’s just crazy enough to work. So first we need a distraction. I’m on it!
Amy: No, Knuckles, your temper gets the better of you and then YOU get distracted. That's not very useful as a decoy. Plus, you're our commander!				Amy: No way, Knuckles you’re too easily distracted. That’s not a good trait for a distraction. Plus, you're our commander! We kinda need you here.
Silver: How about the rookie? Eggman probably expects us to lead with someone more experienced, so this may throw him off his guard.				Silver: How about the rookie? Eggman would never expect it. It may even throw him off a little.
Sonic: I'm almost at the Space Port. How's the distraction going?	Sonic: I'm almost at the Space Port. How's Buddy doing with the distraction?	Sonic: I'm almost at the Space Port. How's your buddy doing with the distraction?		Sonic: I'm almost at the Chemical Plant. How's the rookie doing with the distraction?
Knuckles: So far so good. The rookie has Eggman completely engaged.				Knuckles: So far so good. We might have to stop using the nickname “rookie” if the kid keeps this up.
Tails: Next up, we've got to get to the computers at the Space Port and shut down the Death Egg's weaponry system.	Tails: Next, we've got to get to the computers at the Space Port and shut down the Death Egg's weapons system.			Tails: Next, we've got to get to the computers at the Chemical Plant and shut down the Death Egg's weapons system.
Sonic: Perfect, I've been waiting for my turn!				Sonic: Perfect, I've been waiting for my turn to bust some heads!
Rouge: The Death Egg's weaponry system has been disabled! You can make your way inside now!				Rouge: The Death Egg's weaponry systems are down! Now’s your chance! Move!
Tails: Yeah! Destroy the Death Egg, and cut off the energy supply!				Tails: Hurry! Just destroy the Death Egg and cut off the power supply!
Vector: You make it sound so easy. Taking down something that big is still a tall order.				Vector: You’re making it sound like a walk in the park. This is a Death Egg!
Tails: No problem. The other Sonic can pull it off!	Tails: Don’t sweat it. Alt Sonic has this under control. Yeah, that’s right, I’m calling him Alt Sonic now.			Tails: Don’t sweat it. The other Sonic has this under control.		"Alt Sonic" was removed since it wasn't necessary to differentiate Classic Sonic.
Amy: The mission's a success! Valtron's power will be weaker now!	Amy: They did it! Valtron's power should be down to almost nothing!			Amy: They did it! The Phantom Ruby's power should be down to almost nothing!
Eggman: Grr, those resistance pests and their clever little plots.				Eggman: Grr, those resistance pests and their clever little plots. They’re like something on your shoe that you can’t wipe off…
Cubot: The explosion's right over our heads, though.				Cubot: I don’t have legs. Neither do you.
	Orobot: Don’t remind me, man!			Orbot: Don’t remind me, dude!
Rouge: Mission accomplished. Valtron's signal has gotten much weaker.				Rouge: Mission accomplished. The Phantom Ruby's signal has gotten much weaker.
Shadow: This should effectively shut down the doctor's greatest weapon.				Shadow: This should effectively put a stop to the doctor's greatest weapon.
Vector: The Sonics have made an opening for us. Can't just let that go to waste.				Vector: The Sonics have made an opening for us. We can't just let that go to waste.
Silver: We've been waiting for this opportunity. Now we can settle everything!				Silver: This is the moment we’ve been waiting for. Time to settle the score!
Knuckles: Yeah, we don't have to worry about Valtron anymore. This time we'll smash Eggman into an omelet!	Knuckles: Now that Valtron is out of the way, we can finally smash Eggman into an omelet!			Knuckles: Now that the Phantom Ruby is out of the way, we can finally smash Eggman into an omelet!
	Sonic: And Rouge is right. The fact that Eggman and Infinite are still around means we can't let our guard down.			Sonic: Rouge is right. While Eggman and Infinite are still around, we can't let our guard down.
Eggman: Welcome, Sonic.				Eggman: Welcome, Sonic. Glad you could make it to your funeral!
Eggman: It's a little something that Valtron cooked up, a closed-off space where absolutely nothing exists!				Eggman It's a little something that the Phantom Ruby cooked up, a closed-off space where absolutely nothing exists!
Tails: But we destroyed Valtron's power source…				Tails: But we destroyed the Phantom Ruby's power source.
Eggman: Tsk, tsk. I thought that might happen, so I had a back-up power source created under Metropolis.				Eggman: Tsk, tsk. Since you ALWAYS destroy the power source of my weapons, I decided to learn from my mistakes. I had a back-up power source created under Metropolis.
Eggman: Good-bye, my nemesis, Sonic. Enjoy all the nothing!				Eggman: Good-bye, Sonic, my soon-to-be-eradicated nemesis. Enjoy all the nothing!
Sonic: Don't! You'll be sucked in too!				Sonic: Buddy! Don't! You'll be sucked in too!
Eggman: What!? It can't be! It's supposed to be impossible to get out of the null space created by Valtron!	Eggman: What!? It can't be! It’s impossible to get out of the Valtron’s null space!			Eggman: What!? It can't be! It’s impossible to get out of the Phantom Ruby's null space!
Sonic: It might have been impossible alone, but I had my dependable partner with me.				Sonic: Maybe by myself, but I had a little help from my friend. Something you wouldn’t understand, since you don’t have any friends!
Eggman: Grr... This doesn't change my plans. Dr. Eggman will still have the last laugh!				Eggman: Grr... This changes nothing! Dr. Eggman will still have the last laugh!
Knuckles: There's less than an hour to go before Eggman's plan is executed.				Knuckles: We’ve got less than an hour before Eggman’s plan goes down.
	Tails: But... when the battle ends, we'll have to part with Sonic-- I mean, Alt Sonic-- won't we?			Tails: Tails: But... when the battle ends, we'll have to part with Sonic--I mean, this Sonic--won't we?
Amy: Oh... If Valtron is gone, I guess he'll be returned to his dimension.	Amy: Yes, if Valtron is gone, I guess he'll be returned to his dimension.			Amy: Amy: Yes, if the Phantom Ruby is gone, I guess he'll be returned to his dimension.
Tails: Thank you for helping us, Sonic. I'll never forget fighting alongside you.	Tails: But... when the battle ends, we'll have to part with Sonic-- I mean, Alt Sonic-- won't we?			Tails: Tails: Thank you for everything, Sonic. I'll never forget what you did for us.
Epsio: Save the sentiments for later. We need to focus. We still have a battle to fight.	Epsio: Save the sentiments for later. This ain’t over yet. We still have a battle to fight.			Espio: Save the sentiments for later. This is not over yet. We still have a battle to fight.
Knuckles: Exactly. This is our only chance. Give it everything you got!				Knuckles: Exactly. This is our last chance. Give it everything you got!
Sonic: Hey, Infinite. It seems like it's been forever! Did you miss me?				Sonic: Hey, Infinite. Long time no see! Did you miss me?
Infinite: Fools. I'll crush you all.	Infinite: On the contrary. I’ve been looking forward to finishing you and your annoying friends!			Infinite: Why yes, I did. I’ve been looking forward to finishing you and your annoying friends!
Infinite: I trust you're all ready for death? Because here it comes!				Infinite: I trust you're all ready for oblivion? If you’re not…oh well.		The word "death" was changed for something that sounds less brutal.
Omega: Target reconfirmed. Extermination mode initiated.				Omega: Target reconfirmed. Extermination mode initiated. Payback INEVITABLE.
Rouge: Omega! You've joined us!?				Rouge: Omega! You've joined us!? Awesome!
Infinite: Is there no end to these worms?				Infinite: Is there no end to these annoying insects?
Infinite: The resistance will be done. I'll reduce you to ash!				Infinite: I will burn your resistance to ashes, and you along with it!
Knuckles: Whoa, you've got to be joking. That's just a trick, right?				Knuckles: Whoa, you've got to be kidding. That's just a special effect, right?
Tails: No, it's not! While we're under Valtron's control, it's a part of our reality!				Tails: No, it's not! While we're under the Phantom Ruby's control, it's a part of our reality!
Eggman: The sun will fall upon you, THE END! Your destinies are concluded!				Eggman: The sun will fall upon you all. BOOM! THE END! Your pathetic lives are over.
Tails: It's resonating! Could it be? A prototype Valtron!	Tails: Look at how it reacts. Eggman said something about a prototype Valtron!			Tails: Look. It's reacting. Eggman said something about the Phantom Ruby prototypes. Let me see.
Tails: It really is. The prototype Valtron only responds to the person who originally activated it.				Tails: Whoa, it is. He said the Phantom Ruby prototype only reacts to the person who activated it. That must be you, Buddy!
Tails: Your courage and strong wish to save the day are probably what triggered it.				Tails: Your courage and heroism are probably what triggered it.
Infinite: This is your complete and utter defeat. The final step of the plan is executed.				Infinite: Make peace with your fate, because your lives are now over!
Tails: Please, please work…				Tails: Buddy?
Eggman: That can't be! I thought all the prototypes were disposed of! How did he get one?				Eggman: Impossible! I thought all the prototypes were destroyed! How did he get one?
Tails: Looks like a single oversight changed your luck, Doctor. See? This is why I always check and double check…				Tails: A costly oversight, Doctor. This is why I always check and double check… as any good scientist would.
Knuckles: C'mon, let's go, everyone! It's our turn for a raging counteroffensive!				Knuckles: This is the turning point, guys! Time to press our advantage and kick major butt!
Infinite: Arrogant runt. Even if Valtron is weakened, you're still no match for me.	Infinite: Pathetic little hedgehog. Even with Valtron weakened, I still have enough power to smash you into blue jelly.			Infinite: Pathetic little hedgehog. Even with Phantom Ruby weakened, I still have enough power to smash you into blue jelly.
Sonic: Oh yeah? Prepare to be schooled!	Sonic: Oh yeah? Class is in session! Prepare to be schooled!			Sonic: I'm in a class all my own. Time to put-up or shut-up, Infinite!
Infinite: You're done for, Sonic. Valtron's energy is recharged.				Infinite: You're done for, Sonic. The Phantom Ruby's energy is recharged.
Sonic: My friends got me this far, and we're gonna win!				Sonic: My friends got me this far, and together we're gonna win!
Sonic: Your virtual reality is no match for an actual heartfelt bond.	Sonic: Wrong, loser! The things that can’t be defeated are heart, soul, and (at the risk of sounding corny) the bonds of friendship. Three things you and your counterfeit cronies lack!			Sonic: Wrong, loser! The things that can’t be defeated are heart, soul, and the bonds of friendship. Three things you and your counterfeit cronies lack!		"(at the risk of sounding corny)" was scrapped due to the joke being out of place during a serious moment in the story.
Eggman: Impressive, Sonic... To think Infinite could lose. Victory will be so much sweeter when I defeat you.				Eggman: You never fail to surprise me, Sonic... I didn’t believe Infinite could lose. Victory will be so much sweeter when I defeat you.
Eggman: Don't think this is over yet. The plan just went into overtime!				Eggman: Don't think this is over yet, you blue nuisance. My plan just went into overtime!
Sonic: We did it! Eggman's army is no more. We won!				Sonic: We did it! Eggman's army is officially butt-kicked. We won!
Sonic: Hey, what's shakin'!?				Sonic: Oh, come on! Now what? Can’t we ever just win and have that be the end of it?
			Rouge: Confirmed sightings indicate Shadow, Metal Sonic, Zavok, Chaos, Mephiles, and Infinite... Thousands of them!	Rouge: Confirmed sightings indicate Shadow, Metal Sonic, Zavok, Chaos, Infinite... Thousands of them!		The final battle was originally going to include Phantom Ruby clones of Mephiles. As Mephiles was erased from existence at the end of Sonic '06 (which, at the time, remained his only substantial appearance), this was likely removed to avoid a continuity error.
Eggman: Mwa-hahaha! I merely incorporated Valtron into this Death Egg Robot.				Eggman: Mwa-hahaha! I merely incorporated the Phantom Ruby into this Death Egg Robot.
Tails: But... That means Valtron no longer has a vulnerable energy supply. It's an invulnerable Valtron…?				Tails: But that means Phantom Ruby no longer has a vulnerable energy supply. It's an invulnerable ruby?
Eggman: You will be crushed by this perfect Death Egg Robot, and the results will be just as I planned all along!	Eggman: You will be crushed by this Valtron-powered Death Egg Robot, and in the end everything will still be just as I planned!			Eggman: You will be crushed by this Death Egg Robot powered by the Phantom Ruby, and in the end everything will still be just as I planned!
Sonic: You always get ahead of yourself, Eggman. Your plan hasn't hatched yet. And it won't!	Sonic: Your plan will end like all your plans do: with you sitting in a pile of busted robot parts wondering how you failed sooooo badly.		Sonic: Your plan will end like all your plans do: with you sitting in a pile of busted robot parts wondering how you failed sooooo badly. Let's get them.	Sonic: Your plan will end like all your plans do: with you sitting in a pile of busted robot parts wondering how you failed so badly. Let's get him.
Tails: I guess this is good-bye. Thank you for helping us, Sonic.	Tails: I guess this is good-bye. Thank you for helping us, Alt Sonic. It’s been classic.	Tails: I guess this is good-bye. Thank you for helping us, Sonic. It’s been classic.		Tails: I guess this is good-bye. Get home safely Sonic, and thanks for everything!	Developer: 「Alt Sonic」と呼ばないで下さい
Knuckles: Finally, and end to this long battle. Everyone can go back to their homes. There is no need for the Resistance.				Knuckles: Finally, an end to this endless battle. Everyone can go back home and relax. There’s no need for the Resistance.
Silver: Hold on, there is still a lot we need to do. We're just getting started.				Silver: Hold on, there’s still a lot we need to do. We're just getting started.
Knuckles: Huh? What, like take a vacation? Walk the planet in search of injustice? Well, I'm not gonna stop you.	Knuckles: Huh? What, like take up macramé? Walk the planet in search of injustice? Well, I'm not gonna stop you.			Knuckles: What? You're leaving us? There are others who need your help? But OK, I'm not gonna stop you.
Vector: Case Closed. The first time I saw you guys flubbing around, I had no idea you could all pull this all together and see it to the end. I've changed my mind about you guys.	Vector: Case Closed. The first time I saw you all stumbling around, I had no idea you could pull this thing together and see it to the end. I've changed my mind about you guys.			Vector: The first time I saw you stumbling around, I had no idea you could pull this thing together and see it to the end. I've changed my mind about you.
				Knuckles: I knew you'd come through, rookie. Well, I guess you're not a rookie any more!	Developer: "721行目は720行目を受けてのセリフのためこのセリフを入れるのは難しいです。ライターとも相談しましたがこの位置が一番フロー的に合うと思われるのですが、いかがでしょうか？" Second Developer: "この位置だと少し唐突なので 721の前にいれる形で調整ください" Third Developer: "了解です" Fourth Developer: "追加致しました。"
Tails: The battle is over, but we still have to take the world back. Eggman's Empire reaches far across the world, so we're all going to have to keep on fighting against the fabricated reality to restore the world back to it's real state.				Tails: Our battle is done and our resistance has come to a conclusion, but we'll be friends forever. A single person cannot restore the entire world. We have to work together and make a diligent effort!		This was changed to fully confirm that the war against Eggman is over and to not leave any possibility of a continuation.
Sonic: Hey, you"re going, too? I was thinking the same thing.				Sonic: Hey, you’re taking off, too? I was thinking the same thing.

Cut Lines#

Given the status of being a early script, there are several lines in the first and second revision that were outright scrapped with nothing to replace them, along with some developer comments.

First Revision	Second Revision	Developer Comments	Notes
	Eggman: With this power I will burn Sonic's world and build upon the ashes! Mwa-hahaha!		This was likely scrapped for sounding too brutal.
	Espio: Vector, basing your judgment purely on appearances is unwise.		Espio lines were cut to not make Vector seem overly rude to Buddy.
	Amy: That's right. They survived the battle in the city. That's huge!		See above.
	Silver: We'll be much stronger with him by our side!		This was possibly removed to make the resistance not too dependent on Sonic.
	Tails: No! Not now, I need to save Sonic!
Tails: Oh no. I'm done for!	Tails: I guess we'll be together soon, Sonic.	Developer: "Yes, he will meet Sonic in the afterlife." Aaron Webber: "Lol this is awful please remove it"	This was removed since it's out of character for Tails to immediately accept death. But then again, cowering in fear isn't in-character for Tails either.
Tails: Eggman is trying to take over the world by using the same power that brought you here.			This was removed to not make Valtron/Phantom Ruby abilities known early into the story.
	Eggman: Lay down your weapons or be destroyed, as your Sonic has been destroyed. Oh, did I say "savior"? I meant martyr! Mwa-hahaha!		This was scrapped in favor of using Infinite instead during the flashback cutscene with Buddy, where Sunset Heights is being destroyed.
	Eggman: Sonic is gone, and Eggman is ascendent! Tremble before me and my creation!	Developer: カットしてもいいです	See above.
Zavok: So foolish, little hedgehog. You may be unchained but are you not free. I will defeat you right here.			The reason for the line being scrapped is unknown, but it was possibly done to make the cutscene shorter.
Sonic: I'm free all right. Free to cut loose! Let's dance, Zavok!			See above.
Sonic: It might be tough, but we can do this together.			This line was intended to be used when there was a cutscene to properly introduce the Double Boost mechanic.
Sonic: That sounded like...	Sonic: Oh, great. The monster that kicked my butt.		This was intended to be used when Sonic meets Infinite again at Mystic Jungle. This was likely scrapped since Sonic has already mentioned about the Valtron/Phantom Ruby sound eariler into the story nor knows if Infinite is a monster.
	Sonic: Hate to admit it, but this guy's got me a little worried.		This was scrapped since it's not allowed to show Sonic worried or possibly scared.
	Infinite: I thought I heard...		It ended up being removed in order to not make Eggman think someone is watching them.
	Silver: Well, I suppose instead of having an actual plan we can just hit things until they break...		Likely removed since there's no reason for Silver to question Knuckles plan.
	Knuckles: It's always worked for me!		See above.
	Vector: Dude, you were JUST AT the Space Port computer. Why didn't you shut down the weapon system then.		This was scrapped since it would introduce a huge plot hole issue in the story, despite Vector being right.
	Tails: D'oh! Sorry! Man, I have really been off my game! From now I'm gonna check and double check before I make a move.		See above.
	Vector: Are these food metaphors becoming redundant?		Likely removed for being a unnecessary joke.
	Sonic: Yeah, kind of.		See above.
	Shadow: You.. What are you trying to do?
Vector: Looking good, rookie! You've come a long way!
Amy: You can do it!
Knuckles: Yeah! Beat that Eggman!
Resistance(Vector & Friends): "Go rookie!" "You've got this!" "Smash that egg!"		Aaron Webber: UGH! We do this every single time EVEry SINGLE TIME. Generations end. 06 end. SA2 end. ALL OF THEM. Whyyyyyy
Resistance(Others): "Sonic! Sonic! Sonic! Sonic! Sonic!"
	Knuckles: I knew YOU'D do it, rookie.
	Knuckles: You know what, scratch that. You aren't a rookie no more kid... you're a HERO.

Miscellaneous#

Anime Insipration#

Besides lines spoken by characters, there are short summaries for what things should happen during a stage or cutscene. Curiously, two of the summaries outright namedrop Attack on Titan and Neon Genesis Evangelion, showing what Sonic Team took insipration from during development.

Sonic and Buddy are ambushed by a Death Egg Robot. They use grappling hooks and wires to swing around and climb to the head. (Similar to Attack on Titan.)

At the bottom of the main shaft, there is a vast underground cavern(Similair to Evangelion's central dogma.)

Voice Acting#

Within the script, several lines have the text "RogerCraigSmith_2" and "MikePollock_Eggman.mp4", referring to the then-current English voice actors for Sonic and Eggman respectively. Interestingly, there's also text of "MikePollock_Infinite.mp4" and "MikePollock_Zavok.mp4", suggesting that Sonic Team has videos of Pollock voicing those two characters. It's unknown if this was for placeholder purposes or something else.