In 2012, Doctor Ivo Robotnik launched a large offensive on the Seaside Hill Zone, sending "hundreds" of Badniks to attack as part of his global assault on Mobius. At the time, the Zone Leader had made a deal directly with Don Long-Legs, with the head of The Family providing support and muscle in event of attack, in return for money and personal favours. Upon sighting the Badnik attack, the Zone Leader contacted Long-Legs for help.