The next thing he knew, Simon woke up to discover that he was alive and unharmed, as Mammoth Mogul had rescued him. Simon's actions had impressed Mogul and he convinced the young ape to work for him with the promise of gaining power in the form of enhanced strength. He worked for Mammoth Mogul for a time and eventually returned home with permission, only to find colony had become militant and opposed Robotnik. Simon's grandfather admitted he had been right the whole time and asked him to become a sergeant and lead them in battle, but Simian just took the sergeant's sash, claiming they weren't worthy of him. He walked away from the colony, now known as Sergeant Simian. (SU: #30, CSE)