Sonic demolishes a group of SWATbots, complaining that Robotnik's minions are no longer a challenge. Unbeknownst to him, Dr. Robotnik is observing the confrontation and collecting data for his newest creation. He leads Snively to his recently-constructed Cyber-Mechanoid Design Facility and reveals E.V.E., the first of a new race of robots, the Exceptionally Versatile Evolvanoids. E.V.E. can supposedly adapt to any situation, making it the perfect weapon for destroying Sonic.