Knuckles finds himself facing off against the brainwashed members of the Chaotix, who warn him that Enerjak will win regardless of whether he chooses to surrender or fight. Archimedes whispers a warning to Knuckles and unleashes a fire blast on the Chaotix. Vector quickly pulls out a fire hose to counter, only for a bank of fog to rise up. The confused Chaotix then hear a strange echoing voice, only for the source to be revealed as Knuckles and Archimedes reappear and attack. Knuckles lands blows on Mighty and Vector, and Archimedes hits Charmy with his fire breath. Recognizing that his brainwashed minions cannot overcome foes with free will, Enerjak intervenes, using his powers to knock Knuckles and Archimedes unconscious by cutting off their air supply. He then orders the Chaotix to brin