User:BlazingWolfJanne/ASO Bios--Arctic Freedom Fighters

Guntiver=

Guntiver the Wolf is a Mobian Arctic Wolf and the leader of the Arctic Freedom Fighters, having been the one to push for the group's organization. While he hoped for a peaceful resolution to their problems with Dr. Robotnik, he eventually realized that the only way to stop the evil doctor was to fight, and he and his team-allied with the Knothole Freedom Fighters-have engaged Robotnik's forces on multiple occasions.

Meeting the Freedom Fighters
Guntiver was responsible for bringing together the group who became the Arctic Freedom Fighters, though they started out as a group of Northern Tundra activists who ended up trapped in Northamer during the First Robotnik War. When Dr. Ivo Robotnik's Weather Annihilator drastically altered the weather around Knothole, the Knothole Freedom Fighters found themselves trying to endure the sudden cold while Robotnik tracked them. Hiding in a cave, they were soon found by Flip, who led them to his friends further in the cave system. Guntiver introduced himself and the others to the Freedom Fighters and explained that they had all traveled south to visit friends and family, only to be forced into hiding when Robotnik began his reign of terror. When Sally Acorn asked if they found the normal climate uncomfortable, Guntiver explained that they had stolen technology from Robotnik in order to artificially cool the caverns. He figured that now they'd all be trapped as outcasts, but the Freedom Fighters refused to back down. Despite this, they realized that the unusual weather put them at a disadvantage. Guntiver then said that while he and his friends weren't skilled fighters themselves, they could help the Freedom Fighters learn to adapt to the current weather conditions. (StH: #26, CSE)

Later, despite better preparations, the Freedom Fighters found themselves the target of Snively Robotnik's freeze-ray. Trapping them in a large block of ice, he used a vehicle to push the block, intending to deliver them to Robotnik. However, he was soon stopped by Guntiver and his friends; the wolf aggressively bared his teeth and chased Snively off while the others released the Freedom Fighters from the ice. Afterwards, Guntiver told the Freedom Fighters that they would take Snively's vehicle and use it to drive back home, thanking the Freedom Fighters for their inspiration and promising that in the future, they'd have the courage to face danger instead of simple hiding from it. (StH: #26)

Much later, the Arctic Freedom Fighters contacted Rotor Walrus to inform him that the Walrus Herd, his family included, had been freed from Robotnik's control. Rotor lived with them for months until, one they, they suddenly fell under mind control once again and turned on him. Rotor very narrowly escaped; he was rescued by the Arctic Freedom Fighters, but upon his recovery, Guntiver had to break bad news; the Bathysphere had been destroyed, and the herd's re-enslavement confirmed that Dr. Robotnik-in the form of his other-worldly counterpart Dr. Eggman-was again at large. Prior to these events, Guntiver and his friends had split up for a time over conflicting ideas, but Eggman's rise to power helped them put aside their differences to once against become a team. Some time later, the team would find themselves defending the opposite pole as they joined a vast army of Mobians in storming the Xorda weapon known as the Quantum Dial. (StH: #85, #125 CSE)

Local Problems
In 3237, Guntiver sent a transmission to New Mobotropolis, requesting help if possible. He explained that the Walrus Herd was being used to built and protect what seemed to be a giant refueling station of some kind. Sonic eventually made his way up north and was happily greeted by Guntiver, who lead him into an underground base beneath an igloo. He explained to Sonic that when they first met, they were more of an activist group than Freedom Fighters. Erma interjected that some of them had wished to be more proactive, earning a glare from Guntiver, but the wolf continued on, saying that as Robotnik was threatening the region, they had decided to solidly band together and fight for their home. After going over their plans, the group set out towards the enemy base. (StH: #215)

After accessing the situation, the group split into two as planned; Guntiver sent Sealia's group (consisting of herself, Flip and Augustus) underwater to attack the lower portion of the base while he, Sonic and Erma attempted to make their way through the aggressive Walrus Herd. Despite having to fight the walruses, Guntiver described them as "innocent" and reaffirmed that their mission was necessary to free them from Robotnik's control for good. Fortunately, the fighting came to an abrupt end thanks to the efforts of Silver the Hedgehog, who used the tower's signal booster to disrupt the herd's mind control as well as disable the Dark Egg Legion. As the underwater team succeeded in destroying the lower portion of the base, Guntiver caught Erma in a hug, elated. He and the rest of the team later enjoyed a victory celebration in Iceborough. (StH: #216)

Guntiver and his team later joined forces with Team Fighters after the Death Egg Mark 2 arrived in the tundra. Having monitored the massive airship, Guntiver was able to provide intel to Sonic's team regarding the craft, and upon being thanked expressed that he was thankful for the chance to help. He then questioned Tails regarding their plans for containing and helping Mecha Sally once they captured her before joining in on a combined assault on the Legion bunker where the Death Egg had docked. After battling a number of Egg Swats, Guntiver and the others were surprised by the arrival of Silver, whom Sonic was far from happy to see. Guntiver attempted to calm Sonic down, but the blue Hedgehog was fed up with Silver's repeated accusations that one of the Knothole Freedom Fighters was a traitor, and Guntiver remembered Silver's attempt to kill Rotor. However, with a little support from Tails, Silver went on to explain that he had been able to identify the "traitor" with outside help. Guntiver and the others were shocked when Silver claimed that Sally was responsible for the devastation of his future, but was then informed that Silver now knew that Sally's actions had been misinterpreted by fragmented history.

Welcoming the time traveler to the team, Guntiver again expressed his determination to cover Team Fighters while they went after Sally. He also informed Silver of their intent to infiltrate the Death Egg by passing through an underwater tunnel discovered by Flip. Unfortunately, Silver used his powers to illuminate the tunnel and gave away their position to Akhlut's warriors. The Hedgehog then tried to get Guntiver, Erma, and Amy to safety while Sonic and the others engaged the Orca, but Augustus had to save Guntiver when Akhlut disrupted Silver's concentration. (StH: #247)


 * -|Augustus=

Augustus the Polar Bear is a Mobian polar bear and a member of the Arctic Freedom Fighters. He is the main muscle on the team, as well as being one of its semi-aquatic operatives.

Rescuing the Freedom Fighters
Augustus and the others had been visiting friends and family down south when Dr. Ivo Robotnik began his tyranny, forcing them to stay hidden within the region, unable to return home. When Robotnik's Weather Annihilator drastically altered the weather around Knothole, the Knothole Freedom Fighters found themselves trying to endure the sudden cold while Robotnik tracked them. They were soon found by Flip, who lead them to his friends; the group of displaced Mobians had been hiding in the cavern system but had adjusted the climate within to suit their needs by using technology stolen from Robotnik. Augustus explained that the deep network of caves rendered much of Robotnik's tracking technology useless, leaving them largely safe. While unwilling to fight back themselves, they helped the Knothole Freedom Fighters adjust to the winter conditions caused by the Weather Annihilator. After a week, the Knothole Freedom Fighters attempted to disrupt Robotnik's operations, only to be captured by Snively Robotnik and trapped in a block of ice. Snively attempted to use a vehicle to transport the frozen Freedom Fighters, only to find himself stuck; turning around, he was shocked to find that Augutus had lifted a portion of the vehicle into the air, preventing the wheels from gaining traction. Augustus demanded his new friends be released; Snively, recovering from his panic, instead threatened him with the same weapon he'd used to freeze the Freedom Fighters. Augustus was saved when Guntiver chased Snively off. While Erma and Sealia attempted to cut the Freedom Fighters from the ice, Sonic suggested they save time and load him as he was into a catapult they'd used earlier. Augustus lifted the block of ice, and Sonic inside it, into the machine; the hedgehog was launched directly towards Robotnik's base of operations and was able to shut down the Weather Annihilator for good. With Robotnik's plans foiled and the Weather Annihilator destroyed, Augustus and the others were finally able to return home, doing so in a vehicle stolen from Snively. (StH: #26)

Rescuing Rotor... Twice
Discovering that Robotnik had brainwashed the Walrus Herd and was planning to use them for his schemes, Rotor Walrus traveled north in order to free his family from the doctor's control. However, soon upon arrival he was clubbed over the head and dropped intro the frigid water; Sealia, who had been fishing, came across him and swam to his rescue. She had trouble lifting him from the water itself but was soon assisted by Augustus; she then recovered Rotor's hat from the water and set about making him tea as he recovered. When he finally came to his senses, he insisted that the Arctic Freedom Fighters needed to help stop Robotnik's use of the Walrus Herd; however, Sealia explained that they were still getting resettled and that Guntiver the Wolf, Flip and Erma weren't even in the area. As Rotor became more insistent, Sealia attempted to calm him, adding that Augustus would not react well to what was starting to sound like threats; indeed, Augustus began to lose patience. Rotor finally relented, explaining that he was just extremely worried for his family, and so Sealia suggested they come up with a plan. The three managed to sneak into the local base, attacking the Icebot guards and drawing the attention of Robotnik via a video screen; he commanded the brainwashed Walrus Herd to attack the trio. Rotor and Augustus lured them out while Sealia remained in the base, rigging it to explode. Augustus smashed the ice outside, leaving the Walrus Herd safely isolated on an ice floe; Sealia soon rejoined the polar bear and Rotor as the base was destroyed. Later, they bid Rotor farewell, promising to contact him should they have anything to report about the herd. (StH: #32)

Much later, the Arctic Freedom Fighters contacted Rotor to inform him that the herd, his family included, had been freed from Robotnik's control. Rotor lived with them for months until, once again, they suddenly fell under mind control and turned on him. Rotor very narrowly escaped; he was rescued by Augustus and the others, who watched over him as he recovered. Dr. Eggman's rise to power led Augustus and his teammates, who had previously parted ways, to reform their old group. Augustus and the other Arctic Freedom Fighters were also among those present attempting to repel the Xorda Attack on Mobius. (StH: #85, #125, CSE)

Local Problems
In 3237, the Arctic Freedom Fighters sent a transmission to New Mobotropolis requesting assistance; the enslaved Walrus Herd was being used to construct and guard what seemed to be a refueling station of some kind, and a local branch of the Dark Egg Legion was overseeing the operation. Deciding they needed to protect their home, the group had devised a plan of attack. Sonic eventually arrived to provide backup; Augustus seemed pleased to see him, but was distraught by the news that Rotor had been severely injured during the Destruction of Knothole and was no longer able to take part in field missions. Nonetheless, the group soon set out to act; Augustus, along with Flip and Sealia, was given the task of attacking the underwater portion of the Dark Egg Legion's Totem Base. (StH: #215)

Upon the team's arrival near Robotnik's base, the plan was put into motion. Sonic cut a hole into the ice to allow Sealia's team access to the underwater portion of the base. Once there, the trio was set upon by Orca Legionnaires; Sealia made a show of luring one away, leaving it prone to a surprise attack courtesy of Augustus, who delivered a fearsome punch to the much larger creature. Sealia soon told Augustus to head to the surface for a breath while she and Flip provided cover; however, all three found themselves the target of Grandmaster Akhlut's psychic-sonar waves. Augustus was struck by a concentrated blast that threw him straight through the upper ice. However, thanks to the efforts of Silver the Hedgehog, Akhlut was rendered disabled and disoriented, allowing Sealia and Flip to succeed in their team's goal; the destruction of the lower portion of the tower. Later, Augustus and the others celebrated with a meal in Iceborough with the now permanently freed Walrus Herd. (StH: #216)

Augustus and his teammates later joined forces with Sonic and Silver again, this time as they helped Team Fighters in an attack on the Death Egg Mark 2 in order to rescue Mecha Sally. After defeating a number of Egg Swats in the Egg Bunker, Augustus and his teammates were surprised by the arrival of Silver, whom Sonic was initially unhappy to see. Given the chance to explain himself, Silver then shocked the two teams with the revelation that Sally would, in Silver's time, be responsible for the destruction of the Freedom Fighters and Mobius' devastation. The announcement enraged Sonic and Amy Rose, the latter of whom Augustus had to stop from crushing the time traveler with her Pico Pico Hammer. Given a chance to explain things further, Silver revealed that Sally's part in the future tragedy was due to her Roboticization, and that he now intended to help them rescue her. Welcoming the Hedgehog to their team, the united force made its way into an underwater tunnel leading to the Death Egg. They were spotted by Akhlut and his warriors, who collapsed the tunnel, forcing Augustus and several of his teammates to engage the Orca. Augustus managed to halt Akhlut's psionic attack on his friends by hitting the Orca's emitter, and then helped Guntiver get to the surface on the Death Egg end of the tunnel. He was then wounded shielding Erma Ermine and Flip from Egg Swat laser blasts. (StH: #247)


 * -|Flip=

Flip the Penguin is a Mobian penguin and a member of the Arctic Freedom Fighters. He is one of the team's amphibious operatives, and has served alongside his teammates since the group's formation.

Rescuing the Freedom Fighters
Flip and the others had been visiting friends and family down south when Dr. Ivo Robotnik began his tyranny, forcing them to stay hidden within the region, unable to return home. When Robotnik's Weather Annihilator drastically altered the weather around Knothole, the Knothole Freedom Fighters found themselves trying to endure the sudden cold while Robotnik tracked them. They huddled in a cave and were soon found by Flip, who lead the group to a warmer section of the cavern system, explaining that he and his friends had managed to control the temperature within by using technology stolen from Robotnik. When Sonic the Hedgehog and the others decided to strike back at Robotnik rather than remain in hiding, Flip suggested that they train a little in the cave's "arctic zone" in order to first better adapt to the current winter-like conditions. After a week, the Knothole Freedom Fighters attempted to disrupt Robotnik's operations, only to be captured by Snively Robotnik and trapped in a block of ice. Deciding to help their new friends, the group that would eventually become the Arctic Freedom Fighters went on the offense; Flip used his superior skills on the ice to skate around a pair of SWATbots, causing them to slip and fall, damaging themselves.

With Robotnik's plans foiled and the Weather Annihilator destroyed, Flip and the others were finally able to return home, doing so in a vehicle stolen from Snively. As a result of some disagreements between members of the group as to how they should address threats such as Robotnik, the team disbanded for a time. (StH: #26, CSE)

General Activities
Much later, the Arctic Freedom Fighters contacted Rotor Walrus to inform him that the Walrus Herd, his family included, had been freed from Robotnik's control. Rotor lived with them for months until, one they, they suddenly fell under mind control once again and turned on him. Rotor very narrowly escaped; he was rescued by Flip and the others, who watched over him as he recovered. Having seen the danger posed by the newly arrived Dr. Eggman, the old group of friends joined together to become a true group of Freedom Fighters. Flip and the other Arctic Freedom Fighters were also among those present attempting to repel the Xorda Attack on Mobius. (StH: #85, #125, CSE)

Local Problems
In 3237, the Arctic Freedom Fighters sent a transmission to New Mobotropolis requesting assistance; the enslaved Walrus Herd was being used to construct and guard what seemed to be a refueling station of some kind, and a local branch of the Dark Egg Legion was overseeing the operation. Deciding they needed to protect their home, the group had devised a plan of attack, and when Sonic arrived to provide backup, Flip explained that part of the plan involved himself, Sealia and Augustus attacking the underwater portion of the enemy base while Sonic would join Guntiver the Wolf and Erma in assaulting the upper portion. When it was noticed that Rotor had not arrived to assist with Sonic, the hedgehog explained that Rotor had suffered a bad injury during the Destruction of Knothole and was no longer able to participate on field missions; Flip reacted with visible sadness, removing his hat. While the group traveled through the snow on the way to the base, Sonic attempted to crack jokes about the name of the local city, only to earn a somewhat flat reaction from Flip. (StH: #215)

Upon arriving near Robotnik's base of operations, Sonic cut a hole in the ice, allowing access to the water below. Flip, as part of Sealia's team, joked about the term "killer whales" being more frightening than the creatures themselves and proceeded towards the underwater base. Using his superior agility, he managed to swim circles around an orca Legionnaire; however, things took a quick turn for the worst as the local Legion Grandmaster, Akhlut, joined the fray. Using his psychic-sonar, he attacked Flip, Sealia and Augustus, soon throwing the latter from the fight completely. Flip attempted to strike Akhlut while the orca focused his attacks on Sealia, but found himself facing the Grandmaster's fearsome teeth. However, thanks to Silver the Hedgehog, Akhlut himself was struck and overpowered by a psychic pulse that left him disabled and disoriented, allowing the team to succeed in their mission: the destruction of the tower's underwater portion. Later, over a victory meal in Iceborough, Flip laughingly told the others how the Legion had fled in utter disarray. (StH: #216)

Flip and his teammates would later join forces with Team Fighters for an assault on the Death Egg Mark 2, which had landed in the tundra for repairs. After the combined force broke into the Legion bunker where the Death Egg had stopped, they were surprised by the arrival of their old ally Silver. They were further surprised when Silver claimed that princes Sally Acorn was responsible for his devastated future, but were then informed that it was her enslavement as Mecha Sally that had caused the disaster. Joined by Silver, the group entered an underwater tunnel that Flip had discovered, only to be attacked by Akhlut and his warriors. Flip, Augustus, Sealia, Sonic, and Tails engaged the whales while their teammates tried to get to the surface, but Flip was forced to help Erma after the Grandmaster attacked Silver. The two were then shielded from an Egg Swat's lasers blasts by Augustus. (StH: #247)


 * -|Sealia

Sealia the Seal is a Mobian seal and a member of the Arctic Freedom Fighters.

Rescuing the Freedom Fighters
Sealia and the other Arctic Freedom Fighters had been visiting friends and family down south when Dr. Ivo Robotnik began his tyranny, forcing them to stay hidden within the region, unable to return home. When Robotnik's Weather Annihilator drastically altered the weather around Knothole, the Knothole Freedom Fighters found themselves trying to endure the sudden cold while Robotnik tracked them. They were soon found by Flip, who lead them to his friends; the group of displaced Mobians had been hiding in the cavern system but had adjusted the climate within to suit their needs by using technology stolen from Robotnik. While unwilling to fight back themselves, they helped the Knothole Freedom Fighters adjust to the winter conditions caused by the Weather Annihilator. After a week, the Knothole Freedom Fighters attempted to disrupt Robotnik's operations, only to be captured by Snively Robotnik and trapped in a block of ice. Finally deciding to get involved, Sealia and Erma attempted to free the group from the ice while the others chased off their attackers.

With Robotnik's plans foiled and the Weather Annihilator destroyed, Sealia and the others were finally able to return home, doing so in a vehicle stolen from Snively. (StH: #26)

Rescuing Rotor... Twice
Discovering that Robotnik had brainwashed the Walrus Herd and was planning to use them for his schemes, Rotor Walrus traveled north in order to free his family from the doctor's control. However, soon upon arrival he was clubbed over the head and dropped intro the frigid water; Sealia, who had been fishing, came across him and swam to his rescue. She had trouble lifting him from the water itself but was soon assisted by Augustus; she then recovered Rotor's hat from the water and set about making him tea as he recovered. When he finally came to his senses, he insisted that the Arctic Freedom Fighters needed to help stop Robotnik's use of the Walrus Herd; however, Sealia explained that they were still getting resettled and that Guntiver the Wolf, Flip and Erma weren't even in the area. As Rotor became more insistent, Sealia attempted to calm him, adding that Augustus would not react well to what was starting to sound like threats. Rotor finally relented, explaining that he was just extremely worried for his family, and so Sealia suggested they come up with a plan. The three managed to sneak into the local base, attacking the Icebot guards and drawing the attention of Robotnik via a video screen; he commanded the brainwashed Walrus Herd to attack the trio. Rotor and Augustus lured them out while Sealia remained in the base, rigging it to explode. Augustus smashed the ice outside, leaving the Walrus Herd safely isolated on an ice floe; Sealia soon rejoined the polar bear and Rotor as the base was destroyed. Later, they bid Rotor farewell, promising to contact him should they have anything to report about the herd. (StH: #32)

Much later, the Arctic Freedom Fighters contacted Rotor to inform him that the herd, his family included, had been freed from Robotnik's control. Rotor lived with them for months until, once again, they suddenly fell under mind control and turned on him. Rotor very narrowly escaped; he was rescued by Sealia and the others, who watched over him as he recovered. This occurred after the team reunited to face the threat of Dr. Eggman, having previously broken up due to the opposing stances taken by more peaceful members like Sealia and more aggressive members like Erma. Sealia and the other Arctic Freedom Fighters were also among those present attempting to repel the Xorda Attack on Mobius. (StH: #85, #125, CSE)

Local Problems
In 3237, the Arctic Freedom Fighters sent a transmission to New Mobotropolis requesting assistance; the enslaved Walrus Herd was being used to construct and guard what seemed to be a refueling station of some kind, and a local branch of the Dark Egg Legion was overseeing the operation. Deciding they needed to protect their home, the group had devised a plan of attack. Sonic eventually arrived to provide backup and was eagerly greeted by Sealia, who caught him in a tight hug. She then noticed that Rotor had not accompanied the hedgehog and was surprised, as it was his family in danger; Sonic explained that Rotor had been severely injured during the Destruction of Knothole and was no longer able to take part in field missions, earning a distraught reaction from Sealia. Nonetheless, the group soon set out to act; Sealia, along with Flip and Augustus, was given the task of attacking the underwater portion of the Dark Egg Legion's Totem Base. (StH: #215)

Upon the team's arrival near Robotnik's base, the plan was put into motion. Sonic cut a hole into the ice to allow Sealia's team access to the underwater portion of the base. She saluted Guntiver before she, Flip and Augustus entered the water. Once there, the trio was set upon by orca Legionnaires; Sealia made a show of luring one away, leaving it prone to a surprise attack courtesy of Augustus. She then ordered him to the surface to take a breath while she and Flip provided cover; however, all three found themselves the target of Grandmaster Akhlut's psychic-sonar waves. With Augustus knocked out of the fight, Sealia and Flip nontheless attempted to fight the orca; Sealia was struck by the orca's mechanical tail followed up with a concentrated sonar blast. However, thanks to the efforts of Silver the Hedgehog, Akhlut was rendered disabled and disoriented, allowing Sealia and Flip to succeed in their team's goal; the destruction of the lower portion of the tower. Later, Sealia and the others celebrated with a meal in Iceborough, the Walruses permanently freed from mind control. (StH: #216)

When the Death Egg Mark 2 arrived in the tundra, Sealia's team monitored it for several days before being joined by Team Fighters. Together, the two groups stormed the Legion's Egg Bunker, at which the Death Egg had docked for repairs, engaging a number of Egg Swats before being joined by the arriving Silver. The Hedgehog explained that he was there to help them rescue Sally Acorn, who had been turned into Mecha Sally by Eggman. While initially shocked by Silver's claims that Sally's actions had devastated his future, the group were then informed that he had learned that it was because of Sally's Roboticization that the disastrous events of his past had occurred. With that, the team welcomed Silver to their ranks, shortly before engaging Akhlut's pod in battle again. Sealia, her aquatic teammates, Tails, and Sonic engaged the Orca head on while Silver tried to get their comrades to safety. After the time traveler was briefly stunned by one of Akhlut's attacks, Sealia grabbed him and swam for the Death Egg. (StH: #247)


 * -|Erma

Erma the Ermine is a Mobian ermine and a member of the Arctic Freedom Fighters, and is notably aggressive in nature. While others of the team wanted to deal with threats to their homeland peacefully, Erma was eager to fight from the beginning. However, she has since come together with her teammates in resisting the threat of the Eggman Empire.

Rescuing the Freedom Fighters
Having apparently received combat training in her past, Erma eventually joined up with the other Mobians who would become the Arctic Freedom Fighters. They had been visiting friends and family down south when Dr. Ivo Robotnik began his tyranny, forcing them to stay hidden within the region, unable to return home. When Robotnik's Weather Annihilator drastically altered the weather around Knothole, the Knothole Freedom Fighters found themselves trying to endure the sudden cold while Robotnik tracked them. They were soon found by Flip, who lead them to his friends; the group of displaced Mobians had been hiding in the cavern system but had adjusted the climate within to suit their needs by using technology stolen from Robotnik. While unwilling to fight back themselves, they helped the Knothole Freedom Fighters adjust to the winter conditions caused by the Weather Annihilator. After a week, the Knothole Freedom Fighters attempted to disrupt Robotnik's operations, only to be captured by Snively Robotnik and trapped in a block of ice. Finally deciding to get involved, Erma and Sealia attempted to free the group (Erma using a saw to help Sonic the Hedgehog escape the ice) while the others chased off their foes. With Robotnik's plans foiled and the Weather Annihilator destroyed, Erma and the others were finally able to return home, doing so in a vehicle stolen from Snively. (StH: #26, CSE)

Later Activities
Much later, the Arctic Freedom Fighters contacted Rotor to inform him that the herd, his family included, had been freed from Robotnik's control. Rotor lived with them for months until, once again, they suddenly fell under mind control and turned on him. Rotor very narrowly escaped; he was rescued by Erma and the others, who watched over him as he recovered. Prior to this, the Arctic Freedom Fighters had splinted over a conflict of ideology, Erma wanting to engage Robotnik's forces in battle while others in the group-like Guntiver and Sealia-wished to try more peaceful methods. In the face of Dr. Eggman's rise to power and the start of the Second Robotnik War, however, Erma's teammates reluctantly determined that her favored course was the best to take. Erma and the other Arctic Freedom Fighters were also among those present attempting to repel the Xorda Attack on Mobius. (StH: #85, #125, CSE)

Local Problems
In 3237, the Arctic Freedom Fighters sent a transmission to New Mobotropolis requesting assistance; the enslaved Walrus Herd was being used to construct and guard what seemed to be a refueling station of some kind, and a local branch of the Dark Egg Legion was overseeing the operation. Sonic eventually arrived to provide backup; upon greeting the Arctic Freedom Fighters, he admitted he hadn't been sure they had remained a group in the first place. Guntiver the Wolf explained that initially, they were more of an activist group; at this, Erma pointedly interjected that "Some of us had wanted to be more proactive." This earned her a glare from her leader, but she didn't back down. Prompted by Sonic and Guntiver, she then went over the group's plan of operations; with a visual aid, she went over in detail the actions of the Dark Egg Legion and the structure of their base, explaining that an emitter atop the base's tower ensured the Walrus Herd remained enslaved. As only Flip Penguin, Sealia and Augustus the Polar Bear would be able to attack the base's underwater portion, Sonic was needed to support Erma and Guntiver in attacking its upper half. When Sonic explained that Rotor could not join them due to the severe injuries he had received during the Destruction of Knothole, Erma reacted with sadness. While the group set off for the base, Sonic wondered why it was always the Walrus Herd being used against them, and Erma replied with the "obvious" answers that the walruses made up the largest population and had the most influential city of the region. The team soon arrived near the base and took cover; Sonic noted that there seemed to be bad weather moving in from the north, and Erma impatiently told him that if he was there to help, he needed to focus on the mission. (StH: #215)

Eager to get to work, Erma, with Sonic and Guntiver, charged into the Walrus Herd while the rest of the Arctic Freedom Fighters went after the underwater portion of Robotnik's Totem Base. When Sonic found himself confronted by brainwashed members of Rotor's family and unwilling to fight back, Erma, camouflaged, knocked the two unconscious before reappearing, much to Sonic's surprise. When he asked if such an ability made her a ninja, she impatiently told him to focus on the mission at hand. Once Rotor and Silver the Hedgehog succeeded in disrupting the mind-control effects on the herd and the rest of the team destroyed the remainder of the base, Erma leaped into Guntiver's arms, celebrating. She, along with the rest of the group, later enjoyed a victory meal in Iceborough. (StH: #216)

When Team Fighters arrived in pursuit of the Death Egg Mark 2, which had landed at a Legion bunker in the tundra, they were aided by Erma and her teammates. After providing Amy Rose with some cold weather clothing, the Ermine used her stealth skills to infiltrate the bunker, disabling the alarm systems and switching the holographic "Get Lost" sign to "Welcome" in order to signal her teammates of her success. When the two teams of Freedom Fighters stormed the bunker, Erma pulled a number of cables before becoming visible again, electrocuting several Egg Swats in the process. She and her teammates were then unexpectedly joined by Silver the Hedgehog, who had arrived to help. When Silver explained that he had identified Princess Sally as a traitor responsible for the devastation to his future, Erma was as shocked as the rest. When he also explained his reasoning that it was her Roboticization that had led to her role, Erma was quick to comprehend the matter, noting that the fragmentary history of such a period would likely not recall Sally's enslavement, or perhaps anything about the process. With Silver joining their team, the group continued their quest to rescue Mecha Sally, only to run afoul of Akhlut's pod while traveling through an underwater passageway.

As the Orca collapsed the tunnel, Erma called out orders to her aquatic teammates to face the whales, while calling upon Silver to get the rest of them to the Death Egg. Together with Amy and Guntiver, she was enclosed in a bubble created by Silver's powers, which then collapsed as Akhlut attacked the Hedgehog. Fortunately, Flip managed to get to Erma, swimming up into the Death Egg with her in tow. The pair of them were then shielded from lasers attacks by Augustus, who was wounded in the process. (StH: #247)