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city skyline in the background. the kanetalk logo is seen on the screen.

narrator (v.o.) tonight on kanetalk, a special visitor...

reporter: let me tell you, mr. gold, i think i speak for everyone when i say this—

Gold (spear director): heh! i know, i know! you greatly appreciate spear’s continuing selfless service to the free citizens of mobius.

Reporter (kane): let me cut to the chase though, mr. gold. spear is strong, but it isn’t monolithic.

Gold: that’s why i wish to formally announce a recruitment drive in the stone tower zone.

Reporter: and can anyone join?

Gold: absolutely! registrations will open this week and i will lay down a challenge to all free mobians—

scene 2: stone tower zone registration area – rainy day

(a queue of mobians in front of a platform. officers are taking down names.)

sign banner: "do your duty, do what is right!"

officer: name?

amy rose (in disguise): may. april may.

officer: such inventive parents. you got a reason for coming on board?:

amy rose (in disguise) (april may): badniks trashed my village, sir. i want to get back at them!

officer: fair enough. take this form and fill it out on the ship. you should have it ready when you get to camp glory.

amy rose (in disguise) (april may) (curious): camp glory? what’s that?

officer (smirking): you’ll see, friend. in fact—