The Marauders appeared on Sonic's world and began stealing the seven Chaos Emeralds until only one was left. That one was in the care of Knuckles the Echidna, who had Tails build a trap out of parts from the Tornado. The Marauders quickly arrived after the trap was set and temporarily captured three of them, but they used their laser weapons to destroy the trap and break free. But Knuckles wasn't going to let them escape and took them on, only for more Marauders to teleport from nowhere and fight Knuckles. Despite their superior numbers, Knuckles was able to hold them off until their leader Shade stepped in and defeated him. They then objected to her desire to take Knuckles prisoner, but were overruled and forced to obey. (StH: #191)