Thread:Maverick Zero X/@comment-32286613-20170926141515/@comment-33447610-20171001161336

But it was never stated that he was empowered by the emeralds, and Sonic's line was a question. Plus he isn't really known for his intelligence

Yes, it was. Multiples times actually...

Eggman: [https://youtu.be/Xr3IgW-5T4g?t=298 The core of the Eclipse Cannon is now highly reactive and explosive. This is because the energy of the Chaos Emeralds is overpowered.]

Eggman: [https://youtu.be/Xr3IgW-5T4g?t=321 The Space Colony ARK position may have shifted due to the amount of energy given off by the Emeralds. We have to stop the energy!]

Rouge: [https://youtu.be/Xr3IgW-5T4g?t=333 Hmmm... That's it! There is a way to stop the energy. We have to use your Emerald! You're the one that told me that the Master Emerald has the power to stop the Chaos Emerald!]

Knuckles: [https://youtu.be/Xr3IgW-5T4g?t=348 That's right. If I use this, we just might be able to stop the Chao Emerald!]

Sonic: They probably designed the core like the shrine to harness the power of the Chaos Emeralds!

Knuckles: [https://youtu.be/Xr3IgW-5T4g?t=1524 Only you can do this! Stop the Chaos Emeralds!]

^The Final Hazard was confirmed by Eggman, Rouge, Knuckles and Sonic to have been empowered by the Chaos Emeralds.