After the second Genesis Wave, the heavily damaged Egg-Wily Machine X crashed somewhere in the Efrika Plains along with one of its creators, Dr. Eggman and his robot lackeys, Orbot and Cubot. With no means of transport, Eggman began walking away from the crash site along with Orbot, Cubot and his damaged Egg Mobile in search of nearby assistance. Eventually, Axel and his Egg Soldiers find the trio and give them a ride to the Efrika Egg Army base. (StH: #252, #253)