Hope/Agent X19

Hope, like many citizens of Mobius, became a Runner a few months into Robotnik's evil reign. She did not appear to suit the lifestyle of a typical Zonerunner, preferring to leave weapons well alone and acting as a 'scout' instead. As a person she is quiet, shy, indecisive, and dangerously weak-willed. It was these traits that changed her opinion of the fight for Mobius's freedom - and as a result, the scared and confused young opossum decided to use her skills as a Runner for the planet's dictator, rather than to help overthrow him.

Hope is featured in the STC story 'Mister Shifter', where she discovers Sonic in New Tek City, in the Special Zone. She is referred in the story by Robotnik as 'Agent X19'. Information is limited, but it is possible her name and identity have been changed. The Runner Hub offer a substantial reward for the capture of Hope, for her knowledge of freedom fighter plans could have grave consequences for the citizens of Mobius and their struggle for survival...

'Hope/Agent X19' © Egmont Fleetway Editions, 1996

Adapted by Richard Morgan, 2001