Say Uncle!
To me, the character with the most influence on Sonic's morals and upbringing has always been his Uncle Chuck. I see the same in both Moebius and the No Zone! While I'm slowly making character refs for small comics I plan to do to accompany the au, I figured starting with the "Chucks" would be the best approach 😂
Prime Uncle Chuck bears no changes to what lore has been established already for him (go read/watch about him!! He rocks!!). He's an incredibly intelligent scientist, inventor, and older brother to Jules Hedgehog. He was knighted by the crown for his services to the Acorn Kingdom. He took in his nephew, Sonic, after Jules's accident in the Great War and roboticization, and raised him to be a kind-hearted force of good to protect the people of Mobius just as him and Jules had dedicated their lives to.
Moebius's Charles Hedgehog, formerly Master Mason to the Kingdom of Acorn, is a semi-exiled member of the royal circle that once assisted King Maxx in constructing the very walls of his castle. He's a master at his craft, specializing in architecture and dabbling in rudimentary mechanics. After being accused of plotting a mutiny against the king for his own selfish gains, he was nearly chased from the kingdom. Though, because of his younger brother's close relations and service to the Acorns, he was able to secure a deal to reside in the castle's dungeons to continue his service to the crown from the shadows. Charles is the brains behind Jules's success in politics, though he resents his brother for his cowardice and lesser intelligence. Often, Jules's son, Ogilvie, was dumped on him to watch while his father tended to his duties. Charles grew close to the boy merely to spite his brother and taught him everything Jules neglected to teach him about, like how to fight and intimidate. He gave Ogilvie his first jacket and shades. On the surface, Ogilvie looked up to Charles and saw him as the only relative who truly loved him. Charles never really reciprocated that, exploiting that belief purely for his own whims.
Warden Zhuck of the No Zone is one of the few appointed Wardens to man the various jail facilities within the Zone. He's very hard-headed and renowned for his ability to enforce the intended ideals of containment and rehabilitation upon captured criminals. He is also responsible for the invention of the trans-zonal television screens often seen within the facilities. While technically retired, he serves as a mentor for newer recruits, such as his younger brother Zules's son, Zonic. Zhuck has an incredibly close bond with his brother and is, at first, a very patient and knowing mentor to Zonic. Following Zules's death, however, he loses that kindness and falls into a stony depression, becoming far more strict towards Zonic in means to prevent any chance of accident befalling him too. The majority of Zonic's stoicism and strict adherence to the No Zone stems from Zhuck's treatment when raising him.
On a side note, I'm about to reach a huge milestone here on this account!! Thank you so much to everyone who've supported my art and writing here! It means the world to me to finally find a space to share what I make. I don't think I've ever interacted with such a kind and supportive part of this community before, and it's been a really huge motivational boost to continue to do what I love. Thank you so much for all of your kindness!!💚
