Thoughts

This is Chaos X Force.

Hopefully this will clarify (to the extent of my knowledge) Chaos Emeralds and Chaos energy, Rings and Ring energy, Zones, Time Stones and Time Posts, and the role of the Master Emeralds. What this is constitutes the X-Force, developed by Ivo Robotnik and legendary researchers. The X-Force is still undefined, but for those who may use it have the ability to alter time, space and local reality.

Chaos - Violent and disruptive, unpredictable, factoring and multiplying, self-sustaining energy. Discharged by Chaos Emeralds. Only when in a state of harmonics can the energy be used for anything useful, as it's destructive nature destroys all that encompasses it.

Chaos Emeralds -

Rings - Solidified energy contained inside a shell of Gold material.

Ring Energy - Ring energy is the essence of calm. It in absolution is the negative of Chaos energy. One of the more distinct traits of Ring energy is its profound ability to synthesize other materials and states. As a matter of fact, the more disruptive a material the more effective Ring energy harmonizes.

Zones - Also called "Chaos Zones". These Zones are the result of linking Chaos energy with Ring energy. Within these zones, Chaos energy is nullified and Chaos emeralds can safely be discovered and obtained. The nullified energy remains so only for as long as there is Ring energy. Chaos energy depletes this, and once the resource is compensated the Zone closes. Or if there is a major distortion (e.g. Chaos energy released). Physical property of Zones - The Zones exist in space without time.

Time Stones - Once obtained, it allows anyone to control time. Time is non-elemental. These stones can't be found in common reality. but by utilizing the energy of Chaos in static space, it will create a tremendous distortion in not only space but time itself as well, which will enable you to find them. this technique was used to find Little Planet, which exists outside of time and space. Robotnik concentrated chaos energy into a coordinated area until it developed into a hypothetical time portal. noting the instability of the vortex created, he anchored the planet inside reality by linking it to physical material. Physical property of Time Stones - The Time Stones exist outside of space and time, and are composed of dark matter.

Time Post - ?? it's less the title i want to give it, so imagine it as a permission key to travel given exerted energy. this energy isn't physical, but more of an inner channeling of it. and when these channels open, synthesis between body and space become one, allowing one to travel through time in "one" direction as a living bolt of energy. (*whew* i finally illustrated this idea via words!)

Master Emeralds - These magnificent crystals are forged as the exact coefficient of Chaos emeralds. The inverse of Chaos. The reason these crystals are revered sacred by the Ancient Guardians is because they never emit a charge. They have the profound nature to cure destruction. Instead they absorb whatever Chaos that has been released. A more vivid description would be, Chaos energy does not disperse the same way as sound or light and, if left unattended, will travel the universe wreaking destruction on whatever crosses it's path. Yes, Chaos energy can travel through planets; and woe the inhabitants of it. However these emeralds can effectively cancel all Chaos around it. In the Egg Walker II (S3K) Robotnik used the Master emerald to collect Chaos energy, then fire it at Sonic. You can see the sheer destructive force of unattended Chaos, and it's vast amounts in space. Which is, in particular, why Robotnik insists on building his fortresses on the outer limits of the atmosphere.