[This is Part 1 of the Shadow Quest series]. Given orders by G.U.N. (Guardian Units of Nation), Shadow the Hedgehog infiltrates Dr. Eggman's secret base to retrieve the ancient crystals of power in order to prevent giving Dr. Eggman himself the key to unstoppable power, the ability to create his evil Empire, and the opportunity to awaken Dark Gaia. It's a race against time for Shadow. Many challenges await.