Thinking about how Tails has canonically blown up a man and his entire army killing them and how he defiantly told Sonic about it. But I don't think Sonic believed him really. Not that he thinks Tails is lying but little kids have a tendency to exaggerate. And depending on the game manual he either fights this army before he met Sonic or right after and I can't decide which is actually funnier. Cause in my mind when Sonic first met Tails he was like 3-4 while Sonic is 10-11.

Putting the rest under the cut cause this got longer than I meant for it to be

So if it's before they met, these big tough army guys just stumbled upon a random toddler that woke up and choose violence and napalm bombs that day. And who then proceed to pretty much hunt them down one by one which puts Tails in the role of terrifying unstoppable horror movie creature from their perspective.

If it's right after Tails met Sonic, they just beat Eggman. Tails just got his first taste of taking down would be dictators and decided he could go for a round two but with more explosions this time. Plus he hasn't really fought real people other than Eggman just his bots so Tails is a bit unknowingly deadly against these new more squishy opponents. (Not that Tails doesn't realize he's killing them he 100% knows what he's doing but also they're trying to take over the island and he's got some bombs so that math checks out for him)

Either way I just image little Tails telling Sonic he took out a whole army of bad guys on his own. And Sonic in his head knows Tails can fight but is thinking it was like 3-5 people at most maybe and Tails is just exaggerating . Plus Sonic thinks Tails just means he stopped them from doing what ever they were doing; not that Tails meant "took them out" as in he stopped them from existing.

Years go by and on one of their adventures they stumble upon a guy who was basically the sole survivor from Tails' rampage. That guy just takes one look at Tails and starts panicking and trying to run away.

Sonic sees this and runs after the guy and then gets a rundown from the guy of why he's so scared of Tails. Which leaves Sonic in a bit of a state of shock. He's not like mad at Tails at all but more like "huh???" cause Tails is sweet and doesn't like to hurt people and prefers peaceful resolutions if he can get them. So this is way out of left field from the sweet little brother he knows. But Sonic thinks back to that conversation he and Tails had all those years ago about Tails defeating an army. Realizes he was completely wrong about what Tails meant, and in hindsight knowing what Tails can do should have probably been a bit more concerned about that whole conversation. He was a kid raising and even smaller kid who is a genius he gets some leeway on not being 100% on top of things. But Sonic just turns to Tails and just

"Tails what the actual fuck????? THAT WAS A REAL THING????!!!??"

And Tails, who has thought this whole time Sonic believed him, is just like

"Yeah I told you about his already don't you remember??? Did you think I was lying???"

Sonic has to back pedal and explain his thoughts on what Tails told him back then. Which alleviates some of the confusion but also now he knows Tails has killed and like okay not great but also what can he do about it now. He personally doesn't like killing people but also Tails was like 3/4 at most and he was in a situation were it was him vs an army. Those odds were still in Tails favor but technically it was self defense in Sonic's mind. So Sonic doesn't really have any negative feeling towards Tails over this or see him in any negative light. It's just turns into a "well that's a thing now" kinda situation.

OR the flip side of this where Sonic 100% believes Tails from the get go and again same thoughts as above but he does lecture Tails about, you know, not killing their enemies.

He also takes away all Tails bombs which is why in later games Tails doesn't use bombs much just his inventions or those dummy rings from Sonic Heroes. Sonic lets him have his heavy weaponry back once he knows Tails wont go Doom Slayer on Eggman or their other enemies.

Idk just some funny thoughts about that game I've been having.

Anacortes and Port Angeles

Anacortes

10AM

We pushed it to the limit today as far as timing went, going the extra mile to pack in as much wildlife as possible into our journey. The epic adventure started with a stop at the Peapod Island’s National Wildlife Refuge. With an extreme low tide, there was plenty of rock space for the seals to utilize. There must have been at least fifty hauled out here, with many pups in the mix. At the largest of the Peapods, there were at least four bald eagles calling to one another, and soaring in the thermals. It was a beautiful sight to witness. We continued on, cruising between Barnes and Clark Islands, then to the Sucia Archipelago. We stopped to check out the eagle nests on Ewing Island, also finding many pigeon guillemots in the process. At Clements Reef, we found dozens more harbor seals, including Captain Scott’s spirit animal, the ginger-bearded seal. Our search for whales took us into Canadian waters, past Active Pass and deep into the Strait of Georgia. It was humpback heaven out here, we were able to visit with five different whales! First up was Scoop, a mature female that greeted us with some pectoral fin slaps and several tail slaps! She mellowed out after those initial surface activities, and gave us some gorgeous looks at her fluke when she dove down deep, allowing us to ID her. A bit further north, there was a group of four humpbacks chilling side-by-side just beneath the surface. Amongst them was a young calf. Seeing this social interaction between so many was a true treat, although with no flukes shown we weren’t sure who all was present. As we were on scene with the humpbacks, we got word of orca whales to the south near the Bell Chains. Two species, a double header! We raced off in that direction and were thrilled to find the T65As (sans T65A2). This group of five Bigg’s Orca were scouting the shallow reefs for prey. All of a sudden, the water right alongside a small island covered in harbor seals exploded. Two of the kids were scouting for prey, pacing back and forth right along shore, wary harbor seals looking on in fright. This continued for some time before they found something. Then the water erupted once more as the two pursued an unlucky seal, circling their meal before tearing into it. Meanwhile mom and her youngest ones were off ahead, swimming onwards towards Tumbo. What an epic finale to an epic trip. Once we left the whales, we had to race back to the dock, making it just in time to board the next trip. The drive back was one of the more scenic routes through the islands, cruising past rugged coastlines and emerald waters, Mount Baker looking over us all the way.

4PM

We took a completely different route this evening than that taken this morning, turning south down Rosario and out into the greater Strait of Juan de Fuca. We stopped off at Bird Rocks, finding sleepy harbor seals, and many glacous-winged gulls and double-crested cormorants. The waters of Rosario Strait were positively glassy. With conditions this calm, we could see every harbor porpoise in the area break through the surface, meaning we weren't likely to miss any whales if they were around. We tucked in between South Lopez and Castle Island, finding pigeon guillemots and harbor seals. Smooth sailing through the Strait of Juan de Fuca brought us to Hein Bank where a minke whale or two were busy taking out bait balls. Between Port Angeles and Victoria we found the T46Bs and T46B1s seemingly finishing up dinner. With full bellies, and boundless energy undoubtedly fueled by the two calves in this group, they proceeded to play. Toddlers rolled over mother's at the surface, kids spyhopping and showing off flukes amidst the play. It was truly a delight to watch, and all with Mount Baker framing the scene. Eight orcas and so much surface activity, what a treat! On the return trip, we stopped at Smith Island to see what we could find. We lucked out, Captain Scott found puffins galore amidst a bait ball feeding frenzy. Glacous-winged gulls and Hermann's gulls were pounding down baitfish, while dogfish circled below. At one point, a tufted puffin, with a mouth full of fish, fled the scene when a dogfish swam a little too close for comfort. To top it all off, even Mount Rainer was fully visible to the south, its glaciers turning pink with the setting sun. What an amazing finale to a beautiful evening on the water. 

Port Angeles

9:30AM

A beautiful morning to start our wildlife tour with the Olympics in view and a few tankers in the harbor. As we rounded Ediz Hook a few harbor seals were playing near the beach along with many glaucous winged and heermans gulls. We also saw some cormorants and rhinocerous auklets. As we traveled west we ran into harbor porpoise near the Elwha river and got a peak at the snow covered peaks throught the Elwha valley. Our first whale was not far off and was a humpback whale. He proved to be a very difficult humpback staying down for 15 miutes at a time and moving off in erratic distances so we never got a really close look at him. Word came through that we had some incoming orcas and we decided to head out west to meet them. We found the T46B's incoming with their celebrity gray calf T'luk T46B1B. We enjoyed their company for quite awhile and watched as they surfed the incoming swells. It was quite a sight to witness and not one we often see. We eventually broke away to go check out Race Rocks with its beautiful lighthouse. A handful of harbor seals were close to the waters edge and many Steller sea lions were hauled out high up on the rocks. We could hear them growling as they argued about personal space. A lone California sea lion was resting on the rocks across from the stellers. Pigeon guillemots flew around the rocks and 2 black oyster catchers were seen. Heading back across the straits we kept looking for whales but all that was spotted were more harbor porpoise. A whirligig of red necked phalaropes were also seen. All in all was a very successful wildlife tour. -Lee

3:30PM

The water had laid down a bit from this morning as we aimed out of Port Angeles harbor on a northeasterly direction. We had a tip that there were orcas south of Constance Bank so we made our way towards them. On the way an eagle eyed passenger spotted a steller sea lion swimming quite rapidly at the surface heading due south. When we arrived on scene with the orcas it was obvious they were our Bigg's or transient marine mammal eating orcas so no surprise that our steller sea lion was making a mad dash away from them. We spent over an hour watching the T46B's as they traveled along heading east and then taking a southerly turn following some current lines. They never really spread out in true hunting mode but looked like they were sometimes spread out enough to possible snag a seal or seal lion. Though we saw no actual predation we had fun watching the younger calves as they cavorted around including our much sought after gray calf T46B1B T'luk just born this past winter. As they continued their southeasterly journey we had to pull ourselves away and head west. We continued until we reached the Elwha river where Capt Steve spotted our first humpback pair. They were going down for a good 8-10 minutes feeding deep and spending a little time on the surface . The first pair remain anonymous at this moment . The second feeding pair a little to the west were moving south along the current lines. One of the pair was BCZ0298 Split Fin with an unidentified friend. As we watched these two pairs we could see more blows in the distance of other pairs further west to us but the wind had picked up and time was growing short so we spent what little time we had left enjoying the company of these humpback whales before heading back to port. -Lee

Buy the best personal, commercial, and military drones available on the market in 2017

Drones are growing increasingly popular in the consumer, commercial, and military spaces. BI Intelligence, Business Insider's premium research service, expects mass adoption to occur around 2021 with $12 billion in total spending in the drone market.

One of the biggest appeals of drones is their versatility. Consumers can use them for recreational purposes. Farmers can use them for monitoring crops. Amazon wants to use them to deliver packages. The military uses them for surveillance.

But for those looking to take the first step into the world of drones, the prospect can be a bit daunting. What are the best drones for beginners? What's the most expensive drone? What are the best drones with cameras? What are the legal restrictions surrounding drones?

Below, we've put together a list of the best drones out there on the market right now in the consumer, commercial, and military spaces.

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Personal Drones Under $100

Personal Drones Under $200

Best Agriculture Drones

Best Camera Drones

Military Drones

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Personal/Consumer Drones

Personal Drones Under $100

UDI U818 HD+: This model is arguably the best drone under $100 on the market today. The UDI U818 HD+ features a two megapixel camera and has a 100 meter range. Perhaps the biggest selling point is Headless Mode, which locks the drone's direction to be the same as your transmitter. This makes it excellent for beginners. Price: $89.99

HUBSAN H107D X4: This drone contains a 480p camera and a 4.3-inch LCD remote control screen. Price: $79.99

Yizhan Gift Tarantula X6 H16: This model contains no camera, though it does have a mount to attach one. Owners have remarked on the intense speed of this drone. Price: $55.99

JXD 6-Axis Gyro Drone: The JXD features a one-touch command that automatically returns it to the takeoff point and lands it, which makes it perfect for beginners. Price: $57.95

Syma XSUW: This model features a 720p HD camera and real-time WiFi transmission. Price: $73.99

Personal Drones Under $200

Holy Stone F181: The key to this drone is the Altitude Hold Function, which uses powerful air pressure that allows you to let go of the throttle stick to let the drone hover at its current height. This makes it easy for beginners to shoot high-quality images or videos with the two-megapixel camera. Price :$109.99

MJX Bugs 3: The two-way transmitter in this drone allows for an operating range of up to 500 meters. Price: $129.99

Hubsan X4 H502S: This drone features Headless Mode, Altitude Hold Mode, and a 720p HD camera. Price: $150

Kidcia Quad: This quadcopter comes loaded with Headless Mode, a one-touch return home feature, altitude hold, and a gravity sensor mode that lets the user control flight by handling a smartphone. Furthermore, a nifty track-controlled mode allows users to draw a flight path on their smartphone, and the drone will fly as drawn. Price: $99.99

Parrot AR 2.0: This model features 720p HD live video streaming and recording to a tablet or smartphone while flying. Users can also record and share these pictures and video right from the drone. Price: $128.99

Commercial Drones

Best Agriculture Drones

senseFly eBee SQ: The eBee series has been a popular choice for farmers, and the biggest selling point is the company's proprietary eMotion software, which makes designing a flight plan incredibly simple. The drone boasts the ability to capture 500 acres of footage in a single flight. Price: $12,000

PrecisionHawk Lancaster 5: PrecisionHawk is another popular drone choice for farmers, and this latest model features a body more capable of enduring hard landings, a redesigned tail, longer wingspan for greater stability in flight, and an improved flight control. Price: $25,000

Honeycomb AgDrone: This drone features a 55-minute flying time, with an additional 11 minutes of reserve time that activates as long as there is not too much wind. The wings are made of a durable Kevlar fiber composite. The drone also comes with dual cameras. Price: $10,000

DJI Matrice 100: Dual batteries in this drone allow for a 40-minute flight time. It also packs the standard suite of DJI systems, such as GPS and flight controller. Price: $3,299

Best Camera Drones

DJI Phantom 4: The DJI Phantom is one of the most popular drone models on the market, and this model allows users to record video in up to 4K at 30fps and full HD 1080p at 120fps for slow motion. Price:  $1,489.99 (Note: This is for the Bundle Kit that includes a hardshell backpack, three DJI Batteries a 64GB SD Card, an SD Reader and more)

Yuneec Typhoon H: Yuneec designed this model for aerial photo and video, and the drone can capture up to 4K video and 12 megapixel still photos. The three-axis gimbal on the UAV pans a full 360-degrees. Price: $999

UDI 818A: This drone comes equipped with a custom route mode that allows the user to draw a flight path on the mobile app screen. The UDI 818A takes videos and photos in 720p with a built-in two megapixel camera. Price: $149.95

Military Drones

MQ-9 Reaper: Arguably the deadliest military drone on the market, Predator B has a turboprop engine that can deploy laser-guided bombs and Hellfire missiles at ground targets.

IAI Eitan: This drone can fly at more than 45,000 feet for more than 70 hours uninterrupted.

X-45 UCAV and X-47B Pegasus: The X-45 is designed to fly in groups, and it is equipped with a smart computer that can determine if a target should be attacked or not. The X-47, meanwhile, is designed to operate on aircraft carriers. It can take off and land autonomously and can refuel itself above the ocean.

More to Learn

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