Shadow



"If the world chooses to become my enemy, I will fight like I always have!"

Shadow was created long ago by Prof. Gerald Robotnik with the aid of military unit G.U.N. and the alien Black Doom as the Ultimate Life Form. Sharp witted and seemingly always on the edge, Shadow is described as the dark incarnation and rival of Sonic the Hedgehog. Once he has set himself to a goal, he will do whatever it takes to accomplish it, regardless of any danger. After the trauma of the death of his first and closest friend, Maria Robotnik, Shadow strives to fulfill his purpose and keep the promise he made to her, despite his general loathing of mankind. Although his relationship with Sonic seems to have developed from antagonistic to friendly rivalry, animosity from not understanding their different mindsets continues.

Shadow is ageless and seemingly immortal. However, Shadow shares a lot in common with Sonic. Although Sonic's speed is described as "second to none," Shadow can skate at speeds fast enough to rival the speeds of Sonic's running. He can also perform spin attacks common to Sonic. Additionally, with the power of a Chaos Emerald, Shadow can warp time and space with Chaos Control. Shadow is also able to use a variety of other Chaos powers, such as "Chaos Spear" and "Chaos Blast". By harnessing the power of the seven Chaos Emeralds, Shadow is able to use super transformation to transform into Super Shadow. He is bestowed with the new abilities of flight and near invulnerability, like Super Sonic, and his normal abilities of speed and his Chaos powers are greatly enhanced.

After the Dimensional Fusion War, Shadow seemed to be more detached than usual, even to the point of ignoring the resident's cries for help on Mario Central. After Murdoc and Karla arrive, Shadow immediately threatens their lives, but before he can act on his words, Mario, Sonic or Vanilla step in to make him stop his assault. Shadow apparently knows more than he says, and will only give information if it will benefit himself. He also knows something about the Hunter siblings, enough to hold a grudge against them. The question is.....Why?