⊂⁠ Maria Robotnik *⁠.⁠✧

Maria is described in all sources as a fragile girl. She was young and slender—Maria was about two heads taller than Shadow the hedgehog. She had long and lush golden hair, fair skin, big blue eyes, and pink lips. Her wavy hairstyle was tied back with a blue ribbon. She was wearing a dark blue top with short puffy sleeves and light blue ends, a light blue dress, and low-heeled cobalt slippers. Slender, Slightly Underweight, but of Average Height (Around 165 cm and 48 kg) Due to her illness and a life spent in artificial gravity, Maria had a delicate, almost fragile frame. She was slightly underweight for her height, making her look even more ethereal.

Maria Robotnik was a kind, compassionate, and intelligent girl with a gentle and calm nature. She sincerely believed in the goodness of people (and beings like Shadow). Despite her illness, which kept her confined to the Space Colony ARK, she remained optimistic and full of life.

She seemed like a dreamer, often gazing at Earth through the station's windows, imagining what it would be like to walk through green fields, swim in rivers, and feel the wind on her face. This dream likely influenced Shadow, instilling in him a desire to fulfill her final wish.

Maria approached life with kindness and understanding. It's possible she had a habit of observing the world around her and writing down her thoughts in a journal—perhaps stories about Earth or reflections on life.

Space Colony ARK is a massive space station orbiting Earth, designed as both a research facility and a habitat. Built by the greatest scientific minds, including Professor Gerald Robotnik, it served as a hub for groundbreaking experiments in genetics, artificial intelligence, and space exploration. However, beyond its role as a laboratory, ARK was also home to a small number of people, including Maria Robotnik.

The station itself was an advanced technological marvel, equipped with artificial gravity, life support systems, and vast research sectors. Despite being in space, ARK was designed to sustain human life, featuring sterile white hallways, large observation windows showcasing the stars, and artificial gardens where Maria could spend time. While it lacked the organic vibrancy of Earth, it was her entire world—a place of both wonder and isolation.

For Maria, ARK was more than just a research facility. It was the only home she had ever known. She grew up surrounded by scientists, data screens, and endless corridors, with her grandfather and Shadow being her closest companions. The sterile, controlled atmosphere was contrasted by the warmth she brought to those around her, making the station feel less like a cold lab and more like a home.

However, beneath its peaceful surface, ARK harbored dark secrets. The research conducted there, particularly Project Shadow, attracted the attention of the government, ultimately leading to tragedy. The station that once symbolized scientific progress and hope became the site of an incident that changed history forever.

Maria lived on ARK because she suffered from Neuro-Immune Deficiency Syndrome (NIDS), an incurable disease. Her grandfather, Professor Gerald Robotnik, dedicated his research to finding a cure for her, which ultimately led to the creation of Shadow—the so-called "Ultimate Lifeform."

Before the incident, Maria spent her days exploring the station and spending time with Shadow. Their bond was incredibly strong—they were like siblings. Although Shadow was originally created as a biological weapon, Maria saw him as a true friend. She taught him about humanity, shared her dreams, and showed him that the world could be kind.

Whenever she felt unwell, Shadow was likely the one who lifted her spirits. Perhaps he told her stories about the planet (or made them up to amuse her), while she shared her thoughts about life.

Maria and Shadow had the closest bond on ARK. Unlike the researchers, she never saw him as an experiment or a weapon. From the moment he was “born,” she treated him as a person and a friend.

Maria was like an older sister to him. Her kindness and curiosity made their relationship lighthearted and natural. She showed him the world from a human perspective, while he protected her and perhaps even learned from her.

Their days on ARK were likely filled with conversations about life on Earth. Maria might have dreamed of seeing nature, while Shadow promised that one day they would go there together.

She also introduced him to simple human joys—telling him riddles, playing small games, or maybe even trying to teach him to dance or draw just for fun. Shadow, in return, might have brought her little things he found in the labs to make her smile.

Even though she was sick, Maria sometimes acted as his protector, comforting him when he was confused or felt alone. She was the first to make him feel like he truly belonged somewhere.

Maria's grandfather was the most important person in her life before Shadow. He was her only family, and despite being absorbed in his work, his ultimate goal was always to save her.

She likely understood how hard he worked and didn't want to burden him. Perhaps she sometimes just sat quietly in his lab while he worked, so he wouldn't feel alone.

The professor probably tried to make her happy with small things—showing her new technology or explaining scientific ideas. Maria, in turn, encouraged him, reminding him that his work wasn't just for her but for everyone suffering from illness.

She likely saw how much he worried about her and didn't want him to feel guilty. Maybe she even joked about it: "One day, you'll create something that cures everyone! Or at least a teleportation machine so I can visit Earth instantly!"

Since Maria spent her entire life on ARK, Earth was a distant, almost mythical place to her. She loved reading about its landscapes, history, and cultures, imagining what it would be like to walk through vast green forests, feel the wind on an open field, or hear the sound of ocean waves.

Books were her gateway to the world she longed to see. She devoured everything—from scientific studies to adventure novels—absorbing knowledge like a sponge. Perhaps she even had a habit of sharing fun facts with Shadow, telling him about things like ancient civilizations or the way seasons changed on Earth.

Even though she never got to visit it, she probably dreamed of one day exploring Earth firsthand, picturing herself walking through bustling cities or lying in the grass under a bright blue sky.

(Guess she got it from her grandfather, heh… :)) Growing up in a space station, Maria naturally developed a deep fascination with the cosmos. The endless stars outside her window weren't just a backdrop—they were a mystery waiting to be unraveled. She often asked her grandfather and the scientists about constellations, planets, and whether other worlds could support life.

But despite living among the stars, she also adored plants—perhaps a longing for the greenery she could never experience. If ARK had a greenhouse or even a small research lab for botany, Maria likely spent hours there, caring for the plants and marveling at how they grew. She might have even named a few of them, treating them like little companions.

Gerald probably encouraged her curiosity, explaining scientific theories in a way that made learning feel like a grand adventure. Maybe she even dreamed of one day combining the two passions—studying how plants could grow in space or finding ways to bring greenery to barren planets.