Smithy the Lion (Sonic the Hedgehog)

Sonic the Hedgehog Comics

Size and build: Standing at 140 cm (4'6") and weighing 80 kg (176 lbs), Smithy was noticeably larger and heavier than most of his teammates. His physique was heavily muscled, allowing him to wield his powerful, heavy Wispon. Fur and hair: His coat consisted of several shades of brown fur. Mane: He had a large, bushy, dark brown mane, with the lower half secured by a black beard tie. Muzzle: The fur on his muzzle was a light brown, adorned with a patch of white hair. Chest: A patch of light brown fur also covered his chest. Tail: His long, brush-tipped tail was tied with a black hair tie near the end. Facial features: His eyes were a bright brown, and his nose was black. He also had rounded ears.

Clothing: Smithy wore the standard-issue uniform of the Diamond Cutters. A raven-black cloak. Dark gray arm sleeves. Gray boots with dark gray soles and toes. Black gloves with gray palms. Concealer mask: When on a mission, he wore a cream-colored, ornate, cat-like mask, which featured gray markings on the ears and right side. The mask's advanced features included: A built-in camera that was networked with his teammates. A Wisp translator.

Wispon: His main weapon was a Gatling gun-like Spike Wispon. He was powerful enough to carry and operate the large weapon with ease.

Cheerful and positive: Smithy had an upbeat and optimistic outlook, which stood in contrast to his team's dangerous missions. Even during serious operations, he would sometimes try to find the fun in them. Strong sense of justice: He was driven by a powerful moral compass and was vehemently opposed to Dr. Eggman and his empire. This belief in justice fueled his work as an anti-Eggman mercenary. Devotion to his team: Smithy was deeply caring and loyal to his fellow Diamond Cutters. He genuinely loved his team and treasured their unity, wanting them to always stay together. He valued their bond and actively worked to foster it. Intelligent and calculating: As the team's crafter and unofficial leader, Smithy was an engineering genius who designed their gear. He was also a calculating and bold strategist who guided the team's missions. Unwavering loyalty: Smithy was entirely unaware of Mimic the Octopus's true nature as an infiltrator for Eggman. His kind and trusting nature ultimately cost him and his team their lives.

Role: As both the unofficial leader and crafter for the Diamond Cutters, Smithy was an engineering genius who created the team's masks and Wispons—weapons that use the power of the Wisps. Team: His team included Whisper the Wolf, Slinger the Ocelot, Claire Voyance, and the undercover villain, Mimic the Octopus.

Betrayal and supposed death: Mimic, an infiltrator working for Dr. Eggman, betrayed the Diamond Cutters during a mission. Smithy and his teammates were trapped in a room with activated Shadow Androids and killed, while Mimic escaped. Legacy: Smithy's death profoundly affected Whisper, who was the only survivor. He is posthumously considered an overarching protagonist of the Tangle and Whisper mini-series. His death was finally avenged when Mimic was killed.

Team unity: Smithy highly valued the bond he shared with his fellow Diamond Cutters (Whisper, Slinger, and Claire) and wanted them to always stay together as one. This devotion made Mimic's eventual betrayal even more tragic. Crafting and engineering: As the team's crafter and weaponsmith, Smithy was an engineering genius who designed all their specialized gear, including their masks and Wispons. He took pride in this work, even designing a prototype Variable Wispon for Whisper. Fighting injustice: Smithy was driven by a strong sense of justice and a desire to combat the evil of the Eggman Empire. His role as an anti-Eggman mercenary reflected his core principles. Making jokes: Even during serious missions, Smithy would sometimes inject humor, showcasing his cheerful and positive demeanor.

The Eggman Empire: Smithy was a staunch opponent of everything Dr. Eggman and his empire stood for. His entire career as a mercenary was dedicated to fighting against them. Disharmony and disunity: Given his deep appreciation for his team's unity, Smithy would have disliked anything that threatened to break it apart. This makes Mimic's infiltration and betrayal the ultimate affront to his values. Injustice: As a character who believed in justice, he would have strongly disliked any form of unfairness or cruelty, which was embodied by the Eggman Empire he fought against.

Slinger the Ocelot Role: Slinger was the marksman of the group, a laid-back and stylish fighter who wielded dual revolver-style Wispons. His weapon was powered by a Cyan Wisp, which allowed him to fire powerful laser blasts. Personality: Despite his casual and fun-loving demeanor, Slinger took his missions seriously and believed in fighting for justice. He often mocked his opponents but was generally dependable. Fate: He was killed by Shadow Androids during the ambush orchestrated by Mimic. Being only 14 years old, he was the youngest member of the team to die.

Slinger the Ocelot Appearance: A young, lean anthropomorphic ocelot with teal fur, white fur on his muzzle and chest, and triangular ears with tan insides. He had vibrant pink eyes and a dark pink nose. Turquoise markings decorated the top of his head, above his eyes, and on his tail. Attire: Slinger wore a large, dark gray poncho over his frame and a military-style beret, which he typically hung on his right ear. He also wore a dark gray belt with holsters for his Wispon revolvers.

Claire Voyance Role: A cautious but cheerful howler monkey, Claire was the team's psychic operative (psy-op). She used a custom Hover Wispon and a Green Wisp to perform reconnaissance, scout ahead, and sense danger from a distance. Personality: Claire was known for her sense of humor and her caring nature toward her teammates, often saving Slinger from his risky stunts in battle. Her psychic powers also gave her a sense of foreboding before the final, fateful mission. Fate: She was killed along with Smithy and Slinger in the ambush at the Eggman base. Before perishing, she foresaw the trap and ordered Whisper to hang back, sparing her from the massacre.

Claire Voyance Appearance: A small anthropomorphic howler monkey with green fur and light green skin. Her longer fur was styled on the top and sides of her head, and she had a long, curly tail. She had light yellow eyeshadow and lipstick to complement her pale blue eyes. Attire: Claire wore a cream dress with four black buttons and gray leggings. Like her teammates, she sported military gear for missions, which included a black, hooded cloak, tall black gloves, and gray and dark gray boots.

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