Shadow the Hedgehog

• Super speed, comparable to Sonic the Hedgehog.

• Chaos Control: can stop or alter space and time using a Chaos Emerald.

• Teleportation.

• Great physical strength.

• Superior stamina and durability.

• Expert hand-to-hand combat.

• Use of vehicles and weapons.

• Chaos Spear: energy projectiles.

• Chaos Blast: massive energy explosion.

• Healing and temporary power boost using Chaos energy.

• Super Shadow form, obtained with the Chaos Emeralds, which grants flight, increased speed, and near invulnerability.

Shadow is an anthropomorphic black hedgehog with red stripes on his quills, around his eyes, arms, and legs. He has red eyes, a patch of white fur on his chest, and a brown snout. He has six quills on his head—four curving upward and two downward—two on his back, and a small tail. Shadow wears gloves and air-filled shoes. He wears gold rings on each wrist and also on his ankles.

More than 50 years ago, Professor Gerald Robotnik (Dr. Eggman's grandfather) developed a secret project called "Project Shadow" on the ARK space station. His goal was to create the "Ultimate Being," an immortal and powerful being who could help humanity... especially his granddaughter Maria Robotnik, who suffered from an incurable disease. From this experiment, Shadow was born, a black hedgehog with red stripes, superhuman abilities, and the power of Chaos (Chaos Control). Gerald treated it as his greatest achievement, and Maria grew deeply attached to him—they were like siblings. But the government (through GUN, a military organization) deemed the project too dangerous. So they attacked the ARK space station to shut it down. During the assault, Maria helped Shadow escape, sending him to Earth in a capsule. Before the hatch closed, she was killed by a soldier. Her last words to Shadow were to "protect humanity and give them hope." This moment left a profound mark on Shadow. His memory remained hazy, but the pain of losing Maria remained etched in his heart. 50 years later, Shadow was freed by Dr. Eggman. Gerald had left instructions in his memory to avenge what happened on the ARK. Because of this, Shadow initially wants to destroy humanity. During the story, he confronts Sonic, temporarily allies with Eggman, and regains his memories of Maria. He then realizes that she didn't want revenge, but rather hope for humanity. In the end, Shadow sacrifices himself by helping Sonic and the others save Earth from the ARK space station that was about to crash into the planet. But everyone believed him dead, but it was later discovered that he was still alive, beginning his own destiny, with his own rules and without ties

• Rival/Friend: Sonic the Hedgehog

• Acquaintance: Amy Rose

• Acquaintance: Tails "Miles" Tower the Fox

• Acquaintance: Knuckles the Echidna

• Friend/Coworker: Rouge the Bat

• Acquaintance/Coworker: Omega the Robot

• Acquaintance/Friend: Cream the Rabbit

• Known as: Tangle the Lemur

• Known as: Whisper the Wolf

• Crowds and unnecessary attention: He dislikes noise and being the center of attention.

• Those who stand in his way: He hates being given orders or having anyone try to stop him.

• Lies and betrayals: He has a past marked by loss, so he hates being manipulated.

• Showing weakness: He hates being vulnerable and openly displaying his emotions because he lacks the confidence to open up to anyone.

• Eggman (although he sometimes cooperates with him): He doesn't truly trust him, but in life-or-death situations, he has no choice.

○ He loves to run at full speed and show off his strength.

○ He prefers secluded and quiet places.

○ He has his own motorcycle, which he "borrowed" from GUN during the first battle with the Black Arms. He didn't much like the original design, so he customized it to his liking and enjoys riding it.

○ Instrumental music: Although not explicitly shown, his personality aligns with intense and melancholic styles.

○ Shadow feels satisfied when he achieves his goals.

○ He loves lavender flowers.

○ He has a skincare routine for his face and spine to always look his best.

○ He likes coffee, but only whole beans because they retain their flavor better.

1. Serious and reserved: Shadow rarely smiles or jokes, tending to maintain a cold and distant expression, avoiding openly showing his emotions.

2. Proud and determined: He has a strong awareness of his own power and abilities. He is self-assured and hates feeling weak or dependent on others.

3. Loyal to his ideals: Although he may seem selfish, he actually has a very strong personal code. If he promises to protect someone or achieve a goal, he does so without hesitation.

4. Distrustful and lonely: He doesn't trust easily. He prefers to work alone and doesn't open up emotionally easily, although he can form strong bonds over time.

5. Ambiguous but noble: Shadow has had dark moments as well as heroic ones. He doesn't consider himself a "hero," but deep down he fights for what he believes is right, especially for the memory of his only friend, Maria, the most important person in his past.