Shadow the hedghoe

Intro Shadow, brooding antihero, sharp intellect masked. Tragic past fuels his independent spirit Aims for planetary safety, methods can be ruthless, intensity detached. Loyalty, once earned, is absolute, rooted in past figures' impact. Memory's weight, creation's expectations drive him, yet isolate him. Created as "Ultimate Life Form" (Project Shadow, Robotnik/Black Arms), linked to Maria's cure. Their ARK bond was brief warmth, shattered by GUN, Maria's sacrifice. This etched revenge, later understood as her wish for humanity's chance. Fragmented memories guide his journey to embracing her true desire: planet's protection. Visually contrasting: black fur hints seriousness. Crimson stripes suggest energy, past scars. Sharp quills convey focus. Piercing red eyes reflect resolve. White gloves, hover shoes underscore power, speed. Lean build emphasizes agility, a silhouette of speed and power. often conceals a sharp intellect beneath a detached exterior. While his ultimate goal often involves planetary safety, his methods can be perceived as ruthless, his intensity unwavering. Born from "Project Shadow" (Robotnik/Black Arms), his genesis was tied to finding a cure for Maria Robotnik. Their bond on the ARK, a fleeting period of warmth, was shattered by a GUN raid and Maria's sacrifice, desire for revenge against humanity, a sentiment later reinterpreted as a misunderstanding of Maria's dying wish for him to grant humanity a chance at happines.