Team Dark is a recurring, powerful group in the Sonic the Hedgehog series, known for being anti-heroes who act independently or as elite agents for G.U.N. (Guardian Units of Nations). Here's a detailed breakdown: Formation & Core Background The team first appeared in Sonic Heroes (2003), formed out of convenience. Rouge the Bat infiltrated an Eggman base to steal treasure, where she freed Shadow the Hedgehog (who was in stasis and suffering from amnesia) and accidentally awakened E-123 Omega, the last of Eggman’s E-series robots (abandoned and seeking revenge on his creator). Rouge convinced the two to form a truce to track down Eggman, and they later helped defeat the rogue Metal Sonic alongside other teams. Core Members - Rouge the Bat: The founder and leader, a master spy, cat burglar, and treasure hunter with swift flying skills and hand-to-hand combat prowess. She is self-serving but aids the heroes when the world is at risk. - Shadow the Hedgehog: The "Ultimate Life Form," a fast, powerful, and brooding figure with amnesia about his past. He is willing to use extreme methods but has a sense of justice. - E-123 Omega: A massive, heavily armed robot (dubbed a "walking arsenal") who sees himself as the "ultimate machine". He was built to guard Shadow but turned against Eggman after being discarded. Temporary members have included Metal Sonic and E-10000 B in spin-off games like Sonic Free Riders. Key Roles & Appearances - They act as G.U.N. agents in later games, handling high-stakes missions outside the regular chain of command. - Major appearances include Sonic the Hedgehog (2006) (central to Shadow’s campaign), Sonic Forces (spying on Eggman and fighting Infinite’s replicas), Team Sonic Racing, and Shadow Generations. - Their team blast in Sonic Heroes, "Chaos Inferno," sees Shadow use Chaos Control to stop time while Omega unleashes massive firepower.

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