Shadow the Hedgehog

Shadow the Hedgehog (シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ Shadō za Hejjihoggu?)   is a fictional character from the   Sonic the Hedgehogseries. He is an anthropomorphic   hedgehog/ Black Arm  hybrid and the arch-rival of   Sonic the Hedgehog. Shadow was created as the " Ultimate Life Form"  (究極生命体 Kyūkyoku Seimeitai?)   <span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">by <span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">  Gerald Robotnik<span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">, using the DNA of <span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">  Black Doom<span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">, and is the end result of Project Shadow<span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">. His purpose was to provide ways to develop cures for <span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">  incurable deadly illnesses<span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">, more specifically for Gerald's granddaughter <span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">  Maria Robotnik<span style="font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;font-weight:normal;line-height:22px;">, but he was captured and put into stasis by the military when he was deemed as a threat to humanity.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">Fifty years later, Shadow was released by Dr. Eggman to help him conquer the world. Initially, Shadow sought to destroy the earth to avenge Maria, who had been killed by the military, but was persuaded to help save it from Gerald's doomsday plans. In the process, Shadow lost his memories and he sought to uncover his past, during which he met the Black Arms. Ultimately, Shadow thwarted Black Doom and saved the world. From there, he continued his mission to protect humanity by becoming a special agent of GUN.

<p style="font-weight:normal;font-family:"ProximaNovaRegular",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:14px;line-height:22px;">Shadow is sharp-witted, always on edge and has a strong sense of purpose, willing to accomplish his goals by any means. Essentially a dark version of Sonic, Shadow can match him in both speed and skill, and can use Chaos Control with a Chaos Emerald. While preferring to work alone, he has helped Sonic and his allies when needed.