Who is the most tragic character?

  1. Shadow: Was created with the purpose of curing the disease that plagued his best and first friend. Ended up watching that very same friend get murdered on the space station while saving his life and giving him one final directive: "kill everyone". After 50 years in stasis he tries to destroy the earth and everyone in it, but has his eyes opened to the truth and is moved to do the right thing with seconds to spare. Now maintains his promise to Maria by working with GUN alongside new found friends.

  2. Maria: Got blasted

  3. Knuckles: The last of his species, destined to live a secluded life fulfilling his duty to guard the Master Emerald. When he first met Eggman, he was tricked by the maniacal genius into believing he needed his help to defeat Sonic and protect his home. After realizing his better qualities had been taken advantage of (literally betrayed by his first friend), he allied with Sonic to save his world. Now, he remains the guardian of his the Master Emerald and Angel Island, and has reliable friends who he can trust no matter what.

  4. Surge the Tenrec: Manipulated by Dr. Starline to hate Sonic and given mechanical enhancements to match the speed and power of the hedgehog. After the death of Starline, she still sees him in her head, controlling her every move. From the very start she has had no choice over her actions. Turns out, all a girl wants is to be appreciated.

  5. Kit the Fennec Fox: Manipulated by Dr. Starline to hate Tails and be the perfect sidekick for Surge. This has resulted in him becoming fully dependent on Surge, having no agency of his own. A poor boy with a broken mind

  6. Belle the Tinkerer: Created by Mr. Tinker in a time of peace, her father and life were ripped away from her after the resurgence of Dr. Eggman. When she was finally able to confront him, she realized there was no hope of the return of Mr. Tinker, and had to move on with her new life helping the people harmed by Dr. Eggman

  7. Metal Sonic: Created to believe he is truly Sonic, but programmed to serve Doctor Eggman only. He is his father's most prized possession, yet everywhere he goes, he is confronted with realities that suggest what he believes is false, that he is not Sonic, and that he never will be.

  8. Cream the Rabbit: A fatherless child whose mother has become the object of a deadly reptile's affections. Is considered too young to go on adventures with Sonic despite having an overpowered Chao that can steam roll boss fights. Despite all this, she remains the most polite cinnamon roll in the series