His purpose was to provide ways to develop a cure for incurable deadly illnesses, more specifically for Gerald's granddaughter Maria Robotnik, who he has a great bond with. Shadow was created as the ' Ultimate Life Form' ( 究極生命体, Kyūkyoku Seimeitai ) by Gerald Robotnik by using the DNA of Black Doom and is the final result of Project Shadow. Shadow the Hedgehog ( シャドウ・ザ・ヘッジホッグ, Shadō za Hejjihoggu ) is an anthropomorphic hedgehog/ Black Arms hybrid who resembles Sonic the Hedgehog in many ways and serves as his arch-rival and occasional ally. I will crush anyone who stands in my way! I am the ultimate life form, Shadow the Hedgehog.
