Shadow Robotnik The Hedgehog is the result of Project: Shadow. Or so he thinks. Shadow puts on a cold demeanor to everyone around him, wanting to be avoided and alone. Shadow is Sonic’s rival, and usually refers to the blue hero as the “blue idiot”. Calling him out on his recklessness and stupidity. When he found Maria as a hedgehog, he became almost overprotective, wanting to ensure she was safe and sound, and not used as a weapon by anyone. Even the ones who revived her, the G.U.N