Editing Wave the Swallow (section)

==Powers and abilities==
Like many other characters in the series, Wave is able to move around at super speeds on foot, enough to reach velocities well above 100 "Speed".<ref name="SRGameplay">''[[Sonic Riders]]''</ref> Wave possesses as well above average acrobatic skills and agility, enough to pull off advanced [[Trick Action|tricks]] and movements while in mid-air. Also, though Wave is not as strong or durable as people like [[Storm the Albatross|Storm]], she is shown to have some degree of physical endurance, as shown when she was attacked by [[SCR-HD]], who knocked her over and slightly injured her, but otherwise emerged unharmed.<ref name="SRZGRCutscene1">[[Sonic Team]], CRI Middleware (22 February 2008). ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: After [[Security Corridor]].</ref>

As the brains of the [[Babylon Rogues]] and their top mechanic,<ref name="SFR">''[[Sonic Free Riders]]'' ([[Xbox 360]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 11.</ref> Wave is an engineering genius.<ref name="SRZGearProfile"/> Described as a really brilliant mecha mechanic,<ref name="SRCutscene2">[[Sonic Team]], Sonic Team USA (17 March 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Green Cave]]. "'''Tails''': Yeah, but she has a point; she's a really brilliant mecha mechanic."</ref> Wave is a superb mechanic<ref name="SRidersUSManual"/><ref name="SRZGUKManual"/> who is capable of everything from modifying the group's [[Extreme Gear]]s to repairing the rogues' [[Babylon Rogues' ship|airship]].<ref name="wave bio"/><ref name="SFR"/> However, while she is capable of fixing many things, Extreme Gear is her specialty.<ref name="SRidersUSManual"/><ref name="SRZGUKManual"/> Gifted in the craft of Extreme Gear mechanics, she has advanced mechanical knowledge and experience about tuning, building, and the workings of Extreme Gear that surpasses both [[Miles "Tails" Prower|Tails]] and [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] in this area.<ref name="SRidersUSManual">''[[Sonic Riders]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 8.</ref><ref name="SRZGUKManual">''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]'' ([[Wii]]) United Kingdom instruction booklet, pg. 5.</ref> According to herself, no one else can tune an Extreme Gear the way she can.<ref name="SRCutscene1">[[Sonic Team]], Sonic Team USA (17 March 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Ice Factory]]. "'''Wave''': No one can tune a Gear the way I can!"</ref> Besides Extreme Gear and mechanics, Wave is also well-versed in other types of technologies and shows well-above general understanding of the functions and operations of different technologies, such as microchip-sized diaries,<ref name="SRCutscene3">[[Sonic Team]], Sonic Team USA (17 March 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Dark Desert]].</ref> [[MeteorTech]]'s signal network,<ref name="SRZGRCutscene4">[[Sonic Team]], CRI Middleware (22 February 2008). ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Security Corridor]]. "'''Wave''': They call it the Crimson Tower. It’s the MeteoTech's signal tower. Commands sent out here relay through facilities across the world to control the robots. In other words, you're looking at MeteoTech's brain!"</ref> explosives,<ref name="SRGameplay"/> and even the [[Babylonians]]' technology.<ref name="SRZGRCutscene3">[[Sonic Team]], CRI Middleware (22 February 2008). ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/level: [[Nightside Rush]]. "'''Wave''': I’ve figured it out, Jet. / '''Jet''': Yeah? Whatcha got? / '''Wave''': As I’d suspected, the Ark of the Cosmos is an engine unit for the Babylon Garden, invented by our ancestors. / '''Jet''': An engine part...? / '''Wave''': Not just any part. I’ll need to analyze it further, but I think this stone’s magnetic field is able to transmute a planet's mass energy, and create a singularity to... / '''Jet''': Yaaawn, can the boring speech! What can this thing do for me? / '''Wave''': To put it simply, the stone can temporarily charge up gravity, then covert it to power Babylon Garden's warp drive."</ref> Additionally, Wave is quite intelligent in the field of science and physics, being able to analyze and understand the scientific concepts of the [[Ark of the Cosmos|Arks of the Cosmos]].<ref name="SRZGRCutscene3"/>  She is as well a great scholar.<ref name="Scholastic">{{Cite book |author=[[Devra Newberger Speregen]] |title=[[Sonic: The Ultimate Character Guide]] |publisher=[[Scholastic]] |page=54-55 |date=2016 |isbn=978-1338033243 }}</ref> Not only can she analyze information or plot strategy better than anyone else on her team,<ref name="Scholastic"/> but she has also shown knowledge about how to decipher the ancient texts written by the Babylonians and is even capable of analyzing unknown treasures in her spare time.<ref name="SRZGRCutscene5">[[Sonic Team]], CRI Middleware (22 February 2008). ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: After [[Tempest Waterway]]. "'''Wave''': I found a passage in that ancient text that has me wondering... I’ll try to paraphrase it simply enough for you to follow."</ref><ref name="SFR"/>

[[File:Sonic Riders - Wave - Level 2.jpg|thumb|left|225px|Wave riding her Extreme Gear while wielding her giant spanner, from ''[[Sonic Riders]]''.]]
As a member of the Babylon Rogues, Wave is a professional Extreme Gear rider, enough to be acknowledged as a wind master on a legendary level.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (10 November 2010). ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Omochao''': And at the end of the first race, it's Team Babylon that's come out on top! These wind masters live up to the legends! There's already talk of this team going all the way. Let's get a word with them!."</ref> In fact, Wave is one of the best Extreme Gear riders in the world—she can move expertly at high speeds, perform complex and impressive tricks while in midair, and engage in combat with other Extreme Gear riders while maintaining precision and control.<ref name="Scholastic"/> She is also able to [[Air Ride|ride her Extreme Gear through mid-air]] with great accuracy and control.

In addition to the above, Wave is a talented and professional thief.<ref name="SRidersManual">''[[Sonic Riders]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 7.</ref> Having pulled off successful heists and escaped capture from the authorities,<ref name="SRCutscene6">[[Sonic Team]], Sonic Team USA (17 March 2006). ''[[Sonic Riders]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Opening sequence (Heroes' storyline).</ref> Wave is a skilled thief and talented with slight of hand. Additionally, Wave is skilled at utilizing various types of gadgets and tools efficiently in combat,<ref name="wave bio"/> ranging from giant wrenches or spanners to small explosives that she plants on her opponents.

Wave has proven herself to be a capable and swift [[Extreme Gear (IDW)|Extreme Gear]] rider. Also, in addition to being a professional thief, she possesses a genius-level intellect.<ref name="StHAnnual2019s12">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2019]]'', "Bonds of Friendship"</ref>

===Equipment and weapons===
[[File:Type W SFR.png|thumb|right|The Type-W, from ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''.]]
Wave's choice of equipment is her [[Type-W]]. The Type-W is a Board type [[Extreme Gear]], constructed by Wave herself for flight at high altitudes. Thanks to Wave's Extreme Gear mechanics expertise, the Type-W is a highly advanced piece of technology with an ultra-compact body that contains high-standard mechanics.<ref name="SRZGearProfile">[[Sonic Team]], CRI Middleware (22 February 2008). ''[[Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Type-W's profile''': Wave's own hand-designed gear. Its ultra-compacted body stands as proof of her engineering genius."</ref><ref name="SFRearProfile">[[Sonic Team]] (10 November 2010). ''[[Sonic Free Riders]]''. [[Xbox 360]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Type-W's profile''': Wave crafted this unique build exclusively for herself. Her high standards can be seen in its design and performance."</ref><ref name="StHAnnual2019s12" />

In combat, Wave's preferred choice of weapon is a large wrench or spanner that she uses skillfully as a club in melee combat.<ref name="SRGameplay"/><ref>[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 26|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #26]], "All or Nothing, Part 1"</ref><ref>[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 28|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #28]], "All or Nothing, Part 3"</ref> However, she also uses small packs of dynamite and other explosives that she plants on her opponents and then detonates.<ref name="SRGameplay"/> Also, the red gem attached to Wave's necklace doubles as a utility device that is capable of loading data, projecting holographs, and functioning as an alarm clock.<ref name="Scholastic"/>