Editing E-123 Omega

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{{Quote left|I am E-123, the final and best [[E-100 Series|E-100]] unit! [[Dr. Eggman|Eggman]] should have sent me to the front lines! He will pay for the insult!|E-123 Omega,  ''[[Shadow Generations]]''}}
{{nihongo|'''E-123'''|Ｅ－１２３|Ī Wan-Tsū-Surī}}<ref group="note">This is how Omega, in the Japanese version of the game, read his name in ''[[Sonic Forces]]''. In [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]], it is read by [[Rouge the Bat]] as {{Nihongo|イーひゃくにじゅうさん|Ī Hyaku Nijuu San}}.</ref>, codenamed {{Nihongo|'''Ω''' or '''Omega'''|オメガ|Omega}}, is a character that appears in the [[Sonic the Hedgehog series|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' series]]. He is a robot created by [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] as the last and most powerful of the doctor's [[E-100 Series]] line of robots. However, he was deactivated and sealed in an abandoned base to guard [[Shadow the Hedgehog]], who was in suspended animation in a stasis capsule. Furious at having his power wasted in this way, Omega swore revenge on his creator. [[Rouge the Bat]] then accidentally reactivated Omega when trying to free Shadow and she soon convinced the two of them to join together as [[Team Dark]] to track down their mutual enemy.<ref name="Sonic Heroes manual">''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' ([[Nintendo GameCube]]) United States instruction booklet, pgs. 8-9.</ref> Although Omega failed to achieve his goal at the end of his team's adventure, he has continued to pursue his mission, occasionally coming to the aid of his allies and other heroes.

==Concept and creation==
Omega was created by [[Takashi Iizuka]] at [[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] while he worked as the director of ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''<ref name="Sonic Heroes Credits">{{Cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxZdnCEvLnY|title=Credits for Sonic Heroes|work=YouTube}}</ref> to serve as the [[Power Type]] character for [[Team Dark]].

==Appearance==
E-123 Omega's design vaguely resembles [[E-102 Gamma]], while standing out with a sturdier upper body<ref name="Sonic Channel" /> and arms with red eyes instead of green ones. He is also much shorter than the other models and his shoulders are much larger with a red "Ω" on the front of the left and back of the right with red handlebars on the top. Also, instead of the twin exhaust pipes and the [[Jet Booster]] of the first E-100 Series robots, Omega has one circling pipe around the waist with two flaps attached and having twin jets installed in his back below the hunch. The stripe running from his head to stomach has also been changed so that it is a separate piece of metal altogether and not simply painted on like the others and he also has one extra finger and two hands with yellow wrists studded with large spikes like a dog collar. Just below his stripe is a plate of clear material that allows others to see some of his inner workings.
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E-123 Omega art 2D v2.png|Omega, from [[Sonic Channel]].
PumpkinOmega.png|Omega in his "Halloween" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''.
SFSBLinebackerOmega.png|Omega in his "Lineback" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Forces: Speed Battle]]''.
SonicChannelSeptember23.jpg|Omega in his origami martial artist outfit, from [[Sonic Channel]].
SSSRacesuitOmega.png|Omega in his "Racesuit" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''.
SSSGoldStyleOmegaRender.png|Omega in his "Gold Style" outfit, from ''[[Sonic Speed Simulator]]''.
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Omega's design was changed in a variety of subtle ways during the [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Solaris incident]]; His overall look seems to have thinned him out whilst making him look taller. The yellow casing for his "head" was treated much the same and also brought his eyes closer together. His shoulders almost doubled in size and look squarer with defined [[Wikipedia:Groove (joinery)|grooves]] surrounding his equally larger omega symbol. The central stripe on his chest had been changed from protruding about an inch or two from the rest of Omega's chassis to roughly five inches. The jets on his back were also pointed at a lower angle. The flaps on his sides had also been given grooves, the black arrows seen on his waist pipe and flaps had been removed, the red arrows on the front of his lower leg have been replaced with red stripes, the red section surrounding his torso got split into two pieces and he had sharper and somewhat skeletal hands.

Minor changes were made to his visual appearance in ''[[Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood]]'' such as a smaller casing for his "head," flat shoulders with omega symbols on the front and back of both of them, the flaps hanging from his waist pipe are now thicker and rectangular, the arrows on the front of his waist pipe have been replaced with two slots, the red arrows on the front of his lower legs have been changed to red stripes and a richer yellow was used in his color scheme.

Starting from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games]]'', Omega has mostly returned to his original ''[[Sonic Heroes]]'' design, with the flattened head, further separated eyes and smoother claws, but has retained the clunkier movements of ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' though they are not nearly as slow. In some recent games he has shown small differences. A mainstay since ''[[Sonic Generations]]'' is that his claws are much more detailed with visible mechanical joints throughout each finger. Aside from that, his central stripe has been shown to be visibly thinner and the width of his upper body widened.

Omega was given an alternate look in ''[[Sonic Runners]]'' as part of a Halloween event. His torso is entirely covered by a jack-o'-lantern with Omega's eyes peering through, all the red sections of his body have been recolored purple except for his omega symbol which is now orange, his wrists are now an orange shade and vines extend from the pumpkin to his shoulders and waist.

The vertical stripe on Omega's chest has differed in color throughout his various appearances. In ''Sonic Heroes'', the stripe is black in his character artwork and on the in-game model in the [[Nintendo GameCube]] and [[Xbox]] versions of the game. However, it is metallic silver on the in-game model in the [[PlayStation 2]] and [[PC]] versions as well as in the pre-rendered cutscenes in all versions of the game. His [[Sonic Channel]] artwork, which is based on the art from ''Sonic Heroes'', would feature the black stripe for many years before it was updated to the silver color. Most subsequent games would depict Omega with a silver stripe, with ''Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood'' being a notable exception. Another error seen on Omega's models in the console version of ''Sonic Generations'', ''[[Sonic Runners]]'' (his official artwork does not share this mistake) and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' is that all of his torso is colored red, removing the black section circling below Omega's head.

==Personality==
{{Quote left|I do not protect. I destroy. However... I can protect them by destroying all who threaten [[Maria Robotnik|th]][[Gerald Robotnik|em]].|E-123 Omega,  ''[[Shadow Generations]]''}}
[[File:ShadowGenerationsE-123OmegaBio.jpg|thumb|216x216px|Omega's profile, from ''[[Shadow Generations]]''.]]
Omega's only goals in life are to take revenge on [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] for wasting his potential and destroy the doctor's other robots to prove himself superior. These two goals are absolute above all else in Omega's eyes. As a result, he tends to be extremely headstrong, reckless, aggressive, and destructive - decimating anything that gets in his way.<ref name="SonicCity">{{Cite web|url=http://www.sonic-city.com/en/characters/omega/index.html|title=Sonic City|publisher=[[Sega]]|archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080229035955/http://www.sonic-city.com/en/characters/omega/index.html|archivedate=29 February 2008}}</ref> Most noticeably, before the start of the [[War to Take Back the Planet]], he performed what was supposed to be a recon mission on Eggman's base and rather than sneaking in to get info, he stormed in guns blazing in an effort to purge the base of every robot within, despite his orders having nothing to do with extermination.<ref name="Looming Shadow">''[[Sonic Forces: Looming Shadow]]'', "Looming Shadow"</ref>

Like [[E-102 Gamma]], Omega has a free will and a personality. However, he is considerably less noble than Gamma; while E-102 destroyed only what needed to be destroyed, Omega destroys anything that could possibly pose any kind of threat to himself or his mission.<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Omega''': Multiple targets detected on radar! Eliminate all threats!"</ref> He thinks other Eggman robots are inferior to him,<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]]. (6 January 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Omega''': I am Omega, the ultimate E-Series robot!"</ref> dismissing them as "''worthless consumer models''," especially the [[E-2000]] models.<ref name="Omega quote 1">[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]]. (6 January 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Omega''': The E-2000! So they're in production. I'll destroy them!"</ref> He hates side tracking especially when it comes to locating Eggman.<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]]. (6 January 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Omega''': Warning... Immediate destruction if distracted."</ref><ref name="Casino Quote" />

While Omega, as a robot, is largely emotionless, he is capable of understanding the emotions of others, and reacting appropriately. During the [[Solaris]] [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|incident]], he showed sorrow and anger when [[Mephiles the Dark|Mephiles]] revealed that he would be the one who would trap Shadow in the future after the world blamed the black hedgehog for the release of [[Iblis]]. It is also possible Omega is superstitious, as he believes in omens such as the appearance of stormy weather, though this might have been because of his scanners picking up a powerful magnetic field.<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]]. (6 January 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. "'''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': This weather, could be an omen... / '''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': You're thinking too much, Shadow? What, you too, Omega? / '''Omega''': Sensing strong magnetic field.. magnitude off the scale!"</ref>

Omega is fairly loyal and dependable when one is on his good side, a bit of a holdover from his original purpose as a servant, and he is not incapable of looking past differences to forge alliances. He also genuinely cares for Shadow and Rouge as friends and allies and trusts their word over everyone else's. With this said, should Shadow turn rogue and attempt to endanger Rouge's life, Omega will retaliate as shown during [[Infinite]]'s illusion.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (7 November 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' (''Episode Shadow''). [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: City. "'''Omega''': This is E-123 Omega. All sensors offline. Casualty report: Rouge fallen. Shadow to be eliminated!"</ref> Although when Omega reveals he was the one to capture Shadow in the future during the Solaris incident he is noticeably upset and clearly feels bad showing he is not incapable is feeling emotions and does indeed care about Shadow. In addition, he will temporarily abandon his vengeful quest against Eggman (or even indirectly work with him) if he detects a bigger threat, as evidenced by his participation in the battles against [[Neo Metal Sonic]] or Solaris.

Stereotypical of most robots, Omega tends to use technical sesquipedalian words instead of casual human speech. An example of this is when he uses "negative"<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]]. (6 January 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. "'''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': Whatever it takes, he's mine! Any objections? / '''Omega''': Negative."</ref> or "affirmative"<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]]. (6 January 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. "'''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': Capture him first, then you can have your revenge, Omega. / '''Omega''': Affirmative."</ref> instead of replying with either no or yes respectively. Although he has been known to use typical human speech on a few occasions.<ref name="ShtH Quote">[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Lava Shelter]] ([[Expert Mode]]). "'''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': So, Shadow, how are you holding up? You're doing great! Only four stages left! / '''Omega''': This is Eggman's secret base. I will defeat him, and prove that I am the strongest! / '''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': Omega, cut it out! Don't you have anything better to do?! / '''Omega''': Ohh..."</ref><ref name="Chaotix Battle">[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]]. (6 January 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Team Chaotix (boss)|Team Chaotix]]. "'''Omega''': Well, that's a load off my back."</ref>{{Quote left|'''Destroy all [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]] robots! Nature and origin are irrelevant!'''|E-123 Omega, [[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 19|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #19]]}}
Omega is a warlike and direct robot driven by a single-minded, revenge-based desire to hunt down and destroy [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]] or [[Badnik|any]] [[Zombot|robots]] created by him. This attitude extends to the point where Omega feels entitled to his destruction.<ref name="StH25">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 25|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #25]], "A Sudden Shift"</ref> Due to his intense hatred for Eggman, a robotic being's nature and origins are irrelevant: generally, as long as it is a robot created by Eggman, it deserves to be destroyed by his hands. As such, he puts no inhibitions on himself and will not hesitate to bring out brutal, if not deadly force against a perceived Eggman robot.<ref name="StH19">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 19|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #19]], "Crisis City, Part 1"</ref> He will similarly take any opportunity to take on and destroy nearly any one of Eggman's creations with glee, no matter what the circumstances might be. However, he allowed himself to make exceptions with robots who aren't working for Eggman, such as [[Gemerl]] and [[Belle the Tinkerer|Belle]].

Omega has frequently shown a preference or even favor of overall more direct and heavy-handed approaches, whether he or his allies are dealing with Eggman's robots or momentary foes, and actively enthuses any plan that involves a physical confrontation. He once admitted that Shadow's direct attack on [[Clutch the Opossum|Clutch]] was far superior to the element of surprise that [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]] had planned, and he once approved of a plan that meant he would get to destroy his fair share of Eggman robots.<ref name="StH19" /><ref name="StH34">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 34|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #34]], "Chao Races and Badnik Bases, Part 2"</ref> Omega also shows a sense of deadpan sarcasm at times, having noted when he fought the Zombots in [[Sunset City]] that there was "too many targets, not enough bullets". However, this goes almost unnoticed due to his lack of expressive emotions.<ref name="StH19" />

Being robotic in nature, Omega speaks using a slightly robotic and computer-based speech pattern, both face to face and when factual. He also talks rather directly and matter of fact-ly. Sometimes, he also displays a slightly macabre mindset, like when he said he would make a "wall of bodies" from the Zombots he fought in Sunset City when [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]] told him to hold the line against the incoming enemies.<ref name="StH19" /> 

Omega seems to shy away from anything resembling amiable behavior, such as refuting being considered Sonic's "friend," objecting to calling fighting alongside Sonic "helping" him, calling verbal support being "patronized" and refusing to show mercy on Zombots that were once innocent civilians and allies.<ref name="StH192">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 19|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #19]], "Crisis City, Part 1"</ref><ref name="StH32">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 32|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #32]], "Recovery, Part 2"</ref> He is also incredibly determined, if not stubborn, to the point of where he would rather be destroyed in battle than retreat, recognizing only victory or death, even if he is at a major disadvantage or if his determination leads to his detriment.<ref name="StH20">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 20|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #20]], "Crisis City, Part 2"</ref>  He also does not recognize any form of help. Additionally, he does not let his setbacks get to him; while he was reduced to only a head during the Zombot apocalypse, he still maintained his belligerent demeanor and thirst for violence.

==Powers and abilities==
{{Quote left|Power levels optimal. I do not run on inferior animal energy extractors, like the previous E-100 units. Nor do I run on feeble [[Power Core|power cores]]. I possess a unique energy core. I am unstoppable.<br>My energy core is not related to the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. It is a unique crystal matrix that recharges through movement and absorption of enviromental energies. Therefore I can fight forever. Filing this data under "joy."|E-123 Omega,  ''[[Shadow Generations]]''}}
An elite combat robot with high fighting capabilities,<ref name="JPSHeroes">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/chara_d.html |title=Official Sonic Heroes website |publisher=[[Sega]] |work=Characters: Team Dark |accessdate=29 July 2015 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041112172004/http://sonic.sega.jp/sonic_heroes/chara_d.html |archivedate=12 November 2004 |language=Japanese}}</ref> Omega is the most powerful and impressive robot in [[Doctor Eggman|Dr. Eggman]]'s [[E-Series]],<ref name="Sonic Heroes manual" /><ref name="Sonic Channel">{{Cite web|url=http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/omega.html |publisher=[[Sega]] |title=Sonic Channel |work=Characters: Omega |accessdate=3 July 2015 |language=Japanese |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190526163905/http://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/omega.html |archivedate=26 May 2019 }}</ref><ref name="Sonic2006 Web">{{Cite web|url=http://sonichedgehog.sega-europe.com/en/index.html |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070315015023/http://sonichedgehog.sega-europe.com/en/index.html|title=Sonic the Hedgehog European site |publisher=[[Sega]] |work=Characters: E-123 Omega |archivedate=15 March 2007 |accessdate=5 May 2015 |quote=Once a heavily-armed robot becomes disgruntled, no one is safe - especially their creator. E-123 Omega was the most impressive of Dr. Eggman's E-series robots until the mad genius confined him to his secret base. E-123 Omega became so frustrated at the imprisonment that he destroyed all of Eggman's other robots and vowed to take revenge on his creator. He escaped his confinement when Rouge arrived to free Shadow from his capsule and the three teamed up.}}</ref> and has even been called the world's most powerful robot.<ref name="mostpowerful">[[Sonic Team]] (7 November 2017). ''[[Sonic Forces]]'' (''Episode Shadow''). [[Nintendo Switch]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: World Map. "'''[[Infinite]]''': Hahah. The world's most powerful robot is no more a challenge than Crabmeat."</ref>

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Omega Machine Guns.jpg|Omega's Omega Machine Gun, from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.
Screen113.jpg|Omega's Omega Fire, from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.
Omega Arm - Level 3.png|Omega's drill missiles, from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.
Heroes TeamBlastDark.png|Omega's laser cannons, from ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''.
Omega Launcher.jpg|Omega's Omega Launcher, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].
Omega wrist.png|Omega's Omega Shot, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].
Lock-On Shot.jpg|Omega's Lock-On Shot, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].
Omega miniguns.png|Omega's miniguns, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].
E-123 Omega - Dual Laser Blaster.png|Omega's double-barreled laser gun, from ''[[Sonic Forces]]''.
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Developed to advance weaponry,<ref name="SonicComicEggman">{{Cite book |title=Sonic the Hedgehog: Rival Edition |writer=Eitaro Toyoda |publisher=[[Tomy]] |year=2017 |chapter=Dr. Eggman in... My Greatest Invention}}</ref> Omega's entire body is basically a full-fledged weapon,<ref name="JPSHeroes" /> giving him a huge array of extremely destructive weapons and machines concealed in his arms which he can switch at will by reconfiguring his forearms or hands to execute a variety of attacks.<ref name="Sonic Heroes manual" /><ref name="Sonic Channel" /> These include rapid-fire [[Omega Arm|rotary cannons]], flamethrowers, missile launchers, [[Omega Launcher|fireball launchers]],<ref name="Sonic Channel" /><ref name="Sonic 2006 Manual">''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' ([[PlayStation 3]]) United States instruction booklet, pg. 19.</ref> [[Omega Shot|semi-automatic single-barreled wrist cannons for firing pellets]], [[Lock-On Shot|homing lasers]],<ref name="Sonic 2006 Manual" /><ref name="Confession">[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Cutscene: Omega's Confession.</ref> powerful miniguns,<ref name="Confession" /> a double-barreled laser gun that extends from his forearm, [[Omega Arm|drill-shaped missiles]], and laser beam cannons that can fire [[Chaos Inferno|destructive lasers]] across a wide area. He can likewise retract his hands into their sockets for scooping up Shadow and Rouge in [[Spin Attack|balls]] and either use them as melee weapons or [[Fire Launcher|launch them as fireballs]].

Omega appears to be armed with explosive rounds for his machine guns, as evidenced by the damage he caused to the base he was sealed in by only firing for a few seconds.<ref name="Heroes Opening Scene">[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: Opening Sequence ([[Team Dark]]'s story).</ref> However, certain weapons of his require the use of [[Wikipedia:Magazine (firearms)|magazines]] as opposed to storing all his ammunition in bulk inside himself.<ref name="Trusting Omega">[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Tropical Jungle]] ([[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] Episode). "'''Omega''': Situation understood. What would you like me to do? / '''[[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]''': Take this, and deliver it to Shadow. / '''Omega''': System reactivation countdown initiated. Backup power source and spare magazines secured. Command program priority changed. New mission: Shadow Support. External access no longer permitted. Confirmed."</ref> While Omega appears to possess some form of targeting systems for his arsenal,<ref name="Heroes Opening Scene" /><ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Mephiles the Dark (Sonic the Hedgehog (2006))#Mephiles Phase 1|Mephiles Phase 1]]. "'''Omega''': Press and hold down the square button to lock on to targets."</ref> he tends to be rather inaccurate however, most notably when he fired in every direction when first meeting [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] with the expectation that some of them would hit.<ref name="Heroes Opening Scene" />

Omega runs on a unique energy matrix that recharges through movement, as well as by absorbing enviromental energies, allowing him to fight without ever running out of power.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (25 October 2024). ''[[Sonic X Shadow Generations]]''. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[White Space]]. "'''Omega''': My energy core is not related to the [[Chaos Emerald]]s. It is a unique crystal matrix that recharges through movement and absorption of enviromental energies. Therefore I can fight forever. Filing this data under "joy.""</ref>

[[File:Hover Sonic 2006.png|thumb|225px|left|Omega hovering with his jet boosters, from [[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006)]].]]
Classified as a [[Power Type]], Omega has demonstrated considerable feats of physical strength that easily rivals the likes of [[Knuckles the Echidna|Knuckles]], [[Big the Cat|Big]] and [[Vector the Crocodile|Vector]]; during the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]], he was shown being capable of smashing giant boulders and metal with ease using only his fists. Being a robot, Omega is equipped with sturdy body armor<ref name="Sonic Channel" /> too which makes him extremely durable. Notably, Omega easily survived being in [[Crisis City]] while in standby mode for collectively two centuries. Omega is also equipped with jet boosters built into his back which he can utilize to help him accelerate and glide just above the ground and even move at speeds rivaling [[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] and [[Rouge the Bat|Rouge]]'s, as seen during their [[Sonic Heroes|first adventure]]. He can also use it to increase the height of his jumps and [[hover]] through midair over long distances. In addition, despite what his bulky frame might imply, Omega is also shown to have great reflexes and acrobatic skills, enough to let him do [[Trick Action|tricks]] and movements while in mid-air, pull off various [[Spin Attack]] maneuvers at high speed, and [[grinding|grind]] on [[Grind Rail]]s with ease.

Omega is likewise effective in hand-to-hand combat, able to perform [[Forward Power Attack|dash punches]] and [[Remote Power Attack|spinning back punches]]. Unlike most other robots, Omega is also able to perform the Spin Attack, a technique where he curls into a concussive ball or cutting disk and directs himself at him targets. With it, Omega can shred or burrow through just about any substance given enough speed. Adept in its usage, Omega can utilize several variants of the Spin Attack for both ground- and aerial maneuvers, including the [[Spin Dash]], [[Spin Jump]], and [[Homing Attack]].

Omega appears to be waterproof as he does not short circuit when submerged in waters like in [[Frog Forest]] or [[Lost Jungle]] as seen during the Neo Metal Sonic incident. Omega also has scanners that allow him to examine both machinery and living beings based on their acquired ID.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Lava Shelter]]. "'''Omega''': Object airborne without use of thrust or engine components. Does not compute."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Mephiles the Dark (Sonic the Hedgehog (2006))#Mephiles Phase 2|Mephiles Phase 2]]. "'''Omega''': Scan indicates that entity consists of numerous shadows. Still, I believe it can destroyed."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Robot Storm]] ([[Team Dark]]'s story). "'''[[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]]''': What do you think Omega? / '''Omega''': Sensors jammed. Real Eggman ID not possible."</ref> He is also equipped with some kind of built-in sensor that allows him to locate enemies, life forms and various other objects, such as [[switch]]es.<ref>[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Grand Metropolis]] ([[Team Dark]]'s story). "'''Omega''': Eggman's robots detected in this area. Elimination: imminent."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Casino Park]] ([[Team Dark]]'s story). "'''Omega''': Enemies detected 200 meters ahead. Initiating battle mode!"</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Frog Forest]] ([[Team Dark]]'s story). "'''Omega''': Detecting a frog in the vicinity."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]] (15 November 2005). ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''. [[Nintendo GameCube]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Iron Jungle]]. "'''Omega''': Detecting Eggman presence within Egg Balloon! Presence confirmed!"</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Wave Ocean]] ([[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] episode). "'''Omega''': Mephiles detected. Position K31. Pursue and engage."</ref><ref>[[Sonic Team]], [[Blindlight]] (24 November 2006). ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]''. [[PlayStation 3]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Dusty Desert]] ([[Shadow the Hedgehog|Shadow]] episode). "'''Omega''': Switch detected ahead. I will push the switch. Shadow wait here."</ref>

As seen during [[Dodon Pa]]'s [[Team Sonic Racing|Grand Prix]], Omega also has excellent skills when it comes to driving and racing in race cars like the [[Cross Dozer]].

Outfitted as a battle robot, Omega possesses a number of ordinances that he conceals in his arms which he can switch at will by reconfiguring his forearms or hands. Some of these ordinances include rapid-fire [[Wikipedia:Rotary cannon|rotary cannons]] and missile launchers.<ref name="StH193">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 19|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #19]], "Crisis City, Part 1"</ref><ref name="StH322">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 32|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #32]], "Recovery, Part 2"</ref> Together, these weapons pack enough power to destroy a mecha at the size of [[Giga Omega]] in one blast.<ref name="StH322" />
[[File:IDW 19 Omega Fire.png|thumb|191x191px|Omega's rotary cannons, from [[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 19|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #19]].]]
Weapons aside, Omega possesses great physical strength, enough to throw around [[Zombot]]s like they were ragdolls. His metallic body is also quite durable, but by no means invulnerable, as he was once physically ripped apart by Zombots.<ref name="StH193" /><ref name="StH202">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 20|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #20]], "Crisis City, Part 2"</ref>

Omega's head is equipped with some form of loudspeaker that can be make Omega's voice louder or emit a deafening noise loud enough to serve as a non-lethal weapon capable of disorienting an opponent.<ref name="StH36">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 36|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #36]], "Chao Races and Badnik Bases, Part 4"</ref> Omega also seems to have an independent power source located in his head that allows him to function even without a body.<ref name="StH202" /> He is also equipped with a range of sensors that allow him to detect such things as the [[Metal Virus]] and its rate of infection.<ref name="StH202" />

===Color Powers===
{{Main|Color Power}}
By harnessing different variants of [[Hyper-go-on]] from [[Wisp]]s, Omega can use specific '''Color Powers''' to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a planet, each one possessing its own unique abilities. So far, Omega has been able to transform into the [[Cyan Laser]], [[Yellow Drill]] and [[Indigo Asteroid]]. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.

==Weaknesses==
Omega is known to act before thinking, usually charging head-first into battle without any given strategy.<ref name="Looming Shadow" /> He may also have a faulty or nonexistent targeting system, explaining his reliance on spread-fire weapons and explosives. This is more easily seen during the [[Neo Metal Sonic]] [[Sonic Heroes|incident]] where he does not even appear to be trying to aim (at least not from an outside point of view).

Omega is also sensitive to and intolerant of areas with high humidity, though the ramifications are not specified.<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. Area/Level: [[Lost Jungle]]. "'''Omega''': Humidity levels unacceptable. Must get out of here."</ref>

At the end of a level in ''Sonic Heroes'', ''Shadow the Hedgehog'' and ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (2006), Omega's torso spins around. It is unknown if it is a glitch in his programming or done on purpose, but may indicate Omega needs a few tweaks, as he has noted.<ref>[[Sega Studio USA|Sonic Team USA]] (6 February 2004). ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''. [[PlayStation 2]]. [[Sega]]. "'''Omega''': Scheduled maintenance overdue."</ref>

Despite possessing a highly destructive arsenal, Omega carries a limited amount of ammunition within him.<ref name="StH323">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 32|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #32]], "Recovery, Part 2"</ref> Omega can be overwhelmed by numbers if the opponent is strong enough.<ref name="StH59">[[IDW Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 59|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #59]], "Urban Warfare, Part 3"</ref>

==Relationships==
{{Main|E-123 Omega/Relationships}}

==Quotes==
{{Main|E-123 Omega/Miscellaneous#Quotes}}
{{Quote2|I am Omega! The ultimate E-Series robot!|Omega getting an A-[[Rank]], ''[[Sonic Heroes]]''|file=SH Omega rank-a.mp3}}
{{Quote2|Doctor Eggman, I will destroy you and reign supreme.|Omega fighting against [[Doctor Eggman|Eggman]], ''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''}}
{{Quote2|Target reconfirmed. Extermination mode initiated. Payback INEVITABLE.|Omega interrupting [[Infinite]], ''[[Sonic Forces]]''}}

==Trivia==
{{Main|E-123 Omega/Miscellaneous#Trivia}}

==Gallery==
{{Main|E-123 Omega/Gallery}}
<gallery>
Sonicchannel omega nocircle.png|[[Sonic Channel]], August 2006.
SCOmega0418.png|Sonic Channel, May 2018.
Sonic Heroes PC - cursor E-123 Omega.gif|[[Sonic Heroes|''Sonic Heroes'' (PC)]]
SonicPICTOctober2024.jpeg|Sonic Channel, October 2024
</gallery>

==Notes==
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==References==
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==External links==
*{{Plain link|https://sonic.sega.jp/SonicChannel/character/omega.html|E-123 Omega's}} profile on [[Sonic Channel]]
*{{WP link|List of Sonic the Hedgehog characters#E-123 Omega}}
*{{Plain link|https://info.sonicretro.org/E-123_Omega|E-123 Omega}} on {{Plain link|https://info.sonicretro.org/|Sonic Retro}}
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