Link

A "Link" is a special bond a Gizoid forms with someone who has amazing power. The Gizoid, Emerl, first formed a Link with Gerald Robotnik over 50 years ago. After say, "Show me your power. Or I shall not obey. I represent all things, and shall become Gizoid, the conquerer of all." Gerald ordered open fire to show the gizoid that power. Seeing this power, Emerl formed a Link with Gerald and followed him everywhere and not talking to anyone else. But the government became wary of Project Shadow, so the professor gave Emerl to the government to buy some time and warned them not to experiment weapons with him. But they didn't listen and Emerl absorbed the weapons, which caused a massive explosion. This caused the governemt to shut down Space Colony ARK and cease all research, killing almost everyone on the ARK. Emerl was then put in stasis for 50 years until he was discovered by the professor's grandson.