Stealth Balkiry

The Stealth Balkiry is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by IDW Publishing. It is a mass-produced model of Badniks created by Dr. Eggman, and a variant of the Balkiry.

Appearance
The Stealth Balkirys look very similar to the Balkirys. The Stealth Balkiry's design is a hybrid of a bird and plane. The dark green and gray metallic, slim bodied have wings on each side, a vertical stabilizer and one rotor on its back, which allows the Badnik to move at a high speed. The head has small navy eyes facing front and a yellow bird beak. They have two yellow support legs that resemble eagles' feet.

Past
After Sonic the Hedgehog thwarted Dr. Eggman in their last encounter, the doctor disappeared while his Balkirys and the rest of his Badnik army remained. Without a leader however, the Balkirys were directionless and no longer a unified threat. Even so, they would still randomly attack anyone they came across (although such incidents were more accidental than aggression-based ).

Jet Set Tornado
One Stealth Balkiry had stolen a box of supplies from a Resistance warehouse. During its flight, it blew past Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower who were flying on the Tornado. Sonic and Tails gave chase to the Badnik. The Stealth Balkiry tried to lose the duo through an island canyon but they caught managed to catch up due to the Tornado's jet booster. The duo quickly flew overhead the Stealth Balkiry, forcing it to run into a geyser. This forced the Stealth Balkiry to drop the supplies it stole. Sonic soon performed a Spin Attack on the Balkiry, destroying it.

Personality
Basically, the Stealth Balkirys are mindless and silent drones programmed to follow their leader's every command. As such, when left without a leader to follow, they become directionless and only able to cause harm by accident. Under a guiding force however, they carry out their commands without question.

Powers and abilities
The Stealth Balkirys are capable of flight, which is their main ability. Compared to their standard models, Stealth Balkirys have stronger armor and can fly faster. True to its name, they are designed for stealth.

Allies

 * Eggman Empire
 * Badniks

Enemies

 * Miles "Tails" Prower
 * Sonic the Hedgehog

Trivia

 * The Stealth Balkirys are based on the Balkiry that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog video games.