Captain Striker the Mantis Shrimp

Captain Striker the Mantis Shrimp is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog and its spin-off comic series' published by Archie Comics. In the Post-Super Genesis Wave timeline, he is an anthropomorphic mantis shrimp and leader of the Meropis City Guard.

Waves of Change
During the Shattered World Crisis, Striker arrived at the Eusebes Temple with the other members of the City Guard. There, he found Sonic the Hedgehog, Amy Rose, and Rotor the Walrus and demanded to know why they were trespassing on sacred ground.

Appearance
Striker is a vermillion humanoid mantis shrimp with a black eye patch over his right eye. He has a golden claw on his left hand, as well as gold boots on his feet. He has two green and black "tail" like objects on his back.

Personality
According to Sonic, Striker is a "hard guy to read." He is gruff and serious with a no-nonsense attitude, being quick to brand Coral a fraud without regarding her explanations. Otherwise, he is composed and very professional about his job, standing firmly by the rules and retains his dignity in the presence of the royal family.

Striker is fiercely dedicated to the well-being of Meropis and its citizens and prioritize them above all else in a crisis. Also, on the battlefield, he is an organized commander and has full faith in his troops.

Powers and abilities
Striker is capable of aquatic respiration, allowing him to breath both on land and underwater, and is as well a capable underwater combatant.

Weapons
Striker carries a trident which is the standard weapon for the City Guard. In addition for melee combat, this weapon can shoot out a thin laser from its points. Additionally, Striker wields a pincher-like gauntlet which can shoot red energy balls.

Trivia

 * Striker's name comes from the malicious offensive ways of protection from a real life mantis shrimp, that being to thrust their claws to opponents if essentially "break" them.