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| − | |title = Commander Abraham Tower |
+ | |title = Commander Abraham Tower |
| − | |image = Post-SGWCommander.png |
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| − | |caption = Commander Abraham Tower, from [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]]. |
+ | |caption = Commander Abraham Tower, from [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]]. |
| − | |first = [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]] |
+ | |first = [[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]] |
| − | |nickname = The Commander |
+ | |nickname = The Commander |
| − | |species = [[Human]] |
+ | |species = [[Human]] |
| − | |gender = Male |
+ | |gender = Male |
| + | |age = 50+ |
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+ | |hair color = Gray |
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+ | |skin color = Peach |
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| − | *[[United Federation ( |
+ | *[[United Federation (Archie)|United Federation]] |
| − | **[[Guardian Units of the Nation]] |
+ | **[[Guardian Units of the Nation (Archie)|G.U.N.]] |
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| + | *Leadership skills |
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| − | '''Commander Abraham Tower''' is a character that appears in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]]. He is the top-ranking officer of the [[Guardian Units of the Nation]], and thus in charge of all operations against threats to the [[United Federation (Archie)|United Federation]] such as those posed by the [[Eggman Empire (Archie)|Eggman Empire]], the [[Black Arms (Archie)|Black Arms]], or [[Dark Gaia (Archie)|Dark Gaia]]. He is also the direct superior of units like [[Team Dark (Archie)|Team Dark]] and [[Spider Troupe]]. |
+ | '''Commander Abraham Tower''' is a character that appears in the ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie comic series)|Sonic the Hedgehog]]'' comic series and its spin-offs published by [[Archie Comics]]. He is the top-ranking officer of the [[Guardian Units of the Nation (Archie)|Guardian Units of the Nation]], and thus, he is in charge of all operations against threats to the [[United Federation (Archie)|United Federation]] such as those posed by the [[Eggman Empire (Archie)|Eggman Empire]], the [[Black Arms (Archie)|Black Arms]], or [[Dark Gaia (Archie)|Dark Gaia]]. He is also the direct superior of units like [[Team Dark (Archie)|Team Dark]] and [[Spider Troupe]]. |
==Concept and creation== |
==Concept and creation== |
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==Appearance== |
==Appearance== |
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| − | Tower is an aging human male with a lined face, grey hair and mismatching eyes of green and brown. He has stern features and wears a green uniform adorned with a sash and ribbons of yellow, red and blue. |
+ | Tower is an aging human male with a lined face, grey hair and mismatching eyes of green and brown. He has stern features and wears a green uniform adorned with a sash and ribbons of yellow, red and blue. |
==History== |
==History== |
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===Early Life and Shadow=== |
===Early Life and Shadow=== |
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| + | [[File:Shadow Abraham.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Abraham pointing a pistol at Shadow, from ''[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 60|Sonic Universe]]''[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 60| #60]].]] |
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| − | Abraham Tower grew up on [[Space Colony ARK (Archie)|Space Colony ARK]], where he was best friends with [[Maria Robotnik (Archie)|Maria Robotnik]], [[Gerald Robotnik (Archie)|Gerald Robotnik]]'s granddaughter. While living on the colony, he witnessed the creation of [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Archie)|Shadow the Hedgehog]] by Gerald and the alien [[Black Doom (Archie)|Black Doom]], leader of the [[Black Arms (Archie)|Black Arms]]. After Project Shadow was shut down and Maria was killed, Tower blamed Shadow for taking away everyone who had mattered most to him. When the Black Arms returned, Tower was determined to see both them and Shadow punished, despite reports that Shadow had been engaging the aliens in [[Westopolis (Archie)|Westopolis]]. However, during a confrontation with the black Hedgehog, Shadow surprised Tower by revealing that he was afflicted with amnesia but was determined to protect the world anyway. Thanks to Shadow's efforts, the Black Arms were defeated and their home, the [[Black Comet (Archie)|Black Comet]], was annihilated.<ref>''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''</ref><ref name="SU60"/> |
+ | Abraham Tower grew up on [[Space Colony ARK (Archie)|Space Colony ARK]], where he was best friends with [[Maria Robotnik (Archie)|Maria Robotnik]], [[Gerald Robotnik (Archie)|Gerald Robotnik]]'s granddaughter. While living on the colony, he witnessed the creation of [[Shadow the Hedgehog (Archie)|Shadow the Hedgehog]] by Gerald and the alien [[Black Doom (Archie)|Black Doom]], leader of the [[Black Arms (Archie)|Black Arms]]. After Project Shadow was shut down and Maria was killed, Tower blamed Shadow for taking away everyone who had mattered most to him. When the Black Arms returned, Tower was determined to see both them and Shadow punished, despite reports that Shadow had been engaging the aliens in [[Westopolis (Archie)|Westopolis]]. However, during a confrontation with the black Hedgehog, Shadow surprised Tower by revealing that he was afflicted with amnesia but was determined to protect the world anyway. Thanks to Shadow's efforts, the Black Arms were defeated and their home, the [[Black Comet (Archie)|Black Comet]], was annihilated.<ref>''[[Shadow the Hedgehog (game)|Shadow the Hedgehog]]''</ref><ref name="SU60" /> |
===Shattered World Crisis=== |
===Shattered World Crisis=== |
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:''Note: From the readers point of view, this picks up from where [[Abraham Tower (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Abraham's original timeline]] ended.'' |
:''Note: From the readers point of view, this picks up from where [[Abraham Tower (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)|Abraham's original timeline]] ended.'' |
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During the [[Shattered World Crisis]], Tower assembled [[Team Dark (Archie)|Team Dark]] and [[Spider Troupe]] for a mission unrelated to the planet breaking apart. In the midst of the crisis, a [[New Black Comet]] had entered [[Sonic's World|their planet]]'s orbit. As such, Tower assigned the two units the task of boarding the comet and planting a nuclear explosive to destroy it. During the briefing, he questioned whether Shadow had possessed any previous knowledge of this second comet, since Shadow had briefly worked with the Black Arms during their invasion. However, Shadow reported that Black Doom had not shared any such information with him, earning suspicion from Tower and other G.U.N. personnel. This made Shadow all the more determined to prove himself and to make up for the mistakes he had made during the invasion.<ref name="SU60">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 60|''Sonic Universe'' #60]], "Shadow Fall Part Two: A Shadow in the Dark"</ref><ref name="SU59">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]], "Shadow Fall Part One: Into the Unknown"</ref> The operation proved successful despite some setbacks, but Commander Tower was forced to put up with the complaints of [[Doctor Snively|Dr. Julian Snively]], whom Tower knew and disliked despite his value as a scientist. After refusing to let Snively be directly involved in the New Black Comet mission, he reluctantly allowed him to supervise Team Dark's follow-up mission to [[Angel Island (Archie)|Angel Island]].<ref name="SU62">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 62|''Sonic Universe'' #62]], "Shadow Fall Part Four: A Matter of Survival"</ref><ref name="SU67">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 67|''Sonic Universe'' #67]], "Total Eclipse Part One: Uninvited Guests"</ref> |
During the [[Shattered World Crisis]], Tower assembled [[Team Dark (Archie)|Team Dark]] and [[Spider Troupe]] for a mission unrelated to the planet breaking apart. In the midst of the crisis, a [[New Black Comet]] had entered [[Sonic's World|their planet]]'s orbit. As such, Tower assigned the two units the task of boarding the comet and planting a nuclear explosive to destroy it. During the briefing, he questioned whether Shadow had possessed any previous knowledge of this second comet, since Shadow had briefly worked with the Black Arms during their invasion. However, Shadow reported that Black Doom had not shared any such information with him, earning suspicion from Tower and other G.U.N. personnel. This made Shadow all the more determined to prove himself and to make up for the mistakes he had made during the invasion.<ref name="SU60">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 60|''Sonic Universe'' #60]], "Shadow Fall Part Two: A Shadow in the Dark"</ref><ref name="SU59">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 59|''Sonic Universe'' #59]], "Shadow Fall Part One: Into the Unknown"</ref> The operation proved successful despite some setbacks, but Commander Tower was forced to put up with the complaints of [[Doctor Snively|Dr. Julian Snively]], whom Tower knew and disliked despite his value as a scientist. After refusing to let Snively be directly involved in the New Black Comet mission, he reluctantly allowed him to supervise Team Dark's follow-up mission to [[Angel Island (Archie)|Angel Island]].<ref name="SU62">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 62|''Sonic Universe'' #62]], "Shadow Fall Part Four: A Matter of Survival"</ref><ref name="SU67">[[Archie Sonic Universe Issue 67|''Sonic Universe'' #67]], "Total Eclipse Part One: Uninvited Guests"</ref> |
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| − | Snively's behavior during the Angel Island "debacle" resulted in Commander Tower ordering him to undergo an interrogation session. Tower observed while Snively was questioned by [[C.L.I.P. Division]] agent [[Madonna Garnet]]. When the interrogation failed to determine whether Snively was lying, Tower simply invoked the old adage "Keep you friends close and your enemies closer" and noted that he had a place in mind for Snively that would keep him "very" close.<ref name="SSD12">[[Archie Sonic Super Digest Issue 12|''Sonic Super Digest'' #12]], "Sonic Comic Origins: The Traitor |
+ | Snively's behavior during the Angel Island "debacle" resulted in Commander Tower ordering him to undergo an interrogation session. Tower observed while Snively was questioned by [[C.L.I.P. Division]] agent [[Madonna Garnet]]. When the interrogation failed to determine whether Snively was lying, Tower simply invoked the old adage "Keep you friends close and your enemies closer" and noted that he had a place in mind for Snively that would keep him "very" close.<ref name="SSD12">[[Archie Sonic Super Digest Issue 12|''Sonic Super Digest'' #12]], "Sonic Comic Origins: The Traitor"</ref> |
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| + | ====Worlds Unite==== |
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| + | Commander Tower later joined [[Amanda Tower]] and Team Dark aboard the ''[[Letter of Gabriel]]'', only for it to be caught up in the fusion of Sonic's World and [[Earth (Mega Man's World)|Mega Man's World]]. The vessel began to merge with a government building in [[Mega City]], causing an explosion that seemingly killed everyone aboard the ship and inside the structure.<ref name="MM50">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 50|''Mega Man'' #50]], "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction"</ref> Fortunately, these events were later undone, leaving Abraham and the others unharmed.<ref name="MM52">[[Archie Mega Man Issue 52|''Mega Man'' #52]], "Worlds Unite Part Twelve: Last Rights"</ref> |
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| + | ====Act Two==== |
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| + | [[File:Abraham Seeing.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Abraham overseeing the world's restoration, from [[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 287|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #287]].]] |
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| + | Sometime later, Commander Tower listened in on a live broadcast being held by [[Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie)|Sonic the Hedgehog]] and [[Sally Acorn]]. Tower agreed to join the diversionary world-wide attacks on Eggman's forces.<ref name="StH283">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 283|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #283]], "The Mission"</ref> He later watched the world get restored by [[Chip (Archie)|Chip]].<ref name="StH287">[[Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 287|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' #287]], "Panic In The Sky: Finale - As Was Foretold"</ref> |
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==Personality== |
==Personality== |
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==Trivia== |
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+ | *Tower appears to have complete [[wikipedia:Heterochromia|heterochromia]] as he has one green eye and one brown eye. |
==References== |
==References== |
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{{Reflist|2}} |
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[[Category:Heroes]] |
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Revision as of 16:39, 21 September 2019
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- For the version of this character before the Super Genesis Wave, see Abraham Tower (Pre-Super Genesis Wave).
Commander Abraham Tower is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics. He is the top-ranking officer of the Guardian Units of the Nation, and thus, he is in charge of all operations against threats to the United Federation such as those posed by the Eggman Empire, the Black Arms, or Dark Gaia. He is also the direct superior of units like Team Dark and Spider Troupe.
Concept and creation
Head writer Ian Flynn gave Abraham Tower the name because he "didn't want to be trapped by calling him 'Commander' or 'sir' every stinkin' time". The name came from an old fan-character made up by Flynn for a fan-comic that he never finished. The name is supposed to evoke an idea of authoritative power. "Abraham," whether biblical or U.S. historical, lends itself to the notion of an influential leader. "Tower" is simply enough - tall, rigid, standing over all others.[1]
Appearance
Tower is an aging human male with a lined face, grey hair and mismatching eyes of green and brown. He has stern features and wears a green uniform adorned with a sash and ribbons of yellow, red and blue.
History
Early Life and Shadow
Abraham pointing a pistol at Shadow, from Sonic Universe #60.
Abraham Tower grew up on Space Colony ARK, where he was best friends with Maria Robotnik, Gerald Robotnik's granddaughter. While living on the colony, he witnessed the creation of Shadow the Hedgehog by Gerald and the alien Black Doom, leader of the Black Arms. After Project Shadow was shut down and Maria was killed, Tower blamed Shadow for taking away everyone who had mattered most to him. When the Black Arms returned, Tower was determined to see both them and Shadow punished, despite reports that Shadow had been engaging the aliens in Westopolis. However, during a confrontation with the black Hedgehog, Shadow surprised Tower by revealing that he was afflicted with amnesia but was determined to protect the world anyway. Thanks to Shadow's efforts, the Black Arms were defeated and their home, the Black Comet, was annihilated.[2][3]
Shattered World Crisis
- Note: From the readers point of view, this picks up from where Abraham's original timeline ended.
Act One
During the Shattered World Crisis, Tower assembled Team Dark and Spider Troupe for a mission unrelated to the planet breaking apart. In the midst of the crisis, a New Black Comet had entered their planet's orbit. As such, Tower assigned the two units the task of boarding the comet and planting a nuclear explosive to destroy it. During the briefing, he questioned whether Shadow had possessed any previous knowledge of this second comet, since Shadow had briefly worked with the Black Arms during their invasion. However, Shadow reported that Black Doom had not shared any such information with him, earning suspicion from Tower and other G.U.N. personnel. This made Shadow all the more determined to prove himself and to make up for the mistakes he had made during the invasion.[3][4] The operation proved successful despite some setbacks, but Commander Tower was forced to put up with the complaints of Dr. Julian Snively, whom Tower knew and disliked despite his value as a scientist. After refusing to let Snively be directly involved in the New Black Comet mission, he reluctantly allowed him to supervise Team Dark's follow-up mission to Angel Island.[5][6]
Snively's behavior during the Angel Island "debacle" resulted in Commander Tower ordering him to undergo an interrogation session. Tower observed while Snively was questioned by C.L.I.P. Division agent Madonna Garnet. When the interrogation failed to determine whether Snively was lying, Tower simply invoked the old adage "Keep you friends close and your enemies closer" and noted that he had a place in mind for Snively that would keep him "very" close.[7]
Worlds Unite
Commander Tower later joined Amanda Tower and Team Dark aboard the Letter of Gabriel, only for it to be caught up in the fusion of Sonic's World and Mega Man's World. The vessel began to merge with a government building in Mega City, causing an explosion that seemingly killed everyone aboard the ship and inside the structure.[8] Fortunately, these events were later undone, leaving Abraham and the others unharmed.[9]
Act Two
Abraham overseeing the world's restoration, from Sonic the Hedgehog #287.
Sometime later, Commander Tower listened in on a live broadcast being held by Sonic the Hedgehog and Sally Acorn. Tower agreed to join the diversionary world-wide attacks on Eggman's forces.[10] He later watched the world get restored by Chip.[11]
Personality
Commander Tower is shown to be a gruff, stoic and almost an inconsiderate military man, as he without hesitation or worry deemed Shadow a disposable liability on the mission to destroy the New Black Comet (because of his connection to the Black Arms) despite Shadow having saved the world from the same threat. In spite of his cold demeanor and military upbringing, Commander Tower does have a soft side which he rarely ever shows, and a great sense of duty towards his people as he does not like sending soldiers to their deaths and refuses to risk millions of lives for the sake of one.
Trivia
- Tower appears to have complete heterochromia as he has one green eye and one brown eye.
References
- ↑ Ian Flynn (6 March 2009). Ask Ian for FEB'09 - Novelty Answer Month - Finis~. BumbleKing Comics. Archived from the original on 2 November 2015.
- ↑ Shadow the Hedgehog
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Sonic Universe #60, "Shadow Fall Part Two: A Shadow in the Dark"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #59, "Shadow Fall Part One: Into the Unknown"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #62, "Shadow Fall Part Four: A Matter of Survival"
- ↑ Sonic Universe #67, "Total Eclipse Part One: Uninvited Guests"
- ↑ Sonic Super Digest #12, "Sonic Comic Origins: The Traitor"
- ↑ Mega Man #50, "Worlds Unite Part Four: Death and Destruction"
- ↑ Mega Man #52, "Worlds Unite Part Twelve: Last Rights"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #283, "The Mission"
- ↑ Sonic the Hedgehog #287, "Panic In The Sky: Finale - As Was Foretold"
External Links
- Abraham Tower at Mobius Encyclopaedia, the Archie Sonic wiki.