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Hayward is a character in the Sonic Boom franchise who appears in Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric. He is an anthropomorphic animal and a hopeless farmhand who lives on Seaside Island.[1] He dreams of becoming a hero, but is often held back by his chores on his family's farm.
History
Games
Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
Hayward in Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric.
While digging in the field, Hayward found a Power Glyph, but had no idea what it was. Sometime later, Hayward saw Team Sonic fight Lyric, a sight that inspired him to join the resistance and defend the village from Lyric and Dr. Eggman. However, his parents would not let him, especially since their crops were infested with robotic pests which could not be allowed to destroy their crops so close to harvest.
Hayward soon after met Team Sonic and told them about his dream and his issues with his chores. Fortunately, Team Sonic helped him get rid of the crop pests. Hayward then thanked them for their help, now psyched of now being able to join the resistance, and gave them his Power Glyph, hoping they could use it for something.
Archie Comics
Hayward, from Sonic Boom #5.
When the first annual Eggtoberfest was being held at Dr. Eggman's lair, Hayward was one of the villagers who attended this event.[2]
Personality
Hayward is a dreamer who constantly wants to go above and beyond to prove himself to others around him. Always looking to be a part of something bigger, something that makes a difference, he searches for a reason or way to help, just so he can show what he is able to do.[1]
Relationships
Family
As far as family ties go, Hayward is very obedience towards his parents and their decisions; despite having big dreams about going out and making a difference, he remained at the farm upon his parents' insistence to fulfill his chores.
Team Sonic
Hawyard holds a great deal of admiration for Sonic, Miles, Knuckles (whom he finds ugly) and Amy of Team Sonic after seeing them fighting Lyric. Inspired by how big a difference they make, Haywards looks up to the team with an awe-struck attitude.
Enemies
Quotes
- "Oh boy, helloooo, it is you guys. I saw you guys earlier fighting Lyric. It was awwwwesome."
- —Hayward, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
- "Ahh, you actually did it? You helped me out. Thank you so much. Now I can join the resistance and help defend the town from, and that fat, oval, pale guy."
- —Hayward, Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric
Trivia
- The name "Hayward" is a pun of farming for hay.
- Hayward is the first video game-exclusive character in the Sonic Boom franchise to appear in its comic series.
- This contradicts an earlier mandate given to the writers of the comic series which prevents them from using characters from the video games.
Gallery
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kellie (23 July 2014). Meet Characters in the Sonic Boom Universe. Retrieved on 24 July 2014.
- ↑ Sonic Boom #5, "Eggtoberfest!"