President

For other uses of the term, see President (disambiguation).

The President (大統領, Daitouryou^?) is a character in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. He is the head of state of the United Federation. He resides in Central City in a building named the White House.

History

Sonic Adventure 2

The President first appeared in Sonic Adventure 2, when Sonic the Hedgehog and Miles "Tails" Prower catch up to his limousine on Central City's Route 101 in order to use his computer to pinpoint the location of Dr. Eggman, as the doctor had contacted the President seconds earlier supplying an ultimatum: that he either let Eggman take over the country, or he'll use the Eclipse Cannon to wipe out every single major city in the United Federation, and planned on giving him 24 hours to decide, although Sonic's arrival forced him to abandon the ultimatum.

Sonic Battle

In Sonic Battle, the President learned that Dr. Eggman had gotten his hands on the Gizoid, a dangerous ancient weapon. Three days later, he sent Rouge out to handle the situation.^[1]

Shadow the Hedgehog

The President makes his next major appearance in Shadow the Hedgehog, where he holds an admiration for Sonic and Shadow for saving the world in Sonic Adventure 2 (he also has a picture of the two heroes posing in front of the White House), and appears in several cutscenes trying to deal with the alien invasion of the Black Arms. Also, his design is slightly altered in this game as he now bears a striking resemblance to Government Agent Kent Mansley, the main antagonist from the animated film The Iron Giant.

In the game's Last Story and true ending, he is seen at the Guardian Units of Nations Headquarters where he and the rest of the people at the base see a recording of Professor Gerald Robotnik. The recording gave Shadow the motivation he needed to save the world once more by vanquishing Black Doom and eliminating the Black Arms for good by destroying the Black Comet with the Eclipse Cannon. The President realizes that the Professor truly was a hero and helped save the entire human race, he then vows to make a brighter future, paying homage to Gerald which the G.U.N. Commander calls an excellent idea.

Sonic the Hedgehog (2006)

In Sonic the Hedgehog (2006), the President requested Shadow to go on a mission to rescue Rouge from White Acropolis, something which Shadow informed Rouge of when he found her.^[2]

Other game appearances

Sonic Heroes

The president is briefly mentioned by Rouge the Bat during Sonic Heroes; if Team Dark stays still for some time, she will say "I haven't seen the President lately".

Sonic Chronicles

The President is mentioned in G.U.N.'s codex as well as in Rouge's.

In other media

Archie Comics

Main articles: President (Archie) and President (Pre-Super Genesis Wave)

In the Sonic the Hedgehog comic series and its spin-offs published by Archie Comics, the President is namely the president of Station Square and the leader of the United Federation. After the agreement with Kingdom of Acorn, he authorized a nuclear strike on the Robotropolis and took part in an all-out war with the Eggman Empire.

After the events of Worlds Collide, the President is now virtually identical to his game counterpart.

Sonic X

Main article: President (Sonic X)

In Sonic X, a different President is seen, taking the place of the President seen in the games during the animated adaptations of Sonic Adventure and Sonic Adventure 2. 

Trivia

• According to the President's statement in Shadow the Hedgehog, on Expert Mode in the levels Air Fleet and Black Comet, the President appears to have rather odd national events with other nations such as karaoke with the minister of Finance and tea time with the Chief Private Secretary of Japan.

Gallery

The President (left) and The Secretary (right) in Sonic Adventure 2.

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References

1. ↑ Sonic Team, Sonic Team USA (27 February 2004). Sonic Battle. Gameboy Advance. Sega. Area: Opening sequence (Rouge's Episode). "President: An ancient weapon, "Gizoid", which was sealed and misplaced 50 years ago, has been recovered by Eggman... You can get all the necessary information at the "Central Lab". You may have free access to the Central lab with this pass. We're counting on you, Rouge. The safety of the nation is in your hands. / Rouge: Yes, sir, Mr. President! By the way, don't forget about my reward!"
2. ↑ Sonic Team (November 14, 2006). Sonic the Hedgehog (2006). Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Sega. Area/Level: White Acropolis. "Rouge: Shadow, why you? / Shadow: It's a request from the President."