Shortfuse the Cybernik

==Summary==
Shortfuse the Cybernik, originally Shorty the Squirrel, is a character that appears in the Sonic the Comic series published by Fleetway Editions. He is a Mobian who Robotnik would capture, and attempt to enslave as a Badnik, enlisting him as the first of his Cybernik program, a program of elite super-Badniks. However, due to a programming error and Shortfuse’s own absurdly stubborn personality, he manages to retain his own self-awareness, taking control of the Cybernik armor and declaring his own personal war on Robotnik.
Shortfuse would occasionally team up with Sonic and his allies when needed, and even temporarily lead the Freedom Fighters in Sonic’s absence. He would eventually sacrifice his suit by absorbing the Life Force energy Robotnik had empowered himself with, causing it to overload and explode, saving both Mobius and Earth, cementing himself as one of Mobius’ greatest heroes
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with concentrated blasts
Name: Shortfuse the Cybernik, Shorty the Squirrel
Origin: Sonic the Hedgehog (STC Continuity)
Gender: Male
Age: Likely in his Teens
Classification: Mobian Squirrel, Cybernik
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Self-Sustenance (Type 1 and 3), Flight, Energy Manipulation, Explosion Manipulation, Solar Energy Absorption, Enhanced Senses and Electricity Detection (Through his built-in sensorsSonic the Comic #90Sonic the Comic #94), Skilled Fighter, Supernatural Willpower (Resisted the brainwashing of the Badnik conversion processSonic Holiday Special (1996)), Heat Manipulation with heat raySonic the Comic #173, Resistance to Fire and Heat (Unscathed by a blast of fireSonic the Comic #95. Withstood being submerged in molten lava for monthsSonic the Comic #106) and Mind Manipulation
Attack Potency: Small Planet level (Fought with and harmed Sonic. Knuckles regarded him as very powerful, believing he could become the deadliest force on the planet if he went rogueSonic the Comic #52), higher with concentrated blasts (Weakened Mekanik‘s armorSonic the Comic #58 to the point where Sonic could easily shatter it with a single attack, a robot that no-sold both Shortfuse and Sonic’s standard attacksSonic the Comic #57)
Speed: Sub-Relativistic+ (Tagged Sonic)
Lifting Strength: Class 100 (Is comparable to Sonic)
Striking Strength: Small Planet level
Durability: At least Small Planet level (Was unharmed by the destruction of Chemical Plant Zone. His armor is made of Megatal, a near-indestructible super metal that enabled Commander Brutus to take a few hits from Super Sonic, albeit barely)
Stamina: Inexhaustible
Range: Standard melee range. Hundreds of meters with lasers.
Standard Equipment: His armor.
Intelligence: Shortfuse is an accomplished Freedom Fighter with extensive experience fighting against various and diverse opponents and situations. Despite working alone, he has been able to hinder Robotnik’s operations and take on hordes of his Badniks.
Weaknesses: His armor is vulnerable to Electromagnetic Pulses and Corrosive Substances, and could be completely destroyed if it is overloaded with too much energy. If his suit is unable to receive solar power, he will be unable to sustain himself. He is quite brash and stubborn, and can jump into danger at inopportune times. He has little fighting experience without his armor, and is almost completely useless without it.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
Category:Characters
Category:Sonic STC
Category:Absorption Users
Category:Animals
Category:Armor Users
Category:Comic Book Characters
Category:Cyborgs
Category:Energy Users
Category:Enhanced Senses Users
Category:Explosion Users
Category:Flight Users
Category:Freedom Fighters (Sonic)
Category:Good Characters
Category:Heroes
Category:Male Characters
Category:Mammals
Category:Martial Artists
Category:Neutral Characters
Category:Protagonists
Category:Self-Sustenance Users
Category:Stone Walls
Category:Technology Users
Category:Temperature Users
Category:Supernatural Willpower Users