Vector the Crocodile

**Vector the Crocodile** (ベクター・ザ・クロコダイル, *Bekutā za Kurokodairu*), is both a fictional character and tritagonist from the *SKB's* *Sonic Pokémon* series created by Yuji Naka and Satoshi Tajiri. He is an anthropomorphic crocodile and the boss of the Chaotix's Agency.

Large and imposing with a kind heart beneath his scaly exterior, Vector is ready to take any job that pays, but also will always help those in need for free too, a charitable nature leaving his agency perpetually short on money. Vector hates landlord work, but he enjoys music.

Despite his rough appearance and sometimes rude manners indicating otherwise, Vector is a capable and professional detective and natural leader with a clear, deductive mind who will always see cases through until he deems them solved.

"*In case you're wonderin', Detective Vector's the name! I'm a private eye kind of guy and the head of my very own detective agency! I may be lean, mean, and green, but behind my cool croc exterior, I'm really just a big ol' softie. Just don't let that get around, you got me? I got a reputation! A detective's gotta be tough, so let's just keep this between you and me, okay?*"

—Vector the Crocodile, to Red.

## Appearance & Biography

*Voice Actor*: Carter Cathcart (English), Kenta Miyake (Japanese), Not Known (Arabic), Not Known (Basque), Not Known (Brazilian), Peter Lam (Cantonese), Not Known (Catalan), Not Known (Chinese), Not Known (Croatian), Not Known (Danish), Walter Donder (Dutch), Not Known (Finnish), Not Known (Filipino), Yann Madic (French), Not Known (Galician), Willi Röbke (German), Not Known (Greek), Not Known (Hebrew), Not Known (Hong Kong), Not Known (Hungarian), Not Known (Indonesian), Luigi Ferraro (Italian), Not Known (Korean), Not Known (Mandarin), Not Known (Norwegian), Tomasz Śliwiński (Polish), Not Known (Portuguese), Not Known (Romanian), Not Known (Russian), Not Known (Serbian), Alfonso Vallés (Spanish), Not Known (Swedish), Not Known (Tagalog), Not Known (Thai), Not Known (Valencian), Not Known (Ukrainian), Not Known (Brazilian Portuguese), Not Known (Canadian French), Not Known (European Spanish), Not Known (European Portuguese), Not Known (Latin American Spanish), Gustavo Barrientos (Latin Spanish), Not Known (Spain-Spanish), Youwen Chen (Mandarin Chinese)

### Biography

Head honcho of the Chaotix Detective Agency, Vector is a croc with attitude. Despite his scaly exterior and often aggressive manner, deep down, Vector has a kind heart. While he may seem like he's only about the money, he always helps those in need for free.

### Appearance

Vector is a large, green-skinned crocodile with spiky red scales down his tail.

#### In the Young Days

During his early years, Vector's build was a bit shorter and more overall slimmer physique in general, and his red scales down his back (sometimes drawn as two ridges rather than one), large, rounded shoulders, while similar, parted into two arrays starting from his upper body, forming a V-shape. His arms had a darker shade of green matching the rest of his body, while his front (belly and snout) had a a more ochre yellow tone, and his eye color was in black color.

For attire, he wore wore white gloves, blue shoes with yellow cuffs (sometimes with zippers) and blue headphones with yellow speakers and a yellow belt on which he carried a blue Walkman.

#### In Present Time

In the present day, he sports a thick body that resembles that of an S-shape, with a broad upper body starts including his long arms, getting slimmer towards his tail and legs, and his eyes had developed into a orangish color. His front (belly, snout) and arms are light green, while the rest of his body is dark green.

For attire, he now wears small, black shoulder pads, white gloves with black-and-orange cuffs, embellished with gold buckles as well as black shoes figured with white and orange colors. Vector also wears a gold chain around his neck, serving as his trademark accessory alongside his pair of black-and-grey wireless headphones, and the crocodile is rarely seen without one or the other. With the exception of his chain, Vector's complete attire is frequently shown to be made out of leather

#### Possible Future

* Hair Color: N/A
* Skin Color: Green, Light Green, Vermilion (originally Green, Yellow, Red)
* Eye Color: Orange (originally Black)
* Age: 20
* Birthday: Not Known
* Height: 180 cm. (5' 10½")
* Weight: 200 kg. (440 lbs.)

## Personality

A professional detective and good leader who tends to overact his role as a private eye, Vector has a passion for music and good detective fiction. He enjoys money and energy drinks, and although he can occasionally act rough and harsh towards Charmy for picking on him or being annoying, deep down, he has a kind heart and is always prepared to lend a hand to those in need. While generally taking any job that pays, he avoids illegal work. He is even somewhat of a romantic, describing himself as a secret "big old softie" and once tried out the task of a "love detective".

Vector is easy-going, loud-mouthed and has the heart of a child. The brains behind the Chaotix Detective Agency's operations, Vector is a true leader that keeps a cool head even in the most difficult situations. Unfortunately, his position as leader tends to get to his head, which makes him bossy. This often leaves Vector split between the "bossy" and "easy-going" parts of his nature. Nevertheless, Vector enjoys his profession as a leader and detective.

He takes his profession seriously and uses his powers of deduction and common sense to solve any case with dignity and respect, although he is not above showing them off. Vector normally displays a tough exterior. He speaks in a rough tone, may not sweat the details and is quick to start a fight, often taking an aggressive approach when facing troubles. Though he is able to find a peaceful solution to a problem, he will only do so as a last resort.

Deep down, Vector is a gentle giant with an optimistic viewpoint and a wealthy personality. While keeping a calm head and a decisive determination when on a case, Vector can at the same time show a cool and relaxed sense of humor with some attitude. At the same time, Vector is charismatic and charming, allowing him to get along well with others no matter how different they may be, which is especially apparent in his close friendship with Espio and his occasional engagement in groups outside of Team Chaotix, such as Team Vector or Team Rose.

Equally, Vector cares deeply for his friends and is always loyal to them.

Nonetheless, Vector has a short temper and aggressive manners. His pretended gentle behavior in front of strangers quickly changes to a rough demeanor with a snappy attitude when things do not go his way, especially when he feels insulted or peeved, and is generally very direct in his choice of words. He always says what is on his mind, often ending up being downright rude. While Vector is aware he has a big mouth, however, he is not bothered by the fact. Despite his charitable nature with clients, he has also shown a slightly selfish streak in front of his team mates, such as eating Charmy's pudding or only buying dessert for himself.

One of Vector's most defined traits is his dream of getting rich. His behavior is mostly geared around earning money, and his policy is to never turn down work that pays. He will do almost any kind of work if it means a good income and gets motivated by the thought of money alone. Because his business does not run as expected very often, Vector usually worries about rent payments and bills and has made remarks about being unable to afford adequate meals for himself. He likewise hates working for the landlord, who he is constantly at odds with. As a consequence, he may ask friends for jobs and is willing to do things that have nothing in common with detective work at all.

Despite his love for cash, Vector has strong morals and will not get involved in anything illegal or dirty. Similarly, Vector has a strong sense of justice and kindness, despite his argumentativeness. As such, Vector is very charitable and is known for helping those in need for free, such as finding a lost child or take up meager chases for children. Because of this, Vector will take up cases without any sort of compensation. Despite any money problems his charitability may present, however, Vector believes that helping out those less fortunate is the best reward.

Next to money, Vector's other great passion is music, which he always listens to. He is often being seen turning up and grooving to his current jam and usually becomes oblivious to the world around him. He also likes to perform in his own band, converting his detective team into one whenever feeling like it, and believes himself to possess a great singing voice. Even if Vector listens and plays music loudly, he only enjoys the music if it sounds good, while disliking general noise.

## Relationships

### Friends/Allies

* Team Chaotix
	+ Espio the Chameleon (coworker)
	+ Charmy the Bee (coworker)
* Team Might
	+ Sticks the Badger
	+ Ray the Flying Squirrel
	+ Mighty the Armadillo
* Heavy
* Bomb
* Team Sonic
	+ Sonic the Hedgehog
	+ Tails the Fox
	+ Knuckles the Echidna
* Team Rose
	+ Amy Rose the Hedgehog
	+ Cream the Rabbit
	+ Cheese the Chao
	+ Big the Cat
* Resistance
	+ Nicole the Lynx
	+ Rotor the Walrus
	+ Jewel the Beetle
	+ Tangle the Lemur
	+ Wolf Pack
		- Lupe the Wolf
		- Whisper the Wolf
	+ Gym Leaders
		- Brock
		- Misty
		- Lt. Surge
		- Sabrina
		- Erika
		- Janine
		- Blaine
		- Gary Oak
		- Bugsy
		- Whitney
		- Morty
		- Jasmine
		- Pryce
		- Clair
		- Roxanne
		- Brawly
		- Flannery
		- Norman Sapphire
		- Winona
		- Tate
		- Liza
		- Roark
		- Gardenia
		- Maylene
		- Crasher Wake
		- Fantina
		- Candice
		- Volkner
		- Cheren
		- Burgh
		- Roxie
		- Elesa
		- Clay
		- Skyla
		- Brycen
		- Marlon
		- Viola
		- Grant
		- Korrinaa
		- Ramos
		- Clemont
		- Valerie
		- Wulfric
	+ Elite Four
		- Lorelei
		- Bruno
		- Agatha
		- Lance
		- Will
		- Koga
		- Wallace
		- Karen
		- Phoebe
		- Glacia
		- Drake
		- Flint
		- Shauntal
		- Marshal
		- Grimsley
		- Caitlin
		- Siebold
		- Wikstrom
		- Molayne
		- Olivia
		- Acerola
		- Kahili
		- Steven Stone
		- Cynthia
		- Alder
	+ Frontier Brains
		- Noland
		- Lucy
		- Thorton
		- Darach
* Pokémon Trainers
	+ Ash Ketchum
	+ Red Kene
	+ Green Leaf
	+ Ethan Gold
	+ Marina Crystal
	+ Lyra Kris
	+ Silver Kamon
	+ Brendan Birch
	+ May Sapphire
	+ Dawn Platinum
	+ Hilbert Black
	+ Hilda White
	+ Nate Blake
	+ Rosa Whitley
	+ Calem Xavier
	+ Serena Yvonne
	+ Gloria Shield
	+ Scottie
	+ Bettie
* Christopher Thorndyke
* Chuck Thorndyke
* Prof. Oak
* Vanilla the Rabbit (love interest)
* Chocola the Chao
* Tikal the Echidna
* Wally
* Lisia
* Zinnia
* Cheryl
* Marley
* United Federation
	+ The President
* G.U.N
	+ Abraham Tower
	+ Team Dark
		- Shadow the Hedgehog
		- Rouge the Bat
		- E-123 Omega
* Iris
* Bianca
* N
* Cosmo
* Prof. Kukui
* Gladion
* Lillie
* Trail Captains
	+ Mallow
	+ Sophocles
	+ Mina
* Island Kahuna
	+ Hau
	+ Hapu
* Team Sol
	+ Silver the Hedgehog
	+ Marine the Raccoon
	+ Blaze the Cat
* Tim Goodman
* Baker Detective Agency
	+ Mike Baker
	+ Amanda Blackstone
* Hi-Hat Café
	+ Pablo Millan
* Ryme City Police Department
	+ Hide Yoshida
	+ Frank Holiday
* GNN
	+ Ethan Graham
	+ Emilia Christie
	+ Meiko Okamoto
	+ Hiro Morgan
	+ Olga Ellison
	+ Lucy Stevens
* PCL
	+ John Waals
	+ Dorothy Fisher
	+ Frederick Hartfield
	+ Nina O'Hara
	+ Rita Partridge
	+ Wallace Carroll
	+ Dr. Ann Laurent
* Timburr Transport Chief
* Milo Green
* Carina Mitchell
* Simon Yen
* Walter Eckhart
* Rose Wilton
* Chip
* Razor the Shark
* Crusher the Chao
* Echo the Dolphin
* Princess Undina
* Dodon Pa

### Neutral

* Team Hooligans
	+ Nack the Weasel
	+ Bean the Dynamite
	+ Bark the Polar Bear
* Chaos
* Emerl/G-merl
* Aether Foundation
	+ Lusamine
* Team Skull
	+ Guzma
	+ Plumeria
* Brad McMasters
* Gino Earina

### Rivals

* Team Babylon
	+ Jet the Hawk
	+ Wave the Swallow
	+ Storm the Albatross

### Enemies

* Eggman Empire
	+ Dr. Eggman
	+ Badniks (notably E-Series among others)
		- Decoe
		- Bocoe
		- Cubot
		- Orbot
		- Metal Series
			* Metal Sonic
	+ Infinite
* Metarex
	+ Dark Oak
	+ Black Narcissus
	+ Pale Bayleaf
* Black Arms
	+ Black Doom
* Dark Gaia Creatures
	+ Dark Gaia
* Pirates of the Setting Dawn
* Ifrit
* Dr. Eggman Nega
* Metal Sonic 3.0
* The Time Eater
* Deadly Six
	+ Zavok
* Howard Clifford
* Roger Clifford
* Keith Norman
* Alexander Wilde
* Carlos Hernando
* Louise Mulligan
* Max Warhol

## Abilities and Powers

While not displayed often, Vector has a knack for solving mysterious situations that comes in his way. Vector has also good skills in reading the true intentions of others which makes easy for him to interrogate others for their secrets, though he sometimes overestimates his talent. He has also special talent for playing the piano.

Aside from the detective skills, Vector possesses superhuman strength, though not to the same extent that Knuckles, capable of creating large tremors by simply punching a surface. He is also able to breathe fire.

### Investigation skills

Although he may not look like it, Vector is the brains behind the Chaotix’s investigations and an accomplished detective with a knack for solving riddles and mysteries, and is as well a surprisingly clear thinker with remarkably good instincts. While he is not as intelligent as Dr. Eggman or Tails, he can piece clues and other minor hints together to often reach correct conclusions that his team mates and most others would have overlooked or failed to reach. His skills in this field have been proven very profound, especially during his investigations, as Vector seldom, if ever, chooses the wrong individual as his prime suspect. Additionally, he can use his investigative technique for other purposes, like locating lost things or even predicting his enemy's movement.

### Physical Abilities

Classified as a Power Type, Vector possesses remarkably high physical strength which easily rivals the likes of Knuckles the Echidna, Big the Cat and E-123 Omega. He has demonstrated great power in his arms, able to destroy boulders and thick metal alloys with a single punch, and can throw objects high into the sky and out of eyesight. By combining it with his weight, Vector can land downward blows with his whole body that can crush nearly any enemy, even producing a large, fiery shockwave when touching the ground.

However, Vector’s true strength lies in his powerful jaws, which are a formidable weapon. He can effortlessly crush enemies and almost any kind of substance with his jaws or even spit out projectiles with such force that they catch on fire. Nevertheless, Vector has great control over his jaws’ power, being able to carry his team mates around in his mouth without harming them at all. As his name implies, Vector is also able to perform short midair dashes in straight lines.

As a crocodile, Vector is naturally very skilled in swimming, using the typical movement of a crocodile in water to accelerate effortlessly. His unique swimming stroke is known as the "Crocodile Paddle" or the "Gator style". He can also carry this kind of movement over to the ground or even the air by sliding forward head-first on his stomach, allowing him to accelerate and plow through even the hardest obstacles.

Like most other characters in the series, Vector is able to run at super speed, being able to keep up with even the fastest characters in the series like Espio and Shadow. Vector is able to form into a ball either to accelerate while running or to jump on and attack enemies. On rare instances, he has also showcased the ability to curl into a larger, donut-like form with the same kind of effects. To travel through rails, Vector can grind on them, fast enough to keep up with his team.

### Attacks

* Bubblegum Descent
* Chaotix Recital (requires Espio and Charmy)
* Climb
* Crouch
	+ Crouch (grinding)
* Dash Boost
* Fireball
* Fire Combination
* Forward Power Attack
* Grind Step
* Hammer Down
* Head Slide
* Homing Attack
* Investi-Gator
* Item Box Transfer
* Jump Dash
* Jump Fireball
* Power Boost
* Rival Takedown
* Skim Boost
* Slingshot
* Spin Attack
* Spin Dash
* Spin Jump
* Team Ultimate
* Trick Action
* Vector Breath

### Move Skills

* Super strength
* Enhanced speed
* Enhanced bite
* Investigation skills
* Experienced swimmer
* Piano playing skills
* Multiple breaths
	+ Sonic scream
	+ Fire breath
	+ Explosive bubble gum orb breath
* Wall climbing
* Leadership skills
* Driving skills
* Grinding
* Extreme Gear riding skills
* Hyper-go-on usage

### Miscellaneous Skills

Vector's breath is not only known to be quite putrid, but also effective. Possessing multiple forms of breath, he can spit out sound waves and even fire to attack foes. The former ability might be connected to his singing voice, which he can use to generate extremely destructive sound, causing all nearby robots to explode as a result to the noise. Additionally, Vector is very skilled at blowing chewing gum. He can at anytime blow a huge bubble to ride through midair or knock smaller projectiles away from him, and, combined with his breath skills, spit out multiple bubbles that detonate into large explosion upon impact.

Vector has proven to be a capable Extreme Gear rider, having established himself as a worthy competitor in the EX World Grand Prix amongst the best of riders. Specializing in Bike Gear, he can perform various athletic stunts and punch his way through giant obstacles while riding. Vector actually refactored his Extreme Gear "Hard-Boiled" himself, indicating he might have some skills in machinery as well. As seen during Dodon Pa's Grand Prix, Vector also has excellent skills when it comes to driving and racing in racecars like the Beat Monster.

### Transformations

#### Color Powers

*Main article:* *Color Powers*
The **Color Powers** (カラーパワー, *Karā Pawā*), is a power Vector can use when harnessing specific, but different variants of Hyper-go-ons from Wisps, allowing him to transform into a certain form, such as a drill, a laser or even a planet, each one possessing its own unique abilities.

So far, Vector has been able to transform into the Cyan Laser, Yellow Drill and Indigo Asteroid. However, these transformations require a steady supply of Hyper-go-on to be maintained.

## External links

* Vector the Crocodile *Heroes Wiki*
* Vector the Crocodile *Nintendo Wiki*
* Vector the Crocodile *Sonic News Network*