

Gero this is evidenced in Future Trunks' timeline where Android 16 is not seen and was possibly not activated, possibly due to his peaceful nature or because Future Goku was already dead due to the Heart virus and, thus, was no longer needed (Future Trunks fails to recognize Android 16 upon his second visit from the future).

He is also the only character that addresses that Android 17 and Android 18 are not evil.ĭue to these defaults, Android 16 was not meant to be activated before eventually being fixed by Dr. Android 16 is very quiet, normally talking only when needed. Gero's prediction, as Android 16's serene outlook drives him to attempt to destroy Cell, in an effort to eliminate the serious threat Cell posed to peace on Earth. In due course, there is some truth to Dr. Android 16's most significant malfunction from Gero's perspective is likely his inherently peaceful behavior, often interacting with nature rather than complying with Gero's orders, making him similar to Android 8, although he is still committed to fulfilling his mission on destroying Goku. Gero even goes as far as to dub Android 16 a "prototype". Gero opts not to activate him in fear that he might destroy Android 17 and Android 18. Android 16's programming has yet to be completed and, as such, Dr. In his affection, Gero made him powerful but did not want him to be destroyed in battle, so he made him gentle. He was modeled on Gero's dead son, a high-ranking Red Ribbon soldier long ago felled by an enemy bullet. Gero to be created exclusively from synthetic technology. Ironically, in FighterZ, 16 reveals that when his memory was transferred into a new body by Android 21 his program to kill Goku was not included, which he notes when he confronts a Goku Clone.Īndroid 16 clearly showing his love for natureĪndroid 16 is an incomplete android designed by Dr.
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In Xenoverse 2, Android 16 reveals that while he is programmed to kill Goku, he recognizes that Goku is a noble person and admits that he would prefer to be free of his programming. He and his fellow android, 17, had a somewhat brother-like relationship, and his nature-loving character inspired Gohan to let go of his rage and unleash his true power and the newly resurrected Android 17 to live a life to protect nature and animals as a park ranger, and causing him to change his demeanor to undergo a calm, mature, gentleman-like persona, who is willing to sacrifice himself to defend the surrounding animals from whosoever tries to harm them. Despite his peaceful and friendly nature, he retains a cold and distant attitude towards Goku, since he was initially programmed to kill him. He is also protective of whomever he considers his friends, and nature, as he tried to ask Android 17 or 18 to run and hide somewhere and not be absorbed by Cell, even fighting the imperfect bio-android, although these proved futile, as 17's cockiness got the better of him, causing his absorption, and his damaged body and Semi-Perfect Cell's power too much for him, leaving him unable to protect 18, also resulting in her own absorption, and these qualities proved him to be a valuable ally to the Dragon Team in their battle against Cell. He does not tolerate evil and described Cell as an existence whose purpose is to destroy life, especially nature and animals (as Cell is the true evil destroying android that posed a destructive intention to the Earth and its inhabitants of the present timeline, not himself, 17 and 18). Gero's son Gebo, a high-ranking Red Ribbon Army soldier codenamed "Gold" who was killed in action by an enemy bullet sometime before the army's destruction at the hands of Goku.ĭespite his intimidating size, monotone dialogue, and seemingly dangerous appearance, Android 16 is calm, friendly, and embraces nature and humanity. Brief to be repaired the logo is patched by the Capsule Corp. This presumptively changes when 16 is taken to Dr. A small Red Ribbon Army logo is sewn to the left side of his vest, indicating his creator's affiliation. His clothing consists of a dark undersuit, with a lime green vest, boots, and bracers. He has icy blue eyes, a red/orange mohawk, and gold hoop earrings. Android 16 is easily the tallest of all Androids in the entire "Dragon Ball" franchise, towering at over double the heights of Androids 18 and 17.
