I and many others are fans of the Sonic games, whose world has been deeply affected by the tragic demise of Maria Robotnik in her two appearances. Her story has left an imprint on our hearts, as we've seen her meet an untimely end twice. Therefore, we are petitioning for Maria Robotnik's design to be revisited and reshaped so that she shares the same species as Shadow in the Sonic games.

This redesign would enhance the storytelling within the games by providing a reflective image of Shadow. Shadow is considered one of the most popular characters in the Sonic games, demonstrating superhuman abilities that echo his unique, genetically engineered creation. By making Maria the same species as him, it will give a greater depth and payload to their bond.

With over 920 million copies of Sonic games sold as of August 2020, according to Sega's corporate website, there's no doubt that these changes would be met with enthusiasm from a passionate fanbase that cares deeply about these characters.

Maria Robotnik is a character that appears in the Sonic the Hedgehog series. She is a young human, the granddaughter of Gerald Robotnik and the cousin of Dr. Eggman. Born and raised on the Space Colony ARK, Maria suffered from a terminal illness that made her unable to leave the place of her birth and go down to earth. To save Maria, Gerald worked on Project Shadow in hopes of finding a cure for her. Gerald's research produced Shadow the Hedgehog, with whom Maria became close friends. When G.U.N. later shut down the ARK, Maria was killed by a G.U.N. Soldier while trying to assist Shadow in his escape from the colony. Her passing had a big impact on Shadow's psyche and proved to be an event that would strongly influence the fate of the world in the decades that followed.

Maria's most prominent relationship was with Shadow the Hedgehog, a creature created to help make a cure for her illness. The two of them were raised alongside each other onboard the ARK and they formed a very close bond, with Maria considering Shadow a brother of sorts.[2] Maria also shared the same dream with him which was to visit earth, making them kindred spirits in a sense, and they tended to look at the earth from the ARK together and ponder about it. Sharing a mutual compassion for one another, Maria was always concerned for Shadow whenever he expressed confusion over his purpose.

While Maria was well-aware of Shadow's purpose to protect mankind, she was always behind him on this subject, no matter the danger involved. She promised to help him stop the Black Arms and she had unwavering faith that Shadow could accomplish his purpose. Also, whenever there were problems, Shadow would be the one Maria sought for help, knowing she could always count on him. Ultimately, Maria's love for Shadow led to her sacrificing her life and dream of visiting earth to save him from the military. Even when dying, Maria's only thoughts were for Shadow to fulfill his purpose and she pleaded him to do it for her sake, knowing he could carry out her dream for her.

In memory of Maria Robotnik and to honor the impact she's left within the Sonic games, let's call for a redesign that pays tribute to one of the franchise's most iconic creatures - Shadow. It's time to make this change and bring a new dynamic to these games we love. We urge Sega to take our request seriously. Please sign this petition to support the redesign of Maria Robotnik.