Emerl the Gizoid is a fictional character from the Sonic the Hedgehog video game Sonic Battle.
Emerl is an ancient weapon known as the Gizoid discovered by Professor Gerald Robotnik (Dr.Eggman). Gerald attempted to nullify his destructive
programming, but failed. In an attempt to curb it, he gave it the same qualities as his creation, Shadow the Hedgehog, a "soul" based on that of Gerald's grandaughter, Maria Robotnik.