Buster Rod G

Buster Rod G is a member of the Genesis Unit and one of the Robot Masters created by Dr. Wily. Recreated through the properties of the Skull Egg Zone, he was later deployed against his old enemy Mega Man and the heroic robot's newest ally, Sonic the Hedgehog.

History
Buster Rod G was previously destroyed by Mega Man to the degree that there was no way for him to be rebuilt. However, the strange properties of the Skull Egg Zone allowed Dr. Wily to recreate him and his teammates. The reunited Genesis Unit and Copybot were then sent to engage Mega Man and his allies: Sonic, Proto Man, Tails, and Rush. Buster Rod went up against Sonic, and was antagonized by the Hedgehog and compared to an inferior robot of Dr. Eggman's named Kiki. While he put up a good fight, he was unable to stand up to the team efforts of Sonic and Mega Man, who defeated him and his teammates. However, Buster Rod wasn't finished, as Drs. Wily and Eggman recreated him again to join their army of Robot Masters to defend the Wily Egg from the heroes and their gathered allies. (SU: #52, StH: Archie Sonic the Hedgehog Issue 250)

Personality
Buster Rod G is arrogant and hot-tempered, always ready for a fight. However, he also has something of an ego, which his enemies-like Sonic-are quick to take advantage of.

Abilities
Buster Rod G is a skilled combatant, particularly in the use of his namesake weapon: a large staff-like rod that he wields in battle. Agile and powerful, he has the ability to create copies of himself to aid him in battle.

Background Information

 * Buster Rod G is based on the Monkey King from the novel Journey to the West, a character who also inspired the comic character Monkey Khan. As a nod to this, Sonic commented that his fight with Buster Rod felt "familiar."