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Vultro the Fox (ボルトロ・ザ・フォックス Borutoro za Fokkusu) is a fennec fox that debuted in the story Planet Eilaela, the first character created from the Vultroverse.
Appearance
Vultro is a tall, slender fennec fox, a species of fox known for their small size and very large ears. He resembles his father Obelus, also a fennec fox. His fur is mostly a cream color, with white fur on his chest and tail and dark brown on the tips of his ears and tail. He has blue-grey eyes and messy white hair that falls between his ears.
His usual attire is minimal-- a pair of white gloves and colorful high-top sneakers. This is in emulation of his role model, Sonic the Hedgehog.
Personality
Vultro is quite adventurous, never shying from the opportunity to explore a new location or planet. He comes from a long line of explorers and adventurers dating back generations, and he follows this tradition with a passion.
He has a tendency to be short-sighted and impulsive. He more often than not does not think of the consequences of his actions, which can land him in trouble. He can also be quite aloof, being very slow to open up to new friends and acquaintances.
Despite this, he is incredibly caring towards his close friends and family, particularly to his sisters Raven the Gray Wolf and Jenny the Fox. He is willing to do anything to protect them, even if his short-sighted decisions end up getting him into further trouble.
History
Childhood
Vultro does not talk much about his early childhood. He was born on South Island, the only child to Obelus and Lily Zeridia. At the age of four, his parents disappeared overnight under mysterious circumstances. He was raised by his aunt Asha on West Side Island, never being told exactly what happened to his parents. Confused and feeling abandoned by his parents for his childhood, he ran away shortly after his eighth birthday.
Unbeknownst to him, Asha had been preoccupied with the fear that the family was cursed, and that she or Vultro was next in line. When she learned of him running away, she was strangely accepting of the decision. In her mind, Vultro being off the grid would only keep him safer from any would-be attackers. Still, she asked her cousin Darcy to find him and keep eye on him over the next few years.
Vultro decided to live in a small cave near Green Hill Zone and began to get familiar with the area. Weeks later, barely settled in to his new home, he would witness an invasion of a Badnik army on the island. (Sonic the Hedgehog) A new friend, who he met while exploring the caves of Green Hill, managed to help him escape into the Sol dimension until it was safe to return. This incident ended up making Vultro and Raven instant best friends.
At the age of thirteen, Vultro helped his friend Wreck the Fox stop a local robot uprising, something that could be considered his first real adventure. The story documenting the adventure has since been lost, leaving many details uncertain.
Planet Eilaela
Itching for more adventure, Vultro spent the next two years working with local scientist and friend Tracker the Dog on constructing a spacecraft, convincing eight of his friends to ride with him on a visit to the tropical planet Ethos. Though some were reluctant to ride in the craft, Tracker assured them of its safety and provided an inspection certificate. The events that followed have been documented in Planet Eilaela (story).
After crash landing on Eilaela he discovers that Solidus, the evil alter ego of his father, is still alive. He also discovers that Raven is his half-sister, along with his other friend Jenny the Fox. This inspires him to resume contact with his family and learn more about their history. He became particularly close with Darcy's daughter Annalee the Cat.
Let's Go to Ethos
In 22 ABV, Vultro would seek out transportation to properly visit Ethos. Coincidentally, a leopard from Ethos by the name of Lilah overhears his conversation, and agrees to take him back there. Let's Go to Ethos (story)
Planet Etheria
In 25 ABV, Vultro and Lilah register an extreme energy reading in a remote area of space. They decide to investigate the cause of the energy surge and discover a brand new planet has appeared there. Planet Etheria (story)
Vultro and the Spider-Women
Shortly after Planet Etheria, and in hot pursuit of Despara, Vultro and Lilah learn that she has escaped to Earth-7642. After then learning of the time travel scheme of Dr. Robotnik, they travel back to the 21st century, recruiting the help of a local superhero to attempt to stop him from obtaining a mysterious set of gems. Vultro and the Spider-Women (story)
Vultro Meets Shizuka Joestar!
With Robotnik having obtained the Infinity Emeralds, he triggers the Dreamcast Wave, beginning a catastrophic incursion. This causes Vultro to encounter Shizuka Joestar, a visitor from an alternate universe. They must work together to undo the Dreamcast Wave, and restore the multiverse. Vultro Meets Shizuka Joestar (story)
Shoten Showdown
Bad Future
Years later, in a desperate last resort to defeat Solidus, Vultro travels through time to collect his grandfather, great-grandfather, and a younger version of himself. They plan to combine the Infinity Emeralds with the Shoten Crystal to erase Solidus once and for all. However, Solidus turns this around on them by setting a trap and killing the younger Vultro. This creates an alternate timeline in which no one is left to stop Solidus' rise to power. This altered timeline begins a chain of events that eventually destroys the future of the Zeridia family.
In the far future of this alternate timeline, Raven's great-granddaughter Sylvie Summers traces the events of her family's hardship back to that battle. Traveling through time herself with a homemade time watch, she manages to save Vultro and restore the timeline in which he is safely returned to his proper time.
Good Future
With the timeline restored and the "bad future" erased, Vultro would go on to marry Lilah, later having two children: Lily Raven the Leopard, and Eltra the Fox.
Relationships
- Raven the Gray Wolf: Being his first and oldest friend, Vultro is very close to Raven. They met in Green Hill Zone when he was eight, and were soon best friends. She is the first one Vultro asks to go on the adventure to Ethos. They later discover that they are half-siblings, sharing a father.
- Wreck the Fox: Due to his chaotic nature, Wreck's personality sometimes clashes with Vultro's. However, they maintain a friendly relationship. Vultro met Wreck sometime prior to the events of The Secret of Robots. Later, both he and his girlfriend Frankie the Bat agree to travel with Vultro to Ethos, where they discover that Wreck has a hidden connection with the Sol dimension.
- Jenny the Fox: After meeting Vultro via a trip to the Sol dimension with Raven, she is invited to come along with them to Ethos. On Eilaela, they learn that they are half brother and sister (along with Raven,) causing them to become even closer over the coming years, and begin to treat each other as family.
- Mackenzie the Tiger: Vultro met Mac on Eilaela while Mac was researching some interesting energy signatures on the planet. Though he didn't mesh with the group immediately, Vultro's new acquaintance Shimmer smoothed things out. Mac ended up helping in the final battle against Solidus, proving to be a powerful ally.
- Lilah the Leopard: Lilah caught Vultro's eye from the moment he met her. She was adventurous, outspoken, and incredibly kind. The two would begin dating and would eventually become partners. He loves her very deeply and sees her as the perfect friend and exploration partner.
- Adora
- Catra
- Shizuka Joestar
- Mary Jane Watson
Abilities
Since a young age, Vultro has been honing his running skills. He is the fastest out of all his friends, and his light build allows him to jump high, scale tall obstacles, and fit into tight spaces. He is not a big fan of hand-to-hand combat, and if forced to fight his speed is usually his biggest strength.
Shoten Form
Using the power of the Shoten crystal, a mysterious stone found on the planet Eilaela, Vultro can assume a more powerful form. Comparable to a Super form, Vultro gains a massive boost in speed and strength, and the ability to float. Unlike a Super form, however, the user is still vulnerable to some close-range attacks. His fur glows a bright shade of purple, and his chest fur turns a platinum color. Additionally, he becomes fast enough to create a vacuum around an enclosed space, effectively suffocating anyone inside.
It was thought for years that only foxes in Vultro's family were capable of taking on this form, until it was discovered that Vultro's sister Raven, a wolf, could as well. Later, both of his children also managed to take this form.
It is later discovered that the reason for this is that the crystal was enchanted by Vulpe Remedius, a fennec fox that lived on Eilaela centuries earlier. In an effort to protect the power from abuse, he enchanted the crystal to only be usable by those with the genes of his own species.
Stand
After meeting Shizuka Joestar and learning about the existence of Stands, Vultro inquires whether it would be possible for him to obtain one. Shizuka explains that according to her brother Josuke, it is highly dangerous to expose oneself to the virus that triggers the emergence of a Stand, as it can easily kill him. After some further discussion, he was given a sample of the virus under the condition it was used strictly for research purposes.
Upon returning to the present day, Vultro began to research the sample, and reverse engineered the method by which the virus caused a Stand to emerge. He was able to run virtual reality simulations on his own DNA, which led to the discovery of his theoretical Stand known as Glass Animal (グラス・アニマル Gurasu Animaru).
He would first notice that glass objects and windows would crack seemingly at random. After some time, he would then discover that Glass Animal could emit resonant frequencies into nearby materials. It could shatter glass, warp metal, and cause buildings to sway, among other things.
Due to the uncertainty of whether Vultro would survive the virus, he never actually went through with exposing himself to it. However, the sample would later be stolen by Jason Johansson, and released into the Vultroverse.
Weaknesses
Since he is not keen to fight unless absolutely necessary, he can be overpowered in battle by brute strength. This is especially true the faster his enemies are, as he relies heavily on his speed as an advantage. He is also incapable of swimming, sinking to the bottom of any body of water.
Appearances
Trivia
- According to his aunt, Vultro's full name is Vultro Milo Zeridia.
- However, perhaps due to the naming convention of his idol Sonic the Hedgehog, he prefers to go by Vultro the Fox.
Gallery
Teenage Vultro and his sister Jenny. Art by Loopyylou.
Vultro wearing steampunk tech created by his great grandfather. Art by Anaokie.
Vultro and his partner Lilah in Sonic Channel style.
