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Omegadow is the non-binary ship between Omega and Shadow from the Sonic the Hedgehog fandom.

Games
Shadow has been known to trust Omega as a partner in his missions, though with a mutual understanding of both of them being seen as weapons used for destruction. However, their relationship goes beyond their seemingly gruff, aloof, and mighty exteriors, revealing a trusting, mutual friendship between the two. This relationship is first shown when Shadow looks out for Omega in Sonic Heroes halfway into the game. This was also shown in Shadow the Hedgehog when Shadow willingly helped Omega in Iron Jungle and Lava Shelter. In Sonic the Hedgehog, Shadow is the one who first spots the deactivated Omega, 200 years into the future. Shadow shows real sadness as the sight of this, as Rouge has to force him to continue moving. Both Shadow and Rouge were somewhat saddened by Omega being reprogrammed to hunt down Shadow in the future, due to Shadow being seen as too strong of a lifeform, causing humanity to fear him. The bond between the two may have been strengthened by the fact that Shadow is the Ultimate Lifeform and that Omega is considered the Ultimate Robot and share a common importance to the world.

Though Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood is not considered to be a canon game, Shadow and Omega appear to have a much closer relationship in it. Shadow joins Sonic’s team to find Omega, he clearly shows anger if the player refuses to rescue him and states that if something has happened Omega, then he will “be very upset”. He also states that “he was also my friend” which shows how much he cares for his well-being, as this is the first time that Shadow openly admits that Omega is his friend. This is also shown when the player finds Omega in Metropolis and Shadow orders Eggman to be quiet after saying not to bother checking if Omega’s okay. When Tails says that robots are coming, Shadow responds with, “Good. I need to smash something”. Again, this is shown when Tails realizes he can fix Omega, Shadow simply orders him to do it.

In Sonic Forces, Shadow fights Infinite after the jackal had defeated Omega. While the hedgehog joined the battle with the other main characters against the jackal and his clone army, Omega arrives later at the scene, swearing revenge. After the clones disappear, both are seen not minding the cheers of the other participants.

Shadow and Omega also team up in Team Sonic Racing, this time not as co-fighters. In Overdrive, Shadow ignores Rouge’s pleas for help after the bat and Omega got stranded in the middle of a race. After the hedgehog lost, he walks toward the bleachers where his two other teammates and multiple Chao are sitting.

IDW Publishing comics
Shadow and Omega are trusted team members on Team Dark. Shadow knows he can count on Omega to do his job to the best of his ability, leaving the two on good terms. Though Omega feels the same way about Shadow, he will not hesitate to fight him should he become hostile.

Fanon
is not much a popular ship in the fandom. It is superseded by more popular ones like Metadow, Mephadow, Sonadow, and Shadouge. Pairings are rarer involving Omega, the robot being a minor character in the fandom. As of January 2022, four fan-made stories for this pairing and another 22 as friends have been written on Archive of Our Own. A handful of fan art of them as a couple also exists.

Fans tend to pair both characters for their teamwork and fortitude. Some would for their signature colors of red and black. Others simply add Rouge to the pair as with official media.

In the Sonic 06 episode of the Snapcube fandub, Omega has a crush on Shadow and is yearning to tell him his feelings. Omega calls Shadow “his baby” and tells the hedgehog that he loves him.

Fandom
FAN FICTION
 * Shadow/Omega on FanFiction.net
 * Shadow/Omega on FanFiction.net
 * Shadow/Omega on FanFiction.net

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Variations

 * Team Dark — the friendship including Rouge the Bat