The Babylon Rogues: Jet, Wave, and Storm from Sonic Riders
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Table of Contents
- Who are the Babylon Rogues?
- Jet the Hawk, the leader
- Wave the Swallow, the mechanic
- Storm the Albatross, the brawn
- The Babylonians and Extreme Gear
- Their games
- Summary table
- FAQ
What if Sonic's greatest rivals weren't on the track, but in the air, on flying boards? Meet the Babylon Rogues, a trio of avian thieves who first appeared in Sonic Riders (2006). Here's an introduction to this colorful gang.
🦔 To understand why they challenge Sonic, a reminder: (re)read the rise of Sonic the Blue Hedgehog.
Who are the Babylon Rogues?
The Babylon Rogues are a trio of anthropomorphic birds nicknamed the "air pirates." Created by the Sonic Team, they made their debut in Sonic Riders (2006) as Sonic's main rivals. Their specialty: Extreme Gear, the anti-gravity flying boards on which the races take place.
Jet the Hawk, the leader
Jet the Hawk is a hawk, the group's leader and Sonic's direct rival in racing. Nicknamed the "Legendary Wind Master" due to his unparalleled mastery of Extreme Gear, he is as proud as he is talented.
🪶 He has his own detailed profile: (re)discover Jet the Hawk, the king of gliding.
The Rogues' leader
Jet The Hawk Figure — Movie Edition (16 cm)
Jet the Hawk, the "Wind Master" and Sonic's great rival in racing.
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See figure →Wave the Swallow, the mechanic
Wave the Swallow is a swallow, the team's technical mastermind. A mechanic, engineer, and strategist, she designs and maintains the trio's Extreme Gear. Without her, there would be no high-performance boards!
🔧 Her full profile is here: (re)read Wave the Swallow, the Rogues' mechanic.
Storm the Albatross, the brawn
Storm the Albatross is a massive albatross: he is the group's brute force and Jet's loyal right-hand man. Less of a subtle strategist than his companions, he compensates with his power and unwavering devotion to his leader.
The Babylonians and Extreme Gear
The trio isn't there by chance: the Babylon Rogues are the descendants of the Babylonians, an ancient alien civilization stranded on Earth in the distant past, who became a legend of thieves. Their quest revolves around the Babylon Garden, an ancient garden-ship buried underground, whose legendary "treasure" turns out to be a primitive form of Extreme Gear.
In racing, each character belongs to one of three in-game classes: Speed, Flight, or Power, each with its advantages on the tracks.
Their games
The Babylon Rogues are the stars of the Riders trilogy:
- Sonic Riders (2006) — their first appearance, where they team up with Eggman to find the treasure of Babylon Garden
- Sonic Riders: Zero Gravity (2008) — which introduces the Arks of the Cosmos
- Sonic Free Riders (2010) — under the name "Team Babylon"
Since then, they have regularly reappeared in the franchise's racing games.
🎮 Find all these titles in our complete ludography of Sonic games.
Summary table
| Member | Species | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Jet the Hawk | Hawk | Leader, "Wind Master," Sonic's rival |
| Wave the Swallow | Swallow | Mechanic, engineer, strategist |
| Storm the Albatross | Albatross | Brute force, Jet's right-hand man |
FAQ
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Who are the Babylon Rogues?
A trio of avian thieves (Jet, Wave, and Storm), Sonic's rivals, who appeared in Sonic Riders (2006). -
Who is the leader of the Babylon Rogues?
Jet the Hawk, nicknamed the "Legendary Wind Master." -
What does Wave the Swallow do?
She is the team's mechanic and engineer: she designs and maintains the Extreme Gear. -
What is Extreme Gear?
Anti-gravity flying boards (and vehicles) used for races in the Riders series. -
Who do the Babylon Rogues descend from?
The Babylonians, an ancient civilization who became a legend of thieves.
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