The Babylon Rogues: Jet, Wave, and Storm from Sonic Riders

What if Sonic's greatest rivals weren't on the track, but in the air, on hoverboards? 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 debuted in Sonic Riders (2006) as Sonic's main rivals. Their specialty: Extreme Gear, the anti-gravity hoverboards 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 races. Nicknamed the "Legendary Wind Master" thanks to his unparalleled mastery of Extreme Gear, he is as arrogant as he is talented.

🪶 He has his own detailed profile: (re)discover Jet the Hawk, the King of Glide.

The leader of the Rogues

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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 refined 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 that crash-landed on Earth in the distant past, becoming 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 races, each character belongs to one of three classes in the game: 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 reach 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 Sonic gameography.

Summary Table

FAQ

• Who are the Babylon Rogues?
  A trio of avian thieves (Jet, Wave, and Storm), rivals of Sonic, 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 hoverboards (and vehicles) used for races in the Riders series.
• Who do the Babylon Rogues descend from?
  The Babylonians, an ancient civilization that became a legend of thieves.

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