Android #16 stands out as a massive android with striking red hair and green armor plating. What made him unusual among Dr. Gero's creations wasn't his power—he was actually stronger than Androids 17 and 18—but his unexpectedly gentle nature. Gero saw this as a design flaw, a failure. His sole programmed purpose was to kill Goku, though #16 himself didn't seem particularly driven by this goal.
The real turning point came when 17 and 18 activated him without Gero's permission. Despite outmatching them in raw strength, #16 deferred to their authority and followed their lead. This obedience, combined with his composed demeanor, made him the quiet enforcer of the android trio.
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