Editing Rouge

{{character infobox
|image=[[File:Rouge Rio2016.png|x200px]]<br>Artwork from ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]''
|full_name=Rouge the Bat
|species=Bat
|first_appearance=[[sonicretro:Sonic the Hedgehog 098 (Archie)|''Sonic the Hedgehog'' (Archie comics)]] (2001, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' ([[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] cameo) ([[List of games by date#2008|2008]], ''Super Mario''-related media)
|latest_appearance=''[[sonicretro:Sonic X Shadow Generations|Sonic X Shadow Generations]]'' (2024, ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise)<br>''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'' ([[List of games by date#2019|2019]], ''Super Mario'' franchise)
|latest_portrayal={{wp|Karen Strassman}} (English; 2011–present, ''Super Mario''-related media)<br>[[sonicretro:Rumi Ochiai|Rumi Ochiai]] (Japanese; 2009–present, ''Super Mario''-related media)
}}
'''Rouge the Bat''' is a major character from the ''{{wp|Sonic the Hedgehog}}'' series, appearing since her game debut in ''[[sonicretro:Sonic Adventure 2|Sonic Adventure 2]]''. She is an anthropomorphic white bat whose wings enable her to fly. Rouge carries a lot of experience in treasure hunting, mainly focusing on the [[sonicretro:Master Emerald|Master Emerald]] and [[Chaos Emerald]]s. In the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]], Rouge regularly appears in the [[Mario & Sonic (series)|''Mario & Sonic'' series]], usually as a rival or one of the playable athletes.
==History==
===Background===
Rouge has the ability to fly with her bat wings. In the ''Sonic the Hedgehog'' franchise, Rouge plays a somewhat big role. She is a crook who is fond of stealing the Chaos Emeralds along with [[Shadow the Hedgehog]]. She occasionally will help out [[Sonic the Hedgehog|Sonic]], and has been shown to have a romantic interest with [[Knuckles the Echidna]].

Created by Sonic Team USA, Rouge's original name was going to be Nails the Bat, but was changed to match her personality better. Created along with "Shadow the Hedgehog", Rouge has made a lasting mark on the series.

===''Super Smash Bros.'' series===
Rouge makes a few cameo appearances in the [[Super Smash Bros. (series)|''Super Smash Bros.'' series]]. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', there is a [[sticker (Super Smash Bros. Brawl)|sticker]] of Rouge depicting her appearance profile picture, and in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', there is a [[spirit (Super Smash Bros. Ultimate)|spirit]] of Rouge.

===''Mario & Sonic'' series===
====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games''====
[[File:Rouge1.png|thumb|left|Screenshot from the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'']]
[[File:MSWG Rouge.png|thumb|Rouge in the Figure Skating event of the Wii version of ''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games'']]
Rouge makes an appearance as a boss in the Festival mode of the [[Figure Skating (Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games for Wii)|Figure Skating]] event in the [[Wii]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Wii)|version]]. In single player mode, Rouge appears after the player trains in Figure Skating and challenges them with a high score to beat. In Co-op Festival mode, Rouge appears right before the halfway point of the festival with the same challenge. It is said by Toad and Cream that her performance is amazing and without a single mistake. Rouge also appears as a [[Mii]] costume in the shop for 300 star points, increasing the player's Skill points greatly.

In the [[Nintendo DS|DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games (Nintendo DS)|version]], Rouge is first seen in the area past the mechanical gate that [[Tails]] is required to fix in [[Frostown]]. When approached, Rouge is in deep thought as to the whereabouts of [[Shadow (character)|Shadow]], and does not seem concerned with the stolen Olympic memorabilia. Later on in [[Cubyrinth]], Shadow mentions seeing a flying treasure hunter and accepts to join the team in case any troubles might arise with the hunter (who is really Rouge). 

Mario and Sonic make a deal with Rouge to exchange Whitestones with her for Olympic memorabilia; each piece is worth three Whitestones. Shadow, or anyone else who the player chooses, faces off against her when [[Bowser]] and [[Dr. Eggman]] bribe her with a ton of Whitestones to defeat the player in Figure Skating, tricking her. She accepts, unaware that it is a trick, but when defeated, she aids the player and helps free [[Blizza]]. While this is happening, Eggman and Bowser capture [[Frosty]], but Rouge quickly pursues them. When talked to afterward in [[Frostown]], [[Cubyrinth]], or [[Sparkleton]] if the player is at that point already, Rouge apologizes for letting her greed get the better of her and mentions how Bowser and Eggman gave her the slip.

From then on, Rouge continues the Whitestones dealings and continues from town to town searching for memorabilia. She is later seen in the credits of the Adventure Tours after Bowser and Dr. Eggman are defeated again in a picture with the other villains: Bowser, Dr. Eggman, [[Bowser Jr.]], [[Metal Sonic]], [[Eggman Nega]], [[King Boo]], Boo, [[Dry Bones]], [[Big Bullet Bill]], [[Omega]] and [[Jet (Sonic the Hedgehog)|Jet]]. [[Dry Bowser]] is the only villain absent from the picture.

====''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games''====
[[File:M&S 2012 The Mysterious Thief.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Rouge surrounded in [[The Mysterious Thief]].]]
In the Wii [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Wii)|version]] of ''Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games'', Rouge appears as a non-playable character. She is one of various characters that the players can speak to in the London Party mode and appears as a rival in [[110m Hurdles (Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games for Wii)|110m Hurdles]]. If the player defeats her they can receive a sticker. A [[Mii]] outfit based on Rouge also appears in this game.

Rouge only appears in the Story Mode of the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|version]], in which she is brainwashed by Dr. Eggman using the [[Phantasmal Fog]], and initially tries to trap the girls and [[Toad (species)|Toad]]s in it. [[Princess Peach|Peach]] challenges her in [[100m Backstroke]], and after being defeated Rouge begins to recover from her brainwashing and leads the group to the [[fog machine]] in [[Hyde Park]]. After [[Blaze]] destroys the machine and clears the fog, Rouge remembers more about being brainwashed, and then decides to stay with the girls in Hyde Park to keep an eye on things there. Rouge later calls [[Mario]], [[Luigi]], Sonic and [[Tails]] to support them when they face Bowser and Dr. Eggman, and also appears at the opening ceremony. A [[list of badges in Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games (Nintendo 3DS)|badge]] of Rouge can also be obtained from the badge machine.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games''====
Rouge appears as a boss in the Legends Showdown mode of ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games]]''. As all of the playable characters are about to claim the Legend Trophy, she ambushes them along with [[Eggman Nega]] and [[Dry Bowser]]. The player must then face all three of them in the Winter Sports Champion Race event.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games''====
[[File:M&SATROG 3DS roster artwork.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of Rouge with all of the playable characters from ''Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games'']]
Rouge appears yet again in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games]]'', this time as a playable "guest" character. In the 3DS version she is exclusive to Golf, while in the Wii U version she is exclusive to Beach Volleyball.

====''Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020''====
Rouge returns as a guest character in ''[[Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020]]'', this time exclusive to the Sport Climbing event. During this event, she wears her outfit from the ''Sonic Riders'' series.

==Profiles and statistics==
===''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''===
{{SSBB sticker
|name=Rouge
|image=[[File:Rouge Sticker.png]]
|game=''Sonic Adventure 2: Battle''
|effect=[Tail] - Attack +10
|usable_by=Yoshi, {{iw|smashwiki|Pikachu (SSBU)|Pikachu}}, [[Diddy Kong]], {{iw|smashwiki|Pokémon Trainer (SSBU)|Pokémon Trainer}}
}}

===''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS''===
{{SSB4 trophy
|name=Rouge
|image=[[File:RougeTheBatTrophy3DS.png|100px]]
|games=''Nintendo 3DS'' only
|category=Series Related
|desc=A treasure hunter with an eye for gems. Though bats are usually very mysterious, Rouge has no problem expressing her strong drive to get what she wants. She's foxy and clever, and even the infamous Dr. Eggman has been fooled by her on occasion.
|desc2=A treasure hunter with an eye for precious gems. She wants to get every jewel and treasure in the world, and she'll never give up once she's got a target in her sights. She's smart and tactical, and can even manipulate Dr. Eggman. Definitely someone you want batting on your side!
}}

===''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''===
{{spirit
|no=790
|name=Rouge the Bat
|image=[[File:SSBU Rouge the Bat Spirit.png|x100px]]
|series=''Sonic the Hedgehog'' Series
|type={{iw|smashwiki|Support spirit|Support}}
|slots=1
|class=Advanced
|effects=Air Attack ↑
|obtain={{iw|smashwiki|Adventure Mode: World of Light|World of Light}} ({{iw|smashwiki|Final Battle}}); {{iw|smashwiki|Spirit Board}}
|opponents={{iw|smashwiki|Fox (SSBU)|Fox}}
|conditions=<nowiki/>
*The enemy's kicks and knee strikes have increased power
*The enemy's melee blows will heal them when they hit
*The enemy has increased jump power
|stage={{iw|smashwiki|Fourside}}
|song=Sonic Heroes
}}

==Portrayals==
*[[sonicretro:Kathleen Delaney|Kathleen Delaney]] (English; 2009)
*[[sonicretro:Karen Strassman|Karen Strassman]] (English; 2011-present)
*[[sonicretro:Rumi Ochiai|Rumi Ochiai]] (Japanese; 2009-present)
*Marie Lenoir (French; 2013-present)
*Jasmine Laurenti (Italian; 2013-2019)
*Marianne Graffam (German; 2013-present)
*Ana Vidal (Spanish; 2013-present)

==Names in other languages==
{{foreign names
|Jpn=ルージュ･ザ･バット
|JpnR=Rūju za Batto
|JpnM=Rouge the Bat
|Chi=露姫
|ChiR=Lù Jī
|ChiM=Rouge
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|Spa=Rouge the Bat
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==External links==
*[[Sonicretro:Rouge the Bat|Rouge the Bat on Sonic Retro]]
*{{fandom|sonic|Rouge the Bat|Rouge the Bat at the Sonic Wiki Zone}}
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