Android 16 (Universe 12)

Android 16
人造人間１６号 Jinzōningen Jū Roku-Gō
Alternate names	#16 Artificial Human No. 16 Future #16/Future Android 16
Debut	Page 57
Race	Android
Family	Dr. Gero (creator) Trunks (comrade) Bulma (comrade)

"There it is, I'm a man in your eyes now? You're not heartless... You combine passion and duty. I'm not worried anymore, your universe is in good hands. I give up." — Android 16, to Eleim, in The taste of revenge

Android 16 (Jinzōningen Jū Roku-Gō, lit. "Artificial Human No. 16"), often addressed as just Sixteen, is the sixteenth Android created by Dr. Gero in his pursuit for vengeance against Goku. Later deemed unfit for activation, he remained in stasis for years until he was reactivated by Trunks and Bulma. Later on, he enters the Multiverse Tournament with Trunks.

Appearance

Android 16 is easily the tallest of all Androids in the entire "Dragon Ball" franchise, towering at over double the heights of Androids 18 and 17. He has icy blue eyes, a red/orange mohawk, and gold hoop earrings. His clothing consists of a dark undersuit, with a lime green vest, boots, and bracers. A small Red Ribbon Army logo is sewn to the left side of his vest, indicating his creator's affiliation. This changes when 16 is taken to Bulma to be repaired; the logo is patched by the Capsule Corp. logo.

His original left hand was destroyed from his battle against Eleim. He briefly had to wear a red rubber glove to cover it up. Later on he received a new hand to use.

When originally found by Trunks within his capsule in Dr. Gero's destroyed lab, Sixteen was in poor shape. He was missing his right forearm and left hand, and his right leg was crushed. His breastplate has collapsed and sunken several inches into his chest. Fortunately his head was still intact. Only Bulma was able to successfully repair him back into optimal conditions.

Personality

Despite his intimidating size, monotone dialogue, and seemingly dangerous appearance, Android 16 is calm, friendly, and embraces nature and humanity. Despite his peaceful and friendly nature, he retains a cold and distant attitude towards Goku, since he was initially programmed to kill him.

Android 16 has openly admitted that Universe 19 interests him. And he finds Eleim to be of good character, having faith that he wouldn't unleash carbonite on the arena as bargaining chips.

History

Trunks New Friend, Created by his Most Hated Enemy

Android 16 is activated

Unlike his counterpart such as Universe 18, Android 16 was never discovered until Year 790 when Trunks was searching Dr. Gero's ruined lab. He was later discovered by Trunks within his capsule. A few days later after being repaired by Bulma, he was later activated within Capsule Corporations lab. Opening his eyes and observing his surroundings, Trunks addresses the android, which Sixteen responds to. Learning that Goku died many years ago, Trunks asks Sixteen that he likes to protect Earth, life, and nature in general, but does it apply to humans as well. Smiling and confirming that he likes the humans as well, Trunks decides to give him one final test.

Android 16 happy to join Trunks cause

Seeing Trunks using the third grade of Super Saiyan, Trunks asks him to scan his power level and realize that he far stronger, which Sixteen confirms. Powering down, Trunks gives Sixteen a ultimatum that they will repair him, but in exchange he must use his time, energy, and power to help rebuild humanity. As Sixteen agrees, Trunks points out that once he becomes harmful to humans then he will be destroyed immediately just like Android 17 and Android 18, Sixteen agrees once more. Feeling confident now, Trunks asks his mother to fully repair Sixteen, making Bulma and Sixteen smile.

Rebuilding the Earth

It took Bulma two months to help repair Sixteen's injured limbs. Sixteen was awake for the entire duration, chatting with Bulma during the entire process. Once repaired and waiting for several days in Capsule Corp to make sure he was okay, Sixteen to revealed to the whole world as a creation of Bulma in order to hide the fact he was made by Dr. Gero. With Trunks always at his side, Sixteen began working on his first city. Able to carry large beams by himself and fly to the top of buildings much faster than cranes, very quickly people began thanking him. Soon his fame spread throughout the entire world, now receiving fan mail and was really beloved by children.

Android 16 rebuilding infrastructures

After months of getting resurrected and receiving weekly checkups from Bulma to make sure his programming was fine. One morning while Sixteen hung out with Bulma at capsule corp as Trunks was helping another city, Bulma got a call that a power plant's engine was having a severe leak that will cause massive issues if it continued. Fearing it will explode if it continues to operate and may need to evacuate the city, but unable to resolve it since radioactivity is high while there not enough equipment to do the job themselves, Sixteen offered to help in the situation. Arriving to the scene with Bulma in less than five minutes, Sixteen and her got the rundown of the situation and how to fix it. Memorizing the map with little difficulty, Sixteen was approached by a little girl who wanted him to help her mom since she was exposed to radioactivity. Having a plan, Sixteen decided to feed the reactor with his energy as he waits for Trunks to help patch up the leak. Hearing from Bulma that it may him a hour to arrive, Sixteen told her that he can deactivate several system functions to help store up energy, he won't melt. Telling Bulma to not hesitate since he was willing to do anything to save lives, Sixteen immediately went inside of the entrance of the factory.

Being congratulated by employees from the factory since they saw him as a hero, Sixteen ran throw several hallways and smashed through several armored doors to reach the reactor. Able to bear the intense heat, Sixteen opened a hatch that accepts fuel and used his Hell's Flash to bring the reactor back to normal levels. Deactivating some of his programs to save several minutes for continuous activity, Sixteen hoped it would be efficient so that Trunks could arrive. When Trunks finally arrived over a hour later in his Super Saiyan state, he repaired the leak but became alarm since Sixteen was still powering the reactor, which could cause it to supercharge and detonate. Knowing Sixteen was still 'disconnected' from his surroundings, Trunks lightly tapped Sixteen on the cheek, which stopped the Hell's Flash. Closing the hatch and noticing that Sixteen wasn't responsive, Trunks finally admitted that Sixteen wasn't murderous like the others and brought him out with him. As Bulma inspected him, she came to the conclusion that all of his programs were intact, but his energy levels were very low.

Upon finally waking up after some time, Sixteen was personally thanked by Trunks for helping to save the city. Telling Trunks that he did what he needed to get done, the hybrid admitted that he now sees him as a friend, surprising the android. Accepting Trunks proposal to be friends along with a hand shake, this allowed Trunks to finally let go of his hatred that clung to him for so long.

Other Events

At some point in Age 794, which is four years since Sixteen got reactivated, the Vargas arrived and offer both Trunks and Sixteen to join the tournament. They both agreed to participate.

Multiverse Tournament

First Round: Uub and Buu get the Honors

Android 16 Debut

As Gohan talks to Trunks and catch up on things, Trunks introduces Sixteen to him and reveals that they found him in the ruins of Dr. Gero's lab and Bulma repaired him, who a big help in repairing the world. As Gohan becomes excited and tells Sixteen that he was a big help back in their universe, Sixteen happily tells him that he knows and is pleased that they are both are willing to do anything to protect nature. When Gohan asks if he is a challenger, Sixteen admits that he didn't want to at first, but since there are several Son Goku's around, he would like to kill one to satisfy his programming. Understanding, Gohan then bids them farewell. As Gohan left, Sixteen tells Trunks that his sense of humor wasn't well received, making the hybrid laugh at the remark.

First Round: Two Universes in Bad Luck

When Trunks was called to battle against Coola, Sixteen ended his private conversation with him so that the hybrid could battle. Seeing Vegeta approaching his area as Trunks was almost done with his fight, Sixteen stopped his silent gazing at Emperor Vegeta. When Vegeta finally broke the silence by saying he looks much better than his deceased counterpart back in Universe 18, Sixteen sarcastically joked "you too", briefly shocking the prince at the android's quick wit and him briefly forgetting his own demise in Universe 12. When Trunks arrives and greets Vegeta, Sixteen simply listens to their conversation in silence.

First Round: The Lunch Break we've all waited for

As Trunks eats his lunch and wonders if he should join either Universe 16 or 18, Sixteen is sitting behind him in deep thought. When Broly is revived, Sixteen remains motionless as Trunks casually destroys one of Broly's ki blasts with a single sword swing.

First Round: Vegetto's Last Resources

As Broly flies back to the arena after having a intense beam struggle against Vegetto, Sixteen notes to Trunks that his scanners indicated that Broly's power level has once again exceeded Vegetto's. As for Vegetto, he not budging from his current location.

First Round: What's left of a Cyborg without Humanity

Asking Trunks if he wants to forfeit after experiencing such raw power up close, Trunks informs him that he didn't expect to win at the beginning, so seeing this hasn't changed anything.

First Round: The Taste of Revenge

Android 16 kicking Eleim

Upon being called to face against Eleim from Universe 19, Trunks asks him that he didn't give up, which the android responds that it also about giving respect to the opponent. Already on the ring as Eleim arrives, Sixteen becomes instantly defensive once he sees a Ultra Waver Ball fired at him, noting that he will instantly die if it touches him. Detaching his hands and firing his Hell's Flash to explode the Ultra Waver Ball, Sixteen appears behind Eleim and successfully kicks him in the back, making the ultra warrior to cough up spittle. Missed slamming into Eleim on the ground, a Rocket Punch is also avoided, which the hand is destroyed from Eleim's attack.

Android 16 forfeits the match

Reattaching his remaining arm, a weaker Hell's Flash dubbed "Hell's Beam" is dodged as they both engage in a high-frequency melee bout. Sixteen mentally notes that Eleim's armor makes him as resilient as a cyborg, though his highly trained body is responsible for his strikes and profound speed. Still engaged in a exchange of blows, Eleim sees a opening and slams into Sixteen straight into the ground. Immobilized due to the enhanced gravity, Sixteen curses and apologizes to Trunks that he hopes the dragon balls will have compassion for a robot like him, making the hybrid panic by telling him to give up as Eleim threatens to end him. As Eleim begins to hesitate and demands Sixteen to give up or he will be destroyed, Sixteen further apologizes to Trunks, making Eleim to start calling him a man instead of a machine. Happy to be called a man now in Eleim's own words, he likes the fact he combines compassion with duty and knows his universe is in good hands. Giving up, Eleim is shocked as he is declared the winner.

Finally standing up, Sixteen faced Eleim and told him that everyone has ambitions, but he became inspired by Yamcha's actions nd wanted to follow his example for a bit. Pleased that Eleim's world is not ruled by demonic beings with cruel hearts, Sixteen turned around to go back to his balcony, but Eleim calls him out and tells him that he was delighted to fight him. Having mutual sympathies, Sixteen heard from Eleim that he apologized for destroying his hand before reaching his own hand for a handshake. Accepting it, they then parted ways back to their respective spaces. As Goku congratulated him for doing his best, Sixteen felt 'ill' and wanted to insult Goku, but changed his mind and kept on walking. Musing over the pain in his head and wondering if residual programming still lingered in his head, Sixteen dismissed it and returned back to the side of Trunks.

Android 16 replacement hand

Back in his arena as the ring was being reconstituted for the next match, Sixteen was being looked at by Trunks regarding his destroyed hand. Receiving a substitute that was rubber, colored red, and only had four fingers, Sixteen informs him that at least his weapon systems weren't damaged, but it doesn't matter since he won't be doing any more fighting since he has lost. As Trunks mentally wondered if the Vargas could fix his hand or if any of the Buu's could do it, the hybrid informs Sixteen that the eternal dragon likely won't revive him since it doesn't see him as a 'living' being, like his counterpart in the past. As Sixteen understood the situation, Trunks secretly decided that if he won the tournament, he would wish to have Sixteen made out of flesh and blood to be considered 'alive'. As a Namekian healer came in to assist Sixteen, he quickly apologized that he couldn't repair Sixteen before leaving. When Trunks asked Sixteen on how he would feel if he was wished to become a true living human being, Sixteen noted that he wouldn't be himself anymore since he would lose his powerful body alongside his strength to help prevent him from rebuilding the world. But before Trunks could take the discussion any further, the next match was called.

First Round: Saiyans, Nameks, and other Demons

When the first round concludes and dinner commences, Sixteen sits at the end of a table watching Trunks eating with Universe 16 and 18.

Second Round: Off to the Second Round

Sixteen was present when Vegeta prepares to fight against Trunks. Sixteen was seen again when Vegeta delivers a unconscious Trunks to their balcony to rest after achieving victory in their duel. Wielding a expressionless face, Sixteen was asked by Vegeta on how Bulma was doing. Telling him that she is doing well and is heavily involved in the world's reconstruction to the point she is practically famous, he finishes by telling Vegeta that he doesn't need to worry about her. When Vegeta asks Sixteen to give Bulma a private message, Sixteen accepts and receives the message that was inaudible to everyone but the android.

Second Round: The Hope for a Whole Universe

As Eleim threatens to make the whole arena hostage by using carbonite, Sixteen has faith that he won't go through with it despite Trunks concerns.

Second Round: XXI

During Zen Buu's rampage, Sixteen assists Trunks in saving Videl from getting captured. Using Hell's Flash to fight off Buu's goo, Trunks joined Universe 18 to assist with the shield as Videl was laid in the center to recuperate.

Second Round: Enemies Forever

When Trunks asks that if he killed one of the ghost warrior versions of Goku that his programming would be satisfied, Sixteen responds that he can see them clearly being illusions, thus his programming won't be satisfied.

When the Secondary Tournament was announced that will consist of double battles, Sixteen and Trunks registered their names to compete in it.

Buu's Escapades

Sixteen is seen in the background next to Trunks as Goku prepares to face Freeza.

Third Round: Facing the Opponent that Made you who you are

When Uub launches a Super Kamehameha at Maximum Kaio-ken level against Majin Buu, both Sixteen and Trunks brace for impact.

Third Round: Sinister Creations

Upon seeing XXI using a remote control to deactivate Android 18, Sixteen told Trunks that he believes the entire scenario to be suspicious since a magician from another universe would possess Earth's technology. Due to this, Sixteen noted that he couldn't theorize a rational hypothesis to this situation.

Third Round: The New Abilities of Fusion

Android 16 with Xeniloum

Before Zen Buu and Gotenks fight, Sixteen was called to participate in the Secondary Tournament. Allied with Xeniloum, they were scheduled to face Butta and Trunks. Once on the arena and shaking hands with Xeniloum while smiling, Sixteen and Xeniloum eventually did battle with their opponents. Being rather one-sided, Trunks was forced to become a Super Saiyan as Butta was already taken out from a single hit. As Trunks tried to block against Sixteen's tireless assault, when Xeniloum took the fray, Sixteen unleashed a Hell's Flash on Trunks. As the hybrid barely dodged and used the shockwave to increase his acceleration towards Sixteen, the android was hit hard and crashed into the ground. Trunks then unleashed a Big Bang Attack that made direct contact with the android. But Xeniloum arrived in time and used a energy barrier to protect Sixteen, the android gave his friend a smile as he reassembled his arms back together. As Trunks charged his aura and rushed back in, he quickly exhausted all of his stamina against the both of them. Seeing a opening, Sixteen launched Trunks to the ground by striking his skull. When Xeniloum enhanced the gravity to immobilize Trunks, the hybrid gave up, giving the victory to Sixteen and Xeniloum. Quickly Trunks from Universe 12 and the rest of Universe 19 congratulated the victors.

Third Round: All the Hatred of the World

When Hatchiyack is summoned once Dr. Raichi died against Gast Carcolh, Sixteen is immune to it Hate Screaming and notes to a disturbed Trunks that he feels a strong emotion from it since it's a vast collection of all the hatred from violent deaths. As the battle continued where Hatchiyack released another Hate Scream, Sixteen finally became overwhelmed and experienced a new emotion that started to make him short circuit due to overheating. When Gast finally won, Sixteen silently watched over Trunks as he recovered. When Emperor Vegeta arrived and antagonized Trunks to the point he was about to erupt in anger, Sixteen put a comforting hand on his shoulder and gave him a slight nod, relaxing the hybrid just enough to regain his composure. Emperor Vegeta quickly leaves, leaving Trunks and Sixteen behind in their barracks. Although unseen, but Sixteen is teleported along with all the other competitors once Babidi made his move to start his Majin rebellion.

Babidi's Trap

Sixteen is transported on a poisonous planet alongside the other competitors. Once Gast creates a breathable atmosphere with a energy shield, Sixteen joins next to him as others do the same. He remains silent as other talk about the situation. Sixteen still remains quiet as more talks are underway. Sixteen later watches everyone as they observe Babidi's spaceship.

Budokai Royale 2: Supersonic Warriors

As everyone begins forming and speculating on how to find the arena, Sixteen points out that they need to look up and down alongside horizontally. Sixteen is later seen in formation, standing between Gast Carcolh and South Kaioshin.

Budokai Royale 4: Heroes Fury

Android 16 Observing

When Trunks complains that it feels like they've been stuck for months, Sixteen points out that they've only been gone for only nine minutes, and thirty-four seconds so far.

Budokai Royale 8: The Legacy of Vegetto

When Zen Buu finally finds the arena, though unseen, Sixteen joins hands to be teleported back. Sixteen later arrives back to a highly devastated arena. Though unseen, Sixteen is among those who sees the memories of the arena on what exactly transpired. Sixteen later witnesses Zen Buu using his magic to restore or heal all those negatively affected in the rebellion.

Power & Abilities

Android 16 is just as strong as his canon counterpart despite being older. So he is still equivalent to a powered up Imperfect Cell. Thus opponents at Semi-Perfect Celll level or above strongly outclass him in every way. Sixteen openly admitted that Trunks in his Super Saiyan Third Grade vastly outpowers him.

Tournament - First Round

Android 16 vs Eleim

Upon facing against Eleim, Sixteen immediately understood that a direct hit from his Ultra Waver Ball will immediately kill him. However a single Hell's Flash was potent enough to cancel out the attack, using the smokescreen to hide himself to give a ambush kick to Eleim, eliciting spittle to fly out of his mouth. However Sixteen's follow-up slam and Rocket Punch missed, where even one of his hands are destroyed in the process. Sixteen then proceeds to get into a heated exchange with Eleim, making Sixteen to praise the Ultra for his resilience and highly trained body. However despite maintaining a high melee exchange, Sixteen had a opening that Eleim exploited by ramming him to the ground. Sixteen was subsequently helpless and at the complete mercy of Eleim thanks to his Anti-G device. Sixteen later gives up, giving Eleim the win.

Thus ultimately, while Sixteen was briefly able to hold his own and challenge Eleim to a extent, but the Ultra's advanced equipment outdone Sixteen in the end.

Tournament - Second Round

During Zen Buu's rampage, Sixteen proved to be resourceful and powerful enough to not only evade Buu's restricting goo, but even fend it off with a usage of his Hell's Flash.

Tournament - Third Round (Secondary Tournament's First Round)

When partnered with Xeniloum against Butta and Trunks, Sixteen and Xeniloum were easily able to fell Butta with one blow. Transformed as a Super Saiyan, Trunks managed to endure Sixteen's assault and even avoid his Hell's Flash before successfully managing to slam Sixteen to the ground. Before a Big Bang Attack could hit him, Xeniloum used a energy barrier before he and Sixteen utterly overpowered Trunks, forcing the hybrid to surrender.

Thus in the end the likes of Butta is absolutely not match for Sixteen. But Trunks as a Super Saiyan can push Sixteen and even get some blows in, but is still inferior to the Android.

Traits

Enhanced Strength - While helping to rebuild Earth, Sixteen can easily carry large beams or concrete blocks with no issues. Eleim mentally admitted that if it wasn't for his Ultra Armor, Sixteen's punch would have easily destroyed his heart. Sixteen can also smash through heavily armored doors with ease.

Enhanced Durability - While trying to charge up a failing reactor in West City, Sixteen was able to withstand intense levels of heat and radiation.

Near-Infinite Stamina - Due to being a machine, Sixteen doesn't tire at all. Due to this, it was why Eleim wanted to finish the fight as soon as possible since he believed if the match dragged on, he would lose.

System Priority - Sixteen has the ability to deactivate his own systems to fuel energy in another part of his body.

True Free Will - Due to how unique his AI system is, Android 16 can choose to obey commands if he wants to. Bulma theorized that this is why Sixteen never killed Goku despite having many chances to.

Internal Clock - A device that allows Sixteen to analyze time even when he was in a coma via deactivation. It was used to help tell Trunks how much time had passed when Babidi transported them.

Hate Screaming Resistance - Due to being a pure synthetic android, Sixteen is normally not affected by Hatchiyack's screaming. However if exposed to it for too long, Sixteen will start to overheat due to the overwhelming power of it.

Power Radar Scanners - A device that allows Sixteen to read power levels. He uses this to read Broly's power level had now surpassed Vegetto.

Goku Termination Program - Sixteen still has his original programming installed of wanted to kill Goku. It was the main reason on why he joined the Multiverse Tournament in the first place. However it is sophisticated enough to see that the Ghost Warriors produced by Dr. Raichi are illusions, not the real thing to satisfy his programming.

Techniques

Flight: Sixteen can fly thanks to a installed flying device just like ki users. He displays this during his battle against Eleim.

Rocket Punch: Sixteen fires one of his fists as a projectile. Used against Eleim during the first round.

Hell's Flash: Sixteen's most powerful attack where upon removing his hands, Sixteen fires two beams of destructive energy that deals massive damage. Originally it was used to help charge a west city reactor so it wouldn't implode. In battle it was used against Eleim to cancel out his Ultra Waver Ball. It was used again during Zen Buu's rampage. In the Secondary Tournament, it was used again against Trunks.

• Hell's Beam: A weaker, one-handed version of Hell's Flash. Used against Eleim during their bout.

Weaknesses

No Soul

Since Sixteen is a purely mechanical Android and not a living being, if he dies, the Dragon Balls will not revive him and he will be gone forever. However, Trunks theorizes that this could be fixed if he wishes from an Eternal Dragon to have Sixteen become a true, completely organic Human.

Shut Down Remote

A device originally created by Dr. Gero to forcibly deactivate his androids when the need arrives. While it wasn't used on Sixteen, but XXI displayed this technology against Android 18 in their fight.

Periodical Maintenance / No 'Infinite' Energy

Due to being a machine, Sixteen will need constant checkups to ensure his power and programming remains in top shape. In relation to this, Sixteen also doesn't possess infinite energy since it is a concept that doesn't exist. This was first hinted when Yamcha fought against Android 18. Luckily for Sixteen, he indeed does receive weekly checkups from Bulma, thus negating part of this drawback for now.

Limited Healing

Due to being a machine, Namekian healers cannot repair any damage to him. However it may be possible that the Vargas technology or Buu's magic can do the trick.

Trivia

• Just like his canon counterparts, Sixteen ultimately replaces the RR insignia with a Capsule Corporation logo.
• It is unknown in DBM if Sixteen is modelled after Gevo, aka 'Gold", a son of Dr. Gero who died while serving the Red Ribbon Army like in official DB media.
• It remains unknown if his self-destruction bomb is still installed within his chest. It is also unknown if at any point in DBM he would use techniques such as Eye Beams.