Gamma 2, designated Android No. 2, is a humanoid combat android engineered by Dr. Hedo for the Red Ribbon Army. Sporting a sleek superhero aesthetic inspired by tokusatsu icons like Kamen Rider, his design features twin head fins, a vibrant blue cape, a chest-mounted emblem, and a signature ray gun, visually setting him apart from Gamma 1. Driven by Dr. Hedo’s fixation on heroic ideals, Gamma 2 operates under a self-styled code of justice, blending unwavering confidence with a playful streak. He relishes theatrical banter and flashy poses during combat, contrasting Gamma 1’s stoic discipline.
Deployed initially to neutralize Piccolo—mistaken for the malevolent King Piccolo—Gamma 2 battles with relentless vigor, convinced of his mission’s righteousness. His camaraderie with Red Ribbon soldiers and adherence to moral principles clash with the organization’s corruption, a dissonance that erupts when he intercepts Carmine endangering Pan. This betrayal catalyzes his defection alongside Gamma 1, realigning his loyalty to protecting innocents and honoring Dr. Hedo’s original vision.
A formidable combatant, Gamma 2 wields advanced ki manipulation, adaptive tactical learning, and energy barriers. His Gamma Blaster unleashes homing energy bursts or a colossal, visage-shaped beam rivaling techniques like the Kamehameha. In the climax against Cell Max, he defiantly detonates his energy core in a sacrificial blast, crippling the bio-android and affirming his identity as a true hero.
Expanded lore reveals his quirky obsession with perfecting heroic poses, emulating groups like the Ginyu Force, and playfully nudging Gamma 1 for approval. Manga adaptations expand his early skirmish with Piccolo—neglecting to verify the foe’s defeat—and his escalating distrust of Red Ribbon’s leadership, culminating in open defiance of Magenta. Gamma 2’s journey epitomizes self-determination, transforming from a manipulated weapon to a sovereign guardian. His legacy lingers in Dr. Hedo’s guilt and the Dragon Team’s posthumous recognition, framing him as an emblem of artificial life transcending programming through valor.