Dragon Ball Z is packed with intriguing characters, but few are as tragic and underrated as Android 16, and through extension, his creator, Dr. Gero. As a former scientist for the Red Ribbon Army, Gero was capable of many ingenious feats, some of which led to the creation of the androids. Android 16 was created with the likeness of Geros son, Gevo, and as a weapon to use against Goku to exact revenge for the Red Ribbon Army’s defeat. However, 16 defied his programming and became gentle and peaceful with an admiration for the world around him.