Gaomon (Data Squad)

Gaomon is a fictional character from the Digimon franchise. Gaomon the Rookie-level digimon partner of Thomas H. Norstein, and appears as a character in the Digimon Data Squad anime series and Digimon Dream Explores Fan-series. His name originates from "Gao" Cantonese for dog.

Appearance
Gaomon is a blue akita-like dog digimon who wears a red scarf tied around his head and a pair of large red boxing gloves.

Description
Gaomon first appears in episode three of Digimon Data Squad. He and his partner Thomas had arrived in Japan as a bunch of DemiMeramon where being found in the country. Gaomon is a very calm and quiet; in his first appearance in the Japanese version, his only dialogue consisted of answering "Yes master!" or "Sir yes sir" (in English) to Thomas's orders. He was given more dialogue in later episodes. As seen in "The Norstein Family Secret" and "A Birthday Kristy Will Never Forget", he is shown to blush in the presence of little girls that remark on how cute he looks. He also seems to respect Thomas as a friend than just a partner. In the DVD Special of Digimon Savers Agumon asked him how he met Thomas but Gaomon didn't want to talk about it. Later on in the DVD special he stated "My love for master is...." This could hint that he is secretly in love with Thomas but doesn't tell Thomas about it.

(Warning: Spoilers alert.)

In the fanfiction season Digimon Dream Explores he developed an even bigger secret crush on Thomas, became fast friends with Osharemon(Whom he calls Oshare. Patil-chan in the japanese versions.) and gained a rivalry with Lilly. This is because he calls her that princess (Spoiled brat in japanese.) He also starred in the end segment "Digi-channel." In Digi-channel he is seen wearing sky blue pajamas with the sleeves coering his paws. He also has a high, cute voice. His assisstant is Haruhi Suzumiya (From her own Anime.) When Haruhi was sent off on a quest Mikuru Asahina (From the Haruhi Anime) Became the assisstant until Haruhi Returned.

In episode 9 he became ill due to a data meltdown (Data Meltdown being the name of the episode.) While Thomas, Yoshi, Osharemon and Lynsey stayed behind to keep an eye on Gaomon the others headed off to find the one item Lynsey needed for an antidote and met Cosmomon along the way. He was later on cured thanks to the antidote Lynsey made. During this event Yoshi soothed his guiltiness after saying it's his fault their being slowed down. This hints that Yoshi could be developing a crush on Gaomon.

In Episode 12 when the team were inticepted by a heard or Veggimon Gaomon's mother was seen in a flash back after the leader used a move called painful memory. His mother suffered from a twisted arm after she tripped over a train track and couldn't get her foot out while on the way to a snow blossom festival.. After the crash she was turned into a digi-egg when the doctors couldn't re-twist her arm back into the right position. When Gaomon's anger broke him free from Veggimon's clutches he was visited by his mother in spirit form. After threating the Veggimon leader by saying "My Digi-heart will guide me to victory and make you pay for what you did!" Gaomon managed to unlock his Digi-heart which ment that Osharmeon and him could DNA digivolve into Doramimon after the light from the Digi-heart hit Thomas and Lynsey's Digivices.

In episode 17 Gaomon's childhood form was revealed. When his real mother (A Lillymon) Vanillamon took him under her care while he was a smaller version. This was confimed as *young rookie*. This was the first apperance of the younger Gaomon. Later on in episode 15 the young Gaomon was shown in a flashback. When he was about to be shot by Kurata Vanillamon took the hit and was digitized. Gaomon swore vegence and vowed never to rest until he was reunited with either Vanillamon or his real mother.

It is still yet to be confirmed how Gaomon actually met Thomas.

 Attacks 
 * Double Backhand: Spins around very fast in a whirlwind, either creating a vortex or striking an enemy in a tornado of punches.
 * Rolling Upper: Jumps into the air, spinning and striking his opponent with his fist.
 * Speed Bash (Gao Rush): Rapidly punches an enemy.

Other forms
The name "Gaomon" refers to only the rookie form of this digimon. Throughout the series, Gaomon gains the ability to Digivolve into a number of more powerful forms (each with a different name). The rookie form, however, is its most common and preferred form.

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Gaogamon


Gaogamon is Gaomon's Champion form. His name is a combination of the Japanese onomatopoeias "Gao" and "Ga," which are used to describe the sound of a growl. He resembles a large blue Akita Inu dog.

Gaomon first Digivolved to Gaogamon in order to fight a pack of DemiMeramon. From then on, he appears in battle often. He started off being rivals with GeoGreymon, Marcus Damon's Digimon partner. This rivalry caused them to let an enemy Drimogemon escape. The two later settled their differences in the fifth episode of the season, and was able to finish off Drimogemon (who, at that point, had digivolved into Digmon) together. Gaogamon is similar to Matt Ishida's Garurumon featuring similar aspects

 Attacks 
 * Spiral Blow: Gaogamon shoots a tornado from his mouth.
 * Dash Double Claw: Gaogamon slashes his enemies with his claws in an "X" pattern.
 * Flaming Tornado: A twin attack with GeoGreymon. GeoGreymon fires his Mega Flame and Gaogamon fires his Spiral Blow which it fused together. Although they never use the name,thats what Marcus calls it.

MachGaogamon
MachGaogamon is Gaomon's Ultimate form. Gaomon first achieves this form in episode 15 of Digimon Data Squad. In this episode, Thomas was one of the humans who had been captured by MetalPhantomon. MetalPhantomon put them under a nightmare spell - causing Thomas to relive the day of his mother's death. However, Thomas was able to break free of the spell, which awakened his Digi-Soul and allowed his partner Gaomon to Digivolve into his ultimate form. In this new form, MachGaogamon was able to defeat MetalPhantomon.

 Attacks 
 * Howling Cannon: MachGaogamon releases his roar through his cannons all at once.
 * Winning Knuckle: A powerful punch attack.
 * Gaoga Tornado: MachGaogamon flies in a spiral pattern around the enemy, creating a tornado around their body as he strikes rapidly from all angles.
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MirageGaogamon


MirageGaogamon is Gaomon's mega form. MirageGaogamon is covered in Chrome Digizoid armor and has the Digital Hazard sign (the same four triangles which are on Guilmon) on his chest.

MirageGaogamon first appears during the fight with Kurata's group of humans-turned-Digimon, when Thomas's Digisoul super-powers MachGaogamon. In this episode, a silhouette of MirageGaogamon appears around MachGaogamon and produces a powerful energy attack. MirageGaogamon is properly introduced in the next episode, along with ShineGreymon and Rosemon, after the Data Squad learn how to harness this new power. MirageGaogamon faces off with Nanami, one of the Bio Tamers. MirageGaogamon is able to defeat Nanami's digimon form BioLotusmon when Thomas's plan allows him to get BioLotusmon at pointblank range.

 Attacks 
 * Full Moon Blaster: MirageGaogamon accumulates all the energy in his body into his chest and fires a blast from the opening there.
 * Double Crescent Mirage: MirageGaogamon fires crescent moon shockwaves from his two hands.
 * Gale Claw: MirageGaogomon lunges forward with an incredible amount of speed, focusing his power into a single claw-swipe.

MirageGaogamon Burst Mode


MirageGaogamon Burst Mode is Mirage Gaogamon's Mode change. MirageGaogamon temporarily assumes this form through Burst Evolution - which pushes his powers and abilities to the limit.

MirageGaogamon Burst Mode first appears when a Knightmon lead by LoadKnightmon attacks Relena. Thomas' D.N.A. allows MirageGaogamon to go into his Burst Mode, giving him the power to destroy LoadKnightmon. He appeared later on helping ShineGreymon Burst Mode alongside the other DATS Digimon to defeat the Royal Knight Craniamon. He last appeared in the final confrontation against King Drasil alongside the other DATS members.

 Attacks 
 * Meteor Shackle (Full Moon Meteor Impact): MirageGaogamon Burst Mode strikes his enemy with a globe of light that has the energy of a planet.
 * Final Mirage Burst: An attack where MirageGaogamon Burst Mode puts all of his power inside his weapon and releases it.
 * Luna Hook Slasher: Cuts and tears apart the enemy with his crescent energy blade.
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