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Given the following post, respond as if you're commenting on Reddit:
human
[Dragon Ball Z] Why did Dr. Gero turn himself into an energy absorbing Android when the 17 and 18 models were demonstrably superior?
gpt
Gero's model literally had no limit to the amount of energy he could absorb and utilize. Even though 17 and 18 were strong, their power never changed, and Gero was convinced he would surpass that power using his newer models. And as far as he was aware his base power was more than enough to handle the z fighters, PLUS he had backup with his other android. It was a great plan but he just had bad information.