Ranger Effect
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Actually, I always thought that was because it either:
A) Happened so fast that they can't really advantage of it. (the Power Rangers always looked somewhat startled when the monster grew)
B) The monsters get temporarily blinded by the power generated by the transformation and the heroes are kinda hoping the monster doesn't grow (as there were episodes that didn't end with the monster reviving/growing, such as when they were focusing on the new transports and/or battlizers (sp?).).
C) Everyone's afraid of what might happen. The Power Rangers essentially transform with a flashy burst of pure energy that eventually turns into their suits. I don't recall any incidents that show any enemy holding onto a ranger before he/she transforms into full ranger form. Likewise, when the monster is growing, they're essentially absorbing power/water/etc. Distance attacks would be ineffective and melee is even more dangerous as the ranger might get trapped INSIDE the growing monster.
D) For the bad guys, it's a matter of pride. "If I can't beat them when they're at their strongest / when my plan in motion, I haven't truly won." For the heroes, it's probably a matter of honor.
E) Any two or more of the above.
A) Happened so fast that they can't really advantage of it. (the Power Rangers always looked somewhat startled when the monster grew)
B) The monsters get temporarily blinded by the power generated by the transformation and the heroes are kinda hoping the monster doesn't grow (as there were episodes that didn't end with the monster reviving/growing, such as when they were focusing on the new transports and/or battlizers (sp?).).
C) Everyone's afraid of what might happen. The Power Rangers essentially transform with a flashy burst of pure energy that eventually turns into their suits. I don't recall any incidents that show any enemy holding onto a ranger before he/she transforms into full ranger form. Likewise, when the monster is growing, they're essentially absorbing power/water/etc. Distance attacks would be ineffective and melee is even more dangerous as the ranger might get trapped INSIDE the growing monster.
D) For the bad guys, it's a matter of pride. "If I can't beat them when they're at their strongest / when my plan in motion, I haven't truly won." For the heroes, it's probably a matter of honor.
E) Any two or more of the above.
Not the ninja ones, the ninja coins (seperate from the Dino Coins) were destroyed by rita and Zedd in the Alien Rangers Saga, and due to some time tricks, made it so the rangers no longer had access to the ninja and Shogun Megazords, or Ninjor... why they never went BACK to see Ninjor and get his help as an ally is beyond me, but there you go.
The Dino/Thunder coins themselves were badly damaged but not completely destroyed. The Rangers then tracked Ninjor who made the completely new Ninja coins, ALONE, which themselves were later VAPORIZED. Then the Ranger went Zeo.
In other words, the Dino/Thunder coins and the Ninja coins aren't actually the same. When Adam used his old morpher, he was actually using his old mastodon coin, not the frog one.
In other words, the Dino/Thunder coins and the Ninja coins aren't actually the same. When Adam used his old morpher, he was actually using his old mastodon coin, not the frog one.
Exactly, but the fact that Ninjor made the Ninja zords and likely the coins, mean that he could likely, if tracked down, fix the Dino Zords and their respective coins.
Plus, there is the chance that there are four undamaged power coins floating around out there, Trini, Jason and Zack's from the power transfer, and Clone Tommy, who likely put it somewhere before he died.
Plus, there is the chance that there are four undamaged power coins floating around out there, Trini, Jason and Zack's from the power transfer, and Clone Tommy, who likely put it somewhere before he died.
Arcturus was a marvel to behold, massive domes full of vegetation and life that floated in the void so unlike the various races he was more familiar with had chosen.
Nihlus Kryik stood there looking out of the central spire, waiting for the Alliance Ship to pass through on its way out of the system. HeÆd been briefed on only a few things concerning the project, something both the Alliance and the Council had kept hidden.
The soft hiss of the door brought his attention from the stars and to the present.
ôAmbassador,ö he stated calmly.
ôNihlus,ö UdinaÆs comment wasnÆt impolite, but it was tense, ôI must apologize, but there has been a slight change of plan.ö
ôOh?ö
ôSPD is relaying a distress call, Eden Prime is under attack.ö
The turian breathed deeply, and motioned to the human to continue.
ôThe Normandy isnÆt going to dock, and weÆre taking this as an opportunity to show you something weÆve relegated to emergency and ranger duty,ö Udina continued as he held out a small case, ôBut there is something else first.ö
Opening the case revealed a wrist watch shaped device and something that looked almost like a belt buckle with a golden coin mounted in it, one with the shape of a three toed footprint.
ôWe believed that with your training and the fact youÆre used to independent operations, that this was the one most suited to you.ö
This was the secret that both governments were springing on them, mixing rangers and specters.
ôMay I congratulate you on being the first turian to be accepted into the Ranger forces,ö he added with a grin as the Spectre took the offered items, ôGreen ranger.ö
ôWhatÆs next?ö
The man grinned, ôYouÆll like this next part.ö
Udina opened the comms signal out of the room, ôSend him on his way.ö
And the turian vanished from Arturus in a flash of emerald light.
xXx
Codex: Arcturus Station
Originally developed as an offshoot of the Venture Project, the design borrows much from the Terra Venture colonization missions in the early years. it's expansion over the years has maintained the original design esthetics.
It was first positioned as a transit hub and customs facility just outside of the Sol System, but with the discovery of the Relays, it was towed to service visitors from the Citadel systems as the entry to Alliance Space.
Nihlus Kryik stood there looking out of the central spire, waiting for the Alliance Ship to pass through on its way out of the system. HeÆd been briefed on only a few things concerning the project, something both the Alliance and the Council had kept hidden.
The soft hiss of the door brought his attention from the stars and to the present.
ôAmbassador,ö he stated calmly.
ôNihlus,ö UdinaÆs comment wasnÆt impolite, but it was tense, ôI must apologize, but there has been a slight change of plan.ö
ôOh?ö
ôSPD is relaying a distress call, Eden Prime is under attack.ö
The turian breathed deeply, and motioned to the human to continue.
ôThe Normandy isnÆt going to dock, and weÆre taking this as an opportunity to show you something weÆve relegated to emergency and ranger duty,ö Udina continued as he held out a small case, ôBut there is something else first.ö
Opening the case revealed a wrist watch shaped device and something that looked almost like a belt buckle with a golden coin mounted in it, one with the shape of a three toed footprint.
ôWe believed that with your training and the fact youÆre used to independent operations, that this was the one most suited to you.ö
This was the secret that both governments were springing on them, mixing rangers and specters.
ôMay I congratulate you on being the first turian to be accepted into the Ranger forces,ö he added with a grin as the Spectre took the offered items, ôGreen ranger.ö
ôWhatÆs next?ö
The man grinned, ôYouÆll like this next part.ö
Udina opened the comms signal out of the room, ôSend him on his way.ö
And the turian vanished from Arturus in a flash of emerald light.
xXx
Codex: Arcturus Station
Originally developed as an offshoot of the Venture Project, the design borrows much from the Terra Venture colonization missions in the early years. it's expansion over the years has maintained the original design esthetics.
It was first positioned as a transit hub and customs facility just outside of the Sol System, but with the discovery of the Relays, it was towed to service visitors from the Citadel systems as the entry to Alliance Space.