Raikuru - Revision history

Saix: /* Name */

2026-05-11T21:25:41Z

Name

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	===Name===		===Name===
	The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', but the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Also, the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appeared as such on American television in late 1988 are very low. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology, along with another speculated etymology referencing Raible (ライブル) of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'', has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://twitter.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23\|~~dead~~=y}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}, although the American chef pronounces her name closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>		The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', but the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Also, the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appeared as such on American television in late 1988 are very low. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology, along with another speculated etymology referencing Raible (ライブル) of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'', has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://twitter.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23\|defunct=y}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}, although the American chef pronounces her name closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

Saix: /* Name */

2026-05-11T21:25:06Z

Name

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	===Name===		===Name===
	The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', but the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Also, the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appeared as such on American television in late 1988 are very low. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology, along with another speculated etymology referencing Raible (ライブル) of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'', has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://twitter.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}, although the American chef pronounces her name closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>		The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', but the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Also, the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appeared as such on American television in late 1988 are very low. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology, along with another speculated etymology referencing Raible (ライブル) of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'', has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://twitter.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23\|dead=y}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}, although the American chef pronounces her name closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Beast Wars: Uprising */

2026-05-11T21:24:22Z

Beast Wars: Uprising

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	When the [[Grand Uprising]] passed from civil disobedience and domestic terrorism into outright civil war, Riker became the Assembly's official contact with the Micromasters that made up the armed forces. He defended [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]]'s decisions in the field and firmly voted against rescinding General Order 66 for the [[Vehicon (BM)\|Vehicon]]s. After Hot Rod and the Micromaster 001st refused to engage in street fighting with the Resistance in Iacon (which would threaten civilian lives), Riker abandoned his increasingly irate fellows at the High Pavilion to join up with Hot Rod and Eject. When the Vehicons turned against the Builders and assimilated the Assembly, Riker helped negotiate an alliance with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and the Resistance. He provided access codes to open the lines of communication to the dedicated Maximal and Predacon armies as well.		When the [[Grand Uprising]] passed from civil disobedience and domestic terrorism into outright civil war, Riker became the Assembly's official contact with the Micromasters that made up the armed forces. He defended [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]]'s decisions in the field and firmly voted against rescinding General Order 66 for the [[Vehicon (BM)\|Vehicon]]s. After Hot Rod and the Micromaster 001st refused to engage in street fighting with the Resistance in Iacon (which would threaten civilian lives), Riker abandoned his increasingly irate fellows at the High Pavilion to join up with Hot Rod and Eject. When the Vehicons turned against the Builders and assimilated the Assembly, Riker helped negotiate an alliance with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and the Resistance. He provided access codes to open the lines of communication to the dedicated Maximal and Predacon armies as well.

	Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the Iacon ~~Communications~~ Service to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}		Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the [[Iacon Communication Service]] to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}

	==Notes==		==Notes==

BerylRoll at 21:19, 11 May 2026

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	:''Raikuru is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Raikuru is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]		[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard (BW)\|Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]
	'''Raikuru''' (ライクル, aka '''Riker''' and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. Raikuru commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.		'''Raikuru''' (ライクル, aka '''Riker''' and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. Raikuru commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.

BerylRoll at 14:50, 27 March 2026

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	Riker was on the [[Builder Assembly]]. [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]] thought unfavorably of him and his fellow assemblymen. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} However, some might consider him a symbol of progress, albeit at a glacial pace. A few decades before the Uprising, Assemblybot [[Halogen (G1)\|Halogen]] thought it distasteful to even consider Cyberdroids or Micromasters as potential members of the Builder Assembly, yet Riker achieved the position in spite of such opposition. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}		Riker was on the [[Builder Assembly]]. [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]] thought unfavorably of him and his fellow assemblymen. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} However, some might consider him a symbol of progress, albeit at a glacial pace. A few decades before the Uprising, Assemblybot [[Halogen (G1)\|Halogen]] thought it distasteful to even consider Cyberdroids or Micromasters as potential members of the Builder Assembly, yet Riker achieved the position in spite of such opposition. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}

	When the [[Grand Uprising]] passed from civil disobedience and domestic terrorism into outright civil war, Riker became the Assembly's official contact with the Micromasters that made up the armed forces. He defended [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]]'s decisions in the field and firmly voted against rescinding General Order 66 for the [[Vehicon (BM)\|Vehicon]]s. After Hot Rod and the Micromaster 001st refused to engage in street fighting with the Resistance in Iacon (which would threaten civilian lives), Riker abandoned his increasingly irate fellows at the High Pavilion to join up with Hot Rod and Eject. When the Vehicons turned against the Builders and assimilated the Assembly, Riker helped negotiate an alliance with [[Lio Convoy]] and the Resistance. He provided access codes to open the lines of communication to the dedicated Maximal and Predacon armies as well.		When the [[Grand Uprising]] passed from civil disobedience and domestic terrorism into outright civil war, Riker became the Assembly's official contact with the Micromasters that made up the armed forces. He defended [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]]'s decisions in the field and firmly voted against rescinding General Order 66 for the [[Vehicon (BM)\|Vehicon]]s. After Hot Rod and the Micromaster 001st refused to engage in street fighting with the Resistance in Iacon (which would threaten civilian lives), Riker abandoned his increasingly irate fellows at the High Pavilion to join up with Hot Rod and Eject. When the Vehicons turned against the Builders and assimilated the Assembly, Riker helped negotiate an alliance with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and the Resistance. He provided access codes to open the lines of communication to the dedicated Maximal and Predacon armies as well.

	Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the Iacon Communications Service to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}		Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the Iacon Communications Service to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}

S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent 47: /* Notes */

2026-03-19T20:48:47Z

Notes

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	===Name===		===Name===
	The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', but the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Also, the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first ~~appears~~ on American television in late 1988 are very low. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology (along with another ~~proposed~~ etymology referencing Raible of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'') has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://twitter.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}~~'s name~~, although ~~she~~ pronounces it closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>		The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', but the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Also, the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appeared as such on American television in late 1988 are very low. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology, along with another speculated etymology referencing Raible (ライブル) of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'', has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://twitter.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}, although the American chef pronounces her name closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>

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Sabrblade: /* Name */

2024-11-26T19:59:49Z

Name

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	===Name===		===Name===
	The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', ~~although~~ the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appears on American television in late 1988 is very low~~. Also, the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー)~~. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology (along with another proposed etymology referencing Raible of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'') has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://x.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}'s name, although she pronounces it closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>		The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', but the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Also, the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appears on American television in late 1988 are very low. Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology (along with another proposed etymology referencing Raible of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'') has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://twitter.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}'s name, although she pronounces it closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

Saix: /* Fiction */

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Fiction

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	====''Victory'' cartoon====		====''Victory'' cartoon====
	{{voiceactor\|[[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)}}		{{voiceactor\|[[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)}}
	[[File:V17 governor riker-closeup.jpg\|left~~\|250px~~\|thumb\|"I see you have shaven your beard, Commander." <br> "Smooth as an android's bottom."]]		[[File:V17 governor riker-closeup.jpg\|left\|thumb\|"I see you have shaven your beard, Commander." <br> "Smooth as an android's bottom."]]
	When [[Hellbat (G1)\|Hellbat]] hired [[Decepticon]] mercenaries [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] to raid planet Micro's energy sources, Branch Chief Raikuru asked for help, first from [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] (under whose military jurisdiction Micro nominally fell,) then from [[Star Saber (G1)\|Star Saber]] when Ginrai's forces proved too stressed to come to their aid. Raikuru met the Autobot leader personally, briefing him on the problem and accompanying him on a tour of the destruction as they discussed eyewitness accounts and possible motives behind the attacks.		When [[Hellbat (G1)\|Hellbat]] hired [[Decepticon]] mercenaries [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] to raid planet Micro's energy sources, Branch Chief Raikuru asked for help, first from [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] (under whose military jurisdiction Micro nominally fell,) then from [[Star Saber (G1)\|Star Saber]] when Ginrai's forces proved too stressed to come to their aid. Raikuru met the Autobot leader personally, briefing him on the problem and accompanying him on a tour of the destruction as they discussed eyewitness accounts and possible motives behind the attacks.

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	===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===		===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
	[[File:Derailment Parliament.jpg~~\|250px~~\|thumb\|"Is this story of a bug and a bird arguing over a table ''fact''...or ''fiction''? [[You\|YOU]] decide."]]		[[File:Derailment Parliament.jpg\|thumb\|"Is this story of a bug and a bird arguing over a table ''fact''...or ''fiction''? [[You\|YOU]] decide."]]
	Riker was on the [[Builder Assembly]]. [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]] thought unfavorably of him and his fellow assemblymen. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} However, some might consider him a symbol of progress, albeit at a glacial pace. A few decades before the Uprising, Assemblybot [[Halogen (G1)\|Halogen]] thought it distasteful to even consider Cyberdroids or Micromasters as potential members of the Builder Assembly, yet Riker achieved the position in spite of such opposition. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}		Riker was on the [[Builder Assembly]]. [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]] thought unfavorably of him and his fellow assemblymen. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} However, some might consider him a symbol of progress, albeit at a glacial pace. A few decades before the Uprising, Assemblybot [[Halogen (G1)\|Halogen]] thought it distasteful to even consider Cyberdroids or Micromasters as potential members of the Builder Assembly, yet Riker achieved the position in spite of such opposition. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}

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	Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the Iacon Communications Service to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}		Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the Iacon Communications Service to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}
	~~{{--}}~~

	==Notes==		==Notes==

Saix at 17:40, 26 November 2024

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	~~{{move\|Raikuru\|Both attempts at etymology have been denied. Nothing else to indicate that it's not just a made-up Japanese name.}}~~
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	:''~~Raikle~~ is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Raikuru is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]		[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]
	'''~~Raikle~~''' (ライクル ~~''Raikuru''~~, aka ~~'''Raikuru''',~~ '''Riker''', and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. ~~Raikle~~ commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.		'''Raikuru''' (ライクル, aka '''Riker''' and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. Raikuru commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.

	~~Raikle~~ is helpful, pragmatic, humble, concerned for his people, and non-obtrusive. He does his job quietly and well, unimpeded by ego or bureaucratic in-fighting. ~~Raikle~~ is, objectively, ''awesome'' at what he does, though perhaps a bit too fond of public address systems.		Raikuru is helpful, pragmatic, humble, concerned for his people, and non-obtrusive. He does his job quietly and well, unimpeded by ego or bureaucratic in-fighting. Raikuru is, objectively, ''awesome'' at what he does, though perhaps a bit too fond of public address systems.

	The Autobot [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] is an operator for his office, handling various aspects of administrating a planetary government.		The Autobot [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] is an operator for his office, handling various aspects of administrating a planetary government.
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	[[File:V17 governor riker-closeup.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|"I see you have shaven your beard, Commander." <br> "Smooth as an android's bottom."]]		[[File:V17 governor riker-closeup.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|"I see you have shaven your beard, Commander." <br> "Smooth as an android's bottom."]]
	When [[Hellbat (G1)\|Hellbat]] hired [[Decepticon]] mercenaries [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] to raid planet Micro's energy sources, Branch Chief ~~Raikle~~ asked for help, first from [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] (under whose military jurisdiction Micro nominally fell,) then from [[Star Saber (G1)\|Star Saber]] when Ginrai's forces proved too stressed to come to their aid. ~~Raikle~~ met the Autobot leader personally, briefing him on the problem and accompanying him on a tour of the destruction as they discussed eyewitness accounts and possible motives behind the attacks.		When [[Hellbat (G1)\|Hellbat]] hired [[Decepticon]] mercenaries [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] to raid planet Micro's energy sources, Branch Chief Raikuru asked for help, first from [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] (under whose military jurisdiction Micro nominally fell,) then from [[Star Saber (G1)\|Star Saber]] when Ginrai's forces proved too stressed to come to their aid. Raikuru met the Autobot leader personally, briefing him on the problem and accompanying him on a tour of the destruction as they discussed eyewitness accounts and possible motives behind the attacks.

	~~Raikle~~ arranged for his operator [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] to host the Autobot party<ref>~~Raikle~~'s hand in Clipper's little tea party is not explicitly stated, but it took place in the [[Planet Micro Universal Defense Force]] HQ, and ~~Raikle~~ alerted Star Saber to the Decepticons' presence via intercom... so he was certainly ''aware'' of it at least.</ref> while he oversaw a late-night command post watching for Decepticon activity. {{storylink\|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}		Raikuru arranged for his operator [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] to host the Autobot party<ref>Raikuru's hand in Clipper's little tea party is not explicitly stated, but it took place in the [[Planet Micro Universal Defense Force]] HQ, and Raikuru alerted Star Saber to the Decepticons' presence via intercom... so he was certainly ''aware'' of it at least.</ref> while he oversaw a late-night command post watching for Decepticon activity. {{storylink\|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}

	Some time later, ~~Raikle~~ again conferenced with Star Saber, who was searching for the [[Breastforce]], whom he believed to be still on Micro. ~~Raikle~~ was pensive in light of the recent destruction of the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary]] that some misfortune would again befall his planet. When fighting again broke out in the mountainous regions outside the main city, ~~Raikle~~ again alerted Star Saber to the details using the public address system. {{storylink\|Unite! Liokaiser}}		Some time later, Raikuru again conferenced with Star Saber, who was searching for the [[Breastforce]], whom he believed to be still on Micro. Raikuru was pensive in light of the recent destruction of the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary]] that some misfortune would again befall his planet. When fighting again broke out in the mountainous regions outside the main city, Raikuru again alerted Star Saber to the details using the public address system. {{storylink\|Unite! Liokaiser}}

	====''Legends'' comic====		====''Legends'' comic====
	Prior to 2015, ~~Raikle~~ was present at an experiment in [[Plasma energy]] that went wild, altering the bodies of [[Phaser (G1)\|Phaser]] and [[Groundshaker (Legends)\|Groundshaker]]. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One\|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}}		Prior to 2015, Raikuru was present at an experiment in [[Plasma energy]] that went wild, altering the bodies of [[Phaser (G1)\|Phaser]] and [[Groundshaker (Legends)\|Groundshaker]]. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One\|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}}

	In 2038, ~~Raikle~~ was still operational on Micro, rechristened [[Micro\|Zone]] after it began housing the Zone Base. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}		In 2038, Raikuru was still operational on Micro, rechristened [[Micro\|Zone]] after it began housing the Zone Base. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The role of ~~Raikle~~ was a sudden offer to [[Osamu Saka]]. He enjoyed that the character had a mustache and found the brown color striking.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Osamu Saka\|site=''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]''\|quote=『V』の「ライクル」は、ヒゲがあるっていうのが印象的でした。茶系統だったことも自分の中では脳裏に焼き付いてますね。突然のオファーだったことも覚えています。}}</ref>		*The role of Raikuru was a sudden offer to [[Osamu Saka]]. He enjoyed that the character had a mustache and found the brown color striking.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Osamu Saka\|site=''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]''\|quote=『V』の「ライクル」は、ヒゲがあるっていうのが印象的でした。茶系統だったことも自分の中では脳裏に焼き付いてますね。突然のオファーだったことも覚えています。}}</ref>

	===Name===		===Name===
	The etymology of ~~Raikle~~'s name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', although the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appears on American television in late 1988 is very low. Also, the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology (along with another proposed etymology referencing Raible of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'') has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://x.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]'' (~~the latter~~ would better be represented in Japanese as ~~ライヒル~~ ''Raihiru'').		The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', although the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appears on American television in late 1988 is very low. Also, the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology (along with another proposed etymology referencing Raible of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'') has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://x.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}'s name, although she pronounces it closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===

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	:''Raikuru is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Raikuru is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]		[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard (BW)\|Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]
	'''Raikuru''' (ライクル, aka '''Riker''' and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. Raikuru commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.		'''Raikuru''' (ライクル, aka '''Riker''' and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. Raikuru commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.

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	Riker was on the [[Builder Assembly]]. [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]] thought unfavorably of him and his fellow assemblymen. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} However, some might consider him a symbol of progress, albeit at a glacial pace. A few decades before the Uprising, Assemblybot [[Halogen (G1)\|Halogen]] thought it distasteful to even consider Cyberdroids or Micromasters as potential members of the Builder Assembly, yet Riker achieved the position in spite of such opposition. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}		Riker was on the [[Builder Assembly]]. [[Eject (G1)\|Eject]] thought unfavorably of him and his fellow assemblymen. {{storylink\|Broken Windshields}} However, some might consider him a symbol of progress, albeit at a glacial pace. A few decades before the Uprising, Assemblybot [[Halogen (G1)\|Halogen]] thought it distasteful to even consider Cyberdroids or Micromasters as potential members of the Builder Assembly, yet Riker achieved the position in spite of such opposition. {{storylink\|Identity Politics}}

	When the [[Grand Uprising]] passed from civil disobedience and domestic terrorism into outright civil war, Riker became the Assembly's official contact with the Micromasters that made up the armed forces. He defended [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]]'s decisions in the field and firmly voted against rescinding General Order 66 for the [[Vehicon (BM)\|Vehicon]]s. After Hot Rod and the Micromaster 001st refused to engage in street fighting with the Resistance in Iacon (which would threaten civilian lives), Riker abandoned his increasingly irate fellows at the High Pavilion to join up with Hot Rod and Eject. When the Vehicons turned against the Builders and assimilated the Assembly, Riker helped negotiate an alliance with [[Lio Convoy]] and the Resistance. He provided access codes to open the lines of communication to the dedicated Maximal and Predacon armies as well.		When the [[Grand Uprising]] passed from civil disobedience and domestic terrorism into outright civil war, Riker became the Assembly's official contact with the Micromasters that made up the armed forces. He defended [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]]'s decisions in the field and firmly voted against rescinding General Order 66 for the [[Vehicon (BM)\|Vehicon]]s. After Hot Rod and the Micromaster 001st refused to engage in street fighting with the Resistance in Iacon (which would threaten civilian lives), Riker abandoned his increasingly irate fellows at the High Pavilion to join up with Hot Rod and Eject. When the Vehicons turned against the Builders and assimilated the Assembly, Riker helped negotiate an alliance with [[Lio Convoy (BW)\|Lio Convoy]] and the Resistance. He provided access codes to open the lines of communication to the dedicated Maximal and Predacon armies as well.

	Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the Iacon Communications Service to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}		Because of his efforts on behalf of the greater good, Riker was allowed to attend the summit after the [[Vehicon Apocalypse]] ended. He and Hot Rod ultimately took the two seats on the [[Cybertronian Parliament]] allocated to the Builders faction. {{storylink\|Derailment}} Following Unity Day, Riker helped disseminate resources from the Iacon Communications Service to the proto-former information services. {{storylink\|The Inexorable March}}

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	~~{{move\|Raikuru\|Both attempts at etymology have been denied. Nothing else to indicate that it's not just a made-up Japanese name.}}~~
	{{factions\|autobot}}		{{factions\|autobot}}
	:''~~Raikle~~ is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''		:''Raikuru is an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|''Victory'' cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family\|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
	[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]		[[File:V19 governor riker.jpg\|340px\|thumb\|"[[Kirk]] or [[Ikard]]....? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go with [[Aaron Archer\|Archer]]."]]
	'''~~Raikle~~''' (ライクル ~~''Raikuru''~~, aka ~~'''Raikuru''',~~ '''Riker''', and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. ~~Raikle~~ commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.		'''Raikuru''' (ライクル, aka '''Riker''' and '''Reichl'''; see [[#Name\|below]]) is the branch chief<!--支部長--> overseeing [[Micro]], a technologically advanced Transformer colony planet. Like much of the population, he is a [[Micromaster]]. Raikuru commands no military forces of his own, and must liaise with the [[Autobot]] commander of his sector, [[Ginrai (robot)\|God Ginrai]] (and later [[Sixshot (G1)\|Greatshot]]) for concerns.

	~~Raikle~~ is helpful, pragmatic, humble, concerned for his people, and non-obtrusive. He does his job quietly and well, unimpeded by ego or bureaucratic in-fighting. ~~Raikle~~ is, objectively, ''awesome'' at what he does, though perhaps a bit too fond of public address systems.		Raikuru is helpful, pragmatic, humble, concerned for his people, and non-obtrusive. He does his job quietly and well, unimpeded by ego or bureaucratic in-fighting. Raikuru is, objectively, ''awesome'' at what he does, though perhaps a bit too fond of public address systems.

	The Autobot [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] is an operator for his office, handling various aspects of administrating a planetary government.		The Autobot [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] is an operator for his office, handling various aspects of administrating a planetary government.
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	{{voiceactor\|[[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)}}		{{voiceactor\|[[Osamu Saka]] (Japanese)}}
	[[File:V17 governor riker-closeup.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|"I see you have shaven your beard, Commander." <br> "Smooth as an android's bottom."]]		[[File:V17 governor riker-closeup.jpg\|left\|250px\|thumb\|"I see you have shaven your beard, Commander." <br> "Smooth as an android's bottom."]]
	When [[Hellbat (G1)\|Hellbat]] hired [[Decepticon]] mercenaries [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] to raid planet Micro's energy sources, Branch Chief ~~Raikle~~ asked for help, first from [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] (under whose military jurisdiction Micro nominally fell,) then from [[Star Saber (G1)\|Star Saber]] when Ginrai's forces proved too stressed to come to their aid. ~~Raikle~~ met the Autobot leader personally, briefing him on the problem and accompanying him on a tour of the destruction as they discussed eyewitness accounts and possible motives behind the attacks.		When [[Hellbat (G1)\|Hellbat]] hired [[Decepticon]] mercenaries [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)\|Black Shadow]] to raid planet Micro's energy sources, Branch Chief Raikuru asked for help, first from [[Ginrai (human)\|God Ginrai]] (under whose military jurisdiction Micro nominally fell,) then from [[Star Saber (G1)\|Star Saber]] when Ginrai's forces proved too stressed to come to their aid. Raikuru met the Autobot leader personally, briefing him on the problem and accompanying him on a tour of the destruction as they discussed eyewitness accounts and possible motives behind the attacks.

	~~Raikle~~ arranged for his operator [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] to host the Autobot party<ref>~~Raikle~~'s hand in Clipper's little tea party is not explicitly stated, but it took place in the [[Planet Micro Universal Defense Force]] HQ, and ~~Raikle~~ alerted Star Saber to the Decepticons' presence via intercom... so he was certainly ''aware'' of it at least.</ref> while he oversaw a late-night command post watching for Decepticon activity. {{storylink\|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}		Raikuru arranged for his operator [[Clipper (G1)\|Clipper]] to host the Autobot party<ref>Raikuru's hand in Clipper's little tea party is not explicitly stated, but it took place in the [[Planet Micro Universal Defense Force]] HQ, and Raikuru alerted Star Saber to the Decepticons' presence via intercom... so he was certainly ''aware'' of it at least.</ref> while he oversaw a late-night command post watching for Decepticon activity. {{storylink\|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}

	Some time later, ~~Raikle~~ again conferenced with Star Saber, who was searching for the [[Breastforce]], whom he believed to be still on Micro. ~~Raikle~~ was pensive in light of the recent destruction of the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary]] that some misfortune would again befall his planet. When fighting again broke out in the mountainous regions outside the main city, ~~Raikle~~ again alerted Star Saber to the details using the public address system. {{storylink\|Unite! Liokaiser}}		Some time later, Raikuru again conferenced with Star Saber, who was searching for the [[Breastforce]], whom he believed to be still on Micro. Raikuru was pensive in light of the recent destruction of the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary]] that some misfortune would again befall his planet. When fighting again broke out in the mountainous regions outside the main city, Raikuru again alerted Star Saber to the details using the public address system. {{storylink\|Unite! Liokaiser}}

	====''Legends'' comic====		====''Legends'' comic====
	Prior to 2015, ~~Raikle~~ was present at an experiment in [[Plasma energy]] that went wild, altering the bodies of [[Phaser (G1)\|Phaser]] and [[Groundshaker (Legends)\|Groundshaker]]. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One\|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}}		Prior to 2015, Raikuru was present at an experiment in [[Plasma energy]] that went wild, altering the bodies of [[Phaser (G1)\|Phaser]] and [[Groundshaker (Legends)\|Groundshaker]]. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One\|LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One}}

	In 2038, ~~Raikle~~ was still operational on Micro, rechristened [[Micro\|Zone]] after it began housing the Zone Base. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}		In 2038, Raikuru was still operational on Micro, rechristened [[Micro\|Zone]] after it began housing the Zone Base. {{storylink\|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}}
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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	*The role of ~~Raikle~~ was a sudden offer to [[Osamu Saka]]. He enjoyed that the character had a mustache and found the brown color striking.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Osamu Saka\|site=''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]''\|quote=『V』の「ライクル」は、ヒゲがあるっていうのが印象的でした。茶系統だったことも自分の中では脳裏に焼き付いてますね。突然のオファーだったことも覚えています。}}</ref>		*The role of Raikuru was a sudden offer to [[Osamu Saka]]. He enjoyed that the character had a mustache and found the brown color striking.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Osamu Saka\|site=''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Vol. 1]]''\|quote=『V』の「ライクル」は、ヒゲがあるっていうのが印象的でした。茶系統だったことも自分の中では脳裏に焼き付いてますね。突然のオファーだったことも覚えています。}}</ref>

	===Name===		===Name===
	The etymology of ~~Raikle~~'s name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', although the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appears on American television in late 1988 is very low. Also, the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology (along with another proposed etymology referencing Raible of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'') has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://x.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]'' (~~the latter~~ would better be represented in Japanese as ~~ライヒル~~ ''Raihiru'').		The etymology of Raikuru's name is unclear. ''Raikuru'' (ライクル) does not align with a common English word or name. A popular proposed etymology is that it is a reference to {{w\|William Riker}} from ''{{w\|Star Trek: The Next Generation}}'', although the chances of a 1989 Japanese cartoon making a reference to the bearded Riker who first appears on American television in late 1988 is very low. Also, the kana does not match, as Riker's name in Japanese is ''Raikā'' (ライカー). Nevertheless, this "Riker" name is used in the ''[[Transformers: The Ark II\|Ark II]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]''. This etymology (along with another proposed etymology referencing Raible of ''{{w\|Beast King GoLion}}'') has been explicitly denied.<ref>{{citesocial\|name=Masumi Kaneda\|site=Twitter\|link=https://x.com/kanedamasumi/status/1860388169629467095\|quote=「百獣王ゴライオン」や「新スタートレック」との関連はございません。\|year=2024\|month=11\|day=23}}</ref> Other renditions used in official media are the straight transliteration "Raikuru" in [[Metrodome]] releases of the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (cartoon)\|Victory]]'' cartoon and the German surname "Reichl" in ''[[Transformers: The Manga]]''.<ref>This is seemingly based on the Japanese transliteration of {{w\|Ruth Reichl}}'s name, although she pronounces it closer to ''Raishuru'' (ライシュル). The original German pronuncation would better be represented in Japanese as ''Raihiru'' (ライヒル).</ref>

	===Foreign names===		===Foreign names===