Ranger (robot)
- Ranger is a Autobot from the Generation 1 continuity family.
Ranger (レインジャー Reinjā) is a former Transtector who gained life from and independently of his former owner, Ranger, via the power of Masterforce. As such, Ranger takes after the human's personality.
Fiction
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
Super-God Masterforce cartoon
The super-energy alien being and self-styled "Decepticon god" Devil Z stole several transtectors from an area of space known as the G Nebula. Already filled with the Tenchōkon of the nebula, the transtectors were then scattered across the Earth by Devil Z, that they might absorb the planet's Chichōkon. Devil Z planned to have human beings bond to the transtectors, adding their inherent Jinchōkon to the equation, thereby creating a new super-robotic lifeform: Godmasters. Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets! One transtector would eventually fall into the hands of a human named Ranger, who used the transtector in conjunction with the Master-Braces found within to join the battle against the Decepticons. An Enemy? The Third Godmaster, Ranger
In the wake of Devil Z's destruction, the bond between the Autobot humans and their Transtectors was broken, and Ranger became a normal human again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. A Battle... and Then...
Legends comic
The robotic Ranger was among the Autobots stationed in G Nebula 89. In 2021, he reported that the Autobots' Transtector factory had been activated. LG24 Shockwave & Cancer Prologue When Overlord attacked, Ranger and the other Autobots stood in defense. Bonus Edition Vol. 39
Victory cartoon
Ranger continued serving under Ginrai's command, often battling the Decepticons led by Overlord in the G Nebula. Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior
Zone cartoon
Ranger was among the Autobots standing onstage when the injured Victory Saber passed the mantle of Supreme Commander to Dai Atlas. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!
Super-God Masterforce comic
Ranger joined the battle against Devil Z's Decepticons using his Godmaster transtector. Burn, Chokon! New Commander Super Ginrai!
Later, the death of Devil Z caused the bond between the humans and their Transtectors to be broken, and Ranger became a normal man again as his now-living Transtector and those of all the other Autobots headed into space to continue the fight against the Decepticons. The Birth of the Super Life-Forms
Wings Universe
Ranger, a native-born Cybertronian, was part of the only dedicated unit in the original Autobot Guard. The Advanced Observation Unit, comprising him, Powerflash, Sentinel Major, Halonix Maximus, and their commander, Big Bang, was so exceptional that it served as part of the impetus for Magnum's formation of the Elite Guard. Each member of the AOU was given a ranking position in the new Elite Guard structure—in Ranger's case, leadership of the Fast Attack Team. Sentinel Major's Wings of Honor profile
Ranger and the Fast Attack Team were on hand to defend Elite Guard headquarters with Sentinel Major when the Combaticons returned leading Deathsaurus's troops. The Coming Storm: Part 5 Though he fought valiantly against the Combiner, Ranger was killed in action when Bruticus picked him up and ripped him in two with his bare hands. The Coming Storm: Part 6
Toys
Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
- Ranger (Autobot Godmaster, 1988)
- ID number: C-305
- Accessories: Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster”
- Ranger's Transtector transforms into a red and baby-blue baja buggy, into the roof of which the figure's grey "Napalm Blaster" rifle can be plugged. Like any Godmaster, the figure cannot transform into robot mode until the Ranger Godmaster figure is transformed into engine mode and snapped into place in the socket in the toy's hood.
- Ranger was sold concurrently in Hasbro markets as Joyride and Hotwire, with green and magenta plastic in place of Ranger's white and red. Later in the year, the Godmaster engine was redecoed into the Masterforce Warrior Aquastar.
- Ranger Joy Ride (Autobot Godmaster, 1989)
- Accessories: Godmaster Transtector, "Napalm Blaster”
- Essentially just a Japanese release of Hasbro's Joyride figure, this version of the Ranger toy was only available by mail-order, for the price of 1980 yen and four robot points.
