Battlizer

In the "Power Rangers" series of television shows, the Battlizer is a special armored enhancement given to some of the Power Rangers. Battlizers have been made exclusively for the Red Rangers of the series, although within the "Power Rangers" continuity a different kind of armor has been made for other Rangers. These armors, however, are known as Mega Battles, to further reinforce the notion that Battlizers are meant for Red Rangers. Battlizers are not the only enhancements to Power Rangers given through the course of each "Power Rangers" series, and are not the only equipment that is given to specific Rangers. From "" onwards, each Red Ranger's Battlizer has been merely a repainted red version of the sixth (or seventh in the case of S.P.D.) Ranger's morpher.

Introduction

The introduction of the Battlizer is an annual tradition in "Power Rangers", having started in "Power Rangers in Space", as a device that allowed the Rangers to control the Delta Megazord. They are typically obtained in episodes specifically dedicated to its introduction, and are often used to defeat the episode's villain. However, Battlizers are shown sporadically in later episodes, as the Battlizers used in "Power Rangers" were specifically introduced for the adaptation and are not holdovers from "Super Sentai". This has caused some to criticize Battlizers as unnecessary and spurious, created only to boost merchandising sales -- in one extreme case, a Battlizer was made obsolete by the introduction of a sentai-derived team power-up a mere two episodes later. The concept of the Battlizer, however, remains based on "Super Sentai" -- The "Battle Tector Armor" from Dynaman (which was only used by DynaBlack). Then, there are "Five Tector Armor" from Fiveman, the "Megatector" in Megaranger vs Carranger, the Ginga Lights (which is called "Lights of Orion" in Power Rangers Lost Galaxy), and the "Acceltector" from Boukenger (which is called the Defender Vest in ), were used far before "Power Rangers". These, however, served as simple enhancement modes that could be used by all Rangers.

Battlizer armor has, however, been most notably used in teamup episodes, where two teams of Power Rangers join forces to defeat a common enemy -- this is largely due to the fact that these episodes use little footage from "Super Sentai".

Despite the Battlizer's typical introduction as a "Power Rangers" original, a "Power Rangers" Battlizer was "re-adapted" into "Super Sentai", when Jack Landors' Battlizer was used by Banban "Ban" Akaza, Landors' equivalent in "Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger", upon which "" was based. Although Landors' and Akaza's Battlizers were identical in appearance, however, the two greatly differed in their functionality.

Although Battlizers are technically tools that allow the access of the armor enhancements, in recent years the term "Battlizer" has been used to solely refer to the armor themselves, as the tools in question could be used for other purposes. Battlizers typically allow the user to have extra armor and weaponry, including a new single-Ranger finishing move.

General Info

Battlizers are depicted as having extra armor, weaponry and devices for Power Rangers, and is usually obtained during an episode specifically dedicated to that very power up. Andros (Red Space Ranger) was the first to gain the Battlizer powers, and started a tradition from that season on, where every Red Ranger were to gain one.

Battlizer in Super Sentai

Battlizer armor was not featured in Super Sentai until 2006, when Jack Landors' Battlizer was used by Banban "Ban" Akaza, also known as DekaRed, in the team-up special "Magiranger vs. Dekaranger." This was the second time Super Sentai adapted something from Power Rangers (the first time was when Mirai Sentai Timeranger used the word "Zord" for one of their enemies mecha). In the team-up special it was called "DekaRed Battlizer Mode" (and Ban confirms it to be Fire Squad armor, confirming that the S.P.D. Battlizer is the rumored DekaFire to much of the tokusatsu fandom's dismay). The transformation itself is quite different from the S.P.D. version. Ban summons K-9 Murphy, then uses the SP License and says "Battlizer Mode On" into it. Murphy separates and attaches to Ban (meaning that it has only Sonic Mode). The finisher itself is different from the attack Jack used in It is called "Fire Drive" and the weapon is used more like a rifle than a sword similar to ShadowBeta's "Pressure Gun" in Mirai Sentai Timeranger. [Magiranger vs. Dekaranger]

Criticism

Certain Power Rangers fans detest Battlizers, claiming they are unnecessary and are added to a Ranger's personal arsenal based solely for advertising the toy. Others say they are unnecessary due to the lack of times they are used in each season, but the reason for that could be due to the difficulty of fitting Battlizer scenes in with sentai footage. Other criticisms include, the size of the Battlizer (such as Leo's Red Armor) and "unnecessary" or "ridiculous" design features, like the roller blades on Eric's Time Force Mega Battle, Stretch Limbs on Conner's Triassic Battlizer, and Jack's loin armor. Also, mismanagement of the storylines in S.P.D. resulted in the Battlizer being depreciated as it was shown to be ineffective against the aliens in "S.W.A.T." and succeeded by the S.W.A.T. armor only 2 episodes after its own debut. (It should be noted that the SPD Battlizer's Cyber Mode was overpowered by the aliens, but the Sonic MOde held its own.) After that and overall, the S.P.D. Battlizer was rarely used (a fact the fans also criticized). Some fans also criticize the fact that most Battlizers seemed to be gained almost too easily (such as Andros' was discovered by accident, Carter's and Jack's were just "handed" to them, and in some cases, PRWF & PRLG, the other Rangers did the work to get the Battlizer).

List of Red Battlizer Armors

Red Battlized Armor

The Red Battlized Armor is used by Andros (Red Space Ranger) to turn him into the Red Battlized Ranger. In "Mission To Secret City", Andros was being held hostage with other citizens. When he tried to fight back against Vacsacker, he failed miserably. As he laid there, about to be defeated, Carlos' friend, Silvy, pressed the 3 on Andros' Battleizer (worn on his right hand, Controls delta megazord). Andros, now armed with the Battlizer, rescued the hostages.
* Stats:
** Muscular-featured torso armor
** Winged backpack
** Ability of flight
** Missile launch attack.
** Protection from damage by creating a force-field.
* Activation:
** Button 03 on the wrist-worn Battlizer device. "Red Battlized Ranger!"

Red Armored Ranger

The Red Armor is used by Leo Corbett (Red Galaxy Ranger) to turn him into the Red Armored Power Ranger. In "Facing the Past", Leo and Karone traveled to a planet to free an old man encased in stone who held the key to restoring Leo's powers (stolen by Magnetox). Karone's lament from having turned the man into stone when she was Astronema freed him, and he gave Leo the key to return his powers; this restoration also resulted in gaining the Battlizer. This Battlizer was destroyed in the final battle against Trakeena.
* Stats:
** Gray armored torso w/Lights of Orion armor underneath
** Target sensors
** Blasters
** Grabbing claws
* Activation:
** Two halves of a galactic key. "Red... Armored... Power... Ranger!"

Trans-Armor Cycle

The Trans-Armor Cycle is used by Carter Grayson, the Red Lightspeed Ranger, which serves both as a supplement to the Red Lightspeed Cycle as well as personal armor. It debuted in "Web War", where, after a series of unsuccessful experiments, it was used as a field test against the monster Arachnor, who had managed to abduct most of the Lightspeed personnel. Interestingly, the Trans-Armor Cycle was introduced after the Lightspeed Mega Battles, used by fellow team members Chad Lee and Joel Rawlings. The armor is activated through the bike itself, from which the seats and tires become shoulder-mounted tire launchers and the rest of the bike becoming gauntlet blasters and the body armor.
*Stats:
**Lasers
**Tire Attack
*Activation:
** "Trans-Armor Cycle, Armor Mode. Complete Transformation."

Battle Warrior Armor

The Battle Warrior Armor is used by Wesley Collins (Red Time Force Ranger) to turn him into the Red Battle Warrior. In the episode "Beware the Knight", the Time Force Rangers came face to face with a black knight who wanted to open a sealed box that held the Battlizer's power. However, only one "pure of heart" could open it, so, when Wes managed to obtain the box from the dragon guarding it, he received the Battle Fire allowing him to become the Red Battle Warrior.
* Stats:
** Medieval golden torso armor, greaves, gauntlets, and helmet
** Fire-designed wings
** Battle Fire Saber (golden sword, a flaming circle finishing move)
* Activation:
** A ball of flame. "Red Battle Warrior!"

Animarium Armor

The Animarium Armor is used by Cole Evans, the Red Lion Ranger. When armored, Cole is known as the Red Savage Warrior. The Animarium Armor was obtained in the episode "The Wings of Animaria", during which Cole defended Turtle Cove against the Orgs while the other four Rangers were trapped in a collective dream controlled by Animus, only able to free themselves if they could solve a puzzle. When the puzzle was solved, Cole obtained the Animarium Armor (Which is his belt buckle) and the Falcon Summoner, which was used to summon the Red Falconzord (the Falconzord and the Animarium Armor are very similar in design). He later uses it to fight Master Org himself and manages to somehow throw one of Master Org's blasts back at him with it, stripping him of his powers. When Animarium was sent back to the skies, he also lost the Battlizer power.
*Stats:
**Wings that can also function as a shield
**"Falcon blast" finisher
*Activation:
** Belt Buckle. "Animarium Armour! Red Savage Warrior Power Up!"

Tri-Battlized Armor

The Tri-Battlized Armor is used by Shane Clarke (Red Ninja Storm Ranger). In "Shane's Karma", Shane encountered an alien being named Skyla, who he supposedly saved when he was younger. Skyla insisted that she give Shane something in return for his deed; the Battlizer he received resulted in the defeat of Vexacus. It was destroyed in the final battle against Lothor, but used once more in the teamup with the Dino Thunder team.
* Stats:
** (Ground Mode): Torso armor w/Hawk symbol, complete arm and leg armor, increased power and speed.
** (Flight Mode): Ability of super flying speed w/Hawk Symbol, sword and bracer, finishing move is called "Ultra Laser" (an energy blast that is shot from an energy-formed hawk).
* Activation:
** Upgraded version of Wind Morpher, called the Lightning Morpher. "Battlizer Mode!"/"Battlizer Flight Mode!"

Triassic Battlizer

The Triassic Battlizer is used by Conner McKnight (Triassic Dino Thunder Ranger). In the episode "The Passion of Connor", Conner was doubting his abilities as a Ranger until Tommy encouraged him to break free from such negative thoughts. His newly gained confidence resulted in him activating his Battlizer with only his sheer willpower. His Battlizer remained unactivated after the dino gems were used up.
* Stats:
** Torso Armor w/Mezodon bracers and shin armor
** Super-stretch arms and legs
** Increased speed
** Dragon Yo-Yo Attack
** Battlizer Cannon on the back of armor (used for finishing attack called "Battle Blast").
* Activation:
** The Mezodon plate on his chest summons the golden-colored Triassic Morpher granted to Conner in Triassic form. "Battlizer, energize! Fire Kick! Super Fire Power!"

.P.D. Battlizer

The S.P.D. Battlizer is used by Jack Landors (S.P.D. Red Ranger), and once by Sky Tate. In "Reflection", Kat Manx completed the Battlizer technology in RIC's system. Jack originally tested it out in Part One and succeeded, destroying Slate and his clones. In Part Two, Jack let Sky use it to avenge his father by defeating Mirloc.
* Stats:
** (Cyber Mode): Energy sword, increased power and agility, shoulder armor, loin armor, metallic gauntlets and metallic greaves. This mode was given the derogatory nickname "Battle Thong" by fans.
** (Sonic Mode): R.I.C. used as armor for the torso and shins, jet pack, ability of flight, siren blasters, Battlizer flaming sword now with finishing move (four streaks of fire, with the last one defeating the enemy).
* Activation:
** S.P.D. Battlizer button pushed; Red Ranger calls for Cyber mode with a device similar to the Omega Morpher. "S.P.D. Battlizer, Cyber Mode complete!"/"Battlizer, Sonic Mode! Battlizer Mode 2 Complete!"

Red Dragon Fire Ranger

The Red Dragon Fire Ranger is the Battlized form of Nick Russell, the Red Mystic Ranger/Legend Warrior. In "The Hunter", when Nick was facing Oculous to get his friends back, Fire Heart came to his aid, and the two merged together.
* Stats:
** Samurai-like body armor
** Wings
** Two handheld rod weapons "Fierce Dragon Battle Staffs": one in Red with a Dragon's head and one in Blue. They can cast spells, blast fire and energy bolts, and they return to him when thrown, like a boomerang.
** Flight, even when wing-less.
** Staffs charge up for a devastating blade finisher.
* Activation:
** Fierce Dragon Morpher, device similar to the Solar Cell Morpher. "Red Dragon Fire Ranger!"

Red Sentinel Ranger

The Red Sentinel Ranger appears when Mack Hartford combines with the . This was originally meant for zord technology, but with the revelation that Mack is an android in "Things Not Said", Mack uses the armor to defeat five monsters unleashed by Kamdor to keep the Rangers busy while he attempted to retrieve the fourth jewel of the Corona Aurora.
* Stats:
** Body armor based on Sentinel Knight's powered form. Sentinel Knight's face is hidden inside the chestplate, and can physically speak as normal.
** Gold extensions on the helmet; headlights flash green.
* (Normal Mode)
** Increased power and agility.
** Two swords stored on the back of the armor.
** Ability to release shockwaves.
* (Sword Mode)
** The two swords attach to arm for finishing move.
** An attack that involves jumping into the air and releasing multiple slashes. The slashes create the Operation Overdrive emblem on the ground beneath the target, which promptly explodes.
** The primary finishing move involves Sentinel Knight's face launching a blast of wind that traps the enemy in a tornado, followed by Mack jumping into the tornado and slashing the enemy.
* Activation:
** Sentinel Morpher, device similar to the Mercury Morpher. "Red Sentinel Ranger!"

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