Phantom Ranger
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The Phantom Ranger is a fictional character
from the Power Rangers
universe. He appeared in several episodes of the television series Power Rangers Turbo, and three later episodes in Power Rangers in Space
.
Cassie Chan
became rather infatuated with him. Though the Phantom Ranger didn't outright reciprocate these feelings, he did display a certain affection for her (such as falling into a trap when he believed she was in danger).
Though an enigmatic ally, the Phantom Ranger proved immensely valuable to the Turbo Rangers. When their Turbozords were captured by General Havoc, the Phantom Ranger provided them with the more powerful Rescue Zords. This act particularly enraged Divatox, making him number one on her "long, long list." She later captured him and stole his life-giving power ruby. Though he soon escaped, it took the Turbo Rangers some time and difficulty to retrieve his power ruby to save his life.
After his power ruby was returned to him, the Phantom Ranger left Earth, believing it to be safe with the Turbo Rangers as its protectors.
, the Red Space Ranger, with a special CD which would unlock control of the Delta Megazord. After the crisis on Earth had passed, the Space Rangers returned to Hercuon and found a message from the Phantom Ranger. He was continuing the search for Zordon and encouraged the Rangers to never give up. Also, he assured Cassie that he would be okay and see her soon.
In the finale of Power Rangers in Space, Countdown to Destruction
, the Phantom Ranger's home planet was under attack by forces once led by King Mondo of the Machine Empire
. Both the Phantom Ranger and the Blue Senturion fought to defend the planet, but they were easily overwhelmed. Zordon's energy wave later completely destroyed the evil forces, saving the two heroes and the rest of the universe.
counterpart VRV Master was not a Ranger himself, but an ally). Though his life is dependent on his power ruby, it is not made clear from where his powers came from. It is also unknown whether his armor is his actual body.
The executive producer of Turbo and Space, Judd Lynn
, revealed in a July 2011 interview that the Phantom Ranger had no planned identity: "we ran out time before we were able to fully develop a story for the Phantom Ranger with everything going on". He said if he had to give the character an origin now, he'd have made him a past Ranger and fixed on Billy
as a potential, but stressed that this was only a brainstorm after the fact.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
from the Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
universe. He appeared in several episodes of the television series Power Rangers Turbo, and three later episodes in Power Rangers in Space
Power Rangers in Space
Power Rangers in Space is a television show that aired in 1998 as the sixth season and fourth installment of the Power Rangers franchise...
.
Power Rangers Turbo
When the Phantom Ranger first appeared on Earth, neither side knew who he was – only that he was a force for good. Upon meeting him,Cassie Chan
Cassie Chan
Cassie Chan is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe, she was played by Korean American actress Patricia Ja Lee. She served as the Pink Ranger during the television series Power Rangers Turbo and Power Rangers in Space....
became rather infatuated with him. Though the Phantom Ranger didn't outright reciprocate these feelings, he did display a certain affection for her (such as falling into a trap when he believed she was in danger).
Though an enigmatic ally, the Phantom Ranger proved immensely valuable to the Turbo Rangers. When their Turbozords were captured by General Havoc, the Phantom Ranger provided them with the more powerful Rescue Zords. This act particularly enraged Divatox, making him number one on her "long, long list." She later captured him and stole his life-giving power ruby. Though he soon escaped, it took the Turbo Rangers some time and difficulty to retrieve his power ruby to save his life.
After his power ruby was returned to him, the Phantom Ranger left Earth, believing it to be safe with the Turbo Rangers as its protectors.
Power Rangers in Space
The next year, Zordon had been captured by Dark Specter. Like the Space Rangers, the Phantom Ranger was searching for him, though he was doing so alone. He eventually tracked Zordon to planet Hercuon, where Divatox's forces were in the process of moving out. The Phantom Ranger attempted to alert the Space Rangers before they were gone. Though he succeeded, the combined might of Divatox and Astronema's forces also severely beat him. By the time the Space Rangers arrived, Zordon was gone and Earth was under attack. The Phantom Ranger provided AndrosAndros (Power Rangers)
Andros is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe, appearing in the television series Power Rangers in Space. He was portrayed by Christopher Khayman Lee.-Power Rangers in Space:...
, the Red Space Ranger, with a special CD which would unlock control of the Delta Megazord. After the crisis on Earth had passed, the Space Rangers returned to Hercuon and found a message from the Phantom Ranger. He was continuing the search for Zordon and encouraged the Rangers to never give up. Also, he assured Cassie that he would be okay and see her soon.
In the finale of Power Rangers in Space, Countdown to Destruction
Countdown to Destruction
"Countdown to Destruction" is the two-part finale of the television series Power Rangers in Space. It marks the final appearance of almost all the villains from the previous seasons, and is also the final episode to feature Zordon...
, the Phantom Ranger's home planet was under attack by forces once led by King Mondo of the Machine Empire
Machine Empire
The Machine Empire is a group of robotic villains in the Power Rangers universe, who first appeared in the television show Power Rangers Zeo and were later mentioned in Power Rangers in Space and Power Rangers Wild Force.-History:...
. Both the Phantom Ranger and the Blue Senturion fought to defend the planet, but they were easily overwhelmed. Zordon's energy wave later completely destroyed the evil forces, saving the two heroes and the rest of the universe.
Powers and gear
The Phantom Ranger has the ability to become invisible. He also has his own Zord: Artillatron, a massive vehicle that appears to be a combination of a tank and an 18-wheeler. (When he left Earth, Artillatron was left with the Turbo Rangers.) His weapon is the Phantom Laser, a black bat-shaped laser weapon which fires black energy beams.Unknown origin
To this day, the Phantom Ranger stands as the only Power Ranger whose true name, race, species and identity are a mystery. Little is revealed about the Phantom Ranger throughout his appearances. In fact, he never identifies himself as "Phantom Ranger" when he first appears. This name is given to him by the Turbo Power Rangers, due to his ability to become invisible like a phantom, and his armor, which loosely resembles the armor worn by the other Rangers (it's worth noting that Phantom Ranger's Super SentaiSuper Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
counterpart VRV Master was not a Ranger himself, but an ally). Though his life is dependent on his power ruby, it is not made clear from where his powers came from. It is also unknown whether his armor is his actual body.
The executive producer of Turbo and Space, Judd Lynn
Judd Lynn
Judd "Chip" Lynn is an American television writer, producer, and director.He is best known for his work on the children's action/adventure series Power Rangers. He spent the first few years as Production Manager and directed second unit scenes for Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie, before becoming a...
, revealed in a July 2011 interview that the Phantom Ranger had no planned identity: "we ran out time before we were able to fully develop a story for the Phantom Ranger with everything going on". He said if he had to give the character an origin now, he'd have made him a past Ranger and fixed on Billy
Billy Cranston
Billy Cranston is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. He is the Blue Ranger in the series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, portrayed by actor David Yost. Billy is the only original Power Ranger to remain for the entire MMPR series, and is the third longest-serving Ranger overall...
as a potential, but stressed that this was only a brainstorm after the fact.