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|type1 =Gold | |type1 =Gold | ||
|type2 =Red | |type2 =Red | ||
|image =Redroninrobot1.jpg | |image =Redroninrobot1.jpg | ||
|caption =Red Ronin in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition #7 | |caption =Red Ronin in The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition #7 | ||
|name =Red Ronin | |name =Red Ronin | ||
|species = | |species =Piloted mech | ||
|nicknames =SJ3RX | |nicknames =SJ3RX, Red Ronan | ||
|height = | |height =102 feet, 4 inches<ref name="OHMUniverse">{{cite book|title={{Plain link|[https://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Official_Handbook_of_the_Marvel_Universe_Vol_2_10 The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #10]}}|date=September [[1986]]|publisher=Marvel|page=60}}<br>[[File:OHMU Deluxe Edition -10 Red Ronin Stats.png|150px]]</ref> | ||
|weight =23.5 tons<ref name="OHMUniverse"/> | |weight =23.5 tons<ref name="OHMUniverse"/> | ||
|stat1 = | |stat1 =30 feet, 6 inches (overall)<ref name="OHMUniverse"/><br>32 feet (short axis)<ref name="OHMUniverse"/>|1=Width | ||
|stat2 =''' | |stat2 ='''Max. running speed:''' 45 mp/h,<ref name="OHMUniverse"/><br>'''Lift capacity:''' 30 tons,<ref name="OHMUniverse"/><br>7 tons (at arms' length)<ref name="OHMUniverse"/>|2=Other stats | ||
|allies =[[Godzilla#Marvel|Godzilla]] | |allies =[[Godzilla#Marvel|Godzilla]] | ||
|enemies =[[Godzilla#Marvel|Godzilla]] | |enemies =[[Godzilla#Marvel|Godzilla]], [[Yetrigar]], [[Triax]], [[Rhiahn]], [[Krollar]] | ||
| | |debut =''[[Godzilla (Marvel comic)|Godzilla, King of<br>the Monsters]]'' [[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 6|#6]] | ||
| | |last =''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Dark Reign: Zodiac Vol 1|Dark Reign: Zodiac]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Dark Reign: Zodiac Vol 1 3|#3]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Red Ronin''' is a giant [[:Category:Mecha|mecha]] created by Marvel that first appeared in [[Godzilla | '''Red Ronin''' is a giant samurai [[:Category:Mecha|mecha]] created by Marvel Comics that first appeared in [[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 6|issue #6]] of the [[1977]]-[[1979]] Marvel comic book series ''[[Godzilla (Marvel comic)|Godzilla]]''. | ||
{{TOC}} | {{TOC}} | ||
== | ==Comics== | ||
*''[[Godzilla (Marvel comic)|Godzilla]]'' #6-15, 17 (1977-78) | |||
Red Ronin, known at the time under the alias "SJ3RX," was originally designed by scientist Yuriko Takiguchi, and developed with assistance from engineer Tamara Hashioka and technicians from Stark International. The colossal | *''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Avengers Vol 1|The Avengers]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Avengers Vol 1 197|#197]][[wikia:w:c:marvel:Avengers Vol 1 198|-]][[wikia:w:c:marvel:Avengers Vol 1 199|199]] (1980) | ||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 1|The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 1 10|#10]] (1983) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2|The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 10|#10]] (1986) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Solo Avengers Vol 1|Solo Avengers]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Solo Avengers Vol 1 15|#15]] (1989) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition Vol 1|The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Master Edition]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition Vol 1 7|#7]] (1991) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Tales of the Marvels - Wonder Years Vol 1|Tales of the Marvels - Wonder Years]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Tales of the Marvels - Wonder Years Vol 1 1|#1]] (1995) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Wolverine Annual Vol 2|Wolverine Annual]] [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Wolverine Annual Vol 2 1996|'96]]'' (1996) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:JLA/Avengers Vol 1|JLA/Avengers]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:JLA/Avengers Vol 1 4|#4]] (2003) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Marvel Monsters: From the Files of Ulysses Bloodstone Vol 1 1|Marvel Monsters: From the Files of Ulysses Bloodstone]]'' (2005) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:New Thunderbolts Vol 1|New Thunderbolts]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:New Thunderbolts Vol 1 13|#13]] (2005) [flashback] | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Thunderbolts Vol 1|Thunderbolts]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Thunderbolts Vol 1 107|#107]] (2006) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Dark Reign: Zodiac Vol 1|Dark Reign: Zodiac]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Dark Reign: Zodiac Vol 1 3|#3]] (2009) | |||
*''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Marvels Snapshots: Avengers Vol 1|Marvels Snapshots: Avengers]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Marvels Snapshots: Avengers Vol 1 1|#1]] (2020) | |||
===''[[Godzilla (Marvel comic)|Godzilla]]''=== | |||
Red Ronin, known at the time under the alias "SJ3RX," was originally designed by scientist Yuriko Takiguchi, and developed with assistance from engineer Tamara Hashioka and technicians from Stark International. The colossal mecha was originally built with the intention of being sent to S.H.I.E.L.D., for use against [[Godzilla#Marvel|Godzilla]]. This all changed, however, when it was stolen by Dr. Takiguchi's 12-year-old grandson Rob, who ultimately bestowed the name Red Ronin upon the machine. After a failed attempt to control the robot, Rob eventually succeeded in piloting Red Ronin into battle with Godzilla, in an attempt to drive the beast off. Rob wished to prevent the monster from being harmed, and his attempts to ward the monster off were carefully executed in order to keep it safe, ultimately succeeding in doing so. It was later discovered that Ronin had been imprinted with Rob's brain patterns, making the robot unusable unless piloted by him. Rob utilized Red Ronin in a few more instances after this, aiding Godzilla in battles against creatures such as [[Yetrigar]] and the Mega-Monsters ([[Triax]], [[Rhiahn]], and [[Krollar]]). During the second battle, Rhiahn managed to decapitate Red Ronin with the Anterior Bio-Blade on its tail, rendering it inactive. | |||
===''The Avengers''=== | |||
===="Prelude of the War-Devil"==== | |||
S.H.I.E.L.D. eventually began to rebuild the mech, with the aid of Stark technicians. This rebuilding process was later completed in ''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Avengers Vol 1|The Avengers]]'' [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Avengers Vol 1 197|#197]], and Red Ronin went on to have numerous other appearances. | |||
===''JLA/Avengers'' #4=== | |||
When an entity called Krona's quest to discover the secrets of a universe's creation lead to the heroes from Marvel Comics and DC Comics joining forces to defeat him, Red Ronin was one of the entities that stormed Krona's stronghold in between their respective dimensions. It is unknown who, if anyone, piloted the mecha during this encounter, as he is only present for one panel, and in said panel, only his knee is shown. | |||
===''Marvels Snapshots: Avengers''=== | |||
===="Heart Rate"==== | |||
Set during Red Ronin's rampage during ''Avengers'' #197-199, "Heart Rate" recounts the events of that day from the perspective of an off-duty paramedic. Red Ronin is not directly seen, nor is he mentioned by name, but one of his legs, one of his arms, and the back of his helmet can be seen. He begins his rampage in the area of Brooklyn and Queens before heading north toward Manhattan. | |||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Movement=== | ===Movement=== | ||
==== Flight ==== | |||
Red Ronin is capable of flight at subsonic speeds, due to atomic propulsion units installed in its legs.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
==== Running speed ==== | |||
Red Ronin can run immensely fast, reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, or about 72.42 kilometers per hour.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
===Weapons=== | ===Weapons=== | ||
==== Solar Blade ==== | |||
Red Ronin is armed with a magnetic, field-guided, hydrogen fusion blade called the '''Solar Blade''', which is stored on its shield.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
==== Power Blaster ==== | |||
===Physical | Red Ronin's left hand gauntlet can be converted into a short-pulse electron beam projecter, known simply as the '''Power Blaster'''.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | ||
==== Gatling Laser Device ==== | |||
Mounted on its shield, Red Ronin is armed with a high-powered ultraviolet Gatling laser gun, simply referred to as the '''Gatling Laser Device'''.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> The Gatling Laser Device can also generate great heat, be used as a cutting device, and fire blasts of concussive force. | |||
===Defensive | ==== Charging ==== | ||
Although never utilized in the comics themselves, the cover art for [[Godzilla (Marvel comic) issue 8|issue #8]] of ''[[Godzilla (Marvel comic)|Godzilla]]'' shows Red Ronin seemingly charging its left fist with some type of energy. | |||
===Physical abilities=== | |||
==== Durability ==== | |||
Red Ronin's outer shell is composed of stainless steel,<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> and is highly durable, able to shrug off temperature extremes, high falls, powerful impacts, and even a blast from Godzilla's atomic breath. | |||
==== Strength ==== | |||
Red Ronin possesses immense strength, with a lift capacity of 30 tons, or 7 tons at its arms' length.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
==== Guidance system ==== | |||
Red Ronin's guidance system is mechanical gyroscopic, with the LORAN C navigation satellite.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
==== Performance capacity ==== | |||
Red Ronin's practical performance capacity is electromechanical, with computer aided proportionately scaled-up human reflexes.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
===Defensive capabilities=== | |||
==== Detatchment ==== | |||
Red Ronin's '''Gatling Laser Device''' is detachable, and can function as a rotary homing device.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
==== Magnetic Defense Fields ==== | |||
Located in its shoulder, Red Ronin is equipped with a '''Magnetic Defense Field Generator''' which is, as its name implies, capable of creating '''Magnetic Defense Fields'''.<ref name="OHMUniverse" /> | |||
==== Magneclamp Cables ==== | |||
Red Ronin can release '''Magnaclamp Cables''' from its boot units, which are strong enough to hold and support a being as massive as Godzilla himself. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | <gallery widths="120" position="center" captionalign="center" spacing="small"> | ||
Redroninranatomy.jpg|An | Redroninranatomy.jpg|An anatomical drawing of Red Ronin from [[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2 10|issue #10]] of ''[[wikia:w:c:marvel:Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Vol 2|The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition]]'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* | *[https://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/SJ3RX_(Earth-616) Red Ronin on Marvel Database] | ||
*[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/redroninrobot.htm Red Ronin at the Marvel Appendix] | *[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/redroninrobot.htm Red Ronin at the Marvel Appendix] | ||
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Red Ronin is a giant samurai mecha created by Marvel Comics that first appeared in issue #6 of the 1977-1979 Marvel comic book series Godzilla.
Comics
- Godzilla #6-15, 17 (1977-78)
- The Avengers #197-199 (1980)
- The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe #10 (1983)
- The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition #10 (1986)
- Solo Avengers #15 (1989)
- The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Master Edition #7 (1991)
- Tales of the Marvels - Wonder Years #1 (1995)
- Wolverine Annual '96 (1996)
- JLA/Avengers #4 (2003)
- Marvel Monsters: From the Files of Ulysses Bloodstone (2005)
- New Thunderbolts #13 (2005) [flashback]
- Thunderbolts #107 (2006)
- Dark Reign: Zodiac #3 (2009)
- Marvels Snapshots: Avengers #1 (2020)
Godzilla
Red Ronin, known at the time under the alias "SJ3RX," was originally designed by scientist Yuriko Takiguchi, and developed with assistance from engineer Tamara Hashioka and technicians from Stark International. The colossal mecha was originally built with the intention of being sent to S.H.I.E.L.D., for use against Godzilla. This all changed, however, when it was stolen by Dr. Takiguchi's 12-year-old grandson Rob, who ultimately bestowed the name Red Ronin upon the machine. After a failed attempt to control the robot, Rob eventually succeeded in piloting Red Ronin into battle with Godzilla, in an attempt to drive the beast off. Rob wished to prevent the monster from being harmed, and his attempts to ward the monster off were carefully executed in order to keep it safe, ultimately succeeding in doing so. It was later discovered that Ronin had been imprinted with Rob's brain patterns, making the robot unusable unless piloted by him. Rob utilized Red Ronin in a few more instances after this, aiding Godzilla in battles against creatures such as Yetrigar and the Mega-Monsters (Triax, Rhiahn, and Krollar). During the second battle, Rhiahn managed to decapitate Red Ronin with the Anterior Bio-Blade on its tail, rendering it inactive.
The Avengers
"Prelude of the War-Devil"
S.H.I.E.L.D. eventually began to rebuild the mech, with the aid of Stark technicians. This rebuilding process was later completed in The Avengers #197, and Red Ronin went on to have numerous other appearances.
JLA/Avengers #4
When an entity called Krona's quest to discover the secrets of a universe's creation lead to the heroes from Marvel Comics and DC Comics joining forces to defeat him, Red Ronin was one of the entities that stormed Krona's stronghold in between their respective dimensions. It is unknown who, if anyone, piloted the mecha during this encounter, as he is only present for one panel, and in said panel, only his knee is shown.
Marvels Snapshots: Avengers
"Heart Rate"
Set during Red Ronin's rampage during Avengers #197-199, "Heart Rate" recounts the events of that day from the perspective of an off-duty paramedic. Red Ronin is not directly seen, nor is he mentioned by name, but one of his legs, one of his arms, and the back of his helmet can be seen. He begins his rampage in the area of Brooklyn and Queens before heading north toward Manhattan.
Abilities
Movement
Flight
Red Ronin is capable of flight at subsonic speeds, due to atomic propulsion units installed in its legs.[1]
Running speed
Red Ronin can run immensely fast, reaching speeds of up to 45 miles per hour, or about 72.42 kilometers per hour.[1]
Weapons
Solar Blade
Red Ronin is armed with a magnetic, field-guided, hydrogen fusion blade called the Solar Blade, which is stored on its shield.[1]
Power Blaster
Red Ronin's left hand gauntlet can be converted into a short-pulse electron beam projecter, known simply as the Power Blaster.[1]
Gatling Laser Device
Mounted on its shield, Red Ronin is armed with a high-powered ultraviolet Gatling laser gun, simply referred to as the Gatling Laser Device.[1] The Gatling Laser Device can also generate great heat, be used as a cutting device, and fire blasts of concussive force.
Charging
Although never utilized in the comics themselves, the cover art for issue #8 of Godzilla shows Red Ronin seemingly charging its left fist with some type of energy.
Physical abilities
Durability
Red Ronin's outer shell is composed of stainless steel,[1] and is highly durable, able to shrug off temperature extremes, high falls, powerful impacts, and even a blast from Godzilla's atomic breath.
Strength
Red Ronin possesses immense strength, with a lift capacity of 30 tons, or 7 tons at its arms' length.[1]
Guidance system
Red Ronin's guidance system is mechanical gyroscopic, with the LORAN C navigation satellite.[1]
Performance capacity
Red Ronin's practical performance capacity is electromechanical, with computer aided proportionately scaled-up human reflexes.[1]
Defensive capabilities
Detatchment
Red Ronin's Gatling Laser Device is detachable, and can function as a rotary homing device.[1]
Magnetic Defense Fields
Located in its shoulder, Red Ronin is equipped with a Magnetic Defense Field Generator which is, as its name implies, capable of creating Magnetic Defense Fields.[1]
Magneclamp Cables
Red Ronin can release Magnaclamp Cables from its boot units, which are strong enough to hold and support a being as massive as Godzilla himself.
Gallery
An anatomical drawing of Red Ronin from issue #10 of The Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe: Deluxe Edition
References
This is a list of references for Red Ronin. These citations are used to identify the reliable sources on which this article is based. These references appear inside articles in the form of superscript numbers, which look like this: [1]
External links
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