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==Name== | ==Name== | ||
Rodan's Japanese name, Radon, is a truncation of "[[Pteranodon| | Rodan's Japanese name, Radon, is a truncation of "''[[Pteranodon|Pte'''ra'''no'''don''']]''." It may also have been chosen to suggest radiation. The name was changed to "Rodan" in English-speaking markets, possibly to avoid confusion with the element [[wikipedia:Radon|Radon]]. [[Toho]] eventually trademarked the name "Rodan," making it the monster's official English name. | ||
According to [[Monarch]], Rodan is referred to in some legends as the "'''Fire Demon'''" and "'''The One Born of Fire'''." <ref name="Monarch"/> Monarch's [[Titan]] designation for Rodan is '''''Titanus Rodan''''', which unlike the designations for [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]] and [[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra]] utilizes his English name rather than his Japanese name. | According to [[Monarch]], Rodan is referred to in some legends as the "'''Fire Demon'''" and "'''The One Born of Fire'''." <ref name="Monarch" /> Monarch's [[Titan]] designation for Rodan is '''''Titanus Rodan''''', which unlike the designations for [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]] and [[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra]] utilizes his English name rather than his Japanese name. | ||
==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The MonsterVerse Rodan is a giant pterosaur-like creature with a large beak, two horns protruding from the back of his head, and huge wings with molten rock trailing off their edges. Rows of spikes adorn his chest, and his tail is large, flat and fan-shaped. His body is a burgundy red color, while his beak is black. | The MonsterVerse Rodan is a giant pterosaur-like creature with a large beak, two horns protruding from the back of his head, and huge wings with molten rock trailing off their edges. Rows of spikes adorn his chest, and his tail is large, flat and fan-shaped. His body is a burgundy red color, while his beak is black. | ||
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
According to ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' director [[Michael Dougherty]], "Rodan is a bit of a rogue...you never quite know where his loyalties lie."<ref name="SlashFilm">[https://www.slashfilm.com/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-rodan/]</ref> [[Monarch]] describes Rodan's behavior as that of a "destroyer," unleashing "airborne devastation" upon the natural world.<ref name="Superspecies Profile"/> | According to ''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' director [[Michael Dougherty]], "Rodan is a bit of a rogue...you never quite know where his loyalties lie."<ref name="SlashFilm">[https://www.slashfilm.com/godzilla-king-of-the-monsters-rodan/]</ref> [[Monarch]] describes Rodan's behavior as that of a "destroyer," unleashing "airborne devastation" upon the natural world.<ref name="Superspecies Profile" /> | ||
==Origins== | ==Origins== | ||
Rodan's origins are unclear, but he is presumably an ancient creature, due to being depicted in what appears to be an ancient cave painting. Similar paintings exist of [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]], [[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra]] and [[King Ghidorah/Legendary|King Ghidorah]], suggesting Rodan either appeared alongside them in the past or is prophesied to appear alongside them in the future. According to [[Monarch]], Rodan is spoken of in legends, with his name referenced within many ancient temples in volcanically active regions. In [[1991]], Rodan was discovered by Monarch in pyrostasis in the magma inside the Isla de Mara volcano in [[Mexico]]. Monarch notes that Rodan's body structure resembles that of ''[[Pteranodon]]'', although he is far larger.<ref name="Monarch"/> | Rodan's origins are unclear, but he is presumably an ancient creature, due to being depicted in what appears to be an ancient cave painting. Similar paintings exist of [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]], [[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra]] and [[King Ghidorah/Legendary|King Ghidorah]], suggesting Rodan either appeared alongside them in the past or is prophesied to appear alongside them in the future. According to [[Monarch]], Rodan is spoken of in legends, with his name referenced within many ancient temples in volcanically active regions. In [[1991]], Rodan was discovered by Monarch in pyrostasis in the magma inside the Isla de Mara volcano in [[Mexico]]. Monarch notes that Rodan's body structure resembles that of ''[[Pteranodon]]'', although he is far larger.<ref name="Monarch" /> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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After their adventure on [[Skull Island]], [[Monarch]] members [[Houston Brooks]] and [[Lin San]] showed [[James Conrad]] and [[Mason Weaver]] a cave painting of Rodan, along with paintings depicting [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]], [[Mothra]] and [[King Ghidorah]], as proof that the inhabitants of Skull Island were not the only monsters in the world. | After their adventure on [[Skull Island]], [[Monarch]] members [[Houston Brooks]] and [[Lin San]] showed [[James Conrad]] and [[Mason Weaver]] a cave painting of Rodan, along with paintings depicting [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]], [[Mothra]] and [[King Ghidorah]], as proof that the inhabitants of Skull Island were not the only monsters in the world. | ||
====''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''==== | ====''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]''==== | ||
Rodan was awakened by [[Emma Russell]] in Monarch Outpost 52 at Isla Del Mara, he chased the Argo while it was luring him to [[King Ghidorah/Legendary|Monster Zero]]. Rodan and Monster Zero clashed and fought until Monster Zero blasted his gravity beams, causing him to fall into the ocean, later he bowed down to Monster Zero as he roared on top of his volcano. He followed Ghidorah as he went to Boston, eventually fighting [[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra]] and gaining the upper hand until she stung him with a stinger, incompacitating him. Later on, he crawls towards [[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla]] and bows down to him along with the other Titans, making Godzilla the King of the Monsters. | |||
==Abilities== | ==Abilities== | ||
===Supersonic Flight=== | ===Supersonic Flight=== | ||
Rodan can fly at supersonic speeds sufficient to outmaneuver fighter jets, and is highly agile while flying. Rodan is shown destroying several fighter jets pursuing him by rolling while in flight and smashing them with his wings. When flying at top speed, Rodan's wings generate cyclonic drift streams that can level entire cities instantly by literally ripping structures out of the ground and into the air.<ref name="Superspecies Profile"/> | Rodan can fly at supersonic speeds sufficient to outmaneuver fighter jets, and is highly agile while flying. Rodan is shown destroying several fighter jets pursuing him by rolling while in flight and smashing them with his wings. When flying at top speed, Rodan's wings generate cyclonic drift streams that can level entire cities instantly by literally ripping structures out of the ground and into the air.<ref name="Superspecies Profile" /> | ||
===Shockwaves=== | ===Shockwaves=== | ||
Rodan produces destructive shockwaves, described by [[Monarch]] as "cyclonic drift streams,"<ref name="Superspecies Profile"/> while flying at top speeds which can flatten buildings he passes over and launch debris such as vehicles and people into the air. Monarch scientists speculate the monster's wingspan is vast enough to level cities with this technique.<ref name="MonSci">[http://www.monarchsciences.com/ Monarch Sciences - Crimson security clearance file for Rodan]</ref> | Rodan produces destructive shockwaves, described by [[Monarch]] as "cyclonic drift streams,"<ref name="Superspecies Profile" /> while flying at top speeds which can flatten buildings he passes over and launch debris such as vehicles and people into the air. Monarch scientists speculate the monster's wingspan is vast enough to level cities with this technique.<ref name="MonSci">[http://www.monarchsciences.com/ Monarch Sciences - Crimson security clearance file for Rodan]</ref> | ||
===Durability=== | ===Durability=== | ||
Rodan has an extreme tolerance to heat and magma, having hibernated inside a volcano for at least several decades.<ref name="Monarch Timeline">[https://twitter.com/kongskullisland/status/882636137927294978 Kong: Skull Island on Twitter: "1991: A covert Monarch team establishes a quarantine zone around a dormant volcano in Isle de Mara. #KongSkullIsland"]</ref> He is also completely immune to conventional weaponry such as gunfire or missile strikes. A layer of volcanic rock acts as armor plating for Rodan's wings.<ref name="Superspecies Profile"/> | Rodan has an extreme tolerance to heat and magma, having hibernated inside a volcano for at least several decades.<ref name="Monarch Timeline">[https://twitter.com/kongskullisland/status/882636137927294978 Kong: Skull Island on Twitter: "1991: A covert Monarch team establishes a quarantine zone around a dormant volcano in Isle de Mara. #KongSkullIsland"]</ref> He is also completely immune to conventional weaponry such as gunfire or missile strikes. A layer of volcanic rock acts as armor plating for Rodan's wings.<ref name="Superspecies Profile" /> | ||
===Magma System=== | ===Magma System=== | ||
Rodan has an internal combustion system of magma that flows throughout his body.<ref name=“MonSci”>[https://www.monarchsciences.com/ Monarch Sciences - Yellow security clearance file for Rodan]</ref> | Rodan has an internal combustion system of magma that flows throughout his body.<ref name="“MonSci”">[https://www.monarchsciences.com/ Monarch Sciences - Yellow security clearance file for Rodan]</ref> | ||
==Filmography== | ==Filmography== | ||
*''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' (2017) [cave painting] | *''[[Kong: Skull Island]]'' (2017) [cave painting] | ||
*''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2019) | *''[[Godzilla: King of the Monsters]]'' (2019) | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{Main|Rodan/Gallery}} | {{Main|Rodan/Gallery}} | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*The [[Monarch]] outpost where Rodan is being studied is Outpost 56, a reference to the release year of his [[Rodan (film)|debut film]], [[1956]]. | *The [[Monarch]] outpost where Rodan is being studied is Outpost 56, a reference to the release year of his [[Rodan (film)|debut film]], [[1956]]. | ||
*The nickname given to the location where Rodan is found, "el nido del demonio," is Spanish for "the demon's nest." | *The nickname given to the location where Rodan is found, "el nido del demonio," is Spanish for "the demon's nest." | ||
*Originally, the Mexican volcano in which Monarch discovered Rodan was named Isla de Mona, which is the name of a real island in the Puerto Rican archipelago. The name was eventually changed to Isla de Mara. | *Originally, the Mexican volcano in which Monarch discovered Rodan was named Isla de Mona, which is the name of a real island in the Puerto Rican archipelago. The name was eventually changed to Isla de Mara. | ||
*The MonsterVerse Rodan is the shortest incarnation of the character, yet is also the heaviest and has the widest wingspan. | *The MonsterVerse Rodan is the shortest incarnation of the character, yet is also the heaviest and has the widest wingspan. | ||
==See Also== | ==See Also== | ||
*[[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla (MonsterVerse)]] | *[[Godzilla/Legendary|Godzilla (MonsterVerse)]] | ||
*[[King Ghidorah/Legendary|King Ghidorah (MonsterVerse)]] | *[[King Ghidorah/Legendary|King Ghidorah (MonsterVerse)]] | ||
*[[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra (MonsterVerse)]] | *[[Mothra/Legendary|Mothra (MonsterVerse)]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Rodan (ラドン Radon) is a Titan that appears in the 2019 Legendary Pictures film Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
This will be the first incarnation of Rodan to appear in an American-made film.
Name
Rodan's Japanese name, Radon, is a truncation of "Pteranodon." It may also have been chosen to suggest radiation. The name was changed to "Rodan" in English-speaking markets, possibly to avoid confusion with the element Radon. Toho eventually trademarked the name "Rodan," making it the monster's official English name.
According to Monarch, Rodan is referred to in some legends as the "Fire Demon" and "The One Born of Fire." [1] Monarch's Titan designation for Rodan is Titanus Rodan, which unlike the designations for Godzilla and Mothra utilizes his English name rather than his Japanese name.
Design
The MonsterVerse Rodan is a giant pterosaur-like creature with a large beak, two horns protruding from the back of his head, and huge wings with molten rock trailing off their edges. Rows of spikes adorn his chest, and his tail is large, flat and fan-shaped. His body is a burgundy red color, while his beak is black.
Personality
According to Godzilla: King of the Monsters director Michael Dougherty, "Rodan is a bit of a rogue...you never quite know where his loyalties lie."[5] Monarch describes Rodan's behavior as that of a "destroyer," unleashing "airborne devastation" upon the natural world.[2]
Origins
Rodan's origins are unclear, but he is presumably an ancient creature, due to being depicted in what appears to be an ancient cave painting. Similar paintings exist of Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah, suggesting Rodan either appeared alongside them in the past or is prophesied to appear alongside them in the future. According to Monarch, Rodan is spoken of in legends, with his name referenced within many ancient temples in volcanically active regions. In 1991, Rodan was discovered by Monarch in pyrostasis in the magma inside the Isla de Mara volcano in Mexico. Monarch notes that Rodan's body structure resembles that of Pteranodon, although he is far larger.[1]
History
MonsterVerse
Kong: Skull Island
After their adventure on Skull Island, Monarch members Houston Brooks and Lin San showed James Conrad and Mason Weaver a cave painting of Rodan, along with paintings depicting Godzilla, Mothra and King Ghidorah, as proof that the inhabitants of Skull Island were not the only monsters in the world.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters
Rodan was awakened by Emma Russell in Monarch Outpost 52 at Isla Del Mara, he chased the Argo while it was luring him to Monster Zero. Rodan and Monster Zero clashed and fought until Monster Zero blasted his gravity beams, causing him to fall into the ocean, later he bowed down to Monster Zero as he roared on top of his volcano. He followed Ghidorah as he went to Boston, eventually fighting Mothra and gaining the upper hand until she stung him with a stinger, incompacitating him. Later on, he crawls towards Godzilla and bows down to him along with the other Titans, making Godzilla the King of the Monsters.
Abilities
Supersonic Flight
Rodan can fly at supersonic speeds sufficient to outmaneuver fighter jets, and is highly agile while flying. Rodan is shown destroying several fighter jets pursuing him by rolling while in flight and smashing them with his wings. When flying at top speed, Rodan's wings generate cyclonic drift streams that can level entire cities instantly by literally ripping structures out of the ground and into the air.[2]
Shockwaves
Rodan produces destructive shockwaves, described by Monarch as "cyclonic drift streams,"[2] while flying at top speeds which can flatten buildings he passes over and launch debris such as vehicles and people into the air. Monarch scientists speculate the monster's wingspan is vast enough to level cities with this technique.[6]
Durability
Rodan has an extreme tolerance to heat and magma, having hibernated inside a volcano for at least several decades.[7] He is also completely immune to conventional weaponry such as gunfire or missile strikes. A layer of volcanic rock acts as armor plating for Rodan's wings.[2]
Magma System
Rodan has an internal combustion system of magma that flows throughout his body.[8]
Filmography
- Kong: Skull Island (2017) [cave painting]
- Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019)
Gallery
- Main article: Rodan/Gallery.
Trivia
- The Monarch outpost where Rodan is being studied is Outpost 56, a reference to the release year of his debut film, 1956.
- The nickname given to the location where Rodan is found, "el nido del demonio," is Spanish for "the demon's nest."
- Originally, the Mexican volcano in which Monarch discovered Rodan was named Isla de Mona, which is the name of a real island in the Puerto Rican archipelago. The name was eventually changed to Isla de Mara.
- The MonsterVerse Rodan is the shortest incarnation of the character, yet is also the heaviest and has the widest wingspan.
See Also
References
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