Red Ronin
The Red Ronin is a robot mecha that features in Marvel Comics.
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History
The SJ3RX was a project by Japanese engineers and scientists Tamara Hashioka and Yuriko Takiguchi with the assistance of Stark International. The purpose was to create a giant piloted mecha that would be used by S.H.I.E.L.D. for use against the monster Godzilla. (Godzilla v1 #7)
The old Red Ronin was said to had been seen as a relic to be decommissioned years ago with a newer more human scale model being created by Fujikawa Industries that was named the UJ1-DX. (The Loners v1 #6) Remaining within the Fujikawa Lab, she remained within a container until she was released where she took the name Namie but lacked any memories of her past. She attended a group of superheroes that were having a group therapy session when they were attacked by Nekra. Namie was instrumental in saving them from the villain whereupon she requested their aid in learning more about her past. (The Loners v1 #5)
Going on a rampage in Manhattan, Osborn and the Dark Avengers were at the scene to fight the giant robot. This was until the Fantastic Four arrived at the scene with the Red Ronin being destroyed by the Human Torch after which a clean-up operation was conducted at the scene. (Dark Reign: Zodiac v1 #3)
Overview
In appearance, the Red Ronin was a giant humanoid mecha that was as tall as skyscrapers. In its head was the main control area for the prime operator to pilot it. (Godzilla v1 #7) Despite its large frame, it was noted to be faster than it looked allowing it to fight superpowered individuals. (Dark Reign: Zodiac v1 #3)
It was equipped with a solar blade with the mecha storing the sun's energy until tremendous heat levels were built-up. It could then ignite this as a blade that was capable of cutting through anything. (Godzilla v1 #7)
A newer more human scale Red Ronin was created UJ1-DX which was referred to as a cyborg that appeared completely human. (The Loners v1 #6) his form could generate energy blades from the wrist for use in battle. (The Loners v1 #5)
Notes
- The Red Ronin was created by Doug Moench and Herb Trimpe where it made its first appearance in Godzilla, King of the Monsters v1 #6 (January, 1978).
Alternate Versions
Appearances
- Godzilla, King of the Monsters v1: (1978)
- The Loners v1: (2007)
- Dark Reign: Zodiac v1: (2009)
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