Black Ranger (Taylor)
| Zack Taylor (Scenesys ID: 334) | |||
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| "Mastodon!" | |||
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| Full Name: | Zachary Taylor | ||
| Gender: | Male | ||
| Species: | Human | ||
| Theme: | Marvel (FC) | ||
| Occupation: | Student / Power Ranger | ||
| Citizenship: | {{{Citizenship}}} | ||
| Residence: | {{{Residence}}} | ||
| Education: | {{{Education}}} | ||
| Status: | Active | ||
| Groups: | Power Rangers | ||
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| Apparent Age: | Teens | Actual Age: | Seventeen |
| Date of Birth | May 03 | Actor: | Roshon Fegan |
| Height: | 173 cm | Weight: | 73 kg |
| Hair Color: | Black (ish) | Eye Color: | Brown |
| Theme Song: | ?? | ||
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Profile
Zachary "Zack" Taylor has always been a bit of a cad, the life of the party and a rebel that doesn't need a cause. An on-again, off-again student at Angel Grove High School, Zack can often be found wandering the halls, pulling pranks or taking up space in his desk for his various brushes with detention. A former cheerleader and track sprinter, Zack's popularity never really took a hit when he stopped being a representative for Angel Grove High's stellar sports program. Instead, his popularity shifted into a whole new brand of wise-ass. All of which he uses to hide from and deal with his troublesome home life.
Things got turned up a notch when this teenager with attitude stumbled upon some new friends and ancient alien artifacts. Chosen by the Power Coin of the Mastodon, Zack became the Black Ranger of the Power Rangers. He works alongside the other Power Rangers as a protector of Angel Grove while trying to figure out exactly what the future holds.
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Description
History
Personality
Abilities
- Black Ranger Power
Zack Taylor is the Black Ranger. Being chosen by the Mastodon Power Coin has given Zack amazing abilities that reach beyond the limits of baseline humanity. There are two separate levels of Power that exist due to Zack being chosen to represent and protect Earth as a Power Ranger.
Zack Taylor: Since bonding with the Power Coin of the Mastodon, Zack has been given access to an enhanced physicality that takes him far beyond the scope of baseline humanity. Given an impressive set of enhanced abilities consisting of Strength, Speed, Agility, Reflexes, Stamina and Durability. All of these abilities are present whether or not the Power Coin of the Mastodon is in his presence or not due to Power Coin bonding to Zack's Essence. In addition to elevating his physical abilities to incredible levels, Zack also has access to limited healing, leaping and wall-crawling abilities as well.
Black Ranger: Zack can undergo a "Morph" that allows his abilities to reach a second level that's more akin to being Superhuman. His Strength, Speed, Agility, Reflexes, Stamina and Durability are boosted significantly to put him in a class that's capable of going toe-to-toe with aliens, monsters and other vile creatures that he may end up crossing paths with. Due to the Armor Creation that happens when Zack morphs, his healing ability becomes even more limited but only because his body is even more protected while Morphed. His Leaping ability, on the other hand, is launched to an even higher level.
In either form, Zack is bonded to both the Power Coin of the Mastodon and the Mastodon Dinozord. He has a connection to the vehicular beast machine that is used in times of great need and to take down larger than life threats to Angel Grove and the world. Being chosen by the Power Coin of the Mastodon gives Zack a natural affinity for controlling the Mastodon Dinozord.
- Teenager With Attitude
Not just anyone can be a Power Ranger. In this particular combination of time and space there's a need to be a very special person... a teenager with attitude. Maybe it's fate or maybe it's destiny but there's a connection between Zack and the other Rangers. There's a connection that Zack has to the Power Coin of the Mastodon itself. One could say that it could even be considered his spirit animal.
There's a good possibility that Zack Taylor was born for this.Skills
- Angel Grove Native
As a native of Angel Grove, Zack has extensive knowledge of the streets of Angel Grove as well as the people that live there. This is probably one of the only ways that his popularity can come into play to be something useful. He knows his town and the people in it.
- Athletics
Zack's an athletic individual and has been most of his life. He served on the cheerleading squad of Angel Grove High for a while and also was on their track team. Outside of school sanctioned sports Zack routinely practices martial arts, plays various sports in the park. His number one movement though is Dance. It doesn't get any better than that.
- Bilingual
Zack speaks English and Filipino fluently.
- Dancing
If there's anything that Zack is a master of it's the Dance. He loves to dance and has been dancing since he could move. While he's a capable hip hop dancer, Zack is also very well versed in different styles of dance and runs the gamut from his country line dancing all the way up to formal dancing like waltzes and ballroom. He could have a career as a choreographer if he wasn't so busy saving the world.
- Fashionista
Zack has a way with style and clothes. He's always up on the latest trends and has a sense of style that keeps him looking as cool as he presents himself. Through a series of favors and connections is the only way he keeps his wardrobe as befitting of his attitude.
- Hip Hop Kido
Zack Taylor is the creator of Hip Hop Kido. It's a specialized martial arts style that combines elements of dance with elements of martial arts. He's very well trained in the martial arts himself and has taken it to another level by sprinkling it with dance moves. It makes his fighting style hard to read and predict thus giving him an advantage against some opponents.
- Music Trivia
Zack knows music more than he knows anything else. Artists, years, songs and various other information that is considered useless knowledge by the majority of the world. He's like a walking Wikipedia when it comes to music. Maybe some day this'll come in handy.
- Parkour
Zack has some limited parkour and urban climbing experience due to his knack for being places he has no business being. He often spends time up above and on top of things, watching the city of Angel Grove and the people to see what it's like to live a normal life. He's well versed in getting from one place to the other using only his hands and feet.
- Pranks
Zack knows pranks inside and out. He can almost spot them on sight or at least the set up. He's pretty good at making something out of nothing when it comes to setting up the pranks or things like that. Everything from the water bucket over the door to childish sound effects from his phone and a bluetooth speaker. The Zack Man's gonna' prank ya'!
- Ranger Training
Zack has underwent and continues to undergo training from Zordon and Alpha 5 on how to be a Power Ranger. This includes weapons and vehicle training, conditioning and preparation, strategy and tactics and alien knowledge. It's an ongoing process and pretty much the only thing that Zack wants to spend his time studying. He takes it serious because it's seriously fun.
- Street Magic
Zack has some credible talent when it comes to doing magic and illusions. He rocks best with cards or other sleight of hand tricks but he's also been known to dabble in slightly bigger tricks but he lacks the currency to pursue it as an investment. Instead, he just uses it to impress people.
- Teamwork
Zack has learned how to work with others. It was very difficult for him to learn how to trust and rely on other people but when he does, great things happen. He knows and understands how to play his role in a team situation and can work with others to compliment and assist where needed.
- Vocalist
Resources
- Angel Grove Community
Zack Taylor has been in Angel Grove since he was born. He knows the town inside and out. He knows the good parts, the bad parts and even some of the secret parts that people shouldn't know about. He also knows the people, a lot of them and more often than not he can call upon various members of the community for favors or assistance.
- Angel Grove High
Zack knows Angel Grove High School inside and out. He knows the layout of the building, the rules (and how to bend/break them) and he's even managed to get keys to some of the rooms through various deals with different janitors. He also has his own desk in Detention.
- Angel Grove Youth Center
Zack knows the owner of the Angel Grove Youth Center well enough to be allowed to sleep in the building whenever he needs a place to crash that's not his house. Also, this is where Zack teaches his Hip Hop Kido classes for a little extra cash to burn. Or spend on his mother's medications.
- Black Ranger Suit
The Power Ranger suit is an armored design that follows a distinctive pattern in line with prehistoric theme that is ever present in the Power Ranger Mythos. The Suit is designed to withstand incredible amounts of damage and protects the wearer from suffering physical harm while in combative situations. Zack's suit is Black.
The Suit's come with a helmet that provides the wearer with to the second HUD intel and offers extensive protection for the skull and brain area. The helmets are designed in various prehistoric themes. Zack's is framed by the tusks of the Mastodon beast.
Power Rangers suits are kept inside their bodies through sophisticated alien technology. When they "Morph" the suits appear on the Rangers instantaneously. No transformation sequence required.
- Blade Blaster
The Blade Blaster is a standard sidearm of the Power Rangers. It serves the dual purpose of being a low impact dagger style weapon and a personal blaster. It fires laser-based energy that can be combined with the other blasters to perform incredible team up techniques.
- Command Center
Zack has access to the Command Center and everything that entails. The includes the various rooms and technology stored within the alien ship. The most used are often the Power Chamber and the Training Pit where the Rangers are constantly training to be ready to combat evil.
- Mastodon Dinozord
The Mastodon Dinozord is the Black Ranger's oversized vehicle. It can be used as a stand-alone Battle Zord or can combine with the other Dinozords to create the Megazord.
Height: 4.4 m
Weight: 12 tons
Speed: 142 km/h
Megazord Location: Back, Arms, Shield.
Armaments: Retractable Blaster Cannons, Harpoon / Winch, Web Launching Catapult
Specialty Weapon: Glacier Gas / Freezing Mist
- Mom
Zack's Mom is his heart and soul. Sometimes just thinking about her gives him the kick in the ass he needs to do what he needs to do. Whether that's save the world or just finish a school assignment.
- Power Axe
The Power Axe is the Black Ranger's personal weapon. A black, single-blade axe that can be used to strike enemies with an impressive amount of blunt force damage. The Power Axe can be converted into a cannon-like weapon that is also called the Cosmic Cannon. It fires an impressive blast of powerful energy.
The Power Axe in Cosmic Cannon mode serves as the base of the Power Blaster.
- Power Coin
The Power Coin of the Mastodon chose to bond with Zack Taylor. This alien artifact gives Zack access to the powers and abilities of being a Power Ranger. With the Power Coin being the source of his powers and abilities, should the Power Coin ever be destroyed (which would take unimaginable power) then Zack's access to his abilities would also be severed.
Power Coins are dormant until they come into contact with the warriors they have chosen to bond with. While in close proximity to the Rangers the Power Coins may exhibit and radiate power and energy on a scale that's difficult to measure. The Power Coins themselves have been known to generate heat strong enough to melt metal.
The Power Coins are capable of minor shapeshifting between looking like ancient gold coins or having more crystalline features.
- Power Morpher
The Power Morpher is a way to access the metamorphosis process through which Zack Taylor becomes the Black Ranger. While it is true that he could access the Power Ranger Suit during times of extreme duress and need without using the Power Morpher to activate the Mastodon Power Coin's transformative capabilities just makes it easier.
Zack doesn't have to but he often shouts, "MASTODON!" when using the Power Morpher to change.
- Team Spirit
Zack is a part of the Power Rangers. He's a crucial member of the team and the closer they are the more powerful they can become. They are friends, they are a family. They exist to work with each other, compliment each other in all walks of their lives and they are always better when they are in the same space. Together, they are more.
- The Zack Cave
Zack has created a bit of a personal space for his own hanging out purposes in the abandoned railyard. It consists of a few train cars that have been put together. A couple of portable generators provide electricity and the place is decked out with various things from junkyards and discarded furniture.
This place is where Zack goes to be alone. However, he's shared the location with all of the Rangers. They're family.
- Wrist Communicator
Primarily used as communication devices between the Power Rangers and the Command Center, the Wrist Communicators are watch-styled devices that also give the Rangers the ability to teleport using the Command Centers teleportation technology. The one distinguishing feature of these communicators is the catchy series of beeps that almost sound like they are beeping a tune.
- Zordon & Alpha 5
Zordon serves the Wise Old Mentor role while Alpha 5 serves as the token robotic awesomeness that hangs out and assists with everything under the sun. Zack, in turn, respects Zordon's authority and is more than willing to learn from the Ex-Ranger.
Zack may or may not be teaching Alpha 5 how to dance.Weaknesses
- Brash Ranger
Zack is often the Ranger that flies by the seat of his pants or follows his gut. He works off impulse and instinct which may sometimes work against the goal. He'll either run off half-cocked or try to take on an entire squad of Putties by himself. These things almost never end well.
- Bugs
Zack's afraid of bugs.
- Detention
Zack has Saturday Detention until Graduation. Don't ask why. Just be glad you weren't at school that day.
- Evil Space Witch
Rita Repulsa. She's evil, vile, powerful and has a legion of terrifying monsters and ideas to turn into monsters that can make Zack's life a living hell. Not to mention, oh, destroy the Earth.
- Mom
The most important person in Zack's life is his mother. She comes before everything. Well, sometimes she ties with saving the world but if he had to make a choice... he'd choose her.
- Power Coin
Zack's powers and abilities are tied to the Power Coin. Without constant access to the Power Coin of the Mastodon, the bond will fade as well as Zack's powers and extraordinary skills. Should the Power Coin be destroyed... Zack Taylor will return to being a normal teenager.
- Power Rangers
Zack cares about his fellow Rangers, Zordon and Alpha 5 on the level below his mother. Therefore, if any of them are ever in trouble or in need, Zack's going to be the first one up and ready to help them. In or out of costume.
- Ranger Code
Here's the code by which Zack must live by in order to remain a Power Ranger.
1) Never Use These Powers For Personal Gain.
2) Never Escalate A Battle Unless The Enemy Forces It.
3) Never Reveal The Secret Of Being A Power Ranger.
- Snakes
Logs
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| Title | Date | Scene Summary |
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| Do The Hustle | September 22nd, 2017 | Hypno Hustler entrances the crowd at a concert. Can the heroes prevail? |
| Heedless Lash | August 8th, 2017 | If Michael Jackson's Thriller video was filmed at Noon. |
| Bank Robbery in Midtown! | July 27th, 2017 | Central Union Bank is being robbed by The Million Dollars. |
| Gym and Juice | July 18th, 2017 | Dance Planz. |
| Omni Cloth | July 9th, 2017 | Gypsy Moth Attacks! Heroes Unite! |
| Pure as Diamond | June 17th, 2017 | Rita initiates the first part of her plan, and plants a seed of doubt into the heart of the Black Ranger. |
Cutscenes
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