Created by Vince Jones

STARRING:
Vin Harlock as RedScanner
Ben "B.C." Shimamura as BlueScanner
Kunio "Mikey" Mikimoto as YellowScanner
Nick Simonds as GreenScanner
Toni Montanez as PinkScanner
Takeshi Hayata as SilverScanner
Carmen Diaz as YellowScanner II

Our Scanrangers true identities:(picture based on the Jetman 'eyecatcher')

Left to right:Nick Simonds(sitting),Toni Montanez, Vin Harlock, Kunio "Mikey" Mikimoto, and Ben "B.C." Shimamura(sitting)

The Scanranger team and their current new member:

Left to right: B.C., Carmen Diaz; the new YellowScanner, Vin, Toni, and Nick

Episode One-"World Broadcast Premiere! The Soldiers of the Silver Screen are Born!"
Episode Two-"Crocodile Rocked" Episode Three-"Model Misbehavior" Episode Four-"The Confrontation! Future Master of the World" Episode Five-"With Maliss Towards All" Episode Six-"Hooray for Hollywood Vehicles! Enter:Thunder Dolby THX!" Episode Seven-"Kunio's Excellent Adventure In Babysitting" Episode Eight-"Gangsta's Paradise Lost" Episode Nine-"Good Morrow! The Joker Is Riled" Episode Ten_"Revenge of the CyberCreature!" Episode Eleven-"Arno Benedict-The Wandering Dimensional Fiend" Episode Twelve-"Back To Action! The Shining Silver Hero!" Episode Thirteen-"Debut of the Demolisher!" Episode Fourteen-"Marooned!" Episode Fifteen-"The Widescreen Presentation!" Episode Sixteen-"O, What a Tangled Worldwide Web We Weave!" Episode Seventeen-"There's Something about Toni" Episode Eighteen-"Hit the Beach! The Super Sentai Spring Break!" Episode Nineteen-Power Upgrade(Part 1 of 4) Episode Twenty-Power Upgrade(Part 2 of 4) Episode Twenty-one-Power Upgrade(Part 3 of 4) Episode Twenty-two-Power Upgrade(Part 4 of 4) Episode Twenty-three-"Takeshi Hayata-M.I.A." Episode Twenty-four-"Reality Bytes" Episode Twenty-five-"To Ching Chow:Thanks For Everything-Catwoman" Episode Twenty-six -"Scream If.." Episode Twenty-seven-"Main Street Men" Episode Twenty-eight "And Voodoo to You Too" Episode Twenty-nine-"If I Die, Let It Be With Honor!" Episode Thirty-"Assault on Cape Paramount Base!"(Part 1 of 2)" Episode Thirty-one-"Assault on Cape Paramount Base!"(Part 2 of 2)" Episode Thirty-two-"Comes the Time of Testing-Carmen's Baptism of Fire!" Episode Thirty-three-"Three the Easy Way or Tomorrow Never Dies Another Day" Episode Thirty-four-From Here To Fraternity"
Episode Thirty-five-"Winter Interlude"
Episode Thirty-six-"The Good, the Bad, and General Ug"
Episode Thirty-seven-"The Last Temptation of Kunio Mikimoto"
Episode Thirty-eight-"The Vengeance of Emperor Toranza" (Part 1 of 2)
Episode Thirty-nine-"The Vengeance of Emperor Toranza" (Part 2 of 2)
Episode Forty-"The Mad MAYHEM Movie Mix-Up"
Episode Forty-one-"Voyage To The Top of Alex's Head"
Episode Forty-two-"Dark Awakening! The Unstoppable Film Warrior"
Holiday Episode-Season's Greetings! A Super Sentai Scanranger Christmas" A special 'feature length movie' episode-"Movie Task Force SCANRANGER vs.JETMAN! Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four

THE PLAYERS

-Vin Harlock-RedScanner
Leader of the Scanranger team, Age 22, Film major,with minor in Physical Education, born in New Brunswick,NJ
His father served in the military, and picked up traces of Japanese from him, since he was stationed in Okinawa, yet didn't take the language seriously.Enjoys action movies, which represents his special powers. He can tap into any action movie and become one with it. His real name is Vin Henderson, but took on the current last name because of his avid devotion to the anime hero Captain Harlock.
Weapons-Swashbuckler, Cinerama Cutlass
Attacks- "Abarenbo Attack"(based on Yoshimune's final sword finish from Japanese show,'Abarenbo Shogun'; 'Flynn Finish' (Errol Flynn inspired sword attack)
-Nick Simonds- GreenScanner
Second-in command,Age 21, Computer Science Major, with minor in film, born in Hartford,CT
Enjoys SFX-laden movies(heavy on computer graphics and special make-up), representing his special powers; can tap into a variety of movies that has special effects, and occasionaly classic horror movies
Weapons-Disc Launchers (DVD discs launched like Yellow's Valkrievanchers; Discs explode on impact
Attacks-'Holoclone Army'(GreenScanner has the ability to split himself into clones via holograms
-Ben "B.C." Shimamura-BlueScanner
Third-in-command, Age 22, Theater Arts major, with minor in English, born in Tokyo, Japan
Enjoys classic comedy, representing his special powers Frowns on his favorite Japanese programs not translated correctly, which is ironic that his minor is English. Can tap into any comedy movie, becoming one with it(Limitations: If the comedy movie he absorbs has strong adult language, it can weaken BlueScanner)
Weapons-Speed-Bo Staff
Attacks''Hyper-Moe-Attack" (based on none other than the 3 Stooges); 'Costello Cry' (high-pitched sonic scream that deafens the monster/robot by yelling,'AAAABBBOOOTTT!!!"
-Kunio "Mikey" Mikimoto-YellowScanner
Age 20, Fine Arts/Computer Art major, born in Los Angeles,CA
Enjoys Anime and Science Fiction, representing his powers; can tap into any sci-fi show or classic anime
Weapons-Valkrievancher(double missile launchers based on the Valkyrie/Veritech fighters from Macross/Robotech
Attacks-'Warp Speed Smash'
-Carmen Diaz-YellowScanner II
Age 20, Computer Art/Fashion Design, born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
, enjoys Anime and Sci-fi, representing her powers; like Kunio, also can tap into any sci-fi show or anime, also video games
Weapons-Same as the first YellowScanner
Attacks-Same as 1st YellowScanner
Attacks exclusive to YellowScanner 2-'Cinema Caliente', 'Unicorn Star Smash'(based on Pegasus Ryuseiken (Meteor Punch-from Saint Seiya)
-Toni Montanez-PinkScanner
Age 19, Dance Arts Major, with minor in Music, born in Manila, Phillipines
Despite her parent's wishes, Toni earned a scholarship to travel abroad to school, settling down at CJU. Enjoys movie musicals and music videos, representing her special powers; can tap into any movie musical, music video, or concert, becoming one with it
Weapons-Film Splicer (Shield shaped like a film reel and slice through any android or robot; also able to throw it through the air like Captain America's shield; returning to her)
Attacks-'Charisse Kick';'Mambo Masher'(based on classic mambo dance scene from West Side Story)
Takeshi Hayata-SilverScanner
Age 27, Graduate student and adjunct professor, born in Yokohama, Japan, raised in Honolulu, Hawaii
Original co-founding member of Project:Paramount with Professor Alex, and first to use the project's 'film energy';enjoys Tokusatsu and Kaiju movies and TV series; can tap into any live action Japanese sci-fi show, and become one with it. Takeshi wields the prototype uniform for Scanranger, which has a film reel and strands of film strips for its chestplate. Has the ability to also grow into giant size, like Ultraman and the other Kaiju heroes. He does this by shouting, 'SilverScanner! J Mode! (short for jumbo)
Eigachanger
(Eiga=movie in Japanese)In order to transform, Takeshi calls up the Eigachanger, a bracelet on his left wrist. Like the other Scanrangers, he uses a mini-video cassette coming from his hidden belt buckle(Yes, another Kamen Rider effect). The cassette ejects out of the belt, and Takeshi loads it in the Eigachanger.
Weapons-SilverMagnum-Laser pistol which can also transform into a light saber-(MagnumSabre)
Attacks-'Silver Punch' & 'Silver Kick'- Energized blows used as the finishing move-Similar to the Kamen Rider's final attacks(Natch!)

Supporting characters-Cape Paramount Base/Mount Columbia Catacombs-The 'Second Unit'

Daphne Eva Alexandria(aka Professor Alex)
Lieutenant Commander of "Project Paramount". She and her late husband Roger was responsible for the creation of Scanranger.. In addition to her military background, Alex is also a former professional ballet dancer.In episode 38, it was also revealed that she was a former member of SkyForce, as am interpreter for the international military foce. Speaks fluent Japanese, French, and Spanish.
Doctor Ben Markby
Faithful right-hand man for Professor Alex, quick thinking physician and inventor who helps Scanranger when they are in a rough spot.
Axel Rosewood
Like Markby, also helps the rangers when in a bind. Undercover police captain for CNJ University
Sarita Jain Puri
Head film technician for Cape Paramount Base.
Peter Emmanuel
Ally and a big fan of the Scanrangers. A recipient of Project Paramount's Film Energy, he assisted them on many adventures. Peter can tap into any inspirational movie or epic and become one with it(i.e.The Ten Commandments, Ben-Hur, Gladiator,etc.)Turned down membership of Scanrangers for ministry reasons.
Danger Woman
Karaoke Sentai Songbird of Justice. Assisted the movie task force on many occasions. She is an ally to all she meets. She is very honored to help the Scanrangers when the chips are down for them. Armed with the Danger Karaoke Microphone, her songs are a dirge for any cybercreature who dares to challenge her.
Phantom Highlander
Faithful sidekick to Danger Woman. In the same way Tuxedo Mask assists Sailor Moon, when things get a bit messy for Danger Woman, her beloved, The Phantom Highlander, comes to her defense and saves the day for not only the Sentai Songbird, but also the Scanrangers as well.Armed with the Phantom Saber, the mysterious hero is more than a match for any villain.

Scanranger team weapons

Scanlaser
Laser pistol shaped like an antique hand held movie camera
FilmBlade
double-edged silver sword that has etchings like film strip)
Cinemasher
combination of all five indivdual Scanranger weapons into one(Swashbuckler, Speed-Bo Staff, Disc Launchers, Valkyrie Vancher, and the Film Splicer), can charge at high speed(Mach 1), thrusting through any Cyber-creature. upgraded later into Cinemasher-By Deluxe-with the Cinerama Cutlass replacing the Swashbuckler.
Camzooka
Giant video camera that fires a powerful plasma beam

Mecha

Bijou Bikes
Each of the five rangers has their own personal motorcycles, all named after popular named movie theaters of the past and present.Red-RedTivoli, Green-GreenRialto, Blue-BlueNickeloedon, Yellow-YellowRitz, Pink-PinkAngelika
GinScirocco
SilverScanner's personal battle vehicle. The GinScirocco is a transformable GT that turns into an extension of battle armor, similar to the Mospeada. It is armed with side blades on each tire as well as missiles.
TS Pegasus
RedScanner's mecha which is a robotic version of the winged horse(Columbia Tri-Star)
HP Sphinx
YellowScanner's mecha-robotic version of the Hollywood Pictures Sphinx
NS Peacock
PinkScanner's mecha-robot version that resembles NBC's symbol
MGUA Lion
GreenScanner's mecha-robot lion resembling Leo-the popular symbol of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
TP Seahorse
BlueScanner's mecha-robot seahorse representing the symbol of the great anime studio-Tatsunoko(which means seahorse)(No offense, Toei, but you're actually the greatest!)
All five mecha(aka Hollywood Vehicles)can unite and form into...
Thunder Dolby THX
Scanranger's mighty giant robot. Sphinx forms the torso and arms, Seahorse and Lion form the lower torso and legs, and I'll form the hea..I mean, Pegasus forms the head as Peacock forms the helmet.
Weapons-Film Reel Whip, Gatling Reel Gunner, Sphinx Knuckles, Dolby Beam, Great Editor Sword, Heavy Editor Sword
Attacks-"Heavy Edit Slash"-The final finishing techinque using the Great Editor Sword as Scanranger shouts,"Final Cut!" Later upgraded to 'Double Feature Final Cut' with the new Heavy Editor Sword.
WideScreener
SilverScanner's space cruiser created by Kunio. Has the ability to make mega hyper-warp drives, and also transforms into robot mode. Later in the series, WideScreener was rebuilt to perform a new attack for SilverScanner: SuperScreener. The ship has the ability to split into armor for Silver to power him up in giant mode.
WideScreener's weapons/attacks-Screener Stars, Screener Hawk, Screener Magnum; and Screener Cross Nova, the finishing move for WideScreener.In SuperScreener mode, Silver performs an upgraded version of the Screener Cross Nova; it becomes Mega Cross Nova.
Special attacks
Thunder Dolby and WideScreener can also combine into one robot-Dolby Screener.The merged robot can perform a special attack called Dolby Screener Cyclone;where they both spin in the air like a tornado and runs through the cybercreature. First used against the Brigade's robot Demolisher.
Box Office Smashers
After the destruction of Thunder Dolby THX, Nick, Professor Alex, and Dr. Markby created the second set of mecha for the Scanrangers.
ShogunScanner
RedScanner's humanoid shaped mecha
CosmoScanner
GreenScanner's UFO based mecha
DivaScanner
Pinkscanner's humanoid ballerina-type mecha
ClownScanner
BlueScanner's humanoid clown mecha
JetScanner
YellowScanner's humanoid jet mecha(Triple changer!)
All five Box Office Smashers combine into the ultimate fighting machine..
BlockBuster
ClownScanner and DivaScanner form the feet and legs, ShogunScanner forms the torso, CosmoScanner forms the arms, and JetScanner forms the head.
Weapons/Attacks-BlockBuster Barrage, BlockBuster V Beam, PSI-TEK Wave, BlockBuster Bomb
StuntMaster
Robot No. 3 for the Scanranger team. StuntMaster is a utility robot to help the two major giant robots in a pinch. Like Jetman's Tetra Boy, this robot has superhuman agility, smashing cybercreatures with its lighting-speed punches, kicks, and throws.
Attacks-Master Mash, Master Kick
StuntMaster's finishing move is called the StuntMaster Blaster. It can transform into a powerful double plasma cannon, obliterating the enemy.

The bad guys

MAYHEM (Mechanized Androids Yoked Hither to Eliminate Mankind)
Blackorg
Dark-armored overlord of Mayhem-
Like Scanranger, he can also become one with movies, only limited to horror films. Also wields the Metalstaff to defend himself
He can mutate into a multi-tenacled monster
Colonel Trilobyte
Takes over for Blackorg after the overlord recovers from the battle with the human Peter Emmanuel, covered with prehistoric insect armor closely resembling Blackorg's own. Led the invasion which annilliated Cape Paramount Base. Unknown to the rest of MAYHEM. TriloByte is a former member looking for revenge against them.
Commander Vixen
Second in command; has the looks of Demi Moore, the seductiveness of Xenia Onatopp from Goldeneye, and the fighting ability of Xena, Warrior Princess. Her sword fires an energy blast called the 'Beauti-Bolt'. Also has two cyborg bodyguards (PB Floyd-'Pretty Borg Floyd' & Andy Roy)dressed like male supermodels to do her bidding
Can become one with any suspense movie
General Ug
Strongest fighter of MAYHEM, but has very little brain
Has limited power to become one with any war movie or any would-be world conqueror
Anark Key (based on the name Anarchy)
Psychological terrorist and strategist from Earth; very cocky fighter
Can become one with controversial movies or terrorist based movies(Examples:A Clockwork Orange);feeds on the strength of the terrosists and villains
Arno Benedict
Commander from the planet Kagamirron; a parallel Earth. He was called in to face Scanranger(episode 11) when the 3 lieutentants couldn't get the job done. Speaks with a heavy British accent. Has the power to teleport at will, has limited film energies like the rangers, which he steals from the movie task force, and has another hidden power;the ability to absorb life energies by kissing females. Also an expert sword fighter that rivals RedScanner. Overlooks the team called..
Benedict's Brigade
Former 'Riders of the Storm' salvaged into his mighty warriors. The Brigade comprises of the following members:
KuroFrost-can create solid ice and snow from his hands.
KuroGrappler(leader)-possesses superhuman strength, utilizes powerful wrestling techinques that rivals GreenScanner's own-fights dirty like your typical rulebreaking pro wrestlers.
KuroFire-can control and create living flame
KuroBuzzer-Mute mechanical robot, like his namesake, has buzzsaws and knives for his hands.
KuroLectronn-shoots electric jolts of energy at will.
Demolisher
The Brigade's giant robot. Armed with the Demo Javelin and Demo Saw, a chainsaw arm.
ChaosDemolisher
Upgraded version of the first Demolisher robot. Armed with elongated limbs as well as claws. Performs the Chaos Inferno, a dark, flaming attack.
Kinks
MAYHEM's grunt soldiers dressed in metallic silver (AKA cannon fodder)
Team Nightmare
Horror movie based cybercreature team created by Anark Key to oppose the Scanrangers by using his Dark Film Energy. This evil band comprises of Friedrick Kriger(a Freddy Kruger based monster with sharp talons); Sugar Guy-a mythic killer similiar to the titled slasher,'Candyman'; Jetzun-a rocket powered slasher based on Jason-the killer of the Friday the 13th movie; Shriek-based on the slasher of the 'Scream' trilogy; and LaceFace; a feminine version of 'LeatherFace', based on the scarred murderer of the 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre' movies
The five androids can unite and form KuroSlasher, a giant cybercreature
"Byte"
Unofficial symbol of MAYHEM- a pesky and annoying cyber-spider perched on Blackorg's shoulders from time to time. This robotic arachnid is responsible for enlarging the CyberCreatures. It does this by piercing the monsters skin with its sharp metallic legs, filling the body with Kuronium energy, and making them into giants. Originally, Byte was once Kunio's science experiment and was stolen by MAYHEM to be reprogrammed by them to do their dirty work. Having a change of heart after many failures with the evil group,the robot spider changed alliances, and helped Kunio and his friends, then met its untimely demise sabotaging the giant KuroSkeeter. Replaced by mass-produced KillerBytes which activate in the cybercreature's bloodstream after their defeat, enlarging themselves in the process

The CyberCreatures-"monsters of the week"

Part creature-part cyborg or android merged with MAYHEM technology
1)Kuro-octopus
2)Kurogator
3)Kurosiren
4)KuroKhan
5-6)Maliss(Kurodragon)
7)KuroAnaconda
8)KuroGangsta
9)KuroJoker
10)KuroModel
11-12)KuroPirate
12,15)KuroParrot
16)KuroSpider
17)KuroCupid
18)KuroShark
23)KuroGrizzly
24)KuroSkeeter
25)KuroAlto
27)KuroToad
28)KuroHoungan
31)Resurrected KuroOctopus
32)KuroLobo
33)KuroTylo
34)KuroDoberman
36)KuroRhino
37)KuroSkunk, Annie London android
38)KuroCroc, Dimensional Mammoth II
Scanranger Holiday Special)KuroTannebaum
Scanranger vs. Jetman)KuroJaguar, Dozer-Jigen

Nebutopia

-MAYHEM's fortress stronghold floating high above space

Cape Paramount Base

-Secret mountaintop hideout for Scanranger. Hidden within the northern part of Stokes State Forest in New Jersey near the Delaware River.

Mount Columbia Catacombs

After the destruction of Cape Paramount Base, Professor Alex was able to salvage 85% of their data and transferred it to their new headquaters, in Upstate New York. The Scanranger mecha(Thunder Dolby THX, WideScreener, et al) are located beneath the Palisades of New Jersey.
Movie Task Force Scanranger is Copyright 1997-2006 Vince Jones-The characters in this fan-fic are purely fictional. Any resemblence between the characters depicted here living or dead is purely coincidental.
Also, I just want to give credit where credit is due-The Scanranger uniforms shown above is a design of Roman Locsin..Many thanks!
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