THUNDER STORM,
RANGER FORM!

Makoto.

Name: Makoto Takahashi.
Nicknames: Mako, Taka, Mister Thunder From Down Under, Macaroni.
Age: 19.
Birthday: Sometime during June, he refuses to say.
Nationality: Japanese-American.
Height: 5'10". | 177cm.
Weight: 72KG. | 158lbs.

Occupation:
High School Student at Blue Bay Harbour High.Navy Thunder Ranger, Protector of the Bay.
Personality: ISJF. DEFENDER.
Supportive.Reliable and Patient.Imaginative and Observant.Enthusiastic.Loyal and Hard-Working.Good Practical Skills.Humble and Shy.Takes Things Personally.Repress Their Feelings.Overload Themselves.Reluctant to Change.Too Altruistic.
Backstory:

I didn't think I was worthy.
I remember the ground opening up and I was falling, that the earth was swallowing me up. I thought back to my training, back to our Sensei but no matter. . .
Nothing seemed to work.
Falling and falling, I saw the lights above, the overturned lamps beginning to flicker.
It was different for me, different from every other.
I wasn't chosen by someone, I was given power.
The heat in my veins, the power in my eyes, all I remember was the words leaving my lips.

Thunder Storm, Ranger Form.

I woke in the Academy next, Sensei Hunter pensively staring. Jayce, my friend and ally, was next to me with an identical 'morpher'.
We were chosen by the previous heroes or by fate itself, or even the grid.
We are the Thunder Rangers.

I would never believe that my after-school activities would be taken so seriously. Mom and Dad were always fighting, always talking about the good of the family without them really noticing they were tearing me apart.
I looked to escape and in doing so, I found virtue and discipline.
I found friends and family.
Real family.

Now, the Bay is under constant attack from something I've never seen but this is no time to be a coward.
This is the time for action, for might.
Even now, I can't help but smile as I say it.

THUNDER STORM
RANGER FORM!

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Abilities.

Enhanced:
Strength.Durability.Agility.Combat prowess.
Mastery of Hand-To-Hand Combat.

Elemental Control over Thunder/Lightning.

Ninjutsu Arts.

WEAPONS AND EQUIPMENT.

Weapons:
Assumable Staff Ikazuchimaru (変幻自在棍イカヅチ丸 Hengenjizai Kon Ikazuchimaru): The sidearms and primary weapons of the Thunder Rangers. A truly versatile weapon, it can be extended into Spear Mode (手槍モード Teyari Mōdo) for melee combat, folded into Cross Mode (十字の型 Jūji no Kata) to be thrown as a shuriken, or opened into Circle Moon Mode (円月の型 Engetsu no Kata), which generates an energy shield within the center. Attacks include the Ikazuchi Thunder Blast Slash (イカヅチ雷撃斬 Ikazuchi Raigekizan) and Ikazuchi Turbulence Beating (迅雷乱れ打ち Ikazuchi Midareuchi).
Portable Ninja Sword Hayatemaru (携帯忍刀ハヤテ丸 Keitai Ninto Hayatemaru): The Sidearm and primary weapons of the Wind Rangers which can be charged-up for an energized slash or combined with the sheath to form a blaster rifle. Despite being trained with the blade, he prefers using the staff but he would not compromise a backup weapon.He does not have any special attacks or abilities with the Hayatemaru.

Stag Breaker (スタッグブレイカー Sutaggu Bureikā): The Navy Ranger's personal weapon. A handheld claw-stungun weapon modelled after a Stag Beetle's pincer, it can be used to grab an opponent and then zap them with electric energy. Attacks include the Super Ninja Art: Fang Run (超忍法・牙走り Chō Ninpō - Kiba Bashiri) and Ikazuchi Way Sword Technique: Thunder Fang Flash (迅雷流剣技・雷牙一閃 Ikazuchi Ryū Kengi - Raiga Issen), the latter while duel-wielding the Stag Breaker with the Ikazuchimaru.
The Stag Breaker can also be attached to the Ikazuchimaru to serve as the blade of the Ikazuchi Breaker (イカヅチブレイカー Ikazuchi Bureikā), allowing the Navy Thunder Ranger to perform the Ikazuchi Way Sword Technique: Thunder Fang Blow (迅雷流剣技・雷牙一撃 Ikazuchi Ryū Kengi - Raiga Ichigeki).

Equipment:

Thunder Morpher.
Allows the User to transform into a Thunder Ranger.Tsunami Cycle.Motorcycles used by the Thunder Rangers, sporting the User's colour. Each come equipped with mounted laser cannons.

Zords:

Gourai Stag (ゴウライスタッグ, Gōrai Sutaggu): Thunder Ranger's personal mecha in the form of a giant monster truck-like black and navy blue stag beetle that forms Karakuri Giant Gouraijin's lower half and Double Horn Cutter (ダブルホーンカッター, Daburu Hōn Kattā) weapon, which also doubles as Gouraijin's chest armor. Also forms arms for Karakuri Giant Gourai Senpuujin and Karakuri Giant Tenrai Senpuujin.Its attacks are the Stag Thunder (スタッグサンダー, Sutaggu Sandā) and Karakuri Ninpou: Fang Vanish (カラクリ忍法・牙がくれ, Karakuri Ninpou: Kiba Gakure).

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RELATIONSHIPS.

We'll get there, won't we? | Click on the Portrait to jump to their profile!

Jayce.

I met him during my training at the Academy. We complimented each other well, we made up for each other's weaknesses.
Sparring, eating, training; we did nearly everything together.
I wish I could say I was surprised that he was chosen for the position of Crimson Thunder Ranger but you know, he's talented.
He's strong.
He's my friend.
I'm proud to fight alongside him.

(I can't begin to explain the feeling of appreciation I have for Kyro, the writer of the Crimson Ranger. Not only does our characters compliment one another but he is one of my closest friends on the platform. Before we made these accounts, we saw Power Rangers RP as stagnant but as we built these characters, we realised it didn't matter.
We would make something unique together, rely on each other and create some interesting threads; we'd make waves!
It ain't so scary swimming alone if someone jumps in the deep end with you.
He's got my respect in leagues, ain't nothing I wouldn't do for my bro.

Please, check out the Crimson Thunder Ranger and enjoy the story of two heroes coming to grips with a brand new world, forged by their actions as heroes of tomorrow.)

Piper.

You ever hear about the girl next door? You know, the girl that you never thought you would have a chance with? The one that, when she smiles your way in the hallway, brightens up the whole damn day?
Yeah, that's Piper Arcangel.
She keeps my hands warm when I siphon my powers away, even if she doesn't yet understand why.
I want to tell her what I am, what it means to be a Ranger but I can't; it's against the rules.
I guess for now, I just want us to stay close to one another. . .
Even if I am damn afraid.
She may have superpowers and abilities, you know, ones that even exceed my own but that doesn't mean I should be any less of a hero.
Her hero.
If she's in trouble, I'm coming to the rescue, even if she can handle it or not.
That's just how it is, she'd do the same for me.

We got half a dozen dates planned and we're even going to travel around but there's only one thing that bothers me.
I don't know how I feel just yet, like I'm on the verge of something serious.
I kinda feel like she's the same way.

(This wonderful artwork is created by the writer themselves, Donut.
Talented with a pen and brush, Piper is one of the most visually interesting characters I've come across, backed up with a well-rounded personality that makes you feel all gooey inside.
Check them out!)

Diana.

Lovingly nicknamed as Yana, she's my roommate. Circumstances had her put in my apartment and we've been living together for a few weeks now. Everything's blurred together weirdly, you know? Never thought I'd be the one that needs to work in a team when I'm at home too.
Pass me this, I can help you with that, here let me get the dishes. . .
Words I'd never thought I'd have to say.
She jokes often about leaving and even swears off men constantly but I know she cares deep down.
I just wish the world plays her a good hand of cards, I only want what's best.
Her laughter so sweet and she cooks well too! I kinda don't want her to leave but I know that'd be selfish and I need to grow up eventually but. . .
For now, I'll be selfish and keep her close.
I just hope that's okay, despite the web of lies I'm spinning.
Being a Ranger is tough when you have people you really, really care for.

(Art Credit to @youkaishain on Twitter!
Diana-Mun is a genuinely kind human bean that I love seeing on my TL and usually brings things up, whether it be with bizarre, crack comedy or intriguing threads; I love writing with them!
Be sure to check them out or else!!)

Shadow. | Luna.

Okay, I'll admit when we first met, I had two initial thoughts.
First one was 'I can smell that she is a demon of some sorts and that means I'm probably going to need to fight' and the uh, the second one was 'I wonder what her lipstick looks like smudged'.
Sadly, I haven't found out what the second one looks like yet.
I accidentally convinced her it was a good idea for her to start attending my high school after I told her about my past with my parents, which was a little interesting for me.
I'd never been so open with anyone before and she was the first, she took it on with a kind smile and even told me a little bit about what scared her.
She knows I'm a Ranger, she knows I've got nothing to hide from her.
I have no words to truly explain how I feel but my god, I want to see Luna happy.
I want to see her smile all the time, I want to see her when she laughs or when she sneakily steals my fries-!
Rethinking that last one, I like my fries.

OH YEAH, SHE STOLE MY HOODIE WHEN SHE CAME OVER. SHE POKED OUT HER TONGUE AND EVEN WENT 'NEHNEH' AND KEPT IT.
Hopefully I get it back one day but there's no way I'm going to tell her how cute she really is.

(This lovely artwork of Luna in one of Mako's many hoodies was created by the writer behind Luna's account! An incredibly talented artist and writer, every thread we share is a true blessing! Luna is a charismatic, witty, sweet and alluring character that I just can't get enough of.
CHECK 'EM OUT!)

Luna Snow.

Now this is an interesting relationship.
She only knows me as the Navy Thunder Ranger.
Trying to bait me constantly into revealing my identity, it's always been childish pranks for the most part. We met when I was sent to Seoul on a mission to take out some kind of bizarre alien that I can barely remember.
Every time I'm in South Korea, I usually aim to meet up with the Pop Sensation so that we can get through work faster.
Whether our friendship becomes more personal is for time to tell only.

(Yggdrasil, the writer behind this portrayal of the titular character, injects so much charm into each interaction, it oozes! That perfect mixture of innocently cute and genuinely funny is lovely in scenarios of small talk and even deeper conversations but don't get too comfortable! When things start going wrong in the world, seriousness is brought in and Seol Hee rises to the challenge!
It's been a pleasure to write with them so give them a read!)

Adell.

A brother of fire, Adell was one of the first members of Invictus I met. Whereas most would have a casual conversation about how they feel about such a group, we decided that it was best to measure our abilities straight up.
What came next was nothing short of an intense five or six seconds which came to an end at a stalemate.
If the fight had been allowed to continue, we would've surely destroyed everything around us. He's not someone I consider weak and that's saying something, it's good to have an ally I don't need to worry about bailing out.

(What is there to say about a guy like Roy? Funny, talented and a quick thinker, we clicked well together. Friends for a few months now, I deeply respect his drive to push out new, intriguing content for other writers to partake in and enjoy. Not only is he exceptionally intelligent, the compassion that comes from him is otherworldly; he ensures that YOU are included!
As a fan of Disgaea, I hope you check out his portrayal of Adell, a character I've grown fond of quickly with Roy's input and character decisions!!!)

Aoi.

You know we actually had kind of a bizarre meeting. I was minding my business and so was she but I got it in my mind to ask her out on a date to the movies.
So we exchange numbers and she tells me her favourite movie is Dirty Dancing so I see about going to watch it in theatres, only to realise I couldn't reveal my identity.
The latest Godzilla movie was playing the same night so I started an event that basically turned into a huge costume party, just so I wouldn't have to take off my armour.
Went well, they went to their screening and we went to ours.
She's a little older than me but we joked about me being her Johnny when I'm so OBVIOUSLY Baby.
I'm not that cool to be a Dancer but Aoi, she's got some moves.
We joke around here and there but I've got her back, she's got mine.
Our powers are pretty similar so we're birds of a feather.
Now how does it go. . .?

Now I've had the time of my life.
No, I never felt like this before.

(A commissioned piece of Aoi Raiju created by @G0966.
Aoi-mun is a lovely writer that I enjoy talking to, their interests vast and equally as obscure as my own. Whether it be talking about bizarre superpowers or martial arts, our conversations have always been nothing but pleasant.
Aoi has been around for quite some time, having been around for over a year, I've made sure to keep up to date and follow along as best as I can through accounts here and there.
Honestly, someone I make sure I follow if I create an alternate muse, Aoi-mun's tweets intrigue me and then there's the character!
SHE'S FAST, SHE'S STRONG, SHE'S COOL; SHE'S A BONAFIDE KILLER QUEEN.
With eyes of lightning and sharp wit, she's sure to make any man crush on her-!
A pleasure to have on my timeline, always.
I ask you check them out!!!!!!!!!!)

Kara.

Alright so this friendship is probably one of the weirdest I've ever made because Jayce was the one who introduced me to her. I thought at first that it was a little odd that he had made friends with a Super considering his choice of apparel. So we all meet up for ice cream at the bowling alley or something and as we're talking, I can't help but think about how lonely she must feel.
I learned her name was Kara later on but that feeling never really went away.
I can't think about how it feels to separate from everything, to be alone in this world.
If I could just ease that feeling a little bit, be a good friend and treat her like a normal person, I hope I could make it better.
Make her feel just that slight bit more included, despite how different she is.
As fun as it is to hang out, I don't think arcades can withstand any more punishment from either of us-!

(Having only recently met, Apollo has been a welcoming driving force that made me want to return to Makoto time and time again. One of the first to truly interact with me on this account, I cannot appreciate their efforts enough.
With an adorable portrayal of everyone in the whole universe's crush, Apollo's Kara has the ability to take the tired weight out of anyone's eyes with sweetness.
Despite that, Apollo's portrayal of Kara as Supergirl when she's saving the day doesn't miss a beat and really captures the spirit of the character.
A wonderful addition to my timeline, I love Makoto and Kara's banters with one another!
Give them a read!!)

The Spirit. | Persephone.

Okay, first of all, I don't care what anyone says.
I named her. She was the Guardian of this Forest I wandered into as part of a training mission, didn't think much of it at the time but suddenly, there she was.
Watching, curious and certainly ready to strike me down if I even so much as looked at things wrong. A true test of courage, she followed closely behind and we discussed life and death to a heavy extent. One of the very few that has challenged me intellectually, she was the second woman to have ever claimed my lips.
Her skin cold, her laugh echoing and yet, I managed to surprise death itself.

Since then, I was sure to return every so often and talk with her; to ensure she and the forest she protects is safe. She grants me peace of mind, listens with unwavering conviction and even now, remains judgement free.
Knowing my life as a Ranger is a dangerous one, she has offered time and time again to treat my wounds and provide counsel.
A loyal friend, gifted companion and beautiful woman.
Being smitten with Death is easy if it is her.
Oh, and she promised me a place in the forest if I did bite the dust which is awesome!

(Art courtesy of Lilith Games/Afk Arena.
What is there to say about Spirit-mun other than unrelenting passion. The way they write, carry their character and provide thought provoking responses is something I constantly yearn for in RP and I have been met constantly with Persephone and Makoto's constant debates. Feeling challenged, I cherish each and every RP we have, be it small or large! One of the first characters to roleplay with Makoto when he was first created, I cannot thank them enough for the patience they had given me as we allowed both our characters to find their legs and grooves; shifting us into the characters we write for today.
If you want some spoopy vibes and a devilish laugh, check out the Spirit today.
Seriously, do it!)

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