Zoids Index
| ZGe-004 Liger Red "Hiou" Technical Data ライガーレッドヒオウ（緋桜） | |
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| Name Note: | Hiou: Japanese for Scarlet Cherry Blossom |
| Alignment: | None |
| Rollout: | None |
| Type: | Lion |
| Length: | 20.0 m |
| Height: | 7.0 m |
| Weight: | 72.5 t |
| Max Speed: | 288 km/h |
| Equipment Information | |
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| Weapons: | Equipment: |
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AZ 108 mm High Density Beam Gun (Tail)
AZ 208 mm 2 Barrel Shock Cannon x1 (Chest) Laser Fang (Mouth) Strike Laser Claw x4 (Paws) |
Downforce Stabilizer x2 (Sides)
Ion Turbo Booster x2 (Back) |
| Story Information | |
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| Pilots: | Introduction: |
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The Liger Red Hiou is a special Liger Zero from the Zoids Generations story. It served as a temple guardian for some time, but is also a counterpart Zoid to the Liger Blue.
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- Name Notes:
Liger Red is the actual unit name, named such for its color and differentiating it from the standard Liger Zero. "Hiou" is a given name; what people refer to that specific, individual liger as.
- Details of Design
Small Size
While the Liger Blue is noted to be about 9% smaller than the standard Zero, the Hiou is even smaller than that; about 16%. Unlike the Blue, however, Hiou isn't just as feisty as the basic. In fact, Hiou's noted for their more passive temperament, weaker strength, and slower speed.
Armor Translucency
According to one record, Hiou's armor turned slightly translucent after adding additional equipment. Although the cause is unknown, it's suspected to be from the Zoid's life force waning, implying a notable weakness in Hiou compared to other ligers. When the model kit was released, it was released with clear armor to emphasize this fact.
- Military History
Interlude, Battle of Kanan Fort
The first emergence of Bio Zoids in the current generation happened when a swarm, coming down from the river, ran into and attacked Kanan Fort. When Seki heard about it in the capital she and Hiou, along with a number of reinforcements ran to their head. Hiou, being much faster, arrived far sooner than the reinforcements and confronted the Bio Zoids, forcing Masakuni and his Iron Kong to leave the safety of the city walls to protect them. Though Seki was aware of her sacred task, she insisted that her, and Hiou's true responsibility was to protect everyone from the Bio Zoids. So, there she fought, constantly ducking out of Masakuni's protection to fight Bio Zoids herself until reinforcements arrived. No sooner than they had, however, did they witness a swarm of flying Bio Zoids heading right towards the capital, forcing them to immediately redirect back to their home city.
Though it was Gishin's intent for Seki and Hiou to remain at Kanan Fort, protected by Masakuni, Hiou realized the horrible mistake that had been made. The Zoid cried out to its pilot, who, for seemingly the first time, heard Hiou's voice begging to return to the city. The Bio Zoids had been waiting for this moment, for when the guardian deity of Nakato, Hiou, was no longer in the city. If they didn't return, it would be destroyed, and it was only Hiou's intervention that could stop this tragedy from occurring. Seki plead their case, and ultimately, Hiou was allowed to return to the city with them.
ZAC 2101, August, EVENT
- Notable Facts
- Though Seki has piloted Hiou since childhood, she mentioned that the skillful piloting seen in battle was not her, but Hiou listening to her wishes and acting accordingly.
- Equipment Information
Please see the basic Liger Zero article. Hiou has all of the same equipment.
- Concept Art
- Merchandise
Model Kits:
Model Kit: Dengeky Hobby "Liger Red Hiou"- Featured In Media
Zoids Generations
The Liger Red was primarily featured in Zoids Generations, a story from Dengeki Hobby Magazine that was later compiled into a book. The Liger Red, or "Hiou" lived at a temple and acted primarily on its own cogniscience. Its personality was unusual for a Liger Zero; excessively passive with no real attitude. Over the years it grew close to Seki, a girl that it had known since a young age. Although it had no particular pilot, Hiou allowed Seki to board the cockpit.
- Secondary Media Appearances
Book Media: Zoids Generations
Game Media: Zoids Dash (Color Variant)
Game Media: Zoids Infinity Neo EX
Game Media: Zoids Saga M
- Notable Variations
