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RZ-041 Liger Zero Technical Data ライガーゼロ

	Name Note:	None
	Alignment:	Helic Republic
	Rollout:	ZAC 2101
	Type:	Lion
	Length:	24.0 m
	Height:	8.3 m
	Weight:	85.0 t
	Max Speed:	307 km/h

Equipment Information
Weapons:	Equipment:
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
Pilots:	Introduction:
Bit Cloud Ray Gregg	Liger Zero is a lion type Zoid originally designed by the Imperial Army. It was stolen during the development process and became known as one of the Republic's greatest assets. In the republic, it gained multiple conversion systems (CAS: Changing Armor Systems.) ^[1]

- Details of Design

Wild Zoid Base

The Liger Zero used a large Wild Zoid from the Western Continent as its base. While the Wild Zoids used for many designs had lost some vitality under the care of humans/zoidians, the wild species that Liger Zero was based on was completely wild, living exclusively in the wild. This gave it excellent vitality, and the Liger Zero was developed with a maneuver ability and versatility in battle that couldn't be rivaled by earlier liger types.

Organoid System

In the anime the Liger Zero uses an "Organoid System," an object that allows it to learn from its combat experiences. This system isn't actually unlike the Wild Zoid Core used in the Battle Story, but is treated as a much more powerful object, implying an almost eidetic memory in the Zoids. If it encounters a problem once, it'll never make the same mistakes again.

- Concept Art

Concept art from The Genealogy of Liger Zoids, From DHM's Smack Zoids B-Part series. The first sketch is the Type ZERO, and the second sketch is the Ultimate Liger, an early concept for the Liger Zero frame.

A variety of reference images (Setting Materials) from the Zoids Fuzors series. It shows off various states of weathering (the images that look similar) over top of the main concept and cockpit concept.

These are various concepts (mostly from the Genealogy of Liger Zoids) featuring various armor concepts for the Liger Zero, such as one based off of the Shield Liger. The two last items are concepts leading up to the Liger Zero X.

- Military History

ZAC 2101, March, Rollout, Ray Gregg's Liger Zero

As the Empire launched 10 Death Stinger KFDs to attack Nyxie Base, which had fallen under Republican control, the Ray Force was formed. Thanks to recovered combat data, Ray Gregg and the rest of the unit knew their weaknesses. The Zeroes targeted the exposed joints of the KFDs, and as they were defeated, their self-destruct mechanisms were activated to keep Imperial technology from falling into enemy hands. One of the pilots killed during this was Anna Tares, the childhood friend of Wolff Muroa. This battle led to Ray being blamed for Anna's death.

ZAC 2101, July, Nyx Landing Operation. Ray Gregg's Liger Zero

As the Republic landed on Nyx following the Western Continent War, they witnessed the Eisen Dragoons attacking Guylos Zoids. The Ray Force was launched, with Ray Gregg leading the charge. His Zero sped ahead of the rest, who struggled to keep up. He took on the most dangerous fights, having grown tired of watching his allies die to protect him. Even so, he survived.

ZAC 2100, August, The Eisen Dragoon, Ray Gregg's Liger Zero

Shadow Foxes scouting for the Ray Force discovered a hidden Eisen Dragoon base. However, in spite of Ray's passion to defeat their leader, the force was instantly immobilized by Grounchars. Every Zero was subsequently defeated. All but one. As the supposed killer of Anna Tares, Wolff Muroa was intent on killing Ray himself.

Then, reinforcements arrived. With this opportunity, Ray threw off the Zero's armor, making it as agile as possible, and plunged back into battle. He was able to defeat Wolff's Berserk Furher before a Bloody Demon appeared, piloted by Signer Feuer. As Signer ordered Wolff to escape, he turned the Bloody Demon against the remnants of the Ray Force.

Helic Command ordered Ray Gregg to pursue the Berserk Furher, knowing that if they were to let a Muroa escape it would incite an uncontrollable war that may even reach their home continent. Ray, however, had been fighting the guilt of losing his allies. Now, he stood before them, the only line of defense between them and the Bloody Demon. It would kill every Zoid, every pilot on the battlefield. Disregarding the orders of his superiors, Ray turned the Zero back towards the Hover Cargo, where he demanded to be equipped with any armor available.

With the Zero now armed, they charged the Bloody Demon head on. In spite of the imbalanced armor he was carrying, Ray defeatd the Demon, only to be interrupted once more by Wolff Muroa. He'd returned to save Signer, and though they briefly fought, Wolff returned to the Eisen Dragoons as soon as he had retrieved his subordinate. This battle led to Ray being blamed for letting Wolff survive, leading to the Neo-Zenebas War on Delpoi.

ZAC 2101, October, Battle of Chepin

The Republican Army attacked Chepin, a major base on the Dark Continent. They were met with fierce resistance by the Imperial forces, but soon received reinforcements from the beachhead at Entrance Bay. Zeroes were among those seen in the crowd.

ZAC 2101, Late October, The Battle of Sessrumnir

When the Republic made the final decision to launch an assault on Valhalla, instead of waiting until after the winter as originally planned, army lines clashed across the country. One of the fiercest battles was at Sessrumnir, where the monster of the past, the Death Saurer, had reappeared. Though the Zeros fought bravely, they were defeated by the Death Saurers.

ZAC 2106, August, Battle in the Ardannes

Sergeant Capri Conrad and his platoon had been performing Force Reconnaissance in the Forest of Ardannes. Crouching in the shadows, a Liger Zero sat in a state of suspended power, waiting for their unit to draw near. After successfully avoiding detection, the Zero's pilot activated their Liger and tore apart more than 10 Zoids on their own, including a mass-production Geno Saurer, in under ten minutes.

It had one target left, and that was Capri's Dimetrodon. It stalked them quietly through the forest, until it was ambushed. After shaking the Dimetrodon's teeth from its throat, the Zero's pilot mauled the Imperial Zoid. Furious, they seemed to have no intent of finishing the battle quickly. This turned out to be their fatal mistake, as the Dimetrodon activated its Jamming Waves amid a field of chaff. Though the Zoids survived, both pilots were presumeably killed by the wave.

ZAC 2106 ~ 2107 Approx., Disciplinary Force

The former Ray Force, blamed for allowing Wolff Muroa to escape were reduced to a disciplinary force. Two units of Blue Zeroes from this force took on Chimera Fort City. They charged headlong into war, then combined with blue Fire Phoenixes to leap the wall of Chimera City. Half focused on taking out commanding Chimera Zoids while half defended the gate until the pursuing Gojulas Gigas and Gairyukis could arrive. They hadn't expected to fight the Seismosaurus, however. Not just the Gigas, but every single member of the first Phoenix unit were shot down by the long-ranged Particle Cannon. The Gairyuki rose to challenge this weapon, absorbing the energy, but as the Phoenix's moved to pursue it, they were intercepted by the Energy Liger. It crushed several Zeroes as a measure of intimidation, then left the remaining soldiers standing there, stunned.

ZAC 2108, November, Defense of Mount Arthur

The Helic Republic aimed to recapture their former capital city. The Empire had withdrawn to Mount Arthur, a stronghold, where they faced constant aerial bombing from the Republic's Dimetropteras. Liger Zeroes followed the Pteras from the ground, then fused with Fire Phoenixes to assist in the air battle. With just one battle, Mount Arthur was won.

ZAC 2109, Early Spring, The Uncertain End, Ray Gregg's Liger Zero

After their former successes, the Helic Republic confronted the Neo Zenebas Empire less than 100 kilometers north of their former capital. Soon Wolff Muroa's Energy Liger was left relatively undefended, and several of the Zero X's who accompanied it turned against it. They were captured Empire machines, snuck in alongside supply crates containing Fire Phoenixes. Assassins who intended to kill the Neo Zenebas Emperor. Ray Gregg was among the Zero pilots in this fight, but even with the Phoenix, they couldn't compete with the Energy Liger's speed.

Ray abandoned the Fire Phoenix, heavily wounded by Wolff's Energy Liger, in order to have the agility to avoid a fatal blow. At that moment, the Jet Falcon descended from the sky. Wolff, intent to defeat Ray himself, acted before his guards could catch up. In doing so he opened the Energy Liger up to attack, and the Zero Falcon's Buster Claws punctured its Zoid Core. With nowhere for the Energy Charger to send its surplus power, the Liger began to overheat. Soon, the Zoid would suffer a meltdown, potentially destroying both armies.

As Wolff Muroa ordered all troops to retreat along with the townspeople, Ray realized that Wolff was going to sacrifice himself, taking the Energy Liger as far away as possible, so that he might save as many as he could. He made the decision to help, and though his Zero was severely wounded by gunfire from enemy units, he managed to catch up to the Energy Liger. They used the cables of the Energy Liger to hook up to the Jet Falcon, which had originally been designed by the Empire to work in conjunction with the Energy Liger. With this, they intended to discharge the excess energy into the sky. How this endeavor ended is unknown. It was never confirmed in the story if Wolff or Ray survived.

- Equipment Information

- AZ 108 mm High Density Beam Gun

AZ 108 mm High Density Beam Gun: AZ108mmハイデンシティビームガン

The AZ 108mm High Density Beam Gun is a laser weapon attached to the tail of the Liger Zero. In spite of what could be an amazingly effective weapon given the tail articulation, the weapon rarely, if ever receives use in combat.

- AZ 208mm 2-Barrelled Shock Cannon x1

AZ 208 mm 2 Barrel Shock Cannon x1: AZ208mm2連装ショックカノン

The two barrelled shock cannon is the primary weapon of the Liger Zero when outside of close range. It fires two simultaneous rounds.

- Downforce Stabilizer x2

Downforce Stabilizer x2: ダウンフォーススタビライザー×2

The Downforce Stabilizers provide negative lift during high speed movement. This helps the Liger stay in contact with the ground, which in turn makes a high speed run more stable. By increasing the Liger's center of gravity with this downforce, it can make tighter turns with less concern for tipping over. This lends to the maneuverability of the Liger.

- Ion Turbo Booster x2

Ion Turbo Booster x2: イオンターボブースター×2

These two powerful boosters are installed to the back. Once deployed, the white armor over the top flips up and the boosters extend towards the back. The powerful jets increase the Liger's speed, allowing it to catch up in pursuits.

- Laser Fang

Laser Fang: レーザーファング

Liger Zero is equipped with laser equipment; something that permits the weapons to slice through enemy armor more easily. This makes such a dramatic difference that many Zoids without such equipment aren't considered a proper close range Zoid. Though the Liger doesn't make use of this equipment in the anime, it's used in the battle story and from the images appears to include both the large sabers and the lower canines.

- Strike Laser Claw x4

Strike Laser Claw x4: ストライクレーザークロー×4

Like the aforementioned fangs, the claws of the Liger Zero include laser equipment that allows them to slice through enemy armor with ease. This is the most iconic weapon of the Zero, who almost always seeks to close the distance between itself and its enemies so that it can make use of the claws. Such a weapon scheme works well with the Zoid's natural instincts.

- Merchandise

Model Kits

Figures

Cards

Assorted Items

- Featured In Media

Zoids New Century /Zero (Anime)

Liger Zero was the most prominent Zoid in Zoids New Century /ZERO, where it was piloted by Bit Cloud. It was noted to be a particularly uncooperative Zoid, sold to Dr. Toros for an inflated price after it refused to cooperate with its previous owner. Even so, it bonded with Bit after some adventures and flattery. It ultimately stopped the rampage of the rogue Berserk F�rher and won the entirety of the Zoid Grand Prix.

Zoids Fuzors

Following NC0, Liger Zero appeared as the protagonist of Zoids Fuzors. It was piloted by the main character, RD, and was distinguished by its white canopy. Throughout the series, RD struggles to bring out the full potential of the Liger Zero until he stumbles upon BLOX Zoids able to fuse with it. They were the key to figuring out what the Zero was truly capable of.

Zoids New Century (Manga)

Liger Zero was still Bit's Zoid in the New Century manga, and carried on with the habit of acting out or taking matters into its own hands. In spite of this, the Zoid was relatively strong (as expected.) During the final battle it tried to take out the Berserk F�rher with the Panzer CAS, but after that failed it actually defeated it without any armor at all.

Zoids Fan Book EX (Vol. 2)

In Zoids Fan Book EX, Zero served as the main enemy during a raid against Imperial troops. A single Liger stalked the unit, with all systems shut down to avoid being detected. Once the Dimetrodon's unit came near, it activated and sprung into attack, single-handedly destroyed the entire unit, aside from its commander. Both pilots are presumed dead after the Dimetrodon activated its Jamming Waves inside of a field of chaff.

- Secondary Media Features

Anime Media: Zoids New Century /ZERO (Naked, Zero, Jager, Schneider, Panzer)
Anime Media: Zoids Fuzors (Liger Zero RS, Falcon, Phoenix)
Anime Media: Zoids Genesis

Manga Media: Zoids Battle Story Vol. 5 (Liger Zero, Caesar The King)
Manga Media: Zoids Chaotic Century Vol. 12 (Liger Zero (Naked), Liger Zero BS)
Manga Media: Zoids Chaotic Century Vol. 13 (Liger Zero (Naked), Liger Zero Jager VC, Schneider RC)
Manga Media: Zoids Chaotic Century Vol. 14 (Liger Zero Caesar The King)

Book Media: Zoids Generations (Liger Blue Souga)
Book Media: Zoids Fan Book 3
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book EX, Extra 3 (Liger Zero Phoenix)
Book Media: Zoids Official Fan Book EX, Vol. 8 (Liger Zero Falcon)

Book Media: Zoids Saga Strategy Guide
Book Media: Zoids Saga II Strategy Guide
Book Media: Zoids Saga II Strategy Guide
Book Media: Zoids Saga Fuzors Strategy Guide
Book Media: Zoids VS Guide
Book Media: Zoids VS II Guide
Book Media: Zoids VS III Guide
Book Media: Silver Beast Machine God Liger Zero Guide (Silver Liger Zero)

Game Media: Zoids Saga I
Game Media: Zoids Saga II / Zoids Legacy
Game Media: Zoids Saga Fuzors
Game Media: Zoids Saga DS: Legend of Arcadia
Game Media: Zoids VS I
Game Media: Zoids VS II
Game Media: Zoids VS II
Game Media: Zoids: Bonds of Steel
Game Media: Zoids: Field of Rebellion
Game Media: Zoids Infinity
Game Media: Zoids Tactics
Game Media: Zoids Full Metal Crash