 This article is about a vehicle in Kamen Rider Kabuto.
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The Machine Zectron (マシンゼクトロン, Mashin Zekutoron) is a series of Rider Machines from Kamen Rider Kabuto. It has the same basic design as the Kabuto Extender, but its appearance and performance are completely different, and the "Cast Off" function is omitted.
Overview[]
A bike developed by ZECT for those qualified for the Masked Rider System[1]. Multiple vehicles with the same performance were manufactured, but each Rider's ZECT Mark is drawn on the hood under the front cowl so that the user can be identified[1][2].
Normally, it runs using a gasoline engine like a general vehicle[1]. When "Clock Up", the power is switched to the Microwave Discharge Ion Engine (マイクロ波放電式イオンエンジン, Maikuroha Hōden-shiki Ion Enjin) to generate plasma by ECR Discharge (ECR放電, ECR Hōden), enabling high-speed movement by Ion Acceleration (イオン加速, Ion Kasoku)[1]. The Zectron Cowl (ゼクトロンカウル, Zekutoron Kauru) that wraps around the vehicle body is made of Hihiironokane (ヒヒイロノカネ), the same as the Masked Rider System's armor, and the Tubeless Tire (チューブレスタイヤ, Chūburesu Taiya) also uses the same material as the Masked Rider System's Sign Suit[1]. The scissors Zectron Pinch (ゼクトロンピンチ, Zekutoron Pinchi) provided at the bottom of the front cowl irradiates electromagnetic waves to cause molecular vibration and crush the target 200m ahead[1][2]. In addition, a flying rocket for attack is mounted in the Tail Container (テールコンテナ, Tēru Kontena) at the rear of the vehicle[1].
Body Parts[]
- Headlight (ヘッドライト, Heddoraito): It is equipped with two sets of three headlights. It can illuminate 250m ahead even in the dark.
- Emblem (エンブレム, Enburemu): The symbol mark of each Kamen Rider used is drawn on the front cowl.
- Zectron Pinch (ゼクトロンピンチ, Zekutoron Pinchi): Emits electromagnetic waves to pulverize objects in front.
- Zectron Cowl (ゼクトロンカウル, Zekutoron Kauru): A body cover designed according to fluid dynamics, which plays a role in reducing air resistance during driving. The material is made of super metal Hihiironokane (ヒヒイロノカネ), which is also used for the armor of the Masked Rider System.
- Instrument Panel (インストルメントパネル, Insutorumento Paneru): The part that can be called the center of Machine Zectron. Various displays such as speedometer, dual trip/odometer, REV indicator, water temperature gauge, and fuel gauge are laid out on the panel, and a digital tachometer is also installed.
- Solo Seat (ソロシート, Soro Shīto): The skin is woven with Spectra Fiber (スペクトラ繊維, Supekutora Sen'i), and the interior is made of a shock-absorbing gel material. Firmly fix the body of the Kamen Rider on board, even on rough roads or at high speeds when "Clock Up".
- Microwave Discharge Ion Engine (マイクロ波放電式イオンエンジン, Maikuroha Hōden-shiki Ion Enjin): Normally, it runs on gasoline, but in an emergency, the microwave discharge ion engine installed is activated. A high-speed travel is possible by generating plasma and ion acceleration.
- Tubeless Tire (チューブレスタイヤ, Chūburesu Taiya): Unlike normal tires, the same material as the Sign Suit of the Masked Rider System is wrapped vertically in a belt shape. It has excellent grip and uses a non-burst system, so it will not be damaged even on rough roads.
- Tail Container (テールコンテナ, Tēru Kontena): It contains an attack rocket. When used, the container splits left and right, and an ejector appears and fires at the target. In the toy, it comes with three types of missiles in the form of small insects, representing Kabuto, TheBee and Drake.
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Variations[]
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Game appearances[]
PS2[]
TBA
The Masked Rider Expansion Volume 1[]
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RK‑058: Machine Zectron
Machine Zectron is one of a playable character in a trading card game Rangers Strike
. In the card illustration, there is Kamen Rider Sasword's Machine Zectron.
- Number: RK-058
- Rarity: Normal
Notes[]
- The base vehicle for filming is Honda CBR1000RR.[3]
- It was used by TheBee and Drake in the TV series[1]. In the movie, it was used by Hercus and Drake.
- It seems that there are also bikes for Sasword, KickHopper, and PunchHopper that do not appear in the series.[4]
- It is difficult to say that the above various functions are fully utilized in the series. TheBee uses Machine Zectron only as a means of transportation to the battlefield, and the shooting from the vehicle that Drake demonstrated is not a tactic that makes use of the characteristics of the vehicle. This is because the development concept of Machine Zectron emphasizes versatility and does not consider the individuality of each Rider.[1]
- In the toy, the hood parts can be replaced, and Kabuto's ZECT Mark that did not appear in the series was added, and in some cases, special hood parts were attached to each Rider's figure released at that time.
- It was remodeled into the Ixalion for Kamen Rider Ixa, which appeared in Kamen Rider Kiva.[5]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 DeAgostini Japan. (2015). "Weekly Kamen Rider Official Perfect File" No.37. pp. 23-24, "Machine Zectron".
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Asahi Sonorama. (2006). "Kamen Rider Kabuto Character Book 01 <CAST OFF>". p. 40, "Kamen Rider Drake". ISBN 4-257-03734-2.
- ↑ Kanzen. (2010). "Heisei Kamen Rider Eiyuden". p. 169. ISBN 978-4-86255-082-8.
- ↑ Shogakukan <Televi-kun Deluxe Favorite Edition>. (2007). "Kamen Rider Kabuto Chozenshu". p. 35. ISBN 978-4-09-105115-8.
- ↑ Hobby Japan <DETAIL OF HEROES>. (2009). "Kamen Rider Kiva Tokusatsu Photobook CREST of KIVA". p. 47. ISBN 978-4-89425-810-5.