Red King , also known as Redking, is a destructive ancient kaiju who originally appeared on an Island and terrorized any inhabitants it could find. It was defeated but it, or at least more of its kind, appeared frequently.
Subtitle: Skull Monster
The Birth of Ultraman
At the end of the run of Ultra Q and before the start of Ultraman, a stage show was put together by Tsuburaya, explaining the premise of the Ultraman series. In it, the Ultra Q monsters, Garamon, Kanegon. and M1 are causing chaos in a lab of monster researchers, and the chaos only goes further when Red King, leading Antlar, Alien Baltan, and Chandora burst into the lab, being chased by the Science Patrol. Soon, the Q and Ultraman monsters started a brawl, destroying most the lab, only until Ultraman arrived and started to fight back. Soon, the entire cast of monsters where soothed by a chorus of children singing the Ultraman theme.
History
Ultraman
Red King in Ultraman
The first Red King was discovered on a remote island filled with other monsters, where a small group of scientists had been terrorized and all but one were ultimately killed. In this episode, Red King appeared along with Magular and Chandora. This episode also featured the first appearance of Pigmon, a monster the size of a human child that was friendly toward humans. The reason for the monster's appearance is that the magnetic field on the island is off-balance, causing creatures to mutate. The island was later named "Tatara Island".
Red King defeated Chandlar by tearing off a limb/wing and throwing the dismembered limb, as well as some rocks, at him as the monster fled, and was never seen or heard from again. Mauglar, a burrowing monster, apparently survived the episode almost unnoticed, but was eventually killed by the Science Patrol. Red King killed Pigmon by creating an avalanche of rocks. Once Ultraman appeared, Red King was defeated without the need for the Spacium Ray. It is presumed that Ultraman either broke Red King's neck after flipping the monster several times or merely knocked him out by the impact.
Red King II
Red King II
When Red King finally reappeared, he was as part of another trio of monsters, including Dorako and Gigass. Red King viciously tore Dorako's wings off, and Dorako died of its injuries soon afterward. Gigas was driven off by Red King and fell victim to the Extreme Drought Bomb deployed by the Science Patrol. All three monsters apparently precipitated out of a fragment of comet debris, or were awakened by the comet's radiation; it is not entirely clear, but the comet somehow triggered their appearance. Apparently Red King now presented an extra danger, as it had swallowed six long-lost hydrogen bombs. Ultraman ultimately paralyzed Red King and raised it off the ground with one of his rarely used telekinesis powers. He then used two of his Ultra Slashes to slice Red King into thirds. Apparently the atomic weapon was resting in the throat of Red King's digestive tract, because Ultraman took the head and neck portion and flew away into space with it to allow the H-bombs to detonate harmlessly.
Trivia
- Red King II was a modified Aboras suit and had a clay lump stuck to the right side of its neck to represent the bombs.
- During early production work on Ultraman when it was known as "Redman," Red King was intended to be king of the monsters until the show was changed into "Ultraman." Red King however kept his name for unknown reasons
- Red King II has a flap of skin on his back that was seemingly cut. This is most likely due to low budget and having to reuse the old Red King/Aboras suit.
- Red King's "Shparr!" cry is one of the most characteristic monster sounds from the series. Its roar is a combination of Godzilla (when he is injured) and Gaira/Green Gargantua in War of the Gargantuas.
- Red King's pompous forearm gestures foreshadow the showboating of future pro wrestlers and athletes.
- Gorgos (from Ultra Q) was intended to be the monster that fought Gigass and Dorako.
- The Red King suit has gone through a history of edits and recycling. After Red King's debut, the suit was used to create the monster, Aboras. Afterwards, the suit was recycled and reused to make Red King in episode 25. Finally, the arms and legs of Red King were used for the suit of Zetton.
- Originally, Red King and Gomora were to be revived by Geronimon, but due to their suits being in an overused condition, they were replaced by Telesdon and Dorako. The original monsters' names are still used in the english dub of Ultraman, when the Science Patrol mistakenly call the revived monsters Red King and Gomora.
- Red King appears in Ultraman Ace opening but does not appear in the series.
- Red King's legs would be used as part of the chimera monster, Tyrant.
- Red King was one of the three original ideas for a capsule monster in the early stages of Ultra Seven, along side Peguila and Antlar.
Ultraman Jonias
Red King as seen in The Ultraman
Red King reappeared in episode 27 of the series, The Ultraman.
Of all the monsters on the island of Babalou, Red King was the most powerful monster of the Babaloneon Empire. After the Science Garrison was attacking the other monsters that inhabited the island (Banila, Aboras, Earthtron, Ghostron, and Gokinezula,) Red King was unleashed to stop them. He first fights and kills Ghostron, and later fights and kills Gokinezula to show off his superiority.
When Ultraman Jonias appears, two two battle to a standstill. Even with the other Babaloneon Monsters assisting Red King in stopping the Ultra, Ultraman Jonias eventually destroyed the other monsters and Red King is sliced in half and destroyed by an energy slash.
Trivia
- This version of Red King possessed the ability to spit purple fire.
- Red King has a modified Kamacuras roar in the series.
- Red King was originally to appear in the first episode but was switched with Seagra.
Ultraman 80
Red King (as seen in Ultraman 80)
Red King reappeared in episode 46 of the series, Ultraman 80 as "Revived Red King" (meaning this Red King could be the original Red King or Red King II from the Original Ultraman).
Red King was revived after being wished back to life by Marjin, a genie-like entity who was imprisoned inside of an old jar until being released by three boys who debated about which monster to revive (Eleking and Woo are referenced too.) Shortly after being revived, Red King rampages through the heart of the city and causes mass destruction. Ultraman 80 shows up, and after a relatively short battle, Ultraman 80 destroys Red King with his Sakcium Ray.
Trivia
- The PlayStation 2 video game Ultraman: Fighting Evolution 3 has a scenario based on this episode.
- In this series, Red King has a more goldish tone to his body like Red King I, yet retains the blue tones in between the ridges of his body like that of Red King II.
Ultraman Powered
The Red Kings as seen in Ultraman Powered (Female left, Male right)
Red King reappeared as Powered Red King in episodes 3 and 12 of the series Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero.
In this series, there are two Red Kings (a female, tan and a male, red) In their debut appearance the female is seen mostly, attacking Chandora, Pigmon and WINR before facing Ultraman Powered, she calls out to her male and the two monster briefly double-team Powered. After being dazed by WINR, The female Red King wanders off a cliff to her doom, which leaves her mate in sorrow and loss. Ultraman Powered allows the male Red King to live, feeling sympathy for the monster.
Trivia
- A male Powered Red King reappeared near the end of the show but was quickly killed by their version of Dorako. (It's unknown if this is the same Red King from before or not.)
Ultraman Max
Red King as seen in Ultraman Max
Red King reappeared in episode 5, 6, and 36 of the series, Ultraman Max. In this series, Red King was mentioned in a prophecy as a destructive monster who was sealed underground by the race of Pigmon long ago. However, several years in the present after the tomb and the last of Pigmon's race is disturbed, Red King awakens and emerges from underground, resuming his rampage on the island he is on. Pigmon uses one of the monster guardians of the island, known as Salamadon to fight Red King, but Red King easily beats down and kills Salamadon before shifting his attention back to Pigmon. Ultraman Max appears and fights Red King and manages to bury the monster underground before the other guardian monster, known as Paragler appears and briefly fights Max. Pigmon tames Paragler, keeping him from attacking Max so that Max can leave (his color timer was blinking red). Red King is not finished yet, however, as he burrows away to recover. Red King resurfaces and attacks Paragler and after a lengthy battle manages to kill Paragler too. Red King tries to kill
Red King bleeding
Pigmon again, with both guardian monsters dead, but Pigmon is rescued by DASH and Ultraman Max returns for a rematch. After a lengthy battle, Red King weakens and becomes highly explosive. Because of this Ultraman Max carries him to the Earth's atmosphere and destroys him with the Maximum Cannon so that he could detonate without harming Earth.
Towards the end of the series, Red King returns by a dimensional portal that opens up in the middle of Tokyo and is still highly explosive. His appearance this time around is more comical, as is the other villain that appears to have brought him there: Alien Shama. However, Ultraman Max fights back and defeats him again using the Max Galaxy, twice.
Trivia
- In this series, Red King's subtitle is "装甲怪獣"(Soukou Kaijū, Sōkō Kaijū)."装甲" means vehicle armor.
- In this series, Red King possessed a breath weapon consisting of impact-explosive rocks, similar to Toho's Megalon, except Red King's were a barrage rather than singular. Presumably these were a type of waste material expunged from the intestines, used as an offensive deterrent (much like monkeys throwing excrement) against an attacker.
- In a DVD Special known as "Ultraman Max Super Battle!" Ultraman Max battles against Red King and Zetton. The two monsters team up to take out Max, but in the end Red King is knocked unconscious and Max destroys Zetton with the Max Cannon.
- In the series, Red King is the most comical as opposed to his other menacing appearances.
Ultraman Mebius
Red King as seen in Ultraman Mebius
Red King reappeared in episode 42 of the series Ultraman Mebius.
In this series, Red King is revived by Gadiba. Red King is then possessed by Gadiba to attack in the middle of a valley in which GUYS is sent to investigate. After a lengthy battle against GUYS, Mirai transforms into Ultraman Mebius and faces off against Red King as well. After a relatively short and easy battle, Mebius is victorious. Gadiba then suddenly emerges from Red King's body and transforms Red King into Gomora (which was seen earlier in the episode, possibly morphed into Red King previously by Gadiba) to do battle against Mebius.
Trivia
- The Red King suit from Ultraman Max was reused for Red King's battle in this series.
- While possessing his basic physical strength feature and weaknesses, this Red King also possesses the ability to jump so high it seems like it's flying.
- Red King makes a cameo in episode 21 in the Monster Graveyard, along with several other deceased monsters.
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle
Red King (as seen in the original Ultra Galaxy)
Red King reappeared in episodes 1 and 7 of the series Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle.
Red King is first seen interfering in the middle of a battle between Telesdon and Sadora and after a brief brawl, manages to choke Sadora to death. Red King then turned his attention to the ZAP SPACY crew and attacked them but was intercepted by Telesdon and they resumed their battle. The result of the fight is unclear as it's seen that Red King is still persuing the ZAP SPACY team (the same Telesdon that fought him also returns in the next episode.) Rei confronts Red King himself and calls for his Gomora to do battle against the monster. After a long battle, Gomora is victorious by destroying Red King, destroying his innards with his Oscillatory Ray.
Later on, Red King as well as Telesdon and Neronga are all revived by the bizarre monster, Bullton to do battle against Rei and the ZAP SPACY. Red King doesn't fight until the end but even after displaying more power than the others combined, he is still destroyed by both Gomora and Litra.
The last that's seen of Red King in this series is in the flashback of a little girl while he was fighting against the monster Earthtron.
Trivia
- The Red King suit from Ultraman Max was reused for Red King's battle in this series
Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey
Grande's Red King
Red King returns in episodes 10, 12, and 13 of the series Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey.
In the sequel to the above series, Red King is the 2nd monster owned by Grande (his 1st being Tyrant). Grande first uses Red King to fight against a King Joe Black that's sent to kill them both, but Red King destroys the King Joe Black with ease while Grande escapes death by the Alien Pedan. Towards the end of the series, Grande challenges Rei to another rematch (their second battle resulted in the death of his Tyrant) and Rei complies. The battle goes on for a lengthy amount of time and it appears Red King gains the upper hand after it beats down Gomora senselessly. Rei however transforms into Reimon and charges Gomora with enough power to defeat Red King with ease, however Reimon has Gomora spare Red King and Grande's life after they defeat him and thus leave.
EX Red King
EX Red King in Ultra Galaxy Mega Monster Battle: Never Ending Odyssey
During the series finale, Grande returns and sides with Rei in helping fight against Alien Reiblood (whom has possessed Armored Darkness) using his Red King to assist Gomora. In the end, Gomora and Red King transform into their EX forms and Reiblood meets his demise at the hands of the ZAP SPACY,EX Gomora and EX Red King.
Trivia
- The Red King suit from Ultraman Max was reused for Red King's appearance in this series.
- This is the only series in which Red King was unofficially a "good" guy.
Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie
This Monster reappeared in the movie Mega Monster Battle: Ultra Galaxy Legend The Movie.
Red King is one of the many monsters that is owned by Ultraman Belial. He's the first to fight Gomora in the Monster Graveyard and even goes for a brief fight against Ultraman Zero before being killed seconds later.
Trivia
- The Red King suit from Ultraman Max was reused for Red King's battle in this series
- Red King is one of the monsters that makes up Beryudora's Support
Ultra Zone
Red King reappears throughout the series, Ultra Zone.
Red King is the monster of the segment "Kaiju English," in episode 1. During the segment it is stated he came from Tatara Island. It also states that he lacks intelligence but is very brutal, as well as that he looks like Hayato Ichihara.
During episodes 11 and 12 of the segment "Bad Monster Zetton," a rival gang of the titular gang hires Red King as their enforcer to beat up Zetton and steal his girlfriend. Zetton however fights Red King and wins his girlfriend back the episode after.
During episodes 10 and 11, there is a segment that retells the events of episode 8 of the original Ultraman (Red King's debut episode) known as "The Secret of Sunflan Island." Unlike the original episode however, it is an expedition group that journeys to the island, also Red King battles the monsters Birdon and Banpira.
Red King's last appearance in the series would be in the series finale, in which he and several other monsters and aliens accompanied Riho Takata as she sung the opening theme song to Ultraman Mebius.
Ultra Zero Fight One
Red King and EX Red King reappeared in episodes 1 through 3 of the mini-series, Ultra Zero Fight. Red King was renamed THE Red King in the series, also being part of "The Four Beast Warriors of Hell".
In this short series, Red King was one of the many monsters revived by Alien Bat (along with Galberos, Bemstar, and Gan-Q,) to battle against Ultraman Zero. Right before their fight, Alien Bat enhances Red King, transforming him into EX Red King in order to beat down Zero, who is physically incapable of fighting back due to
Ex Red King
Alien Bat locking him in the Techtor Gear Dark. However, the appearance of a Pigmon allowed Zero to break the Techtor Gear and later, kill EX Red King with a revamped Ultra Hurricane, this time involving the Zero Spear rather than the Specium Ray.
Trivia
- Red King suit from Ultraman Max and EX Red King suits from Ultra Galaxy NEO (respectively) were reused for the mini-series.
Ultraman Ginga
A magazine scan confirming Red King's role in Ultraman Ginga.
Red King will appear in the series, Ultraman Ginga as one of the many monsters to be turned into a Spark Doll. Although currently unknown how he will be discovered, it is confirmed via several magazine scans that Red King will be used by Misuzu Isurugi, Hikari's girlfriend, having Ultra Lived into the monster. It is also confirmed that Red King will team up with Ultraman Ginga to battle Zaragas.
Data
Red King, like most ancient monsters, possesses great physical strength but lacks any otherwise supernatural powers at default. Its feet are considered its weak point as dropping boulders unto its feet caused it considerable pain.
Red King
Stats
- Height: 45 m, 60 m (Max/Mebius)
- Weight: 20,000 t, 70,000 t (Max/Mebius)
- Origin: Tatara Island (Ultraman)
The original Red King lacks any supernatural powers but has great physical strength and can hurl boulders with ease.
Power and Abilities
- Super Physical Strength: Although despite possessing no projectile attacks or powers, Red King is gifted with tremendous physical strength that is more powerful than average monsters. He can pick up several thousand tons with ease, dismember the limbs of others with ease, tear great boulders from the ground to throw at his opponents, and is enough to shatter King Joe Black’s armor with one kick.
- Living Exploding Bomb Rocks: With his stomach is filled with explosive rocks, Red King can launch a stream of explosive rocks from his mouth. When striking a target, the rocks are capable of exploding like that of a missile, and the sheer number of rocks he can launch at once can make this a devastating barrage. Red King can only use these rocks so long as he has large quantity of them stored in his stomach. A strong enough projectile could set them off and cause a large explosion.
- Super Extraordinary Jumper: Red King, using his tail and powerful legs with little effort, is capable of launching himself into the air and jumping high and far through the air, jumping so high, it’s often appearing as if he’s actually flying and can jump thousands of meters into the air.
- Sharp Teeth: Red King has extremely sharp teeth that are sharp enough to pierce skin.
- Whip Tail: Red King’s tail is very long and can be used as if whip, using his thick tail to slam and whip his foes. He can also use it to slam rocks at his foes, and aid in jumping as well.
- Endurance: Red King has great endurance, being able to survive a fall thousands of meters high with no signs of damage or injury.
- Fire Fist Ignite Punch: Red King can charge his forearms with fire and coat his hands in flames to increase his melee abilities even more powerful, delivering powerful, explosive punches to foes.
- EX Transformation: If commanded by Grande, Grande can order his Red King to transform into EX Red King.
Weakness
Red King's feet are considered to be Red King's weak spot. They are very tender and an attack on him there causes him great pain
Battle Nizer Red King
A Battle Nizer Red King appears to be much stronger than a natural one and can withstand much more punishment.
Red King II
Red King II is apparently a hardier breed of Red King, however the connection between the two is still unknown.
Stats
- Height: 45 m
- Weight: 20,000 t
- Origin: Underground (Japan Alps)
Powers and Weapons
- Physical Strength: Although despite possessing no projectile attacks or powers, Red King's physical strength is more powerful than average monsters.
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Red King (male)
Red King (female)
Stats
- Height: 60 m(♀), 70 m(♂)
- Weight: 30,000 t(♀), 42,000 t(♂)
Powers and Weapons
- None
EX Red King
Stats
- Height: 49 m
- Weight: 24,000 t
Ex Red King is a more powerful form of Red King that first appeared in Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth. It gains a new set of powers and its forearms increase dramatically to almost simian physiology.
Powers and Weapons
- Fists: EX Red King can use his enormous fists for basic weapons and can create explosions when the fists hit a target.
- Shockwave Eruption: By smashing his fists into the ground, Red King EX can summon a series of massive eruptions capable of dealing damage to even the strongest of opponents.
- Size increase: In Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth, EX Red King can increase the size of his right fist.
- Volcano Punch: In Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth and ultra zero fight, EX Red King can deliver a very powerful fire punch from his right hand that can knock an opponent into the sky, explosive on contact.
Other Media
Ultraman Battle Collection 64
Armored King
Red King appears in this video game as well as a sub-variation called Armored King.
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Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth
Red King reappeared in the video game, Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth.
Red King first appeared in episode 2 of the game's story mode. After Ultraman has defeated Bullton, Alien Mephilas has Geronimon revive Gomora and Red King to lure Ultraman into a trap. Ultraman arrives at the monster's location and manages to defeat Red King, but Gomora manages to escape, but not without losing his tail to Ultraman.
EX Red King
EX Red King first appeared in the game, Ultraman Fighting Evolution Rebirth, a more powerful version of Red King, created by the combined experimental efforts of Alien Mephilas and Alien Baltan.
After Red King was defeated, Alien Baltan appeared and enhanced Red King's strength, transforming him into "EX Red King." With his strength enhanced, EX Red King was then placed inside of a volcano to increase his power even further. Ultraman Taro then appeared after hearing the commotion (the latter having recently defeated Tyrant,) and managed to kill EX Red King.
Monster Busters
Red King was one of the many kaiju to appear during the Monster Buster series. A subspecies of Red King appears in this game called Red King Ice .
Trivia
- The Ice version is likely a tribute to the one Red King that appeared in the frozen mountains to fight Gigass and Dorako.
ULTRAMAN manga
Main Article: In ULTRAMAN, an alien by the name of Red appears. This alien bears more than a passing resemblance to the Red King species despite being closer to humans in size.
Mega Monster Rush Ultra Frontier
Red King's art for the game
Red King appears in this three mini videos for this video game as sport for the main alien trio. His body is covered in plazma crystals that when cut off act as game pionts for the player.
Redking Hunting
Alien Mefilas, Djent, sent The Rush Hunters alien team, Baltan Battle Barel, Guts Gunnner Garn and the rookie Magma Master Magna to hunt the kaiju as sport. Garn first used his cross-shaped laser cannon to topple down a stalagmite to stop it. Later Magna use this as an opening to strike Red King but failed. Red King chased them as Barel splits into three in order to evade the monster's boulder and later use his Shurikens to strike the Plasma shards on it's back. However, still not enough, he uses the monster's stupidity by baiting himself in order for Red King to chase him as it bashes through some stalagmites, destroying all shards on his back. But a single Plasma Soul shard appeared in it's mouth. Magna use this as an opportunity to engage the Force Sabre attack and slashes the Plasma Soul shard in it's mouth.
Gallery
Figure Release Information
Rarity
| Ultraman Kaiju | |
|---|---|
| The Birth of Ultraman | Kanegon | Garamon | M1 | Red King | Alien Baltan | Antlar | Chandlar |
| Ultraman | Bemular | Alien Baltan | Neronga | Ragon | Greenmons | Guesra | Antlar | Red King | Chandlar | Magular | Suflan | Pigmon | Gabora | Jirahs | Gango | Mummy Man | Dodongo | Pestar | Gamakugira | Gavadon | Alien Baltan II | Bullton | Alien Zarab | Aboras | Banila | Hydra | Kemular | Underground People | Telesdon | Jamila | Gubila | Guigass | Dorako | Red King II | Suflan II | Gomora | Dada | Goldon | Woo | Keronia | Zumbolar | Alien Mefilas | Giant Member Fuji | Alien Baltan III | Kemur II | Alien Zarab II | Skydon | Seabozu | Zaragas | Re-Pigmon | Re-Dorako | Re-Telesdon | Geronimon | Keylla | Saigo | Alien Zetton | Zetton |
| The☆Ultraman Kaiju | |
|---|---|
| Pigu | Monkey | Seagra | Spiral | Wanigodon | Red Smogy | Tough Gillan | Tough Gillas | Tough Gillaco and Tough Gillao | Fire Badon | Combugon | Robot No.101 | Alien Baltan | Mikonos | Dolfiego | Xalome | Hectore | Liquid Monster | Opt | Garadoras | Xyclon | Gellon | Gadon | Goglan | King Moa | Badan | Islanda | Spirit Parasite | Gerada | Janyur | Bedran | Bader Group | Bagon | Janyur III | Zaanmoth | Zanba | Dragodos | Death Balan | Gibaaroga | Red King | Aboras | Banila | Arstron | Ghostron | Gokinezura | Alien Baladon | Dabaran | Alien Jadan | Jagon | Skeldon | Garbados | Megasaura | Alien Babilar | Gamiba | Inbedian | Goadarion | Jinario | Groteng | Plazoon | Agujon | Deathpower | Zuma | Gurol | Putgolia | Iddunus | Darantulas | Noa | Heller | Roygar | Heller's Soldiers | Gumons | Hell Cat | Orolan | Gilos | Alien Gilo | Imit-Ultraman Joneus | Hatari | Dostony | Spader | Caperadon | Alien Scien | Golding | Gedon | Hella Umaya | Panther | Makdatar | |
Template:80 Kaiju & Seijin
| Ultraman: The Ultimate Hero Kaiju | |
|---|---|
| Powered Alien Baltan | Powered Kemular | Powered Chandlar | Powered Red King | Powered Pigmon | The Sun People | Powered Telesdon | Powered Gabora | Powered Jamila | Powered Zumbolar | Powered Dada | Powered Aboras | Powered Banila | Powered Pester | Powered Gomora | Powered Dorako | Powered Red King II | Powered Zetton | Psycho Alien Baltan | |
| Ultraman Max Kaiju | |
|---|---|
| Grangon | Lagoras | Eleking | Baby Eleking | Reguila | Alien Sran | Pigmon | Red King | Salamadon | Paragler | People of Nebula KJ-K5 (Kesam, Kerus, Kedam) | Bugdalas | Natsunomeryu | Metacisus | Antlar | Halen | Alien Zetton | Zetton | King Joe | IF | Mike, Kuro and Tama | Nina | Eraga | Alien Shamer | Alien Tarla | Gilfas | Cloudos | Gomora III | Madeus | Flygler | Alien Metron | Alien Neril | Alien Godley | Unizin | Alien Pitt | Luganoger | Lilika | Geronga | Lagoras Evo | Alien Moetaranga | Tiny Baltan | Dark Baltan | Hophop | Adam | Eve | Red King II | Alien Satun | Keplus | Delos People | Auto Maton | Scout Berserke | Satellite Berserke | Giga Berserke | |