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Post by Brandon Walsh is Insane. on Sept 9, 2007 22:30:37 GMT -5
Are Haagar, Mumm-ra, and the King/Emperor in this too?
Tygra was awesome.
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Post by The Great El' PANDA King on Sept 9, 2007 22:31:32 GMT -5
— The leader, and the hereditary ‘Lord’ of the ThunderCats. Initially he is a mere boy only twelve years old, but in making the trip to Third Earth he ages physically until he becomes an adult of twenty-four — this due to the suspension capsule diminishing but not altogether preventing aging. On Third Earth, much like his big-cat namesake, Lion-O has great strength, endurance and agility. He also has the cunning and skills of a fighter, but because of his time in the capsule, he missed the experiences needed in growing up. Through his adventures, he gains this maturity while learning what it takes to become a true leader.
Before long, Lion-O must face his most difficult trials: after reaching his twenty-fourth birthday, he must take the Anointment Trials to prove he is fit to become the true Lord of the ThunderCats. In this process, he is forced to contest each of the ThunderCat Nobles in separate trials across the face of Third Earth — without the benefit of using the Sword of Omens, or the Claw Shield. Had Lion-O failed at any one trial, the ThunderCats would no longer honor him as their leader.
He is challenged by Panthro in a Trial of Strength, Cheetara in a Trial of Speed, WilyKit and WilyKat in a Trial of Cunning and Tygra in a Trial of the Mind. The last Trial however, is his toughest, as he must seek out his greatest enemy, and defeat him. This entails travelling to the Black Pyramid and confronting Mumm-Ra, alone. During this trial, Mumm-Ra tries to defeat Lion-O with many of his previous incarnations and disguises, but eventually battles the youth at the center of the Pyramid in a titanic struggle. It is only by hurling Mumm-Ra’s sarcophagus into his cauldron that Lion-O is able to emerge victorious.
In an august ceremony attended by nearly every Third Earth inhabitant, Lion-O is crowned true "Lord of the ThunderCats". (Voiced by Larry Kenney.)
Jaga — Known as “Jaga the Wise”, this elder warrior was once regarded as the greatest of all ThunderCats. An adviser and protector of the Lord’s family, it was Jaga who gathered the nobles of the ThunderCats to escort Lion-O and the Eye of Thundera to safety, but in his aged condition, he did not survive the trip to Third Earth.
However, Jaga does reappear on Third Earth as a spirit — seen only by Lion-O at first, to guide him in his lessons and adventures. At times, he appears before the other ThunderCats as well, such as when facing down Grune the Destroyer, and when the ThunderCats need to rescue their fellow Thunderians.
When he was alive, Jaga also wielded the Sword of Omens and was a formidable fighter in combat. (Voiced by Earl Hammond).
Tygra — A staunch, level-headed warrior, Tygra is known as the ThunderCat architect and scientist. As the eldest (after Jaga) he is the one Lion-O often turns to as second-in-command and for counsel. He is responsible for the design of all of the ThunderCat structures on Third Earth — Cat’s Lair and the Tower of Omens.
He is also gifted with ‘mind-power’ — the ability to create life-like illusions in other people’s minds; he used this for Lion-O’s Anointment Trial, but it puts a great strain on him. He uses a bolo-whip in combat, with which he can render himself invisible to the naked eye. (Voiced by Peter Newman.)
Panthro — The next noble in age and experience, this warrior is the chief mechanic/engineer and pilot for the ThunderCats. He’s also physically the strongest and is a cunning warrior in combat. With Tygra’s help, he builds all of the vehicles the ThunderCats use on Third Earth — including the ThunderTank, the Feliner and the ThunderClaw, ThunderStrike and HoverCat. A jovial soul, he’s also quick to lose his temper and has a paralyzing fear of bats and a dislike of spiders.
In combat he uses a pair of chained fighting sticks (nunchaku) which house several chemical spray-compounds that he can use against foes. The spikes on his chest bands can be used like projectile weapons or rappelling lines. (Voiced by Earle Hyman.)
Cheetara — A female warrior who is the only adult female ThunderCat (until the later appearance of Pumyra). She is as lovely as she is brave and caring. Often a voice of reason, she is also the bearer of a budding ‘sixth-sense’, detecting when something is unsafe or if evil is near. This precognitive sense also allows her to perceive visions — whether involuntary or by forcing herself — but this drains her and she may require days or weeks to recover.
She has incredible speed — once clocked at speeds of 120mph on a morning jog. She can only maintain this top speed for short distances, but with it she can move very fast in combat. Her weapon of choice is a battlestaff that can grow or shrink to variable lengths, with which she can vault or leap over enemies. When not in use, it is attached to the armband on her left arm. (Voiced by Lynne Lipton.)
WilyKit and WilyKat — Twin siblings (Kat the boy, and Kit the girl) who are the youngest members of the ThunderCat team. They are the mischief-makers, and often have their own lessons to learn alongside Lion-O while they live on Third Earth. As the most cunning of the team, they frequently use tricks and traps to combat evil. Kit is the more adventurous, while Kat usually errs on the side of caution. Kit is also the more agile, and at times employs a rolling-attack against the enemy. Their agility is often displayed when they ride their hoverboards — specially designed flying devices shaped like Earth surfboards that can carry them over long distances.
Each uses special capsules, balls and other gimmick weapons carried in pouches on their belts. They sometimes use slingshots to fire these at the Mutants or other foes. They also carry trick lariats, with which they can either tangle and ensnare foes, or use to pull themselves out of danger. (Voiced by Peter Newman (WilyKat) and Lynne Lipton (WilyKit).)
[edit] New ThunderCats
At the start of the series' second season, it was revealed to Lion-O (after having a recurring dream about the final moments of the destruction of Thundera) that there are three more Thunderians living on Third Earth. They survived the cataclysm when rescued by a Ro-Bear Berbil scoutship piloted by two Berbils. The ship, damaged in the final explosion of the planet, made it to Third Earth, landing on an unknown island somewhere in the northern sea.
After Mumm-Ra tries to capture them to use as bait to destroy the others, these three are rescued and brought back to Cat’s Lair, where Lion-O anoints them as new ThunderCats. They initially come to live in Cat's Lair, but after the arrival of the Lunataks, they are stationed at the Tower of Omens.
Ben-Gali — One of two younger Thunderians among the trio, this warrior is a skilled blacksmith like his father before him. This talent proves valuable after the Sword of Omens is once again broken. Fast and agile like Tygra, Ben-Gali is called ‘brother’ by him, but it is unclear if they share a true familial bond or if the greeting is merely meant as a term of endearment. (Given that the new ThunderCats repeatedly call the originals "Nobles" while referring to themselves as "mere Thunderians", it seems unlikely that there is any family relationship between the two.)
In combat, Ben-Gali wields a weapon called the Hammer of Thundera. It can shoot energy blasts, and carries smoke pellets in the handle, to allow him to cause confusion and provide cover for withdrawal from a fight. (Voiced by Peter Newman.)
Pumyra — Another female Thunderian — second only to Cheetara — this young woman is a talented healer and medic. She uses her knowledge of Thunderian medicine, combined with the wide range of medicinal supplies to be found on Third Earth to help heal and cure her fellow ThunderCats. Her compassionate nature lends to offering an alternative perspective, solving problems or conflict without fighting by using compromise and understanding.
Possibly the most agile ThunderCat next to the ThunderKittens, Pumyra employs an incredible leaping ability — often able to vault higher than even great jumpers like Tygra or the ThunderKittens. In combat, she uses a special whipcord, which resembles a ‘cat’s tail’, that can launch special pellets and spheres like an ancient-type sling. (Voiced by Gerrianne Raphael.)
Lynx-O — The oldest of the trio, Lynx-O was spared the sight of the destruction of their homeworld by a cruel twist of fate: a gout of intense heat and fire blinded him moments before he and his two younger companions were rescued. Because of this injury, Lynx-O has had to adapt to survive on Third Earth, and has done so by honing his other senses to superhuman levels. His sense of touch, smell, taste and hearing are far above those of the other ThunderCats, and this affords him a type of ‘sixth-sense’ (although not like the one Cheetara employs).
Though blind, Lynx-O is still a formidable fighter. His sense of touch allows him to find pressure points on a foe’s body to knock them off balance or stun them. He can also feel vibrations, which allow him to evade attacks and capture, and can use a Sonic Reflector as a weapon in combat.
His greatest skill comes in utilizing a special "braille board" — a device that allows him to translate information coming from sensor systems inside the Tower of Omens, enabling him to see into the gloom of Dark Side. This same device also allows him to pilot the Thunderstrike aircraft through the Valley of Mists when the ThunderCats need to find a way through to Dark Side. (Voiced by Doug Preis.)
[edit] On New Thundera
When the planet of Thundera is reformed in Season Two of the series, the ThunderCats must work to stabilize the planet before it can tear itself apart again. It is here that they discover another ThunderCat.
Jaguara — Found deep within the core of New Thundera, this powerful, ancient ThunderCat is an immortal sorceress. Her duty is to guard the massive gyroscope that keeps the planet intact. She uses the powers of levitation, teleportation and psychokinesis to perform her tasks, and to defend the gyroscope from attackers. It is noted by Jaga that she has been acting in this capacity for countless years. (Voiced by Gerrianne Raphael).
[edit] The Snarfs
A race of intelligent cat-like creatures, Snarfs are plump, fuzzy and kind. They live alongside Thunderians, in the Valley of Snarfs, until the planet was destroyed. Several escaped the destruction (forty-nine, commandeering a Mutant tanker) and travelled to a new planet, where they proclaimed it the Planet of Snarfs.
Snarfs are the only creatures in the universe incapable of evil (except while possessed). Quick and clever, a Snarf is a loyal friend, though their small size often makes them a target for Mutants or other evil creatures.
In the series, several are named prominently.
* Snarf — An elder snarf, properly known by his name Osbert (which he hates), Snarf served as a nursemaid and protector for Lion-O when he was a boy. After Lion-O grew up, Snarf found that often Lion-O didn’t want to have him ‘mothering’ or protecting him. Still, Snarf has remained loyal to Lion-O and the other ThunderCats. At times, he does come through in the crunch with an idea or taking action when it is needed, and despite his age he does keep up with the others.
Even though not a fighter by skill or nature, Snarf is very agile (he boasts he can outplay anyone at tailbail or kick-the-bucket). He also can communicate with other animals on Third Earth to enlist their help in his tasks and adventures. (Voiced by Robert McFadden.)
* Snarfer — Young and excitable, Snarfer is Snarf’s young nephew. He was thought lost when Thundera exploded, but was one of the surviving Snarfs that made it to the Planet of Snarfs. Slightly more aggressive than his uncle, Snarfer is a keen mechanic and pilot in his own right (Snarf once said he was a ‘college boy’). He does tend to babble when over-excited, but at times he can be just as level-headed as Tygra. Though smaller than Snarf, he doesn’t let that get in his way when he wants to help friends. It was through him that the ThunderCats learned that Snarf's real name was Osbert.
* Snarf Oswald — Mentioned by name and later appearing in the episode "ThunderCubs Part 3", Snarf tells the others that this particular fellow ‘owes him fifty Thunder-Dollars from their last tailball game’.
Many other unnamed Snarfs were also featured in the 5-episode "ThunderCubs" story, where they were enslaved by Mumm-Ra on New Thundera. Two of these were relatives of Snarf Osbert and Snarfer, and were later rescued by the ThunderCats.
[edit] Allies and natives of Third Earth
* Ro-Ber-Bill and Ro-Ber-Belle — Leaders of the nearby Ro-Bear Berbil village, these robot-bears are the first to befriend the ThunderCats and often supply information about local places, people and phenomena on Third Earth. Through their fields and forests of Fruit Trees, they are also able to provide the Thunderians with new foodstuffs.
* The Ro-Bear Berbils — Partly-furred mechanical bears from the planet Ro-Bear. Because their homeworld is so tiny, they must form other colonies on distant worlds to survive. Small and harmless looking, the Berbills are steadfast, hardy workers and skilled farmers, cooks and craftsmen. It was thanks to them that Tygra was able to build Cat’s Lair — and later the Tower Of Omens — so quickly.
* Willa and Nayda — Sisters, both members of the Warrior Maidens, who live in the Tree-Top Kingdom. Willa is their leader, while Nayda is a scout and second-in-command. Both are expert markswomen with bows and arrows, and are very agile and fleet among the branches of their forest home. Often distrustful of outsiders, both become friends with the ThunderCats and by their example, the rest of their people treat them as allies. They often help the Thunderians by showing them paths around Third Earth and using special tricks (like Bushy, a giant tree-top spider) to aid them on their quests and missions.
* The Warrior Maidens — A race of Amazon women who live in the forests of what is called the Tree-Top Kingdom. They are fierce fighters and very territorial. At first distrustful of the ThunderCats — whom they view as aliens — the Warrior Maidens soon treat them as friends. Often, Nayda and Willa are the two that have the most contact with the ThunderCats.
* Wollows — Small, furry people who have small villages all around the habitable places of Third Earth. Farmers, carpenters and fishermen, they are gentle folk who often turn to the ThunderCats for protection.
* Bolkens — Sheep-like people, similar to the Wollows. They are herdspeople and farmers, who are just as likely to call for help from the ThunderCats.
* Mandora the Evil-Chaser — An intergalactic police officer, who works in conjunction with a series of law enforcers to protect the peaceful people of the galaxy. She works in part to run the Great Penal Planet — which houses some of the galaxy’s nastiest criminals — and routinely comes to Third Earth as part of her patrols. When one of these criminals, a robotic pickpocket named Quik-Pik, helps her and Lion-O against Captain Cracker, she makes him an Evil Chaser assistant. She travels on a specially-equipped hoverbike — called the Electro-Charger — and uses a weapon called the “enzyme catalyzer” (a spray gun that uses a chemical — "a closely guarded secret, once called soap").
* Hachiman — A samurai warrior and master swordsman from Ancient Japan. Summoned to Third Earth by Mumm-Ra, he was tricked into fighting Lion-O, but thanks to his code of Bushido, he became an ally to the ThunderCats and the Warrior Maidens of the Tree-Top Kingdom. He wields a sword known as “The Thunder-Cutter”, a katana-blade that, with his skill, can cut through solid stone.
* Snowman of Hook Mountain — A chivalrous knight who rules over the Kingdom of the Snowmen on the frigid heights of Hook Mountain. He once tried to fight Lion-O for possession of a meteor that fell onto the slopes of his mountain kingdom, but they became friends after Lion-O rescued him from a Mutant attack. He can craft weapons out of ice, seemingly at will, and fights mounted on a great snow cat, Snowmeow.
* Turmagar — Leader of the Tusken Warriors who live near the source of the river that serves as Third Earth’s natural water supply. Very skilled as a warrior and leader, Turmagar is also a crafty pilot who flies the Gomplin —- a vehicle/creature hybrid. It is Turmagar who often helps the ThunderCats with air support before they crafted their own air-vehicles. (It is worth noting that the Tusken Warriors are among the few factions in the series to employ firearms, as opposed to melee weapons and/or bows and arrows.)
* Dr. Dometone — One of Third Earth’s great thinkers, scientists and gentlemen. He is the chief protector of the Great Oceanic Plug, a massive engineering project built to seal a crack in the ocean floor to prevent the planet’s oceans from flooding its core. He is a small man but very chivalrous, and a skilled pilot of Hercules (aka "Herky"), a giant frog-shaped robot used to guard the sea floor.
* Wizz-Ra — A powerful wizard from Ancient Egypt, banished to an alternate dimension after he lost a battle to Mumm-Ra. His helmet has the ability of mind-control and is sought by Mumm-Ra after it’s discovered that the wall of the Seventh Dimension is weak enough (after 7,000 years) for him to appear in Cheetara’s bedchamber. He aids the ThunderCats after they help him to recover his helm, and then is forced to return to his dimension prison, though not before promising Cheetara they would meet again in her dreams.
* Mumm-Rana — An ancient sorceress for good, and counterpart to Mumm-Ra. She lives in the White Pyramid, where her powers keep her from traveling too far. She at one time battled Queen Luna (grandmother to the Lunitac Luna), to stop her rampage across Third Earth. She did so by stripping Queen Luna of her magical belt, which she later lost to Luna (which was destroyed eventually). Much like Mumm-Ra, her powers limit the time she can spend outside of her pyramid home.
[edit] Villains
Mumm-Ra, shown here in an untransformed state.
Mumm-Ra, shown here in an untransformed state.
[edit] Mumm-Ra
The chief villain and antagonist against the ThunderCats, Mumm-Ra is the self-proclaimed "ever-living source of evil" on Third Earth, having powers of sorcery and an apparently unlimited lifespan. He is, in fact, a bound servant to the Ancient Spirits of Evil (represented by four anthropomorphic statues within the burial chamber of his pyramid), who provide him with increased power and virtual immortality to further his pursuit of spreading their dark influence throughout Third Earth.
Residing within the Black Pyramid amid the ruins of what appears to be an ancient Egyptian civilization, Mumm-Ra exists in a decayed, weakened form that must return to a stone sarcophagus to replenish his energy. When leaving the pyramid, he can summon the power to transform himself into a more vigorous form: Mumm-Ra, the Ever-Living by reciting the following incantation:
“Ancient spirits of evil, transform this decayed form to Mumm-Ra, the Ever-Living!”
While in this form, Mumm-Ra possesses superhuman strength, the ability to fly, as well as fortification of his mystical might — casting spells, throwing energy bolts, etc. — to battle his foes. He can also alter his physical form into a variety of alter-egos to deceive his enemies.
Seemingly invincible in whatever form he choses, Mumm-Ra appears to have a singular weakness: seeing his own hideous reflection neutralizes his ability to remain outside the Black Pyramid and forces him to withdraw there in his emaciated mummy form. However, as the series progressed, the Ancient Spirits of Evil eventually overcame this shortcoming to make Mumm-Ra even more formidable.
Above all, Mumm-Ra is a master of deception, and will use whatever means necessary to fight against the forces of good.
I, in no way, cheated.
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Post by Munkie91087 on Sept 9, 2007 22:31:48 GMT -5
Lion-O Jaga Tygra Panthro Cheetara Wilykit Wilykat good job but you're missing 8 characters I know, but that is all I could remember. I didn't cheat that was just off the top of my head. So I still say I did a good job. |
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Post by Mister Pigwell on Sept 9, 2007 22:32:08 GMT -5
Meh this just comes down to who ever is the least lazy to go to wiki first. that's cheatting!!!!!! Not like you'd ever know tho.  |
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Post by Throwback on Sept 9, 2007 22:35:14 GMT -5
Not like you'd ever know tho. yeah it's kinda obvious when people list them then they are usually using memory. however when people list them alphabetically or have write ups beside there names. that means they looked it up. but if you wanna suck the fun out of the game by cheating then I'll close my eyes and wont tell anyone. LOL |
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Post by The Great El' PANDA King on Sept 9, 2007 22:35:54 GMT -5
Not like you'd ever know tho. yeah it's kinda obvious when people list them then they are usually using memory. however when people list them alphabetically or have write ups beside there names. that means they looked it up. but if you wanna suck the fun out of the game by cheating then I'll close my eyes and wont tell anyone. LOL Hey, show me how I cheated, and I will agree. That was from the top of my head. |
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Post by Throwback on Sept 9, 2007 22:37:39 GMT -5
yeah it's kinda obvious when people list them then they are usually using memory. however when people list them alphabetically or have write ups beside there names. that means they looked it up. but if you wanna suck the fun out of the game by cheating then I'll close my eyes and wont tell anyone. LOL Hey, show me how I cheated, and I will agree. That was from the top of my head. then damn you can type fast. LOL. all that and a response within 3 minutes. LOL |
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Post by The Great El' PANDA King on Sept 9, 2007 22:38:39 GMT -5
Hey, show me how I cheated, and I will agree. That was from the top of my head. then damn you can type fast. LOL. all that and a response within 3 minutes. LOL Yes, I am a fast typer. So, is it my turn? |
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Post by Gopher Mod on Sept 9, 2007 22:42:17 GMT -5
then damn you can type fast. LOL. all that and a response within 3 minutes. LOL Yes, I am a fast typer. So, is it my turn? Whatever you say to yourself at night there, Panda (although it is QUITE obvious that you cheated (no one leaves an [edit] box in their answer)). |
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