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== Blitz Team ==

=== Bit Cloud ===

The series protagonist, Bit begins the series as a drifter in the slow process of gathering enough parts to build himself a zoid partner. His plans change when he meets the Blitz Team and the Liger Zero takes a shine to him; he decides to join the team and partner up with Liger Zero. Though understandably inexperienced when he first starts out, Bit manages to pull his weight through a combination of [[Hot-Blooded|Hot Bloodedness]] and [[The Fool|sheer happenstance]]; [[Your Mileage May Vary|opinions differ]], both in universe and without, on whether he's an [[Idiot Hero]] or a master of [[Obfuscating Stupidity]]. Either way, it's not long before his opponents stop underestimating him, and he eventually grows into a talented warrior in his own right.

* [[Hot-Blooded]]: Bit's overenthusiastic combat style is the key to his success; Jamie once tried to model Bit in combat simulations and he did ''worse'' when programed to act more "intelligently".

 

=== Brad Hunter ===

A calmer, more professional counterpart to Bit, Brad is a mercenary who technically isn't a permanent member of the Blitz Team, but none the less remains with them for the entire length of the series. Concerned first and foremost about prize money, he generally avoids fights he isn't being paid for, but that doesn't stop him from helping out when necessary. He pilots a Command Wolf for most of the series, but obtains the Shadow Fox near the end.

* [[The Lancer]]: His relationship to Bit.

 

=== Leena Toros ===

The Blitz Team's resident firepower aficionado, Leena ''really'' enjoys shooting her opponents a ''whole lot''. Rather self-absorbed, she's at least as concerned with her personal pilot ranking as she is with the Blitz Team's success as a whole. She pilots a Dibison at first, but later upgrades to a ''heavily'' customized Gunsniper. She's also the object of Harry Champ's affections, which she alternately bemoans and shamelessly uses to her advantage. Leon is her brother; Dr. Toros is her father.

* [[The Big Guy]]: Fits the trope in terms of personality and combat role, if not physical traits.

 

=== Jamie Hemeros ===

Jamie is the Blitz Team's strategist, combat coordinator, and assistant to Dr. Toros. He also acts as a pilot occasionally, being the only member of the team with an aerial zoid, but he is not particularly skilled in this department. Despite this, he is extremely devoted to his beloved Pteras, and bemoans its being repeatedly shot down in combat. Dr. Toros eventually trades the Pteras in for a much more capable Raynos. Taking the Raynos into combat brings out another side of the rather meek Jamie; known as the Wild Eagle, this personality is much more confident and aggressive (though not particularly more ''skilled'') than his normal self.

* [[Running Gag]]: Jamie shouting some variation of "My poor Pteras!" after it's shot down... which happens every time it's launched (whether Jamie's at the controls or not).

 

=== Doctor Steven Toros ===

Dr. Toros is the Blitz Team's sponsor and nominal leader, though he tends to let Jamie handle the battle planning. Remarkably immature for a middle-aged man with a doctorate degree, he frequently makes decisions based on what would be coolest, and can often be seen playing with [[Product Placement|model zoids]] (lovingly rendered in the same [[Conspicuous CG]] as the real things). Those who underestimate him do so at their peril, however; he can be unexpectedly shrewd (especially when it comes to money) and is genuinely gifted when it comes to upgrading and customizing zoids. He is Leena and Leon's father.

* [[Adult Child]]: The largest part of Jamie's job description as Dr. Toros' assistant seems to be ''babysitter''.

== Zoid Battle Commission ==

=== Judge ===

Actually a series of identical robots, the Judge supervises all sanctioned battles. The law on the battlefield, the Judge's decisions are final. Deployed to battlefields by [[It's Raining Men|dropping from a judge satellite]] in a [[Drop Ship|judge capsule]], which rockets them back into space once the battle is complete.

* [[The Chew Toy]]: The longer the series goes on, the more abuse the Judge gets. It's hilarious precisely because of the Judges' previously established dignified and professional demeanor.

 

=== Naomi Flugel ===

The leader of the Flugel Team and one of the first opponents faced by the Blitz Team after Bit joins, Naomi pilots a customized Gun Sniper. Unsurprisingly, she specializes in sniper duels, special matches were warriors are allowed only six rounds of ammunition each. At first she habitually picks up random rookie pilots to fill out her team roster, content to use them as decoys while she does all the actual fighting herself, but late in the series she recruits Leon Toros as her partner, resulting in a potent short range/long range duo.

* [[Cold Sniper]]

 

=== Harry Champ ===

The leader of the Champ Team, composed of himself and his two robots, Benjamin and Sebastian. He usually pilots a modified Dark Horn, but has "everything from a Gojulas to Cannon Tortoises" in his hanger, and by the end of the series he's switched to an Iron Kong. Harry is the heir to a vast fortune, and uses this to his advantage in the world of zoid battles. He is hopelessly infatuated with Leena, and her lack of reciprocation generally only inspires him to new heights in his quest for her love.

* [[Catch Phrase]]: "My name's Harry Champ! I'm a man destined to be king!"

 

=== Jack Cisco ===

A professional mercenary and notorious zoid warrior, Jack fights for a paycheck. Not concerned solely with money, he's somewhat picky about the clients he takes on. Jack pilots a Lightning Saix, a cheetah-like zoid capable of reaching staggeringly high speeds. In his first appearance, Harry hires him to help defeat the Blitz Team. In later appearances, he joins forces with the Tasker sisters, two additional Lightning Saix pilots.

* [[Hired Guns|Hired Gun]]: As with Brad, he fights for cash. Unlike Brad, he doesn't favor a particular team... at least at first.

 

=== The Tasker Sisters ===

Chris and Kelly Tasker, two sisters that form the Lightning Team. They pilot Lightning Saix, specializing in high-speed battles. Jack Cisco joins them after his defeat with Harry, reasoning that working together with other top pilots will help increase his own skills. The Tasker sisters themselves don't get much screentime, but the Lightning Team is notable for being the ''only'' group to defeat the Blitz Team throughout the entire course of the series.

* [[Always Someone Better]]: They prove this in their first appearance, by solidly trouncing the Blitz Team and inspiring them to greater heights.

 

=== Leon Toros ===

Originally a member of the Blitz Team, he leaves when Bit joins in order to [[Walk the Earth]] and grow as a zoid warrior. Originally piloting a standard Shield Liger, he returns to the fray late in the series with a red Blade Liger. Rather than rejoining the Blitz Team, he chooses to partner with Naomi Flugel, primarily in order to test his skills against Bit. Together the pair form a dual rivalry with Leena (Gunsniper to Gunsniper) and Bit (Blade Liger to Liger Zero Schnieder). The two do well in battle, making it all the way to the Royal Cup.

* [[Guile Hero]]

== Backdraft Group ==

=== Dark Judge ===

The Backdraft Group's answer to the Zoid Battle Comission's Judge robot, this [[Palette Swap|solid black]] version officiates the Backdraft Group's unsanctioned battles. Since unsanctioned battles have no rules to speak of, this means he basically exists to signal a Backdraft takeover of a sanctioned battle by [[Death From Above|dropping directly on top of the ZBC Judge]], harass the enemy team during battle, and declare the eventual winner. Transparently biased in favor of the Backdraft Group, the only reason this doesn't cause more problems is that there are no rules to enforce anyway, though on at least one occasion he had to be coerced at gunpoint to admit that the Backdraft Group lost the battle.

* [[Color Coded for Your Convenience]]: The Dark Judge is identical in appearance to the ZBC Judges, except black.

 

=== Polta ===

The leader of the Backdraft Group's Gold Team and the first member of the group encountered by the Blitz Team. He eventually becomes Altail's primary subordinate.

* [[Beleaguered Bureaucrat]]: His role after becoming Altail's right hand man, though in more of a military "executive officer" style than the standard civilian "desk jockey" style.

 

=== Stoller ===

Leader of the Backdraft Group's Elephander Team, he is an unusually honorable man for a member of the Backdraft Group. Eventually tiring of the Backdraft's ways, he defects with the Elephander and joins the Zoid Battle Commission to fight the Blitz Team as a legitimate warrior.

* [[Defector From Decadence]]: His reason for leaving the Backdraft Group.

 

=== Sanders ===

Stoeller's subordinate, he pilots the Elephander during its first appearance. Loyal to Stoeller specifically, rather than the Backdraft Group as a whole, he joins Stoeller in defecting.

* [[Calling Your Attacks]]: An odd version, in his first appearance, he controls the Elephander entirely through voice commands, as a voluntary handicap.

 

=== Altile ===

One of the major players in the Backdraft Group, his obsession with the Ultimate X zoids eventually leads to his disgrace. Even after he actually finds an Ultimate X, he's brushed aside in favor of its assigned pilot, Vega Obscura, and his caretaker Sarah. He organizes a coup attempt utilizing the Fuma team, but fails and falls with the rest of the Backdraft Group.

 

 

=== Pierce ===

The Backdraft Group's air combat specialist, she first appears piloting a Zabat when the Backdraft steal the Liger Zero. Later, she reappears in a Stormsworder, and acts primarily as a rival for Jamie (as the Wild Eagle) in the Raynos. She enjoys zoid battling for its own sake, and joined the Backdraft primarily because she finds no-rules fighting more enjoyable than the Zoid Battle Commission's regulated matches. Eventually she tires of them, and appears to trade in her zoid for a [[Biker Babe|motorcycle]]. She's last seen {{spoiler|toasting the Blitz Team's Royal Cup victory with Stoeller and Sanders}}.

 

 

=== Sarah ===

A high ranking Backdraft commander and Vega's manager. She is calculating and ambitious, and comes up with a plan to take over the Zoids Battle Commission, and very nearly succeeds. Though she is cold and manipulative towards everyone else, she shows a maternal side towards Vega.

 

 

=== Vega Obscura ===

Known as the King of Unsanctioned Battles, Vega is an amazingly talented pilot and fighter in spite of his age. He views Zoid battles simply as a game to amuse him, and brings down the Blitz and Lightning team ''simultaneously'' in his first appearence. He's chosen to pilot the Berserk Fury, a [[Tyrannosaurus Rex]]-type Zoid and an Ultimate X just like the Liger Zero.

 

== Others ==

=== Doctor Laon ===

An old friend of Dr. Toros and Jamie's dad Oscar, their friendship soured after an incident involving a woman. Now Laon is obsessed with revenge against Toros, trying to prove himself to be the better man by besting Toros' team in zoid combat. He eventually joins the Backdraft Group in order to gain access to more resources to pour into his vendetta.

* [[Replacement Goldfish]]: Leena appears to be this for her [[Missing Mom]]. It's kinda creepy.

 

=== Mary Champ ===

Harry's sister, she appears in a single episode and tries to convince Harry to give up zoid battling and return to the family. Harry refuses, citing his "relationship" with Leena, who Mary demands to meet. Harry introduces her to the Blitz Team; she's not impressed with Leena, but becomes enamored with Liger Zero. Challenging the Blitz Team to a zoid battle with Liger Zero as the prize, Mary joins Harry in battle after outfitting the Champ Team with high performance (and expensive) equipment like Iron Kongs and powerful missiles. They lose anyway, and Mary leaves Harry to his zoid battles, with shiny new equipment and the renewed support of his family.

* [[The Ojou]]