X Trains

The X Trains (エックストレイン) are the train mecha of Lupin X/Patren X in Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger.

Overview
X Trains Silver and Gold are two trains connected back to back when summoned, controlled by the X Rod Sword in either cab. It is summoned when Noel rotates the X Changer 360 degrees, shifts to the appropriate train, then fires. While it seemingly defaults to the X Train Silver commandeered by Lupin X, Noel can switch between the two trains easily. and separate when needed. He pulls from the current cockpit into a central chamber between the two trains, switches to the necessary form for the train with the X Rod Sword (i.e. when turning to Lupin to Patren he flips the lever to Rod form to change, then flips it to middle again), and slides into the other train.

X Trains Fire and Thunder are Noel's auxiliary trains that can attack on their own when summoned.

The X Trains have two default Robo forms, X Emperor Slash and X Emperor Gunner. While each robot form has an intricate combination sequence and cockpit transfer, it can switch between the two when X Emperor performs a handstand to switch as Noel uses the X Rod Sword to the form in need.

History
Being created alongside the VS Changers and some of the VS Vehicles, the trains first appeared as Noel set off towards Japan from the GSPO France Headquarters, then confronting a Zarudan Hou as Lupin X. After revealing himself to both the Lupinrangers and Patrangers, he utilized the trains against Zarudan alongside LupinKaiser and destroyed him alongside LupinKaiser Trains.

X Changer
The X Changer (Xチェンジャー) is the transformation device/standard issue firearm of Lupin X/Patren X. It is the combined form of the miniature X Train Silver and X Train Gold. Unlike the VS Changers, Noel cannot activate other VS Vehicles with the X Changer, and requires the VS Changers of either the Lupinrangers or Patrangers, though this has proven unnessasary in future summonings.

In addition to being his changer, Noel can repair damaged VS Vehicles by analyzing the damage with holograms from Lupin X's belt buckle, then using the X Train Silver as some form of soldering iron, firing a small green energy beam with X Trains Thunder and Fire providing the heat and energy for the operation.

It can also be used to initiate finishers. For Lupin X, it initiates the Superior Shot, a silver flaming bullet. Unlike the VS Changers, the X Changer does not require any gimmick or movement; all it needs is to be readied then fired.

X Train Silver
"(firing sfx) Shuppatsu Shinkou! X-X-X-X!"

- summoning announcement via the X Changer

X Train Silver (エックストレインシルバー) is a silver shinkansen-themed train that was created and is owned by Noel. When used in tandem with the X Train Gold, it allows him to transform into Lupin X.

As a vehicle, it can ram opponents with its bladed bumper. In combined train mode its finisher is the X Gatling Strike (Xギャトリングストライク), where it fires a green laser from X Train Gold's Gatling gun compartment. Forms the right arm of X Emperor Slash and Good Cool Kaiser VSX, and the left leg of X Emperor Gunner.

Appearances: Lupinranger VS Patranger Episodes 20-28, 30-45

X Train Gold
"(firing sfx) Shuppatsu Shinkou! X-X-X-X!"

- summoning announcement via the X Changer

X Train Gold (エックストレインゴールド) is a golden steam locomotive-themed train that was created and is owned by Noel. When used in tandem with the X Train Silver, it allows him to transform into Patren X.

As a vehicle, it can fire a yellow coated & red energy beam from its back cannon. Forms the left arm of X Emperor Gunner and Good Cool Kaiser VSX, the right leg of X Emperor Slash, and its smokestack forms the head of all three Robo combinations it is involved with.

Appearances: Lupinranger VS Patranger Episodes 20-28, 30-45

X Train Fire
"F-F-F-Fire!"

- summoning announcement via the VS Changer

X Train Fire (エックストレインファイヤー) is a silver shinkansen-themed train that was created and owned by Noel. In its Attack Mode it deploys two barrels that can fire twin streams of red fire energy. Forms the left arm of X Emperor Slash, the right leg of X Emperor Gunner, and the left foot of Good Cool Kaiser VSX. Its code is 2-1-8.

It can also be used to initiate a Kaitou Boost, where the Lupinranger fires a small but powerful luminescent and flaming orange ball.

X Train Fire also piloted by Patren 2gou in Episode 21 and Episode 33.

Appearances: Lupinranger vs Patranger Episodes 20-27, 30-34, 37, 40-42, 4445

X Train Thunder
"Ship-Puu-Jin-Rai!"

- summoning announcement via the VS Changer

X Train Thunder (エックストレインサンダー) is a diesel locomotive-themed train that was created and is owned by Noel. Its Attack Mode flips down a reinforced bumper and by lifting it, it can charge a blue ball of lightning. Flipping down the bumper shoots it. Forms the right arm of X Emperor Gunner, the left leg of X Emperor Slash, and the right foot of Good Cool Kaiser VSX.

It can also be used to initiate a Keisatsu Boost, where the Lupinranger fires a small but powerful white ball of energy accompanied by a reactive cyan aura of lightning.

X Train Thunder also piloted by Patren 3gou in Episode 21 and Episode 33.

Appearances: Lupinranger vs Patranger Episodes 20-27, 30-34, 37, 40-42, 4445

X Train Chain
X Train Fire (エックストレインファイヤー) is a toy-exclusive shinkansen-themed train.

X Train Jail
X Train Thunder (エックストレインサンダー) is a toy-exclusive diesel locomotive-themed train.

X Emperor Slash
"Kaitou X Gat-time! X-X-X-X! (combination sequence) X Emperor... Slash!"

- combination announcement

X Emperor Slash (エックスエンペラースラッシュ) is the X Trains' close-range combat form and is piloted by Lupin X. It primarily uses X Train Silver as a blade, but it can also freely use its legs in jumps & kicks, and use sparks to either propel attacks or flash a pose. It is also quite fast, being able to dash across the battlefield.

Its finishing move is the X Emperor Slash Strike (エックスエンペラースラッシュストライク) where X Emperor Slash channels energy from X Trains Silver and Fire before cross slashing the enemy with X Train Silver, each slash followed by apparitions of X Train Gold coupled with Fire then Silver coupled with Thunder, destroying the enemy.

Appearances: Lupinranger vs Patranger Episode 22-24, 26-27, 31, 33-34, 37, 40-41, 44

X Emperor Gunner
"Keisatsu X Gat-time! X-X-X-X! (combination sequence) X Emperor... Gunner!"

- combination announcement before and after

X Emperor Gunner (エックスエンペラーガンナー) is the X Trains' long-range combat form and is piloted by Patren X. It primarily attacks by staying stationary and firing its gatling gun, but is caapable of close combat.

Its finishing move is the X Emperor Gunner Strike (エックスエンペラーガンナーストライク) where X Emperor Gunner readies its gatling gun on its body before barraging the enemy with all available long range weaponry (gun and laser barrels on its helmet, the dials on X Trains Silver and Fire, gatling compartment) at the enemy, destroying it.

Appearances: Lupinranger vs Patranger Episode 22-24, 26-27, 30-31, 33-34, 37, 41, 44-45

LupinKaiser Trains
"Complete! LupinKaiser Trains!"

- Announcement after completing transformation.

LupinKaiser Trains (ルパンカイザートレインズ) is the combination between Red Dial Fighter, GoodStriker, X Train Fire, and X Train Thunder. Its finisher is the Good Striker: Burn 'em Up Fire (グッドストライカー 燃え尽きちまえファイヤー), where it fires a blue energized energy beam from the X Train Thunder and a heated red energy beam from the X Train Fire.

Appearances: Lupinranger vs Patranger Episodes 20, 23

PatKaiser Trains
"Complete! PatKaiser Trains!"

- announcement after completing transformation

PatKaiser Trains (パトカイザトレーン) is the combination between Trigger Machine 1gou, GoodStriker, X Train Thunder, and X Train Fire.

Its finisher is the PatKaiser Spark-Up Strike (パトカイザスパークアップストライク) where X Train Thunder charges up with blue electricity and "slashes" the enemy three times until they're destroyed.

Appearances: Lupinranger vs Patranger Episode 21, 33

Good Cool Kaiser VSX
"Chou X-X Gat-time! (combination sequence) Good Cool Kaiser! V! S! X!"

- pre- & post-combination announcement

Good Cool Kaiser VSX (グッドクルカイザーVSX) is the combination between the main three Trigger Machines, Dial Fighters, GoodStriker, and X Trains. It combines all 10 main Vehicles into a single combination through GoodStriker, as his power is to empower the other pieces of the Collection. The combination was his idea to being with too.

Cockpit-wise, Lupin Blue & Yellow are in the "V" section, Patren 2gou & 3gou are in the "S" section, and Lupin Red, Patren 1gou, & Lupin/Patren X are in the "X" section. However, if somebody is uncooperative in the X cockpit and potentially the other cockpits as well, Goodie can switch him/her out for somebody more favorable. In the instance of its debut, Patren 1gou was booted down to the S cockpit in favor of Patren 3gou in the X cockpit. Each cockpit possesses colored lights on the back wall to signify which Ranger (excluding Noel) is in which part of the cockpit (when Keiichiro was switched, the red light turned pink for Tsukasa).

Despite its large, seemingly incumbent size, it is extremely agile and durable, being able to slide with the Vehicles by its feet, jump & kick, and use its four arms & ankle Vehicles to great effect in close quarters combat, alongside their individual special abilities such as Gold's gun ability and Yellow's energy buzzsaws. The secondary arm ports can also have the Auxiliary VS Vehicles attach to them, such as Crane, Drill, & Biker, and Scissors, Blade, & Cyclone and Splash & Magic. It overpowered even the likes of Raimon, a Status Gold, the toughest challenge both teams had encountered at the time.

Its finisher is the Good Cool Kaiser: Vehicle Rush Strike. All of the VS Vehicles that make up Good Cool Kaiser VSX separate, leaving behind their colored silhouettes on the body, and ready themselves for the final attack (excluding GoodStriker, and only the cabs of X Trains separate). GCKVSX then manually launches the 10 Vehicles towards the opponent in colored dashes, destroying him/her. The VS Vehicles then return to their silhouettes.

Wielding the Lupin Magnum, it can perform The Good Cool Kaiser: Vehicle Burst Magnum, where the Lupin Magnum is loaded with the Auxillery VS Veicles to charge up a powerful laser shot.

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Appearances: Lupinranger VS Patranger Episodes 25, 32, 37, 42