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{{Quote|I am Dark Specter, monarch of all that is evil! I have captured the mighty Zordon and am draining him of his powers! As his strength drains, the lava will rise extinguishing the Power forever!|Dark Specter}}
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{{Quote|I am Dark Specter, monarch of all that is evil! I have captured the mighty Zordon and am draining him of his powers! As his strength drains, the lava will rise extinguishing the Power forever!|Dark Specter's first words when gloating about his multiple victories to his allies.|Countdown to Destruction}}
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{{Quote|'''[[Darkonda|DARKONDA]]! TRAITOR!'''|Dark Specter's final words before he kills both himself and [[Darkonda]].|Countdown to Destruction}}
'''Dark Specter''', also known throughout the universe as the ''Grand Monarch of Evil'', was the head of the [[United Alliance of Evil]] and one of the main antagonists in [[Power Rangers in Space]].
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'''Dark Specter''', known throughout the universe as the ''Grand Monarch of Evil'', was the head of the [[United Alliance of Evil]] and one of the main antagonists in [[Power Rangers in Space|''Power Rangers in Space'']].
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He is a massive alien monster of uncertain but immense power. Dark Specter can be seen as the main antagonist of the [[Zordon Era]] since as he led the alliance which served as the Power Ranger's final challenge and included the villains and armies of [[Evil Space Aliens|5]] [[Machine Empire|different ]] [[Divatox's Crew|seasons]].
   
 
==History==
 
==History==
Little is known about Dark Specter or how he came to become the Grand Monarch of Evil. What is known is that he was responsible for the attack on [[Eltar]] and the capture of [[Zordon]]. Zordon is one of his foremost aggravating enemies. According to [[Andros]], Dark Specter was also behind the attack on [[KO-35]]. Dark Specter brought forth a union of villains known as the [[United Alliance of Evil]], including [[Rita Repulsa]] and [[Lord Zedd]], the [[Machine Empire]], [[Divatox]], and [[Astronema]]. Selecting Astronema to battle the Space Rangers, Dark Specter made sure they never rescue [[Zordon]] from his clutches. He was usually a background character during ''[[Power Rangers in Space]]'', leaving it to his underlings - namely Astronema - to crush the rangers.
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Little is known about Dark Specter or how he came to become the Grand Monarch of Evil. What is known is that he was responsible for the attack on [[Eltar]] and the capture of [[Zordon]]. According to [[Andros]], Dark Specter was also behind the attack on [[KO-35]].
   
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Dark Specter was first (indirectly) mentioned at the beginning of Zeo when Zordon referenced the United Alliance of Evil after the [[Machine Empire]] had broken away from it. ([[A Zeo Beginning|A Zeo Beginning-]] part II.) The first time that he was directly mentioned was when [[Dark Specter's Messenger.|his messenger]] told [[Divatox ]] to come to the [[Cimmerian Planet]] . ([[Chase into Space]] - part II).
The only time Dark Specter personally confronted the rangers was during one of their later attempts to rescue Zordon. A reformed Astronema led her brother and his teammates to Zordon's alleged prison, only for it to be revealed that Dark Specter was posing as Zordon. After taunting Andros and reaffirming his faith in Astronema's evil, he teleported away, leaving [[Astronema]] and [[Darkonda]] to deal with the captive rangers. However, Astronema freed the rangers and they escaped, with the help of Ecliptor. Refusing to let Astronema leave the side of evil so easily, Dark Specter temporarily handed control of the Dark Fortress to Darkonda and commissioned him to reprogram Ecliptor. He then sent an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, which lured Karone into a trap. She was then tragically reprogrammed by Darkonda with cybernetic implants, suppressing her emotions and making her pure evil.
 
   
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Dark Specter brought forth a union of villains known as the [[United Alliance of Evil]], including [[Rita Repulsa]] and [[Lord Zedd]], the [[Machine Empire]], [[Divatox]], and [[Astronema]]. Selecting Astronema to battle the Space Rangers, Dark Specter schemed to ensure that the Rangers never rescue [[Zordon]] from his clutches. Despite his position of authority, he was usually a background character during ''[[Power Rangers in Space]]'', leaving it to his underlings - particularly Astronema - to crush the rangers.
Darkonda's technology worked a little too well, however, turning Astronema so evil that she desired to overthrow Dark Specter. She created the [[Psycho Rangers]], whose power was channeled directly from Dark Specter. Dark Specter's energy drained with each fight by the Psychos, and he called on Astronema to find the cause, much to her pleasure. Eventually, the Rangers would destroy the Psychos, and Dark Specter would recover. He never discovered the true cause of his energy drain, believing Astronema to be loyal to him.
 
   
 
The only time Dark Specter personally confronted the rangers was during one of their later attempts to rescue Zordon. A reformed Astronema led her brother and his teammates to Zordon's alleged prison, only for it to be revealed that Dark Specter was posing as Zordon. After taunting Andros and reaffirming his faith in Astronema's evil, he teleported away, leaving [[Astronema]] and [[Darkonda]] to deal with the captive rangers. However, Astronema freed the rangers and they escaped, with the help of Ecliptor. Refusing to let Astronema leave the side of evil so easily, Dark Specter temporarily handed control of the Dark Fortress to Darkonda and commissioned him to reprogram Ecliptor. He then sent an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, which lured Karone into a trap. She was then tragically reprogrammed by Darkonda with cybernetic implants, suppressing her emotions and returning her to the side of evil.
In ''[[Countdown to Destruction]]'', Dark Specter finally initiated his master plan and launched an all-out invasion of the entire universe, assaulting the worlds of Earth, Gratha, the [[Vica Galaxy]], [[KO-35]], and the homeworld of the [[Phantom Ranger]] eltar, in an attempt to crush the forces of good. Though the attack was going well, Dark Specter was assaulted by [[Darkonda]], who tried to slay Dark Specter with a planet-destroying missile. Though the attack was enough to destroy Dark Specter, the Grand Monarch was able to hang on long enough to swallow Darkonda's fighter jet whole, destroying the traitorous bounty hunter with him.
 
   
 
Darkonda's technology worked a little too well, however, and the even more villainous Astronema decided to overthrow Dark Specter. To this end she created the [[Psycho Rangers]], whose power was channeled directly from Dark Specter. Dark Specter's energy drained with each fight by the Psychos, and he called on Astronema to find the cause, a situation that she relished. Eventually, the Rangers would destroy the Psychos, and Dark Specter recovered, never discovering that his trusted lieutenant had betrayed him.
Dark Specter is nearly identical in appearance to the lava demon [[Maligore]] (even Divatox acknowledged the resemblance), and is capable of spitting fireballs. The true extent to Dark Specter's power is unknown, but he is probably more powerful than any of the villains, since they all listen to him. His status before forming his alliance is unclear, since there was never any mention of him from Rita, Zedd, or the [[Royal House of Gadgetry]]. He is usually depicted as giant sized, though is able to change his size from normal shaped to planet sized. Dark Specter never fought the Rangers personally, so it is unknown whether or not they could have stood a chance against him.
 
 
In ''[[Countdown to Destruction]]'', Dark Specter finally initiated his master plan and launched an all-out invasion of the entire universe, assaulting world including Earth, Gratha, the [[Vica Galaxy]], [[KO-35]], and the homeworld of the [[Phantom Ranger]], in an attempt to destroy the forces of good. Though the attack was going well, Dark Specter was attacked by [[Darkonda]], who turned a planet-destroying missile on the monarch. Though the attack succeeded in destroying Dark Specter, the Grand Monarch of Evil was able to hang on long enough to swallow Darkonda's fighter jet whole, taking the traitorous bounty hunter with him.
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== Personality ==
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Destructive, brutal, cruel, arrogant, and sadistic, Dark Specter is a vicious tyrant and a power-mad monster all rolled into one. He desires control, and uses intimidation, violence, and domination on his own minions. He despises humanity and compassion, and routinely threatens and abuses [[Astronema]]/[[Karone]] whenever she strays from her path of evil.
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Despite this, he seems to value her over his other allies, treating her with an almost fatherly concern. He never considers that she might have betrayed him and expends both effort and good will among his minions in his attempts to guide her, despite his many powerful underlings. Indeed, his affection for Astronema seemingly emboldens Darkonda's grudge against both of them.
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Dark Specter also fails to perceive Darkonda's aspirations for his throne, demonstrating a continual blindness to the treacherous nature of his allies, though whether it stems from faith or arrogance is unclear.
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== Allies ==
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[[United Alliance of Evil]]
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* [[Astronema]]
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* [[Ecliptor]]
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* [[Darkonda]] (currently)-(formerly)
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[[Evil Space Alien]]
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* [[Master Vile]]
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* [[Rita Repulsa]]
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* [[Rito Revolto]]
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* [[Lord Zedd]]
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* [[Goldar]]
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* [[Squatt]]
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* [[Baboo]]
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[[Machine Empire]]
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* [[King Mondo]]
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* [[Queen Machina]]
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* [[Prince Sprocket]]
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* [[Klank & Orbus]]
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[[Divatox's Crew]]
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* [[Divatox]]
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* [[Elgar]]
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* [[Rygog]]
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* [[Porto]]
   
 
==Known Powers and Abilities==
 
==Known Powers and Abilities==
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The true extent to Dark Specter's power is unknown. He never faced his opposing team of Power Rangers directly and the source of his might was not established. However, all of the Earthborn Power Rangers' enemies demonstrated terror at the thought of his displeasure, implying that his powers dwarf those of Master Viie, Zedd, or the [[Royal House of Gadgetry]]. In the end, Dark Specter was destroyed by a missile intended to destroy a planet and was more than resilient enough to withstand the impact, effortlessly taking a second blast from Darkonda's ship before succumbing to his wounds.
* Teleportation (Can appear from blue lightning bolts/Can vanish).
 
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* Capabable of blowing fireballs from his mouth.
 
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Dark Specter usually appears larger than a space station, but he is able to change his size from at least that of a human being to the size of a planet.
 
* '''Teleportation '''(Can appear from blue lightning bolts/vanish).
 
* Capable of blowing fireballs from his mouth.
 
* Capable of making his face appear in a sky (i.e. ''[[The Delta Discovery]]'' and ''[[Astronema Thinks Twice]]'').
 
* Capable of making his face appear in a sky (i.e. ''[[The Delta Discovery]]'' and ''[[Astronema Thinks Twice]]'').
 
* Shape-shifting.
 
* Shape-shifting.
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== Notes ==
 
== Notes ==
 
*In ''[[Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue]]'', [[Olympius]] reveals a rock that resembles Dark Specter's hide that could decimate [[Mariner Bay]] in seconds.
 
*In ''[[Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue]]'', [[Olympius]] reveals a rock that resembles Dark Specter's hide that could decimate [[Mariner Bay]] in seconds.
*Dark Specter is mentioned as a direct rival to Lord Zedd. Goldar's brother [[Silverback]] wanted to join Specter instead of Zedd but was destroyed by Zedd instead in the comic Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Annual #1 (2016).
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*Dark Specter is mentioned as a direct rival to Lord Zedd in [[Mighty Morphin Power Rangers 2016 Annual|Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Annual #1]] (2016). Goldar's brother [[Silverback]] wanted to join Dark Specter instead of Zedd but made the mistake of insulting the emperor to his face and was destroyed.
*Dark Specter is one of the three villains who are larger than a Megazord. The second would be [[Omni]] from ''[[Power Rangers SPD]]'', and the third would be [[Imperious]] from [[Power Rangers Mystic Force|''Power Rangers Mystic Force'']]
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*Dark Specter is one of the four villains who are larger than a Megazord. The second would be [[Omni]] from ''[[Power Rangers SPD]]'', the third would be [[Imperious]] from ''[[Power Rangers Mystic Force]]'', and the fourth would be [[Evox]] from ''[[Power Rangers Beast Morphers]]''.
*Dark Specter's costume was previously used in ''[[Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie]]'' for [[Maligore]].
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*Dark Specter's costume was previously used in ''[[Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie]]'' for [[Maligore]]. This was lampshaded in "[[From Out of Nowhere]], Part 1", where [[Divatox]] mentions how much Dark Specter reminds her of her fiancé. Any connection between Maligore and Dark Specter was never elaborated upon.
*In "[[From Out of Nowhere]], Part 1", [[Divatox]] mentions how much Dark Specter reminds her of her fiancé, Maligore. This is a reference to the previously-stated costume sharing.
 
 
*In the Japanese dub of ''Power Rangers In Space'', Dark Specter is voiced by [[Yūji Kishi]], who also dubbed [[TJ Johnson]] and originally played [[Kyosuke Jinnai]] (Red Racer) in ''[[Gekisou Sentai Carranger]]''.
 
*In the Japanese dub of ''Power Rangers In Space'', Dark Specter is voiced by [[Yūji Kishi]], who also dubbed [[TJ Johnson]] and originally played [[Kyosuke Jinnai]] (Red Racer) in ''[[Gekisou Sentai Carranger]]''.
 
*Dark Specter is similar to four major villains in ''[[Super Sentai]]'':
*Even when Dark Specter brainwashed Karone into Astronema again it still seemed to be his own downfall as Astronema still tried to overthrow him by draining his power into creating the Psycho Rangers.
 
 
**As a ruler who rules by fear and is moving forward to conquering the entire universe, he is similar to [[Star King Bazoo]], the final villain of ''[[Dengeki Sentai Changeman]]''. Unlike Bazoo, his treatment toward his subordinates isn't as psychologically torturous and he does not threaten the other villains homeworlds for their failures or consume planets.
*Dark Specter is similar to three major villains in ''[[Super Sentai]]'':
 
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**Being the ultimate evil that all other villains answer to makes him similar to [[Dai-Satan]] from [[Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger]]. Dai-Satan was the master of [[Witch Bandora]] (Rita Repulsa's sentai counterpart).
**His concept in being a ruler who rules by fear and is moving forward to conquering the entire universe is similar to [[Star King Bazoo]], the final villain of ''[[Dengeki Sentai Changeman]]''.
 
**His appearance as a giant being in space is similar to [[Reckless Dash Emperor Exhaus]] from ''[[Gekisou Sentai Carranger]]''; his final death is likewise similar to Exhaus' own downfall, with [[President Gynamo|another]] [[Darkonda|villain]] delivering what would be his final blow.
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**His appearance as a giant being in space is similar to [[Reckless Dash Emperor Exhaus]] from ''[[Gekisou Sentai Carranger]]''. His death is likewise similar to Exhaus' demise, with [[President Gynamo|another]] [[Darkonda|villain]] delivering what would be his final blow. Unlike Gynamo, Darkonda's betrayal is not out of a change of heart, but so he can rule the universe for himself.
**His connection in empowering the Psycho Ranger and being weakened as a cost is similar to [[Evil Electro-King Javious I]] of ''[[Denji Sentai Megaranger]]'' (the series that was adapted into ''In Space''.)
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**His connection in empowering the Psycho Ranger and being weakened as a cost is adapted directly from [[Evil Electro-King Javious I]] of ''[[Denji Sentai Megaranger]]''. There are 2 differences however. However the destruction of the Psycho Rangers released Dark Specter's energy and he recovered, unlike Javious who perished when his power, channeled by the Nezirangers, died with them.
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==Appearances==
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{{Scroll box|
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{{main|List of Dark Specter's appearances}}
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*[[File:Icon-is.png|25px]] ''[[Power Rangers in Space]]''
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**Episode 1: ''[[From Out of Nowhere|From Out of Nowhere (1)]]''
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**Episode 4: ''[[Shell Shocked]]''
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**Episode 11: ''[[The Delta Discovery]]''
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**Episode 19: ''[[Invasion of the Body Switcher]]''
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**Episode 24: ''[[Zhane's Destiny]]''
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**Episode 26: ''[[The Secret of the Locket]]''
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**Episode 27: ''[[Astronema Thinks Twice]]''
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**Episode 28: ''[[The Rangers' Leap of Faith]]''
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**Episode 29: ''[[Dark Specter's Revenge|Dark Specter's Revenge (1)]]''
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**Episode 30: ''[[Dark Specter's Revenge|Dark Specter's Revenge (2)]]''
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**Episode 33: ''[[A Rift in the Rangers]]''
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**Episode 34: ''[[Five of a Kind]]''
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**Episode 35: ''[[Silence is Golden]]''
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**Episode 36: ''[[The Enemy Within]]''
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**Episode 42: ''[[Countdown to Destruction|Countdown to Destruction (1)]]''
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}}
   
 
==See Also==
 
==See Also==
 
{{SS|Evil Electro-King Javious I|Megaranger}}
 
{{SS|Evil Electro-King Javious I|Megaranger}}
 
*[[Star King Bazoo]] - Sentai equivalent who likewise wished to conquer the entire universe under his own alliance.
 
*[[Star King Bazoo]] - Sentai equivalent who likewise wished to conquer the entire universe under his own alliance.
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*[[Maligore]]: The previous use of his costume.
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==References==
 
{{Zordon}}
 
{{Zordon}}
*[[Maligore]]: His Turbo counterpart
 
 
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[[Category:Main PR Villains]]
 
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Revision as of 16:57, 25 July 2020

Icon-megarangerThis article is about a/an villain in Power Rangers in Space, the last installment in the Zordon Era.

"I am Dark Specter, monarch of all that is evil! I have captured the mighty Zordon and am draining him of his powers! As his strength drains, the lava will rise extinguishing the Power forever!"
―Dark Specter's first words when gloating about his multiple victories to his allies.[src]
"DARKONDA! TRAITOR!"
―Dark Specter's final words before he kills both himself and Darkonda.[src]

Dark Specter, known throughout the universe as the Grand Monarch of Evil, was the head of the United Alliance of Evil and one of the main antagonists in Power Rangers in Space. He is a massive alien monster of uncertain but immense power. Dark Specter can be seen as the main antagonist of the Zordon Era since as he led the alliance which served as the Power Ranger's final challenge and included the villains and armies of 5 different seasons.

History

Little is known about Dark Specter or how he came to become the Grand Monarch of Evil. What is known is that he was responsible for the attack on Eltar and the capture of Zordon. According to Andros, Dark Specter was also behind the attack on KO-35.

Dark Specter was first (indirectly) mentioned at the beginning of Zeo when Zordon referenced the United Alliance of Evil after the Machine Empire had broken away from it. (A Zeo Beginning- part II.) The first time that he was directly mentioned was when his messenger told Divatox to come to the Cimmerian Planet . (Chase into Space - part II).

Dark Specter brought forth a union of villains known as the United Alliance of Evil, including Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd, the Machine Empire, Divatox, and Astronema. Selecting Astronema to battle the Space Rangers, Dark Specter schemed to ensure that the Rangers never rescue Zordon from his clutches. Despite his position of authority, he was usually a background character during Power Rangers in Space, leaving it to his underlings - particularly Astronema - to crush the rangers.

The only time Dark Specter personally confronted the rangers was during one of their later attempts to rescue Zordon. A reformed Astronema led her brother and his teammates to Zordon's alleged prison, only for it to be revealed that Dark Specter was posing as Zordon. After taunting Andros and reaffirming his faith in Astronema's evil, he teleported away, leaving Astronema and Darkonda to deal with the captive rangers. However, Astronema freed the rangers and they escaped, with the help of Ecliptor. Refusing to let Astronema leave the side of evil so easily, Dark Specter temporarily handed control of the Dark Fortress to Darkonda and commissioned him to reprogram Ecliptor. He then sent an asteroid on a collision course with Earth, which lured Karone into a trap. She was then tragically reprogrammed by Darkonda with cybernetic implants, suppressing her emotions and returning her to the side of evil.

Darkonda's technology worked a little too well, however, and the even more villainous Astronema decided to overthrow Dark Specter. To this end she created the Psycho Rangers, whose power was channeled directly from Dark Specter. Dark Specter's energy drained with each fight by the Psychos, and he called on Astronema to find the cause, a situation that she relished. Eventually, the Rangers would destroy the Psychos, and Dark Specter recovered, never discovering that his trusted lieutenant had betrayed him. In Countdown to Destruction, Dark Specter finally initiated his master plan and launched an all-out invasion of the entire universe, assaulting world including Earth, Gratha, the Vica Galaxy, KO-35, and the homeworld of the Phantom Ranger, in an attempt to destroy the forces of good. Though the attack was going well, Dark Specter was attacked by Darkonda, who turned a planet-destroying missile on the monarch. Though the attack succeeded in destroying Dark Specter, the Grand Monarch of Evil was able to hang on long enough to swallow Darkonda's fighter jet whole, taking the traitorous bounty hunter with him.

Personality

Destructive, brutal, cruel, arrogant, and sadistic, Dark Specter is a vicious tyrant and a power-mad monster all rolled into one. He desires control, and uses intimidation, violence, and domination on his own minions. He despises humanity and compassion, and routinely threatens and abuses Astronema/Karone whenever she strays from her path of evil. Despite this, he seems to value her over his other allies, treating her with an almost fatherly concern. He never considers that she might have betrayed him and expends both effort and good will among his minions in his attempts to guide her, despite his many powerful underlings. Indeed, his affection for Astronema seemingly emboldens Darkonda's grudge against both of them. Dark Specter also fails to perceive Darkonda's aspirations for his throne, demonstrating a continual blindness to the treacherous nature of his allies, though whether it stems from faith or arrogance is unclear.

Allies

United Alliance of Evil

Evil Space Alien

Machine Empire

Divatox's Crew

Known Powers and Abilities

The true extent to Dark Specter's power is unknown. He never faced his opposing team of Power Rangers directly and the source of his might was not established. However, all of the Earthborn Power Rangers' enemies demonstrated terror at the thought of his displeasure, implying that his powers dwarf those of Master Viie, Zedd, or the Royal House of Gadgetry. In the end, Dark Specter was destroyed by a missile intended to destroy a planet and was more than resilient enough to withstand the impact, effortlessly taking a second blast from Darkonda's ship before succumbing to his wounds.

Dark Specter usually appears larger than a space station, but he is able to change his size from at least that of a human being to the size of a planet.

  • Teleportation (Can appear from blue lightning bolts/vanish).
  • Capable of blowing fireballs from his mouth.
  • Capable of making his face appear in a sky (i.e. The Delta Discovery and Astronema Thinks Twice).
  • Shape-shifting.

Notes

Appearances

Main article: List of Dark Specter's appearances

See Also

References