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- "I hate Grinders!"
- ―Dillon
Subject D-44, giving himself the name Dillon, is Ranger Operator Series Black, otherwise known as Ranger Black, of the Ranger Operators in Power Rangers RPM. His operation number is five.
Retroactively, he is also referred to as the RPM Black Ranger or Black RPM Ranger, though these are in reference to the show as opposed to proper labels.
History[]
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Background[]
He is a complete mystery, even to himself. He suffers from amnesia, and as a result, he doesn't know his real name. "Dillon" is a name he came up for himself after being pestered about his identification. It is known that Dillon has internal Venjix Hardware of at least Generation 7 caliber that boosts his physical capabilities to superhuman levels, though he doesn't know how it got there. It has been mentioned that he was part of a Venjix program that creates Venjix bot-human hybrids. He is not attached to places, but he is attached to people close to him. He was willing to risk his life to save his loved ones, namely Ziggy and Summer. He is gruff, aloof and somewhat withdrawn—a bit of a loner amongst his peers. Despite all of this, he doesn't hesitate to help his teammates and has, specifically for Ziggy and Summer, verbally defended them.
Road to Corinth[]
At the beginning of the story, Dillon was found wandering in the wastelands trying to find his way to Corinth City, occasionally being ambushed by Grinders. While trying to figure out his location, he encounters Ziggy attempting to hijack his car. After a few minutes of negotiating, Dillion allowed Ziggy to direct him to Corinth City.
Through Dillon's skills and explosive devices, the two were able to make it past the Venjix barricade and into the city. However, Dillon was quickly discovered to have internal Venjix hardware, and they were both apprehended and taken to prison. Some of the inmates were about to attack Ziggy, but Dillon stepped in and saved his life in a rather impressive display of augmented strength and reflexes.
Fade to Black[]
After saving Ziggy, the guards put Dillon in chains upon discovering what he was capable of. The Ranger Operators, after observing video footage of the prison fight and also needing to activate Series Black, made him an offer to join them. After initially scoffing at the idea, Dillon later agreed to become Ranger Operator Series Black if they accepted the condition that Ziggy also be released from prison. Despite this, however, he still had some issues with the duties given to him, and only ironed them out once he came to terms with what he would be protecting.
Ranger Black[]
Dillon joins the Ranger Operators
There are some notable similarities in personality between Dillon and Tenaya 7. Dillon has a rebellious side, often criticizing and talking sarcastically to Doctor K, similar to Tenaya's defiance of Venjix. He also has developed something of a rivalry with Scott, due to their very similarly stubborn and dominating personalities. The two are often seen trying to outdo one another, especially when it comes to their cars. Despite this, Dillon holds some level of respect towards Scott as a leader.
Dillon occasionally experiences cryptic dreams involving his origins—dreams in which the melody from his pocket watch and an unknown, blind girl seem to play a role. Thus far, the dreams have been too unclear for him to understand anything beyond what he sees, though, as time goes on, he seems to remember more which enables him to make more sense out of them. When an attack bot from a particular dream—-the Sat Bot (the one that took his memory)--shows up in Corinth, it mysteriously refers to him as Subject D-44. Being the only key to remembering who he is, Dillon does his best to not harm it despite the havoc it causes throughout the city. He eventually agrees to destroy it, deciding that, while he can't remember his past, he now has new memories with his teammates. During the fight, the bot activated a virus in Dillon's arm that will slowly spread through his inner mechanics, causing them to grow until they take him over completely. Doctor K says there is no cure. Venjix intends to use this virus to eventually bring Dillon under its control.
Quest for Answers[]
After undergoing hypnotherapy, he discovers memories of an area called Kenmore located in Omega City, evacuated after the first Venjix attack. The Rangers soon go out to the abandoned city to investigate. Unfortunately, it is soon discovered that this was implanted into his memory to lure the Rangers into a trap.
After finding a small key at an evacuated Venjix outpost and factory, Dillon discovers that by combining his key with the one he found, his watch will play a new melody. This melody is immediately recognized as the tune that Tenaya whistles before going into combat. Without telling the other Rangers where he is going, he speeds into the wasteland. While waiting for Tenaya, he plays the new melody from his pocketwatch. She enters the scene whistling along, and stating that it is the only song she knows. He then plays his song, and convincingly states that she is his sister. At first, Tenaya doesn't believe him, but after a fight, Tenaya realizes that she has begun to bleed. After running a biological scan, she confirms that she is Dillon's sister.
After Venjix's latest defeat, Dillon leaves Corinth permanently along with Summer and Tenaya to help rebuild the shattered world.
Clash of the Red Rangers[]
- "But if they're there, then my team will help them."
- ―Dillon and other RPM Rangers mentioned by Scott[src]
Dillon and the other RPM Rangers use the SkyRev Megazord to face off against Professor Cog. The RPM Rangers quickly fire. However, Professor Cog protects himself with a hidden shield, and knocks down the Megazord with his own gun. When he leaves for the Samurai Rangers' dimension, only Scott pursues him. Later on, all of the Samurai Rangers apart from Jayden are transported to the RPM world. Dillon, along with the other RPM Rangers help the Samurai Rangers return to their own world. 
TV STORY-Clash of the Red Rangers - The Movie
Megaforce[]
Dillon along with the other Ranger Operators and other Ranger teams are seen in Troy's premonition about the Legendary Battle. TV STORY-Mega Mission
He and the other Rangers are seen again in another of Troy's dream/vision about the Legendary Battle. TV STORY-Stranger Ranger
After that the Mega Rangers meet Robo Knight, Dillon is seen in a flashback when Troy relates his visions about the Legendary Battle. TV STORY-Prince Takes Knight
Super Megaforce[]
Dillon with his team and the Aquitar Rangers.
When the Mega Rangers receive the new Legendary Morphers, what makes the Mega Rangers access to Legendary Mode, Dillon along with other Rangers are seen briefly in another vision/flashback, when Gosei talk about to the Mega Rangers to take the form of the past Rangers using the Legendary Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Super Megaforce
Dillon behind Gia
Emperor Mavro was defeated, but the remaining thousands of X Borgs still stand. Tommy gathered all the existing Power Rangers, Dillon returned with his fellow Ranger Operators as part of the army of Legendary Rangers led by Tommy that helped the Mega Rangers defeat the Armada once and for all, fighting in a huge battle against hundreds of X Borgs and dozens of Bruisers. After the demise of the X-Borgs, Tommy shook hands with Troy and teleported off along with Dillon and the Legendary Rangers. He then returns to his home dimension in the RPM World. TV STORY-Legendary Battle
Beast Morphers[]
Devon finds a picture of Dillon and his team.
During his research in the Ranger archives, Devon Daniels finds information of the Ranger Operators in another dimension and sees a picture of Dillon and his team with Doctor K. TV STORY-The Evox Snare
When Doctor K remarked to Nate Silva, how Venjix’s attack on Corinth was relentless and despite the Ranger Operators including Dillon trying their best to stop him. TV STORY-Source Code
Dino Fury[]
Zayto activates the Legendary Ranger Database, showing Master Blue that Master Green came to them after the Dinohenge statues were destroyed and restored them to normal. Also, Zayto says that he found Ranger teams who were saved in their darkest moments through unexplained reasons and shows them three specific moments. Including the Legendary Battle where all the Legendary Rangers including Dillon and the other Ranger Operators coming to the aid of the Megaforce Rangers in the Legendary Battle and helping them defeat an entire army of the Armada's X Borgs. TV STORY-Morphin Master
Personality[]
He is gruff, aloof and somewhat withdrawn—a bit of a loner amongst his peers. Despite this, he doesn't hesitate to help his teammates and has, specifically for Ziggy and Summer, verbally defended them.
It's been hinted that Dillon may have romantic feelings for Summer. While in the burning Venjix factory, the two almost share a kiss until water falls on them. They almost kiss again on another occasion, but are interrupted by Gem and Gemma. Dillon was also strongly against the idea of Summer getting married, even after Summer accepted the fact that she needed to get married to help her family. It was also stated in Gemma's diary that Summer is totally caring especially when it comes to Dillon.
Ranger Operator Series Black[]
Ranger Costume
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Enhanced Agility: After morphing into a Ranger, he can move faster and leap higher than normal humans.
- Enhanced Strength: After morphing into a Ranger, granting him physical strength much greater than normal humans.
- Enhanced Resistance: After morphing into a Ranger, he can endure and survive many attacks from enemy's weapons and various powers.
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
- Invincibility Shield: Aside from using the Ranger arsenal for battle, Ranger Operators can also generate their own personal ability without weaponry. Dillon can produce a shield (similar to Sky Tate's Shield Projection, but purple instead of blue) that is impervious to almost any attack for 5 seconds. He must have full confidence that the barrier will protect him, or it will fail. Mastering this ability was critical for him to pilot the Wolf Cruiser. His special ability only works in Ranger form.
TV STORY-Handshake TV STORY-Ranger Blue TV STORY-In or Out TV STORY-Key to the Past TV STORY-Control-Alt-Delete TV STORY-Danger and Destiny Part I
Weaknesses[]
- De-Morphing: As a Power Ranger, most of his powers and arsenals comes from his Ranger Form. If he can't morph, it will cause him to become weak and unable to fight.
- Vulnerability to Venjix Virus: Having been infused with electronic components as a test subject, Dillon is vulnerable to the effects of Venjix's code, becoming more so after his fight with Sat Bot.
Arsenal[]
- Series Black Rev Morpher
- Rev Morpher Cell Chip
- Engine Cell Chip series 5
- Engine Cell Chip series 6
- Ranger Prototype Series Covert Infantry Bio-suit series Black
- Nitro Blaster/Nitro Sword
- Rocket Blaster
Zords[]
Appearances: RPM Episodes 3-28, 30, 31; SM Episodes 20 & LBEV
Ranger Operator Series Black with Full Throttle Mode
This form did not appear in the TV Show and was exclusive to the Toyline.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Appearances: RPM Toyline
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Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- RPM Rangers - Teammates
- Scott Truman - Leader & Former Rival
- Flynn McAllistair
- Summer Landsdown - Love Interest
- Ziggy Grover - Best Friend
- Gem
- Gemma
- Samurai Rangers
Family[]
- Tenaya 7/15 - Sister, Former Enemy & Ally
Others[]
- Colonel Mason Truman
- Doctor K - Mentor
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Venjix Computer Network[]
Armada[]
Family[]
- Tenaya 7/15 - Sister & Former Enemy
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Dillon is played by Daniel Ewing.
- As Ranger Operator Series Black, his suit actor was Takahiro Honma (本間 崇寛 Honma Takahiro), along with Yasuhiko Imai (今井 康彦 Imai Yasuhiko) and Riichi Seike (清家 利一 Seike Riichi) in Super Sentai footage from Go-Onger.
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
- As written, the name Dillon is unisex. More common as a surname, it is derived from Gaelic meaning "loyal" or "faithful". The name was likely spread during the Anglo-Norman conquest of medieval Europe.
Ranger Key[]
The Ranger Operator Series Black Ranger Key.
The Ranger Operator Series Black Ranger Key is Dillon's personal Ranger Key. This key along with the majority of the Core Ranger Keys are seen lining the Command Center's interior walls. This key is mainly used by Emma Goodall (Super Megaforce Pink) who uses it to fight as Ranger Black.
- When the Super Mega Rangers (bar Troy) became the Ranger Operator Series Black while fighting against X Borgs. TV STORY-Earth Fights Back
- Alongside Noah (Black Dino Ranger) and Gia (Black Aquitar Ranger) as part of a all-Black Legendary Ranger Mode in their fight against X Borgs on the Animarium. TV STORY-A Lion's Alliance
- When the Super Mega Rangers became the Ranger Operators while fighting Skeltox. TV STORY-Power of Six
- When the Super Mega Rangers became the Ranger Operators while fighting Professor Cog. TV STORY-In the Driver's Seat
Usage[]
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Notes[]
- Much like Ziggy, whose main Zord went from an Orca in Go-Onger to a shark in RPM, Dillon's Zord was changed from a German shepherd to a wolf.
- Although Dillon did not become a Ranger until the third episode, "Rain", he was credited as a Ranger since the beginning of the series.
- His action figure refers to him as Wolf Ranger in reference to his Zord, though it is actually designed after a German Shepherd.
- Although his Operator Series number is five, he was the fourth Ranger Operator to join the team. This reversal of numbers applies to Ziggy, also.
Appearances[]
- Power Rangers RPM
- Episode 1: The Road to Corinth
- Episode 2: Fade to Black
- Episode 3: Rain
- Episode 4: Go for the Green
- Episode 5: Handshake
- Episode 6: Ranger Green
- Episode 7: Ranger Red
- Episode 8: Ranger Yellow Part I
- Episode 9: Ranger Yellow Part II
- Episode 10: Ranger Blue
- Episode 11: Doctor K
- Episode 12: Blitz
- Episode 13: Brother's Keeper
- Episode 14: Embodied
- Episode 15: Ghosts
- Episode 16: In or Out
- Episode 17: Prisoners
- Episode 18: Belly of the Beast
- Episode 19: Three's a Crowd
- Episode 20: Heroes Among Us
- Episode 21: Not So Simple
- Episode 22: The Dome Dolls
- Episode 23: And… Action!
- Episode 24: Ancient History
- Episode 25: Key to the Past
- Episode 26: Beyond a Doubt
- Episode 27: Control-Alt-Delete
- Episode 28: Run Ziggy Run
- Episode 29: If Venjix Won
- Episode 30: End Game
- Episode 31: Danger and Destiny Part I
- Episode 32/Finale: Danger and Destiny Part II
- Power Rangers Super Samurai
- Team-up Special: Clash of the Red Rangers - The Movie (indirect mention)
- Power Rangers Megaforce
- Episode 1: Mega Mission (dream only)
- Episode 4: Stranger Ranger (dream only)
- Episode 9: Prince Takes Knight (vision only)
- Power Rangers Super Megaforce
- Episode 1: Super Megaforce (vision only)
- Episode 20/Finale: Legendary Battle (morphed only)
- The Legendary Battle: Extended Edition (morphed only)
- Power Rangers Beast Morphers
- Season 2
- Episode 9: The Evox Snare (mentioned only)
- Episode 19: Source Code (mentioned only)
- Season 2
- Power Rangers Dino Fury
- Season 2
- Episode 15: Morphin Master (archive footage only)
- Season 2
Power Rangers Key Scanner[]
Ranger Operator Series Black in Power Rangers Key Scanner
Dillon as Ranger Operator Series Black, appears in the app videogame Power Rangers Key Scanner, among various other Ranger teams.
Power Rangers Dash[]
Ranger Operator Series Black in Power Rangers Dash
Dillon along with the other Ranger Operators are among all the Ranger teams which appear in the Korean-developed mobile game Power Rangers Dash.
Power Rangers Mighty Force[]
Dillon is a recruitable unit of the Epic rarity rank. He equips the Rocket Blaster when in battle, and is assigned with Trini to gather Morph-X from Needletron.
Power Rangers Action Card Game[]
Ranger Operator Series Black in Power Rangers Action Card Game.
Dillon as Ranger Operator Series Black, appears along with other Rangers, in the American trading card game Power Rangers Action Card Game, among various other Rangers.
Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid[]
Dillon appears in the board game Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid as a playable character in the expansion "RPM Ranger Pack".
See Also[]
- Gunpei Ishihara - Super Sentai counterpart in Go-Onger. See comparison page.
- Tetsuya Yano - The first Black Sentai to take the place of a Pink Ranger.
References[]
Footnotes[]
