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- "Impossible! Samurai Rangers, hear me now! You have won this battle, but our quest to rule your world will never end. You may have defeated me, but the Nighlok will rise again!"
- ―Xandred's final word before he died[src]
Master Xandred is the leader of the Nighloks and the main villain of both Power Rangers Samurai and Power Rangers Super Samurai. He is the primary adversary of the Samurai Rangers. He comes from the Netherworld and lives on a ship floating on the Sanzu River. It is revealed that he takes large doses of medicine for his frequent headaches (similar to Rita Repulsa's), often causing him to fall asleep. He becomes angry easily, especially if his henchman are insubordinate or speak out of turn. He also has an intense hatred for Deker, since Deker intervened in one of Master Xandred's plans (which also involved Jayden, the current Red Samurai Ranger).
Character History
For generations, the Samurai Rangers had battled Master Xandred and the Nighloks. At some point during the war, Jayden's father (leader of the 17th generation of the Shiba Clan) separated Jayden and his sister Lauren just so Lauren can master the Sealing Symbol while Jayden fills in as the 18th Generation's leader until she returns. TV STORY-Fight Fire with Fire During one battle against the Nighloks, Xandred defeated the 17th generation of the Shiba Clan. Before he had time to celebrate Jayden's father managed to seal Xandred away. TV STORY-Test of the Leader
Years later, Master Xandred returns after being sealed temporarily with the help of Octoroo sending Nighlok monsters to cause misery. Xandred states that it was a good thing that he defeated the Power Rangers but Octoroo reminds him that he was sealed by Jayden's father and the rangers are back causing him to get angry. He resumes command of the Nighloks to cause more human misery. TV STORY-Origins
When Arachnitor tries to usurp him, Xandred transforms him into a mindless mutant, due to Xandred having gained increased powers. TV STORY-The Tengen Gate
Discovering that Deker keeps on interfering in his plans, Xandred ordered Dayu to destroy Deker. TV STORY-Boxed In When Dayu returned, Xandred punished her by burning her harmonium due to her failure to destroy Deker. After destroying the harmonium, his rage became unbearable that even his medicine isn't helping much. TV STORY-Broken Dreams This was made worse when he made an alliance with Serrator in order to merge their factions which should make it easier to take control of Earth. TV STORY-Something Fishy
Later Xandred learns of Serrator's treachery (or perceived treachery) that leads to a rift between the two Nighlok leaders so he returns to the human world to destroy his enemies, only to dry out severely, due to being so far away from the Sanzu River. Octoroo was able to save him and bring him back to the ship. Master Xandred was left so weak that he was forced to lie completely submerged at the bottom of the Sanzu River for several weeks. Before that, Xandred managed to fix Dayu's harmonium (ensuring her loyalty) and severely wounded Jayden however Serrator escaped. TV STORY-The Master Returns
After a lengthy period of recuperation, Xandred eventually returned and faced the Samurai Rangers now led by the true Red Ranger, Lauren. TV STORY-Evil Reborn Running into a wounded Dayu, he schemed after she reminded him she was half-human and absorbed her. He then faced the Samurai Rangers, while Lauren drew the sealing symbol. Despite his best effort to stop her, the symbol was completed and used. However, while it caused massive damage, it didn't manage to seal him as expected, since Dayu's humanity had protected him from the symbol's power. Also, Xandred was no longer in danger of drying out and planned his takeover of the human world. He then defeated the Rangers and wounded Lauren. TV STORY-The Sealing Symbol
When the Sanzu flood waters overflowed, Xandred released his army of Moogers to lay waste to Panorama City. TV STORY-The Sealing Symbol The Samurai Rangers, now led by Jayden again, took on and defeated the Moogers before facing Xandred. After significantly weakening him with Shiba fire power, Jayden defeated him with the Shogun armor. TV STORY-Samurai Forever
However, Xandred transformed into his Mega Monster form and the Rangers called on the Gigazord to fight him. As the Rangers attempted to get close enough to use a final blow filled with symbol power, Xandred blasted away the zords one by one until only the Samurai Megazord remained, which managed to succeed and strike Xandred with a fatal blow. However, Xandred unsuccessfully tried to take the Rangers with him by grabbing the Megazord and boasting, before he was destroyed, that the Nighloks would rise again someday. He was then consumed in a massive explosion, finally being destroyed for good. After he was destroyed, the Sanzu River flood waters receded back into the Netherworld. TV STORY-Samurai Forever
Personality
Xandred is extremely arrogant and quick to rage. He despises humans and wants nothing more than to make them suffer. He is also prone to violent outbursts, lashing out at enemy and ally alike. He is also quite rash when angry, leaving the Sanzu to personally destroy Serrator for deceiving him even though he would dry out instantly. However, he can show some patience and respect to his servants that do their job of raising the level of the Sanzu River.
Powers and Abilities
Xandred is extremely powerful. He possesses incredible strength, able to toss and turn his ship with a single hit. He can also move at blinding speed, blast lightning, and can generate a symbol to bind his enemies. He can also withstand most any attack thrown at him. However his great strength acts as a weakness as well, for once he leaves the Sanzu River he instantly starts to dry out.
Arsenal
At first, Xandred carried a thin sword in a scabbard, but following the revelation of Serrator's deception he used a large broadsword.
Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
- to be added
Notes
- Master Xandred is a rare final Power Ranger type villain as unlike other main villains, he gets fought by an Ultrazord in the final battle, while other final Power Ranger type Villains only fight a normal Megazord.
See Also
- Dokoku Chimatsuri - Super Sentai counterpart in Shinkenger. See comparison page.
References
Power Rangers: Samurai at Worldscreen.com