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- "Force from the future! S.P.D. Omega Ranger!"
- ―S.P.D. Omega Ranger's roll call[src]
Samuel "Sam" is an S.P.D. cadet with latent teleportation powers who, as a child in 2025, was rescued by Z Delgado and recruited into S.P.D., later growing up to become the S.P.D. Omega Ranger from the year 2040 who returned to the past to aid the B-Squad Rangers against Emperor Gruumm.
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History
A young Sam with his future teammates.
Early Life
In 2001, Sam's parents, along with the parents of the B-Squad Rangers, worked with Kat Manx in developing the morphing technology used in the S.P.D. Morphers. However, these experiments had side effects that, while they did not affect Kat, they did affect the B-Squad parents, mutating their offspring and resulting in the B-Squad Power Rangers and Sam receiving their civilian superpowers. Though most of the offspring who were born to the participants in this project were adults by 2025, Sam was the last born and still a child at the time he is first seen.
For his civilian power, Sam developed the ability to teleport objects, even himself. His powers were misunderstood by other children, however, and he was ostracized. His desperate search for friends led him to be manipulated by Mora and her newest creation Bugglesworth, who turned people into dolls for Mora to collect. While the other Rangers were quick to judge Sam poorly, Z realized that Sam was not evil and just wanted to fit in and have friends. Although it took a lot of convincing, Sam eventually agreed to stay with his new friend and the other Rangers at the S.P.D. Academy (who gave him a bike) and told them that he will train to become a Power Ranger someday. 
TV STORY-Sam (episode)
Future
In this bleak future, Sam gains the Omega Ranger powers and travels back to 2025 to stop Morgana from destroying the Rangers and eventually S.P.D., thus preventing the disaster that had befallen his world. However, passing through the time warp has heavily altered his human form, reducing him to a floating orb of pure energy. Due to this setback, his only remotely human form is his Ranger form. As Kat Manx works to find a way to send him back to the future, he assists the B-Squad Rangers in their battle to save Earth.
Omega joined the B-Squad to prevent Emperor Gruumm's invasion and brings with him a powerful array of futuristic equipment including the Uniforce Cycle, a Zord known as the Omegamax Cycle and the Omega Morpher, which allows him to perform various feats including temporal manipulation (Hyper Mode), strength increase (Muscle Mode), and Judgement Mode. His suit brandishes the Roman Numeral for six,"VI". Because of his true identity, he is also capable of the genetic power of teleportation. TV STORY-Messenger
When some friends of Piggy steals S.W.A.T. technology, Sam's technological advancements are outmatched, but as the force from the future, he is always at the Rangers disposal when they need him. TV STORY-S.W.A.T.
During the final battle against Gruumm, Sam's old friend Nova Ranger comes looking for him. After the battle is over (and with Sam apparently able to power down), the two of them return to the future. TV STORY-Endings
Megaforce
Sam along with the other S.P.D. Rangers 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
Super Megaforce
Helping Orion in visions
Sam appears in a vision to Orion.
After an alien from Andresia named Orion came across a Silver Ranger Key and a Morpher, Orion got visions from multiples Sixth Rangers while touching the Morpher. TV STORY-Silver Lining
Orion would call out the power of all the Sixth Ranger, including Sam, in order to create the Super Megaforce Gold key. He also appears in the Legendary Final Strike during the second phase of the attack, slashing through the enemy with his Omega Morpher. TV STORY-Power of Six
Participating in the Legendary Battle
Sam in the Legendary Battle.
Emperor Mavro was defeated, but the remaining thousands of X Borgs still stand. Tommy gathered all the existing Power Rangers, Sam now as a teenager, returns with his fellow S.P.D. Rangers (possibly after he was informed of his future self and recreated the Omega Ranger powers) as part of the army of Legendary Rangers 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 Sam and the Legendary Rangers. He then returns to the future in the year 2034. TV STORY-Legendary Battle
The Omega Ranger is not present in the crowd of Legendary Rangers used for original footage in Legendary Battle. He does, however, appear in the Sentai footage due to his counterpart indeed fighting in the Legend War.
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 Sam and the other S.P.D. Rangers 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
In 2025, Sam is best described as an outsider, often feeling as if he does not have a role to play while also being bullied for his unusual ability to teleport any object he can focus on. For this reason, he walls himself off from other people and initially expresses disinterest in what others have to say. However, below the surface, Sam longs to fit in and be accepted as well as not to be seen as a freak. Mora is, however, able to exploit Sam's desperation and briefly use him to accomplish her ends. Z coming from a similar place in life seems to resonate with him and eventually breaks Mora's hold over him, allowing her to bring Sam to SPD for its junior cadet program. It is assumed that while Sam is a cadet, he develops a strong sense of justice and right over wrong that carries with him into adulthood and a career as an SPD officer.
Despite his time-displacement predicament, Sam is more light-hearted and a bit of a prankster among his teammates, yet committed to his duties as an officer and willing to assist those he finds in need.
Non-Ranger Powers and Abilities
Powers
Telelocal Ray Projection: Sam's unique ability is to emit streams of hazy, transparent radiation which transport objects or people across variable distances at will. Be they short range to even remote locations. He can even teleport himself.
Abilities
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Weaknesses
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S.P.D. Omega Ranger
Ranger Costume
Powers and Abilities
Powers
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Attacks
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Abilities
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Weaknesses
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Arsenal
- Omega Morpher - The Omega Ranger's Morpher features a throttle control that gives him access to a variety of powers including:
- Electro Mode: The Omega Morpher's main attack, an electrifying attack that can injure opponents greatly.
- Blast Mode: It allows the Omega Ranger to gather energy in the palm of his hand before discharging it as a powerful shock-wave.
- Power Mode: Similar to Muscle Mode, Power Mode increases the Omega Ranger's strength.
- Muscle Mode: Enhances the Omega Ranger's physical strength.
- Hyper Mode: Once this is activated, Omega Ranger can either slow down time or increase the speed at his will.
- Light-beam Mode: The Omega Ranger attacks his opponent with a "bar" of energy. Finishing move.
- Charged-Up Mode: The Omega Rangers can strengthen his stats.
- Judgment Scanner: The "Judge" option assesses the guilt or innocence of anyone the Rangers bring into custody. It measures pulse and electrical impulses before rendering a verdict, and it never makes mistakes.
- Uniforce Cycle
Zords
Appearances: S.P.D. Episodes 22-33, 35-38; Super Megaforce Episodes 20 & LBEV
S.P.D. Emergency!
Force from the future! S.P.D. Omega Ranger!
Omega Ranger S.W.A.T. Mode
Powers and Abilities
Powers
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Attacks
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Abilities
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Weaknesses
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Arsenal
- Omega Morpher - The Omega Ranger's Morpher
- S.W.A.T. Mode
Relationships
Villain Groups
Troobian Empire
- Emperor Gruumm
- Broodwing
- Mora/Morgana - Arch-enemy
- A-Squad Rangers - Former Allies & Traitors
- Krybots
- Blue-Head Krybots
- Orange-Head Krybots
Mesogog's Army
Armada
Family
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Others
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Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
- Sam is voiced by Brett Stewart and portrayed in the show's final episode by Kevin Dufty, who was the show's hair and makeup artist despite being uncredited.[1] As a child, Sam is portrayed by Aaron James Murphy.
- In the Japanese dub for S.P.D., Sam is voiced by Tomokazu Yoshida, who was the original actor for Tekkan Aira/DekaBreak in Dekaranger.
- In Power Rangers: Super Legends, Sam is voiced by Yuri Lowenthal.
- As the S.P.D. Omega Ranger, his suit actor was Yuji Tanimura (谷村 祐司 Tanimura Yūji), along with Eitoku (永徳)/Hisanori Oiwa (大岩 永徳 Ōiwa Hisanori) in Super Sentai footage from Dekaranger.
Design
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Etymology
- Sam is a shortening of the Biblical name Samuel, from old Hebrew meaning "God has heard" or "name of God".
- Omega (Ω, ω) is the twenty-fourth and last letter of the Greek alphabet, here used to represent the final element in a set or series. Until the introduction of the Nova Ranger, Sam was thought to be the last Ranger alive in the alternate 2040 when the Troobians conquered Earth.
Legendary Ranger Devices
S.P.D. Omega Ranger Key
The S.P.D. Omega Ranger Key is Sam’s personal Ranger Key. This key along with the other 14 Official Sixth Ranger Keys are seen lining the Command Center's interior walls. This key is mainly used by Orion (Super Megaforce Silver) who uses it to fight as the S.P.D. Omega Ranger.
- Although never used to transform, it was seen in the toyline.
S.P.D. Omega Ninja Power Star
- "Legendary White Star! Activate!"
- ―announcement in the DX Ninja Battle Morpher
The S.P.D. Omega Ninja Power Star is a special Ninja Power Star that bears the likeness of the Omega Ranger and is marked with the kanji for "white". This star is exclusive to the Super Ninja Steel toyline.
Notes
- In the Japanese dub of Power Rangers S.P.D., Sam is voiced by Tomokazu Yoshida, the actor of his Sentai counterpart, Tekkan Aira (DekaBreak).
- Bandai released an action figure of Omega Ranger in S.W.A.T. Mode and can still be seen in the toy section of Ranger Central.
- During the searches he is called Samuel
TV STORY-Sam (episode) - Although he's officially a Sixth Ranger, Sam is the seventh Ranger to join the team.
- Due to his time traveling, it rendered his being into light energy, and is only able to appear as either a ball of light, or entirely morphed. As a result, Sam is one of the few Rangers to not have a morphing sequence.
Appearances
- Power Rangers S.P.D.
- Episode 7: Sam (1) (as a child)
- Episode 8: Sam (2) (as a child)
- Episode 18: Samurai (as a glowing orb of light)
- Episode 19: Dismissed (as a glowing orb of light)
- Episode 20: Perspective (as a glowing orb of light)
- Episode 21: Messenger (1) (as a glowing orb of light)
- Episode 22: Messenger (2) (flashback; archive footage only)
- Episode 23: Zapped
- Episode 24: Reflection (1) (mentioned only)
- Episode 25: Reflection (2)
- Episode 26: S.W.A.T. (1) (morphed only)
- Episode 27: S.W.A.T. (2)
- Episode 28: Robotpalooza (morphed only)
- Episode 29: Katastrophe (morphed only)
- Episode 30: Missing (morphed only)
- Episode 31: History (morphed only)
- Episode 32: Impact (morphed only)
- Episode 33: Badge (morphed only)
- Episode 34: Insomnia (flashback; archive footage only)
- Episode 35: Wormhole (morphed only)
- Episode 36: Resurrection (morphed only)
- Episode 37: Endings (1) (morphed only)
- Episode 38/Finale: Endings (2)
- Power Rangers Megaforce
- Episode 1: Mega Mission (dream only)
- Episode 4: Stranger Ranger (dream only)
- Power Rangers Super Megaforce
- Episode 8: Silver Lining, Part 2 (vision)
- Episode 9: Power of Six (morphed only)
- Episode 20/Finale: Legendary Battle (morphed only)
- The Legendary Battle: Extended Edition (morphed only)
- Power Rangers Dino Fury
- Season 2
- Episode 15: Morphin Master (archive footage only)
- Season 2
Power Rangers Key Scanner
S.P.D. Omega Ranger in Power Rangers Key Scanner
Sam as S.P.D. Omega Ranger, appears in the app videogame Power Rangers Key Scanner, among various other Ranger teams.
Power Rangers Dash
S.P.D. Omega Ranger in Power Rangers Dash.
Sam along with the other S.P.D. Rangers as well are among all the Ranger teams which appear in the Korean-developed mobile game Power Rangers Dash.
Power Rangers Legacy Wars
S.P.D. Omega Ranger as seen in Power Rangers Legacy Wars.
Sam is among the many Rangers who feature in Power Rangers Legacy Wars. He is a Legendary (Leader), Legendary (Assist) character, and represents the S.P.D. Rangers along with Kat Manx, Anubis Cruger, Sky Tate, Jack Landors and Bridge Carson.
See Also
- Tekkan Aira - Super Sentai counterpart in Dekaranger. See comparison page.
- Hikaru Hiwatari - Super Sentai counterpart in Dekaranger. See comparison page. (child)
- Future Omega Ranger - An alternate version featured in Power Rangers Super Legends.
References
Footnotes
