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Summer Landsdown is Ranger Operator Series Yellow, otherwise known as Ranger Yellow, of the Ranger Operators in Power Rangers RPM. Her operation number is three.
Retroactively, she is also referred to as the RPM Yellow Ranger or Yellow RPM Ranger, though these are in reference to the show as opposed to proper labels.
History[]
Background[]
Summer did not start off kind or caring, as she once was a rich and spoiled heiress who seemed not to care about anyone but herself. She lived in a luxurious mansion, where her personal butler was frequently subjected to her mistreatment. Her parents were hardly ever around to take care of her, and she was surrounded by equally spoiled, self-centered friends.
Escape to Corinth[]
When Venjix forces attacked on her birthday, she was abandoned by her friends and staff during the evacuation, her friends literally throwing her from the transport.
While wandering aimlessly in search of help, she was found by Andrews, who took it upon himself to escort Summer to Corinth. Along the way, Summer began to gain a better understanding and appreciation for what Andrews had done for her all these years, and slowly began to return his kindness. When they were about 20 miles from Corinth, they were ambushed by Grinders, and Andrews was killed protecting her, forcing her to completely abandon her selfish personality to live up to the example he set.
Summer somehow managed to make it the rest of the way to Corinth City, where she reunited with her parents. As the shields were prepared to be raised, she got wind of a report that a fighter pilot had crashed outside of the city. She subsequently took a medical uniform and motorcycle and left to save the pilot despite her parents' objections. She found a downed Scott Truman and helped him return to Corinth before the city's shielding went up, making her rescue of Scott her first significant act of goodwill.
TV STORY-Ranger Yellow
Get in Gear[]
After making it into the city of Corinth, Summer was recruited by Doctor K. Summer now serves as Ranger Yellow. She pilots the Bear Crawler.
When Corinth's shields were raised, Summer asked her parents to allow her to fend for herself. Her parents agreed on the condition that she would get married in a year. When her parents later showed up to have that promise kept, Summer had no desire to. Unfortunately, she soon learned her parents were no longer rich, as their assets had been lost during the Venjix takeover, and was forced to uphold her promise in order for her parents to regain their wealth. Summer ended up not marrying, however, as the ceremony was interrupted when Tenaya 7 came in to try and steal the Landsdown treasure, a Black Diamond. Summer and the rest of the Rangers eventually fended them off. Even though the diamond was lost, Summer's parents finally came to terms with Summer's decision to continue her life as a Power Ranger.
When Dillon and Ziggy arrived in Corinth and were subsequently jailed, it was Summer who first considered Dillon a suitable operator for the Series Black tech, willing to trust him while others would not. While the primary colored Rangers together were able to convince him to join, Summer's words in particular were later instrumental to prevent him from abandoning his duties. TV STORY-Fade to Black
It is revealed that Summer is attracted to both Scott and Dillon. While in the burning Venjix factory, Summer and Dillon almost share a kiss until water falls on them. They then almost kiss again before Gem & Gemma interrupt. TV STORY-Belly of the Beast
Gemma noted in her diary that Summer is totally caring, especially when it comes to Dillon. TV STORY-Not So Simple
After Venjix is defeated for the last time, Summer leaves Corinth with Tenaya and Dillon to help rebuild the ravaged world. TV STORY-Danger and Destiny
Clash of the Red Rangers[]
- "But if they're there, then my team will help them."
- ―Summer and other RPM Rangers mentioned by Scott[src]
Summer 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. Summer, 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[]
Summer along with the other Ranger Operators and other Ranger teams are seen in Troy's premonition about the Legendary Battle. TV STORY-Mega Mission
She 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, Summer is seen in a flashback when Troy relates his visions about the Legendary Battle. TV STORY-Prince Takes Knight
Super Megaforce[]
When the Mega Rangers receive the new Legendary Morphers, what makes the Mega Rangers access to Legendary Mode, Summer 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
Summer is seen behind Troy and Noah.
Emperor Mavro was defeated, but the remaining thousands of X Borgs still stand. Tommy gathered all the existing Power Rangers, Summer returned with her 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 Summer and the Legendary Rangers. She then returns to her home dimension in the RPM World. TV STORY-Legendary Battle
Beast Morphers[]
Devon finds a picture of Summer and her team.
During his research in the Ranger archives, Devon Daniels finds information of the Ranger Operators in another dimension and sees a picture of Summer and her team with Doctor K. TV STORY-The Evox Snare
Upon learning Venjix has returned under his reborn alias of Evox in the dimension where the Beast Morphers live, Doctor K provides her assistance to get Nate Silva to make up for his mistakes and tells the story of her and the Ranger Operators while flashbacks of Scott, Summer and Flynn appear. 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 Summer 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[]
She has a kind personality, willing to trust others and give them the benefit of the doubt, even when no one else is willing to. She isn't above getting down to business when necessary, however. Summer is proficient at martial arts, making her a skilled combatant. She is also skilled and enjoys riding motorcycles.
Before, she has a bratty and spoiled personality due to her parents' wealth but thanks to her loyal butler who taught her humility, her attitude changed. As evidenced in the two part Ranger Yellow story, Summer has become disgusted with her parents (mostly because they wanted to marry her off to reacquire wealth) and their inability to understand she is not like them anymore. However, by the end of the story, Summer has managed to mend her relationship with them; they finally accept her new life and decide to get jobs.
Ranger Operator Series Yellow[]
Ranger Costume
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Enhanced Agility: After morphing into a Ranger, she can move faster and leap higher than normal humans.
- Enhanced Strength: After morphing into a Ranger, granting her physical strength much greater than normal humans.
- Enhanced Resistance: After morphing into a Ranger, she can endure and survive many attacks from enemy's weapons and various powers.
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
- Energy Blast: Aside from perusing the Ranger arsenal for battle, Ranger Operators can also generate their own personal ability without weaponry. Summer can read energy signatures and focus the flow into concentrated surges of energy. Like the special attacks of Scott and Flynn, they drain energy levels. Her special ability only works in Ranger Form.
TV STORY-Rain TV STORY-Ranger Yellow Part 1 TV STORY-In or Out TV STORY-Belly of the Beast TV STORY-The Dome Dolls
Weaknesses[]
- De-Morphing: As a Power Ranger, most of her powers and arsenals comes from her Ranger Form. If she can't morph, it will cause her to become weak and unable to fight.
Arsenal[]
- Series Yellow Cell Shift Morpher
- Cell Shift Morpher Cell Chip
- Engine Cell Chip series 3
- Ranger Prototype Series Covert Infantry Bio-suit series Yellow
- Nitro Blaster/Nitro Sword
- Zip Charger
Zords[]
Appearances: RPM Episodes 1-28, 30-32; SM Episodes 20 & LBEV
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- RPM Rangers - Teammates
- Samurai Rangers
Family[]
- Martin Landsdown - Father
- Clara Landsdown - Mother
Others[]
- Colonel Mason Truman
- Doctor K
- † Andrews (deceased)
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Venjix Computer Network[]
- Venjix Virus
- Shifter
- Crunch
- Tenaya 7/15 - Formerly
- Grinders
Armada[]
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Summer in PR RPM opening credits
- Summer is played by Rose McIver.
- As Ranger Operator Series Yellow, her suit actress was Jun Yamashita (山下純 Yamashita Jun), along with Sanae Hitomi (人見 早苗 Hitomi Sanae) in Super Sentai footage from Go-Onger.
- Actress Heidi Bradhurt she was originally cast as the role of Summer, She was later dropped to become an extra before Rose McIver was re-cast.
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
- Summer, alongside Autumn and (infrequently) Winter, is a feminine given name themed after the seasons of Earth. Summer refers to the quarter of the year in which one hemisphere of the planet is tilted farthest toward the Sun. In the Northern Hemisphere, Summer is between mid-June and mid-September; whereas in the Southern Hemisphere, Summer is between mid-December and mid-March.
Ranger Key[]
The Ranger Yellow Key.
The Ranger Yellow Key is Summer'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 Gia Moran (Super Megaforce Yellow) who uses it to fight as Ranger Yellow.
- When the Super Mega Rangers (bar Troy) became the RPM Rangers while fighting against X Borgs. TV STORY-Earth Fights Back
- When the Super Mega Rangers became the RPM Rangers while fighting Skeltox. TV STORY-Power of Six
- When the Super Mega Rangers became the RPM Rangers while fighting Professor Cog. TV STORY-In the Driver's Seat
Usage[]
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Notes[]
- The action figure refers to her as the Bear Ranger, in reference to her Zord.
- Summer is similar to Syd Drew from Power Rangers S.P.D. as both came from rich families and were shown to be spoiled, but both learned to become more kind hearted and abandon their selfish, spoiled ways.
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 (Focus Episode)
- Episode 9: Ranger Yellow Part II (Focus Episode)
- 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 (image only)
- Episode 19: Source Code (flashback; archive footage 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 Yellow in Power Rangers Key Scanner
Summer as Ranger Operator Series Yellow , appears in the app videogame Power Rangers Key Scanner, among various other Ranger teams.
Power Rangers Dash[]
Ranger Operator Series Yellow in Power Rangers Dash
Summer 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 Action Card Game[]
Ranger Operator Series Yellow in Power Rangers Action Card Game.
Summer as Ranger Operator Series Yellow, appears in the American trading card game Power Rangers Action Card Game.
Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid[]
Summer appears in the board game Power Rangers: Heroes of the Grid as a playable character in the expansion "RPM Ranger Pack".
See Also[]
- Saki Royama - Super Sentai counterpart in Go-Onger. See comparison page.
References[]
Footnotes[]
