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The Tsuyoindaver (ツヨインダベー Tsuyoindabē) were the superior Combatants of the Space Shogunate Jark Matter. They were customized soldiers and stronger versions of the basic Indavers whom they often led into battle.
Typically operating in groups of two, Tsuyoindavers were charged as bodyguards for Jark Matter officials from Daikaans to Karos to Vice Shoguns.
History[]
Past[]
A pair of Tsuyoindavers stood by Scorpio's side, whom they had seemingly forced into submission as he oversaw the slaughter of his own scorpionman tribe in the Sasori System. TV STORY-Space.5: 9 Ultimate Saviors
At least one Tsuyoindaver was assaulted by Stinger as he searched relentlessly for his older brother before being recruited by Shou Ronpo. TV STORY-Space.13: Stinger's Challenge To His Brother!
Kyuranger[]
On Jagjag, a vast horde of Tsuyoindaver and Indavers led by Eriedrone are dropped down to eliminate the Kyuranger trio of Champ, Hammie, and Spada. The tide, however, s turned when Lucky accesses the Shishi Kyutama to become Shishi Red, bringing with him a meteor shower from the Shishi System followed by Garu transforming into Ookami Blue. Wiping out the ground forces, the five Kyurangers board their Voyagers and take the fight to the Big Moraimars where they are confronted by a giant Tsuyoindaver whom they engage on Jagjag's moon; forming Kyutama Gattai KyurenOh for the first time and soon enough destroying it with the KyurenOh Star Break. TV STORY-Space.1: The Super Stars of Space
Moretsuyoindaver is Daikaan of Needle in the Sasori System where the Moraimars' consumption of Planetium is threatening to destroy the planet. Leading two Tsuyoindavers and a pack of Indavers, he arrives to assist Stinger in his battle with Lucky to the anger of the former who slays the Daikaan as Lucky eliminates his forces, using the Futago Kyutama to duplicate and take down the Tsuyoindavers. TV STORY-Space.3: The Man from the Desert Star
Daikaan Yumepakkun is guarded by a Tsuyoindaver duo and Indaver pack as he consumes human dreams in his district on Earth. Engaging Spada and Raptor 283, the Tsuyoindavers fire rockets at the latter only for her to evade them with her flight before intercepting them. The pair are ultimately destroyed when Yumepakkun uses them as shields against the the All-Star Crash of Lucky, Garu, Champ, Hammie, Raptor, and Spada. TV STORY-Space.4: Dreamy Android
A further Tsuyoindaver duo and Indaver guard are fought off by the Kyurangers when they threaten a number of dissidents including young brothers Kotaro and Jiro Sakuma. They are later wiped out by a gathering of nine Kyurangers following Stinger's defection. TV STORY-Space.5: 9 Ultimate Saviors
A wounded Tsuyoindaver appears before Stinger vowing to defeat him. Stinger transforms into Sasori Orange, summons his Kyu Spear and finishes off the Tsuyoindaver causing it to be half-buried in the sand. TV STORY-Sasori Orange Chapter
A Tsuyoindaver is interrogated by Stinger and Champ for information, learning from it that the Karo of the Sasori System is on Earth. TV STORY-Space.15: Savior of the Water Planet Vela
Two Tsuyoindavers accompany Madakko as she appears to fight Lucky, Garu, Kotaru, Balance, Champ, and Shou Ronpo whilst Scorpio and a Deathworm fight Stinger who is soon joined by Champ. The two Tsuyoindavers are later used as shields for Madakko aganist the All-Star Crash as she never enjoys dying despite the fact she can regenerate. TV STORY-Space.16: Stinger's Reunion with His Brother
Attempting to turn Key V on Planet Toki in the Tokei System, Champ meets an illusion of the seemingly benevolent Dr. Anton only to find himself paralyzed by his creator with two Tsuyoindavers sent to attack him. The Tsuyoindavers are shot by Stinger which allows Champ to regain his senses and turn the key which causes Anton and his Tsuyoindavers to disappear. TV STORY-Space.25: Planet Toki, the Boy's Determination!
A pair of Tsuyoindavers support a Moraimars Robo fought by KyurenOh, RyuTeiOh and Gigant Houou and are all destroyed by the Kyurangers' Triple Meteor Break. Two Tsuyoindavers serve as the bodyguards of the Vice Shogun Akyanba, accompanying her with one of them bringing her staff for her only to be slain by the All-Star Crash when she leaves them to fight as she and Naga withdraw. TV STORY-Space.26: Warrior of Darkness, Hebitsukai Metal
Thrilled by dark emotions, Naga takes his feelings out on Akyanba's Tsuyoindaver and Indaver guards. The Tsuyoindavers are later summoned and enlarged to cover Akyanba's escape with Naga against the Kyurangers. Using the Futago Kyutama to duplicate Ookami Voyager and Chameleon Voyager, the Kyurangers destroy the Tsuyoindavers with the KyurenOh Twin Break. TV STORY-Space.28: BN Thieves, Breakup...
Employed by Akyanba, several Tsuyoindavers serve as security officers for the Best Artist in the Universe's Audition attended by Jark Matter's puppet Hoshi Minato at the Jark Matter Broadcasting Station on the planet Peacock in the Kujaku System. Leading a pack of Indavers, one Tsuyoindaver catch the Kyurangers in possession of a Kyutama but are terminated by Luck, Tsurugi, Spada and Naga before they can report it. A further pair of Tsuyoindavers are summoned when the Kyurangers expose Akyanba and Don Armage's manipulation of Hoshi Minato and are respectively destroyed by Balance, Raptor, Hammie and Spada. TV STORY-Space.35: The Secret of the Universe's No.1 Idol
Shishi System Karo Jumotsu possesses the ability to create Tsuyoindavers made of sand from his Sand-Mix Launcher, summoning them against the Kyurangers on Kaien. An initial trio is destroyed by the combined All-Star Crash of Tsurugi, Garu, Spada, Balance, Naga, and Kotarou whilst the second trio is destroyed separately. TV STORY-Space.37: Lucky, Seen Again With His Father
A single Tsuyoindaver confronts Mage Lucky, Hero Kotaro, Warrior Spada, and Jokester Stinger as they make their way to the castle of Dr. Anton on the RPG-influence planet Ghem in the Perseus System. Engaging Hero Kotaro and Warrior Spada, Mage Lucky also participates with the Yossha Lucky! spell while Jokester Stinger is sent running backwards as he attempts to intervene. Ultimately, the Tsuyoindaver is destroyed by Hero Kotaro's Koguma Slash. TV STORY-Space.39: The Great Adventure of Perseus
Several Tsuyoindavers, fighting alongside Moraimars and Champ 0 units, defend the core beneath the surface of Jark Matter's capital planet Southern Cross in the Minami Juuji System. They are all destroyed by KyurenOh, RyuTeiOh, and Gigant Houou before being followed by Akyachuuga. TV STORY-Space.42: My Father? The Universe? Lucky's Resolution
A vast army of Tsuyoindavers and Indavers guard Quervo's Big Moraimars on Earth; they are fought through by Lucky, Stinger, Naga and Tsurugi.Meanwhile, Don Quervo creates several giant Tsuyoindavers which are defeated by Super KyurenOh and RyuTeiOh before destroying the Big Moraimars. TV STORY-Space.46: Between Hope and Despair
Numerous Tsuyoindavers are part of the endless Jark Matter army which the remaining ten Kyurangers fight through over many hours to get to Don Armage, who has possessed Tsurugi and absorbed Shou Ronpo. Though all Kyurangers bar Lucky eventually fall, this is part of their gambit to assemble the Kyutama which reunite all twelve saviors. TV STORY-Space.47: The Saviors' Promise
Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger[]
An army of Tsuyoindavers and Indavers are resurrected alongside the Vice-Shoguns by Don Arkage to fight the Kyurangers, Lupinrangers and Patrangers only for them all to be destroyed. TV STORY-Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Kyuranger
Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]
A single Tsuyoindaver would be recreated by Asmodeus himself in order to serve as part of his army. Said Tsuyoindaver was seen when it was supporting its' superior in the army itself, Rider World, in fighting against Kamen Rider Saber, Zenkai Juran, Doggie Kruger, Chiaki Tani, Shiguru Oshikiri, Shou Ronpo, Raptor and Kamen Rider Zero-One when they are dragged into a twisted version of Nanso Satomi Hakkenden. TV STORY-Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki
Personality[]
The Tsuyoindaver rarely spoke but there were individuals who spoke well and individuals who only raise a voice like a bark, and there was a large variation in potential individual differences.
Daikaans[]
The following Tsuyoindavers were promoted to Daikaan, advancing to distinct forms in the process after being modified in the Jark Matter Laboratory.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Enlargement: All Tsuyoindavers had the power of Enlarge Inrō printed on their DNA that allowed them to enlarge themselves to giant size at will.
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Bazoocone (バズーコン Bazūkon): Tsuyoindavers' primary weapons were large brown clubs.
- Fireballs: Many Tsuyoindavers could# fire fireballs from their Bazoocones.
- Missiles: The Tsuyoindavers assisting Yumepkkun could fire homing missiles from their Bazoocones.
- Electric Whip: The very first giant Tsuyoindaver had a large electric whip on their right hand.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- The Tsuyoindavers were voiced by Kazuki Komine (小峰 一己 Komine Kazuki) and Takahiro Kageyama (影山 貴広 Kageyama Takahiro). They were portrayed by various suit actors.
Design[]
- Their appearance was inspired by the Flatwoods Monster, an alien creature allegedly sighted in Flatwoods, West Virginia in 1952.
Concept Art[]
Etymology[]
- Their name was a portmanteau of "Indaver" and the Japanese word for "strong" (強い Tsuyoi), alluding to them being stronger versions of the Indaver.
Notes[]
to be added
Appearances[]
- Uchu Sentai Kyuranger
- Space.1: The Super Stars of Space
- Space.3: The Man from the Desert Star
- Space.4: Dreamy Android
- Space.5: 9 Ultimate Saviors
- Transformation Lessons ~Let's Star Change Together!~ "Sasori Orange Chapter"
- Space.10: A Small Giant, Big Star!
- Space.13: Stinger's Challenge To His Brother!
- Space.14: Exciting! Space Dragon Palace Castle!
- Space.15: Savior of the Water Planet Vela
- Space.16: Stinger Reunion with His Brother
- Space.20: Stinger VS Scorpio
- Space.21: Farewell Scorpio! The Day The Argo Revives!
- Space.22: True Identity of the Legendary Savior
- Space.23: Become My Shield!
- Transformation Lessons ~Let's Star Change Together!~ "Special Episode" (archive footage only)
- Space.25: Planet Toki, the Boy's Determination!
- Space.26: Warrior of Darkness, Hebitsukai Metal
- Space.31: Naga's Great Recapture Strategy!
- Space.44: Don Armage's Identity (archive footage only)
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
See Also[]
- Copyguards - Power Rangers counterpart in Cosmic Fury. See comparison page.
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