Thursday, July 15, 2010

Kamen Rider Torque


Kamen Rider Torque is the fourth Rider to appear in the series, and one of the major characters. His Japanese name "Zolda" is derived from the French or Russian word, "soldat(Солдат)" meaning "soldier" or "mercenary". His Earthern identity is Drew Lansing, a con-man who was promoting a supposed multi-purpose phone when the cops appeared outside of his shop. When exiting out the other door, he was approached by Xaviax in human form who shows him Ventara. Drew is well aware of Xaviax's plans, but helps him to take control of the world in hopes that he can become his second-in-command and becomes Kamen Rider Torque armed with an Ox Advent Deck and Advent Beast Magnugiga.

Chance is the original Ventaran Kamen Rider Torque. He was rescued by Master Eubulon from the Advent Void. Similar to Drew Lansing, he is prone to the occasional wise-cracks but is serious when it's time to work, but Chance jokes around a lot more than Drew does. Of course, unlike his con-artist counterpart, he's honest and would never lower himself to Drew's level.


Fighting Style

Torque is a master of ranged combat, and the only one whose forte is ranged combat. He uses his Magna Visor and Strike Vent on closer ene
mies, while destroying his opponents with his heavy artillery in Shoot Vent. His defense is comparable to Dragon Knight, as they have two Guard Vents. However, Torque is weaker close range, and while his Final Vent may be spectacular, it isn't enough to defeat Riders.


Visor and Advent Cards

Torque is a far-range Kamen Rider, using different forms of heavy artillery to fight. His default weapon is his Magna Visor which doubles as a submachine gun with a cyclic rate of 120 rounds per minute. Using his Advent Deck, Torque can conjure up additional weapons that form from his Contact Monster's body such as the Giga Launcher, the Giga Cannon backpack, and a huge Giga Armor shield. In his Final Vent, End Of World, Torque summons Magnugiga in front of him, inserting his Magna Visor into the monster's back to have it fire all of its arsenal at once at the enemy and surround area.

  • Attack Vent (AP: 6000): Summons Magnugiga, a giant minotaur robot referred as the Steel Giant as its size and heavy arsenal gives it the appearance of a mecha. Many of the weapons Torque uses happen to be components of Magnugiga's body. Its name is a portmanteau of the two words, Magnum and Gigas.
  • Strike Vent (AP: 2000): Conjures Giga Horn, a minotaur horn gauntlet modeled after Magnugiga's head.
  • Launch Vent (AP: 3000): Conjures Giga Cannons, shoulder cannons modeled after Magnugiga's legs.
  • Shoot Vent (AP: 2000): Conjures Giga Launcher, a long hand-held bazooka-like weapon modeled after Magnugiga's arms.
  • Guard Vent (AP: 3000): Conjures Giga Armor, a green mechanical shield modeled after Magnugiga's chest.
  • Final Vent (AP: 7000): Summons Magnugiga for Torque's Final Vent "End of World". It opens its chest compartments (revealing missiles) and lowers its leg cannons as Torque connects his gun to its back, and delivers a devastating barrage of missiles and lasers at the enemy and surround area.