- Rev Raptor
Basic Overview
Pilot(s): Bang
Allegiance: Imperial Army
The Rev Raptor is one of the more common sleeper units among the Empire. Their scythes give them good options in close-range combat and they're often seen equipped with AEZ 20mm Beam Guns, common weapons of the Empire, which are equipped in different spots depending on the depiction.
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27 28 30 32 33 40 51 58 63 65- Notable Facts
- Rev Raptors lined up with flags stand outside the Imperial Palace.
History
Battle Against The Blade Liger, Episode 27
These Rev Raptors tried to intercept Bang's group, but were defeated by the Blade Liger.
Bandit Group, Episode 28
A large number of Rev Raptors were hidden away in a bandit base near a small town. The town had been plagued by the bandits, who even went so far as to steal medicine vital for the towns children's survival. Bang and Irvine went to get it back for them, with Bang occupying the Raptors while Irvine snuck in to retrieve the medicine. Eventually, they retreated back into the base. Irvine narrowly escaped with the medicine, but on his way back a Rev Raptor surprised him from behind a rock, slicing through the circuits of his Command Wolf's leg. He eventually had to abandon his Zoid to hike back himself when it could no longer move, but was picked up by Bang.
Search, Episode 30
When Seepers was convinced McMahon was harboring criminals of the Empire (Rudolph, claimed to be an imposter) he sent Rev Raptors with floodlights out to search the woods. They all ended up at McMahon's mansion, and when Seepers faild to intimidate him in person, he attacked instead with the unit's Zoids. They were gunned down by McMahon's custom Dark Horns.
Awakening of the Death Saurer, Episode 32
Rev Raptors were stationed to guard a ruin that'd been taken over by Prozen and used as the incubation site of the Death Saurer. Once the Zoid awakened, reacting to the presence of an Ancient Zoidian (Fine), it went berserk and destroyed all surrounding Zoids, including the Rev Raptors.
Battle of Guygalos, Episode 33
Rev Raptors were among the Imperial Zoids being used to try to wipe out Rudolph's group.
Sleeper Trap, Episode 40
When rumors started going around about a powerful group stealing Zoids, including sleeper units, the Guardian Force set a trap. Bang Freiheit lead them on a chase in a Rev Raptor, and just when the Zoid was defeated, he climbed into a hidden compartment inside of the pilot seat, making it appear that the Zoid was just an unpiloted sleeper. Once smuggled onto their ship, the Whale King, he escaped and began his investigation of the group.
The Village of Nordens, Episode 51
Seepers unit, consisting mostly of Rev Raptors confronted the Village of Nordens about harboring a fugitive, Bang Freiheit. He threatened to destroy the village if they didn't deliver, and intended to follow through. This made a number of the Rev Raptor pilots quite nervous. They were reluctant to follow their leaders vicious commands, and were thankfully distracted when Bang stole one of their own Rev Raptors. Several of the unit's Zoids were defeated before they finally brought it down, and Bang's friends arrived to save the day before anything worse could happen.
The Hiltz Forces, Episode 58
After a wave of Hel Digunners failed to destroy Bang Freiheit, a large wave of Rev Raptors arrived next. Though Bang was still standing at the end of the battle it seemed that nearly all supportive units that'd tried to help him in the battle were destroyed.
Prison Attack, Episode 63
The Death Stinger targeted a number of places along its rampage, including a prison holding many of the fugitives Bang had dealt with throughout his journey. The prison's Rev Raptors had no chance against the sea scorpion, and neither did any of the Zoids that the prisoners stole to fight back.
Rev Raptor Army, Episode 65
When Bang Freiheit was trying to reach Eveopolis to find Fine he was ambushed by an army of Rev Raptors. Though he escaped them, he wondered if they were affected by the Rare Hertz, making them more aggressive than usual.
Additional Equipment Information
- AEZ 20mm Beam Gun
This version of the Rev Raptor has the Beam Guns moved to the arms, allowing for a better range of motion.
- Counter Scythe x2
These weapons are installed to the back. They normally slant backwards when inactive, then deploy outwards to the sides when needed. With the Rev Raptor's natural agility, they're easily able to slice other Zoids down to size. In some cases they appear to have a pale blue-silver glow.
- Hyper Claw x2
These claws are attached to the hands, and effectively act as large knivees able to slice through enemy armor and circuitry (shown in the second image.)
- Strike Haken Claw
The large claw on the Rev Raptors foot. These are used when pouncing upon enemies, delivering a quick stab to the back.
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- Rev Raptor FS (Floodlight-Equipped Spec.)
Basic Overview
Pilot(s): None
Allegiance: Imperial Army
These Rev Raptors replace the right-side AEZ 20mm Beam Gun with floodlights, and are used while patrolling in the darkness. In some cases, they're depicted sneaking up close on enemies, then dazzling them with the blinding light.
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22History
The Crowned Prince, Episode 22
These Rev Raptors surrounded Bang's group, suspecting them of destroying an Imperial Army Redler that'd actually been shot down by the Geno Saurer. Raven's Organoid, Shadow, swooped in and kidnapped the crowned prince right in the middle of the chaos. Bang took off after him while Moonbay and Irvine battled the Rev Raptors to buy him some time.
Additional Equipment Information
- AEZ 20mm Beam Gun
This is standard equipment for Rev Raptors of the Empire, but in this case, there's only one. The other has been removed to accommodate the floodlight.
- Floodlight
A floodlight replaces the right-side AEZ 20mm Beam Gun. These are giant lights used to illuminate large areas. The front has a grate across it.
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- Rev Raptor SS (Seeper's Spec.)*
Basic Overview
Pilot(s): None
Allegiance: Imperial Army
These Rev Raptors are custom arrangements of the Floodlight-Equipped Spec. and were seen as part of Seepers unit. It moves the AEZ 20mm Beam Gun to the elbow instead.
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30History
Search, Episode 30
When Seepers was convinced McMahon was harboring criminals of the Empire (Rudolph, claimed to be an imposter) he sent these Rev Raptors out to search the woods.
- Zoid: Rev Raptor (Sleeper Spec.)
Basic Overview
Pilot(s): None
Allegiance: Imperial Army
These Raptors have sleeper systems installed to allow them to operate without a pilot. They also have the Beam Guns moved to the back instead of the arms.
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Sleeper Units, Episode 20
Rev Raptors were stationed as hidden sleeper units inside the Garil Ruins, ordered to protect the ruins from intruders. This included Bang, Fine, Irvine, and Moonbay, when they wandered in to investigate Zoid Eve. The Raptors chased them relentlessly until they were able to get back to the Shield Liger. Bang then jumped right as two Rev Raptors were about to slash him, leading them to slash each other instead. The rest who broke through the ruin, in spite of their orders not to damage the ruin were taken down by the E-Shield.
Equipment Information
- AEZ 20mm Beam Gun
These standard weapons of the Empire are typically seen on Zoids like the Saber Tiger, but are standard equipment for Rev Raptors in the anime. They fire energy shots. For the purpose of these profiles, the one with the beam guns stationed on the back is being considered the 'default' as it was the first arrangement to appear.
- Sleeper System
This computer unit appears to take the place of the pilot inside the cockpit, feeding the Zoid pre-programmed commands and controlling its behavior.
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