Adventures of the Galaxy Rangers



  "In 2086, 2 peaceful aliens journey to Earth, seeking our help.

   In return, they give us the plans for our first hyperdrive,

   allowing mankind to open the doors to the stars.  We have

   assembled a team of unique individuals to protect Earth and our

   allies; courageous pioneers committed to the highest ideals of

   justice and dedicated to preserving law and order across the

   new frontier.

   These are the adventures of the Galaxy Rangers!"

  This series is, quite literally, a space western...with all that

  implies.  Don't forget...a western is actually one of the most

  versatile of story-telling mediums.  We have a group of special

  lawmen (and Niko :-)) whose job is to enforce the law out on the

  frontier.  The stories range from straight adventure to comedy

  to character studies (e.g. Gooseman's past as a Super Trooper).

  To coin a phrase...these are the Galaxy Rangers:

    - Captain Zachary Fox - the leader of this squad.  He has a

        personal grudge against the Queen of the Crown, but does

        not let it get in the way of his responsibilities.

        SERIES 5: A bionic arm capable of an energy blast.

    - Walter 'Doc' Hartman - the hacker of the group.  He is a man

        who doesn't take much seriously, but he is very good at

        what he does.  Computer systems are his specialty.

        SERIES 5: The ability to create energy programs which can

                  invade other computer systems.

    - Shane Gooseman - I like to think of him as the archtypical

        western hero as portrayed by Clint Eastwood.  He has the

        mannerisms, look and voice to match a 'tough guy' image.

        SERIES 5: The ability to metamorph into any other life-

                  form...many who don't really exist.  Gooseman

                  is an all-in-one organic weapon.

    - Niko - The only female member of the group.  She often falls

        into a support role, but has the sense to see things

        clearly...an ability respected by the rest of the team.

        SERIES 5: Niko is a psychic with demonstrated powers of

                  clairvoyance, telekinesis and an ability to see

                  visions of the future.

  NOTE: Why is this in the Anime Pocket Guide?  On occasion, I'll

    see a posting praising it (and there's a lot to praise), THEN

    I'll see a question asking what anime it's based on.  For the

    record: there is *NO* anime connection to this series.  This

    doesn't prevent me from recommending it though... :-)

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