RIC
RIC
RIC is a robotic interactive canine. RIC works at S.P.D. headquarters. RIC patrols the cells and is capable of stopping someone from escaping by firing lasers at them, as he did to Jack when Jack tried to escape. RIC kept a close on eye Jack afterwards and only when smoke began to pour into the halls did RIC release the bars and let Jack leave. Jack and RIC followed the source of smoke to a young man (Boom) covered in a fireproof garment. RIC can also put out smoke like a fire extinguisher and Jack used RIC to put out the smoke. Boom was thankful and replied that he hadn't realized that he was smoking. Jack left and RIC followed Jack. Jack stopped at one doorway, with RIC at his side, when he overheard a Ranger asking Commander Cruger for backup. Jack realized his friend Z was in trouble and accepted becoming a Power Ranger to help her. Later, Commander Cruger assign Jack and Z the task of washing all the windows at headquarters to pay for their crime of stealing. Jack and Z stood outside the building with RIC and wondered how many windows there were. RIC was able to give them an answer by showing them the red numbers on top of his head. RIC is also capable of spraying the Rangers with water as he did when Jack and Z splashed each other with water.
RIC had found Sydney's stuffed animal, Peanuts. RIC loved stuffed animals and could resist taking Peanuts. RIC was walking down a hall with Peanuts in his mouth, when a door opened and Syd spotted him with her stuffed animal. Syd raced over and grabbed Peanuts back. RIC also adored Syd, although the feeling was not mutual. RIC spotted Syd talking to Bridge and headed straight for her. He sniffed her leg and made his usual barn animal noises. Syd kept trying to shoo him away. The Rangers were called into a meeting and RIC was there as well. Commander Cruger told the group that several citizens had gone missing in the industrial district. Syd volunteered to search the area, while the rest of the Rangers monitored for alien activity. RIC started to sniff Syd's leg again, during the meeting. Syd tried to get rid of him, but RIC would not go. RIC pee on Syd's pant leg, which made Syd furious and she angrily asked why they kept RIC around. Unknown to RIC, his technology was becoming obsolete and he would soon be deactivated. Commander Cruger told RIC to leave Syd along and RIC walked over to Commander Cruger and pee on his leg as well. Syd left to search the industrial district. RIC stayed hidden in the vehicle Syd was using, but soon made his presence known. Syd was angry and told RIC not to mess up her investigation and ordered RIC to stay in the vehicle, while she looked around. After some time, RIC realized that Syd was in trouble. Syd was battling several Krybots. The Krybots had shot a fatal laser towards Syd and RIC leaped in front of Syd and took the hit. RIC fell to the ground and smoke started to emerge from his body. Syd made quick work of the Krybots and went over to RIC - asking what had the Krybots done to him. Syd returned to SPD headquarters with RIC. RIC was deactivated and sent to recycling. RIC's various body parts were on cart heading towards recycling when Syd spotted him and stopped the cadet. Soon, Syd had RIC on a table with Boom and Bridge working on upgrading him. When the upgrades were completed, RIC followed Bridge and Boom to the command center where they eagerly announced RIC Version 2.0. The guys had updated RIC with a CD player, refrigerator, projector, and upgrades his weapons and tracking systems. Syd asked RIC if he could track more of the green slime that she had in a vial. RIC took a sniff and then burst through a door in his eagerness to locate the source of the scent. RIC raced along with the Rangers following in their vehicles. RIC stopped at an open field and began to sniff the ground. Syd had grabbed a shovel from one of the vehicles and started to dig where RIC had sniffed. The hole got bigger, but Syd had not uncovered anything. The rest of the Rangers were convinced that RIC had been mistaken. RIC was disappointed and headed back to headquarters with Bridge, Z, Sky, and Jack. Syd had stayed behind. At headquarters, Bridge was upset that RIC had not worked properly. Z and Jack seemed to think that RIC would still make a good pet. RIC started to become agitated and soon burst through the repaired door. The rest of the Rangers saw the viewing screen which showed Syd battling a monster and having difficulties. RIC raced along and soon reached Syd. The rest of the Rangers reached Syd as well. The Rangers showed Syd RIC's new ability - Canine Cannon mode. Soon the Rangers had the monster arrested. Syd walked over to RIC and petted him. They all returned to headquarters. RIC was in the command center standing between Commander Cruger and Kat. Commander Cruger had gathered all the Rangers and several other cadets to watch the ceremony in which RIC was commentated for his acts of bravery. Syd really liked the new RIC, but she missed the old RIC. Bridge and Boom told her that there was still some old RIC left in Version 2.0. RIC demonstrated this by peeing on Commander Cruger's leg.
RIC helped the Rangers through various battles by turning into Canine Cannon mode and helping to contain the various alien criminals. RIC was in the control room when Boom walked in worried. Boom told Commander Cruger and the Rangers that Kat had not return to her post and was not answering her communicator. RIC suddenly became aware that Kat was in trouble and took off. RIC knock down to hooded men who had captured Kat. When RIC knock the hooded men down, it was revealed that they were Krybots. Kat was happy to see RIC and thanked him. General Benaag appear and taunted RIC. Kat told RIC to stay, but RIC did not. RIC went after General Benaag.
RIC was badly hurt in his efforts to prevent Kat from being captured. General Benaag left and RIC managed to get back to headquarters. RIC walked into the control room and then fell to the floor. His friends gathered around him and he played a hologram message from General Benaag. General Benaag wanted Commander Cruger to fight him alone and revealed that he had captured Kat. Eventually General Benaag would be arrested and contained by Commander Cruger/Shadow Ranger. RIC was repaired and the following day he joined his friends in celebrating at Piggy's. RIC barked enthusiastically and leapt up on his two hind legs when he saw Piggy. Piggy was not happy to see them - especially RIC.
RIC was using his projector capabilities to play a martial arts that Bridge, Syd, and Z were watching. A cadet brought in an older couple and told them, there they are. The older couple were Boom's parents, Mr. & Mrs. Boom. Syd, Z, and Bridge stood up and Bridge told RIC to stop the film, which he did promptly. After the introductions, Z told Mr. & Mrs. Boom that they could help them find Boom. Mr. Boom thought Boom was probably in the weight room, which was a surprise to Syd, Bridge, and Z. Bridge told RIC to find Boom. RIC took off and soon located a broom closet. He stayed in front of the door until Bridge, Z, Syd, and Boom's parents arrive. RIC barked a couple of times and then the door slid open and Boom fell out. Boom quickly got to his feet and told his parents that he was doing urban tactical closet surveillance. Boom's parents were thrilled and hugged him, telling him how proud they were of their little Power Ranger. Boom gave an abashed grin to Bridge, Z, and Syd. Later, RIC was with Boom as he gave his parents a tour of Newtech City. Mr. Boom noticed Green Ranger, Yellow Ranger, and Pink Ranger battling a Bluehead and several Krybots. Mr. Boom pointed this out to Boom and Boom knew that the Rangers were in trouble. Boom's parents were eager to see their son in action. Boom told them that he had forgotten his morpher and took off running with RIC. RIC transform into a bike and Boom changed into the Orange Ranger. RIC arrived with Orange Ranger in the midst of the battle. RIC stood still as Orange Ranger attempted to help the other Rangers. Instead of helping, Orange Ranger managed to get the laptop - used to teleport Jack and Sky to different dimensions - back to the Bluehead. Bluehead took off with the laptop, and the rest of the Rangers were not happy with Orange Ranger. Eventually, with Boom's help, Jack and Sky were brought back to the SPD lab.
RIC was in the command center. He kept dropping a small, red ball at Sky's feet - trying to get Sky to play with him. Sky snapped at RIC and told him that he had said no. Jack walked in, and after startling Sky, started tossing the ball out to RIC. RIC retrieve the ball, but brought it back to Sky. Jack was puzzled and asked Sky why. Sky told Jack that RIC was determined to get him to play with him. Jack told Sky all work and no play make Sky a dull boy. Sky snapped again and told RIC to go and to take Jack with him. The alarms went off. Z, Bridge, and Syd entered the command center. The B Squad cadets suited up and went into action. Later, RIC was in the lab with Kat. He followed her as she worked. "Sky" walked in and RIC knew it wasn't his Sky. RIC started barking at "Sky", which puzzled Kat. Kat asked "Sky" if she could help him. "Sky" wanted to know where the cockpit to the Delta Command Megazord was at. Kat was confused. RIC started to growl and was about to leap at "Sky" when "Sky" took out his blaster and fire at him. RIC landed on the floor crumpled. Kat was angry. "Sky" attacked Kat. Kat sent off an alarm to Commander Cruger. Commander Cruger entered and suited up to Shadow Ranger. "Sky" suited up to "Blue Ranger" and a battle broke out with "Blue Ranger" eventually getting away. Later, Shadow Ranger and RIC stopped the Rangers from firing at "Wootox". Shadow Ranger explained that Sky and Wootox may have changed bodies. "Sky" told them that they had, but now they had changed back. The Rangers didn't know what to do. Red Ranger came up with an idea. Red Ranger tossed out the small, red ball. RIC went after it. He started to head towards "Sky", sense this wasn't "Sky" and abruptly turned around. RIC then headed towards "Wootox" and dropped the ball at "Wootox's" feet. "Wootox" was happy that RIC had realized that he was really Sky. The Rangers grabbed a hold of "Sky" and Sky and Wootox changed back to their original bodies. Later, RIC spent several hours with Sky in the rec room. Sky kept tossing out the ball and RIC kept getting it and returning it to Sky. Bridge entered the room and questioned Sky - wasn't he playing with RIC a couple of hours ago. Sky replied that he was and that he still is playing with RIC. Sky explained that he had promised he would play with RIC until RIC got tired - after what RIC had done for him. Bridge pointed out that RIC is a robot and would never tire. Sky was not fazed and simply replied that there was always tomorrow. Sky tossed out one last ball, and RIC went after it. Something broke and when RIC turned around Sky and Bridge were gone.
RIC was sitting in Kat's lab, as Kat and Boom worked on him to get the battlizer done. Kat told Boom: One final adjustment to the hyper transistors and RIC should be good to go. Boom replied: This is going to be beyond incredible. As Kat made the final adjustment, Boom excitedly asked: Ohh, can I do the honors? Please?! Kat responded: Okay, but be careful. Boom held out the morpher and pointed it to RIC. Boom said: S.P.D. Battlizer Engage! Suddenly several wires on RIC got on fire and his head detached and went flying. RIC's head landed on the floor and skidded to Commander Cruger's feet as he just walked in. Commander Cruger looked down and then at Kat and Boom. Commander Cruger commented: Hmmm. I see the battlizer is not quite finish. Kat responded: A temporary setback, sir. I'm sure we'll have it fully functional right away. Commander Cruger barked at them: See that you do! Later, RIC was in the commander center as the cadets reported to Commander Cruger about battling previous aliens that they had contained. Jack told the group: Maybe they busted out of their containment cards. Sky responded: Kat says those cards are fool proof and there's no chance of escape. Kat walked in with Boom and told them: And I was right. They are all still here. Kat placed the containment cards down and it showed the aliens still contained within. Commander Cruger told them that they didn't have the manpower to check on all previous criminals and wanted the cadets to check the city's grids for unusual activity. The cadets started working. Kat called Jack over and asked him for his morpher, so that she can do a weapons upgrade. Boom excitedly told Jack that he was going to love the new upgrade and checked with RIC for reconfirmation. RIC barked and took off. Later, RIC would help the Red Ranger by becoming part of the Red Ranger's battlizer and the first criminal to be contain by the new battlizer was Slate. RIC would continued to help the Red Ranger in this capacity.
RIC was riding in the S.W.A.T. vehicle with Red Ranger. Red Ranger was searching for Bridge, who had been taken by Bork. Red Ranger located Bridge at the Newtech City Train Station. Red Ranger had to fire lasers at several Orangeheads, Blueheads, and Krybots, who were blocking Red Ranger's way. Red Ranger managed to burst through the walls. Red Ranger pulled Bridge out of a room, that had walls closing in on him. Red Ranger asked Bridge if he was okay and Bridge told him he was, but there was a problem. Bridge's morpher was destroyed. RIC leaped out of the S.W.A.T. vehicle and ran towards Bridge and Red Ranger. RIC dropped the a new morpher into Bridge's hand. Bridge told him good dog and immediately suited up to Green Ranger. The Rangers were successful in containing Bork.
The base was under attack by Broodwing, three generals, and hundreds of Troobians. Commander Cruger had been captured by the A Squad and taken to Gruumm's ship. B Squad Rangers were busy battling A Squad Rangers. During the attack on the base, Kat and Boom were captured and placed in a holding cell. RIC's ears perk up when he heard Boom's whistle. RIC burst through the walls and knocked out the two Orangeheads guarding Kat and Boom. Firing a laser, RIC shattered the holding cell and Kat and Boom were freed. Boom told RIC he was a good dog. Kat quickly shut down the power, Broodwing was operating the base zord. Later, RIC joined the Rangers in their battle against the three generals and Broodwing. Using the canine cannon, the three generals and Broodwing were contained.
RIC fought alongside Kat, Boom, and the rest of the cadets during the Troobian invasion. Initially, RIC and his friends did well, but as the battle wore on, even RIC was starting to get beaten. Nova Ranger arrived in a time portal and helped the cadets in their battle. Headquarters send Sergeant Silverback and Supreme Commander Birdy. Eventually the Rangers were able to destroy Omni, who was trying to claim Earth. Commander Cruger, Isinia, and the B Squad cadets survive and Commander Cruger lead the cheer for S.P.D. Gruumm arrived and challenge Commander Cruger. They battled and Commander Cruger defeated and contain Gruumm. Commander Cruger faced the RIC and the rest of the crowd and told them justice was served. The crowd cheered.
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