Bio Tyranno
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The Bio Tyranno is a type of Zoid, a race of mechanical lifeforms from the fictional Zoids universe. This Zoid is the second Bio-Zoid to be released within the Zoids Genesis line.
| Bio Tyranno | |
 Bio Tyranno |
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| GB-002 Tyrannosaurus Type Digard Empire |
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| Crew | 1 |
| Weight | 160.0 tons |
| Depth | 29.4 m |
| Height | 12.9 m |
| Maximum Speed | 230 km/h |
| Weapons | Bio Particle Cannon, Thunder Killer Bite, Rib Deathscythe x2, Thunder Hacking Claw x2, Thunder Spike x2 |
| Equipment | Darkness Hell Armour, Bio Zoidcore |
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[edit] Overview
The Bio Tyranno is a Tyrannosaurus-type Zoid, unique to the Zoids: Genesis fictional universe.
One of the most powerful Bio-Zoids, the Bio Tyranno is inspired by the older Genosaurer and has similar performance. Like the other Bio-Zoids, it is built around a unique control and power system that feeds off the pilot, in essence making them a part of the Zoid. While this does mean that the Zoid can be organically "grown" rather than requiring technological construction, it also means that the Bio-Zoid has many inherent limitations.
The Bio Tyranno, like other Bio-Zoids, is armed with powerful teeth and claws, as well as a pair of massive, scythe-like blades that extend from its ribcage. In addition, unique amongst the Bio-Zoids, the Bio Tyranno possesses significant ranged firepower. The Zoid is armed with a Bio Particle Cannon, a powerful weapon similar to that on the Genosaurer. This allows it to destroy enemy troops and formations at distance, rather than risking melee combat.
Unlike the other Bio-Zoids, the Bio Tyranno is covered in a form of black Hell Armour known as Darkness Hell Armour. Like regular Hell Armour (such as used by the Bio Megaraptor), the Darkness Hell Armour is all but immune to energy weapons. However, Darkness Hell Armour lacks the usual protection against projectile and explosive weapons.
[edit] Battle Story
The Bio Tyranno is the most powerful Zoid of the Digard army, used to lead assaults as well as a command machine. Because it does not share the same weaknesses as the other Bio Zoids, the Bio Tyranno is one of the most dangerous machines fielded by the Digard armies.
[edit] Media appearances
[edit] Anime
The Bio Tyranno is unique to the Zoids: Genesis anime.
In the anime, the Bio Tyranno is a unique Zoid, piloted by Gene, the successor to the Digard throne. Used only in the final battle against the Zuri forces, the Bio Tyranno was able to effortlessly cleave a path through the various forces arrayed against it, until stopped by Ruuji in the Mugen Liger.
Like other ‘boss Zoids’, the anime depiction of the Tyranno greatly exaggerated both the size and the capability of the Zoid; not only did it depict the Zoid as towering over the Deadly Kong (whereas the model is smaller then the Kong), it also depicted its armour as being invulnerable to virtually every weapon used against it.
[edit] Models
[edit] Genesis
- Assembly required. (Snap-together, no glue needed. Scissors or X-acto knife recommended for trimming off excess plastic bits.)
- The model's colours are moulded into the plastic, and it does not need any paint. Some detains are pre-painted onto the frames.
The Bio Tyranno is the second Bio-Zoid model in the Genesis line. The Bio Tyranno comes with a pre-assembled motorised body and head, as well as four frames of parts, pre-built arms, legs, and tail, rubber-made skeletal armour, a small red pilot figure and a display stand. The Bio Tyranno is moulded in purple, gold, and red with black rubber armour.
Unlike other Zoids, the Bio Tyranno's head and body are already assembled and held together with screws, as well as its legs and arms, in essence, the Zoids is already half-built. The rest of the assembly is relatively easy for Zoids of its size. The Bio Tyranno uses a "CR-2032" sized battery for sound and lights. If the largest spine on its back is pressed, it makes roaring sound effects and the Bio Zoid Core on its chest flashes.
The Bio Tyranno was released in 2005 and was discontinued in the same year. Like the rest of the Bio Zoids, it sold poorly.
