Ernest Moran

Ernest Moran is the main protagonist of Kamen Rider RAM. He is a former big game hunter who is hired by Hiden Intelligence to deal with Metsubojinrai members in America as **Kamen Rider RAM**.

After acquiring the Dynamic HuntRiser, Ernest can transform into his final form, **Kamen Rider Dynamic RAM**.

During his time spent with Irvin, he couldn't become RAM due to the existence of Another RAM. His solution was to regrettably use a Forceriser to become **Kamen Rider Static RAM**.

## General Information

Series: Kamen Rider RAM

Motifs:

**RAM**

* Eastern Grey Squirrel
* Animals

**Static RAM**

* Squirrel
* Rusty Metal
* Restraints

**Dynamic RAM**

* Indian Giant Squirrel

Rider Type: Protagonist, Hero

## History

In his past, Ernest was a humble hunter who was a member of an organization called Elaphos. He was best friends with the group's founder and leader, **Buddy Baldwin**. After many years of hunting, he humbly retired and lost contact with Buddy who wanted him to continue his hobby.

Ernest would later be hired by Hiden Intelligence to hunt down and eliminate members of Metsuboujinrai who were causing trouble in Ernest's hometown. While being confronted by the Castor Magia created by Azamu, Ernest would don the Hiden Huntriser and become Kamen Rider RAM for the first time.

## Forms

#### **Climbing Squirrel**

*"Huntrise! Ki o ageru! Ki o ageru! Climbing Squirrel! Dig claws into dirt to ascend to new heights."*

First Foe: Castor Magia

Climbing Squirrel is RAM's squirrel-based primary form accessed by using the Climbing Squirrel Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

This form grants RAM fairly balanced stats, focusing on quick strikes and controlling his positioning.

This form's finisher is the **Climbing Takedown**, where RAM kicks his foe before climbing up a holographic wall and Rider Kicking his opponent.

#### **Dazzling Deer**

*"Huntrise! Gaze at my igen! Dazzling Deer! Sunlight burns the sensitive eyes"*

First Foe: Bento Magia

Dazzling Deer is RAM's deer-based form accessed by using the Dazzling Deer Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

This form is equipped with the **Ceros Torches**, equipment on his forearms that can emit bright light.

#### **Smashing Gator**

*"Huntrise! Razor-sharp jaws! Smashing Gator! Brutal force that breaks all bones"*

First Foe: Isyros Magia

Smashing Gator is RAM's alligator-based form accessed by using the Smashing Gator Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

This form grants RAM the ability to exert incredible pressure through his hands to crush any material.

#### **Spiraling Narwhal**

*"Huntrise! Boshi! Tornado! Coming here! Spiraling Narwhal! Victory is achieved through constant rotation"*

Spiraling Narwhal is RAM's narwhal-based form accessed by using the Spiraling Narwhal Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

This form is equipped with the **Cetacea Jets** on his waist, allowing him to spin even from a standstill to reflect projectiles and rapidly hit his foe.

#### **Defending Turkey**

*"Huntrise! Protect my friends! Defending Turkey! Try to break this barrier to fail miserably"*

Defending Turkey is RAM's turkey-based form, accessed by using the Defending Turkey Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

This form is equipped with the Domestic Defender, devices that allow RAM to summon forcefields.

#### **Raging Boar**

*"Huntrise! Okotte! Okotte! Raging Boar! Irritation turns into mindless destruction"*

Raging Boar is RAM's wild boar-based mecha form, accessed by using the Raging Boar Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser and piloting a mech formed from a large tank-like vehicle. Unlike with his other auxiliary forms, RAM is docked inside the Raging Boar mech.

This form grants RAM enormous physical strength and endurance, but he will become angrier the longer he remains in this form. This causes him to lose control of himself and his morality begins to slip.

#### **Geo Squirrel**

*"Huntrise! The fighting changes when nature is involved. Geo Squirrel! I will answer the call of the wild!"*

Geo Squirrel is RAM's upgraded form, accessed by using the Geo Squirrel Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

This form is basically a stronger version of Climbing Squirrel. This key's unique ability is chlorokinesis.

#### **Geo Shattering Squirrel**

*"Huntrise! Progrise Evolution! It's a revolution! Geo! Shattering Squirrel! Say your prayers because I'm slaying the foe"*

Geo Shattering Squirrel is RAM's upgraded form. This form combines the power of Kamen Riders RAM Geo Squirrel and Artemis Shattering Squirrel, accessed by using the Geo Shattering Squirrel Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

This form has exclusive access to the Geo System, which summons a large pair of holographic constructs resembling Geo Shattering Squirrel's fists to use as long range weapons.

#### **Magma Furnace Squirrel**

*"Magmarise! Hiden Volcano Scaling Expert! Magma Furnace Squirrel! Don't look down."*

Magma Furnace Squirrel is RAM's super form, accessed by using the Magma Furnace Squirrel Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

Magma Furnace Squirrel's armor is coated in a material called **Hiden Magma**, a substance similar to lava which Magma Furnace Squirrel can manually manipulate into simple shapes.

#### **Climactic Squirrel**

*"Huntrise! Home stretch! Climatic Squirrel! Dig claws into dirt at the top of the mountain."*

Climactic Squirrel is RAM's squirrel-based extra final form accessed by using the Climbing Squirrel Progrise Key (RAM Climax ver.) in the Hiden HuntRiser.

While this form looks exactly the same as Climbing Squirrel, it possesses the same power level as Dynamic RAM. Because Ernest is more accustomed to Climbing Squirrel than Dynamic RAM, he can fight even the likes of Baal Jellyfish.

#### **Dancing Orangutan**

*"Huntrise! Funky beat! Dancing Orangutan! Get on the floor and dance with skill"*

Dancing Orangutan is RAM's orangutan-based hyper battle form, accessed by using the Dancing Orangutan Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

#### **Zion Climbing Squirrel**

*"Huntrise! Feel the heavenly light or judge tonight! Zion Climbing Squirrel! Master of the legendary stairway to heaven."*

Zion Climbing Squirrel is RAM's movie-exclusive form, accessed by using an Zion Climbing Squirrel Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

The Shouting Canary Progrise Key is normally used by Kamen Rider Artemis.

#### **Shouting Canary**

*"Huntrise! Sing us a song! Shouting Canary! Increase your volume to stop all opposition."*

Shouting Canary is RAM's theoretical canary-based form, accessed by using the Shouting Canary Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM would be able to amplify any sound he produces to damaging degrees, while being completely immune to the noise himself.

The Bending Centipede Progrise Key is normally used by Kamen Rider Artemis.

#### **Bending Centipede**

*"Huntrise! Ago rakka undo! Bending Centipede! Move your body in impossible ways."*

Bending Centipede is RAM's theoretical centipede-based form, accessed by using the Bending Centipede Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM's suit is equipped with extendable arms and legs for long-range attacks.

The Growing Isopod Progrise Key is normally used by Kamen Rider Lakota.

#### **Growing Isopod**

*"Huntrise! Bigger means better! Growing Isopod! Fists and feet the size of boulders."*

Growing Isopod is RAM's theoretical giant isopod-based form, accessed by using the Growing Isopod Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM can expand individual parts of his suit to increase power output.

#### **Undead Possum**

*"Huntrise! Bring back the dead! Undead Possum! Winning the battle with a second chance."*

Undead Possum is RAM's theoretical opossum-based form, accessed by using the Undead Possum Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM can create holographic duplicates of deceased people. He is also equipped with an electrical system that can resuscitate his heart in case of emergencies.

#### **Awesome Wombat**

*"Huntrise! Yoi! Great! No, Saiko! Awesome Wombat! A display of force that makes jaws drop."*

Awesome Wombat is RAM's theoretical wombat-based form, accessed by using the Awesome Wombat Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM is heavily armored and very powerful.

The Tangling Jellyfish Progrise Key is normally used by Kamen Rider Azamu.

#### **Tangling Jellyfish**

*"Huntrise! Tendril surroundings! Tangling Jellyfish! Trap your foe in unbreakable bonds."*

Tangling Jellyfish is RAM's theoretical jellyfish-themed form, accessed by using the Tangling Jellyfish Progrise Key in the Hiden Huntriser.

In this form, RAM is armed with an array of tendrils attached to his back to whip and wrap around foes.

The Cosmic Dragonfly Progrise Key is normally used by Kamen Rider Lakota.

#### **Cosmic Dragonfly**

*"Huntrise! Hyperspace is my place! Cosmic Dragonfly! Deny quantum physics as you move instantaneously."*

Cosmic Dragonfly is RAM's theoretical dragonfly-themed form, accessed by using the Cosmic Dragonfly Progrise Key in the Hiden Huntriser.

In this form, RAM can instantly warp from location to location.

#### **Strobing Krill**

*"Huntrise! Make this fight a party! Strobing Krill! Joy only comes to those with guns."*

Strobing Krill is RAM's theoretical krill-themed form, accessed by using the Strobing Krill Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM is armed with a pair of laser pistols.

#### **Lucky Ladybug**

*"Huntrise! 777! Nothing but win! Lucky Ladybug! Fortune favors the one with spots."*

Lucky Ladybug is RAM's theoretical ladybug-themed form, accessed by using the Lucky Ladybug Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

#### **Licking Anteater**

*"Huntrise! My tongue is super long! Licking Anteater! Spread your saliva for hundreds of miles."*

Licking Anteater is RAM's theoretical giant anteater-themed form, accessed by using the Licking Anteater Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM is armed with a large tongue-like appendage that he can manually control.

#### **Softening Sheep**

*"Huntrise! Fuwafuwa cotton! Softening Sheep! Going from pain to fluffy comfort."*

Softening Sheep is RAM's theoretical sheep-themed form, accessed by using the Softening Sheep Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM is able to produce a very comfortable and fluffy substance that softens blows.

#### **Disgusting Snail**

*"Huntrise! Slime zuisho! Disgusting Snail! Produce your vomit at the sight of slime."*

Disgusting Snail is RAM's theoretical garden snail-themed form, accessed by using the Disgusting Snail Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM is able to spray a sticky slime out of hoses on his forearms.

#### **Confusing Zebra**

*"Huntrise! Why do you deceive me? Confusing Zebra! Backwards logic is logic backwards."*

Confusing Zebra is RAM's theoretical zebra-themed form, accessed by using the Confusing Zebra Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

In this form, RAM is able to disorient his opponent's perception of reality and create vivid hallucinations.

The Awesome Quokka Progrise Key is normally used by Kamen Rider Dai-O.

#### **Awesome Quokka**

*"Huntrise! As the armor attaches, Dai-O engages the enemy. Presented by ZAIA."*

Awesome Quokka is RAM's theoretical quokka-themed form, accessed by using the Awesome Quokka Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

#### **Chasing Toucan**

*"Huntrise! Projectile twist and turn! Chasing Toucan! Can't escape the spinning blade."*

Chasing Toucan is RAM's theoretical toucan-themed form, accessed by using the Chasing Toucan Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

The Sanding Gator Progrise Key is normally used by Kamen Rider ???.

#### **Sanding Gator**

*"Huntrise! Tasty soul snacks! Sanding Gator! The jaws are powered by broiling sand."*

Sanding Gator is RAM's theoretical Sobek-themed form, accessed by using the Sanding Gator Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

#### **Punishing Panther**

*"Huntrise! This fight has come to blows! Punishing Panther! Armed with the strength of one million Lakota."*

Punishing Panther is RAM's theoretical black panther-themed form, accessed by using the Punishing Panther Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

#### **Suffocating Sea Lily**

*"Huntrise! Execution! Death by choking! Suffocating Sea Lily! Skin turns purple without oxygen in the system."*

Suffocating Sea Lily is RAM's theoretical sea lily-themed form, accessed by using the Suffocating Sea Lily Progrise Key in the Hiden HuntRiser.

#### **Climbing Squirrel**

*"Forcerise! Climbing Squirrel! Dig claws into dirt to ascend to new heights. Break down."*

Climbing Squirrel is Static RAM's squirrel-based primary form accessed by using the Climbing Squirrel Progrise Key in the MetsubouJinrai Forceriser. He is forced to use this form due to the existence of Another RAM.

#### **Kamen Rider Dynamic RAM**

*"Dynamicrise! I've never been stronger than after the struggles I've been through. Unleash my power! Kamen Rider Dynamic RAM! Limits don't matter"*

Kamen Rider Dynamic RAM is the final form of RAM accessed by using the Dynamic RAM Progrise Key in the Hiden Dynamic Driver.

## Equipment

**Devices**

* Hiden HuntRiser - Transformation device for RAM
* MetsubouJinrai ForceRiser - Transformation device for Static RAM
* Dynamic HuntRiser - Transformation device for Dynamic RAM
* Classified Progrise Keys - Transformation trinkets
* Shattering Grip - Used to access Geo Shattering Squirrel

**Weapons**

* Attache Katana

**Vehicles**

* Rise Climber - RAM's personal Rider Machine

## Legend Rider Devices

**KamenRide: RAM**: This Everlasting Rider Card transforms Eon into RAM Climbing Squirrel.

The **RAM Ridewatch** is a Paradox Ridewatch based on Kamen Rider RAM Climbing Squirrel. It can hypothetically be used in the left-side of the Ziku-Driver to access RAM Armor. It is dated *2019*, but shown on the Ziku-Driver's screen as *Rider*.

The **Another RAM Watch** is a twisted version of the RAM Ridewatch used to transform into Another RAM.

The **Hunters Guidebook RAM Wonder Ride Book** is a Magical Wonder Ride Book based on Kamen Rider RAM and his forms. The book's name is shortened to "RAM" in the Swordriver's announcements.

The **Beaver Vistamp** is a Rampage Vistamp based on Kamen Rider RAM Climbing Squirrel and a beaver. Its primary user is Kamen Rider Jadesu, who uses it in the Jadesu Driver to access his Beaver Genomes form. When using the Jadesu Driver's remix feature, Iscariot infuses himself into Jadesu to transform him into an animal form called the Beaver Remix.

## Motifs and Symbolism

Similar to Zero-One, most of RAM's forms are based on different animals species.

* Climbing Squirrel: Eastern grey squirrel
* Dazzling Deer: Sika deer
* Smashing Gator: Nile crocodile
* Spiraling Narwhal: Narwhal
* Defending Turkey: Wild turkey
* Raging Boar: Wild boar, Hell Pig
* Dancing Orangutan: Orangutan

However, his main forms share the motif of climbable terrains. As he advances through his forms, said environments would become more treacherous.

* Climbing Squirrel: Trees
* Geo Squirrel: Mountains
* Magma Furnace Squirrel: Volcanoes
* Dynamic RAM and Zion Climbing Squirrel: Heaven

## Etymology

RAM (short for Random Access Memory) is a computer term related to a computer's ability to store working data and code for future use.

Ernest is a given name derived from the Germanic noun "eornost", meaning "serious" or "warrior". It also is an obsolete form of earnest, an English noun describing serious purpose.

Moran is an Irish surname derived from the Irish name O Morain, meaning "the big or great chieftain" in Gaelic.

## Trivia

* RAM's initial upgrade forms are based on common game animals, tying back to Ernest being a hunter.