Machine Empire

The Machine Empire are a group of robotic villains in the Power Rangers universe, who first appeared in the television show Power Rangers Zeo and were later seen in Power Rangers In Space and Power Rangers Wild Force.

## Royal House of Gadgetry

The Royal House of Gadgetry was the ruling body of the Machine Empire.

* King Mondo
* Queen Machina
* Prince Sprocket
* Prince Gasket
	+ Archerina
	+ Louie Kaboom - Attempted Takeover Coup
	+ Klank and Orbus

## Generals

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* General Venjix is one of the Machine Empire Generals that traveled to the Moon to dig up Serpentera in order to destroy the Earth. After being beaten up by the Mighty Morphin’ Red Ranger & Red Wild Force Ranger, he retreats to Sepentera but is destroyed by Red Wild Force Ranger piloting the Wild Force Rider.

* Automon is one of the Machine Empire Generals that traveled to the Moon to dig up Serpentera in order to destroy the Earth but is destroyed by the combined efforts of the Red Turbo Ranger & Red Galaxy Ranger.

* Gerrok is one of the Machine Empire Generals that traveled to the Moon to dig up Serpentera in order to destroy the Earth but is destroyed by the combined efforts of the Red Zeo Ranger & Red Time Force Ranger.

* Steelon is one of the Machine Empire Generals that traveled to the Moon to dig up Serpentera in order to destroy the Earth but is destroyed by the combined efforts of the Red Space Ranger & Red Lightspeed Ranger.

* Tezzla is one of the Machine Empire Generals that traveled to the Moon to dig up Serpentera in order to destroy the Earth but is destroyed by the combined efforts of the Red Aquitian Ranger & Quantum Ranger.

## Foot soldiers

The Cogs were the mechanical servants who serve as the foot soldiers of the Machine Empire. The Cogs can only be defeated by short circuiting or disassembly, and are produced at the rate of 1 per hour. Their helmet can open up and fire eye beams at their targets. Their primary weapons are spears with an electric charge tip, some could also fire blasts of energy. The Cogs also come with a silver or gunmetal body as well as piloting the Quadrafighters.

Like the Tenga Warriors before them, Cogs are capable of fluently speaking English, albeit in a monotone robotic voice. The Cogs also seem to be more intelligent than any of Rita Repulsa's or Lord Zedd's foot soldiers, as their behavior is much more organized and focused. An example is during the episode "The Shooting Star", a group of Cogs encounter Bulk and Skull during a search for the newly created Zeo Zords. Instead of attacking the duo, the Cogs decide to ignore them, and instead focus on finding the Zeo Zords.

In "Forever Red", General Venjix had an army of Cogs under his command until they were defeated by a team of Red Rangers led by Tommy Oliver.

Seeing as they were never seen again, these Cogs appeared to be the last of their kind seeing as they were not in the battle against the Remnants and veteran Rangers and the destruction of the Generals means that no more can be produced.

## Monsters

Machine Empire Monsters[edit]
The monsters are robots created by the Machine Empire. They are adapted from the monsters featured in Chouriki Sentai Ohranger. To make a monster grow, Klank would swing Orbus around until he latched onto the monster emitting an energy that would enlarge the monster.

* Staroid – A starfish-themed robot monster used by the Machine Empire. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord.

* Silo – A robotic rocket monster used by the Machine Empire after the Cogs created it from some spare parts. He was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord. Silo was later rebuilt and equipped with the Neo-Plutonium Armor which gave the Rangers a hard time. When he and the other Neo-Plutonium Armor-enhanced monsters were unleashed and enlarged, Billy reveals his analysis on the monsters where their upgraded state would make quick work of the Zeo Zords. Trey of Triforia was able to arrange for them to gain the Super Zeo Zords to fight Silo and the other monsters. Silo was destroyed by Super Zeo Zord 5.

* Boohoo the Clown – A robotic baby-themed clown monster used by the Machine Empire. Boohoo can emit a high frequency sound waves extremely painful to the human ear. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord.

* People Pitcher – A robotic pitching machine/vacuum cleaner monster used by the Machine Empire. He shoots balls that trap anyone who hits them within his body. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord.

* Digster – Digster is a robotic excavator monster used by the Machine Empire that was operated by levers pulled by the small mechanoid pilot on top of his head. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord. He is voiced by Derek Stephen Prince.

* Puppetman – A robotic puppet from the "Captain Pete" show brought to life by the Machine Empire when the Cogs planted a transmitter on its backside. He hypnotized kids to be under his control. He was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord. The Puppetman puppet was later rebuilt without the transmitter and returned to Captain Pete.

* Leaky Faucet – A robotic faucet monster used by the Machine Empire after its costume was stolen from the set of "The Invasion of Blueface". The second version was used to pollute the water through the pipes and was destroyed by the Zeo Ultrazord. The first Leaky Faucet wore a yellow hard hat while the second Leaky Faucet wore a blue one.

* Pumpkin Sorcerer – A robotic Jack-o'-lantern-themed witch monster used by the Machine Empire after its costume was stolen from the set of "The Invasion of Blueface".

* Steambot – A robotic shower monster used by the Machine Empire after its costume was stolen from the set of "The Invasion of Blueface".

* Traffic Kitty – A robotic cat-eared traffic signal monster used by the Machine Empire after its costume was stolen from the set of "The Invasion of Blueface".

* Bucket of Bolts – A robotic train monster used by the Machine Empire after its costume was stolen from the set of "The Invasion of Blueface". Its eye was a fusion of Leaky Faucet, Pumpkin Sorcerer, Steambot, and Traffic Kitty. In giant form, he turns himself into a train. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord when it destroyed the tracks it was on.

* Video Vulture (voiced by Dave Mallow) – A robot vulture with a video camera for a head. Video Vulture transported the Rangers to Prince Sprocket's movie dimension. It was later used by Prince Gasket in the Machine Arena.

* Hydro-Contaminators – The Hydro-Contaminators are robotic land mine-shaped beings that attacked Aquitar and poisoned its waters. One Hydro-Contaminator followed Cestro to Earth and begun its plan to pollute Earth's waters. It was destroyed by the Zeo Blaster. The rest of its people had made peace with the Aquitarians.

* Adrian and Pollenator – Adrian and Pollenator are robotic cactus monsters created by King Mondo from Rocky's plants. They retained the bizarre hunger for metal from their plant form. Pollenator was destroyed by the Advanced Zeo Laser Pistols while Adrian's destruction was not seen.

* Fortissimodo – A robotic piano monster used by the Machine Empire to capture the "mysterious piano player" who turned out to be Skull. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord.

* Mean Screen – A robotic bird-faced computer monster used by the Machine Empire. He is capable of absorbing the information on all of the Power Rangers' weapons and even the Zords as well as causing technical malfunctions throughout Angel Grove. His screen was his main source of power. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord.

* Mechanizer – A robotic piranha-faced tank/parasite monster used by the Machine Empire. Mondo sent Klank to set up an ambush and to destroy the Angel Grove University warehouse if the Rangers got too close to spare fuel cells. It destroyed in the warehouse explosion. Mechanizer was later rebuilt and equipped with the Neo-Plutonium Armor. This time, it was destroyed by the Super Zeo Zords 1 and 2. He is voiced by Eddie Frierson.

* Robocupid – A robotic love-themed camera monster used by the Machine Empire. She specialized in the power to make humans develop obsessive attractions to nearby mechanical appliances. Even Robocupid is affected by her own powers as one of her beams reflects back at her and becomes attracted to Klank. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord.

* Defoliator – A robotic heat-manipulating scorpion monster used by the Machine Empire. He made the weather scorching hot in Angel Grove by destroying plants to produce a greenhouse effect which even affected Lt. Stone's plants. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord. New plants were brought to Angel Grove to reverse the effects.

* Main Drain – An energy-draining robotic construction-themed monster used by the Machine Empire. In battle, he shot his drain tubes underground and attached them to the Zeo Megazord. When Main Drain uses its energy-draining abilities, he can enhance his body into a stronger form. It was destroyed by the Red Battlezord.

* Punch-A-Bunch – A robotic boxing monster used by the Machine Empire. It was destroyed by the Red Battlezord.

* Mace Face – A spiked robot armadillo monster used by the Machine Empire. He had two forms: his regular spiked monster form and the form of a spiked ball. It was destroyed by the Zeo Mega Battlezord.

* Autochthon – Autochthon (pronounced "Aw-Tock-thon") is an ancient evil silkworm spirit that was accidentally awakened by Tommy's brother David Trueheart and took on a robotic appearance. This was a blunder of the Machine Empire's behalf for choosing the cave to hold David captive. It was destroyed by the Zeo Mega Battlezord.

* Defector – A robotic monster created from the Machine Empire's scrap metal parts. His personality was controlled by a remote-control that was used by Klank. Defector posed as a traitor to the Royal House of Gadgetry as to earn the Rangers' trust and turn on them. As Rocky felt guilt over being tricked by Defector, he volunteered to use the Defender Wheel to destroy Defector.

* Drill Master A robotic drill monster used by the Machine Empire. He first appeared in Adam's nightmare where Zordonicus had Tommy fight Drill Master alongside a Quadrafighter. It was destroyed by the Red Zeo Ranger. A second version was later equipped with the Neo-Plutonium Armor. It was destroyed by the Super Zeo Zord 4.

* Googleheimer the Toy Robot – A robotic toy monster used by Prince Sprocket. It was destroyed by the Zeo Mega Battlezord.

* Wrecking Ball – A robot wrecking ball monster controlled by Prince Sprocket. It was destroyed by the Red Battlezord.

* Admiral Abominator – A robotic admiral monster used by the Machine Empire. It wielded a sword and also had a bed of spikes built in underneath his coat. It was destroyed by the Zeo Mega Battlezord.

* Wolfbane – A robotic goblin/wolf monster used by the Machine Empire. It was destroyed by the Pyramidas.

* Tarantabot – A robotic tarantula monster used by the Machine Empire. It was destroyed by the Zeo Ultrazord.

* Somnibot – A robotic sleep-inducing sloth monster used by the Machine Empire. Beaten once, it assumed a stronger second form. It was destroyed by the Zeo Ultrazord.

* Varox – The Varox are a group of intergalactic robotic ivy-themed bounty hunters.

* Borax – A Varox that arrived on Earth when pursuing the Gold Ranger and became allied with King Mondo. It was destroyed by the Zeo Megazord.

* Silver Team Commander – A Varox that led his fellow Varox in chasing after the Gold Ranger and Pyramidas following Borax's destruction. When a Varox shot Pyramidas enough for it to crash into Aquitar, the Silver Team Commander declared their mission a success and left unaware that the Gold Ranger survived.

* Starboard Winger – A Varox that partook in chasing after the Gold Ranger and Pyramidas following Borax's destruction. This version has rounder eye coverings and wears a scarf.

* Hosehead – A robotic UFO-themed monster with tentacles used by the Machine Empire. It was among the Machine Empire monsters that were modified by the Neo-Plutonium Armor. It was destroyed by the Super Zeo Zord 3.

* Tough Tusks – A robotic mammoth monster created by Louie Kaboom from Emily's elephant-head necklace. He shot a bluish-white energy beam from his forehead. It was destroyed by the Super Zeo Megazord.

* Stench The Skunk – A human/skunk hybrid monster used by The Stinkers. He wore a high-tech skunk fursuit with a tail that squirted out different types of gases to defeat his opponents. His primary use for his tail was to spray a gas that made everyone it touched "stink like rotten eggs mixed with dirty nappies" according to Pink Zeo Ranger Kat. He has another gas that he can spray from his skunk tail that can hypnotize anyone it touches into doing whatever he commands. He used this to hypnotize the Zeo Rangers into wearing ridiculous baby outfits with massive diapers that he made them wet and soil. He wears one of these diapers on the front of his outfit and it is revealed that he still wets his bed.

* Midas Monster – A robotic Golden Retriever monster used by Louie Kaboom. This monster first appeared in the form of a small dog statue known as the Midas Hound. It could transform ordinary items into gold, but soon began transforming things at random on its own. It was destroyed by the Zeo Ultrazord.

* Cruel Chrome – A robotic hunter monster created by Prince Gasket from Detective Stone's wave runner. He was able to fire a hazardous water-like substance on the Rangers from a hose-like weapon. It was destroyed by the Super Zeo Ultrazord.

* Altor – A robotic Gold Ranger-themed monster used by Prince Gasket. It temporarily used Tommy's skills and strength. Altor faced off against Jason in the Machine Arena. It was destroyed by the Gold Ranger.

* Protectron – A robotic monster used by Prince Gasket to guard the Chronosapios (a time-turning item that resembles a crystal ball). It was destroyed by the Super Zeo Megazord and the Warrior Wheel.

* Nuklifier – A robotic guardsman monster used by Prince Gasket. He wielded a spear and shot orange energy from it. He could also shoot this energy stream from a cannon in his forehead. It was destroyed by Auric the Conqueror.

* Mechaterpillar – A powerful robotic caterpillar monster created by Prince Gasket from Detective Stone's "Mechaterpillar 2000" fishing lure. It was able to separate itself into different parts. It was destroyed by the Pyramidas.

* Cog Changer – Cog Changer was a cog-themed robot monster used by the Machine Empire to access the Zeo technology. He was capable of replacing the cogs on the Zeo Jet Cycles with evil ones that would cause the Rangers to lose control of the Bikes. After fusing with Impursonator, their composite monster form was destroyed by the Super Zeo Megazord and Warrior Wheel. He is voiced by Michael Sorich.

* Impursonator – Impursonator was a powerful purse monster accidentally created by Rita Repulsa from Katherine's ugly purse. Her rubbery skin made her nearly impervious to physical harm as the rapid-fire punches of the Red Battlezord only briefly stunned her. She could fire pink lightning bolts from her hands and had the ability to absorb the energy from any attack thrown at her. She could then use this energy to fire enhanced lightning blasts. It's only weakness was her distraction, evident when she ignored a direct order from Rita to remain in one of the Zeo Megazords and got called back for punishment. After fusing with Cog Changer, their composite monster form was destroyed by the Super Zeo Megazord and the Warrior Wheel.

## Vehicles

**Quadrafighters**

Quadrafighters are Machine Empire vehicles piloted by Cogs. They are frequently used for high-speed hit-and-run attacks and can also deploy mechanical legs for surface invasions. In A Zeo Beginning, Quadrafighters were responsible for the destruction of the Moon Palace and the eviction of its former occupants Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd, though they were able to avoid the attacks long enough to escape in Serpentera.

Some Quadrafighters were seen during the Machine Empire and General Havoc's invasion on the Phantom Ranger's home planet where they fired on the Phantom Ranger and the Blue Senturion enough for the Cogs and Monsters to gang up on them

## See Also

Power Rangers Zeo -- Power Rangers In Space -- Power Rangers Wild Force