Irvin Palmer

**Irvin Palmer** is the main protagonist of *Kamen Rider Verge*. He is a former criminal who is inspired to change his ways by becoming **Kamen Rider Verge**. As he meets the other Cho Heisei Riders, he seeks to satisfy the Seraphim, the embodiment of the Cho Heisei Era by defeating the Time Jackers and the Another Riders.

## General Information

Motifs:

* Clock Tower
* Katakana
* Kamen Riders

Rider Type: Protagonist, Hero, Anti-Hero (Formerly)

## History

Elijah Cook comes from a family that had a history of dying from illness. After losing his cousin and brother to disease, he became devastated to learn that his mother was the next to go. In desperation, he joined a local crime gang so he could get medicine and keep his precious mother alive. His actions made him a wanted criminal and tarnished his public image.

Sadly, his luck ran out while trying to steal a supposed cure for his mothers sickness. He was caught by the police, found guilty of his crimes, and sentenced to prison. While in prison, he regretted his actions and wished that there was a way to change his fate.

That's when he met a mysterious woman and her companion robot who offered him a Ziku-Driver to become a Kamen Rider and help fight a rouge group of time-altering villains called the Time Jackers.

On the way out, the group was attacked by a monster the woman called an "Another Rider". Seeing people in trouble caused doubt to leave him. He grabbed the belt, inserted his new Ridewatch, and transformed for the first time into Kamen Rider Verge.

## Forms

Kamen Rider Verge's forms are based on past Riders from the Cho Heisei Era.

#### **Kamen Rider Verge**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge!"*

First Foe: Devon North/Another Horizon

Irvin transforms into Kamen Rider Verge by inserting the Verge Ridewatch into the right-hand side of the Ziku-Driver. His base form's visor reads "Coming". Verge's personal weapon in his base form is the Zikan Gatatsu.

This form's finisher is the **Time Snap**, where Verge jumps into the air and performs a Rider Kick with a large pair of clock hands sprouting from his feet. When his feet hit his opponent, the two hands rotate like a regular clock. The minute hand hurts the opponent as it spins around. When the midnight position is reached, the enemy explodes.

#### **HorizonArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (remixed BuffaloPiano music) Best Match! Horizon!"*

HorizonArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Horizon-based form accessed by inserting the Horizon Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Horizon's BuffaloPiano Best Match Form. Its visor spells out "Horizon" and its backpack is modeled off a pair of American Fullbottles.

In this form, he wields the Scope Striker Striker, themed after Scope Striker and the Fullbottle Backpack allows him to harness the abilities of the Buffalo and Piano Halfbodies.

This form's finisher is the **Soultech Time Snap**, where Verge wraps his opponent up in warm front lines before jumping into the air and riding a cold front line to Rider Kick his foe.

#### **TwisterArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (hip-hop music with assorted video game sound effects) Level Up! Twister!"*

First Foe: Toby Watson/Another Twister

TwisterArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Twister-based form accessed by inserting the Twister Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Twister's Hurricane Gamer Level 2. Its visor spells out "Twister" and its backpack is modeled off a pair of Second Gen Gashats.

In this form, Verge wields the Gashacon Shocker Shocker. Also, whenever Verge hits the enemy with them, they'll project the katakana for **Hit** upon impact.

This form's finisher is the **Critical Time Snap**, where Verge absorbs the finisher graphic summoned by this finisher's activation into the Gashacon Shocker Shocker. He then fires a giant magenta-colored tornado at his foe to blow them away.

#### **PhenomenonArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (Theremin music with hushed whispers) Kaigan! Phenomenon!"*

First Foe: Ivan Moreno/Another Phenomenon

PhenomenonArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Phenomenon-based form accessed by inserting the Phenomenon Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Phenomenon's Booku Damashii. Its visor spells out "Phenomenon" and its backpack is modeled off a Purgatory Eyecon.

In this form, Verge can draw an eye symbol with his finger to summon various Parka Ghosts as allies. Pressing the left button on the backpack allows him to channel any of the 15 Great Purgatory Eyecon's abilities for himself, such as Freud's mental attacks or Muhammad's boxing skills.

This form's finisher is the **Omega Time Snap**, where Verge summons a large green Eyecon in front of himself and punches it to release a swarm of green Parka Ghosts that tear the opponent apart.

#### **TwinArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (rock guitar solo with alien-like music) Nuclear! Vibration! Twin!"*

First Foe: Percy Skinner/Another Twin

TwinArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Twin-based form accessed by inserting the Twin Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Twin's NuclearVibration Half Change. Its visor spells out "Twin" and its backpack is modeled off a Celestial Gaia Memory.

In this form, Verge can access the Nuclear Memory's nucleokinesis and the Vibration Memory's personal vibration abilities.

This form's finisher is the **Maximum Time Snap**, where Verge removes the Gaia Memories from his back and throws both of them into his foe. He then Rider Kicks them, his arms spreading in a position similar to a T-pose.

#### **ZooArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (ska music with tribal drums) Pelican, Puma, Moth! Zoo!"*

First Foe: Hayden Valiente/Another Zoo

ZooArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Zoo-based form accessed by inserting the Zoo Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Zoo's Peliumaoth Combo. Its visor spells out "Zoo", its chest reads "Pelican", "Puma" and "Moth", and its backpack is modeled off the Zoo Scanner with three Jungle Core Medals attached.

In this form, Verge gains the powers of Zoo's Peliumaoth Combo, those being liquid absorption from the Pelican, enhanced punching strength from the Puma, and levitation from the Moth.

This form's finisher is the **Scanning Time Snap**, where Verge curls up into a ball and jumps into the air. After flying through various rings matching the colors of Peliumaoth Combo, he slams into his foe at full force.

#### **MuscaArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (violin music similar to Flight of the Bumblebee) Change House Fly! Musca!"*

First Foe: Blake Fortier/Another Musca

MuscaArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Musca-based form accessed by inserting the Musca Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Musca's Rider Form. Its visor spells out "Musca", and its backpack is modelled off the Musca Zecter.

In this form, Verge can access Clock Up to move at near lightspeed. He also can extend the Musca Zecter's wings to take flight.

This form's finisher is the **Clock Time Snap**, where Verge enters Clock Up mode while tachyon energy gathers into his fists and feet. He then runs around his foe, punching and kicking from various angles to obliterate the foe.

#### **SavageArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (epic pirate music) Savage!"*

First Foe: Tempus/Another Savage

SavageArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Savage-based form accessed by inserting the Savage Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Savage's Primal Form. Its visor spells out "Savage" and its backpack is modeled after the Aquace.

This form's finisher is the **Primal Time Snap**.

The Eon Ridewatch features a slot into which other Ridewatches can be inserted. This allows Verge to access hybrid forms based on past Kamen Riders' power-up forms.

The Eon Ridewatch grants access to the Encho Heistaff.

#### **EonArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (epic drum solo) Kamen Ride! Yeah! Eon! Eon! Eon!"*

First Foe: Randall Thorne/Another Ho-O

EonArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Eon-based upgrade form, accessed when the Eon Ridewatch has no other Ridewatches inserted into it. Its visor reads "Eon".

This form's finisher is the **Attack Time Snap**.

#### **Horizon Form**

*"Final Form Time! Ho-Ho-Ho-Horizon!"*

EonArmor Horizon Form is Verge's Kamen Rider Horizon BuffaloPiano Sparkling Form-based upgrade form accessed by inserting the Horizon Ridewatch into the Eon Ridewatch. The different katakana mean "Horizon", "Buffalo", "Piano", and "Sparkling".

In this form, not only does Verge gain the powers of BuffaloPiano Sparkling, but it also obtains access to the Scope Striker Striker from HorizonArmor.

This form's finisher is the H-H-H-Horizon Final Attack Time Snap.

#### **Phenomenon Form**

*"Final Form Time! Phe-Phe-Phe-Phenomenon!"*

EonArmor Phenomenon Form is Verge's Kamen Rider Phenomenon Afterlife Damashii-based upgrade form accessed by inserting the Phenomenon Ridewatch into the Eon Ridewatch. The different katakana mean "Phenomenon" and "Afterlife".

This form's finisher is the Ph-Ph-Ph-Phenomenon Final Attack Time Snap

#### **Twister Form**

*"Final Form Time! Twi-Twi-Twi-Twister!"*

EonArmor Twister Form is Verge's Kamen Rider Twister Twins Hurricane Gamer Level XX-based upgrade form accessed by inserting the Twister Ridewatch into the Eon Ridewatch. Like Twister's Twins Hurricane Gamer, this form splits Verge into two different Riders: EonArmor Twister Form Red and EonArmor Twister Form Yellow. The different katakana mean "Twister", "Twins Red", and "Twins Yellow".

This form's finisher is the T-T-T-Twister Final Attack Time Snap.

#### **Kamen Rider New Verge**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider (Rider! Rider! Rider!) New Verge!"*

First Foe: Zoe Spooner/Another Crypt

Kamen Rider New Verge is Verge's super form accessed by separating the New Verge Ridewatch II into both sides of the Ziku-Driver. This form of Verge was created when Verge seemingly gave his life to save Lakshmi and was revived by the Seraphim.

This form allows Verge to spawn a duplicate of himself and move away from a fatal attack, allowing the duplicate to take the blow for him.

This form is also capable of defeating Another Riders and destroying their Anotherwatches without the need for using a corresponding Ridewatch.

In this form, Verge wields the Ultimate Gatatsu, which can combine with the Zikan Gatatsu to form the Ultimate Zikan Gatatsu.

This form's finisher is the **Rebirth Time Snap**, where Verge shoots a clock face at his foe to trap them. He then runs forward and punches it hard enough to shatter the clock and destroy the foe.

#### **Kamen Rider Tetrad Verge**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Quadruple Time! The four corners are unified! Kamen Rider Verge! Grid! Epoch! Lakshmi! They're Tetrad! Tetrad!"*

First Foe: Victor Chambers/Another Fury

Kamen Rider Tetrad Verge is Verge's fusion form accessed with the Tetrad Verge Ridewatch. It combines Verge's power with that of his three teammates, along with all four of their bodies being merged as well. Unlike Zi-O Trinity, the Tetrad Verge suit is a fusion of their suits. The helmet is Verge's with Lakshmi's bird-like wings on the back, the upper body and arms are Epoch's, and the lower body and legs are Grid's.

Like New Verge, this form can destroy Anotherwatches without the need for the corresponding Ridewatch.

Triple Verge is able to summon any of the weapons wielded by Verge, Grid, or Epoch.

This form can access four different finishers, though its main one is the **Tetrad Time Snap Surge Collision Smite**. Tetrad Verge runs at his foe while surrounded by a rainbow aura and uses his wings to go airborne before Rider Kicking his foe.

#### **Kamen Rider Supreme Verge**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Supreme Time! (classic rock music) Savage! Dentia! Fury! Cell! **Deck**! Tanoki! Musca! Steam! Crypt! **Eon**! Twin! Zoo! Apollo! **Ritual**! Juice! Skid! Phenomenon! Twister! **Horizon**! All Together Now! Kamen Rider Supreme Verge!"*

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Supreme Time! All Together Now! Kamen Rider Supreme Verge!"* (Shortened)

First Foe: Paul Starr/Another Dentia

Kamen Rider Supreme Verge is Verge's primary final form accessed with the Supreme Verge Ridewatch. It wields the power of all 20 Cho Heisei Kamen Riders. In this form, Verge is covered in the symbols of each previous Cho Heisei Rider, with his own on his crown.

Supreme Verge's primary ability involves tapping the various symbols adorned on his body to access abilities related to the symbols corresponding Rider. By tapping a symbol once, Supreme Verge summons that Rider from any point in time. By tapping a symbol twice, Supreme Verge summons a weapon wielded by that Rider.

This form's finisher is the **United Time Snap**, where Verge summons all 20 Cho Heisei Riders around him and absorbing them to surround himself in a platinum energy aura. He then leaps into the air and Rider Kicks his foe.

#### **Kamen Rider Verge Seraph Form**

*"Hero Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Seraph!"*

Kamen Rider Verge Seraph Form is Verge's Seraphim-based movie form accessed by inserting the Seraphim Ridewatch into the right-hand side of the Ziku-Driver. The Verge Ridewatch is attached right below his neck.

Seraph Form is Verge's second strongest form, due to the Seraphim Ridewatch being a "taste of things to come" which references the Seraph Verge form. While this form can summon any Rider like Supreme Verge instantly, he is unable to directly control them. This is not a concern, since the Seraphim's mere prescence makes all of the Riders obey Verge.

This form's main finisher is the **Hero Time Snap**, where Verge is gains four pairs of wings and Rider Kicks his foe.

#### **Ho-OArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Soiya! Ho-O!"*

Ho-OArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Ho-O-based form accessed by inserting the Ho-O Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Ho-O's Pear Arms. Its visor spells out "Ho-O" and its backpack is modeled after the Pear Tropical Lockseed.

Ho-O Armor him four Midoridanzan V (Green Bullet Shot V) themed after Ho-O's Midoridanzan for ranged combat and the ability to open Crack portals using the giant Lockseed on his back.

This form's finisher is the Squash Time Snap.

#### **ApolloArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! 3, 2, 1! Apollo!"*

ApolloArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Apollo-based form accessed by inserting the Apollo Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Apollo's Base States. Its visor spells out "Apollo" and its backpack is modeled off a Starlight Astro Switch.

In this form, not only does Verge gain the powers of Kamen Rider Apollo, but his armor has a stealth bomber mode that can be used for flight and stealth.

This form also has a oxygen supply, which allows Verge to survive in outer space.

This form's finisher is the Limit Time Snap.

### **CryptArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Gabu! Crypt!"*

CryptArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Crypt-based form accessed by inserting the Crypt Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Crypt's Crypt Form. Its visor spells out "Crypt" and its backpack is modeled after Mortebi Slick's head.

This form's finisher is the Wake Up Time Snap.

### **SteamArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Hammer Form! Steam!"*

SteamArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Steam-based form accessed by inserting the Steam Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Steam's Hammer Form. Its visor spells out "Steam" and its backpack is modeled after a Rider Pass.

This form's finisher is the ??? Time Snap.

### **TanokiArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (mariachi music) Tanoki!"*

TanokiArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Tanoki-based form accessed by inserting the Tanoki Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver. Its visor spells out "Tanoki" and its backpack is modeled after the (drum).

In this form, Verge possesses replicas of the (guitar).

This form's finisher is the ??? Time Snap.

### **DeckArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Turn Up! Deck!"*

DeckArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Deck-based form accessed by inserting the Deck Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Deck's Ace Form. Its visor spells out "Deck" and its backpack is modeled after the Deck Buckle.

This form's finisher is the Whirlpool Time Snap.

### **FuryArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Advent! Fury!"*

FuryArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Fury-based form accessed by inserting the Fury Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Fury's default form. Its visor spells out "Fury" and its backpack is modeled after the Leovisor.

This form's finisher is the Final Time Snap.

### **DentiaArmor**

*"Rider Time! Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! (jazzy cop music) Dentia!"*

DentiaArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Dentia-based form accessed by inserting the Dentia Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Dentia's Splash Form. Its visor spells out "Dentia" and its backpack is modeled after the Contain Cross.

This form's finisher is the Splash Time Snap.

#### **RAMArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Huntrise! RAM!"*

RAMArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider RAM-based theoretical form accessed by inserting the RAM Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking RAM's Climbing Squirrel form. Its visor spells out "RAM" and its backpack is modeled after a Classified Progrise Key.

This form's finisher is the **Takedown Time Snap**.

#### **ElementArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Ionize! Element!"*

ElementArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Element-based theoretical form accessed by inserting the Element Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Element's Hydrogen Mode. Its visor spells out "Element" and its backpack is modeled after the Element Driver with the Hydrogen Element Tile inserted.

This form's finisher is the **Dynamic Time Snap**.

#### **JiryuuArmor**

*"Rider Time! (classical music with electronics added) Kamen Rider Verge! Armor Time! Unlock! Jiryuu!"*

JiryuuArmor is Verge's Kamen Rider Jiryuu-based theoretical form accessed by inserting the Jiryuu Ridewatch into the left-hand side of the Ziku-Driver, invoking Jiryuu's Dragon Tower. Its visor spells out "Jiryuu" and its backpack is modeled after a Beast Heart.

This form's finisher is the **Unchained Time Snap**.

### **Kamen Rider Seraph Verge**

*"Sublimis! Augustus! Caelestis! Desperatum iri videbatur! Seraph Verge!"*

Kamen Rider Seraph Verge, or simply Seraph Verge, is Verge's true final form. This form is based on the Seraph that protects the Cho Heisei timeline. This form was granted by the Seraph to Verge so he could defeat Another Eon, at the cost of the Seraph's life since defeating Another Eon would mark the end of the Cho Heisei Era. This form is accessed through the Seraph Ziku-Driver before it is erased at the end of the Cho Heisei Era.

This form wields the power of every single Kamen Rider to ever exist in the Cho Heisei Era and commands the flow of time, space, and reality.

This form's finisher is the **Seraph Verge Perago Accudo**, where Seraph Verge spreads four pairs of wings and Rider Kicks his foe so hard a miniature black hole is spawned to obliterate the target.

## Equipment

* Ziku-Driver - Transformation device

* Seraph Ziku-Driver - Sapphire-colored upgrade variant of the Ziku-Driver

* Paradox Ridewatches - Transformation trinkets

**Weapons**

Handheld weapons:

* Zikan Gatatsu - Verge's personal weapon and New Verge's secondary weapon

* Encho Heistaff: Verge's personal weapon while using EonArmor, resembles a magic wand

Hey! (Legend Rider's name)!

(Names of selected Legend Rider)! Dual Time Snap!

Finish Time! E-E-E-Eon! (Names of selected Legend Riders)! Scramble Time Snap!

Hey! Kamen Riders!

Cho! Cho! Hei-sei! Cho! Cho! Hei-sei!

E-E-E-Eon! Cho Heisei Riders! Ultimate Time Snap!

* Ultimate Gatatsu - New Verge, Triple Verge, Supreme Verge, and Seraph Verge's personal weapon

(Saikyo) Finish Time! Hero Waru Waru Smash!

(Saikyo) Finish Time! Rider Waru Waru Smash!

(Saikyo) Finish Time! Hero Hoden Hoden Discharge!

(Saikyo) Finish Time! Rider Hoden Hoden Discharge!

* (Zikan Zax)
* (Zikan Jaclaw)
* (Zikan Jaclaw)

Legend Riders' weapons used by Verge EonArmor and Supreme Verge:

Savage

* T. Rex Hammer
* Fractured T. Rex Hammer
* Saber Claw
* Fractured Saber Claw
* Mammoth Shield
* Fractured Mammoth Shield

Dentia

* Forest Tomahawk
* Electric Club

Fury

* Leo Visor Zwei

Cell

* SB Cell Plasma
* SB Cell Scratch

Deck

* Deck Rouzer

Tanoki

* (Guitar weapon)

Musca

* Musca Triderang

Steam

* SteGasher
* DenKamen Gun

Crypt

* (Mummy Scythe)
* (Poltergeist Axe)
* (Zombie Fist)

Eon

* Ride Indexer

Twin

* Speaker Slammer
* Drake Bow

Zoo

* Medalaunch
* Peliwa Cutter

Apollo

* Eclipoker
* Builda-Boom
* Magnificent Blade

Ritual

* Rituaxe Bowgun

Ho-O

* Musou Saber
* Midoridanzan

Skid

* Engine-Kudaku
* Jiku-Rifle
* Ro-Bazooka
* Patriot

Phenomenon

* Gan Gun Blaster

Twister

* Gashacon Shocker

Horizon

* Scope Striker
* Lever Crimshot
* Game Day Paddle
* Comet Nightstreak
* Fullbottle Reaper

**Vehicles**

* Ride Striker
* Time Mazine

## Legend Rider

**KamenRide: Verge**: This Everlasting Rider Card transforms Eon into Kamen Rider Verge.

The **Redeeming Verge Progrise Key** is a Classified Progrise Key based on Kamen Rider Verge. Its ability is "Rebirth" and its transformation announcement is based on Spiraling Narwhal.

The **Toki Ryoko Memo Verge Wonder Ride Book** (Time Travel Notes Verge) is a Magical Wonder Ride Book based on Kamen Rider Verge and his forms. The book's name is shortened to "Verge" in the Swordriver's announcements.

The **Trilobite Vistamp** is a Rampage Vistamp based on Kamen Rider Verge and the trilobite. Its primary user is Kamen Rider Jadesu, who uses it in the Jadesu Driver to access his Trilobite Genomes form. When using the Jadesu Driver's Remix feature, Iscariot fuses himself into Jadesu to transform him into an animal form called the Trilobite Remix.

## Etymology

Verge means something that borders, limits or bounds. *(Merriam-webster.com)*

Irvin: Irvin is a variant of either Irving ("green water") or Irwin ("friend of boar").

Palmer: Palmer is based on the French word *paumier*, meaning "pilgrimage".

## Trivia

* Verge's design is based on a bell tower, specifically the Elizabeth Tower in London (incorrectly referred to in pop culture as Big Ben). His helmet is meant to resemble a church bell.
* Verge's boot design contains the katakana for "you", a joke towards how the boot sole is what hits a foe during a Rider Kick.
* Irvin's given name is based on **Invicta**, a brand of Swiss wristwatches.