Origin
Liger Zero appeared/had his feature debut in Zoids : New Century Zero.
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Manga
The Liger Zero stars in the manga adaptation of Zoids: New Century Zero. The Zoid of the Blitz team piloted by Bit Cloud, it is said to be a powerful Zoid. Initially, it disobeys Bit, being a headstrong and proud Zoid. It isn’t until Leena is kidnapped by team Mord, that Bit and the Liger finally bond and unlock their potential. Over the course of their adventures together, Bit and the Liger Zero would equip and master the Schnieder, Jager and Panzer units in combat against the Elephander, Storm Sworder and Berserk Fury.
The depiction of the Liger Zero of the NC0 manga differs somewhat from the anime. Though it is still considered an extremely powerful Zoid, no mention is made of it being an Ultimate X. Furthermore, it appears unable to transform in mid-battle, as the CAS installation system seen in the Hovercargo in the anime is absent from the manga adaptation.
Anime
Same as the anime, he Liger Zero first appeared in Zoids: New Century Zero as belonging to the main character, Bit Cloud. BIt buys him in the very first episode and it remains his Zoid for the entire series. Liger is one of the few Zoids not destroyed and replaced with a new one. Over the course of the show it receives numerous upgrades, transforming into the Jager, the Schneider and the Panzer. Steve Toros was conned into buying it from a cheap dealer on the basis that it was very rare, because of it’s white coloration. Unfortunately, the Liger Zero proved to be temperamental a probem as nobody could pilot it. Bit would prove himself the only one capable of piloting the Liger Zero, and forms a deep bond with the Zoid.
The Liger Zero is an extrememly powerful Zoid, being a legendary Ultimate X. Equipped with an Organoid System which it is able to adapt quickly to changing combat conditions. Exceptionally fast, maneuverable, and capable in close combat the Zoid’s overall ability is amazing. Its signature attack is the “Strike Laser Claw”, where it channels laser energy into its claws to tear through enemy armor. It also has a “Changing Armor System”, (called the “CAS” for short), which allows it to transform into more specialised sets of armor for specific combat sitiations.
During their adventures Bit and the Liger Zero are challenged by and defeat numerous opponents. Harry Champ and his Dark Horn, Jack Cisco and his Lightning Saix, and Leon Toros and his red Blade Liger, Liger and Bit are able to defeat them all. They make a name for themselves as they move up the circut, as well as a few rivals particularly Leon and his Liger.
On their way to becoming champions they would also face off against the Backdraft group’s Fuma team and their War Sharks, as well as Stoller and his Elephander on numerous occasions. Though many of their rivals were skilled, their greatest rival, however, would be the Berserk Fury, a powerful Tyrannosaurus Rex type Zoid piloted by the child prodigy Vega Obscura. An Ultimate X like the Liger Zero, Vega and his Berserk Fury would battle against Bit and the Liger Zero for the royal cup championship.
Powers & Abilities
Liger Zero possesses natural agility, as well as other feral attributes. However, he also has electricity manipulation, and also can channel it into his attacks, He is also extremely accurate with his powers, and is an expert in many forms of combat, as well as weapons.