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{{Character | {{Character | ||
| | | image = Warp Darkmatter.png | ||
| fullname = Warp Darkmatter | |||
| fullname | | alias = Agent Z | ||
| | | nickname = | ||
| residence | | homeworld = | ||
| | | residence = [[Warp's moon]] | ||
| | | age = | ||
| | | birth = | ||
| | | death = | ||
| | | species = | ||
| | | pronouns = He/him | ||
| | | hair = Dark blue | ||
| eyes = | |||
| | | skin = Light blue | ||
| | | feathers = | ||
| | | cyber = Cyberbiotic<ref name="The Adventure Begins DVD">The Adventure Begins DVD Bonus Content: Trivia Game</ref> right arm | ||
| first | | parents = | ||
| last | | grandparents = | ||
| voice | | siblings = | ||
S. Scott Bullock | | children = | ||
| grandchildren = | |||
| relatives = | |||
| partner = | |||
| profession = * Criminal | |||
* [[Space Ranger]] {{Small|formerly}} | |||
| position = | |||
| affiliation = * [[Zurg]] | |||
* [[Star Command]] {{Small|formerly}} | |||
| skills = | |||
| powers = | |||
| weaknesses = | |||
| equipment = | |||
| first = [[The Adventure Begins]] | |||
| last = [[Ancient Evil]] | |||
| only = | |||
| voice = * [[Diedrich Bader]] {{Small|show}} | |||
* [[S. Scott Bullock]] {{Small|video game}} | |||
}} | }} | ||
{{Headquote|Evil is just so much more profitable than good—and more fun!| | {{Headquote|Evil is just so much more profitable than good—and more fun!|Warp revealing why he chose to side with [[Zurg]]}} | ||
''' | '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a former and corrupt [[Space Ranger]], who was secretly working as a double agent for [[Emperor Zurg]] all along, ever since his [[Space Ranger Academy]] days for nearly 20 years without getting caught. After faking his death, he went on to work for Zurg, acquiring the short-lived moniker "Agent Z" before he was discovered and opted to openly commit crimes under his actual name. | ||
==Physical | ==Physical description== | ||
[[File:AgentZArmor.PNG| | [[File:AgentZArmor.PNG|right|200px|thumb|Warp's fully armored appearance.]] | ||
Warp is a blue humanoid who has periwinkle skin and navy blue hair that he keeps cropped short, flanked by sideburns. | |||
Warp is a blue humanoid | |||
In his Academy days, he had curly, Afro-like hair and still had both arms. | In his Academy days, he had curly, Afro-like hair and still had both arms. | ||
He currently sports a chin-strip beard and he has sharp, squarish features. He is broad-shouldered and muscular, and is usually seen wearing body armor colored red and purple. He originally wore a helmet that came with the armor, but he ceased wearing it after defeating Buzz on Planet Z. After losing his right arm, he now possesses a | He currently sports a chin-strip beard and he has sharp, squarish features. He is broad-shouldered and muscular, and is usually seen wearing body armor colored red and purple. He originally wore a helmet that came with the armor, but he ceased wearing it after defeating Buzz on Planet Z. After losing his right arm, he now possesses a cyberbiotic<ref name="The Adventure Begins DVD" /> arm with four claws that can morph into an array of [[Weaponry|weapons]], including a flamethrower. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
=== Early | ===Early life=== | ||
Very little is known about Warp’s past, when he became a Junior Space Ranger, or when he signed up for the [[Space Ranger Academy]]. | Very little is known about Warp’s past, when he became a Junior Space Ranger, or when he signed up for the [[Space Ranger Academy]]. | ||
===Academy Years and | ===Academy Years and Star Command=== | ||
Warp was trained to be a Space Ranger at the academy alongside [[Buzz Lightyear]], and the two developed a strong though competitive friendship. They worked well together and became a top-notch team as partners and friends. Secretly however, Warp had begun accepting bribes from Emperor Zurg to act as his double agent within Star Command, secretly acting against them for years. | Warp was trained to be a Space Ranger at the academy alongside [[Buzz Lightyear]], and the two developed a strong though competitive friendship. They worked well together and became a top-notch team as partners and friends. Secretly however, Warp had begun accepting bribes from Emperor Zurg to act as his double agent within Star Command, secretly acting against them for years. | ||
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After Zurg was defeated, Warp was taken into custody by Star Command's patrol. However, he later escaped and since then, frequently clashed with Buzz and Star Command while completing missions for the evil emperor. | After Zurg was defeated, Warp was taken into custody by Star Command's patrol. However, he later escaped and since then, frequently clashed with Buzz and Star Command while completing missions for the evil emperor. | ||
In | In "[[Downloaded]]", Warp put the Galactic Alliance in complete chaos only for [[Team Lightyear]] to stop his plan. He was put in hot water with Zurg, only to find a reprieve when it turns out XR downloaded all the alliance's information. Warp kidnapped XR after getting him away from [[Rentwhistle Swack]] and taunted the angry robot on how his knowledge will greatly benefit Zurg who would find it interesting. After delivering XR, Warp stood by pleased while Zurg extracted info from the robot. When Team Lightyear arrived, he taunted them on their late arrival and had the [[Hornet]]s attack. | ||
==Personality== | ==Personality and traits== | ||
From an early age, Warp was evidently the type of person to stoop to any means necessary to achieve his goals. He was not above cheating or stealing to get his way, but was not above giving into cowardice when the odds were against him. | From an early age, Warp was evidently the type of person to stoop to any means necessary to achieve his goals. He was not above cheating or stealing to get his way, but was not above giving into cowardice when the odds were against him. | ||
During his time working alongside Buzz as a double agent, Warp was shown to be very proactive, preferring immediate, drastic action while dismissing the menial tasks like doing mission logs (he considered it as a waste of time, and not worth reading by others). | During his time working alongside Buzz as a double agent, Warp was shown to be very proactive, preferring immediate, drastic action while dismissing the menial tasks like doing mission logs (he considered it as a waste of time, and not worth reading by others). | ||
He is somewhat picky about his appearance, and seems to prefer taking the easy way out of situations. He is also sarcastic and snide, ready to dish out opprobrious remarks when he's up for the task. | He is somewhat picky about his appearance{{Cite episode|24}}, and seems to prefer taking the easy way out of situations. He is also sarcastic and snide, ready to dish out opprobrious remarks when he's up for the task. | ||
== | ==Skills and abilities== | ||
Although originally possessing no powers or abilities beyond his peak physical condition, Warp has proven himself to be an excellent combatant and marksman, being able to use any form of weaponry and even holding his own against the likes of Buzz and XR. | Although originally possessing no powers or abilities beyond his peak physical condition, Warp has proven himself to be an excellent combatant and marksman, being able to use any form of weaponry and even holding his own against the likes of Buzz and XR. | ||
=== | ==Equipment== | ||
Warp Darkmatter's organic right arm has been replaced with a | ===Cyberbiotic arm=== | ||
Warp Darkmatter's organic right arm has been replaced with a cyberbiotic arm from the shoulder down. The appendage consists of a spherical shoulder prosthetic connected by two flexible tubes to a tapered cylindrical unit. The shoulder and arm are almost completely silver in color with the exception of a circular area on the shoulder prosthetic which is purple. | |||
Warp's arm features a modular system that allows various weapons and tools to be equipped or exchanged in short order. Warp's default tool is a set of metallic claws which not only function as his right hand but also have the ability to increase and reduce in length, spin rapidly (allowing him to cut through glass) and can be fired like a cannon ball. Warp can exchange his metallic claws for various other weapons such as a flamethrower, plasma cannon and a disintegration ray gun. Warp's arm also has a built-in communicator which he regularly uses to talk with Zurg and to command his Hornets. Warp's shoulder prosthetic is able to shoot spiked bombs with enough velocity to partially pierce an airlock. | Warp's arm features a modular system that allows various weapons and tools to be equipped or exchanged in short order. Warp's default tool is a set of metallic claws which not only function as his right hand but also have the ability to increase and reduce in length, spin rapidly (allowing him to cut through glass) and can be fired like a cannon ball. Warp can exchange his metallic claws for various other weapons such as a flamethrower, plasma cannon and a disintegration ray gun. Warp's arm also has a built-in communicator which he regularly uses to talk with Zurg and to command his Hornets. Warp's shoulder prosthetic is able to shoot spiked bombs with enough velocity to partially pierce an airlock. | ||
Warp's arm also has a storage system built into it, which has been shown to contain at least one type of sidearm and a plasma charge. When needed, a hatch can open on his arm and the desired items can be dispensed. Warp's arm has been shown to contain at least 2 blaster pistols and a plasma charge but it is highly likely that his arm contains a larger number and variety of items since, when Buzz asked if he could borrow a plasma charge, Warp was able to provide him with one even though such a device or Warp's ability to produce one had yet to be seen, indicating that Buzz had witnessed Warp produce and use one in the past during an unlisted encounter. | Warp's arm also has a storage system built into it, which has been shown to contain at least one type of sidearm and a plasma charge. When needed, a hatch can open on his arm and the desired items can be dispensed. Warp's arm has been shown to contain at least 2 blaster pistols and a plasma charge but it is highly likely that his arm contains a larger number and variety of items since, when Buzz asked if he could borrow a plasma charge, Warp was able to provide him with one even though such a device or Warp's ability to produce one had yet to be seen, indicating that Buzz had witnessed Warp produce and use one in the past during an unlisted encounter. | ||
Warp's shoulder prosthetic has been shown to be compatible with additional hardware, as seen during the events of "[[Large Target]]", in which he had switched out his regular arm unit for a large [[Hornet]] yellow blaster unit. This weapon system was mounted to Warp's shoulder via a simple black hardpoint rather than the normal silver metal tube and shaft Warp's default arm unit used. | Warp's shoulder prosthetic has been shown to be compatible with additional hardware, as seen during the events of "[[Large Target]]", in which he had switched out his regular arm unit for a large [[Hornet]] yellow blaster unit. This weapon system was mounted to Warp's shoulder via a simple black hardpoint rather than the normal silver metal tube and shaft Warp's default arm unit used. | ||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
=== | ===The Adventure Begins=== | ||
* | * ''(thumbs over his shoulder)'' "There's something really bad behind me, isn't there?" | ||
* ''(about to shoot some [[crater viper slag monster mutant]]s)'' "Let's see how ticklish you are." | |||
* | * "You're good, but I'm better." | ||
* "Evil is just so much more profitable than good—and more fun!" | |||
*"You | * "Look, Lightyear, I've been on Zurg's payroll since the Academy." | ||
*"Evil is just so much more profitable than good—and more fun!" | * "My name's Darkmatter, who's surprised here?" | ||
*"Look, Lightyear, I've been on Zurg's payroll since the Academy." | |||
*"My name's Darkmatter, who's surprised here?" | |||
=== | ===NOS-4-A2=== | ||
*"I love fighting rookies." | *"I love fighting rookies." | ||
=== | ===Tag Team=== | ||
*"Another misguided Lightyear-ism. Crime pays, and it pays big." | *"Another misguided Lightyear-ism. Crime pays, and it pays big." | ||
=== | ===Downloaded=== | ||
*"Warp, you ''sly'' devil. I | *"Warp, you ''sly'' devil. I could kiss you." | ||
=== | ===Devolutionaries=== | ||
*"Nah! I'd say he's really, really stupid." | *"Nah! I'd say he's really, really stupid." | ||
=== | ===The Starthought=== | ||
* "No, no, please. I can tell when I'm beat. You win." | * "No, no, please. I can tell when I'm beat. You win." | ||
=== | ===Large Target=== | ||
*"There's | *"There's nothing like a quality arms shipment to bring a little pep into your day." | ||
=== | ===Rookie of the Year=== | ||
*"Hey, Buzz. What's up? How you doing?" | *"Hey, Buzz. What's up? How you doing?" | ||
*"A dungeon? Cool | *"A dungeon? Cool. Kinda retro." | ||
*"Oh, sounds like a party!" | *"Oh, sounds like a party!" | ||
*"Hey, just because your evil scheme failed, don't take it out on me." | *"Hey, just because your evil scheme failed, don't take it out on me." | ||
=== | ===Ancient Evil=== | ||
*"This can't be good." | *"This can't be good." | ||
*"I figured I owed you one. Besides, it was either that, or being mashed by your flying debris, and that's just messy." | *"I figured I owed you one. Besides, it was either that, or being mashed by your flying debris, and that's just messy." | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Personnel file - Warp Darkmatter.png|thumb|right|250px|Warp Darkmatter's Star Command personnel file]] | ||
*Warp has received the following special commendations during his time at Star Command: | * Warp has received the following special commendations during his time at Star Command: | ||
**Order of Galactic Merit, 2nd Class. | ** Order of Galactic Merit, 2nd Class. | ||
**The Bronze Cluster | ** The Bronze Cluster. | ||
* [[Tad Stones]] originally wanted to create a sci-fi series called ''Warp Wilde'', but the idea never got off the ground. [[Bob Schooley]] liked the name "Warp," and so it was given to Warp Darkmatter.<ref name="AWN: The Tad Stones Interview, Part III">[http://www.awn.com/articles/tad-stones-interview-part-3 AWN: The Tad Stones Interview, Part III]</ref><ref name="Interview with Tad Stones">[http://blosc.forumotion.com/t60-interview-with-tad-stones Interview with Tad Stones: Question #09]</ref> | |||
* While Warp's species was never mentioned, it likely evolved similar to [[human]]s. When he de-evolved on [[Binipinardia]], he appeared primitive-like in the same way Buzz did.{{Cite episode|34}} | |||
* Warp is paid handsomely by Zurg for his services. He is affluent to the point he owns a whole moon, as well as a summer asteroid in the [[Hamptons Ring]].{{Cite episode|9}} | |||
* Warp dislikes Buzz’s signature catchphrase, "To infinity and beyond!" | |||
*[[Tad Stones]] originally wanted to create a sci-fi series called ''Warp Wilde'', but the idea never got off the ground. | * (speculation) Warp has some similarities with Bucky Barnes from Marvel Comics: they both have prosthetic arms, and are former partners of the main protagonist who were presumed dead. Unlike Bucky, Warp was evil from the start. | ||
*Warp is | * (speculation) Warp's quote, "You're good, but I'm better," is possibly a reference to the same quote by Wolf O'Donnell in ''Star Fox 64''. | ||
*Warp's quote, "You | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category:Individuals by unnamed species]] | |||
[[Category:Individuals by unnamed species | |||
Latest revision as of 21:53, 17 January 2026
“Evil is just so much more profitable than good—and more fun!”
—Warp revealing why he chose to side with Zurg
Warp Darkmatter is a former and corrupt Space Ranger, who was secretly working as a double agent for Emperor Zurg all along, ever since his Space Ranger Academy days for nearly 20 years without getting caught. After faking his death, he went on to work for Zurg, acquiring the short-lived moniker "Agent Z" before he was discovered and opted to openly commit crimes under his actual name.
Physical description
Warp is a blue humanoid who has periwinkle skin and navy blue hair that he keeps cropped short, flanked by sideburns.
In his Academy days, he had curly, Afro-like hair and still had both arms.
He currently sports a chin-strip beard and he has sharp, squarish features. He is broad-shouldered and muscular, and is usually seen wearing body armor colored red and purple. He originally wore a helmet that came with the armor, but he ceased wearing it after defeating Buzz on Planet Z. After losing his right arm, he now possesses a cyberbiotic[1] arm with four claws that can morph into an array of weapons, including a flamethrower.
History
Early life
Very little is known about Warp’s past, when he became a Junior Space Ranger, or when he signed up for the Space Ranger Academy.
Academy Years and Star Command
Warp was trained to be a Space Ranger at the academy alongside Buzz Lightyear, and the two developed a strong though competitive friendship. They worked well together and became a top-notch team as partners and friends. Secretly however, Warp had begun accepting bribes from Emperor Zurg to act as his double agent within Star Command, secretly acting against them for years.
One day, while searching a moon for three Little Green Men (LGMs) that had gone missing, they discovered a hidden base belonging to Zurg, who had kidnapped the LGMs. Buzz and Warp rescued the LGMs, but Zurg activated the base self-destruct sequence on his way out, and Warp ended up pinned under rubble caused by the fight. Buzz tried to free his friend, but Warp insisted that he leave him behind and get the LGMs to safety. Buzz refused, causing Warp to activate Buzz's rocket pack. It propelled him out just as the lair exploded, seemingly killing Warp.
As Agent Z
In truth, Warp was not killed in the explosion, as everyone had thought. Instead, Zurg took him back to Planet Z and had him rebuilt with cybernetic parts to become his new top henchman, dubbed "Agent Z".
He then sent Agent Z out to the home planet of the LGMs to steal the Uni-Mind, the mystical orb that links all the LGMs together. Buzz and his new robot partner XR arrived on the scene, but with Agent Z's knowledge of Buzz's fighting style and moves, he easily escaped with the Uni-Mind.
Later, Buzz (having escaped from Zurg's Uni-Mind ray) infiltrated Planet Z, attempting to confront the evil emperor himself. However, Agent Z appeared and ambushed him before being overpowered by the space ranger. Warp is then forced to reveal himself to Buzz, explaining that he had been working for Zurg long since their days at the Academy. With Buzz hopelessly cornered, Warp was eager to have his former partner work alongside him (against the space ranger's will). However, Warp became surprised when Team Lightyear appeared, thwarting him and foiling his plot.
After Zurg was defeated, Warp was taken into custody by Star Command's patrol. However, he later escaped and since then, frequently clashed with Buzz and Star Command while completing missions for the evil emperor.
In "Downloaded", Warp put the Galactic Alliance in complete chaos only for Team Lightyear to stop his plan. He was put in hot water with Zurg, only to find a reprieve when it turns out XR downloaded all the alliance's information. Warp kidnapped XR after getting him away from Rentwhistle Swack and taunted the angry robot on how his knowledge will greatly benefit Zurg who would find it interesting. After delivering XR, Warp stood by pleased while Zurg extracted info from the robot. When Team Lightyear arrived, he taunted them on their late arrival and had the Hornets attack.
Personality and traits
From an early age, Warp was evidently the type of person to stoop to any means necessary to achieve his goals. He was not above cheating or stealing to get his way, but was not above giving into cowardice when the odds were against him.
During his time working alongside Buzz as a double agent, Warp was shown to be very proactive, preferring immediate, drastic action while dismissing the menial tasks like doing mission logs (he considered it as a waste of time, and not worth reading by others).
He is somewhat picky about his appearance[2], and seems to prefer taking the easy way out of situations. He is also sarcastic and snide, ready to dish out opprobrious remarks when he's up for the task.
Skills and abilities
Although originally possessing no powers or abilities beyond his peak physical condition, Warp has proven himself to be an excellent combatant and marksman, being able to use any form of weaponry and even holding his own against the likes of Buzz and XR.
Equipment
Cyberbiotic arm
Warp Darkmatter's organic right arm has been replaced with a cyberbiotic arm from the shoulder down. The appendage consists of a spherical shoulder prosthetic connected by two flexible tubes to a tapered cylindrical unit. The shoulder and arm are almost completely silver in color with the exception of a circular area on the shoulder prosthetic which is purple.
Warp's arm features a modular system that allows various weapons and tools to be equipped or exchanged in short order. Warp's default tool is a set of metallic claws which not only function as his right hand but also have the ability to increase and reduce in length, spin rapidly (allowing him to cut through glass) and can be fired like a cannon ball. Warp can exchange his metallic claws for various other weapons such as a flamethrower, plasma cannon and a disintegration ray gun. Warp's arm also has a built-in communicator which he regularly uses to talk with Zurg and to command his Hornets. Warp's shoulder prosthetic is able to shoot spiked bombs with enough velocity to partially pierce an airlock.
Warp's arm also has a storage system built into it, which has been shown to contain at least one type of sidearm and a plasma charge. When needed, a hatch can open on his arm and the desired items can be dispensed. Warp's arm has been shown to contain at least 2 blaster pistols and a plasma charge but it is highly likely that his arm contains a larger number and variety of items since, when Buzz asked if he could borrow a plasma charge, Warp was able to provide him with one even though such a device or Warp's ability to produce one had yet to be seen, indicating that Buzz had witnessed Warp produce and use one in the past during an unlisted encounter.
Warp's shoulder prosthetic has been shown to be compatible with additional hardware, as seen during the events of "Large Target", in which he had switched out his regular arm unit for a large Hornet yellow blaster unit. This weapon system was mounted to Warp's shoulder via a simple black hardpoint rather than the normal silver metal tube and shaft Warp's default arm unit used.
Quotes
The Adventure Begins
- (thumbs over his shoulder) "There's something really bad behind me, isn't there?"
- (about to shoot some crater viper slag monster mutants) "Let's see how ticklish you are."
- "You're good, but I'm better."
- "Evil is just so much more profitable than good—and more fun!"
- "Look, Lightyear, I've been on Zurg's payroll since the Academy."
- "My name's Darkmatter, who's surprised here?"
NOS-4-A2
- "I love fighting rookies."
Tag Team
- "Another misguided Lightyear-ism. Crime pays, and it pays big."
Downloaded
- "Warp, you sly devil. I could kiss you."
Devolutionaries
- "Nah! I'd say he's really, really stupid."
The Starthought
- "No, no, please. I can tell when I'm beat. You win."
Large Target
- "There's nothing like a quality arms shipment to bring a little pep into your day."
Rookie of the Year
- "Hey, Buzz. What's up? How you doing?"
- "A dungeon? Cool. Kinda retro."
- "Oh, sounds like a party!"
- "Hey, just because your evil scheme failed, don't take it out on me."
Ancient Evil
- "This can't be good."
- "I figured I owed you one. Besides, it was either that, or being mashed by your flying debris, and that's just messy."
Trivia
- Warp has received the following special commendations during his time at Star Command:
- Order of Galactic Merit, 2nd Class.
- The Bronze Cluster.
- Tad Stones originally wanted to create a sci-fi series called Warp Wilde, but the idea never got off the ground. Bob Schooley liked the name "Warp," and so it was given to Warp Darkmatter.[3][4]
- While Warp's species was never mentioned, it likely evolved similar to humans. When he de-evolved on Binipinardia, he appeared primitive-like in the same way Buzz did.[5]
- Warp is paid handsomely by Zurg for his services. He is affluent to the point he owns a whole moon, as well as a summer asteroid in the Hamptons Ring.[6]
- Warp dislikes Buzz’s signature catchphrase, "To infinity and beyond!"
- (speculation) Warp has some similarities with Bucky Barnes from Marvel Comics: they both have prosthetic arms, and are former partners of the main protagonist who were presumed dead. Unlike Bucky, Warp was evil from the start.
- (speculation) Warp's quote, "You're good, but I'm better," is possibly a reference to the same quote by Wolf O'Donnell in Star Fox 64.
Appearances
Episodes
- The Adventure Begins
- NOS-4-A2
- Tag Team
- A Zoo Out There (no lines)
- Downloaded
- Sunquake (mentioned only)
- War and Peace and War (montage, no lines)
- Lost in Time (mentioned only)
- Devolutionaries
- The Starthought
- Large Target
- Rookie of the Year
- Ancient Evil
Books
Video Games
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Adventure Begins DVD Bonus Content: Trivia Game
- ↑ Buzz Lightyear of Star Command — Episode 24: "Downloaded"
- ↑ AWN: The Tad Stones Interview, Part III
- ↑ Interview with Tad Stones: Question #09
- ↑ Buzz Lightyear of Star Command — Episode 34: "Devolutionaries"
- ↑ Buzz Lightyear of Star Command — Episode 9: "Tag Team"