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{{Character | {{Character | ||
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| | | homeworld = [[Tangea]] | ||
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| | | species = [[Grounder]] | ||
| | | pronouns = He/him | ||
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| | | eyes = Black | ||
| | | skin = Brown | ||
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| partner = [[Mira Nova]] {{small|ex-girlfriend}} | |||
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| occupation = Bounty hunter | |||
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| only = [[Star Crossed]] | | only = [[Star Crossed]] | ||
| voice = [[David James Elliott]] | | voice = [[David James Elliott]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{Headquote|I never quit a job 'til it's finished. Never.}} | {{Headquote|I never quit a job 'til it's finished. Never.|Romac's catchphrase}} | ||
'''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a [[Grounder]] who works as a freelance bounty hunter. He also used to be [[Mira Nova]]'s boyfriend. | |||
==Physical description== | |||
Romac is a strong and athletic [[Grounder]], being quite broad-shouldered and muscular. | |||
He often wears his bounty hunter uniform, which consists of all blue armor, complete with a helmet, and his suit is fitted with weapons. His uniform's color scheme is similar to that of [[Shiv Katall]], as it is blue and black. | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early life=== | |||
[[File:starcrossed_08.png|left|200px|thumb|A young Romac and Mira start a relationship.]] | |||
= | At around fifteen years old,{{Note|name=age|According to a fan question answered by [[Greg Weisman]], Romac was written to be around the same age as Mira.<ref name="s8-questions-1">{{Cite web | author=Weisman, Greg | title=Ask Greg - Gargoyles - Station 8 | publisher= | date=2012-08-28 | url=https://s8.org/gargoyles/askgreg/search.php?qid=15478 | accessdate=2026-04-08 | archiveurl= https://archive.ph/kQqYH | archivedate=2026-04-08 }}</ref>}} Romac first encountered Princess Mira Nova after she had snuck out of the palace to explore [[Tangea]]'s surface. When she was accosted by Grounders, Romac intervened and drove them off. He surprised Mira by communicating fluently with her, assuring her that he meant no harm in spite of being aware of her royal status. He offered to take her back to the palace but she refused, wanting to see more of the surface world. | ||
The two were drawn to each other almost immediately. Though young and awkward, their relationship blossomed into something deeper. They continued to meet in secret whenever they could, with either Mira meeting up with him on the surface or Romac sneaking into to the palace. However, their relationship ended abruptly when Mira's father, [[King Nova]], discovered them together. Refusing to accept a common Grounder as a match for his daughter, he drove Romac off and forbade Mira from ever seeing him again. | |||
== | ===Present day=== | ||
Just like any | [[File:starcrossed_02.png|200px|thumb|Romac and Zurg seal the deal.]] | ||
Years later, Romac had managed to build up a reputation as a skilled bounty hunter rumored to be even better than [[Shiv Katall]]. This led to [[Evil Emperor Zurg]] hiring him to chase down [[Brain Pod 57|Brain Pod #57]], who had escaped and defected to [[Star Command]]. Despire Zurg's initial mockery, Romac was willing to take the job so long as he was paid 10 million [[uni-buck]]s in advance. Pressed for time, Zurg agreed. After Romac accepted the money, he stated his personal rule: he never quit a job until it was finished. | |||
Tracking down 57 to a seedy hotel on [[Trade World]], Romac attempted to use an offensive [[mind pulse]] to launch an attack, which fizzled out before it barely formed. Realizing that a [[Tangean Royal]] was around and negating his powers, he swapped to a gun and caused part of the ceiling to collapse. In the confusion, he captured 57 and fled, forcing [[Team Lightyear]], who had been guarding 57, to pursue him. | |||
Despite being outnumbered, Romac skillfully evaded their attacks, using his mind pulses and weaponry to stay ahead. Impressed, 57 asked Romac if he was interested in having him as a sidekick instead of handing him over to Zurg but Romac refused, replying with his personal rule. In the meantime, [[Buzz]] and [[Booster]] deviated in an attempt to cut Romac off further ahead, while [[XR]] and Mira remained in pursuit. | |||
While trying to shake them off his tail, Romac fired at several structures, causing them to collapse. However, this also caused a child walking along the pathway above to lose his balance and fall. Romac changed course to save the child, setting him on solid ground before returning to where XR and Mira had been slowed down by the rubble to confront them. | |||
[[File:starcrossed_06.png|left|200px|thumb|Romac ready to shoot Mira and XR.]] | |||
Upon landing, he was shocked to discover that the Tangean Ranger was none other than Mira. When he removed his helmet to reveal his own identity, Mira was equally shocked. Though it was clear that there were feelings on both sides that lingered, he refused to abandon his mission and fled with 57. | |||
Although Buzz eventually managed to catch up, Romac subdued him with 57's help, in the hopes that Romac would not hand him over to Zurg if he proved himself useful. At that moment, a mobile missile landed next to them, revealing a transmission from Zurg, who was delighted that Romac had captured both Buzz and 57. | |||
[[File:starcrossed_11.png|right|200px|thumb|Romac and Mira about to kiss.]] | |||
En route to [[Planet Z]], with Mira, Booster and XR once more in pursuit, Romac contacted [[Starcruiser 42]] and asked to meet Mira through a mind link, like they used to when they were younger. The two reunited in a shared psychic space resembling Tangea's surface at night. Although their lingering feelings resurfaced and they shared a meaningful kiss, their ideologies clashed. Mira was upset that Romac was working for Zurg, whereas Romac was upset that Mira hadn't fought for their relationship the same way she had fought to be a Space Ranger. Both realizing that the next time they met, it would be as enemies, they broke off the mind link. | |||
The encounter left Romac deeply conflicted. While banging his head against Buzz's suspended animation chamber in frustration, 57 pointed out that Mira would never forgive Romac if he handed them over to Zurg. Although Romac knew that would be the case, he was adamant that he could not quit his job before it was finished. | |||
[[File:starcrossed_12.png|left|200px|thumb|Romac handing over 57 and Buzz.]] | |||
True to his word, Romac eventually delivered both 57 and Buzz to Zurg. Still restrained, 57 demanded to know whether Romac's job was finally completed. When Romac replied that it was, 57 gleefully announced that he would hire Romac to save him and Buzz for one uni-buck. Romac instantly agreed and freed them, much to Zurg's fury. | |||
[[File:starcrossed_13.png|right|200px|thumb|"Hmm." Romac grins. "Good guess."]] | |||
The three of them fled under heavy pursuit to one of Zurg's launch bays, but Romac's ship was destroyed before they could get away. Searching for another means of escape, they encountered the rest of Team Lightyear in the other launch bay, who assumed that Romac was still working for Zurg. Booster retrieved 57 and Mira stunned Romac with her laser, rendering him immobile. After ensuring 57's safety, Mira spotted Romac surrounded by Zurg's forces and destroyed them, saving Romac. Jokingly asking what took her so long and mentioning his new "good guy discount," Mira realized that Romac had changed sides for her and they embraced mid-air, sharing a kiss, before retreating into Starcruiser 42. | |||
However, with Zurg and his forces closing in on them, Romac realized that the only way they would be able to escape was for someone to stay behind. Taking Mira's jetpack and bidding her farewell, he stayed behind and drew the enemy's fire. Assured in his victory, Zurg taunted the Grounder, but Romac declared victory in knowing that Mira would be safe. | |||
Managing to survive long enough to escape Zurg's clutches, Romac contacted 57 on Starcruiser 42, who chose to join him as his sidekick. In a final message left to Team Lightyear by 57 before leaving, Romac promised Mira that, despite everything that had changed between them, someday he would win her back, because he never quit a job until it was finished. | |||
==Personality and traits== | |||
When Romac was first introduced, he seems foreboding and imposing, rumored to be one of the best bounty hunters around, even rivaling and surpassing the legendary [[Shiv Katall]]. He also has a sense of honor, going out of his way to save a boy who was caught in the crossfire mid-chase because he was not involved. He even made a good guy discount for himself, to not restrict himself to villains. | |||
Even as a teenager, Romac was always smarter than the other Grounders, as he could communicate fluently and was aware of Mira's reputation as a princess. | |||
When he reunited with Mira, he was surprised to see her and, while in the vision together, ranted on how she abided by her father's will. Romac also wished that she had the same strength to fight for their relationship, as she did to join Star Command. However, he retained feelings for her as he named his vehicle after her, shared a kiss with her, and in his message swore to win her back. | |||
==Powers and abilities== | |||
Romac is very intelligent for a Grounder, as he can speak more fluently than other Grounders and knows about Mira and her status as a princess. | |||
Just like any Grounder, Romac possesses mind pulses. However, he is unable to use his powers when in the proximity of a Tangean. | |||
He is shown to be highly capable as a bounty hunter, never quitting until the job gets done. Another thing to note is that he was able to escape the evil army of Zurg without a scratch. | |||
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
*"I never quit a job | *"I never quit a job till it's finished. ''Never''." | ||
*"Skip the boom-booms." | *"Skip the boom-booms." | ||
*"Big difference between gaining and catching." | *"Big difference between gaining and catching." | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | * According to [[Greg Weisman]], the writer of "[[Star Crossed]]," the character of Romac was based on [[wikipedia:Romeo|Romeo]].<ref name="s8-questions-1"/> | ||
*In his debut episode, it's revealed that he named his ship after Mira. | * In his debut episode, it's revealed that he named his ship after Mira. | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
*[[Star Crossed]] | *[[Star Crossed]] | ||
==Notes== | |||
{{Notelist}} | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist}} | {{Reflist}} | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Individuals]] | ||
[[Category: | [[Category:Grounders]] | ||
[[Category:Bounty hunters]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:19, 10 April 2026
“I never quit a job 'til it's finished. Never.”
—Romac's catchphrase
Romac is a Grounder who works as a freelance bounty hunter. He also used to be Mira Nova's boyfriend.
Physical description
Romac is a strong and athletic Grounder, being quite broad-shouldered and muscular.
He often wears his bounty hunter uniform, which consists of all blue armor, complete with a helmet, and his suit is fitted with weapons. His uniform's color scheme is similar to that of Shiv Katall, as it is blue and black.
History
Early life
At around fifteen years old,[a] Romac first encountered Princess Mira Nova after she had snuck out of the palace to explore Tangea's surface. When she was accosted by Grounders, Romac intervened and drove them off. He surprised Mira by communicating fluently with her, assuring her that he meant no harm in spite of being aware of her royal status. He offered to take her back to the palace but she refused, wanting to see more of the surface world.
The two were drawn to each other almost immediately. Though young and awkward, their relationship blossomed into something deeper. They continued to meet in secret whenever they could, with either Mira meeting up with him on the surface or Romac sneaking into to the palace. However, their relationship ended abruptly when Mira's father, King Nova, discovered them together. Refusing to accept a common Grounder as a match for his daughter, he drove Romac off and forbade Mira from ever seeing him again.
Present day
Years later, Romac had managed to build up a reputation as a skilled bounty hunter rumored to be even better than Shiv Katall. This led to Evil Emperor Zurg hiring him to chase down Brain Pod #57, who had escaped and defected to Star Command. Despire Zurg's initial mockery, Romac was willing to take the job so long as he was paid 10 million uni-bucks in advance. Pressed for time, Zurg agreed. After Romac accepted the money, he stated his personal rule: he never quit a job until it was finished.
Tracking down 57 to a seedy hotel on Trade World, Romac attempted to use an offensive mind pulse to launch an attack, which fizzled out before it barely formed. Realizing that a Tangean Royal was around and negating his powers, he swapped to a gun and caused part of the ceiling to collapse. In the confusion, he captured 57 and fled, forcing Team Lightyear, who had been guarding 57, to pursue him.
Despite being outnumbered, Romac skillfully evaded their attacks, using his mind pulses and weaponry to stay ahead. Impressed, 57 asked Romac if he was interested in having him as a sidekick instead of handing him over to Zurg but Romac refused, replying with his personal rule. In the meantime, Buzz and Booster deviated in an attempt to cut Romac off further ahead, while XR and Mira remained in pursuit.
While trying to shake them off his tail, Romac fired at several structures, causing them to collapse. However, this also caused a child walking along the pathway above to lose his balance and fall. Romac changed course to save the child, setting him on solid ground before returning to where XR and Mira had been slowed down by the rubble to confront them.
Upon landing, he was shocked to discover that the Tangean Ranger was none other than Mira. When he removed his helmet to reveal his own identity, Mira was equally shocked. Though it was clear that there were feelings on both sides that lingered, he refused to abandon his mission and fled with 57.
Although Buzz eventually managed to catch up, Romac subdued him with 57's help, in the hopes that Romac would not hand him over to Zurg if he proved himself useful. At that moment, a mobile missile landed next to them, revealing a transmission from Zurg, who was delighted that Romac had captured both Buzz and 57.
En route to Planet Z, with Mira, Booster and XR once more in pursuit, Romac contacted Starcruiser 42 and asked to meet Mira through a mind link, like they used to when they were younger. The two reunited in a shared psychic space resembling Tangea's surface at night. Although their lingering feelings resurfaced and they shared a meaningful kiss, their ideologies clashed. Mira was upset that Romac was working for Zurg, whereas Romac was upset that Mira hadn't fought for their relationship the same way she had fought to be a Space Ranger. Both realizing that the next time they met, it would be as enemies, they broke off the mind link.
The encounter left Romac deeply conflicted. While banging his head against Buzz's suspended animation chamber in frustration, 57 pointed out that Mira would never forgive Romac if he handed them over to Zurg. Although Romac knew that would be the case, he was adamant that he could not quit his job before it was finished.
True to his word, Romac eventually delivered both 57 and Buzz to Zurg. Still restrained, 57 demanded to know whether Romac's job was finally completed. When Romac replied that it was, 57 gleefully announced that he would hire Romac to save him and Buzz for one uni-buck. Romac instantly agreed and freed them, much to Zurg's fury.
The three of them fled under heavy pursuit to one of Zurg's launch bays, but Romac's ship was destroyed before they could get away. Searching for another means of escape, they encountered the rest of Team Lightyear in the other launch bay, who assumed that Romac was still working for Zurg. Booster retrieved 57 and Mira stunned Romac with her laser, rendering him immobile. After ensuring 57's safety, Mira spotted Romac surrounded by Zurg's forces and destroyed them, saving Romac. Jokingly asking what took her so long and mentioning his new "good guy discount," Mira realized that Romac had changed sides for her and they embraced mid-air, sharing a kiss, before retreating into Starcruiser 42.
However, with Zurg and his forces closing in on them, Romac realized that the only way they would be able to escape was for someone to stay behind. Taking Mira's jetpack and bidding her farewell, he stayed behind and drew the enemy's fire. Assured in his victory, Zurg taunted the Grounder, but Romac declared victory in knowing that Mira would be safe.
Managing to survive long enough to escape Zurg's clutches, Romac contacted 57 on Starcruiser 42, who chose to join him as his sidekick. In a final message left to Team Lightyear by 57 before leaving, Romac promised Mira that, despite everything that had changed between them, someday he would win her back, because he never quit a job until it was finished.
Personality and traits
When Romac was first introduced, he seems foreboding and imposing, rumored to be one of the best bounty hunters around, even rivaling and surpassing the legendary Shiv Katall. He also has a sense of honor, going out of his way to save a boy who was caught in the crossfire mid-chase because he was not involved. He even made a good guy discount for himself, to not restrict himself to villains.
Even as a teenager, Romac was always smarter than the other Grounders, as he could communicate fluently and was aware of Mira's reputation as a princess.
When he reunited with Mira, he was surprised to see her and, while in the vision together, ranted on how she abided by her father's will. Romac also wished that she had the same strength to fight for their relationship, as she did to join Star Command. However, he retained feelings for her as he named his vehicle after her, shared a kiss with her, and in his message swore to win her back.
Powers and abilities
Romac is very intelligent for a Grounder, as he can speak more fluently than other Grounders and knows about Mira and her status as a princess.
Just like any Grounder, Romac possesses mind pulses. However, he is unable to use his powers when in the proximity of a Tangean.
He is shown to be highly capable as a bounty hunter, never quitting until the job gets done. Another thing to note is that he was able to escape the evil army of Zurg without a scratch.
Quotes
- "I never quit a job till it's finished. Never."
- "Skip the boom-booms."
- "Big difference between gaining and catching."
- "It's my new good guy discount."
- "She's safe. I've already won."
Trivia
- According to Greg Weisman, the writer of "Star Crossed," the character of Romac was based on Romeo.[1]
- In his debut episode, it's revealed that he named his ship after Mira.
Appearances
Notes
- ↑ According to a fan question answered by Greg Weisman, Romac was written to be around the same age as Mira.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Weisman, Greg (2012-08-28). Ask Greg - Gargoyles - Station 8. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved on April 8, 2026.