Rustlon

Rustlon is a citizen of the Planet Gimlis and Taurus Operative Black of the Grid Operatives that protect the Spaceship Orion.

Biography
Rustlon hails from the planet Gimlis, an alien monarchy in which physical strength and individualism are defining traits. On his planet, Rustlon was a famed bodybuilder known to almost all Gimlans as "The Raging Bull." Scheduled to compete in the 350th Survival Games, Rustlon was just about to take first place when the Shogunark Syndicate attacked the planet in an odd show of force. Rustlon and various civilian militias assisted with evacuation efforts while dealing with a massive army of Soldatatrons in the process. During the chaos, Rustlon made contact with Synaris, an Aquitian ninja on a diplomatic trip to Gimlis. The two worked together and managed to drive much of the enemy force back.

However, a Hitman was sent down to the planet and the militia found itself driven back. Around this time, the Orion entered Gimlis' orbit and sent the Red, Yellow, and Blue Grid Operatives to assist in defense efforts. The Red Ranger notes Rustlon and Synaris' surprising fighting abilities and requests for them to be sent two Bio-Data-Morphers. With Morphers in hand, the two aliens Bio-Morph; completing the primary Grid Operative team. The team defeats the Hitman, and Rustlon and Synaris are extended an offer to join the team. Rustlon is initially hesitant, but Malnagar, the King of Gimlis, orders him to join them in an attempts to rally an anti-Shogunark force and establish diplomatic ties with Earth.

Upon becoming a citizen of the Orion, Rustlon acts as an unofficial Security Guard alongside Sergeant Riker. He also ends up opening his own gym on-board the ship.

Personality
Rustlon is a walking paradox. On the one hand, he loves a good scrap and has no qualms about showing off his immense strength. On the other hand, he's one of the most peaceful people you'll ever meet and generally goes out of his way to seek out non-violent solutions to problems. However, he has a tendency to be impatient and many of his diplomacy attempts horribly backfire.

Rustlon seems to struggle with his personal status. While he grows to see the Orion as a second home, he remains homesick for his home planet, which sometimes leaves him melancholy.

Appearance
Rustlon is an anthropomorphic alien that resembles a two-legged bull. He remains shirtless, but wears a semi-ornate robe-undertop that covers his legs. His arms are metallic-looking, but Taurus explains that this is due to his species' unique glossy skin sheen.

Trivia

 * Rustlon's name is a reference to cattle-rusting; or the stealing of one's cattle.