| Melanie Merville | |
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| Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 (Ranger 3) | |
| Gender: | Female |
| Season: | TQG Hyper TQG |
| Color: | Yellow |
| Homeworld: | Earth |
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| Train Quasar Guardian Ranger 3 | |
- "Train Quantum Guardian - Ranger 3!"
- ―Ranger 3's roll call
Melanie "Mel" Merville is Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3, or simply just Ranger 3, the Yellow Ranger of the Train Quantum Guardians.
Biography[]
Melanie is the twin sister of Russell, having been born before him. As a child, she had an imaginary friend, Puffy, which only Irv is aware of. When Emperor Zedd's darkness, as well as the House of Zedd, invaded their home, Mel & her siblings (except for the youngest Alban, who was an infant at the time) were spirited to the Rainbow Line. Years later, while her brother Russell had been unaware, Mel & her three other siblings were given the ability to become the Train Quantum Guardians, tasked in rescuing cities that were invaded by the House of Zedd.
Soon after getting their powers, Mel & her siblings managed to rescue Russell, who was mistakenly kidnapped in one of Bagger's Shadow Liner. After Russell was appointed as Ranger 1, he accidentally unlocked one of their functions, the TransMorphs, & managed to defeat Bagger. Ever since then, she & her teammates resorted to free towns that were invaded by the House of Zedd while searching for their old hometown. They also receive aid from Aaron, who was formerly the former House of Zedd worker Fagund who gained the mantle of Ranger 6, & who eventually became Mel's love interest.
In one incident, Hammerhead materialized Puffy from her & tried to dispose of him to bring Mel into despair. However, thanks to Puffy's mischievous nature, it barely escaped before protecting Mel from Hammerhead. Instead of falling into despair, Mel rebounded & managed to attack Hammerhead before the latter was saved by General Vandun.
Later on in the series, they managed to find their hometown, Pleiades Beach, but were surprised when discovering that the town is now the foundation of Castle Terminal.
After the Castle Terminal was relocated out of Pleiades Beach, with the town being purified by Wella's assistance, Mel & her siblings were tricked by Russell into giving their Rainbow Passes to prevent their interference in Russell & Aaron's raid into Castle Terminal, as well as to ensure their safety by leaving them in their normal lives without Russell's existence. Unknown to Russell, Aaron & Q-Pid had planned to make them remember with previous photos of them & Russell placed on their tree base as a safety precaution & backup plans. Thanks to the photos, Mel & the others reused it as their new Rainbow Passes & managed to rescue Russell from despair in the darkness. Along with the Train Quantum Guardians, they defeated the remaining House of Zedd armies, & seemingly defeated Zedd before Wella spirited him with a Shadow Liner. Aaron & the other Rainbow Line depart, while the five siblings continue their regular lives, having been reunited with their parents, including Alban, who was able to remember them due to their Imaginations.
Personality[]
She is a sports-minded young woman with a confusing character. Though she is more of a tomboy, she is good at housework. Because of this, she is quite popular with the boys; although, she hates the idea of romance. Being the big sister, Mel does not have a tolerance for underhanded attacks.
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3[]
- "Train Quantum Guardian - Ranger 3!"
- ―Role call[src]
- "Ranger 3 (previous color), TransMorph to Yellow!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Yellow is Ranger 3's default form, accessed by inserting the Yellow Trainzord into the Train Quantum Morpher. In this form, Ranger 3 uses the railway signal-themed Signal Hammer as her weapon.
Arsenal
Zords
Whenever they form a Megazord (except the Diesel Megazord), the Train Quantum Guardians must access their Train Link Mode. This is done by inserting the Link Trainzord in their Train Quantum Morpher.
Arsenal
- Trainzord Modules
- Link Trainzord
- Train Quantum Morpher
- Train Sablaster
- Rainbow Pass
- Signal Hammer
- Nitro Train Blaster
Zords
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Hyper Mode
Rangers 5 & 3 in Hyper Mode
- "Ranger 3 - Hyper Mode!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Hyper Mode is Mel's power-up which she can access by putting the Hyper Trainzord, that comes with the Railway Blaster, into the Train Quantum Morpher.
Arsenal
Zords
0 costume
- "Train Quantum Guardian - Ranger 0!"
- ―Transformation announcement
Ranger 3 was temporarily graded down to Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 0 by Inkplot.
Arsenal
Zords
TransMorphs are alternate forms assumed when Ranger 3 swaps her Yellow Trainzord for other Trainzord Modules & inserts them into the Train Quantum Morpher.
Red costume
- "Ranger 3 (previous color), TransMorph to Red!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Red is an alternate TransMorph form assumed when Ranger 3 swaps her Trainzord module with Ranger 1's Red Trainzord & inserts it into the Train Quantum Morpher. In this form, Ranger 3gou uses the track-themed Rail Slasher sword as her weapon.
Arsenal
Zords
Blue costume
- "Ranger 3 (previous color), TransMorph to Blue!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Blue is an alternate TransMorph form assumed when Ranger 3 swaps her Trainzord module with Ranger 2's Blue Trainzord & inserts it into the Train Quantum Morpher. In this form, Ranger 3 uses the railway platform-themed Platform Blaster laser gun as her weapon.
Arsenal
Zords
Green costume
- "Ranger 3 (previous color), TransMorph to Green!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Green is an alternate TransMorph form assumed when Ranger 3 swaps her Trainzord module with Ranger 4's Green Trainzord & inserts it into the Train Quantum Morpher. In this form, Ranger 3 uses the Tunnel Ax as her weapon.
Arsenal
Zords
Pink costume
- "Ranger 3 (previous color), TransMorph to Pink!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Pink is an alternate TransMorph form assumed when Ranger 3 swaps her Trainzord module with Ranger 5's Pink Trainzord & inserts it into the Train Quantum Morpher. In this form, Ranger 3 uses the railway bridge-themed Bridge Claw as her weapon.
Arsenal
Zords
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Wildcat Mode
- "Ranger 3 (previous color), TransMorph to Wildcat Mode!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Wildcat Mode is a Safari TransMorph form assumed when Ranger 3 swaps her Trainzord module with the Wildcat Trainzord & inserts it into the Train Quantum Morpher. Armed with feline claws on her hands, Ranger 3 - Wildcat Mode attacks by scratching at her opponent with quick speed.
Arsenal
Zords
Family Tree[]
 Humphrey Merville ♂ |
∞ | ♀ | Dawson Turner ♂ | ∞ | Eloise Turner ♀ | ||||||||||||||||
| Herbert Merville ♂ | Jerome Merville ♂ | ∞ | Elaine Turner ♀ | ||||||||||||||||||
 Niles Merville ♂ |
Melanie Merville ♀ |  Russell Merville ♂ |
Irving Merville ♂ | Rosa Merville ♀ |  Alban Merville ♂
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Legendary Ranger Keys[]
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 Key
The Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 Key is a Legendary Ranger Key given to the Super Mega Rangers by Mel. Were it to be used it would morph Gia Moran into Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3.
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Red Key
The Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Red Key is a Legendary Ranger Key released as part of the Legendary Ranger Key Set toyline. It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Legendary Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to morph one, i.e. Super Megaforce Yellow, into Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Red.
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Blue Key
The Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Blue Key is a Legendary Ranger Key released as part of the Legendary Ranger Key Set toyline. It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Legendary Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to morph one, i.e. Super Megaforce Yellow, into Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Blue.
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Green Key
The Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Green Key is a Legendary Ranger Key released as part of the Legendary Ranger Key Set toyline. It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Legendary Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to morph one, i.e. Super Megaforce Yellow, into Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Green.
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Pink Key
The Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Pink Key is a Legendary Ranger Key released as part of the Legendary Ranger Key Set toyline. It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Legendary Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to morph one, i.e. Super Megaforce Yellow, into Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 - Pink.
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3: Wildcat Mode Key
The Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3: Wildcat Mode Key is a Legendary Ranger Key released as part of the Legendary Ranger Key Set toyline. It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Legendary Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to morph one, i.e. Super Megaforce Yellow, into Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3: Wildcat Mode.
Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 0 - Yellow Key
The Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 0 - Yellow Key is a Legendary Ranger Key released as part of the Legendary Ranger Key Set toyline. It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Legendary Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to morph one, i.e. Super Megaforce Yellow, into Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 0 - Yellow.
Gallery[]
Notes[]
- Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 is the first Yellow Ranger to not have her color in her name.
- She's similar to Summer Landsdown (Ranger Operator Series Yellow) as they both have the number 3 embedded in their costumes.
- She is also the third female Yellow Ranger to be ranked as "number 3", the first being Summer Landsdown (Ranger Operator Series Yellow) & followed by Zoey Reeves (Beast Morphers Yellow). She is also the fourth Yellow Ranger in total, the first being Tideus (Yellow Aquitar Ranger).
- Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3 is the first Yellow Ranger not to have her color in her name.
- When using her Train SaBlaster in Sword Mode, Mel uses what appears to Kendo attacks, most often bashing enemies over the head with her blade.
- The claws sported by Train Quantum Guardian Ranger 3's Wildcat Mode are extremely reminiscent of those of the Wild Force Rangers, as all members have claws installed into their gloves.
- Melanie is derived from melyn, the Welsh word for yellow.
- Mel & Rosa are the first female Rangers to be siblings since Madison & Vida Rocca, the Blue & Pink Mystic Rangers. The only difference is that they're part of an all-siblings team.
- Mel is the only Train Quantum Guardian to have not initiated the morphing sequence into Hyper Mode, only assuming the conjoined form next to Rosa in one episode.
See Also[]
- Mio Natsume - Super Sentai counterpart in ToQger.
- Ryo Tokashiki - Super Sentai counterpart in ToQger (as an older sibling)
- Mai Suzuki - Super Sentai counterpart in ToQger (as a younger sister)