Auto Blaster

The Auto Blaster is the standard sidearm of the Power Rangers Turbo.
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Series Power Rangers Turbo

This versatile firearm is carried on the belts of all five Turbo Rangers, positioned on their right hips. Designed for a range of combat situations, the Auto Blaster is a critical component of the Rangers’ arsenal, capable of firing powerful laser beams to neutralize threats.

Design and Functionality

The Auto Blaster is compact and easily accessible, allowing Rangers to draw it quickly in the heat of battle. It fires concentrated laser beams that are effective against a variety of enemies. The blaster can be augmented by switching to Turbo Mode, enhancing its firepower for more challenging encounters. In Turbo Mode, the rear part of the gun is pulled back, opening up the front to reveal a spinning wheel. This mode enables the blaster to fire gold lasers, which have a greater impact and are capable of causing significant damage to tougher opponents.

Defender Mode

The Auto Blaster can be combined with the Turbo Navigator to form the Auto Blast Defender, a more powerful, long-range firearm. The Turbo Navigator, a device used by the Rangers to detect and track various signals, can be attached to the Auto Blaster to enhance its capabilities. In Defender Mode, the weapon shoots a red stream of energy that can track and hit targets around corners, making it a formidable tool against elusive or hidden enemies.

Key Uses and Battles

Throughout their battles, the Turbo Rangers have utilized the Auto Blaster in various modes to great effect. Here are some notable instances:

  • Standard Mode: The Auto Blaster is used frequently in its standard mode to fend off Cogs, Piranatrons, and other adversaries. In this mode, it fires Ranger-colored laser beams.
  • Turbo Mode: The enhanced firepower of Turbo Mode has been crucial in battles against stronger enemies. For instance, the gold lasers in Turbo Mode have been used to destroy detonators and enemy vehicles, such as the fire truck monster and Griller.
  • Defender Mode: The combination with the Turbo Navigator allows for advanced tracking and powerful attacks. The Auto Blast Defender has been used to destroy enemy vehicles, disarm bombs, and defeat formidable opponents. This mode showcases the weapon’s adaptability and increased firepower.

Specific Instances

  • Shadow Rangers: When the Rangers’ morphing powers were diverted to create the Shadow Rangers, the Shadow Rangers obtained functioning Auto Blasters, showcasing the weapon’s importance and versatility.
  • Destruction of Detonators: The Auto Blaster, particularly in Turbo Mode, has been used to destroy several detonators planted by Divatox. This demonstrates its crucial role in preventing catastrophic events.
  • Combat Against Enlarged Enemies: The Auto Blaster has been effective against enlarged enemies, with its Turbo Mode and Defender Mode providing the necessary firepower to combat these threats.