 This article is about a/an rider in Kamen Rider Animalia.
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- "I will preserve justice!"
- ―Aranea's pre-transformation catchphrase[src]
Aidan Morgan is a 25-year-old former commander of Genome X who become the first Kamen Rider Arthro, later briefly retiring and joining Genesis as the head leader of the Arthro Squad against Phisto. She briefly led Weekend until Phisto's demise, to which she then joined TBA alongside Jacob to restore the city.
History[]
Early Life[]
Aidan was born on January 18, 1997 to a single mother and grew up in the countryside. Throughout her childhood, Aidan was bullied and had no real role models to speak of. With that in mind, Aidan decided to one day become a "hero" for those who had no one to look up to much like herself and in order to one day save people. Straight out of college, Aidan enrolled into Genome X's training academy and became friends with Kayla Avery and Henry Ashton. While her friends seemed to be naturals in hand-to-hand combat, Aidan struggled to the point where she though about quitting all together, only stopped when Commander John Xavier inspired her to keep training and overcome her own hurdles in order to truly become a hero.
Holding the commander's words to heart and looking up to him as a father figure, Aidan trained tirelessly, eventually catching up to her friends and even besting them in sparring contests. After graduating at the top of her class, Aidan quickly rose to the rank of captain and was looked up to by the recently joined Jacob Carter, who Aidan also grew a friendship with. However, when the Cult of Phisto began raiding Genome X laboratories, one Aidan was put in charge of was attacked with multiple Demon Beastamps being taken.
The Cult Attacks[]
Aidan was present during the coronation ceremony of the new Genome X members when the Cult attacked the proceedings. Witnessing the carnage caused, Aidan decided to try to use the Emboss Wildriver, but was warned against it by Ryder Marks. Ignoring the researcher, Aidan tried to transform, but only succeeded in creating the Tyranno Innemon, who knocked her out afterwards. The following day, Aidan argued against the decision to keep T.J. Carter as Kamen Rider Anima, but was reprimanded by Commander Xavier before being informed that she was being demoted to Squad Leader following the lab raid and her actions at the coronation ceremony. Despite her outrage at the action, Aidan's commitment to justice never faltered and she took her new role seriously.
Becoming Kamen Rider Arthro[]
Aidan fighting Nocturn as Kamen Rider Arthro
After the theft of the Lion Beastamp using her access card, Aidan had to deal with suspicion from both Ryder and the commander while also trying to find and reclaim the Lion Beastamp. During a set up to lure in the Cult, Aidan and her squad were suddenly attacked and knocked unconscious by a mysterious Kamen Rider who Aidan would later believe was her fellow Squad Leader Jacob. Feeling that it was her fault that Jacob went down this path, Aidan convinced her commander to allow her to fight Nocturn, with her superior giving Ryder the authorization to give Aidan the Arthro Driver. Using the driver with the Spider Beastamp, Aidan transformed into Kamen Rider Arthro and overwhelmed Nocturn in battle, but the rider managed to escape.
Following this, Aidan would be a trustworthy ally of both Animalia and Jacob as Kamen Rider Diurn when the Squad Leader gained control of his body back from his inner demon. After the raid of the Aero Base, Ryder revealed to Aidan and Jacob that he suspected Commander Xavier of being a traitor, much to the two's shock and disbelief. While Jacob and Ryder managed to keep their composure over the situation, Aidan felt betrayed and broke down upon being told that the Chameleon Innemon had killed the true Commander Xavier back during the coronation ceremony and had took his place. While Aidan attempted to fight the Innemon, she was defeated and held at ransom for the Phistamp, which Ryder planted a tracker on before giving it to the Chameleon Innemon to save Aidan's life.
Neo Generations[]
During the revival of Demolon, Aidan and her allies worked alongside the Knights of Talestia to prevent the demon's plans to destroy the world. The group would also encounter SOAR scientist James Douglas, who time travelled to the modern day to reconnect with his now elderly son Brian.
While teaming with Rita and Tyler Emerson to battle the Cult's forces, Aidan would come across the Chameleon Innemon, but he would be able to escape the rider's wrath. Arthro would later join forces with Kamen Riders Mistia, Timerdal, and Drager to battle the Eidolons.
Taking the Fight to the Cult[]
Using the tracker on the Phistamp as well as Skade's information on how to enter it, Aidan, her fellow riders, and the rest of the Xorcist Squad raided the Phisto Base, with Aidan taking the opportunity to finally fight the Chameleon Innemon in order to avenge her idol. Following these events, Aidan would be promoted to commander of Genome X, but began experiencing health troubles soon after. Eventually going to Genome X's doctor Diana Murray, Aidan would learn that her illness was due to her internal organs having aged to that of an 80 year old due to her multiple battles as a rider and was warned against transforming from then on out.
Truth of the Arthro Driver[]
Arthro fighting a Phistian created from Kayla Avery
After this, Aidan would catch up with Kayla and Commander Xavier's grave, who was ordered to infiltrate the Cult of Phisto in order to gather info that could be used to take down the cult further. After, learning that Kayla was in fact a double spy who had defected to the Cult and with Animalia now fighting a Phistian, Aidan went to transform in order to assist them, but was shocked to learn that the Arthro Driver was sentient. Learning that her driver harbored a demon that was slowly killing her, Aidan questioned if Ryder knew of this, which the scientist confirmed to know and was using Aidan as a lab rat. Despite multiple people telling her not to transform again, Aidan became Arthro once again when Kayla was turned into a Phistian. Thankfully, T.J. and Saurex were able to save Aidan right before she could die by delivering a rider kick to the Arthro Driver, knocking it off of Aidan's waist.
Deciding to resign from her role as commander due to her growing suspicions of Genome X, Aidan would witness Director Vance Watts granting Thanatos a way out of custody while the Aero Base began to plummet from the sky. Briefly saving Jacob from Thanatos' wrath after the cultist became the new Arthro, Aidan managed to warn the Carter siblings that something was going on within Genome X before being knocked off of a cliff and put into a coma indefinitely. Aidan's unconscious body was then taken to the Aero Base's medical wing, where Diana Murry could keep an eye on her condition.
Good News[]
Following the defeat of Thanatos, Ryder excitedly informed the Carter siblings that Aidan's condition was improving and that she could wake up any day now. In response, the four humans alongside Saurex shot a memorial movie for Aidan that would refresh her memory and fill her in on what she missed during her coma.
Personality[]
Aidan is a somewhat reckless and dedicated member of Genome X, believing in protecting the world over all else, even at the cost of her life. However, this recklessness and dedication would lead her to accidentally create the Tyranno Innemon even after being warned not to use the Emboss Wildriver by Ryder, which would lead to her demotion in return. She has also shown an aversion to T.J. being Kamen Rider Anima, believing innocent civilians shouldn't be involved in the fight again the Cult of Phisto. Despite this, Aidan still gives her full support to T.J. as Anima whenever needed and follows whatever orders are given to her.
Aidan also has a softer side to herself despite her strong personality on the outside. Saurex found her crying internally over the Skade situation over her guilt due to feeling responsible for Skade's existence in the first place. She is later visibly happy over Jacob's returning control over his body to become Kamen Rider Diurn.
Powers and Abilities[]
Abilities[]
- Combatant: Aidan as Arthro is capable of engaging in unarmed combat against the Cult of Phisto and Kamen Rider Nocturn.
- Skilled Marksman: As Genome X captain, Aidan is accustomed to firearms during combat. After retiring as a Kamen Rider, she continues to use firearms as well as a bow in battle.
Weaknesses[]
- Physical Deterioration: Aidan's prolonged usage of the Arthro Driver has resulted in her body deteriorating. While she physically appears young, her internal organs and bodily functions have weakened to the point where continued transformations will eventually cost her her life.
Genomes[]
Spider Genome
- "Rise Up! Decide. Your. Destiny. Kamen Rider. Arthro!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 202.3 cm
- Rider Weight: 109.8 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 19.2 t
- Kicking Power: 42.1 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 42.5 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.4 seconds
Spider Genome is Arthro's spider-based primary form accessed by using the Spider Beastamp in the Arthro Driver.
All of Arthro's statistics exceed that of Anima and Malia's standard forms. Compared to Kamen Rider Nocturn, Arthro has higher punching and kicking power but lower jumping height and running speed. Arthro can forge strings from her hands to restrain an enemy or suspend herself from a surface with webbing produced from her belt. She can also create a red energy web to protect herself from enemy attacks.
While inside of the Arthro Driver, Zebul steals some of Aidan's life force every time she transforms. As a result, her health deteriorates over time, culminating in her organs and bodily functions resembling those of an 80-year old. Eventually, continuing to transform puts Aidan's life at risk. Attempting to use several Genomerges at the same time seemingly accelerates this process, forcing Aidan out of her transformation. By the time Aidan used the Arthro Driver again, Ryder had modified it so that there was no risk to the user. However, Aidan's body had already been permanently damaged, resulting in the transformation putting a heavy strain on her nonetheless.
Spider Genome consists of the following parts:
- Arthro Spider Helm: The head.
- Arthro Face Strander: The special face armor. It is armed with spider's characteristic abilities from the genetic information of the Spider Beastamp.
- Muscle Fiber Cast: The helmet. Part of the Arthro Genome Suit, the head is wrapped in Genomuscle, an artificial muscles that draws out unlimited power by receiving an energy supply. In addition, up to 99% of the user's potential can be drawn out by stimulating the brain from a device on the back of the head.
- Arthro Spider Eye: The six visual sensors. Six are lined up on the left and right like a spider, with two beautifully shining large ones at the center. Each functions independently to secure a nearly 360 degree field of vision without gaps. Conversely, by cutting off all vision, it is possible to sharpen the senses and acquire a super sense.
- Web Chomper: The oral cavity. It is highly resistant to poisonous substances, and poisons that are taken in are quickly neutralizes regardless of condition. In addition, it is equipped with a discharge port for the adhesive special sticky fiber Arthro Strand, and can release poisonous substances outside of the body at the same time as the Arthro Strand.
- Arthro Chest Strander: The special chest armor. It is armed with spider's characteristic abilities from the genetic information of the Spider Beastamp. In addition, the R-Factor incorporated into the Spider Beastamp was developed exclusively for the Arthro system and is based on the Spider Genome, which has excellent control.
- Arthro Genome Suit: The reinforced suit. Deployed at the same time as the Rise Up, it uses the powerful energy supplied by the Arthro Driver to expand the potential of human physical abilities to the utmost limit.
- Arthro Spider Arm: The arms. Genomuscle, an artificial muscle that draws infinite power from energy supplied by the Arthro Driver, is stretched around the whole body, strengthening the physical ability of the user to the utmost limit.
- Arthro Spider Grip: The hands. It is equipped with a discharge port for the adhesive special sticky fiber Arthro Strand. The Arthro Strand is highly elastic and has both excellent strength and heat resistance. By making use of this feature, it can be widely used for offense and defense, such as capturing a target and fixing in place or moving the body in the air. In addition, multiple such discharge ports are provided throughout the body.
- Arthro Spider Leg: The legs. The Arthro Genome Suit is equipped with a mechanism to arm each part based on the ability obtained from the Beastamp's genetic information. As a result, switching armaments according to the battle situation enables a wide variety of tactics and demonstrates high responsiveness.
- Arthro Spider Stomp: The feet. By receiving the operation of the Arthro Driver and gathering high-density energy on the underside, the finishing move Arthro Finish that converts the Beastamp's genetic information into an attack can be activated.
This form has the following finishers:
- Arthro Driver finishers:
- Arthro Finish: This finisher has three variations.
- Arthro jumps into the air and produces crimson energy from her body as she floats in place. Eight red energy constructs of mechanical spider legs then emerge from her back and curl forward, gathering their pointed ends in front of Arthro's foot as she performs a flying kick covered in red energy. The kick produces red and purple energy upon impact before causing the enemy to fly along with Arthro until the two crash through a wall.
- Arthro covers her leg with red energy before performing a side kick motion. Eight red energy spider legs are then generated from Arthro's leg and crush the enemy. Afterward, the enemy is covered with red energy end electricity. A crimson energy web then appears around the opponent shortly before they explode.
- Arthro jumps forward before her lower leg is covered in red energy. Eight red energy constructs of mechanical spider legs then emerge from her leg and curl forward, gathering their pointed ends in front of Arthro's foot as he performs a flying kick. More red energy is produced upon the kick striking the enemy. Arthro then activates the Arthro Finish a second time, causing eight more energy spider legs to sprout from Arthro's back and point forward as well. This strengthens the kick and allows Arthro to overpower the enemy, resulting in an explosion.
- Arthro Finish: This finisher has three variations.
Arthro Hopper Genomerge
- "Merge Up! Hopper! Genomerge!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 216.9 cm
- Rider Weight: 115.4 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 19.2 t
- Kicking Power: 58.4 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 71.8 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.1 seconds
Hopper Genomerge is Arthro's grasshopper and Masked Rider One-based form accessed by using the Hopper Beastamp in the Arthro Driver.
In this form, Arthro's legs transform to resemble the hind legs of a grasshopper, granting them enhanced jumping and kicks.
Hopper Genomerge adds on the following part:
- One Hinders: The lower body special armament. It is armed with the grasshopper's unique ability from the genetic information grasped by the Merge Up of the Hopper Beastamp. The artificial muscle Genomuscleproduces super-jumping power, maximizing the power of jumps and kicks. In addition, the finishing move Genobreak with the grasshopper's power can be activated by receiving the operation of the Arthro Driver.
This form has the following finishers:
- Aranea Driver finishers:
- Hopper Genobreak: Arthro leaps into the air and curls her body into a ball, avoiding an enemy projectile as a result. She then spins while falling towards the enemy, crashing through more projectiles in the process before performing a flying dropkick with both grasshopper legs. The kick briefly collides with the target before knocking them back.
Arthro Mole Genomerge
- "Merge Up! Mole! Genomerge!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 202.3 cm
- Rider Weight: 111.5 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 24.8 t
- Kicking Power: 42.1 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 42.5 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.6 seconds
Mole Genomerge is Arthro's mole and Masked Rider Wild-based form accessed by using the Mole Beastamp in the Arthro Driver.
Compared to Spider Genome, this Genomerge grants Arthro higher punching power at the cost of lower running speed, while their kicking power and jump height are unchanged. In this form, Arthro is armed with the Mole Wildrill on their arm, with acts as a drill by generating spinning green and red energy in order to attack the enemy or burrow underground.
Mole Genomerge adds on the following part:
- Mole Wildrill: The drill armament, colored after Masked Rider Wild. It is an armed version of the mole's unique ability based on the genetic information grasped by the merge of the Mole Beastamp, and can be deployed on either the left or right arm. By rotating the carbide blade at high speed with the artificial muscle "Genomuscle", a tremendous piercing force is generated to pierce everything. It also functions as a propeller when digging underground. In addition, the special move Genobreak with the power of moles can be activated by being operated by the Arthro Driver.
This form has the following finishers:
- Arthro Driver finishers:
- Arthro Finish: This finisher has two variations.
- Arthro covers the Mole Wildrill with spinning green and red energy like a drill before running up to the enemy and stabbing them with it. The Mole Wildrill produces more green and red energy and Arthro keeps it embedded in the enemy while the spinning energy continues damaging them. After a final burst of the energy, the enemy is ejected from the Mole Wildrill and explodes.
- Arthro launches her body forward while holding the Mole Wildrill in front of him. The Mole Wildrill is covered in spinning green and red energy an destroys everything in Arthro's path.
- Mole Genobreak: Arthro forms an energy construct of the Mole Wildrill around her leg and performs a flying kick surrounded by spinning green, orange, and blue energy. The attack crashes through enemy projectiles before striking the target. The Mole Wildrill construct then impales the enemy, causing them to explode.
- Arthro Finish: This finisher has two variations.
Arthro Condor Genomerge
- "Merge Up! Condor! Genomerge!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 202.3 cm
- Rider Weight: 110.7 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 20.6 t
- Kicking Power: 44.9 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 56.3 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 4.5 seconds
Condor Genomerge is Arthro's condor and Joker Knight-based form accessed by using the Condor Beastamp in the Arthro Driver.
Compared to Spider Genome, this Genomerge grants Arthro a significantly increased jump height along with slightly higher punching and kicking power, but at the cost of a much lower running speed. In this form, Arthro can fly using the wings on their back and perform kicks covered in purple energy.
Condor Genomerge adds on the following part:
- Joker Aeronator: The back special armament. It is armed with the condor's unique ability from the genetic information grasped by the Merge Up of the Condor Beastamp. Deploying it enables flight and even enhances space combat ability. In addition, the finishing move Genobreak with the condor's power can be activated by receiving the operation of the Arthro Driver.
Arthro Scorpion Genomerge
- "Merge Up! Scorpion! Genomerge!"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height: 202.3 cm
- Rider Weight: 114.1 kg
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power: 19.2 t
- Kicking Power: 42.1 t
- Maximum Jump Height: 41.8 m
- Maximum Running Speed: 100 m per 3.1 seconds
Scorpion Genomerge is Arthro's scorpion and Masked Rider X-based form accessed by using the Scorpion Beastamp in the Arthro Driver.
Compared to Spider Genome, this Genomerge grants Arthro a moderate increase in running speed at the cost of a slightly lower jump height, while her punching and kicking power are unchanged. In this form, Arthro is equipped with a large scorpion tail that they can use to attack the enemy.
Scorpion Genomerge adds on the following part:
- X Stinger: The scorpion tail colored after Masked Rider X. The waist special armament. It is armed with the scorpion's unique ability from the genetic information grasped by the Merge Up of the Scorpion Beastamp. It can be freely manipulated like a third arm, and can pierce the target with its needle-like tip and inject high-voltage energy to destroy them from the inside. In addition, the finishing move Genobreak with the scorpion's power can be activated by receiving the operation of the Arthro Driver.
Regal Arthro
- "TBA"
- ―Transformation announcement[src]
- Rider Height:
- Rider Weight:
- Ability Parameters
- Punching Power:
- Kicking Power:
- Maximum Jump Height:
- Maximum Running Speed:
Kamen Rider Regal Arthro is Arthro's giant spider-based final form accessed by using the Giant Spider Beastamp in the Arthro Driver.
Appearances: Animalia New Genome: Kamen Rider Diurn × Nocturn × ArthroEquipment[]
Devices[]
- Arthro Driver - Main transformation device
- Beastamps - Transformation trinkets
- Beastamp Holder - Carrying straps for Beastamps
Weapons[]
- Cell Blaster - Civilian Sidearm
- Diurn Blaster - Temporary weapon
Relationships[]
Friends[]
- Henry Ashton: to be added
- Kayla Avery: to be added
- John Xavier: Aidan's commander who she respected and looked up to, even seeing him as a father figure to her in Genome X. When the Chameleon Innemon framed John as a traitor, Aidan was noticeably upset, nearly crying while screaming over the supposed betrayal of her captain. This pain was made worse once the Chameleon Innemon revealed that he had killed the real Xavier months ago and had been simply using his identity as a cover.
Allies[]
- T.J. Carter/Kamen Rider Anima: While she initially wasn't fond of T.J. being Kamen Rider Anima due to his status as a civilian, Aidan has given her full trust and support to T.J. by the time she had become Kamen Rider Arthro. working alongside him without issue.
- Jacob Carter/Kamen Rider Diurn: Before the beginning of the series, Aidan had bonded with Jacob and was even seen comforting him when he was feeling down. Upon Skade's awakening, Aidan was noticeably concerned about Jacob and felt that it was her responsibility to take Skade down, even crying inside when she continuously failed to save Jacob. When Jacob regained control of his body and became Kamen Rider Diurn, Aidan was seen smiling in joy as he defeated the Brachio Innemon.
- Najathi: to be added
- Ryder Marks: to be added
Enemies[]
- Skade/Kamen Rider Nocturn: Believing her failure to transform and giving birth to the Tyranno Innemon was the reason for "Jacob's" betrayal, Aidan felt it was her responsibility to take down Jacob, later learning he was taken over by his inner demon, Skade. This fact didn't change much in terms of her feeling of responsibility, only making her sadder that she kept failing to save Jacob from his inner demon.
- Chameleon Innemon: Initially believing he was the real John Xavier and had betrayed Genome X, Aidan was emotionally hurt by the Chameleon Innemon's actions. After learning that the Chameleon Innemon had actually killed the real Xavier and was simply using his face, Aidan's pain over the situation became even worse and she tried to attack him, only to easily be defeated and held hostage for the Phistamp.
- Thanatos: to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Aidan Morgan is portrayed by Sara Waisglass.
Etymology[]
- Arthro comes from the phylum name for spider, Arthropoda.
Notes[]
- Kamen Rider Arthro is the first Spider-themed Rider in the New Era.
- Kamen Rider Arthro’s color scheme and aesthetic, red and blue with a web pattern, bears resemblance to Marvel superhero Spider-Man.
Appearances[]
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See also[]
- Hiromi Kadota - Counterpart in Kamen Rider Revice.