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|Affiliation = Formerly Lion Hunter's Fang<br>[[Rottiger]] (Sergeant)
 
|Affiliation = Formerly Lion Hunter's Fang<br>[[Rottiger]] (Sergeant)
 
|Age = 30
 
|Age = 30
|Zoids = [[Zoids VS]] series:<br>[[Iron Kong]] (former)<br>[[Blade Liger]] (current)<br><br>[[Zoids Saga#Zoids Saga DS: Legend of Arcadia|Zoids Saga DS]]:<br>[[Liger Zero_#_Liger Zero Falcon|Liger Zero Falcon]] (current)
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|Zoids = [[Zoids VS]] series:<br>[[Iron Kong]] (former)<br>[[Blade Liger]] (current)
|Japanese_Name = マックス・ルビン (Max Rubin)
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|Japanese_Name = マックス・ルビン (Makkusu Rubin)
 
|Actors = Keiji Fujiwara (Japanese)<br>Liam O'Brien (English)
 
|Actors = Keiji Fujiwara (Japanese)<br>Liam O'Brien (English)
 
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'''Sergeant Max Rubin '''is a fictional character in the [[Zoids VS]] series and [[Zoids Saga_#_Zoids: Legacy|Zoids: Legacy]].
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'''Sergeant Max Rubin '''is a fictional character in the [[Zoids VS]] series and [[Zoids Saga_#_Zoids: Legacy|Zoids: Legacy]]. He is one of [[Rottiger]] team's [[Leo Master]] pilots.
   
   
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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
   
Max is an ace and a renowned warrior in the Empire with a [[Leo Master]] degree of prestige, and the leader of the Helic-Guylos underground resistance group called "''Lion Hunter's Fang''", and sometimes addressed by his nickname "''Legendary Fang''", notably [[Kouki Demon]] in [[Zoids VS_#_Zoids VS II|Zoids: Battle Legends]]. Max was first the team's acting commanding officer. For some reasons, he wasn't promoted, and had [[Claudia Diamant|Lieutenant Claudia Diamant]] appointed as captain, Max still holds the rank as sergeant and his superiors had him forced into a short-term absence.
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Max is an Imperial [[Leo Master]] pilot, and the leader of the Helic-Guylos underground resistance group called "''Lion Hunter's Fang''", and sometimes addressed by his nickname "''Legendary Fang''", notably [[Kouki Demon]] in [[Zoids VS_#_Zoids VS II|Zoids: Battle Legends]]. Max was first the team's acting commanding officer. For some reasons, he wasn't promoted, and had [[Claudia Diamant|Lieutenant Claudia Diamant]] appointed as captain, Max still holds the rank as sergeant and his superiors had him forced into a short-term absence.
   
 
His short-term retirement never lasted long while Max took on a trip in [[Mount Iselina]] where he finds a red [[Blade Liger]] in the mountain's summit. As Claudia asks him for his return, Max rejoins the Rottiger with his new Blade Liger.
 
His short-term retirement never lasted long while Max took on a trip in [[Mount Iselina]] where he finds a red [[Blade Liger]] in the mountain's summit. As Claudia asks him for his return, Max rejoins the Rottiger with his new Blade Liger.
 
Little known about Max's bold heroism as he wanders around the Arcadia Kingdom with his Blade Liger as he saves [[Athle Arcadia|Prince Athle Arcadia]] and his three Beast Warriors from the hands of the [[Emperor]], and he had rubbed out [[Blood Keel]] and his Phantom Knights.
 
   
 
==Personality==
 
==Personality==
 
Max's personality is similar to the Liger-type Zoid pilots such as [[Van Flyheight]] from [[Zoids: Chaotic Century]] and [[Zoids: Guardian Force|Guardian Force]], [[Bit Cloud]] and [[Leon Toros]] from [[Zoids: New Century Zero|New Century Zero]].
 
Max's personality is similar to the Liger-type Zoid pilots such as [[Van Flyheight]] from [[Zoids: Chaotic Century]] and [[Zoids: Guardian Force|Guardian Force]], [[Bit Cloud]] and [[Leon Toros]] from [[Zoids: New Century Zero|New Century Zero]].
   
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As mentioned above, Max is a Leo Master pilot called by his alias "Legendary Fang" by Kouki in Battle Legends. It is implied that Max is a member of "Lion Hunter's Fang"; a group that are also Leo Masters as well. Max's group are particularly shown piloting [[Liger Zero|Liger Zero Empires]] and [[Leostriker]]s, which are used to assist the entire Rottiger team.
Even though Max is shown to be a big and loud man. But he is seem to be described to be heroic and adventurous, his personality is likely an open one, many people admired him with regard. Max sometimes gets angry when someone abuses a Zoid.
 
   
 
Even though Max is shown to be a big and loud man. But he is seem to be described to be heroic and adventurous, his personality is likely an open one, many people admired him with regard. Max is also shown with a cheerful and fun loving personality, and he does believe in the spirit of Zoids. He also sees the [[Blade Liger]] as a friend, not as an ordinary Zoid. Max is shown to care for all Zoids, and gets upset if they are harmed or used for destruction.
In the other hand, most Imperial soldiers, even Reiner, Claudia, and Kouki looked up to him as a great warrior and regarded him with great deal of respect. Max is very devoted to the team, and he is actually courageous and bold. Max has a strong sense of justice, he can't even stand the likes of [[Blood Keel|Blood]], [[Lezard Char|Lezard]], and [[Reika Hexe|Reika]]. Once in a battle, Max is shown to have a strong side, but he sometimes accept defeat when he loses, notably during his battle with Claudia with her [[Dark Spiner]].
 
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On the other hand, most Imperial soldiers, even [[Reiner]], [[Claudia]], and [[Kouki]] looked up to him as a great warrior and regarded him with great deal of respect. Max is very devoted to the team, and he is actually courageous and bold. Max has a strong sense of justice, he can't stand the likes of [[Blood Keel|Blood]], [[Lezard Char|Lezard]], and [[Reika Hexe|Reika]]. Once in a battle, Max is shown to have a strong side, but he sometimes accept defeat when he loses, notably during his battle with Claudia with her [[Dark Spiner]].
   
 
==Appearance==
 
==Appearance==
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==Ability as a Zoid pilot==
 
==Ability as a Zoid pilot==
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[[File:Legacy Max Bladey 3.PNG|thumb|left|Max's Blade Liger with [[Laser Blade|laser-charged blades]].]]
Max is a well-capable pilot, and good at handling Kong and Liger-type Zoids, he first piloted an [[Iron Kong]] used for mountain combats, but after a long hike, it was destroyed after being chased by herds of wild Zoids. Later, Max piloted a red [[Blade Liger]], similar to [[Leon Toros|Leon Toros']] from [[Zoids: New Century Zero|New Century Zero]]. After the battle against the rogue [[Chimera Dragon]], the Liger's color changed permanently from ruby red to pearl white, and later has a small [[Rottiger]] insignia on armor segment of its cockpit. Max sometimes use two sets of [[Zoids Customise Parts|customized weapon units]], first one is a [[Zoids Customise Parts#CP-15 Assault Gatling|CP-15 Assault Gatling Unit]] were he uses this once at a time, and later the [[Zoids Customise Parts#CP-12 Attack Booster|CP-12 Attack Boosters]], as a promotion from Claudia. He sometimes uses the AB Unit for high-speed and long-ranged combats.
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Max is a well-capable pilot, and good at handling Kong and Liger-type Zoids, he first piloted an [[Iron Kong]] used for mountain combats, but after a long hike, it was destroyed after being chased by herds of wild Zoids. Later, Max piloted a red [[Blade Liger]], identical to [[Leon Toros|Leon Toros']] from [[Zoids: New Century Zero|New Century Zero]]. After the battle against the rogue [[Chimera Dragon]], the Liger's color changed permanently from ruby red to pearl white, and later has a small [[Rottiger]] insignia on the armor segment of its cockpit. Max sometimes use two sets of [[Zoids Customise Parts|customized weapon units]], first one is a [[Zoids Customise Parts#CP-15 Assault Gatling|CP-15 Assault Gatling Unit]] were he uses this once at a time, and later the [[Zoids Customise Parts#CP-12 Attack Booster|CP-12 Attack Boosters]], as a promotion from Claudia. He sometimes uses the AB Unit for high-speed and long-ranged combats.
   
 
It is implied that his Blade Liger appeared to possess a [[Strike Laser Claw]] attack.
 
It is implied that his Blade Liger appeared to possess a [[Strike Laser Claw]] attack.
   
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In addition to the Blade Liger, Max is also seen piloting other Zoids as well, he is also seen piloting a Chimera Dragon in the Zoids Battle Mode in Battle Legends, a [[Lightning Saix]] in the Empire Mission Mode, and a [[Geno Saurer]] in the Republic mission mode.
By Zoids Saga DS, he switches to the more flight-capable [[Liger Zero_#_Liger Zero Falcon|Liger Zero Falcon]]. The notable image of Max's new Zoid is the [[Jet Falcon]]'s color, reflecting the NJR version of the Falcon, it is initially different unlike the original Jet Falcon in the [[Zoids: Fuzors|Fuzors]] anime. The unique paint job on the Liger likely reflects Max's strong sense of heroism.
 
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In the Zoids VS series, Max is shown to be good in close-combat, wherein given to his excellent abilities. But in the Zoids Saga series, Max had loss his close-combat abilities as it is passed to Claudia (see [[Max Rubin#Trivia|Trivia]] below).
   
 
==Relationships==
 
==Relationships==
Like the other characters, Max has his own unique relationships;
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Throughout the series, Max is shown to have many different relationships;
 
'''[[Blade Liger]]''': Max and the Blade Liger have a one-sided type of relationship. He and the Liger made a strong bond together. While other people, including Claudia see the Blade Liger as an ordinary Zoid, Max sees it as a friend. He also claimed that his Liger is his "ultimate partner". Not only the Liger understands Max's personality, it also understands Claudia's. Max is shown to get very upset when the Blade Liger risked its life during the battle against the rogue [[Madthunder]]. The Liger itself chose Max to be it's new pilot, and it will do anything to risk it's life to protect not only Max, but most likely Reiner and Claudia.
 
 
'''[[Liger Zero#Liger Zero Falcon|Liger Zero Falcon]]''': Unlike his Blade Liger, the Zero Falcon has a mutual relationship with Max. Like the Blade Liger, Max still has a strong bond with the Zero Falcon. The Liger's nature as a [[Fuzor Zoid]] means the Liger not only respects Max, but when the Liger starts a life as a [[Liger Zero#Liger Zero X|Liger Zero X]], a [[Jet Falcon]] appears at him in order for the Liger to undergo to its new evolution; into a Liger Zero Falcon. The Liger remained as a Fuzor after it fused with Jet Falcon.
 
 
'''[[Reiner Granat|Reiner]]''': Max is a father-like figure to Reiner, with Max telling Reiner the ropes in every Zoid battles he experienced. When Max retired, Reiner became shortly emotional. Reiner later on becomes overjoyed when Max returned with his new Blade Liger.
 
 
'''[[Claudia Diamant|Claudia]]''': Max and Claudia are shown to have a deep respect for one another. Since Claudia first lost to Max, she has to cope up from that defeat, in other words, she rewards him a [[Zoids Customise Parts#CP-12 Attack Booster|CP-12 Attack Booster]] for his Liger. On the other hand, Claudia sees his Liger as a mere machine. Max lends Claudia his Blade Liger from time to time, in other words for combat exercises.
 
 
'''[[Kouki Demon|Kouki]]''': Max and Kouki are shown to have a mutual respect towards one another
 
   
 
'''[[Blade Liger]]''': Max and the Blade Liger have a partner-like relationship. He and the Liger made a strong bond together. While other people, including Claudia see the Blade Liger as an ordinary Zoid, Max sees it as a friend. He also claimed that his Liger is his "ultimate partner". Not only the Liger understands Max's personality, it also understands Claudia's. Max is shown to get very upset when the Blade Liger risked its life during the battle against the rogue [[Madthunder]]. It is revealed that the Liger was also the one who chose Max, and it willing ti risk it's life to protect not only Max, but mostly likely Reiner and Claudia.
'''[[Athle Arcadia|Athle and Friends]]''': As Max wanders alone in the Kingdom of Arcadia, he keeps on assisting Athle and his Beast Warriors on their quest to defeat the Emperor and his men. Max does keep Athle his identity secret.
 
   
 
'''[[Reiner Granat|Reiner]]''': Max is a father-like figure to Reiner, with Max showing Reiner the ropes and telling him about every Zoid battles he experienced. When Max retired, this left Reiner in an emotional state. Reiner becomes overjoyed when Max returned with his Liger. On the other hand, Reiner secretly makes gags out of Max (as seen in Legacy that he said about relaxing on a beach), though Max is unaware of this.
'''[[Blood Keel|Blood]]''': Max and Blood appeared hostile at one another were he first defeated Blood and his [[Geno Hydra]] by surprise. Thanks to Athle, Blood was easily defeated by the hands of Max. And in the other hand, Blood can't stand Max's intervention with the Emperor's plot.
 
   
 
'''[[Claudia Diamant|Claudia]]''': Max and Claudia are shown to have a deep respect for one another. Since Claudia first lost to Max, she learned to cope with this loss and rewards him with a [[Zoids Customise Parts#CP-12 Attack Booster|CP-12 Attack Booster]] for his Liger. On the other hand, Claudia sees his Liger as a mere machine. That being said, he lends Claudia the Blade Liger from time to time, though mostly for combat exercises.
'''[[Emperor|The Emperor]]''': As Max helps Athle of restoring balance to the world. He and the Emperor appeared to be in major hostility at one another, where in Max taunts the Emperor by defeating Blood and his Phantom Knights.
 
   
 
'''[[Kouki Demon|Kouki]]''': Max and Kouki are shown to have a mutual respect towards one another.
 
==Quotations==
 
==Quotations==
 
*''"Bring it to the front! Charge it!"''
 
*''"Bring it to the front! Charge it!"''
 
*''"We're taking off Blade Liger!"''
 
*''"We're taking off Blade Liger!"''
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*''"Just then... I found him. I finally met him! The ultimate partner, the Blade Liger!"''
 
*''"This is our power."''
 
*''"This is our power."''
 
*''"Go, Blade Liger!"''
 
*''"Go, Blade Liger!"''
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*''"Well, who's waiting for us?"''
 
*''"Well, who's waiting for us?"''
 
*''"Its a good thing this rabbit hunt is finally over."''
 
*''"Its a good thing this rabbit hunt is finally over."''
*''"Good, its a Helcat hunt! We'll take them down in one breath!"''
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*''"Good, its a Helcat hunt! They have optic camouflage."''
 
*''"Hahaha! You're right, he's a troublemaker, my name is Max Rubin."''
 
*''"Hahaha! You're right, he's a troublemaker, my name is Max Rubin."''
 
*''"I'm only a Zoid pilot, not a captain, and that's my Blade Liger over there."''
 
*''"I'm only a Zoid pilot, not a captain, and that's my Blade Liger over there."''
 
*''"Another trap, one after another?"''
 
*''"Another trap, one after another?"''
*''"Terra Geist?! Seems all the cast is here!"''
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*''"Terra Geist?! Seems like all the cast is here!"''
 
*''"I'm already getting pumped, Reiner and Kouki, let's go!"''
 
*''"I'm already getting pumped, Reiner and Kouki, let's go!"''
   
==Zoids piloted==
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==Zoids Legacy Database Entry==
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===Other Zoids===
 
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:''"A member of Rottiger, the Imperial Special Mission Military Police. Great warrior but is not promoted because he talks too much. Asked by Claudia, his former subordinate, he joins Rottiger."''
*[[Iron Kong]]
 
*[[Chimera Dragon]] (temporary, for some reasons, he gave it to Claudia)
 
*[[Geno Saurer]] (Republic Mission Mode)
 
 
===Personal Zoids===
 
*[[Blade Liger]]
 
*[[Liger Zero_#_Liger Zero Falcon|Liger Zero Falcon]] (Zoids Saga DS)<br />
 
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
 
*Max is an ace pilot, and an Imperial soldier. He is one of the few pilots from the [[Guylos Empire]] besides [[Thomas Richard Schubaltz]] from [[Zoids: Guardian Force]] who can pilot a [[Helic Republic|Republican]]-type Zoid such as the likes of the [[Blade Liger]] / [[Liger Zero Falcon]].
 
*Max is an ace pilot, and an Imperial soldier. He is one of the few pilots from the [[Guylos Empire]] besides [[Thomas Richard Schubaltz]] from [[Zoids: Guardian Force]] who can pilot a [[Helic Republic|Republican]]-type Zoid such as the likes of the [[Blade Liger]] / [[Liger Zero Falcon]].
*The pearl white color of Max's Blade Liger usually reflects from the ''Yuji Kaida'' design of the Blade Liger "Mirage"
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*The pearl white color of Max's Blade Liger usually reflects from the ''Yuji Kaida'' design of the Blade Liger "Mirage". However, in the first Zoids VS and Zoids Legacy, the trim on Max's Blade Liger is tanned, but in Zoids: Battle Legends, Zoids Saga Fuzors, and Saga DS, the trim is similar to the Blade Liger Mirage.
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*In the quotations above, it is implied that Max had said the same word Leon Toros said in [[The Red Rival - Leon Toros Returns|episode 16]] of New Century Zero, where he claims to Claudia that the Blade Liger is his "ultimate partner".
*The [[Liger Zero_#_Liger Zero Falcon|Liger Zero Falcon]] Max piloted in [[Zoids Saga_#_Zoids Saga DS|Zoids Saga DS: Legend Of Arcadia]] is also a resemblance to Van's [[Liger Zero_#_Chaotic Century|Liger Zero Caesar The King]] in the Chaotic Century Manga.
 
*Max is also a character who has similar characteristics to Liger-type Zoid pilots such as the likes of '''[[Van Flyheight]]''' from [[Zoids: Chaotic Century|Chaotic Century]] and [[Zoids: Guardian Force|Guardian Force]], '''[[Bit Cloud]]''' and '''[[Leon Toros]]''' from [[Zoids: New Century Zero|New Century Zero]], '''[[Rastani]]''' from [[Zoids: Fuzors|Fuzors]], and '''[[Schnell]]''' from [[List of Zoids video games#Zoids Struggle (PS2)|Full Metal Crash]].
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*Max is also a character who has similar characteristics to Liger-type Zoid pilots such as the likes of [[Van Flyheight]] from [[Zoids: Chaotic Century|Chaotic Century]] and [[Zoids: Guardian Force|Guardian Force]], [[Bit Cloud]] and [[Leon Toros]] from [[Zoids: New Century Zero|New Century Zero]].
 
*Max is also a well known [[Leo Master]] from the Empire, because he is addressed by his nickname "Legendary Fang" by Kouki in Battle Legends.
 
*Max is also a well known [[Leo Master]] from the Empire, because he is addressed by his nickname "Legendary Fang" by Kouki in Battle Legends.
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*In the [[Zoids VS]] series, Max is exceptionally good in close-quarters combats, but in the [[Zoids Saga]] series, Max has loss his prowess in close-ranged combats as it is passed to Claudia.
 
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This is getting exciting! Am I right, Liger?

—Max Rubin


Max Rubin
MAX CGI
Max Rubin
Appearances Zoids VS
Zoids Legacy
Debut Zoids VS
Affiliation Formerly Lion Hunter's Fang
Rottiger (Sergeant)
Age 30
Primary Zoids Zoids VS series:
Iron Kong (former)
Blade Liger (current)
Japanese Name マックス・ルビン (Makkusu Rubin)
Voice Actors Keiji Fujiwara (Japanese)
Liam O'Brien (English)

Sergeant Max Rubin is a fictional character in the Zoids VS series and Zoids: Legacy. He is one of Rottiger team's Leo Master pilots.



Overview

Max is an Imperial Leo Master pilot, and the leader of the Helic-Guylos underground resistance group called "Lion Hunter's Fang", and sometimes addressed by his nickname "Legendary Fang", notably Kouki Demon in Zoids: Battle Legends. Max was first the team's acting commanding officer. For some reasons, he wasn't promoted, and had Lieutenant Claudia Diamant appointed as captain, Max still holds the rank as sergeant and his superiors had him forced into a short-term absence.

His short-term retirement never lasted long while Max took on a trip in Mount Iselina where he finds a red Blade Liger in the mountain's summit. As Claudia asks him for his return, Max rejoins the Rottiger with his new Blade Liger.

Personality

Max's personality is similar to the Liger-type Zoid pilots such as Van Flyheight from Zoids: Chaotic Century and Guardian Force, Bit Cloud and Leon Toros from New Century Zero.

As mentioned above, Max is a Leo Master pilot called by his alias "Legendary Fang" by Kouki in Battle Legends. It is implied that Max is a member of "Lion Hunter's Fang"; a group that are also Leo Masters as well. Max's group are particularly shown piloting Liger Zero Empires and Leostrikers, which are used to assist the entire Rottiger team.

Even though Max is shown to be a big and loud man. But he is seem to be described to be heroic and adventurous, his personality is likely an open one, many people admired him with regard. Max is also shown with a cheerful and fun loving personality, and he does believe in the spirit of Zoids. He also sees the Blade Liger as a friend, not as an ordinary Zoid. Max is shown to care for all Zoids, and gets upset if they are harmed or used for destruction.

On the other hand, most Imperial soldiers, even Reiner, Claudia, and Kouki looked up to him as a great warrior and regarded him with great deal of respect. Max is very devoted to the team, and he is actually courageous and bold. Max has a strong sense of justice, he can't stand the likes of Blood, Lezard, and Reika. Once in a battle, Max is shown to have a strong side, but he sometimes accept defeat when he loses, notably during his battle with Claudia with her Dark Spiner.

Appearance

Max has a broad face, he has a short brown hair, his eye color is lavender-purple.

Max has one outfit throughout the series, this type of outfit is unique type of an Imperial uniform. The suit has only two colors, the main color is initially blue green, on the other sides are only blue.

Max is seen wearing two knuckle-paded gloves, he has a brown belt on the chest, and two around the legs.

For shoes, Max is wearing boots with kneepads.

Ability as a Zoid pilot

Legacy Max Bladey 3

Max's Blade Liger with laser-charged blades.

Max is a well-capable pilot, and good at handling Kong and Liger-type Zoids, he first piloted an Iron Kong used for mountain combats, but after a long hike, it was destroyed after being chased by herds of wild Zoids. Later, Max piloted a red Blade Liger, identical to Leon Toros' from New Century Zero. After the battle against the rogue Chimera Dragon, the Liger's color changed permanently from ruby red to pearl white, and later has a small Rottiger insignia on the armor segment of its cockpit. Max sometimes use two sets of customized weapon units, first one is a CP-15 Assault Gatling Unit were he uses this once at a time, and later the CP-12 Attack Boosters, as a promotion from Claudia. He sometimes uses the AB Unit for high-speed and long-ranged combats.

It is implied that his Blade Liger appeared to possess a Strike Laser Claw attack.

In addition to the Blade Liger, Max is also seen piloting other Zoids as well, he is also seen piloting a Chimera Dragon in the Zoids Battle Mode in Battle Legends, a Lightning Saix in the Empire Mission Mode, and a Geno Saurer in the Republic mission mode.

In the Zoids VS series, Max is shown to be good in close-combat, wherein given to his excellent abilities. But in the Zoids Saga series, Max had loss his close-combat abilities as it is passed to Claudia (see Trivia below).

Relationships

Throughout the series, Max is shown to have many different relationships;

Blade Liger: Max and the Blade Liger have a partner-like relationship. He and the Liger made a strong bond together. While other people, including Claudia see the Blade Liger as an ordinary Zoid, Max sees it as a friend. He also claimed that his Liger is his "ultimate partner". Not only the Liger understands Max's personality, it also understands Claudia's. Max is shown to get very upset when the Blade Liger risked its life during the battle against the rogue Madthunder. It is revealed that the Liger was also the one who chose Max, and it willing ti risk it's life to protect not only Max, but mostly likely Reiner and Claudia.

Reiner: Max is a father-like figure to Reiner, with Max showing Reiner the ropes and telling him about every Zoid battles he experienced. When Max retired, this left Reiner in an emotional state. Reiner becomes overjoyed when Max returned with his Liger. On the other hand, Reiner secretly makes gags out of Max (as seen in Legacy that he said about relaxing on a beach), though Max is unaware of this.

Claudia: Max and Claudia are shown to have a deep respect for one another. Since Claudia first lost to Max, she learned to cope with this loss and rewards him with a CP-12 Attack Booster for his Liger. On the other hand, Claudia sees his Liger as a mere machine. That being said, he lends Claudia the Blade Liger from time to time, though mostly for combat exercises.

Kouki: Max and Kouki are shown to have a mutual respect towards one another.

Quotations

  • "Bring it to the front! Charge it!"
  • "We're taking off Blade Liger!"
  • "Just then... I found him. I finally met him! The ultimate partner, the Blade Liger!"
  • "This is our power."
  • "Go, Blade Liger!"
  • "This is not your fault, Claudia. You've done your best."
  • "This Zoid means to me, the Blade Liger is not just a friend of mine, but an ultimate partner I can rely on."
  • "This is a fool's battle."
  • "Well, who's waiting for us?"
  • "Its a good thing this rabbit hunt is finally over."
  • "Good, its a Helcat hunt! They have optic camouflage."
  • "Hahaha! You're right, he's a troublemaker, my name is Max Rubin."
  • "I'm only a Zoid pilot, not a captain, and that's my Blade Liger over there."
  • "Another trap, one after another?"
  • "Terra Geist?! Seems like all the cast is here!"
  • "I'm already getting pumped, Reiner and Kouki, let's go!"

Zoids Legacy Database Entry

The following text pertains to information sourced from the game Zoids Legacy. This game used a translation format that differs from the one used by the Zoids Wiki. It also contains grammatical and typographical errors. As such, any quoted content that appears to be incorrect should be cross-referenced with the game before being edited.

"A member of Rottiger, the Imperial Special Mission Military Police. Great warrior but is not promoted because he talks too much. Asked by Claudia, his former subordinate, he joins Rottiger."

Trivia

  • Max is an ace pilot, and an Imperial soldier. He is one of the few pilots from the Guylos Empire besides Thomas Richard Schubaltz from Zoids: Guardian Force who can pilot a Republican-type Zoid such as the likes of the Blade Liger / Liger Zero Falcon.
  • The pearl white color of Max's Blade Liger usually reflects from the Yuji Kaida design of the Blade Liger "Mirage". However, in the first Zoids VS and Zoids Legacy, the trim on Max's Blade Liger is tanned, but in Zoids: Battle Legends, Zoids Saga Fuzors, and Saga DS, the trim is similar to the Blade Liger Mirage.
  • In the quotations above, it is implied that Max had said the same word Leon Toros said in episode 16 of New Century Zero, where he claims to Claudia that the Blade Liger is his "ultimate partner".
  • Max is also a character who has similar characteristics to Liger-type Zoid pilots such as the likes of Van Flyheight from Chaotic Century and Guardian Force, Bit Cloud and Leon Toros from New Century Zero.
  • Max is also a well known Leo Master from the Empire, because he is addressed by his nickname "Legendary Fang" by Kouki in Battle Legends.
  • In the Zoids VS series, Max is exceptionally good in close-quarters combats, but in the Zoids Saga series, Max has loss his prowess in close-ranged combats as it is passed to Claudia.