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{{About|the Rock Raiders vehicle|the LEGO set featuring it|4920 Rapid Rider}} | {{About|the Rock Raiders vehicle|the LEGO set featuring it|4920 Rapid Rider}} | ||
The '''Rapid Rider''', also | [[Image:Rapid Rider manual.png|250px|thumb|Official artwork of the Rapid Rider]] | ||
The '''Rapid Rider''', also referred to as the '''Cat''', is an aquatic [[Rock Raiders vehicles|vehicle]] from the [[LEGO Rock Raiders]] theme. It resembles a small [[Wikipedia:Catamaran|catamaran]] propelled by two small jet engines for water-based reconnaissance. It has a small cargo hold for transporting [[building materials|material]] across underground lakes and rivers, two clamps to attach [[Rock Raider tools|tools]] to, and a single seat for a sailor. | |||
Rapid Riders can be used in the video game [[LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)|''LEGO Rock Raiders'']]. They appear commonly in various Rock Raiders media, where they are [[Bandit]]'s preferred method of transportation. The Rapid Rider is featured in the set [[4920 Rapid Rider]]. | |||
==In ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' for Windows== | |||
In the Windows version of ''LEGO Rock Raiders'', the Rapid Rider is classified as a [[small vehicles|small vehicle]], and requires two [[Energy Crystal]]s for power. A [[Rock Raider]] must be trained as a sailor to use a Rapid Rider. | |||
The Rapid Rider is one of only two vehicles that can teleport at the [[Docks]], the other being the [[Cargo Carrier]]. It can only travel across [[Surface types#Water|water]], and it moves at a rather brisk 2 blocks per second. If a Rock Raider is carrying an object when they board the vehicle, it will be carried in the Rapid Rider's small cargo hold. The Rapid Rider is also the only vehicle that does not require the [[Support Station]] to teleport. | The Rapid Rider is one of only two vehicles that can teleport at the [[Docks]], the other being the [[Cargo Carrier]]. It can only travel across [[Surface types#Water|water]], and it moves at a rather brisk 2 blocks per second. If a Rock Raider is carrying an object when they board the vehicle, it will be carried in the Rapid Rider's small cargo hold. The Rapid Rider is also the only vehicle that does not require the [[Support Station]] to teleport. | ||
=== | ===Dependency=== | ||
* | [[Image:Docks and RapidRider.png|250px|thumb|The Rapid Rider moored at the Docks]] | ||
The Rapid Rider costs 2 Energy Crystals and requires the following for teleportation: | |||
*[[Rock Raider]] | |||
*[[Tool Store]] [UP1] | |||
*[[Teleport Pad]] [UP1] | |||
*[[Power Station]] | |||
*[[Docks]] | |||
Upon telelporting down a Small Transport Truck for the first time, the help window will display this message: | |||
{{quote|text=You have just received your first water vehicle - the Rapid Rider. You can use it to get to places across water that you couldn't reach using land vehicles.}} | |||
===Upgrades=== | ===Upgrades=== | ||
The Rapid Rider can't actually be upgraded, as it can't cross land to reach an [[Upgrade Station]]. However, evidence of plans for upgrades can be found in the manual and code. The manual lists three upgrades available for the Rapid Rider: | The Rapid Rider can't actually be upgraded, as it can't cross land to reach an [[Upgrade Station]]. However, evidence of plans for upgrades can be found in the manual and code. The manual lists three upgrades available for the Rapid Rider: | ||
*'''Engine:''' Costs 10 pieces of [[Ore]]<br>The [[Lego.cfg|configuration code]] for the Rapid Rider shows it as having three engine levels, increasing the speed from 2 blocks per second to 3 blocks per second with the first upgrade, and from 3 to 4 with the second. | *'''Engine:''' Costs 10 pieces of [[Ore]]<br>The [[Lego.cfg|configuration code]] for the Rapid Rider shows it as having three engine levels, increasing the speed from 2 blocks per second to 3 blocks per second with the first upgrade, and from 3 to 4 with the second. | ||
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As all three of these upgrades cost the same as the upgrades for the [[Small Transport Truck]], they were likely copied from its description, and never removed for some reason. | As all three of these upgrades cost the same as the upgrades for the [[Small Transport Truck]], they were likely copied from its description, and never removed for some reason. | ||
=== | ===Appearances=== | ||
* In [[4. Moving Rock Raider Vehicles]], a Rapid Rider serves as the second vehicle that the player must train a Rock Raider to use and navigate across the level. | |||
*[[Rock Raider]] | |||
==In | ==In ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' for PlayStation== | ||
[[File:RapidRider PS1.PNG|thumb|250px|The | [[File:RapidRider PS1.PNG|thumb|250px|The PlayStation version of the Rapid Rider]] | ||
The Rapid Rider is used in several levels in the PlayStation version of ''LEGO Rock Raiders''. It is the only aquatic vehicle in the game, and the only vehicle that can cross water besides the [[Tunnel Scout]], the [[Tunnel Transport]], and the [[Floating Platform]]. It can always be found resting at the shore of an underground lakes and rivers, and can't ever be teleported down. [[Bandit]] can drive the Rapid Rider slightly faster than the other Rock Raiders, making his use ideal for missions where it is the primary vehicle. However, it mostly finds its use in levels with a single large body of water; levels with multiple bodies that need to be crossed will usually use the Tunnel Scout instead, making Bandit's use unfortunately limited. | |||
The Rapid Rider is used in several levels in the PlayStation version of | |||
==In other media== | ==In other media== | ||
The Rapid Rider appears in all three [[Rock Raiders#Books and comics|Rock Raiders books]], where it is always piloted by Bandit, | [[File:Bandit Ice Monster RFS.png|thumb|250px|An Ice Monster attacking Bandit's Rapid Rider]] | ||
The Rapid Rider appears in all three [[Rock Raiders#Books and comics|Rock Raiders books]], where it is always piloted by Bandit, who sails it into a frozen cavern containing [[Ice Monster]]s. In ''[[Rock Raiders – An Interactive Puzzle Storybook]]'', Bandit has to sail through icy rapids (which are a maze for the reader to figure out) to escape an Ice Monster throwing icicles. In ''[[Race for Survival]]'', an Ice Monster actually destroys the Rapid Rider, and Bandit must use its pieces to escape to the surface and off of the volcano. In ''[[Rock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground]]'', Bandit is attacked by multiple Ice Monsters, who eat the Energy Crystals out of the Rapid Rider and destroy it, before [[Jet]] and [[Axle]] arrive to rescue him. | |||
The Rapid Rider also appears in the [[Rock Raiders mini comic books|mini comic books]] for the sets 4920 Rapid Rider and [[4990 Rock Raiders HQ]], as well as the [[The Crystal Exchange|online interactive adaption]] of the former. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
RapidRider PS1 travel.png|Bandit sailing the Rapid Rider in ''LEGO Rock Raiders'' for PlayStation | |||
Bandit Ice Monster | Bandit Ice Monster RRAIPS.png|An Ice Monster attacking Bandit's Rapid Rider in ''Rock Raiders – An Interactive Puzzle Storybook'' | ||
Bandit Ice Monster HADU.png| | Bandit Ice Monster HADU.png|An Ice Monster attacking Bandit's Rapid Rider in ''Rock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground'' | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
Revision as of 15:07, 14 February 2018
- This article is about the Rock Raiders vehicle. For the LEGO set featuring it, see 4920 Rapid Rider.
The Rapid Rider, also referred to as the Cat, is an aquatic vehicle from the LEGO Rock Raiders theme. It resembles a small catamaran propelled by two small jet engines for water-based reconnaissance. It has a small cargo hold for transporting material across underground lakes and rivers, two clamps to attach tools to, and a single seat for a sailor.
Rapid Riders can be used in the video game LEGO Rock Raiders. They appear commonly in various Rock Raiders media, where they are Bandit's preferred method of transportation. The Rapid Rider is featured in the set 4920 Rapid Rider.
In LEGO Rock Raiders for Windows
In the Windows version of LEGO Rock Raiders, the Rapid Rider is classified as a small vehicle, and requires two Energy Crystals for power. A Rock Raider must be trained as a sailor to use a Rapid Rider.
The Rapid Rider is one of only two vehicles that can teleport at the Docks, the other being the Cargo Carrier. It can only travel across water, and it moves at a rather brisk 2 blocks per second. If a Rock Raider is carrying an object when they board the vehicle, it will be carried in the Rapid Rider's small cargo hold. The Rapid Rider is also the only vehicle that does not require the Support Station to teleport.
Dependency
The Rapid Rider costs 2 Energy Crystals and requires the following for teleportation:
- Rock Raider
- Tool Store [UP1]
- Teleport Pad [UP1]
- Power Station
- Docks
Upon telelporting down a Small Transport Truck for the first time, the help window will display this message:
You have just received your first water vehicle - the Rapid Rider. You can use it to get to places across water that you couldn't reach using land vehicles.
Upgrades
The Rapid Rider can't actually be upgraded, as it can't cross land to reach an Upgrade Station. However, evidence of plans for upgrades can be found in the manual and code. The manual lists three upgrades available for the Rapid Rider:
- Engine: Costs 10 pieces of Ore
The configuration code for the Rapid Rider shows it as having three engine levels, increasing the speed from 2 blocks per second to 3 blocks per second with the first upgrade, and from 3 to 4 with the second. - Scanner: Costs 5 pieces of Ore
Does not have any actual code to support this claim. - Carry Capability: Costs 5 pieces of Ore
Does not have any actual code to support this claim.
As all three of these upgrades cost the same as the upgrades for the Small Transport Truck, they were likely copied from its description, and never removed for some reason.
Appearances
- In 4. Moving Rock Raider Vehicles, a Rapid Rider serves as the second vehicle that the player must train a Rock Raider to use and navigate across the level.
In LEGO Rock Raiders for PlayStation
The Rapid Rider is used in several levels in the PlayStation version of LEGO Rock Raiders. It is the only aquatic vehicle in the game, and the only vehicle that can cross water besides the Tunnel Scout, the Tunnel Transport, and the Floating Platform. It can always be found resting at the shore of an underground lakes and rivers, and can't ever be teleported down. Bandit can drive the Rapid Rider slightly faster than the other Rock Raiders, making his use ideal for missions where it is the primary vehicle. However, it mostly finds its use in levels with a single large body of water; levels with multiple bodies that need to be crossed will usually use the Tunnel Scout instead, making Bandit's use unfortunately limited.
In other media
The Rapid Rider appears in all three Rock Raiders books, where it is always piloted by Bandit, who sails it into a frozen cavern containing Ice Monsters. In Rock Raiders – An Interactive Puzzle Storybook, Bandit has to sail through icy rapids (which are a maze for the reader to figure out) to escape an Ice Monster throwing icicles. In Race for Survival, an Ice Monster actually destroys the Rapid Rider, and Bandit must use its pieces to escape to the surface and off of the volcano. In Rock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground, Bandit is attacked by multiple Ice Monsters, who eat the Energy Crystals out of the Rapid Rider and destroy it, before Jet and Axle arrive to rescue him.
The Rapid Rider also appears in the mini comic books for the sets 4920 Rapid Rider and 4990 Rock Raiders HQ, as well as the online interactive adaption of the former.
Gallery
- RapidRider PS1 travel.png
Bandit sailing the Rapid Rider in LEGO Rock Raiders for PlayStation
An Ice Monster attacking Bandit's Rapid Rider in Rock Raiders – An Interactive Puzzle Storybook
An Ice Monster attacking Bandit's Rapid Rider in Rock Raiders: High Adventure Deep Underground
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Čeština | Dravý jezdec | ||
| Dutch Nederlands | Rotsvoertuig | ||
| Finnish Suomi | Pikakiitäjä | ||
| French Français | Transport de minerai | ||
| Hebrew עִבְרִית Ivrit |
רכב ימי | ||
| Italian Italiano | Rock’maran | ||
| Japanese 日本語 Nihongo |
ラピッドライダー | ||
| Norwegian Norsk | Steinknuser | ||
| Polish Polski | Łódź podziemna (set) Wodolot (video game) |
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| Russian Русский Russkiy |
Катер | ||
| Spanish Español | Lancha rápida | ||
| Danish, German, and Swedish releases left this vehicle's name unchanged | |||
