Major Metallitron
CharacterMajor Metallitron is a powerful android built by the Red Ribbon Army, stationed at Muscle Tower. Modeled after a certain famous movie monster, he serves as one of the tower's guardians and fights Goku during the Muscle Tower assault.
Allegiances
Muscle Tower and Combat
Major Metallitron guards one of the upper floors of Muscle Tower in the frozen northern region. When Goku arrives to rescue the village elder from the Red Ribbon Army, he must fight through each floor's guardian. Metallitron proves to be an unusually durable opponent thanks to his mechanical construction. Physical attacks that would devastate a normal fighter barely slow him down, and he can take tremendous punishment without showing damage.
Despite his impressive durability and raw strength, Metallitron has a critical weakness: his batteries. During the fight with Goku, his power supply runs out at a pivotal moment, causing him to freeze in place. This abrupt shutdown ends the battle without a proper conclusion, allowing Goku to proceed upward through the tower.
Metallitron's design is an obvious homage to the Terminator, sharing the iconic appearance of a muscular humanoid concealing robotic internals beneath synthetic skin. He makes brief reappearances later in the original Dragon Ball series and in Dragon Ball GT.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Major Metallitron based on the Terminator?
Yes. Major Metallitron's design is an obvious homage to the Terminator, the antagonist of the 1984 film portrayed by Arnold Schwarzenegger. He shares the iconic look of a muscular humanoid concealing robotic internals beneath synthetic skin.
Is Major Metallitron an android?
Yes, Major Metallitron is a powerful android built by the Red Ribbon Army. He is stationed at Muscle Tower in the frozen northern region and serves as one of the tower's guardians on its upper floors.
In what episode does Goku fight Major Metallitron?
Goku confronts Major Metallitron in the Dragon Ball episode titled "Major Metallitron" (episode 61). The fight takes place during Goku's assault on Muscle Tower to rescue the village elder from the Red Ribbon Army.
How does Goku beat Major Metallitron?
Metallitron's mechanical construction makes him extraordinarily durable, and physical attacks barely slow him down. The fight ends only when his power supply runs out at a pivotal moment, causing him to freeze in place and allowing Goku to proceed upward through Muscle Tower.
Does Major Metallitron appear again after Dragon Ball?
Yes. Major Metallitron makes brief reappearances later in the original Dragon Ball series and in Dragon Ball GT after his initial fight with Goku at Muscle Tower.
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