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ChaosGhidorah — Contest Entry: Ultraman Hydra

Published: 2009-08-25 17:10:29 +0000 UTC; Views: 12953; Favourites: 164; Downloads: 2808
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Description My entry for 's Ultraman contest.

A long time ago, the Ultra known as Hydra was once a prominent and and well respected member of the Space Garrison, the force sworn to police the far reaches of the universe in order to maintain intergalactic peace an security. But one day all that came to change...

It all began when Hydra was sent to inspect a disturbance in a galaxy far away from the Land of Light. Planets that had previously been lush with life were now empty and lifeless. It didn’t take long before Hydra found the perpetuator, an eight-headed beast that seemed to drain the life force of everything it came in contact with.

After an epic battle, Hydra emerged victorious. But the monster wasn’t done yet and with its dying breath it uttered the following words; “Foolish Ultra. May you forever be tormented by the cursed hunger that has been plagueing me and know true despair!” The corpse of Hydra’s enemy then turned into a bright, malevolent light that forced itself into the Ultra’s body.

At first nothing seemed to be wrong with him, but as time passed his fellow Ultras began to notice a dramatic change in the hero. His body became darker and more sinister and even his personality began to match his new appearence.

Everything came to a head one day when he killed one of his comrades in a fit of rage. He was confronted by his superior officer Zoffy, accompanied by a platoon of several of Hydra’s fellow warriors. In the battle that followed, many Ultras were killed and Ultraman Hydra escaped the Land of Light, swearing to never return until he was powerful enough to destroy them all.

The man that had once been one of their greatest heroes were now one of their most dangerous criminals, rampaging through the universe in order to gain power and to satisfy his hunger...

Abilities: Hydra possesses most of the standard Ultraman abilities, including flight and various energy blasts, but after his transformation he has also gained some unique ones as well.

Hydra Storm: Hydra’s finishing move and most powerful attack. An energy blasts in the form of a multiple headed serpent that obliterates everything in its path.

Regeneration: If a limb is cut off it can be regenerated in a matter of seconds. This includes even his head.

Absorption: After the battle that changed his life, Hydra gained the power to absorb the life-force of other beings. However, depending on their strength, he might have to subdue them in battle before the process can begin.
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Comments: 44

julian0123 [2018-10-15 22:55:34 +0000 UTC]

Badass design.


I live that Hydra Storm.

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KingShisa08 [2010-06-04 05:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Hey there can i make a request?

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to KingShisa08 [2010-06-16 15:54:43 +0000 UTC]

Ah, sorry I'm replying so awfully late. Well, to answer your question, if I can get my scanner up and running again I guess I could take a request.

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KingShisa08 In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2010-06-16 18:43:30 +0000 UTC]

Cool could you do a poster for my Fan Fiction Space Monster Defence Order: Godzilla vs. Sailor Moon? All the info you need is on my Journal

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to KingShisa08 [2010-06-26 23:37:01 +0000 UTC]

Ah, sorry for replying so damn late.

I guess I could do a poster, but I can't guarantee when I'll have the time to do it and another guy asked me to do a poster for him a while back, so to be fair I shoud probably do his first. How do you say about me adding it to my to do list?

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KingShisa08 In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2010-06-27 06:39:50 +0000 UTC]

I guess so what do think of the story so far?

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to KingShisa08 [2010-07-01 22:59:41 +0000 UTC]

I haven't read them yet, but I'll do it when I get the time and let you know what I think about them.

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KingShisa08 In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2010-07-01 23:43:09 +0000 UTC]

Thank U

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Kaiju-Saurus [2009-09-22 01:43:44 +0000 UTC]

i knew u were going to win the moment i saw it XD congrats

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to Kaiju-Saurus [2009-09-23 20:54:48 +0000 UTC]

Well thank you. I honestly never thought I would go as far as I did when I entered the contest.

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KaijuX [2009-09-12 18:26:42 +0000 UTC]

So flippin' cool!

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KnightOfTheTempest [2009-09-03 20:22:16 +0000 UTC]

Oh crap, well there's goes my shot at first place...

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gatchagrey [2009-09-01 05:39:59 +0000 UTC]

cool entry...dark ultras for the win....

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Enshohma [2009-08-30 08:49:06 +0000 UTC]

This guy does feel like he could be Dark Faust (from "Ultraman Nexus") big brother!

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to Enshohma [2009-08-30 22:16:11 +0000 UTC]

Ultraman Nexus was actually the very first Ultra show that I sat through and watched. Before that I had only seen a few clips here and there on youtube.

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Enshohma In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2009-09-03 08:18:07 +0000 UTC]

Strangely my first Ultra series was "Ultraman Towards the Future", which unlike "Nexus" is a least favorite among most other fans. But both shows share the more darker edge and awesome monster concepts then the more lighter Ultraman fair.

Still though, I have to know, any favorite monsters from "Nexus"? (And you wouldn't happen to own the series as well?)

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to Enshohma [2009-09-06 00:43:06 +0000 UTC]

It's been quite a while since I saw the series, so I've forgotten some of the monsters. But I really liked the final Space Beast, the one that was sort of a hodge-podge of everyone that had previously appeared. I think its name was Esmael, but I'm not quite sure.

And I don't technically own the series. I merely downloaded the fansubs and burned them onto a disc.

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Enshohma In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2009-10-10 01:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Sorry for this belated reply; I forget the name of the composite / gestalt Space Beast, but I agree, he was a fantastic monster. Though personally I really like Dark Zagi, the tragic dark ultra and human girlfriend. As well as the despicable rat-based Nosfras, a play on the term Nosferatu.

And, if you can still burn tokusatsu (Japanese fanatsy films and shows) subs onto DVD-R discs, keep me in mind for either a trade or art commission work.

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to Enshohma [2009-10-16 19:52:17 +0000 UTC]

Yeah, Nexus had some really great Dark Ultras and (with the exception of the big bad Zagi) had very interesting and gripping background stories and characters. Nosfras, as well as most of the other Space Beasts, looked almost nightmarish in their design and fit the tone of the show very well in my opinion.

When it comes to burning fansubs, I always burn them as data files onto DVD+R discs. That's what's been working for me and depending on the file they can even be played on some DVD players.

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Enshohma In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2009-10-19 00:37:06 +0000 UTC]

Agreed. And if you can come across subbed Nexus or any other Japanese show of interest, keep me in mind. And I just have to know; why no love for Dark Zagi? Was he too abrupt perhaps?

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to Enshohma [2009-10-19 16:39:24 +0000 UTC]

Oh, I don't have anything against Zagi per se. I just don't think his character was as developed as the other two. Now, it's been quite a while since I watched the show so my memory of him might be a bit scetchy, but as far as I can remember he was little more than a roaring, rampaging beast (although those also have their place in the world ).

TV-Nihon subbed Nexus, as well as UltraSeven X and a great number of other japanese Tokusatsu shows. [link]

Fushigi-Chan subbed Moebius. [link]

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indonesianbob67 [2009-08-27 00:52:29 +0000 UTC]

sooooooooo sick!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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RedWingsDragon [2009-08-26 05:14:42 +0000 UTC]

Awsome work here looks really badass

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Barugaron [2009-08-26 02:21:26 +0000 UTC]

dude............... you win. you kick ass. this is the best one ive seen. it kind of reminds me of mazinger.

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avatarblade2000 [2009-08-26 00:50:56 +0000 UTC]

*sigh*

Contest over.

*throws down pencil, walks away*

*over shoulder* AWESOME DESIGN!

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to avatarblade2000 [2009-08-26 22:20:30 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. But I honestly think the race is pretty even so far. Alot of people have managed to come up with pretty creative designs and it's not over yet.

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avatarblade2000 In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2009-08-26 23:33:16 +0000 UTC]

Sez you.

Still, though, amazing design, and it at least deserves some serious consideration. I'm sure Mr. Frank would agree with me. :/

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earthbaragon [2009-08-25 23:26:34 +0000 UTC]

A pretty incrediable design you have there. Very Faust and Memphisto like. But extremly nicly done. Your talent is pretty extreme. I love the attack, reminds me of Heie's Dragon of the Darkness flame that he did in the Yu Yu Hakasho Poltergeist movie.

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to earthbaragon [2009-08-26 22:37:21 +0000 UTC]

Thanks. The finisher was indeed inspired by Hiei's technique. I haven't actually gotten around to watch the show yet, but after having seen Lanipator's hilarious abridged series, I very much intend to do so.

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JacobSpencerKaiju79 [2009-08-25 21:52:10 +0000 UTC]

Very cool design and awesome backstory. I hope you win this contest.

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to JacobSpencerKaiju79 [2009-08-26 22:37:56 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I appreciate it.

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JacobSpencerKaiju79 In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2009-08-27 22:51:24 +0000 UTC]

Welcome

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BlueRavenfire [2009-08-25 21:47:19 +0000 UTC]

your ultraman is really cool.

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MightyMorphinPower4 [2009-08-25 19:36:51 +0000 UTC]

awsome workh here

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RenDragonClaw [2009-08-25 18:46:07 +0000 UTC]

This is a fantastic dark Ultra. We got history, we got a catalyst, and we even got a spark of possible redemption in there as the cause for his fall is a foreign entity, not so much his own personal failing. Design wise he is very classic. As Gregole mentioned, the horns are similar to Mazinger but that just sets him apart from other Ultras and adds some variety while still keeping him stylistically humaniod. Dark Ultras are a fairly recent development in the Ultraman mythos and its fun seeing how various Ultra can go bad. Hate to make a DnD reference but its similar to how Paladins become Blackguards. The greatest champions of light often become the most despicable and evil champions of darkness. As the saying goes, the higher you climb, the farther you can fall. Dark Ultras in general seem to embody this theme and you did a swell job of making a good and entertaining example.

-RenDragonClaw

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to RenDragonClaw [2009-08-25 19:44:01 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the kind words. While he's supposed to be a villain, I tried to at leat make him somewhat sympethetic and I'm glad it shows.

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AkagiGryphon [2009-08-25 18:45:31 +0000 UTC]

I love the finisher. Absolutely epic.

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to AkagiGryphon [2009-08-25 19:27:03 +0000 UTC]

Thank you. I think it turned out pretty nice myself.

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AkagiGryphon In reply to ChaosGhidorah [2009-10-17 00:41:01 +0000 UTC]

I'd like to see more of this guy.

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Kaiju-Borru-Zetto [2009-08-25 17:51:42 +0000 UTC]

Wow, cool ass design : D

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Mecha-GREGOLE [2009-08-25 17:20:51 +0000 UTC]

A dark Ultra, eh? It's definitely innovative, while also invoking lots of traditions of the genre.

His design invokes more Mazinger than Ultra, but I like that. It adds a lot of variety.

The hydra beam looks like an interesting finisher. A bit more generic overall than the arm lasers, but very stylish for the character.

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ChaosGhidorah In reply to Mecha-GREGOLE [2009-08-25 19:30:56 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a bunch. The Mazinger bit isn't intentional, but considering the fact that I've watched a whole lot of Shin Mazinger lately, I wouldn't be the least bit surprised if it somehow managed to subconsciously find its way into the design.

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imposterzilla [2009-08-25 17:13:37 +0000 UTC]

Interesting. Cool idea!

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center64 [2009-08-25 17:13:23 +0000 UTC]

damn dude i dnt knw if i can beat that 8O

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