AUTHOR'S NOTES- I've wanted to write a crossover between THUNDERBIRDS & POWER RANGERS for
some time, and this is that opportunity- especially with LIGHTSPEED RESCUE. Enjoy it!
DISCLAIMER- POWER RANGERS- LIGHTSPEED RESCUE belongs to SABAN ENTERTAINMENT, THUNDERBIRDS
belongs to GERRY ANDERSON. I don't own the characters- including SUZAN TRACEY, who is owned
by DRAGONBALL YU-GI-OH GODDESS, and has given me permission to use her for this series.
TWIN RESCUE TEAMS UNITE
By D. Speer
At TRACY ISLAND, the headquarters of ~INTERNATIONAL RESCUE~, *Jeff Tracy* was watching the
news in the world through their Satellite Setup.
Another report came from MARINER BAY, where the members of the **Lightspeed Rescue Power
Rangers** had just saved a building full of civilians from the Demons who were attacking.
*Scott Tracy*, the person who field commands each mission from /Thunderbird 1\, walked in
and asked, "What's happening, Father?"
"I just caught another report of another fantastic rescue in Mariner Bay," Jeff replied.
"Mariner Bay... isn't that where the members of Lightspeed Rescue operate?" Scott asked in
reply. "Yes," Jeff replied, "With what they have to go through, I'm glad we don't have to
put up with their pressures in our rescue attempts. But I did give our emergency frequency
to *William Mitchell*, the Operations Commander for them, in case it got to be where they
needed our assistance."
"That's good to know," *Virgil*, the man who did the transport of their Rescue Gear aboard
/Thunderbird 2\, replied. "For once, I would like to help them- I would even like to be one
of them, perhaps the Blue Ranger..."
In the forests to the north and east of ANGEL GROVE, Mariner Bay's Sister City, a forest
fire was spreading closer to that city. Not even volunteer firefighters and the \Lightspeed
Megazord's WALKER FORMATION/ could get the fire out. Even with \AERO RESCUE 3/ doing Water &
Chemical Retardant Drops helping, it wasn't putting a serious dent in the fire.
"I don't think we're going to do this one alone," *Carter Grayson*, Lightspeed Rescue's
field commander reported to the Man, "Not even the Chemical Retardants we developed is
working. We're going to need some help."
"I know, Carter," Commander Mitchell said, "and it looks like we're going to need some of the
best people in the rescue business to assist us with this."
Turning to his Communications Officer, he said, "Send out the Call to I.R."
At Jeff Tracy's office, the small pic of Captain Mitchell flashed. Keying the channel open,
he said, "International Rescue- Jeff Tracy speaking."
Explaining the situation, including the danger to human life, the Captain explained the
emergency. With the aide of visuals of the fire, Jeff understood the situation and closed the
channel. He called all the family in- including SUZAN, Jeff's newly arrived daughter from New
York.
"We've been called," he announced, "And Virgil, it's going to be a dream assignment for
you... for we get to assist Lightspeed Rescue." Surprised gasps filled the room, and Suzan
asked about them.
"Lightspeed Rescue is based out of Mariner Bay, Suzan," Jeff explained, "and not only do they
deal in the impossible rescues- they also have to fight demons there. Quite a task for the 6
operatives they field- the **Lightspeed Power Rangers**." "You mean they field a Ranger Team?"
she asked- and he nodded back affirmative.
"They've got an out of control forest fire northeast of Angel Grove," Jeff told them, "and not
even the Chemical Retardants they developed are putting a dent in it. They've built a FireBreak,
but we don't even know if that will hold. And with many of the firefighters, heat exhaustion is
rampant but there's not even a backup team to help them.
"We're going to have to take the Thunderbirds to SuperSonic to get there. Scott, get going now
and establish a command station for the others. Virgil, use Pod 5 with the High-Pressure
WaterCannon Vehicles and the FIREFLY- get going, take Gordon with you- you'll need his help.
Alan, take the New /Thunderbird 6\ Rescue Transport with Suzan & TinTin on board in White
Uniforms- we're using that for a Rescue Base for the other FireFighters and our team, should
they need some help. Equip it will all possible medications, and enough Saline bags should they
be needed.
"Alright people... THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!"
Once Scott arrived, he kept the vehicle on the ground and operated from within. Having Virgil
land to the north of the fire, they used the FIREFLY VEHICLE to set up a break to which 4
streams were battling the blaze. This time, they had the fire on the ropes and it was slowly
regressing. In 6 hours, they had it back enough to have fire crews begin mop-up operations
with water tanks on the backs. All 3 vehicles then met at the command-ops of Lightspeed Rescue
to just jabber and catch up on what's been happening.
"I'm amazed with what's been happening here," Scott said, "Personally, I admire your resolve but
I swear I don't want what you do for a living."
"You tell me, Scott," Carter replied, "I'm glad you guys don't have to do what we do, or have to
go through what we do. But it was great to meet all of you- and we hope that you will always
respond to the calls for help in the world- and not just ours."
"One of these days," Virgil said, "we've got to have you visit our island home and show us some
of your rescue techniques and equipment."
"And sometime," JOEL RAWLINGS said, "we should have you visit the AquaBase to see how we deal
with not only rescue missions, but also the demon attacks in our city."
"But that's enough for now," Carter said, "These men and women need to head back to their
Headquarters and report in, and so do we back at the Aquabase." So the 2 teams had to depart for
the time being, but expectations were high that they would meet again soon.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
A few months later, Angel Grove reported that it had a major disaster on their hands...
The shuttle that was launched a few days ago reported a failure in its fuel systems and that it
was going to crash land some 100 nautical miles off of Japan's coast. This time, it was up to
International Rescue to save the flight crew from certain death... but even then, they
couldn't.
All of the boys were sick with the flu from their immunizations... and with this rescue imminent,
a submarine docked- and out stepped the 8 members of Lightspeed Rescue- including Captain Mitchell
and Ms. Fairwether, the team's scientist-developer and one who could knock Brains for a loop.
When Jeff explained the situation, Capt. Mitchell suggested that the 6 Rangers help in their
stead.
"Are you sure, Will?" he asked, "I don't know if your team can handle the workload we do on a
daily scale."
"We're involved in the rescue business, Jeff," Capt. Mitchell answered him, "If there's anything
the Lightspeed Rangers can't handle, it's a simple rescue mission- and saving our shuttle is a
cakewalk for them."
"Besides, Mr. Tracy," Carter replied, "we, as a team, swore that whenever International Rescue
needed a helping hand, then we would do so. And it seems that your team needs a helping hand."
"That's so," Jeff replied...
And so it was that the Lightspeed Rangers assembled in the briefing room and were listening to
Jeff explain the situation.
"I suggest that we use both the MAX SOLARZORD & AERO RESCUE 3 to assist the shuttle," Capt.
Mitchell suggested, "With the Magnetic Grapplers on them, we can order the shuttle to cut its
engines and slow it onto the water- where the Lightspeed Submarine will surface and take it to
Mariner Bay."
"Okay, Captain Mitchell," Jeff replied, "Carter, you take THUNDERBIRD ONE and fly over the
Rescue Area. Use the camera pod to help direct the shuttle onto the water."
"Yes Sir," Carter replied.
"We've got 6 minutes before the shuttle hits water," Jeff replied, "So we've got to work fast."
Carter was hitting the revolving door to his temporary assignment while Joel and Ryan were on
the porch, morphing and calling for their zords. Once Thunderbird One was launched, the 3 flew
formation to the rescue zone- where the shuttle was coming into view. With Capt. Mitchell
commanding the Sub with the other 3 Rangers at the controls, their rescue went into Action
Stations.
Joel was positioned at the rear of the shuttle while Ryan was positioned near the front.
Lowering their Grappling Magnets and hooking them onto it, Joel advised that the crew cut the
engines... then, with the 2 zords providing counterthrust, it slowed down to a stop.
Capt. Mitchell ordered the sub to surface, then gave the order for the Shuttle to be dropped
onto the hull without landing gear. Once done, they steamed it to Mariner Bay for N.A.S.A.D.A.
to pick up- then headed back to Tracy Island.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
It seemed that while Lightspeed saved the shuttle, the Tracy Brothers recovered from the flu
immunizations and were waiting for the team. Jeff said that the team should get medals for what
they did in the face of danger.
"It's all in a day's work for the 6 of us," Dana Mitchell told them, and all agreed on that.
"In either case," Jeff said, "if you want to become full-fledged members of International
Rescue, I see no objections to it... in fact, you could create a fleet of Lightspeed
Thunderbirds for rescue work, and even give them the means to combine into a GESTALT
Formation."
"We would be honored to be part of International Rescue," Carter said, "But you know what would
honor us greatly?" At Jeff's question Carter replied, "We would like it if International Rescue
could become an honorary team of Lightspeed Rangers." It was at this that Virgil squealed in
joy.
"We were hoping that you would do that," Jeff said, "and the honor would be ours."
So in the given day of a Rescue, 2 Organizations united into one Rescue Team.
The Tracy Team, as it became known, handled the work in the Eastern Hemisphere and Pacific Rim
while the Mitchell Team dealt with the western side of the world- and sometimes, the 2 teams
united for the tougher rescues that needed a unified front.
Brains and Ms. Fairwether worked on developing a GESTALT set of Thunderbirds- and soon, the
LIGHTSPEED THUNDERZORD was introduced as well as a second set of Ranger Powers... Alan and
John subbed as the 6th. Ranger while the others- including TinTin and Suzan- became the
permanent team of Lightspeed ThunderRangers.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Other adventures with the teams of International Rescue will be established... and they will
be chronicled as well.
some time, and this is that opportunity- especially with LIGHTSPEED RESCUE. Enjoy it!
DISCLAIMER- POWER RANGERS- LIGHTSPEED RESCUE belongs to SABAN ENTERTAINMENT, THUNDERBIRDS
belongs to GERRY ANDERSON. I don't own the characters- including SUZAN TRACEY, who is owned
by DRAGONBALL YU-GI-OH GODDESS, and has given me permission to use her for this series.
TWIN RESCUE TEAMS UNITE
By D. Speer
At TRACY ISLAND, the headquarters of ~INTERNATIONAL RESCUE~, *Jeff Tracy* was watching the
news in the world through their Satellite Setup.
Another report came from MARINER BAY, where the members of the **Lightspeed Rescue Power
Rangers** had just saved a building full of civilians from the Demons who were attacking.
*Scott Tracy*, the person who field commands each mission from /Thunderbird 1\, walked in
and asked, "What's happening, Father?"
"I just caught another report of another fantastic rescue in Mariner Bay," Jeff replied.
"Mariner Bay... isn't that where the members of Lightspeed Rescue operate?" Scott asked in
reply. "Yes," Jeff replied, "With what they have to go through, I'm glad we don't have to
put up with their pressures in our rescue attempts. But I did give our emergency frequency
to *William Mitchell*, the Operations Commander for them, in case it got to be where they
needed our assistance."
"That's good to know," *Virgil*, the man who did the transport of their Rescue Gear aboard
/Thunderbird 2\, replied. "For once, I would like to help them- I would even like to be one
of them, perhaps the Blue Ranger..."
In the forests to the north and east of ANGEL GROVE, Mariner Bay's Sister City, a forest
fire was spreading closer to that city. Not even volunteer firefighters and the \Lightspeed
Megazord's WALKER FORMATION/ could get the fire out. Even with \AERO RESCUE 3/ doing Water &
Chemical Retardant Drops helping, it wasn't putting a serious dent in the fire.
"I don't think we're going to do this one alone," *Carter Grayson*, Lightspeed Rescue's
field commander reported to the Man, "Not even the Chemical Retardants we developed is
working. We're going to need some help."
"I know, Carter," Commander Mitchell said, "and it looks like we're going to need some of the
best people in the rescue business to assist us with this."
Turning to his Communications Officer, he said, "Send out the Call to I.R."
At Jeff Tracy's office, the small pic of Captain Mitchell flashed. Keying the channel open,
he said, "International Rescue- Jeff Tracy speaking."
Explaining the situation, including the danger to human life, the Captain explained the
emergency. With the aide of visuals of the fire, Jeff understood the situation and closed the
channel. He called all the family in- including SUZAN, Jeff's newly arrived daughter from New
York.
"We've been called," he announced, "And Virgil, it's going to be a dream assignment for
you... for we get to assist Lightspeed Rescue." Surprised gasps filled the room, and Suzan
asked about them.
"Lightspeed Rescue is based out of Mariner Bay, Suzan," Jeff explained, "and not only do they
deal in the impossible rescues- they also have to fight demons there. Quite a task for the 6
operatives they field- the **Lightspeed Power Rangers**." "You mean they field a Ranger Team?"
she asked- and he nodded back affirmative.
"They've got an out of control forest fire northeast of Angel Grove," Jeff told them, "and not
even the Chemical Retardants they developed are putting a dent in it. They've built a FireBreak,
but we don't even know if that will hold. And with many of the firefighters, heat exhaustion is
rampant but there's not even a backup team to help them.
"We're going to have to take the Thunderbirds to SuperSonic to get there. Scott, get going now
and establish a command station for the others. Virgil, use Pod 5 with the High-Pressure
WaterCannon Vehicles and the FIREFLY- get going, take Gordon with you- you'll need his help.
Alan, take the New /Thunderbird 6\ Rescue Transport with Suzan & TinTin on board in White
Uniforms- we're using that for a Rescue Base for the other FireFighters and our team, should
they need some help. Equip it will all possible medications, and enough Saline bags should they
be needed.
"Alright people... THUNDERBIRDS ARE GO!"
Once Scott arrived, he kept the vehicle on the ground and operated from within. Having Virgil
land to the north of the fire, they used the FIREFLY VEHICLE to set up a break to which 4
streams were battling the blaze. This time, they had the fire on the ropes and it was slowly
regressing. In 6 hours, they had it back enough to have fire crews begin mop-up operations
with water tanks on the backs. All 3 vehicles then met at the command-ops of Lightspeed Rescue
to just jabber and catch up on what's been happening.
"I'm amazed with what's been happening here," Scott said, "Personally, I admire your resolve but
I swear I don't want what you do for a living."
"You tell me, Scott," Carter replied, "I'm glad you guys don't have to do what we do, or have to
go through what we do. But it was great to meet all of you- and we hope that you will always
respond to the calls for help in the world- and not just ours."
"One of these days," Virgil said, "we've got to have you visit our island home and show us some
of your rescue techniques and equipment."
"And sometime," JOEL RAWLINGS said, "we should have you visit the AquaBase to see how we deal
with not only rescue missions, but also the demon attacks in our city."
"But that's enough for now," Carter said, "These men and women need to head back to their
Headquarters and report in, and so do we back at the Aquabase." So the 2 teams had to depart for
the time being, but expectations were high that they would meet again soon.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
A few months later, Angel Grove reported that it had a major disaster on their hands...
The shuttle that was launched a few days ago reported a failure in its fuel systems and that it
was going to crash land some 100 nautical miles off of Japan's coast. This time, it was up to
International Rescue to save the flight crew from certain death... but even then, they
couldn't.
All of the boys were sick with the flu from their immunizations... and with this rescue imminent,
a submarine docked- and out stepped the 8 members of Lightspeed Rescue- including Captain Mitchell
and Ms. Fairwether, the team's scientist-developer and one who could knock Brains for a loop.
When Jeff explained the situation, Capt. Mitchell suggested that the 6 Rangers help in their
stead.
"Are you sure, Will?" he asked, "I don't know if your team can handle the workload we do on a
daily scale."
"We're involved in the rescue business, Jeff," Capt. Mitchell answered him, "If there's anything
the Lightspeed Rangers can't handle, it's a simple rescue mission- and saving our shuttle is a
cakewalk for them."
"Besides, Mr. Tracy," Carter replied, "we, as a team, swore that whenever International Rescue
needed a helping hand, then we would do so. And it seems that your team needs a helping hand."
"That's so," Jeff replied...
And so it was that the Lightspeed Rangers assembled in the briefing room and were listening to
Jeff explain the situation.
"I suggest that we use both the MAX SOLARZORD & AERO RESCUE 3 to assist the shuttle," Capt.
Mitchell suggested, "With the Magnetic Grapplers on them, we can order the shuttle to cut its
engines and slow it onto the water- where the Lightspeed Submarine will surface and take it to
Mariner Bay."
"Okay, Captain Mitchell," Jeff replied, "Carter, you take THUNDERBIRD ONE and fly over the
Rescue Area. Use the camera pod to help direct the shuttle onto the water."
"Yes Sir," Carter replied.
"We've got 6 minutes before the shuttle hits water," Jeff replied, "So we've got to work fast."
Carter was hitting the revolving door to his temporary assignment while Joel and Ryan were on
the porch, morphing and calling for their zords. Once Thunderbird One was launched, the 3 flew
formation to the rescue zone- where the shuttle was coming into view. With Capt. Mitchell
commanding the Sub with the other 3 Rangers at the controls, their rescue went into Action
Stations.
Joel was positioned at the rear of the shuttle while Ryan was positioned near the front.
Lowering their Grappling Magnets and hooking them onto it, Joel advised that the crew cut the
engines... then, with the 2 zords providing counterthrust, it slowed down to a stop.
Capt. Mitchell ordered the sub to surface, then gave the order for the Shuttle to be dropped
onto the hull without landing gear. Once done, they steamed it to Mariner Bay for N.A.S.A.D.A.
to pick up- then headed back to Tracy Island.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
It seemed that while Lightspeed saved the shuttle, the Tracy Brothers recovered from the flu
immunizations and were waiting for the team. Jeff said that the team should get medals for what
they did in the face of danger.
"It's all in a day's work for the 6 of us," Dana Mitchell told them, and all agreed on that.
"In either case," Jeff said, "if you want to become full-fledged members of International
Rescue, I see no objections to it... in fact, you could create a fleet of Lightspeed
Thunderbirds for rescue work, and even give them the means to combine into a GESTALT
Formation."
"We would be honored to be part of International Rescue," Carter said, "But you know what would
honor us greatly?" At Jeff's question Carter replied, "We would like it if International Rescue
could become an honorary team of Lightspeed Rangers." It was at this that Virgil squealed in
joy.
"We were hoping that you would do that," Jeff said, "and the honor would be ours."
So in the given day of a Rescue, 2 Organizations united into one Rescue Team.
The Tracy Team, as it became known, handled the work in the Eastern Hemisphere and Pacific Rim
while the Mitchell Team dealt with the western side of the world- and sometimes, the 2 teams
united for the tougher rescues that needed a unified front.
Brains and Ms. Fairwether worked on developing a GESTALT set of Thunderbirds- and soon, the
LIGHTSPEED THUNDERZORD was introduced as well as a second set of Ranger Powers... Alan and
John subbed as the 6th. Ranger while the others- including TinTin and Suzan- became the
permanent team of Lightspeed ThunderRangers.
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Other adventures with the teams of International Rescue will be established... and they will
be chronicled as well.