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#75: VRT 223 "Grimlord's Dark Secret" Part Two.

Features Footage from (bold = new):
Shaider, episodes 1, 6, 8, 12, 17, 23, 30, 34, 45, & 47; and Spielban, episodes 1, 2, 3, 5, & 7.

The complete program, from opening to end of end credits, lasts roughly 21:17;21.

Opening is about 1:00; by itself.

Ending is about 0:30; by itself.


Opening Credits

Source Description Edit Note
SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled; transitions in.

VRT 208.

Ryan's VR transformation sequence, version 2.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #45.

The pyramid fires an arrow to our left.

Used ahead of source.

SHAIDER #45.

Despera thrusts her wand forth, knocking VR Ryan down. He rolls, recovers, then strikes at Despera with his saber, but she teleports a few feet away. He strikes again, she blocks with her wand, hits back, then teleports nearby when he goes to thrust at her. VR Ryan turns around, gets flipped over by her underswipe, before she prepares to hit him with her wand again.

Trims start to remove her walking in and talking; cuts follow-up of VR Ryan being struck in the face, then a close-up of Despera.

SHAIDER #45.

VR Ryan locks saber with Despera's wand, then breaks off, sending her spinning and teleporting down the tunnel.


SHAIDER #45.

Despera summons a technicolor vortex with her wand, which desposits VR Ryan in the Fractile Zone. He glances about the colorful dimension, until Despera's wand repeatedly flies in, then attacks VR Ryan, who dodges barely. The wand then turns around.

US replaces start to change over Despera's close-up; an additional attack by the wand is cut between final two shots.

SHAIDER #45.

Despera's wand repeatedly flies in.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #45.

Despera's wand strikes VR Ryan sparkily in the chest, knocking him down, then flies in and knocks him over again, before rejoining with Despera.

Cuts before Despera strikes him in the face, including a follow-up close-up.

SHAIDER #45.

Despera thrusts her wand forth, flipping VR Ryan over and down. Despera teleports as she walks forth, then pops up behind VR Ryan, so he turns around, slashes, she teleports behind him, and wand swipes him into flipping over. He recovers, strikes at her, she teleports away, so he turns around, strikes again, but she not only teleports away, but takes the colorful background with her!

Shot 3 is trimmed to remove an additional teleport walk; cuts additional flipping over in shot 4; cuts follow-ups of Despera sparkily slashing him, then firing bursting bubbles at him, then he fires his laser at her.

SHAIDER #45.

Despera gestures her wand forth, and VR Ryan ends up in a giant soap bubble! He struggles, but things get worse when it sets itself ablaze. VR Ryan tries his Laser Pistol, firing at the bubble twice, bursting it open. VR Ryan soars through the virtual dimension.

Trims start to remove visibility of Despera's face; Cuts follow-ups of VR Ryan landing in misty meadows, where the giant wand blasts him away.

SHAIDER #45.

VR Ryan lands in the Indigo Sector, where Despera floats by. He strikes, she teleports behind him.

Cuts before she whips her wand around as he strikes, flipping him over in the next shot.

SHAIDER #45.

VR Ryan races forth, then fires his Laser Pistol at Despera, exploding where she was, but she teleports up to the nearby cliff, where she rains down laser beams that burst around VR Ryan, until he falls and rolls, but recovers, then leaps up, and a flaring of reality returns him to the cave of Easter Island heads. VR Ryan glances about, then suddenly Despera teleports in and wand swipes him, knocking him down for a moment. He recovers, facing Despera at one side of the tunnel. He realizes the pyramid is behind him, where he recalls the booby trapped eye, so he stands ready.

Trims start to remove him initially recovering; trims shot 7 to remove Despera's face as much as possible; US replaces follow-up of Despera up close.

SHAIDER #45.

VR Ryan faces Despera, pulls out his Laser Pistol, fires at her, she reflects it back at him with her wand, he dives out of the way, and the beam hits the lower panel of the pyramid! This fires an arrow from the pyramid forth.

Last two shots are recycled, per source; US replaces follow-up of Despera being hit with the arrow.

SHAIDER #45.

VR Ryan slowly stands up from a crouch.

Slowed.

SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled; transitions in.

SHAIDER #17.

Close on Oraclon talking.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #17.

Close on Oraclon talking.

Recycled again, but shorter.

SHAIDER #47.

The tentacles of Hydra-Bot slowly begin to stir to life.

Altered to fit sparkle-screen.

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot stirs about in the darkness.


SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot's tentacle snake heads strike.


SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot's tentacle snake heads strike.

Recycled already.

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot stirs about in the darkness.

Recycled.

VRT 208.

Ryan's VR transformation sequence, version 2.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan rushes into the stone temple, bounds over the stone block, and makes his way around the room cautiously aware of his surroundings.

Cuts before tentacles whip in and knock him down.

SHAIDER #47.

One of Hydra-Bot's snake heads spews flames at VR Ryan, who tries to withstand the heat, but finally has to hop over the stone block, where he stands ready with his saber. Hydra-Bot stirs about in the darkness.

Final shot is recycled, but first in context; cuts follow-ups of more Hydra-Bot stirring and VR Ryan reacting.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan stands ready, as Hydra-Bot lurks nearby. So he does the heroic thing, and runs away, fleeing into the next room, where he sees there's a bit of a drop. He stops, then hops down, and continues running away, finally pausing to glance about. He looks about the ceiling, from side to side, but sees nothing of note, until he spots one of Hydra-Bot's snake heads lurking in the corner, then another behind him, both slitering away suddenly. It happens again, and VR Ryan stands there, talking to himself, when suddenly the tentacles snag him by the neck, pulling him over to Hydra-Bot, staggering about as the monster flails all over. VR Ryan finally breaks free, dives away, as Hydra-Bot remains stationary.

Shots 6 & 7 are switched from source positions; shot 14 is trimmed to reduce dialogue; cuts follow-ups of VR Ryan standing around and talking to the monster for a bit.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan readies his saber, as Hydra-Bot steps forth a little, sending his snake heads forth, where VR Ryan grabs hold of a pair of them, only to lose his grip and get flipped over briefly.

Cuts final shot before the tentacles whip back at him, then cuts follow-ups of him fighting with the tentacles a bit more, including the snake heads spewing mist at him, then spewing sparks his way.

SHAIDER #47.

Close on Hydra-Bot flailing about, then a close-up of his head with the uhh, buttony top. Ahem.

Pushed back from source position.

SHAIDER #47.

Amid smoke, VR Ryan rushes forth, then pulls out his Laser Pistol, and goes to fire, when the tentacles whip about, preventing him, then the snake heads come in and one bites the Laser Pistol out of his hand! VR Ryan fights with them, slashing about with his saber, to no avail.

Trims start; cuts follow-ups of him sparkily cutting a snake head off, which then floats about buzzing around him, before the other heads snag each a limb of his.

SHAIDER #47.

A snake head bites VR Ryan's saber, as he struggles with the tentacles.

Cuts final shot before we see floating snake head with saber in mouth, then cuts follow-ups of snake head using saber to sparkily slash VR Ryan, before returning to its tentacle neck.

SHAIDER #47.

A snake head with the Laser Pistol in its mouth fires the weapon down at VR Ryan, bursting around him as he dives out of the way. The tentacles whip forth, striking at VR Ryan until he flips over. The tentacles whip forth again, battering VR Ryan about repeatedly. He finally takes a breather against the wall, nod-talking while clutching his chest.

Transitions out; cuts before he leaps forth, cuts follow-ups of him fighting Hydra-Bot repeatitively.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars fly backwards out of the clouds together.

Recycled; mirror-flipped; plays in reverse.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars flank over us, firing.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars fire electricity bolts.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars flank over us, firing.

Recycled again.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars fire electricity bolts.

Recycled again.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars flank over us, firing.

Recycled yet again.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars flank over us, firing.

Recycled yet again once more.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars flank over us, firing.

Recycled yet again once more with feeling.

VRT 101.

Kaitlin & JB raise their glowing Virtualizers.

Recycled.

VRT 101.

J.B.'s VR transformation sequence.

Recycled.

VRT 101.

Kaitlin's VR transformation sequence.

Recycled from 201.

SPIELBAN #07.

The VR Skybase flies straight out of a wall of clouds.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

VRs JB & Kaitlin fly up toward the VR Skybase and enter it.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

VR Kaitlin & VR JB land in their cockpit seats.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #05.

The VR Skybase flies low and close to us while passing to our slight left.


SHAIDER #06.

Three Grimstars fly through some clouds, then curl back around our way.


SPIELBAN #01.

VR Kaitlin nod-talks in the Skybase cockpit.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

The VR Skybase flies out of a cloud to our slight left.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars fire electricity bolts.

Recycled once more.

SPIELBAN #03.

VR Skybase flies to our left as explosions erupt in the sky around it.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #03.

Spark bursts erupt in front of VR Kaitlin & VR JB in their cockpit.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #03.

VR Skybase flies to our left as explosions erupt in the sky around it.

Recycled again; shortened.

SPIELBAN #01.

VR JB readies right arm and nod-talks before reaching downward in cockpit.

Recycled; trimmed to end.

SPIELBAN #01.

The VR Skybase flies downward to our left and fires.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #47.

Zoom out from Hydra-Bot.

Slowed; plays in reverse.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan gets up, then leaps up and lands atop the nearby platform.

Cuts additional leaping shot between shots 2 & 3; cuts follow-up shot of Hydra-Bot turning around.

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot gives chase, so VR Ryan takes off running, with the snake heads flailing about ahead of him. VR Ryan rolls through the pyramid door, and keeps running down the cave tunnel, being chased by the snake heads. He runs, glancing back a few times, as a pair of snake heads keeps on his heels, rounding the corner and keeping just behind him.

Shots 1 & 2 are switched from source positions; second to last shot is trimmed; cuts follow-ups of more chasing down the tunnels.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan reaches the cave entrance.

Cuts follow-up POV shot of sunny trees in the distance.

SHAIDER #47.

The snake heads slither up and snag VR Ryan just as he exits the cave, which he struggles with, falling over, as Hydra-Bot soon reaches the exit as well, VR Ryan rolling around struggling on the ground.

Cuts follow-up POV shot of sunny trees in the distance.

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot jerks about, his eye blinking.

Cuts follow-up of sun shining, causing snake heads to appear pained.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan breaks free from the snake heads.

Cuts follow-up sun shot.

SHAIDER #47.

The snake heads drop VR Ryan's saber and Laser Pistol, so he dives down and grabs the Laser Pistol first, firing upon Hydra-Bot, bursting him twice. The tentacles whip at VR Ryan, distracting him for a moment before Hydra-Bot retreats back into the cave. VR Ryan immediately gives chase, heading back into the cave.

Cuts follow-ups of VR Ryan chasing Hydra-Bot around a corner.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan chases after the retreating Hydra-Bot, racing down the tunnels until he reaches the pyramid doorway, getting there just after the tentacles slide back inside.

Shots 2 & 3 are shortened slightly; cuts follow-ups of him reentering the room and searches about it.

SHAIDER #01.

A trio of Grimstars barrel roll toward and over us.

Recycled; cuts just before we fully see Blue Hawk.

SPIELBAN #03.

Zoom in on VR JB, reacting.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

VR JB reaches down and presses button on his controls.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

Skybase fires forth.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #02.

A pair of missiles fly into a cloud.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #23.

A trio of Grimstars do a barrel roll.

Recycled; crossfades with next shot.

SHAIDER #01.

An explosion brightly in midair.

Recycled.

SPIELBAN #01.

VRs JB & Kaitlin watch an explosion before them.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #01.

A pair of flaming, damaged Grimstars swoop down over us.

Recycled; crossfades with next shot.

SHAIDER #01.

A building explodes, dark and messy.

Recycled; trimmed; crossfaded from last shot.

SPIELBAN #01.

VR JB lowers his arm, then VR Kaitlin nods in the Skybase cockpit, and he nods in response.

Recycled; plays in reverse.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan stands with his saber ready, as he looks upward.

Shortened heavily.

SHAIDER #47.

Pan quickly across the ceiling.

Recycled, per source.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan looks about the room.

Shortened heavily.

SHAIDER #47.

Pan across the walls of the room.

Pushed back from source position.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan is keeping alert, when suddenly a pair of the snake heads burst through the wall behind him and grab him from behind! He struggles, but breaks free from both.

Cuts before he cuts off the second one's head.

SHAIDER #47.

The snake heads spew sparks at VR Ryan.


SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan falls, but rolls to a recovery.

Used ahead of source; Cuts before he strikes a tentacle, then starts cutting off snake heads.

SHAIDER #47.

Snake head spews sparks.

Recycled; mirror-flipped.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan struggles to fight back against Hydra-Bot as a pair of snake heads spew sparks at him.

Cuts before he falls to the side.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan fights against a shower of sparks.

Pushed back from source position.

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot flops about amid smoke, lacking a few tentacles.

Trimmed to remove decapitated snake head being tossed at him.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan lowers his saber, then pulls out his Laser Pistol, and fires upon Hydra-Bot, exploding the stone block below him.

Crossfades into next shot; cuts follow-ups of debris and tentacles falling down.

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot lies lifeless amid smoke and debris.

Crossfaded in from prior shot; cuts before he starts moving again.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan reholsters his Laser Pistol, and stands relaxed with his saber held just in case.


SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot suddenly stirs, alive after all, with VR Ryan reacting, as Hydra-Bot staggers amid the debris, lacking any tentacles or snake heads.

Shot 1 is cut off from the end of two shots ago.

SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan readies his VR Laser Saber, charging the blade up and twirling it about as it trails against a sparkly backdrop.

Recycled, per source (sparkily backdrop effect US added).

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot staggers, so VR Ryan takes his glowing saber and stabs him, burstingly.


SHAIDER #47.

VR Ryan energy slashes horizontally to our left a few times.

Recycled, per source.

SHAIDER #47.

Hydra-Bot is sliced sparkily, then explodes tremendously.

Crossfades into next shot.

SHAIDER #47.

One of Hydra-Bot's disembodied snake head tentacles sizzles with smoke, then dissolves into a smaller chunk.

Crossfades in from prior shot; cuts follow-up of same happening to the body.

SHAIDER #47.

Zoom in on VR Ryan as he lowers his arms, triumphantly.


SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #17.

Close on Oraclon, silent.

Recycled; Freeze-framed.

SHAIDER #08.

Oraclon talks in a medium shot.

Recycled; shortened heavily.

SHAIDER #08.

Oraclon widens his eyes, then starts talking in a medium shot.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #30.

Slow zoom in, close on Oraclon, talking.

Recycled; trims start.

SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled; transitions in.

SHAIDER #34.

Oraclon talks close with his eyes narrowed the whole time.


SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled.

SHAIDER #12.

Extreme close-up on Oraclon, talking.

Recycled; transitions out.

SHAIDER #01.

The Dark Fortress floats through the virtual dimension.

Recycled; transitions in.

Ending Credits