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The Nindroids (short for ninja-droids)[1] are highly advanced built androids based on Dr. Julien's design of the first Nindroid, Zane, the Ice Ninja.
History
Tick Tock
Believed to be an orphan, Zane lived a mysterious life until discovered by Master Wu and taken in as a student. Despite feeling overwhelmed with his new friends, the Ice Ninja still felt disappointed with his unknown past. Up upon till a special discovery with a mysterious Falcon, Zane and the ninja met many important missions; though they did not expect one adventure to lead them to a hidden workshop, only to witness the fact that Zane was not only special—he was a Nindroid, built to protect others.
The Surge
After the Golden Ninja defeated the Overlord, the ninja became teachers with the exception of Lloyd. Soon, Nya reported a trip to Borg Industries, whereas Zane met P.I.X.A.L., an android based on Zane. When the Overlord virus turned P.I.X.A.L. aggressive, she used her previous scan of Zane and upgraded his schematics to mane a more up-to-date robot army.
The Art of the Silent Fist
Upon facing the Nindroids surrounding P.I.X.A.L., Zane encountered General Cryptor, a brand-new Nindroid based on his own design while also upgraded with superior abilities.
The Last Resort
While thinking of a means to use Jay's last wish against Nadakhan, both he and Nya unexpectedly encounter Echo Zane, an inferior copy of Zane built from scrap parts but with the same programming to protect others. Although this Nindroid is prone to falling apart, he proves his worth during the raid on Lighthouse Island.
Snake Jaguar
After discovering Snake Jaguar is Zane in disguise, Mr. E and Zane fought each other using their motorcycles. Zane is still in the belief that Mr. E is the Quiet One, but instead, it turns out Mr. E is a Nindroid just like Zane.
After the Merge
Some Nindroids became the Administration Agents while others moved to the Crossroads.
Weapons and abilities
- Battering ram - Zane is able to become stiff in order to be used as a battering ram.[2]
- Breathing apparatus - Zane and P.I.X.A.L. can breathe normally underwater without the need of a scuba tank.[3][4]
- Event visualization - Zane can visualize any event that has happened, even events for which he was not present.[5]
- Selective memory - Zane can upgrade the visualization making everyone to resemble their current appearances.[6]
- Falcon Vision - Zane is able to see through the eyes of the Falcon.
- Music - Zane can play musical recordings from his body.[7][8]
- Head rotation - Zane's head is able to fully rotate around.[9][10]
- Superhuman durability - Zane is able to survive harsh environments, such as Beohernie's stomach, more easily.[11]
- Holographic cloak - Zane is able to change his appearance.
- Holographic projection - Zane is able to create both 2D[12] and 3D blue holographic projections from his eyes.[13][14] P.I.X.A.L. also has this ability, only she has been shown to project photographs[15] and maps. [16]
- Illumination - Zane is able to glow in order for him and his friends to see in the dark.[2]
- Cooling - Zane is able to open a hatch on his arm and cool down objects like Jay's pudding.[10]
- Prediction - Zane and P.I.X.A.L. can survey their environments and predict the likelihood of a possible outcome[17][18] or tell whether or not there are any better options.[19]
- Scanning - P.I.X.A.L. is able to scan a given area[20] as well as other androids,[10] and Zane is able to scan an area,[21] vehicle,[22] or human[23] for various signs.
- Shurikens - Zane has a hidden shuriken drill in his arm[24] and was at one point[25] able to produce explosive shurikens.[26] Echo Zane is also able to produce shurikens.[27]
- Wall crawling - Echo Zane was able to walk on the ceiling.[27]
- Laser eye - Nindroid warriors, General Cryptor and Min-droid have been shown to be able to shoot lasers from their left eye.
- Voice Alteration - Both Zane[28] and P.I.X.A.L.[29] can alter their voices to mimic those of others.
Weaknesses
- Gear lock-up - At least in his original body, Zane's gears could lock up after extended periods of arm movement.[30]
- Hacking susceptibility - Zane was able to be hacked by Ronin and shut down from within.[12] The Digital Overlord was able to almost permanently corrupt Zane from within.[31]
- Memory wipe - If interrupted during a reboot process, Zane can lose his memory, making him susceptible to manipulation.[32]
- Remote control - Zane was able to be controlled by an "Ultra-remote" from New Ninjago City.[10]
- Voice module damage - Zane's voice module is susceptible to blunt force damage, which has been shown to reverse his speech or make him speak gibberish.[33][34]
Appearances
Trivia
- Jay may have coined the term "Nindroid" in "Tick Tock" since no one was aware of the name.
- Alternatively, the term simply may not have been popular at first, with Jay knowing the term as an inventor himself.
- P.I.X.A.L. was not referred to as a Nindroid until March of the Oni (specifically on her character poster and in "The Fall"). This was perhaps due to her joining the ninja team as Samurai-X and gaining new abilities after rebuilding her body in Season 7.
- As shown in the first two seasons of Ninjago, Zane, in his original body, was able to open his chest like a cabinet. However, the outline of his chest panel was only visible in various scenes where his status as a Nindroid is particularly relevant, such as when he played the Sacred Flute recording to the other ninja in "Day of the Great Devourer."
- The Nindroid Army was built by P.I.X.A.L. (when she was controlled by the Overlord) and based on Zane's design.
- Cyrus Borg's security droids (seen in "The Invitation") look identical to the Nindroid Warriors, but they work for good instead of evil. However, as of "Public Enemy Number One," the Nindroids at Hiroshi's Labyrinth, including a Nindroid leader resembling Cryptor, have white armor/clothing.
- Stickered 2x2 tiles depicting the blueprints for Zane and the Falcon are included in 70594 The Lighthouse Siege.
- Mr. E is the only evil Nindroid who is not known to serve the Overlord.
- Mr. E was originally going to be Echo Zane. See their individual pages for more information.
- Zane and P.I.X.A.L. both have a "programmed soul."[35]
- Although the Robot Manager, the Red Visors, the Admin Droid, and the Security Bots are androids they aren't Nindroids, because they have no ninja abilities.
Gallery
Members
Minifigures
Traits and abilities
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Translations
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| French | Nindroïdes |
References
- ↑ Character Encyclopedia New Edition
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Double Trouble"
- ↑ "The Wrath of Kalmaar"
- ↑ "Long Live the King"
- ↑ "Legacy"
- ↑ "Elemental Rider"
- ↑ "Tick Tock"
- ↑ "The Forgotten Element"
- ↑ "Ninjaball Run"
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 "The Surge"
- ↑ "The Belly of the Beast"
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Public Enemy Number One"
- ↑ "Spellbound"
- ↑ "The Crooked Path"
- ↑ Ninjago Confidential
- ↑ The Call of the Deep
- ↑ "Rise of the Spinjitzu Master"
- ↑ "The Art of the Silent Fist"
- ↑ "Day of the Great Devourer"
- ↑ "Blackout"
- ↑ "Grave Danger"
- ↑ "A Line in the Sand"
- ↑ "Lost in Time"
- ↑ "Versus"
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/790519946795159552
- ↑ "Spy for a Spy"
- ↑ 27.0 27.1 "The Last Resort"
- ↑ "The Explorers Club"
- ↑ P.I.X.A.L. disguised her voice as that of several others in "Secrets Discovered." She also used a generic robotic voice to disguise her Samurai-X identity in Seasons 7 and 8.
- ↑ "Darkness Shall Rise"
- ↑ "Greatest Battles"
- ↑ "Corruption"
- ↑ "Stiix and Stones"
- ↑ "Scavengers"
- ↑ https://x.com/TommyAndreasen/status/781967144460300288