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''Galactic Defender'' (also called Galactic Destroyer and Orbital Defender) is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1978.

{{Infobox character

| name = Galactic Defender

| series = [[Micronauts]]

| image = [[Image:galacticdefender-carded.jpg|240px]]

| caption = Galactic Defender on card

| first = ''Micronauts'' Annual 1, 1979 by Marvel Comics

| last =

| creator = Mego

| portrayer =

| voice =

| nickname =

| alias =

| species =

| sex = Male

| occupation =

| title =

| family =

| spouse =

| significantother =

| children =

| relatives =

| religion =

| nationality =

| lbl1 = Japanese name

|data1 =

| lbl2 = Release number

|data2 =

|abilities = * Flight

|affiliation = Death Squad (as Galactic Destroyer, Marvel Comics)<BR>

Galactic Defense Squad/Micronauts (Protectors of Inner Space)

| lbl23 = Alternate mode

|data23 =

|quote = "''I am Galactic Defender, sworn defender of Paradise III! My first strike was but a warning! Strangers are not welcome on this world! Go!''"

}}

'''Galactic Defender''' (also called Galactic Destroyer and Orbital Defender) is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1978.

==Micronauts==

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Mego released the Galactic Defender toy in 1978 in three color variants. It was based on the mold use for a Takara the Microman Command 3 figures, but with the chamber removed and new accessories added. He was also released by Lion Rock with different accessories.

In 2003 Palisades Toys released a Galactic Defender Toy in four new color variants. This toy had a new backpack design.

In 2003 [[Palisades Toys]] released a Galactic Defender Toy in four new color variants. This toy had a new backpack design.

In 2016 Hasbro released a set of Micronauts toys at SDCC which included Orbital Defender, a new take on Galactic Defender. Derryl DePriest said at SDCC 2016 that the Micronauts Classic Collection toys were created using a combination of the 1970's molds recovered by Takara and various Microman parts.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87j58VOgY8</~~RED~~>

In 2016 Hasbro released a set of Micronauts toys at SDCC which included Orbital Defender, a new take on Galactic Defender. [[Derryl DePriest]] said at SDCC 2016 that the Micronauts Classic Collection toys were created using a combination of the 1970's molds recovered by Takara and various Microman parts.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87j58VOgY8</REF>

In 2018 parts for Galactic Defender were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash.

In 2018 parts for Galactic Defender were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]].

===Animated series===

~~Acroyear~~ was featured in the 2005 Micronauts Revolution DVD digital comic by Eagle One Media which was based on the first 5 issues of the Image Comics Micronauts comic series.

Galactic Defender was featured in the 2005 ''Micronauts Revolution'' DVD digital comic by [[Eagle One Media]] which was based on the first 5 issues of the Image Comics Micronauts comic series.

===Comics===

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===1979 Marvel Comics===

[[image:galacticdefender-marvel.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Galactic Defender in Micronauts Annual 1 by Marvel Comics]]

Galactic Defender first appeared in Micronauts Annual 1 by Marvel Comics. He was depicted as a foe of the Micronauts. He dies in that story.

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====2016 IDW Publishing====

~~Micronauts 4 by IDW Publishing featuring Orbital Defender~~

Orbital Defender in the IDW Publishing Micronauts series varies greatly from the original toy, being depicted as a woman named Larissa, the daughter of Baron Karza, whose armor looks nothing like the original toy.

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====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====

A Galactic Defender name Ma'at is among the main cast in the 2018 art series Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space by Brian Vox. He appears on the cover of issues 1-2, 10, 13, 17 and 25. This version of Galactic Defender was based on the grey Mego version of the Galactic Defender toy.

A Galactic Defender name Ma'at is among the main cast in the 2018 art series ''[[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]]'' by [[Brian Vox]]. He appears on the cover of issues 1-2, 10, 13, 17 and 25. This version of Galactic Defender was based on the grey Mego version of the Galactic Defender toy.

Galactic Defender also apppeared in ''Defenders of Micron'' issue 1-2.

An evil character named Galactic Annihilator appeared as a villain in the series. He appears on the cover of issue 32.

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*'''''Palisades Toys'' Galactic Defender''' (2003)

:Available in four color variants: black, blue, clear smoke and green.

Comes with a helmet and the same weapons as the original Mego toy, but has a Super Rocket Pack replacing the Power Unit.

:Comes with a helmet and the same weapons as the original Mego toy, but has a Super Rocket Pack replacing the Power Unit.

*'''''Hasbro Micronauts Classic Collection''''' (2016)

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:Inside the box the figures are attacked to a cardboard display which looks like a miniature version of the Astro Station.

:Features art by Ken Kelly. The box art for Pharoid features him wearing the larger wings from the Palisades version of Pharoid which were not part of this set.

===Gallery===

image:Galacticdefender-mpoisbio.jpg|Galactic Defender biography by Brian Vox

image:Galacticannihilator-mpoisbio.jpg|Galactic Annhilator biography by Brian Vox

</gallery>

==References==

==External links==

*http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/galacticdefendermv.htm

*http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Galactic_Destroyer_(Earth-616)

*http://www.innerspaceonline.com/new%20gd%20page.htm

*http://www.micro-outpost.com/pictures/figures/gdefender/gdefender.html

*http://www.microforever.com/defender.htm

*http://idwhasbro.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Larissa

[[Category:1:18 scale]]

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-''Galactic Defender'' (also called Galactic Destroyer and Orbital Defender) is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1978.
+{{seealso|Larissa}}
+{{Infobox character
+| name        = Galactic Defender
+| series      = [[Micronauts]]
+| image       = [[Image:galacticdefender-carded.jpg|240px]]
+| caption     = Galactic Defender on card
+| first       = ''Micronauts'' Annual 1, 1979 by Marvel Comics
+| last        =
+| creator     = Mego
+| portrayer   =
+| voice       =
+| nickname    =
+| alias       =
+| species     =
+| sex      = Male
+| occupation  =
+| title       =
+| family      =
+| spouse      =
+| significantother =
+| children    =
+| relatives   =
+| religion    =
+| nationality =
+| lbl1 = Japanese name
+|data1 =
+| lbl2 = Release number
+|data2 =
+|abilities = * Flight
+|affiliation = Death Squad (as Galactic Destroyer, Marvel Comics)<BR>
+Galactic Defense Squad/Micronauts (Protectors of Inner Space)
+| lbl23 = Alternate mode
+|data23 =
+|quote = "''I am Galactic Defender, sworn defender of Paradise III! My first strike was but a warning! Strangers are not welcome on this world! Go!''"
+}}
+'''Galactic Defender''' (also called Galactic Destroyer and Orbital Defender) is a [[fictional character]] from the [[Micronauts]] series introduced in 1978.
 ==Micronauts==
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 Mego released the Galactic Defender toy in 1978 in three color variants. It was based on the mold use for a Takara the Microman Command 3 figures, but with the chamber removed and new accessories added. He was also released by Lion Rock with different accessories.
-In 2003 Palisades Toys released a Galactic Defender Toy in four new color variants. This toy had a new backpack design.
+In 2003 [[Palisades Toys]] released a Galactic Defender Toy in four new color variants. This toy had a new backpack design.
-In 2016 Hasbro released a set of Micronauts toys at SDCC which included Orbital Defender, a new take on Galactic Defender. Derryl DePriest said at SDCC 2016 that the Micronauts Classic Collection toys were created using a combination of the 1970's molds recovered by Takara and various Microman parts.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87j58VOgY8</RED>
+In 2016 Hasbro released a set of Micronauts toys at SDCC which included Orbital Defender, a new take on Galactic Defender. [[Derryl DePriest]] said at SDCC 2016 that the Micronauts Classic Collection toys were created using a combination of the 1970's molds recovered by Takara and various Microman parts.<REF>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87j58VOgY8</REF>
-In 2018 parts for Galactic Defender were released on Shapeways by Mathew Robert Ignash.
+In 2018 parts for Galactic Defender were released on [[Shapeways]] by [[Mathew Robert Ignash]].
 ===Animated series===
-Acroyear was featured in the 2005 Micronauts Revolution DVD digital comic by Eagle One Media which was based on the first 5 issues of the Image Comics Micronauts comic series.
+Galactic Defender was featured in the 2005 ''Micronauts Revolution'' DVD digital comic by [[Eagle One Media]] which was based on the first 5 issues of the Image Comics Micronauts comic series.
 ===Comics===
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 ===1979 Marvel Comics===
+[[image:galacticdefender-marvel.jpg|left|thumb|120px|Galactic Defender in Micronauts Annual 1 by Marvel Comics]]
 Galactic Defender first appeared in Micronauts Annual 1 by Marvel Comics. He was depicted as a foe of the Micronauts. He dies in that story.
@@ Line 34: / Line 70: @@
 ====2016 IDW Publishing====
-Micronauts 4 by IDW Publishing featuring Orbital Defender
 Orbital Defender in the IDW Publishing Micronauts series varies greatly from the original toy, being depicted as a woman named Larissa, the daughter of Baron Karza, whose armor looks nothing like the original toy.
@@ Line 40: / Line 75: @@
 ====2018 Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space====
-A Galactic Defender name Ma'at is among the main cast in the 2018 art series Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space by Brian Vox. He appears on the cover of issues 1-2, 10, 13, 17 and 25. This version of Galactic Defender was based on the grey Mego version of the Galactic Defender toy.
+A Galactic Defender name Ma'at is among the main cast in the 2018 art series ''[[Micronauts Protectors of Inner Space]]'' by [[Brian Vox]]. He appears on the cover of issues 1-2, 10, 13, 17 and 25. This version of Galactic Defender was based on the grey Mego version of the Galactic Defender toy.
+Galactic Defender also apppeared in ''Defenders of Micron'' issue 1-2.
 An evil character named Galactic Annihilator appeared as a villain in the series. He appears on the cover of issue 32.
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 *'''''Palisades Toys'' Galactic Defender''' (2003)
 :Available in four color variants: black, blue, clear smoke and green.
-Comes with a helmet and the same weapons as the original Mego toy, but has a Super Rocket Pack replacing the Power Unit.
+:Comes with a helmet and the same weapons as the original Mego toy, but has a Super Rocket Pack replacing the Power Unit.
 *'''''Hasbro Micronauts Classic Collection''''' (2016)
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 :Inside the box the figures are attacked to a cardboard display which looks like a miniature version of the Astro Station.
 :Features art by Ken Kelly. The box art for Pharoid features him wearing the larger wings from the Palisades version of Pharoid which were not part of this set.
+===Gallery===
+<gallery>
+image:Galacticdefender-mpoisbio.jpg|Galactic Defender biography by Brian Vox
+image:Galacticannihilator-mpoisbio.jpg|Galactic Annhilator biography by Brian Vox
+</gallery>
 ==References==
 {{reflist}}
+==External links==
+*http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix3/galacticdefendermv.htm
+*http://marvel.wikia.com/wiki/Galactic_Destroyer_(Earth-616)
+*http://www.innerspaceonline.com/new%20gd%20page.htm
+*http://www.micro-outpost.com/pictures/figures/gdefender/gdefender.html
+*http://www.microforever.com/defender.htm
+*http://idwhasbro.shoutwiki.com/wiki/Larissa
 [[Category:1:18 scale]]