The Voltes Team
(More than just “Space Explorers”)
After the disappearance of Dr. Gou, (a.k.a. – Dr. Ned Armstrong) the Earth International Defense force trained five young people as highly skilled, Earth Defense Agents. Resolute and dedicated fighters, these agents will act as both special commando units and pilots of the Ultra Electro Magnetic Machine Voltes V, against the invading Boazanians.
They are as follows:
Kenichi Gou (Steve Armstrong)
Team Leader
Marksman, Motocross Champion, ace pilot, eldest of the Armstrong brothers. He was very adventurous as a child. But the disappearance of his father changed his attitudes. He became more responsible and cared much about his younger brothers and the people that depended on him. Critiques says that Steve has an annoying Goody, goody two shoes personallity.
Ippei Mine (Mark Gordon)
Rodeo Champion
Orphaned while still very young, Mark’s mother died trying to save him and his father from a pack of wolves. Mark grew bitter, cool under pressure. He learned to live in the streets and do odd jobs. This kind of life hardens his personality even more. Mark joined the rodeo where he learns to ride horses and use a whip. He found his greatest friend in Alpha- a white stallion. The two were inseparable. Mark won two Rodeo Championships in flying colors. One day, The Earth International Defense Force asked Mark to join them. When he refused, he was taken forcibly and for the first time, Mark and Alpha where separated.
Daijiro Gou (Big Bert Armstrong)
Defense Tactician
Once a playful child, Big Bert’s attitude suddenly changed when his father disappeared. Alarmed by this, Mrs. Armstrong sent him to live in a country where a Martial Arts Master taught him varied methods of fighting and meditation. Rejoining his brothers, Big Bert was already a master of different hand to hand fighting as well as other oriental martial arts. The Naginata (Fighting Staff) was his expertise. Together with Steve and Little Jon, Big Bert started training on Voltes V.
Hiyoshi Gou (Little Jon Armstrong)
Robotic Genius
Learning mechanics, robotics and electro-magnetism at a very young age, Little Jon Armstrong was considered a genius by university professors. He even created a funny little octopod robot called Tako Chan (Octo One) But to his big brothers Steve and Big Bert, Little Jon is always their little brother: A child who never felt the warmth and love of a real father. Little Jon also excels in swimming and deep diving. Because of his exceptional talents, Little Jon was asked to join in the Voltes Team as a technical “handy man” for Voltes V in field repairs.
Megumi Oka (Jamie Robinson)
Female Ninjitsu Expert
Her ancestors were powerful ninjas. Young, slim and beautiful, Jamie received special trainings since childhood. Before 13, Jamie already posses extra ordinary skills and lightning speed reflexes. She was reared to become a top class "Kunnoichi" (Ninja Girl) Jamie also learned the gentle arts from her oriental mother. From her, Jamie developed a calm yet alert disposition. Joining the Voltes Team, she was the voice of reason among the male Voltes Team members, especially whenever Steve and Mark was about to clash their differences. Her cool out look and uncanny skills qualify Jamie as the fifth and only female member of the team.
