Takaya Aiba

Takaya Aiba is the main protagonist of Tekkaman Blade, who also transforms into the titular hero of the same name. In the English-dub version, he is known as Nick Carter and his transform state is dubbed as Teknoman Blade.

Appearance
Takaya is a young man with black hair and muscular build. He has a scar under his left eye.

Biography
Takaya Aiba and his famly were space explorers until their ship, the Argos, was attacked and captured by the Radam. The ship's crew, including Takaya's father, sister and brothers, were transformed into Tekkamen, powerful techno-organic warriors made to lead assault waves of Radam Beasts. But before Takaya's brainwash is complete, he was rescued in time thanks to his father Takaya. Now as Tekkaman Blade, he becomes determined to fight the Radam off to protect Earth, despite knowing that his own family are now his enemies.

Powers and Abilities
As Tekkaman Blade, he is an assault-type warrior who can move at extreme supersonic speed with nearly-invulnerable defense against nuclear weaponry.
 * Tekno Lance (テックランサー): Blade's personal weapon. A double-headed lance which can be separated into single-handled swords.
 * Tekno Shield (テックシールド): A micro shield on the left hand. Equipped with the Tekno Wire (テックワイヤー) for object retrieval, enemy restrain, etc.

Signature Attacks

 * Crush Intrude (クラッシュイントルード)
 * Voltekka (ボルテッカ)
 * High Coat Voltekka (ハイコートボルテッカ)

Trivia

 * In the English-dub, Blade's "D-Boy" nickname was dropped in favor of "Blade" (in the edited UPN TV version, it was changed to "Slade").