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This is an article about the first generation Light Cycle. For other uses, see Light Cycle (disambiguation).
Lightcycles
Light Cycle
Data
Vehicle Type High speed personal transport
Source Rod
Armaments Jetwall
Crew 1 Rider
Passengers 0
Users Tron, Sark, Kevin Flynn, Ram
Behind the scenes
Appearances TRON
TRON 2.0
TRON 2.0
TRON 2.0: Killer App (Game Boy Advance)
TRON: Evolution (PSP)
TRON: Legacy
TRON RUN/r
Gallery


"(Light cycles racing at high speed)"
Light Cycle(audio)Listen[src]

Light Cycles are vehicles resembling motorcycles that are driven by programs in the Game Grid. Upon being rezzed in by a program's rod, a light cycle completely covers the driver - who is forced into a riding position - with a protective canopy. Each Light Cycle is colored according to the color of the rod that generated it.

History[]

TRON[]

Light Cycle (1st Generation)

Light cycles were originally from an ENCOM videogame made by Kevin Flynn, simply called Light Cycles. When Flynn himself was forced to personally participate in a light cycle match, he was able to use his intimate knowledge of the game to exploit a vulnerability in the code and allow his team to escape the Light Cycle Grid.

Flynn's team still used their light cycle even after their escape, but Flynn and Ram's were destroyed when they were shot by a tank. Tron's light cycle managed to avoid being shot however, and he drove the light cycle towards the I/O Tower.

TRON: Legacy[]

In 1989, Sam Flynn had a few toys based on first generation light cycles in his bedroom, these toys were setting on Sam's shelf along with other Tron merchandise

TRON: Uprising[]

The Renegade, Part 1[]

Mara incorrectly identified Able's Light Cycle as a 1st generation Light Cycle while observing it.

TRON 2.0: Killer App (Game Boy Advance)[]

Tron rode a first generation light cycle on a light cycle grid upon his awakening.

Other appearances[]

1st gen Light Cycle from TRON Evolution PSP

An orange first generation Light Cycle in TRON: Evolution

TRON: Evolution (PSP)[]

Under the name "Classic Light Cycle", a first generation Light Cycle appears as a rideable vehicle in the Play Station Portable version of TRON: Evolution, like all vehicles in this game, the circuitry is interchangeable.

1st gen Light Cycle from TRON RUN r

A blue first generation Light Cycle in TRON RUN/r

TRON RUN/r[]

A blue first generation Light Cycle appears as a drivable vehicle in TRON RUN/r.

General information[]

Abilities[]

On the Grid designed for them, light cycles are incredibly fast when moving, and leave behind a solid jetwall in their wake. They move in straight lines and only turn in 90° angles. With their brakes disabled, this creates a hazard whereby one light cycle could be forced to crash into the jetwall of another, causing the victim to derez along with their light cycle. Outside the Light Cycle Grid however, the Light Cycles move just like a regular motorcycle, and have not been seen using jetwalls. They also feature a communication system that allows drivers on respective teams to coordinate maneuvers with teammates against opponents on the Game Grid, or organize an escape should they so choose.

Weaknesses[]

Even though the light cycles are remarkably fast and can outmaneuver Light Tanks and recognizers, a single direct hit by a Tank Arrow can destroy the light cycle and potentially derez its driver.

See Also[]

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