Ty Parsec

Ty Parsec
Biographical information
Full name	Ty Parsec
Physical description
Species	Human
Pronouns	He/him
Hair color	Brown
Eye color	Black
Skin color	Tan
Political information
Occupation	Space Ranger
Affiliation	Star Command
Skills and abilities
Weaknesses	Canis Lunis's moon rock
Equipment	Star Command-issue
Production details
First appearance	Wirewolf
Last appearance	Revenge of the Monsters
Voiced by	Steve Hytner
Images (2)

Not on my post. I'll do the rescuing.

Ty Parsec is a Space Ranger who was once stationed on Canis Lunis and turned into the Wirewolf thanks to NOS-4-A2's bite combined with the radiation from the planet's moon. He became the Wirewolf on one other occasion, due to NOS-4-A2 locating some of the moon's debris, but returned to normal when it was destroyed and the energy vampire defeated.

Physical description

Thinner than Buzz Lightyear, Ty Parsec has tan skin and dark brown hair, which is styled into a pompadour. His face is angular and sharp, and his eyes are larger than average. He has a typical athletic build.

History

Early years

Prior to the series, it is only hinted in passing that Ty Parsec has had previous history with Buzz Lightyear; the latter being the one always rescuing Ty from distress or danger. Because of this, Ty resented being in Buzz’s shadow.

It is not shown or elaborated as to how Ty became a Space Ranger, but at some point he is stationed out on Canis Lunis, where he guards a research facility.

On Canis Lunis

While on Canis Lunis, Ty is bitten by NOS-4-A2, and subsequently begins transforming into the Wirewolf under the light of the radioactive moon. After attacking a sentry and XR, he realizes what is happening and warns Buzz. Team Lightyear are able to destroy the moon, seemingly ending the Wirewolf curse. However, NOS-4-A2 slips away with a small moon rock.

Wirewolf aftermat

Due to the potential security threat he poses should he ever transform again, Ty is removed from duty by Commander Nebula. XL and NOS-4-A2 then capture him, and the energy vampire uses the moon rock to transform him back into the Wirewolf. He is then placed inside the Wirewolf cannon, allowing NOS-4-A2 to spread the Wirewolf curse across the galaxy. However, when the cannon is destroyed by Buzz and XR and the Wirewolf is freed, he turns on NOS-4-A2 and kills him. Buzz destroys the moon rock, reverting Ty back to his human form, and he is reinstated as a Space Ranger.

Personality

Tired of being in Buzz Lightyear's shadow, Ty Parsec is understandably dismissive and cynical of the former's near-perfect success. He doesn't possess the ever-positive outlook that Buzz Lightyear does, and is prone to grumpy tones and sarcastic remarks. However, he has a strong sense of duty and performs his job to the best of his ability.

He is also shown to be courageous and selfless, putting the needs of others before himself. He displayed his selflessness when he warned Team Lightyear to leave Canis Lunis when he figured out he was the Wirewolf, and when he defended Commander Nebula from XL while he was unarmed and temporarily discharged from Star Command.

Abilities

• Skilled Marksman: Ty, as a Space Ranger, knows how to use his wrist laser.
• Cyber Lycanthropy: Due to being bitten by NOS-4-A2, Ty Parsec can shift into the ferocious Wirewolf when caught in the allure of a radioactive moon.
  • Superhuman Strength: As the Wirewolf, Ty possesses a supernatural strength, able to tear apart NOS-4-A2 and overpower XL.
  • Superhuman Speed: When he is the Wirewolf, Ty can run faster than human standards can allow.
  • Superhuman Agility: The Wirewolf jumps higher than regular humans.
  • Fangs and Claws: The Wirewolf possesses fangs and claws for attacking his prey.

Quotes

Wirewolf

• "Him!" (bangs against helmet in frustration) "Where's a wormhole when ya need one?"
• "Hey! At my post, we go by the book! Nobody's special."
• "All right, we're wasting valuable time here." (tosses plug onto the floor)
• "Whatever it is, it attacks at night."
• "Don't you see?! I AM THAT THING!"

Revenge of the Monsters

• "Oh...oh, it's nice to be me again."
• "Well, that's twice now. Not that I'm keeping count."

Trivia

• Ty's last name, like Buzz's last name, is an astronomical unit of length equal to about 3.26 light years, or 31 trillion kilometers. This is somewhat ironic, given that Ty was constantly in Buzz's shadow before their friendship was restored, whereas his name is the larger unit.
• According to XR, Ty's shoe size is an 11 and a half D.
• Ty has been rescued by Buzz over fifty times.

Appearances

• Wirewolf
• Revenge of the Monsters