[xSkullheartx]

Merrick.I would vote for Eric,but for what Merrick had to go through and how long he was a "ranger"/defender of animaria,means he has an untold amount of experience.He was also a very competent fighter.Also Eric's training was brought up.You mean his firearm use? I'm pretty sure the martial arts side was self trained,like Merrick.

That and Merrick just has a better attitude.Nothing against Eric,just took the entire season for people to finally go "Oh,he's nice".Also Merrick being around during the first Org attack ever gave him knowledge that he shared with the rangers,pretty much filling the mentor role most additional/sixth rangers fill.Well,more so then Eric.Eric did fill a semi mentor role,just because when he showed up to help he basically beat the monster and gave a "Thats how you do it" line.