Toros, Steve

Steve Toros manages the Blitz Team, though he also works as an inventor and occasionally acts as a combat controller in Jamie's stead. He is the father of Leena and Leon Toros. He, Dr. Layon, and Oscar were once close friends, but when Dr. Toros married the woman loved by Layon (the mother of Leena and Leon), Layon harbored a grudge against Dr. Toros and refused to forgive him. Layon's resentment does not extend to Leena, whom he notes resembles her mother. Layon burned down the location where the trio used to meet, effectively ending their camaraderie (Oscar appears to remain neutral in the matter).
Dr. Toros is 38 years old. He appears impulsive—famously buying weapons simply because they are "shiny" and "big"—and can be overdramatic and immature at times, yet he remains a knowledgeable man. He designed the CAS interchangeable armor system exclusively for the Liger Zero (refer to the Liger Zero article for specifics). He bought the Liger Zero due to the rarity of white Ligers, but the Zoid was considered defective because spare parts for maintenance were scarce and because of its fickle, stubborn nature; it would eject pilots who were forced into it or whom it deemed unworthy.
In numerous episodes, he is depicted playing with model Zoids, which he guards jealously, and he panics frantically in a comedic manner whenever he accidentally breaks a piece. He cherishes them so much that he keeps a collection on his bed while sleeping or relaxing.