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|logo=Ranger Union Logo.png
|image=Almian Rangers.png
|size=195px
|caption=Artwork of [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Pokémon Rangers]] from {{g|Ranger: Shadows of Almia}}.
|leader=[[Erma]]
|region=[[Fiore]], [[Almia]] & [[Oblivia]]
|admins=[[Professor Hastings]], [[Principal Lamont]]
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|targets=[[Go-Rock Squad]], [[Team Dim Sun]], [[Team Debonairs]], [[Pokémon Pinchers]], [[Societea]]
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The '''Ranger Union''' (Japanese: '''レンジャーユニオン''' ''Ranger Union'') is an organization in the [[Pokémon Ranger series]] that aims to protect [[Human|people]] and {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Members of the organization are known as {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s, who use [[Capture Styler]]s to maintain peace in the [[region]] where they work. The Ranger Union is known to operate in [[Fiore]], [[Almia]], and [[Oblivia]].
==History==
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==Locations==
===[[Fiore]]===
*[[Ranger Base]]s in:
**[[Ringtown]]
**[[Fall City]] 
**[[Summerland]]
**[[Wintown]] 

===[[Almia]]===
*[[Ranger Union HQ]]
*[[Ranger School]]
*[[Vientown]] [[Ranger Base]]
*[[Ranger Depot]]s in:
**[[Pueltown]]
**[[Boyleland]]
**[[Shiver Camp]]
**[[Haruba Village]]

===[[Oblivia]]===
Pokémon Rangers in Oblivia take orders directly from the Ranger Union, as there are no Ranger Bases in Oblivia.

The Ranger Union later sends [[Murph]] on [[The Union]] to act as a moving base for the rangers of Oblivia.

==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Ranger===
In {{vg|Pokémon Ranger}}, the Ranger Union operates four [[Ranger Base]]s in [[Fiore]]. [[Professor Hastings]] also has a lab here within [[Fall City]].

There are 35 Pokémon Rangers operating in the Fiore region, including 4 [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)#Ranger Leaders|Ranger Leaders]] and 4 [[Operator]]s.

The Union works in Fiore to foil the plans of [[Gordor]] and the [[Go-Rock Squad]].

===Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia===
The Ranger Union is expanded on in [[Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia]], with the Ranger School and [[Ranger Union HQ|headquarters]] being visited for the first time.
The history of the organization is also revealed; with its three founders ([[Erma|Chairperson Erma]], [[Professor Hastings]] and [[Principal Lamont]]) having key roles in the story.

The game also expands on the various roles within the organization with [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)#Student Rangers|Student Rangers]], [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)#Area Rangers|Area Rangers]], and [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)#Top Rangers|Top Rangers]] being shown, alongside [[Operator]]s and [[Mechanic]]s.

The Ranger Union works to stop the plans of [[Blake Hall]] and [[Team Dim Sun]].

===Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs===
In {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, the Ranger Union sends {{ra|Ben}} and {{ra|Summer}} to the [[Oblivia]] region to investigate the [[Pokémon Pinchers]]. They are later joined by Professor Hastings and Murph aboard [[The Union]]; a ship the organization owns, to foil the plans of the Pokémon Pinchers and uncovers the plot of the [[Societea]].

The [[Ranger Union HQ]]'s map room can be seen briefly in the game's opening and epilogue, this time displaying a map of Oblivia rather than [[Almia]].

There is only one Pokémon Ranger ([[Rand]]) stationed in the Oblivia region. This is due to the region being relatively peaceful compared to Fiore or Almia.

==In animation==
[[File:Ranger Union anime.png|thumb|250px|The [[Ranger Union HQ]] in the  [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)|''Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs'' animated special]]]]
===''Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs'' animated special===
The [[Ranger Union HQ]] made an appearance in the [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs (animated special)|''Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs'' animated special]].
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==Trivia==
* Although the [[Ranger School]] stresses the importance of [[Pokémon Ranger (Ranger series)|Rangers]], [[Operator]]s, and [[Mechanic]]s working together, there are no Mechanics seen at the [[Ranger Union HQ]].
* The Ranger Union has an azure globe with meridians as insignia, as seen in the Glossary from the first game of the series. The globe represents worldliness, possibly hinting that the Union is an organization operating worldwide. Below the globe, however, an arrow-like shape is seen, potentially a reference to the motion of the Styler's top-like part resembling that of a planetary orbit.
* Inside [[Rand's House]] in [[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]], players can see on the wall what is assumed to be the Ranger Union's flag, featuring a red field with a gray-bordered white oval in the center containing the Union's globe. The same colors are seen on professional Stylers as well as the uniforms worn by most Rangers.
* In [[Pokémon Ranger: The Comic – Shadows of Almia]], the Union's flag is portrayed as a white field with the Union's globe in the middle. This may be a reference to the colours of the {{wp|United Nations}}, representing neutrality.

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