Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

I never really considered Rocky a leader. But I liked him as Red and Blue.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

Rocky never lead anything. So I am not sure why there is an issue.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

Zordon already had Tommy as the leader. He didn't want another feud like Jason had with Tommy. So he chose someone with a less alpha male personality for Red. Rocky just felt pressure to lead. But in actuality Tommy was always calling the shots. Rocky didn't question him so there was no issue.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

I don't think Rocky was ever officially leader. He just happened to be in front during the Megazord battles. Tommy was always calling the shots. And really Kim and Billy seemed to take on more leadership roles when un-morphed.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

I always thought it was weird how Rocky was just made a secondary leader. Billy or Kim made more sense. And as pointed out, seemed to un-morphed. I guess its just because of the way the footage worked. Because making Rocky any kind of second in command made no sense. He was a newbie and really not a strong personality like Jason.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

I don't think there is really ever a second in command in Power Rangers. Tommy was the leader in MMPR 2 and 3. The only second in command I can recall was in SPD. And even that was unstated.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

actually there are command structures that are obvious.

Alien Rangers = Delphine was the leader and Aurico was the 2nd in command.
Time Force = Jen was the leader and Wes was the 2nd in command.
SPD = Jack was the leader unless Cruger took charge.
RPM = Scott was the leader but Summer took charge when he wasn't available.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

Rocky wasn't an official leader or second in command. He just had the front seat in the zord configuration..

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

Rocky was never intended to be a leader.

Re: Why did Rocky get to lead?
 

Rocky seemed to be the most experienced of the newbies and Red seems to usually be for Rangers who are at least natural leaders if not official ones. It is odd that Rocky's personality changed so much as Zeo Blue. Which influences people's opinions of him.