Johnny Ridden, also known as Johnny Raiden (ジョニー・ライデン), is a pilot in the spin-off series Mobile Suit Variations. He was a well-skilled ace who fought under the Principality of Zeon during the One Year War and was considered equal to the Red Comet. Due to his skill he earned a nickname, which was originally said to be Red Blitz (赤い稲妻, Akai Inazuma), but later changed to Crimson Lightning (真紅の稲妻, Shinku no Inazuma). He participated in the Battle of A Baoa Qu but didn't return; his whereabouts remain a mystery.