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Shattered Expectations (SG)

2010-09-20T23:25:36Z

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{{comicstory
|seriesissue=[[Timelines (fiction)|''Transformers Timelines'']]
|prev=Gone Too Far
|next=Shattered Glass (issue)
|seriesissue2=[[Shattered Glass (fiction)|Shattered Glass]]
|next2=Shattered Glass (issue)
|image=Mayhem suppression squad.jpg
|caption=Look, it's the army of [[redeco]]!
|title="Shattered Expectations"
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|date=[[April 1]], 2008
|writers=[[Trent Troop]] & [[Greg Sepelak]]
|art=[[Greg Sepelak]]
|colors=[[Trent Troop]]
|letters=[[Trent Troop]]
|editor=[[Pete Sinclair]]
|managing editor=Your mother
|continuity=[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]
}}
'''Gotcha!'''

==Synopsis==
[[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]], [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]], and [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] sneak into a laboratory and discover a [[Pretender|kind of new technology]]. [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] tries to stop them but ends up by getting beaten by Grimlock. Starscream warns the Autobots to surrender. Both Starscream and [[Razorclaw (SG)|Razorclaw]] are mocked by Grimlock. But Razorclaw uses a device to open the roof and signals the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] to show up.
{{--}}
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Decepticon]]s|c1=
* [[Razorclaw (SG)|Razorclaw]] (4)
* [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] (5)
* [[Deathsaurus (SG)|Colonel Deathsaurus]] (6)
* [[Bug Bite (SG)|Bug Bite]] (7)
* [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]] (8)
* [[Stonecruncher (SG)|Stonecruncher]] (9)
* [[Tailwind (SG)|Tailwind]] (10)
* [[Thundercracker (SG)|Thundercracker]] (11)
* [[Dirge (SG)|Dirge]] (12)
* [[Laserbeak (SG)|Laserbeak]] (13)
* [[Overbite (SG)|Overbite]] (14)
* [[Seawing (SG)|Seawing]] (15)
* [[Snaptrap (SG)|Snaptrap]] (16)
* [[Tentakil (SG)|Tentakil]] (17)
|h2=[[Autobot]]s|c2=
* [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] (1)
* [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] (2)
* [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]] (3)
}}

==Items of note==
* <big>'''''[[April Fools' Day|Happy April Fool!]]'''''</big>

===Transformers references===
* This entire comic was a tribute to [[Derek Yaniger]]'s artwork in the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] [[Generation 2 (Marvel Comics)|''Generation 2'' comics]].
* Colonel Deathsaurus's pose is also identical to [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s on the third page of "[[Tales of Earth Part One]]" from the ''Generation 2'' comics.
* Bug Bite's pose is lifted from [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]'s first appearance in ''Generation 2'' #1, "[[War Without End!]]".
* Dirge features [[Dirge (SG)|more homages than you can shake a Pretender shell at]].
* The four Pretender shells on the first page are the shells of the [[Classic Pretender]]s, while the other two shells on the second page are the unreleased ''[[:Image:DoublePretenders.jpg|Double Pretenders]]''.
* Goldbug looks forward to the Decepticon uprising being "FINISHED... '''OVER!'''" Man, even the [[Furmanism]]s are backwards in the mirrorverse!
* Given that the "Shattered" equivalents of the four Classic Pretender characters are all present (Goldbug, Grimlock, Jazz, and Starscream), and they've just discovered four Pretender shells that look like those from the main universe, it seems likely that if this story had continued, they each would have taken and used their shells.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*When it was released online, this comic was supposed to be a three page preview to [[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]. It was actually an April Fools joke. A really good one. Ironically, the story and characters (Mr. T Jazz, Criminal genius Grimlock etc) were all extremely popular, and influenced the ''actual'' "[[Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass]]" comic and universe.
*The comic was reprinted in its entirety as part of the Diamond release of the Shattered Glass comic issue.

==External Links==
*[http://www.botcon.com/botcon08/08comicpreview/previewpage1.jpg Shattered Expectations Page 1]<br>
*[http://www.botcon.com/botcon08/08comicpreview/previewpage2.jpg Shattered Expectations Page 2]<br>
*[http://www.botcon.com/botcon08/08comicpreview/previewpage3.jpg Shattered Expectations Page 3]

[[Category:Shattered Glass issues]]

All Fall Down

2010-09-20T22:25:00Z

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{{disambig3|All Fall Down}}
{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|''The Transformers'' (US)]] #66
|prev=Dark Creation
|next=Rhythms of Darkness!
|seriesissue2=[[The Transformers (Marvel comic)#Marvel UK|''The Transformers'' (UK)]] #294-297
|prev2=Dark Creation
|next2=Rhythms of Darkness!
|title="All Fall Down"
|image=MarvelUS-66.jpg
|caption=And Go Boom!
|publisher=[[Marvel Comics]]
|date=March 1990
|coverdate=May 1990
|writer=[[Simon Furman]]
|artist=[[Geoff Senior]]
|colorist=[[Nelson Yomtov|Nel Yomtov]]
|letterer=[[Jim Massara]]
|editor=[[Don Daley]]
|continuity=[[Marvel Comics continuity]]
}}
'''Arise, Thunderwing!'''

==Synopsis==
Unicron has consumed another planet on his journey to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and [[Primus]], and takes a moment to recreate three mechanical misfits as his new heralds, Hook, Line, and Sinker. Unable to teleport himself the full distance to Cybertron, Unicron requires an agent that can be sent ahead to sow fear and spread his name. He transports his heralds through the veil of time to fetch this agent.

Aboard the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], Thunderwing realizes the full power of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]... by using it as a club to smackdown on Optimus Prime. As Hot Rod leads a group of Autobots to Prime's aid, Thunderwing strikes down Landmine with a single blast, killing him instantly. He then scatters the remaining [[Autobot|Autobots]] like tenpins. Believing himself to be all-powerful and unstoppable, Thunderwing is surprised when Optimus breaks through his defenses and beats the Decepticon to the ground. As Prime is about to drop some heavy debris on Thunderwing, though, the crafty robot taunts him with the fact that he might damage the Matrix as well, his last hope. This momentary pause puts Optimus on the defensive, and Thunderwing returns the beating he had just received from Prime.

Barely conscious, Prime stalls for time by pulling out the old "Tell me your master plan" trick. The corrupted Matrix is smart enough to push Thunderwing into just killing the Autobot already, but Thunderwing ignores its influence to stroke his ego. Flashing back to [[VsQs]], Thunderwing explains how the tainted life-force cried out for help once [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] got ahold of it — it didn't want an end to its new sensations. Momentarily distracted, Thunderwing managed to impale the Matrix-spawn on a wall and end their fight. He chased down the [[Classic Pretender|Classic Pretenders]] and recovered the Matrix, leaving them to die in the crushing gravity of VsQs while he stole their ship to enter the Ark.

His tale completed, Thunderwing had yammered on long enough for Autobot reinforcements to arrive, and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] and [[Brainstorm]] managed to get in a few good shots from behind. Fearing the loss of its vessel, the Matrix's corrupted essence finally manifested itself physically as a horned and fanged creature of smoky energy, rising up around Thunderwing to control and protect him.

Back on the Trojan shuttle, Nightbeat and his fellow Matrix hunters are staring on in disbelief. After a power surge freed them from captivity aboard the [[Decepticon]] ship, they overheard Thunderwing's plan to infiltrate the Ark, and snuck aboard [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s ship in order to monkey up the plan somehow. Now the only trick is finding out how.

Interlude: Once again, a shadowy figure dressed in purple who speaks only in the scientific method is seen, this time spying on the exit of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s base. He witnesses Starscream emerge and sneak off into the night, and makes plans to incorporate the treacherous Decepticon into his strategy. (No, really... WHO could this possibly be?)

[[Image:Arkshuttle7.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Would a fan even work in a vacuum?]]
Back on the Ark, Thunderwing's mind has been completely subsumed by the Matrix's dark essence, and he's dropping Autobots left and right. Optimus Prime tries to reach Thunderwing's mind and convince him he has been possessed, but he refuses to listen. Only when the Decepticon Spinister speaks up and tries to tell him the same thing (and gets blasted for it by the Matrix) does Thunderwing realize he's losing control.

Meanwhile, Nightbeat has come up with a plan. He sends Hosehead to the control station in the hangar to open the bay doors and turn off the artificial gravity, while Siren is to set the shuttle's self-destruct mechanism. Nightbeat personally aims the shuttle's grappling harpoon at Thunderwing and fires, catching him straight through the chest before he can finish off Prime. With the gravity off and the landing clamps released, the shuttle is sucked out into space with Thunderwing and the Matrix still attached to it. Nightbeat manages to jump to safety, and Hosehead restores the pressure and gravity to the hangar.

The fighting is over, as Thunderwing's Decepticons are in no mood for more combat. Beaten and demoralized, the Autobots collect their prisoners and count their losses, mourning the loss of the Matrix. Prime gives his best rousing speech of morale, but there are definitely darker days ahead...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (6)
* [[Joyride (Autobot)|Joyride]] (7)
* [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] (8)
* [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] (13)
* [[Hosehead]] (14)
* [[Siren]] (15)
* [[Getaway]] (18)
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (19)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (20)
* [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (21)

|c2=
* [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] (4)
* [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] (9)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (10)
* [[Needlenose]] (11)
* [[Windsweeper]] (12)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|A Shadowy Figure]] (16)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (17)

|c4=
* [[Unicron]] (1)
* [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]] (2)
* [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] (3)
}}

==Items of note==
* ''Part 5 of the [[Matrix Quest (Marvel)|Matrix Quest]]''.
* [[Ghennix]] is quoted as having 60 billion inhabitants. That's either a really big planet, some really tiny inhabitants, or a pretty densely populated world. Your choice.
* [[Galvatron II]] makes a brief, shadowy cameo on Unicron's monitors, foreshadowing his debut next issue.
* Hot Rod quotes "ten or more injured, three deactivated" in the fight, but no official roster is made. Landmine is clearly one of the deactivated, and Chromedome is later identified as having lost a leg in the battle. Joyride, Getaway, Blurr and Kup are all shown being struck down by Thunderwing, but reappear quickly in later issues and so probably weren't on the deactivated list. [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] does not reappear, though, making him one of the possibilities for deactivation here.
* ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]]'' profiles for [[Quake (G1)|Quake]] and [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] are found after the main story.

==References==
* Ruckus's damaging impact was shown in US issue [[Deadly Obsession|#64]], and the power surge it caused that freed the Headmasters happened in issue [[Dark Creation|#65]].

===Covers===
<gallery>
Image:MarvelUS-66.jpg|'''US issue #66''' - Check out his bling!
Image:MarvelUK-294.jpg|'''UK issue #294''' - ...Maybe they can repair him with the free patch?
Image:MarvelUK-295.jpg|'''UK issue #295''' - I know a good dentist, sir...
Image:MarvelUK-296.jpg|'''UK issue #296''' - Silly Matrix, Kups are for kids!
Image:MarvelUK-297.jpg|'''UK issue #297''' - Can you say ''"ouch"''?
</gallery>

* '''US cover:''' Thunderwing punching Prime in the face by [[Ian Akin]]
* '''UK issue #294 cover:''' Dead Landmine by [[Staz|Stewart Johnson]]
* '''UK issue #295 cover:''' Thunderwing's ugly mug by Stewart Johnson
* '''UK issue #296 cover:''' Kup vs the evil Matrix by [[Stephen Baskerville]]
* '''UK issue #297 cover:''' Thunderwing speared by Stephen Baskerville

===Advertisements===
* None yet identified.

[[Category:Marvel US issues]]
[[Category:Marvel UK issues]]

Galva-Matrix

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:''The Galva-Matrix is a device held by [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]] during the [[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]] portion of the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:GalvaMatrix2.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Turn on the magic of colored lights!]]
The '''Galva-Matrix''' is a crystal sphere centered in the chest of the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Emperor of Destruction|Emperor of Destruction]], [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]]. It contains Galvatron's [[Spark|spark]], his lifeforce. The Galva-Matrix is capable of absorbing [[Angolmois|Angolmois]] energy, amping Galvatron's power, and is bonded with the artificial planet [[Nemesis (BWII)|Nemesis]].

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars II'' cartoon===
[[Image:GalvaMatrix1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Can you see the future in that thing?]]
The Galva-Matrix is what connected Galvatron to Nemesis and gave him power over the warship. After Nemesis had absorbed all the Angolmois energy on [[Gaea|Gaea]], Galvatron channeled the Angolmois into his body using his Galva-Matrix. It gave Galvatron incredible strength and caused him to grow to a towering height. [[Lio Convoy|Lio Convoy]] and [[Lio Junior|Lio Junior]] combined into the Legendary Green Lion through their [[Leadership Matrix|Energon Matrices]] and used their combined might to siphon off the Angolmois within Galvatron and eject it into deep space within capsules.

Galvatron, not willing to say die, played his final card. He used his Galva-Matrix to set Nemesis to explode. The Legendary Green Lion then engaged Galvatron in a final battle to which they seemed equally matched. Then, Lio Convoy and Lio Junior separated, disorienting Galvatron for a brief instant, allowing Lio Convoy to stab his Lio-Claw directly through Galvatron's Galva-Matrix, shattering the crystal and killing Galvatron. Then Nemesis blew up.

===''Beast Wars II'' comic===

==See also==
*[[Matrix (disambiguation)|Other Matrices]]

[[Category:Beast Wars II]]
[[Category:MacGuffins]]
[[Category:Matrices]]
[[Category:Power sources]]

Megazarak (Universe)

2010-09-20T20:05:05Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the [[Decepticon]] leader from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] series|the former exiled [[Decepticon]] leader from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]|Megazarak (Animated)}}
{{disambig2|the [[Decepticon]] leader from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] series|the Decepticon Headmaster commander from [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]|Scorponok (G1)}}
:''Megazarak is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Universe war]].''

[[Image:Megazaraktfu.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Shiv!]]
Completely without mercy or fear, '''Megazarak''' is responsible for the near-annihilation of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] in his timestream, including their [[Optimus Prime (Balancing Act)|Optimus Prime]]. He amassed a small army of loyal followers - among them [[Caliburn]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]] - and tore through [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in a genocidal war unprecedented in this Cybertron's history... and most other Cybertrons, in fact. The surface of the planet is littered with the remains of Autobot and Decepticon alike, but mostly Autobot. He has utterly decimated the planet, leaving only his followers and a tiny handful of straggling Autobot resistance fighters lurking deep within the planet.

Even though Cybertron is effectively his, Megazarak has not relented. He has become obsessed with one prize that has eluded his grasp; the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], hidden by the slain Matrix-bearer, and left in the care of the "Last Autobot" [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]].<ref>[[OTFCC: Official Convention Souvenir Guide]]</ref>

Megazarak's evil spread beyond even his own dimension. When he killed his reality's Optimus Prime, he left his victim's chassis – and the Matrix within – to corrode on the shores of the [[Rust Sea]]. In time, this would become the cloning source for the malevolent [[Herald of Unicron]], [[Nemesis Prime (Universe 2003)|Nemesis Prime]].<ref>Nemesis Prime's ''Universe'' profile</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:UltraTrionLoses.jpg|left|250px|thumb|I'm so evil I beat around old men!]]
Megazarak and Caliburn delved deep into Cybertron in search of the [[Oracle]], which Megazarak believed would give him the location of [[Base Sigma]], the last pocket of Autobot resistance, and the hiding place of the Matrix. Only the Oracle's ancient caretaker [[Ultra Trion]] stood in his way, but not for long.

Megazarak simply batted Ultra Trion aside, but when the guardian continued to attack, Megazarak quickly grew tired of the distraction and obliterated the ancient Autobot. But the Oracle wasn't in its ancient chamber anymore, delaying Megazarak's final victory yet again.{{storylink|Shell Game (3H)|Shell Game}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Megazarak w/ Caliburn''' (Ultra, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' 3 missiles

[[Image:Megazarakotfcctoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I am one dude less to cram into [[Megatron (disambiguation)]].]]
: Megazarak was an [[exclusive]] toy from [[OTFCC 2004]]. He is a purple, red, black, and electric blue [[redeco]] of ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], transforming into a Cybertronic tank. He retains almost all of the gimmicks of the retail releases; the electronic lights and sounds were removed for cost concerns. He came with the "[[Micromaster]]" [[Caliburn]].
{{--}}

==Notes==
* Megazarak was originally conceived as a new form for the [[Megatron (G1)|original Megatron]], as his colors – particularly in robot mode – loosely imply. One potential name was "'''Chaos Megatron'''", after the specific color of black used, but [[Hasbro]] did not allow [[3H Productions|3H]] to use the character. Thus, he was renamed after the Japanese version of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].
{{--}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MegaZarak/megazarak.htm Megazarak at TFU.info]

[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Minions of Unicron]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]

Megazarak (Universe)

2010-09-20T20:02:08Z

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Megazarak (Universe)

2010-09-20T18:18:31Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the [[Decepticon]] leader from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] series|the former exiled [[Decepticon]] leader from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]|Megazarak (Animated)}}
{{disambig2|the [[Decepticon]] leader from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] series|the Decepticon Headmaster commander from [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]|Scorponok (G1)}}
:''Megazarak is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Universe war]].''

[[Image:Megazaraktfu.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Shiv!]]
Completely without mercy or fear, '''Megazarak''' is responsible for the near-annihilation of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] in his timestream, including the [[Optimus Prime (Balancing Act)|Optimus Prime]] whose clone would become the [[Herald of Unicron]], [[Nemesis Prime (Universe 2003)|Nemesis Prime]], leaving his chassis (and the Matrix within) to corrode on the shores of the [[Rust Sea]].<ref>Nemesis Prime's ''Universe'' profile</ref>

Megazarak amassed a small army of loyal followers - among them [[Caliburn]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]] - and tore through [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in a genocidal war unprecedented in this Cybertron's history... and most other Cybertrons, in fact. The surface of the planet is littered with the remains of Autobot and Decepticon alike, but mostly Autobot. He has utterly decimated the planet, leaving only his followers and a tiny handful of straggling Autobot resistance fighters lurking deep within the planet.

Even though Cybertron is effectively his, Megazarak has not relented. He has become obsessed with one prize that has eluded his grasp; the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], hidden by the slain Matrix-bearer, and left in the care of the "Last Autobot" [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]].<ref>[[OTFCC: Official Convention Souvenir Guide]]</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:UltraTrionLoses.jpg|left|250px|thumb|I'm so evil I beat around old men!]]
Megazarak and Caliburn delved deep into Cybertron in search of the [[Oracle]], which Megazarak believed would give him the location of [[Base Sigma]], the last pocket of Autobot resistance, and the hiding place of the Matrix. Only the Oracle's ancient caretaker [[Ultra Trion]] stood in his way, but not for long.

Megazarak simply batted Ultra Trion aside, but when the guardian continued to attack, Megazarak quickly grew tired of the distraction and obliterated the ancient Autobot. But the Oracle wasn't in its ancient chamber anymore, delaying Megazarak's final victory yet again.{{storylink|Shell Game (3H)|Shell Game}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Megazarak w/ Caliburn''' (Ultra, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' 3 missiles

[[Image:Megazarakotfcctoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I am one dude less to cram into [[Megatron (disambiguation)]].]]
: Megazarak was an [[exclusive]] toy from [[OTFCC 2004]]. He is a purple, red, black, and electric blue [[redeco]] of ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], transforming into a Cybertronic tank. He retains almost all of the gimmicks of the retail releases; the electronic lights and sounds were removed for cost concerns. He came with the "[[Micromaster]]" [[Caliburn]].

{{--}}

==Notes==
* Megazarak was originally conceived as a new form for the [[Megatron (G1)|original Megatron]], as his colors — particularly in robot mode— loosely imply. One potential name was "'''Chaos Megatron'''", after the specific color of black used, but [[Hasbro]] did not allow [[3H Productions|3H]] to use the character. Thus, he was renamed after the Japanese version of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].
{{--}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MegaZarak/megazarak.htm Megazarak at TFU.info]

[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Minions of Unicron]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]

Megazarak (Universe)

2010-09-20T17:24:22Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig2|the [[Decepticon]] leader from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] series|the former exiled [[Decepticon]] leader from [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]|Megazarak (Animated)}}
{{disambig2|the [[Decepticon]] leader from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] series|the Decepticon Headmaster commander from [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]|Scorponok (G1)}}
:''Megazarak is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Universe war]].''

[[Image:Megazaraktfu.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Shiv!]]
Completely without mercy or fear, '''Megazarak''' is responsible for the near-annihilation of the [[Autobot|Autobots]] in his timestream, including the [[Optimus Prime (Balancing Act)|Optimus Prime]] whose clone would become the [[Herald of Unicron]], [[Nemesis Prime (Universe 2003)|Nemesis Prime]], leaving his chassis (and the Matrix within) to corrode on the shores of the [[Rust Sea]].<ref>Nemesis Prime's ''Universe'' profile</ref>

Megazarak amassed a small army of loyal followers - among them [[Caliburn]], [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] and [[Smokejumper]] - and tore through [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in a genocidal war unprecedented in this Cybertron's history... and most other Cybertrons, in fact. The surface of the planet is littered with the remains of Autobot and Decepticon alike, but mostly Autobot. He has utterly decimated the planet, leaving only his followers and a tiny handful of straggling Autobot resistance fighters lurking deep within the planet.

Even though Cybertron is effectively his, Megazarak has not relented. He has become obsessed with one prize that has eluded his grasp; the Autobot [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], hidden by the slain Matrix-bearer, and left in the care of the "Last Autobot" [[Defensor (OTFCC)|Defensor]].<ref>[[OTFCC: Official Convention Souvenir Guide]]</ref>

Megazarak killed

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:UltraTrionLoses.jpg|left|250px|thumb|I'm so evil I beat around old men!]]
Megazarak and Caliburn delved deep into Cybertron in search of the [[Oracle]], which Megazarak believed would give him the location of [[Base Sigma]], the last pocket of Autobot resistance, and the hiding place of the Matrix. Only the Oracle's ancient caretaker [[Ultra Trion]] stood in his way, but not for long.

Megazarak simply batted Ultra Trion aside, but when the guardian continued to attack, Megazarak quickly grew tired of the distraction and obliterated the ancient Autobot. But the Oracle wasn't in its ancient chamber anymore, delaying Megazarak's final victory yet again.{{storylink|Shell Game (3H)|Shell Game}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Megazarak w/ Caliburn''' (Ultra, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' 3 missiles

[[Image:Megazarakotfcctoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I am one dude less to cram into [[Megatron (disambiguation)]].]]
: Megazarak was an [[exclusive]] toy from [[OTFCC 2004]]. He is a purple, red, black, and electric blue [[redeco]] of ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)/toys|Megatron]], transforming into a Cybertronic tank. He retains almost all of the gimmicks of the retail releases; the electronic lights and sounds were removed for cost concerns. He came with the "[[Micromaster]]" [[Caliburn]].

{{--}}

==Notes==
* Megazarak was originally conceived as a new form for the [[Megatron (G1)|original Megatron]], as his colors — particularly in robot mode— loosely imply. One potential name was "'''Chaos Megatron'''", after the specific color of black used, but [[Hasbro]] did not allow [[3H Productions|3H]] to use the character. Thus, he was renamed after the Japanese version of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].
{{--}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MegaZarak/megazarak.htm Megazarak at TFU.info]

[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Minions of Unicron]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]

Nemesis Prime (Universe)

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{{disambig3|Nemesis Prime}}
:''Nemesis Prime is a [[Unicron]]-aligned [[Decepticon]] and later [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:Nemesisprimetfu.jpg|right|400px|thumb|WOOLLY BULLAAAY. Woolly bully.]]
A [[Herald of Unicron]], '''Nemesis Prime''' is a dark clone of an [[Optimus Prime (Balancing Act)|Optimus Prime]] from another dimension who was left for dead by [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]] to rot on the shores of the [[Rust Sea]].<ref>Nemesis Prime's ''Universe'' profile</ref>

The Prime was cloned by [[Unicron]] and awoke slowly to the dark god's torture. Completely broken, this Prime is an eternal servant and begs for the consuming nothing of Unicron's victory over the multiverse. Anything is preferable to the flood of infinite suffering that is his existence.

His only weakness is what tiny, rotten portion is left of his honor. He carries the [[Dead Matrix]] within him, possibly the only thing that can kill Unicron's enemy, [[Primus]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' comic===
[[Image:Nemesisprimetfuclone.jpg|left|180px|thumb|A Habitrail, right through your twisted spark!]]
Nemesis Prime and [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] arrived via dimensional portal over an abandoned [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] threatened by the [[Unicron Singularity]]. Quickly, they attempted to amass followers to aid them in their attempt to unleash Nemesis Prime's [[Dead Matrix]] on [[Primus]]'s essence, allowing their master [[Unicron]] a posthumous victory.

Their first stop was [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]], where they found a pair of Decepticons, [[Jackhammer (Cybertron)|Jackhammer]] and [[Crush Groove]]. When the pair were unwilling to join them, Nemesis and Ramjet quickly dispatched them. Nemesis realized what was left of Cybertron's inhabitants were useless to them, and so Ramjet suggested they pay a visit to [[Alpha Trion (Energon)|Alpha Trion]] themselves.

Alpha Trion, deep within Cybertron with [[Vector Sigma]], was flanked by [[Vector Prime]] and [[Sentinel Maximus]]. Ramjet kept Vector Prime busy, and Sentinel Maximus was unable to prevent Nemesis Prime from grabbing Alpha Trion by the head and slamming him into Vector Sigma. After a blast from Ramjet, Alpha Trion and Vector Sigma both lay in ruins, and the two servants of Unicron made their escape. {{storylink|Balancing Act (issue)|Balancing Act Part 1}}

[[Image:Sentinelmaximusnemesis.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Don't worry, Nemesis. He never succeeds at anything.]]

Standing on the corpses of more destroyed Transformers, Nemesis Prime and Ramjet enlisted [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] drones to interface with the planet's computer systems to find Primus' spark core chamber. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}} After Ramjet enlisted the [[Velocitron]]ian, [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]], with promises of telling of him about his forgotten past, {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} Nemesis Prime's search for the location of Primus' essence was finally complete. They found [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] guarding it, and Nemesis pinned him to the wall with one of his hip-harpoons. But Downshift had alerted Vector Prime and Sentinel Maximus, and the two Autobots arrived quickly to prevent them from reaching Primus' spark. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}}

[[Image:Deadmatrix.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Now dark our lightest hour!]]

Nemesis Prime found himself facing Sentinel Maximus again, and they battled each other while traveling down the hallway leading to the spark core chamber. Unfortunately for Sentinel, Nemesis was able to blast the tunnel behind him, leaving Sentinel alone with Primus' spark core. Wasting no time, Nemesis Prime revealed the Dark Matrix from his chest compartment, and its evil energies began filling the room. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Pt 5}}

However, Nemesis Prime was defeated by ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]], who were teleported to this Cybertron en route from the end of the [[Universe war]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} Nemesis Prime suffered heavy damage at the hands of Ultra Magnus and was sealed away inside an energon damping cell, while the Dead Matrix was locked away in the Archives. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}
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===''Alternity''===
[[Image:Alternity nemesis vs megatron.jpg|right|250px|thumb]]

Nine hundred thousand years after Nemesis Prime was defeated in battle by the Autobots, he was inducted into the [[Alternity (species)|Alternity]], a race of highly-evolved Transformers who can travel the [[multiverse]] at will, healing his damaged mind with the enlightenment that this new state of being conferred. His "Vector - 704" [[Auto-avatar]], a black Nissan GT-R, allows him to blend in on modern-day Earth, where he aids the Alternity in their mission. He secretly wishes to take his revenge against Unicron, but he knows his current mission against the greater threat of [[Hytherion]] is more pressing. Because of his past, he is more ruthless in battle than his peers.<ref>''Alternity'' Convoy Super Black toy [[bio]]</ref>

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] gained powers equal to those of the Alternity by bonding himself to the hyper-dimensional beast known as Hytherion, Nemesis Prime battled one of the villains' Auto-avatars in a barren, burning landscape. Exploiting Megatron's unfamiliarity with higher-dimensional combat, Nemesis Prime easily trapped the Decepticon within a closed time-loop, where he was repeatedly struck by the same laser blast over and over again, until he was reduced to scrap. Following the battle, Nemesis Prime was approached by [[Protector]] [[Elita Seven]], who had been observing the fight and took issue with Prime's brutal methods. When she addressed him as a "deity", he told her to call him "Knight of Darkness" instead. {{storylink|Arch-Nemesis!}}
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==Toys==
===Universe===
[[Image:Universe2003toy-NemesisPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|We wouldn't have to steal photos of this guy if any of us could find all his errant kibble.]]
* '''Nemesis Prime''' (Ultra, 2004)

: Nemesis Prime is a redeco of [[Big Convoy]], released as a Target [[exclusive]] in 2004 as part of the ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' line. He transforms into a woolly mammoth, with a "third mode" composed of robot weaponry emerging from the mammoth's hide. Concealed in the mammoth's head and back are a plasma pulse cannon and a semi-automatic fusion rocket launcher. His arms conceal blood-red painted battle tonfas, and his hips house variable-frequency Gatling lasers. Attached to his ankles are a pair of ordnance launchers, the quarrels of which Nemesis Prime has also used in melee combat. The front of the chest folds down to reveal the [[Dead Matrix]], which can be removed and pegged into Nemesis Prime's hands.

: Nemesis Prime is a renowned [[shellformer]].

: The instruction booklet had the transformation sequence going from beast mode to robot mode while the toy itself was packaged in robot mode. This, along with the fact that several parts were turned backwards to better fit into the box, made it a tad difficult to correctly transform for inexperienced Transformers fans.

:*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/NemesisPrime/nemesisprime.htm More information on Nemesis Prime at TFU.info]''

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===Alternity===
[[Image:Alternitytoy-ConvoySuperBlack.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Once I wasn't just every-evil-Optimus-Prime's colors.]]
* '''Convoy Super Black''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''A-01'''

:A redeco of the mold already used to created ''[[Alternity]]'' "Convoy Ultimate Silver" and "Convoy Vibrant Red," Convoy Super Black transforms into a 1:32 scale Nissan GT-R, featuring die-cast metal parts and an opening hood, trunk and doors. This complex figure stands at 6.5" tall, and is armed with a pair of blasters on each arm.

:This mold was also used to make [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys|Ultra Magnus]].
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==Notes==
* [[Nemesis Prime (G1)|''Alternators'' Nemesis Prime]]'s bio makes vague reference to that character's life force coming from an "extra-spatial power source of unheard of proportions." According to [[Forest Lee|the author]] of the bio, the power source was related to Unicron, and when [[Dr. Arkeville]] accessed it to animate his creation, he received a spark fragment from the cloning experiments that created ''this'' Nemesis Prime.{{fact}}

* Nemesis Prime and [[Optimus Prime (RID)|''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime]] seemed to recognize one another on their first encounter. Nemesis probably recognized Optimus as a version of his former self, and Optimus probably mistook Nemesis as [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. Alternate universes are fun!

* Alternity Convoy Super Black is totally this guy. His packaging bio notes that he was a clone of a dead Prime, who was tortured for thousands of years by Unicron and made to serve him. Following his defeat by an [[Omega Prime|Autobot]], he was reformed.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.seibertron.com/vsd/character/nemesis-prime/3038 ''Universe'' Nemesis Prime's profile transcribed on Seibertron.com]

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