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Recover the Bonds Lost!

2026-01-03T11:42:42Z

Anothertimetf: /* Real-world references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-006
|prev=Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!
|next=All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!
|title="Recover the Bonds Lost!"
|japanese=失なわれた絆を奪回せよ!
|romaji=Ushinawareta Kizuna o Dakkai Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission006.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=November 1998
|coverdate=December 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Apache must save Tasmania Kid, who has been captured by the Cyborg Beasts.'''

==Synopsis==
Returning to his bedroom following a morning of intergalactic radio calisthenics and tending to his space daikon field, [[Apache]] is shocked to see his bedroom in disarray. A lone whisker found at the scene points to [[Tasmania Kid]] as the culprit. Accused by Apache and with none of his teammates backing him due to his regular antics, Kid takes off in tears.

Just then, [[Lio Convoy]] arrives to deliver a shocking revelation—he is the one behind the clutter! He had been drinking [[oil]] in his room the night prior and gotten a bit carried away, even breaking out a special vintage bottle. He only remembers as far as transforming, after which he must have thrashed Apache's room in [[beast mode]].

Meanwhile, Tasmania Kid has uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] operation. [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] has [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]], [[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]], [[BB (BW)|BB]] and [[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] delivering tank-sized mugs of oil while he lounges by a pool of liquid [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]. Gigastorm is displeased to find his latest batch does not contain added Angolmois extract as requested. He knocks the Predacons into the pool, where they are transformed by its energies into "Cyborg Beasts." The four claim new names to match their beastly appearances, then spot Tasmania Kid, who has been watching nearby.

Jealous of Kids' cute appearance and disgusted by his new technorganic visage, the newly dubbed Hellscream (Starscream) plans to dunk Kid into the Angolmois to transform him into a Cyborg Beast. Apache, distraught, attempts to contact Kid to apologize. Hellscream intercepts, giving Apache one hour to come alone to their current position if he wants to rescue his comrade.

Arming himself with heavy artillery, Apache heads out alone to the scene. Despite Apache arriving slightly late, Hellscream agrees to stay Kid's dunking so long as Apache agrees to come along quietly. To both the Predacons' and Tasmania Kid's surprise, however, Apache begins laying waste to all the enemies at once.

As Lio Convoy, [[Scuba]], [[Diver (BW)|Diver]], and [[Bighorn]] rush to the scene, the Maximal leader reveals that his second-in-command was once feared by friend and foe alike as the "Blue Reaper" (青い死神 ''Aoi Shinigami''), decimating enemy battalions single-handedly. However, his lone-wolf actions on the field once led to the death of an ally, accounting for the shift to his overly fastidious, team-oriented self.

At the battle site, Hellscream alone is left to pounce on Apache in shark mode—left crawling helplessly toward his would-be prey due to his beast mode's inability to maneuver outside of water.

The other Maximals arrive to chase the Predacons from the scene. Tasmania Kid and Apache make up, with the former having found new respect for his vice-captain. Apache offers to make everyone a tasty space daikon dish, causing Tasmania Kid to grow nervous. Apache asks if Kid isn't keen on the root vegetable. It's not that, Tasmania Kid explains. He may have relieved himself on the field earlier that day...

As the two break into a fight, Scuba opines that while it may not all be water under the bridge, at least everything's back to normal.

Later that evening, Lio Convoy pours himself another oil nightcap, worrying that he might be forming a habit.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Apache]] (1)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (2)
*[[Bighorn]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (4)
*[[Scuba]] (5)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (6)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (7)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream/Hellscream]] (8)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust/Thrustor]] (9)
*[[BB (BW)|BB/Max-B]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge/Dirgegun]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter contains a number of references to [[Transformer|Transformers]] eating—including its ending beats, in which Apache promises to cook a big meal with his space daikon for everyone—an idea with which the greater franchise and in particularly the [[Beast Era]] maintains a rocky relationship.
* Items shown strewn about Apache's destroyed room include a book titled ''Transform Your Mindset: Change is Possible!'' (心も変身（トランスフォーム）あなたも変われる! ''Kokoro mo Henshin (Toransufōmu) Anata mo Kawareru!'') and a photo of "his family from back home in the boonies."
* Lio Convoy's special vintage oil is labeled "Convoy Killer" (コンボイ殺し ''Konboi Koroshi''), in a style reminiscent of Japanese sake bottles.

===Continuity notes===
* Lio Convoy has apparently picked up a bit of a bad nightcap habit, which he is implied in the chapter's final panel to continue(!).
* As revealed in [[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!|Mission-007]], [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] is still off-planet constructing the [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]].
* The pool of Angolmois Energy Gigastorm is lounging by contains a sign left by the [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] labelling it an "Angolmois Energy Processing Site" and warning against exposure. In Mission-007, Lio Convoy comments that explosions of Angolmois Energy from the planet feeding up to the Nemesis correspond to sites where the Autorollers were seen working recently, implying that this may be one such location.

===Real-world references===
* While summarizing Tasmania Kid's character as "an adventure-loving scoundrel," Apache quotes directly from an issue of [[Comic BomBom]] with a [[Beast_Wars_II:_Super_Lifeform_Transformers_(manga)|''Beast Wars'']] title on the cover, holding the magazine in hand.
*The weapons, such as pistols or rifles, carried by Apache in this issue seem to be contemporary 20th century weapons from the real word. In a postscript interview in the 2023 collected edition, author/illustrator [[Shōji Imaki]] reveals {{w|Commando_(1985_film)|''Commando''}} and other {{w|Arnold Schwarzenegger}} action movies to have been a direct inspiration.
* Apache's various hobbies, from daikon-farming to morning radio calisthenics, are in keeping with stereotypes of older, rural Japanese men. While gazing a photo of his family (see above) in his bedroom, Apache himself comments that they're from the countryside. What this means in Cybertronian context is anyone's guess.
* As Hellscream scuttles along the ground in shark mode toward Apache, he directly invokes {{w|Jaws (film)| ''Jaws''}} by name, performing a little rendition of the film's iconic main theme (rendered via kana that convey its distinct rhythm).

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Recover the Bonds Lost!

2026-01-03T11:41:24Z

Anothertimetf: Added synopsis, notes, removed stub tag

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-006
|prev=Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!
|next=All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!
|title="Recover the Bonds Lost!"
|japanese=失なわれた絆を奪回せよ!
|romaji=Ushinawareta Kizuna o Dakkai Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission006.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=November 1998
|coverdate=December 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Apache must save Tasmania Kid, who has been captured by the Cyborg Beasts.'''

==Synopsis==
Returning to his bedroom following a morning of intergalactic radio calisthenics and tending to his space daikon field, [[Apache]] is shocked to see his bedroom in disarray. A lone whisker found at the scene points to [[Tasmania Kid]] as the culprit. Accused by Apache and with none of his teammates backing him due to his regular antics, Kid takes off in tears.

Just then, [[Lio Convoy]] arrives to deliver a shocking revelation—he is the one behind the clutter! He had been drinking [[oil]] in his room the night prior and gotten a bit carried away, even breaking out a special vintage bottle. He only remembers as far as transforming, after which he must have thrashed Apache's room in [[beast mode]].

Meanwhile, Tasmania Kid has uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] operation. [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] has [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]], [[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]], [[BB (BW)|BB]] and [[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] delivering tank-sized mugs of oil while he lounges by a pool of liquid [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]. Gigastorm is displeased to find his latest batch does not contain added Angolmois extract as requested. He knocks the Predacons into the pool, where they are transformed by its energies into "Cyborg Beasts." The four claim new names to match their beastly appearances, then spot Tasmania Kid, who has been watching nearby.

Jealous of Kids' cute appearance and disgusted by his new technorganic visage, the newly dubbed Hellscream (Starscream) plans to dunk Kid into the Angolmois to transform him into a Cyborg Beast. Apache, distraught, attempts to contact Kid to apologize. Hellscream intercepts, giving Apache one hour to come alone to their current position if he wants to rescue his comrade.

Arming himself with heavy artillery, Apache heads out alone to the scene. Despite Apache arriving slightly late, Hellscream agrees to stay Kid's dunking so long as Apache agrees to come along quietly. To both the Predacons' and Tasmania Kid's surprise, however, Apache begins laying waste to all the enemies at once.

As Lio Convoy, [[Scuba]], [[Diver (BW)|Diver]], and [[Bighorn]] rush to the scene, the Maximal leader reveals that his second-in-command was once feared by friend and foe alike as the "Blue Reaper" (青い死神 ''Aoi Shinigami''), decimating enemy battalions single-handedly. However, his lone-wolf actions on the field once led to the death of an ally, accounting for the shift to his overly fastidious, team-oriented self.

At the battle site, Hellscream alone is left to pounce on Apache in shark mode—left crawling helplessly toward his would-be prey due to his beast mode's inability to maneuver outside of water.

The other Maximals arrive to chase the Predacons from the scene. Tasmania Kid and Apache make up, with the former having found new respect for his vice-captain. Apache offers to make everyone a tasty space daikon dish, causing Tasmania Kid to grow nervous. Apache asks if Kid isn't keen on the root vegetable. It's not that, Tasmania Kid explains. He may have relieved himself on the field earlier that day...

As the two break into a fight, Scuba opines that while it may not all be water under the bridge, at least everything's back to normal.

Later that evening, Lio Convoy pours himself another oil nightcap, worrying that he might be forming a habit.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Apache]] (1)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (2)
*[[Bighorn]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (4)
*[[Scuba]] (5)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (6)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (7)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream/Hellscream]] (8)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust/Thrustor]] (9)
*[[BB (BW)|BB/Max-B]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge/Dirgegun]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter contains a number of references to [[Transformer|Transformers]] eating—including its ending beats, in which Apache promises to cook a big meal with his space daikon for everyone—an idea with which the greater franchise and in particularly the [[Beast Era]] maintains a rocky relationship.
* Items shown strewn about Apache's destroyed room include a book titled ''Transform Your Mindset: Change is Possible!'' (心も変身（トランスフォーム）あなたも変われる! ''Kokoro mo Henshin (Toransufōmu) Anata mo Kawareru!'') and a photo of "his family from back home in the boonies."
* Lio Convoy's special vintage oil is labeled "Convoy Killer" (コンボイ殺し ''Konboi Koroshi''), in a style reminiscent of Japanese sake bottles.

===Continuity notes===
* Lio Convoy has apparently picked up a bit of a bad nightcap habit, which he is implied in the chapter's final panel to continue(!).
* As revealed in [[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!|Mission-007]], [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] is still off-planet constructing the [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]].
* The pool of Angolmois Energy Gigastorm is lounging by contains a sign left by the [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] labelling it an "Angolmois Energy Processing Site" and warning against exposure. In Mission-007, Lio Convoy comments that explosions of Angolmois Energy from the planet feeding up to the Nemesis correspond to sites where the Autorollers were seen working recently, implying that this may be one such location.

===Real-world references===
* While summarizing Tasmania Kid's character as "an adventure-loving scoundrel," Apache quotes directly from a profile in an issue of [[Comic BomBom]] with a [[Beast_Wars_II:_Super_Lifeform_Transformers_(manga)|''Beast Wars'']] title on the cover, holding the magazine in hand.
*The weapons, such as pistols or rifles, carried by Apache in this issue seem to be contemporary 20th century weapons from the real word. In a postscript interview in the 2023 collected edition, author/illustrator [[Shōji Imaki]] reveals {{w|Commando_(1985_film)|''Commando''}} and other {{w|Arnold Schwarzenegger}} action movies to have been a direct inspiration.
* Apache's various hobbies, from daikon-farming to morning radio calisthenics, are in keeping with stereotypes of older, rural Japanese men. While gazing a photo of his family (see above) in his bedroom, Apache himself comments that they're from the countryside. What this means in Cybertronian context is anyone's guess.
* As Hellscream scuttles along the ground in shark mode toward Apache, he directly invokes {{w|Jaws (film)| ''Jaws''}} by name, performing a little rendition of the film's iconic main theme (rendered via kana that convey its distinct rhythm).

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Recover the Bonds Lost!

2026-01-03T09:03:06Z

Anothertimetf: Adding notes

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:29:29Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Hyper Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope, then passes out from his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from the latter's intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard the new arrival with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==
* Before passing out, Tasmania Kid appears to cough up blood (no, not that [[Blood]]) onto Star Upper's boxing glove. Er, maybe it's [[Energon]]. Or [[oil]].

===Continuity notes===
* Lio Convoy's solo training mission continues from the previous chapter, in which he took off to learn to control his power over Angolmois, having nearly succumbed to its intoxicating power during a bout with [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]].
* Though not yet established, Galvatron has also taken leave of the Predacons to construct the artificial planet [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] above Gaia, leaving command of the planet-bound forces to Gigastorm. Galvatron will reveal his whereabouts and lack of knowledge of on-planet events during this timeframe in [[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!|Mission-007]].
* Aside from two group-shot panels in Mission-007, the two panels in this chapter's ending gag mark Magnaboss' sole appearance in the manga. His individual components are never shown (though his introductory caption makes it clear he is still a triple-combiner), and his fate following the battle on Nemesis is unknown. Don't forget to buy the toy, kids!

===Real-world references===
* The number in Star Upper's made-up rank refers to the year of the chapter's publication.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:28:43Z

Anothertimetf:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Hyper Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope, then passes out due to his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from the latter's intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard the new arrival with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==
* Before passing out, Tasmania Kid appears to cough up blood (no, not that [[Blood]]) onto Star Upper's boxing glove. Er, maybe it's [[Energon]]. Or [[oil]].

===Continuity notes===
* Lio Convoy's solo training mission continues from the previous chapter, in which he took off to learn to control his power over Angolmois, having nearly succumbed to its intoxicating power during a bout with [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]].
* Though not yet established, Galvatron has also taken leave of the Predacons to construct the artificial planet [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] above Gaia, leaving command of the planet-bound forces to Gigastorm. Galvatron will reveal his whereabouts and lack of knowledge of on-planet events during this timeframe in [[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!|Mission-007]].
* Aside from two group-shot panels in Mission-007, the two panels in this chapter's ending gag mark Magnaboss' sole appearance in the manga. His individual components are never shown (though his introductory caption makes it clear he is still a triple-combiner), and his fate following the battle on Nemesis is unknown. Don't forget to buy the toy, kids!

===Real-world references===
* The number in Star Upper's made-up rank refers to the year of the chapter's publication.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:28:20Z

Anothertimetf:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Hyper Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert infiltration missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope, then passes out due to his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from the latter's intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard the new arrival with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==
* Before passing out, Tasmania Kid appears to cough up blood (no, not that [[Blood]]) onto Star Upper's boxing glove. Er, maybe it's [[Energon]]. Or [[oil]].

===Continuity notes===
* Lio Convoy's solo training mission continues from the previous chapter, in which he took off to learn to control his power over Angolmois, having nearly succumbed to its intoxicating power during a bout with [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]].
* Though not yet established, Galvatron has also taken leave of the Predacons to construct the artificial planet [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] above Gaia, leaving command of the planet-bound forces to Gigastorm. Galvatron will reveal his whereabouts and lack of knowledge of on-planet events during this timeframe in [[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!|Mission-007]].
* Aside from two group-shot panels in Mission-007, the two panels in this chapter's ending gag mark Magnaboss' sole appearance in the manga. His individual components are never shown (though his introductory caption makes it clear he is still a triple-combiner), and his fate following the battle on Nemesis is unknown. Don't forget to buy the toy, kids!

===Real-world references===
* The number in Star Upper's made-up rank refers to the year of the chapter's publication.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:25:59Z

Anothertimetf: Removing stub tag, having added synopsis and trivia

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Super Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert infiltration missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope, then passes out due to his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from the latter's intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard the new arrival with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==
* Before passing out, Tasmania Kid appears to cough up blood (no, not that [[Blood]]) onto Star Upper's boxing glove. Er, maybe it's [[Energon]]. Or [[oil]].

===Continuity notes===
* Lio Convoy's solo training mission continues from the previous chapter, in which he took off to learn to control his power over Angolmois, having nearly succumbed to its intoxicating power during a bout with [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]].
* Though not yet established, Galvatron has also taken leave of the Predacons to construct the artificial planet [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] above Gaia, leaving command of the planet-bound forces to Gigastorm. Galvatron will reveal his whereabouts and lack of knowledge of on-planet events during this timeframe in [[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!|Mission-007]].
* Aside from two group-shot panels in Mission-007, the two panels in this chapter's ending gag mark Magnaboss' sole appearance in the manga. His individual components are never shown (though his introductory caption makes it clear he is still a triple-combiner), and his fate following the battle on Nemesis is unknown. Don't forget to buy the toy, kids!

===Real-world references===
* The number in Star Upper's made-up rank refers to the year of the chapter's publication.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:24:32Z

Anothertimetf: /* Notes */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Super Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert infiltration missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope, then passes out due to his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from the latter's intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard the new arrival with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==
* Before passing out, Tasmania Kid appears to cough up blood (no, not that [[Blood]]) onto Star Upper's boxing glove. Er, maybe it's [[Energon]]. Or [[oil]].

===Continuity notes===
* Lio Convoy's solo training mission continues from the previous chapter, in which he took off to learn to control his power over Angolmois, having nearly succumbed to its intoxicating power during a bout with [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]].
* Though not yet established, Galvatron has also taken leave of the Predacons to construct the artificial planet [[Nemesis (BW)|Nemesis]] above Gaia, leaving command of the planet-bound forces to Gigastorm. Galvatron will reveal his whereabouts and lack of knowledge of on-planet events during this timeframe in [[All Hands, Make a Special Attack on the Evil Planet!|Mission-007]].
* Aside from two group-shot panels in Mission-007, the two panels in this chapter's ending gag mark Magnaboss' sole appearance in the manga. His individual components are never shown (though his introductory caption makes it clear he is still a triple-combiner), and his fate following the battle on Nemesis is unknown. Don't forget to buy the toy, kids!

===Real-world references===
* The number in Star Upper's made-up rank refers to the year of the chapter's publication.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

{{issuestub}}

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:07:44Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Super Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert infiltration missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope, then passes out due to his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from the latter's intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard the new arrival with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==

{{issuestub}}

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:06:56Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Super Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert infiltration missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope, then passes out due to his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from the latter's intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard him with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==

{{issuestub}}

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!

2026-01-03T08:05:22Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-005
|prev=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|next=Recover the Bonds Lost!
|title="Make a Surprise Attack on the Super Weapon Base!"
|japanese=超兵器基地を奇襲せよ!
|romaji=Chō Heiki Kichi o Kishū Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission005.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=October 1998
|coverdate=November 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Reinforcements arrive in the form of Hyper Convoy Star Upper, but is the Maximal what he says he is?'''

==Synopsis==
Intergalactic boxer [[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] makes his way toward [[Gaia]], responding to a [[Maximal]] distress call. There, he's determined to finally make a name for himself.

The Gaia-bound maximals have uncovered a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] super weapon base. With [[Lio Convoy]] still away on a personal training mission, they've called in [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]]-class help. Star Upper arrives, brushing off questions about his proof of Convoy status by claiming to be from the secretive "Super Convoy Brilliant Special '98" rank. As someone involved in covert infiltration missions, he can't afford to carry a [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] around...

Star Upper leads a direct assault on the base, where his nonstrategic tactics earn praise from the rest of the crew, fed up with Lio Convoy's usual caution.

At the base, the team are ambushed by Predacons led by [[Megastorm|Gigastorm]], the powered-up saurian evolution of an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-infused [[Megastorm]]. The base itself is revealed to be a false facade designed to trap the Maximals. The group is forced into a losing battle.

As the Maximals fall around him, Star Upper admits to his shameful ruse. However, only [[Tasmania Kid]] was listening! Kid implores Star Upper to fight on as their last hope before passing out due to his injuries.

Newly inspired, Star Upper transformers into [[Robot mode|robot mode]] and lays out Gigastorm with a "Star Upper" uppercut—a near-light-speed punch of nearly infinite mass!

The Maximal victory is cemented by the arrival of Lio Convoy, who has returned from his training mission. Recognizing Star Upper from his intergalactic boxing career, Lio Convoy nevertheless keeps the Maximal's secret in thanks for saving his team. Star Upper, having fled in terror from his title match, resolves to return to his athletic career with renewed vigor, going on to take the championship title.

After the commotion, Maximal HQ is visited by their [[Magnaboss (BWII)|intended reinforcement]]. The team—aside from Tasmania Kid—regard him with caution. Surely he's a fake!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Scuba]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (3)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (4)
*[[Bighorn]] (5)
*[[Star Upper (BW)|Star Upper]] (6)
*[[Lio Convoy]] (7)
*[[Magnaboss (BWII)|Magnaboss]] (16)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Autocrusher]] (8)
*[[Autolauncher]] (9)
*[[Autostinger]] (10)
*[[Dirge (BW)|Dirge]] (11)
*[[Thrust (BW)|Thrust]] (12)
*[[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[BB (BW)|BB]] (14)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (15)

}}

==Notes==

{{issuestub}}

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Depths of Despair

2025-10-22T14:13:45Z

Anothertimetf:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 8
|image=WK8 Optimus & Nemesis.jpg
|caption=
|prev=The Ultimate Combination
|next=Captain Volca vs Megatron
|caption=The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.
|title="Depths of Despair"
|japanese=絶望の底
|romaji=Zetsubō no Soko
|airdate=[[2025]] [[July 16]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYfLKvnj2Yc
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''In the depths of despair, Optimus encounters either a desperately needed ally or destruction itself. '''

==Synopsis==
[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] departs the battlefield. With the main threat removed, all that remains is to destroy the [[Elemental Shield]]. The others look down into the crevice in despair, uncertain of how to help [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus]].

Meanwhile, Optimus finds himself in a black void, confronted by a [[Nemesis Prime (WK)|darkly colored counterpart]]. Optimus is shocked to see a bot that looks the "same" as him, but his doppelganger swiftly corrects him with a mighty swing of its axe. They are far from the same—Optimus' power can't even compare.

Optimus' axe manifests in his hands, and he charges at his counterpart. Optimus proves unable to damage his foe, who quickly heals from all wounds. Optimus is knocked to his knees by sustained attacks, the handle of his axe breaking.

His counterpart asks if it hurts. Optimus can do nothing without power, the doppelganger claims, extending its own axe handle and inviting Optimus to take it. The doppelganger will offer him power—all Optimus needs to do is join it.

Optimus grabs the axe handle, the color beginning to drain from his body. However, he hears [[Lightlong]]'s voice call his name, envisioning the [[Energy Beast]]'s [[Wildocking]] form on his arm. Four orbs of light, matching the elemental colors of his four allies, appear in front of his chest. Filled with new resolve, Optimus rejects the doppelganger's offer. He already has power—the power born of bonds with his friends.

Wildocking with an illusory Lightlong, Lightning Optimus attacks the doppelganger with a Lightlong Slash, bringing the Energy Beast's electrically charged pickaxe weapon down on his foe. The doppelganger splits in two, revealing its true form—[[World Dragnus|a purple and black, gold-chained dragon]].

The dragon vows to continue appearing before Optimus until he submits. The dragon transforms into two beams of purple light, which wrap themselves around Optimus. Hearing Lightlong call out once again, Optimus sprouts large white wings which split the dragon's bonds. Optimus flies up and out of the void, awakening on the ground in front of the [[Animal Tribe]] Energy Beasts.

Reflecting on the dragon he saw, Optimus has the distinct feeling it was not power, but a desire for ruination itself.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (1)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (2)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Captain Volca]] (3)
*[[Leafback]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Abyssrain]] (6)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (7)
*[[Lightlong]] (8)
*[[Hydrophant]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (11)

|h4=Other|c4=
*[[Nemesis Prime (WK)|Nemesis Prime]] / [[World Dragnus]] (12)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's remaining Wave 4 releases—Nemesis Prime & [[Lavamuleta#Toys|Lavamuleta]], and [[Megatron (WK)#Shadow|Shadow Megatron]] & [[Frost Saber#Toys|Frost Saber]]. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.
==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

Depths of Despair

2025-10-22T14:11:20Z

Anothertimetf: Added summary and "Wild King Research Lab" trivia

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 8
|image=WK8 Optimus & Nemesis.jpg
|caption=
|prev=The Ultimate Combination
|next=Captain Volca vs Megatron
|caption=The dark side of the Force is a pathway to many abilities some consider to be unnatural.
|title="Depths of Despair"
|japanese=絶望の底
|romaji=Zetsubō no Soko
|airdate=[[2025]] [[July 16]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYfLKvnj2Yc
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''In the depths of despair, Optimus encounters either a desperately needed ally or destruction itself. '''

==Synopsis==
[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] departs the battlefield. With the main threat removed, all that remains is to destroy the [[Elemental Shield]]. The others look down into the crevice in despair, uncertain of how to help [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus]].

Meanwhile, Optimus finds himself in a black void, confronted by a [[Nemesis Prime (WK)|darkly colored counterpart]]. Optimus is shocked to see a bot that looks the "same" as him, but his doppelganger swiftly corrects him with a mighty swing of its axe. They are far from the same—Optimus' power can't even compare.

Optimus' axe manifests in his hands, and he charges at his counterpart. Optimus proves unable to damage his foe, who quickly heals from all wounds. Optimus is knocked to his knees by sustained attacks, the handle of his axe breaking.

His counterpart asks if it hurts. Optimus can do nothing without power, the doppelganger claims, extending its own axe handle and inviting Optimus to take it. The doppelganger will offer him power—all Optimus needs to do is join it.

Optimus grabs the axe handle, the color beginning to drain from his body. However, he hears [[Lightlong]]'s voice call his name, envisioning the [[Energy Beast]]'s [[Wildocking]] form on his arm. Four orbs of light, matching the elemental colors of his four allies, appear in front of his chest. Filled with new resolve, Optimus rejects the doppelganger's offer. He already has power—the power born of bonds with his friends.

Wildocking with an illusory Lightlong, Lightning Optimus attacks the doppelganger with a Lightlong Slash, bringing the Energy Beast's electrically charged pickaxe weapon down on his foe. The doppelganger splits in two, revealing its true form—[[World Dragnus|a purple and black, gold-chained dragon]].

The dragon vows to continue appearing before Optimus until he submits. The dragon transforms into two beams of purple light, which wrap themselves around Optimus. Hearing Lightlong call out once again, Optimus sprouts large white wings which split the dragon's bonds. Optimus flies up and out of the void, awakening on the ground in front of the [[Animal Tribe]] Energy Beasts.

Reflecting on the dragon he saw, Optimus has the distinct feeling it was not power, but raw will desiring only ruination.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (1)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (2)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Captain Volca]] (3)
*[[Leafback]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Abyssrain]] (6)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (7)
*[[Lightlong]] (8)
*[[Hydrophant]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (11)

|h4=Other|c4=
*[[Nemesis Prime (WK)|Nemesis Prime]] / [[World Dragnus]] (12)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's remaining Wave 4 releases—Nemesis Prime and [[Lavamuleta#Toys|Lavamuleta]], and [[Megatron (WK)#Shadow|Shadow Megatron]] and [[Frost Saber#Toys|Frost Saber]]. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.
==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Ultimate Combination

2025-10-21T13:23:01Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 7
|image=WK7 Megatron & Dinosaur Tribe.jpg
|caption=
|prev=New Allies, New Threats
|next=Depths of Despair
|caption=''Extreme, Extreme, Extreme Dinosaurs! The Crash and Smash Jurassic <s>Four</s> Five: Extreme Dinosaurs!''
|title="The Ultimate Combination"
|japanese=究極の合体
|romaji=Kyūkyoku no Gattai
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 25]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/nZ5f5T_CNb0
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The battle continues as Megatron demonstrates a devastating new ability.'''

==Synopsis==
Surveying the battlefield, [[Abyssrain]] confirms to [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] that [[Thunderbeak]] still functions. Thunderbeak is upset over being left with some dusty wings, but otherwise no worse for wear, promising to pay [[Drillnohorn]] back next time. [[Lightlong]] is surprised to see that Megatron's ranks have increased with the additions of Abyssrain and [[Spirituan]], the latter of whom [[Ignite Leo]] calls out to. Spirituan merely grunts in return. Ignite Leo laments that he can no longer seem to reach his former friend.

Drillnohorn asks Lightlong and the others who this Megatron character is. In a word, Lightlong responds, bad news. Bad news and scary, [[Hydrophant]] adds.

Ignite Leo leaps up to attack Megatron, demanding to know what he's done to Spirituan. [[Captain Volca]] headbutts Ignite Leo out of the air, informing the lion [[Energy Beast]] that he's too inexperienced to take on their leader. Maybe he'll have better luck...in {{w|Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|66 million years}}! Captain Volca transforms into robot mode and begins blasting [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] and the others with a volley of fireballs.

Lightlong and Hydrophant [[Wildocking|Wildock]] with Optimus to form Lightning Aqua Optimus. Captain Volca stops firing, having witnessed the triple combination. It isn't just for show, Lightlong gloats. The three of them combined will be way stronger than they were with just two!

[[Leafback]] chuckles from the clifftop. Three may be stronger than two, but... Megatron steps forward. If Optimus intends to keep interfering, he'll have to make this planet his grave. Megatron promises to show Optimus the ultimate power he's achieved with the [[Dinosaur Tribe]]. Megatron combines with all five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts present, achieving Ultimate Wildocking! The newly dubbed Wild King Megatron lands in front of Optimus and the others, who are shocked to see that a sextuple combination is possible.

Wild King Megatron envelopes Optimus in an aura of purple energy, causing Lightlong and Hydrophant to decombine. He then knocks Optimus over a cliff with one punch. Optimus tumbles into the crevice as Lightlong and Hydrophant call out in shock.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (8)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Abyssrain]] (1)
*[[Leafback]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Hydrophant]] (6)
*[[Lightlong]] (7)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This episode features the first instance of Ultimate Wildocking (アルティメットワイルドッキング ''Arutimetto Wairudokkingu''), a combination of Optimus or Megatron and five Energy Beasts. The resulting character receives the title Wild King (ワイルドキング ''Wairudo Kingu''). Not confusing at all, right?
* As Megatron joins with the five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts, we're treated to the full roster of their Wildocking catchphrases:
** Captain Volca: Burning Fire (バーニングファイヤ ''Baaningu Faiya'')
** Leafback: Natural Breaker (ナチュラルブレイカー ''Nachuraru Bureikaa'')
** Spirituan: Grand Impact (グランドインパクト ''Gurando Inpakuto'')
** Abyssrain: Aqua Blade (アクアブレイド ''Akuwa Bureido'')
** Thunderbeak: Thunder Elegant (サンダーエレガント ''Sandaa Ereganto'')

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* Captain Volca's taunt about Ignite Leo being "66 million years" too inexperienced to take on Megatron, as indicated above, alludes to the theorized timing of the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—approximately 66 million years in the past, provided you're reading this entry within one Myr of its writing in 2025.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Captain Volca refers to Megatron as their "captain" (隊長 ''taicho'') (in a militaristic sense, although also used generally for clubs, teams, and other organizations), rather than more traditional terms for faction leaders throughout the greater Transformers franchise. To avoid confusion in relation to Captain Volca's own (non-title) name, this is simplified to its intent as "leader" in the synopsis above.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Abyssrain toy. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step. A follow-up segment instructs the viewer on assembling Wild King Megatron.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Ultimate Combination

2025-10-21T13:22:11Z

Anothertimetf:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 7
|image=WK7 Megatron & Dinosaur Tribe.jpg
|caption=
|prev=New Allies, New Threats
|next=Depths of Despair
|caption=''Extreme, Extreme, Extreme Dinosaurs! The Crash and Smash Jurassic <s>Four</s> Five: Extreme Dinosaurs!''
|title="The Ultimate Combination"
|japanese=究極の合体
|romaji=Kyūkyoku no Gattai
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 25]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/nZ5f5T_CNb0
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The battle continues as Megatron demonstrates a devastating new ability.'''

==Synopsis==
Surveying the battlefield, [[Abyssrain]] confirms to [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] that [[Thunderbeak]] still functions. Thunderbeak is upset over being left with some dusty wings, but otherwise no worse for wear, promising to pay [[Drillnohorn]] back next time. [[Lightlong]] is surprised to see that Megatron's ranks have increased with the additions of Abyssrain and [[Spirituan]], the latter of whom [[Ignite Leo]] calls out to. Spirituan merely grunts in return. Ignite Leo laments that he can no longer seem to reach his former friend.

Drillnohorn asks Lightlong and the others who this Megatron character is. In a word, Lightlong responds, bad news. Bad news and scary, [[Hydrophant]] adds.

Ignite Leo leaps up to attack Megatron, demanding to know what he's done to Spirituan. [[Captain Volca]] headbutts Ignite Leo out of the air, informing the lion [[Energy Beast]] that he's too inexperienced to take on their leader. Maybe he'll have better luck...in {{w|Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|66 million years}}! Captain Volca transforms into robot mode and begins blasting [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] and the others with a volley of fireballs.

Lightlong and Hydrophant perform [[Wildocking]] with Optimus to form Lightning Aqua Optimus. Captain Volca stops firing, having witnessed the triple combination. It isn't just for show, Lightlong gloats. The three of them combined will be way stronger than they were with just two!

[[Leafback]] chuckles from the clifftop. Three may be stronger than two, but... Megatron steps forward. If Optimus intends to keep interfering, he'll have to make this planet his grave. Megatron promises to show Optimus the ultimate power he's achieved with the [[Dinosaur Tribe]]. Megatron combines with all five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts present, achieving Ultimate Wildocking! The newly dubbed Wild King Megatron lands in front of Optimus and the others, who are shocked to see that a sextuple combination is possible.

Wild King Megatron envelopes Optimus in an aura of purple energy, causing Lightlong and Hydrophant to decombine. He then knocks Optimus over a cliff with one punch. Optimus tumbles into the crevice as Lightlong and Hydrophant call out in shock.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (8)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Abyssrain]] (1)
*[[Leafback]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Hydrophant]] (6)
*[[Lightlong]] (7)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This episode features the first instance of Ultimate Wildocking (アルティメットワイルドッキング ''Arutimetto Wairudokkingu''), a combination of Optimus or Megatron and five Energy Beasts. The resulting character receives the title Wild King (ワイルドキング ''Wairudo Kingu''). Not confusing at all, right?
* As Megatron joins with the five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts, we're treated to the full roster of their Wildocking catchphrases:
** Captain Volca: Burning Fire (バーニングファイヤ ''Baaningu Faiya'')
** Leafback: Natural Breaker (ナチュラルブレイカー ''Nachuraru Bureikaa'')
** Spirituan: Grand Impact (グランドインパクト ''Gurando Inpakuto'')
** Abyssrain: Aqua Blade (アクアブレイド ''Akuwa Bureido'')
** Thunderbeak: Thunder Elegant (サンダーエレガント ''Sandaa Ereganto'')

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* Captain Volca's taunt about Ignite Leo being "66 million years" too inexperienced to take on Megatron, as indicated above, alludes to the theorized timing of the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—approximately 66 million years in the past, provided you're reading this entry within one Myr of its writing in 2025.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Captain Volca refers to Megatron as their "captain" (隊長 ''taicho'') (in a militaristic sense, although also used generally for clubs, teams, and other organizations), rather than more traditional terms for faction leaders throughout the greater Transformers franchise. To avoid confusion in relation to Captain Volca's own (non-title) name, this is simplified to its intent as "leader" in the synopsis above.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Abyssrain toy. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step. A follow-up segment instructs the viewer on assembling Wild King Megatron.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Ultimate Combination

2025-10-21T12:44:57Z

Anothertimetf:

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 7
|image=WK7 Megatron & Dinosaur Tribe.jpg
|caption=
|prev=New Allies, New Threats
|next=Depths of Despair
|caption=''Extreme, Extreme, Extreme Dinosaurs! The Crash and Smash Jurassic <s>Four</s> Five: Extreme Dinosaurs!''
|title="The Ultimate Combination"
|japanese=究極の合体
|romaji=Kyūkyoku no Gattai
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 25]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/nZ5f5T_CNb0
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The battle continues as Megatron demonstrates a devastating new ability.'''

==Synopsis==
Surveying the battlefield, [[Abyssrain]] confirms to [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] that [[Thunderbeak]] still functions. Thunderbeak is upset over being left with some dusty wings, but otherwise no worse for wear, promising to pay [[Drillnohorn]] back next time. [[Lightlong]] is surprised to see that Megatron's ranks have increased with the additions of Abyssrain and [[Spirituan]], the latter of whom [[Ignite Leo]] calls out to. Spirituan merely grunts in return. Ignite Leo laments that he can no longer seem to reach his former friend.

Drillnohorn asks Lightlong and the others who this Megatron character is. In a word, Lightlong responds, bad news. Bad news and scary, [[Hydrophant]] adds.

Ignite Leo leaps up to attack Megatron, demanding to know what he's done to Spirituan. [[Captain Volca]] headbutts Ignite Leo out of the air, informing the lion [[Energy Beast]] that he's {{w|Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|66 million years}} too early to take on their leader! Captain Volca transforms into robot mode and begins blasting [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] and the others with a volley of fireballs.

Lightlong and Hydrophant perform [[Wildocking]] with Optimus to form Lightning Aqua Optimus. Captain Volca stops firing, having witnessed the triple combination. It isn't just for show, Lightlong gloats. The three of them combined will be way stronger than they were with just two!

[[Leafback]] chuckles from the clifftop. Three may be stronger than two, but... Megatron steps forward. If Optimus intends to keep interfering, he'll have to make this planet his grave. Megatron promises to show Optimus the ultimate power he's achieved with the [[Dinosaur Tribe]]. Megatron combines with all five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts present, achieving Ultimate Wildocking! The newly dubbed Wild King Megatron lands in front of Optimus and the others, who are shocked to see that a sextuple combination is possible.

Wild King Megatron envelopes Optimus in an aura of purple energy, causing Lightlong and Hydrophant to decombine. He then knocks Optimus over a cliff with one punch. Optimus tumbles into the crevice as Lightlong and Hydrophant call out in shock.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (8)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Abyssrain]] (1)
*[[Leafback]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Hydrophant]] (6)
*[[Lightlong]] (7)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This episode features the first instance of Ultimate Wildocking (アルティメットワイルドッキング ''Arutimetto Wairudokkingu''), a combination of Optimus or Megatron and five Energy Beasts. The resulting character receives the title Wild King (ワイルドキング ''Wairudo Kingu''). Not confusing at all, right?
* As Megatron joins with the five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts, we're treated to the full roster of their Wildocking catchphrases:
** Captain Volca: Burning Fire (バーニングファイヤ ''Baaningu Faiya'')
** Leafback: Natural Breaker (ナチュラルブレイカー ''Nachuraru Bureikaa'')
** Spirituan: Grand Impact (グランドインパクト ''Gurando Inpakuto'')
** Abyssrain: Aqua Blade (アクアブレイド ''Akuwa Bureido'')
** Thunderbeak: Thunder Elegant (サンダーエレガント ''Sandaa Ereganto'')

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* Captain Volca's taunt about Ignite Leo being "66 million years" too early, as indicated above, alludes to the theorized timing of the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—approximately 66 million years in the past, provided you're reading this entry within one Myr of its writing in 2025.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Captain Volca refers to Megatron as their "captain" (隊長 ''taicho'') (in a militaristic sense, although also used generally for clubs, teams, and other organizations), rather than more traditional terms for faction leaders throughout the greater Transformers franchise. To avoid confusion in relation to Captain Volca's own (non-title) name, this is simplified to its intent as "leader" in the synopsis above.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Abyssrain toy. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step. A follow-up segment instructs the viewer on assembling Wild King Megatron.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Ultimate Combination

2025-10-21T11:53:20Z

Anothertimetf: /* Continuity notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 7
|image=WK7 Megatron & Dinosaur Tribe.jpg
|caption=
|prev=New Allies, New Threats
|next=Depths of Despair
|caption=''Extreme, Extreme, Extreme Dinosaurs! The Crash and Smash Jurassic <s>Four</s> Five: Extreme Dinosaurs!''
|title="The Ultimate Combination"
|japanese=究極の合体
|romaji=Kyūkyoku no Gattai
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 25]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/nZ5f5T_CNb0
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The battle continues as Megatron demonstrates a devastating new ability.'''

==Synopsis==
Surveying the battlefield, [[Abyssrain]] confirms to [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] that [[Thunderbeak]] still functions. Thunderbeak is upset over being left with some dusty wings, but otherwise no worse for wear, promising to pay [[Drillnohorn]] back next time. [[Lightlong]] is surprised to see that Megatron's ranks have increased with the additions of Abyssrain and [[Spirituan]], the latter of whom [[Ignite Leo]] calls out to. Spirituan merely grunts in return. Ignite Leo laments that he can no longer seem to reach his former friend.

Drillnohorn asks Lightlong and the others who this Megatron character is. In a word, Lightlong responds, bad news. Bad news and scary, [[Hydrophant]] adds.

Ignite Leo leaps up to attack Megatron, demanding to know what he's done to Spirituan. [[Captain Volca]] headbutts Ignite Leo out of the air, informing the lion [[Energy Beast]] that he's {{w|Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|66 million years}} too early to take on their leader! Captain Volca transforms into robot mode and begins blasting [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] and the others with volleys of fireballs.

Lightlong and Hydrophant perform [[Wildocking]] with Optimus to form Lightning Aqua Optimus. Captain Volca stops firing, having witnessed the triple combination. It isn't just for show, Lightlong gloats. The three of them combined will be way stronger than they were with just two!

[[Leafback]] chuckles from the clifftop. Three may be stronger than two, but... Megatron steps forward. If Optimus intends to keep interfering, he'll have to make this planet his grave. Megatron promises to show Optimus the ultimate power he's achieved with the [[Dinosaur Tribe]]. Megatron combines with all five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts present, achieving Ultimate Wildocking! The newly dubbed Wild King Megatron lands in front of Optimus and the others, who are shocked to see that a sextuple combination is possible.

Wild King Megatron envelopes Optimus in an aura of purple energy, causing Lightlong and Hydrophant to decombine. He then knocks Optimus over a cliff with one punch. Optimus tumbles into the crevice as Lightlong and Hydrophant call out in shock.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (8)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Abyssrain]] (1)
*[[Leafback]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Hydrophant]] (6)
*[[Lightlong]] (7)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This episode features the first instance of Ultimate Wildocking (アルティメットワイルドッキング ''Arutimetto Wairudokkingu''), a combination of Optimus or Megatron and five Energy Beasts. The resulting character receives the title Wild King (ワイルドキング ''Wairudo Kingu''). Not confusing at all, right?
* As Megatron joins with the five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts, we're treated to the full roster of their Wildocking catchphrases:
** Captain Volca: Burning Fire (バーニングファイヤ ''Baaningu Faiya'')
** Leafback: Natural Breaker (ナチュラルブレイカー ''Nachuraru Bureikaa'')
** Spirituan: Grand Impact (グランドインパクト ''Gurando Inpakuto'')
** Abyssrain: Aqua Blade (アクアブレイド ''Akuwa Bureido'')
** Thunderbeak: Thunder Elegant (サンダーエレガント ''Sandaa Ereganto'')

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* Captain Volca's taunt about Ignite Leo being "66 million years" too early, as indicated above, alludes to the theorized timing of the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—approximately 66 million years in the past, provided you're reading this entry within one Myr of its writing in 2025.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Captain Volca refers to Megatron as their "captain" (隊長 ''taicho'') (in a militaristic sense, although also used generally for clubs, teams, and other organizations), rather than more traditional terms for faction leaders throughout the greater Transformers franchise. To avoid confusion in relation to Captain Volca's own (non-title) name, this is simplified to its intent as "leader" in the synopsis above.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Abyssrain toy. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step. A follow-up segment instructs the viewer on assembling Wild King Megatron.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Ultimate Combination

2025-10-21T11:16:25Z

Anothertimetf: Add trivia point regarding Volca's "66 million years" line

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 7
|image=WK7 Megatron & Dinosaur Tribe.jpg
|caption=
|prev=New Allies, New Threats
|next=Depths of Despair
|caption=''Extreme, Extreme, Extreme Dinosaurs! The Crash and Smash Jurassic <s>Four</s> Five: Extreme Dinosaurs!''
|title="The Ultimate Combination"
|japanese=究極の合体
|romaji=Kyūkyoku no Gattai
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 25]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/nZ5f5T_CNb0
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''The battle continues as Megatron demonstrates a devastating new ability.'''

==Synopsis==
Surveying the battlefield, [[Abyssrain]] confirms to [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] that [[Thunderbeak]] still functions. Thunderbeak is upset over being left with some dusty wings, but otherwise no worse for wear, promising to pay [[Drillnohorn]] back next time. [[Lightlong]] is surprised to see that Megatron's ranks have increased with the additions of Abyssrain and [[Spirituan]], the latter of whom [[Ignite Leo]] calls out to. Spirituan merely grunts in return. Ignite Leo laments that he can no longer seem to reach his former friend.

Drillnohorn asks Lightlong and the others who this Megatron character is. In a word, Lightlong responds, bad news. Bad news and scary, [[Hydrophant]] adds.

Ignite Leo leaps up to attack Megatron, demanding to know what he's done to Spirituan. [[Captain Volca]] headbutts Ignite Leo out of the air, informing the lion [[Energy Beast]] that he's {{w|Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|66 million years}} too early to take on their leader! Captain Volca transforms into robot mode and begins blasting [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] and the others with volleys of fireballs.

Lightlong and Hydrophant perform [[Wildocking]] with Optimus to form Lightning Aqua Optimus. Captain Volca stops firing, having witnessed the triple combination. It isn't just for show, Lightlong gloats. The three of them combined will be way stronger than they were with just two!

[[Leafback]] chuckles from the clifftop. Three may be stronger than two, but... Megatron steps forward. If Optimus intends to keep interfering, he'll have to make this planet his grave. Megatron promises to show Optimus the ultimate power he's achieved with the [[Dinosaur Tribe]]. Megatron combines with all five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts present, achieving Ultimate Wildocking! The newly dubbed Wild King Megatron lands in front of Optimus and the others, who are shocked to see that a sextuple combination is possible.

Wild King Megatron envelopes Optimus in an aura of purple energy, causing Lightlong and Hydrophant to decombine. He then knocks Optimus over a cliff with one punch. Optimus tumbles into the crevice as Lightlong and Hydrophant call out in shock.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (8)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Abyssrain]] (1)
*[[Leafback]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Hydrophant]] (6)
*[[Lightlong]] (7)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This episode features the first instance of Ultimate Wildocking (アルティメットワイルドッキング ''Arutimetto Wairudokkingu''), a combination of Optimus or Megatron and five Energy Beasts. The resulting character achieves the title Wild King (ワイルドキング ''Wairudo Kingu''). Not confusing at all, right?
* As Megatron joins with the five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts, we're treated to the full roster of their Wildocking catchphrases:
** Captain Volca: Burning Fire (バーニングファイヤ ''Baaningu Faiya'')
** Leafback: Natural Breaker (ナチュラルブレイカー ''Nachuraru Bureikaa'')
** Spirituan: Grand Impact (グランドインパクト ''Gurando Inpakuto'')
** Abyssrain: Aqua Blade (アクアブレイド ''Akuwa Bureido'')
** Thunderbeak: Thunder Elegant (サンダーエレガント ''Sandaa Ereganto'')

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===
* Captain Volca's taunt about Ignite Leo being "66 million years" too early, as indicated above, alludes to the theorized timing of the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event—approximately 66 million years in the past, provided you're reading this entry within one Myr of its writing in 2025.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Captain Volca refers to Megatron as their "captain" (隊長 ''taicho'') (in a militaristic sense, although also used generally for clubs, teams, and other organizations), rather than more traditional terms for faction leaders throughout the greater Transformers franchise. To avoid confusion in relation to Captain Volca's own (non-title) name, this is simplified to its intent as "leader" in the synopsis above.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Abyssrain toy. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step. A follow-up segment instructs the viewer on assembling Wild King Megatron.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Ultimate Combination

2025-10-21T11:12:59Z

Anothertimetf: Added summary and trivia

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|caption=
|prev=New Allies, New Threats
|next=Depths of Despair
|caption=''Extreme, Extreme, Extreme Dinosaurs! The Crash and Smash Jurassic <s>Four</s> Five: Extreme Dinosaurs!''
|title="The Ultimate Combination"
|japanese=究極の合体
|romaji=Kyūkyoku no Gattai
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 25]]
|production company=
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|animation studio=
|directors=
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}}

'''The battle continues as Megatron demonstrates a devastating new power.'''

==Synopsis==
Surveying the battlefield, [[Abyssrain]] confirms to [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] that [[Thunderbeak]] still functions. Thunderbeak is upset over being left with some dusty wings, but otherwise no worse for wear, promising to pay [[Drillnohorn]] back next time. [[Lightlong]] is surprised to see that Megatron's ranks have increased with the additions of Abyssrain and [[Spirituan]], the latter of whom [[Ignite Leo]] calls out to. Spirituan merely grunts in return. Ignite Leo laments that he can no longer seem to reach his former friend.

Drillnohorn asks Lightlong and the others who this Megatron character is. In a word, Lightlong responds, bad news. Bad news and scary, [[Hydrophant]] adds.

Ignite Leo leaps up to attack Megatron, demanding to know what he's done to Spirituan. [[Captain Volca]] headbutts Ignite Leo out of the air, informing the lion [[Energy Beast]] that he's {{w|Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event|66 million years}} too early to take on their leader! Captain Volca transforms into robot mode and begins blasting [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] and the others with volleys of fireballs.

Lightlong and Hydrophant perform [[Wildocking]] with Optimus to form Lightning Aqua Optimus. Captain Volca stops firing, having witnessed the triple combination. It isn't just for show, Lightlong gloats. The three of them combined will be way stronger than they were with just two!

[[Leafback]] chuckles from the clifftop. Three may be stronger than two, but... Megatron steps forward. If Optimus intends to keep interfering, he'll have to make this planet his grave. Megatron promises to show Optimus the ultimate power he's achieved with the [[Dinosaur Tribe]]. Megatron combines with all five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts present, achieving Ultimate Wildocking! The newly dubbed Wild King Megatron lands in front of Optimus and the others, who are shocked to see that a sextuple combination is possible.

Wild King Megatron envelopes Optimus in an aura of purple energy, causing Lightlong and Hydrophant to decombine. He then knocks Optimus over a cliff with one punch. Optimus tumbles into the crevice as Lightlong and Hydrophant call out in shock.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (8)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Abyssrain]] (1)
*[[Leafback]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Spirituan]] (5)
*[[Hydrophant]] (6)
*[[Lightlong]] (7)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (9)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (10)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* This episode features the first instance of Ultimate Wildocking (アルティメットワイルドッキング ''Arutimetto Wairudokkingu''), a combination of Optimus or Megatron and five Energy Beasts. The resulting character achieves the title Wild King (ワイルドキング ''Wairudo Kingu''). Not confusing at all, right?
* As Megatron joins with the five Dinosaur Tribe Energy Beasts, we're treated to the full roster of their Wildocking catchphrases:
** Captain Volca: Burning Fire (バーニングファイヤ ''Baaningu Faiya'')
** Leafback: Natural Breaker (ナチュラルブレイカー ''Nachuraru Bureikaa'')
** Spirituan: Grand Impact (グランドインパクト ''Gurando Inpakuto'')
** Abyssrain: Aqua Blade (アクアブレイド ''Akuwa Bureido'')
** Thunderbeak: Thunder Elegant (サンダーエレガント ''Sandaa Ereganto'')

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Captain Volca refers to Megatron as their "captain" (隊長 ''taicho'') (in a militaristic sense, although also used generally for clubs, teams, and other organizations), rather than more traditional terms for faction leaders throughout the greater Transformers franchise. To avoid confusion in relation to Captain Volca's own (non-title) name, this is simplified to its intent as "leader" in the synopsis above.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Abyssrain toy. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step. A follow-up segment instructs the viewer on assembling Wild King Megatron.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T18:26:12Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Great Convoy|Great Convoys]], swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a globe-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Lio Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
*[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Great Convoys via flashback.
*As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
*Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
*The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

===Transformers references===
*Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
*Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
*Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as forming their own distinct continuity.

===Real-world references===
*Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

New Allies, New Threats

2025-10-20T16:54:43Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 6
|image=WK6 Megatron, Dinosaur Tribe & Optimus.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Courage to Protect What's Important
|next=The Ultimate Combination
|caption=Dinosaur exhibit, the Museum of Natural History. You can't skimp on publicity.
|title="New Allies, New Threats"
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|romaji=Atarashii Nakama Aratanaru Kyōi
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 4]]
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'''The search for new allies brings earth-shaking revelations and shocking consequences.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] wonders where [[Spirituan]] has disappeared to. [[Ignite Leo]] is quick to surmise that Spirituan is now with [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]], who has been aiming to bring all members of the [[Dinosaur Tribe]] under heel. Despite their difference in tribes, Spirituan was a friendly rival and close companion to Ignite Leo, who implores Optimus for his help.

With Megatron likely after the [[Elemental Shield]], [[Lightlong]] volunteers his and [[Hydrophant|Hydrophant's]] help as well. However, they'll need some more power...

Lightlong leads the group to the literal stomping grounds of [[Drillnohorn]], a rhinoceros [[Energy Beast]] with earth-shaking abilities.

The group narrowly avoids Drillnohorn's charge, noticing that he's being pursued by the Dinosaur Tribe's [[Thunderbeak]], a pteranodon Energy Beast. Thunderbeak pecks at Drillnohorn, but is repelled by the rhino's thick hide.

Thunderbeak transforms into robot mode and launches a Lightning Shooter electric blast, which stops Drillnohorn in his tracks. As Optimus attempts to intervene, Thunderbeak turns fire on their group. Lightlong transforms into giraffe mode and uses himself as a lightning rod, defending the group by absorbing Thunderbeak's blasts due their shared element. However, the blasts prove too much, with Lightlong threatening to short out.

Optimus and Hydrophant take the opportunity to perform [[Wildocking]] and form Aqua Optimus. An Aqua Splash attack sends Thunderbeak flying. Seeing an opportunity, Drillnohorn transforms into robot mode and unleashes a Big Power Punch on the ground. The punch produces a staircase of boulders, which Drillnohorn climbs and launches off of to deliver a devastating mid-air blow to Thunderbeak.

With Thunderbeak defeated, Drillnohorn thanks Optimus and the others for the rescue. Just then, Megatron and other members of the Dinosaur Tribe appear over a nearby clifftop, warning Optimus not to celebrate just yet...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (2)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (9)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Hydrophant]] (1)
*[[Lightlong]] (3)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (4)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (5)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (6)
*[[Abyssrain]] (7)
*[[Leafback]] (8)
*[[Captain Volca]] (10)
*[[Spirituan]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Drillnohorn and Thunderbeak toys. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

New Allies, New Threats

2025-10-20T16:54:22Z

Anothertimetf:

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'''The search for new allies brings earth-shaking revelations and shocking consequences.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] wonders where [[Spirituan]] has disappeared to. [[Ignite Leo]] is quick to surmise that Spirituan is now [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]], who has been aiming to bring all members of the [[Dinosaur Tribe]] under heel. Despite their difference in tribes, Spirituan was a friendly rival and close companion to Ignite Leo, who implores Optimus for his help.

With Megatron likely after the [[Elemental Shield]], [[Lightlong]] volunteers his and [[Hydrophant|Hydrophant's]] help as well. However, they'll need some more power...

Lightlong leads the group to the literal stomping grounds of [[Drillnohorn]], a rhinoceros [[Energy Beast]] with earth-shaking abilities.

The group narrowly avoids Drillnohorn's charge, noticing that he's being pursued by the Dinosaur Tribe's [[Thunderbeak]], a pteranodon Energy Beast. Thunderbeak pecks at Drillnohorn, but is repelled by the rhino's thick hide.

Thunderbeak transforms into robot mode and launches a Lightning Shooter electric blast, which stops Drillnohorn in his tracks. As Optimus attempts to intervene, Thunderbeak turns fire on their group. Lightlong transforms into giraffe mode and uses himself as a lightning rod, defending the group by absorbing Thunderbeak's blasts due their shared element. However, the blasts prove too much, with Lightlong threatening to short out.

Optimus and Hydrophant take the opportunity to perform [[Wildocking]] and form Aqua Optimus. An Aqua Splash attack sends Thunderbeak flying. Seeing an opportunity, Drillnohorn transforms into robot mode and unleashes a Big Power Punch on the ground. The punch produces a staircase of boulders, which Drillnohorn climbs and launches off of to deliver a devastating mid-air blow to Thunderbeak.

With Thunderbeak defeated, Drillnohorn thanks Optimus and the others for the rescue. Just then, Megatron and other members of the Dinosaur Tribe appear over a nearby clifftop, warning Optimus not to celebrate just yet...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (2)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (9)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Hydrophant]] (1)
*[[Lightlong]] (3)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (4)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (5)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (6)
*[[Abyssrain]] (7)
*[[Leafback]] (8)
*[[Captain Volca]] (10)
*[[Spirituan]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Drillnohorn and Thunderbeak toys. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

New Allies, New Threats

2025-10-20T16:53:42Z

Anothertimetf: Added teaser text

{{episode|
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|image=WK6 Megatron, Dinosaur Tribe & Optimus.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Courage to Protect What's Important
|next=The Ultimate Combination
|caption=Dinosaur exhibit, the Museum of Natural History. You can't skimp on publicity.
|title="New Allies, New Threats"
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'''The search for new allies brings earth-shaking revelations and shocking consequences for Optimus and co.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] wonders where [[Spirituan]] has disappeared to. [[Ignite Leo]] is quick to surmise that Spirituan is now [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]], who has been aiming to bring all members of the [[Dinosaur Tribe]] under heel. Despite their difference in tribes, Spirituan was a friendly rival and close companion to Ignite Leo, who implores Optimus for his help.

With Megatron likely after the [[Elemental Shield]], [[Lightlong]] volunteers his and [[Hydrophant|Hydrophant's]] help as well. However, they'll need some more power...

Lightlong leads the group to the literal stomping grounds of [[Drillnohorn]], a rhinoceros [[Energy Beast]] with earth-shaking abilities.

The group narrowly avoids Drillnohorn's charge, noticing that he's being pursued by the Dinosaur Tribe's [[Thunderbeak]], a pteranodon Energy Beast. Thunderbeak pecks at Drillnohorn, but is repelled by the rhino's thick hide.

Thunderbeak transforms into robot mode and launches a Lightning Shooter electric blast, which stops Drillnohorn in his tracks. As Optimus attempts to intervene, Thunderbeak turns fire on their group. Lightlong transforms into giraffe mode and uses himself as a lightning rod, defending the group by absorbing Thunderbeak's blasts due their shared element. However, the blasts prove too much, with Lightlong threatening to short out.

Optimus and Hydrophant take the opportunity to perform [[Wildocking]] and form Aqua Optimus. An Aqua Splash attack sends Thunderbeak flying. Seeing an opportunity, Drillnohorn transforms into robot mode and unleashes a Big Power Punch on the ground. The punch produces a staircase of boulders, which Drillnohorn climbs and launches off of to deliver a devastating mid-air blow to Thunderbeak.

With Thunderbeak defeated, Drillnohorn thanks Optimus and the others for the rescue. Just then, Megatron and other members of the Dinosaur Tribe appear over a nearby clifftop, warning Optimus not to celebrate just yet...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (2)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (9)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Hydrophant]] (1)
*[[Lightlong]] (3)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (4)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (5)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (6)
*[[Abyssrain]] (7)
*[[Leafback]] (8)
*[[Captain Volca]] (10)
*[[Spirituan]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Drillnohorn and Thunderbeak toys. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

New Allies, New Threats

2025-10-20T16:48:58Z

Anothertimetf: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 6
|image=WK6 Megatron, Dinosaur Tribe & Optimus.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Courage to Protect What's Important
|next=The Ultimate Combination
|caption=Dinosaur exhibit, the Museum of Natural History. You can't skimp on publicity.
|title="New Allies, New Threats"
|japanese=新しい仲間新たなる脅威
|romaji=Atarashii Nakama Aratanaru Kyōi
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 4]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/Lw6ppj3AMqI
|videosite=YouTube
}}

''' '''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] wonders where [[Spirituan]] has disappeared to. [[Ignite Leo]] is quick to surmise that Spirituan is now [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]], who has been aiming to bring all members of the [[Dinosaur Tribe]] under heel. Despite their difference in tribes, Spirituan was a friendly rival and close companion to Ignite Leo, who implores Optimus for his help.

With Megatron likely after the [[Elemental Shield]], [[Lightlong]] volunteers his and [[Hydrophant|Hydrophant's]] help as well. However, they'll need some more power...

Lightlong leads the group to the literal stomping grounds of [[Drillnohorn]], a rhinoceros [[Energy Beast]] with earth-shaking abilities.

The group narrowly avoids Drillnohorn's charge, noticing that he's being pursued by the Dinosaur Tribe's [[Thunderbeak]], a pteranodon Energy Beast. Thunderbeak pecks at Drillnohorn, but is repelled by the rhino's thick hide.

Thunderbeak transforms into robot mode and launches a Lightning Shooter electric blast, which stops Drillnohorn in his tracks. As Optimus attempts to intervene, Thunderbeak turns fire on their group. Lightlong transforms into giraffe mode and uses himself as a lightning rod, defending the group by absorbing Thunderbeak's blasts due their shared element. However, the blasts prove too much, with Lightlong threatening to short out.

Optimus and Hydrophant take the opportunity to perform [[Wildocking]] and form Aqua Optimus. An Aqua Splash attack sends Thunderbeak flying. Seeing an opportunity, Drillnohorn transforms into robot mode and unleashes a Big Power Punch on the ground. The punch produces a staircase of boulders, which Drillnohorn climbs and launches off of to deliver a devastating mid-air blow to Thunderbeak.

With Thunderbeak defeated, Drillnohorn thanks Optimus and the others for the rescue. Just then, Megatron and other members of the Dinosaur Tribe appear over a nearby clifftop, warning Optimus not to celebrate just yet...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (2)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (9)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Hydrophant]] (1)
*[[Lightlong]] (3)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (4)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (5)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (6)
*[[Abyssrain]] (7)
*[[Leafback]] (8)
*[[Captain Volca]] (10)
*[[Spirituan]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Drillnohorn and Thunderbeak toys. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

New Allies, New Threats

2025-10-20T16:46:45Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 6
|image=WK6 Megatron, Dinosaur Tribe & Optimus.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Courage to Protect What's Important
|next=The Ultimate Combination
|caption=Dinosaur exhibit, the Museum of Natural History. You can't skimp on publicity.
|title="New Allies, New Threats"
|japanese=新しい仲間新たなる脅威
|romaji=Atarashii Nakama Aratanaru Kyōi
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 4]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/Lw6ppj3AMqI
|videosite=YouTube
}}

''' '''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] wonders where [[Spirituan]] has disappeared to. [[Ignite Leo]] is quick to surmise that Spirituan is now [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]], who has been aiming to bring all members of the [[Dinosaur Tribe]] under heel. Despite their difference in tribes, Spirituan was a friendly rival and close companion to Ignite Leo, who implores Optimus for his help.

With Megatron likely after the [[Elemental Shield]], [[Lightlong]] volunteers his and [[Hydrophant|Hydrophant's]] help as well. However, they'll need some more power...

Lightlong leads the group to the literal stomping grounds of [[Drillnohorn]], a rhinoceros [[Energy Beast]] with earth-shaking abilities.

The group narrowly avoids Drillnohorn's charge, noticing that he's being pursued by the Dinosaur Tribe's [[Thunderbeak]], a pteranodon Energy Beast. Thunderbeak pecks at Drillnohorn, but is repelled by the rhino's thick hide.

Thunderbeak transforms into robot mode and launches a Lightning Shooter electric blast, which stops Drillnohorn in his tracks. As Optimus attempts to intervene, Thunderbeak turns fire on their group. Lightlong transforms into giraffe mode and uses himself as a lightning rod, defending the group by absorbing Thunderbeak's blasts due their shared element. However, the blasts prove too much, with Lightlong threatening to short out.

Optimus and Hydrophant take the opportunity to perform [[Wildocking]] and form Aqua Optimus. An Aqua Splash attack sends Thunderbeak flying. Seeing an opportunity, Drillnohorn transforms into robot mode and unleashes a Big Power Punch on the ground. The punch produces a staircase of boulders, which Drillnohorn climbs and launches off of to deliver a devastating mid-air blow to Thunderbeak.

With Thunderbeak defeated, Drillnohorn thanks Optimus and the others for the rescue. Just then, Megatron and other members of the Dinosaur Tribe appear over a nearby clifftop, warning Optimus not to celebrate just yet...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (2)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (9)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Hydrophant]] (1)
*[[Lightlong]] (3)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (4)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (5)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (6)
*[[Abyssrain]] (7)
*[[Leafback]] (8)
*[[Captain Volca]] (10)
*[[Spirituan]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

New Allies, New Threats

2025-10-20T16:45:37Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */ Added episode synopsis

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 6
|image=WK6 Megatron, Dinosaur Tribe & Optimus.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Courage to Protect What's Important
|next=The Ultimate Combination
|caption=Dinosaur exhibit, the Museum of Natural History. You can't skimp on publicity.
|title="New Allies, New Threats"
|japanese=新しい仲間新たなる脅威
|romaji=Atarashii Nakama Aratanaru Kyōi
|airdate=[[2025]] [[June 4]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://youtu.be/Lw6ppj3AMqI
|videosite=YouTube
}}

''' '''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] wonders where [[Spirituan]] has been taken. [[Ignite Leo]] is quick to surmise that Spirituan is now [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]], who has been aiming to bring all members of the [[Dinosaur Tribe]] under heel. Despite their difference in tribes, Spirituan was a friendly rival and close companion to Ignite Leo, who implores Optimus for his help.

With Megatron likely after the [[Elemental Shield]], [[Lightlong]] volunteers his and [[Hydrophant|Hydrophant's]] help as well. However, they'll need some more power...

Lightlong leads the group to the literal stomping grounds of [[Drillnohorn]], a rhinoceros [[Energy Beast]] with earth-shaking abilities.

The group narrowly avoids Drillnohorn's charge, noticing that he's being pursued by the Dinosaur Tribe's [[Thunderbeak]], a pteranodon Energy Beast. Thunderbeak pecks at Drillnohorn, but is repelled by the rhino's thick hide.

Thunderbeak transforms into robot mode and launches a Lightning Shooter electric blast, which stops Drillnohorn in his tracks. As Optimus attempts to intervene, Thunderbeak turns fire on their group. Lightlong transforms into giraffe mode and uses himself as a lightning rod, defending the group by absorbing Thunderbeak's blasts due their shared element. However, the blasts prove too much, with Lightlong threatening to short out.

Optimus and Hydrophant take the opportunity to perform [[Wildocking]] and form Aqua Optimus. An Aqua Spalsh attack sends Thunderbeak flying. Seeing an opportunity, Drillnohorn transforms into robot mode and unleashes a Big Power Punch on the ground. The punch produces a staircase of boulders, which Drillnohorn climbs and launches off of to deliver a devastating mid-air blow to Thunderbeak.

With Thunderbeak defeated, Drillnohorn thanks Optimus and the others for the rescue. Just then, Megatron and other members of the Dinosaur Tribe appear over a nearby clifftop, warning Optimus not to celebrate just yet...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (2)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (9)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Hydrophant]] (1)
*[[Lightlong]] (3)
*[[Ignite Leo]] (4)
*[[Drillnohorn]] (5)
*[[Thunderbeak]] (6)
*[[Abyssrain]] (7)
*[[Leafback]] (8)
*[[Captain Volca]] (10)
*[[Spirituan]] (11)

}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

User:Anothertimetf

2025-10-20T16:19:19Z

Anothertimetf: /* Summaries/trivia added for */

Anothertimetf, or "Another Time and Place TF" as branded on hobby-centric social media accounts, is an American-born professional writer and Japanese-to-English translator living in Japan. He loves Transformers in comic-book form (primarily the Marvel and IDW comics), and has been known to add a missing summary or two to the various untranslated ''Transformers'' manga series while reading through them for the first time. Also goes by "Ian."

==Summaries/trivia added for==
* [[Infiltrate_the_Mystery_Island!|''Beast Wars II'' Mission-002]]
* [[Free the Captured Matrix!|''Beast Wars II'' Mission-003]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T16:16:31Z

Anothertimetf:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Great Convoy|Great Convoys]], swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a globe-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Great Convoys via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as forming their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T16:16:06Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Great Convoy|Great Convoys]], swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a globe-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Great Convoys via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as forming their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T16:07:13Z

Anothertimetf: /* Transformers references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Great Convoy|Great Convoys]], swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Great Convoys via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as forming their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T16:05:31Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */ Adding proper reference and link to the Great Convoys

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Great Convoy|Great Convoys]], swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Great Convoys via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be fortuitously dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as forming their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T16:04:50Z

Anothertimetf: /* Notes */ Adding proper reference to "Great Convoys"

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Maximal]] high command, swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Great Convoys via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be fortuitously dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as forming their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T15:57:08Z

Anothertimetf: /* Transformers references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Maximal]] high command, swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Maximal high command via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be fortuitously dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as forming their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T15:56:25Z

Anothertimetf: /* Transformers references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Maximal]] high command, swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Maximal high command via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with those of their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be fortuitously dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T15:56:12Z

Anothertimetf: /* Transformers references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Maximal]] high command, swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Maximal high command via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointrons' backgrounds, in line with their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be fortuitously dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T15:55:42Z

Anothertimetf: /* Real-world references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Maximal]] high command, swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Maximal high command via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointron's backgrounds in line with their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be fortuitously dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Free the Captured Matrix!

2025-10-20T15:53:50Z

Anothertimetf: Added synopsis and trivia

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-003
|prev=Infiltrate the Mystery Island!
|next=Realize the Forbidden Love!
|title="Free the Captured Matrix!"
|japanese=捕われし{{ruby|魂|ﾏﾄﾘｸｽ}}を解放せよ!
|romaji=Torawareshi Matrix o Kaihō Seyo!
|image=BWII_mission003.jpg
|caption=
|publisher=''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date=August 1998
|coverdate = September 1998
|story=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|art=[[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity=Beast Wars manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy is corrupted and out of control! Can even Optimus Primal save him?'''

==Synopsis==
[[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] now grown to giant proportions thanks to his infusion of [[Angolmois|Angolmois Energy]], pins [[Lio Convoy]] underfoot. They are both chosen ones! Galvatron proposes: Wouldn't it be easier if they combined their powers? Together, they could be unstoppable.

Lio Convoy recalls the pledge he made when he received his [[Energon Matrix|Matrix]] from the [[Maximal]] high command, swearing to uphold what is right. Hearing Lio Convoy prattle about his Matrix-sworn vow, Galvatron takes the opportunity to scratch at Lio Convoy's Matrix chamber, piercing the Matrix itself with his claw.

[[Scuba]] arrives on the scene in his [[Tako Tank]], having implanted a prototype tracking device in [[Tasmania Kid|Tasmania Kid's]] ear for testing. While Tasmania Kid is none too happy about being used as a guinea pig, Scuba urges him to at least be thankful for the save.

Meanwhile, Lio Convoy has succumbed to the power of Angolmois Energy and grown to gigantic proportions himself, squaring off against Galvatron on the surface of the city.

Scuba tosses a "Surumerang Signal" (a three-pronged boomerang) into the air, which explodes into a gigantic SOS firework bearing the likeness of a squid, visible from the Maximal base. The signal interrupts [[Diver]] and [[Bighorn|Bighorn's]] fireworks festivities, allowing [[Apache]] to somehow glean information down to a conflict involving a gigantic Lio Convoy and Galvatron, as well as the duo's exact location.

The trio are joined by the [[Jointron|Jointrons]]—[[DJ]], [[Motorarm]], and [[Gimlet]]—who quickly combine into [[Tripledacus]] to join the rescue party, as thanks for being invited to the fireworks show.

Galvatron is delighted to see that Lio Convoy has finally given into the Angolmois power, wondering if the two are finally allies—only to be met with a barrage of punches and kicks.

Meanwhile, Scuba carries a hastily repaired and still partially immobile Tasmania Kid further into the energy plant caverns. Tasmania Kid uses his feet—combined into his [[Beast mode|beast-mode]] head—to sniff out the source of the mysterious energy readings. The two arrive at a chamber showing the design specs for a mechanical dragon displayed on the surface of a glob-like apparatus. Scuba surmises that their location isn't merely an energy plant, but also a former factory for bioweapons built using Angolmois Energy—bioweapons, perhaps, like the dragon on the screen before them.

A mysterious voice informs Scuba that not only is he correct, but that Galvatron scanned his alternate mode from that very bioweapon, granting him his draconic appearance on the Planet Gaia. A figure steps forth from the shadows, revealing itself to be [[Optimus Primal (BW)]] in gorilla mode. Primal informs Scuba and Tasmania Kid that the dragon before them, a weapon built by the very city they stand in, was also responsible for the city's destruction. Those who succumb to great power are destined to be destroyed by it. Now, Primal worries that the same tragedy is set to play out again—at the hands of Lio Convoy and Galvatron! It was Lio Convoy's Matrix's cries of sadness as its owner succumbed to Angolmois Energy that summoned Primal in the first place.

Lio Convoy continues his assault against Galvatron, stabbing out the Predacon leader's beast-mode eye with his wrist-mounted blade, biting off Galvatron's drill tip and pummeling him with a rapid series of punches. Galvatron is sent tumbling into the plant's dragon-shaped hole, the birthing ground of his own original alternate mode.

As the battle looks won and the remaining Maximals arrive, however, Lio Convoy continues his rampage—batting Tripledacus out of the sky and nearly crushing Apache.

Optimus Primal observes that Lio Convoy's Matrix has been damaged and is now enveloped with the dark power of Angolmois. A Matrix can only be healed by another Matrix, he proclaims.

Leaping into the sky and transforming into robot mode, Primal punches the giant Lio Convoy's exposed Matrix and heals it by channeling the power of his own. Apache recalls that he's heard tales of a legendary [[Convoy (rank)|Convoy]] who scanned a gorilla...

In the aftermath, Convoy, now returned to his normal size, is perturbed to realize that both he and Galvatron possess the same fearsome power to harness Angolmois Energy. Primal encourages him not to lose heart—learning to use that power, rather than be used by it, shall be the focus of his training for now. With that, Primal fades away, claiming he hears another Matrix calling.

The Maximals resolve to go home. Bighorn points out that they still have some fireworks left, but Apache shushes him, urging him to keep the fireworks party secret. Lio Convoy, meanwhile, wonders exactly what the planet's Angolmois powers have in store for them...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (2)
*[[Great Convoy]] (3)
*[[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (4)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (5)
*[[Scuba]] (6)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (7)
*[[Bighorn]] (8)
*[[Apache]] (9)
*[[Gimlet]] (10)
*[[DJ (BW)|DJ]] (11)
*[[Motorarm (BW)|Motorarm]] (12)
*[[Tripledacus]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (1)

}}

==Notes==
* The chapter offers a look at a pre-lion-mode and pre-Convoy rank Lio Convoy, as he receives his Matrix from the Maximal high command via flashback.
* As Primal explains that only a Matrix can heal another Matrix, "Matrix" (マトリクス ''Matorikusu'') is rendered with Ruby text (small ''katakana'' characters adorning other characters as a meaning or pronunciation guide) running alongside the character for "spirit" (魂 ''tamashi''), implying that Primal holds the two concepts to be the same.
* Scuba's "Surumerang" is a portmanteau of the Japanese ''surume'', a snack food consisting of dried squid, and "boomerang."
* The Surumerang is adorned with the characters 五連発 (''gorenpatsu''), or "Quintuple Burst," as might be found as a description of Japanese fireworks. This would seemingly imply that his SOS message consists of five different bursts to clue Apache into the situation, though the reader only sees one.

==Transformers references==
* Narration provides the Jointron's backgrounds in line with their [[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (cartoon)|TV show]] counterparts—a trio of Maximal brothers who crash-landed on [[Gaia]] due to ship malfunction.
* Though unnamed, the legendary Convoy known for having scanned a gorilla alt mode is clearly intended to be Optimus Primal from the original [[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|''Beast Wars'']], thus identified as such for simplicity's sake in the synopsis above.
* Primal's spiritually tinged musings put him in good company with an arc for his character in [[Hasbro]] territories [[Beast Machines: Transformers (cartoon)|yet to come]]. However, mercifully, any questions of timeline continuity posed by the relationship between ''Beast Wars II'''s TV outing and ''Beast Machines'' will be fortuitously dodged by the [[Beast Wars Metals issue 6|final chapter of the ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga]], written years after this chapter to tie directly into the events of Optimus Primal's appearance on Gaia. This decision further cements the trilogy of the ''Beast Wars II'', [[Super Lifeform Transformers: Beast Wars Neo (manga)|''Beast Wars Neo'']] and ''Beast Wars Metals'' manga as their own distinct continuity.

==Real-world references==
* Following up [[Infiltrate the Mystery Island!|last chapter's]] visual [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragon_Ball ''Dragon Ball''] homage, Lio Convoy's splash-page barrage of punches this chapter visually recalls iconography from [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/JoJo%27s_Bizarre_Adventure ''JoJo's Bizarre Adventure]].

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

The Hero Who Descends from the Sky!

2025-10-20T04:33:21Z

Anothertimetf: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 3
|image=WK3 Flame Grass Megatron.jpg
|caption=Captain Volca breathes fire. Leafback spits cud at you.
|prev=The Power of Bonds! Wildocking!
|next=The Kindhearted Hydrophant
|title="The Hero Who Descends from the Sky!"
|japanese=空から舞い降りし勇者!
|romaji=Sora kara Maiorishi Yūsha!
|airdate=[[2025]] [[April 9]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdtezuhQ4A8
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''While fighting against Megatron, Optimus learns about a prophecy on Elementros.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Lightning Optimus Prime]] marvels at his [[Wildocking|newfound power]] before continuing his fight against [[Megatron (WK)|Flame Megatron]], charging in with a powerful [[Lightlong]] Slash attack that strikes and electrocutes [[Captain Volca]] when Flame Megatron attempts to guard against the strike. Flame Megatron brushes off Volca's attempt to apologize and uses him to fire off another Jurassic Vol Flare, but Lightning Optimus Prime easily knocks the blast aside and strikes back with a blow powerful enough to send him flying.

Optimus Prime and Lightlong once more express their amazement at the power of Wildocking and Lightlong tells Optimus of an Elementros legend: that one day a great hero would fall from the skies and gather all five forms of [[Element Energy]], and with this power be able to use a mighty blade capable of defeating any foe. Lightlong now believes the legend to be true, and that Optimus is in fact the hero it speaks of.

Optimus Prime ponders the legend, but Flame Megatron rises back up and summons [[Leafback]] to him, claiming he will show Optimus the full potential of Element Energy. He remarks that he is now one step closer to something called the "[[Element Shield]]" as Leafback barrels through the trees and leaps into action, Wildocking with Flame Megatron and replacing his other arm to create the triple combination Flame Grass Megatron! The double Wildocking leaves Lightlong dismayed, and Megatron raises both his arms as he charges up a massive attack, Optimus bracing himself for what comes next. Lightlong cries out against this as Megatron fires the powerful Jurassic Leaf Flare at them. Lightlong barely has time to shout "Transform!" before the attack apparently connects and a massive explosion can be seen from far away. The smoke clears and the two are nowhere to be seen, Captain Volca and Leafback proudly proclaiming this to be a show of strength from the Dinosaur Tribe and Megatron. Megatron, for his part, just calmly says Optimus Prime's name......

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (1)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Lightlong]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Leafback]] (5)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The legendary hero was alluded to in "[[The Power of Bonds! Wildocking!]]"

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Flame Grass Megatron utilizes the "Jurassic Leaf Flare" attack, winning no awards for creativity.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Megatron, Captain Volca, and Leafback toys. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hero Who Descends from the Sky!}}
[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Hero Who Descends from the Sky!

2025-10-20T04:31:12Z

Anothertimetf: Expanded Trivia section to include named attacks and details on the "Wild King Research Lab" segment

{{episode|
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|image=WK3 Flame Grass Megatron.jpg
|caption=Captain Volca breathes fire. Leafback spits cud at you.
|prev=The Power of Bonds! Wildocking!
|next=The Kindhearted Hydrophant
|title="The Hero Who Descends from the Sky!"
|japanese=空から舞い降りし勇者!
|romaji=Sora kara Maiorishi Yūsha!
|airdate=[[2025]] [[April 9]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SdtezuhQ4A8
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''While fighting against Megatron, Optimus learns about a prophecy on Elementros.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Lightning Optimus Prime]] marvels at his [[Wildocking|newfound power]] before continuing his fight against [[Megatron (WK)|Flame Megatron]], charging in with a powerful [[Lightlong]] Slash attack that strikes and electrocutes [[Captain Volca]] when Flame Megatron attempts to guard against the strike. Flame Megatron brushes off Volca's attempt to apologize and uses him to fire off another Jurassic Vol Flare, but Lightning Optimus Prime easily knocks the blast aside and strikes back with a blow powerful enough to send him flying.

Optimus Prime and Lightlong once more express their amazement at the power of Wildocking and Lightlong tells Optimus of an Elementros legend: that one day a great hero would fall from the skies and gather all five forms of [[Element Energy]], and with this power be able to use a mighty blade capable of defeating any foe. Lightlong now believes the legend to be true, and that Optimus is in fact the hero it speaks of.

Optimus Prime ponders the legend, but Flame Megatron rises back up and summons [[Leafback]] to him, claiming he will show Optimus the full potential of Element Energy. He remarks that he is now one step closer to something called the "[[Element Shield]]" as Leafback barrels through the trees and leaps into action, Wildocking with Flame Megatron and replacing his other arm to create the triple combination Flame Grass Megatron! The double Wildocking leaves Lightlong dismayed, and Megatron raises both his arms as he charges up a massive attack, Optimus bracing himself for what comes next. Lightlong cries out against this as Megatron fires the powerful Jurassic Leaf Flare at them. Lightlong barely has time to shout "Transform!" before the attack apparently connects and a massive explosion can be seen from far away. The smoke clears and the two are nowhere to be seen, Captain Volca and Leafback proudly proclaiming this to be a show of strength from the Dinosaur Tribe and Megatron. Megatron, for his part, just calmly says Optimus Prime's name......

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (1)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Lightlong]] (2)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*[[Leafback]] (5)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The legendary hero was alluded to in "[[The Power of Bonds! Wildocking!]]"

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* Flame Grass Megatron utilizes the "Jurassic Leaf Flare" attack, winning no awards for creativity.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the episode features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of the line's Megatron, Captain Volca and Leafback toys. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hero Who Descends from the Sky!}}
[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

The Power of Bonds! Wildocking!

2025-10-20T04:22:45Z

Anothertimetf: Expanded Trivia section, noting named attacks, episode format, and notes on the "Wild King Research Lab" segment

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 2
|image=Optimus's First Wildocking.jpg
|caption=You Got: Lightning Fist!
|prev=On to Elementros!
|next=The Hero Who Descends from the Sky!
|title="The Power of Bonds! Wildocking!"
|japanese=絆の力! ワイルドッキング!
|romaji=Kizuna no Chikara! Wildocking!
|airdate=[[2025]] [[March 26]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znBIIDpRUpE
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''With Megatron returning to his evil ways, Optimus unlocks a new power to fight him. '''

==Synopsis==
[[Lightlong]] incredulously asks if [[Megatron (WK)|Flame Megatron]] was the bot [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] came to find. Optimus confirms the claim but notes that something seems wrong with him. Flame Megatron had expected Optimus to dodge his Jurassic Vol Flare and declares he's here to test the [[Element Energy|newfound power]] he's obtained, attacking the duo once again by firing a Volca Burning. Flame Megatron is pleased that Optimus is able to dodge this attack as well, and leaps into the air after him before striking Optimus with a devastating kick that launches him deeper into the forest.

Optimus Prime wonders if this can possibly be the Megatron he knows as Lightlong comes to help him up. The [[Energy Beast]] tells Optimus that that the dinosaur acting as Megatron's right arm is [[Captain Volca]] of the [[Dinosaur Tribe]]. He explains that, on [[Elementros]], the Energy Beasts have separated themselves into two distinct tribes, [[Animal Tribe|Animal]] and Dinosaur. These two tribes live apart and are meant respect a rule that forbids one tribe from encroaching on the other's territory. Lightlong demands to know why Volca is violating this rule by entering Animal Tribe land, and Volca exclaims that the territory split no longer matters. Volca's fellow tribesman [[Leafback]] arrives and agrees, telling Lightlong and Optimus that Flame Megatron has come to lead the Dinosaur Tribe and conquer the planet. Optimus asks Flame Megatron if this is really what he's after, who reveals his wish to go beyond ruling the planet by gathering Elementros's Element Energy to become the the most powerful being in the universe.

Determined to protect the planet's inhabitants from Flame Megatron's ambition, Optimus Prime declares he has to stop his former friend but is unable to able to overcome his newfound power. Volca belittles Optimus's strength and declares once more that Megatron will lead his tribe to greatness as he strikes Optimus again and again, sending him flying back as Lightlong leaps to intercept him. Lightlong believes Optimus is the hero who came from the sky, and says that if he is then he will be able to use [[Wildocking]], just as Megatron and Volca have done. Lightlong is sure that the brief friendship the two have shared will be enough to allow them to Wildock, and says that doing so will allow Optimus to harness Element Energy of his own. Enraged, Volca orders Leafback to attack the two and stop them but Lightlong quickly Wildocks with Optimus, granting him the lightning Element Energy and naming their new form Lightning Optimus. Their new strength easily sends Leafback flying away with a single blow, leaving Optimus stunned at the power Element Energy contains.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (2)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (3)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Lightlong]] (1)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
*''[[Hydrophant]]'' (5)
*''[[Ignite Leo]]'' (6)
*''[[Drillnohorn]]'' (7)
*''[[Abyssrain]]'' (8)
*[[Leafback]] (9)
*''[[Spirituan]]'' (10)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Silhouettes are shown during Lightlong's explanation about the Energy Beast tribes, foreshadowing characters who would appear later in the series.

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* This episode and [[On to Elementros!|Episode 1]] debuted simultaneously on [[Takara|TakaraTomy's]] official YouTube channel, remaining combined as a double-entry upload.
* Captain Volca adds "Volca Burning" to his roster of named attacks.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the two-episode upload features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of both the line's Optimus Prime toy and his own. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Power of Bonds! Wildocking!}}
[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

On to Elementros!

2025-10-20T04:09:51Z

Anothertimetf: Added minor corrections to summary and fleshed out trivia section, including detailing the episode's "Wildocking Research Lab" segment.

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Wild King (cartoon)|Transformers: Wild King]]'' ep 1
|image=Elementros.jpg
|caption=
|prev=
|next=The Power of Bonds! Wildocking!
|title="On to Elementros!"
|japanese=いざ、エレメントロスへ!
|romaji=Iza, Elementros e!
|airdate=[[2025]] [[March 26]]
|production company=
|writers=
|animation studio=
|directors=
|video=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znBIIDpRUpE
|videosite=YouTube
}}

'''A missing comrade leads Optimus Prime onto a mysterious new planet.'''

==Synopsis==
Trying and failing to contact [[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]], [[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] follows him to his last known location, the planet [[Elementros]]. Megatron's last transmission to Optimus regarded [[Element Energy|mysterious energy]] that the planet empowers native life with—energy that Optimus ponders as he treks across the planet.

Optimus Prime soon drives past a carelessly running giraffe, whose wild strides and wide neck swings knock boulders flying and fell trees. A falling tree threatens to block the path of Optimus, who quickly transforms to stop the local creature, surprised to find is capable of both speech and transforming into a robot form of its own. The being introduces himself as the giraffe energy beast [[Lightlong]] and profusely apologizes for what happened, and is both amazed at Optimus's ability to turn into a truck and disappointed at not being able to do the same. Optimus notices Lightlong spark with [[Element Energy]] and Lightlong in turn notices Optimus does not possess it himself, becoming excited once more when Optimus reveals he is from another planet.

Suddenly, the two are ambushed from afar, with Optimus Prime quickly jumping in front of Lightlong to deflect the blast. The two recover and discover the attacker is none other than Megatron, empowered by Element Energy and having the Elementros native [[Captain Volca]] fused to his right arm, combined as Flame Megatron!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WK)|Optimus Prime]] (1)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (WK)|Megatron]] (2)

|h3=[[Energy Beast]]s|c3=
*[[Lightlong]] (3)
*[[Captain Volca]] (4)
}}

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===

===Transformers references===

===Real-world references===

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===
* This episode and [[The_Power_of_Bonds!_Wildocking!|Episode 2]] debuted simultaneously on [[Takara|TakaraTomy's]] official YouTube channel, remaining combined as a double-entry upload.
* Captain Volca, [[Wildocking|Wildocked]] to Megatron, attacks Optimus and Lightlong with a "Jurassic Vol Flare" attack.
* The Lightlong-hosted promotional "Wild King Research Lab" segment placed at the end of the two-episode upload features Lightlong, in minimally stop-animated toy form, introducing the play features and transformation sequences of both the line's Optimus Prime toy and his own. Transformation sequences utilize live-action footage of the toys being transformed in hand, with Lightlong narrating each step.

==Home video releases==
{{homevidnote}}

[[Category:Wild King episodes]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-20T03:50:09Z

Anothertimetf:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work outside the parked [[Galvaburg II]] constructing a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully understand. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both and wrist-mounted and (rotating) lion-mane-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blasts, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when gesturing toward inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* The scenes of the new Predacon base construction offers the first of one of the manga's rare glimpses of the Galvaburg II, never named as such in the series—only ever referred to as the "Predacon base" (デストロン基地 ''Desutron kichi'').
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-20T03:48:27Z

Anothertimetf:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work outside the parked [[Galvaburg II]] constructing a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully understand. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both and wrist-mounted and (rotating) lion-mane-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when gesturing toward inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* The scenes of the new Predacon base construction offers the first of one of the manga's rare glimpses of the Galvaburg II, never named as such in the series—only ever referred to as the "Predacon base" (デストロン基地 ''Desutron kichi'').
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-19T18:19:30Z

Anothertimetf: /* Transformers references */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work outside the parked [[Galvaburg II]] constructing a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully understand. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both lion-mane- and wrist-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when gesturing toward inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* The scenes of the new Predacon base construction offers the first of one of the manga's rare glimpses of the Galvaburg II, never named as such in the series—only ever referred to as the "Predacon base" (デストロン基地 ''Desutron kichi'').
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-19T18:13:19Z

Anothertimetf:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work outside the parked [[Galvaburg II]] constructing a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully understand. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both lion-mane- and wrist-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when gesturing toward inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* The scenes of the new Predacon base construction offers the first of one of the manga's rare glimpses of the Galvaburg II, never named as such in the series—only ever referred to as the "Predacon base" (デストロン基地; ''Desutron kichi'').
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-19T18:11:08Z

Anothertimetf: /* Synopsis */ Minor cleanup ("explain" to "understand")

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work outside the parked [[Galvaburg II]] constructing a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully understand. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both lion-mane- and wrist-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when gesturing toward inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* The scenes of the new Predacon base construction offers the first of one of the manga's rare glimpses of the Galvaburg II, never named as such in the series—only ever referred to as the "Predacon base" (デストロン基地; ''Desutron kichi'').
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from the manga ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-19T17:55:37Z

Anothertimetf: /* Notes */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work outside the parked [[Galvaburg II]] constructing a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully explain. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both lion-mane- and wrist-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when gesturing toward inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* The scenes of the new Predacon base construction offers the first of one of the manga's rare glimpses of the Galvaburg II, never named as such in the series—only ever referred to as the "Predacon base" (デストロン基地; ''Desutron kichi'').
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from the manga ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-19T17:47:59Z

Anothertimetf: Fixed Galvaburg II reference as it does show up at least one time later in the series, establishing it as separate from the new base under construction. This chapter contains the first appearance of the ship, which will go unnamed in the manga pages.

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work outside the parked [[Galvaburg II]] constructing a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully explain. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both lion-mane- and wrist-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when employing gestures to inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* The scenes of the new Predacon base construction offers the first of one of the manga's rare glimpses of the Galvaburg II, never named as such in the series—only ever referred to as the "Predacon base" (デストロン基地; ''Desutron kichi'').
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from the manga ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-19T17:28:32Z

Anothertimetf: /* Notes */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work on a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully explain. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both lion-mane- and wrist-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'' predecessors]] in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when employing gestures to inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* Though unnamed, the "frontline base" the Predacons are seen building appears to be, from its distinctive dome glimpsed in a single panel, the [[Galvaburg II]] used as their ship and main base of operations throughout the corresponding cartoon. As the Galvaburg II never appears in the manga, this may have been intended to be its sole role, the ship never being completed.
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from the manga ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

[[Category:Beast Wars II issues]]

Infiltrate the Mystery Island!

2025-10-19T17:27:14Z

Anothertimetf: /* Notes */

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue =''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (manga)|Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers]]'' Mission-002
|prev = Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!
|next = Free the Captured Matrix!
|title = "Infiltrate the Mystery Island!"
|japanese = 神秘島に潜入せよ!
|romaji = Nazo-to ni Sennyū Seyo!
|image = bwii-lioconovy-manga-02-nightmare.jpg
|caption = It's [[Customizing|kitbashing]] time!
|publisher = ''[[Comic BomBom]]''
|date = July 1998
|coverdate = August 1998
|story = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|art = [[Shōji Imaki]]
|continuity = ''Beast Wars'' manga continuity
}}

'''Lio Convoy confronts Galvatron at an interesting island.'''

==Synopsis==
Skyscrapers crumble in a mysterious city as myriad [[Transformer|Cybertronians]], clad in suit jackets and ties, evacuate. One bot pauses, gazing skyward to see the shadow of a giant dragon approaching. Overhead hovers [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] in his draconic [[beast mode]]. Skeletal building frameworks and one [[Tokyo Tower|very familiar tower]] erupt into conflagration below.

The dragon places its claw on a nearby building, populated with terrified bots, crushing the skyscraper to pieces. Letting out a mighty screech, the dragon opens its jaws wider and wider to reveal the emerging face of...[[Lio Convoy]]?! A seeming combination of Lio Convoy and Galvatron, with the former's upper body and the latter's wings, shouts in apparent agony before the flames.

Lio Convoy awakens at Maximal Headquarters from what he assures himself has been a terrible dream. Hearing a voice bid him to come to its presence, Lio Convoy embarks on a shuttle into the night. Meanwhile, the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] are hard at work on a new base of frontline operations, which [[Megastorm]] insists on his brother Galvatron's behalf must be completed by morning! The [[Autoroller (BW)|Autorollers]] complain about the situation, but [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] insists they're almost done—if they would just stop grumbling.

Megastorm is delighted that construction looks to be completed ahead of schedule when Galvatron, in drill-tank form, crushes through the outer walls, continuing out over the ocean, bringing his troops' hard work to naught. Megastorm is perplexed by his brother's sudden voyage.

Lio Convoy arrives in beast mode at a small island where he finds the remains of a city, along with a scrap of paper on the ground bearing illegible ancient writing (Japanese ''hiragana'' characters). He feels a presence sneak up behind him, removing one robot-mode arm from his lion mode to aim a weapon at...[[Tasmania Kid]]? His subordinate, noting Lio Convoy's nighttime sojourn and feeling concern for his leader, has followed behind in secret.

Lio Convoy explains that he has been called to the island by a force he himself doesn't fully explain. However, he recognizes the city as the one from his dream. He and Tasmania Kid climb the ruins of the distinctive tower he saw in his vision to gain a better view. They spot a beam of light emerging from a crack in the ground in the distance. Deciding it must have something to do with the planet's [[Angolmois Energy|mysterious energy]], the two investigate.

Journeying into a subway tunnel bearing a sign for {{w|Gokoku-ji}} Station, the pair continue following stronger and stronger energy readings until they emerge in a clearing. The train tracks stop at a cliff's edge, giving way to a vast expanse of mechanical paneling with the pattern of an enormous dragon etched into its center.

Lio Convoy is unsure what the symbol represents but is positive they've come across an ancient energy plant once used to harvest the planet's Angolmois Energy. Just then they hear the rumbling of what they worry may be a subway train back to life after ages of disuse. However, it turns out to be the vehicular form of Galvatron, barreling down the tracks!

Tasmania Kid dodges out of the way in the nick of time, as Lio Convoy and Galvatron begin battle. Galvatron notes that their current location is one he has seen in his dreams! Lio Convoy is shocked that the two of them have shared the same vision, but meets the towering Predacon's incoming punch by sinking his teeth into Galvatron's elbow and transforming into robot mode with the limb still in his shoulder-mounted lion head's grip. The handling of multiple modes in combat impresses both Tasmania Kid and Galvatron, though the latter is determined to rise to the challenge. Whipping his dragon-mode tail over his robot-mode hand, achieving an intermediary mode known as as "[[creature mode]]"—current variation: Dragon Arm. He smacks Lio Convoy away.

Galvatron believes the two of them have been called by the city's sleeping "power," making them chosen ones. Held aloft between Galvatron's arm-mounted tails, Lio Convoy rotates his feet around to use his rear lion paws to kick his way free of his opponent's grasp.

Meanwhile, at Maximal Headquarters, [[Apache]] is perturbed to find their leader missing, as Lio Convoy left no report before heading out. [[Bighorn]] and [[Diver (BW)|Diver]] assure him Lio Convoy has simply gone out for some night air and will be back soon. They resolve to enjoy some fireworks since they're up. As the first bursts go off overhead, Apache admits that he may simply have been worrying too much on account of a dream he had about Lio Convoy battling Galvatron...

Swapping to his dragon-mode legs in another variation of creature mode—Dragon Leg—Galvatron lands a scarring blow across Lio Convoy's face and chest. A following blast from his knee guns sends the Maximal leader tumbling to the ground. As Galvatron moves in for the kill with his bladed tail weapon, Tasmania Kid intervenes, blocking the strike with an energy beam emitted from his wrist-mounted cannon.

Galvatron asks Tasmania Kid if the small Maximal intends to best him in a contest of strength, but Tasmania Kid has no intention of doing so, turning his cannon on Galvatron's face instead. The blow angers Galvatron but does not defeat him. As Tasmania Kid rushes to Lio Convoy's aid, he is met with a strike from behind by a third variation of Galvatron's creature mode—Galdrill—achieved by tucking his legs to his chest while his vehicle-mode drill activates from below his torso. Galvatron's drill bores through Tasmania Kid, scattering his the Maximal to the ground as a gnarled torso and four separate limbs.

Lio Convoy, enveloped in an aura of visible anger, lets loose with both lion-mane- and wrist-mounted cannons at Galvatron in a "Lion Missile Typhoon Attack."

Galvatron is wounded by the blast, but just then multiple pillars of energy erupt from the floor. Lio Convoy surmises that the shockwaves from their battle have destabilized the Angolmois Energy below.

Galvatron, having been baptized by a beam of light, feels more ready to fight than ever, in spite of his injuries. Transforming to dragon mode, the Predacon leader, now brimming with energy, vows to begin their battle anew.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Maximal]]s|c1=
*[[Lio Convoy]] (1)
*[[Apache]] (2)
*[[Tasmania Kid]] (3)
*[[Diver (BW)|Diver]] (12)
*[[Bighorn]] (13)

|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s|c2=
* [[Megastorm]] (4)
*[[Autocrusher]] (5)
*[[Autostinger]] (6)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Autolauncher]] (8)
* [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] (9)
* [[BB (BW)|BB]] (10)
* [[Galvatron (BW)|Galvatron]] (11)
}}

==Notes==
* This chapter heavily promotes the ability of the toys to achieve intermediary modes via use of beast- and vehicle-mode components in robot mode or vice versa—from Lio Convoy drawing a gun on Tasmania Kid with his robot mode arm protruding from under his lion mane, to use of his lion-mode feet in combat, to Galvatron's various "creature mode" variations, each of the latter helpfully identified via disembodied narration. The introduction of Galvatron's first "creature mode" even explains that this is the term for these intermediary monstrosities, and that you, the reader, can recreate them with the [[toy]]s! Helpful!
* Whether or not Lio Convoy's use of beast-mode parts in robot-centric combat also counts as having "creature modes" is unclarified, though tellingly no narration identifying them as such accompanies their appearance. Galvatron is the only creature around here!
* This chapter heralds a shift from its many [[Generation 1]] [[TV Magazine#Manga|''TV Magazine'']] predecessors in ending on a cliffhanger mid-battle, a move rarely employed by previous Transformers manga series—which function universally as episodic affairs even when employing gestures to inter-chapter continuity. As ''Beast Wars II'''s own [[Demolish the Superdreadnought Tank!|first chapter]] is a similarly self-contained outing, this is the first installment to suggest that the series will take a more tightly serialized approach. (A suggestion which will hold broadly true despite this being a...relative statement in the wacky world of Transformers tie-in manga.)

===Transformers references===
* Though unnamed, the "frontline base" the Predacons are seen building appears to be, from its distinctive dome glimpsed in a single panel, the [[Galvaburg II]] used as their ship and main base of operations throughout the corresponding cartoon. As the Galvaburg II never appears in the manga, this may have been intended to be its sole role, the ship never being completed.
* Though reference in Chapter 1 to its placement as the third planet in its solar system hinted at [[Gaia]]'s identity, the unmistakable presence of a ruined [[Tokyo]] in this chapter all but confirms the planet to be post-apocalyptic [[Earth]]. (See notes on Tokyo identification in [[#Real-world references|Real-world references]] below.) Given that all but a minute portion of Tokyo now appears to be below water, to the extent that Lio Convoy only registers the metropolis as a small island, many environmental and geographical shifts seem to have occurred since the days humans ruled.

===Real-word references===
* As mentioned above, judging by the destroyed Tokyo Tower and the Gokoku-ji subway station, the ruins are actually post-apocalyptic Tokyo.
* The paper displaying "ancient writing" that Lio Convoy discovers appears to be a poster advertising {{w|lang=ja|へろへろくん|Herohero-kun}}, a ''Comic BomBom'' character.
* Gokoku-ji Station is the nearest station to the headquarters of [[Kodansha]], the ''Comic BomBom'' publisher.
* In sound-effect choice and posture in its initial panel reveal, the aura-clad Lio Convoy is almost certainly intended to invoke the first "Super Saiyan" transformation from the manga ''{{w|Dragon Ball}}''.

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