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MrRald: /* External links */

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/03/united-ex-story-8-ocean-encounter-translation/ "Ocean Encounter" in English at TFPulp on The AllSpark]		*[https://web.archive.org/web/20141026045838/http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/03/united-ex-story-8-ocean-encounter-translation/ "Ocean Encounter" in English at TFPulp on The AllSpark]

	[[Category:United EX chapters]]		[[Category:United EX chapters]]

Saix: clean up, replaced: Scrash (OC) → Scrash (G1) (2)

2021-10-20T04:12:02Z

clean up, replaced: Scrash (OC) → Scrash (G1) (2)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.		After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (G1)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
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	* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].		* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].
	* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics in the early part of the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.		* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics in the early part of the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.
	* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.		* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (G1)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.

	==External links==		==External links==

Saix: clean up, replaced: Kakuryu (Victory) → Kakuryu (G1) (2)

2021-09-20T00:58:54Z

clean up, replaced: Kakuryu (Victory) → Kakuryu (G1) (2)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryu (~~Victory~~)\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.		After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Kakuryu (~~Victory~~)\|Grimmaster]] (2)		*[[Kakuryu (G1)\|Grimmaster]] (2)
	*[[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]] (3)		*[[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]] (3)
	*[[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] (5)		*[[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] (5)

Yaxuo: fixed redirected link, replaced: [[Kakuryu| → [[Kakuryu (Victory)| (2)

2020-11-28T18:51:13Z

fixed redirected link, replaced: [[Kakuryu| → [[Kakuryu (Victory)| (2)

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryu\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.		After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryu (Victory)\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[Kakuryu\|Grimmaster]] (2)		*[[Kakuryu (Victory)\|Grimmaster]] (2)
	*[[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]] (3)		*[[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]] (3)
	*[[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] (5)		*[[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] (5)

Saix: /* Notes */clean up, replaced: IDW 2005 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity

2019-06-05T19:24:55Z

Notes: clean up, replaced: IDW 2005 continuity → 2005 IDW continuity

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].		* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].
	* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics in the early part of the [[IDW ~~2005~~ continuity]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.		* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics in the early part of the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.
	* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.		* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.

Mammalian Verisimilitude: /* Notes */

2019-04-01T18:45:53Z

Notes

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].		* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].
	* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing~~\|IDW~~]]'s early [[IDW ~~Generation 1~~ continuity~~\|Generation 1 comics~~]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.		* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing]]'s comics in the early part of the [[IDW 2005 continuity]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.
	* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.		* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.

Foffy the Sheep at 04:45, 5 March 2016

2016-03-05T04:45:05Z

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	==Notes==		==Notes==
	* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].		* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster (technology)\|Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].
	* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing\|IDW]]'s early [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Generation 1 comics]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.		* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing\|IDW]]'s early [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Generation 1 comics]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.
	* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.		* We also learn for the first time that [[Scrash (OC)\|Scrash]], the Decepticon leader in ''United EX'' and its 1992 contemporary ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Operation Combination (franchise)\|Operation Combination]]'' is ''not'' the overall Decepticon leader, leading only the small cell of Decepticons attacking Earth at the moment. In retrospect, this was probably suggested by the fact he never carried the "[[Emperor of Destruction]]" title, going instead by 総統, ''sōtō''. Though the fandom has long translated this term as "Führer" (partially for comedy value), Hall has opted to use "High Regent", and incorporated the meaning of that term—an individual who acts as leader due to the absence of the real ruler—into Scrash's role in the ''United EX'' story.

Sabrblade: /* External links */

2014-12-08T04:27:49Z

External links

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	==External links==		==External links==
	*[http://www.allspark.com/content/~~view~~/~~10810~~/37/ "Ocean Encounter" in English at TFPulp on The AllSpark]		*[http://www.allspark.com/content/2014/03/united-ex-story-8-ocean-encounter-translation/ "Ocean Encounter" in English at TFPulp on The AllSpark]

	[[Category:United EX chapters]]		[[Category:United EX chapters]]

Mimi at 16:41, 20 June 2013

2013-06-20T16:41:33Z

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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==
	After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[~~Kakuryū~~\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.		After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryu\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==
	{{featuredcharacters		{{featuredcharacters
	\|c1=		\|c1=
	*[[~~Kakuryū~~\|Grimmaster]] (2)		*[[Kakuryu\|Grimmaster]] (2)
	*[[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]] (3)		*[[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]] (3)
	*[[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] (5)		*[[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]] (5)

Mimi: adding Japanese title

2013-02-23T16:36:39Z

adding Japanese title

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	\|title="Ocean Encounter"		\|title="Ocean Encounter"
	\|image=UnitedEX8_ocean_encounter.jpg		\|image=UnitedEX8_ocean_encounter.jpg
	\|japanese=		\|japanese=洋上の戦い
	\|romaji=		\|romaji=Yōjō no Tatakai
	\|date=[[November 17]], 2012		\|date=[[November 17]], 2012
	\|packaged with=[[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]] vs [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]]		\|packaged with=[[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]] vs [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]]
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	==Synopsis==		==Synopsis==

	After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryū\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.		After triumphing over [[Detritus (G1)\|Roadmaster]], [[Kakuryū\|Grimmaster]] is ambushed by [[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]], who has been hiding amongst the debris of their landfill battle, waiting for his moment to strike. Pressing his gun to Grimmaster's head, he is about to execute the traitor when a shot blows the weapon from his hand courtesy of [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Marinemaster]], who has been patrolling nearby. Zooming into action in his boat mode, Marinemaster overcomes Tankmaster with his speed on both sea and land, and suggests that the Decepticon offer up some information in exchange for his life. Though initially unconvinced of Marinemaster's remorselessness, Tankmaster observes his resolve, and volunteers a surprising fact: the mysterious [[Scrash (OC)\|High Regent]] currently leading the Decepticons on Earth is not his commander—he follows the will of [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity\|Megatron]] alone.

	==Featured characters==		==Featured characters==

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	*[[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]] (1)		*[[Grindcore (G1)\|Tankmaster]] (1)
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	==Notes==		==Notes==

	* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].		* Marinemaster is the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)\|Generation 2]]'' [[Autobot]] [[Manta Ray (G2)\|Manta Ray]], identifiable by his pontoon-boat alternate mode and his in-story use of Manta Ray's original [[Tech Spec]] quote, "If you blink... you'll miss me!" In a nod to his origins as a ''Generation 2'' character, like [[Rapido\|Racemaster]] before him, he is described as only having been created recently, in the immediately-pre-G2 era this story occupies. His [[Targetmaster]] partner, [[Rotorbolt (United)\|Rotorbolt]], is named as a further hint to his identity, in reference to Manta Ray's ''Generation 2'' subgroup, the [[Rotor Force]].
	* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing\|IDW]]'s early [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Generation 1 comics]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.		* Tankmaster, meanwhile, is the rather surprising choice of [[Grindcore (G1)\|Grindcore]], an original character created for [[IDW Publishing\|IDW]]'s early [[IDW Generation 1 continuity\|Generation 1 comics]]. The sole hint towards his true identity is from his bio, which notes he joined [[Master Chaos]] for the same reason as [[Straxus (G1)\|Rollermaster]]—Rollermaster's true identity, Straxus, was an associate of Grindcore's in IDW continuity. Writer Andrew Hall notes, though, that while he envisions Straxus as having dimension-jumped into the Japanese cartoon continuity for his appearances in ''United EX'', Grindcore is a native of this dimension.