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	On the [[Skuxxoid Asteroid Base]], [[Skuxxoid Alpha]] reveals to the scarred [[Skuxxoid]] that, based on his robots' examination, they have concluded him to be the first Skuxxoid division - Skuxxoid “Beta”. Beta balks at this assertion, but is quickly shut down by Alpha with the threat of physical force. Alpha then asks what happened to his [[Rockeroid]], which was supposed to be the flagship of a fleet of vehicles culled from the Asteroid Base. As he talks, Beta begins to realize that what he's saying is true, and realizes that that's why his memory of his family, or rather, Alpha's family, are so vivid. When he asks if they are here, Alpha simply says that his family are not to be spoken of. Still, Beta pleads to know what has happened to them. Alpha orders his robots to take Beta to the divider, Beta protesting all the while and begging to know what happened to their family.		On the [[Skuxxoid Asteroid Base]], [[Skuxxoid Alpha]] reveals to the scarred [[Skuxxoid]] that, based on his robots' examination, they have concluded him to be the first Skuxxoid division - Skuxxoid “Beta”. Beta balks at this assertion, but is quickly shut down by Alpha with the threat of physical force. Alpha then asks what happened to his [[Rockeroid]], which was supposed to be the flagship of a fleet of vehicles culled from the Asteroid Base. As he talks, Beta begins to realize that what he's saying is true, and realizes that that's why his memory of his family, or rather, Alpha's family, are so vivid. When he asks if they are here, Alpha simply says that his family are not to be spoken of. Still, Beta pleads to know what has happened to them. Alpha orders his robots to take Beta to the divider, Beta protesting all the while and begging to know what happened to their family.

	While the Agorrians and Zertonians continue to fight, Proximus is impressed at Solila's new abilities. However, just as the Agorrians begin to turn the tide against their invaders, the [[mind eye]]s of all the [[Sacred Ring]] inhabitants begin to glow, causing them pain. On each side, soldiers pull off their helmets and clutch their heads in agony. [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] is confused, and Springer reveals that they all have [[Energon]] ports in their heads, speculating that something is causing them to malfunction. Proximus falls to his knees and cries out in glory: ~~Unity~~ has begun!		While the Agorrians and Zertonians continue to fight, Proximus is impressed at Solila's new abilities. However, just as the Agorrians begin to turn the tide against their invaders, the [[mind eye]]s of all the [[Sacred Ring]] inhabitants begin to glow, causing them pain. On each side, soldiers pull off their helmets and clutch their heads in agony. [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] is confused, and Springer reveals that they all have [[Energon]] ports in their heads, speculating that something is causing them to malfunction. Proximus falls to his knees and cries out in glory: unity has begun!

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

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	* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod crushes a Zertonian tank, by [[Conor Hughes]].		* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod crushes a Zertonian tank, by [[Conor Hughes]].
	* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Martín Morazzo]] and Patricio Delpeche.		* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Martín Morazzo]] and Patricio Delpeche.
	* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Springer and Hot Rod, by [[~~Stéphanie~~ Roux]].		* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Springer and Hot Rod, by [[Stéphane Roux]].
	* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Ejikure]].		* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Ejikure]].

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	* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod crushes a Zertonian tank, by [[Conor Hughes]].		* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod crushes a Zertonian tank, by [[Conor Hughes]].
	* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Martín Morazzo]] and Patricio Delpeche.		* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Martín Morazzo]] and Patricio Delpeche.
	* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Springer and Hot Rod, by [[~~Stèphanie~~ Roux]].		* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Springer and Hot Rod, by [[Stéphanie Roux]].
	* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Ejikure]].		* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Ejikure]].

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	* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod crushes a Zertonian tank, by [[Conor Hughes]].		* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod crushes a Zertonian tank, by [[Conor Hughes]].
	* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Martín Morazzo]] and Patricio Delpeche.		* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Martín Morazzo]] and Patricio Delpeche.
	* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Springer and Hot Rod, by [[~~Stephanie~~ Roux]].		* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Springer and Hot Rod, by [[Stèphanie Roux]].
	* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Ejikure]].		* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Ejikure]].

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	===Continuity notes===		===Continuity notes===
	* We last saw the Cobra-La crew following the Quintessons back to their home planet in [[Void Rivals issue 17\|issue #17]].		* We last saw the Cobra-La crew following the Quintessons back to their home planet in [[Void Rivals issue 17\|issue #17]].
	* Grakula's armor has been ~~mutaing~~ thanks to the effects of a mysterious green crystal pulled from the eye of their [[Leviathan (Cobra-La)\|Leviathan]] in [[Void Rivals issue 14\|issue #14]].		* Grakula's armor has been mutating thanks to the effects of a mysterious green crystal pulled from the eye of their [[Leviathan (Cobra-La)\|Leviathan]] in [[Void Rivals issue 14\|issue #14]].
	* Proximus and ~~Spinger~~ fought in issues [[Void Rivals issue 9\|#9]] and [[Void Rivals issue 10\|#10]].		* Proximus and Springer fought in issues [[Void Rivals issue 9\|#9]] and [[Void Rivals issue 10\|#10]].
	* Solila was first hinted to have had a history with Proximus in [[Void Rivals issue 8\|issue #8]].		* Solila was first hinted to have had a history with Proximus in [[Void Rivals issue 8\|issue #8]].
	* It was first hinted that something had happened to the Skuxxoid's family when Skuxxoid Beta first returned home in [[Void Rivals issue 9\|issue #9]], where he suddenly "remembered." His relapsing memory was then seen in issue #14. This issue finally reveals the nature of his memory issues as being the residual memories of Skuxxoid Alpha.		* It was first hinted that something had happened to the Skuxxoid's family when Skuxxoid Beta first returned home in [[Void Rivals issue 9\|issue #9]], where he suddenly "remembered." His relapsing memory was then seen in issue #14. This issue finally reveals the nature of his memory issues as being the residual memories of Skuxxoid Alpha.

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	As [[Zertonia]]n troops pour into [[Agorria]], [[Proximus]] attacks [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]. In response, [[Dulin]] mobilizes a platoon of Agorrian Guardsmen. All hell breaks loose as the two armies converge. [[Solila]] is confused as to why the Zertonians would attack now, confronting Proximus and demanding to know what's going on, as an attack from Zertonia could jeaopardize her diplomatic efforts for unity. Proximus reveals that he and [[Zalilak]] have both bathed in the light of [[Beta (G1)\|Zerta]], but that they believe unity is only achievable through subjugation. Solila remarks that Proximus was always too easily intoxicated by power, which confuses the hunter, as he has no memories of meeting her before their encounter in the wasteland. The two then begin to battle.		As [[Zertonia]]n troops pour into [[Agorria]], [[Proximus]] attacks [[Springer (G1)\|Springer]]. In response, [[Dulin]] mobilizes a platoon of Agorrian Guardsmen. All hell breaks loose as the two armies converge. [[Solila]] is confused as to why the Zertonians would attack now, confronting Proximus and demanding to know what's going on, as an attack from Zertonia could jeaopardize her diplomatic efforts for unity. Proximus reveals that he and [[Zalilak]] have both bathed in the light of [[Beta (G1)\|Zerta]], but that they believe unity is only achievable through subjugation. Solila remarks that Proximus was always too easily intoxicated by power, which confuses the hunter, as he has no memories of meeting her before their encounter in the wasteland. The two then begin to battle.

	On the [[Skuxxoid Asteroid Base]], [[Skuxxoid Alpha]] reveals to the scarred [[Skuxxoid]] that, based on his robots' examination, they have concluded him to be the first Skuxxoid division - Skuxxoid “Beta”. Beta balks at this assertion, but is quickly shut down by Alpha with the threat of physical force. Alpha then asks what happened to his [[Rockeroid]], which was supposed to be the flagship of a fleet of vehicles culled from the ~~ASteroid~~ Base. As he talks, Beta begins to realize that what he's saying is true, and realizes that that's why his memory of his family, or rather, Alpha's family, are so vivid. When he asks if they are here, Alpha simply says that his family are not to be spoken of. Still, Beta pleads to know what has happened to them. Alpha orders his robots to take Beta to the divider, Beta protesting all the while and begging to know what happened to their family.		On the [[Skuxxoid Asteroid Base]], [[Skuxxoid Alpha]] reveals to the scarred [[Skuxxoid]] that, based on his robots' examination, they have concluded him to be the first Skuxxoid division - Skuxxoid “Beta”. Beta balks at this assertion, but is quickly shut down by Alpha with the threat of physical force. Alpha then asks what happened to his [[Rockeroid]], which was supposed to be the flagship of a fleet of vehicles culled from the Asteroid Base. As he talks, Beta begins to realize that what he's saying is true, and realizes that that's why his memory of his family, or rather, Alpha's family, are so vivid. When he asks if they are here, Alpha simply says that his family are not to be spoken of. Still, Beta pleads to know what has happened to them. Alpha orders his robots to take Beta to the divider, Beta protesting all the while and begging to know what happened to their family.

	While the Agorrians and Zertonians continue to fight, Proximus is impressed at Solila's new abilities. However, just as the Agorrians begin to turn the tide against their invaders, the [[mind eye]]s of all the [[Sacred Ring]] inhabitants begin to glow, causing them pain. On each side, soldiers pull off their helmets and clutch their heads in agony. [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] is confused, and Springer reveals that they all have [[Energon]] ports in their heads, speculating that something is causing them to malfunction. Proximus falls to his knees and cries out in glory: Unity has begun!		While the Agorrians and Zertonians continue to fight, Proximus is impressed at Solila's new abilities. However, just as the Agorrians begin to turn the tide against their invaders, the [[mind eye]]s of all the [[Sacred Ring]] inhabitants begin to glow, causing them pain. On each side, soldiers pull off their helmets and clutch their heads in agony. [[Hot Rod (G1)\|Hot Rod]] is confused, and Springer reveals that they all have [[Energon]] ports in their heads, speculating that something is causing them to malfunction. Proximus falls to his knees and cries out in glory: Unity has begun!

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'''Cold war turns hot as Zertonia invades Agorria. Unity will be achieved... by any means necessary!'''

==Synopsis==
Having followed the [[Quintesson Cruiser]] back to [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]], [[Pythona]] and the [[Cobra-La]] [[Royal Guard]]s watch as dozens of other Cruisers descend on the planet. Pythona orders Vipria to take them down after the last ship arrives so that they might avoid detection. Shen then goes to check on [[Grakula]], but finds that her organic armor has mutated into a strange new shape! Believing it to be taking her over, Pythona attacks it, but Grakula tells her not to harm the armor; it was merely startled by Pythona's actions. The armor then releases Grakula and crawls off of her. Grakula isn't sure what exactly has happened to her armor, but she does know that it is becoming more than it was, and has even begun to speak to her. Pythona believes they should kill it before it grows too strong, but Grakula insists it means no harm.

As [[Zertonia]]n troops pour into [[Agorria]], [[Proximus]] attacks [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]. In response, [[Dulin]] mobilizes a platoon of Agorrian Guardsmen. All hell breaks loose as the two armies converge. [[Solila]] is confused as to why the Zertonians would attack now, confronting Proximus and demanding to know what's going on, as an attack from Zertonia could jeaopardize her diplomatic efforts for unity. Proximus reveals that he and [[Zalilak]] have both bathed in the light of [[Beta (G1)|Zerta]], but that they believe unity is only achievable through subjugation. Solila remarks that Proximus was always too easily intoxicated by power, which confuses the hunter, as he has no memories of meeting her before their encounter in the wasteland. The two then begin to battle.

On the [[Skuxxoid Asteroid Base]], [[Skuxxoid Alpha]] reveals to the scarred [[Skuxxoid]] that, based on his robots' examination, they have concluded him to be the first Skuxxoid division - Skuxxoid “Beta”. Beta balks at this assertion, but is quickly shut down by Alpha with the threat of physical force. Alpha then asks what happened to his [[Rockeroid]], which was supposed to be the flagship of a fleet of vehicles culled from the ASteroid Base. As he talks, Beta begins to realize that what he's saying is true, and realizes that that's why his memory of his family, or rather, Alpha's family, are so vivid. When he asks if they are here, Alpha simply says that his family are not to be spoken of. Still, Beta pleads to know what has happened to them. Alpha orders his robots to take Beta to the divider, Beta protesting all the while and begging to know what happened to their family.

While the Agorrians and Zertonians continue to fight, Proximus is impressed at Solila's new abilities. However, just as the Agorrians begin to turn the tide against their invaders, the [[mind eye]]s of all the [[Sacred Ring]] inhabitants begin to glow, causing them pain. On each side, soldiers pull off their helmets and clutch their heads in agony. [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] is confused, and Springer reveals that they all have [[Energon]] ports in their heads, speculating that something is causing them to malfunction. Proximus falls to his knees and cries out in glory: Unity has begun!

==Featured characters==
Characters in ''italic text'' appear only in flashbacks. 
{{Featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (6)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (7)

|h2=[[Cobra-La]]|c2=
* [[Vipria]] (1)
* [[Pythona]] (2)
* [[Bola]] (3)
* [[Grakula]] (4)

|h4=[[Agorrian]]s|c4=
* [[Dulin]] (10)
* [[Darak]] (11)
* Guardsmen (12)
* Control room guys (14)
* [[Gamut]] (18)

|h5=[[Zertonian]]s|c5=
* [[Proximus]] (5)
* Soldiers (8)
* [[Solila]] (9)

|h6=Others|c6=
* Blue [[Handroid]] (13)
* [[Skuxxoid]] Beta (15)
* [[Skuxxoid Alpha]] (16)
* Mysterious robots (17)
}}

==Quotes==
"Look at this show of '''strength!''' How can you not look upon our newfound glory with pride?" 
"You always were too easily intoxicated by '''power'''." 
"Why do you act as if you ''know'' me? I don't recall encountering you before hunting you down in the wasteland." 
"And that is the '''tragedy''' of us."
:—'''Proximus''' and '''Solila'''

"Look what you've dragged us into!" 
"Okay, pal. You got '''one''' tick in the reckless column for me. Remind me, how's '''your''' column looking?" 
"Fair point."
:—'''Hot Rod''' and '''Springer'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
* We last saw the Cobra-La crew following the Quintessons back to their home planet in [[Void Rivals issue 17|issue #17]].
* Grakula's armor has been mutaing thanks to the effects of a mysterious green crystal pulled from the eye of their [[Leviathan (Cobra-La)|Leviathan]] in [[Void Rivals issue 14|issue #14]].
* Proximus and Spinger fought in issues [[Void Rivals issue 9|#9]] and [[Void Rivals issue 10|#10]].
* Solila was first hinted to have had a history with Proximus in [[Void Rivals issue 8|issue #8]].
* It was first hinted that something had happened to the Skuxxoid's family when Skuxxoid Beta first returned home in [[Void Rivals issue 9|issue #9]], where he suddenly "remembered." His relapsing memory was then seen in issue #14. This issue finally reveals the nature of his memory issues as being the residual memories of Skuxxoid Alpha.
* Solila received her new abilities as part of her upgrade from Zerta Trion in [[Void Rivals issue 18|issue #18]].
* The mind eyes of the Agorrians and Zertonians were first named and revealed to be Energon ports in issue #10.

===Other notes===
* Energon Experience: Presented by Skybound Executive Editor Ben Abernathy.
** '''Character Spotlight:''' Proximus
** '''Serpent Strike:''' The acid claw attack Pythona used on Skuxxoid in [[Void Rivals issue 16|issue #16]] was first seen in her debut appearance in G.I. Joe: The Movie.
** '''Creator Q&A:''' Which Void Rivals character would colorist Patricio Delpeche want to be stuck on a deserted asteroid with? Delpeche answers Darak.

===Covers (5)===
* '''Cover A:''' Proximus battles Springer, by [[Lorenzo De Felici]].
* '''Cover B:''' Hot Rod crushes a Zertonian tank, by [[Conor Hughes]].
* '''Cover C (1:10 Copy Incentive):''' Connecting cover, by [[Martín Morazzo]] and Patricio Delpeche.
* '''Cover D (1:25 Copy Incentive):''' Springer and Hot Rod, by [[Stephanie Roux]].
* '''Cover E (1:50 Copy Incentive):''' Solila, by [[Ejikure]].

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==External links==

==References==
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