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[[File:Planetmicro.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Despite the name "Micro", it is actually the ''largest'' planet in this picture.]] | [[File:Planetmicro.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Despite the name "Micro", it is actually the ''largest'' planet in this picture.]] | ||
'''Micro''' (マイクロ星 ''Maikuro-sei'', also known as '''Micron''') is the home world of the [[Micromaster]]s. Unlike [[Master (planet)|other planets]] that Transformers tend to set up residence on, it's actually quite a nice place to live by galactic standards, possessing a breathable atmosphere, and plenty of greenery and natural water sources around which the planet's cities are built. Micro's cities are especially technologically advanced, with one third of the planet's power being supplied by an experimental [[plasma energy]] plant. The planet is lit by twin suns, and orbited by four moons, one of which is covered in lakes of magma and is home to the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary|Satellite Penitentiary]], a maximum security prison facility. | |||
After a military reinforcement program, Micro was outfitted with extensive defense systems and became known as '''Zone | After a military reinforcement program, Micro was outfitted with extensive defense systems and became known as '''Planet Zone''' (惑星{{ruby|Z|ゾーン}} ''Wakusei Zōn'')<ref>The Japanese language allows for customized pronunciations to be assigned to non-kana graphemes. In this case, the written "Z" is not supposed to be pronounced "zed"/"zee" but rather as "zone".</ref> | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''Legends'' comic==== | ====''Legends'' comic (1)==== | ||
In the later stages of the Great War, the Micromasters found a commander in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]], who led them in founding the planet Micro. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} The early settlers encountered a stray [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] that proved very dangerous to the tiny Micromasters and dissuaded [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] from participating. {{storylink| | In the later stages of the Great War, the Micromasters found a commander in the form of [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]], who led them in founding the planet Micro. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter|Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter}} Said founding occurred at some point prior to the year [[2021]]. {{storylink|LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod}} Among these early settlers was [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], who had refused to become a Micromaster and left Micro to join back up with the other Autobots led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]. {{storylink|LG25 Blurr}} The early settlers encountered a stray [[Sharkticon (species)|Sharkticon]] that proved very dangerous to the tiny Micromasters and dissuaded [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] from participating. {{storylink|LG46 Targetmaster Kup}} | ||
====Ask Vector Prime==== | ====Ask Vector Prime==== | ||
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====''Victory'' cartoon==== | ====''Victory'' cartoon==== | ||
[[File:Planetmicro landscape.jpg|left|thumb]] | [[File:Planetmicro landscape.jpg|left|thumb]] | ||
Seeking to acquire a large personal stockpile of energy for himself, the duplicitous [[Decepticon]] [[Breastforce]] member [[Hellbat ( | Seeking to acquire a large personal stockpile of energy for himself, the duplicitous [[Decepticon]] [[Breastforce]] member [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]] hired the [[Crossformer]]s, [[Blue Bacchus]] and [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]], to help him attack Micro and raid the planet's numerous energy sources. Although the planet was located in the region of space under the protection of [[Ginrai (robot)|God Ginrai]]'s arm of the [[Universal Peace Alliance|Universal Defense Force]], he was occupied in [[G Nebula 89]], necessitating the intervention of [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] and his [[Earth]]-based [[Autobot]]s. Star Saber arrived with [[Jan Minakaze]] and Micro natives the [[Rescue Patrol Team|Rescue Team]], who went off to do some sightseeing while Star Saber investigated the attacked areas with Branch Chief [[Raikuru]]. | ||
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====''Zone'' story pages==== | ====''Zone'' story pages==== | ||
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The development of the new super-fuel [[Energon Z]] on Micro prompted an extensive military reinforcement of the planet, in order to protect this new power source from the Decepticons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #1}} Employing a plan developed by the [[Super Car Patrol Team]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #2}} known as "Operation Z", the Transformer space pioneers known as the [[Powered Master]]s rebuilt Micro, converting its surface into a technological sprawl and outfitting the planet with the [[Zone Base]], a massive defense base composed of interlocking installations manned by numerous Micromaster teams. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #5}} In honor of this, the refurbished planet became known as "Zone". | The development of the new super-fuel [[Energon Z]] on Micro prompted an extensive military reinforcement of the planet, in order to protect this new power source from the Decepticons. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #1}} Employing a plan developed by the [[Super Car Patrol Team]] {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #2}} known as "Operation Z", the Transformer space pioneers known as the [[Powered Master]]s rebuilt Micro, converting its surface into a technological sprawl and outfitting the planet with the [[Zone Base]], a massive defense base composed of interlocking installations manned by numerous Micromaster teams. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #5}} In honor of this, the refurbished planet became known as "Planet Zone". | ||
====''Zone'' cartoon and manga==== | ====''Zone'' cartoon and manga==== | ||
[[File:Planetzone.jpg|left|thumb]] | [[File:Planetzone.jpg|left|thumb]] | ||
When the planet [[Feminia]] was destroyed by the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], resulting in the disappearance of Star Saber, two of its surviving inhabitants, [[Cain]] and [[Emusa]], were brought to Zone by the Micromasters. Having hailed from a lush natural world, Emusa didn't particularly feel at home on the machine world of Zone, but his concerns were shelved when several of the Demon Generals attacked the planet and stole the Energon Z. While a contingent of Micromasters gave chase to Earth, Powered Masters [[Dai Atlas ( | When the planet [[Feminia]] was destroyed by the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], resulting in the disappearance of Star Saber, two of its surviving inhabitants, [[Cain]] and [[Emusa]], were brought to Zone by the Micromasters. Having hailed from a lush natural world, Emusa didn't particularly feel at home on the machine world of Zone, but his concerns were shelved when several of the Demon Generals attacked the planet and stole the Energon Z. While a contingent of Micromasters gave chase to Earth, Powered Masters [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber (G1)|Sonic Bomber]] arrived on Zone with the injured Star Saber, who they had recovered and brought to the planet for medical attention. Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber subsequently headed to Earth and defeated the Decepticons, and when they returned to Zone, a ceremony was held appointing Dai Atlas the new [[Supreme Commander]] of the Autobots. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}} | ||
{{--}} | {{--}} | ||
====''Legends'' comic (2)==== | |||
{{locationstub|{{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2}} {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One|Big Powered Prologue Part One}} {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 5: LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part Two|Big Powered Prologue Part Two}} {{storylink|LG-EX Sonicbomber}} {{storylink|LG-EX Roadfire}} {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|"Epiloge"}}}} | |||
===''Animated'' cartoon continuity=== | ===''Animated'' cartoon continuity=== | ||
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===Ask Vector Prime=== | ===Ask Vector Prime=== | ||
In [[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]], [[Zarak Maximus]] went on a rampage against [[Micropolis]] on Zone because [[ | In [[Primax 1086.0 Kappa]], [[Zarak Maximus]] went on a rampage against [[Micropolis]] on Zone because [[Violengiguar|Bio Ranger Iga]] convinced him that the cure for his insanity was there. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/10}} | ||
In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], [[Hot Rod (G1)#Fire Rodimus|Rodimus]] the Micromaster was injured defending Zone from an invasion of Great Galaman and was subsequently upgraded into Fire Rodimus. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/15}} | In [[Primax 092.0 Beta]], [[Hot Rod (G1)#Fire Rodimus|Rodimus]] the Micromaster was injured defending Zone from an invasion of Great Galaman and was subsequently upgraded into Fire Rodimus. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/15}} | ||
==='' | ===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' marketing material=== | ||
Micron was the possible location of one of thirteen [[Titan (group)|Titans]], alongside [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Unicron]], [[Master (planet)|Dominius]], [[Nebulos]], [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]], [[Antilla]], [[Paradron]], [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], [[Earth]], [[Velocitron]], [[Jungle Planet (colony)|Biosfera]], [[Aquatron]], [[Botropolis]], and [[Gigantion]]. {{storylink|Titans Return (toyline)#Summer convention exclusives|Titan Force}}<ref>[[:File:TR_Titan_Force_map.jpg|''Titans Return'' Titan Force 3-pack map]]</ref> | |||
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material=== | |||
As the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' was traveling through space, fuel ran low, thus falling to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] to send Autobot Micromasters [[Fireguard]], [[Roadburner]] and [[Windstorm]] to Micron to collect the powerful yet dangerous [[plasma energy]] detected by [[Teletraan I]]. Decepticon Micromasters [[Stingracer]], [[Barricade (G1)|Runner]], and [[Motorhead (G1)|Motorhead]] followed them, intending to sabotage their mission and seize the plasma energy for themselves. | |||
The Autobots took advantage of the dense population of Micron to hide out until they were ready to take the plasma energy. As Micron was the most secure planet in the universe, the plasma energy generators were protected enough for both sides to struggle to reach them. The Decepticons made contact with the plasma energy first only to be effectively disintegrated by it when the generator overloaded, so the Autobot Micromasters deemed the plasma energy too dangerous and left. {{Storylink|Source:Earthrise Galactic Odyssey Collection|Encounter 2: Micron Micromasters}} | |||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Named "Micro" throughout its original fictional appearances, the planet's spelling would change to "Micron" starting with the map included with the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titans Return (toyline)#Summer convention exclusives|Titan Force]] 3-pack, apparently taking inspiration from the Japanese name for "[[Mini-Con]]". Later ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' materials would reinforce the connection to Micro, establishing it as a colony of Micromasters, but back when the Titan Force pack was released, it could just as easily have been an alternate name for [[Prion (planet)|Prion]] | *Named "Micro" throughout its original fictional appearances, the planet's spelling would change to "Micron" starting with the map included with the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Titans Return (toyline)#Summer convention exclusives|Titan Force]] 3-pack, apparently taking inspiration from the Japanese name for "[[Mini-Con]]". Later ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' materials would reinforce the connection to Micro, establishing it as a colony of Micromasters, but back when the Titan Force pack was released, it could just as easily have been an alternate name for [[Prion (planet)|Prion]]—another planet of diminutive Transformers that had been recently introduced in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. | ||
*The "Riker War" sub-conflict is very likely named after the "original" name for Branch Chief of Micro, Raikuru. | |||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
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[[Category:Victory planets]] | [[Category:Victory planets]] | ||
[[Category:Zone planets]] | [[Category:Zone planets]] | ||
[[Category:War for Cybertron | [[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy locations]] | ||
Latest revision as of 02:54, 7 March 2026
Micro (マイクロ星 Maikuro-sei, also known as Micron) is the home world of the Micromasters. Unlike other planets that Transformers tend to set up residence on, it's actually quite a nice place to live by galactic standards, possessing a breathable atmosphere, and plenty of greenery and natural water sources around which the planet's cities are built. Micro's cities are especially technologically advanced, with one third of the planet's power being supplied by an experimental plasma energy plant. The planet is lit by twin suns, and orbited by four moons, one of which is covered in lakes of magma and is home to the Satellite Penitentiary, a maximum security prison facility.
After a military reinforcement program, Micro was outfitted with extensive defense systems and became known as Planet Zone (惑星
Fiction
[edit]Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]Legends comic (1)
[edit]In the later stages of the Great War, the Micromasters found a commander in the form of Hot Rod, who led them in founding the planet Micro. Tailgate/G1 Mini-Con Chapter Said founding occurred at some point prior to the year 2021. LG45 Targetmaster Hot Rod Among these early settlers was Blurr, who had refused to become a Micromaster and left Micro to join back up with the other Autobots led by Fortress. LG25 Blurr The early settlers encountered a stray Sharkticon that proved very dangerous to the tiny Micromasters and dissuaded Kup from participating. LG46 Targetmaster Kup
Ask Vector Prime
[edit]The Brainmaster upgrade was developed as a way to bring Cybertron and its allies Master and Micro closer together. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/06/23
Victory cartoon
[edit]
Seeking to acquire a large personal stockpile of energy for himself, the duplicitous Decepticon Breastforce member Hellbat hired the Crossformers, Blue Bacchus and Black Shadow, to help him attack Micro and raid the planet's numerous energy sources. Although the planet was located in the region of space under the protection of God Ginrai's arm of the Universal Defense Force, he was occupied in G Nebula 89, necessitating the intervention of Star Saber and his Earth-based Autobots. Star Saber arrived with Jan Minakaze and Micro natives the Rescue Team, who went off to do some sightseeing while Star Saber investigated the attacked areas with Branch Chief Raikuru.
That evening, Hellbat and the Crossformers attacked the plasma energy plant, and Star Saber sprang into action, backed up by the samurai warrior Greatshot. Although they were able to repel the villains, some parting fire from Hellbat began a chain reaction that would destroy the plasma energy plant, forcing Star Saber to risk his life tearing it free of the planet and hurling it into space. Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior
Hellbat, it soon transpired, had not come to Micro alone. The rest of the Breastforce was also on the planet, having arrived to liberate their comrade Guyhawk from imprisonment in the Satellite Penitentiary. Setting the prison adrift in a lava sea, the villains were able to free their teammate despite resistance from Star Saber, and even the prison itself was lost beneath the molten rock. Rescue! Guyhawk With the addition of Guyhawk to their ranks, the Breastforce were now able to combine into the giant robot Liokaiser, and bested Star Saber in a fraught battle. With this victory, the Decepticon departed planet Micro, and, with God Ginrai having returned, Star Saber's Autobots pursued them back to Earth. Unite! Liokaiser
Zone story pages
[edit]
The development of the new super-fuel Energon Z on Micro prompted an extensive military reinforcement of the planet, in order to protect this new power source from the Decepticons. Zone story page #1 Employing a plan developed by the Super Car Patrol Team Zone story page #2 known as "Operation Z", the Transformer space pioneers known as the Powered Masters rebuilt Micro, converting its surface into a technological sprawl and outfitting the planet with the Zone Base, a massive defense base composed of interlocking installations manned by numerous Micromaster teams. Zone story page #5 In honor of this, the refurbished planet became known as "Planet Zone".
Zone cartoon and manga
[edit]
When the planet Feminia was destroyed by the Nine Great Demon Generals, resulting in the disappearance of Star Saber, two of its surviving inhabitants, Cain and Emusa, were brought to Zone by the Micromasters. Having hailed from a lush natural world, Emusa didn't particularly feel at home on the machine world of Zone, but his concerns were shelved when several of the Demon Generals attacked the planet and stole the Energon Z. While a contingent of Micromasters gave chase to Earth, Powered Masters Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber arrived on Zone with the injured Star Saber, who they had recovered and brought to the planet for medical attention. Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber subsequently headed to Earth and defeated the Decepticons, and when they returned to Zone, a ceremony was held appointing Dai Atlas the new Supreme Commander of the Autobots. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!
Legends comic (2)
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Animated cartoon continuity
[edit]Zone, formerly known as Micro, was a robotic planet in the Autobot Commonwealth. It was site to the Riker War during the Great War. The AllSpark Almanac II
Ask Vector Prime
[edit]In Primax 1086.0 Kappa, Zarak Maximus went on a rampage against Micropolis on Zone because Bio Ranger Iga convinced him that the cure for his insanity was there. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/07/10
In Primax 092.0 Beta, Rodimus the Micromaster was injured defending Zone from an invasion of Great Galaman and was subsequently upgraded into Fire Rodimus. Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/15
Prime Wars Trilogy marketing material
[edit]Micron was the possible location of one of thirteen Titans, alongside Cybertron, Unicron, Dominius, Nebulos, Junkion, Antilla, Paradron, Caminus, Earth, Velocitron, Biosfera, Aquatron, Botropolis, and Gigantion. Titan Force<ref>Titans Return Titan Force 3-pack map</ref>
War for Cybertron Trilogy marketing material
[edit]As the Ark was traveling through space, fuel ran low, thus falling to Optimus Prime to send Autobot Micromasters Fireguard, Roadburner and Windstorm to Micron to collect the powerful yet dangerous plasma energy detected by Teletraan I. Decepticon Micromasters Stingracer, Runner, and Motorhead followed them, intending to sabotage their mission and seize the plasma energy for themselves.
The Autobots took advantage of the dense population of Micron to hide out until they were ready to take the plasma energy. As Micron was the most secure planet in the universe, the plasma energy generators were protected enough for both sides to struggle to reach them. The Decepticons made contact with the plasma energy first only to be effectively disintegrated by it when the generator overloaded, so the Autobot Micromasters deemed the plasma energy too dangerous and left. Encounter 2: Micron Micromasters
Notes
[edit]- Named "Micro" throughout its original fictional appearances, the planet's spelling would change to "Micron" starting with the map included with the Titans Return Titan Force 3-pack, apparently taking inspiration from the Japanese name for "Mini-Con". Later War for Cybertron Trilogy materials would reinforce the connection to Micro, establishing it as a colony of Micromasters, but back when the Titan Force pack was released, it could just as easily have been an alternate name for Prion—another planet of diminutive Transformers that had been recently introduced in the 2005 IDW continuity.
- The "Riker War" sub-conflict is very likely named after the "original" name for Branch Chief of Micro, Raikuru.
Foreign names
[edit]- English: Miclot (Omni Productions dub)
