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The '''Master Sword''' (マスターソード ''Masutā Sōdo''), "blade of blades, wielded only by the righteous and just", is the single most powerful weapon created by the super-science of the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], and the ultimate weapon of Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. | The '''Master Sword''' (マスターソード ''Masutā Sōdo''), "blade of blades, wielded only by the righteous and just", is the single most powerful weapon created by the super-science of the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], and the ultimate weapon of Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. | ||
In addition to the massive blade, the term "Master Sword" also refers to the small dagger-like device housed in the control console of Battleship Maximus. When this is drawn from the console by Fortress, the battleship transforms to robot mode, to which Fortress connects in head mode, forming Fortress Maximus. To unsheath the sword, Fortress's physical and mental energies must be in perfect synchronization; the activation of the Master Sword and his transformation into Fortress Maximus drains them severely, requiring an extended period of recharging before it can be accomplished again. | In addition to the massive blade, the term "Master Sword" also refers to the small dagger-like device housed in the control console of Battleship Maximus. When this is drawn from the console by Fortress, the battleship transforms to robot mode, to which Fortress connects in head mode, forming Fortress Maximus. To unsheath the sword, Fortress's physical and mental energies must be in perfect synchronization; the activation of the Master Sword and his transformation into Fortress Maximus drains them severely, requiring an extended period of recharging before it can be accomplished again, eating away at Fortress's life force every time he goes Maximus. | ||
==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity=== | ||
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon==== | ====''The Headmasters'' cartoon==== | ||
[[Image:Mastersword2.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Now take a nap for seven years.]] | [[Image:Mastersword2.jpg|left|180px|thumb|[https://zeldawiki.wiki/wiki/Master_Sword Now take a nap for seven years.]]] | ||
Fortress first unsheathed the Master Sword when the [[Decepticon]]s unleashed a monstrous carnivorous plant on [[San Francisco]]. Unable to draw the sword at first, Fortress was galvanized by cries for help from his Headmaster troops, and became Fortress Maximus for the first time to whack the plant's weed with the Master Sword. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} The Master Sword proceeded to be a weapon that turned the tide of many a battle, and ultimately forced the Decepticons from [[Earth]] when it perforated the weak spot of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} | Fortress first unsheathed the Master Sword when the [[Decepticon]]s unleashed a monstrous carnivorous plant on [[San Francisco]]. Unable to draw the sword at first, Fortress was galvanized by cries for help from his Headmaster troops, and became Fortress Maximus for the first time to whack the plant's weed with the Master Sword. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} The Master Sword proceeded to be a weapon that turned the tide of many a battle, and ultimately forced the Decepticons from [[Earth]] when it perforated the weak spot of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} | ||
Seeking a way to counter the power of the Master Sword, Scorponok headed for planet Master. There, he attempted to learn the secrets and weaknesses of the Master Sword by having one of the scientists responsible for creating it, [[Jack ( | Seeking a way to counter the power of the Master Sword, Scorponok headed for planet Master. There, he attempted to learn the secrets and weaknesses of the Master Sword by having one of the scientists responsible for creating it, [[Jack (G1)|Jack]], captured and tortured. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} This approach failed, but while burrowing underground, he located the ore necessary to create the incredible durable [[G-Metal]], and proceeded to capture the Autobot [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]], ransoming him for a disc containing all the data on the Master Sword. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Combining these, he successfully created the [[Zarak Shield]], which proved able to deflect the Master Sword when they first clashed in battle. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}} | ||
Returning to Earth, Scorponok initiated a plan to destroy the planet, culminating in a massive battle between the Autobot and Decepticon armies at the North Pole. Powered up by the combining energies of the Autobots, relayed to him through the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]], Fortress Maximus used the Master Sword to destroy the Zarak Shield, and Scorponok's Transtector, saving the planet. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}} | Returning to Earth, Scorponok initiated a plan to destroy the planet, culminating in a massive battle between the Autobot and Decepticon armies at the North Pole. Powered up by the combining energies of the Autobots, relayed to him through the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]], Fortress Maximus used the Master Sword to destroy the Zarak Shield, and Scorponok's Transtector, saving the planet. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}} | ||
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====''Legends'' comic==== | ====''Legends'' comic==== | ||
The new Battleship Maximus built in the [[Legends World]] also came equipped with the small and large Master Swords. Taking over Fortress's transtector, [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] attempted to unsheath the sword and transform the base into "Weird Maximus", but failed to balance his physical and mental energies appropriately and was knocked out. After transforming into Fortress Maximus, Fortress used the larger Master Sword to pierce the device [[Tarantulas ( | The new Battleship Maximus built in the [[Legends World]] also came equipped with the small and large Master Swords. Taking over Fortress's transtector, [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] attempted to unsheath the sword and transform the base into "Weird Maximus", but failed to balance his physical and mental energies appropriately and was knocked out. After transforming into Fortress Maximus, Fortress used the larger Master Sword to pierce the device [[Tarantulas (Legends)|Tarantulas]] was using to control [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|LG31 Fortress Maximus}} | ||
[[Grand Maximus]] got his own Master Sword to use with a new transtector that matched Fortress's in size. {{storylink| | [[Grand Maximus]] got his own Master Sword to use with a new transtector that matched Fortress's in size. {{storylink|LG-EX Grand Maximus}} | ||
===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''=== | ===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''=== | ||
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==Toys== | ==Toys== | ||
==='' | ===''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers''=== | ||
[[File:TF-G1-Fortress-Maximus-Master-Sword.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Japanese-only exclusive.]] | [[File:TF-G1-Fortress-Maximus-Master-Sword.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Japanese-only exclusive.]] | ||
*'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, [[1987]]) | *'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, [[1987]]) | ||
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-114''' | **''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-114''' | ||
:Available only with the Japanese release of the Fortress Maximus toy, both forms of the Master Sword are included—the small version, which can be wielded by Fortress, and the ''large'' version, which fits in the hand of Fortress Maximus. | {{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}} | ||
:Available only with the Japanese release of the Fortress Maximus toy, both forms of the Master Sword are included—the small version, which can be wielded by Fortress, and the ''large'' version, which fits in the hand of Fortress Maximus. According to designer Kōjin Ōno, the Master Swords were developed for the Japanese release of Fortress Maximus due to a request from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s marketing department.<ref>''Planet of Cybertron Guide 4'' Takara LaserDisc booklet</ref> | |||
:The Master Sword was [[redeco]]ed to make the [[Master Blade (Masterforce)|Master Blade]] included with [[Grand Maximus#Super-God Masterforce|Grand Maximus]], and slightly [[retool]]ed to make the [[Matrix Blade]]. | :The Master Sword was [[redeco]]ed to make the [[Master Blade (Masterforce)|Master Blade]] included with [[Grand Maximus#Super-God Masterforce|Grand Maximus]], and slightly [[retool]]ed to make the [[Matrix Blade]]. | ||
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==='' | ===''Titans Return''=== | ||
[[File:Titans-Return-SDCC-Master-Sword.jpg|thumb|America-only exclusive.]] | [[File:Titans-Return-SDCC-Master-Sword.jpg|thumb|America-only exclusive.]] | ||
*'''Fortress Maximus''' (San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, [[2016]]) | *'''Fortress Maximus''' (San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, [[2016]]) | ||
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[[File:Generations-Fort-Max-master-sword.jpg | [[File:Generations-Fort-Max-master-sword.jpg|thumb|Asia-only exclusive.]] | ||
*'''Master Sword''' (Toys R Us online exclusive, 2016) | *'''Master Sword''' (Toys"R"Us online exclusive, 2016) | ||
:A redeco of the Master Sword that features painted details to resemble the original G1 toy was available as part of a promotional campaign via several Asian branches of [[Toys"R"Us]]. | :A redeco of the Master Sword that features painted details to resemble the original G1 toy was available as part of a promotional campaign via several Asian branches of [[Toys"R"Us]]. | ||
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:''Legends'' Fortress Maximus also comes with his own Master Sword accessory, and the first one to be a regular release item compared to the releases above. Following the standard of the ''Legends'' subline, this Master Sword is decoed to match the weapon's appearances in ''The Headmasters'' cartoon; however, its paint applications are not the same as that of the sword from San Diego Comic-Con 2016 release, featuring slightly altered and added paint details. | :''Legends'' Fortress Maximus also comes with his own Master Sword accessory, and the first one to be a regular release item compared to the releases above. Following the standard of the ''Legends'' subline, this Master Sword is decoed to match the weapon's appearances in ''The Headmasters'' cartoon; however, its paint applications are not the same as that of the sword from San Diego Comic-Con 2016 release, featuring slightly altered and added paint details. | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Merchandise== | |||
===Transformers Gum=== | |||
[[File:Kabaya_DX_Fort_Max_Master_Sword.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67]] | |||
*'''Sky Base + Powerglide''' (2012) | |||
**''Accessories:'' Master Sword | |||
:Part of the first wave of the ''[[Transformers Gum#DX kits|Transformers Gum DX]]'' series, the [[Powerglide (G1)/toys#Merchandise|Sky Base]] is a snap-together model kit of a battle station with some kind of antenna formed by the Master Sword, for use by the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Gumbined|Fortress Maximus figure]] assembled by combining all three kits in the wave. The Master Sword is one piece of plastic removed from a red sprue, with molding and customer-applied stickers providing details. The sword’s handle is too small to be compatible with the [[5 mm post|5 mm weapon system]]. Boooo. | |||
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===Brave-Goukin=== | |||
*'''Excel Suit''' (<s>2014</s>) | |||
[[File:CM's_Corporation_excelsuit_data_disk.jpg|200px|thumb|Oh cool, someone 3D printed the Save icon.]] | |||
:This accessory of the Master Sword data disk from "[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]" was to be included with [[CM's Corporation]]'s ''Brave-Goukin'' "[[Exosuit#Brave-Goukin|Excel Suit]]" toy. It would have included a metal chain and stand from which to hang it, but the whole set went unreleased following CM's Corporation's bankruptcy. | |||
{{canceledtoy}} | |||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
[[File:Atonement Autobase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]] | [[File:Atonement Autobase.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Brings a whole new meaning to the phrase "live by the sword".]] | ||
*In [[Atonement|issue #6]] of [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave) |ongoing ''Generation One'' comic book]], [[Autobase]] is designed to look like an inverted Master Sword, with its hilt acting as a landing pad for aircraft | *In [[Atonement|issue #6]] of [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|ongoing ''Generation One'' comic book]], [[Autobase]] is designed to look like an inverted Master Sword, with its hilt acting as a landing pad for aircraft. | ||
===Foreign names=== | ===Foreign names=== | ||
*''Italian:'' '''Master Sodo''' | *''Italian:'' '''Master Sodo''' | ||
==References== | |||
{{reflist}} | |||
[[Category:Legends franchise]] | [[Category:Legends franchise]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:28, 17 March 2026
The Master Sword (マスターソード Masutā Sōdo), "blade of blades, wielded only by the righteous and just", is the single most powerful weapon created by the super-science of the planet Master, and the ultimate weapon of Autobot Headmaster leader Fortress Maximus.
In addition to the massive blade, the term "Master Sword" also refers to the small dagger-like device housed in the control console of Battleship Maximus. When this is drawn from the console by Fortress, the battleship transforms to robot mode, to which Fortress connects in head mode, forming Fortress Maximus. To unsheath the sword, Fortress's physical and mental energies must be in perfect synchronization; the activation of the Master Sword and his transformation into Fortress Maximus drains them severely, requiring an extended period of recharging before it can be accomplished again, eating away at Fortress's life force every time he goes Maximus.
Fiction
[edit]Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
[edit]The Headmasters cartoon
[edit]
Fortress first unsheathed the Master Sword when the Decepticons unleashed a monstrous carnivorous plant on San Francisco. Unable to draw the sword at first, Fortress was galvanized by cries for help from his Headmaster troops, and became Fortress Maximus for the first time to whack the plant's weed with the Master Sword. Head On!! Fortress Maximus The Master Sword proceeded to be a weapon that turned the tide of many a battle, and ultimately forced the Decepticons from Earth when it perforated the weak spot of Scorponok. I Risk My Life for Earth
Seeking a way to counter the power of the Master Sword, Scorponok headed for planet Master. There, he attempted to learn the secrets and weaknesses of the Master Sword by having one of the scientists responsible for creating it, Jack, captured and tortured. Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2) This approach failed, but while burrowing underground, he located the ore necessary to create the incredible durable G-Metal, and proceeded to capture the Autobot Wheelie, ransoming him for a disc containing all the data on the Master Sword. The Master Sword Is in Danger!! Combining these, he successfully created the Zarak Shield, which proved able to deflect the Master Sword when they first clashed in battle. Operation: Destroy the Decepticons
Returning to Earth, Scorponok initiated a plan to destroy the planet, culminating in a massive battle between the Autobot and Decepticon armies at the North Pole. Powered up by the combining energies of the Autobots, relayed to him through the Headmasters' Head Formation, Fortress Maximus used the Master Sword to destroy the Zarak Shield, and Scorponok's Transtector, saving the planet. The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)
Legends comic
[edit]The new Battleship Maximus built in the Legends World also came equipped with the small and large Master Swords. Taking over Fortress's transtector, Weirdwolf attempted to unsheath the sword and transform the base into "Weird Maximus", but failed to balance his physical and mental energies appropriately and was knocked out. After transforming into Fortress Maximus, Fortress used the larger Master Sword to pierce the device Tarantulas was using to control Metroplex. LG31 Fortress Maximus
Grand Maximus got his own Master Sword to use with a new transtector that matched Fortress's in size. LG-EX Grand Maximus
Transformers vs. G.I. Joe
[edit]The Master Sword was thus named because it contained the souls of the Blind Master, Soft Master, and Hard Master. Their pupil, Snake-Eyes, acquired the sword and through it he bonded with Fortress Maximus and become the city-bot's new Headmaster partner. Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12
Prime Wars Trilogy cartoons
[edit]
Fortress Maximus summoned the Master Sword and attempted to strike Megatronus, but his fiery aura managed to repel the blade, causing it to dissipate and Maximus to be knocked back. All Things Must Pass
Toys
[edit]Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
[edit]
- Fortress Maximus (Headmaster Base, 1987)
- Japanese ID number: C-114
- Known designers: Kōjin Ōno (TakaraTomy)
- Available only with the Japanese release of the Fortress Maximus toy, both forms of the Master Sword are included—the small version, which can be wielded by Fortress, and the large version, which fits in the hand of Fortress Maximus. According to designer Kōjin Ōno, the Master Swords were developed for the Japanese release of Fortress Maximus due to a request from Takara's marketing department.[1]
- The Master Sword was redecoed to make the Master Blade included with Grand Maximus, and slightly retooled to make the Matrix Blade.
Encore
[edit]- Fortress Maximus (Headmaster Base, 2013)
- The Encore release of Fortress Maximus retains his Master Sword accessory.
Titans Return
[edit]
- Fortress Maximus (San Diego Comic-Con exclusive, 2016)
- Accessories: Cerebros, Emissary, 2 leg guns, gun turret, Master Sword
- The San Diego Comic-Con 2016 exclusive release of Fortress Maximus comes with a new Master Sword weapon decoed after its appearances in The Headmasters. Like the original Generation 1 accessory, the sword can be separated into a small version of the blade for Cerebros to hold.
- Master Sword (Toys"R"Us online exclusive, 2016)
- A redeco of the Master Sword that features painted details to resemble the original G1 toy was available as part of a promotional campaign via several Asian branches of Toys"R"Us.
- In Hong Kong, it was available for the first 100 customers to purchase Fortress Maximus via the Toys"R"Us website between June 26 and July 1. In Taiwan, the campaign was launched in July; and in Singapore, it ran from July 7 to August 31 and was limited to the top 20 spenders who purchased Fortress Maximus.
Legends
[edit]
- Fortress Maximus (2016-09-24)
- ID number: LG31
- Accessories: Headmaster unit, Fortress, 2 leg guns, gun turret, Master Sword
- Legends Fortress Maximus also comes with his own Master Sword accessory, and the first one to be a regular release item compared to the releases above. Following the standard of the Legends subline, this Master Sword is decoed to match the weapon's appearances in The Headmasters cartoon; however, its paint applications are not the same as that of the sword from San Diego Comic-Con 2016 release, featuring slightly altered and added paint details.
Merchandise
[edit]Transformers Gum
[edit]
- Sky Base + Powerglide (2012)
- Accessories: Master Sword
- Part of the first wave of the Transformers Gum DX series, the Sky Base is a snap-together model kit of a battle station with some kind of antenna formed by the Master Sword, for use by the Fortress Maximus figure assembled by combining all three kits in the wave. The Master Sword is one piece of plastic removed from a red sprue, with molding and customer-applied stickers providing details. The sword’s handle is too small to be compatible with the 5 mm weapon system. Boooo.
Brave-Goukin
[edit]- Excel Suit (
2014)
- This accessory of the Master Sword data disk from "The Master Sword Is in Danger!!" was to be included with CM's Corporation's Brave-Goukin "Excel Suit" toy. It would have included a metal chain and stand from which to hang it, but the whole set went unreleased following CM's Corporation's bankruptcy.
 Proceed on your way to oblivion. |
Notes
[edit]
- In issue #6 of Dreamwave's ongoing Generation One comic book, Autobase is designed to look like an inverted Master Sword, with its hilt acting as a landing pad for aircraft.
Foreign names
[edit]- Italian: Master Sodo
References
[edit]- ↑ Planet of Cybertron Guide 4 Takara LaserDisc booklet
