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|packaged with=[[Convobat#Legends|LGEX Convobat]] | |packaged with=[[Convobat#Legends|LGEX Convobat]] | ||
|date=[[December 19]], [[2016]] | |date=[[December 19]], [[2016]] | ||
|continuity= | |continuity=[[Precursor World continuity|Precursor World]] | ||
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==Synopsis== | ==Synopsis== | ||
In a jungle somewhere, [[Convobat]], hunting down his wayward friend [[Megalligator]], spots him near a [[ | In a jungle somewhere, [[Convobat]], hunting down his wayward friend [[Megalligator]], spots him near a [[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|crashed vessel]] he assumes has been used by the [[Decepticon]] as a lab. Megalligator swings out his tail to attack his fellow clone and both transform to prepare for a fight. Megalligator expresses surprise that Convobat managed to escape from [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]]'s [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|fortress]], but wonders why he isn't meeting his "[[Blue Big Convoy|father]]" as he said he would. Convobat says he has a bigger priority at the moment, but, before he can explain, the two are interrupted by [[Bruticus (RID)|Bruticus]]. The hellhound was sent by Straxus to annihilate his treacherous creations. Bruticus turns out to be yet another one of Straxus's clone creations—this time three fused into one. Megalligator proposes a truce to Convobat till they can deal with the would-be assassin. | ||
Convobat accepts his friend's offer and summons [[Ape X Arms]], who helps by blasting off Bruticus's extra limbs. Megalligator shows off his special power—telekinesis over machines—by controlling nearby [[transtector]]s to attack Bruticus, but the trinity powers himself up and easily disposes of the "headless soldiers" and stabs Megalligator with his daggers. Megalligator, realizing that Bruticus has a shield against his telekinesis, spots his weakness. He uses a spark circuit to control the power of his three heads; they cannot be removed from his body like his opponents. Convobat takes the opportunity and slices through Bruticus's heads, but the assassin has a final surprise, which he demonstrates by having his body self-destruct in an attempt to take down his targets. | Convobat accepts his friend's offer and summons [[Ape X Arms]], who helps by blasting off Bruticus's extra limbs. Megalligator shows off his special power—telekinesis over machines—by controlling nearby [[transtector]]s to attack Bruticus, but the trinity powers himself up and easily disposes of the "headless soldiers" and stabs Megalligator with his daggers. Megalligator, realizing that Bruticus has a shield against his telekinesis, spots his weakness. He uses a spark circuit to control the power of his three heads; they cannot be removed from his body like his opponents. Convobat takes the opportunity and slices through Bruticus's heads, but the assassin has a final surprise, which he demonstrates by having his body self-destruct in an attempt to take down his targets. | ||
Convobat and Megalligator manage to survive by the latter using his spare transtectors as a makeshift shield. Megalligator moans as he finally reveals his plan: to kill [[Megatron (G1) | Convobat and Megalligator manage to survive by the latter using his spare transtectors as a makeshift shield. Megalligator moans as he finally reveals his plan: to kill [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the source of evil, in all universes. He extends his hand to Convobat to join, but the Autobot denies his offer. He instead offers his current priority: to literally knock some sense into his errant friend. The battle tires out the both of them and they collapse into unconsciousness. Convobat is later awakened by Ape X Arms, and sees that Megalligator is nowhere to be seen. He decides to venture into the mysterious vessel, where he sees [[Magna Convoy|a sleeping blue giant]]... | ||
==Featured characters== | ==Featured characters== | ||
{{featuredcharacters | {{featuredcharacters | ||
|c1= | |h1=Others|c1= | ||
*[[Convobat]] (1) | *[[Convobat]] (1) | ||
*[[ | *[[Megalligator]] (3) | ||
*[[ | *[[Ape X Arms]] (5) | ||
|c2= | |||
*[[ | |h2=[[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]]'s forces|c2= | ||
*[[ | *[[Bruticus (RID)|Bruticus]] (4) | ||
|h4=[[Primus Vanguard]]|c4= | |||
*[[Omega Sentinel (Energon)|Sentinel]] (2) | |||
*[[Magna Convoy]] (6) | |||
}} | }} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*The [[Cybertronian language|High Moon Font]] text in Convobat's night vision readout on page one reads: | |||
<blockquote>THE NAME | |||
OF THIS | |||
WORLD IS | |||
PART | |||
ONE | |||
CONV | |||
OBAT</blockquote> | |||
*The identity of the jungle is unrevealed, but Convobat's function as "Amazon Warrior" hints it is the Amazon rainforest. | *The identity of the jungle is unrevealed, but Convobat's function as "Amazon Warrior" hints it is the Amazon rainforest. | ||
===Continuity notes=== | ===Continuity notes=== | ||
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===Transformers references=== | ===Transformers references=== | ||
*The entire layout of the cover appears to be an homage to the first page of [[The War Within issue 2|issue #2]] of [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]''. | |||
*The mysterious downed vessel is patterned after the ship mode of the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'']] [[Sentinel Prime (G1)#Toys|Sentinel Prime]] mold. | |||
*Convobat and Megalligator's reintroduction to each other is done in homage to the "[[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!]]" pack-in comic. | *Convobat and Megalligator's reintroduction to each other is done in homage to the "[[Optimus Primal vs Megatron!]]" pack-in comic. | ||
*When | *When Megalligator [[Burning spirit|powers up]] to make uses of his [[telekinesis]] ability, his [[transtector]] body is colored like his [[:File:BWtoy-MegatronBasic.jpg|''Beast Wars'' toy]] (being entirely in two shades of green). Likewise, when his happens for Bruticus, his body changes colors to match those of [[:File:RoverTheHellhound.jpg|his preliminary ''Beast Machines'' color scheme]]. | ||
*The spare transtectors Megalligator uses are based on those of [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Legends|Galvatron]], [[Hardhead (G1)#Legends|Hardhead]], [[Brainstorm (G1)#LG39|Brainstorm]], [[Weirdwolf (G1)#Legends|Weirdwolf]], [[Highbrow (G1)#Legends|Highbrow]], and [[Chromedome (G1)#Legends|Chromedome]], also from the ''Legends'' toyline. | |||
===Real-life references=== | |||
*The above cipher text is likely a reference to Part One Co., Ltd., e-HOBBY's parent company. | |||
==References== | |||
*[https://imgur.com/a/sRCW3 Scans (including official English translation)] | |||
*[[Source:Cybertron Convobat translation|Cybertron Convobat translation]] by Mohair Translations | |||
*[https://imgur.com/a/BRxMUnn Lettering of the translation] by MrRald | |||
[[Category:e-HOBBY issues]] | [[Category:e-HOBBY issues]] | ||
[[Category:Legends issues]] | [[Category:Legends issues]] | ||
[[Category:Precursor World media]] | |||
[[Category:Spin Off issues]] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:26, 11 November 2025
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| "Cybertron Convobat" | |||||||||||||
| Publisher | e-HOBBY | ||||||||||||
| First published | December 19, 2016 | ||||||||||||
| Art by | Shin Sasaki | ||||||||||||
| Colors by | Kazumasa Yasukuni | ||||||||||||
| Continuity | Precursor World | ||||||||||||
| Packaged with | LGEX Convobat | ||||||||||||
Convobat tracks down his brother in arms Megalligator.
Synopsis
[edit]In a jungle somewhere, Convobat, hunting down his wayward friend Megalligator, spots him near a crashed vessel he assumes has been used by the Decepticon as a lab. Megalligator swings out his tail to attack his fellow clone and both transform to prepare for a fight. Megalligator expresses surprise that Convobat managed to escape from Straxus's fortress, but wonders why he isn't meeting his "father" as he said he would. Convobat says he has a bigger priority at the moment, but, before he can explain, the two are interrupted by Bruticus. The hellhound was sent by Straxus to annihilate his treacherous creations. Bruticus turns out to be yet another one of Straxus's clone creations—this time three fused into one. Megalligator proposes a truce to Convobat till they can deal with the would-be assassin.
Convobat accepts his friend's offer and summons Ape X Arms, who helps by blasting off Bruticus's extra limbs. Megalligator shows off his special power—telekinesis over machines—by controlling nearby transtectors to attack Bruticus, but the trinity powers himself up and easily disposes of the "headless soldiers" and stabs Megalligator with his daggers. Megalligator, realizing that Bruticus has a shield against his telekinesis, spots his weakness. He uses a spark circuit to control the power of his three heads; they cannot be removed from his body like his opponents. Convobat takes the opportunity and slices through Bruticus's heads, but the assassin has a final surprise, which he demonstrates by having his body self-destruct in an attempt to take down his targets.
Convobat and Megalligator manage to survive by the latter using his spare transtectors as a makeshift shield. Megalligator moans as he finally reveals his plan: to kill Megatron, the source of evil, in all universes. He extends his hand to Convobat to join, but the Autobot denies his offer. He instead offers his current priority: to literally knock some sense into his errant friend. The battle tires out the both of them and they collapse into unconsciousness. Convobat is later awakened by Ape X Arms, and sees that Megalligator is nowhere to be seen. He decides to venture into the mysterious vessel, where he sees a sleeping blue giant...
Featured characters
[edit](Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
| Others | Straxus's forces | Primus Vanguard |
|---|---|---|
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Notes
[edit]- The High Moon Font text in Convobat's night vision readout on page one reads:
THE NAME
OF THIS WORLD IS PART ONE CONV
OBAT
- The identity of the jungle is unrevealed, but Convobat's function as "Amazon Warrior" hints it is the Amazon rainforest.
Continuity notes
[edit]- Convobat and Megalligator parted ways in the prequel story.
Transformers references
[edit]- The entire layout of the cover appears to be an homage to the first page of issue #2 of Dreamwave's The War Within.
- The mysterious downed vessel is patterned after the ship mode of the Titans Return Sentinel Prime mold.
- Convobat and Megalligator's reintroduction to each other is done in homage to the "Optimus Primal vs Megatron!" pack-in comic.
- When Megalligator powers up to make uses of his telekinesis ability, his transtector body is colored like his Beast Wars toy (being entirely in two shades of green). Likewise, when his happens for Bruticus, his body changes colors to match those of his preliminary Beast Machines color scheme.
- The spare transtectors Megalligator uses are based on those of Galvatron, Hardhead, Brainstorm, Weirdwolf, Highbrow, and Chromedome, also from the Legends toyline.
Real-life references
[edit]- The above cipher text is likely a reference to Part One Co., Ltd., e-HOBBY's parent company.
References
[edit]- Scans (including official English translation)
- Cybertron Convobat translation by Mohair Translations
- Lettering of the translation by MrRald
