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|date=[[May 15]], [[2020]]
|date=[[June 1]], [[2020]]
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|continuity=[[Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity]], [[Precursor World continuity|Precursor World]]
|manga=[[Hayato Sakamoto]]
|manga=[[Hayato Sakamoto]]
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|additional art by=[[Casey Coller|Casey W. Coller]] (p 4, panel 1)
|colors=[[Josh Perez]] (p1, 4, 8),<br>[[Gufu Kandagawa]] (p2, 3, 5)
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'''The Seacons gather the Primus Vanguard's Matrices while the leader of one Order proposes an alliance with Megatron.'''
'''With the might of five Matrices, God Neptune makes his move on Megatron Omega's alliance.'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The [[Seacon (BWII)|Seacons]] continue their attacks on the various planets of the [[Primus Vanguard]]'s colored Orders. At the Red Planet, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Red Sentinel Prime]] attempts to fell [[Terrormander]] with his [[Red Matrix]]-powered [[Big Cannon|Matrix Buster]], but it's of no use. [[Scylla]] makes landing at the Yellow Planet, where she introduces herself to the other girls and uses her Angolmois Kiss of Death to take the [[Yellow Matrix]] from [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Yellow Splendid Convoy]]. The Black Planet is defended by [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]], who has been studying under [[Go Prime|Black Go Prime]] to become a [[Swordbot]]. Black recognizes his foe, [[Coelagon]], from his time in the Seacon's world. Coelagon explains that he's here for the Black Matrix, also known as the time-controlling [[Legendisc|Black Legendisc]].
''On the [[White Planet]], several hours before [[Halfshell]]'s attack, [[White Gallant Convoy]] drives through the town greeting the denizens before arriving at the [[White Order]]'s base. There, he's alerted to the battle between [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Super Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (2)|Star Convoy]] on the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]], but decides that the [[Blue Order]] can handle it—the White Order's duty belongs on their planet. Nevertheless, Gallant is engrossed in Star Convoy's heroism. When Star Convoy takes an attack meant for a pair of [[Beast People]], he realizes that he lives according to White's motto: that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Knowing from comments made by [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] that this visitor is a "Convoy from the [[G1 World|next world]]", Gallant comes to the conclusion that Star Convoy is his future reincarnation, and that he must die so that Star Convoy can live...''


There aren't enough Seacons to go around, though, and the Purple Planet stays uninvaded. They still have visitors in the form of the [[Straxus (G1)|Straxuses]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron Omega]], so [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Purple Wicked Convoy]] proposes that they combine the power of the [[Purple Matrix|Purple]], [[α Matrix|Blue]], and [[Silver Matrix|Silver]] Matrices to defeat all of their enemies and take over the universe.
Having gathered five of the [[Primus Vanguard]]'s Matrices, [[God Neptune]] sets out to use their power to take the [[Purple Matrix]] and the [[Silver Matrix]] (carrying the blue [[Star Power]] of the [[α Matrix]] beside its own) from Megatron Omega and [[Purple Wicked Convoy]]. Megatron attempts to blast the [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]] combiner, but God Neptune is unfazed. [[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|Straxus]] takes a swipe with the [[Matrix Sword]],  but is disarmed by God Neptune retaliating with the [[Matrix Saber]]. The Matrix Sword isn't without surprises, and [[Blue Big Convoy]]'s spirit emanates from it, revealing that he put a portion of his [[spark]] into the sword when he committed suicide. Big links to the [[Matrix Buster]] to give God Neptune a good blast, and [[Yellow Splendid Convoy|Yellow]], [[Green Tender Convoy|Green]], and [[Go Prime|Black]] arrive to restrain God Neptune. Gallant leaps into action in his "White Convoy Grand Prime" mode, but the entire endeavor ends in Gallant being bisected by God Neptune's [[Neptune Sword]].


On the Blue Planet, [[Primus]] is alerted to the Seacons' attacks on the Warriors of Lights. A [[Beastformer|Beast Person]] explains to a confused [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] that all of the Warriors are robots who defend life throughout the universe as part of the Primus Vanguard. The Beast introduces herself as [[White Lune|Lune]] and also amusingly explains that "Convoy" means the same thing as "[[Supreme Commander]]" here. Star Convoy recognizes one of the Seacons as [[Halfshell]], and Primus explains that he's been changed by the god-rivaling power of [[Angolmois Energy]], which can allow one to change their or others' form and even resurrect the dead. This revelation is cue for [[Primacron]] to barge in and berate Primus for using ''his'' creation, bringing it from the future and having it proliferate in this universe. Primacron wants to know just what Primus, or, rather, the [[Oracle (G1)|Oracle]] is planning...
Grabbing the opportunity, Megatron Omega converts into a new mode that combines with Wicked's trailer and ruthlessly shoots the combiner with [[Angolmois Energy]], breaking him apart. Desperate, Halfshell calls [[Turtler]] for help, but his plea is interrupted when Megatron Omega broadcasts Halfshell's unkind words about his "brother" [[Seacons comic 5|from earlier]] in the [[photon sailer]]. Having watched [[Halfshell]]'s insults toward him, [[Turtler]] turns his back on his "brother", disappointed that his comrade turned out to be as disdainful as everyone else. Now alone, the miserable Halfshell cries and laughs at his despair; looking at his felled crew, Halfshell thinks back to a similar scenario...


There's not much time to talk, as the Seacons arrive with all of the different Matrices and combine into the mighty [[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]]! With the divine Power of Stars, God Neptune seeks to make a new Creation according to another's wishes...
''Before and elsewhere, the [[Seacon (BW)|Seacons]], betrayed by [[Duncan (Legends)|Duncan]], have been left for dead in space. Halfshell mourns new member [[Lawbhammer]] in particular when [[Primus's envoy|a mysterious, shadowed robot]] arrives. Introducing himself as "[[Primus|his]] envoy",<ref>Written in Japanese as あの方の使い (''ano kata no tsukai'').</ref> he offers to revive the Seacons... but only if they do as he says. The mysterious benefactor takes Lawbhammer as collateral and sends Halfshell to [[2020]] to pick up Turtler.''
 
Halfshell moans at what he's been brought down to—a crewmember being a hostage, violating pirate code, and deceiving his brother. In response, a voice emanates from the Neptune Sword... White Gallant Convoy! Gallant explains that he placed his [[spark|soul]] within the sword and gives the Seacon captain words of encouragement. Nearby, Megatron Omega attempts to absorb the Star Power of the five Matrices God Neptune brought, but he finds his head smashed in with the Neptune Sword. Halfshell takes the Star Power for himself, reforming God Neptune and cleaving Megatron in half. The Straxuses worry about their bisected master, but their concern is unnecessary as Megatron absorbs their energies to reform himself. With an inhuman voice, Megatron Omega declares that this is the form that will banish the [[human]]s from [[Earth]] in the future... Megatron Omega: Perfect Form.
 
On the [[Blue Planet (GS)|Blue Planet]], [[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] explains that he's out to foil [[Primacron]]'s plans and calls [[Primitive]] warriors to him!


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Star Convoy]] (38)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (2)|Optimus Prime/Star Convoy]] (16)
*[[Dinobot (G1)|Primitives]] (45-49)


|h2=[[Decepticon]]s/[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]|c2=
|c2=
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Megatron Omega]]/[[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (24)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic (1)|Super Megatron/Megatron Omega]] (17)
*[[Megastorm|Gigastorm]] (44)
*[[Rollermaster Corps|Rollermaster]] (19)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (45)
*[[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|''Generations'' Straxus]] (20)
*[[Legion]] (46)
*[[Straxus (G1)#Precursor World|''United'' Straxus]] (21)


|h3=[[Seacon (BWII)|Seacons]]|c3=
|h3=[[Seacon (BW)|Seacons]]|c3=
*[[Terrormander]] (7)
*[[God Neptune]] (18)
*[[Scylla]] (11)
*[[Terrormander]] (32)
*[[Coelagon]] (17)
*[[Halfshell]] (33)
*[[Turtler]] (39)
*[[Sea Phantom]] (34)
*[[Sea Phantom]] (42)
*[[Coelagon]] (35)
*[[Halfshell]] (43)
*[[Scylla (BW)|Scylla]] (36)
*[[God Neptune (BWII)|God Neptune]] (50)
*[[Turtler]] (37)
*[[Lawbhammer]] (40)


|h4=[[Primus Vanguard]]|c4=
|h4=[[Primus Vanguard]]|c4=
{{collist|2|
 
*[[Ginrai (robot)|Cybertronian Knight Ginrai]] (1)
*[[Purple Wicked Convoy]] (22)
*[[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Red]] (2)
*[[Blue Big Convoy]] (24)
*[[Yokohama Convoy]] (3)
*[[Go Prime|Black Go Prime]] (25)
*[[Optimus Prime Blaster]] (4)
*[[Green Tender Convoy]] (26)
*[[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime Clear Red Ver.]] (5)
*[[Yellow Splendid Convoy]] (27)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime [Clear ver]]] (6)
*[[Gari Robo-kun#Precursor World|Gari Robo-Kun Grape]] (42)
*[[Misha Miramond]] (8)
'''[[White Order]]'''
*[[Optimus Prime (RID)|Yellow]] (9)
*[[Alpha Bravo#Precursor World|Alpha Bravo]] (1)
*[[Blackarachnia (Animated)|''Animated'' Elita-1]] (10)
*[[Icepick (PCC)#Precursor World|''Power Core Combiners'' Icepick]] (2)
*[[Drift (G1)|''Cloud'' Deadlock]] (12)
*[[Cyclonus (Armada)#Precursor World|Snow Cat]] (3)
*[[Go Prime|Black]] (13)
*[[Icebird#Precursor World|Icebird]] (4)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|Evolution Nemesis Prime]] (14)
*[[Meltz Down#Precursor World|Meltz Down]] (6)
*[[Nemesis Prime (G1)|''Siege'' Nemesis Prime]] (15)
*[[Waddlepop#Precursor World|Waddlepop]] (7)
*[[Nemesis Prime (Adventure)|''Adventure'' Nemesis Prime]] (16)
*[[White Gallant Convoy]] (8)
*[[Shockblast]] (18)
*[[Autotrooper (Animated)#Precursor World|Autotroopers]] (9)
*[[Straxus (G1)|''United'' Straxus]] (22)
*[[Cordon (G1)#Precursor World|Cordon]] (10)
*[[Shockwave (WFC)|''Construct-Bots'' Shockwave]] (23)
*[[Clampdown (G1)#Precursor World|Clampdown]] (11)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|''Kre-O'' Shockwave]] (25)
*[[Glit (KP)#Precursor World|Glit]] (12)
*[[Straxus (G1)|''Generations'' Straxus]] (26)
*[[Bumblebee (Animated)#Precursor World|Bumblebee]] (13)
*[[Shockwave (Movie)|''BeCool'' Battle Tank]] (27)
*[[Prowl (Animated)#Precursor World|''Animated'' Prowl]] (14)
*[[Shockwave (Cyberverse)#Ultra Class|''Cyberverse'' Ultra Class Shockwave]] (30)
*[[Phantomjaw#Precursor World|Phantomjaw]] (15)
*[[Optimus Prime (SG)|Purple]] (36)
*[[Groove (G1)#Precursor World|Groove]] (28)
*[[Gari Robo-kun|Gari Robo-Kun Grape]] (37)
*[[Prowl (G1)#Precursor World|Generation 1 Prowl]] (29)
}}
*[[Streetwise (G1)#Precursor World|Streetwise]] (30)
*[[Rook (CW)#Precursor World|Rook]] (31)
|h5=Others|c5=
|h5=Others|c5=
*[[Scowl (G1)|Scowl]] (19)
*[[White Planet]] natives (5)
*[[Wildfly]] (20)
*[[Icepick (G1)|Generation 1 Icepick]] (23)
*[[Bristleback]] (21)
*"[[Primus's envoy|His envoy]]" (41)
*[[Birdbrain]] (28)
*[[Primus#The old universe|Primus]] (43)
*[[Icepick (G1)|Icepick]] (29)
*[[Primacron]] (44)
*[[Fusion creature]]s (31-32)
'''[[Beast People]]'''
*[[Bugly (G1)|Bugly]] (33)
*Antlered Beast Person (38)
*[[Finback]] (34)
*Dog-eared Beast Person (39)
*[[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]] (35)
*[[White Lune|Lune]] (40)
*[[Primus]] (41)
*[[Shizuku Amaō]] (47)
*[[Three Wise Ones]] (48)
*[[Primacron]] (49)
}}
}}


==Notes==
==Notes==
*Much like [[Blue Big Convoy]]'s name being explained as a stylised reading of "Grand Supreme Commander",<ref>Japanese tradition allows for customised pronunciations to be assigned to written kanji, e.g. the name formatting of the ''{{w|Death Note}}'' character {{w|Light Yagami}}.</ref> Red Sentinel Prime and Black Go Prime receive similar ''kanji'' names. Sentinel's is "Strongest Origin Master" (最強元師 ''Saikyō Motoshi''), and Go Prime's is "Wisdom Origin Master" (聡明元師 ''Sōmei Motoshi'').
===Continuity notes===
*The Orders continue to have themes beyond their colors: Red features translucent red redecoes, and Black members are black redecoes, mostly [[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|Nemesis Primes]].
[[File:PredaBrain1.jpg|thumb|(''"Battle Point Unlimited"'' plays)]]
*"Yellow" is indicated to be a female version of ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 franchise)|Robots in Disguise/Car Robots]]'' [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime/Fire Convoy]], likely inspired by [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Spy Changer continuity|an incarnation]] based on the [[Optimus Prime (RID)#WMSC|''Universe'' Spy Changer toy]] that was established by [[Ask Vector Prime]] to be female.
*The innards of White seen when he's bisected (most notably an "organic" brain) are based on [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]'s as seen in "[[Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!]]".
*The Matrices continue to be based on toy accessories. The Yellow Matrix is [[Predaking (G1)#Generations|''Power of the Primes'' Predaking]]'s [[Onyx Matrix]] (with ''[[Transformers Golden Lagoon|Golden Lagoon]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Golden Lagoon|Starscream]]'s [[Power of the Primes (toyline)|''Power of the Primes'']]-style combiner hand as an alternate mount for [[Onyx Prime]]), the Black Matrix or Black Legendisc is [[Ravage (WFC)#Generations|''Fall of Cybertron'' Ravage]] in Data Disc form, and the Red Matrix is the foldable [[Energon Matrix]] included with [[Big Convoy#EncoreMatrixBuster|Big Convoy (Matrix Buster Ver.)]] (the Matrix Buster is also included with said toy).
*White Gallant Convoy acts in the belief that he will be reincarnated as Star Convoy, but at the moment it's ambiguous as to whether this is just conjecture on his part. The story so far gives little evidence that this reincarnation is so direct. That said, the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BattleCoreOP|Battle Core Optimus Prime]] toy, of which White is a repurposing, does sport a headsculpt based on Star Convoy.
*Purple Wicked Convoy/''Shattered Glass'' Optimus Prime and ''Cyberverse'' Shockwave's scene contains a number of references to the main antagonists Akane Shinjō and Alexis Kerib from ''{{w|SSSS.Gridman}}''. The 2018 anime series became well-known among ''Transformers'' fans for its myriad of references to the franchise, with the character of Akane being designed after ''Shattered Glass'' Optimus Prime. Here, Wicked Convoy is shown to own a collection of monster Pretender models and is conversing with Shockwave via a computer screen. In ''Gridman'', Alexis is an alien living inside of Akane's computer who brings the model monsters she sculpts to life. Furthermore, [[Tetsu Inada]] voices both Alexis and Shockwave. Unrelated to ''Gridman'', Wicked Convoy can be seen holding the purple variant of the [[Gari Robo-kun]] cross promotional figure.
*[[Duncan (Legends)|Duncan]] is a still-unseen character created for the [[Transformers Legends (comic)|''Legends'' manga]]. [[LG61 Decepticon Clones]] established him to be the leader of the [[Space Pirates]] from ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters]]'' episode "[[Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship]]".
*In flashbacks, Halfshell is dispatched to meet Turtler, as seen in the [[Seacons comic 5|fifth Seacon comic]].
*The summoning effect Primus uses is the same one used by the [[Oracle (G1)|Oracle]] (another incarnation of Primus in this continuity) in "[[Call of the Primitives]]".
{{--}}
 
===Transformers references===
[[File:Generations Selects Lowbhammer.jpg|thumb|150px]]
*In the first couple of panels, Gallant can be seen pulling ''Energon'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#Energon|Optimus Prime]]'s trailer.
*Although his components go unnamed, Gallant's Combiner limbs are [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Prowl]], [[Groove (G1)#Unite Warriors|Groove]], [[Rook (CW)#Toys|Rook]], and [[Streetwise (G1)#Unite Warriors|Streetwise]]. With the exception of Gallant and Rook, the components are based on the TakaraTomy releases, complete with white combiner hands and feet from ''Unite Warriors'' [[Superion (G1)#Unite Warriors|Superion]].
*Most of the orders of the [[Primus Vanguard]] share a single unifying theme outside of their color; in the case of White Gallant Convoy's forces, most of them are police-themed Transformers. However, outside the White Order's base, interacting with the White Planet's parka-wearing inhabitants, we see various snow-themed Transformers characters: the snowmobiles [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] and [[Snow Cat (Energon)|Snow Cat]], the ''[[BotBots]]'' [[Meltz Down]] and [[Waddlepop]], and the [[Mutant (BW)|Mutant]] owl/polar-bear [[Icebird]]. The rescue helicopter [[Alpha Bravo]] is also seen flying overhead. On the one hand, these characters all seem to be acting as ordinary citizens of the planet, waving Gallant's convoy past without being involved in the White Order's operations. On the other, they're still all white Transformers, and the overall impression we have of the [[Precursor World]] is that ''all'' the Transformers are part of the Primus Vanguard. The wiki therefore takes the convenient liberty of assuming all of these robots are simply part of the White Order, and that only the parka-wearing beings are the planet's natives.
*When the Vanguard leaders restrain [[God Neptune]], [[Yellow Splendid Convoy]] says "''Atsuki kokoro ni fukanō wa arimasenwa''" (roughly "With a passionate heart nothing is impossible!"), a rendition of [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Fire Convoy]]'s catchphrase "''Atsui kokoro ni fukanō wa nai''" spoken in a more feminine and polite register.
*The Generation 1 [[Lobclaw#Toys|Lobclaw]]/[[Nautilator#Toys|Nautilator]] mold was never released as part of the ''Beast Wars II'' Seacon team, and thus 22 years on this story creates a virtual recolour character to fulfill that role, [[Lawbhammer]].
 
===Real-world references===
*Hidden among the Beast People in this issue is a very particular raccoon: Michiru Kagemori, protagonist of the anime series ''{{w|BNA: Brand New Animal}}'', in another [[Studio Trigger]] homage.
 
===Other notes===
*Megatron Omega's dialogue is written with {{w|katakana}} in place of {{w|hiragana}}, indicating an abnormal, robotic voice.
 
==References==
*[https://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904810153207/comics_second-vol01.pdf God Neptune comic 2 part 1 at TakaraTomy Mall]
*[https://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904810153207/comics_second-vol02.pdf God Neptune comic 2 part 2 at TakaraTomy Mall]
*[[Source:God Neptune comic 2 translation|God Neptune comic 2 translation]] by Mohair Translations
*[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17-9cPFxr7UdyOnEMkkLBqKtMhVPsP4co?usp=sharing Lettered version of the above translation] by Fanofcoolstuff27


==References==
==References==
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{{reflist}}
==External links==
*[https://takaratomymall.jp/img/goods/4904810153207/comics_first-vol02.pdf God Neptune comic 2 at TakaraTomy Mall]
*[http://bwtf.com/news/selects-god-neptune-comic-translations Translation of God Neptune comic 2 at BWTF.com]


[[Category:Generations Selects issues]]
[[Category:Generations Selects issues]]

Latest revision as of 15:17, 13 May 2026

« Generations Selects Special Comic »
Publisher TakaraTomy Mall
First published June 1, 2020
Manga Hayato Sakamoto
Additional art by Casey W. Coller (p 4, panel 1)
Colors Josh Perez (p1, 4, 8),
Gufu Kandagawa (p2, 3, 5)
Editor Kouji Nimura
Continuity Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity, Precursor World

With the might of five Matrices, God Neptune makes his move on Megatron Omega's alliance.

Synopsis

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On the White Planet, several hours before Halfshell's attack, White Gallant Convoy drives through the town greeting the denizens before arriving at the White Order's base. There, he's alerted to the battle between Super Megatron and Star Convoy on the Blue Planet, but decides that the Blue Order can handle it—the White Order's duty belongs on their planet. Nevertheless, Gallant is engrossed in Star Convoy's heroism. When Star Convoy takes an attack meant for a pair of Beast People, he realizes that he lives according to White's motto: that freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Knowing from comments made by Primus that this visitor is a "Convoy from the next world", Gallant comes to the conclusion that Star Convoy is his future reincarnation, and that he must die so that Star Convoy can live...

Having gathered five of the Primus Vanguard's Matrices, God Neptune sets out to use their power to take the Purple Matrix and the Silver Matrix (carrying the blue Star Power of the α Matrix beside its own) from Megatron Omega and Purple Wicked Convoy. Megatron attempts to blast the Seacon combiner, but God Neptune is unfazed. Straxus takes a swipe with the Matrix Sword, but is disarmed by God Neptune retaliating with the Matrix Saber. The Matrix Sword isn't without surprises, and Blue Big Convoy's spirit emanates from it, revealing that he put a portion of his spark into the sword when he committed suicide. Big links to the Matrix Buster to give God Neptune a good blast, and Yellow, Green, and Black arrive to restrain God Neptune. Gallant leaps into action in his "White Convoy Grand Prime" mode, but the entire endeavor ends in Gallant being bisected by God Neptune's Neptune Sword.

Grabbing the opportunity, Megatron Omega converts into a new mode that combines with Wicked's trailer and ruthlessly shoots the combiner with Angolmois Energy, breaking him apart. Desperate, Halfshell calls Turtler for help, but his plea is interrupted when Megatron Omega broadcasts Halfshell's unkind words about his "brother" from earlier in the photon sailer. Having watched Halfshell's insults toward him, Turtler turns his back on his "brother", disappointed that his comrade turned out to be as disdainful as everyone else. Now alone, the miserable Halfshell cries and laughs at his despair; looking at his felled crew, Halfshell thinks back to a similar scenario...

Before and elsewhere, the Seacons, betrayed by Duncan, have been left for dead in space. Halfshell mourns new member Lawbhammer in particular when a mysterious, shadowed robot arrives. Introducing himself as "his envoy",[1] he offers to revive the Seacons... but only if they do as he says. The mysterious benefactor takes Lawbhammer as collateral and sends Halfshell to 2020 to pick up Turtler.

Halfshell moans at what he's been brought down to—a crewmember being a hostage, violating pirate code, and deceiving his brother. In response, a voice emanates from the Neptune Sword... White Gallant Convoy! Gallant explains that he placed his soul within the sword and gives the Seacon captain words of encouragement. Nearby, Megatron Omega attempts to absorb the Star Power of the five Matrices God Neptune brought, but he finds his head smashed in with the Neptune Sword. Halfshell takes the Star Power for himself, reforming God Neptune and cleaving Megatron in half. The Straxuses worry about their bisected master, but their concern is unnecessary as Megatron absorbs their energies to reform himself. With an inhuman voice, Megatron Omega declares that this is the form that will banish the humans from Earth in the future... Megatron Omega: Perfect Form.

On the Blue Planet, Primus explains that he's out to foil Primacron's plans and calls Primitive warriors to him!

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Autobots Decepticons Seacons Primus Vanguard Others

White Order

Beast People

  • Antlered Beast Person (38)
  • Dog-eared Beast Person (39)

Notes

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Continuity notes

[edit]
("Battle Point Unlimited" plays)

Transformers references

[edit]
  • In the first couple of panels, Gallant can be seen pulling Energon Optimus Prime's trailer.
  • Although his components go unnamed, Gallant's Combiner limbs are Prowl, Groove, Rook, and Streetwise. With the exception of Gallant and Rook, the components are based on the TakaraTomy releases, complete with white combiner hands and feet from Unite Warriors Superion.
  • Most of the orders of the Primus Vanguard share a single unifying theme outside of their color; in the case of White Gallant Convoy's forces, most of them are police-themed Transformers. However, outside the White Order's base, interacting with the White Planet's parka-wearing inhabitants, we see various snow-themed Transformers characters: the snowmobiles Icepick and Snow Cat, the BotBots Meltz Down and Waddlepop, and the Mutant owl/polar-bear Icebird. The rescue helicopter Alpha Bravo is also seen flying overhead. On the one hand, these characters all seem to be acting as ordinary citizens of the planet, waving Gallant's convoy past without being involved in the White Order's operations. On the other, they're still all white Transformers, and the overall impression we have of the Precursor World is that all the Transformers are part of the Primus Vanguard. The wiki therefore takes the convenient liberty of assuming all of these robots are simply part of the White Order, and that only the parka-wearing beings are the planet's natives.
  • When the Vanguard leaders restrain God Neptune, Yellow Splendid Convoy says "Atsuki kokoro ni fukanō wa arimasenwa" (roughly "With a passionate heart nothing is impossible!"), a rendition of Fire Convoy's catchphrase "Atsui kokoro ni fukanō wa nai" spoken in a more feminine and polite register.
  • The Generation 1 Lobclaw/Nautilator mold was never released as part of the Beast Wars II Seacon team, and thus 22 years on this story creates a virtual recolour character to fulfill that role, Lawbhammer.

Real-world references

[edit]
  • Hidden among the Beast People in this issue is a very particular raccoon: Michiru Kagemori, protagonist of the anime series BNA: Brand New Animal, in another Studio Trigger homage.

Other notes

[edit]
  • Megatron Omega's dialogue is written with katakana in place of hiragana, indicating an abnormal, robotic voice.

References

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References

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  1. ↑ Written in Japanese as あの方の使い (ano kata no tsukai).
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