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|letters=[[Jesse Wittenrich]]
|letters=[[Jesse Wittenrich]]
|managing editor=Pete Sinclair
|managing editor=Pete Sinclair
|continuity=[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (fiction)| Shattered Glass]]
|chronology=[[Shattered Glass timeline|Earth prehistory]]
|continuity=''[[Primax -408.24 Epsilon|Shattered Glass]]''
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'''The Maximals hunt for the Origin Matrix and their lost energy purifier.'''
'''The Maximals hunt for the Origin Matrix and their lost energy purifier.'''


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
[[Scylla]] wonders [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] is up to, but as their leader manipulates the equipment in the cave they've found, [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] asserts that whatever it is, it's going to be big.
Inside the mysterious bunker the Predacons have found, [[Scylla (BW)|Scylla]] grows impatient. [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] hushes her, telling the new [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]] that whatever [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] has planned, it's gonna be big. All the while, Megatron operates the alien machinery, designing [[Gigastorm Armor|blueprints]]...


Over in the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'', the [[Maximal]]s are tying the ship's sensors in to [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]]'s probes so they can search for the Matrix. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] points out that the impure [[energon]] outside is contaminating the fuel on the ship which is going to cause them problems. The ship's energy purifier fell out during the crash, so the Maximals configure the probes to search for that too. They start taking turns at watch, and eventually [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] is woken up by an alert that the purifier has been found.
At the ''[[Graviton (Classics)|Graviton]]'', [[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] explains that by hooking up the monitors and sensors to his probes, they'll be able to find the [[Origin Matrix]] much easier. When he re-entered Earth's atmosphere, he was within 40 miles of the Matrix's energy signature, and with the ship's sensors, they'll be able to pinpoint that signature. [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], however, brings up another problem; their limited [[energon]] reserves are beginning to be contaminated by the impure energon outside, and by tomorrow, they'll have no usable fuel. [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] notes that the ship's energy purifier was lost during re-entry. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Mammoth]] decides that the probes can also look for the purifer's electronic tags, but has Prowl plan an alternative fuel source in case they cannot recover the purifier. The Maximal's all take watch, and after several hours, [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] is woken up when the probes find the purifier.


Unfortunately by the time the Maximals get there, the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]] had beaten them to it. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] demands they turn it over, at which point they merge into [[God Neptune (BWSG)|God Neptune]]. Undaunted, Ultra Magnus has the other Maximals execute their own surprise: Prowl, Ironhide and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] merge into [[Magnaboss]]. While the two combiners clash, Magnus and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] move in to secure the purifier, but are hit by an explosion from [[Autolauncher]]'s guns. [[Autojetter]] grabs the device, and after God Neptune levels Magnaboss with a typhoon attack, the Predacons depart, leaving the Maximals stunned on the ground.
Unfortunately, the Seacons have already found the purifier, which Megatron plans to use for his big push. Upon the Maximal's arrival, the Seacons combine into their new gestalt form, [[Piranacon (G1)|God Neptune]]! The Predacon's aren't the only ones with a trick up their sleeves, however; Prowl initiates his "contingency plan," and combines with Ironhide and Silverbolt into [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]! As the two combiners engange, Mammoth and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] go to recover the purifier, only to be blasted back by [[Autojetter]] and [[Autolauncher]]. The two recover the purifier, and God Neptune unleashes his Typhoon Attack, knocking all the Maximals back.


Back at the ship, Depth Charge gets the alert that the probes have detected the [[Origin Matrix]].
Not all has gone wrong, however; back at the ''Graviton'', Depth Charge's probes have found the Origin Matrix...


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
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|h1=[[Maximal]]s
|h1=[[Maximal]]s
|c1=
|c1=
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] (11)
*[[Depth Charge (BW)|Depth Charge]] (11)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (12)
*[[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]] (12)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (13)
*[[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] (13)
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (14)
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (14)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (13)
*[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] (13)
*[[Magnaboss]] (15)
*[[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]] (15)


|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]
|h2=[[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]]
|c2=
|c2=
*[[Scylla]] (1)
*[[Scylla (BW)|Scylla]] (1)
*[[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] (2)
*[[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] (2)
*[[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]] (3)
*[[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]] (3)
*[[Autolauncher]] (4)
*[[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] (4)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (5)
*[[Autolauncher]] (5)
*[[Skalor (G1)|Skalor]] (6)
*[[Skalor]] (6)
*[[Seawing (G1)|Seawing]] (7)
*[[Autojetter]] (7)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (8)
*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] (8)
*[[Autojetter]] (9)
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] (9)
*[[God Neptune (BWSG)|God Neptune]] (14)
*[[Piranacon (G1)|God Neptune]] (14)
 
}}
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==Notes==
==Notes==
===Transformers references===
===Transformers references===
*Depth Charge refers to the Maximals' current endeavor as a "[[Matrix Quest]]".
*The alien bunker is covered with the [[Vok]] symbols seen on their [[Golden Disk (Vok)|Golden Disk]] in the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon.
===Trivia===
*The design Megatron is creating is that of ''Beast Wars II'' [[Megastorm (BW)|Gigastorm]], recognizable by his horn.
*Visible on the monitors Megatron is working on are images which look suspiciously like Gigastorm, the upgraded form of [[Megastorm]]. Gee, we wonder...
*Depth Charge terms their search a "Matrix Quest" after the [[Matrix Quest|storyline]] from the Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics.
*That three of the Maximals can combine into Magnaboss should not be a surprise, though Piranacon's name change to match [[God Neptune (BWII)|his ''Beast Wars II'' counterpart]] might be. It's not unjustified as he has a new component, so he's not purely Piranacon any more, plus it fits with the whole ''[[Beast Wars II: Super Lifeform Transformers (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' vibe.
*God Neptune is the combined form of the ''Beast Wars II'' [[Seacon (BW)|Seacon]]s. Magnaboss, meanwhile, appears to be repurposed from his ''Beast Wars II'' [[Magnaboss (BWII)|counterpart]] (see his red and silver face, as opposed to American's Magnaboss' face being yellow).
 
===Errors===
*Snaptrap's name is spelled "Snap Trap".


[[Category:Classics issues]]
[[Category:Classics issues]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass issues]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass issues]]

Latest revision as of 14:31, 13 May 2026

« Beast Wars Shattered Glass, Chapter Four »
"Shattered Hope"
Publisher Fun Publications
Published in Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club #52
Writers Benson Yee & Pete Sinclair with Matt Frank
Pencils Matt Frank
Inks Matt Frank
Colors Thomas Deer
Letters Jesse Wittenrich
Managing editor Pete Sinclair
Continuity Shattered Glass
Chronology Earth prehistory

The Maximals hunt for the Origin Matrix and their lost energy purifier.

Synopsis

[edit]

Inside the mysterious bunker the Predacons have found, Scylla grows impatient. Snaptrap hushes her, telling the new Seacon that whatever Megatron has planned, it's gonna be big. All the while, Megatron operates the alien machinery, designing blueprints...

At the Graviton, Depth Charge explains that by hooking up the monitors and sensors to his probes, they'll be able to find the Origin Matrix much easier. When he re-entered Earth's atmosphere, he was within 40 miles of the Matrix's energy signature, and with the ship's sensors, they'll be able to pinpoint that signature. Prowl, however, brings up another problem; their limited energon reserves are beginning to be contaminated by the impure energon outside, and by tomorrow, they'll have no usable fuel. Silverbolt notes that the ship's energy purifier was lost during re-entry. Ultra Mammoth decides that the probes can also look for the purifer's electronic tags, but has Prowl plan an alternative fuel source in case they cannot recover the purifier. The Maximal's all take watch, and after several hours, Ironhide is woken up when the probes find the purifier.

Unfortunately, the Seacons have already found the purifier, which Megatron plans to use for his big push. Upon the Maximal's arrival, the Seacons combine into their new gestalt form, God Neptune! The Predacon's aren't the only ones with a trick up their sleeves, however; Prowl initiates his "contingency plan," and combines with Ironhide and Silverbolt into Magnaboss! As the two combiners engange, Mammoth and Grimlock go to recover the purifier, only to be blasted back by Autojetter and Autolauncher. The two recover the purifier, and God Neptune unleashes his Typhoon Attack, knocking all the Maximals back.

Not all has gone wrong, however; back at the Graviton, Depth Charge's probes have found the Origin Matrix...

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(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)

Maximals Predacons

Quotes

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"Five of us, three of you- I like those odds!"
"Very clever. With five brains, you can actually count!"

—God Neptune and Magnaboss exchange smack talk.


"That...could have gone much better."

—Ultra Magnus, face-trunking.

Notes

[edit]

Transformers references

[edit]
  • The alien bunker is covered with the Vok symbols seen on their Golden Disk in the Beast Wars cartoon.
  • The design Megatron is creating is that of Beast Wars II Gigastorm, recognizable by his horn.
  • Depth Charge terms their search a "Matrix Quest" after the storyline from the Marvel The Transformers comics.
  • God Neptune is the combined form of the Beast Wars II Seacons. Magnaboss, meanwhile, appears to be repurposed from his Beast Wars II counterpart (see his red and silver face, as opposed to American's Magnaboss' face being yellow).

Errors

[edit]
  • Snaptrap's name is spelled "Snap Trap".
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