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==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
'''Writers:''' [[ | '''Writers:''' [[Greg Sepelak]] and [[Trent Troop]]<br /> | ||
'''Pagecount:''' 47pp<br /> | '''Pagecount:''' 47pp<br /> | ||
'''Originally published:''' online exclusive for the [[ | '''Originally published:''' online exclusive for the [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] on May 8, 2008 <br /> | ||
'''Illustrations''': [[ | '''Illustrations''': [[Matt Kuphaldt]] | ||
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<td style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top"> | <td style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top"> | ||
* [[Silverbolt (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Silverbolt]] (4) | * [[Silverbolt (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Silverbolt]] (4) | ||
* [[ | * [[Adventas]] (5) | ||
* [[ | * [[Small Foot]] (6) | ||
* [[ | * [[Path Finder]] (7) | ||
* [[ | * [[Road Ranger]] (8) | ||
* [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Optimus Prime]] (12) | * [[Optimus Prime (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Optimus Prime]] (12) | ||
* [[Rhinox (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Rhinox]] (14) | * [[Rhinox (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Rhinox]] (14) | ||
* [[ | * [[Crystal Widow]] (16) | ||
* [[ | * [[Night Beat 7]] (17) | ||
* [[Cheetor (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Cheetor]] (21) | * [[Cheetor (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Cheetor]] (21) | ||
* [[Hoist (G1)|Generation 1 Hoist]] (22) | * [[Hoist (G1)|Generation 1 Hoist]] (22) | ||
* [[Prowl (G1)|Generation 1 Prowl]] (23 illust.) | * [[Prowl (G1)|Generation 1 Prowl]] (23 illust.) | ||
* [[ | * [[Prowl II]] (24, illust.) | ||
* [[Prowl (Armada)|''Armada'' Prowl]] (25, illust.) | * [[Prowl (Armada)|''Armada'' Prowl]] (25, illust.) | ||
* [[ | * [[Escargon]] (27) | ||
* [[Airazor (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Airazor]] (29) | * [[Airazor (BW)|''Beast Wars'' Airazor]] (29) | ||
</td><td style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top"> | </td><td style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top"> | ||
* [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]] (9) | * [[Bug Bite (G1)|Bug Bite]] (9) | ||
* [[ | * [[Treds]] (10) | ||
* [[ | * [[Bad Boy]] (11) | ||
* [[Megatron (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Megatron]] (13) | * [[Megatron (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Megatron]] (13) | ||
* [[Blastcharge (BM)|''Beast Machines'' Blastcharge]] (26) | * [[Blastcharge (BM)|''Beast Machines'' Blastcharge]] (26) | ||
* [[Cryotek (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Cryotek]] (28) | * [[Cryotek (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Cryotek]] (28) | ||
* [[ | * [[General Demolishor]] (30) | ||
* [[Swindle (G1)|Generation 1 Swindle]] (35) | * [[Swindle (G1)|Generation 1 Swindle]] (35) | ||
* [[Dreadwind (G1)|Generation 1 Dreadwind]] (36) | * [[Dreadwind (G1)|Generation 1 Dreadwind]] (36) | ||
* [[ | * [[Weirdwolf]] (37) | ||
</td><td style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top"> | </td><td style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top"> | ||
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* [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|''GoBots'' Cy-Kill]] (2) | * [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|''GoBots'' Cy-Kill]] (2) | ||
* [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|''GoBots'' Leader-1]] (3) | * [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|''GoBots'' Leader-1]] (3) | ||
* [[ | * [[Doppler]] (15) | ||
* [[ | * [[Beam Rider]] (18) | ||
* [[Skyquake (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Skyquake]] (19) | * [[Skyquake (TransTech)|''TransTech'' Skyquake]] (19) | ||
* [[ | * [[Comet]] (20) | ||
* [[ | * [[Bat-Robô]] (30) | ||
* [[ | * [[Camaro]] (31) | ||
* [[ | * [[Pick-Up]] (32, illust.) | ||
* [[ | * [[Jipe]] (33) | ||
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* As you might expect, what with this being a GoBots story, there are several references to various characters and concepts from the ''Challenge of the GoBots'' cartoon. | * As you might expect, what with this being a GoBots story, there are several references to various characters and concepts from the ''Challenge of the GoBots'' cartoon. | ||
*The basics of GoBot physiology are repeatedly noted, including their organic brains, race-wide robot-mode flight systems, built-in weapons systems which operate on "power packs" and self-repair capabilities. | *The basics of GoBot physiology are repeatedly noted, including their organic brains, race-wide robot-mode flight systems, built-in weapons systems which operate on "power packs" and self-repair capabilities. | ||
*While [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] is the only GoBot outside of the main cast of the story who identifies himself by name, [[ | *While [[Leader-1 (GoBots)|Leader-1]] is the only GoBot outside of the main cast of the story who identifies himself by name, [[Renegade]] leader [[Cy-Kill (GoBots)|Cy-Kill]] and Turbo are easily recognisable by their descriptions. | ||
*"The doctor" who delivers the address that opens the story (later referred to as "Doctor B" by Bad Boy) is [[ | *"The doctor" who delivers the address that opens the story (later referred to as "Doctor B" by Bad Boy) is [[Doctor Braxis]], the evil human ally of the Renegades. | ||
*The GoBots' "level" system for classifying parallel universe originates in the two-part cartoon story, "Invasion from the 21st Level", in which insectoid monsters from another dimension are brought into the GoBots world using the "Dimensional Interfacer" device that plays a role in this story. The GoBots classify the [[ | *The GoBots' "level" system for classifying parallel universe originates in the two-part cartoon story, "Invasion from the 21st Level", in which insectoid monsters from another dimension are brought into the GoBots world using the "Dimensional Interfacer" device that plays a role in this story. The GoBots classify the [[Marvel Comics]] coninuity as the twenty-second level. | ||
*The Astro-Beam is a [[ | *The Astro-Beam is a [[space bridge]]-esque teleportation system used by both the Guardians and Renegades to transport their troops from Gobotron to Earth. | ||
* Several characters are name-dropped in the story, but never seen; [[ | * Several characters are name-dropped in the story, but never seen; [[Herr Fiend]], [[Scooter (GoBots)|Scooter]], [[Black Shadow]], [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]] and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Generation 1 Thundercracker]]. | ||
* The TransTechs have cataloged 15,962,782 [[Universal stream|universal streams]], and they have a sophisticated classification system for all the timestreams they've cataloged. Each universe they mention refers to a specific existing Transformers [[ | * The TransTechs have cataloged 15,962,782 [[Universal stream|universal streams]], and they have a sophisticated classification system for all the timestreams they've cataloged. Each universe they mention refers to a specific existing Transformers [[continuity]]. The classification listing begins with a noun that describes the [[continuity family]], a number which refers to the date of origin (in the real world), and a Greek letter that indicates the form of media. For example, the "Primax 984.0 Gamma" thread refers to the Generation 1 [[Marvel Comics]] continuity, the first issue of which was cover-dated September 1984. | ||
:* Primax - the [[ | :* Primax - the [[Generation 1]] continuity family | ||
:* Primax 984.0 Gamma - The [[ | :* Primax 984.0 Gamma - The [[Marvel Comics]] continuity | ||
* Primax 207.0 Epsilon - The [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] continuity, a [[ | * Primax 207.0 Epsilon - The [[Classics (2006)|Classics]] continuity, a [[splinter timeline]] of the [[Marvel Comics]] continuity | ||
* Primax 1291.0 Zeta - The "[[ | * Primax 1291.0 Zeta - The "[[Another Time and Place]]" text story continuity, a dead-end splinter thread of the Marvel Comics continuity | ||
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* The GoBots only wind up on Axoim Nexus after being caught in the wake of a group of dimensional travelers from the Malgus (''Animated'') family. As the story notes that travelers from Malgus are rare, this particular group is ''presumably'' [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[ | * The GoBots only wind up on Axoim Nexus after being caught in the wake of a group of dimensional travelers from the Malgus (''Animated'') family. As the story notes that travelers from Malgus are rare, this particular group is ''presumably'' [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Sari Sumdac]] making the trip seen in "[[Bee in the City]]". | ||
* Cheetor and Cryotek both make reference to the death of Black Shadow, which happened in the previous prose story "[[ | * Cheetor and Cryotek both make reference to the death of Black Shadow, which happened in the previous prose story "[[Gone Too Far]]". | ||
* When Bug Bite fixes himself up with a replacement head at the conclusion of the story, he remarks that he has failed to "match the shade" on his new noggin, referring to the fact that the Bug Bite toy's head is a distinctly brighter, whiter color than the rest of its body. | * When Bug Bite fixes himself up with a replacement head at the conclusion of the story, he remarks that he has failed to "match the shade" on his new noggin, referring to the fact that the Bug Bite toy's head is a distinctly brighter, whiter color than the rest of its body. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> Malgus was only mentioned in the story without revealing the continuity family it represented. "[[ | <ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> Malgus was only mentioned in the story without revealing the continuity family it represented. "[[Bee in the City]]" would later confirm it was the ''Animated'' family.</ol> | ||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.transformersclub.com/members/fiction.cfm Transformers Collectors' Club exclusive fiction] (must be a logged-in member to access) | * [http://www.transformersclub.com/members/fiction.cfm Transformers Collectors' Club exclusive fiction] (must be a logged-in member to access) | ||
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Six mysterious travelers unwittingly end up on Axiom Nexus.
Synopsis
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Writers: Greg Sepelak and Trent Troop<br /> Pagecount: 47pp<br /> Originally published: online exclusive for the Transformers Collectors' Club on May 8, 2008 <br /> Illustrations: Matt Kuphaldt
Featured characters
(Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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- TransTech Silverbolt (4)
- Adventas (5)
- Small Foot (6)
- Path Finder (7)
- Road Ranger (8)
- TransTech Optimus Prime (12)
- TransTech Rhinox (14)
- Crystal Widow (16)
- Night Beat 7 (17)
- TransTech Cheetor (21)
- Generation 1 Hoist (22)
- Generation 1 Prowl (23 illust.)
- Prowl II (24, illust.)
- Armada Prowl (25, illust.)
- Escargon (27)
- Beast Wars Airazor (29)
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- Bug Bite (9)
- Treds (10)
- Bad Boy (11)
- TransTech Megatron (13)
- Beast Machines Blastcharge (26)
- TransTech Cryotek (28)
- General Demolishor (30)
- Generation 1 Swindle (35)
- Generation 1 Dreadwind (36)
- Weirdwolf (37)
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- Doctor B (1)
- GoBots Cy-Kill (2)
- GoBots Leader-1 (3)
- Doppler (15)
- Beam Rider (18)
- TransTech Skyquake (19)
- Comet (20)
- Bat-Robô (30)
- Camaro (31)
- Pick-Up (32, illust.)
- Jipe (33)
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Quotes
Notes
Errors
- On page two, "calmed" is mistyped as "clamed."
Transformer references
- As you might expect, what with this being a GoBots story, there are several references to various characters and concepts from the Challenge of the GoBots cartoon.
- The basics of GoBot physiology are repeatedly noted, including their organic brains, race-wide robot-mode flight systems, built-in weapons systems which operate on "power packs" and self-repair capabilities.
- While Leader-1 is the only GoBot outside of the main cast of the story who identifies himself by name, Renegade leader Cy-Kill and Turbo are easily recognisable by their descriptions.
- "The doctor" who delivers the address that opens the story (later referred to as "Doctor B" by Bad Boy) is Doctor Braxis, the evil human ally of the Renegades.
- The GoBots' "level" system for classifying parallel universe originates in the two-part cartoon story, "Invasion from the 21st Level", in which insectoid monsters from another dimension are brought into the GoBots world using the "Dimensional Interfacer" device that plays a role in this story. The GoBots classify the Marvel Comics coninuity as the twenty-second level.
- The Astro-Beam is a space bridge-esque teleportation system used by both the Guardians and Renegades to transport their troops from Gobotron to Earth.
- Several characters are name-dropped in the story, but never seen; Herr Fiend, Scooter, Black Shadow, Generation 1 Megatron and Generation 1 Thundercracker.
- The TransTechs have cataloged 15,962,782 universal streams, and they have a sophisticated classification system for all the timestreams they've cataloged. Each universe they mention refers to a specific existing Transformers continuity. The classification listing begins with a noun that describes the continuity family, a number which refers to the date of origin (in the real world), and a Greek letter that indicates the form of media. For example, the "Primax 984.0 Gamma" thread refers to the Generation 1 Marvel Comics continuity, the first issue of which was cover-dated September 1984.
- Primax - the Generation 1 continuity family
- Primax 984.0 Gamma - The Marvel Comics continuity
- Primax 207.0 Epsilon - The Classics continuity, a splinter timeline of the Marvel Comics continuity
- Primax 1291.0 Zeta - The "Another Time and Place" text story continuity, a dead-end splinter thread of the Marvel Comics continuity
- Tyran - the Movie continuity family
- Tyran 707.04 Delta - The movie itself.
- Malgus - The Animated continuity family.<sup id="cite_ref-0" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-0" title="">[1]</a></sup>
- The GoBots only wind up on Axoim Nexus after being caught in the wake of a group of dimensional travelers from the Malgus (Animated) family. As the story notes that travelers from Malgus are rare, this particular group is presumably Optimus Prime, Bumblebee and Sari Sumdac making the trip seen in "Bee in the City".
- Cheetor and Cryotek both make reference to the death of Black Shadow, which happened in the previous prose story "Gone Too Far".
- When Bug Bite fixes himself up with a replacement head at the conclusion of the story, he remarks that he has failed to "match the shade" on his new noggin, referring to the fact that the Bug Bite toy's head is a distinctly brighter, whiter color than the rest of its body.
Real-world references
- "Withered Hope" is a song by They Might Be Giants. References to TMBG are one of Greg Sepelak's trademarks.
- Based on his description, the robot that Treds and Bad Boy question on the whereabouts of Bug Bite is (a version of) T-Bob, the neurotic kid-appeal robot character from <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M.A.S.K." class="extiw" title="wikipedia:M.A.S.K.">M.A.S.K.</a>.
- Bug Bite announces that "the jig is up, the news is out, they finally found me", a line from the Styx song... "Renegade". See what they did there?
References
<ol class="references"><li id="cite_note-0"><a href="#cite_ref-0" title="">↑</a> Malgus was only mentioned in the story without revealing the continuity family it represented. "Bee in the City" would later confirm it was the Animated family.</ol>
External links
- Transformers Collectors' Club exclusive fiction (must be a logged-in member to access)
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