Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)

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The storyline of Zone was told in the story pages of TV Magazine from February 1990 to January 1991. It was illustrated by Ban Magami, who also illustrated the Zone manga.

It follows the the adventures of the Micromasters and Powered Masters as they fight off the attacks of Violen Jiger and the Nine Great Demon Generals, who are seeking the Zodiac energy. This iteration of the story is notable for picking up where the one-shot Zone OVA left off, including the introduction of Road Fire, the third Powered Master, as well as Metrotitan, a new Demon General.

Issues

Part 1

Published: February, 1990

"The Autobot Z-Project Begins!"

In order to protect their latest scientific achievement, Energon Z, Victory Saber initiates the "Zone Project". With the help of the Micromaster Race Car Patrol Team, Off Road Patrol Team, Battle Patrol Team, Rescue Patrol Team, Jet Patrol Team and Super Car Patrol Team, planet Micro is upgraded, reinforced and transformed into the new planet called Zone.

"This is the World of Transformers: Zone!"

To counter the threat of the Autobot Zone, the Decepticons have begun conquering multiple planets in order to create a Decepticon Zone. Moon Radar launches Galaxy Shuttle and Galaxy Rocket from the Rocket Base in order to patrol the galaxy. Each Micromaster patrol team is deployed to a planet which suits their unique special abilities. For instance, the Off Road Patrol Team is deployed to a rocky, mountainous planet. Meanwhile, rumors abound that the Autobot Zone may not be commanded by Victory Saber, but by a new Autobot chief commander!

Elsewhere, the mysterious and enigmatic Violen Jiger, the new Decepticon leader, has gathered together his Nine Great Demon Generals: Overlord, BlackZarak, Devastator, Abominus, King Poseidon, Trypticon, Predaking, Menasor and Bruticus.

Part 2

Published: March, 1990

"Micro Warriors Into Action!"

The Decepticon Flame General Bruticus attacks planet Feminia. The Super Car Patrol Team, Rescue Patrol Team and Battle Patrol Team respond to the threat and engage Bruticus in battle. With the help of Galaxy Rocket and Moon Radar, they defeat him.

The process of Patrol Team deployment is explained thoroughly. From planet Victory, Victory Saber is alerted to the emergency and issues a command to Galaxy Shuttle on planet Zone. Galaxy Shuttle then selects a Micromaster Patrol Team best suited to the environment and they are launched from the Rocket Base via Galaxy Rocket.

"Secrets of the 3 Micro Teams and Rocket Base!"

Each member of the Rescue Patrol Team, the Super Car Patrol Team and the Battle Patrol Team are introduced. Rocket Base is the heart of planet Zone and the Autobots' main command center. It can transform into a launchpad for Galaxy Shuttle and a battle station to fend off attacks.

Part 3

Published: April, 1990

"Autobots Battle on the Water Planet!"

On the ocean-covered world of Wall, Aquatic General King Poseidon and Saurian General Trypticon attack. Victory Saber charges into battle, but it quickly overwhelmed. Roadjet, Cragun, Missile Bull and Skywave, commanding the Off Road, Jet and Race Car Patrol Teams, arrive in time to save the drowning citizens of Wall, rescue Victory Saber and beat back the Decepticons.

"The 3 Teams and 4 Commanders That Beat the Decepticons!"

The three commanders are introduced alongside each member of the Off Road Patrol Team, Jet Patrol Team and Race Car Patrol Team.

Zone OVA and manga

The events of the Transformers Zone OVA and manga take place here.

Part 4

Published: May, 1990

"Debut of the New Autobot Supreme Commander!"

Dai Atlas and his Deputy Commander, Sonic Bomber, introduce themselves. They are both Powered Masters and are in charge of "advancing development and culture across the galaxy". Okay. The Powered Masters have gathered from teh far reaches of the galaxy to strike down the new Decepticon threat: Violen Jiger.

"Dai Atlas Carried Out Operation Z!"

With Dai Atlas' help, the reformatting of Micro into Zone has been fully completed. With his mind able to rest at ease, Victory Saber gracefully passes on the mantle of Supreme Commander to Dai Atlas. Zone is now outfitted with numerous bases, including Skyhyper, commanded by Deadwheeler and Landshaker, commanded by Gunrunner. There are also stations all across Zone, including the Gasoline Base, commanded by Glasspit, the Fire Base, commanded by Hothouse, the Build Base, commanded by Ironworks, and the Airport Base, commanded by Overair.

External links

• Complete English-translated Zone story pages at TF Pulp