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==Fiction== | ==Fiction== | ||
===Robots in Disguise cartoon=== | ===Robots in Disguise cartoon=== | ||
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The ''Megastar'' burned up most of its energy reaching [[Earth]], and consequently the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]]s were forced to try to raid [[human]] energy sources while keeping the base on the move to avoid detection. While it was parked on the sea floor, the Predacons gathered up a large amount of torch-sized batteries which Megatron announced were useless. {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}} They stole the [[Plutonium Energy Generator]] and brought it back to the ''Megastar'', only to find they'd been duped by the Autobots. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}} They parked the ''Megastar'' on the undersea [[Black Pyramid]], which they hoped to tap for energy, but had to abandon the site when the Autobots found them. {{Storylink|The Hunt for Black Pyramid}} | |||
[[Kenneth Onishi|Doctor Onishi]] was held prisoner aboard the ship while the Predacons tried to extract information from him. {{storylink|The Secret of the Ruins}} The ship's computers decoded one of the doctor's [[floppy disk]]s, sending the Predacons on another wild goose chase. {{Storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}} Megatron could control his [[Mega-Laser Cannon]] from the ship, but was forced to steer away from the area when the [[Spy Changer]]s destroyed the cannon, for fear the power they wielded could cause the ship to crash. {{Storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}} | |||
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The ''Megastar''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> instruments picked up [[Dorie Dutton]]'s news story about the [[Cave of the Dragon]], inadvertently leading the Predacons to another dead end. {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}} They used the ''Megastar'' for transport around the [[United States of America]] after stealing some [[protoform]]s which they [[Reformatting|reformatted]] into [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|The Decepticons}} Megatron subsequently monitored the Decepticons' work from the ''Megastar'' bridge as they tried unsuccessfully to destroy [[Sherman Dam]]. {{Storylink|Commandos}} Having shot [[Movor]] into space, the Decepticons communicated with him using the ship's computer. {{storylink|Attack from Outer Space}} | |||
The ''Megastar'' computers were evidently also hooked in to the [[Internet]], as [[Sky-Byte (RID)|Sky-Byte]] used them to discover he was a jellyfish via an online fish test. {{storylink|The Fish Test}} They parked the ship on [[Easter Island]] once {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}} and also in the [[Arctic]]. {{storylink|Power to Burn!}} Their interrogation of Doctor Onishi finally saw paydirt in the form of the location of [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]], {{storylink|Fortress Maximus (episode)|Fortress Maximus}} but soon after, while the ship was parked near the pyramids, Sky-Byte removed Onishi from the ship as part of a plan and accidentally handed him back to the Autobots. {{Storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}} | |||
[[Image:Surprise_Attack_Megastar_hand.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]] | [[Image:Surprise_Attack_Megastar_hand.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]] | ||
The ship was parked near some old ruins when Megatron decided to lead his forces in trying to obtain the [[Orb of Sigma]]. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}} Megatron's disappearance resulted in [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] taking command of the ''Megastar'', briefly. {{Storylink|Maximus Emerges}} After Megatron returned as Galvatron, he hid the ship in a deep sea trench while they tried to take control of Fortress Maximus. {{Storylink|The Human Element}} They used the ship's computer to review their past defeats in the hopes of learning something. {{storylink|Mystery of the Ultra Magnus}} An attempt to kidnap [[Koji Onishi]] instead resulted in Koji's friend [[Karl]] being taken aboard the ''Megastar''. {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}} | |||
During a heated battle, [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]] expanded until he was able to graft his hand mode onto one of the ''Megastar'''s arms. Thus augmented, the ship was able to brawl [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] into an apparent stalemate. However, Maximus's tremendous firepower was apparently enough to destroy the ''Megastar'', and it was last seen bursting into flames and crashing and sinking beneath a lake.{{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} | During a heated battle, [[Megatron (RID)|Galvatron]] expanded until he was able to graft his hand mode onto one of the ''Megastar'''s arms. Thus augmented, the ship was able to brawl [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] into an apparent stalemate. However, Maximus's tremendous firepower was apparently enough to destroy the ''Megastar'', and it was last seen bursting into flames and crashing and sinking beneath a lake.{{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} | ||
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==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
*Whenever it appears in an episode, the Megastar is always in a completely different location than its last appearance. The second episode of ''Robots in Disguise'' establishes that the ship requires stolen/converted energy in order to move. This implies that (despite all appearances to the contrary) the Predacons actually manage to steal a considerable amount of energy during their stint on Earth, albeit while off-screen. | *Whenever it appears in an episode, the Megastar is always in a completely different location than its last appearance. The second episode of ''Robots in Disguise'' establishes that the ship requires stolen/converted energy in order to move. This implies that (despite all appearances to the contrary) the Predacons actually manage to steal a considerable amount of energy during their stint on Earth, albeit while off-screen. | ||
Revision as of 08:13, 22 March 2012
- The Megastar is a Predacon starship from the Robots in Disguise continuity family.
The Megastar is the Predacon starship and mobile command center. It is equipped with transwarp cells and also capable of moving underwater and underground; the versatile craft is constantly on the move to avoid detection by Autobots. The ship has a throne room for Megatron, living quarters for the crew, energon smelters, and special vats for converting other energy sources into energon. The ship's arsenal includes missiles and beam weapons, and it also has a shield that can reflect incoming beam weapons back at attackers. With this technology, the huge vessel is able to defeat even the hitherto-undefeated Omega Prime. The Megastar's most obvious physical characteristics are its two huge, humanoid arms, one of which ends in a five-fingered fist, the other in a two-pronged claw.
Fiction
Robots in Disguise cartoon
The Megastar burned up most of its energy reaching Earth, and consequently the Predacons were forced to try to raid human energy sources while keeping the base on the move to avoid detection. While it was parked on the sea floor, the Predacons gathered up a large amount of torch-sized batteries which Megatron announced were useless. An Explosive Situation They stole the Plutonium Energy Generator and brought it back to the Megastar, only to find they'd been duped by the Autobots. Spychangers to the Rescue They parked the Megastar on the undersea Black Pyramid, which they hoped to tap for energy, but had to abandon the site when the Autobots found them. The Hunt for Black Pyramid
Doctor Onishi was held prisoner aboard the ship while the Predacons tried to extract information from him. The Secret of the Ruins The ship's computers decoded one of the doctor's floppy disks, sending the Predacons on another wild goose chase. Secret Weapon: D-5 Megatron could control his Mega-Laser Cannon from the ship, but was forced to steer away from the area when the Spy Changers destroyed the cannon, for fear the power they wielded could cause the ship to crash. Mirage's Betrayal
The Megastar's instruments picked up Dorie Dutton's news story about the Cave of the Dragon, inadvertently leading the Predacons to another dead end. The Ultimate Robot Warrior They used the Megastar for transport around the United States of America after stealing some protoforms which they reformatted into Decepticons. The Decepticons Megatron subsequently monitored the Decepticons' work from the Megastar bridge as they tried unsuccessfully to destroy Sherman Dam. Commandos Having shot Movor into space, the Decepticons communicated with him using the ship's computer. Attack from Outer Space
The Megastar computers were evidently also hooked in to the Internet, as Sky-Byte used them to discover he was a jellyfish via an online fish test. The Fish Test They parked the ship on Easter Island once Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion! and also in the Arctic. Power to Burn! Their interrogation of Doctor Onishi finally saw paydirt in the form of the location of Fortress Maximus, Fortress Maximus but soon after, while the ship was parked near the pyramids, Sky-Byte removed Onishi from the ship as part of a plan and accidentally handed him back to the Autobots. Koji Gets His Wish
The ship was parked near some old ruins when Megatron decided to lead his forces in trying to obtain the Orb of Sigma. Peril from the Past Megatron's disappearance resulted in Scourge taking command of the Megastar, briefly. Maximus Emerges After Megatron returned as Galvatron, he hid the ship in a deep sea trench while they tried to take control of Fortress Maximus. The Human Element They used the ship's computer to review their past defeats in the hopes of learning something. Mystery of the Ultra Magnus An attempt to kidnap Koji Onishi instead resulted in Koji's friend Karl being taken aboard the Megastar. Mistaken Identity
During a heated battle, Galvatron expanded until he was able to graft his hand mode onto one of the Megastar's arms. Thus augmented, the ship was able to brawl Fortress Maximus into an apparent stalemate. However, Maximus's tremendous firepower was apparently enough to destroy the Megastar, and it was last seen bursting into flames and crashing and sinking beneath a lake.Surprise Attack!
Notes
- Whenever it appears in an episode, the Megastar is always in a completely different location than its last appearance. The second episode of Robots in Disguise establishes that the ship requires stolen/converted energy in order to move. This implies that (despite all appearances to the contrary) the Predacons actually manage to steal a considerable amount of energy during their stint on Earth, albeit while off-screen.
- Oh, well. Every little bit helps.
