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The first convention-exclusive story, this comic introduces the characters of [[Packrat]] and [[Fractyl]].  The plot is inconsequential to the ''Omega Point'' storyline, but the characters and setting reappear later.  They're a [[Maximal]] and a [[Predacon]] respectively, interacting with the cast of the BW 'toon as though they were regular characters. Judging by the visuals, this is sometime in season one.
A [[Maximal]] and a [[Predacon]] learn a valuable life lesson. Available at [[BotCon 1997]].
 
=Tales of the Beast Wars: Critical Mass=
'''Writer:'''  [[Simon Furman]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Andrew Wildman]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Starkings]] and [[Comicraft]]<br>
'''Art Assistant:''' [[Steven Baskerville]]
 
*''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Fractyl]], [[Blackarachnia]], [[Packrat]], [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]]
*''Minor characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]],
*''Originally published:'' 1997
 
==Synopsis==
Fractyl has created a new device, [[energon armor]], using an element called [[furmanite]]. Blackarachnia urges him to finish the project (so she can use the results to conquer the Predacons). Packrat eagerly spies on their activities, coveting the new armor.
 
The initial test is a success, but when Blackaracnia asks Inferno for the ''pure'' energon sample, she finds that the ant is distracted. Inferno has discovered Packrat, and drops the pure energon crystal. This sample reacts with the furmanite that Fractyl dropped, causing a massive explosion. Fractyl deduces that furmanite must be anti-energon, and that if his device comes near any larger deposites of energon, the world could be at stake.
 
Of course, Packrat has taken off with the orb-shaped energon armor and heads straight toward the energon-rich badlands. Packrat feels this device will solve his problems of being unappreciated by his group.
 
Meanwhile, Cheetor, Rhinox, and Airazor enjoy the sounds of nature. Until, that is, they come across Packrat battling Inferno. Packrat has gone mad with power, blasting Inferno into pieces. Fractyl arrives, warning of the dangers of his new divice. Rhinox tries to talk Packrat down, but Fractyl takes a forceful approach. Packrat knocks him down, but surrenders the device.
 
Airrazor spost Megatron and Blackarachnia approaching. A despondent Fractyl resigns himself to his fate. But Fractyl's good-heartedness in saving the Maximals from his device has inspired Packrat he gived Fractlyl an idea.
 
As Megatron catches up, he sees Fractyl shooting at the fleeing Maximals and is pleased. Packrat's plan to make Fractyl look good to his superior works. Rhinox is pleased with Packrat's attitude turnaround.


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A Maximal and a Predacon learn a valuable life lesson. Available at BotCon 1997.

Tales of the Beast Wars: Critical Mass

Writer: Simon Furman
Art: Andrew Wildman
Lettering: Starkings and Comicraft
Art Assistant: Steven Baskerville

Synopsis

Fractyl has created a new device, energon armor, using an element called furmanite. Blackarachnia urges him to finish the project (so she can use the results to conquer the Predacons). Packrat eagerly spies on their activities, coveting the new armor.

The initial test is a success, but when Blackaracnia asks Inferno for the pure energon sample, she finds that the ant is distracted. Inferno has discovered Packrat, and drops the pure energon crystal. This sample reacts with the furmanite that Fractyl dropped, causing a massive explosion. Fractyl deduces that furmanite must be anti-energon, and that if his device comes near any larger deposites of energon, the world could be at stake.

Of course, Packrat has taken off with the orb-shaped energon armor and heads straight toward the energon-rich badlands. Packrat feels this device will solve his problems of being unappreciated by his group.

Meanwhile, Cheetor, Rhinox, and Airazor enjoy the sounds of nature. Until, that is, they come across Packrat battling Inferno. Packrat has gone mad with power, blasting Inferno into pieces. Fractyl arrives, warning of the dangers of his new divice. Rhinox tries to talk Packrat down, but Fractyl takes a forceful approach. Packrat knocks him down, but surrenders the device.

Airrazor spost Megatron and Blackarachnia approaching. A despondent Fractyl resigns himself to his fate. But Fractyl's good-heartedness in saving the Maximals from his device has inspired Packrat he gived Fractlyl an idea.

As Megatron catches up, he sees Fractyl shooting at the fleeing Maximals and is pleased. Packrat's plan to make Fractyl look good to his superior works. Rhinox is pleased with Packrat's attitude turnaround.