Energon Matrix

The Energon Matrix is a device from Generation 1 continuity family.

Mmmmm, Matrixy...

The Energon Matrix (エネルゴンマトリクス Enerugon Matorikusu), also parsed energon matrix, is a powerful device awarded only to high-ranking members of the Autobot or Maximal army, most often of Convoy rank. During Optimus Prime's time, there was only one Matrix of Leadership, but by Lio Convoy's time, multiple Matrices had been constructed.

An Energon Matrix contains the courage and the wisdom of Convoys from different generations and amplifies the strength and power of the Convoy who wields it. They can summon the power of the Energon Matrix to energize their body and amplify their natural skills, or they can unleash the power of the Matrix in one magnificent blast. If two or more Convoys do it at once, they can combine the blasts to increase their effectiveness.Also, these are the ONLY basic and important functions of these Matrices, and why these come to be in the possession of Optimus Prime like 'Convoy' Transformers like Prime himself is a bizzare coincidence.Also, whether these Matrices can match the power of the real Matrix and if so, how were they created, is currently unknown.

Additionally, Vector Sigma is capable of speaking through Big Convoy's Matrix, whether he likes it to or not.

Matrix bearers

The following characters are known to have an Energon Matrix (exceptions are specifically noted).

• Optimus Primal (only in Japanese continuity)
• Lio Convoy
• Lio Junior (a copy of Lio Convoy's)
• Big Convoy
• Fire Convoy (see Car Robots cartoon)

Fiction

Japanese cartoon continuity

United EX

Under the supervision of Professor Chase, Energon Matrix technology was created as a joint effort between the Autobots and humankind in the 21st century. The Energon Matrix was developed to power their newly created Power Core Combination technology, though Professor Chase had reservations regarding what would happen if it fell into the wrong hands. The Mighty Bolt

Beast Wars II cartoon

When Lio Convoy and Optimus Primal teamed-up to take down Majin Zarak, they displayed the various functions of their Energon Matrices. Lio Convoy used the power of his Matrix to upgrade his speed by transforming himself into Flash Lio Convoy. Optimus Primal did a similar move by upgrading his strength as Burning Convoy.

After that, they unleashed the power of their Matrices and combined the force into a "Double Matrix Blaster". This move sent a torrent of powerful energy directly into Majin Zarak, killing him. Lio Convoy in Imminent Danger!

Beast Wars Neo cartoon

One of the most skillful, yet most anti-social members of the Maximals, Big Convoy, was shown to carry a Matrix. However, Vector Sigma took a more proactive approach with Big Convoy than with most others. After each battle, Vector Sigma would speak through Big Convoy and dispense wisdom to his new recruits who so desperately needed it.Big Convoy, Move Out Eventually, this sentimentality rubbed off on Big Convoy and he began dispensing wisdom all on his own.Dinosaur Combiner Magmatron

When Unicron attacked Cybertron and possessed Vector Sigma, ultimately turning Cybertron into his new body, Big Convoy's Matrix proved to be the only thing capable of stopping him. When Unicron briefly exited Vector Sigma to do battle with the Maximals, Big Convoy removed his Matrix and used it to power his Big Cannon, turning it into the Matrix Buster. Firing a powerful blast of Matrix energy into Unicron, the Chaos-bringer was seemingly destroyed and evicted from Vector Sigma.The Final Battle (BWN)

Car Robots cartoon

The following only holds true to the Japanese version of the series, Car Robots. For the English dub, Robots in Disguise, Optimus Prime does not carry an Energon Matrix, but a version of the Matrix of Leadership.

As leader of the Autobots, Fire Convoy came equipped with an Energon Matrix. Less a physical object and more an energy that suffused his form, Fire Convoy could call on the power of the Matrix in moments of great emotion, at which point his body would glow with its green light. Awaken to Righteousness! Black Convoy

Unfortunately for Fire Convoy, his brother God Magnus was furious at being passed over for the leadership role, and about halfway through Fire Convoy's campaign against Gigatron on Earth, God Magnus arrived on the planet with the intent to take the Energon Matrix for himself. Enter! God Magnus When he attempted to absorb the energy of the Matrix from Fire Convoy's body, however, a bizarre fusion occurred instead, merging the two brothers into God Fire Convoy and revealing that the intention had always been for them to share the Energon Matrix between them. Forced Fusion! God Fire Convoy God Magnus later inadvertently used this link to channel the energy of the Matrix into the 3 Car Robo Brothers, supercharging them. Stalemate! 3 Car Robo Brothers

In the final battle against Devil Gigatron at the Earth's core, Brave Maximus channeled all his energy into God Fire Convoy to give his leader the power boost that he hoped would ensure triumph. The extra energy combined with that of the Energon Matrix and it burst forth, coalescing into the colossal Super God Sword, which God Fire Convoy used in an attempt to claim victory. The Final Battle

Beast Wars manga continuity

Beast Wars II manga

After being approved to be a Convoy by a council, the Maximal who would become Lio Convoy received an Energon Matrix. Free the Captured Matrix!

During a battle with Galvatron on the ruined land of Japan, Lio Convoy refused to team up with Galvatron in the name of the Energon Matrix. Galvatron then used Angolmois to "pollute" Lio Convoy's Matrix, causing him lose his senses and grow into a giant. Lio Convoy violently defeated Galvatron with ease before attacking his fellow Maximals. Optimus Primal showed up and purged his Matrix via a single touch. Free the Captured Matrix!

Much later, Lio Convoy used his Energon Matrix to cure the mammoth Big, who was mortally wounded by a Giganotosaurus. The power of Energon Matrix not only cured him, but made him become a Convoy-class Transformer. The Beast Wars "Neo" Begin!!!

Beast Wars Neo manga

After Big Convoy successfully destroyed Unicron's physical form by stabbing his right eye with Magma Blade, Unicron's essence emerged from his eye and plastered itself on Big Convoy's body, trying to possess him. Big Convoy took the Matrix out from his chest and unleashed its power, sacrificing himself and successfully destroying Unicron once and for all. Return to Zero

Beast Wars: Uprising

The energon matrix was the source of life which the Builders of Cybertron used to create the Maximals and Predacons as proxy armies to continue a never-ending Autobot-Decepticon conflict. After the Builders deemed that enough new lives existed to supply gladiatorial cannon fodder for the Games, they hid the energon matrix in the frame of Lio Convoy, who became the protege of Eject, The Administrator of the Games. Upon explaining the purpose of their rebellion, Blackarachnia broke Lio Convoy's windshield to reveal it to her fellow rebels, explaining to them and Lio Convoy that it was the key to freeing Cybertron from Builder rule. Thereafter, Lio Convoy interrupted a game in Dodecahex to publicly expose the Builders' lies, demonstrating his energon matrix as proof that the Builders had squandered their opportunity to create a better world.

After Lio Convoy initiated civil war, Eject avoided the death penalty by proposing a solution to the Builder Assembly: clone Lio Convoy's CNA to create an army of energon matrix-infused soldiers. The Assembly approved of this idea. Broken Windshields

Toys

Beast Wars

• Optimus Primal (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
• Burning Convoy (Ultra)

The decoration at the center of Beast Wars Optimus Primal's chest is an ex post facto Energon Matrix.

The clear-red redeco of Optimus Primal, with gold "flame" markings represents Primal after unleashing the energy of his Energon Matrix and becoming Burning Convoy.

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"Pssst! Hey, buddy! Wanna buy a McGuffin?"

• Lio Convoy (Ultra, 1998)
• Black Lio Convoy (Ultra, 1998)
• Flash Lio Convoy (Ultra, 1998)

Lio Convoy's Energon Matrix is built into his left breast and is revealed by opening a panel.

The Flash Lio Convoy decoration represents Lio Convoy after unleashing his Energon Matrix energy.

Beast Wars Neo

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• Big Convoy (Ultra, 1999)
• Duel of the Universe: Big Convoy VS Magmatron (Vs pack, 1999)
• Gold Big Convoy (Ultra, 1999)
• Blue Big Convoy (Ultra, 1999)

Beast Wars Neo Big Convoy's Matrix is a separately molded piece that can be stored in his chest. It is a red orb with a gold, vacuum-metalized shell, and it can be held with its 5mm handles. Notably, this is the first removable "Matrix" accessory.

This was redecoed into Black Big Convoy's Matrix, Universe Nemesis Prime's Dead Matrix, and Timelines Ultra Mammoth's Reconfiguration Matrix.

Car Robots

• Fire Convoy (Super, 2000)
• Black Super Fire Convoy (Super, 2000/2001)
• Clear Super Fire Convoy (Super, 2000)
• Black God Fire Convoy (Giftset, 2000)
• Clear God Fire Convoy (Giftset, 2000)

Car Robots Fire Convoy has a little door on his chest that hides a sculpted Matrix. It cannot be removed.

Robotmasters

• Lio Convoy (Deluxe, 2005)
• Lio Convoy + DVD (Deluxe, 2005)

Robotmasters Lio Convoy is a scaled-down, simplified, all-new, Deluxe-sized Lio Convoy. He retains his Energon Matrix, which is still built into his left breast and is revealed by opening a panel.

See also

• Other Matrices