Moonradar (G1)
| This article is about the Zone Micromaster. For the Animated Autobot, see Moonradar (Animated). |
- Moonradar is an Autobot Micromaster from the Zone portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Moonradar (ムーンレーダー Mūnrēdā) is the commander of the Rocket Base on planet Zone. Hot-headed and impulsive, he tends to rush into action without giving it a great deal of thought, resulting in limited success. Tempering this nature is his best friend, Rabbicrater, who tries to act as a voice of reason for Moonradar.
Fiction
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
Zone cartoon, manga, and story pages
- Voice actor: Ryō Horikawa (Japanese)
When Victory Saber began the "Zone Project", transforming Micro into planet Zone, Moonradar was appointed as Commander of Zone's Rocket Base. His job was to launch Galaxy Shuttle and Galaxy Rocket whenever the threat of the Decepticons surfaced. Zone Part 1
When Flame General Bruticus attacked planet Feminia, Moonradar accompanied Galaxy Rocket and a team of Micromasters into battle, defeating the Decepticon. Zone Part 2
Moonradar ran into Rabbicrater on the highway while shuttling the refugee Cain around Zone and engaged in some friendly road-jockeying with him.
When the Nine Great Demon Generals attacked Zone, Rabbicrater lamented that the Powered Masters weren't back from searching for Victory Saber yet, but Moonradar ignored him and went about mounting a defense.
When the Demon Generals departed with Zone's store of Energon Z, Moonradar deployed a crack strike force (and Cain) to Earth. Rabbicrater reminded Moonradar that they needed to find out what the Decepticons wanted the Energon Z for, but Moonradar ignored him and went about mounting an offense. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas! Transformers: Zone
Violen Jiger eventually attacked the Earth in person, taking Galaxy Rocket and all its contents (including Moonradar) hostage. The Powered Masters quickly pursued their foe. Zone Part 10
Defeating Violen Jiger, the power of the Zodiac transformed the once desolate Tenth Planet into a lush, beautiful world. Now rescued, Moonradar looked upon the world, hoping to make it a utopia where robots and humans could live in peace. Zone Part 12
Legends comic
In 2038, Moonradar was on Planet Z when it was once again targeted by Violen Jiger's forces. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2 He and Rabbicrater were assaulted by Metrotitan, but were fortunately shielded by Galaxy Shuttle. Moonradar then manned Galaxy Shuttle in his base mode to launch a counter-attack. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 4 He later directed the full Zone Base weapon systems to aid Sonic Bomber in a strike against Star Giant. Sonic Bomber Chapter
Kre-O comic
Moonradar praised Scamper for sliding on one of Metroplex's platforms. Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!
Toys
Zone
- Rocket Base (Micromaster base, 1990)
- Japanese ID number: C-330
- Accessories: Rocket Base, rocket, helipad, large ramp, platform, 3 connector ramps, scout vehicle, gunner pod, large "laser"/radar dish, large double laser, 2 small double lasers, claw arm
- Identical to the Hasbro Micromaster Countdown, Moonradar transforms into a lunar buggy. He was only available with the Rocket Base, a massive rocket launching gantry that opens up into a base. This set also came with the Rescue Patrol Team.
