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
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