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
- "Autobots Battle on the Water Planet!"
On the ocean-covered world of Wall, Aquatic General King Poseidon and Saurian General Trypticon attack. Victory Saber charges into battle, but it quickly overwhelmed. Roadjet, Cragun, Missile Bull and Skywave, commanding the Off Road, Jet and Race Car Patrol Teams, arrive in time to save the drowning citizens of Wall, rescue Victory Saber and beat back the Decepticons.
- "The 3 Teams and 4 Commanders That Beat the Decepticons!"
The three commanders are introduced alongside each member of the Off Road Patrol Team, Jet Patrol Team and Race Car Patrol Team.
Part 4
- Published: May, 1990
- "Debut of the New Autobot Supreme Commander!"
Dai Atlas and his Deputy Commander, Sonic Bomber, introduce themselves. They are both Powered Masters and are in charge of "advancing development and culture across the galaxy". Okay. The Powered Masters have gathered from teh far reaches of the galaxy to strike down the new Decepticon threat: Violen Jiger.
- "Dai Atlas Carried Out Operation Z!"
With Dai Atlas' help, the reformatting of Micro into Zone has been fully completed. With his mind able to rest at ease, Victory Saber gracefully passes on the mantle of Supreme Commander to Dai Atlas. Zone is now outfitted with numerous bases, including Skyhyper, commanded by Deadwheeler and Landshaker, commanded by Gunrunner. There are also stations all across Zone, including the Gasoline Base, commanded by Glasspit, the Fire Base, commanded by Hothouse, the Build Base, commanded by Ironworks, and the Airport Base, commanded by Overair.
Part 5
- Published: June, 1990
- "Protect the Galaxy, Dai Atlas and Zone Base!"
The Micromasters of Zone have had their morale increased dramatically by the inaugeration of Dai Atlas as Supreme Commander. Under his leadership, they deploy to battle with a newer, greater resolve. The abilities of both Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber are expanded upon, as is the role of the Micromasters. The Micromasters exist as protectors of nature and beauty. They wish to live hand-in-hand with organic life.
- "Dai Atlas' Friendship is his Strategy!"
Evil Spirit General BlackZarak wages an assault on Earth. Landshaker and Skyhyper rush into battle but are quickly defeated and at the Decepticons' mercy. Fearing for the lives of their friends, Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber take BlackZarak on; their concern for their friends driving them to victory. Dai Atlas' four different modes are then introduced in detail.
Part 6
- Published: July, 1990
- "Burst! Two Heroes' Powered Action!"
Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber take on Saurian General Trypticon and Evil Spirit General Overlord. Confident, they intend to end the battle within eight seconds. Sonic Bomber defeats Trypticon with his "Meteor Drop" attack: head-butting the Decepticon with the pointy thing on his head. Dai Atlas defeats Overlord, the strongest of the Generals, with his "Galactic Dash": using the treads on his feet, Dai Atlas spins around Overlord until his foe is off-balance, then strikes him with a "Dash Punch".
- "The Two Heroes Combine! This is Sky Powered"
Thanks to the "unity of their spirit of friendship", Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber can combine to form the mighty Sky Powered. Able to move at speeds up to Mach 17, they know no fear in battle. Beast General Predaking, an expert in aerial battles, attempts to best Sky Powered by his defeated with ease.
A large advert for the Zone OVA is also shown.
Zone OVA and manga
The events of the Transformers Zone OVA and manga take place here.
Part 7
- Published: August, 1990
- "Out at Last! All About the OVA"
The events of the Zone OVA are covered extensively, introducing new characters Rabbicrater, Cain and Akira Serikawa. The mysterious Violen Jiger is revealed in more detail, though his true form remains unknown.
- "Dai Atlas' Rival Metrotitan Emerges!"
Metrotitan, created beneath the surface of Titan to be Dai Atlas' equal, has finally been unleashed. He has been schooled in the ways of evil by the Nine Great Demon Generals and, accompanied by the Metrosquad, he intends to destroy the lunar Zone base commanded by Rabbicrater.
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