Energon Matrix
- The Energon Matrix is a device from Generation 1 continuity family.
The Energon Matrix (エネルゴンマトリクス Enerugon Matorikusu) 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. It is a proof of the guardian of peace and justice.
The Energon Matrix 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.
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 specifically 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 Notes)
Fiction
Beast Wars II cartoon
Both Lio Convoy and Optimus Primal were shown to have an Energon Matrix. When they teamed-up to take down Majin Zarak, they displayed the various functions of the Energon Matrix. 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 then 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!
Later, Optimus Primal's Energon Matrix was destroyed along with his body by the Vok Planet Buster.[citation needed]Other Voices, Part 2
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. Eventually, this sentimentality rubbed off on Big Convoy and he began dispensing wisdom all on his own.
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.
Beast Wars II manga
After being approved to be a Convoy by the council, the Maximal, who would become Lio Convoy, receive an Energon Matrix.Free the Captured Matrix!
During a battle with Galvatron on an island, Lio Convoy, who was in a weak position, refused to team up with Galvatron in the name of the Energon Matrix. Galvatron then used the Angolmois power to "pollute" Lio Convoy's Matrix, causing him lose himself and growing 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!
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 its 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
Toys
- Optimus Primal (Ultra, 1996/1997/1998)
- Japanese ID number: C-1
- The decoration at the center of Optimus Primal's chest is an ex post facto Energon Matrix.
- Lio Convoy (Ultra, 1998)
- Japanese ID number: C-16
- Lio Convoy's Energon Matrix is built into his left breast and is revealed by opening a panel.
- Big Convoy (Ultra, 1999)
- Japanese ID number: C-35
- Big Convoy's Matrix is a separately molded piece that can be stored in his chest. It is a red orb with golden handles and cover.
- This mold was also used to make Black Big Convoy's Matrix and Universe Nemesis Prime's Dead Matrix.
- His Energon Matrix is the first removable accessory with the name "Matrix".
- Fire Convoy (Super, 2000)
- Japanese ID number: C-001
Fire Convoy has a little door on his chest that hides a sculpted Matrix. It cannot be removed.
Notes
- In the Car Robots continuity, Fire Convoy was stated to have an Energon Matrix. The nature of this Matrix was changed for the Robots in Disguise dub.
