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'''The Junkicons have returned as the Nonocons planning to destroy Gearatron and control the Universe'''
'''The Junkicons have returned as the Nonocons planning to destroy Gearatron and control the Universe.'''


[[Image:RobotTrekPoster.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Planet G|<--- Previous - Planet G]] - [[Robot Trek II|Robot Trek II - Next--->]] ]]
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[[Media:12) Robot Trek I |Download PDF Here]]
[[Media:12) Robot Trek.pdf|Download PDF Here]]


==Synopsis==
==Synopsis==
The Zapbots have enjoyed peace in the galaxy for about a year now. As the High Council of Gearatron has agreed to allow the Zapbots to start exploring outside the galaxy, Botimus Prime picks Anthony up from his vacation sledding with his friends.  
The Zapbots have enjoyed peace in the galaxy for about a year now. As the [[High Council]] of [[Gearatron]] has agreed to allow the Zapbots to start exploring outside the galaxy, [[Botimus Prime]] picks Anthony up from his vacation sledding with his friends.  


While enjoying time in his quarters, Anthony receives a warning from the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. The Zapbots increase their speed to the edge of the galaxy as they receive a distress call from the Starship [[Macintosh]]. When the Zapbots approach the sector [[Fortress Misslemax]] is attacked by a new starship destroying their shields. After retaliation the [[Junkicons]] now called [[Nonocons]] reveal themselves as a passing alien race accidentally rebuilt their bodies. [[Messy]] now goes by [[Amphotron]], with his second in command now called [[Skyscream]] (formerly [[Showoff]].)  Through quick thinking the Zapbots disable the [[Nonocons]]' ship with their array of new weapons and head away from the battle scene to repair their damage.
[[Image:FirstRobotTrekPoster.jpg|right|200|thumb|First Poster for the groundbreaking movie. ]]
After repairing [[Fortress Misslemax]] the Zapbots receive a distress call from another Federation ship. As Misslemax is still without warp, Anthony takes [[Botimus Prime]] and the [[Buildabots|Build Team]] out to find the ship. They run into a newer version of the [[Eaton]] robot and through battle the [[Buildabots|Build Team]] combine to form [[Almighty]] to destroy it. With the Zapbots succeeding they realize it was a diversion to lure them away from Misslemax and quickly return to find the ship under attack. The Zapbots make it aboard but during the battle [[Boaty]] and [[Flier]] are severally wounded.
When the Nonocons attack again, [[Shortstop]] is thrown from the bridge of the ship and awakes on an asteriod. Converting back to X-O suit mode Anthony sets off for [[Gearatron]] to seek assistance. A vision from a dream tells him to head to [[Earth]] for help. Anthony heads back to [[Gearatron]] first and meets up with the [[Super Changers]]. After giving orders to commander [[Gaxator]] Anthony sets off for [[Earth]] to his old [[Battle base]]. Here he activates five pre-Zapbots he made before the original Zapbots. Anthony takes the newly activated [[Smartabots|Tech Team]] back to edge of space to stop the Nonocons.
[[Image:TM-RB1.JPG|right|200|thumb|Apple IIe Poster version. ]]
Aboard Misslemax [[Amphotron]] threatens the bridge crew, but suddenly their ships come under attack from the [[Tech Team]] and the [[Super Changers]]. As the Zapbots retake the bridge, they are lead by Anthony who joins with his backup [[Shortstop]] body, and the newly rebuilt bodies of [[Boaty]] and [[Flier]]. The Zapbots drive the [[Nonocons]] from Misslemax and head to the backup bridge to begin the Transformation of [[Fortress Misslemax]] into robot mode. Just as [[Fortress Misslemax]] is about to destroy [[Amphotron]]'s main ship, they retreat warping out of the area heading back into deep space. 
[[Fortress Misslemax]] returns to [[Gearatron]] as they begin repairing the ship and putting the galaxy on high alert. Anthony finds out from his family that his father has a tumor in his brain and he plans on working with his Zapbots to find a cure for the issue. After [[Fortress Misslemax]] is fully repaired, and having new found reason for living, Anthony and the Zapbots head back out into space to try and find the [[Nonocons]].
To Be Continued...


==Featured characters==
==Featured characters==
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*[[Alert]]
*[[Boaty]]
*[[Boaty]]
*[[Botimus Prime]]
*[[Botimus Prime]]
*[[Buildabots|Build Team]]
**[[Teeth]]
**[[Scoop]]
**[[Hauler]]
**[[Two-Tons]]
**[[Cement]]
**[[Cast]]
***[[Almighty]]
*[[Carry-On]]
*[[Carry-On]]
*[[Click]]
*[[Click]]
*[[Combatabots|Combat Team]] - mentioned
*[[Dodge]]
*[[Dodge]]
*[[Duplaflex]] - mentioned
*[[Duplaflex]]
*[[Earnon]]
*[[Earnon]]
*[[Experiment]]
*[[Experiment]]
*[[First-Fire]]
*[[Flier]]
*[[Flier]]
*[[Fortress Misslemax]]
*[[Fortress Misslemax]]
*[[Gaxator]]
*[[Hightone]]
**[[Muncher]]
**[[Slywing]]
*[[Hot Shot]]
*[[Hot Shot]]
*[[Iron]]
*[[Lazer-Ray]]
*[[Omega Dupreme]] - mentioned
*[[Omega Dupreme]] - mentioned
*[[Pick-Up]]
*[[Pick-Up]]
*[[Pliers]]
*[[Pliers]]
*[[Protectors]]
**[[Burn Rubber]]
**[[Copter]]
**[[Double Shot]]
**[[Phiston]]
*[[Repairs]]
*[[Repairs]]
*[[Roberta]]
*[[Roberta]]
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*[[Scan]]
*[[Scan]]
*[[Shortstop]]
*[[Shortstop]]
*[[Slide]]
*[[Smartabots|Tech Team]]
*[[Slipstream]]
**[[Attacker]]
*[[Soar]]
**[[Clipper]]
**[[Flash Light|Flashlight]]
**[[Pop-Up]]
**[[Road-Dust|Roaddust]]
***[[Circuitbreaker]]
*[[Speedy]]
*[[Speedy]]
*[[Superrobot]]
*[[Superrobot]]
*[[Support]]
*[[Terrain]]
*[[Terrain]]
*[[Tiny]]
*[[Tiny]]
*[[Ultra Attack]]
*[[Ultra Attack]]
*[[Vebox]]
*[[Vision]]
*[[Vision]]
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*[[Alan|Alan F.]]
*[[Alan|Alan F.]]
*[[Bill|Bill T. aka 'Billy']]
*[[Bill|Bill T. aka 'Billy']]
*[[Jeremy|Jeremy D.]] — mentioned
*[[David|David D.]]
*[[Matt R|Matt R. aka 'Rogish']]
*[[Matt R|Matt R. aka 'Rogish']]
*[[Mike|Mike B. aka 'Mikey']]
*[[Mike Quartz|Mike Quartz]]
*[[Mike Quartz|Mike Quartz]]
*Commander Tacton
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*[[Amphotron]]
*[[Amphotron]]
*[[Skyscreamer]]
*[[Creater]]
*[[Low Tone|Lowtone]]
*[[Skyscream]]
*[[Skydust]]
*[[Skydust]]
*[[Mercy]]
*[[Minicons|Minicons]]
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*[[Earth]]
*[[Earth]]
*[[Tockmak 3]]
*[[Gearatron]]
*[[Tockmak 5]]
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|-
|}
|}


==Quotes==
==Quotes==
"I think this new upgrade to Misslemax was done by a bunch of humans! Half the doors won’t open, the warp drive is off line, and guess who’s job it is to fix it?"
"Yeah you look Dead, again!"
: Pliers submitting his personal log.  
: '''Lazer-Ray''' to '''Anthony''' when he arrives back on Gearatron.


==Notes==
==Notes==
===Versions===
*First Version: 1990 (although I incorrectly assumed in my revision that it was 1993)
*Second Version: 1997
*Third Version: 2021
===Production notes===
===Production notes===


*Holy crap we have a plethora of Zapbots in this story. Never realized it till now.
*This is the first appearance of [[Buildabots|Build Team]], [[Smartabots|Tech Team]], [[Gaxator]], [[First-Fire]] and of course the [[Nonocons]].
*In the original writing of this story, Matt E. still existed and the story was based around him. In 1997 when I rewrote it, I changed it to my 'straight friend' [[Mike|Mike B. aka 'Mikey']]. Rereading it in 2020 it didn't quite have the same impact unless there was a romantic involvement with the character so it was adapted to include [[Mike Quartz|Mike Quartz]].
*This is the first appearance of [[Vision]], [[Slipstream]], and the Protectors [[Copter]], [[Burn Rubber]], [[Phiston]] and [[Double Shot]].
*Third pass to provide extra details and upgrades happened in 2021.
*Third pass to provide extra details and upgrades happened in 2021.


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===Other trivia===
===Other trivia===
*This story borrows heavily from Star Trek V as this was one of my favorite movies at the time.
*  


[[Category:Revised Saga]]
[[Category:Revised Saga]]

Latest revision as of 20:19, 13 July 2023

The Junkicons have returned as the Nonocons planning to destroy Gearatron and control the Universe.

<--- Previous - Planet G - Robot Trek II - Next--->

Download PDF Here

Synopsis

The Zapbots have enjoyed peace in the galaxy for about a year now. As the High Council of Gearatron has agreed to allow the Zapbots to start exploring outside the galaxy, Botimus Prime picks Anthony up from his vacation sledding with his friends.

While enjoying time in his quarters, Anthony receives a warning from the Matrix of Leadership. The Zapbots increase their speed to the edge of the galaxy as they receive a distress call from the Starship Macintosh. When the Zapbots approach the sector Fortress Misslemax is attacked by a new starship destroying their shields. After retaliation the Junkicons now called Nonocons reveal themselves as a passing alien race accidentally rebuilt their bodies. Messy now goes by Amphotron, with his second in command now called Skyscream (formerly Showoff.) Through quick thinking the Zapbots disable the Nonocons' ship with their array of new weapons and head away from the battle scene to repair their damage.

First Poster for the groundbreaking movie.

After repairing Fortress Misslemax the Zapbots receive a distress call from another Federation ship. As Misslemax is still without warp, Anthony takes Botimus Prime and the Build Team out to find the ship. They run into a newer version of the Eaton robot and through battle the Build Team combine to form Almighty to destroy it. With the Zapbots succeeding they realize it was a diversion to lure them away from Misslemax and quickly return to find the ship under attack. The Zapbots make it aboard but during the battle Boaty and Flier are severally wounded.

When the Nonocons attack again, Shortstop is thrown from the bridge of the ship and awakes on an asteriod. Converting back to X-O suit mode Anthony sets off for Gearatron to seek assistance. A vision from a dream tells him to head to Earth for help. Anthony heads back to Gearatron first and meets up with the Super Changers. After giving orders to commander Gaxator Anthony sets off for Earth to his old Battle base. Here he activates five pre-Zapbots he made before the original Zapbots. Anthony takes the newly activated Tech Team back to edge of space to stop the Nonocons.

Apple IIe Poster version.

Aboard Misslemax Amphotron threatens the bridge crew, but suddenly their ships come under attack from the Tech Team and the Super Changers. As the Zapbots retake the bridge, they are lead by Anthony who joins with his backup Shortstop body, and the newly rebuilt bodies of Boaty and Flier. The Zapbots drive the Nonocons from Misslemax and head to the backup bridge to begin the Transformation of Fortress Misslemax into robot mode. Just as Fortress Misslemax is about to destroy Amphotron's main ship, they retreat warping out of the area heading back into deep space.

Fortress Misslemax returns to Gearatron as they begin repairing the ship and putting the galaxy on high alert. Anthony finds out from his family that his father has a tumor in his brain and he plans on working with his Zapbots to find a cure for the issue. After Fortress Misslemax is fully repaired, and having new found reason for living, Anthony and the Zapbots head back out into space to try and find the Nonocons.

To Be Continued...

Featured characters

Zapbots Humans Nonocons Planets

Quotes

"Yeah you look Dead, again!"

Lazer-Ray to Anthony when he arrives back on Gearatron.

Notes

Versions

  • First Version: 1990 (although I incorrectly assumed in my revision that it was 1993)
  • Second Version: 1997
  • Third Version: 2021

Production notes

Continuity notes

Real-life references

Continuity and plotting errors

Other trivia