Ninja Wars
The Zapbots team up with the Teenage Muntant Ninja Turtles to help take down a threat in New York City.
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Synopsis
In the dark streets of New York City, a group of heroes save an elderly woman from a thug attempting to rob her. The TMNT skate back through the sewers in excitement, returning to their underground lair where Master Splinter is watching television. On the news, April O’Neal reports that new technology obtained by the Zapbots is being used to help fight crime. Ignoring their master’s warnings, the Turtles decide to investigate.
Elsewhere, in a dark warehouse, Shredder, leader of the Foot Clan, unveils a powerful new device. He vows it will finally destroy the Turtles, allowing him to take control of New York City—and eventually the world.
Outside the Channel Three building, April O’Neal encounters the Turtles and explains that since the Zapbots withdrew from Earth, local law enforcement has been experimenting with leftover Zapbot technology. She gives the Turtles tickets to a basketball game, but the sound of breaking glass nearby reveals the Foot Clan in the middle of another robbery. The Turtles immediately move in to stop them.
Nearby, Anthony patrols the city aboard his Zapbot Slide. Expressing concern over the recent attacks in New York, Anthony admits that even though the Zapbots officially pulled back from Earth, he still wants to keep an eye on things. Spotting the Turtles battling the Foot Clan, Anthony and Slide move in to investigate. Just as the Foot Clan retreats, a massive robot erupts from beneath the street and attacks. Before the Turtles can react, the robot is destroyed by a single shot from Slide. After introductions—much to the Zapbots’ mild discomfort—the Turtles ask Anthony to meet with Splinter.
At the Turtle lair, Splinter explains the ongoing threat posed by Shredder. Everyone agrees they must uncover how Shredder is acquiring Zapbot technology. Anthony returns to his base but promises to send a specialist to assist the Turtles.
Back at Shredder’s warehouse, he complains to a shadowy partner about the Turtles and demands more robotic support. His partner assures him that reinforcements are coming.
The following day, the Turtles interrupt a drug bust, only to discover an army of robots attacking the city. Though they manage to destroy several machines, they are quickly overwhelmed. Suddenly, a ninja-like robot appears and wipes out the remaining attackers in a single strike. Introducing himself as Guiden, he explains he was dispatched to assist the Turtles. Donatello receives a call from April, and Guiden transforms to escort the team safely to the news station.
Meeting with April O’Neal, the group learns that the Police Chief is being threatened by Shredder. April also provides evidence that Krang has once again allied with Shredder. Guiden confirms that he and the Ninjabots have encountered Krang before, and the team sets out to stake out the Police Chief’s apartment.
After overhearing threats made against the Police Chief, the Turtles follow him into a dark alley, where he is ambushed by Foot Clan soldiers. The Turtles defeat the attackers, and Michelangelo disguises himself as a Foot soldier to extract information. This leads them to Dock 13, where stolen technology is routinely exchanged.
When the Foot Clan collects the technology, the Turtles discover it contains a tracking device. Following it underground, they uncover a massive cavern housing the Technodome. Attempting to infiltrate the Technodrome, they are captured. Donatello secretly sends a distress signal to the Ninjabots. After a tense wait, the Turtles hear Morse code tapped on their cell wall—“Stand back”—before the wall explodes. The Zapbot Scramper rescues them.
While escaping, the team confronts Krang, Shredder, and an army of robots and Foot soldiers. The Ninjabots arrive and neutralize the robots as the Turtles battle the Foot Clan and pursue Shredder and Krang.
Inside the Technodrome, the Turtles and Scramper witness Shredder installing Zapbot technology into Krang, causing him to grow enormously. Sensing an imminent explosion, Scramper evacuates everyone. On the surface, Krang emerges at colossal size while Shredder and the Foot Clan flood the streets.
The Ninjabots engage the enlarged Krang, but are overwhelmed when Walker is knocked offline. After Scramper revives him, the five Ninjabots combine into Ninjatus. With a single devastating blow, they destroy Krang’s adapter, forcing him to shrink and retreat underground just as the Technodome rises.
Elsewhere, Shredder confronts Splinter. Upon learning that Shredder is merely a human in advanced armor, Scramper disables him with a null ray. Police arrive and arrest Shredder and the Foot Clan as the Technodrome continues to emerge.
Scramper reunites with Ninjatus, who equips the Turtles with experimental X-O suits and launches them into the Technodrome. Inside, Krang manipulates gravity, pinning their suits to the floor. Realizing their own strength, the Turtles abandon the suits and destroy the Zapbot technology manually, triggering a catastrophic chain reaction. They escape moments before the Technodrome collapses into a dimensional void.
In the aftermath, Splinter reflects on the Turtles’ self-worth and independence. As authorities secure the city, the Zapbots quietly withdraw. Back aboard Fortress Misslemax, Shortstop receives a mission debrief from the Ninjabots. Later, the Turtles and Ninjabots celebrate together in the holoroom, recreated as a dance club, where they teach each other to breakdance. Anthony joins Splinter in a quiet toast to their shared victory.
Featured characters
| Zapbots | Humans | Good Guys | Bad Guys | Planets |
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Quotes
“Splinter!” cried Shredder landing on the ground in front of his ancient advisory.
“Shredder!” replied Splinter,
“Well at least they know their names,”
- replied Raphael looking at the fourth wall.
Notes
Versions
- First Version: 1991?
- Second Version: 2020
- Third Version: 2021
Production notes
- This story was something I literally came up with as we drove home from watching TMNT II: The Secret of the Ooze.
- I did not plan on revising this story with the rewrites but as I watched some of the old cartoons I loved the humor I was seeing, so I decided to write something more along the lines of the old cartoons. This became a lot of fun.
- Obviously first introductions of Scramper (Duplaflex's Liaison) and the Ninja Team.
Continuity notes
Real-life references
- New York City... the city that never sleeps... I'm going to make.... Newwwwwww Yooorrrkkkk!
Continuity and plotting errors
Other trivia
- Dedicated to my TMNT buddy David Rhodeback.
