Robot Trek I
The Junkicons have returned as the Nonocons planning to destroy Gearatron and control the Universe.
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Synopsis
The Zapbots have enjoyed nearly a year of peace across the galaxy. With stability restored, the High Council of Gearatron authorizes the Zapbots to begin exploration beyond the galaxy’s edge. As preparations begin, Botimus Prime retrieves Anthony from a rare moment of normalcy—sledding with his friends during a brief vacation.
Back aboard Fortress Misslemax, Anthony receives an ominous warning from the Matrix of Leadership. Soon after, a Federation distress call from the starship Macintosh draws the Zapbots toward the galaxy’s perimeter. Upon arrival, Fortress Misslemax is ambushed by a powerful unknown vessel that destroys its shields. The attackers reveal themselves as the Nonocons—formerly known as the Junkicons—whose bodies were accidentally rebuilt by a passing alien race. Their leader Amphotron (formerly Messy), accompanied by his second-in-command Skyscream (formerly Showoff), launches the assault. Through quick thinking and newly upgraded weaponry, the Zapbots disable the Nonocon ship and withdraw to repair their damage.
After repairs are completed, another Federation distress call is received. With Fortress Misslemax still lacking warp capability, Anthony leads Botimus Prime and the Build Team to investigate. They encounter an upgraded version of the Eaton robot. During the ensuing battle, the Build Team combines into their gestalt form, Almighty, to destroy the threat. Although successful, the Zapbots soon realize the encounter was a diversion intended to draw them away from Fortress Misslemax.
The Zapbots rush back and fight their way aboard the besieged ship. During the battle, Boaty and Flier are critically wounded. When the Nonocons attack again, Anthony—piloting his Shortstop body—is violently thrown from the bridge and left drifting unconscious on an asteroid.
Anthony awakens alone and disengages from Shortstop, traveling in X-O Suit mode toward Gearatron to seek assistance. A cryptic vision from the Matrix instead guides him to Earth. After briefly coordinating with the Super Changers and issuing orders to Commander Gaxator, Anthony journeys to his long-abandoned Battle Base. There, he reactivates five pre-Zapbots he created before the original Zapbot generation, forming the Tech Team.
As the Nonocons tighten their grip on Fortress Misslemax, the tide turns. The Tech Team and Super Changers launch a coordinated assault on the enemy fleet. Anthony returns at the decisive moment, reuniting with his rebuilt Shortstop body and joined by the newly reconstructed bodies of Boaty and Flier. Together, the Zapbots reclaim the bridge and force the Nonocons into retreat.
Fortress Misslemax moves to a backup bridge and initiates its transformation into robot mode. Just as the ship prepares to destroy Amphotron’s flagship, the Nonocons warp out of the sector and flee into deep space.
In the aftermath, Fortress Misslemax returns to Gearatron for full repairs as the galaxy is placed on high alert. During recovery, Anthony learns from his family that his father has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. Determined to find a cure, Anthony commits to advancing Zapbot medical science.
With Fortress Misslemax fully restored and the Zapbots renewed in purpose, Anthony leads them back into space to hunt the fleeing Nonocons, setting the stage for the next chapter in the Zapbots saga.
Featured characters
| Zapbots | Humans | Nonocons | Planets |
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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
- This is the first appearance of Build Team, Tech Team, Gaxator, First-Fire and of course the Nonocons.
- Third pass to provide extra details and upgrades happened in 2021.
