#Transformers Mystery of Convoy

[supergreatfrien]

Trying out Transformers: Mystery of Convoy for an hour

more than meets the eye

[animated-character-of-the-day]

Today’s character of the day is: Wheeljack from Transformers

[iczer-ryuga2]

Here are my edits of Megatron to Galvatron for the 40th anniversary of Transformers!

Based on the 'Convoy No Nazo' Famicom game.

[crispy-armpit]

♱ 𝕱𝖆𝖙𝖍𝖊𝖗 𝕲𝖗𝖊𝖊𝖉'𝖘 𝕸𝖆𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖗𝖑𝖎𝖘𝖙 ♱

Welcome to my church.

My name is Adam, otherwise known as Father Greed. I am God's first creation, or as you mortals call it, the first human.

I am a being that is neither man nor animal. I am both serpent and a child of God- the deceiver to have granted Eve the forbidden fruit.

Evil or not, I am merely a convoy. I guide you towards the crossroads of love and obsession, and you shall choose how the tale goes.

So, I must ask you...

Which path will you venture down?

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Yandere Rockstar (he/him)

General: a mysterious, world-renown superstar with a rough past. he writes his own songs and is the frontman of the band, Ares. he is an 'emotional omnivore'/overwhelmer, obsessive, masochist-sadist yandere.

Physical: 6'5/195 cm tall, tattooed & toned body, 6 ear piercings, 4 facial piercings, pair of nipple piercings, 5 genital piercings (yeah..), 9 inches

Part 1 Part 2

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Yandere Jock (he/him)

General: the star quarterback of your college's rugby team, the Panthers. he is extremely influential in the school & real world. he is an overprotective & clingy yandere.

Physical: 6'0/183 cm, shoulder-length hair when untied, slim-toned body with a few scars, 7 inches

One shot

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Yandere Sea God (he/she/they)

General: an ancient ocean deity whose origins are unknown. they are said to be the god of raging tides and safe travels, and have the ability to transform between any gender (prefers male form). they are under an ancient curse. they are a sadistic, possessive, self-indulgent, eliminator yandere.

Physical: 9'7/292 cm, very big muscle body, sparkly skin like a pearl, 18 inches (he has 2 of them..)

Oneshot

⋆ ˚｡⋆୨୧˚ Yandere Secret Agent (he/they)

General: a secret agent working for a mysterious government organisation specialising in supernatural threats. he is their most trusted employee. they are a cold-hearted, stalker, visceral yandere.

Physical: 5'10/178 cm, 1 facial piercing +1 tongue + 1 earing (there's a backstory i swear), slim-fit scarred body, 7.5 inches

Oneshot

Related Asks & Artworks

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2k Special (Deimos & Liam Poly + art) reacting to y/n splitting watermelon with thighs ethnicities? chubby reader

Deimos

What he sounds like Carving your full name (art) Biting + head pats (art)

Liam

The morning after (art) Liam with a dominant reader (art) gyatt (art)

[haveyoureadthisfanfic]

Summary: With Kaido's defeat, the people and country of Wano can breathe once more. A time to celebrate and rebuild and open up the borders of the closed off country! The story line rings a bell to the Straw Hats but soon goes off course as they stay for a short time after the party, a wish made by Sanji to help the villages that need food for their starving people. It’s when one of those convoy’s are attacked by a mysterious beast, and claims of cursed illnesses and fallen guardian deities arise, that they realize they might have bitten off more than they could chew. And it all has something to do with Sanji feeding a little fox. ~ Post-Wano and still in Wano, mild spoilers up to chapter 1040, but also not really dealing with anything story related.

Author: @finalgale

Note from submitter: I've read this fic probably 4 times now and by god I will read it again. One of the best stories I've ever read! Highly recommend!

[autoacafiles]

The stories of the Firstforged are many and the mysteries many more, but one of the most commonly understood aspects was that Cybertronians aligned themselves to the Firstforged that best reflected their values, and that when the schism led to all out war between the Thirteen, those that followed their lead would either go into battle alongside them or find another way to secure their legacy. Though most Cybertronians have long since forgotten the tribes, they remain a somewhat important historical fact, and the names of these tribes still stand in the writings and records of the ancient ages.

The devout followers of Prima, the Houses of Light divided themselves under given surnames, many of which are still prominent in Cybertronian society today, including House Pax, House Ambus and House Maximus. The Houses of Light were often in stories portrayed as less of a tribe and more an order of gallant knights, and are to this day seen as keeps of order, hosting the largest number of Convoys from their lineage.

Considered a tribe of barbarians and conquerors by the history books, the Darklanders were those that followed Megatronus, taking their name from the wild and then untamed regions of Cybertron that they resided in. It is said that the surviving Darklanders thrived after the Schism, forming under warlords to try and rule what remained of the then scorched planet.

The followers of Onyx Prime, the members of the Flock sought to spread their wings out into the cosmos and create new homes for themselves. They believed in finding that balance between the organic and the technological, and unlike others would rather live alongside the organic nature of their adopted homeworlds. While isolation has lead some descended warlords such as Gigatron, Yharon and Dragotron to see a bestial superiority, it is known that Onyx always advocated a way of collaboration.

A tribe that focused on both smithing and artistry, it is said that this tribe were taught by Solus to see the beauty in all things. Contributing to Solus’ work on the Primal Amory, the Radiant Forges departed Cybertron completely on the advent of the Schism, seeking to avoid conflict and preserving their culture in honour of Solus, as well as hiding as many of the weapons they were responsible for. While they were only remembered only by name and relics for many eons, the emergence of Caminus lead to a resurgence of their culture.

Those that followed Amalgus Prime were said to be those that believed that transformation was the most fundamental function of their being. It is said that all natural triple changers were descended from the people of the Enigmakind, with rumours spreading some of their kind had evolved to have even more mode. None of the Enigmakind, however, could ever truly guess the depths of their leader’s obsession with form and transformation, nor the steps they would take to affirm this.

Said to be the forebearers of the minicon race, the people who followed Micronus Prime were said to be the earliest to sprout the irregular abilities that would come to be known as “Talents”. The Micron Arms were firms believers in unity and that they were stronger together, a statement attested to by entries that say the people of the Micron Arms were even able to bolster the powers of their allies with the abilities.

The servants of Liege Maximo, it is said that many of those that joined this tribe were manipulated by Liege or his acolytes, fed lies to buy their loyalty to them. While in most cases this would make the tribe fragile, Liege’s mastery of the spoken tongue allowed the tribe to remain intact, at least until he vanished into the Dark Ages.

Knowledge and Wisdom is true power, especially to the followers of Alpha Trion. They were said to be seekers of great knowledge, believing that everything has future consequences. Every event recorded in detail, giving Cybertronians a vast degree of information on the past that not even the smartest races of the galaxy can hope to have. It is said that the Dark Age that came after the Schism, before Knight Convoy uncovered the Matrix, is the one blank mark of the Lorekeepers’ records, and they hope one day to change that.

One of the least well understood of the Thirteen Tribes, Gestalta followed the teachings of Nexus Prime, said to act as middlemen between the different tribes to maintain stability and foster unity. With the recent rediscovery of combiner technology, some are beginning to suspect the name Gestalta and their interest in unity had a double meaning.

One might call the Adherents of the Moment less of a tribe and more of a group of people who like to chill around each other. While not directly lead by Alchemist Prime, the Adherents of the Moment follow his way of taking each day as it comes and enjoying every moment you get. As a result, they kept their hand clean during the schism and spread out amongst the stars, creating their own little communities away from the conflict.

The followers of Vector Prime are those so dedicated to their leader that when Vector disappeared into the temporal wilds, they patiently waited for his return. While some members of the tribe await his return so that they may learn from his knowledge from the future, others wish to ensure that the flow of history is not disrupted, though as the days turn into years, and the years turn into millennia with no sign of Vector, few continue this once sacred duty.

Lifegivers is perhaps too narrow of a descriptor for the ambitions that flow from the tribe of Quintessa Prime. They seek not only to create new life, but also to constantly build and improve upon it, as well as existing life. An eternal quest to bring everything to its quintessential self. A general disregard for time honored traditions in the face of advancement and evolution puts them at odds with the more fundamentalist tribes.

Little is known about the mysterious thirteenth tribe. Their leader, their goals, their communes are all a mystery. Even their symbol has been found in scarce ruins and artifacts. This has resulted in the tentatively known “Others” to be one of the largest historical mysteries, even to this day...

[brokehorrorfan]

American Ninja and American Ninja 2: The Confrontation will be released on Blu-ray on October 31 via Kino Lorber. Produced by Cannon Films, the martial arts films star Michael Dudikoff.

1985's American Ninja is directed by Sam Firstenberg (Ninja III: The Domination) and written by Paul De Mielche. Guich Knock, Judie Aronson, Steve James, John Fujioka, and Tadashi Yamashita co-star.

1987's American Ninja 2: The Confrontation is directed by Sam Firstenberg and written by Gary Conway (Over the Top) and James Booth. Steve James, Jeff Weston, Gary Conway, Michelle Botes, and Larry Poindexter co-star.

Special features for both titles are listed below.

American Ninja special features:

Audio commentary by director Sam Firstenberg and stunt coordinator Steven Lambert

Audio commentary by director Sam Firstenberg, moderated by filmmaker Elijah Drenner

A Rumble in the Jungle: The Making of American Ninja

Theatrical trailer

Stationed in the Philippines, 18-year-old U.S. Army private Joe Armstrong (Michael Dudikoff) is escorting a supply convoy when it is ambushed by rebels—one of whom he recognizes as a Black Ninja warrior. Instinctively, Joe defends himself using the esoteric martial art of Ninjitsu—an ability that puts him under suspicion by his commander and fellow soldiers. Alone in his fight against corruption, the boy finally discovers the secret of his mysterious past—a secret that pits him against the evil Black Star Ninja (Tadashi Yamashita) in the ultimate martial arts battle.

Pre-order American Ninja.

American Ninja 2 special features:

Audio commentary by director Sam Firstenberg and stunt coordinator BJ Davies

Audio commentary by director Sam Firstenberg, moderated by filmmaker Elijah Drenner

An American Ninja in Cape Town: The Making of American Ninja 2

Theatrical trailer

When U.S. Army Rangers Joe Armstrong (Michael Dudikoff) and Curtis Jackson (Steve James) go on a Caribbean mission for missing Marines, they find themselves matching their deadly Ninjitsu skills against the elite Ninja forces of The Lion (Gary Conway)—a psychotic drug lord who genetically alters his fighters into superhuman martial arts killers! Learning that four kidnapped Marines are about to undergo The Lion’s inhuman transformation, the Rangers infiltrate his island fortress—and launch into an explosive battle against a horde of mutant Ninja warrior-clones!

Pre-order American Ninja 2: The Confrontation.

[bigscaryd]

Did some research, no gods here just an animation company known for doing weird shit. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DLE_(company)

Reading the bones a bit it seems like it might be at least partially due to them doing work on Transformers (specifically on shorts to promote a mobile game, which were apparently extremely meta and weird - https://tfwiki.net/wiki/Q-Transformers:_Mystery_of_Convoy_Returns_(cartoon) ) the year before making these.

When the Arizona Iced Tea hits

Someone add a gif i'm on mobile

[himanshi2002]

DESCRIPTION OF PEOPLE, OBJECT AND LOCATION OF PREVIOUS STORY- 9.11.23

DESCRIPTION OF RUSSIA DURING WAR

Winter Landscape:

In the colder months, Russia experienced the biting chill of winter, transforming the battlegrounds into a landscape draped in snow. The white expanse, which in peaceful times would evoke a sense of tranquility, now served as a canvas for the unfolding drama of warfare. Troops and military vehicles moved against the backdrop of snow-covered fields and forests, blending the stark contrast of the natural surroundings with the urgency of the conflict.

Modes of Transport:

The modes of transport during the Russia-Ukraine war were diverse, reflecting the strategic and logistical demands of the conflict. Military convoys rumbled across the frozen terrain, their tracks etching patterns in the snow as they transported troops, supplies, and equipment. Armored vehicles, including tanks and personnel carriers, navigated through the challenging winter landscape, leaving imprints of their presence on the icy ground. Air transport played a pivotal role, with helicopters flying low over the snow-covered expanses, providing support and mobility to ground forces.

Emotions:

The emotions that permeated Russia during this war were complex and profound. The population experienced a mix of anxiety, fear, and patriotism as they grappled with the impact of the conflict on their daily lives. Families faced the uncertainty of having loved ones deployed in the military, and communities contended with the disruptions caused by the war.

The bitter winds of war swept across the land, carrying with them the echoes of gunfire and the somber hum of military machinery. Instead of the tranquil scenes of everyday life, cities and towns were marked by the scars of battle—crumbled buildings, shattered windows, and the haunting remnants of once-thriving communities.

The rivers that once flowed peacefully through the landscape now mirrored the turbulent state of affairs, their waters tainted by the echoes of war. Smoke billowed into the sky, obscuring the once-clear horizons and casting a veil of uncertainty over the Russian landscape.

DESCRIPTION OF UKRAINIAN DURING WAR

Impact on Ukraine:

The war in Ukraine left a devastating mark on the landscape, with communities bearing the brunt of destruction. Houses, once symbols of comfort and security, stood damaged and shattered, their walls echoing the violence that unfolded within. The streets were no longer bustling with the sounds of everyday life; instead, they were haunted by the remnants of conflict—crumbling buildings, blooded dead bodies all around debris-strewn roads, and the lingering echoes of explosions.

Amidst this grim backdrop, the human toll of the war became painfully evident. The air was heavy with sorrow as too many lifeless bodies lay scattered, a heartbreaking testament to the cost of conflict. The once vibrant neighborhoods transformed into scenes of tragedy, with the weight of loss and grief palpable in the air.

Modes of Transport:

In the midst of the conflict, modes of transport in Ukraine took on a dual role—serving both as a lifeline for survival and a means of escape. Military convoys, armored vehicles, and tanks rumbled through the war-torn streets, navigating through the challenging terrain to assert control or provide support. Civilians, faced with the urgency of escaping danger, relied on any available means of transport to seek safety, from private cars to makeshift vehicles, all carrying the weight of desperate journeys.

People's Emotions:

The emotions experienced by the Ukrainian people during this dark period were a complex tapestry of pain, resilience, and the indomitable spirit to endure. Grief and loss cast a heavy shadow over communities as they grappled with the tragedy of lives cut short and homes reduced to rubble. Fear and uncertainty became constant companions, as families sought refuge and safety amid the chaos.

DESCRIPTION OF DOOR

The mysterious door that showed up among the war-torn ruins was special. It stood alone, looking kind of old and worn-out, like it had seen a lot. The door's color was somber blend of charcoal and ash, as if it held the weight of the histories it guarded within. and it didn't have fancy carvings or designs. It had a quiet importance about it, like it held something significant.

If you looked closely, you'd notice a soft glow on the door's surface. It didn't have detailed patterns, but it seemed to have a magical feel. The door seemed to hum softly, as if it held the energy of many different times. The handle felt cool when touched, and it hinted at a journey to another world.

When you opened the door, things changed. There was a sense of moving through time, like stepping into a place where the past could be changed. The air around the door shimmered, and it seemed like it held the power to rewrite history. This door became the way for Alexei to move from the tough memories of war to a better future. It may not have looked fancy, but this door was the key to making Donetsk and Luhansk peaceful and free from war.

DESCRIPTION OF PEOPLE OF BOTH COUNTRIES DURING WAR

Russian People:

Dress: The dress of Russian civilians varied, but during wartime, practicality often took precedence. People might be seen wearing layered and weather-appropriate clothing to cope with the harsh conditions, including jackets, scarves, and sturdy boots.

Behavior: The behavior of Russian civilians was likely shaped by the uncertainties and disruptions caused by the conflict. There might have been a mix of resilience, solidarity, and concern for loved ones involved in the military.

Emotions: Emotions among Russians could include a sense of patriotism, anxiety, and a desire for a swift resolution to the conflict. Families with members serving in the military may have experienced heightened stress and concern for their well-being.

Ukrainian People:

Dress: Ukrainian civilians would have dressed according to the weather conditions, with warm clothing during winter and lighter attire in warmer months. Practicality and comfort likely influenced their choice of clothing.

Behavior: Ukrainians, faced with the direct impact of war on their homeland, would have exhibited a range of behaviors. This might include resilience, efforts to support one another, and a determination to safeguard their communities.

Emotions: Emotions among Ukrainians during the war would be complex, including fear, sorrow, and a strong desire for peace. Communities might have come together to support each other in the face of adversity.

[turtlethon]

“Sword of Yurikawa”

Season 6, Episode 5 First US Airdate: October 10, 1992

Shredder, Splinter and exotic weapons collector Lafayette Le Drone vie for control of a mystical and powerful sword.

The sixth season of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles continues with “Sword of Yurikawa”. This is the first and only episode of the series credited to Marc Handler.

In the Lair, Leonardo is insistent on attempting to fix the team’s broken TV on his own, managing to electrocute himself in the process. He goes on to insist that he was doing everything right and had the correct knob. Splinter emerges and explains that he didn’t have the right attitude, nudging the antenna on top of the set to restore the picture.

April reports from the Japanese Embassy, where Ambassador Yurishima is presenting a series of historical artefacts. Among them is the Sword of Yurikawa, which Splinter is astonished to see on-screen. He explains that it used to belong to his own ninja master, and “has the amazing power of transformation – always changing, yet always the same.” Splinter orders the Turtles to guard the sword and ensure no-one tries to steal it; when they question the usefulness of this exercise, he admonishes them for not having “the true ninja spirit”. Reluctantly, the Turtles leave the Lair and head to the Embassy.

In the Technodrome, Krang goes right into the Scheme of the Day, demonstrating his Mind Bender Ray by having Rocksteady and Bebop perform a quick-fire series of basic instructions. Tomorrow, Krang explains, a truck convoy transporting a rare form of toxic waste will travel via the Tri-State Bridge. He intends to blow up the bridge and have the waste combine with the sludge of the harbour below. This will create an army of mud mutants that Krang will control using the Mind Bender.

Later, Krang insists the operation will require a “hands-on approach”, which leads to Shredder taunting the alien brain for not having any actual hands himself. Krang is flustered and whacks a control panel, causing April’s broadcast from the Japanese Embassy to appear on a view screen. Shredder is immediately smitten with the sword, forgetting about today’s villainous plot and taking a transport module to the city.

In a luxurious home, a man with a moustache and a French accent also sees April’s report. He explains to his cat that he needs the sword for his collection of rare and exotic weaponry. To obtain it, he selects a weapon from his existing arsenal: a ring that has unexpected “destructive power”, which he demonstrates by destroying a nearby bookcase.

The Turtles continue their journey to the Embassy on-foot, with Michaelangelo insisting on taking a break to get some pizza. Leonardo is adamant that they maintain their focus, but soon the whole team ends up acquiescing, chowing down as a mysterious ninja with oddly familiar eyes watches them from nearby. Later, the same ninja is seen breaking into the Embassy, taking the Sword of Yurikawa and replacing it with a dummy sword before leaving. More time passes, and another ninja in identical attire arrives, stealing one fake sword and leaving another in its place. Later still, a third ninja sneaks in and just takes the existing sword for himself.

By the time the Turtles reach the Japanese Embassy, the police are already present, with the craggy cop who we last saw as “Sergeant O’Flaherty” in “Zach and the Alien Invaders” requesting that an all-points bulletin be put out for the stolen sword. The Turtles are dismayed at having failed in the mission given to them and begin dreading the prospect of having to explain to Splinter how their pizza break led to the sword being stolen. Before they can come up with a plan to get it back, the team find themselves face to face with Ninja #1, who emerges from an alley wielding what we as viewers will recognise as the genuine Sword of Yurikawa. The blade catches fire and the mysterious ninja begins swinging it at the Turtles as the first act concludes.

Act two kicks off with the Turtles diving for cover, unable to get near the ninja and the flaming sword. The mysterious attacker eventually cuts down the awning from a nearby store, blanketing the Turtles before making his exit.

Shredder returns to the Technodrome in a ninja costume, revealing himself to be the third of the thieves that broke into the Embassy. He begins swinging his sword around in front of a disbelieving Krang and is eager to show off its powers of transformation, but the blade breaks off, flying across the room and narrowly missing Rocksteady and Bebop before crumbling. Incensed, Shreds takes his mutants to the surface to get the real sword despite the pleas of Krang, who points out that they’re running out of time to implement the original Scheme of the Day.

The Turtles arrive at Channel 6 and meet up with April, viewing CCTV footage of the break-in. They use computer records to determine that the (second) intruder was wearing The Maltese Ring, “an ancient hand-crafted weapon”. The ring is currently thought to be in the collection of Lafayette Le Drone, the moustachioed Frenchman seen earlier in the episode. The Turtles exit Channel 6 by diving out the window, lowering themselves to the ground via ropes. Watching from nearby are Shredder and his henchmen, who begin tracking their old enemies.

At the home of Lafayette Le Drone, the Turtles confront the weapons collector and demand that he gives the sword back. He responds by activating a series of booby traps including ping-pong balls and a spiked floor. Le Drone prepares to use the Sword of Yurikawa on a captive Donatello, but like Shredder finds that his blade crumbles upon use, confirming it to be a forgery. He escapes via a secret passage, re-emerging after the Turtles head off once more in search of the real sword. Shredder and The Boys then arrive to address Le Drone themselves. (The weapons collector apparently doesn’t know who Shreds is, which by this point in the series feels entirely implausible.) Through intimidation, Shredder convinces Le Drone that both parties should forge an alliance, with Shreds promising to give the collector the real sword once the Turtles have been defeated.

The Turtles are heading home once more, again attempting to figure out how to explain their failure to retrieve the sword to Splinter, when the ninja who attacked them earlier re-emerges. He uses the flaming sword to disarm the team, which is enough to convince them a different approach is needed. Leonardo asks the ninja nicely to hand over the sword. Against all odds, the mystery man does just that, before prompting Leo to attack him with it. Donatello helpfully explains that Leo must fight him, as to deny the request would “insult his ninja honour”. The sword heats up in Leonardo’s hands, forcing him to drop it, while the mystery ninja vanishes into the night.

Krang reaches Shredder to point out the trucks containing the toxic chemicals will soon be passing over the Tri-State Bridge. Shreds remains disinterested, his focus entirely on getting the sword. He soon spots the Turtles passing by with the ancient weapon, setting Rocksteady and Bebop on them. The team easily defeat the mutant duo, but things take an unexpected turn when Lafayette Le Drone emerges in a giant tank, ensnaring the green teens with a ball-and-chain. Shredder snatches the sword, before begrudgingly being reminded by Le Drone of their prior agreement.

The Turtles are tied to the Tri-State bridge by Rocksteady and Bebop as Krang again checks in. Shredder continues to crow about his sword, insistent that it will lead to world domination. By this point Krang is fed up with hearing about how terrific the sword is and only cares that the bridge will be destroyed on-cue one way or another.

Shredder turns the Sword of Yurikawa into a chainsaw and is about to use it to cut the girders that the Turtles are tied to when the weapon begins floating through the air, attempting to attack him. Le Drone picks up the sword, believing this to be a sign he was meant to wield it, but the weapon increases in size, slicing through the girders of the bridge as it chases him back to his tank. Now with only two supports holding the bridge in place, the situation has worsened for the Turtles.

Saving the day is the mystery ninja who the Turtles encountered earlier. He cuts the rope holding the team, allowing them to drop back onto the bridge. The ninja reveals himself to be Splinter – duh – who declares that while he dislikes deception, he had to go through all of this to test the “ninja spirit” of his pupils. While the Turtles chase off Rocksteady and Bebop, Shredder and Splinter do battle. Shreds soon decides to fight dirty, pulling out a laser blaster and explaining that “as our old sensei told us, in battle one must improvise”. Splinter counters by having the sword spin wildly, leaving the gun in pieces. Ultimately Shredder, too, retreats into Le Drone’s tank, but Splinter and the Turtles now face a bigger problem: the impending arrival of the trucks carrying the toxic waste, with the bridge now unable to support them. Splinter hurls the Sword of Yurikawa into the air and energy spirals encircle the bridge, restoring the supports and allowing the trucks to pass safely.

Splinter re-iterates his earlier remarks about the sword “always changing, yet always remaining the same”. When the Turtles point out that no-one else who tried was able to wield it successfully, he explains that it can only be used for good, and this is its true power. Later, in the Lair, the Turtles vow to take the sword back to the Embassy – without stopping for pizza this time.

It’s a shame that this will be Marc Handler’s only contribution to the series, as I really like the way he’s chosen to approach this story. While it initially seems like this is going to be another tale of the Turtles battling mutant slime monsters created by Krang, the same kind of thing we’ve seen countless times before, this turns out to be something of a welcome mis-direct, with Shredder’s fixation on the sword leading things down an entirely different path. What we end up with is a story with a lot of moving parts, and more complexity than we’re usually treated to. Granted, I don’t think anyone watching was under any illusions as to who the three ninjas were – they're clearly Splinter, Le Drone and Shredder, in that order – and I’m already on-record as not liking stories where Splinter messes with the Turtles by putting them through some sort of “test”, though he’s done far worse in the past than he does here. There is the small issue of the fact that he told the team it would be disastrous if it fell into the wrong hands, which contradicts what we learn about it at the end; presumably Splinter thought it was worth going through all this trouble just to teach the Turtles about the importance of having “ninja spirit”.

One of the aspects of this story that I particularly appreciate is that the Turtles are, to borrow a phrase from the 2012 show’s intro, “doing ninja things” throughout, beyond the simple of act of fighting bad guys: we see them emerge from the shadows to greet April at Channel 6 before making their exit again, then infiltrate the mansion of Lafayette Le Drone from different angles. These are themes I’d like to see more of as we enter the second half of the series. (Chronologically speaking we’re past the halfway point now, though in terms of the number of episodes left we’re almost into the last quarter.) Speaking of Le Drone, he works well here as a supporting villain to Shredder, though I don’t know how tolerable he’d be as a stand-alone bad guy. As is so often the case with new characters introduced by writers outside of the usual rotation, he won’t be used again, so it’s a particular pity that he didn’t even really get a proper come-uppance before being shown the door.

“Sword of Yurikawa” is easily the stand-out episode of the season thus far: we’ll see if TMNT can build on this momentum next time, with “Return of the Turtleoid”.

[pleasantspark]

Meeting ; Megatron x Athena ; Earthspark Fanfiction

Dot was driving with Athena inside her car. "Ughh... Why do I have to go with you mom?!" Athena asked.

"I was hoping maybe you could change your mind about dropping out of school or maybe even possibly get you back on the right track. I don't want Moe and Robby to fall into the same destructive path their older sister chose." Dot said before realizing that some cars were ahead of them.

"What in the world of what?" Dot said before stopping and placing traffics cones once she got out of the car. Athena sat down in the car with her arms crossed unamused. Dot noticed cars returning and proceeded to halt them. But they transformed into Elita One and Optimus. Athena gapped and proceeded to get out of the car haven't seeing them in apparent ages.

"You messed up my cones." Dot said.

Athena arrived next to her mother.

"Sorry, Dot." Elita One said, Optimus Prime attempts to pick them back up, "OP's having... a day." Elita One said.

"When is he not ever?" Athena laughs.

"Athena! Good to see you again! You're what..." Elita tried to look over to see the young lady, "20 years old now?" Elita asked.

"25 years old, you were close!" Athena chimes.

"You were 5 when we last saw you." Elita said, "How time flies by."

"Which continues." Optimus said referring to Elita's response to him.

"This city may be in danger, Lieutenant Malto." Optimus said.

"It's Ranger Malto, OP." Dot corrected, "I work for Park Services now, not Autobots." Dot said.

"The war is over, and so is our association." Dot said.

"Think of it as working for GHOST." OP said.

"I don't believe in ghosts." Dot responds walking away picking up cones.

"GHOST is a secret military agency. The one we work with. To ensure safe Cybertronian-Earth relations." Elita One explained.

"GHOST created your job to relocate you, to their headquarters here." Optimus said.

"Ooooh, Robby isn't going to like hearing that one..." Athena mumbled.

"So all this is a lie." Dot said.

"We needed the best. A mysterious new enemy is threatening this town. One that attacks our convoys and abducts our prisoners." Optimus said holding up a damaged scraplet.

"You're telling me Decepticons are more of whatever this is are right here in Witwicky?" Dot asked. Whirring noises were made as they all directed their attention towards the source.

Athena automatically recognized it as Megatron and groaned. Megatron transformed after being lifted down and walked up to them, he picked up Dot and stared menacingly at her and growled.

"You always knew how to make an entrance, Megs." Dot said. Megatron laughs and sets her down.

"Terror in the skies." Megatron placed a fist on his chest.

"Honor in the streets." Dot does the same.

"Platoon Cyber-Strike reunited." Megatron finished.

"I heard GHOST wanted you on the team." Megatron said.

"Well, if it means working with you, maybe it's not all bad." Dot said.

Megatron turned to face Athena, and picked her up. "And you... I heard you ran away at 16 and dropped out what's up with that?" Megatron said sternly but it came out all playfully.

Athena rolled her eyes. She got up and looked at Megatron. "Why would you care? It's been 9 years since that happened and it's been 10 years since I last saw you." Athena said.

"I'm just curious on what happened to that versatile young lady that excelled at every academic and passed her classes. She was on the path of success." Megatron said. Athena blushed.

"Stop it! It's nothing like that! You wouldn't understand anything! Because you..." Athena started.

"And I fully expected the same girl that did well in school to graduate and attend that college she wanted to attend to." Megatron said.

"Mmmngh. You listen here! I'm not one of your troops nor your buddy and neither are you my Dad!" Athena said.

Megatron laughs. "I'm fully aware that I can't replace Mr. Malto as your dad but it's nice to poke fun at you from time to time."

Athena blushed, and looked down maybe Moe and Robby were right, she DID have a crush on Megatron

[istherewifiinhell]

I was planing on making my own bespoke post for those keeping track at home of how much cartoon ive been on. but i realised i have a handy image ive been sharing with friends when they ask things and i realise they dont quite have the scope in mind.

[And as a baseline, my previous franchise is turtles with is 4 cartoons, 1 live action show, and 9, now 10, movies. An OVA, a musical production here and there. No biggie, right?]

[ID: The screenshots of the wikipedia article "List of Transformers Animated series" 1. The headline. 2. Sections of the article, each a collasped drop down.

Transformers: Generation 1

Transformers: Generation 2

Beast Era

Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 series)

Unicron Trilogy

Tranformers: Animated

Aligned Continuity

Mystery of Convoy

Prime Wars Trilogy

Transformers: Cyberverse

War for Cybertron Trilogy

Transformers: Botbots

Transformers: Earthspark

References

END]

and for reference, the things under each section can vary wildly... and are written in classic tf fan style so i never check untill im actually there to see whats up.

hang on i need to say 10 thousand searchable words

[animated-character-of-the-day]

Today’s character of the day is: Prowl from Transformers series

[thenamesblurrito]

throwing out a list of canon alternate timelines and spinoffs just so i don’t have to keep them all in my head. this is specifically SNAP AUs that involve no OCs or major world/premise/basic building block overhauls, as they all come from a butterfly effect seeded in SNAP canon, and may actually feature in SNAP canon. there’s bound to be more as i come up with them but this is just what i have to start (i love the spinoff timelines created by OCs too, no worries, this isn’t some blanket ban on ya’ll showing me SNAP OCs)

SNAP canon’s universal stream is Sumahopu 1019.6 Gamma, and all of these are canon AUs within the larger Sumahopu cluster. i could probably come up with universal stream labels for them but eh, i like the pithy titles i have for them instead. (for those of you who are normal about Transformers lore, a universal stream is a sci fi in-universe classification of various continuities and the types of fiction they appear in. the G1 cartoon for example is Primax 984.17 Alpha, with the first part naming the G1 continuity, the second being the start date, and the third the term for an animated series. in this case, Sumahopu is a mashup of sunappu and mahou, in keeping with the anime theme)

Shattered Glass: (point of divergence- ~5 billion years ago) a negative polarity Vector Sigma chooses ambition instead of relationship, and everything spirals from there.

Poor Mech’s Function: (point of divergence- ~2-4 billion years ago) the Guiding Hand are not around to guide anymore. Famines and natural disasters wrack Cybertron throughout history. When functionism rises, people grow ever more desperate.

Does The Dog Die, God Convoy?: (point of divergence- both mid SNAP and billions of years ago in a timey wimey mess) an ancient hero loadbears every burden, and a jealous goddex intervenes. A friend is lost to the depths of history, spawning a lot of universal constants that affect even the primary universe.

Severed Hand: (point of divergence- ~3.5 billion years ago) there are a certain five amnesiacs wandering around. No one remembers their names.

Fifth Face of Darkness: (point of divergence- ~3.5 billion years ago) a key is stolen, a god is enslaved, and a third moon orbits Cybertron.

Our Trio’s Down To Two: (point of divergence- during the main character’s childhoods) Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker are a close trine. In this timeline, that fact does not prevent them from being split up. Three variations depending on which sibling was separated.

Playing God: (point of divergence- prior to the JAAT opening) Jhiaxus lives. The school he dreamed of becomes unnecessary when someone mysteriously recruits him. Nightracer gets a sword.

Swapsies- Greenlight Edition: (point of divergence- during the JAAT’s application period) Windblade elects not to become an interplanetary transfer student, and Greenlight never gets to go to Caminus. When the Autobots form, Orthia is among them.

Nothing Happens: (point of divergence- a few vorns prior to SNAP) the JAAT opens, and is never attacked. No disasters occur, no children get relics, no heroes rise up. The JAAT has no librarian.

Worse Things Happen: (point of divergence- Nothing Happens timeline mid/post JAAT era) Megatron is a candidate for empurata who learns that sometimes, violence is the answer. Orion is a simple dockworker given something amazing and horrible in equal measure as he’s expected to end this burgeoning uprising. Civil war is on the horizon.

Inheritance: (point of divergence- mid SNAP) heroes die, and their families mourn. Dominus is the first to take up his fallen sibling’s relic.

Magnificent Useless Ones: (point of divergence- SNAP s2) the Magnificence finds a new host. Red Alert finds bravery. The junkers find power, and the universe will be their feast.

Swapsies- Iacon Edition: (point of divergence- SNAP s3) Wreck-Gar becomes a DJD member.

High Class Thunderblast: (point of divergence- mid SNAP) the reign of the new empress and her minions leads Cybertron to prosperity. No one ever sees Nightracer again.

Swapsies- Swerve Edition: (point of divergence- SNAP s3/4) Swerve becomes Soundwave instead of Rumble and Frenzy.

Tailgate Tries Again: (point of divergence- late SNAP s4) Tailgate watches his hero die, takes up his sword, and finds himself back in time on the first day of school with a magical relic in his hands.

Optimus X: (point of divergence- mid SNAP and post SNAP in another timey wimey mess) a figure from Optimus’s future appears, terrifying and powerful and urging him to take up arms before it’s too late.

[emeraldtart]

TFA X Kamen Rider

Before they landed on Earth, and before Optimus ends up working as a space bridge repair bot, he somehow disturbed the spirit of Megatron on Archa-7.

Now, he has a grumpy old warlord who follows him around in sand form. And can also take control. Although, Optimus can force Megatron out of his body if needed to.

Since Megs is now directly connected to Optimus' spark, there's nothing he can do except deal with it.

They can transform, but it's mostly Megatron taking control while Optimus watches from the back of his mind.

OP's alter ego is called Black Convoy/Nemesis Prime.

Optimus kept it a secret, along with the existence of the Nemesis.

Not for long though, because slowly one by one Team Prime came across Decepticon spirits and has to work together to defeat the bad guys.

Deceptions are like the Imagins, while the Nemesis is the Den Liner.

Their enemies are also Decepticons, who work for their mysterious 'empress'.