What you said about your suspicions about Zerta Trion's messages that got me thinking. What if it isn’t Zerta talking to Derek and Solia but what if it’s actually Unicron perhaps trying to manipulate events into playing out in a way that will benefit him?
@@Moonbase3 I’m also wondering if Megatron becomes Galvatron how would they go into his insanity? After all with how the Energon Universe titles have been going I’m sacred to see how far they would take Galvatron's insanity.
I also think the age of wrath is closer to the aligned continuity one Primus creates cybertronians, and the quintessons erase their history during enslaving then which is why they're referring to both
@@Moonbase3Don't dive too deep. Otherwise you'll get caught in the chaos of the Aligned saga. It'll make you ask more questions that can never be answered.
Since Energon is in the name of the Universe, I'd say they're all Transformers books! I don't know if this issue was the 'best' out of every issue, but I would say it was satisfying in all aspects except for the disposition of Proximus. Seemed somewhat cop out ish to me for some reason. Yes, you mentioned the Primus name drop vs. the Quintesson reference - definitely needs to be answered at some point. Anyways, good stuff.
Moonbase, thank you for another great video. Humanoid Transformers, very cool. Will they travel to Earth? Work their way into G.I. Joe? Will they bring Unicron to Earth, uniting the Joe's and the Autobots? Looking forward to all the great stories as well as your Scarlett video. Have a fantastic holiday weekend.
U know this does open a whole new can of worms about the whole Trion lineage. Kinda like Alpha Trion was the first of his line since Alpha really means beginning, and since he’s always been known as the oldest living Autobot, it kinda tracks really nicely. Sweet vid bud 👍
Yup, looks like Void Rivals got my attention now. At first, it was pretty slow and felt like a cameo of the week comic. But the payoffs have been fantastic and have me wanting to see more.
Robots in disguise indeed. Oh gosh, so many questions were answered but so many remain!!! I’m curious what the first event comic will be in the Skybound universe.
Me too. If I were to guess, probably when Cobra-la and the Quintessons form an alliance/Cobra makes their big move to get more ENERGON, clashing with the Transformers or GI Joe teams
I've been enjoying Void Rivals so far as a totally new world with neat ideas. That being said, the reveal form Issue 10, while not mind blowing, was very fun. I am excited to see how deep these connections will go.
Best issue so far! We finally get some answers to our most burning questions, and just like any good mystery it leaves us with EVEN MORE questions! It’s like they say, if you want to improve your TF story just add Springer 😎 Fantastic review MB3!
I really do love how void rivals is it’s own story in its own right. But will have Transformers characters cameo and these cameos have such a huge payoff with the story. Especially in issue 10! W video as always 🔥
Void Rivals is my favorite of the Skybound titles. It has been since the beginning. I like the Transformers interacting with the characters but I like it as a stand alone title. I'm thinking now that these beings are going to end up being this universe's Headmasters and Targetmasters.
interesting how citizens of the Sacred Ring are techno-organic, this concept as being tackled in the Marvel Comics, Beast Machines and Animated, with Beast Machines focusing on the idea the most. combing this with Agorrians and Zertonians being distant kind of Cybertoniens. I get the impression the Zerta Trion made the Sacred Ring as an emergency Energon supply drawing energy form the black hole in the center, in case of energy shortage ever happened on Cybertron, Only to be forgotten with time. We saw in the Cobra Commander mini that Energon could effect organic life, I feel that year 1 of the Energon Universe is a calm before the storm seeing various factors along with Cybertrian technology running rampant though Earth/humanity. Zerta Trion mention and Agorrian started the path Solila will finish and that Zalilak has a child, future characters latter down the line. Dullen is becoming investing, we first meant him as a hard nosed ass to his son but now we are seeing him as someone more pragmatic, not sure what he personally see in Darak but it must being something more that what were initially let on to believe.
Looks like Skybound really earning that Energon Universe now since it all connect to it. Cobra with energon focus and VoiD Rivals being Bio Cybertronians. It's super interesting to see what Cobra-la would think of it since they could enroll it into themself to be "Pure" or see it as Abominations
Late to the party but this issue is exactaly what I like about Kirkman's other stuff: the man plays the slow game. I'm sure in a few years there will be some big revelation that had hints back in issue 2
With G.I. Joe getting a full ongoing series I wonder what the fourth slot will be dedicated to more Joe villain mini a Skuxoid mini teaming with Hot Rod would be fun.
I was hoping that you would mention the KEY that my man found and solila quickly kicked him and laid back down in pain. That key definitely looks like a the key to Vector Sigma, but i'm guessing it is another key to a well of sparks on this planet, which could be unicron, yes. I'm guessing it is a key to a well, which is powered by the sacred ring to generate and or keep the sparks incubated, until they are ripe enough for their next phase, which could be combining a spark to a zertonian and agronian (sorry)....maybe to grow numbers in a fight against the original opressors of the transformers, The Quintessons. Clearly I love this whole universe and am eagerly wanting more!
With Zerta Trion, it kinda makes me wonder about if 13 Primes are a thing in Energon Universe. I mean, that alone doesn't negate the passibility, but considering Alpha Trion was the only Trion we know off, and it would have been just assuemed that's just his second name, but Skybound seems to reitepreted the same way how the Prime title got more importance later on. Does it mean Zerta Trion has been equel to Alpha Trion? Was she member of the 13th as well or just a different Cybertronian who also got the title? Heck, is title of Trion even exclusive to Primes. Also, this revolation this spark my theory that Agorrians and Zartonians, might be new take on Nebulians since they are the other humanoid alien race that did have the connection to transformers, mostly due to Headmasters.
I'm wondering why Dulin was smiling after his discord call with Zalilak. Because deep down he's glad his son is alive? Or because he secretly wants the coming of Goliant as well, and is keeping his intentions hidden from Zalilak? Is he one of the Agorrian counterparts to the group that helped the pair escape?
Those are some great questions! I hadn't considered some ulterior motives there. I just assumed it was because he was glad Darak was alive, but double crossing Zalilak would be a nice surprise!
I really hope they do go Quintesson origin. We’ve got so much variations of the Primus origin over the years that the Quints would feel kinda refreshing.
All I can add to the Unicron theories it that Nexus Prime story where he and that Shatter Glass Quentisson strengthen the barriers between the Transformers multiverse made new ides with The Thirteen, Unicorn, and Prumus possible, because before theese characters were multiversal singularities, meaning that at that given moment, that was that character
@Moonbase3 it's from one of the convention comics. The comic was called Out Of the One, Many. But before that, IDW couldn't/didn't include any of the Primes, Unicron, or Primus physically until after that story and particularly during the Titans Return storyline and therafter
At this point it feels very apt for it to be called the energon universe. After all, none of the comics here would have started in world if it wasn’t for the transformers
You can pour Energon in their Energon ports? How? They’re hollow? Wow. I can’t believe how connected they are in a biological sense. I think Dulin’s smile means he does care for Darak.
All good questions! I hope we'll see Void Rivals goes that far, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens after issue 12. And I hope the Sacred Ring sticks around for a while as well, but if Unicron is in fact involved here, then I could see him destroying the Sacred Ring.
Bringing up the gem, isn't that an homage when perceptors insignia was removed for the doll to come to life? Wouldn't it be interesting that the gems here will act the same way they did in that episode where that gem connected everyone. This gem here, will that be what awakens one then everyone?
Since hearing about Energon ports in their heads has me shaking my head. Why? So, they don't have brains? Where is the thing to store energy and pump it through their systems at? The heads and necks should be thicker.what is the purpose of them having a mouth? Do they eat too? Did they not know over the years what their bodies looked like on the inside. Some had to have died at some point maybe a head was cut off or some head blow. Or someone broke an arm. I think they would have known they weren't just organic at some point in their history. Maybe their brains are in their assets. Their bodies are humanoid. Why couldn't it be their belly button or in their chest or something. That energy port is a bit much for me.
@@Moonbase3 its probably something they pulled out of their assets of an idea and we aren't allowed to ask questions to. And if they see us asking questions they will have to come up with something. I don't think they gave much thought to it IMO.
This could certainly play into pre-existing subgroups, but I'm hoping it's a new concept. One that's in the vein of Head/Target/Power Masters and Pretenders, but with its own unique spin.
@@zoltanperei4789 they could be like humanoid Cylons, or like the T-X Terminator, or the John Connor Terminator. I think those used nano machines that mimic shapes.
They are definitely using cartoon continuity, which I'm not sure I like as it's by far the worst source. Thst said, it's well known and if they keep tying it together with their new ideas it shoild work. Can't stand they made rumble blue though. That's a coloring error the cartoon just got stuck with 😊
I hear ya, but I think Skybound has been putting a nice spin on the cartoon continuity that feels updated and ultimately more effective than the source it's drawing from. But yes, that does mean RIBFIR is in play. 😁
What you said about your suspicions about Zerta Trion's messages that got me thinking. What if it isn’t Zerta talking to Derek and Solia but what if it’s actually Unicron perhaps trying to manipulate events into playing out in a way that will benefit him?
That's crossed my mind...it's definitely a possibility! It would certainly be a surprise!
@@Moonbase3 I’m also wondering if Megatron becomes Galvatron how would they go into his insanity? After all with how the Energon Universe titles have been going I’m sacred to see how far they would take Galvatron's insanity.
Well, we won't know until further down the line and we finally get who Zerta trio is
@@deniseg9210 Yeah, I wonder how they would handle that...Galvatron could end up being way worse than Starscream!
I also think the age of wrath is closer to the aligned continuity one
Primus creates cybertronians, and the quintessons erase their history during enslaving then which is why they're referring to both
I need to get deeper into the Aligned Continuity lore.
@@Moonbase3Don't dive too deep. Otherwise you'll get caught in the chaos of the Aligned saga. It'll make you ask more questions that can never be answered.
Since Energon is in the name of the Universe, I'd say they're all Transformers books!
I don't know if this issue was the 'best' out of every issue, but I would say it was satisfying in all aspects except for the disposition of Proximus. Seemed somewhat cop out ish to me for some reason.
Yes, you mentioned the Primus name drop vs. the Quintesson reference - definitely needs to be answered at some point. Anyways, good stuff.
You know, that's fair. I could see an argument being made that these are all Transformers books in a sense.
Moonbase, thank you for another great video. Humanoid Transformers, very cool. Will they travel to Earth? Work their way into G.I. Joe? Will they bring Unicron to Earth, uniting the Joe's and the Autobots? Looking forward to all the great stories as well as your Scarlett video. Have a fantastic holiday weekend.
Thanks, you too! And I'm definitely wondering about those same questions you posed...and I'm looking forward to finding out!
U know this does open a whole new can of worms about the whole Trion lineage. Kinda like Alpha Trion was the first of his line since Alpha really means beginning, and since he’s always been known as the oldest living Autobot, it kinda tracks really nicely. Sweet vid bud 👍
Thanks! Yeah, I think Zerta makes for an interesting addition to what we already know about Alpha - I'm looking forward to learning more.
@@Moonbase3 Me too bud 👍 congrats on passing 4K subs. Keep it up
@@Gaming_Helm Thank you, my friend. I'm very grateful!
Yup, looks like Void Rivals got my attention now. At first, it was pretty slow and felt like a cameo of the week comic. But the payoffs have been fantastic and have me wanting to see more.
It feels like it's really picking up now.
Technorganic? Looks like we are reaching Beast Machines territory.
Yes. With what we learned this issue that Agorrians and Zertonians are actually organic Cybertronian of a sort
I'm very curious where it's all headed...
Robots in disguise indeed. Oh gosh, so many questions were answered but so many remain!!!
I’m curious what the first event comic will be in the Skybound universe.
Me too. If I were to guess, probably when Cobra-la and the Quintessons form an alliance/Cobra makes their big move to get more ENERGON, clashing with the Transformers or GI Joe teams
Whatever the event ends up being, I'm expecting it to be BIG!
@@Moonbase3 me too
I've been enjoying Void Rivals so far as a totally new world with neat ideas. That being said, the reveal form Issue 10, while not mind blowing, was very fun. I am excited to see how deep these connections will go.
Same here!
The energon port is a great revelation, and had wonderful implications for growing the universe we are playing in.
I agree. Looking forward to seeing what's next!
Best issue so far! We finally get some answers to our most burning questions, and just like any good mystery it leaves us with EVEN MORE questions! It’s like they say, if you want to improve your TF story just add Springer 😎
Fantastic review MB3!
🤣 Proven formula for success right there! I'm always in favor of more Springer.
I really do love how void rivals is it’s own story in its own right. But will have Transformers characters cameo and these cameos have such a huge payoff with the story. Especially in issue 10! W video as always 🔥
Definitely! I'm really looking forward to seeing where things go from here.
We are closer to these guys being Nebulans than ever
Haha, yep!
Void Rivals is my favorite of the Skybound titles. It has been since the beginning. I like the Transformers interacting with the characters but I like it as a stand alone title. I'm thinking now that these beings are going to end up being this universe's Headmasters and Targetmasters.
It seems like it could potentially go in the Targetmasters/Headmasters direction!
This could be a way to introduce either pretenders, headmasters, Target Masters or even better, Maximus and predacons since they are techno organic
It definitely seems to open a lot of doors for that stuff!
interesting how citizens of the Sacred Ring are techno-organic, this concept as being tackled in the Marvel Comics, Beast Machines and Animated, with Beast Machines focusing on the idea the most. combing this with Agorrians and Zertonians being distant kind of Cybertoniens. I get the impression the Zerta Trion made the Sacred Ring as an emergency Energon supply drawing energy form the black hole in the center, in case of energy shortage ever happened on Cybertron, Only to be forgotten with time. We saw in the Cobra Commander mini that Energon could effect organic life, I feel that year 1 of the Energon Universe is a calm before the storm seeing various factors along with Cybertrian technology running rampant though Earth/humanity. Zerta Trion mention and Agorrian started the path Solila will finish and that Zalilak has a child, future characters latter down the line. Dullen is becoming investing, we first meant him as a hard nosed ass to his son but now we are seeing him as someone more pragmatic, not sure what he personally see in Darak but it must being something more that what were initially let on to believe.
Yeah, they have to be going somewhere with that whole thing with the energon affecting the wildlife as seen in Cobra Commander...
Looks like Skybound really earning that Energon Universe now since it all connect to it. Cobra with energon focus and VoiD Rivals being Bio Cybertronians. It's super interesting to see what Cobra-la would think of it since they could enroll it into themself to be "Pure" or see it as Abominations
Yeah, Cobra-La is an interesting element in all of this stuff...I'm very curious how they'd react to the techno-organics from the Sacred Ring...
When Springer said "Energon Port", I was, like, "Wait, WHAT!?"
Same here!
Late to the party but this issue is exactaly what I like about Kirkman's other stuff: the man plays the slow game.
I'm sure in a few years there will be some big revelation that had hints back in issue 2
The payoffs have all been worth it so far!
I’m get the feeling we might get to see Headmasters, Targetmasters, and Powermasters at some point in the shared universe.
Definitely seems possible!
With G.I. Joe getting a full ongoing series I wonder what the fourth slot will be dedicated to more Joe villain mini a Skuxoid mini teaming with Hot Rod would be fun.
Skuxxoid getting his own series would blow my mind!
I was hoping that you would mention the KEY that my man found and solila quickly kicked him and laid back down in pain. That key definitely looks like a the key to Vector Sigma, but i'm guessing it is another key to a well of sparks on this planet, which could be unicron, yes.
I'm guessing it is a key to a well, which is powered by the sacred ring to generate and or keep the sparks incubated, until they are ripe enough for their next phase, which could be combining a spark to a zertonian and agronian (sorry)....maybe to grow numbers in a fight against the original opressors of the transformers, The Quintessons.
Clearly I love this whole universe and am eagerly wanting more!
There's definitely something suspicious going on with that key... I'm curious what Darak was about to say before Solila smacked him...
With Zerta Trion, it kinda makes me wonder about if 13 Primes are a thing in Energon Universe. I mean, that alone doesn't negate the passibility, but considering Alpha Trion was the only Trion we know off, and it would have been just assuemed that's just his second name, but Skybound seems to reitepreted the same way how the Prime title got more importance later on. Does it mean Zerta Trion has been equel to Alpha Trion? Was she member of the 13th as well or just a different Cybertronian who also got the title? Heck, is title of Trion even exclusive to Primes.
Also, this revolation this spark my theory that Agorrians and Zartonians, might be new take on Nebulians since they are the other humanoid alien race that did have the connection to transformers, mostly due to Headmasters.
I'm wondering why Dulin was smiling after his discord call with Zalilak. Because deep down he's glad his son is alive? Or because he secretly wants the coming of Goliant as well, and is keeping his intentions hidden from Zalilak? Is he one of the Agorrian counterparts to the group that helped the pair escape?
Those are some great questions! I hadn't considered some ulterior motives there. I just assumed it was because he was glad Darak was alive, but double crossing Zalilak would be a nice surprise!
I really hope they do go Quintesson origin. We’ve got so much variations of the Primus origin over the years that the Quints would feel kinda refreshing.
Totally agree!
All I can add to the Unicron theories it that Nexus Prime story where he and that Shatter Glass Quentisson strengthen the barriers between the Transformers multiverse made new ides with The Thirteen, Unicorn, and Prumus possible, because before theese characters were multiversal singularities, meaning that at that given moment, that was that character
Interesting...I'm not familiar with that one. Was that in the IDW Shattered Glass comics or is it from somewhere else?
@Moonbase3 it's from one of the convention comics. The comic was called Out Of the One, Many. But before that, IDW couldn't/didn't include any of the Primes, Unicron, or Primus physically until after that story and particularly during the Titans Return storyline and therafter
Ah, cool, good to know. Thanks. I'm not familiar with the convention comics, sadly.
Well... Hasbro did trademark the Void Rivals name alng with Transformers and G.I.Joe when tie first issue of Void Rivals came out
True. And the toys are coming!
This was sweet.
Thank you, much appreciated!
At this point it feels very apt for it to be called the energon universe. After all, none of the comics here would have started in world if it wasn’t for the transformers
Exactly their at the center of all this as i knew they would be.
You can pour Energon in their Energon ports? How? They’re hollow? Wow. I can’t believe how connected they are in a biological sense. I think Dulin’s smile means he does care for Darak.
I agree about Dulin - and yeah, good point about the ports. I don't fully understand how they work. 😂
Freaking awesome!!!!!!!
Void rivals will become Rom The Spaceknight. The Micronaughts will soon appear to along with Mask and Visionaries
Great issue
Do you guys think we'll celebrate Void Rivals' 2nd anniversary in issue 20 next June?
I wonder where Zerta Trion has been & why.
Is Unicron gonna eat the Sacred Ring eventually to make both the Agorrians & Zertonians homeless nomads, or does he only consume Dark Energon?
All good questions! I hope we'll see Void Rivals goes that far, but we'll just have to wait and see what happens after issue 12. And I hope the Sacred Ring sticks around for a while as well, but if Unicron is in fact involved here, then I could see him destroying the Sacred Ring.
@@Moonbase3 Thank you.
What if Zertonians are the reason Transformers turn into vehicles?
That could be interesting!
The first comic had Jetfire in it. I don’t know if it was ever a secret
Haha, true! I get what you're saying, but the connections are becoming more overt and direct now. :)
@@Moonbase3 especially new issues with the energon stuff
Bringing up the gem, isn't that an homage when perceptors insignia was removed for the doll to come to life? Wouldn't it be interesting that the gems here will act the same way they did in that episode where that gem connected everyone. This gem here, will that be what awakens one then everyone?
That didn't occur to me! With how much inspiration Kirkman is taking from season 3, I wonder if that episode influenced Void Rivals at all...
Is this comic Transformers & Gi Joe in Void Rivals ?
Since hearing about Energon ports in their heads has me shaking my head. Why? So, they don't have brains? Where is the thing to store energy and pump it through their systems at? The heads and necks should be thicker.what is the purpose of them having a mouth? Do they eat too? Did they not know over the years what their bodies looked like on the inside. Some had to have died at some point maybe a head was cut off or some head blow. Or someone broke an arm. I think they would have known they weren't just organic at some point in their history. Maybe their brains are in their assets. Their bodies are humanoid. Why couldn't it be their belly button or in their chest or something. That energy port is a bit much for me.
It definitely raises a lot of questions about their anatomy and biology. I guess we'll see how much Kirkman will explain in that regard!
@@Moonbase3 its probably something they pulled out of their assets of an idea and we aren't allowed to ask questions to. And if they see us asking questions they will have to come up with something. I don't think they gave much thought to it IMO.
Headmasters?
I wouldn't be surprised if we see them eventually!
They have to be Pretender Transformers.
That would be sick, but they look organic in the inside.
This could certainly play into pre-existing subgroups, but I'm hoping it's a new concept. One that's in the vein of Head/Target/Power Masters and Pretenders, but with its own unique spin.
@@zoltanperei4789 they could be like humanoid Cylons, or like the T-X Terminator, or the John Connor Terminator. I think those used nano machines that mimic shapes.
L like espringer
They are definitely using cartoon continuity, which I'm not sure I like as it's by far the worst source. Thst said, it's well known and if they keep tying it together with their new ideas it shoild work. Can't stand they made rumble blue though. That's a coloring error the cartoon just got stuck with 😊
I hear ya, but I think Skybound has been putting a nice spin on the cartoon continuity that feels updated and ultimately more effective than the source it's drawing from. But yes, that does mean RIBFIR is in play. 😁
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