Moonradar (G1)
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- Moonradar is an Autobot Micromaster from the Zone portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.
Moonradar (ムーンレーダー Mūnrēdā) is the commander of the Rocket Base on planet Zone. Hot-headed and impulsive, he tends to rush into action without giving it a great deal of thought, resulting in limited success. Tempering this nature is his best friend, Rabbicrater, who tries to act as a voice of reason for Moonradar.
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Fiction
Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity
Zone cartoon
- Voice actor: Ryō Horikawa (Japanese)
When Victory Saber began the "Zone Project", transforming Micro into planet Zone, Moonradar was appointed as Commander of Zone's Rocket Base. His job was to launch Galaxy Shuttle and Galaxy Rocket whenever the threat of the Decepticons surfaced. Zone Part 1
When Flame General Bruticus attacked planet Feminia, Moonradar accompanied Galaxy Rocket and a team of Micromasters into battle, defeating the Decepticon. Zone Part 2
Moonradar ran into Rabbicrater on the highway while shuttling the refugee Cain around Zone and engaged in some friendly road-jockeying with him.
When the Nine Great Demon Generals attacked Zone, Rabbicrater lamented that the Powered Masters weren't back from searching for Victory Saber yet, but Moonradar ignored him and went about mounting a defense.
When the Demon Generals departed with Zone's store of Energon Z, Moonradar deployed a crack strike force (and Cain) to Earth. Rabbicrater reminded Moonradar that they needed to find out what the Decepticons wanted the Energon Z for, but Moonradar ignored him and went about mounting an offense. Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!
Violengiguar eventually attacked the Earth in person, taking Galaxy Rocket and all its contents (including Moonradar) hostage. The Powered Masters quickly pursued their foe. Zone Part 10
Defeating Violengiguar, the power of the Zodiac transformed the once desolate Tenth Planet into a lush, beautiful world. Now rescued, Moonradar looked upon the world, hoping to make it a utopia where robots and humans could live in peace. Zone Part 12
Legends comic
In 2038, Moonradar was on Zone when it was once again targeted by Violengiguar's forces. The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 2 He and Rabbicrater were assaulted by Metrotitan, but were fortunately shielded by Galaxy Shuttle. Moonradar then manned Galaxy Shuttle in his base mode to launch a counter-attack. LG-EX Big Powered Prologue Part One He later directed the full Zone Base weapon systems to aid Sonic Bomber in a strike against Star Giant. Sonic Bomber Chapter
Zone comic
When Victory Saber began the "Zone Project", transforming Micro into planet Zone, Moonradar was appointed as Commander of Zone's Rocket Base. His job was to launch Galaxy Shuttle and Galaxy Rocket whenever the threat of the Decepticons surfaced. Zone Part 1
When Flame General Bruticus attacked planet Feminia, Moonradar accompanied Galaxy Rocket and a team of Micromasters into battle, defeating the Decepticon. Zone Part 2
Moonradar ran into Rabbicrater on the highway while shuttling the refugee Cain around Zone and engaged in some friendly road-jockeying with him.
When the Nine Great Demon Generals attacked Zone, Rabbicrater lamented that the Powered Masters weren't back from searching for Victory Saber yet, but Moonradar ignored him and went about mounting a defense.
When the Demon Generals departed with Zone's store of Energon Z, Moonradar deployed a crack strike force (and Cain) to Earth. Rabbicrater reminded Moonradar that they needed to find out what the Decepticons wanted the Energon Z for, but Moonradar ignored him and went about mounting an offense. Zone
Violengiguar eventually attacked the Earth in person, taking Galaxy Rocket and all its contents (including Moonradar) hostage. The Powered Masters quickly pursued their foe. Zone Part 10
Defeating Violengiguar, the power of the Zodiac transformed the once desolate Tenth Planet into a lush, beautiful world. Now rescued, Moonradar looked upon the world, hoping to make it a utopia where robots and humans could live in peace. Zone Part 12
Kre-O comic
Moonradar praised Scamper for sliding on one of Metroplex's platforms. Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!
Toys
Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers
- Rocket Base (Micro Transformer Rocket Base, 1990)
- ID number: C-330
- Accessories: Rocket, base, platform, large ramp, helipad, 3 short ramps, mechanical arm, large double laser, 2 small double lasers, large laser, gunner pod, scout vehicle
- Released in the Zone portion of Takara's Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers toyline, Moonradar is identical to the Hasbro Micromaster Countdown, transforming into a lunar buggy.
- He was only available with the Rocket Base, a massive rocket launching gantry that opens up into a base. This set also came with the complete Rescue Patrol Team of of Boater, Fire, Holi, and Pīpō.