| Neo Zeroid Protector | |
|---|---|
 Neo Zeroid | |
| Vital statistics | |
| Name | Neo Zeroid Protector |
| Species | Zeroids |
| Origin | X'Arb'ea |
Story
The Reawakening
After their reawakening on a strange beast-filled world, with the loss of their history and knowledge, the Zeroids looked to reestablish themselves in the universe. Led by Zintar THE EXPLORER and Zerak THE DESTROYER, the Zeroids escaped into space in a barely-functioning makeshift Exploration Module and began a search for a new home to replace their lost Planet Zero.
The Zeroid Ascendancy
Many years later... The Zeroid Ascendancy has been fractured.
Key philosophical differences between Zintar and Zerak, without the firm claws of Commander Zogg to guide them, have led to different evolutionary paths for these mechanical wonders. The tribes of the Prime Zeroids have gone their own ways, interacting very little over the interceding years.[1]
The White of X'Arb'ea
Maxx Zero and the Robo Force have been following the path of the Prime Zeroids ever since meeting Assassin and Striker on Diavolus. It is Maxx's belief that Zintar the Explorer holds some long-lost knowledge about ZETON and how Nazgar can be defeated for all time, leading the Force on a quest throughout the stars.
After leaving the jungle planet of the Hunter Zeroids and adding Arjox to the team, Maxx continued upon the path he felt would lead to Zintar. It was along this path that the planet X'Arb'ea lay. Sensors in the Star Hawk notified Maxx that unique metals from ZETON were housed in the scientific outpost. Imagine his surprise when he found hundreds of half constructed Zetonian robots in storage at the facility, coated in a base white paint...[2]
The Legion
After Maxx Zero and the Robo Force defeated the Darkness Soldiers on the jungle planet of the Neo Hunter Zeroids, Nazgar called upon the Knight of Darkness to send a more powerful group of warriors to defeat Maxx. The Knight called upon a special division of his Darkness Soldiers known as the Legion.
Traveling in groups of five, the Legion is primarily used to infiltrate fortresses on worlds Nazgar wants crushed. The Legion would be the backbone of a special trap for the Robo Force...[3]
The Robo Force Trap
"A cache of non-activated Explorer Neo Zeroids has been found by Nazgar's troops. Using the biological weapon known as the Nazareen, these Neo Zeroids will serve as a trap for Maxx Zero and the Robo Force. But when Sentinel discovers the secret of the Nazareen, he performs Dynagenesis on the infected Zeroids and creates an army of Protectors!"[4]
Sentinel's Last Stand
Sentinel Transmission
Transmission incoming...
- "Maxx, I'm sorry. I thought-"
- "They-"
- "A LEGION-"
- "If there's time. If there's somehow time...."
- "It was a trap. Don't activate t-"
Versions
Protector Edition
"The call for help has gone out-and been received by Maxx Zero! A batch of Protector Zeroids has been found!"[5]
Production Neo Zeroid Protector edition. White with Black Accents. With new paint applications on the waist disc! Ships in Explorer configuration. 16 pieces. Released September 25th, 2016. $14 each.
