Makino (2013 TV series)/Synopsis

The story of the evil and despotic Makino, creator of the Ultralinks, from the 2013 Max Steel reboot series.

Creation
Many eons ago, an alien scientist was working on a project involving floating technology, and eventually created Makino, the first Ultralink, being created to absorb and expand. The scientist’s assistant warned him about Makino, that he was too powerful and must be destroyed. However, the scientist ignored him, saying Makino couldn’t be destroyed due to him being programmed to regenerate and find a host. Soon, Makino became so intelligent up to the point he could understand right from wrong, and discovered his immense abilities. Afterwards, he forcefully linked with his creator, and killed his robotic assistant, who tried to escape Makino.

Conquest of Destruction
Eventually, Makino would create more and more Ultralinks (including Steel (real name: N'Baro Atksteel X377), Turbolt, Plaztek, Avatak, and millions of other Ultralinks), and eventually created an army of them. Using them and the Alphalink he built, he sadistically used the Alphalink to consume more and more planets and destroyed countless lives. He himself has made a motto which most of the Ultralinks would use: “For the Glory of Makino!“, and the crimes he has committed eventually lead to the creation of the Black Star Council, an organization bent down on capturing and imprisoning Ultralinks.

On his attack on the homeworld Takion (and the alien race living there, the Takions), one of his Ultralinks, Steel, redeems himself by saving a Takion alien named Ja'em Mk'rah from a Giant Centipede Monster (an Ultralink linked with a centipede-like monster) by linking with him. They fought the Ultralinks together as a team, but it was eventually too late; soon, Makino had used his Alphalink to absorb the planet of Takion. After that, Mk'rah and Steel came to planet Earth (our home planet), which was Makino’s next target.

Once on Earth, the organization N-Tek was fighting off against the Ultralinks, and almost failed. However, Mk'rah and Steel fought against the Ultralinks and were able to defeat them easily. Enraged, Makino left Earth, and went about absorbing other planets before he found the right moment to attack Earth once again.

After Ja'em Mk'rah was seemingly destroyed in an experiment gone wrong by Miles Dread, he was floating in space. Eventually, Makino found him, imprisoned him, as used him as the Alphalink's energy source ever since then until 16 years later when Max Steel showed up.

Thanks, I Think
"Oh, Makino have mercy! This is gonna be a thing with her isn't it?"

- Steel refers to Makino as one of Max Steel's enemies, while Sydney talks to Max about the villains Max Steel has to fight.

The show takes place 16 years later. Makino never appears in this episode; however, he is mentioned by Steel while Sydney (one of Max McGrath's friends) talks about Max Steel's enemies.

Earth Under Siege, Part Two
"(Miles Dread: We suffered… a setback.) Yes. The humans are stronger than anticipated. What they cannot possibly anticipate what's coming next: from this day forward, we will not rest until Max Steel and all of mankind are no more."

- Makino to Miles Dread about annihilating Max Steel and the rest of humanity.

Makino finally makes his debut in this episode. He is first being seen as a hologram, praising Miles Dread (who is inside a Makino Ship that has entered Earth) for being loyal to him, and not knowing Dread would betray him, says he will be spared from Earth's absorbsion, with Dread lying that all he's ever wanted was to survive the Ultralink attack. However, the alarm buzzes, and Air Elementor sees that N-Tek has returned to their battle positions. Makino says the Ultralinks are ready to absorb Earth.

Later on, Makino off-screen gives Miles Dread the Makino Mode (which is more powerful that Dread's Turbo Energy Mode. (It is unknown how he did it though, seeing that he was in the Alphalink, and Dread was in the Makino Ship.) Using this form, Dread tries to destroy Max Steel, but Steel takes control of Max and pretends to turn back to Makino and follow Dread's footsteps, only to turn Max Steel (himself and Max) into the Turbo Cannon Mode, thus knocking Dread into the Shield Generator, thus destroying it. However, Dread survives this.

Makino finally appears physically, but he is still inside the Alphalink, which is attacking a planet. Miles Dread now arrives as a hologram, saying the Ultralinks have suffered a setback. Makino agrees that N-Tek was stronger than anticipated, but for now on, he and his Ultralink army will not stop attacking Earth until it is no more.

Ultralink Invasion, Part One
"(Makino shows up in a hologram.) (Miles Dread:… just as you planned, Master Makino.) Then carry on, human! Do not fail me!"

- Makino telling Dread to carry on with his plans.

While Miles Dread talks to Jason Naught about their plan, Makino shows up as a hologram, and Dread calls him, "Master Makino". Makino angrily tells Dread not to fail him. Then, Makino disappears.

Ultralink Invasion, Part Two
"What is it, Dread? (Miles Dread: N-Tek has captured the 4th Ultralink. They approach as we speak!) Then you know what to do! (Miles Dread: And it shall be done.) Attack the turby-human, or you will perish with the rest of your species!"

- Makino orders Miles to attack Max Steel.

Makino appears once again as a hologram, and Dread tells him that N-Tek captured the 4th Ultralink. Makino orders Dread to attack Max Steel, and threatens to kill him.

Dredd Ascendant
"Prepare the Alphalink!"

- Makino as the Alphalink absorbs a hopeless planet.

In a Makino Ship, Makino himself first appears as a hologram and speaks with Miles Dread, Jason Naught, and some Ultralinks, about defeating N-Tek, and tells Dread that his assistance in helping him has been noted, but he can annihilate the world without Dread's help. After a brief moment, he tells Air Elementor to lead the assault on destroying Max Steel and N-Tek, but after he takes care of Dread and Naught. Air Elementor tries to stop them both, but they escape.

While watching a battle down an N-Tek, Miles tells Makino that the Elementor and his Ultralinks aren't being good at their job. Makino, in fury, says he underestimates him, and the battle is far from over.

After seeing Max Steel had won the battle, Dread asks Makino to consider an alliance, but the latter refuses the deal, saying he doesn't trust him. Dread tries to manipulate Makino by saying he doesn't trust him either, but if they work together, they can finally destroy Max Steel for good. However, Makino tells him that after defeating N-Tek, the alliance is over. Dread tells Makino he looks forward to working with him, and says he has some Ultralinks to "rescue".

At the end of the episode, Makino orders to prepare the Alphalink, which then absorbs the hopeless planet.

Full Metal Racket
"(Metallak: I can see why the Elementors were messing with this "hero". Well I can assure you, Master Makino, I will crush him.) I have consumed countless planets and civilizations throughout this universe, Metallak, but 2 planets have resisted like no others: Takion… (Metallak: …and this water-based planet called Earth.) The Ultralink you disdain most has made this planet his home: (Metallak: N'Baro Atksteel X377.) Steel, as he calls himself. He linked with this human filth to become the one known as Max Steel. (Metallak: Steel is a deserter! A DISGRACE TO OUR ARMY! I will destroy him for humiliating your honor! I will take control if the immense fleet from Elementor! We'll be back into shape, and grind Steel from a shell into scrap metal!) Once you destroy Max Steel, there'll be nothing to stop me from consuming Earth and its people. (Metallak: It shall be done.) There is one last thing: Be wary of Dread. He is an ally, for now, but he is dangerous. (Metallak: For the glory of Makino!)"

- Makino and Metallak about destroying Max Steel.

Makino, as a hologram, watches a video about Max Steel fighting off and defeating Earth Elementor. Meanwhile, an Ultralink named Metallak arrives, promising him he will destroy the hero. Makino explains he has destroyed countless planets and civilizations, but two planets have resisted them like no others: Takion and Earth. He also reveals that Steel has made his home in Earth, and linked with a human (Max McGrath) to become the hero known as Max Steel. Metallak angrily complains about destroying Steel. However, Makino warns Metallak about Miles Dread, saying he is currently an ally, but is dangerous. Metallak exclaims the Ultralinks’ motto, and Makino disappears. After that, Metallak goes to a pyramid in the Americas, and links with the statue on top of the pyramid, and he becomes Metal Elementor.

Journey to the Center of Copper Canyon
"Dread! Elementor! I will be arriving on Earth earlier than expected. (Miles Dread: Really? Uh… that's… better… news!) When my humanoid battle form arrives on your planet, we will finally get to meet face-to-face. (Miles Dread: I look forward to it! Until then, for the glory of Makino!) (Metal Elementor: For the glory of Makino!) (to the other Utralinks) Keep a close watch on our ally. I want to know his every move."

- Makino to the Ultralinks and Miled Dread about his eventual arrival to Earth.

Makino appears as a hologram, telling two Ultralinks (including the Elementors) that his arrival on Earth is earlier than expected, and tells Miles Dread that when he arrives, they will finally meet face-to-face. After that, Dread and the Ultralinks exclaim, “For the Glory of Makino!“, and Dread walks off. However, Makino tells the Ulralinks to keep a close watch on Dread because he wants to know his every move. Then, Makino disappears.

The Legend of Ja'em Mk'rah
"Mega Metal Elementor! You have failed me! (Metal Elementor: I beg your patience! I promise that it will not happen again!) I will take command of your remaining Destroyers personally! (Metal Elementor: How is that possible? You're still light years away!) Yes, but I shall be there sooner than you think."

- Makino tells Metal Elementor he will destroy Max Steel himself.

Makino is seen as a hologram, complaining to Metal Elementor that even though he was there, Max Steel is still alive, and angrily asks if that is how he serves him. However, Metal Elementor says he lives to serve him, promising that he will cover the Earth as done with countless other planets. However, they then both see three Ultralinks (including Prism Link), who have just entered the room. Metal Elementor asks if their mission in rendering Max Steel defenseless was a success, and one of them says it was a complete success. Then, Metal Elementor tells so to Makino.

At the end of the episode, Makino tells Metal Elementor he failed him for not destroying Max Steel. Despite Metal Elementor promising Makino it will not happen again, the latter says he will take command of his Destroyers personally. Then, Metal Elementor asks how that is possible, as Makino is still light years away. However, the latter says he will be on Earth sooner than he thinks.

Got Turbo Star
"Makino is not a thing! It is a thought! An inspiration! An idea that became real! I am indestructible! You are not! I shall lead my Ultralink army across the universe in a wave of complete absorption and expansion, and I am coming for Earth! And you Dread! YOU SHALL BE THE FIRST TO PERISH!"

- Makino telling Dread he will kill him after feeling betrayed by him.

In this episode, Makino is revealed to be still alive, even though he was thrusted back into the Alphalink, and the portal closes. He appears as a hologram to Dread, saying he will exterminate him first.

Turbo-Warriors
In this short film, a headpiece similar to Makino's can be seen in Team Turbo's base, However, this is not Makino's headpiece, as he has been destroyed for good, so this is probably from another Ultralink that may have looked just like Makino.