It wasn't supposed to be like this…
For many years, the Skylanders served as champions that protected all of Skylands. They fought back against many threats, most notably the likes of the Dark Portal Master Kaos. Every time, he was defeated, and we Skylanders ensured peace and prosperity.
But then...it all changed.
It was after our adventures with the Trap Team. However, you must be wondering who I am…
My name is Spyro. And I am not of this world. Me and another, Cynder, come from a realm far beyond Skylands. And for 4 years, we called Skylands home.
But if was after we trapped Kaos in Traptanium and stopped The Ultimate Weapon that struck me the most.
I remember that day so clearly. It began when I had a nightmare in which I fought The Darkness itself, the force of all evil in Skylands, in the form of my old enemy. Malefor.
I was unable to defeat him, even though I wasn't holding back. In that dream, The Darkness killed me.
I told Cynder about this. She told me not to worry. Should The Darkness ever have a physical form, let alone reveal itself to be a living being, then we would fight it together.
I know how she felt.
Back when we were about to face Malefor back on my world, I told her those exact words to comfort her.
I rested to calm myself of that nightmare. But when I woke up, everyone was gone.
When I entered the Academy, I saw all my friends knocked out, and fast asleep. Even more of them were in the kitchen, let alone all over the place.
Then, I heard an explosion below.
After searching for the source of the noise, I found that the Academy had a secret passageway that was left open. Something Master Eon never told the Skylanders about. Something he never told ME about. I went down the spiral staircase and saw what looked like an Elemental Vault. It seemed to have been blown open.
And then, I saw it…
You see, traps do something to villains inside them. It somehow makes them good. That's what happened to Kaos.
But I was proven wrong.
Whatever happened to the villains in those traps, it didn't work on Kaos. Possibly because he was a Portal Master. He had been faking his kindness this whole time!
And with him and his troll butler, Glumshanks, was the very last remains of The Darkness itself! With such power at his disposal, he now proclaimed himself "Emperor Kaos". There was nothing I could do to stop him.
At least, nothing I could do ALONE.
I rushed back upstairs and desperately tried to wake up everyone. But Kaos had slipped a sleeping charm into all the cotton candy he was giving out. And I was the only one at the Academy that didn't eat one.
That charm worked so well. No matter what I did, I was unable to wake them up.
With Kaos combining his own power with The Darkness, I only had one option left: Stop him myself.
But just like my nightmare, I was easily bested. The last thing I heard was Kaos laughing more evil and chaotic than he ever laughed before.
When I woke up, the others had as well. Thankfully, the Academy wasn't attacked.
Skylands itself, however, wasn't in the same shape.
The realm had been conquered. And Skylands' only heroes had failed to save it.
I remember how traumatized I was. We had failed. Hundreds, THOUSANDS, of citizens had been all counting on us to come save them. And what did we do?
Nothing.
I had failed my friends. I had failed Skylands. I had failed myself.
Finally, we knew what it felt like to lose. To be kicked down in the dirt, like Kaos always was.
Skylands had finally lost all hope. Kaos had now achieved what he had always wanted to achieve.
He had become the Ultimate Evil Overlord Of Ultimate Evil.
And thus, the Skylanders were no more…
Instead, there was only the Resistance.
It only FELT like we had lost all hope. But it wasn't over yet. We could still take back our home. MY home.
Searching for a way to overthrow Kaos, we discovered that he had regained old allies to his cause. Every villain we had ever faced in the past.
Hektor.
Captain Frightbeard.
The Dream Sheep.
And most notably, Count Moneybone.
Kaos had even shut down the Portal Network. No one could get in or out of Skylands.
Although the other villains and Doom Raiders were still on our side, the Skylands Resistance STILL stood no chance against the Kaos Empire. We needed a Plan B.
That's when we heard of it. Something that was powerful enough to create rifts all across Skylands for fast transportation. Something that could finally give us an edge in these desperate times: The Rift Engines.
We needed to find out more. And there was only one place we could go: Know-It-All Island.
But by the time we got to the island, something was terribly wrong. There WAS no Know-It-All Island!
This was impossible. No force in Skylands was powerful enough to obliterate entire islands!
But that was when we met THEM!
Ten figures met up with us at Skylander Academy while we were trying to find an alternate way to find out more about these "Rift Engines".
Turns out, that alternate way found US.
They called themselves the SuperChargers. Masters of piloting powerful vehicles. They had formed in the early days of the Kaos Empire. Heck, they were even temporarily by a barrel throwing monkey and a hammer wielding turtle that could breathe fire! But, I'm pretty sure those guys are gone now. Must be back in their own worlds. Anyway, we were introduced to the new Skylanders. They never told us how they and their vehicles were banished to Earth. Possibly because they were never banished there at all in the first place!
Spitfire was on pace to become the fastest driver in the Super Skylands Racing Circuit. With his lightning quick reflexes and nerves of steel, this tech enhanced flame spirit was absolutely unbeatable. But during the championship event at Skywinder Canyon, he was illegally bumped off course by a goblin racer and sent flying into the canyon wall in a fiery explosion! Most thought that this would put an end to his racing career. But three weeks later, he was back on the track, more fired up than ever to claim the title. Unfortunately, it was then that all of Skylands fell under the rule of Kaos, and the racing came to an end. That's when Spitfire was approached by Eon with an offer that could get him back behind the wheel as the new leader of an elite driving team – the Skylander Superchargers! So, I guess Eon had a plan in case any of this happened after all!
From the moment she left the nest, Stormblade had always pushed the boundaries, seeking to travel further than anyone had ever gone. At a young age, she made the bold leap off of her home island and plummeted through the deep blue sky in an attempt to find the bottom of Skylands – only to find no such bottom existed. This did not fulfill her curiosity, nor did it sway her belief there was something else beyond the limits of her world. Soon she built a custom ship, the Sky Slicer, and raced to the furthest reaches of Skylands in search of its end – but no end could be found. She wanted answers, and so she came to the one person that could help her – Eon. The Portal Master instantly saw the unquenchable thirst for exploration that resided in Stormblade, and asked her to join the Skylanders on a very special mission that would take her through the uncharted rifts between worlds!
Believe it or not, Dive-Clops was actually the twin brother of Eye-Brawl (That explains the emotion I saw in the Undead Giant)! When he was young, his bat-wings were blasted off by pirates while flying over the Swirling Sea, causing him to plunge into the abyss below. After rolling on the bottom for several days, he was discovered by an underwater civilization of Jelly Dwarves. They were instantly fascinated by the bizarre looking eyeball and took him back to their Corral Castle, where they built him a magnificent dive suit that would allow him to explore the depths of the sea. But everything changed when Dive-Clops decided to venture to the mysterious Whirlpool of Destiny deep within the ocean. As he got closer, he suddenly felt pulled by its immense power, and reemerged to discover that thousands of years had passed! Now with his destiny before him as a member of the Skylanders, Dive-Clops lets the minions of Kaos know that there are many dangers of the deep!
Smash Hit came from a long line of Warsupials - a rare species widely renowned for their skills in combat. But in more peaceful times, his people were responsible for locating and demolishing any remaining artifacts from the Arkeyan Empire that were deemed too dangerous to leave standing. Smash Hit liked his job because it allowed him to do what he loved most - break things! He was so skillful with his wrecking ball that he could single-handedly dismantle an entire Arkeyan Conquertron in under an hour and still have time for a snack. When Master Eon noticed his skill, he enlisted the talented Warsupial into a new wrecking crew he was forming to take on Kaos - the SuperChargers!
Thrillipede served in the Millipede Military in the outer regions of Skylands. As the top pilot in his unit, Thrillipede was responsible for single-handedly blasting over 300 Greeble warships out of the sky! When the Great Greeble War came to an end, he returned to his hometown of Flutter Bay as a celebrated hero. He was the talk of the town and everyone wanted to shake the many hands of the famous young pilot. News of his heroics eventually made their way to Flynn at the Academy, who set out to determine if the stories were true. In a series of friendly challenges, the two pilots raced, soared through obstacles, and performed incredible stunts in front of a cheering Flutter Bay crowd. In each event, Thrillipede stood victorious, and was asked to join the Skylanders shortly after. Of course, Flynn later admitted that he "let him win" so that Thrillipede wouldn't be embarrassed in front of his hometown.
Despite being undead, Fiesta had always been the life of the party. He was once the head member of a popular mariachi band in the personal court of Count Moneybone, who all undead citizens respected immensely. In his spare time, Fiesta and his bandmates played music for all of the new arrivals that entered the Underworld. However, a day came when the new arrivals were actually several Skylanders, who had come on a mission to stop Count Moneybone from unleashing a robot army on all of Skylands. Fiesta then realized that he, like so many others, had been fooled by the evil Count into thinking he was kind and generous – not the vengeful monster he truly was. Unbeknownst to the Skylanders, Fiesta and his bandmates helped to distract the robot army so they could infiltrate Moneybone's mansion and put a stop to him. Even though the Skylanders were unaware, this act of bravery and defiance did catch the attention of Master Eon, who recruited him at once.
High Volt was once the commander of a special security force that was in charge of patrolling the border between the known regions of Skylands and the mysterious uncharted region known as the Outlands. From atop the Shockspire Tower, their security headquarters, High Volt vigilantly monitored any strange activity beyond the border, knowing that Kaos and his minions were always up to no good. Over the years, he had defended Skylands against countless Greeble attacks, Troll uprisings, and even a few evil food chains that were attempting to expand. But on a recent patrol mission into the Outlands, High Volt discovered a heavily guarded construction site, where Kaos' minions appeared to be building something. Something big! Realizing at once that all of Skylands was in danger, he raced to the Academy to inform Eon and joined the Skylanders in their fight to stop it!
Splat grew up in a typical faun village, which was perfectly manicured and orderly. Every day in school, she and her classmates would recite the same poems, play the same music, and paint the same picture – which was always a portrait of their great ancestor, Fluty Hoofdancer. But this didn't suit Splat. The only art she wanted to learn was the art of war! After school, she would sneak off to the river and practice her own free form fighting technique against Chompies and other creatures that were causing trouble. When the elder fauns learned of this, were outraged. But soon thereafter, a band of Drow attacked the village to steal their valuable art, and while the other fauns cowered in fear, Splat stood her ground. Unleashing her self-taught fighting style, she defended her village and sent the Drow running. Now as a member of the Skylanders, Splat makes quite the impression wherever she goes!
While on a secret mission in troll territory, Astroblast crash landed on a remote island where he stumbled upon an ancient relic not seen in thousands of years - a legendary Rift Engine. These magical machines were believed to have the power to travel through the portals between Skylands and other worlds! Shortly after the discovery, an army of trolls appeared on a nearby canyon ridge and quickly charged toward Astroblast. Knowing that the Rift Engine would be very dangerous in the wrong hands, he pulled out his pulse laser and prepared to defend the relic against the incoming horde. After an epic shootout, the trolls fled in defeat. When Astroblast then brought the relic back to his ship, the Sun Runner, it surged with power and a hologram of Eon appeared. Eon thanked him for saving the Rift Engine and beckoned him to return it to the Academy. Astroblast accepted the invitation and was made a Skylander shortly thereafter.
Nightfall was a Dreadwalker from Fogshadow Tower, a mysterious fortress in the middle of the Poison Sea. While most Dreadwalkers stayed within the noxious cloud they called home, Nightfall preferred to dive into the black abyss and hunt the dark monsters that threatened her people. One day, as she was exploring a deep cavern in her submarine, the Sea Shadow, Nightfall came upon an enormous object that pulsed with a strange energy. It was gigantic, and before she could comprehend what she was looking at, it hatched! Out came a creature 100 times larger than anything she had ever seen! She fired the engines and raced back to warn her people. Just as the last citizens boarded an evacuation ship, the colossal head of the Leviathan broke the surface of the water and let out a terrible roar! Without hesitation, Nightfall rushed towards the monster, blasting it with everything she had while the others made their escape. This act of heroism caught the attention of Eon, and the rest is Skylander history!
And of course, being great drivers and pilots, the SuperChargers even had their own vehicles!
Spitfire drove the powerful Hot Streak, which was made from elemental magma rock and forged in the depths of the Volcanic Vault itself! With maximum firepower, it was capable of achieving extreme speeds and ready to scorch anything in its path!
Stormblade piloted the Sky Slicer, which was aerodynamic and lightning fast! Originally designed by her to explore the furthest reaches of Skylands, the Sky Slicer has since been retrofitted with high-powered weaponry and armor, making it one of the best in the nest!
Dive-Clops was at them helm of the Dive Bomber. It was a heavy duty aquatic battle tank! With enchanted metal plating capable of withstanding the immense pressure of the deep ocean, evil had nowhere to hide when Dive-Clops is in pursuit!
Smash Hit drove the powerful and destructive Thump Truck. It was built for one purpose – total destruction! It has been heavily modified with earth crunching iron jaws, a gravel exhaust port, and armored steel plating for ultimate toughness!
Thrillipede was an ace pilot when flying his famous fighter plane, the Buzz Wing. After heroically blasting over 300 enemy jets in the Great Greeble War, it was put on display in the Millipede Museum. But with Kaos on the loose again, it was back in action and ready for more!
Fiesta drove his own party-mobile, the Crypt Crusher, which was the undefeated champion of underworld drag racing. Originally crafted from Fiesta's childhood race car bed, it now uses an intimidating "Wheel of Doom" to roll over the competition!
High Volt patrolled in the Shield Striker. It was the ultimate weapon against evil. Heavily armored and surging with electricity, High-Volt's high-powered machine was geared up to enforce justice on anything that stands in its way!
Splat sped across the wave on her Splatter Splasher. A high speed hydro-craft that leaves evil floating in its wake, with its ultra-slick armor and underwater enchantment, Splat's custom ride was a force to be reckoned with above and below the surface!
Astroblast was the Captain (in fact, the only crew member) of the Sun Runner. It was a prototype spaceship built to recover items that are lost when traveling through the portals. Its anti-gravity capabilities and speedy acceleration allow Astroblast to get the jump on bad guys before they know what hit them!
Nightfall patrolled the night in her Sea Shadow. Originally built by her to explore shadowy depths of the Poison Sea near her home, it was elusive and agile with powerful weaponry that will sting any monster that lurks in the abyss!
We also learned that the vehicles had three different terrains: Land, Sea, and Sky. Land had the Fire, Earth, Undead, and Tech Elements. Sea had the Water, Magic, and Dark Elements. Sky had the Air, Life, and Light Elements.
The SuperChargers even had eight spare Rift Engines! Spitfire had said that they were looking for new members, so a few of us stepped forward. Pop Fizz, Terrafin, Jet-Vac, Trigger Happy, Stealth Elf, Eruptor, Gill Grunt, and Roller Brawl each touched a Rift Engine. The engines read their element, which gave them awesome new powers and looks!
Pop Fizz now had a Big Bubble tuba in which he could shoot potions out of in the form of potions!
Roller Brawl now had Bone Bash armor and was equipped with Fang Blades.
Stealth Elf now had a Super Shot cannon that could shoot out daggers.
Trigger Happy now had a set of Big Bang guns and could become a real daredevil, using circus tricks for combat.
Eruptor now had a Lava Lance and a set of cool armor to match.
Jet-Vac now had a Hurricane Wing Pack and Gun.
Gill Grunt now had a Deep Dive trident, which could help summon lightning as well as water.
Terrafin now had a Shark Shooter rocket launcher that shot out shark missiles.
Over the course of a few days, the new SuperChargers tested out their new powers and abilities. They even got their own vehicles!
Eruptor now drove the Burn-Cycle, which he had created when trying to make a "flaming snowman" during our last holiday party. He had thrown it away since he wasn't such a good driver. But now that Rift Engine had brought it back!
Gill Grunt now piloted the Reef Ripper. As well as fighting back against the Kaos Empire, Gill told me that he also planned to use it to find his mermaid girlfriend he met all those years ago.
Jet-Vac now flew the Jet Stream. A finely tuned storm-chasing machine, with twin turbines giving it supreme maneuverability, along with Sky Baron battle armor and enhanced weaponry, it was guaranteed that it will always be the last bird standing!
Terrafin now drove the Shark Tank (A TANK tank, not a fish tank). Containing subterranean navigation, all-terrain teeth tread, and enhanced battle armor, it is primed and ready to take the bite to the Kaos Empire!
Stealth Elf piloted a helicopter known as the Stealth Stinger, which also had a cloaking device. And equipped with high-velocity rockets and gatling guns.
Roller Brawl now drove the Tomb Buggy. She had first crafted it from the remains of a Grave Panther before ultimately crashing it. Now, the Rift Engine had fully repaired it!
My pal, Trig, now drove the Gold Rusher. An all-purpose, high performance stunt vehicle, and packed with hyper exhaust pipes and leprechaun gold plating. Pretty flashy, I gotta say.
Pop Fizz was given the Soda Skimmer by his Rift Engine. Running entirely on jet-potion and built with an indestructible inflatable material called "Bafloon" (created by Pop Fizz himself), this vehicle had all the right ingredients!
Now, The Skylands Resistance was truly ready to take on the Kaos Empire!
Only problem? The new SuperChargers didn't know how to drive. So, the old SuperChargers had them take a little Driver's Ed.
Each SuperCharger taught the newbie of their matching element.
Eruptor learned he could do a wheelie (even though the Burn-Cycle didn't HAVE a rear wheel!)
Jet-Vac learned that flying a fighter jet was NOT the same as flying on his jetpack (he refused lessons from Flynn because, come on, we all knew how THAT would turn out).
High Volt had a little trouble teaching Trigger Happy. The little crazy gremlin guy kept crashing.
Into.
Every.
Single.
Obstacle.
Pop Fizz had to get the hang of driving a boat. I think he even got seasick!
Stealth Elf had a little trouble maneuvering a helicopter. But I think she got used to it.
Terrafin had some trouble on bumpy terrain. Plus, I think he got some dirt and rock in his mouth the first time the Shark Tank burrowed.
Roller Brawl tried to see driving like roller derby. I think that little trick worked!
Gill Grunt was used to diving underwater. He mastered his vehicle first.
And so, the resistance was ready.
We had continued to fight the Kaos Empire. The speed of the vehicles gave us an incredible advantage!
And now, we've been fighting them for over a year. It was hard to believe that Cynder and I first came here 5 years ago.
Recently, Flynn, Cali, and Hugo contacted us. They said that they had gained some enemy plans.
Turns out that Kaos was trying to build something. The very same "something" that High Volt had noticed. Well, whatever it was, I knew what it meant. If that thing was ever completed, it would spell permanent doom for us all. It would be the ultimate Anti-Skylander weapon!
However, that was the last we had heard from the three of them. Last we heard of Eon, which was one year ago, he had said that Kaos' forces were after him, and that he was afraid that he could no longer help us.
A few weeks later, we still had no sign of Eon. But we DID find out where Flynn, Cali, and Hugo were. Intel said that they were on board a prisoner transport ship. They were held captive by trolls. Possibly headed to some sort of inescapable prison Kaos built.
So I hatched a plan. We would free them BEFORE they got to the prison. We charted down the ship's course, and where we should intercept it. We ultimately chose the stealth option, so that Kaos himself wouldn't come directly for us. We only had 126 soldiers. Buzz, Persephone, Mags, Brock, Ermit, Machine Ghost, and Sharpfin were the only ones that could help us.
Plus, we couldn't stay in one place. The Skylander Academy had to find a way to become a mobile headquarters. We NEEDED to stay on the move.
Without our help one year ago, the Mabu Defense Force stood no chance. They lost all courage and surrendered.
But today, we would change all that!
This is our first REAL mission. And now with the SuperChargers by our side, we finally stood a chance.