- For the metal-eating insect, see Rotek.
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September 25, 1985 (produaction) |
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08 of 65 in Season 1 |
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08 of 75 overall |
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While on a camping trip with his father and T-Bob, Scott tests a bird caller that he built for a science project. Shortly after, their trailer is destroyed by a swarm of metal eating insects. Matt learns that those insects are called Roteks, a biological weapon for military purposes. One colony of Roteks is missing and the time until they multiply is running out quickly. M.A.S.K. is in for a race against time to find and capture the Roteks before that happens. But of course, V.E.N.O.M. also wants the Roteks.
Plot Synopsis[]
Safety Tip[]
Matt Trakker is glad to find Scott Trakker always wears his safety goggles while using tools, unlike T-Bob.
M.A.S.K. agents[]
- Matt Trakker - Spectrum
- Brad Turner - Hocus Pocus
- Alex Sector - Jackrabbit
- Bruce Sato - Lifter
- Hondo McLean - Blaster
- Buddy Hawks - Penetrator
M.A.S.K. vehicles[]
V.E.N.O.M. agents[]
V.E.N.O.M. vehicles[]
Civilians[]
Quotes[]
"This is serious! I could be a bug's dinner any second."
- T-Bob
"Ok Duane, M.A.S.K. is going into the pest exterminator business."
"First one to find a Rotek wins a brass ring... if the Rotek doesn't eat the ring first."
"I say, that doesn't look quite cricket."
"'Course those aren't crickets!"
- Alex Sector and Buddy Hawks
"My holograms never miss. Now let's try this!"
"If those Roteks track me down, I'll be m-m-munched for lunch."
- T-Bob
Satoisms[]
- "When the small are many, they are stronger than the strongest."
Continuity[]
Conflicts[]
- After Matt Trakker approves the M.A.S.K. computer selection of agents, the computer says "transmitting M.A.S.K. signal code", but we've already seen each agent receiving the call on their watches individually.
- During the overhead shot in the M.A.S.K. conference room, Matt Trakker is seen wearing his Rhino uniform. In the next shot it has changed to his Thunderhawk outfit. Hondo's outfit also has the wrong colors in the first shot.
- When Hondo McLean climbs onto the back of Buddy Hawks's motorcycle, Buddy's jacket is blue instead of purple.
- After Brad Turner and Condor are forced onto the ground, the ridge on top of his mask is grey instead of black in one shot.
Behind the Scenes[]
A Golden Books 'Super Adventure' book based on this story was published, also titled The Roteks.
Voice Cast[]
- Doug Stone as Matt Trakker, Hondo McLean and Bruce Sato
- Mark Halloran as Buddy Hawks, Sly Rax, Cliff Dagger and Duane Kennedy
- Brendan McKane as Alex Sector and Miles Mayhem
- Graeme McKenna as Brad Turner T-Bob and Man in Garage
- Sharon Noble as M.A.S.K. Computer and Woman in library
- Brennan Thicke as Scott Trakker
Trivia[]
- Recording date: September 25, 1985.