Blacktron Future Generation (1991–1992)
In 1991, Blacktron received a makeover: black with white trim, neon green canopies, as well as new uniforms. It also replaced the creative but haphazard interchangeability of Blacktron I with refined and mostly-uniform cockpit globes (best seen here), which could be switched unimpeded between those ships. To the dismay of fans, however, only four sets of eleven featured them (the Alpha Centauri Outpost, Spectral Starguider, Aerial Intruder, and the Allied Avenger). Some fans were also disappointed that, aside from a proliferation of small (50-element-or-less) vehicles, Blacktron II seemed to be mostly a rehash of Blacktron I on a set-by-set basis.
Popular Blacktron II vehicles include Spectral Starguider and Aerial Intruder (both 1991). The base was Alpha Centauri Outpost (1991).
According to the official story, Blacktron are thieves, always stealing technology from M:Tron. The space police was unable to stop them until 1993. In the 1993 story, the Blacktron try to steal technology from Ice Planet, and are easily captured because their equipment is not efficient enough in extreme cold environments.
| Reference | Name | Released | Minifigures | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1462/1694 | Galactic Scout | 1992 | Pilot | |
| 1479 | Double Scout | 1991 | 2 Pilots | |
| 1887 | Rocket Detector | 1992 | Pilot | |
| 6710 | Space Landing Pads | 1991 | ||
| 6741/6861 | Super Vehicle | 1991 | 3 Pilots | |
| 6812 | Grid Trekkor | 1991 | Pilot | |
| 6832 | Super Nova II | 1991 | Pilot | |
| 6851 | Tri-Wheeled Tyrax | 1991 | Pilot | |
| 6878 | Sub Orbital Guardian | 1991 | Pilot | |
| 6887 | Allied Avenger | 1991 | Pilot | |
| 6933 | Spectral Starguider | 1991 | 2 Pilots | |
| 6981 | Aerial Intruder | 1991 | 2 Pilots | |
| 6988 | Alpha Centauri Outpost | 1991 | 5 Crewmen |
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