Skynet’sTerminatorrobots are notoriously hard to kill, with their powerful, seemingly indestructible bodies making them one of the most terrifying villains in all of sci-fi. However, a recent comic has pushed their durability to a new level.The Terminator #5reveals new limits to what these machines can survive, provingjust how far Skynet could evolve its deadly creations in its quest for domination.
From Declan Shalvey, Joe Mulvey, Colin Craker and Jeff Eckleberry,The Terminator #5takes readers back to 1965 during the height of the Space Race. Two astronauts have gone missing after the Gemini X4 mission, sparking a daring rescue mission.
What the new astronauts discover in space is nothing short of horrifying - Terminators hidden far beyond the reaches of Earth’s atmosphere. Even worse, when the astronauts try to make contact with the missing crew, they discover Terminators can walk around on the outside of a ship, totally immune to the harsh conditions of space. Theidea of Terminators moving freelyin space proves Skynet’s creations have even fewer limits than fans imagined.With space as a potential battlefield, these machines could be more unstoppable than ever - now Skynet just needs to realize it.
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Terminator Turns the Space Race into Pure Horror
Forget US vs Russia - Space Belongs to Skynet
The currentTerminatorcomic series seesSkynet carrying out a massive new attackon humanity. Rather than striking at one key target as when it went after John Connor,Skynet has unleashed dozens of Terminators across time, striking at humanity in a coordinated, crosstime attack. In the case of this Space Race-era mission, the Terminators hide aboard an early space mission, making crucial changes to a historical event that would have inconvenienced Skynet in the long run.
Seeing the Terminators move so freely in space begs the question of whether Skynet is considering creating its own off-world base or space weaponry…
While the astronauts manage to send a Terminator tumbling to Earth, one red eye remains active even during re-entry, hinting that Terminators might even be able to survive a fall from space. Even metaphorically, it shows how Skynet’s soldiers are truly indestructible in every way that matters. Even as humanity struggles to take its first true steps into space, Skynet is already there, andTerminators are far more at home in the environment than any human could be.
Space Is the New Final Frontier for Skynet
Humanity Can’t Match the Terminators' Command Over Space
The comic prompts fans to consider the unique threat Terminators could pose in space, where they have such a major advantage over humans in their ability to survive indefinitely. Seeing the Terminators move so freely in space begs the question of whether Skynet is considering creating its own off-world base or space weaponry - assets that John Connor’s resistance simply can’t match.Skynet could crew space stations or assemble space weaponry incredibly easily using Terminator ‘workers.‘AsSkynet continues its assault on humanity, space is going to be a major vulnerability, especially if Skynet gets creative.
The addition of space as a battlefield for Terminators is a terrifying prospect for humanity.Skynet could now send Terminators into orbit or station them on space stations,adding a menacing new layer to these ruthless killing machines. The possibilities for new stories are chilling, as space offers an endless canvas for Skynet to ensure its survival and turnTerminatorsinto an even deadlier threat.
The Terminator #5is now available from Dynamite Entertainment.
Terminator
The Terminator franchise, launched by James Cameron in 1984, explores a dystopian future where intelligent machines wage war against humanity. The relentless pursuit of key human figures by time-traveling cyborg assassins known as Terminators is central to the narrative. John Connor, the future leader of the human resistance, is the core target of the malicious machines.
The Terminator
Cast
The Terminator, directed by James Cameron and released in 1984, features a cyborg assassin sent back in time to eliminate Sarah Connor, the mother of a future resistance leader. As the relentless machine pursues its mission, a human warrior is sent to protect her and secure humanity’s survival.
