After the Destrons retreat from Earth, a group of Cybertron Pretenders decides to stay concealed among humans under the leadership of Metalhawk, known as 'Hawk' in his human guise. Their vigilance pays off when Destron Pretenders, under the enigmatic Devil Z's command, emerge. As both factions bolster their ranks, they enlist humans to become Junior Headmasters and Godmasters, escalating the conflict to new heights.