"Shadow Axis" is the ninth episode of Thunderbirds 2086, and eighth produced overall. The episode first aired in Japan on June 12, 1982.
Plot[]

The Research Sub
It's the first anniversary of the Thunderbird team, but there is very little to celebrate when an undersea volcano threatens a research submarine near Samoa. To make matters worse, Kallan is captured by the enigmatic Shadow Axis organisation as part of an insane plot to destroy the Federation.
Quotes[]
(To Be Added)
IRO Equipment Used[]
- IRO Headquarters
- Flying Sleds
- Thunderbird 1
- Escape Craft
- Thunderbird 2
- Laser Cannon
- Thunderbird 3
- Thunderbird 4
- Thunderbird 13
- Anchor Cables
Trivia[]
- First Appearance: Starcrusher, supreme general of the Shadow Axis organisation.
Anderson Stock Library[]
- Whenever Starcrusher speaks, a variation of the Mysteron theme from Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons can be heard.
- During Kallan James' search for the missing submarine, one can hear the Morse code-like Impressor Pen sound effect from Alias Mr. Hackenbacker. (This sound was first heard in the "Supercar" episode Calling Charlie Queen.)
Foreign Name[]
- Japanese: Pulverization! Terrestrial Takeover Plan (粉砕!地上買収計画)