Episode 2--Sarko the Arkman

This episode gives lets us know that the Herculoids have quite a history protecting Amzot even before the cartoon episodes begin, since they've chased Sarko off Amzot before. (There will be further indications of past adventures in future episodes.)

We also learn that there is a jungle area near the desert we saw last episode, because it doesn't take that long for Gleep to get help. I'm also placing the jungle west of the desert, because Gleep ran from left to right to get help after Igoo, Tundro and Dorno are captured, while Zok is flying right to left to bring help.

The jungle is also one location for the rubber vines that Zandor uses to catapult himself and travel quickly.

This episode is where we learn that Zok is capable of interplanetary flight. In fact, he must travel very fast. We will place the planet Zodan in the same solar system so we don't have to give faster-than-light capability, but even getting from one planet to another in a relatively short time is quite impressive. Also, Zok can apparently generate a life-support field around himself and any passengers he;'s carrying. All this is further evidence that Zok and the other Herculoids are genetically created life forms.

Here's an updated map. I'm looking for a better online map-maker so that future maps will look a little less lame, but I haven't found anything good yet.

A--Desert (mesas, cliffs, occasional Iron Trees)
B-Jungle (various flora, including Rubber Vines)

Iron Trees--Large (50 foot or higher) trees that sparsely populate the desert area. These trees have very deep roots to access underground water sources. Their name derives from their extremely tough outer bark, which can withstand violent impacts without showing any damage. Zandor's shield is made from Iron Tree bark.

Rubber Vines--Thick, pliable vines that grow down from the limbs of certain tall trees. They anchor themselves in the ground to search for additional water. Zandor has learned to use the vines as personal catapults to vacillitate rapid travel through the jungle.