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Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1

2008-03-22T17:16:52Z

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[[Image:Desertion of the Dinobots 1 title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|Like nobody saw this coming megamiles away...]]
'''The Dinobots abandon the Autobots as both the Autobots and Decepticons begin to suffer malfunctions'''

==Detailed synopsis==
At a laboratory, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Autobot]]s are being shown a new drone fighter by a human professor. However, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is out to steal the fighter's blueprints from the laboratory. [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Ravage]], who are inside [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], provide a distraction, while [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] destroys the drone. Prime orders the Autobots to inspect the wreckage for any clues. Shortly after this, the [[Decepticon]]s attack the lab, but the Autobots arrive and are able to send them packing.

[[Image:G1 Grimlock Megs bite.JPG|thumb|left|150px|Me Grimlock want to munch Megatron!]]
Meanwhile, [[Spike Witwicky]], [[Carly]], and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] go to pick [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] up at the airport. While there, they discover that a Decepticon base in an [[hanger|airplane hangar]]. Bumblebee calls Prime for reinforcements, but the Autobots with Prime are too far away. Contacting the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] sends the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s to assist. The Dinobots quickly trash the Decepticons. In retaliation, Megatron orders the Decepticons to blast the planes, causing a massive explosion that damages the Dinobots and allows the Decepticons to retreat. [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]], and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] arrive to put out the fires and take the Dinobots back to base. [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Wheeljack begin repairs on the Dinobots, while the other Autobots rebuild the airport.

[[Image:DesertionDinobots1 Rumble Megs.JPG|thumb|150px|What is it, little buddy? Are you lost? Timmy fell down the well?]]
Meanwhile, the Decepticons are flying through the air back to their [[Decepticon underwater base|base]]. All of a sudden, Ravage ejects from Soundwave, transforms and lands on the ground below. Megatron demands an explanation, but Soundwave says that Ravage initiated the ejection without a reason. Soon, however, the Decepticons fall from the sky, and [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] begins attacking Megatron, though he doesn't know why and he can't stop himself. Megatron flicks him away and concludes that they are suffering from bad [[Energon]]. The group heads off to get some new [[Energon cube|cube]]s from a powerplant to refuel themselves.

[[Image:DesertionDinobots1 resignation.JPG|thumb|left|150px]]
At the Autobot base, the Dinobots are repaired, and Prime, still rebuilding the airport, tries to send them to stop the Decepticons. [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] angrily refuses, saying he's tired of taking the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]'s orders and saving the Autobots whenever they need help. The Dinobots leave the base, intending to fight whenever they want to. At the power plant, the Autobots arrive to stop the Decepticons, but both factions begin to suffer from debilitating malfunctions. After an indecisive battle, Megatron orders the Decepticons to retreat.

[[Image:DesertionDinobots1 Autobots tired.JPG|right|thumb|150px|Cybertonium chairs seemed like a good idea at the time, but now...]]
Back at the base, the Autobots are suffering power failures now, as well as other problems (Wheeljack can't move, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]'s legs are stuck in [[alternate mode]], and [[Powerglide]] is holding his own severed head!). [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] concludes that they are suffering from [[Cybertonium]] depletion. However, Cybertonium only exists on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Fortunately, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] is sending a shipment over the [[space bridge]], but the Autobots are in no condition to retrieve it themselves. Sparkplug, Spike, and Carly decide to track down the Dinobots.

[[Image:DesertionDinobots1 Shockwave Dinobots.JPG|thumb|left|150px|You Shockwave not so tough without [[Repeat Performance!|black sticky stuff]].]]
As the three look for the Dinobots, they find that they have been discovered by the Dinobots. Grimlock is less than pleased to have been followed by the humans, and decides to crush them. Sparkplug lays it on thick when he says they need the Dinobots' "brilliant help." [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], however, saves the humans from getting smushed because he wants to hear about the "brilliant" part. Sparkplug explains the situation, but Grimlock doesn't care. However, when Spike mentions Cybertonium, Grimlock realizes the Cybertron connection, and decides to help (despite [[Slag (G1)|Slag]]'s refusal and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]'s confusion). The Dinobots attack the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, who are retrieving the Cybertonium, but the Dinobots simply get into the space bridge and head for Cybertron. Shockwave attempts to stop them. Guess what happens.

[[Image:DesertionDinobots1 car fly.JPG|thumb|right|150px|WHEEEEE!]]
At the Autobot base, Sparkplug contacts Grimlock, who refuses to return and help the "bossy Autobots". Carly resolves that she and Spike must head for Cybertron themselves. Prime attempts to stop them, but finally succumbs to the effects of Cybertonium depletion. Sparkplug stays to man [[Teletraan I]] to help the kids. Spike and Carly manage to drive past [[Devastator]] using Carly's car, but Shockwave is waiting for the two humans on the other side.

[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 2|To be continued...]]
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==Stats==

==Quotes==
'''Wheeljack''': Dinobots, we got a job for you. 
'''Grimlock''': Me Grimlock no like taking orders. 
'''Slag''': Me Slag no like ''anything''. 
'''Wheeljack''': We really need your help. Why won't you give us a hand? 
'''Grimlock''': Me don't know why not. So we help. This time. 
'''Wheeljack''': I've ''got'' to work on their personality circuits. 
:--'''Wheeljack''' learns that even the '''Dinobots''' don't know why they have a bad attitude.

"So much for your secret headquarters Megatron, even the moronic Dinobots found it!"
:--'''Starscream''' as the Dinobots attack the Decepticons' airbase.

"Decepticons, CHARGE!" 
:--'''Megatron''' decides to try a new tactic when losing.

"I knew there was trouble! 
You always think there's trouble, Red." 
:--'''Red Alert''' and '''Hoist'''

"It's the Aurobrroughs... THE AURRROOBBRRURURRUGHRRR!!!!"
:--'''Megatron''' after the effects of Cybertonium depletion busted his vocal circuits

"Hey, I'm stuck! I can't transform! [''Ironhide kicks him; Jazz transforms''] OW! Thanks...I think." 
:--'''Jazz'''

'''Sparkplug''': The Autobots are dying, and only you can save them. 
'''Grimlock''': No care about Autobots! Me Grimlock Dinobot! 
'''Spike''': If you don't help, the Decepticons will get all the Cybertronium they need. 
'''Grimlock''': Cybertonium? Cybertron! Okay, us do it! 
'''Slag''': No! Us no want to. 
'''Sludge''': What he say? 
'''Grimlock''': Me Grimlock. Me leader! Me say us do it! 
:-- '''Sparkplug''' and '''Spike''' see '''Grimlock'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s unassailable logic convince the Dinobots

"Stowaways?! Stand back!" 
"WE NO STAND BACK!" 
:--'''Shockwave''' and '''Grimlock''', right before the Dinobots kick Shockwave's [[diode]]

"It's...too...risky! Ohh..." 
:--'''Optimus Prime''' warns Spike and Carly of the danger of travelling to Cybertron alone, right before he nearly crushes them while passing out.

==Notes==

===Animation errors===
*When the Dinobots first appear on Cybertron, Shockwave has both his hands. In the next scene, however, his left hand blaster is there.

===Continuity errors===
*This episode throws some confusion on the origin of the newer second-season characters such as Perceptor, Blaster, Blitzwing, etc. Previously it could be assumed they had simply arrived from Cybertron or some other planet. But the fact that their Cybertonium deteriorates in exact sync with the earlier characters suggests that they were also aboard the Ark and went through the same four million year slumber as the 1984 characters. Why we didn't see any of them for the first year is therefore a bit of a mystery within the context of the stories.
*The Constructicons appear to be functioning perfectly well in this episode. What this says about their origin controversy is unknown.

===Transformer references===
* EJK, the facility where all the information on the Ultraplane is stored, is named for episode writer Earl J. Kress.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:ShockwaveDesertionOfTheDinobots1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|It is not logical to have a blaster when you turn into that model of blaster.]]
*At the final scene, Shockwave is holding a gun that looks exactly like his [[alternate mode]].
*How the hell did Soundwave get inside Ironhide without him knowing?

==External links==
*[http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/desertion_of_the_dinobots_part_1.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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Mixmaster (G1)

2008-03-22T16:38:51Z

118.100.77.174:

{{disambig3|Mixmaster}}

:''Mixmaster is a [[Decepticon]] [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:MixmasterG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Cuts Faster!]]

Nothing is safe. From raw ore to living robots, it all goes into '''Mixmaster''''s grisly drum where it's reduced, refined, and recombined into virtually any raw material the Decepticons need. Watching Mixmaster prepare a new batch of materials is like seeing some mad alchemist at work, giggling and cackling over his creations with evil glee. It would be a stretch to call him a scientist; a better comparison would be to a witch throwing arcane scraps into her cauldron to complete a bubbling potion. His fellow Decepticons suspect Mixmaster of having a few wires loose in his logic center, but they can't argue with the results.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Malaxo''' 
:''Italian name'': '''Rollo'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Kevernök'''

==Fiction==
====Generation 1====
''(Note: Events in italics are from UK-exclusive stories.)''

[[Image:Constructiconsbornmarvel.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Mixmaster is the green and purple one.]]Early in the Transformers' war on [[Earth]], [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] used the stolen power of the [[Creation Matrix]] to give life to the first of a new generation of Decepticon warriors, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. Mixmaster and the other Constructicons were immediately given a mission upon their coming online -- construct a communications tower to transmit a message to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. A truckstop was raided for raw materials, which attracted the ire of trucker [[Bomber Bill]], who, with the aid of the [[Autobot]]s, managed to destroy the tower Mixmaster and the other Constructicons had built. {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

''Mixmaster and the Constructicons, after troubleshooting their union as [[Devastator]], were sent by Shockwave to abduct [[Buster Witwicky]]. Their attack was called off to regroup when [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] discovered Buster held the rest of the Creation Matrix in his head. {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}}''

After [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] retaking of Decepticon command, Mixmaster and the other Constructicons were charged with building perimeter defences around their headquarters located at the base of a coal strip mine in eastern [[Wyoming]]. Devastator's services were again required when the Autobots staged a surprise attack, but they retreated once they had what they needed. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

During [[Ratbat]]'s command, an attack was ordered on the combined Autobot forces on Earth's [[moon (moon)|moon]] while [[Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] dueled for leadership. Under cover of battle, Mixmaster and the other Constructicons retrieved the remains of several fallen and captured Decepticons. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

===Animated continuity===
''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japan)

He tends to repeat himself. A lot. It was very disconcerting. Right? Right? Right?

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Mixmaster was a member of the Constructicons beginning at least nine million years ago, when he and his partners helped prepare Cybertron for conversion into a mobile juggernaut under Megatron's direction. {{Storylink|The War Within}}

At one point, the Constructicons designed the original [[combiner]] process, and applied it to themselves to create their alter-ego Devastator. Devastator was mentally unsound due to problems in their programming prototype, but Megatron insisted they keep him around anyway for his raw destruction power. The creation of Devastator spawned several copycat programs among Autobots and Decepticons alike, and soon at least a half dozen "[[Special Teams]]" were in combat on both sides. They began causing far too much damage on the planet, however, and so by the time of the Dark Ages the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]] was issued banning any group of combiners from all serving together on any one faction -- they could be a neutral group or separated soldiers, but no more. The Constructicons were the first to break these accords and join up as a unit with [[Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracon]]s. {{Storylink|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

At some unknown time, the Constructicons made their way to Earth in order to serve with Megatron and the lost crew of the [[Nemesis]] in the 1980's. Like all Transformers, they vanished after the destruction of the [[Ark II]], but were reactivated by [[Lazarus]] in the 21st century. Mixmaster and the Constructicons formed Devastator and began attacking California after regaining their free will, but were ultimately destroyed. Their remains were taken into custody by [[Earth Defense Command]].

===IDW comics continuity===

Mixmaster and the other Constructicons apparently joined up with Megatron after the labor shortages for engineering robots cut them loose. Instead of actively participating in the tournaments, however, they lent their talents to quickly clearing random deserted areas and building new arenas on-site shortly before the matches, so that the games were constantly moving. The Constructicons were very efficient in their work -- they would even melt down [[Empties]] found at their construction sites in a pool of Mixmaster's solvents.{{Storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2}}

Hundreds of years ago, Mixmaster was one of the Cybertronian scientists [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] consulted with when he uncovered Cybertron's energy problems. {{storylink|Stormbringer, Part 1}}

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' continuity===
[[Image:Scrapperdevilsdue.jpg|right|thumb|125px|He's got legs, and he knows how to use 'em.]]
The ruthless terrorist organization known as [[Cobra]] dug dozens of Autobots and Decepticons out of their four-million-year resting place and began rebuilding them into a Cobra-controlled army. However, with [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]]'s help, the mind-controlled Transformers were awakened, and the very cheesed-off Constructicons, including Mixmaster, descended upon their previous captor, [[Dr. Mindbender]].

Their surroundings were soon under attack by Autobot and [[G.I. Joe]] forces, requiring Mixmaster and the other Constructicons to combine into Devastator. Ultimately, Devastator was brutally defeated after Devastator fatally wounded [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], sending the Autobot's friends into a berserker rage. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Mixmaster''' (Constructicon, 1985)
: ''Team ID number:'' '''6'''
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''34'''

* '''Constructicon''' (Constructicon, 1992)
: This European exclusive version of Mixmaster was yellow, but with the darker purple from the original toy instead of the lighter Generation 2 shade, and came with no Devastator parts. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a card shared by the other Constructicons.

===Generation 2===
* '''Mixmaster''' (Constructicon, 1993)

: The missile launcher mechanism was removed for this release, as was the single-tipped missile.

===Trivia===
*The hose/gun/cannon/thingy that Mixmaster uses to spray whatever is in his mixing drum at the time often changed its shape during the G1 cartoon. In his first appearance alone, it changed three times.

==External Links==
* [http://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Mixmaster/mixmaster.htm Mixmaster at TFU.info]

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