Computron (G1)

2010-04-25T02:55:55Z

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:''Computron is an [[Autobot]] [[combiner]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Computron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Probability of Devastator having bullied him in Gestalt School: 96.374%.]]
'''Computron''' is the combination of the five [[Autobot]] [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s. Typically, the [[combiner]] process dulls the wits of the individual transformers, however, such is not the case for Computron. The Technobots managed to remedy that problem, but in the process, severely lagged Computron's reaction time. Before coming to any decision, Computron must analyze the opinions of every individual Technobot, resulting in his falling behind in battle. In the end, he always makes the correct choice, but more often than not it's too little, too late. Thanks for nothing, brainiac!

Computron is comprised of:

* [[Scattershot]] (leader)
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]]
* [[Lightspeed (Technobot)|Lightspeed]]
* [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]]
* [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]]

:''Japanese name:'' '''Computicon''' (コンピューティコン ''Konpyūtikon'')
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Dìan-nǎo Jīn-gāng''' (電腦金剛, "Computer [[Wikipedia:Vajra|Vajra]]")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Jisuan Wang''' (计算王, "Computing King")

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Image:Computron LoveAndSteel.jpg|thumb|left|210px|Probability of scaring the crap out of everybody: *sigh*...100%...]]
{{quote|Brawn without brains ill-becomes a warrior, Decepticon! You're too data-deficient to even ''comprehend'' what this acid-pellet gun is doing to you!|Computron to Abominus|"[[Love and Steel!]]"}}
The [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s and the [[Decepticon]] [[Horrorcon]]s [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon]] were busy "terrorizing" the [[Nebulos|Nebulan]] city of [[Splendora]] when the Technobots arrived together with [[Brainstorm]] and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] to save the day. Once the Terrorcons combined to form [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]], [[Scattershot]] ordered the Technobots to do likewise.

Computron ordered the Nebulans to find shelter, vowing to protect them. He fared well against his dim-witted opponent, first blasting the bajeezus out of Abominus with his primary weapon, then bashing him with a steel I-beam with sufficient force to shatter the Decepticon combiner into his component Terrorcons, who promptly retreated.

Computron stood by as [[Duros]] and [[Arcana]] separated from their Autobot partners to explain to the shell-shocked Nebulans that ''this'' batch of giant alien robots wasn't out to terrorize anybody. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Bert Kramer]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese)

After [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] created the Technobots from parts within [[Unicron]]'s head, he revealed that they had the ability to combine to form Computron to counter the new [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]]. Computron stated that his computation capacity was near infinite, but he lacked the knowledge to use this capacity. Grimlock then transferred his [[anti-electron]]-endowed super-intelligence to the combiner via a silly helmet. Computron then proceeded to beat the [[Slag (slang)|slag]] out of Abominus. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

He later had a chance for a rematch with the Decepticon when the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] were found working with the [[Quintesson]]s in secret on the terraformed moon of [[Titan (moon)|Titan]]. He again sent Abominus packing by vibrating violently. {{storylink|Money Is Everything}}

Abominus got Computron back when the Technobots were sent to defend [[Mark Morgan]]'s laboratory. Almost immediately after combining, Abominus declared that "Computron think too much" and blasted him. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}
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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)

The Technobots formed Computron to assist [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] in his quest for the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Computron occupied the Decepticons while Hot Rod made for Cybertron aboard the [[Trainbot|robot train]]. He tried to crush [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] with his bare hands, but failed. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Later, Computron was assembled to battle with his old nemesis Abominus. He covered the Headmasters' retreat so that they could deal with the threat of the [[Metamorpho|gravity-warping meteorite]] unmolested by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}} He also helped defend [[San Francisco]] from [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and their gigantic man-eating plant. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

Computron assembled on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to attack the Decepticons during Scorponok's leadership rally. The tide turned when Galvatron arrived and galvanized his troops to strike back at the Autobots. Computron was zapped by the rapidly advancing Decepticons, and fled with the other Autobots. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} He was summoned again when the Autobots' relief aid supplies for Sandra were in danger. Computron faced off against Abominus, and calculated that the most probable method of defeating his opponent was a slo-mo flying jump kick. It worked. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

When the Decepticons fled into deep space to seek out new sources of energy, the Technobots joined Fortress in hunting them down. Computron was seen battling Abominus on the [[Twin Star]] planets. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} He also confronted [[Predaking]] on [[Paradise]]. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}}

Back on Earth, Computron was assembled several times to deal with the growing number of Decepticon attacks. He was formed in Miami to defend an Autobot energy facility from Abominus and the Decepticons, but was unable to return to Autobot City in time to save Ultra Magnus from [[Sixshot]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} As Sixshot's attacks continued, Computron was dispatched to another site as the Autobot forces wore thin. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}} Later on, Computron helped Raiden and Defensor demolish an old Decepticon base after the enemy abandoned the planet Earth. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}}

Computron joined the entire Autobot army in journeying to the North Pole for a climactic battle with Scorponok. He fought against the evil combiners as the battle raged. Along with all the other Autobots present, Computron lent his energies to the Headmasters' [[Head Formation]] to revitalize Fortress Maximus at the critical moment. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}{{-}}

==Commercial animation==
[[Image:Computron animated.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Probability of having been created by Grimlock, 33.635—"<br />"Me [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] make big geek! End of story!"]]

* Computron appeared in a single 1987 [[commercial]], also advertising [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. Faced with the new Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] base in a moon-like setting, the Technobots combine into Computron. Mr. Smart Guy strides forward confidently, only to get wholloped with huge bolder thrown by Scorponok. A portion of this animation was re-used for the title sequence of "[[The Rebirth]]".
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==Toys==
[[Image:G1Computron toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Chances of finding pants off the rack that fit: 0.003%]]
===Generation 1===
*'''Computron''' (1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-91'''

: Computron is formed out of all five Technobots. As a Scramble City combiner, each smaller Technobot attach as limbs into the central body, Scattershot. He is completed by attaching fists, feet, a large chestplate, head and is armed with Scattershot's rifle. Like [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], one can leave most of the smaller toys' vehicle mode weapons attached.

:As the combining connection points are on Scattershot's knees, it means there is some baggage around Computron's thighs as Scattershot's lower legs are hanging off them. Also, Nosecone is nominally Computron's left leg, but due to Nosecone's combiner connector being set further back than the hole that the foot attaches to, Nosecone makes Computron look like he's always taking a step forward.
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==Notes==
*Computron's standard animation model uses Lightspeed's chest as the combiner's back.
*Since the Japanese name for the Decepticons is "Destrons", any Destron subgroup names, such as "[[Combaticon (G1)|Combatron]]" or "[[Stunticon (G1)|Stuntron]]", also ended with "-tron". The association was further enforced by the presence of the individual Transformer names "Megatron" and "Galvatron". Thus Computron's name was changed to "Computicon" for the Japanese market, even though "-ticon" was normally used in the English-speaking market as a stock suffix for Decepticon subgroup names. {{fact}}

==External Links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Computron/computron.htm Computron at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Computron Computron's Universe profile at NFTA.net]

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