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Overlord (G1)

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:''Overlord is a [[Decepticon]] [[Godmaster]] Later a [[Nine Great Demon Generals |Demon General]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]]. He is also known as '''Gigatron'''.''

[[Image:Overlord.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's a she! She's a he! He's a she-she. He's half man, half woman. All Lord.]]

[[Autobot]]s quake in fear when '''Overlord''' thunders on to the battlefield. This towering warrior is an amalgamation of the deadliest [[Decepticon]] weaponry known, armed with laser blasters and grenade launchers in his stomach, and the terrifying ability to prevent the wounds he inflicts upon his opponents from healing. He is even equipped with an internal arms factory. Overlord is formed from two individual vehicles, a tank and a jet, which combine together to form his colossal robot mode, a heavily-armed advance base, or a larger jet capable of space flight.

{{note|Exactly who—and even ''what''—Overlord is varies greatly from continuity to continuity, to the point that it could conceivably be argued whether or not the different incarnations represent different characters. See individual sections below for details.}}

==Fiction==
===Japanese continuity===

The story of the Overlord begins with the mysterious alien energy-being and self-styled Decepticon god, [[Devil Z]], who schemed to create the ultimate lifeform by merging Transformers and humans into one. Devil Z stole a collection of Transformer [[Transtector]]s from the [[G Nebula 89|G Nebula]] and brought them to Earth, where he recruited two human beings, husband and wife [[Giga]] and [[Mega]], and charged them with creating an army for him. Mega and Giga were both bonded to the largest Transtector, and together, they became the terrifying Overlord, serving as Devil Z's "Ambassador of Destruction" on Earth.

In this continuity, each of Overlord's two components are piloted by Giga and Mega, and are hence known as the '''Gigatank''' and the '''Megajet'''. As deadly as his "Chōkon Daemon Blast" lasers and "Chōkon Bolt Masher" grenade launcher are, Overlord has little need for projectile weapons: as a [[Godmaster]], he is capable of manipulating [[Chōkon Power]], and can even employ it to inhibit the regenerative abilities of other Godmasters.

====Cartoon continuity====
=====''Super God Masterforce'' cartoon=====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keiichi Noda]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Overlord r.jpg|left|225px|thumb|Lady Mega: "Does this Transtector make me look fat?"<br />Lord Giga: *groan*]]
Giga and Mega took their Transtectors into battle for the first time after a string of failures that resulted in several of the Godmaster Transtectors falling into the hands of the [[Autobot]]s. The couple had [[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]] lure Autobot commander [[Ginrai]] into the desert, and then confronted him as Overlord, immediately proving their superiority by beating him to near-death. {{storylink|Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?}} Believing Ginrai dealt with, Overlord subsequently departed into space, taking control of a [[Weather Observatory Moon Base|weather-monitoring base]] on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]] in order to rendezvous with the approaching [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] there. Ginrai, however, proved entirely too stubborn to die, and, powered-up through his combination with the freshly-constructed [[Godbomber]] drone, soon pursued Overlord and engaged him in battle above the moon's surface. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!}} During the fight, Ginrai was blindsided by BlackZarak and sent crashing down to the moon, where he found himself hunted by the two powerful Decepticons. Luckily, the Autobot battleship [[Grand Maximus]] arrived to help, and the two Decepticon tried to break off the fight an return to Earth. Ginrai and Grand vowed to stop them, and a shot from Ginrai's God Cannon sent Overlord plummeting back to the moon, forcing Giga and Mega to split into their individual Transtectors to soften their impact and save their lives. The Autobot pair managed to drive BlackZarak back to the moon as well, and the dark Decepticon insisted that Overlord return to Earth alone and inform Devil Z of the situation. Overlord refused, furious that anyone other than Devil Z would presume to give him orders, but when Ginrai and Grand returned to press their attack, he realised the damage he had sustained prevented him from carrying on the fight, and he relented. After Overlord departed for Earth, however, the outnumbered BlackZarak was then beaten by Ginrai and sent fleeing back into the depths of space. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon}}
[[Image:Overlord v.jpg|right|205px|thumb|I'm easy come. Easy go. Little High. Little Low.]]
Incensed by this failure, Giga decided to reduce Ginrai's power level by destroying Godbomber. A desert again served as Ginrai and Overlord's battleground, as Overlord used his Chōkon Power to create a massive whirling tornado out of the shifting sands, but when he was thrown off balance by a sneaky God Punch attack, Overlord's "Chōkon Tornado" quickly backfired on him and sent him spinning off wildly through the sky. {{storylink|Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado}} Despite this setback, Overlord made another attempt to eliminate Godbomber, this time by separating him from Ginrai with an ambush in the American heartland. In their separate Transtectors, Giga and Mega wore down Ginrai until he no longer had enough Chōkon Power to animate Godbomber, but the plan was foiled when the Autobot [[Headmaster Junior]]s discovered they could combine their own energy to control Godbomber themselves. With Ginrai and Godbomber reunited, Overlord was sent packing by a blast of Chōkon Power. {{storylink|Destroy Godbomber!!}}
[[Image:Overlord b.jpg|left|205px|thumb|Umm, Giga? Where are we supposed to sleep?]]
Overlord later adopted his base mode for the first time to act as a staging ground for the search for the final Godmaster. The search came to an abruptly end, however, when the Godmaster himself, [[Clouder]], sought out the Decepticons, and the villains decided to use his ability to adopt two robot forms to install him as a double agent within the Autobot ranks. {{storylink|Appearance!! The Final Godmaster}} Using information fed to them by Clouder, the Decepticons initiated a full-scale attack on the Autobots' headquarters, again using Overlord's base mode as a mobile headquarters from which the assault was masterminded. {{storylink|Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!}} When Ginrai (who had been lured away from the base so the attack to begin) returned to aid his fellow Autobots, Overlord transformed to robot mode and again engaged him in battle, intending to keep him occupied until a [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacon]] force could destroy the Autobot base from within. Although defeated in combat, Overlord was still able to gloat, as Ginrai failed to realise that he was being stalled until it was too late. Furious at his own short-sightedness, Ginrai hurled Overlord and embedded him, head-first, in the side of the mountain housing the Autobot base. At that moment, the base's magma converter power core finally exploded, and Overlord was sent flying over the horizon by a jet of lava. {{storylink|Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes}}
[[Image:Overlord spacejet.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Set controls to outer space, now, flying higher than ever before!]]
Soon thereafter, BlackZarak returned to Earth, and the Decepticons began "Operation M-1" to cut a swathe of devastation across the Earth. While BlackZarak tore through [[New York City|New York]], Overlord landed in the heart of [[Paris]], decimating military resistance and destroying the Arc de Triomphe. With these cities in ruins, the two Decepticons began to converge on Tokyo; while passing over China, Overlord landed on the Great Wall and broadcasted a message to the leaders of the world, warning them to surrender or witness Tokyo's destruction. Overlord then carried on his way, easily defeating [[Metalhawk]], [[Phoenix]] and [[Diver (Masterforce)|Diver]] when they attempted to block his path. Overlord and BlackZarak soon arrived in Tokyo, and with no surrender forthcoming, began razing the city. In the midst of the chaos, however, Ginrai and Grand Maximus—who had been trapped in a black hole by BlackZarak, and only just managed to escape—arrived to stop their evil deeds. During the ensuing battle, Ginrai manoeuvred himself between the two Decepticons, and dodged at the last second, causing them to blast each other. With his two most powerful warriors damaged, Devil Z called off Operation M-1, and initiated Operation M-2 {{storylink|BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space}} which involved destroying the Earth's atmosphere from orbit with the unholy [[Death Para-Machine]]. Overlord transformed to his "space jet" mode to carry the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors into space for the operation, but naturally, the Autobots pursued their enemies, and Ginrai was able to destroy the Death Para-Machine before it caused irreparable damage to Earth. {{storylink|Crisis! The Day of the Downfall of Humanity}}

[[Image:Overlord vs ginrai.jpg|left|225px|thumb|"I outrank you, Ginrai!"<br />"You do NOT! 'God' outranks 'Overlord'!"]]
After a battle with [[Lightfoot]] in southern Europe, {{storylink|God Ginrai - Save Cancer!?}} Overlord tried a more underhanded tactic, capturing Autobot Headmaster Junior [[Shūta Gō]], and using him as a bargaining chip to bring Ginrai to the Decepticon base. The battle that followed was distinctly one-sided, as Ginrai was unable to fight back due to Shūta being in danger, but this suddenly took an unexpected turn when Decepticon Junior [[Cancer]] turned on his teammates and freed Shūta. Even as the shocked Overlord commanded him to stop, Ginrai got back in the fight, and flattened Overlord before escaping with Shūta and Cancer. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}} With the information Cancer provided them, the Autobots were able to stage an all-out attack on the Decepticon base, during which Overlord again battled Ginrai. The fight came to a sudden end when Devil Z merged together with BlackZarak and collapsed the Decepticon base in a failed attempt to destroy the Autobots. {{storylink|The Ultimate Combination!! BlackZarak, the New Lifeform}}

For a time, Devil Z's hatred of humankind had been steadily growing, and rankled with Giga and Mega, reaching a head when the alien abandoned [[Wilder]] and [[Bullhorn]] in the ruins of the Decepticon base, and transformed Hydra and Buster into true robots. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}} Confronting God Ginrai for one final time in the heart of the [[Grand Canyon]], Overlord vowed to fight him without weapons, battling him only through the use of his physical strength and the power of his human flesh. He didn't explain his motives to Ginrai, but Ginrai observed Overlord's refusal to draw his weapons, and fought honourably. When Grand Maximus arrived on the scene, however, he was not so concerned, and simply shot Overlord out of the sky. {{storylink|Autobots! Desperate Attack!!}}
[[Image:Overlord ginrairescue.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I get by with a little help from my ... uh, foes.]]
After the battle in the Grand Canyon, the Decepticons relocated to the Alps, and the Autobots again gave chase. Overlord was willing to engage the Autobot Godmasters, but the merged Devil Z/BlackZarak entity held him back and instead buried them under an avalanche. Meanwhile, Ginrai again defeated Hydra and Buster, and the two brothers limped back to the peak of the Matterhorn, where Devil Z turned on them for their failure. As their punishment continued, Overlord at last stood up to his emperor and attempted to stop him, only to be on the receiving end of the emperor's wrath. {{storylink|Malevolent and Inhuman! The True Form of Devil Z}} Unexpectedly, Overlord was rescued by Ginrai, and as the Autobot leader began his final battle with BlackZarak, Giga and Mega realized that they owed him a debt of honor for saving them and finally made the decision to turn against their former master. When Overlord attempted to aid God Ginrai in BlackZarak, however, they were struck down and enveloped in a sphere of Devil Z's [[Devil Power]]. Devil Z separated Mega and Giga from their Transtectors, bringing Overlord to live as a true super-robot lifeform. As their [[Master-Brace]]s vanished from their wrists, Giga and Mega died, regretting that they could not settle their rivalry with Ginrai honourably. Alas, there was not even time to mourn, as the new, robotic Overlord lunged for Ginrai, but was tackled by Grand Maximus. Ginrai subsequently united his powers with the Headmasters Juniors to finally destroy Devil Z and BlackZarak, and at the sight of his leader being vaporized, Overlord immediately called for the Decepticons to retreat. As they fled into space, the Autobots' Transtectors were also brought to life, as Overlord's had been, by the death of Devil Z, and they took headed into space in pursuit of Overlord's Decepticons. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}
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=====''Victory'' cartoon=====
[[Image:Decepticons in the g nebula.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Those car washes get more dangerous every year.]]
The now-living Overlord Transtector and his followers rejoined the Decepticon forces in space, and Overlord briefly led the Decepticon army before the rise to power of [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]].<ref>Deathsaurus's on-package [[bio]].</ref> Following this, Overlord commanded the Sector Two Decepticon force, based in the G Nebula, where they battled the Autobots under the command of his old foe, God Ginrai. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}
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=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
[[Image:OverlordZone1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Robots should not wear [[Transformer clothing#Capes|capes]].]]
:''Voice actor:'' [[Keiichi Noda]] (Japanese)

Years later, when the supernatural creature known as [[Violen Jiger]] seized command of the Decepticons, his first act was to recruit nine "[[Nine Great Demon Generals|Demon Generals]]" from Decepticon history. Overlord was selected to be one of those Generals and was given new power and weaponry to make him an even greater threat than before. At Violen Jiger's instruction, Overlord was sent to the planet [[Feminia]] to wreak havoc along with [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. Together, the three Decepticon Demon Generals destroyed the entire planet and nearly killed Autobot [[Supreme Commander]] [[Star Saber (Victory)|Victory Saber]] in the process.

Two-and-a-half months later, Overlord led Menasor, Abominus and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] in an attack on the planet of [[Micro|Zone]], gleefully blasting [[Micromaster]]s and using his trident to slice into [[Zone Base]] to retrieve a sample of [[Energon Z]] for Decepticon use. With the Micromasters completely unable to harm the Decepticon generals, Overlord left the planet in triumph, handing the Energon Z off the second group of Generals, who went on to attack Earth, but were stopped by Autobot [[Powered Master]] [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====Comic continuity====
=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
[[Image:Overlord manga.jpg|left|250px|thumb|The sound effect reads "fart."]]
Giga and Mega debuted their Transtectors in an attack on a city, during which they combined into Overlord and devastated the Autobot Godmasters with their Daemon Blast and Bolt Masher weapons. Blindsided and badly damaged by the newly-created God Ginrai, Overlord was goaded into pursuing the Autobot out into space, where BlackZarak was battling the Autobot [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]]. As BlackZarak turned to face the approaching Ginrai, the cunning Autobot swiftly ducked out of the way, causing Overlord and BlackZarak to attack each other. Gravely wounded, Overlord returned to Earth, while BlackZarak fled back into space. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Super-God Combination!}}

Overlord's base mode was employed by the Decepticon to hold Shūta Gō and [[Cab]] prisoner, when they attempted to torture the two boys into becoming members of the Decepticons. Their fellow Autobot Junior, [[Minerva]], came to their rescue when she crashed Godbomber through Overlord's walls and freed them, after which Overlord transformed to robot mode to face the approaching Ginrai and Grand Maximus. It wasn't his best showing: after Ginrai combined with Godbomber, Grand crashed his battleship directly into Overlord's face, and God Ginrai used the Headmaster's "[[Master Blade]]" to slice off Overlord's legs. Their Transtectors forcibly separated, the battered Giga and Mega escaped. {{storylink|The Earth Family of Good and Evil}}
[[Image:Overlord aolaser.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
From the top of [[Qomolangma]], Overlord rained destruction down on the world using the Decepticons' newest weapon, the [[A.O. Laser]]. When Ginrai and Godbomber arrived to stop him, Overlord turned the laser on them; they dodged, but they had failed to observe the presence of the Decepticons' newest member, the Godmaster Clouder, who reflected the laser beam back at them and knocked them out of the sky. Unfortunately for Overlord, a chance comment from Cancer insulting Clouder's falcon mode plunged the Godmaster into such a rage that he turned on his Decepticon allies and blew up the A.O. Laser in Overlord's hands. Although Ginrai had been temporarily blinded by the A.O. Laser, the Headmaster Juniors were able to serve as his eyes and point him in the right direction to unleash his "God Punch" attack, which clobbered Overlord so hard that Giga and Mega actually popped out of his chest. {{storylink|Decepticons' Great Counterattack!}}

Soon thereafter, when the Autobots were off-Earth visiting their space-based allies, BlackZarak was able to return to Earth, and he and Overlord took the opportunity to attack a city. The Autobots soon returned with, and Ginrai and Godbomber grappled with Overlord, forcing him to separate back into the Megajet and Gigatank. The two Autobots clung onto the separate Transtectors, however, refusing to let them escape, as they waited for the new weapon they had brought back from space, the [[VX Bomb]] to detonate. The explosion came seconds later, knocking Mega and Giga's Transtectors offline, but Ginrai and Godbomber survived by combining into God Ginrai. {{storylink|Live? Die?! The Desperate Super-God Combination}}
[[Image:Overlord vs blackzarak.jpg|left|250px|thumb|]]
When BlackZarak attacked a city, Cancer happened to be here, and BlackZarak showed his disdain for humans by using the boy as a bargaining chip to prevent the Autobots from interfering with his deviltry. Horrified at this treatment of Cancer, Overlord viciously attacked BlackZarak, rescuing Cancer from his grip, but while they were fighting, it allowed the Autobots to take down both of them. {{storylink|Great Turn-Around! Autobots}}

In light of this act of treachery by Overlord, it was perhaps not surprising that in the midst of his next battle with Ginrai, Overlord himself was the subject of a betrayal. In an attempt to transform himself into the ultimate lifeform, Devil Z fused with BlackZarak, and then turned on Overlord and the Decepticon Headmaster Juniors, attempting to drain theirs and Ginrai's [[Chōkon Power|Jinchōkon]] and take it for his own. They were saved by the Autobot Pretenders, who blocked the Jinchōkon-absorbing beam, and Overlord decided to join with the Autobots in defeating Devil Z. Overlord joined with all the other Transformers in combining their energies into the "Perfect Transform Attack", which finally destroyed BlackZarak and Devil Z once and for all. With the alien's death, the Transformers' Transtectors were brought to life as true super-robot lifeforms, Overlord's included. Alas, Devil Z's energies had also been sustaining the lives of Giga and Mega, and his death also resulted in theirs. The now-living Overlord and Ginrai Transtectors decided to take their troops back into space, where Overlord vowed to defeat Ginrai in memory of Mega and Giga, and for the honor of the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Lifeforms}}
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=====''Zone'' comic and story pages=====
[[Image:Overlord zone manga.jpg|right|160px|thumb|]]
Years after the end of the [[Masterforce War]], Overlord was among the Decepticons recruited by the new Decepticon emperor Violen Jiger to become the strongest of his Nine Great Demon Generals. In addition to his new title of "Super-God General", Overlord was outfitted with new armor and weapons that made him even more dangerous than before. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

One month after the Demon Generals destroyed the planet Feminia, apparently taking the life of the Autobot Supreme Commander Victory Saber in the process, Overlord led Menasor, Bruticus and Abominus in an attack on the planet Zone, where they successfully stole a sample of the super-energy, Energon Z. When the Zone Base transformed into battle mode and opened fire on the Decepticons, Overlord called retreat, seeing no need to stay and fight when the prize was already theirs. Overlord then handed the Energon Z off to the second platoon of generals, who subsequently headed for Earth, but were defeated in battle there by the Decepticon Powered Master Dai Atlas. {{storylink|Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

It wasn't long before Overlord got his own chance to go up against Dai Atlas, but the Powered Master didn't think much of this so-called "Strongest of the Generals," aiming to finish their battle in under eight seconds. Whether or not he achieved this lofty goal is unknown, but he ''did'' lay out Overlord with his powerful "Galactic Dash" attack. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 6}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them formidable foes for the [[Powered Master]]s. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}
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====''Transformers PD Type''====

[[Image:Pdtype_overlord.jpg|left|thumb]]

During a battle between Overlord and Super Ginrai, the Autobot Godmaster prepared to attack with Chokon Power. When he raised his hands to summon Tenchokon, however, he was struck by a bolt of lightning, causing Overlord to smirk that the weather wasn't looking too good. {{storylink|Transformer PD Type##7 "Fight! Super Ginrai!"|Fight! Super Ginrai!!}}

Sitting in a field, watching the clouds float by, Overlord started to wonder what he was doing with his life and decided he needed a day off to reflect on his lot. Unfortunately, he had chosen to sit down and have this epiphany in the middle of a huge battle, and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] began shouting at him to get back up and join the fight. {{storylink|Transformer PD Type##9 "Oh Overlord."|Oh, Overlord}}
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===European toy bio continuity===
[[Image:Overlord vs motorvators.jpg|right|thumb|Collect all time-displaced toys.]]
A legend by virtue of his very existence, Overlord is the ultimate Decepticon anti-hero. Emerging to join the Transformers' war at some undetermined point in space and time, Overlord fights alone on the battlefield despite his Decepticon allegiance, a monolithic horror born of "advanced robotic engineering" whose special abilities—including the power to travel across dimensions—come from the "[[Energon figure]]s" that operate his multiple functions.

To counter the monstrous threat posed by this powerful new breed of Decepticon, the Autobots developed their own new team of warriors, the [[Motorvator]]s, emulating Overlord's Energon figure technology to make the trio a match for his awesome power. <ref>Overlord's European packaging bio</ref><ref>Story blurb on Overlord and the Motorvators' packaging</ref>
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Gigatron was an ancient Cybertronian, who developed an idea to allow Decepticons to survive on alien planets by biologically integrating local inhabitants into their systems. In modern times, Gigatron's records were uncovered and used to develop the [[Powermaster]] process. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye issue 8}}

===IDW comics continuity===
{{bigquote|A good strategist is half psychologist and half '''sadist'''. And I was the '''best'''.|Overlord|[[Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' #3]]}}
[[Image:MegatronOrigin2 fightcrowd1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey, he appeared as a rabid fan of gladiatorial combat in a crowd shot once. Wouldn't it be ''awesome'' if [[Nick Roche|someone]] built a whole character round that?.]]
In the days before the Cybertronian civil war, Overlord was an avid spectator of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s gladiatorial matches. Like many, this led him to join the charismatic pit fighter's army and bear the badge of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 2|Megatron Origin #2}}

However, Overlord perhaps didn't join for the right reasons. He was enthralled not with the loftiness of the Decepticon cause that Megatron espoused, but more with the glorious excess of the gladiator battles and the freedom of making entire worlds his arena. To Overlord, the ends didn't matter overly much when the ''means'' themselves were this pleasurable. As a result his tactics developed a reputation as unsound, and his schemes as nothing more than flights of brutal whimsy. Unlike [[Scorponok (G1)|many]] [[Shockwave (G1)|other]] powerful Decepticons, he had no interest in command, only in taking his slaughter to the next stage. Megatron was not convinced, however, believing the image of Overlord as simply interested in killing to be a façade, and began searching for a way to exert greater control over him.

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers2-teleconference.jpg|left|thumb|300px|I am not a number!]]

During the early years of the war, on [[Caldoon 4]] Overlord slaughtered a battalion of Autobots on before making his way to a meeting which involved [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Sixshot]] and [[Black Shadow]]. It was here he was informed that Megatron had finalized his [[infiltration protocol]] and that the assembled Decepticons would be his "phase sixers"; three extremely powerful warriors who would visit planets on the verge of collapse and wipe out any possible resistance. While Black Shadow and Sixshot merely declared "For the Decepticons", Overlord was less pleased at the idea of simply being a weapon to point and shoot. When he asked what if he aspired for something more, Megatron informed him of two options; either do as he was told or refuse, in which case Megatron would hunt him down and rend him limb from limb.

Overlord was sobered by this ultimatum, but only momentarily. Overlord returned to the battle outside, and messily dispatched every Autobot save one. Overlord held [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s limp form, shattered but alive, and told him to let Megatron know that he'd chosen option two. Overlord transformed and left the planet, remarking that he'd be waiting for his former leader when the time came to make good on his ultimatum.
{{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}} What he ''didn't'' know was that Megatron had instructed [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to infect him with an [[Achilles Virus]]. He found out after leaving Caldoon 4, when he realised he had a "tactical blind spot" and couldn't figure out how to hurt Megatron like he could everyone else. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}
[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers1-Overlord.jpg|right|thumb|250px|We peed a little.]]
Years later, at the height of the cross-galactic Decepticon uprising, Overlord arrived on [[Garrus-9]] during an assault that was being led by [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]]. Announcing that he had his own plans for the prison planet, he requested that Skyquake turn command over to him. When the [[Predator]] general refused, insisting they carry out the raid as per Megatron's orders, Overlord casually killed him and established his own leadership. After the prison planet fell and he defeated [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] personally, Overlord decided to turn the Garrus-9 into his home away from home. As a show of good faith to the prisoners he had freed, he tossed them Fort Max as a chew toy. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} He then forced [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to view the footage of Garrus-9 being overrun and the pit matchs, to the point where [[Snare]] believed it had driven the Dynobot insane at being unable to do anything about it. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

A year later, some of the Decepticons had begun to have doubts about their sadistic leader. Overlord caught [[Fearswoop (G1)|Fearswoop]] criticizing his lack of sportsmanship, and the [[Trakkon]] was happy to end the conversation alive. Two Decepticons that Overlord had let torture [[Spin-Out|an Autobot prisoner]] let the Autobot get one lucky shot in, and Overlord killed the Autobot and then both the Decepticons. "Any Decepticons ''that'' careless are wasting their lives. And more valuably... ''my'' time." Overlord ordered the Predators to carry the Autobot body away to be recycled as [[Snare]] pondered their predicament. Snare began to wonder if the Decepticons were as trapped on that world under Overlord's heel as the Autobots were. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

Around this time, he released Shockwave from confinement and let him leave with a hand-picked crew, in return for the Achilles Virus being removed. He revealed to Shockwave that he was lying to the Decepticons that they could "''fight'' their way to freedom"... to which Shockwave responded that while Overlord ''thought'' he was enjoying himself, all the terror experiments and horrorshows were just an attempt to get Megatron's attention. Overlord tried to deny this. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers1-BoreholeKickoff.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Better than television!]]

Two years later, Overlord and his Decepticons watched the captive Autobot [[Kick-Off (G1)|Kick-Off]] battle the Decepticon [[Borehole]] for his amusement. When Kick-Off brutally decapitated Borehole, Overlord was pleased. He invited the ragged Kick-Off into his quarters for a reward. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} Kick-Off was given the choice to either commit suicide or fight Overlord. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last stand of the Wreckers #4}} Whatever his choice, Kick-Off was later found dead with his body brutalized. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

Soon, the [[Wrecker]]s arrived on Garrus-9. With no small amount of skill, they were able to break through the planetary defenses inside two escape pods. Unfortunately, the pods were badly damaged in the attempt and crashed. As stowaway [[Verity Carlo]] pulled herself from her pod, she found herself at Overlord's feet. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 2|Last Stand of the Wreckers #2}}

As the Wreckers pulled themselves from the wreckage of their pod, Overlord disappointedly stated he had been expecting a team of Decepticons sent by Megatron but instead only got some Autobots. He didn't agree with Rotorstorm that there was a distinction between Autobot and Wreckers either. He did however show some amusement at Rotorstorm's joke about Wreckers combining. It gave him a giggle... right before he put a gun between Rotorstorm's optics and shot him through the head. He offered the surviving Wreckers a chance at surrender, but they simply had Pyro protect Verity while the rest attacked. Overlord was suitably unimpressed, but after Stalker revealed there was a second team of Wreckers in G-9, he took the opportunity to have some fun, announcing any Decepticon who brought him the head of a Wrecker would be allowed leave. As the Decepticons charged, Perceptor detonated a tank of fuel. The resulting explosion bought the team some time, but Overlord merely loomed above the flames.
{{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 3|Last Stand of the Wreckers #3}}

[[Image:LastStandofWreckers4- OverlordSpringerReady.jpg|right|thumb|200px|FINAL ROUND, FIGHT!]]

Once the second team of Wreckers had regrouped and killed [[Stalker (G1)|Stalker]] after a number of them being captured, [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] set a new mission objective: Kill Overlord. He was quickly warned by a dying [[Snare]] that Overlord was on his way. Snare also revealed the truth about Garrus-9, and the level of Overlord's obsession with his final "game" with Megatron. Moments after Impactor gave Snare a mercy death, later, in an explosive entrance, Overlord made his presence known. He asked if the Wreckers were ready, and Springer replied in the affirmative. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

The fight quickly made its way to the rooftop of Garrus-9, where [[Guzzle]] was quickly torn in half and used to dispatch Kup. Noting that Overlord talked too much, Impactor put a harpoon through his eye. However, this barely fazed Overlord, who beckoned on the survivors. As the Decepticon raised Springer by his neck, Overlord stomped Impactor into the rooftop. Springer tried to convince him that despite his apparent victory, the Autobot prisoners within Garrus-9 were released and would soon be upon them.

Overlord laughed. He'd already ordered all Autobot prisoners executed.

[[Image:LastStandoftheWreckers5-brittlebones.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"Megatron better not show up when I'm naked!"]]

But Springer's death would have to wait. [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Ironfist]], and [[Verity Carlo]] arrived from the [[Aequitas]] Chamber, and as their firepower knocked Springer from Overlord's grasp, Ironfist tossed Springer a huge chaingun-like weapon. Overlord shrugged off even its massive payload and slapped Springer to the ground, removing most of his face. "Sweet," Overlord smiled as he held Springer's skin in his hand. He shot Perceptor and was about to kill Ironfist as well when the newbie Wrecker warned the Decepticon to not get any closer. Overlord chortled, but Ironfist explained. Springer had shot Overlord with thousands of deterrence chips, and Ironfist, having downloaded Aequitas into himself, held the key to their detonation.

Thousands of explosions reduced Overlord to a flaming skeleton, but he was still functional. He cursed Ironfist (who fell unconscious) and Verity, the latter of whom he approached slowly and angrily. If Megatron arrived now to challenge him, how could Overlord meet his challenge in this sorry condition? But when Verity told him that Megatron was dead, he sank to his knees, stunned that while he had focused everything, every day of his life, on his fight with the Decepticon leader... said leader had never come for him and never would (a fact that Verity gleefully needled him over). And when Impactor, who had survived, leaped at the ablaze Decepticon, Overlord put up no fight, ready to die.

Impactor refused to kill Overlord, for Springer's sake, but promised to take him in to face justice. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5}}

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==Toys==
===''Super-God Masterforce''===
*'''Overlord''' (Godmaster, 1988)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-307'''[[Image:G1 overlord toy.jpg|right|325px|thumb|Not to be confused with Blackstar's nemesis.]]
**''Accessories:'' Giga and Mega Godmaster engines, "Transtector Destroyer Cannon", three missiles, tank barrel, two ramps/shin guards, central ramp, two radar arrays, double-barreled laser, rocket launcher, car

: Overlord consists of two vehicles, the Gigatank and the Megajet, which are able to combine together to form a robot mode or a base mode. Like any Godmaster (or [[Powermaster]]), Overlord is only able to transform when the Giga and Mega Godmaster figures are transformed into engine mode and snapped into place in the sockets on top of the vehicles. Inserting Giga into the tank splits it in half to form legs for robot mode, or alternately, the left and right emplacements of the base (the left containing a fold-out twin cannon, the right a poseable claw arm). Fitting Mega into the jet, meanwhile, unlocks the toy's shoulder articulation for robot mode and its fold-out launchpad for base mode. Once the toy is in robot mode, the figures can be removed from their sockets and fitted into two further ports hidden beneath doors on his chest, which unlock the multi-barreled "Chōkon Daemon Blast" and spring-loaded "Chōkon Bolt Masher" weapons that pop out of his stomach. One figure can also fit into the [[Roller]]-style car that comes with the set. There is, unfortunately, not one mode that uses all of Overlord's many accessories. Standing approximately 15" in robot mode, Overlord is taller than ''most'' Transformer toys, though [[Unicron/toys|certainly]] [[Cheetor (BW)/toys|not]] [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|all]].

: Overlord's instructions do not feature the additional large jet mode seen in the animated series and manga, as it (like [[Sixshot]]'s "Wingwolf" mode or BlackZarak's "Dakatsu" mode) was created by the production staff after fiddling around with the toy itself. As such, it's entirely possible to put the toy in this form, although it doesn't rest evenly on a flat surface.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Destron/Overlord/overlord.htm More information on Overlord at TFU.info]''
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===Generation 1===
*'''Overlord''' (1991)

: Initially exclusive to Japan, Overlord's toy was later released in Europe and Australasia with a <s>''veeeeery'' slightly</s> noticeably different shade of purple plastic.

==Merchandise==
===Parody Deformed===
[[Image:Overlord pd model.jpg|right|thumb|]]
*'''Overlord''' (1990)

:A small blue and white, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Overlord was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of [[Candy toy|candy toys]]. The eighth figure in the series, he came with a "[[Transformer PD Type]]" comic about himself, "Oh, Overlord", and something that could charitably be described as "chocolate".
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC Gigatron.jpg|right|thumb|]]
*'''Overlord''' (2001)

:A PVC figure of Overlord was part of the ''Super-God Masterforce''-centric fifth act of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure]]'' series, available in both full colour and metallic silver "pewter" in an equal ratio of one each per case of twelve figures. In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Overlord came packaged with the right leg of the wave's "build-a-figure", BlackZarak, itself also available in full color and pewter versions.

:The colour version of his figure was later released in the fourth wave of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Super Collection Figure#Heroes_of_Cybertron|Heroes of Cybertron]]'', under the new name of Gigatron.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Powermaster Gigatron''' (2003)
:Gigatron is a slightly-altered version of the ''Super Collection Figure'' Overlord PVC, featuring rounded-off shoulder-cones [[for safety reasons]], plus he used the standard "all clear-red-plastic painted over" coloring process to give him [[Light-piping|light-piped]] eyes. He came with the left arm of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] build-a-figurine.
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==Notes==
*Overlord was a new character created for the 1988 Japanese ''Super God Masterforce'' series. While all his fellow Godmasters had American Powermaster counterpart characters (Ginrai had Optimus Prime, Lightfoot had [[Getaway]], and so forth), Overlord's counterpart came later in the form of a 1991 European and Australasian exclusive. The bio of this figure stated that he was a dimension-hopper, which leaves the door open for him being the Masterforce character who jumped dimensions into the European toy bio continuity. Overlord did not have an American counterpart until 2003, when the ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line introduced "Gigatron". However, the little-known nature of this character (existing as he did only as an obscure PVC figurine), coupled with the fact that Overlord had been around for fifteen years already, meant that the idea of a Powermaster named Gigatron who existed as a separate character to the Godmaster Overlord didn't really catch on. Surprisingly, Dreamwave stuck with the formula in their ''More Than Meets The Eye'' series, briefly mentioning the character as the originator of the Powermaster process, but when the non-Godmaster version of the character appeared again a few years later in [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''Last Stand of the Wreckers'' series, he was "Overlord" once more. With this, there seems little point in distinguishing between the two characters (different as they are), and as such they are included in this article together.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/tech-specs/Heroes-Of-Cybertron-Tech-Specs/2003-Transformers-Tech-Specs/Powermaster_Gigatron.jpg.html Powermaster Gigatron's tech-specs] at TFW2005.com

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Devastator (G1)

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:''Devastator is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] Later a [[Nine Great Demon Generals |Demon General]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DevastatorManga1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He devastates things. Devastates them right in the mouth.]]
'''Devastator''' is an immensely powerful warrior, and in that sense the combination of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] into a merged being is a huge success. Mentally, on the other hand, he's very much less than the sum of his parts. Devastator's primitive psyche is limited to only the thoughts and actions on which all his components can agree, which results in raging bouts of destructive fury. Given the sheer power Devastator brings to these rages, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has no complaints.

As an [[Action Master]], he is [[Action Master partner|partnered]] with [[Scorpulator]].

Normally he is composed of the six robots...

*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (Leader)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]]
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]

However, in at least one reality, he goes from being a six-robot combiner to a five-bot one, Hook and Mixmaster being replaced by [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]].

{{bigquote|Nothing defeats the Devastator, nothing!|—Devastator, "[[Heavy Metal War]]"}}

:''Preliminary name:'' '''The Destructoid'''<ref>* The [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Generation 1'' cartoon]] [[production bible|series bible]] contains two descriptions of each Constructicon, and half of them were typed referring to their combined form as "The Destructoid". This was then crossed out by hand, with "Devastator" written above.</ref>
:''Japanese name:'' '''Devastor''' (デバスター ''Debasutā'')<ref>Although the katakana in Devastator's Japanese name ends in ター, ''tā'', suggesting his Japanese name would be Devaster or Devastar, recent merchandise (such as Kabaya's [http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm G1 bottlecap figure collection]) has rendered his name in English as Devastor.</ref>
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Dévastateur'''
:''German second TV dub and G2 name'': '''Vernichter''', occasionally '''Devastator'''
:''Hungarian movie name (second dub):'' '''Mega-robot''', '''Pusztító'''
:''Hungarian Marvel name:'' '''Pusztító'''
:''Italian name:'' '''Uragan''' (Action Master)
:''Portuguese name (Portugal comic):'' '''Devastador'''
:''Portuguese name (Brazil comic):'' '''Devastador'''
:''Russian name'': '''Rasroushitel''' (Разрушитель, "Devastator")
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Hǔei-mìeh Chě''' (毀滅者 "Annihilator" or "Devastator") / '''Róu-lìn Chě''' (蹂躪者 "Devastator")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Da Li Shen''' (大力神 "God with Great Strength" or "Titan")

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Arthur Burghardt]] (English), [[Seizō Katō]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Robo-Smasher and Omega Supreme.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"Dude, stop fighting me, there's a mechanical bug on your shoulder!"]]
The Constructicons did not initially have the power to merge into Devastator. That ability was given to them by Megatron after he warped their minds into servitude with the [[Robo-Smasher]]. They used Devastator to hold [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] while the Robo-Smasher attempted to warp the guardian robot's mind. They failed and only served to create burning desire for vengeance in Omega. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

Millions of years later, in 1984, Megatron had the Constructicons built on Earth to steal high-tech electronic components for his [[Power chip rectifier]] furnace, as well as tunneling under the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to destroy [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]. Teletraan I, sensing the imminent danger, activated the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. The Dinobots responded and started pounding on the Constructicons, opening up a lava channel in the process. The battle not going in their favor, the Constructicons pulled out one last trick and combined into the super warrior, Devastator. And then all hell broke loose.

[[Image:Heavy Metal War Devastator.JPG|right|150px|thumb|"Nothing can withstand the might of... Devastator! Yay!"]]
The returning Autobots saw the battle between one giant psycho and five ticked off dinosaurs, but were unable to help (due to losing a tournament which prevented them from interfering with the Decepticons). Inside the ''Ark'', Teletraan I was able to show that Megatron had cheated and the Autobots rushed outside to help the Dinobots. Distracted by a hologram of a [[Giant Autobot]] created by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Devastator was shot by Optimus Prime and fell apart into the lava. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

Devastator was continuously called upon during the war on Earth. One of his adventures included scaling the remodeled [[Empire State Building]] like King Kong. {{storylink|City of Steel}}

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{{storylink|The Autobot Run}}

When Megatron attempted to tap the Earth's core to give the Decepticons a limitless supply of geothermal energy, Devastator defended the project from Autobot attack. To get around the giant combiner, [[Chip Chase]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] created [[dominator disc]]s which forced the Constructicons, and thus Devastator, into serving the Autobots. Unfortunately, Megatron had anticipated this plan and built a device to override the dominator discs. When he turned Devastator against the Autobots, Wheeljack turned up the power on the dominator discs, which only served to fry Devastator's [[Circuits|logic circuits]] and sent him berserk, damaging the controls for Megatron's drill just as it was about to pierce the Earth's core. Working together, both factions restored Devastator to Megatron's control and sent him into the ground to take out the drill before it could destroy the Earth. Devastator was surprised by Megatron's cowardly absence after he returned surface, but merely believed Megatron left to plan their next attack. {{storylink|The Core}}

On another adventure, he helped [[Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] build their solar tower {{storylink|The Master Builders}}.

{{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} {{storylink|Triple Takeover}}

After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] attempted to overthrow Megatron (again) and was exiled for his troubles, he returned with a powerful team of Decepticons called the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. During the subsequent battle between the two Decepticon factions, Devastator was soundly defeated by the Combaticons' combined form, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[Image:TFTM Devastator.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Come on boy, fetch!]]
Devastator faced the Dinobots on several occasions, most notably in 2005 during the [[Battle of Autobot City|battle]] of [[Autobot City]] where he defeated [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] until [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] pushed him through a wall. Before [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] could get in, some rubble collapsed on him when Devastator attempted to dodge. After the defeat of Megatron and their retreat from Earth, the Decepticons argued amongst themselves who would lead them after Megatron's "death"; Scrapper stated that since the Constructicons could transform into the powerful Devastator, they should rule. They proceeded to try to form Devastator, but were shaken apart mid-transformation by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

In 2006, the defeated Decepticons had been exiled to the burnt-out world of [[Chaar]]. When [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] returned from an [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] run, the Constucticons fought over the few scraps of energon he brought back, but banded together to form Devastator. [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] hacked Devastator apart with his sword and drove the Constructicons off. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

Later, the Constructicons formed Devastator when fighting the Autobots on [[Eurythma]], but he was flattened when [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] landed on him in vehicle form, and was blasted apart into his component robots by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}} Late in the year 2006, Devastator and [[Predaking]] chased Broadside in the sea of [[Japan]], upsetting the local fishermen. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
In search of a new base of operations for their Decepticon fortress, Megatron brought the Constructicons to a utopian island to begin deforestation and construction. When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] arrived to stop the Decepticons, the Constructicons merged into Devastator and joined forces with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to confront the Autobot combiner (overkill much?). Trypticon did not approve of sharing his prey, however, and he picked up Devastator and squeezed him until he "popped" back into his individual components. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6}}

====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' comic====

Devastator participated in the Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia. Awesome and terrifying, Devastator was still no match for the power of the Omnibots...who essentially tied his shoelaces together until he fell over.{{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====

In 2011, Devastator fought for Galvatron on Cybertron. While [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] had [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] engaged, Devastator tried to shoot the Autobot combiner in the back. His evil plan was foiled by Optimus Prime, who struck Devastator with a flying jump kick, knocking his blast off-course so that it hit Abominus instead. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, Devastator joined forces with [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and Abominus in driving back the Autobot combiner robots. They had them on the run until the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] got involved. The pinnacle of [[Master (planet)|Master]] technology, the Battleship Maximus sent Devastator and his companions scrambling for cover, and quickly mowed them down. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Devastator made another attempt to shoot Superion in the back, but yet again shot Abominus instead. It's like deva ju all over again. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Devastator later joined Galvatron, [[Sixshot]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s in attempting to hijack an Autobot mission of mercy, transporting energon to the planet [[Sandra]]. Devastator fought the Autobot combiner Defensor in his efforts to steal the energy for the Decepticons. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

In [[Lemuria]], Devastator oversaw the processing of [[crysmag metal]] for Scorponok's fiendish towers. Along with the entire Decepticon army, he battled the Autobots at the North Pole. Devastator escaped into space along with the rest of the Decepticons as the battle climaxed. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

{{note|Following ''The Headmasters'', Japanese cartoon continuity branches off in two similar but distinct directions. One branch is primarily chronicled in the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', ''[[Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]'' and ''Zone'' animated series, while the other was told through the respective [[manga]] and [[Story page|story pages]] of each series, as published in ''[[TV Magazine]]''. As such, there are two discreet versions of the ''Zone'' story that both spin out of the cartoon timeline, detailed individually below.}}

====Cartoon continuity====
=====''Zone'' catalog=====
Over fifteen years later, Devastator joined several other powerful Decepticons in an assault on planet [[Zone (planet)|Zone]], led by the reborn [[Emperor of Destruction|Dark Emperor]] [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. Attempting to steal their [[Energon Z]], the Decepticons proved no match for the [[Micromaster]]s and were driven away. {{storylink|Zone (story page)#Catalogue story page 1|Zone Project Story}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
[[Image:DevastatorZone1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|PHALLIC!]]
:''Voice actor:'' [[Hirohiko Kakegawa]]
Devastator was selected by [[Violen Jiger]] as one of his [[Nine Great Demon Generals]]. Given the rank of "Technology General" and gifted with a new bitchin' drill-weapon (not unlike the ones his toy had) and armor, Violen Jiger sent Devastator to [[Earth]] to steal the [[Zodiac]] energy before the Autobots could get it. After destroying the World Trade Center (Not cool, man, not cool!), Devastator drilled deep within the planet, reaching the Zodiac's chamber, and went toe-to-toe with [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]. He managed to get the Zodiac first and pass it off to [[King Poseidon]]. Devastator had the upper hand in battle until Dai Atlas opened a vein of hot lava upon the Decepticon. Devastator was washed away in the molten magma, apparently killed by it. (Although he did survive a lava dip years earlier in "[[Heavy Metal War]]", so who knows?) {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====Comic continuity====
=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
Under the command of the mysteriously not-dead [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Devastator appeared alongside a number of legendary Decepticons to menace the Autobots on Earth. [[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]] eventually defeated these "legendary" foes, revealing them to be nothing more than holographic illusions created by [[King Poseidon]]. {{storylink|Burn, Super Soul! The New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

=====''Zone'' manga and story pages=====

Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Devastator was among them. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

The Generals then united to attack planet Feminia once again, this time destroying it utterly. Violen Jiger next charged his Generals with collecting [[Energon Z]] and the all-powerful [[Zodiac]], which he intended to use to fuel his conquest. Devastator, [[King Poseidon]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and [[Predaking]] next attacked the [[Earth]], which was where the Zodiac is hidden. They succeeded in obtaining the Zodiac, only to have it taken from them by the [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber]]. The Generals were soundly defeated and driven off. {{storylink|Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{noteukonly}}
The Constructicons were the first (and, as it turned out, the last) new Decepticons created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on Earth, using the residual power of the [[Creation Matrix]] that was within his captive [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Their first mission was to construct a massive communications dish, allowing [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to broadcast a message to long-lost Cybertron. When the dish came under attack by a squad of Autobots, the Constructicons merged to form Devastator, much to the surprise of the attacking Autobots.

Devastator was powerful and tough, but slow and confused as well. Soundwave was connected to the scrambler dish and unable to defend himself; when [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] threatened to destroy the dish, it took Devastator quite some time to figure out which Autobot Soundwave wanted him to attack ("Destroy Autobot.... which Autobot.... not these Autobots...")

[[Image:UK62 Devastator.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Concept art for Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter vs Transformers]]
When [[Bomber Bill]] cut Soundwave's connections to the dish, causing feedback which destroyed it, Soundwave ordered the Constructicons to disassemble and retreat, noting that their performance as a single unit had been "notably deficient." {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

''Devastator subsequently went through much testing and enhancement to improve his operation and co-ordination. Both Soundwave and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] noticed a much more fluid warrior. The Constructicons were sent to kidnap [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and formed Devastator to deal with Autobot interference, but were called off when Soundwave discovered something in Buster's mind. {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}} ''

Devastator reappeared when Optimus Prime led an Autobot offensive on the heavily fortified Decepticon coal mining base. The defenses held the Autobots to a standstill, and Shockwave ordered the Constructicons to merge to tip the balance in their favor. But the attack was nothing but a ruse to draw out Devastator. [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] was monitoring the Constructicons' transformation pattern, and as soon as he successfully recorded it, Optimus Prime ordered a retreat. The information eventually allowed the Autobots to create their own team of [[combiner]]s, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

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====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[Image:Devastator rebuild.png|right|200px|thumb|Did they forget he'd need two legs or what?]]
''For some reason, the Constructicons were rendered incapable of combining at one point. Unwilling to lose Devastator's raw power, they attempted to construct a new and separate version of him in the Bahamas. [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] wrecked the project before it could be completed. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}}''

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====Classics====
{{note|Classics is a [[splinter timeline]] that takes place after Marvel US continuity, but disregards ''Generation 2'' and Marvel UK material.}}
[[Image:Devastatormegatronastrotraincrossingover.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Mixmaster was voted off the combiner.]]

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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
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[[Image:DevastatorDissectionDreamwave.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Dissection of Devastator]]
Devastator was the first combiner, the end result of the Constructicons' research into [[mass intellect]]. However, he suffered a huge drawback in that he would only do what his components agreed on, which was usually smash stuff. Nonetheless, Megatron was pleased with Devastator's power, and authorized the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to undergo a similar process. When Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] disappeared, the Decepticons and Autobots fractured, and signed the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]], ruling the [[Special Teams]] non-aligned. However, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] managed to convince the Constructicons to side with the [[Ultracon]]s. The Constructicons formed Devastator when Ratbat tried to take the [[Tagan Heights]]. He battled [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], but was eventually defeated when the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] forced the Constructicons to separate. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Eventually, teams of Autobots and Decepticons left Cybertron in search of new fuel sources, only to crash land on a planet called Earth. Awakening in the Earth year of 1984, they resumed their war, but the Decepticons were defeated by the Autobots and their human allies. A great ship named ''[[Ark II]]'' was built to send the Transformers home, but it was sabotaged by General [[Robert Hallo]] and rogue engineer turned arms dealer [[Adam Rook]]. The ship exploded during the launch, scattering the Transformers across the Arctic Ocean. Rook recovered many Autobots and Decepticons, and reprogrammed them to serve him as weapons of war. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2}}

[[Image:DWPrimeDirective5 Devastator.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dooooshh? I thought it was spelled D-O-O-O-S-S-H.]]
After Megatron freed the other Decepticons from Rook's control, he sent Devastator down the west coast of North America. Along the way, Devastator destroyed a US Navy submarine, before arriving at his destination, [[San Francisco]]. Devastator helped destroy the city until he was initially stopped by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4}}, and finally put into [[stasis lock]] when Optimus Prime shot him point-blank in the head, sending him to the bottom of the San Francisco Bay. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5}}

''Over the following months, Starscream had the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] secretly rebuild Devastator and the Constructicons without Megatron's knowledge. When Megatron vanished off the face of the Earth, Starscream took the opportunity to bring his secret weapon back into the light. Devastator made his return debut in the canyons of Nevada, where Starscream led the unwitting Autobot named [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] right into a blast from Devastator's [[solar energy rifle]]. He was a major force in Starscream's control of [[Las Vegas]] as well, and battled [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] when the Dinobot commander attempted to free the city from Decepticon domination. {{storylink|Hardwired}}''

''When Megatron returned from deep space, Devastator unhesitatingly remained at Starscream's side, and was prepared to tear his former leader limb from limb at Starscream's command. When the Decepticons split into two factions between Megatron and Starscream, the Constructicons were steadfastly loyal to Starscream. They were captured, along with the rest of Starscream's men, when the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]] settled in Las Vegas. Trapped inside an energy net, Devastator tried to bludgeon his way out at first, until [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] convinced the Constructicons to separate so they could dig their way out from underneath the field. Once they were freed, the Constructicons reformed Devastator as the Autobots and Decepticons united in an attempt to destroy the Keepers before the American government carried out the final solution and nuked Las Vegas off the map. Didn't work—the xenophobic [[President of the United States|President]] jumped the gun and fired off the nuclear missile early in the hopes of eliminating the Transformers as well as the Keepers. Still, the impending nuclear holocaust wasn't enough to deter Devastator's one-track mind, and he continued to hunt down the Keeper-possessed [[Bluestreak]] (since that was the one Autobot [[Starscream (G1)|mommy]] and [[Megatron (G1)|daddy]] would let him destroy at the moment). During the fight, the Keepers managed to trap Devastator and his massive comrade [[Omega Sentinel (G1)|Omega Sentinel]] outside a protective field, while they engaged the smaller Transformers inside. This eventually meant that Devastator was too far away to be protected by Optimus Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-constructed shields when the nuclear missiles finally struck. The combined Constructicons suffered massive damage as a result. {{storylink|Annihilation}}''

''In the aftermath of the nuclear assault on Las Vegas, the Constructicons were trapped permanently in their Devastator form as a result of their injuries. Devastator was present in the Nevada desert when the American military forces ambushed the Autobots and Decepticons. After that, Megatron sent him and Omega Sentinel to keep watch on the Void gateway being built on [[Allister Greaves]]' property to allow the Keepers back into normal space. Optimus Prime and Megatron soon joined them there, and began the final battle against the Keepers' pawn, [[Franklin Townsend]], and his puppets Bluestreak and Starscream. Devastator attempted to swat Starscream out of the sky, but eventually stopped when the Keepers' power faded and Starscream returned to his ever-so-likeable self. Instead, he was forced to contend with the far more formidable Omega Sentinel, who had broken free from Megatron's control and returned to his original Guardian programming. Ultimately, the Omega Sentinel sacrificed himself to stop the Keepers by plunging into the Void, and pulled Devastator with him. When the Keepers' control crystal was shattered, the Void was destroyed and Devastator fell back out into real space. He floated in the vacuum between Mars and Jupiter, in deep stasis lock. A secret American space venture, the starship ''[[Bounty]]'', happened across the gigantic Decepticon on their mission, and made plans to bring him back to Earth. {{storylink|Fusion (novel)|Fusion}}''

Devastator eventually fell into the hands of [[Earth Defense Command]], and was being studied at their secret bunker. {{storylink|Generation One issue 0}}

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' comics===
[[Image:GIJoevsTF5_Devastator_wrecked.jpg|thumb|right|200px|No Bumblebee... 'twas beauty killed the beast.]]
The Constructicons formed Devastator to defend the [[SPS Satellite]] control center on [[Cobra Island]] from the attacking Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]]. After telling the [[Cobra]] troops that he'd help them since he hated Autobots just as much as he hated humans, Devastator killed [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] with a single shot from his gun. Unfortunately, this angered the Autobot's friends, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], who attacked Devastator along with a squad of human tanks. The combiner was overrun by their numbers and was defeated after having his left arm blown off. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}

For the remainder of the battle, Devastator's body was used as cover by human troops as they continued the fight against Cobra and the Decepticons. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

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===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:AHM2Devastator.jpg|left|170px|thumb|"Has anyone seen my chestplate?"]]
[[Combiner|Gestalt technology]] was invented by the scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] many millions of years ago. The technology was intended to be the ultimate fusion in mind and matter between the participants, creating a massive and powerful new form. However, it also created a severe, murderous mental instability in the gestalt members, as seen in Jhiaxus' test subject, [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]].

However, one year after the [[Expansion]], the Decepticons were able to acquire the secret somehow, and somehow solved the side effects of combination, possibly via the use of [[Retcon|magic]]. On Earth, as the Decepticons began cutting off the humans' escape routes out of [[New York City]], Megatron ordered the Constructicons to unite. Forming Devastator, the behemoth waded into the waters around the city and began destroying the underwater tunnels. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2}}
Later, the Constructicons formed Devastator and attempted to kill Megatron, but the fight was interrupted by the arrival of the European Union. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10}} It was revealed that Megatron had created Devastator and set him loose to mold the Decepticons into ruthless killing 'bots with the power and ability to destroy the Autobots. Once they had conquered the planet, Megatron planned to get rid of the very robot he had created to eliminate his enemies in the first place. This occurred just before [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] arrived and started beating the SLAG out of Devastator by throwing him against a couple of buildings. Devastator was then gripped by Omega (under orders from Optimus Prime) in a giant bearhug and taken elsewhere. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11}}

[[Image:Ahm12 devastatorgettingtrashed.jpg|right|199px|thumb|[[Heavy Metal War|Continuing the proud tradition of]] [[Prime Directive issue 5|Devastator being blasted into various liquids.]]]]

Omega Supreme slammed him against the Statue of Liberty and blasted him through the chest, sending him flying into the water below. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12}}

{{note|IDW's representation of Devastator is somewhat more realistic than his previous incarnation. He has virtually no kibble that is not already part of the individual Constructicons, apart from the head and hands. There are no hip armor add-ons, no forearm greaves and no purple wing crest on his chest. [[Guido Guidi]] described him in his [[All Hail Megatron issue 4|redesign]] as having "every part made from Constructicons".}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1devastator toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Devastator was here first, Scramble-boys!]]
*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''37'''

: Devastator was originally the combined form of the Construction Vehicle Robot team [[Takara]]'s[[ Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

:Normally, Devastator could only be assembled by buying all six individual Constructicons with the additional large-scale weapons components that were assigned to them. However, six-robot [[Giftset|gift sets]] were made available in many markets, including the US, Japan, and several European countries.

: Devastator's forearms are also spring-loaded missile launchers, able to fire his fists as well as his drill attachments, though the springs were severely weakened in the US [[for safety reasons]]. He also comes armed with a large purple laser rifle. Hook and Scavenger's pistols can also be easily added to him for a little extra firepower. While the others' pistols can be added as well, they're not in very useful positions.

: Unlike the later [[Scramble City]]-style combiners, Devastator's limbs cannot be rearranged into any other configurations.

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[[Image:ActionMaster Devastor.gif|right|150px|thumb|Scorpulator, alligator.]]
*'''Devastator with Scorpulator''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': "Magnifier Blaster"

: A non-transforming action figure compatible with any other [[Action Master]] vehicle or accessory, Devastator's sculpt is based largely on his original [[Character model|animation model]], but with a great many toy-based elements added for extra detail. (Most notably, his head is based on the toy instead of the very different animation model.) He came with his small animal [[Action Master partner|partner]], [[Scorpulator]]. He was released as part of the second wave of carded Action Masters.

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===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Devastator toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|So neon and Playskoolish, even though real construction vehicles are yellow.]]
*'''Devastator''' (1993)

: During ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', the Constructicons were only available as individuals, never as a giftset. The team was released in two different colors: initially in yellow, then later in bright orange. All individual members are tampographed with the Generation 2 Decepticon symbol and the word "Decepticon". It has been rumored that the later orange version was [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, but this has never been proven.

: ''Generation 2'' Devastator is almost functionally identical to the original release with the exception of the quality of the plastics used, though his forearms and fists were [[Retool|retooled]] to completely remove the spring-loaded firing [[gimmick]].

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===Classics===
[[Image:Devastatorclassics.jpg|right|180px|thumb|And then there were five.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: For ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'', Devastator is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' combiner [[Constructicon Maximus]]. He was available only in a full five-pack, [[exclusive]] to Wal-Mart stores.

: Since the new classics combiner contains only five robots, rather than the original's six, the Constructicon team here contains only [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]] (who may or may not be related to [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] and/or [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]], as his bio seems to combine attributes of both), [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] and [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]. Also, because of the combination method used, he can use any of the ''Energon''-series limb-robots. Hightower and Long Haul are identical except for color (being made using the same [[mold]]), as are Bonecrusher and Scrapper.

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==Merchandise==
===Hard Hero===
[[Image:Devastatorbust.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"Duh, gee Devastator, how you gonna get through these bars? I dunno, moron, suppose I devastate them? Duh, ok!"]]
*'''Devastator''' (Bust, 2003)

:This bust of Devastator was released by [[Hard Hero]], and was based on his G1 cartoon appearance. The eighth release in their main bust series, Devastator was limited to 3500 pieces, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.

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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC_Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
*'''Devastor''' (Super Collection Figure, 2001)

: A three-inch tall PVC figure based on the cartoon rendition of Devastator was part of the fifth wave of [[Super Collection Figure]]s in Japan. Like the other figures in the line, Devastator was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] in cases of twelve and was available in standard colors or a metallic "pewter" finish. The pewter versions of the figure came packed with the waist and tail for the [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] build-a-figure.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)

: This Hasbro-released version of the SCF Devastator figure uses the same sculpt, but is molded in red translucent plastic to allow for a [[light-piping]] gimmick. It was also sold carded by itself rather than blindpacked. He came with the left arm for the [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

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===KT Figure Collection===
*'''KT Figure Collection - The Transformers''' (KT Figure Collection, 2004)

:This [[KT Figure Collection]] contains a diorama figure inspired by one scene from the "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', namely Devastator ripping through a wall to attack [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. It was designed by [[Yūki Ōshima]].

===Palisades===
[[Image:Palisades Devastator.jpg|right|130px|thumb|Brother, won't you spare a dime?]]
*'''Devastator''' (Statue, 2006)

:This statue of Devastator was released by [[Palisades Toys]]. Limited to 421 pieces, it was one of the final products released by Palisades before the company folded.

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==Trivia==
[[Image:PreDevastator.jpg|right|150px|thumb|This is why "revisions" exist.]]

* The name "Devastator" was used by Marvel Comics long before the Transformers series came about. In issue 186 of the second ''Incredible Hulk'' title (released in April 1975), a Russian supervillain named Kirov Petrovna, aka The Devastator, made his debut.<ref>[http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=10585 Marvel's original "Devastator" at the Comic Book Database]</ref>

* Devastator's (or rather, his ''[[Diaclone]]'' counterpart's) concept design was decidedly less imposing than the final. Interestingly, it is only composed of five components, the core being a long-nosed truck cab.

* Devastator had two different [[character model]]s in the original ''Transformers'' cartoon; at the least, he had two different head designs, one with a visor and one without. Sometimes his head would change designs within a single episode—the "visorless" look is how he appeared for the majority of "[[Heavy Metal War]]", but he appears with his visor on in a few shots. While both head designs would continue to be used (almost at random) in subsequent episodes, the visored design was used for his dramatic scene in [[The Transformers: The Movie]], and thus seems to have "won out"; it appears on all modern Devastator merchandise.

* As it was most commonly flanged and synthesized in the Generation 1 cartoon, Devastator's voice carries one or more slightly-offset repeats of itself, presumably intended to convey the idea that he's made up of several individuals.

[[Image:G1DevastatorHeads.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Shades optional.]]

*Devastator received a [[Power Plans]]-esque diagram in the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] [[Tech-Spec Manual]], which named various components of his body in... somewhat unusual ways. Notably, [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]'s shovel (and thus Devastator's foot) is listed as an "rotational angle adjuster", while [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]'s shovel (part of Devastator's shoulder) is listed as "coolant".

[[Image:STARSDevastator.jpg|thumb|150px|His crotch is a "shock absorber". Make of that what you will.]]

* Though a yellow version of the Constructicons were released in the European market at the tail end of Generation 1, they did not come with any of the parts to form Devastator. In fact, [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] and [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] had the connector parts on their actual toys removed.

* The above are not to be confused with the very rarely-seen [[Milton Bradley]] releases, which had slightly different shades of yellow and purple, had [[rubsign]]s and actually did include all parts to form Devastator.

*As an [[Action Master]], Devastator received a set of Power Plans, viewable [[:Image:Devastator_Power_Plans.jpg|here]]. Not surprisingly, none of his listed parts line up with those found in the STARS manual.

* In later years, toys sporting the name "Devastator" required an additional "Constructicon" prefix for [[trademark]] reasons, hence making the official name "'''Constructicon Devastator'''".

* Devastator makes his cameo appearance in his ''Generation 2'' color scheme in the game ''[[DreamMix TV World Fighters]]''. However, his ''Generation 2'' toy was never officially sold in Japan.

*A statue of Devastator can be seen on the [http://www.buzznet.com/groups/stopsectorseven/ Stop Sector Seven] site.

[[Image:DreamMix-Devastator.jpg|right|150px|t|thumb|Devastator WANT some FOOD!]]

*The Dreamwave profile mentions that Devastator's merging system is outdated—a reference to its pre-Transformer status and unusual six-member system. Allegedly, this is also why Devastator is so powerful (or at least that's what Megatron believes). This follows the longstanding engineering adage (and science-fiction convention) that prototypes are better-engineered than production models.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm Devastator at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Devastator Devastator's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Devastator (G1)

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:''Devastator is a [[Decepticon]] [[combiner]] Later a [[Nine Great Demon General |Demon General]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DevastatorManga1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He devastates things. Devastates them right in the mouth.]]
'''Devastator''' is an immensely powerful warrior, and in that sense the combination of the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] into a merged being is a huge success. Mentally, on the other hand, he's very much less than the sum of his parts. Devastator's primitive psyche is limited to only the thoughts and actions on which all his components can agree, which results in raging bouts of destructive fury. Given the sheer power Devastator brings to these rages, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] has no complaints.

As an [[Action Master]], he is [[Action Master partner|partnered]] with [[Scorpulator]].

Normally he is composed of the six robots...

*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (Leader)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]]
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]

However, in at least one reality, he goes from being a six-robot combiner to a five-bot one, Hook and Mixmaster being replaced by [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]].

{{bigquote|Nothing defeats the Devastator, nothing!|—Devastator, "[[Heavy Metal War]]"}}

:''Preliminary name:'' '''The Destructoid'''<ref>* The [[The Transformers (cartoon)|''Generation 1'' cartoon]] [[production bible|series bible]] contains two descriptions of each Constructicon, and half of them were typed referring to their combined form as "The Destructoid". This was then crossed out by hand, with "Devastator" written above.</ref>
:''Japanese name:'' '''Devastor''' (デバスター ''Debasutā'')<ref>Although the katakana in Devastator's Japanese name ends in ター, ''tā'', suggesting his Japanese name would be Devaster or Devastar, recent merchandise (such as Kabaya's [http://snakas.web.infoseek.co.jp/misc_item/kabaya_bottle.htm G1 bottlecap figure collection]) has rendered his name in English as Devastor.</ref>
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Dévastateur'''
:''German second TV dub and G2 name'': '''Vernichter''', occasionally '''Devastator'''
:''Hungarian movie name (second dub):'' '''Mega-robot''', '''Pusztító'''
:''Hungarian Marvel name:'' '''Pusztító'''
:''Italian name:'' '''Uragan''' (Action Master)
:''Portuguese name (Portugal comic):'' '''Devastador'''
:''Portuguese name (Brazil comic):'' '''Devastador'''
:''Russian name'': '''Rasroushitel''' (Разрушитель, "Devastator")
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Hǔei-mìeh Chě''' (毀滅者 "Annihilator" or "Devastator") / '''Róu-lìn Chě''' (蹂躪者 "Devastator")
:''Chinese name (China):'' '''Da Li Shen''' (大力神 "God with Great Strength" or "Titan")

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Arthur Burghardt]] (English), [[Seizō Katō]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Robo-Smasher and Omega Supreme.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"Dude, stop fighting me, there's a mechanical bug on your shoulder!"]]
The Constructicons did not initially have the power to merge into Devastator. That ability was given to them by Megatron after he warped their minds into servitude with the [[Robo-Smasher]]. They used Devastator to hold [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] while the Robo-Smasher attempted to warp the guardian robot's mind. They failed and only served to create burning desire for vengeance in Omega. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

Millions of years later, in 1984, Megatron had the Constructicons built on Earth to steal high-tech electronic components for his [[Power chip rectifier]] furnace, as well as tunneling under the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' to destroy [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]]. Teletraan I, sensing the imminent danger, activated the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. The Dinobots responded and started pounding on the Constructicons, opening up a lava channel in the process. The battle not going in their favor, the Constructicons pulled out one last trick and combined into the super warrior, Devastator. And then all hell broke loose.

[[Image:Heavy Metal War Devastator.JPG|right|150px|thumb|"Nothing can withstand the might of... Devastator! Yay!"]]
The returning Autobots saw the battle between one giant psycho and five ticked off dinosaurs, but were unable to help (due to losing a tournament which prevented them from interfering with the Decepticons). Inside the ''Ark'', Teletraan I was able to show that Megatron had cheated and the Autobots rushed outside to help the Dinobots. Distracted by a hologram of a [[Giant Autobot]] created by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], Devastator was shot by Optimus Prime and fell apart into the lava. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

Devastator was continuously called upon during the war on Earth. One of his adventures included scaling the remodeled [[Empire State Building]] like King Kong. {{storylink|City of Steel}}

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{{storylink|The Autobot Run}}

When Megatron attempted to tap the Earth's core to give the Decepticons a limitless supply of geothermal energy, Devastator defended the project from Autobot attack. To get around the giant combiner, [[Chip Chase]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] created [[dominator disc]]s which forced the Constructicons, and thus Devastator, into serving the Autobots. Unfortunately, Megatron had anticipated this plan and built a device to override the dominator discs. When he turned Devastator against the Autobots, Wheeljack turned up the power on the dominator discs, which only served to fry Devastator's [[Circuits|logic circuits]] and sent him berserk, damaging the controls for Megatron's drill just as it was about to pierce the Earth's core. Working together, both factions restored Devastator to Megatron's control and sent him into the ground to take out the drill before it could destroy the Earth. Devastator was surprised by Megatron's cowardly absence after he returned surface, but merely believed Megatron left to plan their next attack. {{storylink|The Core}}

On another adventure, he helped [[Grapple]] and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] build their solar tower {{storylink|The Master Builders}}.

{{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}} {{storylink|Triple Takeover}}

After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] attempted to overthrow Megatron (again) and was exiled for his troubles, he returned with a powerful team of Decepticons called the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. During the subsequent battle between the two Decepticon factions, Devastator was soundly defeated by the Combaticons' combined form, [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[Image:TFTM Devastator.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Come on boy, fetch!]]
Devastator faced the Dinobots on several occasions, most notably in 2005 during the [[Battle of Autobot City|battle]] of [[Autobot City]] where he defeated [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] until [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] pushed him through a wall. Before [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]] could get in, some rubble collapsed on him when Devastator attempted to dodge. After the defeat of Megatron and their retreat from Earth, the Decepticons argued amongst themselves who would lead them after Megatron's "death"; Scrapper stated that since the Constructicons could transform into the powerful Devastator, they should rule. They proceeded to try to form Devastator, but were shaken apart mid-transformation by [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

In 2006, the defeated Decepticons had been exiled to the burnt-out world of [[Chaar]]. When [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] returned from an [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] run, the Constucticons fought over the few scraps of energon he brought back, but banded together to form Devastator. [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] hacked Devastator apart with his sword and drove the Constructicons off. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

Later, the Constructicons formed Devastator when fighting the Autobots on [[Eurythma]], but he was flattened when [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] landed on him in vehicle form, and was blasted apart into his component robots by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]. {{storylink|Carnage in C-Minor}} Late in the year 2006, Devastator and [[Predaking]] chased Broadside in the sea of [[Japan]], upsetting the local fishermen. {{storylink|The Burden Hardest to Bear}}

===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
In search of a new base of operations for their Decepticon fortress, Megatron brought the Constructicons to a utopian island to begin deforestation and construction. When [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] arrived to stop the Decepticons, the Constructicons merged into Devastator and joined forces with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to confront the Autobot combiner (overkill much?). Trypticon did not approve of sharing his prey, however, and he picked up Devastator and squeezed him until he "popped" back into his individual components. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 6}}

====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers'' comic====

Devastator participated in the Decepticon attack on the planet Feminia. Awesome and terrifying, Devastator was still no match for the power of the Omnibots...who essentially tied his shoelaces together until he fell over.{{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====

In 2011, Devastator fought for Galvatron on Cybertron. While [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] had [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] engaged, Devastator tried to shoot the Autobot combiner in the back. His evil plan was foiled by Optimus Prime, who struck Devastator with a flying jump kick, knocking his blast off-course so that it hit Abominus instead. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Later, Devastator joined forces with [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and Abominus in driving back the Autobot combiner robots. They had them on the run until the [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Battleship Maximus]] got involved. The pinnacle of [[Master (planet)|Master]] technology, the Battleship Maximus sent Devastator and his companions scrambling for cover, and quickly mowed them down. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Devastator made another attempt to shoot Superion in the back, but yet again shot Abominus instead. It's like deva ju all over again. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

Devastator later joined Galvatron, [[Sixshot]] and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s in attempting to hijack an Autobot mission of mercy, transporting energon to the planet [[Sandra]]. Devastator fought the Autobot combiner Defensor in his efforts to steal the energy for the Decepticons. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

In [[Lemuria]], Devastator oversaw the processing of [[crysmag metal]] for Scorponok's fiendish towers. Along with the entire Decepticon army, he battled the Autobots at the North Pole. Devastator escaped into space along with the rest of the Decepticons as the battle climaxed. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

{{note|Following ''The Headmasters'', Japanese cartoon continuity branches off in two similar but distinct directions. One branch is primarily chronicled in the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (cartoon)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', ''[[Victory (cartoon)|Victory]]'' and ''Zone'' animated series, while the other was told through the respective [[manga]] and [[Story page|story pages]] of each series, as published in ''[[TV Magazine]]''. As such, there are two discreet versions of the ''Zone'' story that both spin out of the cartoon timeline, detailed individually below.}}

====Cartoon continuity====
=====''Zone'' catalog=====
Over fifteen years later, Devastator joined several other powerful Decepticons in an assault on planet [[Zone (planet)|Zone]], led by the reborn [[Emperor of Destruction|Dark Emperor]] [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. Attempting to steal their [[Energon Z]], the Decepticons proved no match for the [[Micromaster]]s and were driven away. {{storylink|Zone (story page)#Catalogue story page 1|Zone Project Story}}

=====''Zone'' cartoon=====
[[Image:DevastatorZone1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|PHALLIC!]]
:''Voice actor:'' [[Hirohiko Kakegawa]]
Devastator was selected by [[Violen Jiger]] as one of his [[Nine Great Demon Generals]]. Given the rank of "Technology General" and gifted with a new bitchin' drill-weapon (not unlike the ones his toy had) and armor, Violen Jiger sent Devastator to [[Earth]] to steal the [[Zodiac]] energy before the Autobots could get it. After destroying the World Trade Center (Not cool, man, not cool!), Devastator drilled deep within the planet, reaching the Zodiac's chamber, and went toe-to-toe with [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]. He managed to get the Zodiac first and pass it off to [[King Poseidon]]. Devastator had the upper hand in battle until Dai Atlas opened a vein of hot lava upon the Decepticon. Devastator was washed away in the molten magma, apparently killed by it. (Although he did survive a lava dip years earlier in "[[Heavy Metal War]]", so who knows?) {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====Comic continuity====
=====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic=====
Under the command of the mysteriously not-dead [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], Devastator appeared alongside a number of legendary Decepticons to menace the Autobots on Earth. [[Ginrai|Super Ginrai]] eventually defeated these "legendary" foes, revealing them to be nothing more than holographic illusions created by [[King Poseidon]]. {{storylink|Burn, Super Soul! The New Commander Super Ginrai!}}

=====''Zone'' manga and story pages=====

Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the Nine Great Demon Generals, upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Devastator was among them. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}}

The Generals then united to attack planet Feminia once again, this time destroying it utterly. Violen Jiger next charged his Generals with collecting [[Energon Z]] and the all-powerful [[Zodiac]], which he intended to use to fuel his conquest. Devastator, [[King Poseidon]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and [[Predaking]] next attacked the [[Earth]], which was where the Zodiac is hidden. They succeeded in obtaining the Zodiac, only to have it taken from them by the [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber]]. The Generals were soundly defeated and driven off. {{storylink|Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}

The Generals later schooled [[Metrotitan (G1)|Metrotitan]] and the [[Metrosquad]] in the ways of evil, making them more than formidable foes for the Powered Masters. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 7}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
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The Constructicons were the first (and, as it turned out, the last) new Decepticons created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on Earth, using the residual power of the [[Creation Matrix]] that was within his captive [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Their first mission was to construct a massive communications dish, allowing [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to broadcast a message to long-lost Cybertron. When the dish came under attack by a squad of Autobots, the Constructicons merged to form Devastator, much to the surprise of the attacking Autobots.

Devastator was powerful and tough, but slow and confused as well. Soundwave was connected to the scrambler dish and unable to defend himself; when [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] threatened to destroy the dish, it took Devastator quite some time to figure out which Autobot Soundwave wanted him to attack ("Destroy Autobot.... which Autobot.... not these Autobots...")

[[Image:UK62 Devastator.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Concept art for Capcom's upcoming Street Fighter vs Transformers]]
When [[Bomber Bill]] cut Soundwave's connections to the dish, causing feedback which destroyed it, Soundwave ordered the Constructicons to disassemble and retreat, noting that their performance as a single unit had been "notably deficient." {{storylink|The Next Best Thing to Being There!}}

''Devastator subsequently went through much testing and enhancement to improve his operation and co-ordination. Both Soundwave and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] noticed a much more fluid warrior. The Constructicons were sent to kidnap [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and formed Devastator to deal with Autobot interference, but were called off when Soundwave discovered something in Buster's mind. {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}} ''

Devastator reappeared when Optimus Prime led an Autobot offensive on the heavily fortified Decepticon coal mining base. The defenses held the Autobots to a standstill, and Shockwave ordered the Constructicons to merge to tip the balance in their favor. But the attack was nothing but a ruse to draw out Devastator. [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] was monitoring the Constructicons' transformation pattern, and as soon as he successfully recorded it, Optimus Prime ordered a retreat. The information eventually allowed the Autobots to create their own team of [[combiner]]s, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

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====Earthforce====
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[[Image:Devastator rebuild.png|right|200px|thumb|Did they forget he'd need two legs or what?]]
''For some reason, the Constructicons were rendered incapable of combining at one point. Unwilling to lose Devastator's raw power, they attempted to construct a new and separate version of him in the Bahamas. [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] wrecked the project before it could be completed. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}}''

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====Classics====
{{note|Classics is a [[splinter timeline]] that takes place after Marvel US continuity, but disregards ''Generation 2'' and Marvel UK material.}}
[[Image:Devastatormegatronastrotraincrossingover.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Mixmaster was voted off the combiner.]]

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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
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[[Image:DevastatorDissectionDreamwave.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Dissection of Devastator]]
Devastator was the first combiner, the end result of the Constructicons' research into [[mass intellect]]. However, he suffered a huge drawback in that he would only do what his components agreed on, which was usually smash stuff. Nonetheless, Megatron was pleased with Devastator's power, and authorized the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] and [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] to undergo a similar process. When Megatron and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] disappeared, the Decepticons and Autobots fractured, and signed the [[Crisis Intervention Accord]], ruling the [[Special Teams]] non-aligned. However, [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] managed to convince the Constructicons to side with the [[Ultracon]]s. The Constructicons formed Devastator when Ratbat tried to take the [[Tagan Heights]]. He battled [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], but was eventually defeated when the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] forced the Constructicons to separate. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Eventually, teams of Autobots and Decepticons left Cybertron in search of new fuel sources, only to crash land on a planet called Earth. Awakening in the Earth year of 1984, they resumed their war, but the Decepticons were defeated by the Autobots and their human allies. A great ship named ''[[Ark II]]'' was built to send the Transformers home, but it was sabotaged by General [[Robert Hallo]] and rogue engineer turned arms dealer [[Adam Rook]]. The ship exploded during the launch, scattering the Transformers across the Arctic Ocean. Rook recovered many Autobots and Decepticons, and reprogrammed them to serve him as weapons of war. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 2}}

[[Image:DWPrimeDirective5 Devastator.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dooooshh? I thought it was spelled D-O-O-O-S-S-H.]]
After Megatron freed the other Decepticons from Rook's control, he sent Devastator down the west coast of North America. Along the way, Devastator destroyed a US Navy submarine, before arriving at his destination, [[San Francisco]]. Devastator helped destroy the city until he was initially stopped by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 4}}, and finally put into [[stasis lock]] when Optimus Prime shot him point-blank in the head, sending him to the bottom of the San Francisco Bay. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 5}}

''Over the following months, Starscream had the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] secretly rebuild Devastator and the Constructicons without Megatron's knowledge. When Megatron vanished off the face of the Earth, Starscream took the opportunity to bring his secret weapon back into the light. Devastator made his return debut in the canyons of Nevada, where Starscream led the unwitting Autobot named [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] right into a blast from Devastator's [[solar energy rifle]]. He was a major force in Starscream's control of [[Las Vegas]] as well, and battled [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] when the Dinobot commander attempted to free the city from Decepticon domination. {{storylink|Hardwired}}''

''When Megatron returned from deep space, Devastator unhesitatingly remained at Starscream's side, and was prepared to tear his former leader limb from limb at Starscream's command. When the Decepticons split into two factions between Megatron and Starscream, the Constructicons were steadfastly loyal to Starscream. They were captured, along with the rest of Starscream's men, when the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]] settled in Las Vegas. Trapped inside an energy net, Devastator tried to bludgeon his way out at first, until [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] convinced the Constructicons to separate so they could dig their way out from underneath the field. Once they were freed, the Constructicons reformed Devastator as the Autobots and Decepticons united in an attempt to destroy the Keepers before the American government carried out the final solution and nuked Las Vegas off the map. Didn't work—the xenophobic [[President of the United States|President]] jumped the gun and fired off the nuclear missile early in the hopes of eliminating the Transformers as well as the Keepers. Still, the impending nuclear holocaust wasn't enough to deter Devastator's one-track mind, and he continued to hunt down the Keeper-possessed [[Bluestreak]] (since that was the one Autobot [[Starscream (G1)|mommy]] and [[Megatron (G1)|daddy]] would let him destroy at the moment). During the fight, the Keepers managed to trap Devastator and his massive comrade [[Omega Sentinel (G1)|Omega Sentinel]] outside a protective field, while they engaged the smaller Transformers inside. This eventually meant that Devastator was too far away to be protected by Optimus Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-constructed shields when the nuclear missiles finally struck. The combined Constructicons suffered massive damage as a result. {{storylink|Annihilation}}''

''In the aftermath of the nuclear assault on Las Vegas, the Constructicons were trapped permanently in their Devastator form as a result of their injuries. Devastator was present in the Nevada desert when the American military forces ambushed the Autobots and Decepticons. After that, Megatron sent him and Omega Sentinel to keep watch on the Void gateway being built on [[Allister Greaves]]' property to allow the Keepers back into normal space. Optimus Prime and Megatron soon joined them there, and began the final battle against the Keepers' pawn, [[Franklin Townsend]], and his puppets Bluestreak and Starscream. Devastator attempted to swat Starscream out of the sky, but eventually stopped when the Keepers' power faded and Starscream returned to his ever-so-likeable self. Instead, he was forced to contend with the far more formidable Omega Sentinel, who had broken free from Megatron's control and returned to his original Guardian programming. Ultimately, the Omega Sentinel sacrificed himself to stop the Keepers by plunging into the Void, and pulled Devastator with him. When the Keepers' control crystal was shattered, the Void was destroyed and Devastator fell back out into real space. He floated in the vacuum between Mars and Jupiter, in deep stasis lock. A secret American space venture, the starship ''[[Bounty]]'', happened across the gigantic Decepticon on their mission, and made plans to bring him back to Earth. {{storylink|Fusion (novel)|Fusion}}''

Devastator eventually fell into the hands of [[Earth Defense Command]], and was being studied at their secret bunker. {{storylink|Generation One issue 0}}

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' comics===
[[Image:GIJoevsTF5_Devastator_wrecked.jpg|thumb|right|200px|No Bumblebee... 'twas beauty killed the beast.]]
The Constructicons formed Devastator to defend the [[SPS Satellite]] control center on [[Cobra Island]] from the attacking Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]]. After telling the [[Cobra]] troops that he'd help them since he hated Autobots just as much as he hated humans, Devastator killed [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] with a single shot from his gun. Unfortunately, this angered the Autobot's friends, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], who attacked Devastator along with a squad of human tanks. The combiner was overrun by their numbers and was defeated after having his left arm blown off. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 5|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #5}}

For the remainder of the battle, Devastator's body was used as cover by human troops as they continued the fight against Cobra and the Decepticons. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers issue 6|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers #6}}

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===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:AHM2Devastator.jpg|left|170px|thumb|"Has anyone seen my chestplate?"]]
[[Combiner|Gestalt technology]] was invented by the scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] many millions of years ago. The technology was intended to be the ultimate fusion in mind and matter between the participants, creating a massive and powerful new form. However, it also created a severe, murderous mental instability in the gestalt members, as seen in Jhiaxus' test subject, [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]].

However, one year after the [[Expansion]], the Decepticons were able to acquire the secret somehow, and somehow solved the side effects of combination, possibly via the use of [[Retcon|magic]]. On Earth, as the Decepticons began cutting off the humans' escape routes out of [[New York City]], Megatron ordered the Constructicons to unite. Forming Devastator, the behemoth waded into the waters around the city and began destroying the underwater tunnels. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2}}
Later, the Constructicons formed Devastator and attempted to kill Megatron, but the fight was interrupted by the arrival of the European Union. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10}} It was revealed that Megatron had created Devastator and set him loose to mold the Decepticons into ruthless killing 'bots with the power and ability to destroy the Autobots. Once they had conquered the planet, Megatron planned to get rid of the very robot he had created to eliminate his enemies in the first place. This occurred just before [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] arrived and started beating the SLAG out of Devastator by throwing him against a couple of buildings. Devastator was then gripped by Omega (under orders from Optimus Prime) in a giant bearhug and taken elsewhere. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11}}

[[Image:Ahm12 devastatorgettingtrashed.jpg|right|199px|thumb|[[Heavy Metal War|Continuing the proud tradition of]] [[Prime Directive issue 5|Devastator being blasted into various liquids.]]]]

Omega Supreme slammed him against the Statue of Liberty and blasted him through the chest, sending him flying into the water below. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12}}

{{note|IDW's representation of Devastator is somewhat more realistic than his previous incarnation. He has virtually no kibble that is not already part of the individual Constructicons, apart from the head and hands. There are no hip armor add-ons, no forearm greaves and no purple wing crest on his chest. [[Guido Guidi]] described him in his [[All Hail Megatron issue 4|redesign]] as having "every part made from Constructicons".}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1devastator toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Devastator was here first, Scramble-boys!]]
*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''37'''

: Devastator was originally the combined form of the Construction Vehicle Robot team [[Takara]]'s[[ Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline.

:Normally, Devastator could only be assembled by buying all six individual Constructicons with the additional large-scale weapons components that were assigned to them. However, six-robot [[Giftset|gift sets]] were made available in many markets, including the US, Japan, and several European countries.

: Devastator's forearms are also spring-loaded missile launchers, able to fire his fists as well as his drill attachments, though the springs were severely weakened in the US [[for safety reasons]]. He also comes armed with a large purple laser rifle. Hook and Scavenger's pistols can also be easily added to him for a little extra firepower. While the others' pistols can be added as well, they're not in very useful positions.

: Unlike the later [[Scramble City]]-style combiners, Devastator's limbs cannot be rearranged into any other configurations.

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[[Image:ActionMaster Devastor.gif|right|150px|thumb|Scorpulator, alligator.]]
*'''Devastator with Scorpulator''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories'': "Magnifier Blaster"

: A non-transforming action figure compatible with any other [[Action Master]] vehicle or accessory, Devastator's sculpt is based largely on his original [[Character model|animation model]], but with a great many toy-based elements added for extra detail. (Most notably, his head is based on the toy instead of the very different animation model.) He came with his small animal [[Action Master partner|partner]], [[Scorpulator]]. He was released as part of the second wave of carded Action Masters.

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===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Devastator toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|So neon and Playskoolish, even though real construction vehicles are yellow.]]
*'''Devastator''' (1993)

: During ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', the Constructicons were only available as individuals, never as a giftset. The team was released in two different colors: initially in yellow, then later in bright orange. All individual members are tampographed with the Generation 2 Decepticon symbol and the word "Decepticon". It has been rumored that the later orange version was [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, but this has never been proven.

: ''Generation 2'' Devastator is almost functionally identical to the original release with the exception of the quality of the plastics used, though his forearms and fists were [[Retool|retooled]] to completely remove the spring-loaded firing [[gimmick]].

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===Classics===
[[Image:Devastatorclassics.jpg|right|180px|thumb|And then there were five.]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

: For ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'', Devastator is a [[redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' combiner [[Constructicon Maximus]]. He was available only in a full five-pack, [[exclusive]] to Wal-Mart stores.

: Since the new classics combiner contains only five robots, rather than the original's six, the Constructicon team here contains only [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]], [[Hightower (Classics)|Hightower]] (who may or may not be related to [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] and/or [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]], as his bio seems to combine attributes of both), [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]], [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] and [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]. Also, because of the combination method used, he can use any of the ''Energon''-series limb-robots. Hightower and Long Haul are identical except for color (being made using the same [[mold]]), as are Bonecrusher and Scrapper.

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==Merchandise==
===Hard Hero===
[[Image:Devastatorbust.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"Duh, gee Devastator, how you gonna get through these bars? I dunno, moron, suppose I devastate them? Duh, ok!"]]
*'''Devastator''' (Bust, 2003)

:This bust of Devastator was released by [[Hard Hero]], and was based on his G1 cartoon appearance. The eighth release in their main bust series, Devastator was limited to 3500 pieces, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.

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===Super Collection Figure===
[[Image:HOC_Devastator.jpg|thumb|right|250px|]]
*'''Devastor''' (Super Collection Figure, 2001)

: A three-inch tall PVC figure based on the cartoon rendition of Devastator was part of the fifth wave of [[Super Collection Figure]]s in Japan. Like the other figures in the line, Devastator was [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] in cases of twelve and was available in standard colors or a metallic "pewter" finish. The pewter versions of the figure came packed with the waist and tail for the [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] build-a-figure.

===Heroes of Cybertron===
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Heroes of Cybertron, 2003)

: This Hasbro-released version of the SCF Devastator figure uses the same sculpt, but is molded in red translucent plastic to allow for a [[light-piping]] gimmick. It was also sold carded by itself rather than blindpacked. He came with the left arm for the [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] build-a-figure.

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===KT Figure Collection===
*'''KT Figure Collection - The Transformers''' (KT Figure Collection, 2004)

:This [[KT Figure Collection]] contains a diorama figure inspired by one scene from the "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', namely Devastator ripping through a wall to attack [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. It was designed by [[Yūki Ōshima]].

===Palisades===
[[Image:Palisades Devastator.jpg|right|130px|thumb|Brother, won't you spare a dime?]]
*'''Devastator''' (Statue, 2006)

:This statue of Devastator was released by [[Palisades Toys]]. Limited to 421 pieces, it was one of the final products released by Palisades before the company folded.

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==Trivia==
[[Image:PreDevastator.jpg|right|150px|thumb|This is why "revisions" exist.]]

* The name "Devastator" was used by Marvel Comics long before the Transformers series came about. In issue 186 of the second ''Incredible Hulk'' title (released in April 1975), a Russian supervillain named Kirov Petrovna, aka The Devastator, made his debut.<ref>[http://www.comicbookdb.com/character.php?ID=10585 Marvel's original "Devastator" at the Comic Book Database]</ref>

* Devastator's (or rather, his ''[[Diaclone]]'' counterpart's) concept design was decidedly less imposing than the final. Interestingly, it is only composed of five components, the core being a long-nosed truck cab.

* Devastator had two different [[character model]]s in the original ''Transformers'' cartoon; at the least, he had two different head designs, one with a visor and one without. Sometimes his head would change designs within a single episode—the "visorless" look is how he appeared for the majority of "[[Heavy Metal War]]", but he appears with his visor on in a few shots. While both head designs would continue to be used (almost at random) in subsequent episodes, the visored design was used for his dramatic scene in [[The Transformers: The Movie]], and thus seems to have "won out"; it appears on all modern Devastator merchandise.

* As it was most commonly flanged and synthesized in the Generation 1 cartoon, Devastator's voice carries one or more slightly-offset repeats of itself, presumably intended to convey the idea that he's made up of several individuals.

[[Image:G1DevastatorHeads.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Shades optional.]]

*Devastator received a [[Power Plans]]-esque diagram in the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] [[Tech-Spec Manual]], which named various components of his body in... somewhat unusual ways. Notably, [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]'s shovel (and thus Devastator's foot) is listed as an "rotational angle adjuster", while [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]'s shovel (part of Devastator's shoulder) is listed as "coolant".

[[Image:STARSDevastator.jpg|thumb|150px|His crotch is a "shock absorber". Make of that what you will.]]

* Though a yellow version of the Constructicons were released in the European market at the tail end of Generation 1, they did not come with any of the parts to form Devastator. In fact, [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] and [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] had the connector parts on their actual toys removed.

* The above are not to be confused with the very rarely-seen [[Milton Bradley]] releases, which had slightly different shades of yellow and purple, had [[rubsign]]s and actually did include all parts to form Devastator.

*As an [[Action Master]], Devastator received a set of Power Plans, viewable [[:Image:Devastator_Power_Plans.jpg|here]]. Not surprisingly, none of his listed parts line up with those found in the STARS manual.

* In later years, toys sporting the name "Devastator" required an additional "Constructicon" prefix for [[trademark]] reasons, hence making the official name "'''Constructicon Devastator'''".

* Devastator makes his cameo appearance in his ''Generation 2'' color scheme in the game ''[[DreamMix TV World Fighters]]''. However, his ''Generation 2'' toy was never officially sold in Japan.

*A statue of Devastator can be seen on the [http://www.buzznet.com/groups/stopsectorseven/ Stop Sector Seven] site.

[[Image:DreamMix-Devastator.jpg|right|150px|t|thumb|Devastator WANT some FOOD!]]

*The Dreamwave profile mentions that Devastator's merging system is outdated—a reference to its pre-Transformer status and unusual six-member system. Allegedly, this is also why Devastator is so powerful (or at least that's what Megatron believes). This follows the longstanding engineering adage (and science-fiction convention) that prototypes are better-engineered than production models.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Devastator/devastator.htm Devastator at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Devastator Devastator's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Crossformer

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:''The Crossformers are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetMicro_menacing_Crossformers.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
Know a slob that needs to be bumped off? A stool-pigeon in need of a new pair of concrete tennis shoes? A school bus full of French orphans that are just ''asking'' for it? The '''Crossformers''' will do the deed, so long as the price is right. These villainous space gangsters are as unscrupulous as they are deadly, and unlike [[Earth]] gangsters, can't be distracted with pasta.

The Crossformers are:

*[[Black Shadow]]
*[[Blue Bacchus]]

==Fiction==
===Victory===
[[Image:Hellbat crossformers.jpg|left|thumb]]
[[Black Shadow]] and his partner, [[Blue Bacchus]], were hired by [[Hellbat]] of the [[Breastforce]] to help him loot Planet [[Micro]] of all its energon. While the Crossformers caused massive panic and destruction, Hellbat got a clear run at the energy reserves. The incredible size and power of the Crossformers, especially on a world full of [[Micromaster]]s, made their mission relatively easy, until [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] arrived. While Saber engaged Hellbat, Black Shadow and Blue Bacchus were forced to contend with their former partner in crime, [[Greatshot]], who had reformed and joined the Autobots. Although they battled fiercely, his six modes were ultimately better than their two, and the Crossformers were critically damaged. Forced to abandon their outer forms, they blasted out into space in their inner vehicle modes. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}
{{-}}
===''TransTech''===
[[Image:BlackShadowHubcap GoneTooFar.jpg|right|thumb]]
A resident of [[Axiom Nexus]], Black Shadow was hired to assassinate [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]], who was stirring up the [[Offworlder]] population for a revolt against the [[TransTech]]s. He framed [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] and [[Jackpot]] for the murder, and then tried to kill them as well in order to collect the bounty placed on them. However, the two Autobots recorded his villainous gloating and revealed the truth to Gutcruncher's followers, who killed the Crossformer. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:G1Blue Bacchus toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Blue Bacchus]]
* '''Crossformers''' (1989)
** [[Blue Bacchus]]
** [[Black Shadow]]

: Released as part of the Japanese ''[[Victory (toyline)|Victory]]'' series, the two Crossformers are [[Redeco|redecos]]/[[Retool|retools]] of two of the [[Hasbro]] [[Mega Pretender|Mega Pretenders]]; Black Shadow uses the [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] mold, while Blue Bacchus is made from [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]. While their inner robot molds are unchanged, the outer shells' chest/head parts were altered to make them robotic rather than organic-looking.

:The molds' functionality remains intact; each shell can carry the inner robot, as well as transform into a vehicle on its own. The inner robots' vehicle modes can also attach to the shells' vehicle modes to create super-vehicles.

{{-}}
==Trivia==
* In Japanese, Black Shadow's function reads "''Uchuu Gyangu''" (宇宙ギャング), which translates to "Space Gangster". The [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|common misconception]] that he is a member of the "Space Mafia" is due to a mistranslation some years ago in which "gangster" was interpreted as "Mafia". Big difference.
* The Crossformers' ID numbers are actually a huge jump ''backwards'' in the numbering system. The other ''Victory'' Decepticons' numbers start at D-322. However, Shadow and Bacchus' numbers put them right in the middle of the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (toyline)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' Decepticons' numbers, between 1988's [[Browning]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], even though the Crossformers were released in 1989. What the hell?

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Victory]]

Crossformer

2010-06-28T07:56:16Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The Crossformers are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetMicro_menacing_Crossformers.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
Know a slob that needs to be bumped off? A stool-pigeon in need of a new pair of concrete tennis shoes? A school bus full of French orphans that are just ''asking'' for it? The '''Crossformers''' will do the deed, so long as the price is right. These villainous space gangsters are as unscrupulous as they are deadly, and unlike [[Earth]] gangsters, can't be distracted with pasta.

The Crossformers are:

*[[Black Shadow]]
*[[Blue Bacchus]]

==Fiction==
===Victory===
[[Image:Hellbat crossformers.jpg|left|I am Black Shadow you killed my farther.Prepare to die|thumb]]
[[Black Shadow]] and his partner, [[Blue Bacchus]], were hired by [[Hellbat]] of the [[Breastforce]] to help him loot Planet [[Micro]] of all its energon. While the Crossformers caused massive panic and destruction, Hellbat got a clear run at the energy reserves. The incredible size and power of the Crossformers, especially on a world full of [[Micromaster]]s, made their mission relatively easy, until [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] arrived. While Saber engaged Hellbat, Black Shadow and Blue Bacchus were forced to contend with their former partner in crime, [[Greatshot]], who had reformed and joined the Autobots. Although they battled fiercely, his six modes were ultimately better than their two, and the Crossformers were critically damaged. Forced to abandon their outer forms, they blasted out into space in their inner vehicle modes. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}
{{-}}
===''TransTech''===
[[Image:BlackShadowHubcap GoneTooFar.jpg|right|thumb]]
A resident of [[Axiom Nexus]], Black Shadow was hired to assassinate [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]], who was stirring up the [[Offworlder]] population for a revolt against the [[TransTech]]s. He framed [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] and [[Jackpot]] for the murder, and then tried to kill them as well in order to collect the bounty placed on them. However, the two Autobots recorded his villainous gloating and revealed the truth to Gutcruncher's followers, who killed the Crossformer. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:G1Blue Bacchus toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Blue Bacchus]]
* '''Crossformers''' (1989)
** [[Blue Bacchus]]
** [[Black Shadow]]

: Released as part of the Japanese ''[[Victory (toyline)|Victory]]'' series, the two Crossformers are [[Redeco|redecos]]/[[Retool|retools]] of two of the [[Hasbro]] [[Mega Pretender|Mega Pretenders]]; Black Shadow uses the [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] mold, while Blue Bacchus is made from [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]. While their inner robot molds are unchanged, the outer shells' chest/head parts were altered to make them robotic rather than organic-looking.

:The molds' functionality remains intact; each shell can carry the inner robot, as well as transform into a vehicle on its own. The inner robots' vehicle modes can also attach to the shells' vehicle modes to create super-vehicles.

{{-}}
==Trivia==
* In Japanese, Black Shadow's function reads "''Uchuu Gyangu''" (宇宙ギャング), which translates to "Space Gangster". The [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|common misconception]] that he is a member of the "Space Mafia" is due to a mistranslation some years ago in which "gangster" was interpreted as "Mafia". Big difference.
* The Crossformers' ID numbers are actually a huge jump ''backwards'' in the numbering system. The other ''Victory'' Decepticons' numbers start at D-322. However, Shadow and Bacchus' numbers put them right in the middle of the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (toyline)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' Decepticons' numbers, between 1988's [[Browning]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], even though the Crossformers were released in 1989. What the hell?

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Victory]]

Crossformer

2010-06-28T07:55:10Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The Crossformers are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetMicro_menacing_Crossformers.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
Know a slob that needs to be bumped off? A stool-pigeon in need of a new pair of concrete tennis shoes? A school bus full of French orphans that are just ''asking'' for it? The '''Crossformers''' will do the deed, so long as the price is right. These villainous space gangsters are as unscrupulous as they are deadly, and unlike [[Earth]] gangsters, can't be distracted with pasta.

The Crossformers are:

*[[Black Shadow]]
*[[Blue Bacchus]]

==Fiction==
===Victory===
[[Image:Hellbat crossformers.jpg|left|thumb|I am Black Shadow you killed my farther.Prepare to die]]
[[Black Shadow]] and his partner, [[Blue Bacchus]], were hired by [[Hellbat]] of the [[Breastforce]] to help him loot Planet [[Micro]] of all its energon. While the Crossformers caused massive panic and destruction, Hellbat got a clear run at the energy reserves. The incredible size and power of the Crossformers, especially on a world full of [[Micromaster]]s, made their mission relatively easy, until [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] arrived. While Saber engaged Hellbat, Black Shadow and Blue Bacchus were forced to contend with their former partner in crime, [[Greatshot]], who had reformed and joined the Autobots. Although they battled fiercely, his six modes were ultimately better than their two, and the Crossformers were critically damaged. Forced to abandon their outer forms, they blasted out into space in their inner vehicle modes. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}
{{-}}
===''TransTech''===
[[Image:BlackShadowHubcap GoneTooFar.jpg|right|thumb]]
A resident of [[Axiom Nexus]], Black Shadow was hired to assassinate [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]], who was stirring up the [[Offworlder]] population for a revolt against the [[TransTech]]s. He framed [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] and [[Jackpot]] for the murder, and then tried to kill them as well in order to collect the bounty placed on them. However, the two Autobots recorded his villainous gloating and revealed the truth to Gutcruncher's followers, who killed the Crossformer. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:G1Blue Bacchus toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Blue Bacchus]]
* '''Crossformers''' (1989)
** [[Blue Bacchus]]
** [[Black Shadow]]

: Released as part of the Japanese ''[[Victory (toyline)|Victory]]'' series, the two Crossformers are [[Redeco|redecos]]/[[Retool|retools]] of two of the [[Hasbro]] [[Mega Pretender|Mega Pretenders]]; Black Shadow uses the [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] mold, while Blue Bacchus is made from [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]. While their inner robot molds are unchanged, the outer shells' chest/head parts were altered to make them robotic rather than organic-looking.

:The molds' functionality remains intact; each shell can carry the inner robot, as well as transform into a vehicle on its own. The inner robots' vehicle modes can also attach to the shells' vehicle modes to create super-vehicles.

{{-}}
==Trivia==
* In Japanese, Black Shadow's function reads "''Uchuu Gyangu''" (宇宙ギャング), which translates to "Space Gangster". The [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|common misconception]] that he is a member of the "Space Mafia" is due to a mistranslation some years ago in which "gangster" was interpreted as "Mafia". Big difference.
* The Crossformers' ID numbers are actually a huge jump ''backwards'' in the numbering system. The other ''Victory'' Decepticons' numbers start at D-322. However, Shadow and Bacchus' numbers put them right in the middle of the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (toyline)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' Decepticons' numbers, between 1988's [[Browning]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], even though the Crossformers were released in 1989. What the hell?

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Victory]]

Crossformer

2010-06-28T07:54:40Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
:''The Crossformers are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PlanetMicro_menacing_Crossformers.jpg|right|thumb|350px]]
Know a slob that needs to be bumped off? A stool-pigeon in need of a new pair of concrete tennis shoes? A school bus full of French orphans that are just ''asking'' for it? The '''Crossformers''' will do the deed, so long as the price is right. These villainous space gangsters are as unscrupulous as they are deadly, and unlike [[Earth]] gangsters, can't be distracted with pasta.

The Crossformers are:

*[[Black Shadow]]
*[[Blue Bacchus]]

==Fiction==
===Victory===
[[Image:Hellbat crossformers.jpg|left|I am Black Shadow you killed my farther.Prepare to die|thumb]]
[[Black Shadow]] and his partner, [[Blue Bacchus]], were hired by [[Hellbat]] of the [[Breastforce]] to help him loot Planet [[Micro]] of all its energon. While the Crossformers caused massive panic and destruction, Hellbat got a clear run at the energy reserves. The incredible size and power of the Crossformers, especially on a world full of [[Micromaster]]s, made their mission relatively easy, until [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] arrived. While Saber engaged Hellbat, Black Shadow and Blue Bacchus were forced to contend with their former partner in crime, [[Greatshot]], who had reformed and joined the Autobots. Although they battled fiercely, his six modes were ultimately better than their two, and the Crossformers were critically damaged. Forced to abandon their outer forms, they blasted out into space in their inner vehicle modes. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}
{{-}}
===''TransTech''===
[[Image:BlackShadowHubcap GoneTooFar.jpg|right|thumb]]
A resident of [[Axiom Nexus]], Black Shadow was hired to assassinate [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]], who was stirring up the [[Offworlder]] population for a revolt against the [[TransTech]]s. He framed [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] and [[Jackpot]] for the murder, and then tried to kill them as well in order to collect the bounty placed on them. However, the two Autobots recorded his villainous gloating and revealed the truth to Gutcruncher's followers, who killed the Crossformer. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}
{{-}}
==Toys==
===Victory===
[[Image:G1Blue Bacchus toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Blue Bacchus]]
* '''Crossformers''' (1989)
** [[Blue Bacchus]]
** [[Black Shadow]]

: Released as part of the Japanese ''[[Victory (toyline)|Victory]]'' series, the two Crossformers are [[Redeco|redecos]]/[[Retool|retools]] of two of the [[Hasbro]] [[Mega Pretender|Mega Pretenders]]; Black Shadow uses the [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] mold, while Blue Bacchus is made from [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]]. While their inner robot molds are unchanged, the outer shells' chest/head parts were altered to make them robotic rather than organic-looking.

:The molds' functionality remains intact; each shell can carry the inner robot, as well as transform into a vehicle on its own. The inner robots' vehicle modes can also attach to the shells' vehicle modes to create super-vehicles.

{{-}}
==Trivia==
* In Japanese, Black Shadow's function reads "''Uchuu Gyangu''" (宇宙ギャング), which translates to "Space Gangster". The [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|common misconception]] that he is a member of the "Space Mafia" is due to a mistranslation some years ago in which "gangster" was interpreted as "Mafia". Big difference.
* The Crossformers' ID numbers are actually a huge jump ''backwards'' in the numbering system. The other ''Victory'' Decepticons' numbers start at D-322. However, Shadow and Bacchus' numbers put them right in the middle of the ''[[Super-God Masterforce (toyline)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' Decepticons' numbers, between 1988's [[Browning]] and [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]], even though the Crossformers were released in 1989. What the hell?

[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Victory]]

Cerebros (G1)

2010-06-28T04:06:57Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Autobot|the Robots in Disguise Autobot|Cerebros (RID)}}
:''Cerebros is an [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1Cerebros MTMTE.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Must I always strike poses wielding weapons? Can I have no peace?!]]

'''Cerebros''' is the robot that transforms into [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s head, and is itself [[Binary bonding|binary bonded]] to [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]].he also hates fiting.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Fortress''' (except for "The Rebirth", see also [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]])

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{note|Cerebros made cameo appearances in the ''[[Headmasters (comic)|Headmasters]]'' miniseries as an individual Autobot. However, that series contains many art errors, so the significance of those appearances is questionable.}}

[[Image:CerebrosG1-TrialByFire.jpg|left|thumb|300px|He probably wouldn't get along well with his cartoon counterpart...]]

After [[Galen]] chose to flee [[Nebulos]] along with the rest of the Autobots under Fortress Maximus's command, the former pacifist had resigned himself to a life of war. He decided that all resources must be put into winning that war, so during the [[Steelhaven (G1)|''Steelhaven'']]'s journey to Earth, he ordered Fortress Maximus's body be doubled in size for greater power in combat. Now, Fortress Maximus's larger head transformed into the Autobot Cerebros, while Galen transformed into the head of Cerebros. (Cerebros was a robot entirely under the control of Galen. {{storylink|Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Fortress Maximus's Universe entry}})

Once the Autobots arrived on Earth, they encountered the Decepticons under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok's command]]. The Decepticons remarked that Fortress Maximus seemed larger than usual, but no matter—Scorponok kidnapped a young [[human]] named [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and retreated deep into the caverns of [[Mount St. Hilary|the volcano]] that housed the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. The caverns were too small for the larger Fortress Maximus to navigate, so he sent the smaller Cerebros in his stead. When the battle moved to a narrow rock bridge, Cerebros threw his own head into battle. Unfortunately, his head, Galen, perished in battle. Subsequently, Spike Witwicky assumed Galen's role as Cerebros's head (and through him Fortress Maximus's), hoping to aid the Autobots in finding his younger brother [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster]]. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

[[Image:CerebrosG1-everyCerebrosappearanceever.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Cerebros doesn't get to do much beyond the same expository panels over and over and over.]]

After Spike had been surgically altered for the Headmaster process, Spike accidentally revealed his changes to his father [[Sparkplug Witwicky]]. He showed his father how he could transform into Cerebros's head and then into Fortress Maximus's head, and with the Autobot [[Targetmaster]]s at his side, he pledged to his father to find his brother Buster.

Buster had been spotted on [[Club Con|a tropical island]], but [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] refused to let Spike participate for fear of his emotional attachments gumming up their rescue mission. So, Spike, binary-bonded to Cerebros, stood outside the perimeter of the battle. But when the mission failed and the island transformed into a space-faring vessel, launching into space, Spike took matters into his own hands. He and Cerebros recombined with Fortress Maximus and grabbed onto the spaceship as it entered orbit. In space, Fortress Maximus's body was dealt a serious blow from the spaceship through the chest, forcing Cerebros to disengage. This led to Decepticon leader [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] himself confronting Cerebros in combat, and the Autobot was deactivated in one blast. Spike, disconnecting from Cerebros, was eventually able to defeat Shockwave himself. {{storylink|The Desert Island of Space!}}

After Fortress Maximus was repaired, their group of Autobots met the other group of Earthbound Autobots led by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. When their two groups met, Grimlock belittled Earth's humans, and Spike showed Grimlock how a "worthless human" led his contingent of Autobots by transforming from Fortress Maximus to Cerebros to his own binary-bonded self. Grimlock laughed and challenged Fortress Maximus to a duel for Autobot leadership supremacy, but the recent damage to Fortress Maximus and Cerebros at the hands of Shockwave worried Spike. Fortunately, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] was called on to fight in place of Fortress Maximus. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

[[Image:CerebrosG1-ManinMachine.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Later, though, they were a lot more efficient about it.]]

Later, Buster was found in the Arctic due to a distress signal. Cerebros was once again seen when Spike transformed from Fortress Maximus's head to Cerebros and again to Spike's binary-bonded suit to show Buster that he was his brother. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}} Once Buster was retrieved and home safe, Spike saw no reason to continue his campaign with the Autobots, and so he tried to return to his previous life. Unfortunately, Decepticons came looking for him, and Spike had to telepathically call on the power of Fortress Maximus's body from space. Cerebros was very (very) briefly seen as Spike transformed into Fortress Maximus's head. {{storylink|The Man in the Machine!}}

Cerebros was seen one last time, again merely as an intermediate transitional mode, when Spike was once again called back into action, this time against the increasingly deranged [[Galvatron II]]. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}}
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====''Generation 2''====
Inexplicably, Spike transforms directly into Fortress Maximus's head, bypassing Cerebros. {{storylink|All or Nothing!}}

===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jered Barclay]] (English), [[Ken Narita]] (Japanese)

[[Image:CerebrosRebirth1.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Professor X! Activate Cerebros!]]
Cerebros was a sentient Autobot who was concerned about [[Human|humanity]]'s growing involvement in the Transformers' conflict. He was located on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in 2007, but found himself stranded on Nebulos alongside several others when [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] unwittingly unleashed the power of the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. He refused to become a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] or [[Targetmaster]] however, reiterating his belief that human(oid)s shouldn't endanger themselves by fighting alongside Autobots. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

He wandered off and got his rear handed to him by the drones guarding the abandoned [[Hive (G1)|Hive]] city, and came crawling back (literally) to the other Autobots. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrived to pick up the Autobots on Nebulos and <s>drive them to soccer practice</s> fly them back to Cybertron to help stop [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and his all-out invasion of the planet, Cerebros decided to stay behind with Spike Witwicky and help rebuild the Hive city he discovered to become Fortress Maximus. They later arrived on Cybertron just in time to battle their Decepticon counterpart, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. After the battle was won, Cerebros asked Spike to deactivate him, not wishing to witness any more warfare. Spike showed him that Cybertron had been restored to a new [[Golden Age]], and Cerebros broke out of his suicidal-pacifist funk. He was later assigned, along with the other binary bonded Autobots, to protect Nebulos. Cerebros said that Optimus had made him the happiest girl alive... well, something to that effect anyway. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1FortressMaximus toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm the smaller robot. No, the other smaller robot!]]
*'''Fortress Maximus''' (Headmaster Base, 1987)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-114'''
**''Accessories:'' Mini-Laser Rifle

: An accessory to [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], Cerebros is a large Headmaster unit whose head is formed by the [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] toy. In turn, Cerebros transforms into the head of Fortress Maximus, but does not actually need Spike to do so. Cerebros can also take the shape of a "communications tower" when Maximus is in city mode.

:The Japanese release of the toy also included a sword accessory for Cerebros (a.k.a "Fortress").

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Super-God Masterforce (toyline)|Super-God Masterforce]]'' [[Grand Maximus|Grand]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Car Robots]]'' [[Emissary|Brave]] and ''[[Robot Masters (franchise)|Robot Masters]]'' [[Zebres]].
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==Notes==
[[Image:CerebrosCityMode.jpg|right|200px|thumb|You look strangely familiar.]]
* There seems to be ongoing confusion on the proper way to transform Cerebros, as various sources have shown his legs made from the sides of Fortress Maximus's head (the horns visible and his feet made from the grills), while other sources have turned them around so that he has his own feet. The legs on the toy swivel so that either version is possible.
* In "[[The Rebirth, Part 3]]" Cerebros is depicted as having an [[alternate mode]]. Curiously, it is in fact Fortress Maximus's city mode. Whether Spike based the larger Transformer's design on Cerebros, or if it was a side effect of the binary bonding process [[Animation error|is unknown]].
* His [[character model]]'s head is way more made-up than the other Headmasters. The character model's head greatly resembles [[Cog (G1)|Cog]]'s, while the toy's looks like a smaller version of Fortress Maximus's head.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/FortressMaximus/fortressmaximus.htm Cerebros (with Fortress Maximus) at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Fortress_Maximus Cerebros's (via Fortress Maximus's) Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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