Mini-Cassette

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:''Mini-Cassettes are [[Transformers]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Minicassettes studioox.jpg|right|325px|thumb|The cassette tape: the future of data storage and communications!]]
'''Mini-Cassettes''' (also known as ''Cassette Warriors'' or simply ''Cassettes'') are Transformers whose alternate mode is an audio cassette. They can fit into the chest compartments of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] or [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (while the toys can fit into either, in fiction they stick to the communicator of their own faction).

Many of the characters have communication or espionage roles. Also, many of them are [[redeco]]s.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Cassettebot''' (Autobots) / '''Cassettron''' (Decepticons)

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
The Mini-Cassettes were largely subordinate to Soundwave and Blaster, and very loyal to them. They spent much of their time stored away in their chest waiting to be called out when the situation required it. The mini-cassettes with beast forms were treated like pets and generally did not speak.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
Mini-cassettes were more autonomous and filled in regular positions in the ranks of the Autobot and Decepticons. They could all speak, but sometimes go long periods without talking.

'''Autobot cassettes'''

{{main|Autobot Mini-Cassette}}

'''Decepticon cassettes'''

{{main|Decepticon Mini-Cassette}}

==Trivia==
*The toys of these figures are roughly 1:1 scale with the [[Wikipedia:Microcassette|microcassettes]] they use for altmodes. The main picture in this article features a standard cassette, which is larger.

*The term '''Mini-Cassette''' is used in toy catalogs from 1985 onwards. It was common for '''cassette''' to be used elsewhere, such as toy instructions and fiction.

[[Category:Mini-Cassettes| ]]
[[Category:Subgroups]]

Sharkticon (Energon)

2009-10-28T04:41:07Z

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{{disambig2|the Energon Decepticon submarine|the Generation 1 shark-monster Quintesson soldiers|Sharkticon (G1)}}
:''Sharkticon is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:ESharkticonCardfront.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Your fanfiction gives me life.]]
'''Sharkticon''' was recruited to work in space reconnaissance, but he is even more effective in space or underwater combat. His fellow Decepticons don't care what his assignment is, so long as it keeps this reeking, repellent, repulsively cruel degenerate far away from them. He is highly maneuverable and adaptable in his vehicle mode, and a powerful combatant in either mode.

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' comic===
All of Sharkticon's brief appearances have ended in failure. He was assigned by [[Alpha Quintesson]] to join [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] and [[Tidal Wave|Mirage]] (who had been recently reformatted from Tidal Wave) on a mission to abduct [[Kicker Jones]] and beat up on some [[Omnicon|Omnicons]]. The plan literally went belly-up as Sharkticon suffered severe energy damage when the abducted Kicker unleashed his "special gift" of [[Energon (Energon)|energon]] manipulation, and was seemingly abandoned by his cohorts. Thanks, guys. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}}

Later, Sharkticon attempted to infiltrate [[Ocean City]] from below. Having blasted his way through the clinging, jellyfish-like security system, Sharkticon ran across Kicker and the [[Energon Saber]] [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]], who knocked him back into the drink. Sharkticon's re-telling of his failure to Megatron was very unconvincing. {{storylink|Perspective}}

As you can see, Sharkticon had a troubled youth.

===''Energon' pack-in comic''===
Sharkticon was part of an [[Eclipse-Team]] mission to steal refined [[Energon (Energon)|energon]] from an [[Autobot]] installation on [[Earth]]. He and [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] snuck in through the sewers, but fell into an Autobot ambush. Sharkticon tried to flee, leaving the wounded Slugslinger behind, but was shot down by [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]]. To make matters worse, it appears that Sharkticon's out of control flight incapacitated [[Shockblast]].

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:ESharkticon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The orange is for my road side safety.]]
*'''Sharkticon''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Sharkticon transforms into a Cybertronic submarine/battleship with dimly animalistic styling. (He lacks any kind of "jaws", despite what his official bio says.) His small gun turrets are movable, plus his side panels can extend outward to reveal spring-loaded missile launchers for his "Hyper Mode".

: It has been noted by [[Aaron Archer]] that the vehicle mode's stylings were inspired by the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] Decepticon starship ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Sharkticon/sharkticon.htm More information on Sharkticon at TFU.info]''

===Universe (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy_Sharkticon.jpg|right|thumb|200px|]]
*'''Sharkticon''' (Deluxe class, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: Sharkticon was repackaged in ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' packaging and sold at discount chains like Family Dollar and Big Lots!. There are no discernible differences between this version of the toy itself and the original.

[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]

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