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Megatron (SG)

2009-08-15T02:27:52Z

173.80.167.164: /* Shattered Glass */

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{{disambig3.5|the heroic Decepticon leader|his evil counterpart|Megatron (G1)|Megatron}}
:''Megatron is the [[Decepticon leader|nice leader]] of the heroic [[Decepticon]]s in the [[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Megatronshatteredglassprofile.jpg|right|300px|thumb|In the mirrorverse, math isn't evil.]]
'''Megatron''' was a young mathematician who lectured at a university on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. However, he noticed a disturbing trend in the numbers: civil war was certain! His colleagues just called him crazy and laughed it off, but when the maniacal [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]] and his evil army of [[Autobot]]s took over Cybertron, Megatron had been waiting in the underground, forming a resistance movement to take back Cybertron and keep the Autobots from conquering the universe and plundering it, as they had done to Cybertron.

{{quote|Your tyranny ends here, Prime! Cybertronians will once again know the freedom which is their right!|Megatron|"[[Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===
[[Image:Shatteredglassmegatrondecepticons.jpg|left|250px|thumb|At least he got one of his G1 Lines.]]
There were those who opposed the tyranny of Optimus Prime's merciless Autobots, but they were scattered. But there would come a leader, and Megatron emerged from the city of [[Polyhex]] to unite them. After retaking some of Cybertron, Megatron pushed the odds in his favor by inventing the art of transformation and renaming his forces "Decepticons." However, Optimus Prime was able to duplicate this technology, and intended to use it to conquer other worlds.

As Optimus Prime built his ''[[Ark (Shattered Glass)|Ark]]'' for this purpose, Megatron and his inner circle planned to derail Prime's attempts at expansion. During a critical moment, the body of what appeared to be one of Optimus Prime's former lieutenants, [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], was discovered by them and brought into their Polyhex stronghold. It was discovered that Cliffjumper had travelled from another universe which mirrored darkly their own. After some misgivings, Cliffjumper agreed to aid them in their assault on the ''Ark'' and lent the technology from his [[glass gas]] towards the cause. On the battlefield, Prime was enraged that Cliffjumper had double-crossed him, and Megatron took the shot that was meant for the strange traveler. Cliffjumper was finally convinced of where he stood and backed Megatron whole-heartedly, and after destroying the ''Ark'' and its launching platform, Megatron critically wounded Prime and called his forces into retreat. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

Sometime later, Megatron led the defense of the [[Arch-Ayr]] fuel dump that the [[Decepticon]]s had recently rediscovered. He ended up being injured enough to be taken out of the fight, and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]] fussed over and helped repair him. As the situation started looking dire, Megatron considered destroying the fuel dump to keep it out of Autobot hands. Fortunately, [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] called in the [[Mayhem Suppression Squad]] right at that moment. Megatron was impressed at the squad's skill in beating back the Autobots, but a bit put off by their... enthusiasm.

When the [[Dinobot (SG)|Dinobot]]s' appearance further disrupted the fight and sent the Autobots packing back to [[Iacon]], the Decepticons discussed the now running-loose Dinobots. Megatron agreed with [[Dirge (SG)|Dirge]]'s suggestion that they attempt to capture some of them to bolster their own forces. He ordered Starscream to gather a small force of their best mechs and have them commence the "Dinobot Hunt". {{storylink|Dungeons & Dinobots}}

A short time before the launch of the Autobots' ''Ark'', Megatron flew out to the [[Temple of Knowledge]], believing he had been summoned by [[Boltax (SG)|Boltax]]. Instead, it was [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]] who had lured Megatron into a trap. Ricochet and [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]] subdued the Decepticon leader. The Autobot [[Targetmaster]]s hung Megatron over a pit lined with deathtraps and broadcast a ransom to the Decepticons. Ricochet believed that the Decepticons would not follow the ''Ark'' into space without Megatron. However, the Decepticons chose to send a small force to rescue him while continuing the preparations for departure. Optimus Prime also arrived, angry with Ricochet's plan. The Decepticon Micromasters distracted the Autobots, allowing Megatron to escape his prison. Megatron snatched up Ricochet's weapon, Nightstick, but Nightstick took control of Megatron's arm. Optimus took advantage of the situation, grabbing Megatron's own weapon [[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]] and charging at Megatron. Megatron turned, though, and Rumbler's sword severed Megatron's wrist, allowing him to regain control of his arm. Rumbler returned to Megatron's side and the Autobots retreated. {{storylink|Do Over}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Botcon 2008===
[[Image:ShatteredGlasstoy-Megatron.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Apparently, he carries around a mini [[Megazarak]] on his arm.]]
*'''Megatron & Rodimus''' (Convention Souvenir 3-Pack, 2008)
**''Accessories'': "Rumbler" Tank-cannon, missile, sword-blade

:Megatron is a [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of Ultra-class ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], with a more heroic color scheme and a new head mold based on an early character model for ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (see below). He comes with [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] and [[Divebomb (SG)|Divebomb]] as a bagged set, limited to 1100 pieces.

:Megatron transforms into a silver and black Cybertronic jet with red accents and blue translucents. Included is the "[[Rumbler (SG)|Rumbler]]" tank (which is originally a representation of ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Megatron's tank form, and sort-of a homage of [[Megazarak]]), which can plug onto the top of the vehicle mode and can also fire missiles out of its spring-loaded main gun (presumably meant to be a [[fusion cannon]]). [[Super Mode|Hyper Mode]] can be activated by tugging his transparent wing tips outward, which extends the blue sections, raises the upper gray parts of his wings in an "X-wing" configuration, and deploys the red weapons underneath. In robot mode, Rumbler can be attached to either of his arms as a cannon, or it can be flipped around and have a sword attached to the rear of its turret. Like most convention exclusives, the electronics from this accessory have been stripped out to keep costs down.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/BCMegatron/megatron.htm More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''
{{--}}
==Notes==
[[Image:Earlymegatron.jpg|right|150px|thumb|It's tough to homage anything older.]]
*Megatron's head design is based on the early [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 Megatron]] [[character model]] seen in the first Transformers [[commercial]], early issues of the Marvel Comics, and Megatron's Marvel ''Transformers Universe'' profile. Likewise, the helmet colors are derived from the Marvel Comics as well, featuring a black helmet on a silver face. The head was designed by [[Dan Khanna]].
* The [[Fun Publications]] photography incorrectly shows the Rodimus/Megatron set as having come with [[Rampage (SG)|Rampage]] instead of Divebomb.
* Megatron using math to predict future trends is based on [[wikipedia:psychohistory (fictional)|psychohistory]] from [[wikipedia:Isaac Asimov|Isaac Asimov's]] [[wikipedia:Foundation series|Foundation series]] of novels, <ref>http://idwpublishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=70915#70915</ref> but if we wanted to be cynical about it, we'd probably point out that it's more likely inspired by its recent importance in [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]]'s ''Fantastic Four'' ''Civil War'' crossover.

==References==
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[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Shattered Glass characters]]

Ironhide (Energon)

2009-07-11T00:08:38Z

173.80.167.164: /* Trivia */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Ironhide}}
:''Ironhide is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] continuity family.''

[[Image:EIronHide.jpg|right|thumb|215px|GET IN THE SHIP!]]

'''Ironhide''' is a young Autobot who has stars in his eyes and a boundless desire to prove himself. Sadly, he's just a dork. Sometimes, he's a technically clever dork, but a dork nonetheless.

He has a penchant for saying the wrong things at the wrong times. Like when a [[Demolishor (Armada)|friend dies]].

''Japanese name:'' '''Roadbuster'''<br />
''Hungarian name'': '''Vasököl''' (meaning Iron-fist)<ref>'''Acélfej''' (Steel-head) on the ''Ultimate Battle DVD'', but that translation is only used once from the three times his name is spoken.</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
''Voice actor:'' [[Matt Hill]] (English), [[Mitsuo Iwata]] (Japanese), [[Andreas Werling]] (Swedish)

[[Image:Energon_ironhide_recolor.png|right|thumb|180px|Ummm....yeah.]]
The rookie of Team Prime, Ironhide had a major case of hero-worship toward both [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. He joined the team in the hopes of earning a [[Combination Spark]].

Optimus Prime paired Ironhide with [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], in the hopes that the two would help to keep one another under control. Neither was very happy with the partnership at first, but eventually they became good friends.

Ironhide did manage to earn a Combination Spark after several battles, making him able to [[Powerlinx|powerlink]] with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and later, [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]]. Along with several other Autobots, Ironhide was reformatted into a new paint job to fight Unicron.

Ironhide underwent character growth due to the changes taking place in [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], whom he looked up to initially. He would eventually lead a rookie team to their deaths against Scorponok, and nearly kill Scorponok in retaliation. In the end, he and Scorponok fought each other into a stasis. His life was saved when Scorponok carried his damaged body to Optimus Prime on Jungle Planet, in order to merge Ironhide's spark with Optimus Prime. He was restored to life afterward and was last seen with Kicker on Ocean Planet.

===''Energon'' comic===
[[Image:Hotshotironhidedw.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Sorry, Hot Shot, you've been replaced.]]
During the war, Ironhide was a prisoner, forced to use his technical skills to construct doomsday devices for the Decepticons. Unbeknownst to them, he designed failsafes into the devices, effectively neutralizing them automatically should they ever be activated. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

Much later, ten years following Unicron's defeat, Ironhide was added to Optimus' team. He served as chief architect during the construction of the armed cities built for Earth, and successfully managed to avoid being killed by both Scorponok and Megatron.

===''Timelines''===
During the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, Ironhide served aboard the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope]]''. He was a member of [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]' bridge crew, and briefly questioned Magnus' decision to leave the imperiled crew of the ''[[Spanner (starship)|Spanner]]'' to their own devices. He was called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship, and battled a number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]- and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]-type [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] alongside [[RipTide]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] and the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:E_ironhide_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"I clog shelves!"]]
* '''Ironhide''' (Mega, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SC-04'''
** ''Accessries'': Missile

:Ironhide transforms into a blue sports utility vehicle of undetermined model, with a rather oversized red speaker/gun turret/high beam lights/thingamajig setup mounted on top. In robot mode, he is able to combine with most Autobot Deluxe and Mega size class toys, forming the top or bottom half of a super robot. In both modes, his turret fires a spring-loaded missile.

:The Japanese release, named Roadbuster, had some minor deco and colour differences; most significantly, the tan plastic parts were replaced by grey, even though they remained tan in the Energon cartoon. The major functional difference between the two toys is that the Japanese version does not have electronics, while the US release does, with sound effects activated by launching the missile.

:Ironhide became a major [[shelfwarmer]] during the Energon toy line's run, with some areas still having unsold Ironhides into 2006.

[[Image:Eironhide_toy.jpg|right|thumb|180px|"I still clog shelves, but now I'm green!"]]
* '''Energon Ironhide''' (Mega, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-24'''
** ''Accessories'': Missile, energon axe (crane & split-tire, Japanese release only)

:This [[redeco]] of Ironhide was intended to be an homage to [[Hound (G1)|G1 Hound]], with green replacing the blue and blue replacing the red. He also features an army star logo similar to Hound's.

:The Japanese release, named "Roadbuster Wild", included an orange version of [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm's]] Energon Axe and, again, has no electronics.

[[Image:Happymeal_EnergonIronhide.jpg|right|thumb|100px|"I clog secondhand store shelves!"]]
* '''Ironhide''' (Happy Meal, 2004)
:This toy was exclusive to the McDonald's restaurant chain in the Netherlands, Australia, Bulgaria and the United Kingdom. He is a ''highly'' simplified version of the larger toy, with little to no articulation.

:His torso is hollow and stores a translucent energon cube. When a button is pushed, his energon cube activates the ''coolest'' siren and laser sounds. His Energon cube is interchangeable with the cubes from the other McDonald's Energon toys.

[[Image:Ironhide-EBTR.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"I wasn't released widely enough to clog anything!"]]
* '''Ironhide''' (Built to Rule, 2004)

==Trivia==
* In Japan, Ironhide's Bio and Tech Spec function was listed as "Martial Artist" (武闘家). Uh... huh?

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm Ironhide at TFU.info]
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Ironhide (Energon)

2009-07-11T00:08:04Z

173.80.167.164: /* Trivia */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Ironhide}}
:''Ironhide is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Energon (franchise)|''Energon'']] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] continuity family.''

[[Image:EIronHide.jpg|right|thumb|215px|GET IN THE SHIP!]]

'''Ironhide''' is a young Autobot who has stars in his eyes and a boundless desire to prove himself. Sadly, he's just a dork. Sometimes, he's a technically clever dork, but a dork nonetheless.

He has a penchant for saying the wrong things at the wrong times. Like when a [[Demolishor (Armada)|friend dies]].

''Japanese name:'' '''Roadbuster'''<br />
''Hungarian name'': '''Vasököl''' (meaning Iron-fist)<ref>'''Acélfej''' (Steel-head) on the ''Ultimate Battle DVD'', but that translation is only used once from the three times his name is spoken.</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
''Voice actor:'' [[Matt Hill]] (English), [[Mitsuo Iwata]] (Japanese), [[Andreas Werling]] (Swedish)

[[Image:Energon_ironhide_recolor.png|right|thumb|180px|Ummm....yeah.]]
The rookie of Team Prime, Ironhide had a major case of hero-worship toward both [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. He joined the team in the hopes of earning a [[Combination Spark]].

Optimus Prime paired Ironhide with [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]], in the hopes that the two would help to keep one another under control. Neither was very happy with the partnership at first, but eventually they became good friends.

Ironhide did manage to earn a Combination Spark after several battles, making him able to [[Powerlinx|powerlink]] with [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] and later, [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]]. Along with several other Autobots, Ironhide was reformatted into a new paint job to fight Unicron.

Ironhide underwent character growth due to the changes taking place in [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], whom he looked up to initially. He would eventually lead a rookie team to their deaths against Scorponok, and nearly kill Scorponok in retaliation. In the end, he and Scorponok fought each other into a stasis. His life was saved when Scorponok carried his damaged body to Optimus Prime on Jungle Planet, in order to merge Ironhide's spark with Optimus Prime. He was restored to life afterward and was last seen with Kicker on Ocean Planet.

===''Energon'' comic===
[[Image:Hotshotironhidedw.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Sorry, Hot Shot, you've been replaced.]]
During the war, Ironhide was a prisoner, forced to use his technical skills to construct doomsday devices for the Decepticons. Unbeknownst to them, he designed failsafes into the devices, effectively neutralizing them automatically should they ever be activated. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

Much later, ten years following Unicron's defeat, Ironhide was added to Optimus' team. He served as chief architect during the construction of the armed cities built for Earth, and successfully managed to avoid being killed by both Scorponok and Megatron.

===''Timelines''===
During the [[Unicron Singularity]] crisis, Ironhide served aboard the Autobot flagship ''[[Iron Hope]]''. He was a member of [[Ultra Magnus (Energon)|Ultra Magnus]]' bridge crew, and briefly questioned Magnus' decision to leave the imperiled crew of the ''[[Spanner (starship)|Spanner]]'' to their own devices. He was called into action during a Decepticon attack on the ship, and battled a number of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]- and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]-type [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] alongside [[RipTide]], [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] and the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team]]. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:E_ironhide_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|"I clog shelves!"]]
* '''Ironhide''' (Mega, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number'': '''SC-04'''
** ''Accessries'': Missile

:Ironhide transforms into a blue sports utility vehicle of undetermined model, with a rather oversized red speaker/gun turret/high beam lights/thingamajig setup mounted on top. In robot mode, he is able to combine with most Autobot Deluxe and Mega size class toys, forming the top or bottom half of a super robot. In both modes, his turret fires a spring-loaded missile.

:The Japanese release, named Roadbuster, had some minor deco and colour differences; most significantly, the tan plastic parts were replaced by grey, even though they remained tan in the Energon cartoon. The major functional difference between the two toys is that the Japanese version does not have electronics, while the US release does, with sound effects activated by launching the missile.

:Ironhide became a major [[shelfwarmer]] during the Energon toy line's run, with some areas still having unsold Ironhides into 2006.

[[Image:Eironhide_toy.jpg|right|thumb|180px|"I still clog shelves, but now I'm green!"]]
* '''Energon Ironhide''' (Mega, 2004)
** ''Japanese ID number:'' '''SC-24'''
** ''Accessories'': Missile, energon axe (crane & split-tire, Japanese release only)

:This [[redeco]] of Ironhide was intended to be an homage to [[Hound (G1)|G1 Hound]], with green replacing the blue and blue replacing the red. He also features an army star logo similar to Hound's.

:The Japanese release, named "Roadbuster Wild", included an orange version of [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm's]] Energon Axe and, again, has no electronics.

[[Image:Happymeal_EnergonIronhide.jpg|right|thumb|100px|"I clog secondhand store shelves!"]]
* '''Ironhide''' (Happy Meal, 2004)
:This toy was exclusive to the McDonald's restaurant chain in the Netherlands, Australia, Bulgaria and the United Kingdom. He is a ''highly'' simplified version of the larger toy, with little to no articulation.

:His torso is hollow and stores a translucent energon cube. When a button is pushed, his energon cube activates the ''coolest'' siren and laser sounds. His Energon cube is interchangeable with the cubes from the other McDonald's Energon toys.

[[Image:Ironhide-EBTR.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"I wasn't released widely enough to clog anything!"]]
* '''Ironhide''' (Built to Rule, 2004)

==Trivia==
* In Japan, Ironhide's Bio and Tech Spec function was listed as "Martial Artist" (武闘家). Uh... huh?
* In the cartoon series, [[kibble]Ironhide's head is visible in vehicle mode].

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm Ironhide at TFU.info]
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[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Built to Rule]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Engineers]]
[[Category: Energon characters]]
[[Category: Fast food exclusives]]
[[Category: Martial artists]]
[[Category: Timelines characters]]