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Laser scalpel

2012-05-15T20:53:07Z

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A '''laser scalpel''' is a [[Transformer]] surgical tool. It emits a variable laser beam that can be adjusted to cut or heat materials. It is not known what distinguishes laser scalpels from [[cyberforceps]]es; presumably the cutting mechanism used is preferable in some circumstances, though it may simply be an instance of [[Decepticon]] vs. [[Autobot]] technology.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] was fitted with a laser scalpel in his right arm, which he could deploy into his palm or retract into his inner wrist. One time, he used it to roast [[Hot dog|wieners]] for a few humans. Soon after, he had to use it offensively alongside his [[cryogenic sprayer]] against [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], but couldn't so much as get a scratch in his armor. (Perhaps [[Decepticon]] surgeons start with a can opener?) {{storylink|Warrior School!}} ''The laser scalpel was more effective against the battle droid [[Guardian (Marvel)|Guardian]], as long as it was aimed at its weak spot on its neck.'' {{storylink|The Wrath of Guardian!}} ''It also worked pretty well against [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s face.'' {{storylink|Distant Thunder!}}

About a year later, Ratchet used his laser scalpel during the operation that could restore [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]. It wouldn't be so, leaving Ratchet badly distraught. On [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]'s advice, Ratchet went to a [[A-1|car graveyard]] to collect replacement parts for other damaged Autobots, but ended up forced to act as a [[Alternate mode|getaway car]] for two car thieves in order to keep his identity as a [[Transformer]] secret. To get rid of the cops following them, Ratchet used his laser scalpel on one of the police vehicles. Seeing as how one was busy driving and the other paralyzed with fear, Ratchet hoped the thieves didn't notice his aid. They did though, and the one named the [[Mechanic (G1)|Mechanic]] removed the laser scalpel along the cryogenic sprayer from Ratchet's interior.

[[Image:MechanicWeapons.jpg|left|200px|thumb|]]
To keep his cover, Ratchet did nothing until the thieves reached their garage, at which point he [[Transformation|transformed]] and demanded his surgical instruments back. The Mechanic gave him a full dose of his cryogenic spray, then left the garage with [[Juan (thief)|his accomplice]] to follow the robot to his undoubtedly [[Ark (G1)|weapon-filled lair]] when he'd defrost. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

Having gotten away with not only Ratchet's laser scalpel and cryogenic sprayer but also the [[power booster rod]], the Mechanic had become a prime target for the [[Autobot]]s. Using those tools to pull one [[Radar Dish Number Three|amazing heist after another]], the Mechanic also had become a prime target for the [[Portland Police Department]]. After picking up a signal from the power booster rod, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Goldbug (G1)|Goldbug]] were sent out to retrieve the weapons, but just before they could take them back, the police showed up and opened fire on them. The Mechanic and his accomplice made use of this by getting in the car, driving away and freezing the road behind them.

Despite that the police and Autobots decided to work together and managed to arrest the Mechanic's criminal circle, he himself got away ''with'' the tools. {{storylink|Mechanical Difficulties!}} The laser scalpel was never seen again, but presumably the Mechanic, if he was never apprehended, kept it.

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===''Animated'' shorts===
[[Image:Sariwithscalpel.jpg|250px|thumb|right|So Prowl's weapon is a medical tool?]]
When [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] was repairing [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], he had [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]] hand him a laser scalpel. {{storylink|Operating Table}}

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===Transformers (2010) toy bios===
[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] has a laser scalpel, and [[Highbrow (TF 2010)|Highbrow]] would like to teach him 20 different ways to use it as a weapon. {{storylink|Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Rescue Ratchet (2010)}}

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=== Prime ===
Among other items, [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] selected a laser scalpel to install his [[Starscream clone (Prime)|treacherous clone's]] [[Transformation cog|T-cog]] on himself. He never got to use it, however, since he got curious when he detected the Decepticosn dispatching four troops.{{storylink|Triangulation}}

==Notes==
*The laser scalpel in "[[Operating Table]]" is identical to [[Prowl (Animated)|Samurai Prowl]]'s [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrMzvNPABcc#t=4m16s wicked samurai tire-knife], only much smaller. While the animators were probably just reusing a model at the time, ''[[Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac]]'' later went ahead and declared that Prowl's weapon ''is'' a laser scalpel.

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Durabyllium

2012-05-15T20:49:47Z

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'''Durabyllium''' is, like every other metal in ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'', the strongest metal that exists.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Bios====
The [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]]'s [[Alternate mode|altmode]]'s drill can pierce almost anything and is practically indestructible because it is made from durabyllium-steel alloy. {{storylink|Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone's toy bio}}

====Marvel Comics continuity====
Shooting the [[Omega Supreme (G1)|tank]] in front of [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] and doing no damage at all, either [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] or [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] guessed that the vehicle was tougher than a block of triple-strength durabyllium steel. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} He was correct. {{storylink|Letters page (Marvel UK)|Dread Tidings #285}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
Durabyllium is the hardest metal in the [[Solar system|galaxy]] and it is used in the construction of all Transformers. {{storylink|Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle}}

=== Prime ===
Among other items, [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] selected a durabyllium drill to install his [[Starscream clone (Prime)|treacherous clone's]] [[Transformation cog|T-cog]] on himself. He never got to use it, however, since he got curious when he detected the Decepticosn dispatching four troops .{{storylink|Triangulation}}

==External links==
* [http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=411 Transformers #285 Letters Page on Transfans.co.uk]

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[[Category:Cybertron franchise]]
[[Category:Energon franchise]]
[[Category:Generation 1 substances]]
[[Category:Metals]]

Durabyllium

2012-05-15T20:49:16Z

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'''Durabyllium''' is, like every other metal in ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'', the strongest metal that exists.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Bios====
The [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]] [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]]'s [[Alternate mode|altmode]]'s drill can pierce almost anything and is practically indestructible because it is made from durabyllium-steel alloy. {{storylink|Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone's toy bio}}

====Marvel Comics continuity====
Shooting the [[Omega Supreme (G1)|tank]] in front of [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] and doing no damage at all, either [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] or [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] guessed that the vehicle was tougher than a block of triple-strength durabyllium steel. {{storylink|Command Performances!}} He was correct. {{storylink|Letters page (Marvel UK)|Dread Tidings #285}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
Durabyllium is the hardest metal in the [[Solar system|galaxy]] and it is used in the construction of all Transformers. {{storylink|Optimus Prime vs Megatron: The Ultimate Battle}}

== Prime ==
Among other items, [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] selected a durabyllium drill to install his [[Starscream clone (Prime)|treacherous clone's]] [[Transformation cog|T-cog]] on himself. He never got to use it, however, since got curious when he detected the Decepticosn dispatching four troops .{{storylink|Triangulation}}

==External links==
* [http://transfans.co.uk/comics_guide_detail.php?id=411 Transformers #285 Letters Page on Transfans.co.uk]

[[Category:Armada]]
[[Category:Cybertron franchise]]
[[Category:Energon franchise]]
[[Category:Generation 1 substances]]
[[Category:Metals]]

Triangulation

2012-05-15T20:43:21Z

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{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 39
|prev=Tunnel Vision
|next=Triage
|image=Triangulation Starscream Apex armor.jpg
|caption= "I've never really had a taste for this kind of thing, but I must admit... I'm deeply enjoying the suit!"
|title="Triangulation"
|airdate=[[May 12]], [[2012]]
|written by=[[David McDermott]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''Optimus Prime hunts for relics in Antarctica and finds himself caught between shifting alliances.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] notes that the second relic is in [[Antarctica]], and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] volunteers to head there. In the ''[[Harbinger]]'', [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] is about to operate on himself to insert his new [[transformation cog|T-cog]] when the ship's computer picks up the fact that the [[Decepticon]]s are dispatching teams to four locations. At the [[Autobot Outpost Omega One|Autobot base]], [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] departs through the [[GroundBridge]]. [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] announces he's heading for the Antarctic, and announces that [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] will need backup on his mission—[[Wheeljack (Prime)|Wheeljack]].

Starscream uses a GroundBridge remote control to head to the Antarctic on a [[hoversled]]. He's quickly spotted by Dreadwing and some [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] who knock him off his sled. Starscream at first mistakes Dreadwing for Skyquake, and soon has some cuffs slapped on him. The group trudges through the snow to where the relic is located, to find it has already been dug out of the ice and is gone. The Vehicons start searching and find vehicle tracks. They're approached by Optimus, who demands the return of the relic, and the standoff quickly turns into a firefight. After Prime takes out two of the Vehicons and scores a hit on Dreadwing, the Decepticon starts breaking out heavier weapons, and proves to be formidable with a sword. They take a dive off a cliff, following which Optimus brings the ice crashing down, burying Dreadwing. With Starscream's help, Optimus takes care of the remaining two Vehicons, and demands Starscream lead him to the relic.

Optimus and Starscream take a long walk through the ice and snow until they finally reach a human base. Optimus radios home and gets [[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] to evacuate the human base so he can safely retrieve the relic. Meanwhile, Dreadwing breaks free of the ice and heads out to find Prime. With the base clear, Optimus and Starscream venture inside to find the relic still frozen in a chunk of ice. They're interrupted by Dreadwing. While Optimus and Dreadwing fight, Starscream sets about liberating the relic, which turns out to be the [[Apex Armor (Prime)|Apex Armor]]. Outside, Dreadwing has Optimus on the ropes and is about to strike when Starscream, now wearing the armor, crashes out of the building.

Both Dreadwing and Optimus attack the rogue Decepticon, but he swats them aside, repeatedly. Optimus suggests to Dreadwing that they will need to cooperate to defeat Starscream. While Dreadwing flies around, Optimus slaps a bomb onto Starscream, but the Apex Armor proves invulnerable even to that. Optimus realizes that Starscream still has a vulnerability—his lack of flight. While Optimus keeps Starscream's attention once more, Dreadwing plants explosives on the ground, and just as Starscream works out that the pair are up to something, the bombs detonate. Starscream disappears into a hole blasted in the ice. With no relic left to claim, Dreadwing and Optimus go their separate ways, though Dreadwing swears to terminate Optimus next time.

At the bottom of the ocean below, Starscream walks along, still protected by the Apex Armor.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (8)

|c2=
*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (1)
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] (2)
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] (3)
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (10)

|c3=
* [[Raf Esquivel]] (7)
* [[William Fowler]] (9)

|c4=
*[[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] (4)
|}}

==Quotes==
"What a team we make! I am so glad that you prevailed, Optimus Prime! That wretch Dreadwing was going to terminate me! Now, if you could just remove my bonds, I can lead you straight to the relic." 
''*Optimus cocks his blaster*'' 
"You will lead me there regardless." 
"Hmph! You're welcome!"
:—An excited '''Starscream''' and a totally thankful '''Optimus Prime'''.

"I haven't had this much fun since I punched that hole in [[Cliffjumper (Prime) | Cliffjumper]]."
:—'''Starscream''' really doesn't know [[Partners | when to]] [[Operation Bumblebee, Part 2 | shut up]] [[Armada (episode) | about]] [[Darkness Rising, Part 1 | that]]!

"I will beat the living spark out of you, just so I will never again have to hear you pontificating!"
:—'''Starscream''' says what he thinks of Optimus Prime's speech pattern.

"*''Evil laugh''* That tickled! *''Evil laugh''* Fools! Not only am I intelligent, I am INVINCIBLE!" 
"Yet you cannot fly!" 
"Nobody's perfect!" 
:—'''Starscream''' and '''Optimus Prime''', the former enjoying the suit a little ''too'' much...

"Cowards! You will not escape my might! (beat) Wait! (beat) You two are up to something!"
:—Genre savvy '''Starscream'''

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
* Starscream is missing his manacles during Optimus and Dreadwing's first battle.

===Continuity errors===
* The Apex Armor was established in ''[[Transformers: Exiles| Exiles]]'' as a relic of Solus Prime; however, Starscream calls it armor of "Decepticon origin", although [[Starscream]] could be mistaken.

===Continuity notes===
* This episode happens concurrently with the previous episode and, presumably, with the following two.
* Starscream is preparing to install a new [[T-cog]] into himself at the beginning of the episode, which he scavenged from his traitorous [[Starscream clone (Prime)|clone]] after killing him in "[[Armada (episode)|Armada]]".
* Starscream refers to [[Orion Pax, Part 2 | helping Orion Pax regain his memory]], [[Armada (episode)|saving Arcee's life]] and [[Crossfire | giving information]] to the Autobots.
* Starscream mistakes Dreadwing for [[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]], who died in "[[Masters & Students]]", and he then attempted to revive him in "[[Shadowzone (episode)|Shadowzone]]".
* Starscream enjoyed [[Darkness Rising, Part 1|killing Cliffjumper]] and claims he will reunite Dreadwing with his "beloved twin".
* Dreadwing is still mad at Optimus for Skyquake's demise.
* Optimus refers to how he offered Skyquake a chance of redemption, as well as expressing remorse for the Decepticon's demise from "Masters & Students".

===Transformers references===
* The Apex Armor is a reference to the [[Apex Armor (G1)|item of the same name]] from Generation 1, first introduced with the ''[[The Transformers: Generation One Commemorative Series|Commemorative Series]]'' reissue of the [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#ApexArmorPrime|Powermaster Optimus Prime]] toy and later appearing in the [[IDW Publishing|IDW]] comics.
* This isn't the first time [[Transformers (PS2)|Starscream has visited a research base in the Antarctic, and been at the center of it exploding.]]
* Among the tools Starscream tries to operate on himself with are a [[durabyllium]] drill and a [[laser scalpel]].

===Real-world references===
* People actually do put flags around archaeological sites in desolate wastelands, in order to find them again.

===Trivia===
* Optimus still hasn't gotten Raf that snowball he promised to give him [[Scrapheap|the other day.]]
* This is the first episode in which [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] does not make an appearance.
* Dreadwing reveals that he has a sword. Whilst a sword has been shown to be included with his toy, this is the first time he has ever used it in-series.
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Apex Armor (Thirteen)

2012-05-15T20:41:55Z

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{{disambig2|the legendary armor from Aligned|the armor from Generation 1|Apex Armor (G1)}}
[[Image:Triangulation Starscream Apex armor.jpg|thumb|350px|Solus Prime was able to build this in a CAVE! With a box of SCRAPS!]]
The '''Apex Armor''' is one of the [[Artifacts of the Primes|relics]] of the [[Thirteen]] (or an armor of Decepticon design; it depends [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|on who]] [[Starscream (Prime)|you ask]]). Judging by the name, it's probably not the worst set of armor you could find. While normally compacted in a disk, when placed over a Transformer's chest it will expand into a huge set of armor able to withstand any attacks, from blasters, bombs or melee weapons. It doesn't give you the ability to transform, though, and it's heavy enough for one to walk over the ocean floor.

==Fiction==
===''Exiles''===
The Apex Armor was created by [[Solus Prime]]. Long after, while waiting for the [[Autobot]]s on Cybertron, [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] had a few daydreams about [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] returning with the relic, as well as the [[AllSpark]] and other lost and legendary treasures. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{spoiler|Triangulation|May 19, 2012}}
The Apex Armor was hidden in the Antarctic, where a human research team found it and took it back to their base. Later it was discovered by [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]], who took it for his own while Optimus Prime and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] were fighting each other over it. He pulled it from the ice it was encased in and identified it as armor of Decepticon design. When he placed the roughly disc shaped object to his chest it expanded over him into a full body armor that towered over both Optimus and Dreadwing. It proved to be a very powerful weapon, allowing him to survive two attacks by Optimus Prime and Dreadwing. It was impervious to Dreadwing's sword and energy blasts only served to stagger him. He had heightened strength, but the armor did not have any weapons, nor did it restore his ability to transform. {{storylink|Triangulation}}

[[Category:Artifacts of the Primes]]
[[Category:Prime technology]]

Apex Armor (Thirteen)

2012-05-15T20:41:40Z

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{{disambig2|the legendary armor from Aligned|the armor from Generation 1|Apex Armor (G1)}}
[[Image:Triangulation Starscream Apex armor.jpg|thumb|350px|Solus Prime was able to build this in a CAVE! With a box of SCRAPS!]]
The '''Apex Armor''' is one of the [[Artifacts of the Primes|relics]] of the [[Thirteen]] (or an armor of Decepticon design; it depends [[Alpha Trion(Prime)|on who]] [[Starscream (Prime)|you ask]]). Judging by the name, it's probably not the worst set of armor you could find. While normally compacted in a disk, when placed over a Transformer's chest it will expand into a huge set of armor able to withstand any attacks, from blasters, bombs or melee weapons. It doesn't give you the ability to transform, though, and it's heavy enough for one to walk over the ocean floor.

==Fiction==
===''Exiles''===
The Apex Armor was created by [[Solus Prime]]. Long after, while waiting for the [[Autobot]]s on Cybertron, [[Alpha Trion (Prime)|Alpha Trion]] had a few daydreams about [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] returning with the relic, as well as the [[AllSpark]] and other lost and legendary treasures. {{storylink|Transformers: Exiles|Exiles}}

===''Prime'' cartoon===
{{spoiler|Triangulation|May 19, 2012}}
The Apex Armor was hidden in the Antarctic, where a human research team found it and took it back to their base. Later it was discovered by [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]], who took it for his own while Optimus Prime and [[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]] were fighting each other over it. He pulled it from the ice it was encased in and identified it as armor of Decepticon design. When he placed the roughly disc shaped object to his chest it expanded over him into a full body armor that towered over both Optimus and Dreadwing. It proved to be a very powerful weapon, allowing him to survive two attacks by Optimus Prime and Dreadwing. It was impervious to Dreadwing's sword and energy blasts only served to stagger him. He had heightened strength, but the armor did not have any weapons, nor did it restore his ability to transform. {{storylink|Triangulation}}

[[Category:Artifacts of the Primes]]
[[Category:Prime technology]]