Swerve (G1)

2010-03-28T20:37:27Z

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:''Swerve is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Swerve.toy.boxart.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Someone's GOT to get this boy some Defensive Driving DVDs.]]
'''Swerve''' is a menace to anyone driving nearby. He's easily distracted by just about anything that catches his attention. Despite this, he's quite intelligent and skilled as a metallurgist, analyzing the properties of a material with unique sensors in his hands. When he gets caught up in a scientific problem, he becomes almost laser-like in focus and intensity. Unfortunately, this generally leaves him just as distracted from any other tasks at hand and just as accident-prone a driver as ever. Swerve and "traffic accident" just go hand in hand. He's almost always in need of some repairs, major or minor, because of it.

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Embardo'''
:''Japanese name:'' '''Wave''' (ウェーブ ''Wēbu''; sometimes ウエーブ ''Uēbu'')

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Minoru Inaba]] (Japanese)

[[Image:FFOD Part5 Swerve.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Swerrrrrve!]]
Swerve participated in the defense of the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']] in 2006, but was trod upon by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}} Later, after the [[Quintesson]] scientist [[Inquirata]] attempted to change history by removing the Autobot resistance leader known as [[Alpha Trion (G1)|A3]] from the past, a race Swerve was participating in repeated itself in an endless loop due to the ripples in the timestream. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}
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====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic ====
Swerve appeared on Earth as a member of the [[4-Wheel-Drive Brigade]]. Led by [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], the Brigade confronted the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] out in the desert, only to be caught in an explosive mine trap and fall into a pit. Working together, Swerve and the others combined their Scramble Power and worked their way free of the pit. A concentrated Scrumbuster attack drove off the Decepticons, and the Autobots won the day. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #3}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:BlackSunshine Autobot training failures.jpg|left|180px|thumb|]]
Swerve was on Cybertron observing the anti-Prime propaganda that Shockwave pumped through the data-net after retrieving the ''Ark'''s crew from Earth. {{storylink|Cold War|Cold War}} Later, he was among the group of new recruits seen failing to take on the [[Auto-Combatant]] training drones on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s rule was toppled. {{storylink|Black Sunshine|Black Sunshine}}
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===IDW comics continuity===
Swerve's metallurgical skills prompted [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] to contact him along with several other Transformer scientists with his discovery about Cybertron's dwindling energy reserves. Swerve, like the rest, disregarded Thunderwing's warnings. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer issue 1}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Swerve toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Elbows. I no has them!]]
*'''Swerve''' (Mini-Vehicle, 1986, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-58'''

:Swerve is a [[retool]] of the ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' toy originally used to make [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], and therefore has a similar pickup truck vehicle mode. He is largely maroon and white, with squarer legs and a more elaborate face than Gears.

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[[Image:Encore Swerve toy.jpg|250px|thumb|Weird—I crashed into a paint-sprayer, and for some reason, I can see better.]]
*'''Bumble & Minibots''' (Multi-pack, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''10'''

:In 2008, Swerve was reissued in the [[Encore|Transformers Encore]] line, bundled with [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Pipes]], [[Tailgate]] and [[Outback]]. As with his pack-mates, his face paint was given more detailing to resemble his cartoon model better. The spelling of his Japanese name "Wave" was changed from ウェーブ (''Wēbu'') to ウエーブ (''Uēbu'').

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===Alternators===
[[Image:Alternator Swerve Toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A new head. We were so spoiled...]]
*'''Swerve''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''15'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/blaster

:Swerve is a retool of ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Tracks (G1)|Tracks]] and transforms into a [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Corvette_C5|Corvette Z06]] featuring opening doors and hood and a realistic interior. Amusingly enough, his rocket launchers are stored next to the passenger and driver seats. Swerve is armed with his double-barreled engine gun formed from his engine, two pairs of double-barreled slide-out wrist blasters, and two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers, making him one of the most heavily armed Alternators toys.

: Only the new robot head and the colors distinguish Swerve from Tracks. He came with a flame hood decal reminiscent of the flames on Tracks's original toy (which was originally available with Tracks's ''[[Binaltech]]'' release), thus making him resemble [[Road Rage]] in vehicle mode.

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==Notes==
* Swerve and [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]] are curiously absent from 1986's ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]]'' profile book. The only other missing characters were the two [[Deluxe Vehicle|Deluxe Vehicles]] and the four [[Insecticon (G1)|Deluxe Insecticons]], whose absence might be explained by their toys' origins with companies in competition with [[Takara]]. Swerve and Hubcap's omissions, however, appear to be errors; all the other toys in their wave and subgroup were included.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Swerve/swerve.htm Swerve at TFU.info]

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Sonar (Armada)

2010-03-20T14:13:37Z

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:''Sonar is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Sonar-SuArt.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''Oh'' yeah.]]
'''Sonar''' feels he owes [[Runway]] his life and more, and so, he backs up his "leader" 100%. It's not that Sonar is any less intelligent than Runway or anything. He's just convinced he owes Runway ''that much''. Of course, Runway, being Runway, always turns to Sonar and [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] for advice and a pair of second opinions, though it seems he might not get the opinions he really needs out of either of them.

Still, Sonar is quick and technicially proficient, always good qualities to have.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Shuttler'''

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' animated series===
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics===
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==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Arm-toy SonarADT.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Air Defense Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MM-02'''

: Sonar transforms into a VentureStar concept shuttle. He also forms the hilt to the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] sword, which can be held by any other Transformer that has 5mm fist-holes. This version came with his partners [[Jetstorm (Armada)|Jetstorm]] and [[Runway]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Maverick|Shade]]. It was later [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Skyboom (Energon)|Skyboom]], [[Lens]], and ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Ramjet (Cybertron)|Ramjet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Sonar/sonar.htm More information on Sonar at TFU.info]''

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*'''Hot Rod and Jolt with Air Defense Micron''' (Multi-pack. 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MS-01'''

: For the Team's [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release, they were available both as an individual set, and in a multi-pack with Hot Shot. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

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[[Image:2003-airdefensemicron-xdimension-toys.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Form Citrus Saber!!]]
*'''Air Defense Micron X-Dimension''' (Mini-Con Team, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MM-07'''

: A [[redeco]] of the Air Defense Team was available in a shorter run in Japan. The [[X-Dimension Mini-Cons|X-Dimension]] Air Defense Team changed the opaque plastics to orange and red, and the paint trim to match. Though fans have dubbed the combined form the "Fire Saber", this name does not appear to be official.

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*'''Shuttler''' (Change Micron, 2003)

: Available only in individual boxes each with a small bag of sugar-pellet candy, the [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]] versions of the Team replaced the clear plastics with opaque white. This version is actually a completely new mold-set, with various small differences from the [[Hasbro]]/Takara releases.

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*'''Shuttler''' (Micron Booster, 2003)
**''Booster ID number:'' '''5'''

: Part of the first [[Micron Booster]] set, sold only in individual blind-packed boxes, this version of the Air Defense Team is almost wholly identical to the normal retail release. The only difference is that this version is cast in slightly-sparkly plastic and uses slightly-sparkly paint. The difference is almost unnoticeable unless you look at the two versions side-by-side.

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*'''Air Assault Team''' (Mini-Con Team, 2003)

: A "tainted by evil" redeco of the Team released by Hasbro, this version of the trio replaces the transparent plastic with opaque off-white, the other colors turning predominantly black and purple.

: This coloration was altered for the Takara version of the [[Aerial Extermination Mini-Con Team|Air Assault Mini-Con Team]], who are separate characters from the Air Defense Team.

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*'''Air Defense Micron Anime Color''' (Mini-Con Team, 2003)

: Cast entirely in blue and clear-blue plastics, this incarnation of the Air Defense Team is supposed to represent the Star Saber as it appears in the cartoon, with a glowing blue "energy blade". It was only available as a pack-in with the CD single of the ''Micron Legend'' cartoon ending theme, "[[Never Ending Road]]", by [[Psychic Lover]].

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==Notes==
* The Air Defense Team is the only one of the three "legendary Mini-Con weapons" Teams to ''not'' appear in either of ''Armada'''s sequel-series.

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