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Call of the Primitives

2007-08-26T20:55:03Z

24.155.225.162:

'''[[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] > [[Generation 1 (cartoon)#Season 3|Season 3]]'''

All Transformers with animal modes are summoned to battle a being called [[Tornedron]], the little brother of [[Unicron]].

==Detailed synopsis==
Somewhere, an energy creature begins feeding off other forms of energy--slowly, at first. Then his creator gives him an [[Energon cube]]. The creature grows and spreads out into the universe. Soon, it attacks [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The [[Autobot]]s attack it, but it simply drains their energy from them. The creature's creator is pleased with him, saying he's done better than his predecessor, Unicron.

On [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], [[Rodimus Prime]] is leading a group of Autobots against the [[Decepticon]]s. However, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s, [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s, [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], [[Trypticon]], and the animal-form [[Mini-Cassette]]s are all summoned by a mysterious voice. They leave the battle, and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] orders a retreat. Suddenly, the energy creature arrives and drains the energy from the Autobots and Decepticons, as well as Earth and the Moon.

Most of the departed Transformers are riding Trypticon. Naturally, tempers flare, and a brawl starts. At Sky Lynx's suggestion, Trypticon shakes himself and causes his passengers to stop fighting. They arrive on an ancient planet near the center of the galaxy. After touching down, Sky Lynx assumes command of the group, despite the objections of [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] and [[Hun-Gurrr]]. Finding a cave, they encounter [[Oracle (G1)|a strange entity]]. He explains that he summoned the [[Primitive]]s, all animal-based Transformers, to come to fight Tornedron, the energy creature who was created by [[Primacron]]. The entity, who was once Primacron's assistant, explains how Primacron created Unicron but was nearly destroyed by his creation. After Unicron's defeat, Primacron created Tornedron as a replacement. Primacron's assistant hopes that the Primitives' simple instincts will allow them to defeat Primacon's complex plans.

Suddenly, Tornedron arrives and drains Trypticon of his energy. Trypticon crashes, and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] is believed destroyed. Sky Lynx attacks, only to have his energy drained as well. [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] leads the Dinobots in retreat, while the other Primitives split up. Tornedron separates into four parts to track them down. He easily dispatches the Mini-Cassettes, chewing on [[Ratbat]] in the process. [[Headstrong]] declares that it would be better to die fighting, and the Predacons form [[Predaking]]. Their energy is sucked away as well. The Terrorcons try to fight back, but are also drained. The Dinobots ambush Tornedron, but they too are dispatched. Unknown to Tornedron and Primacron, however, Grimlock has survived, and he follows them.

At his base, Primacron is having trouble controlling Tornedron. Tornedron declares that he intends to feed on Primacron, and that all of Primacron's failsafes have failed. Grimlock breaks into Primacron's lab to find that Primacron is a tiny little alien...thing. Grimlock orders Primacron to reverse his damage, but Primacron declares that he's tried everything. Grimlock fixes things easily: He throws the reverse switch, which reverses Tornedron's energy polarity, restoring the energy to the drained Transformers and planets. In celebration, Grimlock destroys Primacron's lab, declaring it the smartest thing he's ever done.

==Stats==

* Stats

==Notable quotes==

*'''Sky Lynx''': Now remember, think, "Is this what Sky Lynx would do in my position?" and you will not go far wrong.

*'''Oracle''': I have summoned you here to tell you a tale from long ago.<br>'''Grimlock''': Oh, me Grimlock love long ago tales!<br>'''Oracle''': Then allow me to tell it.

*'''Headstrong''': Sky Lynx is destroyed! Who will lead us now?<br>'''Slag''': I Slag lead Dinobots away 'til I get better idea.<br>'''Hun-Gurrr''': Best idea yet! We run too!

* '''Oracle''': Only you can save the world now, Grimlock.<br>'''Grimlock''': Me Grimlock feel important!

* '''Primacron''': You stupid--!<br>'''Grimlock''': Why you call Grimlock stupid?<br>'''Primacron''': You've ruined my lab!<br>'''Grimlock''': Me Grimlock think is smartest thing me Grimlock ever do!

==Other Notes==
* The art style in this episode is very different from all others in the G1 series, with stylized "anime-like" character models and proportions. It is widely believed that this lone episode was animated by [[Tokyo Movie Shinsha]], though little evidence has been found to confirm this.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===

* When the Dinobots are being summoned, [[Sludge]] is referred to as [[Sweep]].

===Continuity errors===

* When summoning the Primitives, they forgot all about Laserbeak and Buzzsaw! Instead, Soundwave unleashes two new cassette Decepticons: [[Slugfest]] and [[Overkill]]...who are then never seen again. Gee.

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* References

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Unicron's origin is a bit...random.

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

==External links==
* links

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Dropkick (Movie)

2007-08-26T20:47:43Z

24.155.225.162:

:''Dropkick is a [[Decepticon]] and ALSO a bunch of mass-produced drones used by BOTH sides in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]] .''

[[Image:Dropkick-gamedrone.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Hey, who let this guy have a new name?! What the hell?]]

'''Dropkick''' really didn't want to come to lame old Earth, but [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] made him. If he had his way, he'd be back on Cybertron right now, sitting alone in the dark and feeling angry. He doesn't really "get" why folks are so interested in the [[All Spark]] or why the [[Autobots]] are such troublemakers, but he DOES like making things go BOOM, so he might as well do so while he's here.

He seems kinda emo. Go cry, emo robot.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

==Games==
===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
[[Image:Dropkick head.jpg|thumb|left|Dropkick units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]

Hordes of identical Dropkick units are used by both the Autobot and Decepticon armies. Decepticons are blue with a lens-face, while Autobot versions are red and have a facemask with individual optics. They are protected from most artillery by energy shields in robot mode, and are fond of throwing stuff at foes rather than getting in with melee attacks.

Dropkicks are most commonly found in [[Tranquility|urban missions]], but pop up for certain sub-missions in other areas as well.

===''Battle For the Allspark'' online game===
Dropkick units on both sides have equal Attack & Speed abilities with a strong Defense skill.

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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Dropkick''' (Deluxe, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number'': MD-18

: Dropkick transforms into a customized [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Silverado|Chevrolet Silverado]] pickup truck (or a similar model just different enough to avoid paying a licensing fee). His hood and roof feature a fairly cleverly done gigantic Decepticon sigil. His flatbed cover conceals a giant claw/plier deployed from the tailgate by a sliding knob on top. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for his robot mode.

: Unlike most of the other "drone" toys, Dropkick does not use the Decepticon "lens-face", instead going with a new, more complicated face design with a visor. (It is ''not'' the Autobot face from the game.)

==Merchandise==
* '''Dropkick''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)

: In the [[3D Battle Card Game|Transformers 3D Battle-Card Game]], Dropkick is on the Decepticon side. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a pickup truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He (it?) uses the same parts layout as [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]].

==Trivia==
* Dropkick's card art shows him with windshield wipers on his visor.

==External links==
* [http://www.transformersgame.com/battle/index.html ''Battle For the Allspark'' online game]

* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

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Tom Banachek

2007-08-26T20:41:49Z

24.155.225.162: /* Transformers (2007) film */

:''Tom Banachek is a [[human]] in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Thomas "Tom" Banachek''' is with [[Sector Seven]]'s Advanced Research Division and one of Sector Seven's head officers alongside [[Reggie Simmons]]. He's not an asshole like Simmons is. Or [[Alexander Powers|Powers]]. Or...come to think of it, he's the only one at Sector Seven that ''isn't'' an asshole.

==Fiction==

===Transformers (2007) film===

''Actor'': [[Michael O'Neill]]

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Banachek was sent to [[the Pentagon]] to brief Defense Secretary [[John Keller|Keller]] by order of the [[President of the United States]] (who was buzy purging Ding Dongs). Banachek showed Keller classified footage that was deemed "beyond Top Secret". The footage showed that the [[Mars]] [[Beagle 2 Rover]], previously believed to be lost in descent, in fact survived its landing and had recorded thirteen seconds of footage before a [[Decepticon|mysterious creature]] destroyed it. Banachek then showed a comparison between the Martian and [[Blackout (Movie)|the "weapons platform"]] that attacked the [[SOCCENT Forward Operations Base|SOCCENT base]] in [[Qatar]], concluding they were of the same design. Taking Secretary Keller to [[Hoover Dam]], Banachek also met with [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Mikaela Banes]].

While Sam was unwilling to talk to the agents over [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s imprisonment and treatment, Banachek pointed out that lives were at stake and that they could negotiate, prompting Sam to demand that Bumblebee be released, [[Ronald Witwicky|his]] [[Judy Witwicky|parents]] be brought there, and Mikaela's criminal record be cleared.

When the teenagers, Keller, [[Maggie Madsen]] and [[Glen Whitmann]] were taken to see the "Iceman", Banachek explained that [[Archibald Amundsen Witwicky|Sam's great-great grandfather]] had found him, and that the military had not been informed because there was no credible threat verification. This prompted Sam to inform them that the Iceman, [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], was the harbinger of doom. When the power started to fail after [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s attack, the soldiers headed to the armory. After [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] forced Simmons to listen to Sam's request to release Bumblebee by holding him at gunpoint, Banachek called for calm.

Tom Banachek's status after Sector Seven was terminated is unknown.

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Tranquility

2007-08-19T23:22:04Z

24.155.225.162:

{{cleanup|June 2007}}
[[Image:Tranquility location.png|thumb|250px|'''Tranquility, CA''': Home to giant robots and really cool explosions.]]
'''Tranquility''' is a city located in the northwesternmost portion of [[California]]<ref>Though most sources leave Tranquility's exact location ambiguous, the [[Transformers (Glu)|Glu Transformers mobile game]] shows it on a map. This location jibes with locational hints in other media.</ref> in the [[United States of America]].

Tranquility, for unknown reasons, is frequently identified simply as 'Tranquility, USA.'

[[Samuel James Witwicky|Sam]] lives there. '''It's not just a game location.'''

==Fiction==
===Transformers (2007)===
Though never explicitly named, Tranquility is where the Witwickys and [[Mikaela Banes]] live. After receiving [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s call for assistance, the Autobots make a (semi)successful planetfall in Tranquility. Only [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] manages to land in an uninhabited area.

===Transformers: The Game===
Tranquility possesses a massive police force which tends to shoot first and not bother asking questions when it comes to [[Transformer|giant robot]]s. They are also firmly in the pocket of [[Sector Seven]]. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] takes advantage of their mentality by disguising himself as one of their number. Interestingly, the cops seem to consider the [[Autobot]]s a bigger threat than the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Locations in Tranquility==
*[[Bay's Demolition]]
*[[Bolivia's Finest Quality Used Cars and Petting Zoo]]
*[[Tranquility Mall]] (aka the "Metroplex Mall")
*[[Tranquility Sparks]] Baseball Field

==Footnotes==
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Lugnut (Animated)

2007-08-05T18:54:53Z

24.155.225.162: /* Transformers Animated cartoon */

{{disambig2|the Animated-series Decepticon military plane|The Cybertron-series Decepticon motorcycle|Lugnutz}}

:''Lugnut is an Decepticon in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

The most dedicated and loyal to the Decepticon cause, '''Lugnut''' smashes his enemies with missile-like fists. If [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] is the Thing, then Lugnut is [[Tankor|the Incredible Hulk]].

==Fiction==
===Transformers Animated cartoon===
:''Voice actor: [[David Kaye]] (US), ??? (Japan)''

==Toys==
===Transformers Animated===
*'''Lugnut''' (Voyager, 2008)

:Luggy transforms into a big ol' retro-futuristic bomber plane (Probably with a non-moving head).

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Ratchet (Animated)

2007-08-05T18:47:54Z

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{{disambig3|Ratchet}}
:''Ratchet is an Autobot in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Ratchet.JPG|right|thumb|200px|I'm getting too old for this...]]

'''Ratchet''' is one of the oldest Autobots on Prime's team. Though sporting a bit of paunch, he's a true veteran and he's the only one of the group to have seen real fighting and war in the past. A leader figure for his comrades, he's got a bit of a millitary drill sergeant aura to him. He also likes bashing Bumblebee on the head when he's being a smart ass.

He's not Kup. Honestly.

==Fiction==

===Transformers Animated cartoon===
:''Voice actor: [[Corey Burton]] (US), ? (Japan)''

Ratchet's got a growly voice. Also, he is stubbly and has beerbelly. He's getting old.

==Toy==

*Deluxe
Ratchet seems to come with a bunch of tool accessories he can hold in bot mode.

[[Category: Autobots]]
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