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<p>58.69.64.99: /* Action Set */</p> <hr /> <div>{{Nav-dotm}}<br /> The '''''Dark of the Moon''''' toyline coincides with the [[Dark of the Moon (film)|third]] film in [[Michael Bay]]'s [[live-action film series]]. The line is divided into three brandings: the [[MechTech]] line for Deluxe, Voyager, Leader, Ultimate and [[Human Alliance]] class size toys; the [[Cyberverse]] subline featuring [[Legends Class]] characters, Commander Class (new price point, effectively replacing Scouts) and play sets; and [[Robo Power]], a catch all line for various merchandise including role play. <br /> <br /> The figures also come in ''3'' [[transformation (toys)| transformation]] difficulty levels, changed from the original 5 in the [[Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] and [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] toylines.<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===Cyberverse===<br /> ====Legion====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Crankcase_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 1 Cyberverse Legion Crankcase]]<br /> *[[Barricade (Movie)#Cyberverse|Barricade]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Crankcase]]<br /> *[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Cyberverse|Sideswipe]]<br /> *[[Skids (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Autobot Skids]]<br /> *[[Topspin (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Autobot Topspin]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Crowbar#Cyberverse|Crowbar]]<br /> *[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Leadfoot]]<br /> *[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Mudflap]]<br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Autobot Ratchet]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BoltBumblebee|Bolt Bumblebee]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Flak (DOTM)|Flak]]<br /> *[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Roadbuster]]<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#CyberverseLegion|Starscream]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#LegionStealth|Stealth Bumblebee]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 4'''<br /> *[[Soundwave (ROTF)#CyberverseLegion|Soundwave]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> '''Future Waves'''<br /> *Evac<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ====Commander====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_CyberverseCommander_SentinelPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 1 Cyberverse Commander class Sentinel Prime]]<br /> '''Preview Wave'''<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CyberversePreview|Optimus Prime]] (&quot;Limited Edition Preview Pack&quot; with 3D Glasses)<br /> <br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Ironhide]]<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Cyberverse|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CyberverseCommander|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Sentinel Prime]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Blackout (Movie)#Cyberverse|Blackout]] / [[Scorponok (Movie)#Cyberverse|Scorponok]]<br /> *[[Powerglide (DOTM)#Cyberverse|Powerglide]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Hatchet#Cyberverse|Decepticon Hatchet]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#BattleSteel|Battle Steel Optimus Prime]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 4'''<br /> *[[Guzzle (DOTM)|Autobot Guzzle]]<br /> *[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Dark Sentinel Prime]]<br /> <br /> '''Future Waves'''<br /> *Shockwave<br /> *Warpath<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ====Action Set====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> [[Image:DOTM_CyberverseActionSet_Bumblebee_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 1 Cyberverse Action Set Bumblebee with Mobile Battle Bunker]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Bumblebee]] / Mobile Battle Bunker<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Starscream]] / [[Orbital Assault Carrier]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Optimus Prime]] / [[Armored Weapons Platform]]<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Megatron]] / Blastwave Weapons Base<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#CyberverseActionSet|Autobot Ratchet]] / [[Lunar Crawler]]<br /> *[[Shockwave (Movie)#CyberverseActionSet|Shockwave]] / Fusion Tank<br /> <br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Playsets====<br /> [[Image:DOTM Ark playset.jpg|thumb|300px|Cyberverse Autobot Ark with Autobot Roller]]<br /> *[[Ark (DOTM)|Autobot Ark]] with [[Roller (DOTM)|Autobot Roller]]<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===MechTech===<br /> ====Deluxe====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Crankcase]]<br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]]<br /> *[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Roadbuster]]<br /> *[[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Autobot Skids]]<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Starscream]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Topspin.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 2 MechTech Deluxe class Autobot Topspin]]<br /> *[[Barricade (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Barricade]]<br /> *[[Jolt (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Jolt]]<br /> *[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Sideswipe]]<br /> *[[Topspin (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Autobot Topspin]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#NitroBee|Nitro Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Laserbeak (DOTM)|Laserbeak]]<br /> *[[Mudflap (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Mudflap]]<br /> *[[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 4'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#DOTMDeluxeCyberfire|Cyberfire Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#SpecialistRatchet|Specialist Ratchet]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 5'''<br /> *[[Air Raid (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Air Raid]]<br /> *[[Topspin (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Autobot Armor Topspin]]<br /> *[[Darksteel]]<br /> *[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Track Battle Roadbuster]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> '''Wave 6'''<br /> *[[Wheeljack (Movie)#Deluxe Class toys|Wheeljack]]<br /> *[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 2|Soundwave]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> '''Future Waves'''<br /> *Evac<br /> *[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Leadfoot]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Voyager====<br /> [[Image:DOTMMegatron Voyager toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Wave 1 MechTech Voyager Megatron]]<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Ironhide]]<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Optimus Prime]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Shockwave (Movie)#Voyager Class toys|Shockwave]]<br /> *[[Skyhammer (DOTM)#Voyager Class toys|Skyhammer]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Voyager Class toys|Sentinel Prime]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMVoyFireburst|Fireburst Optimus Prime]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 4'''<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Dark of the Moon|Cannon Force Ironhide]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ====Leader====<br /> [[Image:DOTM-Leader-Class-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 2 MechTech Leader class Ironhide]]<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Leader Class toys|Sentinel Prime]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Leader Class toys|Ironhide]]<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Ultimate====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_UltimateOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|MechTech Ultimate Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#UltimatePrime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Human Alliance====<br /> =====Basic=====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Icepick_SgtChaos_toy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Basic Sergeant Chaos with Icepick]]<br /> *[[Major Tungsten]] / [[Thunderhead]]<br /> *[[Private Dedcliff]] / [[Sandstorm (DOTM)|Sandstorm]] <br /> *[[Sergeant Chaos]] / [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]]<br /> *[[Spike Witwicky (DOTM)|Spike Witwicky]] / [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Major Sparkplug]] / [[Whirl (ROTF)|Autobot Whirl]]<br /> *[[Sergeant Noble]] / [[Tailpipe]] &amp; [[Pinpointer (DOTM)|Pinpointer]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Master Disaster (DOTM)|Master Disaster]] / [[Drag Strip (DOTM)|Decepticon Drag Strip]]<br /> *[[Major Altitude]] / [[Half-Track (DOTM)|Half-Track]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 4'''<br /> *[[Sergeant Cahnay]] / [[Crosshairs (DOTM)|Crosshairs]]<br /> *[[Sergeant Detour]] / [[Reverb (DOTM)|Reverb]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> =====Human Alliance=====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_HumanAlliance_Bumblebee_Sam.jpg|thumb|300px|Wave 1 Human Alliance Bumblebee]]<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Human Alliance 3|Bumblebee]] / [[Sam Witwicky#Human Alliance 3|Sam Witwicky]]<br /> *[[Skids (ROTF)#Human Alliance 2|Autobot Skids]] / [[Elita-One (Movie)#Human Alliance|Elita-1]] / [[Robert Epps#Human Alliance 2|Tech Sergeant Epps]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Roadbuster]] / [[Sergeant Recon]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Leadfoot]] / [[Sergeant Detour]] &amp; [[Steeljaw (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Steeljaw]]<br /> *[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Human Alliance|Soundwave]] / [[Dylan Gould#Human Alliance|Mr. Gould]] &amp; [[Laserbeak (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Laserbeak]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Robo Power===<br /> ====Activators====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#DOTMActivators|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#DOTMActivators|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#DOTMActivators|Starscream]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#DOTMActivators|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Topspin (DOTM)#DOTMActivators|Autobot Topspin]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 3'''<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#DOTMActivators|Ironhide]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ReconActivators|Recon Bumblebee]]<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ====Bash Bots====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Bash Bots|Bumblebee]] Vs [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Bash Bots|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Bash Bots|Optimus Prime]] Vs [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Bash Bots|Starscream]]<br /> <br /> ====Go-Bots====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Go-Bots|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Go-Bots|Sideswipe]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Go-Bots|Optimus Prime]]<br /> <br /> ====Revving Robots====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Revving Robots|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Revving Robots|Optimus Prime]]<br /> <br /> ====Robo Fighters====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Robo Fighters|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Robo Fighters|Ironhide]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Robo Fighters|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Robo Fighters|Starscream]]<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Robo Fighters|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Roadbuster (DOTM)#Robo Fighters|Roadbuster]]<br /> <br /> '''Future Waves'''<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#EliteGuard|Elite Guard Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#NightwatchRoboFighters|Nightwatch Optimus Prime]]<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Store exclusives===<br /> ====[[Kmart]]====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_AutobotDaredevilSquad_toys.jpg|thumb|300px|Kmart exclusive &quot;Autobot Daredevil Squad&quot; pack]]<br /> *&quot;Autobot Daredevil Squad&quot; contains:<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Daredevil|Bumblebee]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> :*[[Sam Witwicky#Daredevil|Sam Witwicky]] and [[Backfire (TF 2010)|Backfire]] (Human Alliance Basic)<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:DOTM_FlashFreezeAssault_toys.jpg|thumb|300px|Kmart exclusive &quot;Flash Freeze Assault&quot; pack]]<br /> *&quot;Flash Freeze Assault&quot; contains:<br /> :*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Flash|Sideswipe]] (Human Alliance)<br /> :*[[Sergeant Chaos#Flash|Sergeant Chaos]] and [[Icepick (PCC)|Icepick]] (Human Alliance Basic)<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====[[Target]]====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Cyberverse_Target_BumblebeeVsMegatron.jpg|thumb|300px|Target exclusive Cyberverse &quot;Bumblebee Vs Megatron&quot; pack]]<br /> *&quot;Bumblebee vs Megatron&quot; contains:<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Legends Class]] redeco)<br /> :*[[Megatron (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Megatron]] (Cyberverse Commander redeco)<br /> <br /> *&quot;Leadfoot and Ironhide&quot; contains:<br /> :*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#TargetCyberverseVs|Leadfoot]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco)<br /> :*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#TargetCyberverseVs|Ironhide]] (Cyberverse Commander redeco)<br /> <br /> *&quot;Leadfoot and TwinTwist&quot; contains:<br /> :*[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Deluxe|Leadfoot]] (MechTech Deluxe Class)<br /> :*[[Twin Twist (DOTM)#Deluxe|Twin Twist]] (MechTech Deluxe Class)<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon|Arcee]] (Deluxe class)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 4|Bumblebee]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> *[[Jazz (Movie)#Dark_of_the_Moon|Autobot Jazz]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> *[[Space Case (DOTM)|Space Case]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> *[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Autobot Ratchet]] (Voyager Class)<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Voyager Class toys 4|Starscream]] (Voyager Class)<br /> *[[Leadfoot (DOTM)#Human Alliance|Leadfoot]] / [[Sergeant Detour]] and [[Steeljaw (DOTM)|Steeljaw]] (Human Alliance)<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====[[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]]====<br /> '''Mission Earth'''<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Scan_Ironhide_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Toys&quot;R&quot;Us exclusive Scan Series Ironhide]]<br /> *The Scan Series (each sold separately)<br /> :*[[Ironhide (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Ironhide]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> :*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#ScanSeries|Sideswipe]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Bumblebee]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> :*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#ScanSeries|Autobot Ratchet]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> <br /> *&quot;Bumblebee / Starscream&quot; 4-pack contains:<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Legends Class [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] redeco)<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class redeco)<br /> :*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Movie (toyline)|''Transformers'']] Legends Class redeco)<br /> :*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#BeeStarscream|Cybertronian Starscream]] (Cyberverse Legion - [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] Legends Class redeco)<br /> <br /> *&quot;Cybertronian Warriors Pack&quot; contains:<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]](battle damaged redeco of Cyberverse Action Set Bumblebee)<br /> ::* Mobile Battle Bunker (grey redeco)<br /> :*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (black and copper redeco of Cyberverse Commander Ironhide)<br /> :*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] (white with grey trim redeco of Cyberverse Legion Barricade)<br /> :*[[Crankcase (DOTM)|Crankcase]] (white with grey trim redeco of Cyberverse Legion Crankcase)<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====[[Walmart]]====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_Walmart_Sideswipe_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Walmart exclusive Sideswipe]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#WalmartRace|Bumblebee]] (2007 Deluxe Class Camaro Concept Bumblebee redeco)<br /> *[[Sideswipe (Movie)#WalmartRace|Sideswipe]] (Deluxe Class Sidearm Sideswipe redeco)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#OptimusComettor|Optimus Prime]] (Voyager Class) and [[Comettor (DOTM)|Comettor]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> *&quot;Bumblebee / Soundwave with Rodimus&quot; 3-pack contains:<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BeeSoundwaveRodimus|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class redeco)<br /> :*[[Soundwave (ROTF)#Cyberverse|Soundwave]] (Cyberverse Legion - ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends Class redeco)<br /> :*[[Rodimus (DOTM)|Rodimus]] (''Universe'' Legends Class [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus]] redeco)<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 2|Optimus Prime]] (Deluxe Class)<br /> *&quot;Battle in the Moonlight&quot; 3-pack contains:<br /> :*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Optimus Prime]] (Cyberverse Action Set redeco)<br /> :*[[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Battleinthemoonlight|Autobot Ratchet]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco)<br /> :*[[Crankcase (DOTM)#Battleinthemoonlight|Crankcase]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco)<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> *&quot;Ultimate Gift Set&quot; 5-pack contains:<br /> :*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Optimus Prime]] (Cyberverse Commander redeco)<br /> :*[[Powerglide (DOTM)#Ultimategift|Powerglide]] (Cyberverse Commander redeco)<br /> :*[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Ultimategift|Bumblebee]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco)<br /> :*[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Ultimategift|Sideswipe]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco)<br /> :*[[Crowbar#Ultimategift|Crowbar]] (Cyberverse Legion redeco)<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lunarfire|Lunarfire Optimus Prime]] (Deluxe Class redeco)<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> *[[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Track Battle Roadbuster]] (Deluxe Class redeco)<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==Merchandise==<br /> ===Speed Stars===<br /> ====Beast Machines Series====<br /> *1 of 3: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#BeastMachines|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *2 of 3: [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#BeastMachines|Bumblebee]]<br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> ====Metal Heroes Series====<br /> *1 of 3: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#SpeedDOTMMetal|Optimus Prime]]<br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> ====Night Attack Series====<br /> *2 of 3: [[Crumplezone (DOTM)#SpeedNightAttack|Crumplezone]]<br /> *3 of 3: [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#SpeedNightAttack|Bumblebee]]<br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> ====Stealth Force Series====<br /> *1 of 5: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#SpeedStealth|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *2 of 5: [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#SpeedMiniStealthForce|Bumblebee]]<br /> *3 of 5: [[Topspin (DOTM)#Speed Stars|Autobot Topspin]]<br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> ====Trans Scan Series====<br /> *1 of 3: [[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#SpeedMiniTransScan|Bumblebee]]<br /> *2 of 3: [[Mirage (Movie)#Speed Stars|Mirage]]<br /> *3 of 3: [[Crumplezone (DOTM)#TransScan|Crumplezone]]<br /> {{stub}}<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Stealth Force===<br /> ====Mini Changers====<br /> =====Wave 1=====<br /> [[Image:SpeedStars_StealthForce_MiniChangers_Bumblebee&amp;SentinelPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|Speed Stars Stealth Force Mini Changers Bumblebee &amp; Sentinel Prime]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Mini Changers|Bumblebee]] &amp; [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Mini Changers|Sentinel Prime]]<br /> *[[Crumplezone (DOTM)#Mini Changers|Crumplezone]] Vs. [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Mini Changers|Optimus Prime]] Vs. [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Starscream]]<br /> *[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Mini Changers|Sideswipe]] Vs. [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Starscream]]<br /> *[[Sideswipe (Movie)#Mini Changers|Sideswipe]] &amp; [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Mini Changers|Sentinel Prime]]<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> =====Wave 2?=====<br /> *[[Oil Pan#Mini Changers|Oil Pan]] Vs. [[Bulkhead (DOTM)|Bulkhead]]<br /> *[[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)#Mini Changers|Sentinel Prime]] &amp; [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Mirage (Movie)#Mini Changers|Mirage]] Vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Megatron]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Mini Changers|Optimus Prime]] Vs. [[Megatron (Movie)/toys#Mini Changers|Megatron]]<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ====Motorcycles====<br /> *[[High Wire (Speed Stars)|High Wire]]<br /> *[[Knock Out (Speed Stars)|Knock Out]]<br /> *[[Dirt Rocket (DOTM)|Dirt Rocket]]<br /> <br /> ====Basic====<br /> *[[Barricade (Movie)#Stealth Force|Barricade]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Basic|Bumblebee]]<br /> *[[Leadfoot (PCC)|Classic Leadfoot]]<br /> *[[Topspin (DOTM)#Stealth Force|Autobot Topspin]]<br /> <br /> ====Deluxe====<br /> *[[Big Hoss]]<br /> *[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe|Starscream]]<br /> <br /> ====Stealth Force====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Stealth Force|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise#Stealth Force|Bumblebee]]<br /> <br /> ===Robo Power===<br /> ====Roleplay====<br /> *[[Energon Shock Sword]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise#Roleplay|Optimus Prime]] Cyber Blaster <br /> <br /> =====Battle Masks=====<br /> {{stub}}<br /> <br /> =====3D Cine-Masks=====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/merchandise|Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/merchandise|Bumblebee]]<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ====Costumes====<br /> *Bumblebee<br /> *Optimus Prime<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Clothing===<br /> ;Men<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] L/XL (42-46), XXL (50-52)<br /> *[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] L/XL (42-46), XXL (50-52)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] L/XL (42-46), XXL (50-52)<br /> *[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] L/XL (42-46), XXL (50-52)<br /> <br /> ;Women<br /> *Optimus Prime Small (4-6), Medium (8-10), Large (12-14)<br /> *Bumblebee Small (4-6), Medium (8-10), Large (12-14)<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> ===Watches===<br /> *Optimus Prime Cool Changing LCD Watch<br /> *Bumblebee Cool LCD Watch<br /> <br /> ===Toys and merchandise confirmed for Japan but not for the USA===<br /> ====MechTech====<br /> =====Deluxe=====<br /> '''Wave 1'''<br /> [[Image:DOTM_MechTech_Deluxe_AirRaid.jpg|thumb|300px|MechTech Deluxe Class Air Raid]]<br /> *[[Arcee (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Arcee]]<br /> *[[Air Raid (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Air Raid]]<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#BBMechTechHolder|Bumblebee]] &amp; MechTech Holder<br /> <br /> '''Wave 2'''<br /> *[[Vortex (ROTF)|Decepticon Vortex]]<br /> <br /> '''Future Waves'''<br /> *[[Skywarp (ROTF)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> =====Voyager=====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Voyager_OptimusPrime_trailer.jpg|thumb|300px|MechTech Voyager Class Optimus Prime (with trailer)]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#VoyagerTrailer|Optimus Prime]] / MechTech Trailer<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> =====Supreme=====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_MechTech_JetwingOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|MechTech Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Supreme Class toys|Jetwing Optimus Prime]]<br /> <br /> Jetwing Optimus Prime was available for early purchase in Japan at the International Tokyo Toy Show 2011 (held at Tokyo Bic Sight) on [[June 18]] to [[June 19|19]], shortly before its wide release in July.<br /> <br /> However, this toy was available in [[Australia]] a week before the Tokyo Toy Show.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Dual Model Kit====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_DualModelKit_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|Dual Model Kit Optimus Prime]]<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Dual Model Kit|Optimus Prime]] (Battle hook accessories are available if ordered through [[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]] Japan.)<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#Dual Model Kit|Bumblebee]]<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Exclusives====<br /> =====MechTech Weapon Prize Campaign=====<br /> The [[MechTech]] weapon campaign started on [[May 14]] [[2011]], handed out at various Japanese retailers based upon the amount spent purchasing ''Dark of the Moon'' toys. 10,000 units of each weapon were made.<br /> *Tritanium Heat Blade Claw (Gold [[Crankcase (DOTM)#Deluxe Class toys|Crankcase]] MechTech weapon) - Toys&quot;R&quot;Us Japan exclusive, available by spending 3000 yen or more in ''Dark of the Moon'' toys.<br /> *Tritanium Power Saw (Gold [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] MechTech weapon) - Joshin Kidsland, Bic Camera and Edion Group (Ishimaru, Deo Deo, Eiden and Midori Denka) exclusive, available by spending 3000 yen or more in ''Dark of the Moon'' toys.<br /> *Tritanium Plasma Double Bullet (Gold [[Skids (ROTF)#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Skids]] MechTech weapon) - Yamada denki and Yodobashi Camera exclusive, available by spending 3000 yen or more in ''Dark of the Moon'' toys.<br /> *Cybertitanium Power Saw (Silver [[Ratchet (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys 3|Autobot Ratchet]] MechTech weapon) - Eon exclusive, available with purchase of Voyager class Optimus Prime with trailer.<br /> <br /> :*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/event/2011/anniversary_darksidemoon/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]''<br /> :*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-movie-toys--products-30/dark-of-the-moon-mechtech-weapons-prize-campaign-new-information-172029/ Translated information from SydneyY at TFW2005.com]''<br /> <br /> =====Lawson=====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#LawsonDOTMVoyager|Darkside Optimus Prime]]<br /> Exclusive to the Japanese convenience store chain Lawson, this black redeco of the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|''Transformers'' (2010) toyline]] Voyager class Optimus Prime was made available for pre-order with the pre-purchase of a movie ticket for the Japanese release of ''Dark of the Moon''. The ticket pre-purchase/toy pre-order period began on [[May 1]], [[2011]] and ends on [[July 28]], with the toy expected to become available [[August 9]], shortly after the release of the movie in Japan. The package is priced at 6760 yen (1300 yen for the price of the movie ticket and 5460 yen for the toy).<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> <br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Lawsonstrap|Optimus Prime metal strap]]<br /> Also available at Lawson, this metal strap is available for pre-order between May 1 and [[June 30]], and is to be mailed out from [[July 14]].<br /> <br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Competition/[[Lucky Draw figure]]s===<br /> ====Hasbro====<br /> =====Toys&quot;R&quot;Us=====<br /> *[[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#SilverBee|Silver Bumblebee]]<br /> :This is a silver [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] version of MechTech Deluxe Class Bumblebee, presented in a perspex case. These toys were available as the [[Lucky Draw figure|Lucky Draw]] prize for the ''Transformers'' Midnight Madness event at major [[Toys&quot;R&quot;Us]] stores in mainland [[China]], Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia and Thailand between [[May 13]] and [[May 14]], [[2011]].<br /> <br /> :*''[http://www.toysrus.com.hk/transformers3/Promotion.htm More information at toysrus.com.hk]''<br /> <br /> ====TakaraTomy====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_Deluxe_LuckyDraw_TritaniumBumblebee.jpg|thumb|250px|Lucky Draw Tritanium Bumblebee]]<br /> Beginning [[May 14]] and ending [[July 31]] 2011, Japanese consumers who enter two barcode numbers from MechTech character cards (packed with Japanese ''Dark of the Moon'' figures) into the TakaraTomy ''Transformers'' website will be in the running for:<br /> *Prize A: [[Bumblebee (Movie)/toys#TritaniumBee|Tritanium Bumblebee]] (limited to 10)<br /> *Prize B: DVD/BluRay double pack of ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]'' and ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' (limited to 10)<br /> *Prize C: Tritanium blade [[MechTech]] weapon (limited to 100)<br /> *Prize D: Downloadable PC desktop wallpapers, with a different one per month (available to all)<br /> <br /> There will be two more Lucky Draw campaigns from August 2011 onwards, and entering all three campaigns will put one in the running for:<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#TritaniumPrime|Tritanium Optimus Prime (with trailer)]] (limited to 100)<br /> <br /> :*''[http://tf.takaratomy.co.jp/event/2011/mechtech/ More information at tf.takaratomy.co.jp]''<br /> :*''[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/japanese-transformers-40/dark-of-the-moon-lucky-draw-campaign-more-information-171988/ Translated information from SydneyY at TFW2005.com]''<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> =====Circle K Sunkus=====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#JetwingBlack|Jetwing Optimus Prime Black Version]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Convention exclusives===<br /> ====Hasbro====<br /> =====San Diego Comic-Con 2011=====<br /> *[[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#SDCCUltimatePrime|Ultimate Optimus Prime]]<br /> {{comingsoontoy}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/ Transformers.com]<br /> *[http://toyfair11.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/hasbro-transformers/index.html ASMzine's Toy Fair 2011 gallery of ''Transformers: Dark of the Moon'' toys]<br /> *[http://toyfair11.asmzine.com/gallery/hasbro/hasbro-press-kit-images/Transformers/Dark%20of%20the%20Moon/Cyberverse/index.html ASMzine's Toy Fair 2011 gallery of Hasbro press kit images]<br /> *[http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/menu.aspx?menu=2558&amp;category=7247 Big Bad Toy Store clothes listing]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Dark of the Moon| Dark of the Moon (toyline)]]<br /> [[Category:Toys]]</div>

58.69.64.99 https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Transformers:_Universe_(2008_franchise)&diff=636931 2011-09-12T10:35:27Z

<p>58.69.64.99: /* External links */</p> <hr /> <div>{{disambig3|Universe}}<br /> {{nav-universe2008}}<br /> <br /> The 2008 '''''Universe''''' is the second ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the name. Like [[Universe (2003 franchise)|the previous franchise]], this line is intended to be something of a catch-all for toys that don't fit in the main line. While the contemporary main line alongside this ''Universe'' is ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Transformers Animated]],'' for some reason Hasbro has actually included a few ''Animated'' figures in it too.<br /> <br /> The franchise consists of:<br /> <br /> * A [[Universe (2008 toyline)|toyline]]<br /> * A [[Universe (cartoon)|Flash-animated web cartoon]]<br /> <br /> The [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan ''Transformers'' comic]] also uses the ''Universe'' name and logo for some reason, despite all of its story content being firmly in the [[live-action film series]] continuity (one of the few franchises not appearing under the ''Universe'' banner). Some ''Universe'' toy designs ''have'' shown up in the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW ''Generation 1'' comic]], but it is not branded with the ''Universe'' mark in any way.<br /> <br /> When Hasbro first announced the ''Universe'' toyline at [[BotCon 2007]], they said that it would not have a unified story arc. True to their word, the ''Universe'' toys are divided to various &quot;series,&quot; with their on-package [[bio]]s confirming the characters' presence in pre-existing [[Continuity|continuities]]:<br /> <br /> *''[[Classics (2006)|Classic]] Series,'' originally the most prevalent sub-line.<br /> *''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] Series'' (sometimes ''G1 Series''), later [[wave]]s dropped the &quot;Classic Series&quot; label in favor of &quot;Generation 1 Series&quot;.<br /> *''[[Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]] Series''<br /> *''[[The War Within|War Within]] Series''<br /> *''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]] Series''<br /> *''[[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]] Series''<br /> *''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] Series''<br /> *''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] Series''<br /> *''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]] Series''<br /> *''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] Series''<br /> <br /> In January 2008, Hasbro launched a web page for the new ''Universe'' line, featuring a preview of the first ''Classic Series'' wave and a CGI reimagining of the battle between [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from the [[The Transformers: The Movie|original animated ''Transformers'' movie]]. The tagline for the video, in keeping with the toyline's theme, was &quot;They were always real to me.&quot;<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===''Classic series'' toy bios===<br /> The battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has spread across the universe.&lt;ref name=&quot;prowl&quot;&gt;[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl's]] Universe bio.&lt;/ref&gt;&lt;ref&gt;[[Octane|Tankor's]] Universe bio.&lt;/ref&gt; The Autobot army, under the leadership of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]&lt;ref name=&quot;prowl&quot;/&gt;&lt;ref name=&quot;silverbolt&quot;&gt;[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt's]] Universe bio.&lt;/ref&gt; is largely scattered and confused,&lt;ref name=&quot;prowl&quot;/&gt; although [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] have had success organizing resistance cells&lt;ref&gt;[[Blaster (G1)|Blaster's]] Universe bio.&lt;/ref&gt; and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] is the capable leader of the elite [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s.&lt;ref name=&quot;silverbolt&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> The Decepticons, on the other hand, have splintered into gangs&lt;ref name=&quot;prowl&quot;/&gt; and regional warlords as well as roving assassins.&lt;ref name=&quot;galvatron&quot;&gt;[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] Universe bio.&lt;/ref&gt; Though splintered, they are still more organized than the Autobots, only lacking a strong leader to unite the gangs into a formidable force.&lt;ref name=&quot;prowl&quot;/&gt; That strong leadership arrived from parts unknown in the form of the powerful [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].&lt;ref name=&quot;galvatron&quot;/&gt;<br /> <br /> ===''Armada series'' toy bios===<br /> The war between the Autobots and Decepticons destroyed many [[Mini-Con]]s and broke up many [[:Category:Mini-Con teams|Mini-Con Teams]]. Surviving Mini-Cons who were fed up with the constant warfare fled and now live peacefully while roaming the Universe.&lt;ref&gt;Bio for both the Mini-Con 12-pack and the 10-pack.&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> {{note|While supposedly living in peace, the Mini-Cons are split up into Autobot and Decepticon teams.}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/ Hasbro's ''Transformers Universe'' front page] (offline)<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> &lt;references/&gt;<br /> <br /> [[Category:Franchises]]<br /> [[Category:Universe (2008)| Universe (2008 franchise)]]</div>

58.69.64.99 https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Onslaught_(G1)&diff=636896 2011-09-12T08:45:42Z

<p>58.69.64.99: /* Universe (2008) */</p> <hr /> <div>{{factions|decepticon|decepticong2|autobot|eliteguard}}<br /> {{disambig3|Onslaught}}<br /> :''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''<br /> {{picsneeded|Wings of Honor fiction}}<br /> [[Image:MTMTEOnslaught.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''The Combaticons are warring! Onslaught is ROARING! He is one metamorphin' DUDICUS!'']]<br /> '''Onslaught''' is what you'd call the &quot;hands-off&quot; type. He doesn't enjoy getting his mitts dirty, but instead prefers the thrill of designing battle plans, strategies, and tactics, and then watching his [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] soldiers carry them out. While he typically crafts his strategies to exclude his direct involvement, Onslaught is no coward. When required, he will engage in battle with strength, cunning and earthquaking fury. This darker, more brutish side of Onslaught might lead some [[Decepticon]]s into thinking he has a secret blood-lust stashed away in his circuits. But truth be told, he's really just ticked off that his plans didn't work out the way they were supposed to.<br /> <br /> Onslaught can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who is considerably dumber than Onslaught.<br /> <br /> {{quote|I beg your pardon?! My strategies are brilliant!|Onslaught to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]|&quot;[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]&quot;}}<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===<br /> ====''The Transformers'' cartoon====<br /> :''Voice actor:'' [[S. Marc Jordan]], [[Steve Bulin]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese), [[Jin Horikawa]] (Japanese, ''The Rebirth'' only), [[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American) <br /> [[Image:StarscreamsBrigade OnslaughtVortex.jpg|left|200px|thumb|&quot;Heave! Next time, Vortex, ''chew'' your food!&quot;]]<br /> Onslaught was one of the five [[renegade Decepticon]]s liberated by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in the Air Commander's latest attempt to unseat [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. As an element of their imprisonment, they had been reduced to mere [[personality component]]s, so Starscream installed them into abandoned [[World War II]] military vehicles. The transplant caused the vehicles to immediately reconfigure themselves: Onslaught in particular went from being a [[wikipedia:Half-track|half-track]] troop carrier to being a flatbed missile-truck, before turning into a robot. Starscream called them &quot;Combaticons&quot; and announced their names as they transformed, but they didn't recognize him. Nor did they feel particularly indebted to him for their release; in the end, Starscream only guaranteed their loyalty though having given them bodies bereft of [[energy absorber]]s, so they would be dependent upon him to refuel.<br /> <br /> Onslaught and his fellow Combaticons agreed to work with Starscream to overthrow Megatron on the promise of being given the vital components. Onslaught worked in capturing two [[Autobot]]s, though he got into an argument with [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] over who was responsible for the act. Later, while recharging at a power station, Starscream's brigade was confronted by the Decepticons under Megatron's command. Anticipating that [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] might come into play, Starscream ordered Onslaught and the other Combaticons to merge into the dim-witted [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. The Combaticon combiner managed to soundly defeat Devastator, but was in turn defeated by a surprise attack by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. For their treachery, Megatron banished Onslaught, his comrades and Starscream in space on a desolate asteroid. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}} <br /> <br /> [[Image:Revenge of bruticus 4 changing course.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Megatron felt quite foolish once Onslaught showed him the one loose wire preventing his [[Victory (G1)|space cruiser]] from flying again.]]<br /> <br /> After a falling out with Starscream, Onslaught became the mastermind of [[Operation Revenge]] and helped defeat [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces on Cybertron. He also used his external backpack and altered the Space Bridge to send Earth into the sun. It didn't work as he was defeated by the allied Decepticons and Autobots. Then Megatron had the Combaticons, including Onslaught, reprogrammed to serve him. Poor guy, can't seem to get a break. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AerialAssault Onslaughtattacks.jpg|left|200px|thumb|In Soviet Russia, [[Aerialbot (G1)|skeet]] shoots back!]]<br /> <br /> After that little lobotomy, the Combaticons were deployed to Earth's Middle East to assist in Megatron's scheme to steal military jets, rebuild them into cars, drive them out of the owners' nations, and then rebuild them back into drone jets in friendly territory. Yeah. Onslaught and the other Combaticons attacked the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] when they snooped around, managing to force [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] to crash into a cave (YAY!). Later, Onslaught and the ground-based Combaticons formed an anti-aircraft screen against an Aerialbot attack on [[Giant Purple Griffin|the Fortress]], then merged into Bruticus, but was rather quickly defeated by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] before being blown away by the exploding oil wells. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}<br /> <br /> Back in the [[United States of America|United States]], Onslaught led the Combaticons in driving down the road of a random city for no apparent reason until they were confronted by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Though the Combaticons formed Bruticus, they were blown to pieces by a single shot from the Autobot, with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] being the only survivor. Swindle later sold the parts of his comrades, but was forced to buy them back for Megatron's next Crazy Scheme. The Combaticons formed Bruticus to operate the orbital disruptor cannon, but was shot by the cannon itself when [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]] tampered with it. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:FFoD1 DamagedOnslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Stoopid 'Cons never lisssen t'me. I'ma bloody genius, a strategic maschter *hic* maschtermind, but they's still following a [[Galvatron (G1)|looney wit'a big gun]]. Just—it just ain't right. *hic* Aw, I'm gonna over-energize all over my face-plate...]]<br /> <br /> By the year 2006, the Decepticons had been forced into retreat on the ruined, burned out world of [[Chaar]]. Onslaught warned first [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and then the [[Quintesson]]s that the Decepticons would no longer be powerful enough to attack the Autobots directly, but he joined most of the other Decepticons in their attack on the Autobots anyway. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Much later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] sent Onslaught, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] to assassinate the Decepticon exile [[Octane]]. Onslaught attempted to hold his troops until the proper moment presented itself, but Octane was still able to seek cover before their laser fire could terminate him. The traitor's Autobot partner, [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], then used his eponymous ability to blind and disorient the Combaticons long enough for the two [[Triple Changer]]s to escape. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught's next mission was to lead the Combaticons in an attack on an Autobot shuttle waiting to deliver [[human]]s to a peace conference. He had a complicated and cunning strategy of misdirecting the Autobots by dressing up like Bruticus and having Swindle painted like [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], but the Autobots were unfazed by the confusion. The Combaticons succeeded in busting up the shuttle a little before being driven away by the Autobots. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} As part of Bruticus, Onslaught watched the Decepticon assault on [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee}} and was infected by the [[Hate Plague]], along with the rest of the galaxy. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> During the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], Onslaught led his Combaticons in the crafting of a giant planetary rocket engine that would be used to propel Cybertron into orbit around Earth. This engine was fueled by the reprocessed body parts of defeated Autobots. Gross. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====<br /> [[Image:DecepticonTrailerBrigade1.jpg|left|140px|thumb|&quot;Eleven foot six? Damn you!&quot;]]<br /> When Menasor's baseball stadium/command base was attacked by Superion and Defensor, Bruticus (so by proxy, Onslaught) came to his aid. He quickly took out Defensor, damaging [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and preventing the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] from combining again. However, Superion blasted Brawl and Swindle away with his [[Electrostatic discharger rifle|electrostatic discharger rifle]], allowing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] to steal their places as Bruticus's legs and fly away with Onslaught and his troops. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}<br /> <br /> In order to make the Autobots look bad, Onslaught joined the Stunticons in destroying factories while wearing the Autobot [[insignia]]. When they were caught, all but him and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] fled the scene, but Onslaught had an ace up his sleeve: Together, he and Motormaster made up the [[Decepticon Trailer Brigade]]! With their spinning &quot;Decepticon Great Wheel&quot; attack, the subgroup leaders held the Autobots at bay for a while, but were eventually defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s &quot;Prime-Magnus Finish Double&quot; kick. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught then led his Combaticons in murdering a [[Murdered puppy|puppy]]. They succeeded, but the [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] got them good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====Scramble City====<br /> When the Stunticons were dispatched to hinder the Autobots from constructing [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], they were attacked by the Aerialbots and did not fare too well. Onslaught's Combaticons arrived to help, and together Bruticus and Menasor easily overpowered Superion. However, Scramble City itself soon arrived and blasted both combiners away. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}<br /> <br /> ====''The Great Transformer War''====<br /> [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons kidnapped the scientist Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]] to help advance their combination technology. When the Aerialbots and Protectobots arrived to save Dalton, Onslaught and Motormaster merged with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in base mode, deploying their fellow Decepticons into battle. The Decepticon combiners then formed Bruticus and Menasor, but were ultimately defeated by their Autobot counterparts. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}<br /> <br /> ====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====<br /> :''Voice actor:'' [[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese)<br /> <br /> Onslaught and the Combaticons participated in an all-out Decepticon attack on Cybertron, {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] arrived and drove them away. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Shortly afterwards, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] set out to find the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and bring it to Optimus Prime, and the Combaticons were among the troops sent out to stop him. They were ambushed by the Protectobots, and defeated when Defensor buried Bruticus in a rockfall. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Not long after that, the Combaticons defended [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]]'s attempted infiltration, but failed when the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] arrived and distracted them. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:UltraMagnusDies Combaticons.jpg|right|200px|thumb|&quot;Jeez, Galvatron, why put HIM with the Combaticons?&quot;]]<br /> <br /> The Combaticons were later part of ''another'' attack on Cybertron, during which they killed plenty of [[Generic|soldiers]] before getting into another fight with Defensor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} They lost. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} When the Decepticons planted a giant carnivorous plant in [[San Francisco]], the Combaticons and Stunticons were stationed to attack any Autobots who arrived to kill it. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Sixshot later sent the Combaticons, [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon]]s to attack an Autobot energy facility in [[Miami]], in order to lure Autobot troops away from [[Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The Combaticons also unleashed Bruticus as Sixshot continued his reign of terror over the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught was present when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] held a speech about Galvatron's recent death and took control of the Decepticons. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} Bruticus was later part of a small group of Decepticons who tried to lead Fortress Maximus away from the Decepticon base on [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} The combiner then stood by and laughed as [[Predaking]] sank the luxury liner ''[[Queen World]]'' in the Atlantic Ocean. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Bruticus, the Combaticons participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole, and retreated into space when Scorponok's energy-absorbing satellite started tearing the Earth apart. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====''Zone'' cartoon, comic and story pages====<br /> Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Onslaught was one of those summoned, but only as part of Bruticus. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}<br /> <br /> ===Marvel Comics continuity===<br /> ====Generation 1====<br /> {{noteukonly}}<br /> [[Image:Onslaught Marvel41.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Wikipedia:Onslaught (comics)|BEHOLD MY MIGHTY HAND!]]]]<br /> Onslaught is the leader of the Combaticons, ''one of the [[Special Teams]] foretold by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. {{storylink|Second Generation!}}'' Onslaught and his team were first seen on Earth fighting the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] inside the Multi-World computer game. They didn't fare too well. Onslaught got &quot;fused by a fireball&quot; from Hotspot. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}<br /> <br /> ''Later on, he led his team to kill [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] while he was trapped in a volcano, and Onslaught was the only Combaticon not taken down by a [[Cindy Newell|trio of]] [[Susan Hoffman|human]] [[Joy Meadows|women]]. He would've killed them if the [[Throttlebot]]s hadn't shown up as the cavalry. {{storylink|Ladies' Night}} In response to that humiliation,'' Onslaught and the Combaticons hunted the Throttlebots down. The Throttlebots were trapped in a used car lot and the Combaticons were forced to bid for them in an auction against RAAT and the Protectobots, but Onslaught cut through this by trying to have the lot's owner assassinated. RAAT would get the Throttlebots and the Combaticons were beaten by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Used Autobots}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught's shining moment came when he got to lead a massed Decepticon assault on the Autobots, which came close to wiping them all out. {{storylink|Totaled!}}<br /> <br /> =====Marvel UK future timelines=====<br /> ''In an alternate timeline after the attack of [[Unicron]] in 2006, Onslaught was still active in 2008 and was one of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s lieutenants when the [[Quintesson]]s invaded. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''<br /> <br /> ====Generation 2====<br /> Onslaught was one of the Decepticons operating aboard the [[Warworld]]. At the death of [[Mindset (G2)|Mindset]], a [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] killed light years away, Onslaught was briefly overcome by pain, hinting of a genetic connection between these two. {{storylink|Escalation!}} He was offlined along with the entire Combaticon team by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] shortly thereafter, and this was never delved into. It is unknown if he was killed or later repaired. {{storylink|Total War!}}<br /> <br /> {{note|The origin of the Combaticons in the Marvel Comic is somewhat unclear. The UK comic clearly indicated that the Combaticons were to be newly created on Earth by the Creation Matrix, much like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] were. While this could be inferred from the US comic, it was not explicitly stated. What makes things even more confusing is Onslaught's reaction to the death of Mindset in the Generation 2 comic. The clear inference there was that Mindset had cyber-genetically descended from Onslaught through the [[Reproduction|budding process]], implying then that Onslaught was around on Cybertron millions of years ago when budding was still performed.}}<br /> <br /> ===Dreamwave comics continuity===<br /> [[Image:Onslaughtwarwithin.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Those Autobots are in for some &quot;wheel&quot; trouble now!]]<br /> Onslaught unleashed his considerable firepower against the Autobots during the Decepticon assault against [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within}} He and his fellow Combaticons were later upgraded into Combiners. After the Crisis Intervention Accords were enacted, however, it is unknown if Onslaught joined up separately with any faction.<br /> <br /> After the Great Shutdown and the peace that followed it, Onslaught and the Combaticons were labeled as war criminals and held in stasis in a penitentiary. That is, at least until Starscream freed them. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}<br /> <br /> When [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, the battered Combaticons were ordered by Starscream to combine into Bruticus and deal with the crazed zealot. It did not end well. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Onslaught G1DW routeofallevil.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Well, isn't he a bossy one...]]<br /> The repaired Combaticons were brought to Guadalcanal where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream ordered them to defeat the magnificent Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Unfortunately, the Combaticons did not fare well when the crafty Autobot split into his two forms, with Onslaught nearly crushed by the Lynx's right paw as he was issuing orders. After Starscream deactivated Sky Lynx, Onslaught berated his team as buffoons for not paying attention to his battle plan.<br /> <br /> This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking]] showed up as soon after Sky Lynx shut down. Onslaught ordered his men to keep moving and maintain formation so as to remain smaller, faster targets, then as they neared Predaking, formed Bruticus. This encounter did not end well either... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Two for the Price of One===<br /> The discovery that Swindle was selling Decepticon weapons on the black market lead Megatron to berate Onslaught on his inability to keep his team member under control. Onslaught asked for another chance to get Swindle under control, but Megatron denied his request, giving [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] the task of bringing Swindle in. {{storylink|Two for the Price of One}}<br /> <br /> ===''G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers''===<br /> The Combaticons were among the Decepticon army on Cybertron when [[Serpent O.R.]] took control of it. As the new Decepticon leader was assaulted by Optimus Prime, he called Onslaught and several other subgroup leaders to his aid. Prime fought back, grabbing [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s sword and slashing Onslaught with it. It is unclear if this killed him or merely damaged him, but Onslaught wasn't seen for the remainder of the battle. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}<br /> <br /> ===IDW comics continuity===<br /> [[Image:SpotlightArcee Onslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[JaAm|Crumplezone! Hump that tank!]]]]<br /> Onslaught led the Combaticon tactical unit assigned to the [[Decepticon Secret Service]] under [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]]'s command. They were the storming squad which participated in the ground assault raid of the [[Garrus-9]] penal facility, successfully blasting their way through Autobot resistance and capturing [[Pretender Monster|the &quot;gestalt&quot; transformers]]. He was the only one not to wee himself over [[Arcee (G1)|the raging death that is Arcee]], and he berated the other Combaticons for fearing her. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}<br /> <br /> After a deal was negotiated between Arcee and Banzai-Tron, Onslaught and the other Combaticons later helped her in an attempt to recapture [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] (who had been stolen by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]'s forces), though the insane Autobot disappeared mid-battle. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}<br /> <br /> {{note|Due to the truncated nature of the ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' miniseries, the outcome of this battle is unknown, though it appears that [[Devastator (G1)|the Secret Service won]].}}<br /> <br /> A few years later, Onslaught went to [[Earth]], where he was captured by the human organization [[Skywatch]]. He was among the deactivated captives retrieved by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s team as they searched for more allies for their quest to get off the planet. {{storylink|A Rude Awakening}} When Swindle unleashed Menasor on the Autobots and the combiner was defeated, Onslaught was one of the Decepticons who managed to slip away. {{storylink|Earthworks}}<br /> <br /> After reuniting with Brawl and Vortex, Onslaught was hired by [[North Korea]]n leader [[Kim Jong Du]] to lead an attack on [[South Korea]], destroying a South Korean military outpost at the de-militarized zone in the process. He was surprised by a shot from a tank, but Brawl and Vortex quickly joined in and wiped out the human forces. This attack was directly responsible for the [[President of the United States]] declaring any country working with Cybertronians was considered in possession of weapons of mass destruction. {{storylink|International Incident Part 1: &quot;The Land Ironclads&quot;}} None of the Combaticons much enjoyed working for humans, but unfortunately these humans knew more about the production of [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] than they did. Onslaught assured the others he was formulating a better plan, but it was clear that they needed Swindle for these situations. As the Combaticons argued amongst themselves, the Autobots and [[Skywatch]] performed a surprise attack on them. Onslaught and the others were overwhelmed at first, but soon turned the tide after noting that the Autobots were forced to stay in their vehicle modes and that their only air support was a [[Jetfire (G1)|scientist]]. They took out two Autobots and fled back to North Korea without suffering much damage. {{storylink|International Incident Part 2: &quot;Ranks of Bronze&quot;}}<br /> <br /> As Onslaught toasted to their victory in North Korea, the Autobots returned and resumed their assault, having dealt with their transformation issue. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] began wrestling with Onslaught while also telling him that helping the humans with their infighting would only lead to chaos. Onslaught was unimpressed by his words, since the Autobots had their own human &quot;masters&quot; in Skywatch, but found himself defeated when rebellious Decepticon [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] bombed him. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: &quot;Hawk Among the Sparrows&quot;}} As the battle got close to the [[China|Chinese]] border, the combatants found that the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] had allied themselves with the Chinese government just like the Combaticons had with North Korea. The Predacons were willing to let them off with a warning, but as they turned to leave, Onslaught decided to shake things up by shooting [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] in the back. Mistaking this for an Autobot attack, the Predacons attacked Optimus Prime and the others, while Onslaught presumably giggled to himself. The battle ended when [[Russia]] attempted to nuke everyone present: Onslaught confirmed this via radio contact with the North Koreans. In the end, the Combaticons were set free as the Autobots didn't have the resources to keep them as prisoners, but their alliance with Kim Jong Du ended with a boom as Thundercracker bombed North Korea's energon factories. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: &quot;All My Sins Remembered&quot;}}<br /> <br /> {{--}}<br /> ===Wings of Honor===<br /> In the early days of the war, Onslaught was a top Autobot cadet at [[Omnihelix Academy]], specializing in battle strategy and tactics. His skill was impressive that he was elected a field leader for the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Autobot Elite Guard]] straight out of the Academy, acting as head of the experimental new Special Ops Team, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 33|Onslaught's ''Wings of Honor'' profile}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:EliteGuardCombaticons TheComingStorm2.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]]<br /> <br /> Onslaught and the Combaticons were assembled by [[Magnum]] and [[Sentinel Major]] to take out the various [[Decepticon Warlord|leaders]] of the new Decepticon faction, in the hopes of ending the war quickly. At Elite Guard headquarters they were introduced to one of the other recently minted units, [[Metalhawk]] and his Strike Team. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}<br /> <br /> After a short exchange, Onslaught and Metalhawk brought their teams before [[Big Bang]] for their first mission together. It was a rather pedestrian assignment, lending military-grade explosives and know-how to a civilian archeological dig. The mission was primarily designed to smooth some ruffled feathers in the High Council about the Elite Guard in general. <br /> <br /> Upon arrival in [[Median]], however, events became a bit more serious. The dig had uncovered Cybertronian construction facilities that indicated an inherent dichotomy in Transformer design. Onslaught personally scoffed at the scientists' theory that this dichotomy could explain and excuse the warlike nature of the Decepticon rebels, but the more pressing find was the second part of their discovery: a spark of unprecedented power called the [[Brimstone (Universe)|Heart of the Dragon]], allegedly housing the essence of a Transformer whose power levels went off the scale. Decepticon rogues called the [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtroopers]] had learned of the Heart, and were planning a raid on Median to steal it. <br /> <br /> As the rest of the Elite Guard did their best to fortify the dilapidated city, Onslaught and Metalhawk grilled [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flipsides]] and the other dig members about the Stormtroopers and any information they had. When the attack came, Onslaught's plan took down the Stormtroopers' advance assault, [[Roadgrabber]] and his exo-shell, by hiding a pit behind an obviously weak part in the defenses as a lure. The Decepticon leader [[Rage]] and his three lieutenants managed to sweep by Metalhawk, however, forcing Onslaught's secondary team to hunt them down. The Stormtroopers split-and-run tactics were enough to keep all the Elite Guard chasing their tails long enough for Rage to grab the Heart, however. [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]], two massive Decepticons held in reverse, then surprised and distracted the Elite Guard long enough for Rage and the others to escape. <br /> <br /> The Elite Guard chased the Stormtroopers back to their mobile base, the [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]. Onslaught and the others managed to make their way inside, where they were confronted by [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], the reincarnated physical form of the Heart of the Dragon. Despite his small stature, Brimstone still had the ability to decouple molecules with his plasma breath, making him a formidable foe. Onslaught led the Elite Guard in a swift but strategic advance to the rear, giving [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] time to rig all his explosives for one massive blast. Although Brimstone was still standing after the blast, his outer casing had been damaged enough to let his internal energies rage out of control, destroying the Metrotitan in one enormous blast.<br /> <br /> Back at Elite Guard headquarters, Onslaught and Metalhawk made their field reports to Magnum. Despite the unconventional nature of the mission in some regards, Magnum congratulated his men on a job well done. They were deployed again almost immediately for a mission to [[Praxium]]. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}<br /> <br /> The Special Ops Team and Strike Team worked so well as a combined unit that Magnum kept them together for several weeks. Onslaught and Metalhawk became close comrades, as did their men, sharing stories about the different warlords they brought down, such as [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and [[Blue Bacchus]]. Onslaught was aware that Metalhawk could be squemish about some of the darker parts of warfare, though, and so he made sure [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] had privacy during their interrogations of a Decepticon prisoner of war.<br /> <br /> Onslaught coordinated their next strike against a Decepticon faction leader named [[Shadowcaster]]. Using explosives and fog grenades, the Elite Guard carried out Onslaught's battle plan, forcing Shadowcaster out in the open for the Combaticon leader to take out with a killshot. Despite the mission's success, Onslaught felt something was amiss. Shadowcaster hardly seemed the type to lead a parade, much less a Decepticon splinter cell. Smelling a larger party at work, Onslaught kept the Combaticons out in the field while Metalhawk and the Strike Team returned to base. Onslaught's instincts were right on target, but even they couldn't keep him and his team from being captured by Warlord [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] and his troops. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}}<br /> <br /> After being held for some time in a cell behind unbreakable Oan force bars, Onslaught and the Combaticons were inexplicably released by the polite and apologetic [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]] and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]]. Although wary of their intentions, Onslaught agreed to follow the Decepticons to Deathsaurus's throne room for a meeting. The silver-tongued Deception Warlord then proceeded to sway the Combaticons to his side. He appealed to Onslaught's pride and vanity, innocently mocking how easily the Combaticons were captured by his forces and intimating that all their greatest successes had been alongside the Strike Team, not on their own. After putting Onslaught on the defensive, Deathsaurus proclaimed how ''he'' truly believed in Onslaught's gift for tactics, and was willing to support the Combaticons in a bid to seize power for themselves. After all, how better to prove their superiority and ensure peace on Cybertron than to eliminate the Elite Guard and establish themselves in the Guard's place? Onslaught and his men gave in to their darker impulses and agreed to work alongside Deathsaurus, receiving the upgrades he promised them as well. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 4}}<br /> <br /> Sometime later, the Combaticons launched their attack on Elite Guard headquarters accompanied by some of Deathsaurus's [[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider-Seeker Brigade]]. Onslaught chose not to reveal their trump card until the Combaticons appeared surrounded and defeated by the Guard. He then initiated their combination into the massive [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], crushing their former commanding officer Sentinel Major in one mighty hand. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}} Bruticus killed most of the assembled Guard before [[Dion]] was able to blind the giant, forcing the Combaticons to disengage. Onslaught reacted to Metalhawk standing in their way by simply blowing a hole through his old comrade, and the Combaticons headed back to Deathsaurus's base for repairs, but not before Onslaught promised they'd be back to deal with the Council. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}<br /> <br /> During repairs, Onslaught was stunned to learn that Deathsaurus had had it rigged so that the combination into Bruticus could be triggered at Deathsaurus's will. Protesting that it wasn't part of the deal, Onslaught was nonetheless forced to form the torso of Bruticus, though the blinded giant proved difficult for Deathsaurus's Constructicons to control. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} The Combaticons subsequently defended the base against Magnum and the remains of the Elite Guard. Onslaught confirmed to Magnum that Deathsaurus hadn't tampered with the Combaticons' brain modules at all, and they'd turned of their own free will. As they fought the Guard, Onslaught taunted [[Thunder Clash]] while he was grappling with [[Landshark]], much to the latter Autobot's annoyance. Finally he ordered the Combaticons to merge, only them to be blasted mid-combination. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}<br /> <br /> To Onslaught's dismay, the culprits were more survivors the massacre at Elite Guard HQ. He agreed with Brawl's sentiment that they should take the opportunity to end some more Autobots and started to give the command to attempt another merge, only to find that Blast Off was inconveniently missing. When Deathsaurus called a retreat, Onslaught briefly considered staying to find Blast Off, and his hesitation allowed [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] to belt him. He and his entire team were subsequently taken captive by the Autobots. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}}<br /> <br /> ==Games==<br /> ===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===<br /> {{Note|Onslaught is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}<br /> {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===Generation 1===<br /> [[Image:G1Onslaught toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Real American Decepticon]]<br /> * '''Onslaught''' (1986, 1990)<br /> **''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-64'''<br /> **''Accessories'': &quot;[[Sonic stun-gun]]&quot; rifle, double-barreled turret, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left &amp; right Bruticus fists, left &amp; right Bruticus foot stands<br /> <br /> : Originally designed for the aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line ''Jizai Gattai'' (&quot;Free Combination&quot;) and then brought over to the ''Transformers'' toyline, Onslaught transforms into a dark blue and green mobile anti-aircraft truck of made-up origin, armed with a large double-barreled cannon mounted on the flatbed of his vehicle mode. Like all of the original four [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiner team leaders, he can also assume a base/gun emplacement mode with a ramp that smaller Combaticons can use, which can be connected to both the Autobot city [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (a feature not mentioned in either toy's instructions, for obvious reasons) and to the Decepticon city [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (a feature only documented in Trypticon's instructions). As with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], Onslaught was originally designed to feature a spring-loaded launching mechanism in base mode that would propel the smaller vehicles off him. Hasbro dropped the feature, perhaps [[for safety reasons]], but it was retained on the Japanese edition of the figure.<br /> <br /> : In robot mode, Onslaught is armed with a long olive [[sonic stun-gun]] and is accessorized by a small chest plate. The gun can store on his backpack in either mode via two rectangular pegs which hold onto his gun sight. Holes in the side of the gun are, probably coincidentally, just the right size to peg in the smaller weapons from the other Combaticons—a feature that would be canonized only for the later Ruination version of the mold.<br /> <br /> :Onslaught combines with the other Combaticon toys into Bruticus, forming the central body component of the super-robot with the addition of a large silver chest plate and Bruticus's head. He also comes with Bruticus's hands and feet.<br /> <br /> : The complete set of Combaticons were re-released in the European-market &quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&quot; line in 1990; these releases typically have the [[rubsign]] indent removed from the molding. However, Onslaught has his indent intact, and the indent remains even in more recent reuses of the mold.<br /> <br /> : This mold was [[redeco]]ed as ''[[Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]'' [[Great Cannon]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mega-Octane]], and ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Mega-Octane.<br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|Bruticus}}<br /> *'''Bruticus''' (Gift set, 1985, 2009)<br /> **''Japanese ID number'': '''D-69'''<br /> <br /> :Bruticus, along with the other Combaticons, were included in a [[giftset]] that was only available in [[Japan]] and [[Italy]].<br /> <br /> :In 2009, this set was reissued under the ''[[Encore|Transformers Encore]]'' line, using the [[retool]]ed molds from the ''[[Car Robots]]'' and ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' lines.<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====Encore====<br /> *'''Bruticus''' (Encore Multi-Pack, Japan 2009)<br /> **''ID number:'' '''16'''<br /> <br /> :A reissue of the original G1 Onslaught, this is in reality a G1 Onslaught [[redeco]] of the Hasbro [[Mega-Octane]] version of the mold, complete with shortened rifle and all other subsequent mold changes and a plastic chest—however, the Japan-only base mode launcher mechanism was reinstated for this release. The mold also has quite a bit of visible mold wear-and-tear thanks to the inordinate number of times the Onslaught mold has been reused and [[retool]]ed. <br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Generation 2===<br /> [[Image:G2Onslaught toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I'm a Goofy Goober, yeah!]]<br /> * '''Onslaught''' (1993)<br /> **''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''<br /> **''Accessories'': &quot;Sonic stun gun&quot; rifle, double-barreled turret, missile launcher, 2 missiles, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left &amp; right Bruticus fists, left &amp; right Bruticus foot stands<br /> <br /> : In ''Generation 2'', Onslaught was redecoed in a rather outlandish colour scheme of bright orange covered in purple camouflage, with purple replacing most of his olive and silver colours. The stickers on the back of his truck proudly state that he is indeed Onslaught. In this form he was reputedly &quot;one metamorphin' dude-icus.&quot; <br /> <br /> :His new spring-loaded missile launcher was taken from [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toyline, and was the same one used by Gen2 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. His backpack cannon was [[retool]]ed with a peg-hole to mount this new launcher. This is the only peg-hole on Onslaught to accommodate the gun's smaller peg, rather than its 5mm peg. (In theory the other smaller Combaticons can also hold the rifle, and their weapons can store on Onslaught's backpack now. Not that Onslaught's about to lend his gun to Swindle or Brawl.) <br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on G2 Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Universe (2008)===<br /> [[Image:Onslaughtuniverselegends.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Because ''Classics'' Legends [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was super-popular.]]<br /> *'''Onslaught''' (Legends, 2008)<br /> **''Series'': Classic Series<br /> <br /> : Part of the very first wave of ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, Onslaught is a [[redeco]] of Legends Class [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Red Alert (Armada)#LOC|Red Alert]], transforming into a SWAT-deco'd BTR-90 armored personnel carrier mounted with a top-mounted missile similar to a SCUD launcher. Because apparently SWAT teams now have missiles. &lt;small&gt;Well, maybe in [[Chicago]]....&lt;/small&gt; Onslaught uses the Movie-style Decepticon symbol.<br /> <br /> : This mold was also used to make [[Classics (2006)|''Classics'']] [[Perceptor (G1)#Classics|Perceptor]]. <br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Legends Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|Uni08Ultra}}<br /> * '''Onslaught''' (Ultra, 2008)<br /> **''Accessories'': Shield<br /> <br /> [[Image:Onslaughtuniversetoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He found your phone number and wants to ask you a few questions.]]<br /> : The large ''Universe'' version of Onslaught transforms into a six-wheeled SWAT assault truck with top-mounted twin cannons. When the button on his rotating turret is pressed, electronic lights in his head and turret flash and one hears either machine gun fire (which is continuous if held down) or a siren sound. Rolling a rubber tread on the vehicle's middle left tire activates a third sound effect of him causing extensive property damage on something unfortunate enough to get caught under his wheels. In robot mode, a riot shield can detach from the top of the turret and connect to Onslaught's left arm, while a button on Onslaught's right arm spring-deploys an arm-mounted weapon. <br /> <br /> :The robot mode cheats somewhat, having a second tow-winch on his belt-buckle immediately below his vehicle hood, while the actual vehicle mode winch splits in two to form his shoulders ([[#Notes|see below]] for more on this). <br /> <br /> :Interestingly enough, Onslaught on his own stands almost exactly as tall as the combined mode of the original Bruticus toy.<br /> <br /> :The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] version of Onslaught was released in American ''Universe'' packaging as a USA Edition toy. He is redecoed to more closely resemble the colours of the original Onslaught toy and his appearance in the ''Generation 1'' cartoon. <br /> <br /> :The first waves of Onslaughts gave only very brief clips of sound when the button gimmick was activated; this was changed in the Japanese release and as a [[running change]] in the U.S. version, so that the gun and siren noises are now restored to their intended full lengths. <br /> <br /> : &quot;MONZO 12782&quot; is [[tampograph]]ed onto the front of the vehicle mode on both versions, a reference by Hasbro to the ever-helpful [[Fandom|fan]] [[User:Monzo|Monzo]] and his birthdate, [[December 7]], [[1982]], or 12-7-82.<br /> <br /> :The [[stock photography]] on the right shows him as slightly mis-transformed. The flap on his back has not been folded and slid up, and his &quot;toes&quot; aren't folded back into his feet.<br /> <br /> :This mold was redecoed as ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and retooled as ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Clench (G1)|Clench]].<br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Ultra-Class Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|BrutMaxSet}}<br /> [[Image:Universe-ROTF-toy_Onslaught.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] stole his design, so he stole Grindcore's colors.]]<br /> *'''Bruticus Maximus''' (Box set, 2008)<br /> **''Series'': G1 Series<br /> <br /> :The third ''Universe'' Onslaught toy is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]], transforming into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. Amusingly, Barricade has a more Onslaught-accurate colour scheme than ''Universe'' Onslaught. He was only available with ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus giftset, and when combined with the other Combaticons, Onslaught forms the torso. Almost every Onslaught also has a paint error on the right robot knee, in that there is no paint around the hole immediately below the knee, where there ''is'' paint on the left one. This error is also evident in the box photos for the individual robot mode, but not the combined mode, curiously.<br /> <br /> :As the Bruticus Maximus multi-pack was also released under the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' banner, this toy is identical to ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]], including the paint error. The mold was [[retool]]ed to make [[Heatwave]].<br /> <br /> :For a little extra G1 flair, Onslaught's (as well as any other variations of the mold) missile rack in vehicle-mode can be clicked back to be dragged behind, elongating the entire vehicle, similar to the original toy.<br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe multipack Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> [[Image:Onslaughtmodelsheetshood.jpg|right|160px|thumb|Onslaught's early, unused character model (left) is more toy-accurate, if you ignore a heck of a lot.]]<br /> * Onslaught's ability to combine with Metroplex is due to the fact that both were originally designed as part of the [[Diaclone]] line, where both were presumably part of the same faction. Neither were ever released under the Diaclone brand, as it had long since been overtaken by the Transformers.<br /> * Like the rest of the Combaticons, Onslaught had an earlier, unused [[character model]] which superficially resembles the toy, other than the head design. There are other problems, such as wheel placement, but it's possible the artist of the unused character model was working off crappy source material.<br /> [[Image:EuroClassicOnslaughtPurple.jpg|thumb|160px|]]<br /> * When the unused character model was redrawn into the final character model, it kept the odd wheel placement and gave Onslaught his toy's head, but did some bizarre things with his transformation. Like with many of the other Combaticons' final character models, such as Swindle's, his torso is the bumper, hood, and roof of the vehicle mode flattened out. Years later, Onslaught's Ultra class ''Universe'' toy attempted to replicate this transformation scheme.<br /> * The packaging of the 1990 European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] release of the original Onslaught toy depicted Onslaught and the Combaticons in new color schemes—Onslaught himself was mainly purple—despite the fact that the actual toys looked identical to their original releases. While it may never be known for certain, it has been theorized that these colors originated from a packaging printing error rather than a legitimate attempt to [[redeco]] the Combaticons. <br /> [[Image:Universe Onslaught originalsculpt.jpg|right|160px|thumb|The dream is dead.]]<br /> * In the [[commercial]] advertising the Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons, Onslaught is referred to as &quot;one metamorphin' dudicus&quot;. It is presently unknown what a dudicus ''is'', or what qualifications Onslaught has met to be the only known one.<br /> * As revealed on Hasbro's ''Transformers'' website,&lt;ref&gt;[http://replay.web.archive.org/20090121131445/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&amp;newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Hasbro's preview of ''Universe'' Wave 1's toys]&lt;/ref&gt; ''Universe'' Ultra class Onslaught's original prototype featured a larger head that lacked a neck section, and the front section of his vehicle with a (non-functional) winch folded down to become his stomach and waist, as well as more cartoon-accurate sculpted detailing on his waist. However, on the final version of this mold, the winch remains on his shoulders while another winch is molded onto the battery cover as part of his waist.<br /> * In the Wings of Honor continuity the Combaticons are swayed to the Decepticon side by Deathsaurus appealing to their darker natures, represented by one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Fittingly enough, as the leader of the team Onslaught falls to the most dangerous of the Sins: Pride.<br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> *''Japanese:'' '''Onslaught''' (オンスロート ''Onsurōto'')<br /> *''French:'' '''Abordage''' (Canada, &quot;Boarding&quot;)<br /> *''Hungarian:'' '''Cudar''' (&quot;Rascally&quot;)<br /> *''Italian:'' '''Destroyer'''<br /> *''Mandarin:'' '''Tú-jí''' (Taiwan, 突擊, &quot;Onslaught&quot;), '''Anslo''' (Taiwan ''Universe'', 安史羅 ''Ān Shr Lúo''), '''Xi​ji​''' (China, 袭击, &quot;Raid&quot;)<br /> *''Spanish:'' '''Oslat'''<br /> *''Russian:'' '''Osilok''' (Осилок)<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&amp;char=Onslaught Onslaught's Universe profile at NTFA.net]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Classics Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:Combaticons]]<br /> [[Category:Elite Guard]]<br /> [[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]<br /> [[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:Transformers with three modes]]<br /> [[Category:Universe (2008)]]</div>

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<p>58.69.64.99: /* Universe (2008) */</p> <hr /> <div>{{factions|decepticon|decepticong2|autobot|eliteguard}}<br /> {{disambig3|Onslaught}}<br /> :''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''<br /> {{picsneeded|Wings of Honor fiction}}<br /> [[Image:MTMTEOnslaught.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''The Combaticons are warring! Onslaught is ROARING! He is one metamorphin' DUDICUS!'']]<br /> '''Onslaught''' is what you'd call the &quot;hands-off&quot; type. He doesn't enjoy getting his mitts dirty, but instead prefers the thrill of designing battle plans, strategies, and tactics, and then watching his [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] soldiers carry them out. While he typically crafts his strategies to exclude his direct involvement, Onslaught is no coward. When required, he will engage in battle with strength, cunning and earthquaking fury. This darker, more brutish side of Onslaught might lead some [[Decepticon]]s into thinking he has a secret blood-lust stashed away in his circuits. But truth be told, he's really just ticked off that his plans didn't work out the way they were supposed to.<br /> <br /> Onslaught can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who is considerably dumber than Onslaught.<br /> <br /> {{quote|I beg your pardon?! My strategies are brilliant!|Onslaught to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]|&quot;[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]&quot;}}<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===<br /> ====''The Transformers'' cartoon====<br /> :''Voice actor:'' [[S. Marc Jordan]], [[Steve Bulin]] (English), [[Yū Shimaka|Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese), [[Jin Horikawa]] (Japanese, ''The Rebirth'' only), [[Edgar Wald]] (Latin American) <br /> [[Image:StarscreamsBrigade OnslaughtVortex.jpg|left|200px|thumb|&quot;Heave! Next time, Vortex, ''chew'' your food!&quot;]]<br /> Onslaught was one of the five [[renegade Decepticon]]s liberated by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] in the Air Commander's latest attempt to unseat [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. As an element of their imprisonment, they had been reduced to mere [[personality component]]s, so Starscream installed them into abandoned [[World War II]] military vehicles. The transplant caused the vehicles to immediately reconfigure themselves: Onslaught in particular went from being a [[wikipedia:Half-track|half-track]] troop carrier to being a flatbed missile-truck, before turning into a robot. Starscream called them &quot;Combaticons&quot; and announced their names as they transformed, but they didn't recognize him. Nor did they feel particularly indebted to him for their release; in the end, Starscream only guaranteed their loyalty though having given them bodies bereft of [[energy absorber]]s, so they would be dependent upon him to refuel.<br /> <br /> Onslaught and his fellow Combaticons agreed to work with Starscream to overthrow Megatron on the promise of being given the vital components. Onslaught worked in capturing two [[Autobot]]s, though he got into an argument with [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] over who was responsible for the act. Later, while recharging at a power station, Starscream's brigade was confronted by the Decepticons under Megatron's command. Anticipating that [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] might come into play, Starscream ordered Onslaught and the other Combaticons to merge into the dim-witted [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. The Combaticon combiner managed to soundly defeat Devastator, but was in turn defeated by a surprise attack by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. For their treachery, Megatron banished Onslaught, his comrades and Starscream in space on a desolate asteroid. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}} <br /> <br /> [[Image:Revenge of bruticus 4 changing course.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Megatron felt quite foolish once Onslaught showed him the one loose wire preventing his [[Victory (G1)|space cruiser]] from flying again.]]<br /> <br /> After a falling out with Starscream, Onslaught became the mastermind of [[Operation Revenge]] and helped defeat [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces on Cybertron. He also used his external backpack and altered the Space Bridge to send Earth into the sun. It didn't work as he was defeated by the allied Decepticons and Autobots. Then Megatron had the Combaticons, including Onslaught, reprogrammed to serve him. Poor guy, can't seem to get a break. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:AerialAssault Onslaughtattacks.jpg|left|200px|thumb|In Soviet Russia, [[Aerialbot (G1)|skeet]] shoots back!]]<br /> <br /> After that little lobotomy, the Combaticons were deployed to Earth's Middle East to assist in Megatron's scheme to steal military jets, rebuild them into cars, drive them out of the owners' nations, and then rebuild them back into drone jets in friendly territory. Yeah. Onslaught and the other Combaticons attacked the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] when they snooped around, managing to force [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]] to crash into a cave (YAY!). Later, Onslaught and the ground-based Combaticons formed an anti-aircraft screen against an Aerialbot attack on [[Giant Purple Griffin|the Fortress]], then merged into Bruticus, but was rather quickly defeated by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] before being blown away by the exploding oil wells. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}<br /> <br /> Back in the [[United States of America|United States]], Onslaught led the Combaticons in driving down the road of a random city for no apparent reason until they were confronted by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Though the Combaticons formed Bruticus, they were blown to pieces by a single shot from the Autobot, with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] being the only survivor. Swindle later sold the parts of his comrades, but was forced to buy them back for Megatron's next Crazy Scheme. The Combaticons formed Bruticus to operate the orbital disruptor cannon, but was shot by the cannon itself when [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]] tampered with it. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:FFoD1 DamagedOnslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Stoopid 'Cons never lisssen t'me. I'ma bloody genius, a strategic maschter *hic* maschtermind, but they's still following a [[Galvatron (G1)|looney wit'a big gun]]. Just—it just ain't right. *hic* Aw, I'm gonna over-energize all over my face-plate...]]<br /> <br /> By the year 2006, the Decepticons had been forced into retreat on the ruined, burned out world of [[Chaar]]. Onslaught warned first [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and then the [[Quintesson]]s that the Decepticons would no longer be powerful enough to attack the Autobots directly, but he joined most of the other Decepticons in their attack on the Autobots anyway. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Much later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] sent Onslaught, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] to assassinate the Decepticon exile [[Octane]]. Onslaught attempted to hold his troops until the proper moment presented itself, but Octane was still able to seek cover before their laser fire could terminate him. The traitor's Autobot partner, [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], then used his eponymous ability to blind and disorient the Combaticons long enough for the two [[Triple Changer]]s to escape. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught's next mission was to lead the Combaticons in an attack on an Autobot shuttle waiting to deliver [[human]]s to a peace conference. He had a complicated and cunning strategy of misdirecting the Autobots by dressing up like Bruticus and having Swindle painted like [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], but the Autobots were unfazed by the confusion. The Combaticons succeeded in busting up the shuttle a little before being driven away by the Autobots. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} As part of Bruticus, Onslaught watched the Decepticon assault on [[Paradron]], {{storylink|Fight or Flee}} and was infected by the [[Hate Plague]], along with the rest of the galaxy. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}<br /> <br /> During the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], Onslaught led his Combaticons in the crafting of a giant planetary rocket engine that would be used to propel Cybertron into orbit around Earth. This engine was fueled by the reprocessed body parts of defeated Autobots. Gross. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====<br /> [[Image:DecepticonTrailerBrigade1.jpg|left|140px|thumb|&quot;Eleven foot six? Damn you!&quot;]]<br /> When Menasor's baseball stadium/command base was attacked by Superion and Defensor, Bruticus (so by proxy, Onslaught) came to his aid. He quickly took out Defensor, damaging [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and preventing the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] from combining again. However, Superion blasted Brawl and Swindle away with his [[Electrostatic discharger rifle|electrostatic discharger rifle]], allowing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] to steal their places as Bruticus's legs and fly away with Onslaught and his troops. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #5}}<br /> <br /> In order to make the Autobots look bad, Onslaught joined the Stunticons in destroying factories while wearing the Autobot [[insignia]]. When they were caught, all but him and [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] fled the scene, but Onslaught had an ace up his sleeve: Together, he and Motormaster made up the [[Decepticon Trailer Brigade]]! With their spinning &quot;Decepticon Great Wheel&quot; attack, the subgroup leaders held the Autobots at bay for a while, but were eventually defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s &quot;Prime-Magnus Finish Double&quot; kick. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #7}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught then led his Combaticons in murdering a [[Murdered puppy|puppy]]. They succeeded, but the [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] got them good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers #8}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====Scramble City====<br /> When the Stunticons were dispatched to hinder the Autobots from constructing [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], they were attacked by the Aerialbots and did not fare too well. Onslaught's Combaticons arrived to help, and together Bruticus and Menasor easily overpowered Superion. However, Scramble City itself soon arrived and blasted both combiners away. {{storylink|Scramble City: Mobilization}}<br /> <br /> ====''The Great Transformer War''====<br /> [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticons kidnapped the scientist Doctor [[Dalton (G1)|Dalton]] to help advance their combination technology. When the Aerialbots and Protectobots arrived to save Dalton, Onslaught and Motormaster merged with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in base mode, deploying their fellow Decepticons into battle. The Decepticon combiners then formed Bruticus and Menasor, but were ultimately defeated by their Autobot counterparts. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 1|The Great Transformer War #1}}<br /> <br /> ====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====<br /> :''Voice actor:'' [[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese)<br /> <br /> Onslaught and the Combaticons participated in an all-out Decepticon attack on Cybertron, {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] arrived and drove them away. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Shortly afterwards, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] set out to find the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and bring it to Optimus Prime, and the Combaticons were among the troops sent out to stop him. They were ambushed by the Protectobots, and defeated when Defensor buried Bruticus in a rockfall. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Not long after that, the Combaticons defended [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]]'s attempted infiltration, but failed when the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] arrived and distracted them. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:UltraMagnusDies Combaticons.jpg|right|200px|thumb|&quot;Jeez, Galvatron, why put HIM with the Combaticons?&quot;]]<br /> <br /> The Combaticons were later part of ''another'' attack on Cybertron, during which they killed plenty of [[Generic|soldiers]] before getting into another fight with Defensor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} They lost. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} When the Decepticons planted a giant carnivorous plant in [[San Francisco]], the Combaticons and Stunticons were stationed to attack any Autobots who arrived to kill it. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Sixshot later sent the Combaticons, [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon]]s to attack an Autobot energy facility in [[Miami]], in order to lure Autobot troops away from [[Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} The Combaticons also unleashed Bruticus as Sixshot continued his reign of terror over the Autobots on Earth. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught was present when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] held a speech about Galvatron's recent death and took control of the Decepticons. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} Bruticus was later part of a small group of Decepticons who tried to lead Fortress Maximus away from the Decepticon base on [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} The combiner then stood by and laughed as [[Predaking]] sank the luxury liner ''[[Queen World]]'' in the Atlantic Ocean. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Bruticus, the Combaticons participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole, and retreated into space when Scorponok's energy-absorbing satellite started tearing the Earth apart. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====''Zone'' cartoon, comic and story pages====<br /> Seeking to create a [[Decepticon Zone]] to counter the [[Micro|Autobot Zone]], [[Emperor of Destruction|Decepticon Emperor]] [[Violen Jiger]] gathered together the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], upgrading them with powerful new armor and weaponry, then sent them forth to conquer planets. Onslaught was one of those summoned, but only as part of Bruticus. {{storylink|Zone (story page)|Zone Part 1}} {{storylink|Zone (manga)|Zone}} {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}<br /> <br /> ===Marvel Comics continuity===<br /> ====Generation 1====<br /> {{noteukonly}}<br /> [[Image:Onslaught Marvel41.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[Wikipedia:Onslaught (comics)|BEHOLD MY MIGHTY HAND!]]]]<br /> Onslaught is the leader of the Combaticons, ''one of the [[Special Teams]] foretold by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. {{storylink|Second Generation!}}'' Onslaught and his team were first seen on Earth fighting the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] inside the Multi-World computer game. They didn't fare too well. Onslaught got &quot;fused by a fireball&quot; from Hotspot. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}<br /> <br /> ''Later on, he led his team to kill [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] while he was trapped in a volcano, and Onslaught was the only Combaticon not taken down by a [[Cindy Newell|trio of]] [[Susan Hoffman|human]] [[Joy Meadows|women]]. He would've killed them if the [[Throttlebot]]s hadn't shown up as the cavalry. {{storylink|Ladies' Night}} In response to that humiliation,'' Onslaught and the Combaticons hunted the Throttlebots down. The Throttlebots were trapped in a used car lot and the Combaticons were forced to bid for them in an auction against RAAT and the Protectobots, but Onslaught cut through this by trying to have the lot's owner assassinated. RAAT would get the Throttlebots and the Combaticons were beaten by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Used Autobots}}<br /> <br /> Onslaught's shining moment came when he got to lead a massed Decepticon assault on the Autobots, which came close to wiping them all out. {{storylink|Totaled!}}<br /> <br /> =====Marvel UK future timelines=====<br /> ''In an alternate timeline after the attack of [[Unicron]] in 2006, Onslaught was still active in 2008 and was one of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s lieutenants when the [[Quintesson]]s invaded. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''<br /> <br /> ====Generation 2====<br /> Onslaught was one of the Decepticons operating aboard the [[Warworld]]. At the death of [[Mindset (G2)|Mindset]], a [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] killed light years away, Onslaught was briefly overcome by pain, hinting of a genetic connection between these two. {{storylink|Escalation!}} He was offlined along with the entire Combaticon team by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] shortly thereafter, and this was never delved into. It is unknown if he was killed or later repaired. {{storylink|Total War!}}<br /> <br /> {{note|The origin of the Combaticons in the Marvel Comic is somewhat unclear. The UK comic clearly indicated that the Combaticons were to be newly created on Earth by the Creation Matrix, much like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]] were. While this could be inferred from the US comic, it was not explicitly stated. What makes things even more confusing is Onslaught's reaction to the death of Mindset in the Generation 2 comic. The clear inference there was that Mindset had cyber-genetically descended from Onslaught through the [[Reproduction|budding process]], implying then that Onslaught was around on Cybertron millions of years ago when budding was still performed.}}<br /> <br /> ===Dreamwave comics continuity===<br /> [[Image:Onslaughtwarwithin.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Those Autobots are in for some &quot;wheel&quot; trouble now!]]<br /> Onslaught unleashed his considerable firepower against the Autobots during the Decepticon assault against [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within}} He and his fellow Combaticons were later upgraded into Combiners. After the Crisis Intervention Accords were enacted, however, it is unknown if Onslaught joined up separately with any faction.<br /> <br /> After the Great Shutdown and the peace that followed it, Onslaught and the Combaticons were labeled as war criminals and held in stasis in a penitentiary. That is, at least until Starscream freed them. {{storylink|Revelation (War and Peace)|Revelation}}<br /> <br /> When [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, the battered Combaticons were ordered by Starscream to combine into Bruticus and deal with the crazed zealot. It did not end well. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Onslaught G1DW routeofallevil.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Well, isn't he a bossy one...]]<br /> The repaired Combaticons were brought to Guadalcanal where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream ordered them to defeat the magnificent Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Unfortunately, the Combaticons did not fare well when the crafty Autobot split into his two forms, with Onslaught nearly crushed by the Lynx's right paw as he was issuing orders. After Starscream deactivated Sky Lynx, Onslaught berated his team as buffoons for not paying attention to his battle plan.<br /> <br /> This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking]] showed up as soon after Sky Lynx shut down. Onslaught ordered his men to keep moving and maintain formation so as to remain smaller, faster targets, then as they neared Predaking, formed Bruticus. This encounter did not end well either... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Two for the Price of One===<br /> The discovery that Swindle was selling Decepticon weapons on the black market lead Megatron to berate Onslaught on his inability to keep his team member under control. Onslaught asked for another chance to get Swindle under control, but Megatron denied his request, giving [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] the task of bringing Swindle in. {{storylink|Two for the Price of One}}<br /> <br /> ===''G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers''===<br /> The Combaticons were among the Decepticon army on Cybertron when [[Serpent O.R.]] took control of it. As the new Decepticon leader was assaulted by Optimus Prime, he called Onslaught and several other subgroup leaders to his aid. Prime fought back, grabbing [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]]'s sword and slashing Onslaught with it. It is unclear if this killed him or merely damaged him, but Onslaught wasn't seen for the remainder of the battle. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}<br /> <br /> ===IDW comics continuity===<br /> [[Image:SpotlightArcee Onslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[JaAm|Crumplezone! Hump that tank!]]]]<br /> Onslaught led the Combaticon tactical unit assigned to the [[Decepticon Secret Service]] under [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]]'s command. They were the storming squad which participated in the ground assault raid of the [[Garrus-9]] penal facility, successfully blasting their way through Autobot resistance and capturing [[Pretender Monster|the &quot;gestalt&quot; transformers]]. He was the only one not to wee himself over [[Arcee (G1)|the raging death that is Arcee]], and he berated the other Combaticons for fearing her. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}<br /> <br /> After a deal was negotiated between Arcee and Banzai-Tron, Onslaught and the other Combaticons later helped her in an attempt to recapture [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] (who had been stolen by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]'s forces), though the insane Autobot disappeared mid-battle. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}<br /> <br /> {{note|Due to the truncated nature of the ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' miniseries, the outcome of this battle is unknown, though it appears that [[Devastator (G1)|the Secret Service won]].}}<br /> <br /> A few years later, Onslaught went to [[Earth]], where he was captured by the human organization [[Skywatch]]. He was among the deactivated captives retrieved by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s team as they searched for more allies for their quest to get off the planet. {{storylink|A Rude Awakening}} When Swindle unleashed Menasor on the Autobots and the combiner was defeated, Onslaught was one of the Decepticons who managed to slip away. {{storylink|Earthworks}}<br /> <br /> After reuniting with Brawl and Vortex, Onslaught was hired by [[North Korea]]n leader [[Kim Jong Du]] to lead an attack on [[South Korea]], destroying a South Korean military outpost at the de-militarized zone in the process. He was surprised by a shot from a tank, but Brawl and Vortex quickly joined in and wiped out the human forces. This attack was directly responsible for the [[President of the United States]] declaring any country working with Cybertronians was considered in possession of weapons of mass destruction. {{storylink|International Incident Part 1: &quot;The Land Ironclads&quot;}} None of the Combaticons much enjoyed working for humans, but unfortunately these humans knew more about the production of [[Energon (fuel)|energon]] than they did. Onslaught assured the others he was formulating a better plan, but it was clear that they needed Swindle for these situations. As the Combaticons argued amongst themselves, the Autobots and [[Skywatch]] performed a surprise attack on them. Onslaught and the others were overwhelmed at first, but soon turned the tide after noting that the Autobots were forced to stay in their vehicle modes and that their only air support was a [[Jetfire (G1)|scientist]]. They took out two Autobots and fled back to North Korea without suffering much damage. {{storylink|International Incident Part 2: &quot;Ranks of Bronze&quot;}}<br /> <br /> As Onslaught toasted to their victory in North Korea, the Autobots returned and resumed their assault, having dealt with their transformation issue. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] began wrestling with Onslaught while also telling him that helping the humans with their infighting would only lead to chaos. Onslaught was unimpressed by his words, since the Autobots had their own human &quot;masters&quot; in Skywatch, but found himself defeated when rebellious Decepticon [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] bombed him. {{storylink|International Incident Part 3: &quot;Hawk Among the Sparrows&quot;}} As the battle got close to the [[China|Chinese]] border, the combatants found that the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]] had allied themselves with the Chinese government just like the Combaticons had with North Korea. The Predacons were willing to let them off with a warning, but as they turned to leave, Onslaught decided to shake things up by shooting [[Rampage (G1)|Rampage]] in the back. Mistaking this for an Autobot attack, the Predacons attacked Optimus Prime and the others, while Onslaught presumably giggled to himself. The battle ended when [[Russia]] attempted to nuke everyone present: Onslaught confirmed this via radio contact with the North Koreans. In the end, the Combaticons were set free as the Autobots didn't have the resources to keep them as prisoners, but their alliance with Kim Jong Du ended with a boom as Thundercracker bombed North Korea's energon factories. {{storylink|International Incident Part 4: &quot;All My Sins Remembered&quot;}}<br /> <br /> {{--}}<br /> ===Wings of Honor===<br /> In the early days of the war, Onslaught was a top Autobot cadet at [[Omnihelix Academy]], specializing in battle strategy and tactics. His skill was impressive that he was elected a field leader for the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Autobot Elite Guard]] straight out of the Academy, acting as head of the experimental new Special Ops Team, the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 33|Onslaught's ''Wings of Honor'' profile}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:EliteGuardCombaticons TheComingStorm2.jpg|left|thumb|300px|]]<br /> <br /> Onslaught and the Combaticons were assembled by [[Magnum]] and [[Sentinel Major]] to take out the various [[Decepticon Warlord|leaders]] of the new Decepticon faction, in the hopes of ending the war quickly. At Elite Guard headquarters they were introduced to one of the other recently minted units, [[Metalhawk]] and his Strike Team. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 2}}<br /> <br /> After a short exchange, Onslaught and Metalhawk brought their teams before [[Big Bang]] for their first mission together. It was a rather pedestrian assignment, lending military-grade explosives and know-how to a civilian archeological dig. The mission was primarily designed to smooth some ruffled feathers in the High Council about the Elite Guard in general. <br /> <br /> Upon arrival in [[Median]], however, events became a bit more serious. The dig had uncovered Cybertronian construction facilities that indicated an inherent dichotomy in Transformer design. Onslaught personally scoffed at the scientists' theory that this dichotomy could explain and excuse the warlike nature of the Decepticon rebels, but the more pressing find was the second part of their discovery: a spark of unprecedented power called the [[Brimstone (Universe)|Heart of the Dragon]], allegedly housing the essence of a Transformer whose power levels went off the scale. Decepticon rogues called the [[Stormtrooper (G1)|Stormtroopers]] had learned of the Heart, and were planning a raid on Median to steal it. <br /> <br /> As the rest of the Elite Guard did their best to fortify the dilapidated city, Onslaught and Metalhawk grilled [[Flip Sides (G1)|Flipsides]] and the other dig members about the Stormtroopers and any information they had. When the attack came, Onslaught's plan took down the Stormtroopers' advance assault, [[Roadgrabber]] and his exo-shell, by hiding a pit behind an obviously weak part in the defenses as a lure. The Decepticon leader [[Rage]] and his three lieutenants managed to sweep by Metalhawk, however, forcing Onslaught's secondary team to hunt them down. The Stormtroopers split-and-run tactics were enough to keep all the Elite Guard chasing their tails long enough for Rage to grab the Heart, however. [[Terror-Tread]] and [[Cement-Head]], two massive Decepticons held in reverse, then surprised and distracted the Elite Guard long enough for Rage and the others to escape. <br /> <br /> The Elite Guard chased the Stormtroopers back to their mobile base, the [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]. Onslaught and the others managed to make their way inside, where they were confronted by [[Brimstone (Universe)|Brimstone]], the reincarnated physical form of the Heart of the Dragon. Despite his small stature, Brimstone still had the ability to decouple molecules with his plasma breath, making him a formidable foe. Onslaught led the Elite Guard in a swift but strategic advance to the rear, giving [[Ironfist (G1)|Ironfist]] time to rig all his explosives for one massive blast. Although Brimstone was still standing after the blast, his outer casing had been damaged enough to let his internal energies rage out of control, destroying the Metrotitan in one enormous blast.<br /> <br /> Back at Elite Guard headquarters, Onslaught and Metalhawk made their field reports to Magnum. Despite the unconventional nature of the mission in some regards, Magnum congratulated his men on a job well done. They were deployed again almost immediately for a mission to [[Praxium]]. {{storylink|Flames of Yesterday}}<br /> <br /> The Special Ops Team and Strike Team worked so well as a combined unit that Magnum kept them together for several weeks. Onslaught and Metalhawk became close comrades, as did their men, sharing stories about the different warlords they brought down, such as [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] and [[Blue Bacchus]]. Onslaught was aware that Metalhawk could be squemish about some of the darker parts of warfare, though, and so he made sure [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] had privacy during their interrogations of a Decepticon prisoner of war.<br /> <br /> Onslaught coordinated their next strike against a Decepticon faction leader named [[Shadowcaster]]. Using explosives and fog grenades, the Elite Guard carried out Onslaught's battle plan, forcing Shadowcaster out in the open for the Combaticon leader to take out with a killshot. Despite the mission's success, Onslaught felt something was amiss. Shadowcaster hardly seemed the type to lead a parade, much less a Decepticon splinter cell. Smelling a larger party at work, Onslaught kept the Combaticons out in the field while Metalhawk and the Strike Team returned to base. Onslaught's instincts were right on target, but even they couldn't keep him and his team from being captured by Warlord [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] and his troops. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 3}}<br /> <br /> After being held for some time in a cell behind unbreakable Oan force bars, Onslaught and the Combaticons were inexplicably released by the polite and apologetic [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]] and [[Vanquish (G1)|Vanquish]]. Although wary of their intentions, Onslaught agreed to follow the Decepticons to Deathsaurus's throne room for a meeting. The silver-tongued Deception Warlord then proceeded to sway the Combaticons to his side. He appealed to Onslaught's pride and vanity, innocently mocking how easily the Combaticons were captured by his forces and intimating that all their greatest successes had been alongside the Strike Team, not on their own. After putting Onslaught on the defensive, Deathsaurus proclaimed how ''he'' truly believed in Onslaught's gift for tactics, and was willing to support the Combaticons in a bid to seize power for themselves. After all, how better to prove their superiority and ensure peace on Cybertron than to eliminate the Elite Guard and establish themselves in the Guard's place? Onslaught and his men gave in to their darker impulses and agreed to work alongside Deathsaurus, receiving the upgrades he promised them as well. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 4}}<br /> <br /> Sometime later, the Combaticons launched their attack on Elite Guard headquarters accompanied by some of Deathsaurus's [[Seeker (body-type)|Skyraider-Seeker Brigade]]. Onslaught chose not to reveal their trump card until the Combaticons appeared surrounded and defeated by the Guard. He then initiated their combination into the massive [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], crushing their former commanding officer Sentinel Major in one mighty hand. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 5}} Bruticus killed most of the assembled Guard before [[Dion]] was able to blind the giant, forcing the Combaticons to disengage. Onslaught reacted to Metalhawk standing in their way by simply blowing a hole through his old comrade, and the Combaticons headed back to Deathsaurus's base for repairs, but not before Onslaught promised they'd be back to deal with the Council. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 6}}<br /> <br /> During repairs, Onslaught was stunned to learn that Deathsaurus had had it rigged so that the combination into Bruticus could be triggered at Deathsaurus's will. Protesting that it wasn't part of the deal, Onslaught was nonetheless forced to form the torso of Bruticus, though the blinded giant proved difficult for Deathsaurus's Constructicons to control. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 2}} The Combaticons subsequently defended the base against Magnum and the remains of the Elite Guard. Onslaught confirmed to Magnum that Deathsaurus hadn't tampered with the Combaticons' brain modules at all, and they'd turned of their own free will. As they fought the Guard, Onslaught taunted [[Thunder Clash]] while he was grappling with [[Landshark]], much to the latter Autobot's annoyance. Finally he ordered the Combaticons to merge, only them to be blasted mid-combination. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 3}}<br /> <br /> To Onslaught's dismay, the culprits were more survivors the massacre at Elite Guard HQ. He agreed with Brawl's sentiment that they should take the opportunity to end some more Autobots and started to give the command to attempt another merge, only to find that Blast Off was inconveniently missing. When Deathsaurus called a retreat, Onslaught briefly considered staying to find Blast Off, and his hesitation allowed [[Flak (G1)|Flak]] to belt him. He and his entire team were subsequently taken captive by the Autobots. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 4}}<br /> <br /> ==Games==<br /> ===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===<br /> {{Note|Onslaught is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}<br /> {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===Generation 1===<br /> [[Image:G1Onslaught toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|The Real American Decepticon]]<br /> * '''Onslaught''' (1986, 1990)<br /> **''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-64'''<br /> **''Accessories'': &quot;[[Sonic stun-gun]]&quot; rifle, double-barreled turret, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left &amp; right Bruticus fists, left &amp; right Bruticus foot stands<br /> <br /> : Originally designed for the aborted ''[[Diaclone]]'' line ''Jizai Gattai'' (&quot;Free Combination&quot;) and then brought over to the ''Transformers'' toyline, Onslaught transforms into a dark blue and green mobile anti-aircraft truck of made-up origin, armed with a large double-barreled cannon mounted on the flatbed of his vehicle mode. Like all of the original four [[Scramble City (toyline)|Scramble City]]-style combiner team leaders, he can also assume a base/gun emplacement mode with a ramp that smaller Combaticons can use, which can be connected to both the Autobot city [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (a feature not mentioned in either toy's instructions, for obvious reasons) and to the Decepticon city [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] (a feature only documented in Trypticon's instructions). As with [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], Onslaught was originally designed to feature a spring-loaded launching mechanism in base mode that would propel the smaller vehicles off him. Hasbro dropped the feature, perhaps [[for safety reasons]], but it was retained on the Japanese edition of the figure.<br /> <br /> : In robot mode, Onslaught is armed with a long olive [[sonic stun-gun]] and is accessorized by a small chest plate. The gun can store on his backpack in either mode via two rectangular pegs which hold onto his gun sight. Holes in the side of the gun are, probably coincidentally, just the right size to peg in the smaller weapons from the other Combaticons—a feature that would be canonized only for the later Ruination version of the mold.<br /> <br /> :Onslaught combines with the other Combaticon toys into Bruticus, forming the central body component of the super-robot with the addition of a large silver chest plate and Bruticus's head. He also comes with Bruticus's hands and feet.<br /> <br /> : The complete set of Combaticons were re-released in the European-market &quot;[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]&quot; line in 1990; these releases typically have the [[rubsign]] indent removed from the molding. However, Onslaught has his indent intact, and the indent remains even in more recent reuses of the mold.<br /> <br /> : This mold was [[redeco]]ed as ''[[Operation Combination (toyline)|Operation Combination]]'' [[Great Cannon]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mega-Octane]], and ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Mega-Octane.<br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|Bruticus}}<br /> *'''Bruticus''' (Gift set, 1985, 2009)<br /> **''Japanese ID number'': '''D-69'''<br /> <br /> :Bruticus, along with the other Combaticons, were included in a [[giftset]] that was only available in [[Japan]] and [[Italy]].<br /> <br /> :In 2009, this set was reissued under the ''[[Encore|Transformers Encore]]'' line, using the [[retool]]ed molds from the ''[[Car Robots]]'' and ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' lines.<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====Encore====<br /> *'''Bruticus''' (Encore Multi-Pack, Japan 2009)<br /> **''ID number:'' '''16'''<br /> <br /> :A reissue of the original G1 Onslaught, this is in reality a G1 Onslaught [[redeco]] of the Hasbro [[Mega-Octane]] version of the mold, complete with shortened rifle and all other subsequent mold changes and a plastic chest—however, the Japan-only base mode launcher mechanism was reinstated for this release. The mold also has quite a bit of visible mold wear-and-tear thanks to the inordinate number of times the Onslaught mold has been reused and [[retool]]ed. <br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Generation 2===<br /> [[Image:G2Onslaught toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I'm a Goofy Goober, yeah!]]<br /> * '''Onslaught''' (1993)<br /> **''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''<br /> **''Accessories'': &quot;Sonic stun gun&quot; rifle, double-barreled turret, missile launcher, 2 missiles, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left &amp; right Bruticus fists, left &amp; right Bruticus foot stands<br /> <br /> : In ''Generation 2'', Onslaught was redecoed in a rather outlandish colour scheme of bright orange covered in purple camouflage, with purple replacing most of his olive and silver colours. The stickers on the back of his truck proudly state that he is indeed Onslaught. In this form he was reputedly &quot;one metamorphin' dude-icus.&quot; <br /> <br /> :His new spring-loaded missile launcher was taken from [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] from the ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toyline, and was the same one used by Gen2 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. His backpack cannon was [[retool]]ed with a peg-hole to mount this new launcher. This is the only peg-hole on Onslaught to accommodate the gun's smaller peg, rather than its 5mm peg. (In theory the other smaller Combaticons can also hold the rifle, and their weapons can store on Onslaught's backpack now. Not that Onslaught's about to lend his gun to Swindle or Brawl.) <br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1994/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm More information on G2 Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ===Universe (2008)===<br /> [[Image:Onslaughtuniverselegends.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Because ''Classics'' Legends [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was super-popular.]]<br /> *'''Onslaught''' (Legends, 2008)<br /> **''Series'': Classic Series<br /> <br /> : Part of the very first wave of ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class]] toys, Onslaught is a [[redeco]] of Legends Class [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Red Alert (Armada)#LOC|Red Alert]], transforming into a SWAT-deco'd BTR-90 armored personnel carrier mounted with a top-mounted missile similar to a SCUD launcher. Because apparently SWAT teams now have missiles. &lt;small&gt;Well, maybe in [[Chicago]]....&lt;/small&gt; Onslaught uses the Movie-style Decepticon symbol.<br /> <br /> : This mold was also used to make [[Classics (2006)|''Classics'']] [[Perceptor (G1)#Classics|Perceptor]]. <br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/LegendsOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Legends Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|Uni08Ultra}}<br /> * '''Onslaught''' (Ultra, 2008)<br /> **''Accessories'': Shield<br /> <br /> [[Image:Onslaughtuniversetoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He found your phone number and wants to ask you a few questions.]]<br /> : The large ''Universe'' version of Onslaught transforms into a six-wheeled SWAT assault truck with top-mounted twin cannons. When the button on his rotating turret is pressed, electronic lights in his head and turret flash and one hears either machine gun fire (which is continuous if held down) or a siren sound. Rolling a rubber tread on the vehicle's middle left tire activates a third sound effect of him causing extensive property damage on something unfortunate enough to get caught under his wheels. In robot mode, a riot shield can detach from the top of the turret and connect to Onslaught's left arm, while a button on Onslaught's right arm spring-deploys an arm-mounted weapon. <br /> <br /> :The robot mode cheats somewhat, having a second tow-winch on his belt-buckle immediately below his vehicle hood, while the actual vehicle mode winch splits in two to form his shoulders ([[#Notes|see below]] for more on this). <br /> <br /> :Interestingly enough, Onslaught on his own stands almost exactly as tall as the combined mode of the original Bruticus toy.<br /> <br /> :The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] version of Onslaught was released in American ''Universe'' packaging as a USA Edition toy. He is redecoed to more closely resemble the colours of the original Onslaught toy and his appearance in the ''Generation 1'' cartoon. <br /> <br /> :The first waves of Onslaughts gave only very brief clips of sound when the button gimmick was activated; this was changed in the Japanese release and as a [[running change]] in the U.S. version, so that the gun and siren noises are now restored to their intended full lengths. <br /> <br /> : &quot;MONZO 12782&quot; is [[tampograph]]ed onto the front of the vehicle mode on both versions, a reference by Hasbro to the ever-helpful [[Fandom|fan]] [[User:Monzo|Monzo]] and his birthdate, [[December 7]], [[1982]], or 12-7-82.<br /> <br /> :This mold was redecoed as ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and retooled as ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Clench (G1)|Clench]].<br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe Ultra-Class Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|BrutMaxSet}}<br /> [[Image:Universe-ROTF-toy_Onslaught.jpg|thumb|right|300px|[[Grindcore (G1)|Grindcore]] stole his design, so he stole Grindcore's colors.]]<br /> *'''Bruticus Maximus''' (Box set, 2008)<br /> **''Series'': G1 Series<br /> <br /> :The third ''Universe'' Onslaught toy is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]], transforming into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. Amusingly, Barricade has a more Onslaught-accurate colour scheme than ''Universe'' Onslaught. He was only available with ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus giftset, and when combined with the other Combaticons, Onslaught forms the torso. Almost every Onslaught also has a paint error on the right robot knee, in that there is no paint around the hole immediately below the knee, where there ''is'' paint on the left one. This error is also evident in the box photos for the individual robot mode, but not the combined mode, curiously.<br /> <br /> :As the Bruticus Maximus multi-pack was also released under the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' banner, this toy is identical to ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Onslaught (ROTF)|Onslaught]], including the paint error. The mold was [[retool]]ed to make [[Heatwave]].<br /> <br /> :For a little extra G1 flair, Onslaught's (as well as any other variations of the mold) missile rack in vehicle-mode can be clicked back to be dragged behind, elongating the entire vehicle, similar to the original toy.<br /> <br /> ::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/TargetOnslaught/onslaught.htm More information on Universe multipack Onslaught at TFU.info]''<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> [[Image:Onslaughtmodelsheetshood.jpg|right|160px|thumb|Onslaught's early, unused character model (left) is more toy-accurate, if you ignore a heck of a lot.]]<br /> * Onslaught's ability to combine with Metroplex is due to the fact that both were originally designed as part of the [[Diaclone]] line, where both were presumably part of the same faction. Neither were ever released under the Diaclone brand, as it had long since been overtaken by the Transformers.<br /> * Like the rest of the Combaticons, Onslaught had an earlier, unused [[character model]] which superficially resembles the toy, other than the head design. There are other problems, such as wheel placement, but it's possible the artist of the unused character model was working off crappy source material.<br /> [[Image:EuroClassicOnslaughtPurple.jpg|thumb|160px|]]<br /> * When the unused character model was redrawn into the final character model, it kept the odd wheel placement and gave Onslaught his toy's head, but did some bizarre things with his transformation. Like with many of the other Combaticons' final character models, such as Swindle's, his torso is the bumper, hood, and roof of the vehicle mode flattened out. Years later, Onslaught's Ultra class ''Universe'' toy attempted to replicate this transformation scheme.<br /> * The packaging of the 1990 European [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] release of the original Onslaught toy depicted Onslaught and the Combaticons in new color schemes—Onslaught himself was mainly purple—despite the fact that the actual toys looked identical to their original releases. While it may never be known for certain, it has been theorized that these colors originated from a packaging printing error rather than a legitimate attempt to [[redeco]] the Combaticons. <br /> [[Image:Universe Onslaught originalsculpt.jpg|right|160px|thumb|The dream is dead.]]<br /> * In the [[commercial]] advertising the Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons, Onslaught is referred to as &quot;one metamorphin' dudicus&quot;. It is presently unknown what a dudicus ''is'', or what qualifications Onslaught has met to be the only known one.<br /> * As revealed on Hasbro's ''Transformers'' website,&lt;ref&gt;[http://replay.web.archive.org/20090121131445/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&amp;newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Hasbro's preview of ''Universe'' Wave 1's toys]&lt;/ref&gt; ''Universe'' Ultra class Onslaught's original prototype featured a larger head that lacked a neck section, and the front section of his vehicle with a (non-functional) winch folded down to become his stomach and waist, as well as more cartoon-accurate sculpted detailing on his waist. However, on the final version of this mold, the winch remains on his shoulders while another winch is molded onto the battery cover as part of his waist.<br /> * In the Wings of Honor continuity the Combaticons are swayed to the Decepticon side by Deathsaurus appealing to their darker natures, represented by one of the Seven Deadly Sins. Fittingly enough, as the leader of the team Onslaught falls to the most dangerous of the Sins: Pride.<br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> *''Japanese:'' '''Onslaught''' (オンスロート ''Onsurōto'')<br /> *''French:'' '''Abordage''' (Canada, &quot;Boarding&quot;)<br /> *''Hungarian:'' '''Cudar''' (&quot;Rascally&quot;)<br /> *''Italian:'' '''Destroyer'''<br /> *''Mandarin:'' '''Tú-jí''' (Taiwan, 突擊, &quot;Onslaught&quot;), '''Anslo''' (Taiwan ''Universe'', 安史羅 ''Ān Shr Lúo''), '''Xi​ji​''' (China, 袭击, &quot;Raid&quot;)<br /> *''Spanish:'' '''Oslat'''<br /> *''Russian:'' '''Osilok''' (Осилок)<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ==References==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> *[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&amp;char=Onslaught Onslaught's Universe profile at NTFA.net]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Classics Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:Combaticons]]<br /> [[Category:Elite Guard]]<br /> [[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]<br /> [[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]<br /> [[Category:Transformers with three modes]]<br /> [[Category:Universe (2008)]]</div>

58.69.64.99 https://tfwiki.duckdns.org/index.php?title=Arcee_(Movie)&diff=635939 2011-09-11T11:08:56Z

<p>58.69.64.99: /* IDW Transformers movie prequel comics */</p> <hr /> <div>{{disambig3|Arcee}}<br /> {{factions|autobotfilm|NEST}}<br /> <br /> :''Arcee is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''<br /> <br /> [[Image:Arceemovie.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She's got legs, she knows how to use them. Temporarily, anyway.]]<br /> Though small compared to many of her peers and adversaries, '''Arcee''' compensates with speed and aggressive maneuvers, making her one of the most dangerous Autobots around. Moreover, Arcee is a born hunter. She honed her speed hunting [[Turbofox|turbofoxes]] with other speedsters, challenging herself to get as close as possible before tagging them with her bow. She's a crack shot with said crossbow weapon, and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] has trained her to use her speed to her advantage in battle, striking suddenly and swiftly and then vanishing away again as fast as she appeared. She is the sister of [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]] and [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]].<br /> <br /> The events at [[Tyger Pax]] created a nagging doubt in Arcee about her abilities. She carries some guilt about [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s injuries, and part of what drives her is the desire to prove herself, not only in the optics of her friends and comrades, but most importantly in her own. She also carries a standing feud with [[Lockdown (ROTF)|Lockdown]] for [[The Thrill of the Hunt|unknown reasons]].&lt;ref name=&quot;battlebio&quot;&gt;[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Hasbro Arcee Battle Bio]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> For a time, she used experimental technology that allowed her mind to control ''three'' bodies at once! When two of these bodies were destroyed, she stayed out of sight to adjust to the return to single-body status. &lt;ref&gt;Hasbro's[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/cybertronian-database.cfm#/characters/arcee Vector Sigma: Arcee profile]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> ==Fiction==<br /> ===IDW ''Transformers'' movie prequel comics===<br /> [[Image:Foudnation2 ArceeChromiaElita.jpg|thumb|right|200px|]]<br /> Thousands of years ago on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Arcee lived in [[Metrotitan (ROTF)|Metrotitan]] with her sister Chromia, while their eldest sibling, Elita-One, became a follower of [[Sentinel Prime (ROTF)|Sentinel Prime]]. {{storylink|Foundation issue 1|Foundation #1}} Following Sentinel's successful unification of the warring tribes of Cybertron, Arcee and Chromia came to [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]] to hear his speech for the future. It was announced that the planet would be governed by a [[Science Division]] headed by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]], and a [[Defense Force]] led by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]; while Chromia elected to join the latter, Arcee, intrigued at the prospect of investigating the legacy of the [[Dynasty of Primes]], signed up with Optimus's team. The Science Division began an archaeological excavation of the area around [[Simfur]], uncovering a strange object that they believed to be connected to the Dynasty. {{storylink|Foundation issue 2|Foundation #2}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Defiance1_Arcee_vehicle.jpg|thumb|left|200px|&quot;I transform into a vacuum cleaner!&quot;]]<br /> <br /> Some time later, while Optimus was showing Megatron around their work, Arcee's team discovered a mysterious relic with a [[Decepticon|strange symbol]] etched into it. She led her superiors to the ancient relic and watched as Megatron and Optimus began to argue when the former demanded the relic be relocated to his private quarters, with Optimus relenting due to a sudden alien attack. Arcee assisted with its evacuation from the dig site. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance #1}}<br /> <br /> After the attack, Arcee tried to save the life of one of the aliens, but was unsuccessful. She and [[Clocker (Movie)|Clocker]] moved the bodies to [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]'s lab, where they discovered that the beings were similar in structure to the Cybertronians, only lacking the ability to [[transformation|transform]]. Before they could speculate further about the common ancestry of the two races, [[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]] arrived with orders from Optimus to assemble at the Simfur excavation site for a meeting. There, Arcee and the other scientists learned of Protector Megatron's demand for war and Optimus's thoughts on the issue. After most of the scientists agreed to follow Optimus, they travelled to [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]] to watch Megatron deliver his saber-rattling war rally. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2|Defiance #2}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Foundation4Arceechromiaknockeoutbymegatron.jpg|thumb|right|300px|That's not how you treat 2 ladies, Megatron.]]<br /> <br /> Ratchet, Arcee and Elita-One returned to the lab to analyze the other relic fragments recovered from the Simfur excavation, while Optimus, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] broke into Megatron's quarters to examine the intact relic. Before Optimus could explain to Ratchet the strange condition of the artifact, Arcee reported finding a symbol that appeared in the same place on all the different fragments: the same symbol that was on Optimus's head. Ratchet theorised that the legend of the [[Dynasty of Primes]] was true, and that Optimus was somehow connected to all of this. Later, at the dig site near [[Burthov]], Arcee, Ratchet and Optimus were arrested by Prowl's security forces on orders from Megatron for treason. What they didn't know was they were all being led into a trap, and the assassins Megatron sent would only take Optimus alive. After [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl's]] initial attack, Optimus ordered the group to escape to Burthov while he took care of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and his soldiers. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3|Defiance #3}}{{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}}<br /> <br /> Arcee was part of the team who captured the disenchanted soldier [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and brought him before Optimus Prime. Ironhide pledged allegiance to Prime and brought news of the ''[[Nemesis (ROTF)|Nemesis]]'', a massive starship that Megatron was building. While observing its construction and taking images of the ship, Arcee remarked that she had never seen its like before. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} From [[Tyger Pax]], she witnessed the departure of the ''Nemesis'' with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Foundation issue 3|Foundation #3}} <br /> <br /> [[Image:MoviePrequel1 Arcee Bumblebee.jpg|left|250px|thumb|&quot;Can I say something?&quot;&lt;br/&gt; &quot;Whatever it is, now is not the right time!&quot;]]<br /> <br /> During the subsequent civil war, Arcee defended civilians who were being targeted by Megatron's Decepticons for refusing to join in the war against Optimus Prime's Autobots. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4|Defiance #4}} As the war raged on, Sentinel invented a &quot;[[pillar|torch]]&quot; that he promised would end the war, which required the [[AllSpark]] to be activated. Arcee and Chromia flanked Ironhide at the lead of the assault on Simfur Temple. As the battle raged, Arcee and Chromia were swatted aside by Megatron, but Optimus attacked, allowing Elita to activate the torch and deliver it to Sentinel. Sentinel arrived in the [[Ark (DOTM)|Ark]], but Starscream blew up the ship. Ironhide picked up Arcee and Chromia as the Autobots retreated. However, the assault had weakened Decepticon morale and [[Wheeljack (Movie)|Wheeljack]] commanded another [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]] for Arcee and Chromia to steal the AllSpark itself! {{storylink|Foundation issue 4|Foundation #4}}<br /> <br /> Later, Arcee fought the Decepticons during an attempt to reclaim the Cube at Tyger Pax. However, Arcee and the rest of those under Bumblebee's command didn't know the true purpose of their battle: they were a diversion to keep Megatron busy while other Autobots readied the AllSpark for launch from Cybertron. She was captured and interrogated by the Decepticons but survived the ordeal. She recounted to their Autobot rescuers Bumblebee's heroics in delaying Megatron, which prevented the Decepticon from intercepting the wormhole-bound AllSpark. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 1|Movie Prequel #1}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Toy bios===<br /> {{notemoviebio}}<br /> <br /> Arcee was on [[Earth]] for a short time at the beginning of the conflict there, presumably arriving shortly after Bumblebee in the early part of the 21st Century. {{storylink|#2007dlx|Arcee's bio}} When the situation on Earth began to ramp up into out-and-out combat, she was reassigned to the [[Charii system]], where her stealth skills would be of more use fighting against a Decepticon splinter cell working on a star-breaking weapon. {{storylink|#Robovision|Arcee's Robovision bio}}<br /> <br /> ===Titan Magazines post-movie comics===<br /> [[Image:Titan13 Arcee.jpg|right|thumb|She's pissed off that she hasn't got her cool live-action design.]]<br /> Originally, Arcee didn't serve either faction, working alone to solve injustices in her own way. [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] personally decided to make an example of her, and only an Autobot extraction team led by [[Kup (Movie)|Kup]] saved her life. This debt saw her join the Autobots. She's chimerical in nature and is constantly changing her [[Alternate mode|altmode]] in an effort to go as fast as possible (maybe that's why her robot mode always looks different!). She [[Arcee (G1)|previously had a hover-car form]], but on Earth takes a modified bike mode. Once you earn her trust, she's [[Rick Astley|never going to let you down]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 21|Arcee bio}}<br /> <br /> {{notetitantlg}}<br /> <br /> Following the Decepticon triumph in the battle of Mission City, Arcee was a member of a small group of reinforcements summoned to Earth by the remaining Autobots on the planet. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}} Touching down on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]] to await contact from Earth, they were attacked by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], but the quick-thinking Arcee took command and rallied the troops. When this still failed to work, she ordered them to Earth (following [[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm's]] initiative) and their prearranged targets. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 11|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 3}} Joining up with the Earth-bound Autobots, Arcee refused to accept defeat, and helped [[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]] defend [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] while he destroyed the AllSpark, foiling the Decepticons' plan to cyberform Earth using its power. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}<br /> <br /> Arcee was left bewildered by the idea that Humanity would not trust and love the Autobots, and Optimus explained to her that, from a human point of view, all the Transformers are alien horrors fighting on their planet. Following this, she guarded the [[Savannah]], [[Georgia]] shelter and was caught in an ambush staged by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 15|Aftermath Part 2}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Titan22 Arcee.jpg|left|200px|thumb|''That's'' better!]]<br /> <br /> Later, after serving with Bumblebee in protecting an Alaskan pipeline, among other engagements to protect the American infrastructure, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} Arcee was part of Ironhide's team in retrieving [[Nucleon]] from Cybertron, which ran afoul of [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 17|Return to Cybertron: Part 1}} She acted as Bumblebee's distraction, drawing [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]] and [[Fracture (Movie)|Fracture]] away, {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 18|Return to Cybertron: Part 2}} and doubled back to regroup with Ironhide (and pull him out of rubble) when [[Unicron]] arrived. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 19|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}} Later, she got Optimus Prime up to speed on the situation. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 20|Return to Cybertron: Part 4}}<br /> <br /> Following the Decepticon re-conquest of Savannah, Arcee was part of the raid to rescue [[Mikaela Banes]]. She got off one bit of bravado about how hitting things was her kind of shindig before [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] hit ''her''. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}}<br /> <br /> When the Autobots launched their final strike, Arcee was part of the spearhead team hittting the [[Decepticon Heartland]]. She started off the 'tagging' of Decepticons to teleport them away from Earth, getting [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] in the back and looking very happy about it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 25|Revolution Part Three}}<br /> <br /> {{Note|Arcee was also the host of a &quot;Lonely Hearts&quot; letter column in the comic's [[letters page]]. Really!}}<br /> <br /> ===IDW ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie prequel comics===<br /> [[Image:ReignofStarscream4 Arcee.jpg|right|150px|thumb|She's so happy to be home, she doesn't even care that Payload's looking up her dress.]]<br /> <br /> Following the Autobots' victory in Mission City, which culminated in the death of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the destruction of the AllSpark on [[Earth]], Arcee was in command of an Autobot assault team on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] and led [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] and others in an attack on [[Nemesis (Movie)|Starscream's ship]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}} While her team made short work of the [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] drones the Decepticons sent against them, Arcee killed the Decepticon sniper [[Hardtop (Movie)|Hardtop]] before he could take out [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]]. Her teammates were unprepared for the arrival of [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]], however, and he quickly slew [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] and wounded [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]]. Remembering her failure at Tyger Pax, Arcee leapt into action, and soon she and Cliffjumper had Thundercracker at their mercy. The arrival of Starscream changed that, as he killed Smokescreen and Air Raid and badly damaged Cliffjumper. As she attempted to pull the last surviving member of her team to safety, Arcee was kicked aside by Starscream. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}<br /> <br /> However, Arcee recovered an instant later. The Decepticon starship was already taking off, but she jumped and grabbed onto a piece of landing gear, holding on tight... through the [[space bridge]]. Wow. Later, she made her way back to an Autobot facility, where she unexpectedly met Clocker and [[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]. Along with a large force of Autobots, the three moved in on the Simfur temple, where Starscream was using captured Autobots for a strange project of his. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream #4}}<br /> <br /> She split her troops into two forces: One would attack the city of Trypticon as a diversion, while the other moved in on Simfur. Arcee and her team could only watch helplessly as Starscream drained the life out of the Autobot prisoners strapped onto the [[replica AllSpark]], despite her sister Elita-One's pleas for mercy. An opportunity to cause havoc presented itself when [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]'s forces attempted a coup. Arcee lined up her sights on the generator holding the life energy of the deceased prisoners, dedicated the shot to Elita, and destroyed it, annihilating the Cube and sending the Decepticons into disarray. Arcee's team fought their way through the disorganised Decepticons, linked up with [[Wingblade]]'s team, and rolled out just as the crippled starship came crashing down on the city. With the destruction of the capitol and the defeat of a significant portion of the Decepticon drone army, Arcee considered this to be the turning point of the war, but as long as Starscream was alive, he was a threat that she had to track down. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream #5}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:TalesoftheFallen6-Arceeprotoforms.jpg|left|thumb|250px|The best part of waking up is ... still being in your own body.]]<br /> <br /> Some time later, a ship carrying Arcee and her crew was shot down over an unidentified planet, and when Arcee managed to escape the wreckage, she saw that the culprit was her old nemesis, Thundercracker. She blacked out, and an indeterminate amount of time later, she awoke on an operating table—or rather, next to her old body on an operating table. Her [[spark]] had been transplanted into a new body by the Decepticon mad scientist [[Flatline]], as part of a twisted plan to create a new breed of tripartate soldier by using her spark to reignite those of her deceased sisters, Elita-One and Chromia. Flatline had not considered Arcee's strong will, however, and her original programming persisted. She broke free and escaped with two of Flatline's other experiment victims, the twins [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], but was surprised to learn that Flatline's experiment had worked: her sisters lived again in two bodies similar to her own new form, but now, they were connected at the spark, sharing the thoughts, feelings and memories of one another, thinking with one mind yet still retaining a degree of autonomy and recollection of their previous selves. [[Image:TalesoftheFallen6-whereishe.jpg|right|thumb|250px|WASSSS A MAAANNN (now three man)]] The united sisters defeated Flatline, and with the Twins, headed for the exit, but Thundercracker and some Decepticon drones blocked them. Thundercracker laughed, since Arcee hadn't fared too well the last time they tangled, but... that was then. Thundercracker was easily bested by the new and improved Arcee, and escaped while Flatline's headquarters detonated by remote. Arcee wondered whether her weird new existence was a mistake, or if she was merely destined for greater things. Regardless, she refused to become bent on revenge against Thundercracker for the deaths of her crew, so she and the Twins made plans to join the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Tales of the Fallen issue 6|Tales of the Fallen #6}} {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}<br /> <br /> A short time later, Arcee and her sisters, along with [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]], [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]], [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]], [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]], [[Topspin (DOTM)|Topspin]], [[Leadfoot (DOTM)|Leadfoot]] and [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]] arrived on Earth on the [[Wreckers]] ship [[Xantium (DOTM)|Xantium]]. (While the ship and the Wreckers stayed behind in NASA) {{storylink|Dark of the Moon (film)|Dark of the Moon}}{{storylink|Dark of the Moon issue 3}} in response to a summons beamed into space by Optimus Prime Joining the allied Autobot-human strikeforce [[NEST]], the new recruits received some training, and were soon called upon to put it into use: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Titan Magazines ''Revenge of the Fallen'' comics===<br /> [[Image:Titan5_Sidewayssideswipes.jpg|thumb|right|250px|I'm such good friends that I all dress alike!]]<br /> <br /> Arcee had been on Earth for some time before [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] arrived. When using all three of her bodies, she refers to her collective self as &quot;we&quot;. Back then, she was keeping her pink paint job! <br /> <br /> She went on to assist Optimus Prime in a [[NEST]] mission in [[Australia]], and so was in a perfect position to capture the Decepticon [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]]. Pursuing him in bike(s) mode, she found it near impossible to blow out his tyres and kept getting sideswiped by him during the pursuit. When a stunned Optimus ordered her to stay on the Decepticon's tail, she responded that the Decepticon's alt mode was far better suited for the terrain... inspiring Optimus to ''blow up'' that terrain.<br /> [[Image:Titan2-8_dronesurrender.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Geez, this just getting ''confusing''.]]<br /> With Sideways stunned and taking robot form, Arcee sent one bike in to take him down but almost got hit before human military helicopters arrived to back her up. The mission over, she and Optimus took their prisoner back to [[Diego Garcia]], with Arcee escorting him to a cell. But surprise, [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] was waiting to free him! She was quickly stunned and unable to stop the Decepticons escaping. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.5|Reversal of Fortune}}<br /> <br /> She later decided it'd be fun to switch back to her older, single-form body! Her old body got a good workout when she was part of the strike team on the Decepticon's [[Mars (planet)|Phobos]] base. After a brief but violent battle, the [[Purple generic drones|drone hordes]] surrendered to her and [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2.8|Back-to-Back}}<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> ===''Revenge of the Fallen'' film===<br /> :''Voice actor:'' [[Grey DeLisle]] (English), [[Masako Katsuki]] (Japanese), [[Martina Treger]] (German), [[Chiara Colizzi]] (Italian), [[Gabriela Bicalho]] (Brazil), [[Erica Edwards]] (Latin American-Spanish)<br /> :''Holographic rider:'' [[Erin Naas]]<br /> <br /> [[Image:Arcee-ROTFshoot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|&quot;Why couldn't she be the other kind of motormaid, with the motorcycle part on top and the lady part on the bottom?&quot;]]<br /> <br /> {{note|The film goes into no detail on whether or not Arcee is one entity, or three separate beings. See [[#Notes|Notes]] at the bottom of this article for a thorough dissection; for the purposes of this section, all three bike-bots are collectively referred to as &quot;Arcee&quot;.}}<br /> <br /> Arcee was held in reserve as NEST entered Shanghai to deal with Demolishor, only being called into action when the presence of a second Decepticon, [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], was detected. Together with the twins, Arcee pursued the sneaky speedster through the streets of Shanghai, smashing through buildings and everything else in her way, but ultimately, none of her three components were able to do much damage, so Sideswipe was brought up to bat, and he quickly put the Decepticon down.<br /> <br /> [[Image:Arcee-ROTFthreebikes.jpg|left|thumb|300px|The [[Chromia (ROTF)|blue one]] likes to sit next to [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] for some reason.]]<br /> <br /> While not on missions, Arcee was parked with the other Autobots in their hangar at [[Diego Garcia]]. It was here that the Autobots received word from the [[President of the United States]], via [[Theodore Galloway|Director Galloway]], that the White House was concerned that the Autobots' living on Earth was the reason for the Decepticon activity, and that if need be, they would ask the Autobots to leave. Later, after Optimus Prime died in battle and [[The Fallen]] issued an ultimatum to Earth, the US government decided that the Autobots would be shipped back to Diego Garcia.<br /> [[Image:ROTF Arcee shot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Michael Bay displays his usual attitude towards women.]]<br /> NEST had a different idea, and instead shipped Arcee and the other Autobots to [[Egypt]] on the advice of [[Sam Witwicky]], who had the means to resurrect Optimus Prime. During the climactic battle between NEST and The Fallen's Decepticons, Sam and Mikaela attempted to make their way through the bombed-out Egyptian town that had become the battlefield. Arcee arrived with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] to escort them through the warzone, but unfortunately, two of her bodies were shot down by [[Starscream (Movie)|enemy forces]], with only the blue component remaining operational when last seen. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}<br /> <br /> {{note|While the film is wholly apathetic on whether or not the shots that take down Arcee are fatal, Roberto Orci and Alex Kurtzman would later claim that all three Arcee components were killed &lt;ref&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/274058-dvd-blu-ray-commentary-4.html#post4226117 DVD/Blu-Ray Commentary - Page 4 - TFW2005 - The 2005 Boards]&lt;/ref&gt; at the behest of director Michael Bay.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1608508/story.jhtml Michael Bay Reveals 'Transformers: Revenge Of The Fallen' Death]&lt;/ref&gt; As we're about to see, IDW Publishing would proceed to stick a big middle finger up to that idea and continued to present all three components as still living, while Hasbro stated in 2011 &quot;she's still around, buy her toy!&quot;}}<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===''Revenge of the Fallen'' comic adaptation===<br /> [[Image:ArceeROTFIDWCombo.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Remember what [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] did with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] and the [[Duocon]]s?]]<br /> Arcee participated in the [[Shanghai]] battle. When [[The Twins]] botched their chase of [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], the Arcee motorcycles gave chase before [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] finished the job. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 1|Revenge of the Fallen #1}} When the Autobots were on the move to the US East Coast investigating on multiple detected Decepticon contacts, at least one of the Arcee bikes was seen alongside [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]. Later, while Optimus was fighting [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]] in the forest, at least two Arcee bikes were approaching the battle site alongside [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]. An Arcee robot was also seen with [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] and Ironhide when the latter was firing at Starscream and Megatron who were fleeing from the site. The Arcee robot was the first one to notice Optimus Prime's severe damage before Ratchet pronounced him &quot;nearly gone&quot;. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 2|Revenge of the Fallen #2}} All three Arcee robots were with the other Autobots when they were facing the [[Constructicon (ROTF)|Constructicons]] in the desert of Egypt. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen issue 3|Revenge of the Fallen #3}} They were not seen again after that.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> ===IDW ''Dark of the Moon'' movie prequel comics===<br /> {{charstubfiction}}<br /> {{storylink|Transformers: Space Case}}{{storylink|Transformers: Ratchet}}{{storylink|Transformers: Arcee}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:RisingStorm1_ArceeInjured.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]<br /> When NEST discovered that Starscream was selling Transformer weaponry to humans, a sting operation was staged in which [[Theodore Galloway]] would pose as a buyer to lure the Decepticons in. When [[Skystalker (ROTF)|Skystalker]], [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]] and [[Fearswoop (ROTF)|Fearswoop]] took the bait, Arcee and her sisters joined the twins and the human forces of NEST in tackling them. The sisters did not take kindly to Skystalker's incredulity about the Autobots &quot;sending their women&quot; to do their fighting for them, and killed him with practised ease. The battle aggravated the wounds Arcee had taken in Egypt the previous year, however, and she was brought back to Diego Garcia for medical attention courtesy of Ratchet. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 1|Rising Storm #1}}<br /> <br /> After Sam Witwicky contacted Optimus Prime as Philadelphia was being attacked by Decepticons, Optimus decided that the sisters should be left out of the fight due to Arcee's wounds. Arcee wanted to go despite Chromia's attempt to let her stay behind while her two sisters went. In the end, Optimus decided to allow her to go with Chromia and Elita-1. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 2|Rising Storm #2}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:RisingStorm 3 Arcee, Ravage and Ratbat.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Ravage and Ratbat teach you how to get dates]]<br /> <br /> She and her sisters went to New York thinking they would get information on Starscream selling his weapons to humans, but instead they found Astrotrain and a monster. And they also found out that Shockwave was on earth, so they tried to inform Optimus, but Soundwave jammed their communication and sent his minions after the girls. Arcee and Chromia told Elita-1 to find Optimus. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 3|Rising Storm #3}}<br /> <br /> As Ravage was attacking her. Arcee began to feel the pain of her wounds (and Chromia began to feel them too), later Elita-1 died and Arcee and Chromia felt her death. Despite Arcee's attempts to stop her, Chromia activated some bombs they brought with them (which possibly killed Soundwave's minions). Arcee and Chromia survived the explosion. {{storylink|Rising Storm issue 4|Rising Storm #4}}<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===Transformers (2007)===<br /> ====Scout Class toys====<br /> {{anchor|Robovision}}<br /> [[Image:Arceemoviescout.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not Chrom- Well, maybe I am!]]<br /> *'''Arcee''' (Target exclusive Scout Class, 2007)<br /> **''Accessories'': Launcher, missile, scope, 2 tailpipes, &quot;Energon&quot; star<br /> <br /> : Arcee is a [[redeco]] of ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]], replacing her pinks and most of her whites and blacks with blue, and her translucent red with smoky brown plastic. She transforms into a &quot;superbike&quot;-type racing motorcycle. Unusually for a Transformer, she does not hold her weapon in her hands as most figures do. Instead, her Energon Bow mounts on a peg on either arm, with her hands being positioned to give the appearance of her using the bow. The bow itself is spring-loaded, firing a grey &quot;arrow&quot; missile.<br /> <br /> :Arcee (and the rest of the Scout wave) were [[exclusive]] to [[Target]] stores, where they were all part of a [[Robo-Vision]] promotion. Arcee came with a [[Robo-Vision Decoder]] which allows you to see the Robo-Vision Code (&quot;BULLSEYE&quot;) printed on her cardback. Starting [[June 2]], 2007, Target's website allowed users to input those codes to access exclusive content, a concept similar to the online [[Cyber Planet Key]] info from the [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'' toyline]].<br /> <br /> : This mold also was used to make ''Superlink'' Ariel Paradron Type, as well as the [[BotCon 2005]] ''[[Descent into Evil]]'' set's [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], [[Flamewar]], [[Flareup (Timelines)|Flareup]], and the fellow Target-exclusive [[Movie (toyline)|movieverse]] [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]].<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Deluxe Class toys====<br /> {{anchor|2007dlx}}<br /> [[Image:Movie Deluxe Arcee toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Pretty in...purple?]]<br /> *'''Arcee''' (Deluxe Class, 2007)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-11'''<br /> **''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile<br /> <br /> : Deluxe Arcee transforms into a purple 2006 Buell Firebolt XB12R motorcycle, genericised to get around licensing issues. Arcee has references [[Tampograph|tampographed]] on her vehicle mode, such as her motorcycle's model name, &quot;RC 1100&quot;, and her Massachusetts [[license plate]] marked TF7407, the original release date of the movie.<br /> <br /> : Arcee's [[Automorph Technology|Automorphing]] feature is located in her crossbow weapon (formed out of the seat/storage area of the bike), activated when the projectile (the bike's tailpipe) is inserted, which pushes out the recurved lath parts on the sides of the weapon. The rectangular peg which is supposed to be used to attach her weapon to her forearm in robot mode is sometimes a poor fit, and the weapon may pop off. As an alternative, the round peg by which the weapon is attached in ''vehicle'' mode can also be used in robot mode, with a little rearranging of parts.<br /> <br /> : Undocumented in the instructions, the two shoulder-mounted half-wheels contain a small niche on the edge of the tires. By folding the wheels down with the hubcaps pointing towards the chest and turning the tires towards the shoulders, one can feel the wheels gently click into place via the tire niches and hidden tabs in the shoulders, allowing the wheels to remain in place and more closely resemble the figure as pictured on its packaging.<br /> <br /> : As with most larger Transformers toys that become motorcycles, Arcee has a kickstand on the left side of the bike; unfortunately, it's mounted so low that she will fall in the opposite direction if it is fully extended. <br /> <br /> &lt;span id=&quot;Battle3pack&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;<br /> {{-}}<br /> [[Image:Movietoy-Arceebattledamaged.jpg|right|thumb|300px|She's a dirty girl.]]<br /> *'''Battle damage three-pack''' (Sam's Club exclusive three-pack, 2007)<br /> **''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile<br /> <br /> : A three-pack, exclusive to Sam's Club stores, consisting of redecos of Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys|Optimus Prime]] and Deluxe Class Arcee, both with battle damage deco, and an unchanged Voyager Class [[Starscream (Movie)/toys|Starscream]].<br /> <br /> : This version of Arcee later was sold at Asia online retailers and in European retail stores in the same packaging as the first release of Arcee. The packaging did not indicate any of the changes made to the figure, apart from a sticker on the bubble exclaiming &quot;Exclusive! Battle-damage!&quot;.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> &lt;span id=&quot;BlackArcee&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;<br /> [[Image:Movie Arcee Black toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I shall go back...]]<br /> *'''Black Arcee''' (Deluxe, 2008)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-20'''<br /> **''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile, AllSpark cube<br /> <br /> : This Japan-only [[redeco]] of Deluxe Class Arcee is cast in black in an attempt to match the look of the motorcycle [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] rides near the end of the film. Surprisingly, it is not [[Black repaint|evil]].<br /> <br /> : Like all Japanese &quot;[[AllSpark Power]]&quot; toys, black Arcee comes with a small AllSpark cube accessory.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> &lt;span id=&quot;PinkArcee&quot;&gt;&lt;/span&gt;<br /> [[Image:Movie Arcee Wonder Festival G1 redeco.jpg|thumb|300px|...all the way to 1986...!]]<br /> *'''Arcee G1 Color Edition''' (Deluxe-sized toy, 2008)<br /> **''Accessories:'' Launcher, missile<br /> <br /> :Arcee G1 Color Edition (アーシーG1カラーエディション) is decoed in pink and white, in homage to Generation 1 [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and was exclusive to the Wonder Festival 2008 Winter in Tokyo, Japan.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===''Revenge of the Fallen''===<br /> ====Legends Class toys====<br /> [[Image:ROTFtoy-ArceeLegends.jpg|right|thumb|300px|If you wanted Legends Class figures of the other two, you'd have needed to buy Arcee again. And Sideways. Geez, thanks!]]<br /> *'''Arcee''' (Legends, 2010)<br /> <br /> :Legends Arcee is a pink and black motorcycle that transforms into a pink and black robot. Black chunks are strategically placed on her two wheels so she can stand up in robot mode. There's an odd jointed piece above her rear wheel that has a [[Powerlinx]]-like [[5mm post|hardpoint]] and a peg hole on the other side, Since the entire piece serves no function, it may have been designed with a combined form similar to the Deluxes in mind.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Deluxe Class toys====<br /> [[Image:ROTF_Deluxe_Chromia.jpg|thumb|300px|Hey, I'm Arcee too, sometimes! Well, actually most times.]]<br /> *'''Chromia''' (2009)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-11'''<br /> **''Accessories:'' Missile, figure stand/cycle cannons<br /> <br /> :[[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] converts from a [[wikipedia:Suzuki B-King|Suzuki B-King]] to... a unicycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicyclebot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. There is also a piece on the bottom of the vehicle mode (or back of the robot mode) that folds out, but there is no indication in the instructions as to what this piece is for. However, the piece can slide into a similar piece in the later Arcee toy, starting the supposed combined mode. <br /> <br /> :While the instructions depict the motorcycle seat remaining flat so that it ends up covering the bottom wheel, the robot mode more closely resembles the movie design if the seat is folded in and locked into a slot on the motorcycle's bottom, as shown on the back of the packaging. The packaging photo also shows Chromia's front wheel resting behind the robot's shoulders, while the instructions leave it above her head. Furthermore, while it is not mentioned either in the instructions or shown on the box, the stand can be attached backwards and rotated with the guns facing up so that it acts as a prop for the toy, allowing the wheel to actually touch the ground, and letting the toy look from the front like it is unsupported. In addition, the stand can also be attached to right arm as an inordinately large handgun by sliding the two pegs inside the gun into two slots on the inside of the arm.<br /> <br /> :The stand has sculpted tank treads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it.<br /> <br /> :Though the instructions do not explain it, the back of the blister card mentions she has a [[Mech Alive]] gimmick in her left arm. While it isn't quite the &quot;spinning gears&quot; the card refers to, swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:ROTF_Deluxe_Arcee_toy.jpg|thumb|300px|Help! I have scoliosis, and I can't stand on my own.]]<br /> *'''Arcee''' (2009)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-23'''<br /> **''Accessories:'' Sidecar/blaster/figure stand<br /> <br /> :Deluxe class ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Arcee converts from a [[wikipedia:Ducati 848|Ducati 848]] to a robot mode that can look quite awkward if not properly aligned. The figure has a sidecar which can become a Dual Sniper Pistol&lt;ref name=&quot;battlebio&quot;/&gt; or a display stand. In robot mode, she is equipped with a small cannon on her right wrist that can deploy a spring-loaded energy blade. Small [[Cyberglyphics]] inscriptions are molded onto the surface of the blade. <br /> <br /> :Her [[Mech Alive]] feature is located not in her elbow, as the packaging would suggest, but instead in her chest; tilting her neck up and down causes a pair of exposed gears to turn.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Fast Action Battlers====<br /> [[Image:ROTF-toy_FAB_CyberPursuitArcee.jpg|thumb|right|300px|]]<br /> *'''Cyber Pursuit Arcee''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010)<br /> **''Accessories:'' Exhaust/missile<br /> <br /> :This is a simplified version of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Arcee, targeted at the age 5 and under demographic. The general paint application is similar to the deluxe version. Besides a working kickstand and free spinning wheels, her gimmicks include the ability to fire her dual exhaust as a single missile both in figure and vehicle mode and a fully working suspension in robot mode. Ironically, due to the transformation locking both wheels in place, the working suspension is not available in vehicle mode. This version does away with the sidecar/stand in favor of a built-in, fully retractable stand. Articulation is limited but better than most figures in the Fast Action Battlers class.<br /> <br /> :Due to the design of the shoulder joints and the nature of the transformation, going from robot to vehicle mode can be frustrating.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Human Alliance====<br /> [[Image:ROTFtoy-ArceeHumanAlliance.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm the red bike, but I transform into the blue bike's robot, but with the red bike's colors - look, women are complicated, okay?]]<br /> *'''Autobot Skids / Arcee / Mikaela Banes''' (Human Alliance, 2009)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-25'''<br /> <br /> :This figure, which is somewhere in between [[Legends Class|Legends]] and [[size class|Scout Class]] size, has a motorcycle mode that is slightly similar to Arcee's Ducati 848, with some elements resembling the Aprilia RS125 [[Mikaela Banes|Mikaela]] is riding at one point in the [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|movie]], and some elements entirely made up. The robot mode, meanwhile, is clearly that of the blue motorcycle, [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]]. Hasbro explained in their monthly Q&amp;A that it ''is'' meant to resemble Mikaela's bike, and they called it &quot;Arcee&quot; so kids wouldn't be confused by two separate red/pink bikes.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=65426 Hasbro December 09 Q&amp;A, AllSpark]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> :Despite being larger than a Legends Class figure, Arcee features less [[articulation]] than most of them. While her right elbow features a swivel joint, the left arm is sculpted in one piece, and the elbow fixed in a permanent position.<br /> :The face, which is mostly unpainted save for a few small details, doesn't resemble ROTF Arcee's movie design at all. In fact, the head design bears some resemblance to [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]].<br /> <br /> :This mold was also used to make ''Dark of the Moon'' Human Alliance [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-1]].<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> [[Image:Humanalliancechromiatoy.jpg|right|thumb|280px|Red repaint in 3... 2... 1...]]<br /> *'''Mudflap / Chromia / Seymour Simmons''' (Human Alliance, 2010)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-31'''<br /> <br /> :Aside from the colour scheme, this &quot;Chromia&quot; is clearly meant to be Arcee as it has the main component's robot mode, and its vehicle mode is closer to Arcee's than either the motorcycle included with Human Alliance Skids or the Deluxe Chromia. Its higher level of movie-accuracy includes a much better head sculpt, and although its left arm is also cast in one piece, the extra articulation in the shoulders, waist and hips makes the figure more posable than the other HA motorcycle.<br /> <br /> :The transformation is surprisingly complex and fiddly for a figure this size, which is basically a non-autotransforming version of the larger FAB. In robot mode the figure has a piece than the wheels can stand on to support them, or be rotated behind to prop the figure up with some care. The kickstand is too short to hold the bike upright in vehicle mode, although this is easily fixed by gluing a small piece of black plastic to its base to lengthen it.<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===''Transformers'' (2010)===<br /> ====Legends Class====<br /> [[Image:TF2010toy sideways sneak attack.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]<br /> *'''Sideways Sneak Attack''' (Multi-pack)<br /> <br /> :This [[Target]] exclusive multi-pack was to contain redecos of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Legends class Arcee mold as Chromia and Elita-1, plus an Arcee possibly lacking the black [[paint operation]]s on the handles from the single ''ROTF'' release ([[prototype|samples]] on display at [[BotCon 2010]] came in both flavors) plus ''possibly'' a different paint mask for the face. The set furthermore includes a redeco of Deluxe class [[Sideways (ROTF)|Sideways]], whose painted battle damage evokes the scene in the film where he's been cut in half. Ouchies.<br /> <br /> {{canceledtoy}}<br /> {{--}}<br /> <br /> ====Deluxe Class toys====<br /> {{anchor|TF2010Elita}}<br /> [[Image:Hunt_for_the_Decepticons_Deluxe_Elita-1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]<br /> *'''Elita-1''' (Deluxe, 2010)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''AA-08'''<br /> **''Accessories:'' Missile, figure stand/cannons<br /> <br /> :Elita-1 is a black, white and metallic pink [[redeco]] of Chromia, transforming from a unicycle-robot into a [[wikipedia:Suzuki B-King|Suzuki B-King]] motorcycle. Her vehicle mode weapon can attach as a display stand for either mode, ironically making a unicyclebot one of the most stable robot-modes. In robot mode, there is a spring-loaded missile between the tailpipes on Chromia's left hand in addition to the aforementioned non-firing blaster-stand. She is slightly retooled from the original Chromia figure, sporting an extra tab that allows her chest to lock together more securely. She was released as part of the [[Hunt for the Decepticons]] promotion.<br /> <br /> [[image:TakaraTomyAutobotAllianceElita.jpg|thumb|left|300px|]]<br /> <br /> :Elita-1 features a small [[Mech Alive]] gimmick: swinging her left forearm towards and away from her body makes a blue piston slide back and forth inside the large gun. Her stand has sculpted tank threads on the bottom, most likely to make it look that she's still mobile while using it. Her license plate has ''3L 174'' written on it as an stylish way of spelling her own name. [[Headmaster (Animated)| A certain fellow]] would approve of that.<br /> <br /> :[[TakaraTomy]] initially mistakenly solicited their release of Elita-1 using the purple Arcee redeco from the &quot;Rotorwash Rumble&quot; pack. The actual released toy uses the Chromia mold just like Hasbro, with a more [[show-accuracy|screen accurate]] deco that uses more purple paint.<br /> <br /> ::''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/Elita-1/elita-1.htm More information on Elita-1 at TFU.info]''<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> {{-}}{{anchor|RotorwashRumble}}<br /> [[Image:HFTD_rotorwash_arcee.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]<br /> *'''Rotorwash Rumble''' ([[Target]] exclusive multi-pack, 2010)<br /> **''Accessories:'' Sidecar/cannons/figure stand<br /> <br /> :A pink redeco of the ''ROTF'' Arcee mold. She is packaged with the Decepticon [[Blazemaster]]-redeco [[Tailwhip]]. Her packaging successfully identifies her Mech Alive gimmick as being in her chest, rather than her left elbow.<br /> <br /> :As noted above, TakaraTomy mistakenly used this figure in solicitation images of their Elita-1.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ===Dark of the Moon===<br /> ====Deluxe Class toys====<br /> [[Image:DOTM_MechTech_Deluxe_Arcee.jpg|thumb|300px|]]<br /> *'''Arcee''' (MechTech Deluxe, [[May 14]] 2011)<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''DA11'''<br /> **''Accessories:'' Missile, figure stand/cannons, MechTech Blaster/Sonic Blade<br /> <br /> :Originating from [[TakaraTomy]], this ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Deluxe class Arcee is a redeco and minor retool of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Chromia, adding two [[5mm post]] hole MechTech ports on her sculpted engine, which end up on her arms in robot mode. She comes with a retool of [[Roadbuster (DOTM)|Roadbuster]]'s [[MechTech]] weapon, replacing the chainsaw with a new Sonic Blade sword.<br /> <br /> :Arcee comes packed with a character card and an accompanying transparent plastic card of her MechTech weapon for the MechTech Wars online game.<br /> {{-}}<br /> [[Image:Arcee_DOTM_Deluxe_Target.jpg|thumb|300px|]]<br /> *'''Arcee''' (Deluxe, 2011)<br /> **''Accessories:'' Sidecar/blaster/figure stand<br /> <br /> :A redeco of the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Arcee figure, this version is mostly cast in smoky clear pink plastic, with her sidecar being white this time. Liberally scattered across her body are opaque pink [[Cyberglyphics]]. The packaging callouts return to falsely indicating that her left elbow contains moving gears.<br /> <br /> :As with the other [[Target]]-[[exclusive]] &quot;cyber tattoo&quot; redecos, she comes with a comic book by [[IDW Publishing]], ''[[Transformers: Arcee]]''.<br /> <br /> :At both [[BotCon 2011]] and San Diego Comic-Con 2011, the Hasbro slide presentation referred to this figure as Elita-1. Allrighty then.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ====Human Alliance====<br /> *'''Autobot Skids / Elita-1 / Sergeant Epps''' (Human Alliance, 2011)<br /> [[Image:Humanallianceelitaone.jpg|thumb|300px|Ugh! Wrong body again, Hasbro!]]<br /> :''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' Elita-1 is packaged with Skids' ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Human Alliance mold, repainted in his black/green ''Dark of the Moon'' deco, and [[Robert Epps|Sergeant Epps]]. She is colored purple, like her ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie incarnation, though using the Human Alliance Arcee mold. Which is Chromia's robot model. Confused yet?<br /> {{-}}<br /> <br /> ==Merchandise==<br /> <br /> ===Revenge of the Fallen===<br /> [[Image:Chromia_and_megs_robot_heroes.jpg‎|thumb|300px|And now she's using Elita-1's robot mode. WTF?]]<br /> *'''Chromia vs Megatron''' (2009)<br /> <br /> :Part of the third wave of ''Robot Heroes'' two-packs for ''Revenge of the Fallen'', [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] comes packaged versus [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. Her robot mode design is actually [[Elita-1 (ROTF)|Elita-1]]'s, since Hasbro can't tell their bike chicks apart.<br /> <br /> {{-}}<br /> *'''Launchin' Arcee''' free [[Burger King]] toy (2009)<br /> {{charstubtoys}}<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> [[Image:Movie scale chart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|In the time before time...]]<br /> * As part of [[BotCon 2007]]'s Hasbro tour, fans viewed &quot;Robot Scale Chart v03&quot;, dated 11.22.05, which showed Arcee's height as 9' (2.7m). However, all of the designs on this chart were very early and later heavily revised (though [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] was revised far less than the others).<br /> <br /> * Arcee was originally going to be a member of the live-action movie's Autobot cast, but was later replaced by [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]. According to screenwriter [[Roberto Orci]], they would have needed to explain the point behind female robots, which there wasn't any time for in the movie.&lt;ref&gt;[http://movies.ign.com/articles/801/801098p3.html Roberto Orci explaining the reasons for Arcee's removal from the script in an interview with IGN.]&lt;/ref&gt; Oddly enough, there was no attempt to do so in ROTF.<br /> <br /> * In another interview, Alex Kurtzman cited &quot;scale issues&quot; as an additional reason for dropping Arcee; allegedly, Michael Bay simply considered her too small as compared to the rest of the Autobots.&lt;ref&gt;[http://web.archive.org/web/20070714214451/http://www.wizarduniverse.com/movies/transformersmovie/005082421.cfm?page=1 Wizard interview with Kurtzman and Orci]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * It's commonly assumed that Arcee's big part in the movie would have been the scene in which [[William Lennox]] starts his solo assault on [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] using an abandoned motorcycle. However, the screenwriters rejected that notion, stating that this scene wasn't written until ''after'' Arcee had already been dropped from the script—but if she ''had'' remained in the movie, that scene ''would'' have probably featured her as the motorcycle.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/2288318-post539.html Orci once again clearing up the story between Arcee and the motorcycle Lennox uses during the final battle]&lt;/ref&gt;<br /> <br /> * Arcee came ''this'' close to being killed off in ''[[The Reign of Starscream]]'', as the trade states that two revisions of the plot had her dying.<br /> <br /> [[Image:ROTFConceptArceeCombinerDVD.jpg|thumb|250px|So apparently Chromia and Elita-1 were green and silver at some point? Okay.]]<br /> <br /> * It's not especially clear whether ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Arcee is one consciousness controlling three bodies, or three separate individuals. Writer [[Roberto Orci]] explained that she was written as a singular entity, but that [[Michael Bay]] &quot;kept them as individuals&quot;,&lt;ref&gt;[http://transformerslive.blogspot.com/2009/07/ask-orci-final-edition.html Roberto Orci answers questions on the Transformers Live blogspot, July 13, 2009.]&lt;/ref&gt; but if this was Bay's intention, it does not particularly come across in the movie (as the character(s) do(es) not really do ''anything''), beyond perhaps Arcee referring to her components in the plural form in one instance. The novelization of the film adheres to the script's intent, describing Arcee as a &quot;[[tripartite Cybertronian]]&quot;, while the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' toyline chose instead to identify Arcee as only ''one'' of the bikes (the pink/red one), and characterize the other two as the separate characters [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] and [[Elita-1 (ROTF)|Elita-1]].<br /> **IDW Publishing's ''[[Tales of the Fallen]]'' mini-series, complimented a few years later by ''[[Rising Storm]]'' ultimately went to some lengths to marry the two concepts, depicting Arcee, Elita-1 and Chromia as a trio of robots animated by one spark, sharing thoughts and feelings but still possessing some degree of autonomy from one another.<br /> **[[Titan Books|Titan's]] comics, on the other hand, depicted Arcee as having three bodies in their comic strips (sometimes even forgetting about ''that'' and drawing her in her original first movie toyline body), only to have their letters pages makes the contradictory claims that a) they ''were'' separate robots who aren't related and Arcee's just the only one namechecked, and b) that ''nobody knows'' and that it depends &quot;on who you ask&quot;.<br /> **Hasbro ''Dark of the Moon'' website adheres to the original idea for Arcee, identifying her as a &quot;a single mind that operates three bodies&quot;. Further, it follows through on the events of ''Revenge of the Fallen'' by stating that two of her components were destroyed during the battle at Giza. That, of course, is in fairly complete contradiction to previous Hasbro bios that have Elita-One still operating in the post-movie [[Hunt for the Decepticons]] setting.<br /> <br /> [[Image:ROTFAnimaticBikerGroups.jpg|thumb|250px|SIX! SIX BIKE GIRLS! ah ha ha ha *sob*]]<br /> <br /> *It was originally intended that the three individual &quot;Arcees&quot; would combine into a singular, larger robot in the film, but Michael Bay chose to drop the idea for fear of the confusion it would cause given how much else was already going on in the film.&lt;ref&gt;[http://www.siggraph.org/s2009/computer_animation_festival/sessions/details/?id=131 Q&amp;A session with ILM effects supervisor Scott Farrar at Siggraph 2009]&lt;/ref&gt; The idea evidently remained until comparatively late in production; both an unknown designer (see above right) and [[Steve Jung]] [http://www.stevejung.net/gallery/displayimage.php?album=4&amp;pos=1 created a model] for the combined robot, and it appears in the film's novelization, and the animatic for the Shangai battle scene included on the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' DVD. A vestigial reference to the combination even exists in the finished Arcee, Chromia and Elita-1 toys in the form of a fold-out tab on each that allows them to link up back-to-back. With the relegation of Elita to a simple redeco of Chromia, however, no true combination appears capable with the figures, despite claims made by Hasbro that instructions for doing so would be made available online.<br /> <br /> *The [[bio]] for ''Revenge of the Fallen'''s other motorbike Autobot [[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]] seems to refer to Arcee's change in form between the first and second movie toylines, claiming that he wants to undergo the new &quot;combiner retrofit&quot; he's been hearing about, strongly implying that Arcee underwent the same process. The absence of Arcee's combined mode from the film and IDW's own later explanation for her change in form kinda screwed this, though.<br /> <br /> *The animatics of the Shanghai battle scene included on the ROTF DVD serve to '''make Arcee more confusing'''. The &quot;Lamborghini Jump&quot; animatic depicts a trio of three female motorcycle Transformers (two red, one either silver or black) chasing Sideways, similar to the scene with Arcee and her compatriots as it appears in the final film. However, as the animatic continues, at least two of the bike-girls jump on Sideways in mid-pursuit, who he manages to throw off and into a building by swerving. Sideways is then confronted by ''another'' trio of bikes (pink, yellow and blue), who merge into a single robot and flip towards him, only to inexplicably disappear immediately afterwards. What the ''hell?''<br /> <br /> * For some reason, Arcee's ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body is flipped horizontally between the toy and her actual appearance in the film, with her gun and motorcycle-mode fairing appearing on opposite sides in each representation.<br /> <br /> ===Foreign names===<br /> *''Japanese:'' '''Arcee''' (アーシー ''Āshī'')<br /> <br /> ==Footnotes==<br /> {{reflist}}<br /> <br /> ==External links==<br /> * [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/TargetArcee/arcee.htm Arcee at TFU.info]<br /> <br /> [[Category:Dark of the Moon Autobots]]<br /> [[Category:Female Transformers]]<br /> [[Category:Human Alliance]]<br /> [[Category:Movie Autobots]]<br /> [[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]<br /> [[Category:NEST]]<br /> [[Category:Revenge of the Fallen Autobots]]<br /> [[Category:Sam's Club exclusives]]<br /> [[Category:Spies]]<br /> [[Category:Target exclusives]]<br /> [[Category:Transformers (2010) Autobots]]</div>

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<p>58.69.64.99: /* Dark of the Moon */</p> <hr /> <div>:''The Lunar Crawler is a vehicle from the [[Dark of the Moon (franchise)|Dark of the Moon]] portion of the [[live-action film series|live-action]] [[continuity family]].''<br /> [[Image:RatchetDOTMCyberverseLunarCrawler.JPG|thumb|300px|&quot;''[[wikipedia:Spirit rover|Spirit]]''? Is that you?&quot;&lt;br /&gt;&quot;Here's a hint!&quot;]]<br /> The '''Lunar Crawler''' is a massive multipurpose vehicle commanded by [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] during missions on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], and possibly similar environments. While primarily intended for rescue and repair purposes, the Lunar Crawler also sports a combat configuration, in which its multi-axis repair claw is presumably used for less-peaceful purposes. The vehicle also bears a high-output emergency satellite.<br /> <br /> ==Toys==<br /> ===Dark of the Moon===<br /> {{anchor|CyberverseActionSet}}<br /> *'''Autobot Ratchet / Lunar Crawler''' (Cyberverse Action Set, 2011)<br /> **''Series:''<br /> **''Number:''<br /> **''Japanese ID number:'' '''CV18'''<br /> **''Accessories:'' Multi-axis repair claw, satellite dish, crawler/gun<br /> <br /> :Packaged with a redecoed and slightly retooled Cyberverse Ratchet, the Lunar Crawler is a large lunar rover of probably made-up origin, though reminiscent of real unmanned exploration vehicles such as the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mars_Exploration_Rover Mars Exploration Rovers]. The vehicle bears twelve 3mm pegholes, three [[5mm post|5mm pegholes]], and a [[C joint]] bar and clip. One of the 5mm holes can be used to mount a large articulated arm with a claw at the end, which sports an additional clip and two more 3mm holes. Pulling back the &quot;eye&quot; component on top of the claw will cause the claw to pinch.<br /> <br /> :The crawler can be transformed into a &quot;repair station,&quot; which has essentially the same functionality in a more horizontal configuration, and adds a ramp sized for Cyberverse vehicles.<br /> <br /> :The crawler can also be transformed and combined with the included Ratchet figure to form a &quot;lunar combat vehicle.&quot; This is a specialized interaction with the Ratchet toy, with two small ridges clipping into a gap on his roof and the repair claw now mounted in Ratchet's new 5mm peghole.<br /> <br /> :This set also includes a much smaller and simpler crawler vehicle which can be converted into a handheld gun for any Cyberverse figure. A small satellite dish can also be handheld by two different handles, though it's really just a choice between whether it looks like a metal detector, a giant key, or a crossing guard's stop sign.<br /> <br /> :Amusingly, the instructions repeatedly refer to the claw component as a ''rapair'' claw.<br /> <br /> ==Notes==<br /> * The Lunar Crawler looks just like [[Roller (DOTM)|Roller]]'s alternate mode, but is large enough to house Roller comfortably between its treads. While it seems like there's ''some'' kind of [[scale]] issue going on here, as a made-up vehicle with no passenger compartment in evidence, it may be that the thing just comes in multiple sizes.<br /> ** Its repair station mode, on the other hand, bears a vague, perhaps coincidental resemblance to the [[Onebox component|station]] associated with [[Ratchet (G1)|another Ratchet]].<br /> * Satellites are things up in orbit. The Lunar Crawler has a satellite ''dish''. Bad Hasbro copywriter! No biscuit!<br /> * The Lunar Crawler is the only Cyberverse vehicle that doesn't fire a missile.<br /> <br /> [[Category:Cyberverse]]<br /> [[Category:Dark of the Moon]]<br /> [[Category:Vehicles]]</div>

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