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Snow Cat (Energon)

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{{disambig3|Snow Cat}}
{{disambig2|the toy-bio character|the rebuilt version of Cyclonus|Cyclonus (Armada)}}
:''Snow Cat is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

'''Snow Cat''' is a powerful Decepticon who can overcome any environment. He transforms into an all-terrain vehicle and has given his Decepticon allies a strategic advantage in battle on many occasions. Though unruly at times, Snow Cat has proven to be one of Megatron's most valued warriors. His insane fighting tactics are feared by his enemies, and sometimes, his allies.

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Snowcat toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-10'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
:Snow Cat transforms into a ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|"Snow Cat" SAM half-track]]. He is cast in primarily white and light blue plastics, with clear and burgundy for accents. In vehicle mode, the front wheel-hubs and sideskirts can be lowered to form skis for the vehicle to travel on, while in robot mode the sideskirt-skis fold down from his feet to allow him to "ski" in robot mode. He features twin spring-loaded missile launchers available to him in both modes; in robot mode, they end up as a back-mounted over-shoulder assembly. Unusually for Transformers of this era, he has a visible cockpit interior with a partially frosted windshield and working windshield wiper, further homaging the ''G.I. Joe'' toy he was designed after.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Snowcat/snowcat.htm More information on Snow Cat at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* With Snow Cat, the apparent struggle between [[Hasbro]]'s intentions and [[Takara]]'s decisions came to a head. Numerous toys intended to be new characters had been turned into powered-up versions of existing characters when portrayed in the cartoon. And so it was with Mirage, who was shown to be a rebuilt [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] when he debuted in the cartoon. Hasbro had intended the toy to be a new character, however, and either did not have time to change his bio, or else decided to proceed as planned regardless. And so, Snow Cat represents both Cyclonus ''and'' a new, separate character.

[[Category: Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

Snow Cat (Energon)

2011-04-08T00:39:27Z

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{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Snow Cat}}
{{disambig2|the toy-bio character|the rebuilt version of Cyclonus|Cyclonus (Armada)}}
:''Snow Cat is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

'''Snow Cat''' is a powerful Decepticon who can overcome any environment. He transforms into an all-terrain vehicle and has given his Decepticon allies a strategic advantage in battle on many occasions. Though unruly at times, Snow Cat has proven to be one of Megatron's most valued warriors. His insane fighting tactics are feared by his enemies, and sometimes, his allies.

===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Snowcat toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-10'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
:Snow Cat transforms into a ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|"Snow Cat" SAM half-track]]. He is cast in primarily white and light blue plastics, with clear and burgundy for accents. In vehicle mode, the front wheel-hubs and sideskirts can be lowered to form skis for the vehicle to travel on, while in robot mode the sideskirt-skis fold down from his feet to allow him to "ski" in robot mode. He features twin spring-loaded missile launchers available to him in both modes; in robot mode, they end up as a back-mounted over-shoulder assembly. Unusually for Transformers of this era, he has a visible cockpit interior with a partially frosted windshield and working windshield wiper, further homaging the ''G.I. Joe'' toy he was designed after.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Snowcat/snowcat.htm More information on Snow Cat at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* With Snow Cat, the apparent struggle between [[Hasbro]]'s intentions and [[Takara]]'s decisions came to a head. Numerous toys intended to be new characters had been turned into powered-up versions of existing characters when portrayed in the cartoon. And so it was with Mirage, who was shown to be a rebuilt [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] when he debuted in the cartoon. Hasbro had intended the toy to be a new character, however, and either did not have time to change his bio, or else decided to proceed as planned regardless. And so, Snow Cat represents both Cyclonus ''and'' a new, separate character.

[[Category: Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]

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Snow Cat (Energon)

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67.83.143.232: New page: {{factions|decepticon}} {{disambig3|Snow Cat}} {{disambig2|the toy-bio character|the rebuilt version of Cyclonus|Cyclonus (Armada)}} :''Snow Cat is a Decepticon from the [[Energon (fra...

Cyclonus (Armada)

2011-04-08T00:24:48Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Cyclonus}}
{{disambig3|Snow Cat}}
:''Cyclonus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]]. He took the name '''Snow Cat''' after receiving a new body.''

[[Image:Cyclonus-AR-DVD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Morale? We've never had morale around here!"]]
Cautious. Reliable. Uneager. These are not words to describe '''Cyclonus'''. He is one wild and craaaaaaazy guy. Seriously, he's the guy in the group that even the other Cons think is a little unbalanced. His usual battle tactic is to rush straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing, all while laughing maniacally. Other times, he yodels while rushing straight in with every piece of artillery he has blazing.

He loves combat, and isn't particularly picky about which side he's on, so long as he gets to shoot things. He's not especially bright, but [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] knows the value of a soldier largely without fear.

His Minicon partner is [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]]

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in mini-comics===

When [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] turned an energon-draining device on [[Cyber City]], Cyclonus and Crumplezone guarded it against Autobot intervention. The duo powerlinked and threatened [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] with a super-cannon when he arrived to foil their plans. Hot Shot's partner [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]] arrived, however, giving him super-speed and driving claws to outmaneuver the Decepticons. Cyclonus and Crumplezone were caught in an explosion when Hot Shot dumped the Decepticon device in a ravine. {{storylink|Armada (mini-comic)}}

Somehow, Megatron was able to ambush [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], and forced him to battle Snow Cat, [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] and [[Shockblast]] without back-up. Luckily for Prime, [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]] arrived with a new Powerlinx mode for the two of them, enabling Prime to annihilate Snow Cat and the other Decepticons with heavy firepower. {{storylink|Energon (mini-comic)}}

===Cartoon continuity===
====''Armada'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Don Brown]] (English), [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japanese), [[Peter Kjellström]] (Swedish), [[Tobias Lelle]] (German), [[Mauro Ramos]] (Brazil)

Cyclonus is a wild soldier under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s command. He is closely partnered with his comrade [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], with whom he sometimes shares a love/hate relationship. He is known for having a maniacal personality and will often fire at targets frantically, risking damage to his own teammates. He has a quirky and sarcastic personality, often leading to harsh punishment by his commander. For some unknown reason, Cyclonus had the habit of falling asleep at random intervals during downtime after battles. He could be the first recorded case of a narcoleptic Decepticon (although not [[Galvatron (BWII)|the first narcoleptic]] in ''Transformers'' full-stop).

Cyclonus served Megatron throughout [[The Unicron Battles]], and was a key player in the united Armada against the [[Unicron|chaos-bringer]]. His alternate form is a helicopter, and he often took pleasure in tormenting the three kids under [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] protection. He joined the Autobot unit after the demise of Megatron, though with reservations.

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====''Energon'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Don Brown]] (English), [[Isshin Chiba]] (Japanese), [[Johan Hedenberg]] (Swedish, Cyclonus), [[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish, Snow Cat)

Cyclonus returned as the guardian of the [[Cybertron City (city)|Cybertron City]] [[Lunar City|based on the moon]]. Although he served in his role dutifully, he was yearning for the days of combat. Not long after the attacks on Mars and Asteroid City, the moon would also be attacked, a battle through which Cyclonus would hold up a small resistance before he was presumed destroyed. As [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] prepared for more [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] assaults on Earth, Cyclonus surfaced, having tucked tail and ran, abandoning the Cybertron City on the moon to be looted of its [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]]. Cyclonus assisted Demolishor and the Autobots until [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] showed up wielding [[Megatron's Sword]], a blade forged by [[Alpha Quintesson]] from the Spark of Megatron. Believing that it was proof of Megatron, Cyclonus abandoned the Autobots and Demolishor, joining Alpha Quintesson's forces.

Cyclonus would once again serve Megatron when the commander was revived within Unicron for some time, before sustaining damages from an [[Autobot]] assault while retreating. Having failed to topple the [[Energon Tower (building)|Energon Towers]], Cyclonus returned injured to his commander, begging for repairs. In a rage, Megatron bound Cyclonus to the wall using [[Unicron]]'s internal tentacles as punishment. Cyclonus was then fused with Unicron's essence in a painful manner and upgraded into '''Snow Cat''', who then took up yodeling, and skiing. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} During [[The Powerlinx Battles]] Snow Cat and Demolishor had to deal with a gigantic [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]], who was mutated by the [[Super Energon]].

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===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
Following [[The Powerlinx Battles]], Snow Cat went totally starkers (it wasn't a long trip), and without Megatron to guide him, wandered the streets of [[Kaon]], a raving loon during the planet's evacuation. {{storylink|#Universe|Snow Cat's ''Universe'' toy bio}}

{{note|Snow Cat's ''[[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' bio sets him off-camera during the events of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' rather within the pre-existing ''Universe'' storyline. This is likely due to the ''Universe'' storyline giving way to and folding into the Fanclub Cybertron comic which is set largely on this abandoned Cybertron.}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Armada'' comic====
Before the war with the Autobots began, Cyclonus was part of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s inner circle. He and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] attacked [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village C52]], capturing most of its population after getting past its [[Filtrek|forceshield]] by simply attacking from underground. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1|Armada #1}} After picking C52 resident [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] as his personal slave, Cyclonus participated in the Decepticon assault on [[Cyber City]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2|Armada #2}}

One million years later, Cyclonus was present when the Decepticons learned that the Mini-Cons who had fled from Cybertron during the war had ended up on [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3|Armada #3}} He, Demolishor and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] traveled to the alien planet via [[space bridge]] and assaulted a military base for new [[alternate mode]]s. After complaining about the humans' stench and taking out their communications systems, Cyclonus scanned a helicopter and joined Megatron for some Mini-Con hunting. He found out the hard way that the Autobots had also come to Earth when [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] caved his cockpit in. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 4|Armada #4}} Cyclonus and the others fought a short battle with the Autobots, but were forced to retreat when their enemies got some Mini-Cons of their own. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5|Armada #5}}

Cyclonus later helped capture the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]], which led to Megatron getting his hands on the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6|Armada #6}} Using this mighty weapon, the Decepticons attacked the Autobots' headquarters. Cyclonus overheard Starscream complaining that Megatron didn't even need his loyal troops now that he had the power of the Star Saber, and told him to stop being so whiny: they were Megatron's eyes and ears, and he would never forget about them! He then fought with the Autobots, lost, and retreated in short order. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7|Armada #7}} Some time later at the Decepticons' [[Silver Ridge]] base, Cyclonus went to put the Mini-Cons <s>to bed</s> back in their cells, but found that the little 'bots had run away. When he tried to recall them, he found that they had tampered with the base's internal defenses, turning them against him. Cyclonus, who had forgotten the emergency override code, was promptly imprisoned in the base and blasted by laser turrets. Luckily, the lasers were only set to harm Mini-Cons, so he wasn't too injured to participate in the hunt for the escaped Mini-Cons. The Decepticons followed their Mini-Cons to a [[Mini-Con Ark|structure]] in [[Kansas]], but failed to stop them from entering it and blasting off into space. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8|Armada #8}}

The Decepticons found that the Mini-Cons had traveled to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], and soon followed them there. The flying Decepticons and Megatron attacked the [[Mini-Con Moonbase]], but were driven off by its automated defenses. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9|Armada #9}} Cyclonus doubted that the moonbase had any weaknesses at all, but Megatron scoffed at this and fought his way into it using a really big drill. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10|Armada #10}} With help from [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]], he took control of the base's defenses and ordered Cyclonus to renew his assault... only for Leader-1 to betray the Decepticons and reactivate the defenses. After retreating again, Cyclonus decided to pick a fight with a newly arrived Autobot shuttle instead, but this turned out to be a poor decision as the ship heavily outgunned him. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 11|Armada #11}}

Megatron eventually wrecked the moonbase and captured the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]] who had built it. However, the Mini-Con trio proved capable of overloading anyone who [[powerlinx]]ed with them, so rather than using them himself, Megatron decided that Cyclonus had volunteered to try them out. He was sent to help [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] retrieve some Mini-Cons in [[Alaska]], but shortly after he took out the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], the Destruction Team indeed overloaded him. Driven mad with power, Cyclonus attacked Thrust in a berserker rage. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} The Destruction Team's power allowed him to easily defeat his Decepticon comrade, and he even outmatched an entire team of Autobots which arrived shortly afterward. He was eventually knocked out by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], powered up with every ounce of [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]]'s energy. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13|Armada #13}} The heavily damaged Cyclonus was eventually retrieved and placed in a repair tank in the Decepticon base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}}

After recovering, Cyclonus participated in an all-out ssault on the Autobots, who had lost Optimus Prime. The attack went well, up until a [[Galvatron (G1)|powerful stranger]] arrived on the scene and effortlessly took out all the Decepticons other than Megatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} When the threat of [[Unicron]] reared its ugly head, the Decepticons had no choice but join forces with the Autobots. Cyclonus released the Decepticon-held Mini-Cons back into the wild, then returned to Cybertron to do battle with Unicron. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Ten years after the destruction of Unicron, Cyclonus was spotted in [[Cyber City]], oddly not blowing anything up. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}}

Later, Snow Cat was located in a [[Abyss|small town]] in the Yukon, under the command of [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] busy sabotaging [[Base Unit 1]] to that the [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]] it'd produce would come to feed Unicron. He also captured the [[Omnicon|Omnicons]] and rigged them to a machine that would brainwash them into obedience to him and [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]. However, the Omnicons learned the value of teamwork thanks to the shared-hallucination-induced disembodied advice-giving head of [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]], broke free, and totally kicked his ass. {{storylink|Omni-Potent}}

Much later, Snow Cat was one of several Decepticons who attempted to "sneak" into [[Ocean City]] and steal the data for the Autobots' [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme prototype]]. He rushed into the dark hangar, smacked into a scaffolding like a big dumb doof, and was chased out by security. Megatron didn't buy Snow Cat's recounting of how his daring and skill was thwarted by a "sub sea earthquake" for one second. {{storylink|Dreamwave Summer Special}}

{{note|Due to the bankruptcy of [[Dreamwave Productions]], it has not been confirmed if Cyclonus and Snow Cat are one and the same in this reality. If Snow Cat was indeed a reformatted Cyclonus, then it is likely that he was taken during the Four Horsemen's attack on Cybertron during [[What Lies Beneath, Part Two|issue 21]].}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
In the early days of the war, Cyclonus, [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] performed an airstrike on the Autobot Command HQ. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}} As the war with the Autobots continued for millions of years, and Cyclonus was seen fighting alongside Starscream some more. {{storylink|First Encounter!}}

When the Mini-Cons were discovered on [[Earth]], [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] summoned the two fliers and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] to scour the planet. Shortly after arriving, they got into a battle with the Autobots again, and Cyclonus was rammed out of the sky by a flying [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 2|Friends and Foes!}} The Decepticons later attacked the Autobots to stop them from sending some Mini-Cons back to Cybertron, and kind of succeeded. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} When Megatron went looking for Mini-Cons on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], he took Cyclonus and Demolishor with him. They didn't do much searching, though, as they soon ran into two Autobots sent to stop them. Cyclonus spent some time strafing [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] until he got his [[Rollbar (Armada)|own Mini-Con powerup]] and presumably defeated the crazy copter. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}}

The Decepticons remained on the Moon and built a new base, from which they prepared to fire missiles at the Autobot base on Earth. When the Autobots' Mini-Cons surrendered in exchange for their friends' lives, Cyclonus was sent to pick them up in a [[solar barge]] and take them to the Moon. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Earthshaker!}} Unfortunately, the Mini-Cons broke out during the trip and cut the cable connecting Cyclonus and the barge. When the Decepticon noticed, he prepared to destroy the pesky Mini-Cons, but was shot by [[Jolt (Armada)|Jolt]]'s electrical darts. This crashed his guidance systems, and he was sent floating aimlessly through space. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 8|Lost in Space!}} Cyclonus crashed on the Moon's surface, where he was found by the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]]. The three Mini-Cons power-linked with him, taking control of his body in order to use it against the other Decepticons. As he was forced to bombard his headquarters and grapple with his leader, Cyclonus could do naught but plead that it wasn't his fault. Eventually, Starscream used a [[sonic destabiliser]] to disconnect the Destruction Team from him. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Dawn of Destruction!}}

==Games==
===''Transformers'' (PS2)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Daran Norris]] (English)

When a [[Mini-Con]] signal drew the Decepticons to Earth, Cyclonus was deployed in the [[Amazon]] to find the signal's origin. The Autobots were not far behind, and once they reached the hilltop where the signal had originated, he revealed himself, declaring Earth to be Decepticon property before departing, leaving a [[Heavy Unit]] behind to deal with them.

After the defeat of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] in [[Antarctica]], the Autobots returned to the Amazon, venturing deeper into the jungle to an ancient temple. There, Cyclonus attacked again, tossing the Autobots all across the temple's surroundings and strafing them in copter mode. Eventually, the Autobots managed to deal him a finishing blow that sent him spiraling out of control in copter mode as his internal components exploded. {{storylink|Transformers (PS2)|Transformers}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Armada Cyclonus toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Craaaaaaazy air-taxi!]]
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2002/2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-04'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: Cyclonus transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter coloured in light blue, light grey with dark blue and gold accents. His Mini-Con [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] can be attached to the front of his helicopter cockpit for added firepower. His primary [[gimmick]] is a trigger-activated gear assembly that runs through the length of the vehicle mode; pulling the trigger both spins the rotor blade and a gear system in the cockpit area. If Crumplezone is attached, the gears make his cannon move back and forth. Attaching a compatible geared Mini-Con to the square frame on the underside of his cockpit (any member of the [[Destruction Mini-Con Team]], the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]], or [[Refute]]) allows the gear system to activate ''their'' gear-wheel gimmicks as well by pulling the trigger. Attaching Mini-Cons to the [[powerlinx]] plugs on either of his wing-mounted weapons pods launches a spring-loaded missile. In robot mode, attaching a Mini-Con to the plugs on either side of his legs will make a spring-loaded (non-firing) cannon pop up from his shins.

: The [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release of Cyclonus has some slight color differences from the [[Hasbro]], including a "separated" painted sigil, and a much brighter white plastic.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Buzzsaw (Cybertron)|Buzzsaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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*'''Sandstorm w/ Cannon and Destruction Micron''' (Multi-pack, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MS-04'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: "Sandstorm" was sold both as an individual and in a multi-pack with the Destruction Mini-Con Team, whose gear-gimmicks were designed to function with Cyclonus's gearing system. All of the toys in the set are identical to their individual releases.

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*'''Cyclonus''' (Happy Meal toy, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Rotor

: Part of the McDonald's ''Armada'' promotion, this extremely simplified version of Cyclonus transforms into an assault helicopter. Rolling his vehicle form forward spins his rotor prop, which launches into the air after picking up enough speed, a gimmick like that of the ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Rotor Force]] toys. He could combine with the Happy Meal versions of [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] toys to form a "super vehicle".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/McCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on McDonald's Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Armada BTR MegatronCyclonus.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Let's make some crazy Energon!]]
*'''Megatron with Leader-1 and Cyclonus with Crumplezone''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: Part of the largest ''Transformers'' series ''[[Built to Rule]]'' set, Cyclonus can be assembled into an assault helicopter, a robot, or whatever your imagination can do with the blocks provided. Cyclonus is the only ''Built to Rule'' "figure" that does not have some kind of missile launcher. He came with a block-version of his Mini-Con partner Crumplezone, as well as the larger Megatron with [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] model.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/BTRCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Powerlinx Cyclonus toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Still Crazy In Spite Of All These Gears.]]
*'''Powerlinx Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: This [[redeco]] of Cyclonus uses mostly bright green plastic, as well as dark grey and chocolate-brown. He retains all of his original gimmicks and still has his Mini-Con partner. He may have been designed as something of a questionable [[homage]] to [[Springer (G1)|Springer]].<ref>[[Aaron Archer]], in an "Orson's World" post, once noted that if he had his way, he'd have named the toy as a new character called "Sprigger". We ''assume'' he actually meant "Springer"...</ref>

: This toy was not released as part of the normal ''Micron Legend'' series in Japan, but was straight-imported as a [[USA Edition]] exclusive to LaOX stores on September 27th, 2003.

: In November of 2003, US Toys "R" Us stores had special bonus pack Max-Con (Deluxe) toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for ''less'' than the price as a normal Max-Con during Toys "R" Us' post-Thanksgiving-day sale. Like Powerlinx [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], Powerlinx Cyclonus came with one of the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg]] or [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/PXCyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on Powerlinx Cyclonus at TFU.info]''
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===Energon===
*'''Cyclonus with Mini-Con Crumplezone''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-03'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, "gatling" missile, rotor blade

: This is an "arctic camouflage" redeco of Cyclonus, presented in mostly shades of gray with black and purple. The majority of the paint applications are black and white in a camouflage pattern. He retains all of his gimmicks and Mini-Con partner.

: Released at the start of the Japanese ''Super Link'' line, this toy did not appear in the American ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' line until late 2004 as a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], alongside the similarly-previously-''Super-Link''-only version of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm More information on KB Toys Cyclonus at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Energon Snowcat toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Does not come with Frostbite :(]]
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-10'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
{{note|Snow Cat was [[repurposing|repurposed]] from a separate character named [[Snow Cat (Energon)|Snow Cat]].}}
:Snow Cat transforms into a ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[Snow Cat (G.I. Joe)|"Snow Cat" SAM half-track]]. He is cast in primarily white and light blue plastics, with clear and burgundy for accents. In vehicle mode, the front wheel-hubs and sideskirts can be lowered to form skis for the vehicle to travel on, while in robot mode the sideskirt-skis fold down from his feet to allow him to "ski" in robot mode. He features twin spring-loaded missile launchers available to him in both modes; in robot mode, they end up as a back-mounted over-shoulder assembly. Unusually for Transformers of this era, he has a visible cockpit interior with a partially frosted windshield and working windshield wiper, further homaging the ''G.I. Joe'' toy he was designed after.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Snowcat/snowcat.htm More information on Snow Cat at TFU.info]''
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===Universe===
[[Image:TFU03-toy_SnowCat.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Snow Cat''' (Deluxe, 2005/2006)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles

: The ''Energon'' Snow Cat mold was redecoed in superdark blue with orange accents and released as an [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores in 2005, along with a redeco of ''Energon'' [[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]]. However, at the time KB was undergoing financial troubles, closing numerous stores across the United States, and it appears that the two toys did not make it to a great many of the stores that remained open. Many did make their way to Toy Liquidator outlets, a sub-company within KB mostly found in outlet malls. In 2006, it seems the toys finally made it to a wider distribution through the remaining KB stores.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Snowcat/snowcat.htm More information on ''Universe'' Snow Cat at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* According to the [[Transformers (PS2)|''Armada'' Playstation 2 game]] instruction booklet, Cyclonus's ''Armada'' body has the following statistics:

:Height: 19' 7" (17' 1" vehicle mode)
:Weight: 16,550 lbs
:Power: 1800 shaft horsepower
:Vehicle top speed: 190 mph

* The colors chosen for ''Universe'' Snow Cat emulate the colors of vehicles present in ''G.I. Joe'''s [http://www.yojoe.com/action/subteams/nightforce.shtml Night Force] sub-line. However, there was never a Night Force Snow Cat in the line.

* In the cartoon, Cyclonus NEVER had the right Mini-Con. In one episode, it is [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] that he uses, while in another episode, it is [[Drill Bit (Armada)|Drill Bit]] (whom he refers to as Crumplezone).

* Snow Cat may have been originally intended as a separate character. [[Hasbro]] appears to have implied this is the case, saying that designing the toys before the show was completed led to "some characters not aligning together in the animation and toy expressions". <ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/August 2009: Answers]]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sandstorm''' (サンドストーム ''Sandosutōmu''), '''Snowstorm''' (Snow Cat, スノーストーム ''Sunōsutōmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Ciklonusz''' (''Armada''), '''Ciklon''' (''Energon'', "Cyclone"), '''Hósapka''' (Snow Cat, "Snow Cap")
*''Polish:'' '''Cyklotron''' (''Armada'')
*''Russian:'' '''Ciklon''' (''Armada'', Циклон, "Cyclone"), '''Snegohod''' (Snow Cat, Снегоход, "Snowmobile")

==References==
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Tidal Wave (Armada)

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{{disambig2|the colossal Decepticon warship from Armada|the teeny jetski/jetpack from Classics|Tidal Wave (Classics)}}

:''Tidal Wave is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tidal wave looms ps2.jpg|right|400px|thumb|Like a vast predatory <s>bird</s> fish...]]
'''Tidal Wave''' is a colossal powerhouse, one of the largest Decepticons under [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s command. His power is backed up by a brain that doesn't exactly run at optimal speeds; he's not so much stupid as he is single-minded and easily frustrated, although [[Pokeformers|his tendency to shout his own name repeatedly as a sort of battle cry]] doesn't do much to refute his reputation as a knucklehead. In battle he is merciless, an unyielding engine of destruction.

He is unquestionably loyal to Megatron and his ideals and will quickly sign up with anyone that promises power to the Decepticon cause. He may or may not have a [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|soft spot for children]].<ref>One of the ''Super Link'' [[Commercial bumper|commercial bumpers]] features Mirage introducing himself, then telling the good little children out there that it's nice to meet them.</ref>

Tidal Wave's [[Mini-Con]] partner is [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]]. Tidal Wave takes on the name '''Mirage''' when upgrading to a new body.

{{quote|Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...|Tidal Wave, too many times to properly source}}

==Fiction==
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====Early days====
''Tidal Wave was in charge of a [[Decepticon]] platoon on [[Dabola]] which included [[Shockblast]] and [[Six Shot]]. After a series of battles, they eliminated the Autobots on the planet but Shockblast and Six Shot grew bored and started lashing out at their Decepticon allies. Tidal Wave eventually managed to drive them away and subsequently garnered an everlasting hatred for Shockblast. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}}''

====''Armada'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'' [[Doug Parker]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese)

On the back of this success, he was brought to [[Earth]] by the Decepticon strategist [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] in an attempt to bolster the Decepticon forces so that they could obtain the [[Requiem Blaster]]. Thrust's claims of Tidal Wave's prowess initially conflicted with the newcomer's... lack of grace. This was exemplified when [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] capsized the huge warship and sent it to the bottom of the deep. However, Tidal Wave quickly recovered by transforming into his massively powerful robot mode and quickly sent the Autobots scrambling for cover. {{storylink|Awakening}}

Pounding the Autobots with firepower, Thrust called out to Tidal Wave to initiate his party piece. Tidal Wave transformed and split into three component vehicle sections (which somehow shrank in size), headed for Megatron and Powerlinxed with him, forming a combination known as ''Burning Megatron''. Megatron declared that "The Power is Mine!" before setting off in pursuit of Jet Optimus. Tidal Wave gave Megatron flight capability and an overwhelming amount of firepower which kept Jet Optimus at bay long enough for Megatron to slice the connection point between Optimus Prime and [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] with the Star Saber. However, Optimus Prime managed to obtain the [[Requiem Blaster]] and used it to injure both Tidal Wave and Megatron, forcing the Decepticons to retreat {{storylink|Desperate}} to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] for repairs. {{storylink|Runaway}}

Tidal Wave later participated in the Decepticons' operation to steal the Blaster, during which [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] decided to defect. {{storylink|Sacrifice}} After Starscream cracked and attacked Megatron, Tidal Wave was sent after him to Earth when the rogue Decepticon jet escaped their moon base with the Star Saber in his possession. The Autobots initially assumed both Decepticons were part of a combined attack, but eventually came to Starscream's assistance against Tidal Wave when the Decepticon shot him down. Hot Shot nailed Tidal Wave in the eye with his axle cannon but the powerful Tidal Wave recovered quickly and caused problems for Jet Optimus, who couldn't so much as scratch him. This prompted Starscream to toss the Star Saber to the Autobot leader which he used to slice off one of Tidal Wave's chest guns and forced the Decepticon to retreat again. {{storylink|Regeneration}}

He was present when Starscream led the Autobots into the heart of the Decepticon base to liberate the captive Mini-Cons. He handily took down Side Swipe, then moved to the chamber where the [[Hydra Cannon]] was under construction to prevent the Mini-Cons from being lost to the Autobots. On the way, he encountered [[Perceptor (Armada)|Perceptor]] and Hot Shot, the latter of whom distracted him long enough for the former to penetrate deeper into the Decepticon base.

Though Hot Shot fought hard, Tidal Wave was simply too big and powerful for the young 'bot to defeat alone, so he fled to the construction room with Tidal Wave in hot pursuit. Tidal Wave arrived just in time to see the Mini-Cons flee with Perceptor. [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] then arrived and the two fought for a while before the Autobots retreated, their objectives achieved. {{storylink|Rescue}}

Megatron then sent Tidal Wave to [[Mars (planet)|Mars]] as part of a trap for Starscream and Jetfire. He beat up Starscream in the sky, which sent him crashing to the surface. He encountered both the Autobots, as well as their Mini-Cons, shortly thereafter in the asteroid belt where they had located [[Firebot (Armada)|Firebot]]. Megatron and Thrust arrived to help him at this point, but all three were forced back when the Autobots unlocked the power of [[burning justice]] in the Star Saber and [[Skyboom Shield]]. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}}

Tidal Wave participated in the attack during which Starscream returned to the Decepticons, bringing the Star Saber and Skyboom Shield with him. Once again, he fought Hot Shot. {{storylink|Crack}} He also fought against Optimus Prime and Jetfire atop the Hydra Cannon, {{storylink|Crisis}} combined with Megatron to defeat Side Swipe, {{storylink|Miracle}} and again when they found themselves on [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]'s world. {{storylink|Puppet}} He presumably took part in Galvatron's conquest of Cybertron {{storylink|Uprising}} and later tried, with only partial success, to prevent Hot Shot from getting close to Galvatron. {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}}

After that, he was assigned a squad to Decepticons and sent to clear an area of Autobots. He engaged Jetfire during this time, calling the Autobot a "show-off". {{storylink|Portent}} He again combined with Megatron when the Decepticon leader decided to approach Optimus Prime for some... aggressive negotiations. Somehow, Jetfire managed to defeat single-handedly during this time. {{storylink|Cramp}}

Tidal Wave attended the the meeting during which the Autobots and Decepticons formed a temporary truce to combat the menace of [[Unicron]], notably shaking hands with Jetfire. {{storylink|Alliance (episode)|Alliance}} After this, he combined with Galvatron in order to kill the traitorous Thrust, save Demolishor, and then, with the similarly combined Optimus Prime and Jetfire, penetrate deep into the core of Unicron. {{storylink|Union}} He detached from his master for a final time to allow the two Transformer leaders to settle their final differences and accompanied the rest of the Transformers, where he then fled the scene. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}}

====''Energon'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'' [[Doug Parker]] (English), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japanese), [[Anders Öjebo]] (Swedish)

After the end of the Unicron Battles, Tidal Wave loyally followed Galvatron's last request—that the Decepticons remain at peace with the Autobots. During the ten year period that followed, Tidal Wave somewhere along the line changed not only his color palette but also his occupation — instead of being a warrior, he was now a guardian of the [[Energon (Energon)|energon]] mines in the Sol system's asteroid belt.

Tidal Wave's post was one of the first targets of the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] hordes. {{storylink|Cybertron City (episode)|Cybertron City}} After being attacked and abducted, he was brought to [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] and [[Alpha Quintesson]]'s base of operations where they convinced him to side with them by promising to revive Megatron, a deal which Tidal Wave eagerly agreed to despite clearly disliking Scorponok. He began by attacking an energon-mining facility on Mars and managed to obtain a large amount of energon before being driven back by the Autobots. {{storylink|Scorpinok}} At some point thereafter, he met up with Cyclonus somewhere in space and gave him a quick run-down on the situation. Cyclonus liked the idea of reviving Megatron, but was skeptical that this goal could actually be achieved.

After that, Tidal Wave led a force of Terrorcons to attack [[Mars City]] and steal its energon. Due to the city's weak defenses, he was able to grab all its energon and slaughter most of its guards and inhabitants before leaving.

Fresh from this success, he led an attack on [[Plains City]] alongside Scorponok where he faced off against his old allies Cyclonus and Demolishor. They were again repelled after a fierce battle against the Autobots, but this time Cyclonus came with them, having seen that Scorponok possessed [[Energon Sword|Megatron's sword]] and thus concluding that Megatron could be brought back to life with reasonable effort {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}}.

Tidal Wave, Cyclonus, and Scorponok returned to Unicron's body where Tidal Wave showed Megatron's corpse to Cyclonus. After Cyclonus hitting the corpse failed to resurrect it, he and Tidal Wave tried to persuade Scorponok to bring back their old leader, only to be ordered to go get more energon. They tried to raid a recently-discovered energon vein in the [[Arctic]], but were driven away when [[Cybertron City (city)|Cybertron City]] arrived. {{Storylink|The New Cybertron City}}

After this, the Autobots upgraded all their defenses around their energon sources, leading to a series of defeats for the Decepticons under Alpha Q's control. In frustration, Cyclonus kicked Megatron's corpse a few times in proxy revenge for all the times he'd mistreated them. Tidal Wave begged him not to do that and verbally defended Megatron when their leader's disembodied voice demanded that they treat him with more respect.

Seeing that Megatron's spark was causing trouble, Scorponok attempted to kill him outright but only succeeded in resurrecting him in a new body; at this, Tidal Wave was overjoyed and gleefully helped Megatron take control of Unicron's body from Alpha Q. He then followed Megatron in another attack on Plains City, during which Hot Shot lost an arm. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}} After this, they returned to their base where Tidal Wave was assigned to guard the recently inducted Scorponok. Scorponok wondered why Megatron didn't kill Optimus Prime in their last sortie and Tidal Wave told him to figure it out - in the event that he did, the rest of the Decepticons would start to trust him.

Tidal Wave later took part in the Decepticon mission to [[Ocean City]], during which Demolishor returned to their ranks {{storylink|Megatron Raid}} for another raid on [[Moon (moon)|Earth's moon]]. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}} He also accompanied the Decepticons in their next attack on Ocean City, attacking from beneath the water but was like everyone else, repelled by the [[Energon tower (building)|Energon tower]]'s ''Autobot-flavored'' energon. {{storylink|Energon Tower (episode)|Energon Tower}} He was present when Megatron, for the first and only time, used the powers he gained from Unicron to restore Starscream's loyalty to the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}}

After this, he observed a force of Alpha Q's Terrorcons investigating [[Jungle City]], and reasoned that there was probably energon to be had. The Decepticons attacked and made off with as much energon as they could, during which Tidal Wave attempted to destroy the energon tower. On this occasion, most of their efforts went to waste when the Autobots expldoed the city to prevent the Decepticons from getting the energon, but the 'Cons still came out ahead. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

He also took part in an attempt to capture [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}} When this failed, Megatron got the idea that chucking some giant comet-shaped lumps of Unicron at Earth would obliterate the Autobots and assigned Tidal Wave to lead the efforts in pushing them across the gulf of space. Tidal Wave explained to Scorponok that this slow procession would scare the humans much more than having the projectiles appear near their planet without warning.

However, Megatron's grand plan just gave the humans and Autobots time to prepare and so the plan failed miserably. All the Decepticons fled back to Unicron. {{storylink|Energon Grid}} Following this, Megatron ordered them to find Alpha Q, who would have a lot of energon. Demolishor and Tidal Wave protested that this would be nigh impossible - after all, space is really big - but Megatron would have none of it.

Just before trying to track him down, Tidal Wave and Starscream were responsible for seeing that Scorponok took all his energon back to Megatron and didn't try to skim any off the top for Alpha Q. {{storylink|Rodimus: Friend or Foe?}}

He later took part in a plan to lure out Alpha Q, using Scorponok as bait. However, it was [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]] who came to Scorponok's rescue. All the Decepticons present, Tidal Wave among them, exchanged fire with Rodimus's team and retreated when Megatron was injured. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} Some time after this battle, he received a message from Snow Cat that he had found energon on an icy planet and so the Decepticons set off in pursuit. He attacked the ''[[Miranda II]]'' alongside Megatron and, after making some initial gains, the two were forced back by Alpha Q's new [[Cruellock]] drones.

Still, this event ended well for Tidal Wave and the Decepticons. The Autobot's used the ''Miranda II's'' [[Energon Ring]] to destroy the Terrorcons, allowing the Decepticons to take all the planet's energon. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}} After that, he took part in a rather half-hearted attack on the ''Miranda II'' in deep space, and was again driven off. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} After that, the Autobots under Optimus Prime decided to attack Unicron and so the Decepticons went to defend their base, Tidal Wave paying particular attention to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} After fighting for a while, both Unicron and the ''Miranda II'' arrived at Cybertron where both sides fell back to regroup.

With the arrival of Unicron, Cybertron erupted into chaos. Megatron decided to recruit the unstable and dangerous Shockblast, ''who had been imprisoned by the Autobot/Decepticon coalition since Tidal Wave had last seen him''. Due to their previous enmity, Tidal Wave vehemently opposed this plan, but to no avail. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} Shockblast [[radio]]ed Megatron regarding a cache of energon big enough to revive Unicron, and thus despite his objections to trusting Shockblast, Tidal Wave was assigned to lead a team to this location.

As soon as they met, Shockblast immediately took charge of the operation, sending the Decepticons to smash various towers. Tidal Wave, ''being familiar with Shockblast'', refused to obey him and the two began squabbling with Shockblast actually using Tidal Wave as a flying surfboard from which to shoot down Autobots. Megatron ordered the Decepticons to bring Shockblast to him and, his loyalty to Megatron being greater than his hatred of Shockblast, Tidal Wave reulctantly did so. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

Tidal Wave kept up his dislike and distrust of Shockblast, even going so far as to blame him for Unicron's highly destructive pangs of hunger. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} When Unicron had been sated, Megatron sent the surviving Decepticons to destroy Cybertron's energy grid with Shockblast in command; Tidal Wave chafed at this, but still obeyed his commander. Shockblast ended up getting in over his head and so Tidal Wave tried to rescue him, getting hit by a falling energon tower in the process. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} After this, Megatron rebuilt him as Mirage.

Mirage's first mission in his new body was to lead a large force of Terrorcons down to Cybertron as a distraction to allow Shockblast to sneak in with the main force. The plan worked and, despite Shockblast's incompetence, Unicron was restored to fucntionality. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} The Autobots attacked and Mirage helped defend Unicron. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} In the afermath he helped Starscream save Megatron from Shockblast's attempted coup and then followed Megatron into the rift in space that had opened up in the meantime. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

Mirage followed Megatron when he destroyed the first of Alpha Q's planets and also when they took a large amount of energon from [[Iron Planet]] while deliberately not helping the imprisoned Shockblast. {{storylink|Protection}} He then accompanied Megatron on his secret mission to Iron Planet. There, Mirage advised Megatron not to release Shockblast; Megatron agreed, threatening to 'rewire' the traitor which inspired Shockblast to offer to capture an Autobot as proof of his loyalty. Megatron did release Shockblast at this, above Mirage's objections; Mirage's fears on this particular occasion proves groundless as Shockblast did indeed capture [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]], allowing Megatron to forcibly turn him into a Decepticon. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

When Scorponok went to harvest the energon from [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], Mirage was among those who distracted the Autobots from this mission. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}}

Some time later, he took part in the attack on the Autobot base on Ocean Planet, approaching the base of the energon tower from underwater and destroying it. He also took part in the attempted recruitment of Inferno and got shot at. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}} ''When [[Planet Q]] was restored, Mirage was one of those sent to guard the palace in case Scorponok should get in and regain his memories, but was smashed out of the way by [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]. As it turned out, however, they needn't have bothered. {{storylink|Scorponok's Scars}}''

He later took part in another defense of Unicron against the Autobots, and was this time defeated by the presence of [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] and the timely arrival of Inferno, now rebuilt as Roadblock, with a huge number of energon towers {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}}. He remained with Unicron and again fought to defend the chaos bringer's body from those who would destroy it {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}.

Around this time, he started forming a comedy trio with Snow Cat and Demolishor. During a subsequent stage of the Autobots' attack, Mirage and Snow Cat formed a combat duo with Mirage flying around while towing Snow Cat behind him in a manner not unlike water skiing, except in space. {{storylink|The Power}} Despite, or perhaps because of, this wonderful new tactic, the two were overwhelmed by the Autobots' superior numbers and had to be rescued by Starscream. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} Meanwhile, Megatron successfuly merged his [[spark]] with Unicron; when that happened, he trapped all the other Decepticons with tentacles and tried to devour Demolishor, but Mirage saved him. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

When Uncron was destroyed, it seemed that Mirage, Snow Cat, and Demolishor were the only survivors. They were summarily rounded up by the Autobots and put in prison where they shared a block with Six Shot. ''Oddly enough, given their history'', Mirage didn't seem to bear Six Shot any of the hatred he had for his brother. As it turned out, the other Decepticons had survived as well and the four in prison were released by Starscream. {{storylink|Ambition}} During the jailbreak, Mirage was seperated from the others, but soon found them again. Not seeing any Autobots around, they just decided to blow up whatever was convenient. After a while, the others left him to attend to various tasks, leaving Mirage and Snow Cat to carry on creating chaos. {{storylink|Wishes}}

After Six Shot collapsed the energon towers and flooded Cybertron with ''Decepticon-flavored'' energon gas, Mirage and Snow Cat rejoined the rest of the Decepticons in their commandeered control room, where they along with Demolishor were ready and willing to rub Six Shot's face in it when he activated the base defenses to fire on the ''Miranda II'' without Galvatron's express permission. {{storylink|Galvatron!}}

After taking part in another battle, {{storylink|Break Through}} Mirage, Demolishor, and Snow Cat followed Rad and [[Brian Jones (Energon)|Dr. Jones]] to the energon core, having been misdirected by Starscream into thinking this was the location of the Super Energon pool. Dr. Jones led Snow Cat and Demolishor off to find the actual pool, leaving Mirage to guard Rad. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} After a while, for some reason, [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] and Kicker arrived on a rescue mission. Arcee fired an [[energon star]] at [[Primus]], temporarily re-energising the deity and causing it to drive Mirage out {{storylink|Ironhide Team}}. He then rejoined the Decepticons and returned to shooting Autobots on the surface. {{storylink|Formidable}}

Following this battle, the Decepticons retreated and Mirage, along with Demolishor and Snow Cat, was assigned to guard the unreliable Six Shot. Having apparently become stupider since his upgrade, Mirage and friends took seriously Six Shot's suggestion that they go and claim some super energon for themselves, and so they ran off and let their prisoner escape.

Six Shot managed to trap them and they were once again rescued by Starscream. The four blasted their way into the control room, only to find Six Shot was long gone. Then, thanks to [[Sally Jones|Sally]]'s meddling, the Autobots arrived, which led to a shoot-out. Mirage despaired at how Galvatron had left them to their own devices in a distinctly soap operatic manner. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}} He was impressed when Galvatron became a giant and later joined in chasing Rodimus and Landmine before Optimus Prime arrived with reinforcements. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

He followed Galvatron when he towed Cybertron into Alpha Q's universe. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} When Galvatron flung himself into the energon sun to destroy Unicron's spark, ''Mirage loyally followed after him and seemingly ended his life''. {{storylink|The Sun}}

{{note|In Japan, after becoming Mirage, Tidal Wave became straight-up Gay For Galvatron. The dub dodged the issue as best it could (although honestly, that was probably more due to the fact that the English writers didn't seem to know what was going on in the show at the best of times), with Mirage's love-struck remarks being replaced with simple cheering for his leader or something else entirely—but it couldn't do anything about his repeated coquetteish gestures, doe-eyed expressions, or that one time he pirouetted and struck a pose while surrounded by a glowing pink heart. Maybe Tidal Wave couldn't properly articulate his love in his Armada form?}}
<div class="center">[[Image:Gayforgalvatron.jpg|none|750px|thumb|center|<div class="center">''Pretty Soldier Sailor <s>Tidal Wave''</s> Mirage.</div>]]</div>
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===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Armada'' comic====
Tidal Wave was among the Decepticon troops allied with the Autobots and Mini-Cons during the battle against Unicron. He clutched his head in agony when the Chaos Bringer appeared and declared that this reality would be consumed. {{storylink|The End}}

====''Energon'' comic====
Millions of years ago, Tidal Wave captured [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]] and coerced him into building [[seismic-shock warhead]]s for the Decepticons, which Megatron would use as a last resort to destroy the planet should he lose the war. Whenever Ironhide refused, an Autobot prisoner of war was executed. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

In the present, Tidal Wave was recruited by [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]], joining the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} While he went on several raids and missions with the Terrorcons, it became clear to him that he wasn't the most respected of the team. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}

Tidal Wave attacked Ironhide and [[Cliffjumper (Energon)|Cliffjumper]] while they were overseeing the contruction of a new base on Cybertron. Using Cliffjumper's life as leverage, he forced Ironhide to reactivate the seismic-shock warheads for Scorponok's scheme to use on Earth. Ironhide foiled Tidal Wave when he armed the doomsday weapon, with the cold threat of destroying Cybertron rather than allowing the Decepticons destroy Earth. Tidal Wave panicked and left through a space bridge. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}

While the other Decepticons and Terrorcons thought little of Tidal Wave, [[Alpha Quintesson]], however, saw something in him, and reformatted him into Mirage, noting as he did so that Scorponok had fallen out of [[Unicron]]'s favor. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}}

{{note|Due to the bankruptcy of [[Dreamwave Productions]], this storyline was left unresolved.}}

===Energon mini-comic===
As part of [[Eclipse-Team]], Mirage as assigned to patrol the exterior of an Autobot energon refinery plant while his team-mates [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]] and [[Slugslinger (Energon)|Slugslinger]] plunder the ressources within. The plan quickly went awry, however, and when Slugslinger called in Mirage for reinforcement, Mirage was swatted by [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] for his troubles. The mission was a complete failure. {{Storylink|Energon (mini-comic)|Energon mini-comic Vol.3}}

==Games==
===''Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[Image:Tidalwave pushup.gif|left|180px|thumb|Megatron might be a jerk, but he cares for his troops' physical fitness.]]
Tidal Wave, in his combined battleship mode, was stationed as a relay and refuel point off a small chain of islands in the Mid-Atlantic. The [[Autobot]]s made their way inside him to take out the [[Decepticlone]] platoons inside and destroy him, but discovered that Tidal Wave wasn't merely a transport. They escaped just in time to avoid being crushed as Tidal Wave transformed into his titanic robot mode.

Tidal Wave walked around the island chain in the deep waters, unloading volleys of missiles, lasers, and the occasional [[Jet Laser]] on the tiny-by-comparison Autobots. Despite his impressive size, firepower, and nigh-impenetrable armor, the Autobots managed to do enough damage to Tidal Wave's one weak point—his face—to cause a chain reaction that caused multiple explosions inside him, sending him falling face-first to the ocean floor.

The Autobots were able to extract information from Tidal Wave's computer that the Decepticons' main base was located in Northern Alaska, but the information was planted there by Megatron to lead the Autobots into a trap.

Tidal Wave was later seen still on Earth and has survived from his battle with the Autobots, but is now taking exercises with the survived [[Decepticlone]] army. {{storylink|Transformers (Melbourne House)|Transformers}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Armada Tidal Wave toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"TCS Tiger's Claw, Transform!"]]
*'''Tidal Wave with Ramjet''' (Giga-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-06'''
**''Accessories:'' Ramjet Mini-Con partner, 2 missiles

: Tidal Wave is a robot that is made up of three different aquatic vehicles; an aircraft carrier, a double-bowed battleship, and a troop-landing craft. All three can combine to form a single gigantic warship, which from there can transform to robot mode ''without'' having to separate. Each smaller craft has its own gimmick; the carrier has a working storage elevator for Tidal Wave's [[Mini-Con]] partner [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]], the battleship has Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]]-activated swiveling cannons (also usable in robot mode), and the landing craft opens up to reveal seats for Mini-Cons to sit on.

[[Image:Micron Shockwave toy.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Alleged Decepticon Military Genius.]]
: Tidal Wave can also combine with Megatron (and the Galvatron redeco), with Tidal Wave's aircraft carrier and battleship clipping onto Megatron's arms and his troop transport clipping onto Megatron's back (after the turret has been positioned in Full Blast Mode configuration) as a jetpack. His arms, as their plugs are identical to Leobreaker's, can also be attached to the later ''Cybertron'' Megatron toy, using the same ports that allow for Dark Claw Mode. These arms can also be attached to the Leader class Optimus Prime toy. Conversely, one may connect any character or characters using the Leobreaker mold to Tidal Wave in lieu of one or both of his arms.

: The [[Takara]] and [[Hasbro]] versions are considerably different. Takara's "Shockwave" replaces all the green plastic with purple, darker grays, and several of the paint colors are altered. These differences were made to align the toy more closely to the cartoon's appearance, though they're not completely accurate. Hasbro's original color scheme for Tidalwave was supposed to match the animation more closely, but the Hasbro design team thought there was too much purple between the Decepticons currently on the store shelves, changing some of Tidalwave's colors around.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Decepticon/TidalWave/tidalwave.htm More information on Tidal Wave at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

===Energon===
[[Image:Energon Tidal Wave toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...Tidal Wave...]]
*'''Tidal Wave with Ramjet''' (Ultra, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Ramjet Mini-Con partner, 2 missiles

:Tidal Wave's ''Armada'' toy was [[Redeco|redecoed]] for the early part of ''Energon'', with "energy" patterns resembling stylized lightning bolts painted across it. Several portions of his body were also cast in transparent green plastic. This was the result of his body being infused with Decepticon-energy [[Energon (Energon)|energon]], as in the series, he did not have his lightning "scars" until after he touched (and was injured) by raw energon.

:The toy has also been very slightly retooled—the notches on the inside of his body that were originally designed to prevent the missiles from firing by giving the triggers a place to rest have been made larger so they now actually fulfill their original purpose.

:Tidal Wave retains his ability to combine with ''Armada'' Megatron/Galvatron, as well as ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Megazarak (Universe)|Megazarak]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/TidalWave/tidalwave.htm More information on ''Energon'' Tidal Wave at TFU.info]''
{{-}}
[[Image:Energon Mirage toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He went from a boat to a fairy.]]
*'''Mirage''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-15'''
**''Accessories:'' 4 missiles
{{note|Mirage was [[repurposing|repurposed]] from a separate character named [[Mirage (Energon)|Mirage]].}}
: Mirage is an upgraded body for Tidal Wave, transforming into a sleek assault speedboat with multiple spring-loaded missile launchers as well as fold-out wings for his "Hyper Mode". As something of a shellformer, Mirage's transformation sequence is one of the most complex for the ''Energon'' toy line and as a side effect, he ends up with some obnoxiously large vehicle mode shell [[kibble]]. Some bad design and excessively tight knee joints means his lower legs will often detach from the upper thighs whenever one tries to bend his knees.

:The initial releases of Mirage were one-per-case, and was part of a wave that saw limited distribution due to [[Shelfwarmer|a glut of early product on the shelves]]. However, Mirage was later put into "Mega-Buy" multi-packs at a buy-one-get-one-free price at numerous chains, including Toys 'R' Us and Wal-Mart, relieving much of the demand for the item.

: This mold was also [[redeco]]ed into ''Energon'' [[Dreadwing (Energon)|Dreadwing]] and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Mirage/mirage.htm More information on Mirage at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

==Notes==
* Tidal Wave's use of his own name as a battle cry is not exclusive to the English stories; he likewise chants "Shock, Shock, Shock waaaaaaave" as he fights in ''Super Link''. When he upgrades to Mirage ("Shockfleet" in Japan), his battle cry becomes "ShockShockShock!"
* In the English dub of the ''Armada'' cartoon, Tidal Wave is called by his Japanese name, Shockwave, several times. Of course, the English dub was notorious for [[Sparkplug (Armada)|not]] [[High Wire (Armada)|keeping]] [[Sureshock (Armada)|names]] [[Grindor (Armada)|straight]].
* An easter egg on the Playstation 2 game of Transformers is that, when he's in vehicle mode, you can enter a cavity where his robot mode head is stored. You can walk all over it and a glitch enables you to walk inside his head. He doesn't seem to mind.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8hcHAW3YiY Gameplay video showing the Tidal Wave's head Easter egg.]</ref>
* Mirage may have been originally intended as a separate character. [[Hasbro]] appears to have implied this is the case, saying that designing the toys before the show was completed led to "some characters not aligning together in the animation and toy expressions".<ref>[[Hasbro Q&A/August 2009: Answers]]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Shockwave''' (ショックウェーブ ''Shokkuwēbu''), '''Shockfleet''' (Mirage, ショックフリート ''Shokkufurīdo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Szökőár''', '''Árhullám''' (''The Ultimate Battle''), '''Délibáb''' (Mirage)
*''Polish:'' '''Falotron''' ("Wavetron"), '''Falomiot''' (Mirage, "Waveblaster")

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Repurposed toys]]
[[Category:Sea specialists]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]

Astrotrain (Cybertron)

2011-03-02T00:50:30Z

67.83.143.232: /* Notes */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport for the [[Decepticon Armada]], a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning [[bounty hunter]] who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]].

He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]].

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
====The Dark Heart of Sandokan====
Astrotrain was a bounty hunter who broke official ties with the Decepticon army centuries ago. Working alone, he did mercenary jobs for whomever could pay for the services of him and his [[Mini-Con]] comrades. Astrotrain was once saved from certain death by the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], and his ship the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]''. Cannonball kept Astrotrain from burning up in the atmosphere over [[Taros Four]], and one day decided to call in his debt. In order to balance the scales, Astrotrain agreed to travel to [[Sandokan]] and retrieve a [[Force Chip]] from the Autobot shuttle that had crashed on the planet. Astrotrain's Mini-Con troops rightly distrusted Cannonball's motives, but Astrotrain informed them they would not be sharing the booty with their sponsor.

Astrotrain and his men attempted to enter Sandokan on a stealth trajectory, but their reentry burn gave away their position to the planet's vile guardian, [[Synthos]]. The Astro-troops bailed out to take some opening shots at the creature, softening him up for their leader. Synthos may have been softened, but he wasn't soft—the monstrosity unleashed a massive blast at Astrotrain as he landed, sending him flying head over heels. Out-powered, Astrotrain decided to switch tactics and outthink his opponent. Bluffing that he was only the advance guard of a superior fighting force, the Decepticon talked the creature into a truce: he agreed to share the power of the Force Chip with Synthos if the creature would give him free rein to hunt down the Autobots.

The Autobots were taken unawares by Astrotrain thanks to his cloaking ability, and several were rendered unable to fight before the battle began in force, leaving only [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] to stand against him. Astrotrain took the smaller Autobot hostage to force Override into surrendering, but she surprised him by actually shooting Swerve with a low-powered blast, startling the Decepticon long enough for Swerve to squirm free. Still, Astrotrain kept those Autobots busy long enough for his Mini-Con partners to recover the Force Chip from their hiding comrades, and the Astro-troops departed to make contact with Synthos again.

The Decepticon mercenary had no intentions of sharing the Force Chip's power with Synthos. Instead, sensor readings had isolated for him the source of Synthos' power: the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] deep within his mass. Astrotrain attempted to force the creature to give up the Heart, but was forced to fight a legion of robotic drones Synthos placed in his path. As the drones began to overwhelm him, Astrotrain powerlinxed with his four Astro-troops AND activated the Force Chip, granting him power the likes of which he had never known. Before he could overcome Synthos, however, the Autobots arrived and split Astrotrain's attention. He was knocked unconscious and separated from his power sources.

Astrotrain and his crew remained unconscious when Cannonball and a shuttle from the ''Kalis' Lament'' arrived to claim their prize. The Decepticon pirates were ultimately stranded by the Autobots, though, who stole their shuttle and left them waiting for the pirate ship to come pick them up. Although he was furious at Astrotrain for losing the booty, Cannonball allowed him to enact repairs before kicking him and his crew off the ship. His reputation tarnished by this travesty of a mission, Astrotrain left to search for other mercenary pursuits. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Astrotrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Arrrrrrr we going to jettison some weight?]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs

: Astrotrain is a [[Retool|retooled]] ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.

: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.

: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

:This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be the heroic ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. Even though he was initially intended as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, no retail chain ultimately ended up wanting to carry him, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.

* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.

* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel comic]].

* Although Astrotrain was released under the [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] banner, judging by his bio he could fit anywhere under the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]], as it states that he was a transport in [[Armada]], became a mercenary in [[Energon]], and works with [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] from time to time in [[Cybertron]].

==External links==
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
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[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
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[[Category:Pirates]]
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Astrotrain (Cybertron)

2011-03-02T00:49:36Z

67.83.143.232: /* Notes */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport for the [[Decepticon Armada]], a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning [[bounty hunter]] who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]].

He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]].

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
====The Dark Heart of Sandokan====
Astrotrain was a bounty hunter who broke official ties with the Decepticon army centuries ago. Working alone, he did mercenary jobs for whomever could pay for the services of him and his [[Mini-Con]] comrades. Astrotrain was once saved from certain death by the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], and his ship the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]''. Cannonball kept Astrotrain from burning up in the atmosphere over [[Taros Four]], and one day decided to call in his debt. In order to balance the scales, Astrotrain agreed to travel to [[Sandokan]] and retrieve a [[Force Chip]] from the Autobot shuttle that had crashed on the planet. Astrotrain's Mini-Con troops rightly distrusted Cannonball's motives, but Astrotrain informed them they would not be sharing the booty with their sponsor.

Astrotrain and his men attempted to enter Sandokan on a stealth trajectory, but their reentry burn gave away their position to the planet's vile guardian, [[Synthos]]. The Astro-troops bailed out to take some opening shots at the creature, softening him up for their leader. Synthos may have been softened, but he wasn't soft—the monstrosity unleashed a massive blast at Astrotrain as he landed, sending him flying head over heels. Out-powered, Astrotrain decided to switch tactics and outthink his opponent. Bluffing that he was only the advance guard of a superior fighting force, the Decepticon talked the creature into a truce: he agreed to share the power of the Force Chip with Synthos if the creature would give him free rein to hunt down the Autobots.

The Autobots were taken unawares by Astrotrain thanks to his cloaking ability, and several were rendered unable to fight before the battle began in force, leaving only [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] to stand against him. Astrotrain took the smaller Autobot hostage to force Override into surrendering, but she surprised him by actually shooting Swerve with a low-powered blast, startling the Decepticon long enough for Swerve to squirm free. Still, Astrotrain kept those Autobots busy long enough for his Mini-Con partners to recover the Force Chip from their hiding comrades, and the Astro-troops departed to make contact with Synthos again.

The Decepticon mercenary had no intentions of sharing the Force Chip's power with Synthos. Instead, sensor readings had isolated for him the source of Synthos' power: the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] deep within his mass. Astrotrain attempted to force the creature to give up the Heart, but was forced to fight a legion of robotic drones Synthos placed in his path. As the drones began to overwhelm him, Astrotrain powerlinxed with his four Astro-troops AND activated the Force Chip, granting him power the likes of which he had never known. Before he could overcome Synthos, however, the Autobots arrived and split Astrotrain's attention. He was knocked unconscious and separated from his power sources.

Astrotrain and his crew remained unconscious when Cannonball and a shuttle from the ''Kalis' Lament'' arrived to claim their prize. The Decepticon pirates were ultimately stranded by the Autobots, though, who stole their shuttle and left them waiting for the pirate ship to come pick them up. Although he was furious at Astrotrain for losing the booty, Cannonball allowed him to enact repairs before kicking him and his crew off the ship. His reputation tarnished by this travesty of a mission, Astrotrain left to search for other mercenary pursuits. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Astrotrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Arrrrrrr we going to jettison some weight?]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs

: Astrotrain is a [[Retool|retooled]] ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.

: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.

: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

:This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be the heroic ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. Even though he was initially intended as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, no retail chain ultimately ended up wanting to carry him, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.

* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.

* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel comic]].

* Although Astrotrain was released under the [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]banner, judging by his bio he could fit anywhere under the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]], as it states that he was a transport in [[Armada]], became a mercenary in [[Energon]], and works with [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]]from time to time in [[Cybertron]].

==External links==
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Astrotrain (Cybertron)

2011-03-02T00:32:46Z

67.83.143.232: /* External links */

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport for the [[Decepticon Armada]], a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning [[bounty hunter]] who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]].

He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]].

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
====The Dark Heart of Sandokan====
Astrotrain was a bounty hunter who broke official ties with the Decepticon army centuries ago. Working alone, he did mercenary jobs for whomever could pay for the services of him and his [[Mini-Con]] comrades. Astrotrain was once saved from certain death by the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], and his ship the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]''. Cannonball kept Astrotrain from burning up in the atmosphere over [[Taros Four]], and one day decided to call in his debt. In order to balance the scales, Astrotrain agreed to travel to [[Sandokan]] and retrieve a [[Force Chip]] from the Autobot shuttle that had crashed on the planet. Astrotrain's Mini-Con troops rightly distrusted Cannonball's motives, but Astrotrain informed them they would not be sharing the booty with their sponsor.

Astrotrain and his men attempted to enter Sandokan on a stealth trajectory, but their reentry burn gave away their position to the planet's vile guardian, [[Synthos]]. The Astro-troops bailed out to take some opening shots at the creature, softening him up for their leader. Synthos may have been softened, but he wasn't soft—the monstrosity unleashed a massive blast at Astrotrain as he landed, sending him flying head over heels. Out-powered, Astrotrain decided to switch tactics and outthink his opponent. Bluffing that he was only the advance guard of a superior fighting force, the Decepticon talked the creature into a truce: he agreed to share the power of the Force Chip with Synthos if the creature would give him free rein to hunt down the Autobots.

The Autobots were taken unawares by Astrotrain thanks to his cloaking ability, and several were rendered unable to fight before the battle began in force, leaving only [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] to stand against him. Astrotrain took the smaller Autobot hostage to force Override into surrendering, but she surprised him by actually shooting Swerve with a low-powered blast, startling the Decepticon long enough for Swerve to squirm free. Still, Astrotrain kept those Autobots busy long enough for his Mini-Con partners to recover the Force Chip from their hiding comrades, and the Astro-troops departed to make contact with Synthos again.

The Decepticon mercenary had no intentions of sharing the Force Chip's power with Synthos. Instead, sensor readings had isolated for him the source of Synthos' power: the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] deep within his mass. Astrotrain attempted to force the creature to give up the Heart, but was forced to fight a legion of robotic drones Synthos placed in his path. As the drones began to overwhelm him, Astrotrain powerlinxed with his four Astro-troops AND activated the Force Chip, granting him power the likes of which he had never known. Before he could overcome Synthos, however, the Autobots arrived and split Astrotrain's attention. He was knocked unconscious and separated from his power sources.

Astrotrain and his crew remained unconscious when Cannonball and a shuttle from the ''Kalis' Lament'' arrived to claim their prize. The Decepticon pirates were ultimately stranded by the Autobots, though, who stole their shuttle and left them waiting for the pirate ship to come pick them up. Although he was furious at Astrotrain for losing the booty, Cannonball allowed him to enact repairs before kicking him and his crew off the ship. His reputation tarnished by this travesty of a mission, Astrotrain left to search for other mercenary pursuits. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Astrotrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Arrrrrrr we going to jettison some weight?]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs

: Astrotrain is a [[Retool|retooled]] ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.

: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.

: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

:This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be the heroic ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. Even though he was initially intended as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, no retail chain ultimately ended up wanting to carry him, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.

* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.

* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel comic]].

==External links==
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Energon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Astrotrain (Cybertron)

2011-03-02T00:26:52Z

67.83.143.232:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport for the [[Decepticon Armada]], a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning [[bounty hunter]] who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]].

He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]]. Although Astrotrain was released under the [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] banner, judging by his bio he could fit anywhere under the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]], as it clearly states that he was a transport in [[Armada]], became a [[bounty hunter]] in [[Energon]], and works with [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] from time to time in [[Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
====The Dark Heart of Sandokan====
Astrotrain was a bounty hunter who broke official ties with the Decepticon army centuries ago. Working alone, he did mercenary jobs for whomever could pay for the services of him and his [[Mini-Con]] comrades. Astrotrain was once saved from certain death by the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], and his ship the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]''. Cannonball kept Astrotrain from burning up in the atmosphere over [[Taros Four]], and one day decided to call in his debt. In order to balance the scales, Astrotrain agreed to travel to [[Sandokan]] and retrieve a [[Force Chip]] from the Autobot shuttle that had crashed on the planet. Astrotrain's Mini-Con troops rightly distrusted Cannonball's motives, but Astrotrain informed them they would not be sharing the booty with their sponsor.

Astrotrain and his men attempted to enter Sandokan on a stealth trajectory, but their reentry burn gave away their position to the planet's vile guardian, [[Synthos]]. The Astro-troops bailed out to take some opening shots at the creature, softening him up for their leader. Synthos may have been softened, but he wasn't soft—the monstrosity unleashed a massive blast at Astrotrain as he landed, sending him flying head over heels. Out-powered, Astrotrain decided to switch tactics and outthink his opponent. Bluffing that he was only the advance guard of a superior fighting force, the Decepticon talked the creature into a truce: he agreed to share the power of the Force Chip with Synthos if the creature would give him free rein to hunt down the Autobots.

The Autobots were taken unawares by Astrotrain thanks to his cloaking ability, and several were rendered unable to fight before the battle began in force, leaving only [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] to stand against him. Astrotrain took the smaller Autobot hostage to force Override into surrendering, but she surprised him by actually shooting Swerve with a low-powered blast, startling the Decepticon long enough for Swerve to squirm free. Still, Astrotrain kept those Autobots busy long enough for his Mini-Con partners to recover the Force Chip from their hiding comrades, and the Astro-troops departed to make contact with Synthos again.

The Decepticon mercenary had no intentions of sharing the Force Chip's power with Synthos. Instead, sensor readings had isolated for him the source of Synthos' power: the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] deep within his mass. Astrotrain attempted to force the creature to give up the Heart, but was forced to fight a legion of robotic drones Synthos placed in his path. As the drones began to overwhelm him, Astrotrain powerlinxed with his four Astro-troops AND activated the Force Chip, granting him power the likes of which he had never known. Before he could overcome Synthos, however, the Autobots arrived and split Astrotrain's attention. He was knocked unconscious and separated from his power sources.

Astrotrain and his crew remained unconscious when Cannonball and a shuttle from the ''Kalis' Lament'' arrived to claim their prize. The Decepticon pirates were ultimately stranded by the Autobots, though, who stole their shuttle and left them waiting for the pirate ship to come pick them up. Although he was furious at Astrotrain for losing the booty, Cannonball allowed him to enact repairs before kicking him and his crew off the ship. His reputation tarnished by this travesty of a mission, Astrotrain left to search for other mercenary pursuits. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Astrotrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Arrrrrrr we going to jettison some weight?]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs

: Astrotrain is a [[Retool|retooled]] ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.

: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.

: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

:This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be the heroic ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. Even though he was initially intended as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, no retail chain ultimately ended up wanting to carry him, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.

* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.

* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel comic]].

==External links==
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]

[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Astrotrain (Cybertron)

2011-03-02T00:23:48Z

67.83.143.232:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport for the [[Decepticon Armada]], a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning [[bounty hunter]] who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]].

He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]]. Although Astrotrain was released under the [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] banner, judging by his bio he could fit anywhere under the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]], as it clearly states that he was a transport in [[Armada]], became a mercenary in [[Energon]], and works with [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] from time to time in [[Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
====The Dark Heart of Sandokan====
Astrotrain was a bounty hunter who broke official ties with the Decepticon army centuries ago. Working alone, he did mercenary jobs for whomever could pay for the services of him and his [[Mini-Con]] comrades. Astrotrain was once saved from certain death by the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], and his ship the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]''. Cannonball kept Astrotrain from burning up in the atmosphere over [[Taros Four]], and one day decided to call in his debt. In order to balance the scales, Astrotrain agreed to travel to [[Sandokan]] and retrieve a [[Force Chip]] from the Autobot shuttle that had crashed on the planet. Astrotrain's Mini-Con troops rightly distrusted Cannonball's motives, but Astrotrain informed them they would not be sharing the booty with their sponsor.

Astrotrain and his men attempted to enter Sandokan on a stealth trajectory, but their reentry burn gave away their position to the planet's vile guardian, [[Synthos]]. The Astro-troops bailed out to take some opening shots at the creature, softening him up for their leader. Synthos may have been softened, but he wasn't soft—the monstrosity unleashed a massive blast at Astrotrain as he landed, sending him flying head over heels. Out-powered, Astrotrain decided to switch tactics and outthink his opponent. Bluffing that he was only the advance guard of a superior fighting force, the Decepticon talked the creature into a truce: he agreed to share the power of the Force Chip with Synthos if the creature would give him free rein to hunt down the Autobots.

The Autobots were taken unawares by Astrotrain thanks to his cloaking ability, and several were rendered unable to fight before the battle began in force, leaving only [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] to stand against him. Astrotrain took the smaller Autobot hostage to force Override into surrendering, but she surprised him by actually shooting Swerve with a low-powered blast, startling the Decepticon long enough for Swerve to squirm free. Still, Astrotrain kept those Autobots busy long enough for his Mini-Con partners to recover the Force Chip from their hiding comrades, and the Astro-troops departed to make contact with Synthos again.

The Decepticon mercenary had no intentions of sharing the Force Chip's power with Synthos. Instead, sensor readings had isolated for him the source of Synthos' power: the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] deep within his mass. Astrotrain attempted to force the creature to give up the Heart, but was forced to fight a legion of robotic drones Synthos placed in his path. As the drones began to overwhelm him, Astrotrain powerlinxed with his four Astro-troops AND activated the Force Chip, granting him power the likes of which he had never known. Before he could overcome Synthos, however, the Autobots arrived and split Astrotrain's attention. He was knocked unconscious and separated from his power sources.

Astrotrain and his crew remained unconscious when Cannonball and a shuttle from the ''Kalis' Lament'' arrived to claim their prize. The Decepticon pirates were ultimately stranded by the Autobots, though, who stole their shuttle and left them waiting for the pirate ship to come pick them up. Although he was furious at Astrotrain for losing the booty, Cannonball allowed him to enact repairs before kicking him and his crew off the ship. His reputation tarnished by this travesty of a mission, Astrotrain left to search for other mercenary pursuits. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Astrotrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Arrrrrrr we going to jettison some weight?]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs

: Astrotrain is a [[Retool|retooled]] ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.

: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.

: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

:This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be the heroic ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. Even though he was initially intended as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, no retail chain ultimately ended up wanting to carry him, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.

* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.

* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel comic]].

==External links==
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]

[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Astrotrain (Cybertron)

2011-03-02T00:23:22Z

67.83.143.232:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport for the [[Decepticon Armada]], a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning [[bounty hunter]] who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]].

He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]]. Although Astrotrain was released under the [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]banner, judging by his bio he could fit anywhere under the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]], as it clearly states that he was a transport in [[Armada]], became a mercenary in [[Energon]], and works with [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]] from time to time in [[Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
====The Dark Heart of Sandokan====
Astrotrain was a bounty hunter who broke official ties with the Decepticon army centuries ago. Working alone, he did mercenary jobs for whomever could pay for the services of him and his [[Mini-Con]] comrades. Astrotrain was once saved from certain death by the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], and his ship the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]''. Cannonball kept Astrotrain from burning up in the atmosphere over [[Taros Four]], and one day decided to call in his debt. In order to balance the scales, Astrotrain agreed to travel to [[Sandokan]] and retrieve a [[Force Chip]] from the Autobot shuttle that had crashed on the planet. Astrotrain's Mini-Con troops rightly distrusted Cannonball's motives, but Astrotrain informed them they would not be sharing the booty with their sponsor.

Astrotrain and his men attempted to enter Sandokan on a stealth trajectory, but their reentry burn gave away their position to the planet's vile guardian, [[Synthos]]. The Astro-troops bailed out to take some opening shots at the creature, softening him up for their leader. Synthos may have been softened, but he wasn't soft—the monstrosity unleashed a massive blast at Astrotrain as he landed, sending him flying head over heels. Out-powered, Astrotrain decided to switch tactics and outthink his opponent. Bluffing that he was only the advance guard of a superior fighting force, the Decepticon talked the creature into a truce: he agreed to share the power of the Force Chip with Synthos if the creature would give him free rein to hunt down the Autobots.

The Autobots were taken unawares by Astrotrain thanks to his cloaking ability, and several were rendered unable to fight before the battle began in force, leaving only [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] to stand against him. Astrotrain took the smaller Autobot hostage to force Override into surrendering, but she surprised him by actually shooting Swerve with a low-powered blast, startling the Decepticon long enough for Swerve to squirm free. Still, Astrotrain kept those Autobots busy long enough for his Mini-Con partners to recover the Force Chip from their hiding comrades, and the Astro-troops departed to make contact with Synthos again.

The Decepticon mercenary had no intentions of sharing the Force Chip's power with Synthos. Instead, sensor readings had isolated for him the source of Synthos' power: the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] deep within his mass. Astrotrain attempted to force the creature to give up the Heart, but was forced to fight a legion of robotic drones Synthos placed in his path. As the drones began to overwhelm him, Astrotrain powerlinxed with his four Astro-troops AND activated the Force Chip, granting him power the likes of which he had never known. Before he could overcome Synthos, however, the Autobots arrived and split Astrotrain's attention. He was knocked unconscious and separated from his power sources.

Astrotrain and his crew remained unconscious when Cannonball and a shuttle from the ''Kalis' Lament'' arrived to claim their prize. The Decepticon pirates were ultimately stranded by the Autobots, though, who stole their shuttle and left them waiting for the pirate ship to come pick them up. Although he was furious at Astrotrain for losing the booty, Cannonball allowed him to enact repairs before kicking him and his crew off the ship. His reputation tarnished by this travesty of a mission, Astrotrain left to search for other mercenary pursuits. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Astrotrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Arrrrrrr we going to jettison some weight?]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs

: Astrotrain is a [[Retool|retooled]] ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.

: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.

: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

:This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be the heroic ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].

{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. Even though he was initially intended as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, no retail chain ultimately ended up wanting to carry him, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.

* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.

* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel comic]].

==External links==
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]

[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Astrotrain (Cybertron)

2011-03-02T00:21:47Z

67.83.143.232:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Astrotrain}}
:''Astrotrain is a [[Decepticon]] from a [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Astrotrain-CybComic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Women be different from men. Word.]]
The Decepticons constructed '''Astrotrain''' as a troop transport for the [[Decepticon Armada]], a mundane, thankless job that he was all too eager to abandon when [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] vanished after the [[Unicron Battles]]. Now, Astrotrain is a cunning [[bounty hunter]] who lives in extravagant wealth, much of which he has used to upgrade his body into a formidable powerhouse. Despite his haughty cruelty (possibly due to residual bitterness which built up during his trooper transport years), he is extremely loyal to anyone under his command. Although he is ultimately in business only for himself, he does work from time to time with the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]].

He also commands a small crew of [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]]: his partner [[Starcatcher]] and the team of [[Astro-Hook]], [[Astro-Line]] and [[Astro-Sinker]]. Although Astrotrain was released under the [[Timelines (fiction)|Timelines]]banner, judging by his bio he could fit anywhere under the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]], as it clearly states that he was a transport in [[Armada]], became a mercenary in [[Energon]], and works with [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]]from time to time in [[Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
====The Dark Heart of Sandokan====
Astrotrain was a bounty hunter who broke official ties with the Decepticon army centuries ago. Working alone, he did mercenary jobs for whomever could pay for the services of him and his [[Mini-Con]] comrades. Astrotrain was once saved from certain death by the space pirate [[Cannonball (Cybertron)|Cannonball]], and his ship the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]''. Cannonball kept Astrotrain from burning up in the atmosphere over [[Taros Four]], and one day decided to call in his debt. In order to balance the scales, Astrotrain agreed to travel to [[Sandokan]] and retrieve a [[Force Chip]] from the Autobot shuttle that had crashed on the planet. Astrotrain's Mini-Con troops rightly distrusted Cannonball's motives, but Astrotrain informed them they would not be sharing the booty with their sponsor.

Astrotrain and his men attempted to enter Sandokan on a stealth trajectory, but their reentry burn gave away their position to the planet's vile guardian, [[Synthos]]. The Astro-troops bailed out to take some opening shots at the creature, softening him up for their leader. Synthos may have been softened, but he wasn't soft—the monstrosity unleashed a massive blast at Astrotrain as he landed, sending him flying head over heels. Out-powered, Astrotrain decided to switch tactics and outthink his opponent. Bluffing that he was only the advance guard of a superior fighting force, the Decepticon talked the creature into a truce: he agreed to share the power of the Force Chip with Synthos if the creature would give him free rein to hunt down the Autobots.

The Autobots were taken unawares by Astrotrain thanks to his cloaking ability, and several were rendered unable to fight before the battle began in force, leaving only [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Swerve (Cybertron)|Swerve]] to stand against him. Astrotrain took the smaller Autobot hostage to force Override into surrendering, but she surprised him by actually shooting Swerve with a low-powered blast, startling the Decepticon long enough for Swerve to squirm free. Still, Astrotrain kept those Autobots busy long enough for his Mini-Con partners to recover the Force Chip from their hiding comrades, and the Astro-troops departed to make contact with Synthos again.

The Decepticon mercenary had no intentions of sharing the Force Chip's power with Synthos. Instead, sensor readings had isolated for him the source of Synthos' power: the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] deep within his mass. Astrotrain attempted to force the creature to give up the Heart, but was forced to fight a legion of robotic drones Synthos placed in his path. As the drones began to overwhelm him, Astrotrain powerlinxed with his four Astro-troops AND activated the Force Chip, granting him power the likes of which he had never known. Before he could overcome Synthos, however, the Autobots arrived and split Astrotrain's attention. He was knocked unconscious and separated from his power sources.

Astrotrain and his crew remained unconscious when Cannonball and a shuttle from the ''Kalis' Lament'' arrived to claim their prize. The Decepticon pirates were ultimately stranded by the Autobots, though, who stole their shuttle and left them waiting for the pirate ship to come pick them up. Although he was furious at Astrotrain for losing the booty, Cannonball allowed him to enact repairs before kicking him and his crew off the ship. His reputation tarnished by this travesty of a mission, Astrotrain left to search for other mercenary pursuits. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-Astrotrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Arrrrrrr we going to jettison some weight?]]
*'''Astrotrain''' (Ultra, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Electronic thruster-cannon, shield, 2 bombs

: Astrotrain is a [[Retool|retooled]] ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]], transforming into a Cybertronic space shuttle, in a gray and purple color scheme that is a (very) loose homage to [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. Since he is the Jetfire mold, he can also form the lower legs for ''Armada'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime's]] super mode. In shuttle mode, his Mini-Con partner Starcatcher can form his front landing gear. Placing Mini-Cons on the [[Powerlinx]] points on his wings drops the bombs stored underneath. He retains the electronic lights and sounds in his main thruster/blaster-weapon from the Powerlinx Jetfire version, uncommon among such low-run collector [[exclusive]] toys.

: Aside from Starcatcher, Astrotrain also comes with a [[redeco]] of the [[Giant Planet Mini-Con Team]], named Astro-Hook (crane), Astro-Line (plane), and Astro-Sinker (submarine). In addition to the Mini-Cons, an exclusive illustrated text story featuring Astrotrain, set in the ''Cybertron'' series, was made available to club members online.

: The toy was released in March 2007 as one of the first exclusives available for purchase to [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] members. Well, ''sorta'' technically the first. He ended up being available at the same time as the Club's exclusive ''[[Dawn of Future's Past]]'' [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] toy, but Astrotrain was the first Club exclusive ''advertised''. And that's also not counting the "free" club figures available with subscriptions but which were also available to those who subscribed late.

:This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] to also be the heroic ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Astrotrain (SG)|Astrotrain]].

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==Notes==
[[Image:Spacewarp-r.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The COLORS, man... spacy...]]
* Astrotrain was originally an unproduced ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' store exclusive named '''Spacewarp'''. At that stage, the toy would have kept the original head mold from Armada Jetfire. He was to come with a redeco of the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] as well. Even though he was initially intended as a Toys "R" Us exclusive, no retail chain ultimately ended up wanting to carry him, so Spacewarp was shelved. He was among several proposed exclusives that were ultimately put into retail limbo during the waning of the ''Universe'' line.

* According to [[Fun Publications]] staffers, Astrotrain was chosen as their first exclusive specifically due to the clamor for the original Spacewarp. He would have kept the "Spacewarp" name, too, but Hasbro was unable to secure the [[trademark]]. FP chose to give the toy its new head.

* Reportedly, [[Takara]] has insisted that all of the ''[[Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-era Mini-Con molds were worn out and unusable following the ''Cybertron'' two-packs, hence the Space Mini-Con Team's replacement with the Giant Planet Mini-Con Team.

* Astrotrain's Mini-Con trio are named in homage to [[Hook, Line, and Sinker]], the servants of [[Unicron]] from the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|U.S. Marvel comic]].

==External links==
* [http://www.blackgears.com/gallery/micro2.html Spacewarp's unreleased Space Team redeco at blackgears.com]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/TFCCAstrotrain/astrotrain.htm Astrotrain at TFU.info]

[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Cybertron Decepticons]]
[[Category:Fan Club exclusives]]
[[Category:Fan Club-original characters]]
[[Category:Pirates]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Streetwise (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:44:33Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Streetwise}}
:''Streetwise is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy Circuit-Streetwise.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's street wise, but not street legal. Ironic, no?]]

A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Streetwise''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He forms the right arm of [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "Streetwise" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
Streetwise was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Streetwise's only appearance in the comic is as Defensor's arm.}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
*'''Streetwise''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Defensor right fist, radar assembly

:An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, Streetwise is nigh-identical to the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' re-release of [[Circuit (OC)|Circuit]], transforming into a Formula-1 race car. He can form either arm, the chest or back of Defensor, but works the least awkwardly as his left arm.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Streetwise compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMStreetwise/streetwise.htm More information on Streetwise at TFU.info]

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Protectobot (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:43:20Z

67.83.143.232: /* Toys */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Defensor}}
:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:UniverseDefensortoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I wish I could point my gun forward.]]
Very little is known about the personality of these '''Protectobots''', or even what universe they originally hailed from. Their relation to any other Protectobots is currently unknown.

The Protectobots consist of:

*[[Groove (Universe)|Groove]]
*[[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]]
*[[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]]
*[[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]]
*[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]]
*[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]

All six can combine to form [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]].

==Fiction==
===''Universe''===
The Protectobots were among the Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of [[Unicron]]. They formed Defensor and escaped when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, and presumably either returned to their timeline of origin or joined [[Optimus Primal]]'s [[Children of Primus]] against Unicron's minions. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

==Toys==
: The ''[[Universe]]'' Micromaster Protectobots are a very slight [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1 (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Sixturbo]] team. The six individual members were packaged separately, available originally as [[Exclusive|exclusives]] to Kay-Bee stores, but later appeared in Sears stores during the Christmas season (Kay-Bee partnered with Sears, a chain that usually doesn't have a toy department), as well as being available online at K-Mart's web site. This was also released in Europe, but under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromaster teams]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (Universe)]]
[[Category:Universe (2003)]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]

Red Alert (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:42:24Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{disambig3|Red Alert}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:TFU03-toy RedAlertMicro.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Pyroparanoia?]]

A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Red Alert''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. His relationship to any other "Red Alert" is unknown.

__TOC__
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==Fiction==
===3H ''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Red Alert was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

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==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
*'''Red Alert''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Left Defensor footplate

: An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, Red Alert is a (slight) [[redeco]] of [[Discharge]], the right leg of [[Sixturbo]]. Still a red fire engine with white robot parts, he can form any part of the combined Defensor robot, but is frankly awkward in any position other than as a leg (his normal positioning is on as the left leg). The only notable difference between Red Alert and Discharge is that Red has gray-plastic upper legs, rather than Discharge's white.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Red Alert compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Prowl (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:41:58Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{disambig3|Prowl}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy RoadPolice-Prowl.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Yes, he is wearing a tie.]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Prowl''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He forms the chest of [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "Prowl," including the three dozen others active in the conflict, is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Universe===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Prowl was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Prowl's only appearance in the comic is as Defensor's chest.}}

==Toys==
===''Universe''===
*'''Prowl''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Defensor torso, head

: An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, Prowl appears to have no significant differences from the Japanese 2002 ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' re-release of [[Road Police]], transforming into an Acura NSX police cruiser. He can form either the chest (his nominal placement) or the "spine" of the combined Defensor robot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Hot Spot (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:41:03Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{disambig3|Hot Spot}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] [[Universe war|conflict]].''
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy NeoWheel-HotSpot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. His relationship to any other "Hot Spot" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Universe''===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Hot Spot's only appearance in the comic is as Defensor's arm.}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Hot Spot''' (Micromaster, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

: An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).

:The larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the Micromaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

First Aid (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:40:36Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{disambig2|the Micromaster Protectobot from Universe|the Protectobot from Generation 1|First Aid (G1)}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''First Aid is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:TFU03-toy_FirstAid.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''First Aid''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He forms the right leg of [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "First Aid" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Universe===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
First Aid was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|First Aid's only appearance in the comic is implied rather than shown. It can be safely assumed he was there as one of Defensor's legs, however.}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''First Aid''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Defensor right foot

:An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, First Aid is mostly-identical to the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' version of [[Sireen]], transforming into an ambulance of undetermined model. The only difference between the two is that First Aid has gray-plastic thighs whereas Sireen has black. He can also form any other part of the combined Defensor robot, but he's extremely awkward at best as anything other than a leg; his normal placement is as the right leg.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making First Aid compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMFirstAid/firstaid.htm More information on First Aid at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Groove (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:40:03Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Groove}}
:''Groove is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy Glide-Groove.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Groove''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He combines with his teammates to form [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "Groove" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===3H ''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Groove was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Groove's only "appearance" in the comic is implied, not shown. It can be safely assumed that he was Defensor's back, however.}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Autobot Groove''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)

: An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, Groove is almost identical to the [[Micromaster Collection]] reissue of [[Glide]], transforming into a street performance motorcycle of undetermined model. His standard placement is as the "ass-guard" of Defensor, but he can also be used as the chest (which, due to his thin alternate mode, looks weird). He came with Defensor's pelvis and thighs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMAutobotGroove/autobotgroove.htm More information on Groove at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Defensor (Universe)

2011-01-31T22:39:10Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Defensor}}
:''Defensor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe series]].''
[[Image:Defensortfu.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Great. NOW you've pissed him off!]]

'''Defensor''' is the sum of six [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]]: [[Groove (Universe)|Groove]], [[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]], [[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]], [[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]], and [[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]. Defensor's personality, like that of his components, is unknown.

Of course, being a combiner composed entirely of Micromasters, Defensor is only of slightly larger than average height, as Transformers go. (Unlike [[Sixturbo]], to whom he is nearly identical.) However, this size boost seems to be enough to let his components go toe-to-toe with opponents they could not handle individually.

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comic===
Defensor was one of the Transformers freed from the prisons inside the [[Cauldron]] deep within [[Unicron]]. He presumably escaped and either returned to his timeline of origin or joined [[Optimus Primal]]'s [[Children of Primus]] against Unicron's minions. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

==Toys==
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy_Sixturbo-Defensor.jpg|thumb|300px]]
===Universe (2003)===
: Defensor is a ''very'' slight [[redeco]] of the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' version of the [[Sixturbo]] team. His combiner [[kibble]] combines to form a single-pilot jet when Defensor is split into his component robots. He was never available as a complete packaged set; the six individual members of Defensor were packaged separately, available originally as [[exclusive]]s to [[KB Toys]] stores in 2004. He later appeared in Sears stores during the [[Christmas]] season (KB partnered with Sears, a chain that usually doesn't have a toy department), as well as being available online at [[Kmart]]'s web site.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMDefensor/defensor.htm More information on Defensor at TFU.info]

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the ''[[Energon]]'' line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]
[[Category: Combined forms]]

Defensor (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:23:20Z

67.83.143.232: /* Universe (2003) */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Defensor}}
:''Defensor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe series]].''
[[Image:Defensortfu.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Great. NOW you've pissed him off!]]

'''Defensor''' is the sum of six [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]]: [[Groove (Universe)|Groove]], [[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]], [[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]], [[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]], [[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]], and [[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]. Defensor's personality, like that of his components, is unknown.

Of course, being a combiner composed entirely of Micromasters, Defensor is only of slightly larger than average height, as Transformers go. (Unlike [[Sixturbo]], to whom he is nearly identical.) However, this size boost seems to be enough to let his components go toe-to-toe with opponents they could not handle individually.

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comic===
Defensor was one of the Transformers freed from the prisons inside the [[Cauldron]] deep within [[Unicron]]. He presumably escaped and either returned to his timeline of origin or joined [[Optimus Primal]]'s [[Children of Primus]] against Unicron's minions. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

==Toys==
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy_Sixturbo-Defensor.jpg|thumb|300px]]
===Universe (2003)===
: Defensor is a ''very'' slight [[redeco]] of the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' version of the [[Sixturbo]] team. His combiner [[kibble]] combines to form a single-pilot jet when Defensor is split into his component robots. He was never available as a complete packaged set; the six individual members of Defensor were packaged separately, available originally as [[exclusive]]s to [[KB Toys]] stores in 2004. He later appeared in Sears stores during the [[Christmas]] season (KB partnered with Sears, a chain that usually doesn't have a toy department), as well as being available online at [[Kmart]]'s web site.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMDefensor/defensor.htm More information on Defensor at TFU.info]

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]
[[Category: Combined forms]]

Protectobot (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:22:00Z

67.83.143.232:

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Defensor}}
:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:UniverseDefensortoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I wish I could point my gun forward.]]
Very little is known about the personality of these '''Protectobots''', or even what universe they originally hailed from. Their relation to any other Protectobots is currently unknown.

The Protectobots consist of:

*[[Groove (Universe)|Groove]]
*[[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]]
*[[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]]
*[[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]]
*[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]]
*[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]

All six can combine to form [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]].

==Fiction==
===''Universe''===
The Protectobots were among the Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of [[Unicron]]. They formed Defensor and escaped when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, and presumably either returned to their timeline of origin or joined [[Optimus Primal]]'s [[Children of Primus]] against Unicron's minions. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

==Toys==
: The ''Universe'' Micromaster Protectobots are a very slight [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1 (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Sixturbo]] team. The six individual members were packaged separately, available originally as [[Exclusive|exclusives]] to Kay-Bee stores, but later appeared in Sears stores during the Christmas season (Kay-Bee partnered with Sears, a chain that usually doesn't have a toy department), as well as being available online at K-Mart's web site. This was also released in Europe, but under the Energon line.

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromaster teams]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (Universe)]]
[[Category:Universe (2003)]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]

Groove (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:21:00Z

67.83.143.232: /* Universe */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Groove}}
:''Groove is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy Glide-Groove.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Groove''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He combines with his teammates to form [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "Groove" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===3H ''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Groove was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Groove's only "appearance" in the comic is implied, not shown. It can be safely assumed that he was Defensor's back, however.}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Autobot Groove''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)

: An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, Groove is almost identical to the [[Micromaster Collection]] reissue of [[Glide]], transforming into a street performance motorcycle of undetermined model. His standard placement is as the "ass-guard" of Defensor, but he can also be used as the chest (which, due to his thin alternate mode, looks weird). He came with Defensor's pelvis and thighs.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMAutobotGroove/autobotgroove.htm More information on Groove at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Streetwise (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:20:08Z

67.83.143.232: /* Universe (2003) */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Streetwise}}
:''Streetwise is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy Circuit-Streetwise.jpg|right|thumb|300px|He's street wise, but not street legal. Ironic, no?]]

A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Streetwise''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He forms the right arm of [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "Streetwise" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|right|thumb|250px|]]
Streetwise was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Streetwise's only appearance in the comic is as Defensor's arm.}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
*'''Streetwise''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Defensor right fist, radar assembly

:An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, Streetwise is nigh-identical to the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' re-release of [[Circuit (OC)|Circuit]], transforming into a Formula-1 race car. He can form either arm, the chest or back of Defensor, but works the least awkwardly as his left arm.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Streetwise compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMStreetwise/streetwise.htm More information on Streetwise at TFU.info]

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Red Alert (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:19:34Z

67.83.143.232: /* Universe (2003) */

{{disambig3|Red Alert}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''Red Alert is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:TFU03-toy RedAlertMicro.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Pyroparanoia?]]

A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Red Alert''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. His relationship to any other "Red Alert" is unknown.

__TOC__
{{-}}

==Fiction==
===3H ''Universe'' comic===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Red Alert was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
*'''Red Alert''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Left Defensor footplate

: An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, Red Alert is a (slight) [[redeco]] of [[Discharge]], the right leg of [[Sixturbo]]. Still a red fire engine with white robot parts, he can form any part of the combined Defensor robot, but is frankly awkward in any position other than as a leg (his normal positioning is on as the left leg). The only notable difference between Red Alert and Discharge is that Red has gray-plastic upper legs, rather than Discharge's white.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Red Alert compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMRedAlert/redalert.htm More information on Red Alert at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Prowl (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:19:00Z

67.83.143.232: /* Universe */

{{disambig3|Prowl}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy RoadPolice-Prowl.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Yes, he is wearing a tie.]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Prowl''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He forms the chest of [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "Prowl," including the three dozen others active in the conflict, is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Universe===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Prowl was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Prowl's only appearance in the comic is as Defensor's chest.}}

==Toys==
===''Universe''===
*'''Prowl''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2003)
**''Accessories'': Defensor torso, head

: An [[exclusive]] to [[KB Toys]] stores, Prowl appears to have no significant differences from the Japanese 2002 ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' re-release of [[Road Police]], transforming into an Acura NSX police cruiser. He can form either the chest (his nominal placement) or the "spine" of the combined Defensor robot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMProwl/prowl.htm More information on Prowl at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

First Aid (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:18:30Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{disambig2|the Micromaster Protectobot from Universe|the Protectobot from Generation 1|First Aid (G1)}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''First Aid is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:TFU03-toy_FirstAid.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''First Aid''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He forms the right leg of [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "First Aid" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Universe===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
First Aid was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|First Aid's only appearance in the comic is implied rather than shown. It can be safely assumed he was there as one of Defensor's legs, however.}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''First Aid''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Defensor right foot

:An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, First Aid is mostly-identical to the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' version of [[Sireen]], transforming into an ambulance of undetermined model. The only difference between the two is that First Aid has gray-plastic thighs whereas Sireen has black. He can also form any other part of the combined Defensor robot, but he's extremely awkward at best as anything other than a leg; his normal placement is as the right leg.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making First Aid compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMFirstAid/firstaid.htm More information on First Aid at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

First Aid (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:18:19Z

67.83.143.232: /* Universe */

{{disambig2|the Micromaster Protectobot from Universe|the Protectobot from Generation 1|First Aid (G1)}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''First Aid is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:TFU03-toy_FirstAid.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''First Aid''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. He forms the right leg of [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]. His relationship to any other "First Aid" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===Universe===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
First Aid was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|First Aid's only appearance in the comic is implied rather than shown. It can be safely assumed he was there as one of Defensor's legs, however.}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''First Aid''' (Micromaster Protectobot, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Defensor right foot

:An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, First Aid is mostly-identical to the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' version of [[Sireen]], transforming into an ambulance of undetermined model. The only difference between the two is that First Aid has gray-plastic thighs whereas Sireen has black. He can also form any other part of the combined Defensor robot, but he's extremely awkward at best as anything other than a leg; his normal placement is as the right leg.

:The toy's larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making First Aid compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMFirstAid/firstaid.htm More information on First Aid at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Protectobot (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:17:43Z

67.83.143.232: /* Toys */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Protectobot}}
:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:UniverseDefensortoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I wish I could point my gun forward.]]
Very little is known about the personality of these '''Protectobots''', or even what universe they originally hailed from. Their relation to any other Protectobots is currently unknown.

The Protectobots consist of:

*[[Groove (Universe)|Groove]]
*[[First Aid (Universe)|First Aid]]
*[[Hot Spot (Universe)|Hot Spot]]
*[[Prowl (Universe Micromaster)|Prowl]]
*[[Red Alert (Universe)|Red Alert]]
*[[Streetwise (Universe)|Streetwise]]

All six can combine to form [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]].

==Fiction==
===''Universe''===
The Protectobots were among the Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of [[Unicron]]. They formed Defensor and escaped when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, and presumably either returned to their timeline of origin or joined [[Optimus Primal]]'s [[Children of Primus]] against Unicron's minions. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

==Toys==
: The ''Universe'' Micromaster Protectobots are a very slight [[redeco]] of the [[Generation 1 (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Sixturbo]] team. The six individual members were packaged separately, available originally as [[Exclusive|exclusives]] to Kay-Bee stores, but later appeared in Sears stores during the Christmas season (Kay-Bee partnered with Sears, a chain that usually doesn't have a toy department), as well as being available online at K-Mart's web site. This was also released in Europe, but under the Energon line.

[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Combiner teams]]
[[Category:Exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromaster teams]]
[[Category:Protectobots| Protectobot (Universe)]]
[[Category:Universe (2003)]]
[[Category:Energon Autobots]]

Hot Spot (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:16:22Z

67.83.143.232: /* Universe */

{{disambig3|Hot Spot}}
{{factions|autobot}}
:''Hot Spot is an [[Autobot]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] [[Universe war|conflict]].''
[[Image:MC-TFU03-toy NeoWheel-HotSpot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
A member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Protectobot (Universe)|Protectobots]], '''Hot Spot''' fights against the forces of the evil [[Unicron]]. His relationship to any other "Hot Spot" is unknown.
{{TOCclear}}

==Fiction==
===''Universe''===
[[Image:TFUjailbreak.jpg|left|thumb|250px|]]
Hot Spot was one of the many Transformers held in the [[Cauldron]], the death-pit deep within the shattered remains of Unicron. He and the other Protectobots formed [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]] when [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] released the prisoners, making a break for freedom. {{storylink|Escape (issue)|Escape}}

{{note|Hot Spot's only appearance in the comic is as Defensor's arm.}}

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Hot Spot''' (Micromaster, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Defensor left fist, rifle

: An [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, Hot Spot is a nearly identical release of the ''[[Micromaster Collection]]'' version of [[Neo-Wheel]], transforming into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Lamborghini Diablo|Lamborghini Diablo]]. He can attach to the combiner [[kibble]] to form the chest, back, or any limb of any combination of compatible Micromaster robots, but not very well; he's the least awkward in his nominal placement as [[Defensor (Universe)|Defensor]]'s right arm (and is really only compatible with the Defensor fists).

:The larger connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Hot Spot compatible with Powerlinx ports. Since it's a separate piece on a hinge, it's also the only one of the entire Six-team series that doesn't leave the Micromaster sticking out at an awkward angle when used as such.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/MMHotSpot/hotspot.htm More information on Hot Spot at TFU.info]''

===Energon===

Released in Europe under the Energon line.

[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]
[[Category: Energon Autobots]]

Rail Racer (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:11:57Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Micromaster combiner from Universe|the Robots in Disguise bullet train combiner|Rail Racer (RID)}}
:''Rail Racer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

'''Rail Racer''' is the combined form of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s. His relationship to the other known Rail Racer is currently unknown.

==Toys==
===Universe===
: Rail Racer was never sold as a complete set; he could only be obtained by buying all six individual Railbot components ([[Overload (Railbot)|Overload]], [[Midnight Express (Universe)|Midnight Express]], [[Railspike (Universe)|Railspike]], [[Rapid Run (Universe)|Rapid Run]], [[Swindle (Universe)|Swindle]], and [[Tankor (Micromaster)|Tankor]]). He requires a large amount of combiner [[kibble]] to form a complete robot mode. These parts form little "battle train" stations to be towed by the individuals' train modes when separated. He is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue of [[Sixtrain]], who was also available only by purchasing the individual team members.

: This set of molds was [[redeco]]ed and [[retool]]ed from those used to make [[Sixliner]].

: The Railbots were originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made their way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBRailRacer/railracer.htm More information on Rail Racer at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
: Rail Racer and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category:Combined forms]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Tankor (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:11:09Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Tankor}}
:''Tankor is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Atlan.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

'''Tankor''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s.

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Tankor''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer head, rifle

: Tankor is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue version of [[Atlan]], transforming into a TGV-A Super Express bullet train. He has a "socket" connector tab in the back of his train mode allows him to "pull" any fellow Micromaster train or footplate-weapon with a "peg" connector. He also has a peg-hole on the top of his train mode that in theory lets him use the [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]] legs as a roof-mounted cannon, but it really only fits if you attach it so the knee-clips point backwards (thruster engines, maybe?). He can also form either arm to any Six-team combined robot, though his nominal placement is as the right arm of Rail Racer. The toy's connector socket is approximately 5mm wide, making Tankor compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

: This mold was also used to make [[Alan]].

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBTankor/tankor.htm More information on Tankor at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
*'''Tankor''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer head, rifle

: Tankor and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Swindle (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:09:46Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Swindle}}
:''Swindle is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Convertor.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

'''Swindle''' is one of six [[Autobot]] [[Micromaster]]s who combine into the mighty [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]]. Swindle's personality, like that of his comrades, is unknown.

==Toys==
===Universe===
* '''Swindle''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer left foot

: Swindle is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue version of [[Convertor (OC)|Convertor]], transforming into a freight train of currently-undetermined model. He has a flip-down "peg" arm on his train-mode back-end that lets him link up with any of his teammates or footplate-weapons with a "socket" link-arm. He can form a leg to any Micromaster train-style combiner (if you do not use his hitch to better secure the footplate as the instructions show), but his nominal placement is as the left leg of [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]].

: This mold was also used by [[Night]].

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBSwindle/swindle.htm More information on Swindle at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
* '''Swindle''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer left foot

: Swindle and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Rapid Run (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:08:51Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Rapid Run}}
:''Rapid Run is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Raise.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

'''Rapid Run''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s. His relationship with the [[Rapid Run (RID)|other bullet-train Rapid Run]], if any, is currently unknown.

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Rapid Run''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Left & right Rail Racer fists

: Rapid Run is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue version of [[Raise]], transforming into an "Asagiri" Special Express bullet train. He has a "peg" connector tab in the back of his train mode allows him to pull any fellow Micromaster train or footplate-weapon with a "socket" connector. He can form either arm to any Six-team Micromaster combined robot, but his nominal placement is as the left arm of Rail Racer. His connector peg is approximately 5mm wide, making him compatible with [[Powerlinx]] ports.

: This mold was [[retool]]ed from [[Leaf]], keeping the robot and arm parts the same, but giving it an entirely new outer train shell.

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBRapidRun/rapidrun.htm More information on Rapid Run at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
*'''Rapid Run''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Left & right Rail Racer fists

: Rapid Run and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

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[[Category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Overload (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:07:40Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

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{{disambig3|Overload}}
:''Overload is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe war]].''

[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-SanDGo.jpg|right|thumb|300px| [[Hearts of Steel|Hearts, thighs, and buns of steel.]] ]]

'''Overload''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s.

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
*'''Overload''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer legs

: Overload is physically identical to the 2003 [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] reissue version of [[San D-Go]], transforming into a steam locomotive of currently-undetermined model. He has a flip-down "peg" arm on his trian-mode back-end that lets him link up with any of his teammates with a "socket" link-arm. A small socket at the top of his engine mode allows him to use the Rail Racer leg piece as a roof-mounted weapon; he is the only member of the Train Team that can actually mount this piece in a forward-facing position. He can form the back to any Six-team Micromaster combined robot, as well as the chest to any of the "jet-kibble" style combiners, but his nominal placement is as the back of [[rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]].

: This mold was also used to make [[D-Go]].

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBOverload/overload.htm More information on Overload at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
: Overload and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category: Combiners]]
[[category: Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category: KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category: Micromasters]]
[[Category: Toy-only characters]]
[[Category: Universe Autobots]]

Midnight Express (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:06:25Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Micromaster Autobot from Universe|the Robots in Disguise bullet train|Midnight Express (RID)}}
:''Midnight Express is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Windy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

'''Midnight Express''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s. His relationship to the other known Midnight Express is currently unknown.

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
*'''Midnight Express''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer right foot

: Midnight Express is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue version of [[Windy]], transforming into a Yamagata "Tsubasa" bullet train. He has a flip-down "socket" arm on his train-mode back-end that lets him link up with any of his teammates with a "peg" link-arm. He can form a leg to any Micromaster train-form "Sixteam" combined robot, but his nominal placement is as the right leg of [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]].

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBMidnightExpress/midnightexpress.htm More information on Midnight Express at TFU.info]

===Cybertron===
*'''Midnight Express''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer right foot

: Midnight Express and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Midnight Express (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:06:06Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the Micromaster Autobot from Universe|the Robots in Disguise bullet train|Midnight Express (RID)}}
:''Midnight Express is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''

[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Windy.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]

'''Midnight Express''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot]]s. His relationship to the other known Midnight Express is currently unknown.

==Toys==
===Universe (2003)===
*'''Midnight Express''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer right foot

: Midnight Express is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue version of [[Windy]], transforming into a Yamagata "Tsubasa" bullet train. He has a flip-down "socket" arm on his train-mode back-end that lets him link up with any of his teammates with a "peg" link-arm. He can form a leg to any Micromaster train-form "Sixteam" combined robot, but his nominal placement is as the right leg of [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]].

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBMidnightExpress/midnightexpress.htm More information on Midnight Express at TFU.info]

===Energon===
*'''Midnight Express''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer right foot

: Midnight Express and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Railspike (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:04:54Z

67.83.143.232: /* Cybertron */

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{{disambig3|Railspike}}
:''Railspike is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Desire.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
'''Railspike''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot|Railbots]]. He ''might'' be their leader. His relationship to the other Railspike is currently unknown.

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Railspike''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer torso

: Railspike is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue version of [[Desire]], transforming into a Tokaido "Nozomi" bullet train. He has a flip-down "socket" arm on his train-mode back-end that lets him link up with any of his teammates with a "peg" link-arm. He can form the chest to any Micromaster "Sixteam" combined robot (though he requires the train-mold-team torso), but his nominal placement is as the chest of [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Spark (ROC)|Spark]].

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBRailspike/railspike.htm More information on Railspike at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
*'''Railspike''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer torso

: Railspike and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe under the ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' line. Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]

Railspike (Universe)

2011-01-31T19:04:15Z

67.83.143.232: /* Energon */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Railspike}}
:''Railspike is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]] conflict.''
[[Image:MC-toy Sixtrain-Desire.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
'''Railspike''' is a member of the [[Micromaster]] [[Railbot|Railbots]]. He ''might'' be their leader. His relationship to the other Railspike is currently unknown.

==Toys==
===Universe===
*'''Railspike''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer torso

: Railspike is physically identical to the 2003 [[Takara]] reissue version of [[Desire]], transforming into a Tokaido "Nozomi" bullet train. He has a flip-down "socket" arm on his train-mode back-end that lets him link up with any of his teammates with a "peg" link-arm. He can form the chest to any Micromaster "Sixteam" combined robot (though he requires the train-mold-team torso), but his nominal placement is as the chest of [[Rail Racer (Universe)|Rail Racer]].

: This mold was also used to make [[Spark (ROC)|Spark]].

: Like all of the Railbots, he was originally a Kay-Bee stores [[exclusive]], but later made his way to other outlets, most notably drugstores like CVS.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/KBRailspike/railspike.htm More information on Railspike at TFU.info]''

===Cybertron===
*'''Railspike''' (Micromaster Railbot, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Rail Racer torso

: Railspike and the rest of the ''Universe'' Micromasters were released in the "main" line in Europe ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''). Presumably this is because the ''Universe'' line was never released in the European market. Why the Micromasters were the only part of the ''Universe'' line to get a European release in unknown, but it probably had something to do with their sub-Basic class size and previously being Japanese-exclusive molds.

[[Category:Combiners]]
[[category:Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromasters]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Universe Autobots]]