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2007-12-18T01:12:40Z

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'''Writers:''' [[Ian Weir]]

[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] captures and reprograms [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] into a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]].

'''Major Characters (in order of appearance):''' Optimus, Rhinox, Megatron

'''Minor Characters (in order of appearance):''' Characters

'''Original Air Date:''' November 4, 1996

==Summary==
In some usual rocky terrain, the Maximals are disappointed to learn that their day's expedient has been a waste of time, as the Energon they were searching for is inaccessible. Rattrap whines, saying the situation couldn't get worse, prompting an attack from the Predacons. The Maximals are at a clear disadvantage, but Rhinox triggers a rockslide that crushes all the Predacons.

Optimus commends Rhinox's intelligent tactics, and the Maximals begin their return to base. Megatron also determines that Rhinox is a major threat to his operation and orders Tarantulas to capture the large Maximal. When Rhinox is a distance behind the other Maximals on the road him, the spider captures Rhinox and knocks the rhino out with some Venom.

A while later, the Maximals noticed their large comrade has disappeared. Rattrap activates his communicator, and are able to listen through Rhinox's communicator, overhearing the events in the Predacon base where Megatron uses "The Transmuter" to turn Rhinox into an evil Predacon. While the Maximals are concerned, Primal plans to wait a while before the Maximals make an effort to rescue their friend, yessssssss...

In the Predacon base, Megatron, and his new underling, Evil Rhinox, get down to plotting on how they can use Rhinox's knowledge to destroy the Maximals - but some technical problems with Megatron's computer halt the planning session. Rhinox is sent to check up on Scorponok's repair of the system (which was secretly vandalised by Rhinox). With no witnesses, Rhinox drops several tons of hardware onto Scorponok. When Scorponok's flattened body is found later by Megatron and Waspinator, they have no clue who committed the crime.

Waspinator deposits Scorponok into a CR Chamber for repair, but flying away, Waspinator is hit with a heavy piece of weight pushed by Rhinox. The impact drives Waspinator into a state of dementia. This time, Rhinox's attempt at homicide is witnessed by Terrorsaur, who meets with Rhinox in private. There, Rhinox declines Terrorsaur's offer of partnership and insists that Terrorsaur stay silent.

Outside of the [[Darksyde]], the Cheetor figures out Primal's plan: Let Rhinox harm the Predacons as he is. However knowing that Megatron would eventually figure out that Rhinox isn't useful as promised, he'll kill the Rhino he's adopted. At the same time, Megatron finds out that Rhinox is responsible for the sabotage - including poisoning the spiders.

Megatron confronts Rhinox, and assigns his two henchmen to disarm the new recruit. By mentioning Terrorsaur's plotting, Rhinox is able to get the two Predacon goons to fight each other instead of himself, leaving them easy for him to drop. The two taken care of, he opens fire on Megatron, causing the Predacon to fall off his hover platform.

Bellow, Rhinox taunts Megatron with a speech about whose the boss now, but Rhinox has stepped into the range of the Transmuter. Megatron reactivates the machine, converting Rhinox back to his regular good self. The Maximals blast their way into the [[Dark Syde]]. Primal battles with Megatron, slicing off one of the Predacon leader's arms. A stray shot from the still demented Waspinator hits the Transmuter, and the Maximals grab Rhinox evacuate while the Predacons take cover to avoid being harmed by the exploding machine.

Afterwards, the Maximals relax. Rhinox admits that the Predacons have some serious personality problems, and the Maximals have a big laugh. Except for Dinobot.

==Quotes==

'''Cheetor:''' Better dead than Pred.<br>
'''Dinobot:''' Some of us have survived the experience, furball.

'''Rhinox:'''Three gigabytes of attitude on a two-gig hard drive.<br>
<i>-Describing a Predacon</i>

==Notes==
===Technical/Animation Glitches===
*Glitch

===Continuity Errors===
*Error

===Transformers References===
*When [[Waspinator]] is driven temporarily insane, he babbles that his name is [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], an Insecticon from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. Stuck like this for the rest of the episode, he proceeds to stutter and repeat words, in a semi-accurate reference to the distinctive speech pattern that Shrapnel had in the G1 cartoon, which saw him repeat the last word of his sentences.He also said"More than meets the eye".
*Both Optimus and Rhinox say "Yeeessssss..." in a very similar manner to Megatron. Imitation IS the sincerest form of flattery...

===Real-World References===
*Immediately following saying that he is Shrapnel, Waspinator claims that he is "Wonko! Wonko the Sane!" and salutes the audience before punching himself in the head. In addition to being a fictional character created by the sci-fi comedy author [[Wikipedia:Douglas_Adams|Douglas Adams]], it is a tribute to transfan [[Ben Yee]], whose online username was Wonko the Sane at the time.
*The scene where Optimus Primal proudly brandishes his swords before an unimpressed Megatron lazily shoots him down is reminiscent of the famous duel between [[Wikipedia:Indiana_Jones|Indiana Jones]] and the master swordsman in ''[[Wikipedia:Raiders_of_the_Lost_Ark|Raiders of the Lost Ark]]''.

==External Links==
*Link
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Bulkhead (Animated)

2007-12-17T11:48:02Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Transformers Animated'' character|the ''Energon'' character|Bulkhead (Energon)}}
:''Bulkhead is an Autobot in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

{{coming soon}}

[[Image:AniBulkheadPromoModel.jpg|thumb|300px|right|'Arry? 'Arry Potter? I 'ardly know 'im!]]

'''Bulkhead''' is your typical big bruiser, built like a brick wall, but with a heart of gold. He's gentle by nature and is very curious about humans, especially since they give him an opportunity to explore his artistic side. It's a pity that he's a bit of a lummox. He's like a St. Bernard, a gentle giant who has no idea how strong he is and therefore has a tendency to do flatten you when he just wants to show his affectionate side. You'll always be glad you spent time with Bulkhead...just make sure you put any perishables away beforehand.

==Fiction==

===Transformers Animated cartoon===
:''Voice actor: [[Bill Fagerbakke]] (US), ? (Japan)''
[[Image:Bulkh_alt.JPG|left|thumb|200px|KEKEKEKE]]

He smashes stuff.

He's also never seen a Decepticon ship up close before. (No one has...and lived.)
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
*'''Bulkhead''' (Voyager, 2008)
Bulkhead will transform from an armored, six-wheeled military-type van. The toy will have an "[[automorph]]" gimmick: When you flip down the sides of the van, his hands will swing forward (because they're spring loaded). You can fire a wrecking ball from his left hand, which is attached to his hand via a string.
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Sonar (BW)

2007-12-17T10:46:57Z

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{{disambig2|the Maximal bat|the Mini-Con shuttle|Sonar (Armada)}}

:''Sonar is a [[Maximal]] in the [[Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:IDW Sonar.jpg|thumb|250px| Is it wrong to want to see [[Nightscream]] hit on her and get violently sliced open and dismembered?]]

'''Sonar''''s superior senses allow her to be the best reconnaissance agent the Maximals have. Her unchecked ferocity, however, make her a danger to both sides.

''('''Note:''' Sonar's toy bio, lacking pronouns, is effectively genderless. The Botcon comics seized on this opportunity to add another [[Female Transformers| female Transformer]] to the ranks. It is yet unknown whether the IDW Beast Wars books will continue to present her as a "her".)''

==Fiction==
===Toy Bio===
Sonar is another result of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron's]] [[Transmetal 2]] cloning experiments.

===Universe: The Wreckers===
Sonar was summoned by the [[Oracle]], along with the [[Wreckers]], to embark on a mysterious mission. As the Wreckers were battling their way onto a secret [[Autobot]] shuttle, Sonar used a sonic attack to bust up some [[Vehicon (faction)|Vehicons]]. Shortly after lifting off from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], however, she was attacked by [[Devcon]]. The former Peace Marshal calmed down, and Sonar moved to another part of the shuttle. An explosion of unknown source ripped through the craft. [[Packrat]], in an attempt to save the fore of the ship, separated it from the aft section. Unfortunately, this meant sacrificing Sonar, [[Spittor]], and the [[Deployer|Deployers]]. [[Hot Rod|Rodimus]] was very displeased to lose his comrades.

===IDW ''Beast Wars'' comics===
Sonar was one of the [[protoforms]] jettisoned from the ''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]'' on prehistoric [[Earth]]. She was activated and put in chronal phase by [[Razorbeast]] at [[Magmatron (BW)|Magmatron]]'s request, but was protected from Magmatron's [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] shell-program by Razorbeast's viral code.

Accompanied by [[Air Hammer]], [[Night Glider]], and [[Prowl (Transmetal)|Prowl]], Sonar sped towards Razorbeast and the small group of new Maximals accompanying him. She and a phalanx of other Maximals finally reached them, just in time to fight off an army of Predacons.

==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
*'''Sonar''' (Basic Transmetal 2, 1999)

: Sonar transforms into a grey Transmetal 2 bat. Left left wing/arm has a flip-out blade weapon. In robot mode, her beast-mode hindlegs can flip down to give her two pairs of arms.

:Presumably, she was to have been the basis for the unreleased [[Beast Machines]] [[Screechwing]] toy.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Sonar/sonar.htm Sonar at TFU.info]

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