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...Perchance to Dream

2008-05-13T03:35:56Z

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[[Image:PerchanceToDream.jpg|thumb|right|250px|So androids ''don't'' dream of electric sheep...]]

'''Five Autobots remember their past mistakes, and Galvatron prepares to muck up UK continuity forever.'''

{{comicnav | Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)#Marvel UK | 255-260 | seriesname=Generation 1 (Marvel UK) | prev=White Fire | next=Primal Scream}}

=Marvel UK issues #255-60=

'''Writer:''' [[Simon Furman]] <br>
'''Artists:''' [[Andrew Wildman]], [[Staz]], [[John Stokes]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Stuart Bartlett]]<br>

*''Characters'' [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], [[Galvatron]], [[Battlecharger|Runabout & Runamuk]], [[Menasor]], [[Jetfire]], [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]
*''Originally published:'' 3rd February 1990 - 10th March 1990

==Synopsis==
[[The Ark]] is unoccupied for an unknown reason, and an alternate reality Galvatron sneaks onboard. Using probe devices, he looks through the minds of the injured and offline Autobots, trying to find ones with dark sides that - now he knows their brain patterns - he can permanently unleash, creating a new army!

His devices probe Prowl, Ironhide, Sunstreaker, Wheeljack and Silverbolt, causing them all to dream about times on Earth when they committed questionable acts:

* Prowl remembers trying to stop the Battlechargers during ''[[Decepticon Graffiti!]]''. His aggressive approach and their response left a trail of devastation. Optimus stepped in, telling Prowl that, as an Autobot, he couldn't endanger humans like this - Prowl thought to himself "sometimes you have to fight fire with fire!".

* Ironhide remembers finding himself near a siege, where unnamed terrorists were holding hostages. Believing the hostages would be killed if the police went in, Ironhide attacked in full force to intimidate the terrorists into surrendering; however, the police came in at the last moment and ruined the effect. Ironhide had to kill the lead terrorist and berated the police as "dumb organisms".

* Sunstreaker remembers being on a covert recon mission to scout out [[Decepticon Fortress|Fortress Sinister]] (sometime during ''[[Power Play!]]''), and blowing it by showing off. The Decepticons attacked, injuring Jazz; scared at the thought of being made "a mess" himself, Sunstreaker abandoned his comrade and deliberately drew the Decepticons near to the US military encampment so the humans would drive them off. Sunstreaker congratulated himself and admired how he'd saved his good looks, while many soldiers lay badly wounded as a result of his tactic.

* Wheeljack remembers running into Ravage at the Blackrock Aerospace Plant, following the [[Dinobot Hunt!]]. He wanted to find the technology used to make Jetfire so he could repair the injured Autobots, and made a deal with Ravage - in return for the technology, he'd brainwash Jetfire into returning to the Decepticons. Despite not trusting Jetfire, he backed out at the last minute. He later found out Ravage had destroyed the factory, meaning he almost betrayed his comrade for no end result.

* Silverbolt remembers battling Menasor, a battle where Superion had to be needed - despite (still!) not being fully tested. [[Aerialbots over America!|This time the process worked]], but it also caused the Aerialbots to see inside each other's minds. His secret fear of heights revealed, Silverbolt caused Superion to go savagely berserk.

[[Image:PerchanceToDream2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Prowl and Wheeljack > [[Wreckers]] and [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhems]].]]

Galvatron's probe accidentally causes the Autobots to revive. Making himself known, he uses his mind-control device on Wheeljack and Prowl. However, as Autobots they're easily able to deny their baser instincts and they shoot him down without warning. Galvatron is then sent into a comatose state by a device Wheeljack created, leaving him trapped in dreams and in Autobot custody.

==Continuity==
The flashbacks all take place before [[Afterdeath!]]. With the exception of Ironhide's, they make specific reference to past stories, either directly placing themselves at a certain time (Prowl, Sunstreaker and Wheeljack) or being more vague (Silverbolt). They can all slot into past continuity with no problem.

The framing story, by contrast, doesn't fit with contemporary continuity. As the Ark is flying, it has to be before [[On the Edge of Extinction!]] but there is no point when these characters could be revived and then killed again in time for Nucleon revival. Furthermore, the story starts off the [[Earthforce]] run which sidesteps the US continuity entirely (though some fans view Earthforce as happening post-Unicron).

As for this story's Galvatron and how he fits into continuity... sod knows. The most recent version of Galvatron was the revised-timeline Aspects of Evil one, so it ''could'' be him. Or could not. Earthforce laughs at your puny continuity.

==Items of note==
*Sunstreaker was ripped in half by [[Shockwave]] back in [[The New Order]] and not seen online until [[Totaled!]], when he was killed ''again''. He doesn't know who Galvatron is, suggesting he was only brought online shortly before Totaled! and was not briefed on anything. This is the first story to have him back for any length of time.
*Perchance to Dream follows the same format - flashback-based character vignettes with a framing story - as the earlier [[Aspects of Evil!]].
*Reprinted as a self-titled digest-sized trade paperback by [[Titan Books]] in August 2006. It was collected with the UK [[Thunderwing]] stories and the 3-part Irwin Spoon story that ended the Earthforce run.

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Earthforce

2008-05-13T03:32:41Z

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:''Earthforce is a group of [[Earth]]-stationed [[Autobot]]s in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Earthforce.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Fighting crime in a never time!]]

'''Earthforce''' is the name of a cell of [[Autobot]]s commanded by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and stationed on [[Earth]] to counter the rising threats of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and their respective armies. Grimlock formed his group as a reaction to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s command regimen, which he interprets as weak and counterproductive to ending the [[Decepticon]] menace.

Earthforce's base of operations is in northern [[Canada]]. They get into lots of not-so-serious hijinks.

{{note|More importantly, it's the source of a huge continuity trainwreck in the latter issues of the Marvel Comics UK series.}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics UK continuity===
[[Image:Prowllittlemen.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Ratchet, Sunstreaker<br>
Way before Groundbreaker<br>
There was Huffer and Mirage<br>
And Bumblebee in Spike's garage<br>
I still kick it old school<br>
Don't tell me that I'm so uncool<br>
Or that I'm too absorbed<br>
With 19, 19, 1984.]]
After [[Galvatron (G1)#Other versions of Galvatron|Galvatron]] ''(uh, one of them)'' revived [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], [[Sunstreaker]], and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] on the [[Ark]], intent on mind-controlling them, they rebelled and sealed Galvatron away in the Ark's medbay. {{storylink|Perchance to Dream}} As [[Unicron]] neared [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] dispatched Wheeljack and Prowl to the [[Arizona]] desert to investigate Decepticon activity. Musing about the simplicity of the old days, they stumbled across [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, and the [[Stunticon]]s, deep into a plan to detonate Earth's atmosphere and convert it into [[Energon]]. {{storylink|Starting Over!}}

Meanwhile, the [[Dinobots]] were ambushed by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Ravage]], and the [[Battlecharger]]s, demanding to know how Grimlock was able to revive them without using the [[Creation Matrix]]. In the middle of the Dinobots' retaliation, Optimus Prime interrupted them angrily, asking them to be mindful of the humans' civilization and to adhere to the [[Autobot Code]]. {{storylink|Two Steps Back!}}

Back on the Ark, Grimlock once again announced his dissatisfaction with Prime's leadership and threatened to take his Dinobots and leave the Autobots for good. Optimus Prime dismissed Grimlock's behavior as a tantrum, prompting a battle between the two that ended in stalemate. Conceding to Grimlock partially, Optimus Prime allowed Grimlock to be the Autobot Commander on Earth, so long as he played less rough than usual. A group of Autobots entered the room and announced that Prowl and Wheeljack had foiled Megatron's plan to detonate a deadly heat-trapping gas in Earth's atmosphere, but were in danger and needed backup. With Prime's blessing, these Autobots joined the Dinobots to form the Earthforce. {{storylink|Break-Away!}}

Ironhide and Bumblebee found and destroyed a partially-constructed duplicate Devastator, under construction because the Constructicons had lost the ability to combine. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}} Jazz and Sunstreaker, meanwhile, found that Prowl had neutralized the gas days ago and was enjoying the relaxed pace of south Louisiana. {{storylink|Life in the Slow Lane}}

Prowl later followed Megatron back in time to the era of the [[Underbase Saga]], to stop him from recruiting the Seacons to his cause. {{storylink|Flashback!}} After few minor altercations {{storylink|Snow Fun!}} {{storylink|The Living Nightlights}} and incidents {{storylink|Mystery!}}, several of the team managed to disrupt the Decepticon's [[Enclave]], preventing their splintered enemies from uniting. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} They then joined up with the [[Survivors]] to help them back up Carnivac's solo attack on the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]; they took the surviving Mayhems prisoner, and welcomed Carnivac into their ranks. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}}

The [[Decepticon Civil War]] continued, but Soundwave and Starscream both began working against their alleged commanders - Soundwave even had Megatron lured into an ambush. {{storylink|Secrets}} {{storylink|Bugged!}} They set up a clash between Megatron and Shockwave, then let the Autobots attack them while they took control of the Decepticon factions & united them into a single army under dual leadership (both plotting to backstab the other later). {{storylink|Internal Affairs!}} The Autobots fortified their headquarters, though a flaw in their design caused them to temporarily switch the defences off, {{storylink|The House that Wheeljack Built!}} thus leaving them vulnerable to a massed Decepticon assault. The Autobots foiled the plot, partly due to the Survivors' presence, and Soundwave took the opportunity to mention to the Autobots "look how bad Starscream's plan was, clearly I should be in charge!". {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

Optimus Prime came to Autobot Earthbase for an ill-timed inspection visit, just as Slag was driven to run wild by a cerebral circuit flaw, causing many hijinks as the other Dinobots struggled to keep his condition secret from the Autobot leader. {{storylink|The 4,000,000 Year Itch!}} Prime also inspected the base's "bodyshop", which was used to reanimate the long-inert Tracks (over Grimlock's violent protests). {{storylink|Makin' Tracks}} After Prime's visit, the imprisoned Mayhem Squaddies managed to escape, viciously injuring Inferno in the process. {{storylink|Shut Up!}}

The Decepticon Civil War flared up again when Megatron & Shockwave put out a contract on Starscream's head, knowing he'd blame Soundwave and go after him - and either they or their assassins could finish off whoever remained and take control of their armies again. The plan failed when the Autobots got involved: Snarl had fallen ill with Corodia Gravis and with Starscream as the only compatible Transformer who could provide Snarl with the needed circuit-boost, Grimlock was required to order his troops to protect Starscream from his enemies. {{storylink|Assassins}} {{storylink|External Forces!}} {{storylink|The Lesser Evil!}} Eventually, Snarl's body gave out regardless, requiring drastic measures to save his life. {{storylink|Destiny of the Dinobots!}}

When Bombshell implanted a cerebro shell to send Superion on a rampage, the Autobots recruited a human reporter to get the shell out. {{storylink|Inside Story!}} They gladly gave him a tour of their base and full interviews in gratitude, but another cerebro shell ensured that the story he wrote painted the Autobots in a negative light. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK issue)}}

At some point, with the Matrix still lost and a Decepticon alliance ruined beyond repair, Optimus decided to search for the original site of the [[Underbase]] - having discovered it was linked into the centre of Cybertron and thus to [[Primus]], they intended to use the site to tap into Primus' energies and use it as a substitute for the Matrix against Unicron. Six of the team were either called in or had already rejoined Prime's main force aboard the Ark, and were dispatched to the [[Acid Wastes]] to search. There they came into conflict with the mad Decepticon known as [[Megadeath]]. Facing up to personal demons, they defeated him and found the Underbase site. {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}

==Continuity problems==
Part of an attempt to help sell Europe's [[Classics (Euro)|Classics]] line of reissues, the Earthforce stories, black and white backup material for the issue's "main" story, intentionally harken back to the simpler era of ''Transformers''' early years. The Earthforce stories share much in common with the main Marvel Comics UK continuity from which it branched. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is in his Powermaster form. Grimlock has recently revived his [[Dinobot]]s and several Autobots with [[Nucleon]]. Several stories references the imminent coming of Unicron. Many threads tie directly in from previous stories, such as the remaining Wreckers from [[Time Wars]] and their various dramas with the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]].

However, many of these tie-ins were referred to in advance of them actually occurring in the continuity proper. It appears to the reader that writer [[Simon Furman]] knew vaguely what was going to happen in the future of the comic, so although he wrote these stories with this future in mind, when these links came to be, there was no possible place or loophole for these events to occur. For example:
* [[Galvatron II]] could not have possibly awoken several Autobots on the [[Ark]] prior to the Unicron War. ''(Though there is room for debate as to exactly which [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] this is.)''
* Megatron, Starscream and Soundwave, and Shockwave could not possibly have been feuding on Earth.
* The second Decepticon Civil War did not include a third faction led by Megatron. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}}
* There's no room in the Marvel US/UK timeline between Grimlock reviving his Dinobots on [[Hydrus Four]] and the arrival of [[Unicron]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for Grimlock to return to Optimus Prime, get in a fight with him, and end up on Earth for an extended period of time fighting Megatron and Shockwave and Soundwave and Starscream while all of them are confirmed as being elsewhere.
* Quite obviously, the alliance with Scorponok didn't collapse, and the Autobots didn't have access to a font of Primus-born power when Unicron attacked.

Yikes.

[[Image:Grimlockwasthatwise.jpg|left|thumb|300px|We're in two places at once!]]

Interestingly, Grimlock's Earthforce cast shows up in "[[On the Edge of Extinction!]]" as Grimlock arrives from Earth on the Ark. Though the presence of most of them could be explained by the need to push their [[Action Master]] toys (and it seems to be the only reason [[Blaster]] is there, as he was not an Earthforce character), the appearances of Skids, Ironhide, Silverbolt, and especially Sunstreaker are conspicuous, considering the Earthforce stories. (Sunstreaker's only prominent use in the Marvel Comics was in Earthforce. He was offline for most of it otherwise.) Wheeljack mentions they are freshly returned from near-death by Nucleon, quickly eliminating any possibility for Earthforce to have recently occurred.

Furman has since stated that a key part of the problem was that due to publishing deadlines, the altered format of the UK comic and the shorter US stories, he found that attempts to write UK strips tying into the concurrent US stories proved near impossible as the UK comic kept interrupting the the US strips with reprints of old UK stories in order to widen the gap in publishing. This in turn meant that the UK stories often pre-empted upcoming surprises in the US strips. Consequently he abandoned efforts to tie the two strips together.

But that's not the end of the continuity headache, oh no. Before Earthforce started and when US-UK continuity was still around, there was a storyline of the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] hunting down Decepticon defectors [[Carnivac]] and [[Catilla]]. {{storylink|Hunting Party!}} [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] killed Catilla and an enraged Carnivac swore vengeance. But he got the vengeance... during the Earthforce stories, with the Earthforce cast playing a role in the final story {{storylink|Where Wolf?}} and Carnivac joining them afterwards. So... does this mean Carnivac ''didn't'' get his revenge in the non-Earthforce timeline? Or did he get it differently? Or was it pretty much the same (off-panel), but with the US cast instead of the Earthforce cast? Arrrrrrg.

On the plus side, it means in this continuity, the Autobots were waiting for Unicron ''and'' (via the Underbase site) had access to a Matrix-like way of killing him - so the [[On the Edge of Extinction!|battle against Unicron]] was a ''whole lot shorter'' in this timeline.

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* According the the ''[[Prey]]'' trade paperback collection, Earthforce is stationed in northern Canada because [[Simon Furman]] really likes [[Polar Claw|polar bears]]. This is why there's one drawn in nearly every establishing shot.

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Wheeljack (G1)

2008-05-13T03:12:59Z

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{{disambig3|Wheeljack}}
:''Wheeljack is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:Wheeljackg1.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Optimus Prime! I built a machine that builds machines that build catapults! Come see 'em!...Yeah, we can wait for Ratchet.]]

'''Wheeljack''' is his own worst enemy. Something of a crackpot inventor, a good half of his creations blow up in his face, and that's just if he's lucky. He's simultaneously one of the Autobots' greatest assets and problems; for every successful gadget he builds, there's one which requires [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] or [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] to put him (and his lab) back together. But once in a while he strikes gold, which has won him respect from even the Decepticons.

He is, however, not a [[Perceptor (G1)|complete nerd.]] As good as he is in the lab, Wheeljack is just as amazing on the road, since there're few stunts he can't pull off. He enjoys showing off both on the design table and on the streets.

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Invento''', '''Cric''' (as Action Master)
:''Italian name:'' '''Saetta'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Kerék''' (Wheel); sometimes '''Kormányos Jack''' (meaning Steering-wheel Jack, Yoho!)
:''Russian TV dub name:'' '''Gonsheek''' ("Racer")

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}

''Following the almost total defeat of the Autobots by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] returned to the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' and began to reactivate the fallen warriors. Wheeljack was the second Autobot after [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to be brought back on-line, so that he could aid Ratchet with his technical skills. He saved the Autobots from total destruction by remote-controlling Optimus Prime's deactivated body and using it to intervene in [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s attempted execution of [[Guardian]], who had been booby-trapped with a nuclear bomb. {{Storylink|The Wrath of Guardian!}}''

To help boost the Autobots' fallen forces, Wheeljack designed new bodies for Grapple, [[Skids]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and [[Tracks]], whose minds were stored on the ''Ark'' for such an occasion. {{Storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

''Wheeljack was later an early casualty of a disastrous attack on Galvatron led by acting Autobot Commander [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], though he was not seriously damaged. {{Storylink|Target 2006}}''

To give the Autobots some air (and [[combiner]]) power, Wheeljack designed the [[Aerialbot]]s, though all but [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s minds were incomplete and they almost killed a human. {{Storylink|Aerialbots over America!}} Wheeljack later later had to erase their minds and unfortunately, by this time, [[Bombshell]] had implanted a [[cerebro-shell]] in Optimus that, while not controlling him, allowed the Decepticons to tap into the [[Creation Matrix]] to create the [[Stunticon]]s. {{Storylink|Heavy Traffic!}} It was not directly referenced, but it is assumed that he helped build the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s as well (which allowed Megatron to create the [[Combaticon]]s).

''Later, he aided Optimus Prime in a plan to temporarily fake his own death, in order to teach the Earth-bound Autobots to learn to cope without him. Wheeljack was the only Autobot Prime told of his plan, probably since Prime needed him to build a [[facsimile construct]] in his likeness to be destroyed. When Megatron did destroy the facsimile, even Wheeljack mistakenly believed Prime had been killed. {{Storylink|Prey!}}''

After Optimus Prime died, the Autobots chose Grimlock as their new leader, but things didn't go so well, so Wheeljack called his friend [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to help deal with the situation. {{Storylink|Spacehikers!}}

Although it wasn't depicted, he was assumed destroyed by the [[Underbase]]-powered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Dark Star!}} Grimlock eventually revived him with [[Nucleon]], along with the rest of the Autobots' deactivated roster. {{Storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} After the defeat of [[Unicron]], Wheeljack mourned the second death of Optimus Prime {{Storylink|Still Life!}} and discovered the betrayal of the Decepticons who sabotaged the Autobot spacecraft before leaving the dying Cybertron. {{Storylink|Exodus!}} Grimlock saved the day again though, providing some stolen Decepticon cruisers. However, when they followed the Decepticons to [[Klo]], the Autobots were ambushed and nearly wiped out. [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] was about to dismember Wheeljack when he was saved by the timely arrival of the reborn Optimus Prime and the [[Neo-Knights]]. {{Storylink|End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|End of the Road!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====

''Wheeljack survived the battle of [[Autobot City]] in this timeline, but was later strung up by [[Quintesson]]s there in 2008, anyway. He wasn't seen after that, but [[Blaster]] survived the same treatment. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}

''When [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] infiltrated the ''Ark'' to brainwash some new troops, Wheeljack was one of the deactivated Autobots he attempted to control. Wheeljack and the others turned the tables on Galvatron, subjecting him to his own dream bug technology. {{storylink|Perchance to Dream}} Back in action, Wheeljack felt somewhat out of place among the various [[Headmaster]]s and [[Targetmaster]]s and [[Powermaster]]s wandering around the ''Ark'' now. On a scouting mission, he and Prowl grumbled to one another about how they just wanted some good ol' fashioned Decepticons to beat up on. Obligingly, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s [[Mixmaster]] and [[Long Haul]] showed up right then to stop the Autobots from finding out about their evil plans. Thrilled about fighting bad guys who weren't "MicroHeadTargetmasters with a Pretender shell", Wheeljack and Prowl tracked down the Constructicons' leader, Megatron, nearby, and learned of his plans to destroy Earth's atmosphere. {{storylink|Starting Over!}} While Wheeljack distracted [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and the [[Stunticon]]s, Prowl leapt aboard the "atmo rocket" and knocked it off course, saving the planet. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}}''

''Fresh from their adventure with old, familiar enemies, Wheeljack and Prowl both joined the new Earthforce team Optimus Prime set up under Grimlock's command. Operating out of a shuttle in the Canadian wilderness, the Autobots began constructing a larger Earthbase on site. Although the location of their base was unknown, the construction-in-progress was open to attack, and so a 24-hour guard watch was arranged. One dark and stormy night, Wheeljack was trying to keep warm on guard duty using a thermo-heating unit from the ship, but it overheated and started smoking on him. He knocked over a table and lamp while trying to shut off the device and attracted the attention of a polar bear, which ended up chasing him back towards the shuttle. To top it all off, he was jumped from behind by [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], who had seen all the mess and mistaken Wheeljack for an attacking Decepticon. It was not Wheeljack's best night ever. {{storylink|Mystery!}}''

''When a new thought-activated set of nightlights called [[Sleepfast]] was released to human buyers, Wheeljack got suspicious and tested the little items. He found not only the presence of Cybertronian technology in the devices, but also evidence that the thought-sensitive nightlights would eventually turn on their owners, allowing them to manipulate the humans' minds as well as read them. Wheeljack took [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] to investigate the Sleepfast warehouse, and they ran into the mastermind behind the scheme, [[Mindwipe]]. The Autobots used the thought-activation effect of the Sleepfasts to will all several hundred nightlights on at once, temporarily blinding Mindwipe. {{storylink|The Living Nightlights!}}''

''Finally, Autobot Earthbase was completed, and Wheeljack called the entire team outside to witness his defense grid in action. Prowl was dubious at the lack of obvious protection, and so Wheeljack handed him the activation remote. Once Prowl hit the button, Wheeljack tossed a rock towards the base, where it was instantly obliterated by the retractable laser cannons. When Prowl expressed concern that someone could knock the defense system offline, Wheeljack assured him that once the defense system was activated, it could only be deactivated from a console inside the base. Prowl paused for a minute, took a head count, then turned hesitantly to Wheeljack and asked, "So who's inside with the console NOW...?" ''

''The response? "Oh..."''

''While Prowl and the other Autobots braved the defenses in order to reach the console and turn off the security system, Grimlock grabbed Wheels by the ankle and shook him out upside-down over the snow for good measure. {{storylink|The House That Wheeljack Built!}}''

''When Optimus Prime returned to Earth for an inspection of the new operation, he also brought back [[Tracks]]' body for Wheeljack to reactivate in his Bodyshop. Grimlock was hardly impressed with the idea of bringing the vain and complaining Tracks back to life, and he tried to derail the process. Despite his efforts, though, Wheeljack not only revived Tracks, but Optimus Prime decreed that Tracks would remain with Earthforce instead of going back on the ''Ark'' with him. {{storylink|Makin' Tracks!}} Later, Wheeljack diagnosed Snarl with [[corrodia gravis]], prompting the Autobots to seek out the only compatible Transformer who could give him a systems boost: Starscream. {{storylink|Assassins}}''

''Wheeljack was last seen during the Autobot chase of [[Motormaster]], who had kidnapped their ally, [[Irwin Spoon]]. He abandoned the chase to check on Prowl after Motormaster ran him off the highway. {{storylink|End of the Road (UK issue)|End of the Road!}}''

====Generation 2====

While investigating an apparent planet-wide genocide on [[J'asik]], Wheeljack joined [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[First Aid]] on a science team in attempting to find out just what had destroyed all life on the planet so utterly. Their findings were so surprising, the team double-checked 50 times before confirming the results: A Cybertronian biological by-product had somehow achieved quasi-sentience and motivation, and was prowling the galaxy as the entity known as the [[Swarm]]. The full impact of their discovery was cut short, however, by the arriving armada of [[Jhiaxus]] and his second generation Cybertronians, the accidental harbingers of the Swarm. {{storylink|Swarm (comic issue)|Swarm}} The battle with Jhiaxus kept the Transformers occupied long enough for the Swarm to find them on Earth. Presenting a united front, the Autobots and Decepticons desperately attempted to drive back the creature. Wheeljack cooked up a method of dramatically augmenting [[Frenzy]]'s sonic powers, but while the Decepticon was consumed by the excess power pumping through his system, it seemed to do little good against the Swarm. Wheeljack's final fate is unknown. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!}}

===American cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Chris Latta]] (US), [[Osamu Saka]] (Japan) [[Katsumi Suzuki]] ([[Attack of the Autobots]] and [[Day of the Machines]] only)

[[Image:cybertronwheeljack.jpg|thumb|left|Boxy but safe.]]

Wheeljack was one of the original crew of [[Autobots]] aboard the ''[[Ark]]'' when it crashed into the Earth four million years ago. Originally a boxy-shaped transport affixed with retractable, bumper-mounted cutting blades, Wheeljack was reformatted in 1984 to be a speedy and rare Lancia Stratos Turbo custom racing car. {{Storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Wheeljack was part of the battle unit organized by [[Jazz]] to first challenge the re-awakened [[Decepticons]] on Earth. He was involved in the battle at an off-shore oil rig, where the Autobots would meet the Witwickys, human workers who would befriend the Autobots. Wheeljack developed an especially close friendship with [[Sparkplug Witwicky]], as the two were both gifted mechanics. Wheeljack was next part of the team that attempted to stop the Decepticon plot to overload [[Sherman Dam]].

[[Image:Windcharger wheeljack otp.jpg|thumb|right|Truly, a look can be deceiving, but a touch can be lethal.]]

A restless engineer, Wheeljack has developed all manner of contraptions and equipment for his personal use and for use by his fellow Autobots, often with catastrophic results. He designed the compact yet extremely powerful explosive that nearly trapped the Decepticons in the [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma|ruby crystal mines of Burma]], a [[magnetic inducer]] device capable of stopping Transformers cold in their tracks, and a [[gyro-inhibitor]] shell that could incapacitate even Megatron for short spans.

Upon discovery of dinosaur bones in caverns within the [[Ark]]'s volcano, Wheeljack and Ratchet were inspired to construct robotic version of dinosaurs. The Dinobots were originally too dangerous and too primitive to control, leading to Optimus Prime commanding that the project be abandoned, but Wheeljack secretly persisted. He developed memory components that increased the [[Dinobots]]' intelligence, turning them into valuable, if sometimes unpredictable, members of the Autobot forces. {{Storylink|S.O.S. Dinobots}}

Concealed in Wheeljack's left wrist is a fire suppression system, which no doubt came in handy when one of his devices would blow up in his face.

Wheeljack met his untimely end not from one of his own inventions, but from [[Battle of Autobot City|an overwhelming Decepticon attack on Autobot City]]. Arcee pulled his [[spark|life]]less chassis away from the battle to prevent the Decepticons from desecrating it. What a nice girl. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

:''('''Note''': Wheeljack has the distinction of being the first Transformer to appear in an episode of any animated series.)''

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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''Victory'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Shinobu Satouchi]]

[[Image:WheeljackVictory1.jpg|left|250px|thumb| Um, that was my brother Jackwheel .]]

Wheeljack, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Minerva (G1)|Minerva]] were summoned by [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] to save the life of the fallen [[Ginrai]]. They succeeded, transforming the former [[transtector]] into the mighty [[Victory Leo]].

:''('''Note''': Wheeljack's not-being-deadness is never addressed. Though to Japanese viewers during the original airings, this was not a noticeable discrepancy, as the [[The Transformers: The Movie|movie]] where he died had not been shown in Japan until '''after''' ''Victory'' had aired. However, the original Movie storyboards show [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] as the dead Autobot next to [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]). It is also possible that if [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] was successful with [[Operation: Distant Thunder]] then Wheeljack could have survived his apparent demise in the movie via [[Project Bodyshop]].''

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====''Japanese Generation 2 manga====
[[Image:G2StoryPageWheeljackPerceptor1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Umm... would you believe it was my identical cousin?]]

Wheeljack along with Perceptor and Jetfire discovered [[Reconfiguration Matrix|new properties]] of the matrix which allowed Optimus Prime to revive himself as Laser-Rod Optimus Prime after a crushing defeat by Megatron.

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====Binaltech====
[[Image:BTWheeljack_art.jpg|left|thumb|200px|HEAVY METAL RULES!!!]]

When the Dinobots were injured in a Decepticon attack in the year 2005, Wheeljack headed to Earth to arrange the transplantation of [[Grimlock]]'s mind into a new Binaltech body. On his return journey to the Autobots' moonbase, however, his shuttle was hijacked by time-tossed Decepticon [[Ravage]], who had begun a plan to alter the course of history. Wheeljack was shown a brief glimpse of the near future—including the deaths of himself and many of his comrades—but managed to escape Ravage's clutches. Ravage himself promptly returned to Cybertron and exhumed the [[Kronosphere]], using it to tip the balance of the decisive battle occurring at that time. Whereas the outcome would have originally favored the Decepticons, leading to their total conquest of Cybertron, Ravage ensured an ''Autobot'' victory, altering history and leaving the heroes to face the looming threat of [[Unicron]] alone.

Aware that history had been altered, Wheeljack was faced with a dilemma: Should he stop Ravage's plan and restore the timestream, even though it would mean the death of many Autobots, including himself? His salvation, he hoped, lay in the [[GT System]], a device that allowed a singular [[spark]] to control many duplicate bodies simultaneously. Dubbing his original body the "Alpha Unit," he constructed the "Beta Unit" based on Grimlock's Ford Mustang body, as well as the ominous third "Omega Unit," a mysterious body about which nothing is known.

The subsequent arrival of Unicron prompted the Autobots to initiate "Operation: Distant Thunder," which saw [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] use the chronal warp on [[Dinobot Island]] to send Wheeljack's memory data back in time, in hopes of alerting the Autobots in the past and preventing alteration to the timestream. The plan didn't go as expected, and reality started to go into a severe state of whack, until a mysterious [[Nemesis Prime (Alternators)|black Optimus Prime]] appeared and sealed the time portals that had been created. Operation: Distant Thunder had succeeded in preventing the mainline timestream's alteration, but the Binaltech timeline, first destined to be replaced and erased, had been saved by the newcomer and was now its own distinct, divergent universe.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Wheeljack dw6.jpg|right|thumb|Wheeljack calms a group of panicked humans by charging at them while brandishing a weapon.]]

''Wheeljack suffers from a mild form of [[mode attachment]], feeling more comfortable in his vehicle mode than robot mode. As a consequence he does his best thinking in vehicle mode, often while attempting something insanely dangerous.''<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>

Wheeljack was part of Grimlock's unit, along with [[Kup]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], at the time when [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] died and Optimus Prime rose to command the Autobots. When the Decepticons placed [[Iacon]] under siege, Grimlock took his group to [[Kaon]] to look for Optimus Prime, who had gone seeking Megatron. While there, they discovered [[planetary engine turbine]]s that were providing power to a mechaforming process that was destroying Iacon. Arriving, Prime instructed Wheeljack to shut down the engines in a... creative way (it blowed up real good). Wheeljack grumbled a bit that all his education and mechanical engineering skill had led up to just blowing things up. The group managed to return to Iacon, where Prime halted his order to abandon the planet. {{storylink|The War Within}}

When Prime and Megatron disappeared during a [[space bridge]] explosion, Grimlock broke off from the Autobot army and formed the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], taking his former squad members with him. While Kup and the Dynobots attacked the [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacon]]s, Wheeljack and Ironhide hijacked some shuttles carrying raw [[Energon]], making Starscream very angry. That's always a plus. {{storylink|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

Wheeljack was one of the engineers that designed and constructed the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', and part of the ship's original crew.

In 1986, Ironhide and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] discovered Wheeljack in pieces but functional after an explosion while bug-testing his neutron detonator shell.<ref>Dreamwave's More than Meets the Eye profile for Wheeljack</ref>

:''('''Note''': A version of the events of the Sunbow cartoon episode "[[Autobot Spike]]" appear to have taken place in the time between 1984 and 1998.)''

Wheeljack was among the Transformers involved in the ''[[Ark II]]'' disaster. He survived the explosion of their spacecraft, crashing back to Earth where he and several others lay deactivated and frozen within an iceberg until awakened by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in 2002. {{Storylink|Prime Directive issue 2}}

Wheeljack participated in the assault on [[Lazarus]]'s Canadian headquarters. When [[Robert Hallo|General Hallo]]'s attempt to bomb the Autobots and the Decepticons out of existence instead caused a violent expansion of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[cyber-virus]], Wheeljack and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] were the first Autobots to free themselves. {{Storylink|Prime Directive issue 4}} While Prime took some of the Autobots after Megatron, Wheeljack diagnosed the nature of the cyber-virus, and created a set of anti-viral blasters that used the Autobots' energy to return the converted matter to normal. The intervention of Canada's military force scuttled that plan when they fired into the virus, expanding it beyond the point the Autobots could contain. {{Storylink|Prime Directive issue 5}} In response, Wheeljack converted a nearby satellite dish into a giant anti-viral weapon, channeling all of his remaining energy into it. He succeeded in destroying the virus, but was left near death. {{Storylink|Prime Directive issue 6}}

Six months later, Wheeljack came back online just in time to participate in the short-lived truce with the Deceptions and the assault on [[Las Vegas]] to destroy the [[Keepers]]. {{Storylink|Keepers Trilogy}}

Later, when [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] came to arrest the Autobots as war criminals, Wheeljack was one of the Autobots secretly left behind by Optimus Prime under Jazz's command. {{Storylink|Brothers' Burden}} Like most of the rest of that group of Autobots, Wheeljack was beaten to the point of stasis lock by [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] some time later and dumped into a nearby swamp. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} He was dredged out by an [[EDC]] task force and repaired, in time to rejoin the other Autobots when they started construction of [[Autobot City]]. {{Storylink|Lost and Found}}

===IDW comics continuity===
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In the time preceding the war Wheeljack was an mechanoid as touched by the sacrifice of others as one could expect from this kindly future Autobot. It comes as no surprise then that he was front row at the state funeral of Kaon Security Service officers [[Fastback]] and [[Bumper]]. {{storylink| Megatron_Origin_issue_3|Megatron Origin issue 3}}

Wheeljack is part of a detachment of Autobots that has operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, attempting to foil a Decepticon insurgency. He appears to be continuing in his role of technical scientist and gadgeteer for the Autobot detachment; he builds a device that can interface the [[SM-40]] palmtop computer with the systems aboard the Autobots' ''[[Ark-19]]'' spacecraft. Wheeljack, like his fellow Autobots, would come to watch the showdown between Megatron and the [[Ore-13]]-powered Starscream. {{storylink|Infiltration}}

Later, after [[Escalation issue 1|the incident outside Lebanon, Illinois]], he and Jazz were sent to investigate a Springfield police impound lot which supposedly held [[Sunstreaker]]'s remains. Unfortunately, members of the [[Machination]] had already arrived with the same purpose in mind, and attacked the bots wielding advanced weaponry eerily similar to their own. Wheeljack escaped mostly unharmed, probably because Jazz took a direct hit from a mortar meant for him. Wheeljack would get his first taste of real damage in [[Brasnya]] facing down Blitzwing and Astrotrain, and eventually the drained form of Megatron. {{storylink|Escalation}}

Wheeljack was assigned to work with Hot Rod in rescuing [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], but yet again the Machination decided to interfere{{m-}}this time in a confrontation with their army of experimental [[Headmaster]] clones. Wheeljack's constant tinkering paid off when he was able to escape the Headmasters using a [[gyro-inhibitor shell]]. The Headmasters eventually caught up with them however and incapacitated Wheeljack by knocking a pile of junk cars on him. [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] went to retrieve Hot Rod and the others, blowing up a Headmaster that was attacking Hot Rod. Hot Rod refused to go though, wanting to see the Headmaster mystery to the end. Hardhead reluctantly let him go and took Wheeljack and Ironhide back with him. {{storylink|Devastation}}

===Devil's Due G.I.Joe vs Transformers comics continuity===

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Wheeljack''' (1984, 1991)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-03'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 shoulder cannons, 4 rockets, 2 wings

[[Image:G1Wheeljack_toy.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Do your arms hang low? Do they wobble to and fro?]]

: The original Wheeljack toy, released as part of the 1984 series of Autobots, was based on a ''[[Diaclone]]'' Lancia Stratos Turbo. He comes with two rocket launchers that can fire four projectiles and two clear wings. In robot mode, the rocket launchers and the wings mount onto his shoulder and back respectively. For some reason, Wheeljack's lower arms/hands cannot lock into his upper arms, leaving them hanging at an angle.

: In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[robot points]].

: Unfortunately for many collectors, Wheeljack's mold has been [[Gone Forever|damaged or destroyed]], meaning his chances of future reissue looks bleak. The closest version of the figure to currency is the European [[Classics (Euro) | Classics]] reissue.

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* '''Wheeljack''' (Action Master, 1990)
**''Accessories:'' 2 missiles
[[Image:AMWheeljack.jpg|right|thumb|70px|At least I come with the Miami Vice car.]]

: ''[[Action Master]]'' Wheeljack is a non-transforming action figure sculpted based upon his cartoon appearances. He comes with the [[Turbo Racer]], a large red sports car based upon the Ferrari Testarossa that can seat two ''Action Master'' figures. The Turbo Racer has an 'attack mode' where it transforms into something vaguely resembling an aircraft made from car parts.

: The Wheeljack figure was later repainted into [[Slicer]].

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===Universe (2003)===
*'''Wheeljack''' (Spychanger, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Gun
[[Image:SpychangerWheeljack.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Where's your head at, at?]]

:This version of Wheeljack transforms into a Le Mans racing car. He is cast in white plastic with mostly black paint. The toy has several stickers to represent Wheeljack's earlier Lancia Stratos colours, including his racing number 539. He comes with a small black rifle that can be stored between his legs in vehicle mode.

:Universe Wheeljack is a [[redeco]] of Spychanger [[Daytonus]].

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===Alternators===
* '''Wheeljack''' (2005)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''13'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/gun, energo sword
[[Image:BTWheeljack_toy.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Mustang Wheeljack! You better slow your Mustang down!]]

: ''[[Alternators]]'' Wheeljack is a retool of ''Alternators'' [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. He transforms into a 2005 (S197 chassis) model Ford Mustang GT, painted white with blue stripes. In vehicle mode, he features highly realistic styling, opening doors, hood and trunk, as well as a detailed car interior. In robot mode his removable engine becomes a double-barreled laser. [[Image:Binaltech_Alternator_Wheeljack_Retool.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Alternator Wheeljack worked out so much he lost his neck.]]

:The Japanese Binaltech release has a slightly retooled head, different paint applications, and is partially constructed of die-cast metal.

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==Merchandise==
*'''Wheeljack Bust''' (2003)

[[Image:Wheeljackbust.jpg|right|thumb|120px|Optimus Prime! I built a machine that removes legs and replaces them with small pedestals! Come see!]]

:[[Hard Hero]] released a polystone bust of Wheeljack, based upon his appearance in the Generation 1 television series.

*'''Wheeljack''' (2004)

[[Image:Wheeljackstatue.jpg|left|thumb|130px|Small, expensive, and puffy.]]

:Palisades released a 6-inch polystone statue of Wheeljack, based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of him in the Dreamwave comics.

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==Trivia==
* The remold of [[Alternators]] [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] was originally planned to be [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (presumably in red), but ultimately ended up as Wheeljack instead, with a new head sculpt. Meanwhile, the head sculpt originally intended for Ford-Windcharger ended up being used for the remold of Windcharger (the Honda S2000 mold) instead, now named "[[Decepticharge]]".

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Wheeljack/wheeljack.htm Wheeljack at TFU.info]

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Insecticon (G1)

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{{disambig3|Insecticon}}

:''The Insecticons are a [[Decepticon]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DreamwaveCover3.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Remember when we were in DWG1v1? That was awesome!]]

The '''Insecticons''' are a group of insectoid troublemakers that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] trusts as far as he can throw [[Devastator]]. The Insecticons also display a wide array of unique abilities including eating both organic and inorganic matter for energy, creating clones of themselves, weather control, and [[cerebro-shell|cerebro-shells]].

The original Insecticons were...

*[[Bombshell]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]

These were followed by a set of "Deluxe" Insecticons:

*[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]]
*[[Chop Shop]]
*[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]
*[[Venom]]

Post-G1, several more characters have been [[retcon|retroactively]] added to the group:

*[[Buzzclaw (Timelines)|Buzzclaw]], [[Dirge (Descent into Evil)|Dirge]], and the [[Virulent Clone|Virulent Clones]]
*[[Salvo]], [[Shothole]], and [[Zaptrap]]

''Japanese group name:'' '''Insectron'''<br>
''Italian group name:'' '''Mini-Insectors'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
[[Image:Insecticons.jpg|right|thumb|Good morning, Charlie, Charley.]]

Individualistic, greedy, and arrogant the Insecticons consider themselves a species unto themselves and have only a tentative on-again/off-again alliance with the main Decepticon forces, mainly when Megatron can bribe them with the energon they need to maintain their clone hordes.

Shrapnel, Kickback, and Bombshell launched in an escape pod from the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' as it crashed after shooting down the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''. Landing in a swamp, their identi-computers damaged, the three gained alternate modes based on local insects, and may have gained their strange abilities from a few millennia of independent evolution on a strange world.

Eventually reunited with their Decepticon comrades, the three warriors put their powers on full display, as well as their willingness to "eat and run". The Insecticons would frequently become a part of one scheme or another, and then would betray/be betrayed by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] resulting in fighting between the two factions.

After the [[Battle of Autobot City]], the three Insecticons find themselves battered and broken, and on the wrong end of the "weight" jettisoned from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. All three appeared to be reformatted by [[Unicron]] into new bodies, with some debate over who became who. Despite this, the Insecticons were still often seen in the Decepticon army throughout 2006, which can be seen as either:
*a) a function of their cloning abilities, or
*b) a function of bad crowd filling by animators.
*c) the real Insecticons survived and their clones got turned into the [[Sweep]]s (which somehow function as clones) and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] became [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]].

===Marvel Comics continuity===

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The Decepticon warriors Bombshell, Shrapnel, Kickback, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] were seemingly high-ranking officers under the command of Lord [[Straxus]], Lord High Governor of [[Polyhex]]. Shrapnel served as Straxus's Executive Officer, and was presented as a cruel, sadistic being, with no notable sign of a speech impediment. It was he that supervised the technicians who received- and eventually decoded- a transmission from [[Soundwave]] on [[Earth]], and later he who was given the distinctly thankless task of assisting Straxus in the management of the [[Space Bridge]] project.

The six appeared to serve as [[Darkmount]]'s security in some fashion, since Shrapnel personally captured the [[Autobot]] [[Scrounge]] and brought him to Straxus- and, later, after [[Blaster]] had been deliberately taken prisoner, it was Shrapnel who brought him before the tyrant in the Space Bridge construction hangar- only to be assaulted by a less-than-grateful Decepticon leader. Later, all six were observed flying into battle against Autobot intruders.

At this point, the Insecticon trio transformed into forms which appeared to very closely resemble their later Earthen modes- albeit without any visible shifting of mass (i.e. Shrapnel is still the same size as in his robotic mode, as evidenced when he seizes hold of Scrounge). ''Later, during the attempt to assassinate [[Emirate Xaaron]] (itself in reality bait for the [[Wreckers]]' [[Operation:Volcano]]), Kickback does apparently reduce in size, so it's possible that the Insecticons already have this ability, but that it is optional, in the same way that Soundwave appears able to decide on a whim what size he wishes his alt-mode to be on any given day.''

''After the fall of Darkmount and the crippling of Straxus, the trio continued to be influential figures in the Cybertronian Decepticon Army, and were part of a battle unit regarded by the Autobots as being some of the Decepticons' deadliest killers- specifically, [[Bombshell]], [[Shrapnel]], [[Kickback]], [[Dirge]], [[Thrust]], [[Ramjet]], [[Blitzwing]], [[Octane]], and [[Macabre]] - so much so, in fact, that Emirate Xaaron planned the dangerous Operation:Volcano to lure them into a deadly trap, believing that the extermination of this group would deliver a great psychological blow for the Resistance.''

''Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on one's allegiance, after [[Roadbuster]] had tricked a doomed traitor Autobot into passing on fake information to a typically murderous Shrapnel, Operation:Volcano began to fall apart as a result of events on Earth. First, [[Ultra Magnus]] was removed from the Wreckers' strike force to travel to Earth, and second, after Kickback had completed reconnaissance, Megatron himself contacted the Decepticon attack group and ordered the Insecticons to report to Earth- immediately. Unwilling to risk disobeying Megatron, everyone but Macabre returned to Polyhex.''

''Significantly, during these events, the trio are twice referred to as Insecticons by name, suggesting both that Cybertron does possess insect life, and that their forms are indeed already based upon it- an implication absent in the US strip.''

The three Insecticons were sent to Earth via a repaired or rebuilt Space Bridge, where they fell under the command of Megatron, who altered them ''making minor modifications'' in order to allow them to transform into the likenesses of ''Earthside'' insects. Megatron intended to make use of the Space Bridge to revitalise Cybertron, by connecting a vast drilling pipe transdimensionally between Earth and a massive turbine and generator complex constructed on Cybertron, and drilling through Hoover Dam to do it. To this end, he utilised the Insecticons' unique talents- Bombshell used one of his Cerebro-shells to take the mind of one of the Dam's technical staff, [[Ricky Vasquez]], Shrapnel's electrical powers were used to remote-operate the Dam's electrical machinery, and Kickback kicked a door down.

When the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] on their first mission intervened, both the Insecticons and their three Strike Plane comrades, also having travelled to Earth, fared badly against them. Shrapnel's antennae were twisted, courtesy of Air Raid's torque rifle, and ultimately Ricky Vasquez' free will and love of his daughter were enough to allow him to overcome Bombshell's cerebro-shell entirely, pulling Megatron's trigger and destroying the drill. Battered, Shrapnel and Kickback somewhat unceremoniously carried a still fulminating Megatron off into the distance. Meanwhile, however, Bombshell, having seen an opportunity in his small insect-size, attached himself to the Aerialbot leader Silverbolt, and returned with him to the Ark in secret.

Bombshell planted a cerebro-shell in the head of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], current head of the Earthbound Autobots. The shell failed to take full effect for unknown reasons, but ''did'' permit Megatron and Soundwave to tap into and monitor Optimus' thoughts- including the Creation Matrix. Thus, Bombshell was indirectly responsible for Megatron being able to give life to the [[Stunticon|Stunticons]], and presumably (though it is never stated) the [[Combaticon|Combaticons]] as well.

The point at which he left the Ark is unknown, but the trio continued to make sporadic appearances amongst the Decepticon forces until the [[Underbase Saga]]. Shrapnel notably used his electrical powers to remote-control the bridge of a cargo ship at one point, but beyond that, the trio seem to have faded into the background. Although not shown being deactivated or destroyed by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] during this conflict, they were still never seen again. They may have been taken out of action at this point, or possibly during the preceding inter-faction fighting. It is also possible that they simply chose to lie low for a while.

''The Insecticons Chop Shop and Venom, although not specifically identified as Insecticons at any point in this continuity, were part of the Decepticons' original [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], which was sent to Earth in fragile alliance with the Wreckers to hunt down and destroy [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in late 1988-early 1989. Predictably, few of either group survived the encounter with the future Decepticon, and these Insecticons were apparently slaughtered- either by Galvatron or by the clone of Megatron with whom he had formed an alliance. As the story never presents a full roster of the Mayhem Attack Squad, it is generally assumed that Ransack and Barrage were also present, and were also killed. ''

During one alternate future, Shrapnel and [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] attempted to kill [[Daniel Witwicky]] on the planet of [[Junk]] in the year [[2006]]'', but this particular timeline was rewritten when Galvatron time-travelled back to 1987 to escape [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]].''

====Earthforce====

The three original Insecticons were among the Decepticons recruited- and possibly reactivated- by Megatron on Earth during the [[Decepticon Civil War]] there, while Optimus Prime was focused on the approaching threat of Unicron. Although initially loyal to Megatron, they were bested in combat by Starscream - then theoretically under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command- when he infiltrated Megatron's base. Starscream subdued the trio using an electrically charged flyswat known as a [[Rustbug Hoop]]- thereby proving the existence of Cybertronian insect life- and more or less blackmailed them into joining forces with himself and Soundwave in their plans to reunite both Earthbound Decepticon factions by disposing of Megatron and Shockwave and taking their place. {{storylink|Bugged!}}

Bombshell's cerebro-shells, now apparently grown somewhat more reliable, were used at least twice during this period- once to drive the Aerialbot gestalt [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] into running amok {{storylink|Inside Story!}}, and later to rewrite the memories of journalist [[Irwin Spoon]], ensuring the continued success of Soundwave and Starscream's smear campaign against the Autobots. {{storylink|End of the Road! (UK issue)}}

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===
Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback, along with Soundwave and Ravage, were sent by Megatron to assassinate the new Autobot leader, Optimus Prime. They failed when Optimus royally kicked their asses. In their Cybertronian modes, Shrapnel transformed into a jet, and while the others were not seen to transform, Bombshell appeared to have the parts to become a tank while Kickback looked to possibly transform into a type of dragster. The remaining Insecticons caused terror throughout Cybertron and joined Shockwave's attack on [[Iacon]]. Chop Shop was seen to transform into a wheeled vehicle (with pincers) while Venom became a jet. {{storylink|The War Within}}

During the [[The War Within: The Dark Ages|Dark Ages]], the Insecticons split among the Decepticon splinter groups. Venom, Chop Shop, Ransack and Barrage joined the [[Ultracon]]s, while Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback remained with the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Although the Decepticon forces were eventually reunited, {{storylink|The War Within: The Age of Wrath}} the former Ultracon Insecticons were reduced to a vampirism, capturing [[Micromaster]]s and draining them of [[Energon]]. By this point, the looked to transform into their Earthen modes somehow. {{storylink|Micromasters}}

Meanwhile, Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback went to [[Earth]] by Shockwave after the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crash-landed on the planet. They were to guide Earth's development and prepare it for conquest (real logical choice there, Shockwave) but were followed by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]]. We're not entirely sure of the sequence of events, but it appears that the Insecticons played dead until [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] and [[Slag (G1)|Slag]] got bored and wandered off. It's assumed they gained their insect forms around this time. {{storylink|Extermination}}

In the present day, after the fall of Shockwave's regime on Cybertron, {{storylink|War and Peace}} the Earthen Insecticons resurfaced in [[San Desto]], taking control of the town and growing an army of Insecticon clones. {{storylink|Infestation}} A team of Autobots assisted by the [[Earth Defense Command]] managed to defeat them. {{storylink|Extermination}}

===''Timelines: Descent into Evil'' continuity===
By the time of the events of [[Descent Into Evil]], the remnants of the Insecticons had been widely dispersed, apparently lacking access to their cloning abilities. The Decepticon general [[Deathsaurus]], seeking to provide the [[Decepticon/Predacon Alliance]] with the means to return the balance of power to their favor, established a research facility on [[Ceti Alpha Seven]]. In this lab, the surviving Insecticons Buzzclaw and Dirge were analyzed, and their genetic cloning ability unlocked once more. The resultant [[Virulent Clone]]s fought against an Autobot team sent to destroy the base, but were ultimately destroyed along with their base, and possibly Buzzclaw.

===IDW ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' continuity===
Kickback, Bombshell, and Shrapnel robbed a train carrying cash and bullion from the Denver Mint, on [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s orders. They delivered the stolen property to Starscream and [[Tobias Muldoon]] the following morning. {{Storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}

In vehicle mode, the three Insecticons combine to form a single fanciful locomotive, called the "Insectrain" in the concept art section of the trade paperback collection. Whether Insectrain is a true gestalt [[combiner]] like [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], a [[Micromaster]]-style combiner (combined altmodes with no emergent personality), or just three robots hooked up in a train, is unknown.

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==Trivia==
* According to the data unlocked with their [[Cyber Planet Key]], the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] [[Scrapmetal drone]]s have a connection to the Insecticons. What this connection is, however, is unknown.

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Black ball

2008-05-13T02:07:01Z

69.143.178.60: m

:''The Blackballs are a mysterious energy source from the [[Transformer PD Type]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:PDTypeBlackball1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|It's like Ryu vs. Akuma if they were robots.]]

The '''Blackballs''' are a mysterious and apparently super powerful energy source that, if possessed by evil-doers, could obliterate all life as we know it. So naturally, the [[Decepticon]]s want to get their hands on them. There are a total of five Blackballs.

==Fiction==

===Transformer PD Type manga===

Having discovered the power of the Blackballs, several Decepticon leaders and headliners from multiple eras joined forces to hunt them down and use their might to conquer the Universe. Multiple Autobot leaders and headliners from across the timestream also teamed up to try and keep them out of enemy hands.

Since the Blackballs look almost identical to cartoon explosives, the Autobots repeatedly used the tactic of disgusing explosive decoys to dishearten/maim their opposition. [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] seemed to be at the epicenter of each exploding Blackball ruse.

[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] eventually managed to collect all five Blackballs and used them to fashion a necklace similar to the bead necklaces worn by Buddhist monks (oh sweet irony). Galvatron swiftly lost his collection of Blackballs after being knocked out by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]' severed head.

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Butch Witwicky (G1)

2008-05-13T02:04:53Z

69.143.178.60: m

[[Image:butch.jpg|thumb|right|300px|A page from "Forest Rescue Mission." [[Clear Skies Team|Captain Planet]]'s gonna show up and kick their asses any second now.]]

'''"Butch"''' is apparently an abandoned name concept for [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug Witwicky's]] son.

At [[OTFCC]] 2004, [[Bob Budiansky]] stated that the story treatment he received from [[Hasbro]] used the name [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]]. However, his copy of the treatment has the name crossed out and replaced with [[Buster Witwicky|Buster]] in his own writing. Budiansky could not recall the details, but speculated at the convention that Hasbro had asked for the name to be changed.

The new name may have been Budiansky's choice, or may have been told to him by somebody at Hasbro. Nevertheless, the name Spike was changed only for the comics series -- in the cartoon and most other associated products, Sparkplug's son remained "Spike".

What this implies for "Butch" is that it was probably a very, very ''very'' early name for the character, perhaps sent out with the first version of the story treatment that went to licensors for use in their products. It is quite rare to come across the name.

One example of a licensed product which uses the name is the coloring book [[Forest Rescue Mission]]. Somewhat surprisingly, this book is published with a copyright of 1985 -- most errors such as name mistakes and off-model drawings are found in 1984 products which, presumably, were prepared while the names and models were still in development.

==External links==
*[http://www.physics.ohio-state.edu/~sstoneb/tf/books/coloring/forest.html Full scans of "Forest Rescue Mission"]

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Buster Witwicky (G1)

2008-05-13T02:03:16Z

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{{disambig2|human pal to the Autobots from the Marvel comics|the Decepticon Godmaster|Buster (Masterforce)}}

:''Buster Witwicky is a [[human]] friend of the [[Autobot]]s from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Buster.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Real men wear pink.]]

Unlike his father [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]], '''Buster Witwicky''' doesn't understand cars -- or for that matter, anything mechanical. Buster prefers reading books, much to the frustration of his father. If only Buster were interested in something useful, like auto repair. Instead, foolish Buster, if he keeps on reading, may end up with a paid scholarship to ''college''. That is a road that could only lead to ruin.

He has an older brother, [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]], who is away at college, and another brother [[Butch Witwicky|Butch]] who is just... ''away''.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{note|Events from UK-only stories are in italics.}}

[[Image:Odisengage.jpg|left|thumb|250px|You probably don't want to know where Buster's other hand is.]]

Buster and his girlfriend [[Jesse]] were making out at a drive-in theatre (blocking the movie from view of his friend [["O"]]) when their car was hit from behind by a yellow Volkswagen Beetle. Buster got out to investigate and discovered that the little car was unmanned. There was no one inside! Suddenly, the drive-in theatre became a war zone as jets appeared and attacked. During an explosion, the Beetle was damaged. Buster was stunned to realize the car seemed to be crying (the puss), and leaking a strange substance which was not oil! Buster sent his friends to get help, while he drove the Beetle home, figuring his father could fix it.

His father, Sparkplug, was overjoyed at first when he stumbled across Buster and the Beetle in his garage. Had his son decided to follow in his footsteps? But before Buster could explain, the damaged Volkswagen Beetle spoke to them. "Help me, please! I'm dying!" {{storylink|The Transformers (comic issue)}}

Buster convinced his father to fix the Autobot, and the boy quickly became friends with him. Buster and Sparkplug became embroiled in the Autobot/Decepticon conflict, and Sparkplug developed a technique to allow Transformers to use Earth fuels that haven't been converted to Energon. When the Decepticons kidnapped Sparkplug and attempted to force him to duplicate the process for them, he tricked them by tampering with the fuel. Sparkplug was rescued before the Decepticon attack on the Autobots thanks to [[Gears]] and [[Spider-Man]], but when an argument among the Autobots about his loyalties caused him to suffer a heart attack (though [[Jazz (G1)|unleashing a wall of flame in front of him]] didn't help), he was rushed to the hospital by Ratchet and Buster.

[[Image:Headprime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Sparkplug always knew his son would eventually get ahead.]]

While they were gone, the Decepticons attacked, but at the moment of their victory, the poisoned fuel caused the Decepticons to fall inoperative. However, the Autobots' victory was short-lived, as Shockwave arrived, having recently been awakened from his four million year old sleep on Earth, and quickly defeated the Autobots. {{storylink|The Last Stand}} This left Ratchet the only functioning Autobot, with the others inactive inside the now-Decepticon-occupied Ark. Buster volunteered to sneak inside to see what was going on, and in the course of doing so found the severed head of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The New Order}}

Prime told him that he was the only hope for the Autobots, understandably confusing the human. Prime told Buster to disconnect two wires from his head and to apply them to his (Buster's) temples. This shocked Buster and rendered him unconscious for a time. When he woke up, he made his way out of the Ark and reunited with Ratchet. Unknown to Buster, this process passed the essence of the Autobot Creation Matrix to him in order to keep it out of Shockwave's hand. {{storylink|The Worse of Two Evils!}}

[[Image:Jetfireconstruct.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Yeah, but is it ''art''?]]

While in possession of the Matrix energy, Buster developed telekinetic powers over machines, but they were often accompanied by searing pain in his head. After Ratchet had managed to defeat Megatron (thanks to help from the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s) and free the Autobots (except for Optimus' head, which Shockwave still had captive),{{storylink|Repeat Performance}} Shockwave learned of Buster's possession of the Matrix energy and sent the (for now) mindless shell of [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] to retrieve the human. Buster used his Creation Matrix powers to disassemble Jetfire, then reassemble him and control him directly. After an attempt to infiltrate Shockwave's base to rescue Prime's head backfired, Buster was captured, only to eventually regain control of Jetfire and free Prime. {{storylink|Prime Time!}}

''After passing the Matrix back to Prime Wheeljack and Ratchet built a robotic exosuit for him, much to Prime’s disapproval. In an attempt to prove himself, Buster took the suit and went to the [[Decepticon Fortress]] and managed to defeat [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] in battle. Unfortunately he was then attacked and pursued by Shockwave. Only the intervention of the Autobots saved his life.'' {{storylink|Robot Buster!}}

[[Image:BusterCU.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Hmmm. I have some kind of fuzz on my chin. ''That's'' never happened before...]]

''Buster found himself plagued by dreams in which he encountered a new breed of Transformers. Linking minds with Optimus Prime, it was revealed that the Matrix had left an imprint in his mind of the [[Special Teams]], next generation of combining Transformers. The Decepticons had managed to eavesdrop on the vision and so the designs were also revealed to then.'' {{storylink|Devastation Derby!}}, {{storylink|Second Generation!}}

''Jetfire later approached Buster, who he felt able to talk to because of the part Buster had played in his creation. A number of errors in judgement had caused him to become concerned that because he had been created on Earth he had a greater loyalty to humans than to the Autobots. Buster was able to convince him that he should be proud to be the first Earth-born Autobot.'' {{storylink|The Gift}}

[[Image:TFGenerations12.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Good? Bad? I'm the guy with the squeegee.]]

Buster would later play a major role in disabling Ratbat's plan to hypnotize humans into giving fuel to the Decepticons via a chain of car washes (yes, really). {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}} He was also taken hostage by Ratbat in order to prevent the US military from attacking the Decepticons' base (at the time, a starship disguised as a tropical island) {{storylink|Club Con!}}

Buster's adventures with the Transformers ended soon thereafter, though his brother Spike would play a large role in the Autobot/Decepticon war as well, much to the dismay of Sparkplug (who, understandably, wanted nothing to do with the Transformers any more).
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===Coloring books===
At least once, an adult Buster was portrayed as the father of [[Daniel Witwicky]] in the year 2005. Buster appeared to be married to [[Jesse]], presumably making Daniel their child. Despite being in the future, they wore normal clothes. ''Crazy''. {{storylink|The Lost Treasure of Cybertron}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Following his father's death, Buster racked up enormous gambling debts, which Spike ended up having to pay off. Buster subsequently joined the military.

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==Trivia==
* "Buster" and "Spike," as well as [[Butch Witwicky|Butch]], were all names considered for the Witwicky boy character in early production material. One such early document shows Spike as the original name, but crossed off and corrected with "Buster" in pen (in [[Bob Budiansky]]'s handwriting). This suggests that Buster was intended to be the final name of the principal human character, but either Sunbow did not receive the revised materials, or a mistake was made somewhere. It is believed that "Butch" was a very, very early name for the character. See [[Butch Witwicky]] for a more in-depth explanation.

* Buster's favorite band is [[Purple Fungus]]. {{storylink|Attack of the Insecticons}}

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Perceptor (G1)

2008-05-13T01:34:07Z

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{{Template:Disambig3|Perceptor}}

:''Perceptor is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Transformers2-Perceptor.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Surprisingly well armed for [[Mirage (G1)|someone who doesn't like to fight]].]]

'''Perceptor''' is a scientist, one of the most astute minds the whole of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] can offer. He is perpetually seeking the continued quest for knowledge, and his discoveries have repeatedly proven invaluable. Though his specialties lie in metallurgy, electrical engineering, and additional sciences closely concomitant to Transformer physiology, his thirst for knowledge has made him kind of a scientific jack-of-all-trades.

One of Perceptor's most infamous mannerisms is the tendency in which he verbally communicates using scientific terminology. This has the unforeseen result of obstreperating and occasionally frustrating his comrades. One might hypothesize that the jovial mechanoid is unaware that not everyone with whom he seeks to communicate shares his extensive vocabulary.

Engaging in physical melee is not his preferred activity. He is content to make his contributions to the Autobot cause in the manner in which he deems sufficient, but will engage in combat if the situation requires. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] often relies on Perceptor's perspicacity, and considers him as inestimable as any of his officers.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Percepto'''<br>
:''Italian name'': '''Supervista'''
:''Hungarian name'': '''Észlelő'''
:''RTM dub name'': '''Dr.Baster'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}

On Cybertron, Perceptor was often considered an officer or otherwise highly ranked personage by other Cybertronic life forms in the vicinity, inspiring in the aforementioned others a tendency to view him as a "commander" of a faction of Autobots who engaged in armed conflict against localized enemy forces until such a point as the aforementioned combat unit, or the surviving portions thereof, crossed the multidimensional warp system for transport, otherwise known as the Space Bridge, to join the forces based on the planetary body known to the overwhelming majority of those of his species who had shifted their operations to its locality as Earth. {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}} He was later deactivated for a somewhat extended period of time, by human standards if not by those of his species, by the opposing faction (as judged by an outside observer who insists on a binary classification system) in the Underbase conflict, so named for the goal of the conflict, a legendary storehouse of Cybertronic knowledge. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====

''In a parallel junction of quantum-temporal values, Perceptor aided his fellow residents of [[Autobot City]] in the initiation of combat proceedings against unwanted [[Quintesson]] visitors possessing acutely nefarious intent. Unfortunately, said combat proceedings proved to be incapable of properly sustaining the necessary level of applied force to rebuke and rebuff the forward progress of the invading hostile xeno-biological entities, leading to a cessation of proper operating status for Perceptor and several of his Autobot co-actors. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

''One solar-tessertrial revolution cycle later, Perceptor again responded to the presence of hostile activities when an Autobot interstellar transport shuttle made a sudden and disastrous relocation from space to earth at velocities far exceeding safety protocols. At the shuttle's location, Perceptor fell into a paradoxical situation necessitating that the Autobots save their commander [[Rodimus Prime]] from his own disparate mental status. {{storylink|White Fire}}''

====Generation 2====

Perceptor did not engage in random fisticuffs and altercations with the [[Cybertronian]]s, for that would most emphatically be in a milieu of activity not of his preference. Alternatively, he participated in an expedition of a scientific nature to the lunar orbiting body of [[J'asik]] to determine what nefarious entity had structurally destabilized the populace at a molecular level. His findings unveiled astonishing and almost inarticulable obfuscations from deep in Cybertronian past. {{storylink|Swarm (comic issue)|Swarm}}

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Eiding]] (US), [[Ken Shiroyama|Chikao Shiroyama]] (Japan)

Perceptor arrived on Earth during a period of time occurring after the initial impact of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' into the planet.{{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}} It is unknown exactly when he arrived, but the malfunctions he suffered during the [[Cybertonium]] depletion crisis would lead one to conclude that he had been present when the ''Ark'' crashed onto prehistoric Earth during the encounter wih the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''.{{storylink|Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1}}

[[Image:G1 cartoon Perceptor Pencil sword.JPG|thumb|150px|left|The pen..cil, is mightier than the sword!]]
During his period of habitation on that planetary body, he experienced a myriad of adventures. Included in that scope were incidents such as: reconfiguring his mass ratio to a microscopic scale in order to sever the connection of the [[Heart of Cybertron]] to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s body{{storylink|Microbots}}; being abducted by the [[Decepticon]]s, along with [[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon}}; traveling through the interstellar void with [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] to reacquire [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] from Saturn's moon Titan {{storylink|The God Gambit}}; and landing on an unexplored world in which Cybertronian lifeforms were minuscule in relation to the immense indigenous population. {{storylink|Child's Play}} He also synthesized a panacea to remedy the deadly [[Cosmic Rust]] epidemic. {{storylink|Cosmic Rust}}

[[Image:PerceptorNijika01.jpg|thumb|150px|right|Memoirs of a tiny alien robot geisha with a male alien robot's transplanted brain]]

Perceptor's actions continued to be of intrinsic strategic import, particularly following the distinct tactical deficiencies during the battle of Autobot City that resulted in the expiration of [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}} He also accompanied [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]] on a multitude of his manifold peregrinations. During one of his final known excursions with Rodimus, Perceptor found his [[universal emulator]] taken from his body and transplanted into the [[Zamojin (species)|Zamojin]] construct called [[Nijika]], which resulted in Perceptor's consciousness taking up residence within that form. All things considered, he took it quite well, and helped free the planet from the tentacled grasp of the [[Quintesson]]s. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}

===Victory===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Masaharu Satō]] (Japanese)

Perceptor, [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Minerva]] were summoned, called forth, or otherwise sought out by [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] to save, preserve, and defend the life of the critically damaged and weakened [[Ginrai]]. They succeeded, converting the former [[Transtector]] into the mighty [[Victory Leo]].

===Japanese G2===
[[Image:G2StoryPageWheeljackPerceptor1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Look at him, all tiny back there.]]

Perceptor, along with Wheeljack and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], discovered [[Reconfiguration Matrix|new properties]] of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] which allowed Optimus Prime to revive himself as Laser-Rod Optimus Prime subsequent to a crushing defeat by Megatron.

===Universe: The Wreckers===

Perceptor counseled [[Hot Rod|Rodimus Prime]] against making a leadership decision that, when one considers both the opinions of observers that are generally regarded as wise, to such an extent as observers with finite capacity for knowledge can comprehend the infinite, and the final results of the decision in question, could be regarded as less than optimal.

Knowing the commander in question many of those reading this documentation may surmise the result...

===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics continuity===
Perceptor was again held to be an officer or leader, a position he occupied with Blaster, among a group of underground Autobots on Cybertron after the unexpected return of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], who had disappeared along with Optimus Prime many years ago in an early [[space bridge]] test, commanding the [[Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], an army of [[Seeker]]-form drones. The combat efficiency of these Air Warriors, as they were also known, led to a Decepticon conquest of Cybertron, as well as the enslavement of many Autobots. During this period, Perceptor theorized that if Megatron had survived the space bridge explosion, one could logically conclude that Optimus Prime also survived. At a base appropriately designated the [[Think Tank]], Perceptor designed and built a device intended to locate Optimus Prime. Before a proper test of the device could be conducted, Perceptor's group managed to capture an Air Warrior, with the intentions of examining its systems with the hope of finding an effective counter measure against the drones. {{storylink|The War Within: The Age of Wrath}} Unfortunately, financial irregularities on the part of [[Dreamwave]]'s [[Pat Lee|President]] resulted in the company filing for Chapter 11, where it currently remains in Bankruptcy court to this day, precluding any possible end to the story at this time.

Millions of years after the aforementioned events, Perceptor again allied with a group of Autobots who opposed the oppressive regime of the Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], but these activities were covert in nature and he publicly remained a respected Autobot scientist. He presented evidence of Shockwave's unorthodox experiments on various Transformers, as well as the fact that Cybertron's spatiatl coordinates seemed to have changed, to the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]]. The High Council was unwilling to take any constitutional action against Shockwave, over feelings of gratitude for his assistance in restoring the peace, even after they were verbally accosted by Ultra Magnus. Ultimately, any censure or movement against Shockwave was discontinued due to a rampage on the part of the [[Stunticon]]s. After Optimus Prime escaped custody and united the various resistance movements, Perceptor participated in the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]'s offensive against [[Shockwave's tower|Shockwave's fortifications]] within Hub Capital Iacon. He also helped to repair Grimlock, commander of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, despite the latter's well known bias against intellectuals. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

===Dreamwave ''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' comics continuity===
In the year 1985, Perceptor and [[Blaster]] hastily took off for [[Earth]] in an starship poorly-suited for interstellar travel, despite Perceptor's protests. Upon arrival, they unsurprisingly crashed, landing in the forests of [[Oregon]] near [[Mount St. Hilary]]. They were discovered there by a [[G.I. Joe]] team led by [[Flint]]. {{storylink|Targets of Opportunity}}

{{note|Due to Dreamwave's bankruptcy, Blaster and Perceptor's motivations for coming to Earth - and pretty much anything else - were never revealed.}}

===Devil's Due G.I. Joe versus Transformers continuity===

===IDW comics continuity===
Perceptor embarked upon a mission in which the [[Ark-17]] was the principal mode of transport as likewise did [[Springer]], attempting to disentangle [[Kup]] from a scenario that would all but undoubtedly lead to his expiration. Perceptor, as was the general consensus of those who had embarked upon the voyage, attempted to dissuade Springer of the less than optimal, considering resource allotment, military operation he had accepted. {{storylink|Spotlight: Kup}}

He later served on [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]], acting as a peer to acting-command [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]. He appeared to know [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] of old, and helped him with his investigation. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

===Teletraan Go! Go! comics===
[[Image:TGGPerceptor1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|The doctor is in...sane.]]
Sent to gather data on Perceptor, [[Teletraan 15]] found him giggling creepily over a microchip and telling it that it was time for its check-up.

[[Image:TGGPerceptor2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Wheeee!]]As she recoiled in horror, Perceptor's tone became clinical and, retracting his faceplate, he demanded that she identify herself.

After Teletraan 15 recorded her notes on the Autobot scientist, he transformed into his seldom-seen mobile battle mode and took her for a ride...whether she wanted it or not.

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Perceptor''' (Autobot, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-39'''

[[Image:G1Perceptor_toy.jpg|left|thumb|Because its easier to see small things when you have a giant laser cannon aiming at them.]]

: Formerly a [[Microchange]] MC-20 Micro Scope, Perceptor transforms into a predominantly red, functional microscope. His magnification is limited to 1X due to the relatively crude nature of his lens. In robot mode, Perceptor is armed with a red laser rifle and a spring-loaded rocket launcher that can fire one of three red missile-shaped projectiles.

: A holdover from his Microchange origins, Perceptor can also transform into a 'tank' mode.

: The Japanese version does ''not'' launch missiles from the scope, despite what some sources say.

: There is an old variant of this toy: some have a more golden-hued chrome than the normal silver. This is not a very common variant.

*'''Perceptor''' (Autobot, 2005)

===Classics===
*'''Perceptor''' (Legends, 2006)
[[Image:ClassicsLOCPerceptor_toy.jpg|right|thumb|Perceptor will blow up your whole city. ''For science.'']]

: Available as part of the first assortment of ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' ''[[Legends of Cybertron]]'', Perceptor is a [[redeco]] of the ''Legends of Cybertron'' [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. He transforms into a BTR-90 armored personnel carrier with a large missile/laser cannon/microscope/telescope.

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==Trivia==

*In the animated portion of Perceptor's original toy commercial he is presented as being quite small, the size a microscope would be in relation to Prime's robot form, and not growing at all, but remaining just as tiny in robot form.

* A Perceptor [[Action Master]] was planned at one point, but apparently went no further than a concept sketch. Unlike some other Action Masters, the art is based solely on the toy, including its faceplate. It has the distinction of carrying on Perceptor's well-armed legacy, with not just one but TWO shoulder mounted microscope cannons, arm shields, and a large handgun <ref>[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p110</ref>. The figure may have been intended as a pilot or driver for an Action Master vehicle, as the handgun has handlebars jutting off either side. Or, perhaps, the aforementioned munition was engineered to be wielded in an akimbo manner.

*The initial inspiration for Perceptor came from the anime series [[wikipedia:Armored Trooper Votoms|Armored Trooper Votoms]]. [[Shinji Aramaki]], designing toys for Takara at the time, liked the microscope look of the heads of the mecha from that series, and applied it in a more literal sense with the Microchange toy, but his involvement ended at the conceptual stage.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/Perceptor/perceptor.htm Perceptor at TFU.info]

*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Perceptor Perceptor's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

==Footnotes==
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First Aid (G1)

2008-05-13T00:25:03Z

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{{disambig2|the [[Scramble City]] ambulance from [[Generation 1]]|the [[Micromaster]] ambulance from [[Universe]]|First Aid (Universe)}}

:''First Aid is an [[Autobot]] and a [[Protectobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:G1_FirstAid_TFUprofile.jpg|thumb|right|250px|If he doesn't believe in fighting, why is he holding a gun?]]

'''First Aid''' is one of the most empathic and compassionate beings you'll ever meet. He cares deeply about all living things. Heck, he even cares deeply about the "pain" of inanimate objects. A broken or malfunctioning can-opener will earn just as much sympathy and attention as a fellow Autobot. Otherwise, First Aid is a soft-spoken and sometimes overly cautious sort (especially when it comes to the well-being of a fellow Autobot). Still, all the Autobots know he will work long and hard to do his best for them and that their well-being matters to him more than anything, and those are quite comforting thoughts.

First Aid is a member of the subgroup [[Protectobot]]s and forms the left arm of the [[combiner]] robot [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

{{quote|I don't believe in fighting. I'm a medic, not a warrior.|First Aid, [[The Ultimate Weapon]]}}

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Ambulo'''<br>
:''Italian name'': '''Sirena'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}

First Aid and the other Protectobots were created on Earth by [[Wheeljack]] and the Autobots after they stole a recording of [[Devastator|Devastator's]] combiner transformation sequence and modified it ''(and after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Buster Witwicky]] shared a [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]-induced vision of the future with the [[Special Teams]] in it) {{storylink|Second Generation!}}''.

[[Image:Firstaid-g1issue26.jpg|200px|left|thumb|Remember: Down the block, not across the street.]]

Having learned of a Decepticon plot to acquire the human-made hydrothermocline, Optimus Prime brought the Protectobots with him to Energy Futures Industries in order to guard the device. After Megatron and the Combaticons arrived ready for a fight, the Transformers allowed themselves to be convinced of a better solution by Ethan Zachary, an employee of EFI. Zachary would upload their minds into a video simulation program known as Multi-World, allowing the Transformers to do battle without damaging the hydrothermocline or the surrounding area. Inside the game world, First Aid and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] were exploring Vineland when their path was blocked by a web of thick vines. First Aid wanted to blast through, but Streetwise thought better of it and merely lifted the vines out of their way. They were caught off-guard by the Combaticons [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], but were then miraculously saved by the living vines they had refrained from destroying moments ago. First Aid then used his decrystallizer cannon on the Decepticons, making them brittle enough for Streetwise to shatter with a burst from his compressed air cannon.

Apparently, First Aid's pacifism doesn't extend to ''virtual'' combat. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

First Aid later attempted to console a despondent Ratchet after the death of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}}

''While not seen on-panel being killed in the [[Underbase Saga]], he was possibly deactivated in that battle, since he was next seen in a life support capsule as Optimus briefly considered using a Matrix fragment to revive him after Ratchet's disappearance. {{storylink|The Greatest Gift Of All!}}''

====Generation 2====

When Optimus Prime and Grimlock discovered the threat of the [[Cybertronian Empire]], they called in Autobots scattered across the galaxy, including First Aid. And, when Grimlock chose to disobey Prime's directives and make a tactical first strike against [[Jhiaxus]]'s ships, First Aid went with him. They were quickly found out and captured, though, leaving it to Optimus to bail them out of trouble. {{storylink|Devices and Desires!}}

Sometime later, First Aid was working with a science team alongside [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]]. They attempted to find out what had devastated the population of [[J'asik]], down to the cellular level. Samples taken from the bodies helped the team identify the killer, known as the [[Swarm]], as an offshoot of the Cybertronian race. {{storylink|Swarm (comic issue)|Swarm}}

===Cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michael Bell]] (US), [[Kenyu Horiuchi]] (Japan)

[[Image:G1_RevengeofBruticus_FirstAid_Streetwise_help.jpg|thumb|right|170px|"Hey, get out of the road, jerk!"]]

First Aid is an avowed pacifist. When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacked an inhabited city on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime called upon the Protectobots to evacuate the civilians caught in the crossfire. First Aid helped an injured man discovered by Streetwise. Later, as Earth's orbit was diverted to the [[Sun]] by the [[Combaticon]]s, First Aid brought civilians to a meat locker that [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] and Streetwise had commandeered to help the humans cool down. {{Storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

First Aid, as part of Defensor, was the arm that wielded the rifle which totally blew up [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Afterwards, he was with the Protectobots when they saved some window-washers from a burning skyscraper. Later still, First Aid and the other Protectobots were ordered to help defend [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] from a Decepticon attack. They merged into Defensor and activated his useless force field, which almost immediately deactivated, allowing the Decepticons to blast Defensor back into his component parts. {{Storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

[[Image:G1_UltimateWeapon_FirstAid_fixingfridges.jpg|thumb|left|170px|You know things are going badly when you find yourself in Silent Hill with an air conditioner as your only companion.]]

In the year 2006, the Autobots were asked to help the Dutch authorities deal with French rebels. First Aid wondered why the humans were always fighting amongst themselves. After dispersing the human aggressors, First Aid then helped out [[Blades]] when his comrade was shot down by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. While the Autobots held off the loser-ish Decepticons, First Aid carried Blades back to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] for repairs. After he finished, the Autobot medic responded to an intruder alert and confronted the Decepticon Swindle stealing Metroplex's [[transformation cog]]. Unfortunately, Swindle managed to make off with his loot because the pacifist Autobot refused to fight back. Despite [[Rodimus Prime]]'s attempts to convince him that they didn't expect First Aid to compromise his beliefs, he felt he was a liability to the Autobots and left. After helping [[Nul-A|some old junker robot]] chug down some oil and repair some refrigerators, First Aid received a pep talk from [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], which convinced him to come back to help the Autobots. While [[Trypticon]] and Metroplex fought it out, First Aid bravely entered the Autobot giant and re-aligned the stolen transformation cog to suit Metroplex, allowing the Autobot city to transform fully and defeat Trypticon. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}

Later in 2006, First Aid transported [[Jessica Morgan]] to County General Hospital after she was injured in a battle between the [[Technobot]]s and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Despite his helping to restore her ability to walk, the fact that First Aid was a robot had some [[Hate Plague|negative consequences]] because [[Mark Morgan|some]] [[Gregory Swofford|people]] are jerks. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

===Dreamwave continuity===
[[Image:Firstaid-warwithin.jpg|150px|right|thumb|In his younger years, First Aid wore a stylish hoodie.]]

First Aid was on Cybertron with the other Protectobots when they decided to counter the threat of Devastator joining the [[Ultracon]] faction. {{storylink|Escalation (Dreamwave issue)}}

Millions of years later, the Protectobots searched [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s clone lab, finding [[Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] barely alive, having been attacked by [[Sunstorm (G1)|an unknown assailant]].

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''First Aid''' (Protectobot, 1986, 1991)
** ''Team ID number'': '''P4'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-75'''
** ''Accessories:'' "[[Photon pistol]]", "Dual-Barrelled Decrystallizer Cannon" with attachment piece

: First Aid transforms into a Toyota Town Ace/Lite Ace ambulance. Due to the requirements of transformation, there are some significant compromises in the appearance of the vehicle, such as the rather visible hinge joints for the front end and the big gap in the back of the ambulance to facilitate his knee joint. There is a 5mm peg hole at the back to attach his large "Decrystallizer Cannon" to this mode.

:As a [[Scramble City]] robot, First Aid can form the limb of any super robot combination, though his nominal place is as the left arm of Defensor.

: During the initial 1986 run, there were two variants; initial runs had a [[die-cast]] metal chest, while later releases used plastic. When the toy was reissued in the European-[[exclusive]] [[Classics (Euro)|Classics]] line (not to be confused by the 2006 ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' toyline), the [[rubsign]] was removed, but the rubsign indentation remained.

: This mold was also used to make [[Safety]] from the [[Guard City]] giftset in the ''[[Operation Combination]]'' toyline.

===Unreleased===
The Protectobots were to be released as part of the second wave of combiners in ''[[Generation 2]]''. However, this entire wave was ultimately canceled for unknown reasons. First Aid was to be off-white with seafoam-green robot parts and a different rescue/ambulance deco. Vanishingly few samples{{m-}}less than a dozen{{m-}}of this item made their way outside [[Hasbro]], including some on-card samples, which give him the unit number "P2".

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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/FirstAid/firstaid.htm First Aid at TFU.info]
* [http://tfarchive.com/comics/misc/universe/tfufirstaid.php First Aid's Universe bio at TFArchive.com]

[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[category: Generation 2 characters]]
[[Category: Headmasters characters]]
[[Category: Medics]]
[[Category: Protectobots]]
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Blurr (G1)

2008-05-13T00:10:49Z

69.143.178.60: m

{{disambig3|Blurr}}
{{picsneeded|Toy and vehicle mode}}

:''Blurr is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:blurrg1.jpg|right|thumb|325px|He runs faster than ten fast men.]]

'''Blurr''' is positively and incontrovertibly without possibility of any doubt the fastest-thinking, fastest-talking and fastest-driving data courier and messenger from the planet of Cybertron, and if you or your friend or anybody else you know or anybody else you might not know or in fact anybody at all wants to send any kind of message or dispatch or parcel or data or in fact anything at all to any base or station or out-of-the-way depot, barracks, headquarters, outpost, or post office and it is absolutely essential to deliver it immediately or at the earliest opportunity and without any delay of any kind regardless of Decepticons or obstacles or foul weather or gloom of night then Blurr's the one to pick, sir, so just give him the good word and the item in question and Blurr is off like a Cybertronic race horse, if there were such a thing as a Cybertronic race horse, and if such a beast was able to break the sound barrier on land and leave only dust clouds and lingering after-images, because Blurr leaves only dust clouds and lingering after images, but he'll be off that quickly with your message in hand, and if any hostile power or enemy or Decepticon ambush should get in the way then he'll hit them with a blast from his electro-laser which will reverse the polarity of their microcircuits and they'll be stopped. Dead.

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Bruillo'''
:''Italian name'': '''Flash'''
:''RTM dub name'': '''Wally''' (no, really)
:''Chinese name'': '''Luo-suo''' ("Chatterer" or "Babbler")

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}

Blurr was part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s unit on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'', and had been for hundreds of years'' when the commander quit Cybertron for [[Nebulos]] and a peaceful life. {{storylink|Ring of Hate}}

After the failure of Maximus's plan, Blurr was one of the Autobots to become [[Targetmaster]]s, and he was paired with the Nebulan [[Haywire]] as his weapon/partner. He would stay with Fortress Maximus's crew until their reintegration with the rest of the Autobots.

In an alternate future, the Autobots faced near-extinction in 2009 when [[Unicron]] destroyed Cybertron and [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] had very nearly conquered Earth. Blurr and Kup were killed by [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] during the Decepticons' rise to power. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
''In the future year 2003, Blurr was among the many Autobots stationed at the Ark when [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] began his plans for a new [[Autobot City]] on Earth. It was his responsibility to send a hyper-speeded radio signal to Earth's governments, informing them about the secret plans for the city. Apparently, the Autobots decided regular codes would be too much work, so they just had Blurr dictate the plans! {{storylink|Ark Duty}} He was also on-site a year later at the grand opening of Autobot City, and helped defend their honored human guests from an assault by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] and the Decepticons. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}''

''Shortly after the attack on Autobot City in 2006, Blurr received some psychic coaching from Unicron to follow the new Decepticon leader, Galvatron, back through time to 1986 and stop his plans. Blurr was joined by Kup and Hot Rod, and upon materializing in the 20th century they joined forces with the local Ultra Magnus. Being as colossally powerful as Galvatron was, Blurr and his allies decided subterfuge was the better course of action than brute force. In order to get Galvatron to return to the future without a fuss, they manipulated him into believing he had travelled cross-time to an alternate 1986, where his actions in the past would have no effect on his future. It really proved to be that simple, and so Galvatron returned to 2006 with his cronies, and Blurr, Kup and Hot Rod quickly followed suit. {{storylink|Target: 2006}}''

''After Unicron was defeated in 2006, Galvatron again fled back in time. Blurr was once again on the team that went back to retrieve him, this time teamed with Kup, [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and Hot Rod, now as the newly risen Autobot leader, Rodimus Prime. {{storylink|Burning Sky!}} It was deja vu all over again, as the future Autobots again joined forces with 20th century Ultra Magnus to counter Galvatron's latest scheme. The evil Decepticon planned to use a magma siphon to drain power out of the planet's volcanic core, and gain the strength of a god in the process. Blurr and Kup were taken out of action early in the game and, despite the best laid plans, the future Autobots only managed to stop Galvatron's power siphon: the Decepticon himself remained in the past as they returned to the future. {{storylink|Fire on High!}}''

''Blurr remained one of Rodimus Prime's finest soldiers in the future. In 2008, he helped defend the Autobot position against a massive Decepticon offensive {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}, and accompanied Rodimus Prime on a rescue mission to Earth when the [[Quintesson]]s lay siege to Autobot City. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

''When the timestorm exploded over space in 2009, Blurr joined Rodimus Prime and several other Autobots in travelling back to 1989, in the hopes of somehow removing the menace caused by Galvatron's long-term temporal distortion. Unfortunately, the mechanics of the time-jump mass displacement shunted Optimus Prime and other Autobots of 1989 into [[Limbo]] as they arrived, leaving smoldering earth in their wakes. The neophyte Autobot sub-commander [[Fortress Maximus]] jumped to the wrong conclusions and led his 20th century warriors into battle with their 21st century counterparts. Blurr was double-teamed by [[Scattershot]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] before Optimus managed to communicate with Maximus through the Matrix in Rodimus Prime's chest and call an end to the fighting. Despite being thrown for the loop, AND shot by Galvatron once the Autobots all lined up on one side, Blurr held out through the entire fight, and was still standing during Optimus Prime's climactic brawl with Galvatron, after nearly every other warrior had been downed. {{storylink|Time Wars}} ''

''After the Time Wars, the Autobots returned to 2009, but found it radically changed in their absence. It seemed the timestream had rebooted itself as if Galvatron had never left for the past to cause the timestorm. With Galvatron still around to lead the Decepticons, they had managed to maintain control over Cybertron after the war with Unicron, and the Autobots held only a meager resistance movement on their homeworld. Blurr, Rodimus and the others returned to this "new" war as best they could, but were hopeless outmatched on Cybertron. After suffering a communications breakdown with one of their outposts, Rodimus Prime and allies arrived only to find Galvatron had taken control of the base and slaughtered the Autobots present. He saved a particularly gruesome fate for Blurr, and actually tossed the poor Autobot's severed head at Rodimus Prime once he arrived. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}''

''In another version of the future, Blurr actually survived! He lived til at least the year 2510 when he personally delivered the news to Rodimus Prime that the last Decepticon had been killed and the war was over. Of course, a new war between the [[Technobot]]s and the [[Wrecker]]s broke out within a solar cycle, so Blurr still had a chance to get killed in battle. {{storylink|Peace}}''

===Animated continuity===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[John Moschitta]] (US), [[Ken Yamaguchi]] (Japan), [[Bernd Simon]] (German)
[[Image:blurr_thumbsup.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Ritalin's Poster Child]]

In 2005, Blurr was part of the Autobot detachment stationed at [[Autobot City]] on Earth, under [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s command. Using his hyper-speed, he quickly alerted the Autobot ranks when [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and his Decepticons arrived to attack the city. In defending the city, Blurr combined non-stop chatter with non-stop firepower and helped hold the Decepticons at bay until [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and reinforcements could arrive from [[Moonbase One]].

In the aftermath of the attack, Blurr was working on repairs with several of the remaining Autobots when [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] struck. After failing to get the obstinate [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s aboard a shuttle ("They were impossible impossible impossible!"), Blurr tossed the job over to [[Kup]] and [[Hot Rod]] and leapt aboard the second shuttle with Ultra Magnus. Pursued by Galvatron through space, the shuttle crew managed to escape only after detonating three-quarters of the ship. In need of repairs, they landed hard on the planet of [[Junk]]. While Blurr was attending to some welding work, Galvatron and his soldiers caught up with them. Things went from bad to worse after Galvatron killed Ultra Magnus and took the [[Matrix of Leadership]], leaving the Autobots to deal with the planet's native inhabitants, the [[Junkion]]s. Hostilities suddenly ceased, however, when Hot Rod and Kup arrived from [[Quintessa]] and negotiated a peace with the Junkions (complete with dance sequence!). Blurr then flew into the final battle with the planet-eater [[Unicron]] aboard the Junkion starship and was present when Hot Rod (now Rodimus Prime) reclaimed Cybertron in the name of the Autobots. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

As part of their "new era of peace and prosperity", the Autobots hosted the first annual [[Galactic Olympics]] several months later. Blurr really wanted to compete in the races, but instead was forced onto a mission with [[Wheelie]] to bring [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]'s [[transformation cog]] to Autobot City on Earth. This simple courier run soon became more hectic than it was worth, though. Running into the newly revived Deception leader, Galvatron, Blurr and Wheelie were the first Autobots to face his renewed power and ended up marooned on [[Jupiter]]'s moon of [[Io]]. There they encountered kamikaze creatures known as [[lipole]]s, who struck in unison like a hive and could transform into explosive missiles. The Autobots received support from [[Marissa Faireborne]] of [[Earth Defense Command]], but it wasn't until [[Sky Lynx]] arrived that they finally managed to fight their way through a squad of [[Predacon (G1)||Predacon]]s and get off that rock. Blurr and Wheelie made it back to Autobot City and, after a short game of "Hot Potato" to get the cog through attacking Decepticons, restored Metroplex's transforming ability just in time to sic the giant Autobot on his rival, [[Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness}}

Blurr participated in several important Autobot missions in the following months. When Kup uncovered a plot by the Decepticons to acquire the indestructible [[death crystal]]s for their own purposes, Blurr joined him and an Autobot unit to visit the source of the crystals on planet [[Dredd]]. Blurr faced the Predacons again on Dredd and was almost consumed by quickmud before Sky Lynx pulled him free. Blurr and the other Autobots managed to keep [[Predaking]] busy long enough for Kup to rouse [[Chaos (alien)|Chaos]], the creature who was the source of the death crystals. Turning the crystals against Chaos himself, the Autobots destroyed the monster and deprived the Decepticons of their new weapon. {{storylink|Chaos}} Later, Blurr joined [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] in exploring a bowl-shaped asteroid near Cybertron, and in doing so came across a [[Quintesson]] [[time window]]. During the battle with the [[Sharkticon]]s and Quintesson star cruisers, Blurr fell through the time window along with [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], [[Blaster]] and some of his cassettes. The Autobots found themselves 11 million years in the past, working with [[Beta]] and her rebellion as the first Autobots stood up against their Quintesson masters. Once the rebel leader, [[Alpha Trion|A3]], returned and used his coda remote on the [[Dark Guardians]], Blurr and his auto-buddies made their way back through the vortex and into the present once again. {{storylink|Forever is a Long Time Coming}}

When the Autobots detected a seemingly threatening vessel in their airspace, Blurr attempted to interrogate the pilot, [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] of [[Paradron]]. Rather than being intimidated, however, Sandstorm just asked if there was something wrong with Blurr's timing program. Kup was quick to come to the young Autobot's defense and informed the Paradronian, "Naaaah, that's just the way he is." {{storylink|Fight or Flee}}

During an encounter with the Decepticons, Blurr and several Autobots encountered a "[[quadrant lock]]" created by the Quintessons and ended up falling through it along with [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. Their landing on the planet [[Zamojin]] was a harsh one, and Blurr's leg strut was too damaged for him to walk. Separated from the scientist Perceptor in the fall, Blurr asked Rodimus and Ultra Magnus to leave him while they searched for their missing comrade. The leaders agreed, since Perceptor was also the one best suited for repairing Blurr's leg. Unfortunately, the helpless Blurr was soon found by the superstitious and powerful local populace and taken to a nearby city, where the people planned to toss him into a molten pool. In a wacky turn of events, though, that soak was just what Blurr needed to realign his leg components, and he popped out of the pool as fast as ever. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}

When the [[Hate Plague]] was released, Blurr was one of several Autobots who were damaged and taken out of action early during the catastrophe. As a result, he was unaffected by the plague and, after some repair work by a Quintesson, was available to help the newly active Optimus Prime in his search for a cure. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

Sometime later, on Cybertron, Blurr was beaten in a race by Hot Rod and [[Daniel Witwicky]]. This was done in part to help prove the engineer [[Brainstorm]]'s theory that Autobots could function better with human partners somehow incorporated into their fighting discipline. Little did anyone realize how soon that theory would be tested. After a major Decepticon offensive on Autobot City, Optimus Prime radioed Kup, Blurr and the others on Cybertron, warning them that the Decepticons were headed for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], deep beneath the planet's surface. The Autobots arrived just in time to prevent [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] from unleashing too much [[plasma energy]] using the key he'd stolen from Earth. What little plasma energy had been released, however, was enough to overcharge the engines of the Autobot ship, launching them out into space.

Blurr and his comrades crash-landed on the planet [[Nebulos]] and were quickly taken hostage by a group of rebels fighting against the machine army of their overlords, the [[Hive]]. The Autobots managed to convince their "hosts" to release them when the Decepticons arrived in hot pursuit, but Blurr and several other warriors were deactivated and taken hostage by the Decepticons as they fled. Brainstorm decided to put his ideas into action and created binary-bonded partnerships between the remaining Autobots and the rebels, forming [[Headmaster]]s. The Headmasters rescued Blurr and the others, but were soon forced to fight again when the Decepticons joined forces with the Hive, having created both Headmaster and [[Targetmaster]] duos in response. This tech-war continued when Brainstorm scanned one of the Hive Targetmasters and used those scans to recreate the technology for the remaining Autobots. Blurr was binary-bonded with [[Recoil]], one of the Nebulan sharpshooters. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1|The Rebirth}}

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===
Blurr joined an underground Autobot cell led by Kup after [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] takeover of Cybertron. Along with fellow cell members Hot Rod and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], he observed a Decepticon shuttle (actually piloted by the Dinobots) from the [[Wastelands]]. Later, after Hot Rod brought an unconscious Optimus Prime to their base, Blurr and Wheelie tried and failed to subdue the legendary Autobot when he woke up. (Blurr's attempt was to punch Optimus in the face and nearly break his hand.) Soon after, Blurr participated in Prime's Autobot uprising, ending Shockwave's rule. {{storylink|War and Peace}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Blurr''' (Autobot, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-79'''
**''Accessories'': Rifle, shield

: Blurr transforms into a blue Cybertronic hovercar. The nose portion of the vehicle detaches to serve as a shield in robot mode, and he also comes with a (non-firing) Electro-Laser accessory. The toy, like most figures introduced with the movie, differs somewhat from the animation model.

*'''Blurr''' (Targetmaster, 1987)

: A [[retool]] of the previous toy, Blurr was adapted to be able to hold the Nebulan/weapon [[Haywire]], replacing his pistol from the previous release. A new weapon-mount point was also added to his midsection/vehicle-hood.

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

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[[Category: Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category: Headmasters characters]]
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Rollie Friendly (G1)

2008-05-12T23:57:57Z

69.143.178.60: m

[[Image:Mrfriendly.jpg|thumb|right|Sorry Michael, but I saw the ending coming a mile away...]]
:''Rollie Friendly is a [[human]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

'''Rollie Friendly''' is president of Friendly Films, Inc. He's known for films such as ''[[Creepozoids of the Crab Nebula]]'', ''[[Monster from Mars]]'' and calling everyone "babe". He also has a very loose set of ethics.

==Fiction==

===Marvel Comics continuity===
Rollie Friendly had fallen on hard times while shooting for Creepozoids of the Crab Nebula - his last few films had been unpopular, his [[Creepozoid]] kept breaking down, and his actors were [[Carissa Carr|inexperienced]] and [[Jake Colton|arrogant]]. To add to his troubles his public relations agent [[Rollie Friendly#Mitch Keno|Mitch Keno]] showed him a television story of [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] returning the [[Spacehiker|Spacehikers]] to [[Earth]], and how unpopular robots would be in a movie. He did however convince him to go wandering around North Carolina in search of Big Foot to use instead.

Rollie seemed more realistic, looking to use photos of the film's stars to promote the film, and wasn't beyond spreading some cash around to get past the army cordon. Confronted by the [[Skullgrin|monster]], he ordered his crew to start filming, and when he discovered it talked, opened contract negotiations. Talking his way past the army and paying off the inconvenienced rednecks, he took his latest talent back to the studio. Realising the enormous publicity and profit to be had by having Mr. Skullgrin under contract, Rollie was actually nice to him (or at least pretended to be), but continued to yell threats and abuse at his other employees.

During a break, his big star was attacked, and not wanting to miss a one time chance, got the cameras rolling and his cast in action. However his plan came undone when he offered [[Circuit Breaker]] money to kill Skullgrin on film and she turned on him, destroying his camera.{{storylink|Monstercon from Mars!}}

{{note|Given Skullgrin was very much alive, and [[Transformer|Transformers]] have been shown to recover reasonably quickly from Circuit Breaker's attacks, it's not known how much longer Friendly lived after Circuit Breaker left.}}

==Associated Characters==
===Mitch Keno===
[[Image:MitchKeno01.jpg|thumb|130px|right|Publicity money ''can'' buy!]]
Rollie proclaims him a PR wizard, but his initial suggestion is to try and get a real robot for the movie - using a news report of people rioting at the returning Sky Lynx as his argument... Fortunately he had a plan B (that plan was Big Foot, so maybe it's no surprise Rollie's not doing so well).

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==Trivia==
* A contract with Friendly studio seems to include stipulations of unquestioning servitude and even dying at the director's command. All standard boilerplate really.
* Rollie presents quite a conundrum; he is shown to be very wealthy, but his films are unpopular, the lead actor is a never-was-been, he has one cameraman most of the time (a former burger flipper), his PR man is an idiot, and his props have a tendency to burst into flame... One can only assume he is either independently wealthy, or continues to have his films green lit as a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_De_Niro former great] gone to the dumps still banking on former talent (or he made a deal with some [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uwe_boll occult power]).

[[Category:Humans|Friendly, Rollie]]
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Reflector (G1)

2008-05-12T23:53:49Z

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:''Reflector is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ReflectorG1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|It's a Kodak moment.]]

'''Reflector''' likes to watch. He lives (they live?) to observe anything and everything, from scenery, to wildlife, to architecture. But above all else, Reflector likes to watch his (their?) comrades, learn their dark secrets, and profit from them. Reflector is also very impressed with his (their) own abilities both in the fields of observation and blackmail.

Reflector is generally composed of three separate robots - [[Spectro]], [[Spyglass]] and [[Viewfinder]] - who combine into the single camera [[altmode]] that is Reflector.

==Fiction==
===G1 cartoon continuity===
====Sunbow cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Chris Latta]] (US), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japan)

[[Image:ReflectorCartoon1.jpg|left|170px|thumb|I (we?) see EVERYTHING!]]

Reflector is unique among the Decepticons: he is three robots who talk and act in unison as a single mind in three (give or take) bodies. His individual components are never named; they are all simply "Reflector."

He was with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] on the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] during its assault on the [[Ark]]. He was thus among Megatron's troops after their reawakening on [[Earth]]. Reflector and [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] did some scouting shortly after the Decepticons left the Ark. Reflector demonstrated his ability to zoom-focus and print pictures, Polaroid-style, in camera mode. {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

He later spied on the laboratory of [[Dr. Alcazar]], the mentor of boy genius [[Chip Chase]]. Using his zoom-focus and photographic powers once more, Reflector secretly obtained the entry-code for the laboratory's security system. {{storylink|Roll For It}} Reflector later gathered valuable intelligence prior to the Decepticon attack on the [[Great Falls]] hydroelectric power plant.

[[image:GenericDecepticons_MTMTE.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Anything you need reflected? I (we?) gotcha covered.]]

Useful though his reconnaissance abilities were, he also provided a less glamorous contribution to the Decepticons' early Earth campaigns: force of numbers. Many Reflector-bots were seen in robot mode among Megatron's initial forces - far more than the core three. And in one instance, a reverse effect occurred: Two Reflector-bots were ''absorbed'' into a third when they forcibly collided. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer}} This suggests that Reflector has some sort of body-duplication power.

The nature of the duplicates is unclear, though some may possess their own consciousness. When Megatron needed someone to test the then-experimental [[Space Bridge]], he selected a lone Reflector-bot, who protested in panic. There was no implied connection to the other Reflector-bots, and his voice lacked the echoing modulation that Reflector usually possessed. Megatron seemed cavalier about the prospect of losing him to the experiment; however, as he survived the trip to Cybertron, it's unknown what effect his destruction could've had on the other Reflector-bots. {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}} Later, two more of his kin were seen on that planet assisting Starscream in transporting an injured [[Doctor Arkeville]]. {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction}}

As time went on, Reflector-bots became scarcer and scarcer. Even the core three were seldom seen. The last, very brief sighting was during the Great Battle of [[Autobot City]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

{{note|The real-world explanation for Reflector's initial overabundance was that he made a handy [[generic]] with which the animators could pad out the meager Decepticon ranks. This need became less acute as more Decepticons joined the cast. Also, the [[Production bible|series story bible]] discouraged use of the character, as Hasbro had decided not to sell his toy at the time.<ref>[http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage43.html Reflector's page in the series bible]</ref> Thus, he was eventually phased out completely.}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform'' manga====

[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] photographed the incomplete [[Autobot City]], with the aid of Reflector's camera mode, so that Megatron could decipher whether or not it was powerful enough to stand up to [[Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 3}}

===Dreamwave G1 continuity===

====DW G1 comic====
Reflector was not part of Megatron's crew, but worked for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], monitoring the planet and its inhabitants for him from a central mainframe. {{Storylink|Brothers' Burden}} They were seemingly destroyed by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Countdown to Extinction (comic issue)|Countdown to Extinction}}

====''Keepers Trilogy'' novels====
While one set of Reflector-bots was on Cybertron, another was on Earth. {{storylink|Annihilation}} The Terran version was identified as the "true" Reflector, the Cybertronian version being a "copy." {{storylink|Fusion}} This echoes the body-duplication theme seen [[Reflector#Sunbow_cartoon|elsewhere in the multiverse]].

===IDW G1 comics continuity===

Spectro and Spyglass were seen aboard the Decepticon Orbital Command Hub, terrified of walking down the same hallway as [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Sixshot}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Reflector''' (Mail-away, 1986/1987; wide release in Japan, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''21'''
**''Accessories:'' Spectro component, Viewfinder component, Spyglass component, 3 guns, flash cube/missile launcher, 3 missiles and camera lens.

[[Image:G1_Reflector_toy.jpg|thumb|left|150px|We three kings of orient are...]]

[[Image:Reflectorisanevilmarauder.jpg|170px|thumb|right|Surprisingly, the humans were not fooled by the 15-foot-tall camera.]]

: Reflector was available only as a [[pack-in flyer|mail away promotion]] in 1986-1987 (ironically after his character had long since disappeared from the cartoon), at a cost of $10 and two [[robot points]]. It is composed of three distinct robots that combine to form a camera, Viewfinder as the central part with the lens, Spectro as the right side component with the shutter button and Spyglass as the leftside component with the flash. It includes a telephoto lens and old-style flashcube (that doubles as a missile launcher) accessories as well as various guns.

:His role early in the cartoon makes it seem likely his toy was originally planned for inclusion in the original 1984 line. Why Hasbro decided not to release it so late in the game is unknown, as is what reversed the decision later to make it a viable mail-away. However, he was given a full release in Japan.

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===Merchandise===
* '''Reflector''' (Decoy, 1986)

: A small plastic [[decoy]] of Reflector was part of the Decoy promotion and given away with many smaller TFs. It was based on the cartoon design of the central (lensed) Reflector unit. He came in either red or purple plastic: the red version is much rareer and goes for a lot more on the secondary market.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Canon Robo.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A screenshot from Solar Adventure. Reflector had kids to feed, dammit!]]

*Reflector's original toy was used in the South Korean cartoon ''[http://www.cyrusfirst.com/guests/digiview/dev/detail.php?p=105 Solar Adventure]'' (초 합금 로보트 쏠라 원, 투, 드리) as the "Canon Robo" in which [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0SZM_G5l3w he kills a bunch of North Koreans].

[[Image:PreReflector.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Say "Cheese" and die.]]
* Not so surprisingly, Reflector (or rather his [[Microchange]] counterpart, Microx) was first designed as a single unit. Apparently, the primary designer of the final toy, and possibly this initial design, was mecha designer [[Shinji Aramaki]], who designed the robots for ''[[wikipedia:Megazone 23|Megazone 23]]'' and ''[[wikipedia:Genesis Climber Mospeada|Genesis Climber Mospeada]]''.
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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Reflector/reflector.htm Reflector at TFU.info]

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Bluestreak (G1)

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:''Bluestreak is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as '''Silverstreak'''.''

[[Image:G1_Bluestreak_boxart.jpg|thumb|right|300px|I'm f***ing PONDEROUS, man. PONDEROUS, f***in' PONDEROUS.]]

'''Bluestreak''' is a talker. He talks a lot. Any subject, any time of the day, his lips are flapping while his Autobot comrades are rolling their eyes. Could be about things on Earth, could be about things on Cybertron, could be about just about anything, but the point is, y'know, he's talking. Words are coming out of his mouth in a near constant prattling stream. Some think he's vapid, that his mouth just moves a billion times faster than his brain, if his brain is moving at all. Or they imagine that he's a fool who doesn't know when to shut up, that he drones on and on and on and on because maybe he just likes to hear himself speak or something.

His friends realize, however, that his jabbering hides a deeper pain. At the beginning of the [[Great War|war]], Bluestreak's home city was totally destroyed by [[Decepticon]]s. He was the only survivor. It's as if by talking he tries to drown out his own fears and memories somehow. "There's some demons runnin' loose inside that boy," says [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], "and sometimes I think they grab hold of him and won't let him go." He hated war, he still does, but ever since, he's hated Decepticons even more. It is odd to see a bot of peace so willingly take up arms, but Bluestreak's got a score to settle.

[[Mirage (G1)|He's also surprisingly well armed for someone who doesn't like to fight.]]

Talk may be cheap, but it keeps him sane.

:''Italian name:'' '''Ariete''' ("Ram")
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Jaseur'''<br>
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Kékvillám''' ("Blue Lightning")<br>
:''Japanese name'': '''Streak'''<br>

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
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[[Image:Miragebluestreakfirst.jpg|left|thumb|250px|You can taste his sarcasm. To be fair, nobody likes Mirage.]]
Bluestreak arrived on Earth with his fellow Autobots four million years ago and remained inactive until 1984. Along with [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] and [[Huffer]], Bluestreak was one of the less sympathetic of the ''[[Ark]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew when it came to humans. He once suggested repairing the ''Ark'' and simply abandoning Earth's people to the Decepticons after hearing that [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] had allegedly provided their foes with a fuel conversion process while he was their prisoner.

Despite their conflicting views, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] still recognized Bluestreak's skill as a sharpshooter and chose him to be one of the five Autobots recharged in the Chambers of Transference, in the hopes that at least some Autobots would be at full capacity when the inevitable Decepticon attack came. When it did, Bluestreak was brazen enough to attack [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] himself, head-on. Despite their temporary victory, the battle-weary Autobots were blindsided by the returning Decepticon [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], who knocked them all down with a single blast. {{Storylink|The Last Stand}}

[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] remained free, however, and with the help of the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]]s, he recaptured the ''Ark'' and the deactivated Autobots from Decepticon control. Ratchet then went to work and revived all the damaged Autobots in quick order. In the following days, Bluestreak was one of the first Autobots to confront new foes such as the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]].

''During the Dinobot Hunt, Bluestreak was sent with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Huffer]] to Doonstown to capture the berserk [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], but they were surprised to find Grimlock locked in battle with [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]. Bluestreak was the first member of the team down, deactivated by the crazed Dinobots before he had chance to react. {{Storylink|Dinobot Hunt}}''

Bluestreak spent a considerable period of time out of action once Prime was recovered by the Autobots, and would not be seen again until well after Grimlock assumed control of the army. {{Storylink|Totaled!}} His return was short-lived, however, as he was soon destroyed battling the [[Underbase]]-empowered [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Dark Star!}}

===Cartoon continuity===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Casey Kasem]] (US), [[Kōki Kataoka]] (Japan) [[Katsumi Suzuki]] ("Attack of the Autobots" and "Day of the Machines" only)

[[Image:Bluestreakg1.jpg|thumb|right|150px|You get the feeling [[ Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] trained under this guy at some point.]]

Bluestreak was one of the original crew members of the ''[[Ark]]'' when it set off from Cybertron in search of new sources of fuel and energy. Attacked en-route by the Decepticon flagship ''[[Nemesis]]'', the ''Ark'' crashed into a volcano, and the Autobots lay dormant for millions of years. When the volcano erupted and activated Teletraan-1 in 1984, Bluestreak was reformatted into a Datsun 280Z. Shortly after Hound and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] discovered Megatron's plans, Bluestreak was part of the Autobot battle group dispatched to follow Megatron's raid on an off-shore oil rig, despite not having been ordered do so. {{Storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

After rescuing the humans, he was also among the Autobots who responded to the Decepticon attack on [[Sherman Dam]] and the [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma]]. {{Storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2}}. Then, when the Decepticons managed to extricate themselves from the mine explosion, Bluestreak and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] took to the air and engaged in a dogfight with [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. He avoided injury, but abandoned the chase when Ironhide was shot down and managed to drag his friend to safety after a water landing. {{Storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

After Megatron was seemingly lost forever inside the [[space bridge]], the Autobots thwarted an ill-planned Decepticon attack on yet another hydroelectric power plant under the command of Starscream. Chasing after the escaping Decepticons, Bluestreak managed to damage both Starscream and Thundercracker significantly with a single blast from his shoulder cannons. He and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] followed the fleeing villains to a human aircraft hanger, from which the Decepticons were scavenging parts. Bluestreak accused Starscream of having a [[manifold]] for a mouth. It was hilarious, but both Autobots were outnumbered when Soundwave unleashed Ravage. Fortunately, their human friend [[Chip Chase]] took control of Prowl's systems and sent the Decepticons packing. {{Storylink|Roll For It}}

[[Image:Bluestreakpotatovehicle.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Look, its Bluestreak's movie protoform "entry" mode.]]

Bluestreak's skill as a gunner was frequently employed in combat. On one occasion, [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] was trying to fly off with [[Spike Witwicky]], and Bluestreak was able to target and shoot one of the tin turkey's legs without hitting Spike to free him. {{Storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 2}} Another time, the Autobots were attempting to recapture the irreplaceable robot ninja [[Nightbird]] for the famous scientist [[Doctor Fujiyama]] after the Decepticons turned her against humanity. Optimus Prime was insistent the Autobots not shoot or harm Nightbird, but Bluestreak saved Prime anyway from the attacking the ninja by cleanly shooting Nightbird's laser sword out of her hands. {{Storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

Along with several fellow Autobots, Bluestreak participated in the [[Europa 2000]], an international charity race stretching from Paris to Istanbul. When the the arrogant racing driver [[Auggie Cahnay (G1)|Auggie Cahnay]] cut across [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], an indignant Bluestreak helped his understandably angry friend catch up to the American and attempt to teach him some manners. Later, after running afoul of the [[Stunticon]]s, Bluestreak learned of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron's]] plan for the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]] from [[Professor Terranova]] and deduced that the missing Autobots must have been disabled by the Stunticons. After Cahnay's car was stolen by the Decepticons to use as raw materials for a weather control machine, Bluestreak allowed the hotshot driver race him to victory at the finish line. Together, Bluestreak, [[Tracks]] and Bumblebee headed out to confront the Decepticons, but when the Pearl was lost in a tornado, Megatron unleashed [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] onto the Autobots. Ironically, it was Cahnay who defeated Menasor by sacrificing his car, much to the Bluestreak's surprise. {{Storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

In the year 2005, Bluestreak could briefly be seen ''{Don't blink! You'll miss it!)'' helping [[Kup]] move a roadblock, just before [[Hot Rod]] and [[Daniel Witwicky]] crash through it. {{Storylink|The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|Transformers: The Movie}}

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====Binaltech====
Suffering from the [[Cosmic Rust]] virus, Bluestreak was one of the first Autobots reconstructed using [[Binaltech]] technology. Alongside [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], [[Hound]], [[Tracks]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], he helped [[Earth Defense Command]] drive the Decepticons off of Earth. Bluestreak continued serving on Earth at Autobot City, under [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s overall command.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
When the Autobot/Decepticon war erupted 8.7 million years ago, destroying his home city, Bluestreak, then a merchant, joined the Autobot army. 500,000 years later, he related [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]]'s death to [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optronix]], and later served in the last-ditch attempt to defend [[Iacon]] from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces.

7.4 million years ago, Bluestreak remained with the Autobots after the apparent death of Optimus Prime. He and [[Trailbreaker]] remained at [[Autobase]] while [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] led a task force against [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. While there, they met [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and apprised him of the current situation on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. 1.4 million years later, Bluestreak and an Autobot/Decepticon/[[Ultracon]] force helped defend a peace ceremony at [[Tyger Pax]] from the [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]].

Bluestreak was among the crew of the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' when it crashed on [[Earth]] 4 million years ago, and awoke in 1984 to battle the Decepticons. After years of fighting, Bluestreak and the other Autobots took part in [[Operation Liberation]] in 1998, a joint human/Autobot operation that defeated and captured the Earth-bound Decepticons. However, the ''[[Ark II]]'', which was meant to convey the Autobots, the captured Decepticons, and a number of humans back to Cybertron, was sabotaged by General [[Robert Hallo]], sending Bluestreak and his comrades to the bottom of the [[Arctic Ocean]].

Bluestreak was later recovered by the sinister [[Lazarus]], and his deactivated form was used to power [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s deadly metal virus weapon. By the time he was rescued by Optimus Prime, his energy had been almost fatally depleted.

Bluestreak recovered, however, and rejoined his newly active comrades. When Shockwave came to Earth and announced that the Autobot/Decepticon wars were over and that the two factions had been united, Bluestreak was more than skeptical, suggesting it was a trick. The memory of his destroyed home-city still haunted him, and he would not believe the same beings who killed innocents could change their ways. His views clashed those of with [[Gears]], who did not see the point in fighting wars that had been ended. Despite his objections, Bluestreak was among the Autobots who joined Optimus Prime in surrendering to Shockwave's lieutenant, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]. Ferried back to Cybertron by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], Bluestreak and the others were imprisoned and scheduled for execution, but were freed by [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and taken to an underground hideout. He fought in the battle to retake Iacon and witnessed Shockwave activating the [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Victorious, Bluestreak and his comrades began to rebuild their planet.

=== IDW comics continuity ===
Bluestreak was on Cybertron during the Decepticons' post-[[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] advance, shortly before the planet was abandoned, and fought against their final big push. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

Much later, Bluestreak was in command of the Autobot infiltration team on [[Varas Centralus]] in the Kol system. The [[Wreckers]] assaulted the Decepticon [[Infiltration protocol|siege mode armature]], but Bluestreak kept his own squad out of the fighting, citing the planet as a lost cause. [[Springer]] attempted to talk Bluestreak into attacking the Decepticons with the Wreckers, before Springer's crew were pulled from Varas Centralas to deal with the crisis created by the revival of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{Storylink|Stormbringer, Part 2}}

He later returned to [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]] in order to greet [[Blaster]] personally upon his revival. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Bluestreak''' (Autobot Car, 1984/1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''08'''
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, 2 x missile launchers (left & right), 3 x missiles

[[Image:G1_bluestreak_toy.jpg|thumb|left|I know I don't wear much blue, but if you know your history, it really does make perfect sense.]]

: The original Bluestreak toy was based on the ''[[Diaclone]]'' "Fairlady Z" toy and transforms into an accurate replica of a [[wikipedia:Nissan 280ZX|Datsun Fairlady Z]]. The all-silver deco for the mold was unique to its ''Transformers'' release, not a carry-over from ''Diaclone''<ref name="diaclonet">[http://diaclone.net/orid/dia042/index.html Fairlady Z at diaclone.net (Japanese)]</ref>, though it was heavily based on the second version of his Diaclone toy. Reused photography and artwork of Bluestreak's Diaclone incarnation led to considerable confusion in that it retained a blue and gray paint scheme not seen in the American toyline. The doors can open in car mode, but the vehicle mode lacks any kind of automotive interior. As with most ''Generation 1'' toys of the time, he was constructed partially of die-cast metal and had rubber tires.

: In robot mode, Bluestreak has the classic "car hood-chest" design also featured on fellow Autobots [[Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and is armed with a vacuum-metalized laser rifle and two shoulder-mounted rocket launchers that can each fire one of the three included projectiles.

: This mold was retooled to make Prowl, and again for Smokescreen.

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* '''Streak (anime version)''' (2002)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, 2 x missile launchers (left & right), 3 x missiles

: An [[exclusive]] to [[Takara]]'s [[E-Hobby|e-Hobby]] shop, this version of Bluestreak was sold bundled in a set, though not packaged together, with a gold-plated version of [[Jazz (G1)|Meister]]. Often called "Anime Streak" by fans and collectors, this toy used the color scheme from the second version of his ''Diaclone'' toy (which was used as the basis for his cartoon and comic character model), with a black roof and hood instead of the original Transformer toy's silver.

* '''Streak (silver plated version)''' (2003)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, 2 x missile launchers (left & right), 3 x missiles
[[Image:G1Chromestreak_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|I come in every color except blue.]]

: Also an e-Hobby-exclusive, this version of Bluestreak was almost entirely vacuum-metalized, much like the gold-plated Jazz, but in silver. Like the gold Jazz, the Chrome Streak emulated a "campaign car" prize item from the original ''Diaclone'' line.<ref name="maz">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/reissue_frame.php?art=Chromestreak Article Chromestreak at TF-1.com]</ref>

* '''Silverstreak''' (2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle, 2 x missile launchers (left & right), 3 x missiles

: Released as part of [[Hasbro]]'s Toys "R" Us-[[exclusive]] [[Commemorative Series]] III reissues in the same colours as his original 1980s release, although his packaging pictures depict Takara's "Anime Streak" version. For this release, he was redubbed "Silverstreak" due to Hasbro's apparent inability to secure the trademark for the name "Bluestreak". Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the springs in his rocket launchers were removed, and because of changes in the plastics used, his laser rifle and projectiles were not vacuum-metalized.

===Alternators===
*'''Silverstreak''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-03'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/beam rifle

[[Image:AlternatorsSilverstreak_toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Why did the [[Smokescreen (G1)|other guy]] get to be blue?]]

: The second Subaru Impreza toy released in the ''[[Alternators]]'' line was actually the first to be developed, but due to marketing suggestions, the more eye-catching Smokescreen was released first. Silverstreak transforms into a very accurate silver 2003 [[wikipedia:Subaru Impreza WRX|Subaru Impreza WRX]], with opening hood, trunk, and all four doors as well as a detailed interior. He also features working steering and rubber tires.

: His robot mode is based upon his original toy as well as his cartoon model, but with changes made to reflect modern standards of Transformers toys, as well as his new vehicle mode. He is armed with a laser rifle formed from his turbo intercooler and has the capacity to mount two spring-loaded rocket launchers on either side of his shoulders, though these were only included with the retool of ''[[Binaltech]]'' Smokescreen.

: Unusual for an ''Alternators'' release, Silverstreak was fully painted silver, similar to his ''Binaltech'' release. The silver paint on Silverstreak is more flat compared to the sparkled paint of the Binaltech version.

: The first shipment of the Alternator version used the right-side steering like the Japanese release. Soon afterwards, a modified version was released with the steering wheel on the left side of the vehicle.

: This mold was also used to make [[Ricochet (G1) (Autobot)|Ricochet]] and ''[[Binaltech Asterisk]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]].

*'''Bluestreak''' (Binaltech, 2008)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-19'''
**''Accessories:'' Engine/beam rifle

[[Image:Bluestreak BT19.jpg|right|100px|thumb|Finally! I became [[:Image:G1 Bluestreak boxart.jpg|blue]] at last. <small>Wait a [[:Image:Titanium_RM_Smokescreen.jpg|minute]].</small>]]

: Bluestreak is a redeco of ''Binaltech'' Silverstreak. As his name suggest, Bluestreak's body is almost complete blue.
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===Universe===
*'''Silverstreak''' (Spy Changer, 2004)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle

[[Image:UniverseSilverstreakSpy.jpg|left|thumb|130px|New name, old colors]]

: A redeco of ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Side Swipe (RID)|Side Swipe]], he is based upon his pre-G1 release "blue" colour scheme, with a silver hood. He is armed with a small gun that is disguised as a tailpipe in vehicle mode.

: The original release of this toy (and the others in the assortment), [[exclusive]] to Kay-Bee stores, came on cards that lacked a sub-line designation. Later releases that were also available through chains like Dollar General were put on ''[[Universe]]'' cards.

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
*'''Streak''' (2004)
*''Japanese ID Number:'' '''GTF X-3'''

[[Image:STFStreak_toy.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Not even the tiniest bit of blue]]

: A retool of [[Smallest Transforming Transformers|Smallest Transformers]] Prowl, STF Streak is a much simplified, much smaller replica of his original toy. Although resembling his G1 form, he has less articulation and his wheels do not roll. Streak was one of two [[chase figure]]s in the second wave of the line.

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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Silverstreak''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Accessories:'' Beam Rifle
[[Image:Universe2008_Silverstreak_toy.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Not [[Shattered Glass]] [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]].]]

:[[Universe (2008)|''Universe'' (2008)]] Bluestreak is a retool and redeco of ''Universe'' (2008) Prowl.
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===Merchandise===
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==Trivia==
* One of the longest-running [[Misconceptions and urban legends about Transformers|myths about Transformers]] is the existence of the "blue-sided Bluestreak". This misconception has its origins in Bluestreak's [[package art|box art]] and [[instructions|instruction sheet]], as well as the original 1984 [[catalog|toy catalogs]]<ref name="84catalog">[http://tfarchive.com/toys/catalogues/generationone_catalogue/84a_catalog.jpg Transformers catalog, circa 1984 (Autobots)]</ref>, all of which used the blue-sided ''[[Diaclone]]'' variant of the Fairlady mold<ref name="diaclonet" />. No sealed samples of the blue-sided Bluestreak in a ''Transformers'' box have ''ever'' been found. Oddly enough, though the catalogs featured numerous pictures of toys that did not match up with finished product (like [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]), blue-sided Bluestreak is the only one that seems to have taken on the "my brother's friend's cousin had one" status.

* Compounding the confusion, a second Diaclone variant exists, with a black hood and silver sides, which became the basis for Bluestreak's animation model.

* In recent years, toys based on the Bluestreak character were renamed "Silverstreak" for [[trademark]] reasons, because a company named Gendron currently holds the trademark for "Toledo 'Blue Streak'" in the "toys" category.

* [[Aaron Archer]], as [[Orson]], when asked about the ''[[Commemorative Series]]'' Silverstreak's deco, said the figure was based on the 1984 version of figure rather than the 2002 [[e-Hobby]] "Streak" release due to his desire to give collectors a version closer to the one released in 1984. While this is most likely true, it may also have to do with [[Hasbro]]'s inability or desire not to release figures too similar to e-Hobby exclusives, thus a required change for Silverstreak from e-Hobby Streak.

* The deco for Hasbro's retool of the ''[[Alternators]]'' Acura RSX mold was originally designed with Bluestreak in mind, specifically the original Diaclone deco mentioned above. Early leaked packaging samples even sported an abbreviated form of the name "Bluestreak" on their license plates. Ultimately, however, Hasbro decided to rename the toy and release it as "[[Camshaft|Autobot Camshaft]]" instead, possibly because they already had a representation of the Bluestreak character in the ''Alternators'' line (Silverstreak).

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==Footnotes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Bluestreak ToyBin Bluestreak Toy Gallery]

* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Bluestreak/bluestreak.htm Bluestreak at TFU.info]

* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Bluestreak Bluestreak's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Cyclonus (G1)

2008-05-12T02:41:46Z

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{{disambig3|Cyclonus}}

:''Cyclonus is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:CyclonusPioneerDVD1.jpg |right|250px|thumb|Darling one, read my words and hear my heart speak of a love soft and undying: a love that will be with you always.]]

Among the Decepticons, finding a genuinely loyal and competent [[second-in-command]] is [[Soundwave (G1)|a]] [[Shockwave (G1)|near]] [[Starscream (G1)|impossibility]]. '''Cyclonus''' is the exception to that rule. Created by [[Unicron]], Cyclonus is a being whose loyalty to [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and the Decepticon cause is so intense as to exclude most other emotions and interests from his mind. He is dedicated to destruction in his leader's name.

He also has brains to back up that dedication, power to enforce Galvatron's will, and the initiative to form plans and get them done. Cyclonus could easily rule the Decepticons himself if he so desired, either as a power behind the throne or directly overthrowing his psychotic master. His responses to any suggestions that he do so? "All hail Galvatron!"

It's really amazing that he's so loyal, when one considers that he alternates with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] as Galvatron's personal punching bag.

:''Italian name'': '''Ciclone'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Roger C. Carmel]] → [[Jack Angel]] (US), [[Minoru Inaba]] → [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japan)

:''Carmel frequently proved unable to keep any consistency with Cyclonus' voice from episode to episode, rising and falling in pitch and tone repeatedly. Following his death, Jack Angel took up the role for the final five episodes of the series.''

In the year 2005, after an abortive attack on [[Autobot City]], the evil [[Decepticon]]s found it necessary to jettison excess weight from their craft to make it back to their homeworld of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. The injured and dying Decepticons were chosen to be ejected into the void of space, including the commander, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but when their bodies were recovered by the world-eater, [[Unicron]], they were reborn as deadly new warriors in the service of the recreated Megatron, now known as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].

Immediately following his creation, Cyclonus served as little more than Galvatron’s personal ship and attack dog, carrying his leader to [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]’s coronation, into the battle in [[Autobot City]] and to the [[Junkion (planet)|planet of Junk]], attacking and crippling the shuttle of [[Hot Rod]] and [[Kup]] in the midst of it all. After the destruction of Unicron, however, when Galvatron was lost, Cyclonus came into his own, his loyalty to the Decepticons’ absent leader shaping his character in different ways. {{Storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

[[Image:Cyclonus_toon.jpg|left|thumb|An actually loyal soldier.]]

Disgusted with how far the leaderless Decepticons had fallen as they eked out a miserable existence on the barren world of [[Chaar]], Cyclonus resolved to locate Galvatron, daring even to enter Unicron’s deactivated, disembodied head and replaying its memory banks, tracing Galvatron to the world of [[Thrull]]. Unfortunately, once extricated from a pool of the planet’s plasma-lava, Galvatron proved to have been driven insane from exposure to it and brutalized Cyclonus and the [[Sweep]]s before being talked down and returned to his position as leader. {{Storylink|Five Faces of Darkness}}

[[Image:Cyclonus_jet.jpg|right|thumb|Never realized he'd sprung a leak.]]

As 2006 settled in, Cyclonus was captured by a [[Quintesson]] scientist for study, along with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] and [[Marissa Faireborn]], but when the entire group was sucked through a [[black hole]] into a negative universe, they were forced to work together to escape; Cyclonus and Magnus developed a grudging respect for each other as warriors, but vowed that when they met again on the battlefield, it would be as enemies. {{Storylink|The Killing Jar}}

Some time later, outnumbered and fleeing from the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbot]]s, Cyclonus and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] took refuge inside a vortex, which transported them to the pacifistic, energy-rich planet of [[Paradron (planet)|Paradron]], which had been settled by Cybertronian refugees. Naturally, the duo immediately overthrew the planet and summoned Galvatron and the other Decepticons there; the plan was ultimately foiled by the Autobots, but at the cost of Paradron itself, which was destroyed. {{Storylink|Fight or Flee}} Cyclonus later had his body possessed by the ghost of the deceased Decepticon, Starscream, {{Storylink|Starscream's Ghost}} and went on to clash with Ultra Magnus again aboard the Autobot records asteroid with the fate of [[Daniel Witwicky]] in the balance. {{Storylink|Surprise Party}}

[[Image:Cyclonus_alt.jpg|left|thumb|Cyclonus' alternate robot mode design, as seen in "[[Starscream's Ghost]]". Compare to the previous robot mode pic, above.]]

When a group of Decepticons, tired of being beaten and abused by the deranged Galvatron, confronted Cyclonus and demanded that he do something about the situation, Cyclonus was so short on options that he accepted the advice of a Quintesson, and tricked Galvatron into accompanying him to the therapeutic mental institution on planet [[Torkulon]]. It pained Cyclonus to see his leader so demented as each attempted therapy met with failure, but when the Torkuli attempted to cure Galvatron by removing the damaged part of his mind, thereby leaving him a vegetable, Cyclonus sprang into action, only to be restrained. Patched into the sentient network of the planet, rather than be cured, Galvatron infected the world itself with his madness and freed himself, decimating the planet and decided to turn his attention back to fighting the Autobots, rather than dwell on Cyclonus' deception. {{Storylink|Webworld}}

Later, Cyclonus was among the Transformers turned into an energy vampire by the [[Trans-Organic]] [[Dweller]], thrown to the beast by Galvatron to delay his own fate – though he hesitated for a moment before fleeing, almost repentant for his action. {{Storylink|Dweller in the Depths}} Later still, he, along with a group of Autobots and Quintessons, were transported into a region of space cordoned off by the Quintessons, landing on the planet [[Zamojin]], where Cyclonus aided the Quintessons in acquiring [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]’s [[Universal Emulator]], in order to repair their systems and return to normal space. {{Storylink|The Face of the Ninjika}} When the [[Hate Plague]] swept the universe, Cyclonus was infected and took leadership of the afflicted Decepticons, hunting down Galvatron and tracking him and a group of Autobots into the depths of Chaar and infected scientist [[Jessica Morgan]]. {{Storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

[[Image:Cyclonus_tm.jpg|right|thumb|See this? This... is my NIGHTSTICK!]]

In 2007, Cyclonus participated in the massive Decepticon attack on Autobot City which culminated in the theft of the key to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. When the chamber was then opened, the energy released blasted the key and a group of Autobots across the galaxy to the planet [[Nebulos]], and Cyclonus and Scourge led a team of Decepticons in pursuit, attacking and capturing several of the Autobots. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}} To battle them, the remaining Autobots combined with a group of Nebulan rebels into “[[Headmaster]]s” and bested them in combat. Having learned of his fusion of Transformer and Nebulan, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]], the evil ruling council of Nebulos, approached the Decepticons to repeat the process, but Cyclonus argued them down to taking the heads of only the animal-mode Decepticons, and merely the weapons of the others.

Consequently, Cyclonus became a [[Targetmaster]] as his handgun was converted into an exo-suit for the Hive member [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]], giving them enhanced targeting abilities and firepower. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}} Reclaiming the chamber key with their superior powers, the Decepticons headed back to Cybertron aboard the giant robot [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], where Cyclonus attempted to convince the disgusted Galvatron of the benefits of being bonded to the Nebulans. The Autobots soon arrived back on Cybertron and invaded Scorponok, only to be captured by the Decepticons, and almost executed by Cyclonus before being saved by [[Spike Witwicky]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. The Decepticons’ plan was subsequently thwarted by Spike and the Nebulans, and they were sent spiraling off through space aboard Scorponok by a tendril of plasma energy. {{Storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====Who is Cyclonus?====

[[Image:Cyclonus_tf1.jpg|left|thumb|Bombshell and Skywarp, who the hell am i?]]

When the injured Decepticons are transformed by Unicron, two identical Cyclonus robots are simultaneously created (as opposed to Scourge and the Sweeps, who were created one after the other in short order) – in the foreground, the [[Insecticon]], [[Bombshell]], becomes one, while in the background, Decepticon jet [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] becomes another. The dialogue which accompanies this scene claims that we are seeing "Cyclonus... and his [[Cyclonus's Armada|armada]]." But, clearly, one warrior does not make an armada – the line is, in fact, a carry over from the original script, in which Cyclonus was intended to have multiple identical duplicates, in the same way that Scourge had the Sweeps.

However, the idea was apparently abandoned right after this scene – the second Cyclonus immediately disappears for the remainder of the film and is abruptly replaced with a third Sweep, where only two had existed before. (Despite this, some fans choose not to discount the existence of the second Cyclonus, and, somewhat irreverently, refer to him as a second character actually named "[[Cyclonus's Armada|Armada]]"). The only other instances of duplicate Cyclonus robots are in ''[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]'' and ''[[The Quintesson Journal]]'', but these examples are generally discounted by fans due to the episodes' infamously poor, error-riddled animation (though it could be argued that if Bombshell were Cyclonus, he could have retained his Insecticon cloning ability to create these extra copies of himself).

[[Image:Cyclonus_tf2.jpg|right|thumb|Cyclonus "and his armada"]]

The confusion over this armada and the not-100%-completely-explicit transformation scene have long prompted fans to debate the question - who truly became the one and only Cyclonus who appears in the series - Bombshell or Skywarp?

The only extant written statement on the matter comes, originally, from Cyclonus' ''[[Transformers Universe (Marvel comic)|Transformers Universe]]'' bio, which states that he is made from the "parts of dead Decepticons". This plural body-parts origin is echoed in his much later [[Heroes of Cybertron]] bio. However, as noted above, the visuals in the scene as-animated certainly imply that it was one old body per new body, without mixing and matching, and favoring "Bombshell" as the answer because of the blocking of the shot. The movie script is silent, or rather, completely apathetic on the matter: it states that after Megatron's transformation, the "other Decepticons" are turned into Scourge and Cyclonus and their minions, with no statements about particular bodies.

It is mainly through dissatisfaction with the asymmetry of the fates of [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and Skywarp that some fans reject the staging and favor Skywarp. The primary argument in Skywarp's favor is the following: Since Thundercracker the blue jet who was with Megatron since they were aboard the ''[[Nemesis]]'' became Galvatron's blue spaceship lieutenant, ''it simply should be'' that Skywarp the purple(-accented) jet who was with Megatron since the ''Nemesis'' would become Galvatron's purple spaceship lieutenant. Although Bombshell also has purple in his color scheme, he did not transform into a jet, nor was he ever part of Megatron's inner circle, so to speak. (The [[cross-sell]] catalogs included with 1986 toys even replaced [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] with Cyclonus and [[Scourge]] in the Decepticon Jets section.). This is further supported by the fact that insecticons are seen later on in the movie (even with speech) and in several season 3 episodes such as The Five Faces of Darkness 1 (Shrapnel, Kickback), 3 (Shrapnel, Kickback)) and 5 (Shrapnel (and a clone), Kickback, Bombshell). In many cases they are are in the foreground and not as background (crowdfilling) characters.

A third camp feels that it does not matter who became Cyclonus, holding that both candidates were dead at the time, and, ultimately, arguments on the matter seem irrelevant, as Cyclonus never displays any inklings of a past life, whatever life that might have been.

[[Image:Idwwhoiscyclonus.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Not to be confused with [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Armada Cyclonus]]]]

Other aspects of the argument make claims regarding the personalities of the characters; for example, Bombshell held a high-ranking position within Insecticons (alternating leadership with Shrapnel), while Skywarp was an unintelligent soldier, making the former more suited to being Cyclonus; conversely Skywarp was very loyal to Megatron, while the Insecticons never saw eye-to-eye with him, making Skywarp the better candidate. And on and on...

For what it's worth in terms of [[retcon|retroactive canon-making]], [[IDW]]'s 20th anniversary adaptation, ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'', presented the scene precisely as animated in the movie, with Bombshell in the foreground declared as Cyclonus through a caption box, and Skywarp in the background marked as his armada. On the other hand, the lenticular cover to the 20th Anniversary DVD edition places Skywarp and Cyclonus in the same location, and a set of character bios written by Australian fans for the 2003 Madman Entertainment DVD release of the movie -- later used on several UK Metrodome DVDs -- state with complete unambiguity that Skywarp become Cyclonus. On the other hand, no one really takes those DVDs seriously; not only because Transformers DVD releases routinely feature [[Unicrons|obviously erroneous information]], but also because some view it as having been written by a fan pushing their interpretation of the matter, and not proof-read by anyone who would know (or care) enough to dispute it. Tangentially, Cyclonus and Skywarp are two separate, concurrently-existing characters in the arguably post-movie setting of the [[Universe (comic)|''Wreckers'']] comics, and 2007 Masterpiece Skywarp toy includes an 'Armada Decepticon' sticker, putting that toy in the "Bombshell was Cyclonus" pile. However, none of these things, many coming two decades after the fact, are exactly "evidence" for what happened in the film.

====Headmasters cartoon====

Cyclonus and Scourge continued to make token appearances when the new Headmaster warriors arrived to dominate the Cybertonian war, but their intelligences seemed to markedly decrease until they were little more than cackling, bumbling henchmen - for example, during the attack on the planet [[Beest]], Cyclonus attempted to drop a rock on Rodimus Prime, but accidentally clobbered Galvatron instead, and ran away yelping in fear. {{Storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beest}} Later, when [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] attempted to extort energy from six countries using each of his six modes, the duo completely botched his scheme when they failed to realize that he was behind it and attacked him with [[Trypticon]]. {{Storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===

[[Image:Cyclonus_comic.jpg|right|thumb|How does my cartoon self make being a tool look so much cooler?]]

''In a future timeline similar but different to that depicted in the animated continuity, set in 2006, rather than 2005,'' (2006 being the original date for the movie, amended to 2005 after the comics were penned) ''Cyclonus was also a creation of Unicron, remade from the body of a dispatched Decepticon. Following Unicron's consumption of Cybertron's moons, Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge traveled back in time to 1986 as part of a plan to free themselves from Unicron's control by constructing a massive cannon that would destroy him upon their return to the future. The three Unicronian Decepticons proved themselves almost invincible in the face of the Autobots attacks, but were finally defeated when Galvatron was duped into believing he was trapped in a temporal paradox, and returned to his own time to live out the remaining events 2006. {{Storylink|Target 2006}}''

:''('''Note''': Amusingly, during this story, Furman’s misinterpretation of the movie summary he had read (having not yet actually seen the feature), which referenced the fading "life spark" of a Decepticon, led to Cyclonus actually claiming he had been rebuilt from a Decepticon named "Life Spark.")''

''Following the destruction of Unicron at the hands of Rodimus Prime and the [[Matrix]], Galvatron transported himself back in time to 1987, leaving Cyclonus and Scourge in the future, under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]’s command. The duo were attacked by the freelance peace-keeping agent, [[Death's Head]], who was seeking the bounty on Galvatron’s head, and Cyclonus revealed Galvatron’s whereabouts to him. {{Storylink|Wanted - Galvatron Dead or Alive}} Later, Shockwave hired Death’s Head to kill Rodimus Prime, but Cyclonus and Scourge interfered with the job as they sought to kill Rodimus first, in order to reclaim their lost standing amongst the Decepticons. {{Storylink|Headhunt}} This did not please Death’s Head, and consequently, he willingly accepted a contract from Rodimus to hunt down Cyclonus and Scourge, eventually tracking them down to the planet of Junk as 2008 dawned. Before he could finish the job, however, all three of them fell under the mind-controlling influence of Unicron, whose disembodied head had survived the destruction of his body and had landed on the planet, where he was having the native Junkions construct a new body for him.''

''Under Unicron's control, Cyclonus and Scourge killed Shockwave and became Decepticon leaders, reigniting the stalemated Cybertronian war to a furious degree to cover Unicron's actions. Death's Head, however, was able to fight the mind control and work with the Autobots' long enough to stop the chaos-bringer's plan. As explosions destroyed Unicron, Death's Head tackled Cyclonus and Scourge, pushing them through a time portal Unicron had built, promising to kill them another time. Cyclonus and Scourge were hurled into the past of Cybertron by the portal, where they came under the command of Scorponok. {{Storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}''

[[Image:Cyclonuskronk.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Back-seat driver!]]Traveling to Nebulos with the rest of Scorponok's forces, they became Targetmasters and later came to present day Earth. {{Storylink|Brothers in Armor!}} ''Once there, they sought out Galvatron, and, no longer willing to serve him, instead demanded that he hand over his time travel device so that they could return to the future and their position as Decepticon leaders. The confrontation was disrupted by the sudden appearance of the Autobot commando squad, the [[Wreckers]], who drew the ensuing battle away from the human settlement it was taking place in by professing to have stolen Galvatron's time jump mechanism, when in reality, the Decepticon no longer even had it for them to take. {{Storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}''

''Having met with failure again, Cyclonus and Scourge decided to cut their losses and team up with Shockwave's present-day Earth-based Decepticon forces.'' (At this point in time, the comic book personalities of Scourge and Cyclonus had been well-established, and distinctly different from the cartoon - here, Scourge was the intelligent, scheming brains of the duo, while Cyclonus was the dull-witted brawn, and that personality trait remained as strong as ever.)

[[Image:Cyclonus_death.jpg|right|thumb|"Handles on your head are the latest thing," Unicron says to me. "You'll look so trendy with head-handles." Slaggin'-A. Does this ever happen to Wreck-Gar? Not that he'd care, I guess.]]

''Unfortunately, Cyclonus accidentally let slip that they would kill Shockwave in the future. Naturally wanting to ensure his continued existence, Shockwave unleashed a brainwashed Megatron clone upon the two. Seized by the clone, Cyclonus’s Targetmaster partner, Nightstick, was crushed, and as Cyclonus begged Scourge for help, his companion fled to save his own life and Cyclonus’s head was torn from his body, killing him outright. {{Storylink|Dry Run!}}''

''Cyclonus and Scourge’s displacement into the past had circumvented the normal mass-replacement method used by time-travel, and had hence unbalanced the space-time continuum, causing a rift to appear in the fabric of space and time. Cyclonus’s death, twenty years before he was even created, proved to be the final straw, accelerating the rift, which soon threatened to consume Earth and Cybertron. Realizing that the only way to stop it was to return himself, Galvatron and Cyclonus to their original time, Scourge attempted to recover Cyclonus’s body from Shockwave, only to be attacked by the deranged Decepticon, who had lost his mind due to the illogical nature of the situation, and had strung Cyclonus’s remains up like a twisted trophy. [[Ravage]], however, was able to bring Shockwave back sanity enough for him to deposit Cyclonus’s remains after Galvatron and Scourge, and then seal it with an x-ray blast. {{Storylink|Time Wars}}''

An alternate version of Cyclonus later made a brief appearance, inhabiting an alternate future world of 2009 where Cybertron had been destroyed and Galvatron ruled Earth. In this future world, Cyclonus failed to stop an Autobot/human rebel invasion of the main Decepticon base, and was destroyed by an enraged Galvatron for his failure. {{Storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

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===Ladybird Books continuity===

Cyclonus, a very evil and gloat-happy chap, rose to leadership of the Decepticons at a time when the war was entrenched on [[Nebulos]]. He matched wits against [[Hot Rod]], his opposite number. His schemes included trying to absorb a burst of cosmic radiation, unconcerned that it could kill the rest of the planet {{storylink|Decepticons at the Pole}}, and a substantially less evil plot of trying to stop the Autobots lubricating their joints. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}

At some point, the Decepticon base [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] became a sentient Transformer and leader of the Decepticons, and Cyclonus was ''never seen again''...

===''Universe: Featuring The Wreckers''===
[[Image:Cryotekcyclonusseries.jpg|left|400px|thumb|And that's about when Cyclonus decided, "Hey, screw [[Megatron (disambiguation)|Megatron]]s, I'm going to go be loyal to [[Cryotek]]."]]

Despite [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s attempts to implant his spark within a [[Vehicon]] body, Cyclonus retained his own mind and managed to escape. Wishing to restore the glorious Decepticon empire, Cyclonus had already been seduced by [[Cryotek]]'s ambitions when he, alongside other renegade "bad guys," Skywarp and [[Rotorbolt (Universe)|Rotorbolt]], joined the [[Wreckers]]. In the aftermath of Megatron's virus, the Wreckers and a few other small groups were the only Transformers left active on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]

[[Image:Wreckersskywarpcyclonus.jpg|right|thumb|Finally: Cyclonus, and [[Cyclonus's Armada|his armada]].]]

Soon, the legendary entity called the [[Oracle (BM)|Oracle]] gathered these groups together and gave them each a task. The Wreckers were summoned to a far-off planet, and so the team fought their way through scores of Vehicons to secure a shuttle. Cyclonus and Skywarp's arrival helped seal the Wreckers' victory, and the group managed to leave Cybertron towards their destination. {{storylink|Departure}}

After some difficulties with [[Devcon]], a stowaway, Cyclonus and the other Wreckers landed on [[Archa Nine]], they learned of a mysterious energy-generating crystal named the "[[Divine Light]]." Cyclonus killed the [[Maximal]] [[Packrat]] and stole it, and after taunting his deceived "comrades", fled home to deliver the artifact to his true master, [[Cryotek]]. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

:''('''Note''': Notably, the writers of the comic apparently subscribe to the notion that Bombshell became Cyclonus, or the "third theory" seen above, as Skywarp is shown to coexist with him.)''

{{coming soon|fanclub}}
{{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

Cyclonus is a creation of [[Unicron]] built within pods inside the chaos-bringer’s body, constructed from the remnants of matter he ingested in his ongoing consumption of planets. Although Scourge played a larger role in events, Cyclonus’s appearance was brief – he was simply shown smashing his way out of his pod after Unicron consumed the planet [[Lithone]] in the wake of his reactivation.

:''('''Note''': Future stories would have brought Cyclonus to the fore as he attacked the base of the Earth Defence Command in order to retrieve Scourge, who was being held there. Due to [[Dreamwave]]'s plunge into insolvency, these stories were never published.)''

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe Vs The Transformers'' continuity===
====G.I. Joe vs The Transformers II====

Cyclonus was serving Shockwave when the latter was running the Cybertronian Decepticons in Megatron's absence. He was part of a unit standing by to seize several Autobots and [[G.I. Joe|Joes]] as they used [[Teletran 3]] to prevent damage to the time-stream.

While not explicitly mentioned, it is unlikely that Cyclonus has a connection to or history with Unicron in this continuity.

===IDW comics continuity===
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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
*'''Cyclonus''' (1986)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-70'''
[[Image:G1Cyclonus_toy.jpg|left|thumb|Shoulders by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Piet_Mondrian Mondrian.]]]

: Cyclonus transforms into a purple Cybertronian fighter craft. Early releases of Cyclonus had his belt and part of his "ears" painted blue. Later releases had those areas unpainted.

: Cyclonus, like the other new characters created for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', was designed for animation first, and had his toy based on these designs. However, as with the other characters, the toy was based on an earlier design, most notably featuring folded back wings, while his animation model underwent further modifications before being finalized. The earlier design was the basis for the Marvel Comics version of the character, and also erroneously appeared in a few instances in the animated series.

*'''Targetmaster Cyclonus''' (1987)

: Cyclonus's fist holes were widened to accommodate his Nebulan partner, [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]], who replaced his previous handgun. This version of the toy was not released in Japan.

===Expanded Universe===
*'''Cyclonus''' (Ultra, 2002)
[[Image:BotconCyclonus_toy.jpg|right|thumb|With Galvatron gone, things went kind of screwy for the poor guy.]]

: ''Expanded Universe'' Cyclonus is a redeco of ''[[Beast Machines]]'' [[Jetstorm|Ultra Jetstorm]], replacing blue with lavender, purple and gray, and the yellows with red. His [[spark]] crystal was [[tampograph]]ed with a Decepticon sigil.

: Cyclonus was available exclusively at [[BotCon 2002]].

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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Cyclonus with Nightstick''' (Deluxe, 2008)

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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
*'''Cyclonus''' (2002)
[[Image:SCFCyclonus_colour.jpg|left|thumb|125px|His head comes off, too!]]

: A PVC figurine of Cyclonus was part of the eighth act of [[Takara]]'s [[Super Collection Figure]] series in 2002. Each case of 12 PVCs had two Cyclonuses; one in full-color, the other pewter-finish. It was later released as part of the third wave of [[Hasbro]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line in 2003, with it's pointed edges rounded off for safety.

===Hard Hero===
*'''Cyclonus''' (2005)
[[Image:HHCyclonus_bust.jpg|right|thumb|128px|Galvatron needs my legs? Then I shall GIIIIIVE till it HUUUUUURTS!]]

: In May 2005, [[Hard Hero]] released a Cyclonus polystone bust based upon his cartoon appearances.

: At the same time, Hard Hero also made a limited run of 100 pieces painted metallic purple as an exclusive for the Canadian [[TransformersCon]] convention.

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==Trivia==
* When asked about Cyclonus' design in an online interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "Cyclonus was a small time demon."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref>

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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Cyclonus/cyclonus.htm Cyclonus at TFU.info]

*[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Decepticon/BCCyclonus/cyclonus.htm BotCon Exclusive Universe Cyclonus at TFU.info]

*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Cyclonus Cyclonus' Universe entry at NTFA.net]

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Galvatron (G1)

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{{disambig3|Galvatron}}

:''Galvatron is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''

[[Image:Galvatrong1.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Bwaaaaah! Kneepad of Dooooom!]]

'''Galvatron''' is a force of nature. Born from the machinations of [[Unicron]] himself, Galvatron is a focal point of power and madness given form. He is blind to all but his lust for power; his whims and desires can be sacrificed in a moment's rage. Not even his own subordinates are safe. Though he is not beyond the capacity for long-term goals, it is his unpredictability and his casual disregard for any and all life that strike such horror in friend and foe alike. Truly, the [[Decepticon leader]] is without any sense of empathy.

Galvatron was once [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but was reborn from his death throes in a Faustian pact with Unicron. He retains the memories and spark of Megatron, but his personality was significantly altered after the near-death experience, massive physical upgrade, and reprogramming. And all that was ''before'' he went insane. The cause and extent of Galvatron's madness varies between different continuities, as does his physical power. Sometimes he's depicted as almost invincible.
{{quote|Come out, Autobot! We all must die sometime.|Galvatron hunting [[Hot Rod]]|''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''}}

==Fiction==
===American animated continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice actors:'' [[Leonard Nimoy]], [[Frank Welker]] (US); [[Seizō Katō]] (Japan); [[Gert Wiedenhofen]], [[Manfred Erdmann]](Movie), [[Thomas Rauscher]](G2 Redub) (German)

[[Image:Tftm1986c.jpg|left|thumb|He's more machine now than ma—oh wait, he was a machine to begin with. Never mind.]]
In 2005, after being mortally wounded by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[Battle of Autobot City]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] was left to float aimlessly through space after being punted out of the overloaded Astrotrain by Starscream, who finally decided to take advantage of his near-death state to take command. He was summoned by [[Unicron]], who offered him a new body, a warship and new troops to command, so long as he destroyed the [[Autobot]] [[Matrix of Leadership]]. Megatron reluctantly accepted and was upgraded into '''Galvatron''', a more fearsome and powerful warrior.

Galvatron quickly retook command of the Decepticons after killing the traitorous [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] in the middle of his coronation as the Decepticons' new leader. He then went to Earth and attacked [[Autobot City]] full-force. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] led him away from Earth, and Galvatron chased him to the [[Junkion (planet)|Planet of Junk]], where he defeated Magnus and took the Matrix, intending to use it against Unicron.

Galvatron could not open the Matrix, however, and as punishment for his treachery, Unicron swallowed him whole. Inside Unicron's belly, he met up with [[Hot Rod]]. Though he initially suggested an alliance with the young Autobot against the mutual threat of his master, the Chaos Bringer mentally tortured Galvatron for his attempted treachery and then forced him to attack Hot Rod. Hot Rod eventually managed to wrest the Matrix away from Galvatron and open it, leading to his transformation into Rodimus Prime. Flush with new power, Rodimus hurled Galvatron from inside Unicron and into deep space. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

[[Image:GalvatronTVMag1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He has a weird tendency to aim at his own troops.]]

But this would not be the end of Galvatron.

The weakened Decepticons were subsequently routed by the Autobots and forced off of Cybertron, relocating to the burned-out world of [[Chaar]]. After eking out a living there in energy-deprived squalor for some time, they were visited by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], who'd finally decided to return the Decepticons to glory by seeking out the lost Galvatron. They found him sunk in a lava pit on the distant planet [[Thrull]] and managed to free him. However, the effects of the "plasma bath" irrevocably altered Galvatron's sanity chips, rendering him omnicidally insane. Upon regaining his freedom, he thrashed Cyclonus and Scourge and sundered Thrull. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

Galvatron led the Decepticons on many wacky adventures against the Autobots throughout 2006, though his insanity would usually lead to each mission ending in failure. (He loved shooting his own troops, for instance.) At one point, his derangement became so severe, the perpetually loyal Cyclonus was left little choice but to dupe Galvatron into taking therapy sessions (albeit by force) on [[Torkulon]], the therapy planet. After nearly murdering an attendant during a word-association session and somehow building a gun in an arts and crafts class, Galvatron was deemed incurable by conventional methods. The doctors attempted to use living extensions of the planet to give him a lobotomy (much to Cyclonus's disapproval), but Galvatron broke free and murdered the sentient organic core of Torkulon. After that, he razed the entire planet's civilization, leaving them so broken it would take centuries to rebuild. {{storylink|Webworld}}

However, despite his insanity, he teamed up with the resurrected Optimus Prime to stop the [[Hate Plague]]. Galvatron wound up becoming infected by the plague and attempted to kill an unconscious Optimus Prime with a axe. Optimus woke up in the nick of time and opened the Matrix directly in Galvatron's face. The wisdom of the Matrix not only cured the universe of the Hate Plague, it cured Galvatron's madness as well. Grateful, Galvatron sanely declared, "There will be no war today, Optimus. You have earned Galvatron's respect," and called a brief truce. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2}}

In 2007, Galvatron called off the truce and led an assault on Autobot City, searching for the Key to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. Although seemingly lucid during this period, he formulated what was perhaps his most genocidal and unbalanced scheme ever: Having converted Cybertron into a galactic dreadnought, Galvatron maneuvered it into Earth's orbit, planning to release the Plasma Energy Chamber's payload into Earth's sun, Sol. The resulting supernova would wipe both Earth and Cybertron off the face of the galaxy, presumably leaving Galvatron to gain mastery over everything left. Grudgingly teamed with the Transformer-[[Nebulan]] hybrid [[Scorponok (G1)|Lord Zarak]], Galvatron was eventually defeated and sent tumbling through space, ushering Cybertron into a new Golden Age. After regaining control, Galvatron vowed to collect energy from disparate corners of the galaxy and return to Cybertron: "We will attack other planets, we will suck them dry! We will build a planet a hundred times more powerful than Cybertron, and I will rule the galaxy!" Scorponok made it clear he questioned Galvatron's leadership, however. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

===Japanese animated continuity===

{{Note|The events of the American animated continuity occur in this timeline as above, except that the events following ''The Transformers: The Movie'' are pushed back to 2010 (creating a five-year gap between Galvatron's creation and his return), and the events of "The Rebirth" do not occur. The Japanese animated continuity subsequently adds several new adventures into the timeline, both during the Generation 1 cartoon and after it, as detailed below.}}

====''Kiss Players''====

After being hurled out of Unicron and into space by Rodimus Prime, Galvatron's flight path was disrupted by the [[Sparkbot]]s, a trio of Unicron's servants who were already working to resurrect their master. The Decepticon leader crash-landed on the planet [[Earth]], obliterating the city of [[Tokyo]]. This catastrophic loss of life destroyed [[human]]-[[Transformer]] relations and led to the formation of the [[Earth Defense Command]], a governmental organization which drove Transformers from the face of the planet. Appropriating Galvatron's remains, the EDC reverse-engineered a fleet of human-operated "[[Autrooper]]" Transformers to perform this task.

As 2006 settled in, Galvatron's impact was revealed to have had an even greater effect than anyone had expected: The blast caused by his impact had scattered his Unicron-empowered cells throughout the planet's atmosphere. When his cells came into contact with other objects and animals, they fused with them, creating an army of monstrous creatures referred to as "[[Legion]]". This disastrous event also created the means to defend the world against Legion, however: When Galvatron's cells came into contact with human beings, these humans gained the ability to fuse with other entities containing his cells. With their Autroopers being the perfect candidates for this "[[ParasiTech]]" fusion process, the EDC began recruiting and training these "[[Kiss Players]]" as combat squads to battle the Legion.

Seeking to uncover the ulterior motives of EDC Commander [[Hitoshizuku Amaō]], Kiss Players [[Marissa Faireborne]], [[Shaoshao Li]] and [[Atari Hitotonari]] discovered the remains of Galvatron beneath the EDC headquarters. Amaō's plan to use the Legions to resurrect her daughter, who had died in Galvatron's impact, was foiled when all the Legions and Autroopers fused with Galvatron's corpse, restoring his cells and reconstituting his body. Galvatron's body was shot back into space, where it went on to crash on Thrull. {{storylink|Kiss Players (fiction)|Kiss Players}}

====''The Transformers'' manga====

Galvatron had plenty of devious schemes up his sleeve throughout 2010, opening with the nutty idea of a spaceship that ate other spaceships, which Rodimus Prime promptly blew up. {{storylink|The Transformers issue 1}} Galvatron went back to his roots for his next scheme, creating a clone army of Megatrons that he dubbed the "[[Megatron Military]]". Galvatron disguised himself as one of the Megatrons and controlled them remotely, making them an effective fighting force that the Autobots had trouble dealing with, until his disguise was penetrated and his control over the robots broken. {{storylink|The Transformers issue 2}}

Other plans included an attack on Autobot City with [[Trypticon]] {{storylink|The Transformers issue 3}} and an attempt to steal the Prime Energy of the planet [[Feminia]] {{storylink|The Transformers issue 5}}. On one notable occasion, Galvatron challenged Rodimus Prime to a one-on-one duel in order to lure him into a trap set up in partnership with the Quintessons. In the middle of the fight, the Quintessons' newest creation, an Optimus Prime/Megatron hybrid robot known as [[Guiltor]], arrived to attack Rodimus, but Galvatron was shocked when Guiltor turned on him as well. Rodimus and Galvatron called a truce long enough for them to team up and destroy Guiltor, who, it was revealed, had been possessed by Starscream's ghost. {{storylink|The Transformers issue 4}}

====''Big War'' manga====

Later in 2010, Galvatron kidnapped [[Dalton]], a brilliant scientist from the planet [[Elan]], but Dalton refused to work with the Decepticons and lent his aid to the Autobots instead, upgrading the [[Technobot]]s so they could defeat the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. {{storylink|Big War issue 1}} {{storylink|Big War issue 2}}

After the resurrection of Optimus Prime and the curing of the Hate Plague, Galvatron hastily broke his vow that there would be no war, and he, Cyclonus and Scourge battled Prime, Hot Rod and [[Kup]] in space, only to be defeated. {{storylink|Big War issue 3}}

====''The Headmasters'' anime====

In 2011, a side effect of releasing the Matrix's energy to cure the Hate Plague was revealed when the mega-computer [[Vector Sigma]] began to destabilize. Seeking to exploit this imbalance, Galvatron attacked Cybertron, his forces now bolstered by the addition of new [[Headmaster]] warriors from the planet [[Master (Headmasters)|Master]]. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come Out Of The Sky}} The arrival of a team of Autobot Headmasters repelled the invasion, but it was then revealed that the Matrix was hidden somewhere on Earth, recharging, and the race began to acquire it and use it to gain control over Vector Sigma. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Hot Rod ultimately succeeded in obtaining the Matrix and becoming Rodimus Prime again, and he and Optimus Prime joined forces to defeat Galvatron. Though beaten in battle, Galvatron did at least take solace in the fact that Optimus Prime once again met his end {{storylink|A Dream is Born, Double Prime}}

After several further schemes involving an [[Madmachine|electro-magnetic weapon]] and a [[Metamorpho|metal-warping meteorite]], Galvatron set his sights on [[Cybertonuron]], a powerful new alloy being developed by Vector Sigma. The Decepticon Headmaster leader, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], advocated the destruction of the alloy to prevent the Autobots from obtaining it, but when Galvatron refused to consider the notion, Scorponok took matters into his own hands and had powerful bombs planted in Vector Sigma's chamber. {{storylink|Cybertron is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} Scorponok told Galvatron what he had done, and the enraged Decepticon leader ran into the chamber to try and stop the explosion, only to be caught in the blast. Cybertron was reduced to a burnt-out husk, and Galvatron was left missing in action. {{storylink|Cybertron is in Grave Danger, Part 1}}

[[Image:Galvacron.jpg|thumb|left|Galvatron's been getting into the energon goodies jar. Fatty!!!]]
Galvatron was thought dead for some time, and during his absence, Scorponok proclaimed himself new Decepticon leader, only for Galvatron to turn up alive and well during his coronation. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Galvatron retook command of the Decepticons and began a devious plot, taking the Decepticons on an series of interplanetary raids that saw them steal energy from numerous different worlds. Returning to Earth with a massive stockpile of [[energon]], Galvatron confided to his most trusted warrior, [[Sixshot]], that he intended to use the energon as part of a process that would transform Earth into a new, all-powerful, Unicron-like body for him, dubbed "[[Grand Galvatron]]". Additionally, he explained that this process would require only the best components from his most powerful warriors, making it quite clear that he intended to sacrifice Sixshot and the other Decepticons for this insane ambition. Aghast, Sixshot betrayed Galvatron to Scorponok as quickly as possible, leaving the Decepticon leader alone to battle the Autobot Headmasters in Alaska. Thankfully for the Autobots, their double-agent [[Punch]] had eavesdropped on Galvatron and Sixshot's conversation, during which Galvatron had revealed that his head was his weakest point. With this information to aid them, the Headmasters entered [[Head Formation]] and laid Galvatron low, collapsing an iceberg on top of him and entombing him in ice. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

Galvatron would remain buried in the ice for over fifteen years, until he was resurrected by [[Dark Nova]] as the new and improved [[Megatron (G1)#Battlestars: Return of Convoy|Super Megatron]].

====''15 Go! Go!'' manga====
[[Image:TGGGalvatron.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Crazy AND toy-accurate.]]
At some point after 2025, when Optimus Prime had been restored to life once more as Star Convoy, the mobile computer [[Teletraan 15]] traveled forward in time from 2005 to this era as part of a mission gather data to rebuild [[Teletraan I]]'s damaged databanks. During her visit, as Star Convoy and Hot Rod prepared to battle Ultra Megatron, a [[transwarp]] wormhole suddenly opened above the combatants, and a massive blast shot emerged from it and struck Hot Rod. Badly damaged, Hot Rod could barely warn his commander as Galvatron, appearing from some unknown spot in space and time, descended through the portal. Tearing Teletraan 15's arm off, Galvatron gripped the limb in his [[teeth]] as he maniacally throttled Hot Rod. Teletraan 15 passed out and woke up some time later with the outcome of the battle unknown, though she remained haunted by images of the crazed Decepticon clutching her limp and helpless friend. {{storylink|15 Go! Go!}}

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===Scramble City Toys===

{{note|This fifteen-minute, stop-motion, extended toy advert retells the story of the original ''[[Scramble City]]'' OVA with the addition of Galvatron. Created before the Japanese production staff were aware that Galvatron was a recreated Megatron, this OVA features the infamous gaffe that presents Galvatron and Megatron as separate characters. It ain't in continuity with jack, yo.}}

During a massive brawl between the Autobot and Decepticon [[combiner]]s, Megatron took the upper hand. To counter this, Optimus Prime ordered [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to enter the fray. Metroplex rolled onto the scene and towered over his enemies, with City Commander Ultra Magnus in tow. Not to be outdone, Megatron ordered his ''own'' City Commander to enter battle. Beaming down from the sky on a ball of light, the silent and menacing Galvatron stormed the battle. Transforming into cannon mode, Galvatron fired a blast of energy at Ultra Magnus, who quickly transformed to robot mode and engaged his foe in hand-to-hand combat. As the fight seemed evenly matched, City Commander Galvatron's ''city'' finally arrived to tip the odds: [[Trypticon]]! {{storylink|Scramble City Toys}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===

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''There were multiple Galvatrons from various alternate futures who often time-jumped to give the Autobots trouble. There are between 2 and 5 different Galvatrons; the exact number remaining inconclusive.''

====''Galvatron I''====

''After being scolded by [[Unicron]] in 2006, Galvatron was ordered to attack Earth and destroy the [[Matrix]] He ordered "Decepticons, to Earth!" but what he REALLY meant was Earth...1986!''

''Time-jumping from the year 2006 and freeing himself from Unicron's control, Galvatron intended to create a device that would be powerful enough to destroy Unicron in 2006. Galvatron brought Cyclonus and Scourge with himself, and as an effect of time-travel, replaced three Autobots ([[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]) in the timeline. Galvatron began construction of a massive laser cannon which he would then hide on Earth and unleash on an unsuspecting Unicron when the time was right.''

''The Autobots and Decepticons weren't having any of that and briefly formed an alliance to stop the three Decepticons of the future. The plan wasn't going very well until [[Hot Rod]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Kup]] came from the future to help. Present-day Ultra Magnus also arrived to help and heroically kept Galvatron occupied as the Autobots and Decepticons set-up a trap.''

''Galvatron mopped the floor with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and returned to his laser cannon. He then ran into what he thought was [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (but, in fact, was an unconscious [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] in disguise), and in a fit of anger, blew him up. After a second he realized that if he destroyed Starscream in the past, how could he have destroyed him in the future? Figuring that he was in an alternate past, and thus, no action taken then would affect his future, Galvatron and his troops returned to their proper time. The Autobots and Decepticons subsequently destroyed the laser cannon and called off the truce. {{storylink|Target 2006}}''

''Sometime later, Galvatron returned from the future (again following the destruction of [[Unicron]]). This time, he planned to stay in the past. In an initial confrontation with the Autobots and Decepticons of the present-era, Galvatron mopped the floor with both sides, establishing himself as a severe threat to all Transformers on Earth. {{storylink|Fallen Angel}} In the coming weeks, Galvatron constructed a massive magma tap as a means of gaining power for himself. He intended to siphon the energy of an erupting volcano to become as powerful as a god. His plans were interrupted by Ultra Magnus, [[Goldbug]], and several Autobots who had travelled back from Galvatron's own era to capture him. [[Rodimus Prime]] attempted to manipulate Galvatron's time-jump device to send them all back to the future, but when he and the other Autobots slingshoted back to 2008, Galvatron inexplicably remained behind. It ultimately fell on Ultra Magnus to stop Galvatron alone. In a desperate move, the Autobot flung them into the volcano, and the two of them became trapped under molten lava. {{storylink|Vicious Circle!}}''

''Galvatron eventually escaped and planned to take control of the Decepticons away from [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. He opened his plan by menacingly approaching the Decepticon base, compeling Shockwave to attack and try to drive off the futuristic Decepticon. Instead, after easily wading through Shockwave's defenses, Galvatron cunningly announced that he had been coming in peace, but Shockwave's unprovoked assault had made an enemy out of him. He did this to sow discord among the Decepticon ranks, who now blamed Shockwave for gaining them a powerful new enemy. {{storylink|Enemy Action!}} This prompted Shockwave to concoct a plan to use [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] as a weapon against Galvatron. {{Storylink|Salvage!}}''

''Galvatron’s time-traveling (along with that of the other Autobots and Decepticons) eventually caused a rift in time and space that threatened both the present and the future, opening a timestorm at both ends of the timeline that consumed the planet [[Quintessa]] in 2008. {{Storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

''[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] unleashed his [[Straxus|brainwashed Megatron]] on Galvatron, in the hopes of eliminating one or both of his rivals. Unfortunately, Galvatron managed to appeal to the suppressed personality within Megatron, and the two joined forces. {{Storylink|Altered Image!}} Megatron and Galvatron forged an alliance and launched an assault against the combined forces of the present-day Autobot and Decepticons, the future Autobots and Decepticons, and the [[Wreckers]] and [[Mayhem Attack Squad]]. By this stage, Galvatron was consumed by madness and was able to overcome all resistance. Even severe injury and single combat with Powermaster Optimus Prime failed to stop him completely. His threat was only truly ended when the time rift itself lashed out at Galvatron ripping him apart.''

====''Galvatron II''====
''See [[Galvatron II]]''

====Other versions of Galvatron====

*''In an alternate future, a geriatric Rodimus Prime recounted tales of his exploits to a curious youth from his deathbed. He said that the Time Wars had changed the timeline so that Galvatron never went back in time, and had conquered Cybertron instead. He was last seen in a flashback to Unicron's third coming in the year 2010 (of that timeline).'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

*''In the [[Earthforce]] timeline, a Galvatron claiming to be a different Galvatron from the original one snuck into the Autobot crypt and implanted devices that would read the memories of various dead Autobots. He accidentally revived them from the dead, and Wheeljack was able to imprison him in a "sleep mode". Within this sleep mode, Galvatron was forced to forever relive his worst nightmare (being dismembered by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]]) over and over and over again... {{storylink|Perchance to Dream}} It is unknown if this is meant to be [[Galvatron II]], the Aspects of Evil Galvatron, or a whole new version.''

===IDW Comics===
{{note|Uniquely, the IDWverse Galvatron is a completely, totally, honestly, (no kidding) entirely separate character from Megatron, and actually predates him.}}

{{ongoing}}
Galvatron was a crew member on the first ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'', launched during Cybertron's [[Golden Age]]. However, he and the ship were lost to an anomaly found in the [[Benzuli Expanse]], and he then became the herald for what he referred to as the [[Dead Universe]]. Galvatron is in fact ''undead'' [http://idwpublishing.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=3893], with [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] blowing off part of his head only for Galvatron to immediately get up again. Returning to Cybertron soon after [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s [[Stormbringer (comics)|resurrection and defeat]], Galvatron succeeded in seizing the huge [[Pretender]]'s remains. While on that mission, by merely ''touching'' [[Leadfoot]] he caused him to ''immediately die''. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Galvatron}} {{storylink|Devastation issue 6}}

After [[Sixshot]]'s deployment to [[Earth]], [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]] sent Galvatron there as well to make sure nothing would forestall their second coming. {{Storylink|Devastation issue 3}} From a hidden vantage point, Galvatron observed the Decepticons' desperate fight against the powerful alien army known as the Reapers. As Nemesis Prime's plans required Earth to survive, at least for a while, Galvatron took steps to prevent the Reapers from taking over and laying waste to the planet. Approaching the Reapers' leader, Deathbringer, Galvatron unleashed the power of death that was his to command, turning the Reaper into living decay who spread death and disintegration to his fellow Reapers on contact. This turned the tide of battle considerably, and the Decepticons won the day. Galvatron then returned to the Dead Universe to await new orders. However, Nemesis Prime remarked to [[Jhiaxus]] that he suspects that Galvatron has his own plans... {{Storylink|Devastation issue 6}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
An alternate version of Galvatron appeared briefly as one of [[Unicron]]'s heralds, along with [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. He rather impassively stated that he had killed "many" Megatrons in other alternate realities. However, he was ultimately destroyed by this timeline's native [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] with the power of the [[Dark Saber]].

==Controversy over identity==
[[Image:MarvelUK-202.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Yeah, this'll ''really'' help with the whole insanity thing.]]
{{quote|Well, they were the same guy.|[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s thoughts on the subject|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1]]"}}
Some fans believe Galvatron is a psychologically distinct and discontinuous entity from Megatron, almost, or equally, as much as [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], who demonstrate no continuity of memory or personality with their former Decepticon selves. This remains a topic of heated debate in some circles, in spite of a fairly unambiguous canon.

===Generation 1 cartoon===

In the G1 animated continuity, Galvatron evidently still self-identifies as being the same person as Megatron, albeit with greater power and a new name. Although not making a point of revealing this former identity to his troops at large (perhaps to cast off the potential stigma of being a "defeated"/successfully deposed leader), Galvatron makes his sense of self clear when Starscream asks "Megatron? Is that you?" to which he replies, "Here's a hint," before obliterating him.<ref>Some fans claim the "Here's a hint" line is a point in favor of Galvatron ''not'' being Megatron, instead of the far more likely intended affirmation, since Megatron "would never kill Starscream." However most fans would probably agree that Starscream had simply never pissed off Megatron enough to actually kill him before.</ref> Later in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|The Transformers: The Movie]]'' when Galvatron is poised to crush [[Hot Rod]]'s neck, he boasts: "First Prime, then Ultra Magnus, and now you. It's a pity you Autobots die so easily, or I might have a sense of satisfaction." Again, Galvatron is obviously speaking with no sense of discontinuity of identity or personality as he refers to past and current acts as both Megatron and Galvatron without qualification or distinction.

While some might contrast this statement, however, with his earlier line, "I, Galvatron, shall crush you, just as Megatron crushed Prime,", interpreting that such a statement implies a disconnect from his former life, this too can easily be explained by Galvatron's apparent reluctance to allow his troops know that he used to be Megatron. While Galvatron would have fully expected the knowledge imparted in the later statement to Hot Rod to die with the callow youth, the declaration to Ultra Magnus was made in public, with his troops (and, potentially, other Autobots in earshot) present.

During season three, however, Galvatron makes little or no further references to his past life as Megatron, though this could be a side effect of lying in a pool of lava for several months and his increasing insanity. Upon meeting the resurrected Optimus Prime in ''The Return of Optimus Prime'', Galvatron behaves as though simply picking up where he left off with his old nemesis from his Megatron days, as does Prime, saying that he knows Galvatron "all too well." This indicates that the Autobot leader is capable of recognising his former adversary despite the change in name and appearance. Furthermore, in ''Five Faces of Darkness'', Astrotrain states that Megatron and Galvatron are "the same guy," implying that during Galvatron's absence, the other Decepticons (or, at the very least, Astrotrain) figured out what was going on.

Despite all that, a memorial of Megatron can be seen prominently in the [[Decepticon Crypt]], implying that the Decepticons who built it considered Megatron to be dead. This could possibly be explained by presuming the Decepticons built the marker before Galvatron returned and seized command, though their window of opportunity to do so was rather slim. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

===Japanese fiction===

[[Image:EarlyGalvatronTVMagazine1.jpg|left|250px|thumb|I hope you enjoyed that jump-kick, Magnus, because it's a ''very'' long way down.]]

Early advertisements for the Galvatron toy presented the character as an altogether separate being from Megatron, and in some cases, even being Megatron's ''underling''. The second [[Scramble City]] OVA was a remake of the original animated version, albeit including the Galvatron toy for promotion. Galvatron appears to fight his nemesis, Ultra Magnus, as Megatron barks orders from the background. This is likely due to Takara wishing to advertise the toy as quickly as possible, without full knowledge of the character's history. To maintain Galvatron's mystique, he was given the function of "City Commander", with no indication that he was an upgraded Megatron. Continuing this trend of unintentional disassociation, very early promotional artwork featured in ''[[TV Magazine]]'' and ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' also presented Galvatron as a separate character.

However, this era was very short-lived. In all official Japanese fiction, including the [[manga]] and the Japanese-exclusive cartoons, Galvatron is locked in as an upgrade of Megatron. A [[retcon]] was created by writer [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] for [[E-Hobby]] in order to explain away the bizarreness of some of these early [[story page]]s, detailing that the Galvatron seen there was actually a dimension-traveling [[Galvatron II]].

===Marvel Comics===

In the US and UK Marvel comics, the various time-hopping Galvatrons all demonstrate an awareness of having previously been Megatron with no strong indicators of a break in psychological identification. Indeed, at one point, a Galvatron says outright, "Like Megatron? No—I AM Megatron!" The closest that these Galvatrons come to identity crisis are incidents in which a time-displaced Galvatron is confronted by Megatrons (or copies thereof) and does battle with his former self. Although in these instances Galvatron experiences trains of thought that suggest he sees Megatron as a separate being and/or the source of his madness that needs to be destroyed, it should be noted that these are not the musings of a calm, rational mind. In these instances, Galvatron is in the grips of a psychotic episode, which he generally snaps out of by realising that he and his opponent are indeed the same person.

A possible explanation for why (any version of) Galvatron retains psychological continuity with Megatron while his fellow Unicron-creations do not may be that [[Thundercracker]], et al. were apparently already dead or in total stasis lock at the time of their reformatting, and thus it is widely speculated that only their bodies were used to create Cyclonus and company. Whether this indicates that they retained their sparks and merely suffered total mind-wipes (either as the result of recent death or by Unicron's doing), or if Unicron actually infused their reformatted bodies with new life-forces is unknown. (On the other hand, none of the other Unicron-created Decepticons have faced their past selves or deeds the way Galvatron has.) Megatron, by comparison, was clearly alive and awake at the time of his reformatting and struck a bargain with Unicron for "a new body", a deal which implied that his mind would remain his own.

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Galvatron''' (Decepticon, 1986/1987)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-62'''

[[Image:G1_Galvatron_toy.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Nobody minds '''his''' [[neon]] orange barrel.]]

: Galvatron transforms into a Cybertronic treaded field artillery unit with an alternate hand-held gun mode. Using a 9-volt battery, he has a light-up barrel in cannon or gun mode, light-up eyes in robot mode, and variable electronic warbly noises in any mode. Galvatron is notable as one of the most well-articulated toys in the ''Generation 1'' line, with ratcheting shoulders and hips, as well as swivel waist, elbows, mid-biceps, knees, and ankle joints. He was also armed with a small, black laser rifle.

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* '''Galvatron''' (Decepticon, 2005)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-62-S'''

[[Image:G1_Reissue_Galvatron.jpg|thumb|left|150px|WHO CHANGED MY COLORS?! NGAAAAA!!!!]]

: The original Galvatron toy was much later [[redeco]]ed and re-released by [[Takara]] into a sort-of more show-like appearance, being primarily purple instead of gray. His face mold was also slightly [[retool]]ed, and he was given new sound effects, including speech clips (in Japanese, naturally). He also came with a Matrix on a chain to be worn around his neck, as in the movie. It also used two AA batteries, rather than the previous 9-volt.

: This toy was later released as the [[e-Hobby]]-exclusive [[Galvatron II]].

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===Titanium Series===
*'''Galvatron''' (3-inch Robot Masters, 2006)
[[Image:TitaniumGalvatron.jpg|thumb|right|100px|"This pose is too crazy, even for ME!!!"]]
: ''Titanium'' Galvatron is a 3-inch-tall, non-transforming, die-cast metal figurine. He is based heavily on his cartoon model and has articulation in his neck, waist, shoulders, and wrists. His orange cannon is also removable from his arm.

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===Universe===
*'''Galvatron''' (Deluxe, 2008)
[[Image:Galvatronuniversetoy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A purple Galvatron in [[Classics (2006)|Marvel Comics continuity]]?! Whaaa?]]
:Galvatron transforms into a tank reminiscent of the [http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/israel/merkava.htm Israel Weapons Industries Merkava] main battle tank. The tank shows very little purple on its hull, presumably to keep it a reasonably realistic representation of a real-life tank. The tank likewise has a giant translucent orange laser cannon that can fire a translucent orange missile, also keeping in the spirit of realistic alt-modes. Upon transforming to robot mode, it looks much more like the violently insane Decepticon leader we all know and love, and shows larger areas of metallic purple.

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==Merchandise==
*A Galvatron watch was released in the 1980s in Japan. It was subsequently rereleased in 1990s by Takara as merchandise for the [[Generation 2]] line in the USA. The watch featured Galvatron's torso with a clock in his chest. It included a mechanism whereby when a lever was pushed, the tiny Galvatron torso "transformed" into a full tiny Galvatron figure complete with legs, standing up on the watch band. The figure cannot be removed from the watch, but the arms do rotate.
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[[Image:SHBMGalv1.jpg|left|150px|thumb|I can't transform? This is YOUR fault, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]!]]
[[Image:SHBMGalv2.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Clearly crazy.]]
* [[Super Hybrid Model]] Galvatron was the exclusive toy for [[BotCon]] Japan 1997. It is a vinyl figure about 8" tall, styled after his [[Studio OX]]-modified animation model; of the original intended SHBM roster, this is the only one to have ever been officially released. This figure was initially available in two versions: "standard" purple and a translucent orange "lava bath" version limited to 100 pieces. In subsequent years, at least two more versions of this figure would be released for online sale: one that replaced the orange paint on the cannon barrel with an orange molded plastic piece, and another that replaced the entire purple body coloration with royal blue.
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[[Image:PVCGalvyMetalChase.jpg|right|150px|thumb|PVC in this case means Probably Very Crazy.]]
* Galvatron was part of the second "Act" of Takara's [[Super Collection Figure]]s, a soft-plastic PVC of his cartoon model in both full-color and all-clear plastics, one each per case of twelve. A metallic-painted version of this figure was one of the chase items in act 6. The SCF Galvatron was later released as part of the [[Heroes of Cybertron]] series, cast entirely in clear-red plastic then painted over (giving it a lightpipe-like glowing eye effect). He was only available in the third wave of the line.

[[Image:MycloneGalv.jpg|left|150px|thumb|He will kill you with adorability.]]
* [[MyClone]] Galvatron: standard and lava "chase" versions in a superdeformed style.

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==Trivia==
* A Galvatron [[Action Master]] was planned at one point, but apparently went no further than a concept sketch. It is only vaguely similar to Galvatron's normal appearance and may possibly have been a "powered up" Galvatron of some sort.

[[Image:Megalvatron.jpg|right|thumb|150px|This toy IS a time paradox.]]
* A triple changer was proposed which would switch between a very awkward Galvatron, Megatron, and a Walther P-38 handgun with added futuristic silencer and laser sight. It is notable that the strange "Reverse Megatron" design has a mild resemblance to the also unproduced Galvatron Action Master, especially in the chest design.

* Galvatron's toy bio was apparently written with the intention of him being a new character who coexisted with Megatron; he has a rank of 9 and the function "City Commander," with no mention of him having once been Megatron. Given the omission of similar details from Rodimus Prime's bio, it is likely that this was done to avoid spoiling the surprise of Galvatron's origin in the movie.

* The Galvatron toy's gun mode's only fictional appearances were in the UK comics, which featured it as a shrunken, human-scaled weapon, and a form that he assumed merely so that he could easily be conveyed by other parties, but never wielded as a weapon. It was also referenced in Dreamwave's ''[[More Than Meets the Eye]]'' profile of Galvatron, which [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] describes as a weapon "none are worthy to wield."

* Galvatron's toy bio states that his cannon is a "laser which emits chemically produced direct-current electricity." While this is a rather strange thing for a laser to do, it is a neat pun on his name. A ''galvanic cell'', named after Luigi Galvani, is a certain type of chemical voltage source. Though Galvatron's toy's batteries are not galvanic cells, they do produce DC electricity chemically, making his toy one of the more fiction-accurate in the Generation 1 line.

* In the Generation 1 [[manga]], [[Makoto|Makoto's watch]] has a transforming Galvatron wristwatch that was first available in Japan during the 1980s. However, at the time of the story, Galvatron did not yet exist in-continuity. The circumstances behind this are best not thought about.

* When asked about Galvatron's design in an interview, [[Floro Dery]]'s reply was, "But about Galvatron, my inspiration for him are those 'stupid people'."<ref>[http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery]</ref> ...Ooookay.

* Galvatron's design went through at least seven versions, with the final version being a simplified version of one depicting Galvatron as having mostly exposed mechanical components.<ref>[http://hometown.aol.com/kuest12/grp.html The Making of the Transformers Visual Universe: Galvatron, Rodimus Prime]</ref>

* Just as Megatron's fusion cannon was sometimes shown in commercials to have a handle, Galvatron's cannon had a trigger on at least one occasion (during "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]"). Galvatron apparently doesn't need to ''use'' the trigger, however, several times in season three, he behaved as if he was, holding his cannon with his fist vertically, rather than horizontally, while having one finger in front of the others... go figure.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Galvatron/galvatron.htm Galvatron at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Galvatron Galvatron's Universe profile at NTFA.net]
*[http://www.tf.to2k.co.uk/fiction/whogalvatron.html ''Who Was Galvatron?'' at Transformers Omniverse]

==Footnotes==
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[[Category: Headmasters characters]]
[[Category: Kiss Players characters]]
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[[Category: Rulers of Cybertron]]
[[Category: Titanium Series]]
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Starscream's Ghost

2008-05-11T21:42:17Z

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[[Image:G1_StarscreamsGhost_AHHHHH.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Ebenezer Ooooctaaaane! You must pick a mode and stick to it!]]

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On the run from the [[Decepticons]], [[Octane]] seeks asylum on [[Cybertron]]. While in a [[Decepticon Crypt|hidden tomb]] to fallen Decepticons, he encounters the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who is still scheming in death.

==Summary==
[[Image:G1_StarscreamsGhost_SpaceDynamite.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Clearly, Homeland Security is earning its budget.]]

Exiled from the Decepticons, the former Decepticon [[Octane]] now makes a living freighting scrap metal from planet [[Junkion]] for the Autobots. However, his past catches up to him when a vengeful Galvatron hires an alien bounty hunter, the [[Skuxxoid]], to assassinate Octane. Just after he leaves Junk, Octane's cargo ship is destroyed by a bomb planted by his would-be assassin. Fortunately Octane is merely blown away from the explosion and is rescued by a passing transport ship.

[[Image:G1_StarscreamsGhost_Combaticonstalkers.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Who would have thought [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] could keep quiet?]]

Enraged by this failure, Galvatron dispatches the Combaticons to track and eliminate the exile. Fearing for his life, Octane takes refuge with the Autobots on [[Earth]] and seeks the advice of his friend [[Sandstorm (Autobot)|Sandstorm]], who at first doesn't believe him. When they are ambushed and the Combaticons concentrate on Octane while leaving Sandstorm alone, however, the Autobot is convinced and the pair escape Earth in an Autobot shuttle.

[[Image:G1_StarscreamsGhost_Diningout.jpg|thumb|left|150px|"Why'd you take me here, man? This bar has the ugliest hookers in space."]]

The two triple-changers stop and refuel at a neutral alien space station, and use the time to discuss the situation at the adjoining diner. Octane shows off to Sandstorm, juggling energon cubes and doing other tricks (possibly in a vain attempted to get to second base with Sandstorm on the first date). The Skuxxoid has managed to track and is foiled in several attempts to do away with the wanted ex-Decepticon - partly due to incompetence, partly due to interference. Finally, the Skuxxoid caves in and attempts to attack Octane by tackling the back of the transformer's head. Octane grabs the alien and demands to know who hired him. When the Skuxxoid says he was hired by [[Galvatron]], Octane decides to go deeper into hiding.

[[Image:StarscreamCryptMarker1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Octane's a leg man.]]

He is followed to [[Cybertron]] by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and the [[Sweeps]]. When the attacking Decepticons pin him down, he seeks shelter in what appears to be a large drainage pipe, but turns out to be the secret entrance to a [[Decepticon Crypt]]. While there, he encounters the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], who conspires with Octane to take control of Cyclonus. Sucessful, Starscream then proceeds to "capture" the runaway Octane. However, they are pursued by the Autobots, intent on protecting Octane. Starscream somehow manages to convince [[Rodimus Prime]] to let them go, to the confusion of the other Autobots.

When "Cyclonus" brings the cowering Octane back to [[Charr]], Galvatron is initially furious that the exile was not destroyed. "Cyclonus" convinces Galvatron that the 'traitor' should be interrogated for any information he might know. At a faux display of torture, "Cyclonus" further convinces Galvatron that he has forced an Autobot secret out of Octane. The trio travel to a pre-arranged location earlier agreed to by Rodimus Prime and Starscream, trapping Galvatron in an ambush with many Autobots.

[[Image:G1_StarscreamsGhost_Cyclonuswrecked.jpg|thumb|left|150px|"DAMN YOU, TACO BELL!"]]

The ambush fails, however, and when Galvatron returns to see "Cyclonus" and Octane discussing his apparent demise, Starscream can't resist gloating, revealing his presence to the Decepticon leader, who proceeds to blast a hole into the possessed Cyclonus' torso. Starscream de-possesses Cyclonus the moment before the blast hits.

As Galvatron orders Cyclonus repaired to top working order, the obedient Scourge is revealed to be Starscream's new host body.

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==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' ?

'''Episode #:''' 74

'''Product Code:'''

'''Written by:''' [[Megeen McLaughlin]]

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
{|border=5 cellpadding=5 cellspacing=5 align=center style="border:#800000"
! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Autobots]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Decepticons]]
! style="background:antiquewhite" | [[Human|Humans]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
|-
| style="background:#FFEEEE" valign="top" |
* [[Sandstorm (Autobot)|Sandstorm]] (5)
* [[Kup]] (15)
* [[Rodimus Prime]] (16)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (17)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (18)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (19)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (20)
* [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]] (21)
* [[Slingshot]] (22)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (23)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
* [[Octane]] (2)
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (3)
* [[Onslaught]] (6)
* [[Blast Off]] (7)
* [[Brawl]] (8)
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (11)
* [[Sweeps]] (12)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (13)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (14)

| style="background:antiquewhite" valign="top" | '''Regulars'''

'''Guests'''

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
* [[Junkion]] (1)
* [[Skuxxoid]] (4)
* Alien serving wench (9)
* Alien tentacle guy (10)

|}

==Notable quotes==
"I'd probably be a jerk too if I was made of junk."
:— '''Octane''', apparently having forgotten that he is a jerk

"Here's your energon, tall, dark and metallic!"
:— '''Alien serving wench'''

"A little heavy on the photons."<br>
"No-no-NO!"
:— '''Alien tentacle guy''' after eating the '''Skuxxoid's''' pistol.

"Nininizackarizackazigi!"
:— '''Skuxxoid''' saying...something after hearing the space station intercom announce that number 27 has been refueled.

"I interfered with Galvatron's orders! I swiped Trypticon and tried to become powerful enough to become the new leader of the Decepticons!"
:— '''Octane''', needing a thesaurus.

"Take THAT, you overgrown tin can, and that, and THAT, and—I didn't WANT this job, I HAD to take it! I've got a wife and kids! I HAVE to deactivate you! Little guy's got to make a living, don't you understand?!"
:— '''Skuxxoid'''

"He must be hiding in the crypt." <br>
"Good. Then we won't have to take him anywhere when we're done."
:— '''Cyclonus''' and '''Scourge'''

'''Scourge:''' "You! Go down that shaft!"<br>
'''Whining Sweep:''' "How come I gotta do the dirty work?"<br>
'''Scourge:''' "You! See if the traitor is hiding down there!"<br>
'''Cowardly Sweep:''' "No way! If you're so hard up to know what's going on, ''you'' go down there!"<br>
'''Scourge:''' "YOU LEAD!"<br>
'''Politely Declining Sweep:''' "I wouldn't want anyone thinking that I question you as a leader, but sorry."<br>
'''Cyclonus:''' "''I'' question your leadership skills, Scourge. Last one in there will face ''me''!"<br>
''(The Sweeps jump into the shaft.)''<br>
'''Cyclonus:''' "You have much to learn."<br>
'''Scourge:''' "Yes, that is true."<br>
'''Cyclonus:''' "Now, ''DIVE!''"<br>
:— '''Scourge''', the Sweeps and '''Cyclonus''' debate entering the Crypt.

'''Whining Sweep:''' "No sign of life here!"<br>
'''Cowardly Sweep:''' "It's quiet as a tomb!"<br>
'''Politely Declining Sweep:''' "Gone, yeah, he's gone!"<br>
'''Cyclonus:''' "Cowardly fools—fan out and search!"
:— The Sweeps and '''Cyclonus''' inside the Decepticon Crypt

"Come out and die like a warrior! How dare you disgrace your ancestors by cowering like a pocket computer! He's worse than the Sweeps! Come out and face your fate like the powerful Decepticon you once were, not like the miserable excuse for a Decepticon you have become!"
:— '''Cyclonus''', after spotting Octane hiding behind somebody's marker

"Sufferin' software! How the devil did they get in here?"
:— '''Kup''', after seeing the Decepticons fly away with Octane

"Yes...we will interrogate him. Even if it's not informative, it will be ''fun''!"
:— '''Galvatron'''

"Ahhh, that's one thing I will say for Cyclonus. He administers a good interrogation."
:— '''Galvatron''' listening to Cyclonus and Octane's faux interrogation

"I'll never tell! (Hey, you got really close that time.)"<br>
''Snicker'' "You'd better before they discover your bad acting!"
:— '''Octane''' and '''Cyclonus/Starscream''' during their faux interrogation

==Notes==

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* When Galvatron is speaking in the opening sequence of the episode, only his throne is seen, the character is missing.
* While Octane is walking with Sandstorm outside Autobot City, he trips and falls over a rock. The rock actually jumps in front of Octane's foot causing him to fall down. Can't this guy catch a break?

* After Octane gets up and the pair begin to walk again, the background is of deep space, even though they are on Earth.

* When Octane and Sandstorm transform and go off joyriding, for some reason Sandstorm constantly emits exhaust fumes.

* None of the Combaticon lasers sound like traditional Decepticon laser weapons{{m-}}a common occurrence in Season 3, where the Decepticons regularly have old science fiction stock sound effects for their weapons. One particularly notable instance of this practise can be heard when Cyclonus fires upon Sandstorm. The laser sound accompanying this shot is sampled from a scene in ''[[Star Wars|The Empire Strikes Back]],'' in which C-3PO is shot to pieces by a Stormtrooper. The sample, however, fails to cut out 3PO's cry of "No!", and his voice can heard in this episode and each time the sound effect is used again, in "[[Only Human]]" and "[[The Rebirth, Part 1]]."

* Autobot City's wall is very, very low—low enough for Octane and Sandstorm merely to jump over when the Combaticons fire upon them.

* As Octane stuffs his face with "energon", he makes repeated "gulping" sound effects.

* When the Decepticons attack Octane on Cybertron, some of the laser fire coming towards Octane is coloured gold, like Autobot lasers.

* Starscream's marker in the Decepticon crypt only has his boots in every shot. Either this is an animation error, or somebody in the Decepticons had a sick sense of humour, as Starscream's legs were the only things left after Galvatron destroyed him. Given that the animation specifically shows one of the boots falling over, it appears to be the latter.

* The back of Starscream's legs are coloured light blue as he creeps up behind Cyclonus in the Crypt.

[[Image:G1_StarscreamsGhost_BackwardsKup.jpg|thumb|right|150px|"Kup, there's something wrong with your optics!" "They're fine, Magnus, [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] fixed 'em yesterday." "...Ratchet's dead, Kup."]]

* Silverbolt is drawn with four engines when the Aerialbots go after Cyclonus/Starscream's group.

* When the Autobots counter-attack in an attempt to rescue Octane, Kup is shown arriving at the battle driving ''backwards''.

* When Octane and the possessed Cyclonus are sitting around Decepticon headquarters discussing Galvatron's fate, Starscream/Cyclonus' dialogue is animated as Octane speaking, and vice-versa.

===Continuity errors===
* For some reason Autobot City appears to be deserted, as nobody comes out to investigate the battle with the Combaticons.

* After escaping the Combaticons, Sandstorm and Octane are suddenly flying to a space station on an Autobot shuttle. When did that happen?!?

* The "energon" served on board the alien space station/space trucker rest stop is drawn and coloured as small orange wedges, rather than the traditional glowing purple cubes.

* The Skuxxoid's laser pistol has a sight as he arms it, but is sightless when he aims it at Octane. The sight reappears in subsequent shots.

* It is unclear what happened after Starscream and Octane delivered Galvatron into Rodimus Prime's trap. Galvatron is surrounded and vastly outnumbered by the Autobots, but appears to escape by the end of the episode, albeit heavily damaged.

===Transformers references===
*The [[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]] episode "[[Bad Spark]]" would explain Starscream's "ghost": The [[spark]] of Starscream possesses a mutation which has rendered it indestructible.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:TVMagazineStarscreamsGhost1.jpg |right|150px|thumb|Hey, remember that episode where Blitzwing fought Starscream's ghost? That was awesome.]]

* Japanese artwork seen in ''[[TV Magazine]]'' showed [[Blitzwing]]rather than Octane as the Decepticon being accosted by the specter of Starscream . This appears to have been the original direction of the storyline, as at that point, Blitzwing had been banished from the Decepticons after his selfless actions in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]" and was on friendly relations with the Autobots and the Junkions. The Sandstorm role also seems to have been originally written for Springer.[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/38be154a237a9aa3]

* In the year 2006, the Skuxxoid uses the high-tech explosive dynamite.

* The female robot Octane ogles on his internets looks surprisingly like [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]...but with much larger...shoulder pads. Yes.

[[Image:G1_StarscreamsGhost_PRON.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Grab your dipstick and double-click...]]

* When Sandstorm asks if Octane is all right after the latter falls down, he doesn't sound very sincere.

* Sandstorm's cockpit is evidently large enough for Octane to operate him in robot mode.

* For some reason, the Decepticon crypt is accessed via a drainage grate.

* The freighter Octane uses at the start of this episode is apparently a common Autobot design, as one is seen entering Cybertron as the Decepticons make their second attempt on Octane's life.

* This episode is the first appearance of Starscream's ghost. He also appears in the G1 episode "[[Ghost in the Machine]]" and the 4th issue of [[The Transformer (manga)|the 2010 manga]], in which he possesses [[Guiltar]]. His ghost makes a final appearance in the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' episode "[[Possession]]", in which he takes over [[Waspinator]].

* Kup oversees Cybertron's security in Shockwave's old tower.

* After Starscream reveals himself to Galvatron, Octane exits the frame, stage left. He is never seen again in the television series.

===Keywords===
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==External links==

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Skydive (disambiguation)

2008-05-10T21:42:18Z

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The name '''Skydive''' has been applied to several different ''Transformers'' characters.

*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] the [[Autobot]] [[Aerialbot]] F-16 fighter jet from [[Generation 1]].

*[[Skydive (Predator)|Skydive]] the [[Decepticon]] [[Predator]] XF-23 Black Widow II fighter jet from Generation 1.

*[[Skydive (BM)|Skydive]] the [[Maximal]] [[technorganic]] ''Quetzalcoatlus'' from ''[[Beast Machines]]''.

*[[Skydive (Universe)|Skydive]] the Autobot [[Micromaster]] [[Aerialbot (Universe)|Aerialbot]] Concorde SST jet from ''[[Universe]]''.

*[[Skydive (Movie)|Skydive]] the Autobot F-22 Raptor fighter jet from the [[Transformers (2007)|''Transformers'' live-action movie]] continuity..

Skydive should not be confused with....

*[[Skyfall (G1)|Skyfall]] the Autobot [[Action Master]] from Generation 1.

*[[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] the Autobot [[Velocitron]]ian combiner jet from the ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].

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The Rebirth, Part 3

2008-05-10T18:57:46Z

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{{episodenav|G1|season=4|3|prev=The Rebirth, Part 2}}

[[Image:Rebirth 3 title shot.JPG|thumb|350px|"Uh, I know this was [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s usual line, but...RETREAT!"]]
'''The battle for the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|Key]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] comes to an end.'''

'''Japanese title:''' "The Biggest Crisis of the Galaxy"

==Detailed synopsis==
[[Image:Rebirth 3 Decepticons Hive.JPG|thumb|left|150px|"You mean you don't like the whole master idea, Mighty Galvatron?"<br>"OF COURSE I DON'T! HOW DID YOU THINK I'D REACT?!]]
With the arrival of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], the [[Autobot]]s scatter, but [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and [[Daniel Witwicky|Daniel]] are captured. As the [[Decepticon]]s depart in Scorponok, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] orders the Autobots to move out. However, [[Spike Witwicky|Spike]] insists on letting him and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] remain behind. Though Optimus believes that Spike is their only hope if [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] should activate the Plasma Energy Chamber, he relents.

On [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s forces are fighting off the Decepticons, but the tide is turned when the [[Headmaster]]s and [[Targetmaster]]s arrive, allowing Galvatron to claim victory. [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] explain what happened on [[Nebulos]], but Galvatron is so disgusted that he's on the verge of reducing all of them to [[scrap]]. However, [[Zarak]] explains that he has the Key, and has control over Scorponok. Though still disgusted, Galvatron agrees to at least talk, while ordering a new rocket he installed on Cybertron to be activate. They prepare to torture Daniel, but Arcee gives them the Key.

[[Image:Rebirth 3 Earth Cybertron.JPG|right|thumb|150px|"They're going to collide!"<br>"No, they're going to combine into a [[Duocon]]!"]]
Heading for Cybertron, Optimus recieves a vision from the [[spark|spirit]] of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], telling the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] to preserve the key at all costs. However, [[Hot Rod]] and [[Kup]] inform Prime that Cybertron has dispappeared. Realizing Galvatron's intentions, Optimus orders the shuttle to head for [[Earth]]. On Cybertron, which has entered the [[Sol system]], Galvatron reveals that he intends to activate the Plasma Energy Chamber, and let the [[plasma energy|energy]] spread out and cause the [[sun]] to nova, destroying Earth and Cybertron. On Nebulos, Spike and Cerebros locate the [[Hive]]'s city, and begin using lond abandoned controls to begin modifying the city.

[[Image:Rebirth 3 FortMax Scorponok.JPG|thumb|150px|left|Scale be damned ]]
Landing on Cybertron, the Autobots discover that their comrades have had their [[power pack]]s removed, and their [[Spark|lives]] will end if they do not get immediate [[Energon]]. The Nebulans think that they should just destroy the Key, lest the released energy reach Nebulos. However, Prime remains adamant, explaining that [[Vector Sigma]] has a plan. Unwilling to take the risk, the Nebulans simply abandon the Autobots and head to destroy the key, persued by the weaponless and headless Autobots. However, they are attacked by the Decepticons, who are preparing to leave. Just then, Spike and Cerebros arrive in the Hive's converted city, which [[transformation|transform]]s into [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], with Spike and Cerebros as it's components. Fort Max engages Scorponok, causing the Decepticons and the Hive to flee. Spike and the Nebulans deactivate the Plasma Energy Chamber, but not before it sends a wave of energy into the sun.

[[Image:Rebirth 3 Cybertron gold.JPG|thumb|the second golden age made cybertron shrink.]]
Working quickly, Spike and the Nebulans begin preparing Vector Sigma to absorb the excess solar energy. Pumping it straight into the supercomputer, it directs the energy into Cybertron's storgate capacitors, resulting in the complete revitalization of Cybertron. As Cerebros reactivates, he begs Spike to deactivate him, no longer wishing to endure the [[Great War]]. However, Spike tells him that Cybertron has been revitalized. Optimus declares that the Headmasters and Targetmasters are to become the guardians of Nebulos, and to destroy the Hive's machines. When this is done, Cerebros will become the guardian of Nebulos, and live in peace.

However, Scorponok survived the destruction, and it is obvious that Galvatron and Zarak do not see eye to eye. As the wouldbe tyrants bicker, Nebulos stands free, while Cybertron begins a second [[Golden Age]] under the rule of Optimus Prime and the Autobots.

[['Til all are one]].

==Stats==

* Stats

==Notable quotes==
"The Golden Age of Cybertron has come again, Cerebros. Thanks to you and Spike. You don't have to fight anymore."
:-- '''Optimus Prime'''

"There's much to do. We will attack other planets, we will suck them dry, we will rebuild a planet a hundred times more powerful than Cybertron! And I will rule the galaxy!"<br>
"Who will rule the galaxy?"<br>
"MEE! It is my destiny!"<br>"We shall see, Galvatron. We shall see..."<br>
:-- '''Galvatron''' and '''Zarak'''

==Other Notes==
* Notes

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
* In all 3 parts, Cybertron is incredibly small.
[[Image:Cybersmallverysmall.JPG|right|thumb|150px|[[AKOM]]'s wonderful sense of scale]]
* Bumblebee shows up on the Goldenified Cybertron. Not only that, but he shows up right next to Goldbug.
* When Daniel transforms into Arcee's head at the end of the episode, he's still wearing his exosuit in the shot where he's inside her head.
* When Prime's shuttle lands on Cybertron, Earth looms in the background, however the animation cell of the planet has been laid over a series of background buildings instead of behind them, giving the impression that Earth and Cybertron have collided.
* When Optimus Prime sees Alpha-Trion holding the Key to the plasma energy chamber, the key changes shape while he is holding it, it's edged when he's holding it normaly, and changes into a triangle when he's holding it up.
* One of the Aerialbots is shown jumping with Goldbug.

===Continuity errors===
* When Galvatron thinks he's won, Ultra Magnus and the Protectobots attack... including First Aid, who is wielding a gun and firing away with the rest of them. But First Aid said in "[[The Ultimate Weapon]]" that he doesn't believe in fighting and literally won't raise a weapon to save his life.
* Shouldn't Cybertron's close proximity to Earth cause the planet to tear itself apart, as it did in "[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 2|The Ultimate Doom]]"? Prime seems blissfully unconcerned about it.

===Transformers references===
* References

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

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* This is pretty usual for Transformers, but Spike, a human is perfectly able to construct a super power, complex and sentient Transformer out of a city in what may be no more than mere hours.
* Ultra Magnus sure screws up royally when they give him something to do, huh? I mean first he loses the Matrix in [[Transformers: The Movie]], now he lets Cybertron again fall to the Decepticons.
* Crosshairs seems to be some impersonation of either [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Nicholson Jack Nicholson] or [[Ronald Reagan]]. Why his voice sounds this way and what point they were trying to make was never revealed.

===Keywords===
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==External links==
* [http://cybertronchronicle.freewebspace.com/cartoon-dossier/synopses/the_rebirth_part_3.html Dossier at the Cybertron Chronicle]

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Mirage (RID)

2008-05-09T00:21:37Z

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{{disambig2|the Robots in Disguise Spychanger marksman|other Transformers with the name Mirage|Mirage (disambiguation)}}

:''Mirage is an [[Autobot]] in the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:MirageRID02.jpg|thumb|200px|Stealthy McNinja.]]

'''Mirage''' is one of the elite [[Spy Changer]]s, and is their best marksman. As a Spychanger, he has the ability to drive on almost any surface, and can also cloak himself and thereby render himself invisible. Though he's generally a loner who prefers to work alone (which really grinds [[W.A.R.S.]]'s gears), he and his team-mate [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]] go way back.

He should not be confused with [[Mirage GT]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Counter Arrow'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Robots in Disguise''====

: ''Voice actor:'' [[Wally Wingert]] (English), [[Ryō Naitō]] (Japanese)

[[Image:MirageRID.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Mirage. With a gun!]]

Mirage first appeared with his fellow Spy Changers in order to stop one of the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons']] schemes to steal a plutonium power generator.

Later, the team tried to protect a ruby from Predacon theft, but the mission failed - partly because of Mirage's unwillingness to fire at the Predacons and risk hitting a chemical tank. Mirage would not explain himself, and "left" the Spy Changers because he felt they should trust his motives, but when his friend Ironhide tried to convince him to come to his senses, he became aware that he was carrying a transmitter created by [[Gas Skunk]]. Mirage used this to his advantage, and deceptively alienated Ironhide, while at the same time deceiving the Predacons that he could be a potential ally. Ultimately, he carried the ruse to its full extent, leading his fellow Spy Changers to the laser weapon the Predacons had created. Using hand signals, he helped them to understand his plan, and they successfully destroyed the weapon with help from [[T-AI]] and the [[space bridge|Global Space Bridge]].

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise===
*'''Counter Arrow''' (Spy Changer, 2000)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-010'''

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bots]] [[Double Clutch]] mold, Counter Arrow transforms into a Lola T94 Indy car. The black portion of his hood has heat-sensitive paint that reveals an Autobot insignia, in a method similar to the original [[rubsign]]s.

: This mold was also used to make the ''Generation 2'' and ''[[Universe]]'' versions of [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]]

*'''Spy Changer Deluxe 6 Set''' (Multi-pack, 2000)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-011'''

: All six Spy Changers were not only sold as individuals in Japan, but in a six-piece gift set as well.

*'''Counter Arrow clear version''' (Spy Changer, 2000)

: An [[exclusive]] [[redeco]] of Counter Arrow in clear-blue and clear-green plastics, this version was only available at Jusco stores in Japan, as a giveaway with purchase (of ''what'', though, is unknown at this time).

*'''Mirage & Ironhide''' (Basic, 2001)

: Available only in a two-pack with [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], the [[Hasbro]] version of Mirage adds more [[paint application]]s, mainly red highlights. The heat-sensitive insignia was replaced with a normal Autobot insignia [[tampograph]].

*'''Mirage''' (Spy Changer, 2002)

: All six original Spy Changers were redecoed in colorless-clear plastics (keeping their normal paint applications, though), and released on individual cards through Kay-Bee Toys chains.

*'''Mirage''' (Tiny Tins, 2002)

: The normal Hasbro version of Mirage was released as part of the first assortment of [[Tiny Tins]] Transformers, coming with a carrying tin.

*'''Super Counter Arrow''' (Spy Changer, 2003)

: Long after the ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' line ended in Japan, Takara put out individually-boxed redecoes of the Spy Changers. Counter Arrow was given a red and black deco.

: In each case of twelve Super Spy changers, two were all-clear-plastic versions (but keeping their paint applications). All six Spy Changers had a clear variant.

*'''Mirage''' (Spy Changer, 2003)

: A second round of Kay-Bee-exclusive Spy Changers was released on individual cards. This time around, he was done in clear-green and clear-blue, a seeming reversal of the Jusco exlusive deco.

: This ''exact'' toy was later re-released as ''Universe'' [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]].

{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/Mirage/mirage.htm Mirage at TFU.info]

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Prowl (Armada)

2008-05-08T01:45:15Z

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{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''

[[Image:Prowl-AR-Fleer.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Prowl #347]]

'''Prowl''' loves his job. With his incredibly acute senses and built-in radar system, Prowl scours the battlefields for those in need of aid, [[Autobot]], [[Mini-Con]] or [[human]]. [[Decepticon]]s... well, he has a weapon mode ready to "save" them.

He has an uncanny gift for his work, and his skill at observation has saved many a life. And he makes sure others ''know'' that, too. He likes to work in examples of his skills and exploits into casual conversation, and wants recognition for them. No physical rewards, just people lauding him a bit. He's very confident, so confident that occasionally he seems unable to recognize mistakes he might have made. Nobody questions his dedication to saving lives, and his deeds ''do'' largely match his words. They just wish he'd be a little less proud of himself over it.

In the ''[[Universe]]'' conflict, Prowl (or an alternate-universe version of him) is partnered with the guardian [[Autobot]]s [[Magna Stampede]] and [[Stockade]], and fellow Mini-Con [[Terradive (Armada)|Terradive]].

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Armada''====

====''Micron Legend: Linkage'' mini-comics====
Prowl was used in his pistol mode by [[Overload (Armada)|Overload]] (who held [[Kingbolt]] in his other hand, double-pistol action!) during the battle against Unicron and his hordes.

===Dreamwave Armada comic===
Prowl is one of the many Mini-Cons who gathered on [[Earth]] in preparation for the trip back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and the battle with the chaos-bringer [[Unicron]]. Presumably, he joined [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] at the [[Loop]], where the Mini-Cons channeled their energies through the [[Matrix]] and dealt the fatal blow to Unicron.

==Toys==
===Armada===
*'''Emergency Mini-Con Team''' (Basic, 2003)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MM-20'''

: Prowl transforms into a Cybertronic police car. He has a third "weapon mode" transformation, becoming a pistol that can be held by any toy that uses 5mm accessory-pegs. He was only available with his teammates [[Firebot]] and [[Makeshift]].

: Late in the ''Armada'' series, the Team was [[redeco]]ed. Prowl in particular was decoed as a tribute to [[Generation 1]] [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], in a mainly blue and red scheme with "38" [[tampograph]]ed on his car-mode hood.

: This mold was also used to make [[Checkpoint (Cybertron)|Checkpoint]], [[Groove (Energon)|Groove]], [[Kingbolt]] and [[Quasar]].

*'''Emergency Micron X-Dimension''' (Basic, 2003)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MM-21'''

: A low-run regular-retail "[[X-Dimension]]" redeco of the Emergency Team was made available in Japan, in midnight blue and orange. This was the final set of X-Dimension Mini-Cons released.

===Universe===
*'''Stockade and Magna Stampede with Prowl and Terradive ''' (Ultra, 2004)

: Prowl was redecoed for the ''[[Universe]]'' series, in a scheme very similar to Kingbolt, but darker and less saturated. He was only available as part of an Ultra-sized multi-pack along with [[Magna Stampede]], [[Stockade]] and [[Terradive (Armada)|Terradive]].

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/Prowl/prowl.htm Prowl at TFU.info]

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