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Brave (franchise)

2011-06-17T04:47:13Z

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{{disambig2|the franchise that uses designs from ''Transformers''|the ''Car Robots'' character|Emissary}}
[[Image:Fighbird groupshot.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Like Transformers, except every robot has a face plate, something long sticking out of its head, and a gold chest. And they [[Wikipedia:Kunio Okawara|look like]] [[Wikipedia:Gundam|Gundam]].]]

'''Yūsha''' (勇者, also known as the '''[[wikipedia:Brave_series|Brave]]''') is a (non-Transformers) [[franchise]] that [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] and [[wikipedia:Sunrise_(company)|Sunrise]] created after the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] anime ran its course in Japan. The Brave Series consists of eight individual series that were released one after the other from 1990 to 1998 with corresponding TV shows in Japan. The last show in the series received a follow-up OVA beginning in 2000.
Although none of the series storylines are connected to one another<ref>Although the storylines are not interconnected, there are some small connections between the series. For example, the reason Fighbird joined the Space Guards is that he admires Exkaiser. (This connection is stated in the ''Encyclopedia of Fighbird'', published by Keibunsha.) Also, there are some small cameos of human characters between shows, and some [[Character model]]s, such as Draias and Guard Diver, are reused in subsequent series. Lastly, the ''Brave Saga'' video games [[retcon]] the storylines of the shows so that they link up.</ref> the basic format of each series is similar. Usually a kid befriends/creates/becomes a sentient robot, and together they fight a great evil threatening the Earth. The main robots combine with other vehicles and robots to become larger robots, and additional teams of sentient robots combine amongst themselves to form larger robots as well. (This structure is the same as the one used by the Autobots from ''[[Victory (franchise)|Transformers: Victory]]''.) The Brave Series has been described as a cross between Transformers and the [[wikipedia:Super_Robot|Super Robot]] genre of the late '70s and early '80s.

The Brave series consisted of:

* 1990: [[wikipedia:Brave_Exkaiser|Brave Exkaiser]]
* 1991: [[wikipedia:Brave_series|Brave Fighter of the Sun: Fighbird]]
* 1992: [[wikipedia:Brave_series|Brave Fighter of Legend: Da-Garn]]
* 1993: [[wikipedia:The_Brave_Express_Might_Gaine|The Brave Express: Might Gaine]]
* 1994: [[wikipedia:Brave_Police_J-Decker|Brave Police: J-Decker]]
* 1995: [[wikipedia:The_Brave_of_Gold_Goldran|Brave of Gold: Goldran]]
* 1996: [[wikipedia:Brave_Command_Dagwon|Brave Command: Dagwon]]
**1997: [[wikipedia:ja:勇者指令ダグオン水晶の瞳の少年|Brave Command Dagwon - The Boy with Crystal Eyes]]
* 1997: [[wikipedia:The_King_of_Braves_GaoGaiGar|The King of Braves: GaoGaiGar]]
** 2000: [[wikipedia:The_King_of_Braves_GaoGaiGar_FINAL|The King of Braves: GaoGaiGar FINAL]]

Toys for these robots were created in two sizes: DX ("deluxe") versions that contained more gimmicks and more complicated transformations, and STD ("standard") versions that contained fewer [[gimmick]]s and more limited transformations (often resorting to partsforming), but often also higher [[Show-accuracy|accuracy]] in reproducing the look of the robot from the anime series. Generally, the transformation of the robots was created by Takara, while the look of the robots was created by [[wikipedia:Kunio_Okawara|Kunio Okawara]], a legendary Sunrise mecha designer.

==Relationship to ''Transformers''==
The initial concept designs for ''Brave Exkaiser'', the first Brave Series, were intended to be Transformers designs. While the Brave robot Ultra Raker was very far along at this stage, the Max team and King Exkaiser bore little resemblance to their final designs.

The Brave toys also have design elements similar to ''[[Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' and ''[[Beast Wars (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Transformers, which were released around the same time as the Brave toys. For example, many of the ''Brave of Legend'' toys have [[Light-piping|light-piped]] eyes thanks to transparent pieces of plastic in their heads, a design element which many ''Generation 2'' Transformers share. The ''Goldran'' DX toyline contains many projectile launchers, something Generation 2 shared as well. In particular, the ''Goldran'' toy "Advenger" contains a rotor-launching gimmick identical to that of [[Rotor Force]] from ''Generation 2'', and the "Captain Shark" figure has a Gatling-gun style launcher, the same as ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|Dreadwing]]. Lastly, the elbows of Leon from DX Leonkyzer contain ball joints, a design element that gained much broader use during ''Generation 2'' and even more so during the ''Beast Wars'' toyline.

[[Image:DeathsaurusAndRedGeist.jpg|right|300px|thumb|And to think, Red Geist's toy doesn't even have any remolding.]]The Brave Series also reused character designs and toys from previous ''Transformers'' series. It was not uncommon for the recycled designs to appear in a Brave TV show, but not in toy form. These designs were often significantly augmented to distinguish them from their Transformer counterparts. For example, the four Geister henchmen in ''Exkaiser'' have all-new faces, body detail, and color schemes. Of the designs that did appear in toy form, some of them were remolded to reflect these changes, whereas others were simple recolors. (A complete listing of the reuses follows in the section below).

Similarly, subsequent ''Transformers'' lines have also been influenced by the Brave Series. The Japanese [[Mini-Con]] [[Kingbolt]]'s coloration and characterization are [[homage]]s to the Brave series ''Exkaiser''. Also, the [[Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]] featured many homages to the Brave series ''King Of Braves GaoGaiGar'', most notably the way [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] combines with [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], which is similar to the way GaoGaiGar combines with Goldymarg and Stealth Gao respectively. This similarity is also evident in [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]'s transformation sequence being almost identical to Volfogg's. Speaking of Leobreaker, it's interesting to note that a rejected prototype design for him gave his chest a fake SUV hood design, making him a sort of Anti-Exkaiser, the latter being a car robot with an inexplicable lion head on his chest in robot mode. The cinematography for ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' Optimus Prime's stock-footage combination sequence with his [[Prime Force]] limbs is also very reminiscent of Brave series stock footage. The [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] characters [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]] are similar to Enryū and Hyōryū from ''GaoGaiGar'', both with respect to their elemental motifs and method of combination. ''Animated'' also has a brief cameo appearance by ''Dagwon'''s [[Dug Base|Dag Base]]. ''[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Esmeral (SG)|Esmeral]]'s color scheme is based on Red Geist, a redeco of [[Esmeral (Victory)|her ''Victory'' counterpart]]'s [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|husband]].

Despite the Brave Series' reuse of many Transformers molds and character designs, Brave toys have never been reused in a Transformers toy line. This is likely because the characters that the toys represent are owned by Sunrise. That said, a Brave mold was finally reused in 2008, when Might Kaiser's trailer was modified and included in Takaratomy's ''[[wikipedia:Tomica Hero: Rescue Force|Tomica Hero: Rescue Force]]'' as part of the toy Zero Fire.

One striking difference between the Brave Series and ''Transformers'' toy lines is that very few villain robots were released in the Brave Series. This is in sharp contrast to most of the ''Transformers'' series, in which heroes and villains are released in relatively equal numbers (with the exception of ''[[Zone (toyline)|Zone]]'' and ''[[Return of Convoy (toyline)|Return of Convoy]]''). Generally speaking, the lack of villain toys is more the norm for such toylines in Japan, with the various ''Transformers'' lines (save for aforementioned two) being the exception.

==Toys and character designs recycled from ''Transformers''==
'''Note:''' ''Italicized names'' are non-toy characters.

===''Exkaiser''===
* ''Armor Geist'' — [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]
* ''Horn Geist'' — [[Slag (G1)|Slag]]
* ''Ptera Geist'' — [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]]
* ''Thunder Geist'' — [[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]]

===''Da Garn''===
* Red Geist with Red Breaster — [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] and [[Tigerbreast]] (no [[Eaglebreast]])

===''Might Gaine''===
* ''Atlas Epsilon'' — [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]
* ''Atlas Mk.II'' — [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]
* Gōryū with Oowashi — [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Speeder]]
* Hiryū with Hayabusa — [[Sonic Bomber]] and [[Sonic]]
* ''Mega Sonic 8823'' — [[Sonic Bomber]]

[[Image:BraveShadowmaruKagerouModels.jpg|thumb|250px|One ninja is deadly. A bunch of ninjas are cannonfodder. Two ninjas are... um...]]
===''J-Decker''===
* Duke Fire — [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Notes|New Rodimus]]
* ''Kagerō'' (literally ''Mirage'') — [[Sixshot]]
* Shadowmaru — [[Sixshot]] (featured significant remolding to incorporate a ninja motif)
* The Micromaster Stations [[Hot House|1]][[Ironworks|2]][[Greasepit (G1)|3]][[Airwave|4]] (sans Micromasters and including non-transformable Brave Police figures; never appeared in the show)

===''Goldran''===
* Death Garry Gun with Missile Gear — [[Sky Garry (ROC)|Sky Garry]] and [[Shotbomber]] (cannibalized trailer launchers)
* ''Revibaron'' — [[Sonic Bomber]] with parts from [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] and [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]
* ''Zazorigun'' — [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]

===''Dagwon''===
* Dag Base — [[Grandus (ROC)|Grandus]] (significant remolding, cannot combine with Star Convoy)
* Thunder Dagwon — [[Galaxy Shuttle]] (significant remolding, including an additional motorcycle/robot that combines for the shuttle's robot mode)

==Note==
<references />

==External links==
*[[wikipedia:Brave_series|Brave Series at Wikipedia]]

*[http://www.yusha.net/ Official Sunrise Brave Series website]

*[http://gaogaigar.wikia.com/wiki/GaoGaiGar-Betterman_Wiki The GaoGaiGar-Betterman Wiki].

*[http://mamao2.cside.com/ MAOMAO2's Room (Japanese)]

*[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/showthread.php?t=98174 The TFW2005 forum Brave thread]

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Overhaul (Cybertron)

2011-06-17T04:39:16Z

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{{disambigr|Overhaul|the Generation 1 War Within Autobot|Overhaul (G1)}}
:''Overhaul is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Let's lionize, guys!]]
'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[Unicron Battles]] and [[Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]].

He is the [[Relatives|cousin]] of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Dobson]] (Overhaul, English), [[Dave Ward]] (Leobreaker, English), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japanese)

[[Image:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]

Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]] that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Haven}} When Optimus was battling the Decepticons, Overhaul arrived to back him up. {{storylink|Hidden}} When searching for the [[Omega Lock]], he preferred just to search rather than wait for more information. He later chased away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] with the help of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}
[[Image:Cyb_ep3_overhaul_stealthbeam.jpg|thumb|250px|It's a stealth beam. Get your minds out of the gutter.]]
Overhaul stood idly next to a hole with Optimus Prime, asking him to bring Starscream and Thundercracker to ground level so he could fight them. Instead, he was hit from the sky by Thundercracker. This caused him to get angry, and he was able to use [[Cyber Key]] power to fight back. {{storylink|Space}} Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime to the Omega Lock symbol in the sky. He sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming a beam of light at him. {{storylink|Speed}} During the earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team to save humans without exposing themselves. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to remove an obstacle allowing some humans to evacuate safely to city hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Overhaul pulled on a large Autobot excavator, freeing him from snagged roots. He deployed when Thundercracker attacked the civilian Autobots. Later, when [[Motorcycle refugee|an Autobot civilian]] discovered the warp coordinates leading to a Cyber Planet Key on [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|another world]], Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric planet. Unfortunately, due to interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off to explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned about Megatron's plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}
[[Image:Cyb_ep10_overhaul_on_jungle_planet.jpg|thumb|left|200px|I'm sure not in [[Kansas]] anymore]]
Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} He attacked using his Cyber Key Power, knocking the tyrant back. Scourge responded in kind by grabbing Overhaul and proceeding to fry the Autobot with his fire breath. Overhaul was about to be defeated until he was snatched away at the last minute by Snarl, who thus blew his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul attempted to get used to heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to the temple to fight once again for the key. He was first attacked by [[Undermine]], who was quickly defeated, followed by [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. Scourge attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged it off until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious Snarl, but Overhaul jumped in the way of all the blows. Snarl called upon the power of the beast totem, which caused Overhaul to be reborn as Leobreaker. In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}
[[Image:Cyb_ep15_birth_of_leobreaker.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Nants ingonyama bagithi Baba]]
When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant and revealed himself as Overhaul. Later, when Scourge pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other, Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack. Tensions escalated, however, and he jumped forward to attack Megatron. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Leobreaker lay prone under the Decepticon leader but called upon lightning to knock Megatron away. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into Cyber Claw mode. They blasted Megatron, and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Savage (episode)|Savage}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime while having a discussion about out. He lamented about attacking Scourge but was interrupted by Sideways calling for help. He eventually brought the Autobots to a staged confrontation with the Decepticons. During the battle he saw Sideways watching them all and confronted him afterward. He did not believe Sideways's story about being a special agent, but still let him go. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} Upon his return to Jungle Planet, he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}
[[Image:Cyb_ep16_savage_claw_mode.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Operation: iPhone app]]
Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge. After being knocked apart, he forced himself to face Scourge on his own. He struck the first blow, but was quickly knocked out. Megatron was going to finish Leobreaker off until Scourge said the Autobot had suffered enough. After his defeat Leobreaker went back to the volcano to sulk until Snarl came to talk him out of his rut. He reflected on his past as Overhaul, when he mostly worked alone, but realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron held the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. The Autobots provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He followed Scourge toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, forcing them out. They attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take the Omega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United (episode)|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He was angry at first, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog surrounded Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on theif feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush}}

[[Image:Cyb-Beastfight.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Tonight on pay-per-view!]]
Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In beast mode he latched onto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fight. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (episode)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} While the supersized [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] taunted Optimus Prime, Leobreaker attacked him from behind. {{storylink|End}}

[[Image:InitialT.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"Be you angels?" "Nay, we are but men!"]]
Leobreaker helped build the rockets to kick Jungle Planet back into orbit. He returned again when the rocket was damaged to help repair it. When Scourge went to stop the falling rocket, Leobreaker followed to keep it up and manually adjust the planet's trajectory. After the planet was saved, he joined the rest of the Autobots to assist Optimus Prime against Galvatron. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Leobreaker was present at the first [[Intergalactic Peace Conference]]. To win leadership of Beast Planet, Leobreaker donned a [[cape]] and fought against Scourge. After trading blows, he was defeated by Scourge, who remained in his leadership position. Afterward, he was shocked to see Scourge turn over a new leaf, saying they should fight less. He later said goodbye to Scourge to leave for space as part of Optimus Prime's team. Later he confronted the enigmatic [[Initial T]]. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Overhaul_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|My arms really suck.]]

*'''Overhaul''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

: Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his robot mode back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Planet Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm More information on Overhaul at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Leobreaker_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)/toys#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

: He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

: This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Leobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Leobreaker at TFU.info]''
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[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Leobreaker.JPG|right|thumb|250px|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/LOCLeobreaker/leobreaker.htm More information on Legends of Cybertron Leobreaker at TFU.info]''
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===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[Image:Attacktix_Overhaul.jpg|thumb|right|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]

{{attacktix
|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}

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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion (Cybertron)|Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/AttacktixOverhaul/overhaul.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Overhaul at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
===Alternate names===
* Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]], including several proposed designs for the head sculpt that would have featured a structure reminiscent of Trailbreaker's characteristic radio-jamming broadcaster on the top of his head. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in a name change and an entirely different head sculpt.

* This also explains the upgraded form's name, as the original naming idea was to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get "Trailbreaker", it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form '''Overcast''', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the Cybertron characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row)<ref name="liocast">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/newest-collectors-club-magazine-first-look/5000/ Seibertron reporting on Collectors Club Cybertron name list]</ref>. However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker and even joked that "Leohaul" would "sound kinda funny".<ref name="keycont">[http://tfwiki.net/~fortmax/codes/index.html Cyber Key Code content for Overhaul</ref>

* A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.

* Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to ''[[wikipedia:Jushin_Liger_(anime)|Jūshin Liger]]'', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline was also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

===Colors===
* Overhaul's color scheme is based on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport ''Generation 1'' [[Outback (G1)|Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.

* Leobreaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Galaxy Convoy is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leo Breaker and Galaxy Convoy perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

===Savage Claw Mode===
[[Image:Leobreakerearly.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]

* The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.

* The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm-mode'.

* Leobreaker's arm mode can also attach to ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

===Other===

[[Image:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Oh, no, man. [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] have three blades, man. That's only two. That's X-23!]]

* One of the early prototypes (depicted above) also featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body (as well as an amusing inversion of the [[Brave]] series' curious design aesthetic of giving standard vehicle-to-robot transformers superfluous animal head decorations). Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.

* Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]].

* Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.

* While Leobreaker cannot wield standard guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber (Energon)|Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many [[Alternators]] weapons.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jackshot''' (ジャックショット ''Jakkushotto''), '''Ligerjack''' (Leobreaker, ライガージャック ''Raigājakku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Generál''', '''Generálozó''' ("Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Ultimate Battle"), '''Vastigris''' (Leobreaker, "Iron-tiger")
*''Polish:'' '''Megalion''' (Leobreaker)
*''Romanian:'''Mecanicul''' (Overhaul)

==References==
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[[Category: Attacktix]]
[[Category: Cybertron Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Jungle Planet]]
[[Category: Legends of Cybertron]]