Ricochet (SG)

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{{disambig3.5|the evil Autobot Targetmaster|his heroic counterpart|Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet}}
:''Ricochet is an evil [[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster]] from the "[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:SG-Ricochet-bio.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Can you tell that I'm planning prevenge? Read my mind, yes, I'm planning prevenge.]]
'''Ricochet''' and his twin [[Relatives|brother]] [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] are the elite bodyguards of the evil [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]]. But where Jazz is a funky munky and cruel, Ricochet is manic and malicious. He's famous for brutal battlefield slaughters that have left few [[Decepticon]]s alive to take prisoner. His wild shooting sprees are the mark of a dangerously unhinged being, the exact image Ricochet ''wants'' to project.

Though he puts on such displays primarily as an act, the "crazy" thing isn't actually all ''that'' far from the truth. Ricochet is both afraid of betrayal within his own ranks by those who covet his high position to the point of paranoia, and is also haunted by the knowledge that his brother is Prime's favorite of the two. His rampages serve to both increase his kill-count to look good in Prime's eyes, as well as "accidentally" take care of any would-be usurpers... and who knows, maybe one day Jazz might "accidentally" end up a casualty... that ''would'' be such a pity.

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==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===
Ricochet and Jazz were overseeing the [[smelting pool]] when Optimus Prime and [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] brought [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] to [[Iacon]]. He laughed with the other Autobots when the strangely-behaving Cliffjumper was blasted by Prime for objecting to the execution of [[Rumble (SG)|Rumble]] like a weak Decepticon. Later, during the Decepticon attack on the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'', he was felled by an unknown assailant. {{storylink|Shattered Glass (issue)|Shattered Glass}}

With Optimus Prime rebuilding the ''Ark'', the Decepticons decided to follow the [[Autobot]]s into space in their own spacecraft. Ricochet hatched a scheme to delay the Decepticons by capturing their leader. He thought that if [[Megatron (SG)|Megatron]] was absent, the Decepticons would never take off after the Autobots.

So Ricochet lured Megatron to the [[Temple of Knowledge]]. All the while making sarcastic remarks, Ricochet gained the upper hand with help from his [[Targetmaster]] partner [[Nightstick (SG)|Nightstick]]. Along with [[Scoop (SG)|Scoop]] and [[Holepunch (SG)|Holepunch]], and [[Crosshairs (SG)|Crosshairs]] and [[Pinpointer (SG)|Pinpointer]], Ricochet held Megatron hostage, demanding a ransom from the Decepticons.

The Decepticons, instead of delaying their flight, sent a group of [[Micromaster]]s to rescue Megatron. The gang of small Decepticons harried Ricochet's group.

Optimus Prime discovered Ricochet's plan and was outraged that his subordinate would take away from him the glory of capturing Megatron. Prime left the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch site to reprimand Ricochet.

The Micromasters had just disposed of Ricochet's group when Optimus Prime arrived at the hideout. Prime was none too happy with Ricochet's initiative, but chose to take credit for the scheme in front of Megatron. But before Prime could execute his Decepticon rival, the Micromasters busted in, distracting the Autobots long enough for Megatron to escape. Eventually, Megatron won the day, but both the Autobots' ship and the Decepticons' ship had launched without their respective leaders.

Once back at the ''Ark''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s launch site, Optimus ordered Scoop to take Ricochet and Crosshairs to the [[Agonizing Rehabilitation Chamber]]s. The sadistic smirk was finally wiped off Ricochet's face. {{storylink|Do Over}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Ricochetshatteredglasstoy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Actually, I'm the evil version of [[Zoom-Zoom]].]]
*'''Shattered Glass''' (BotCon attendee figure, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Spoiler/projectile launcher, flame-shaped projectile, key

: The free attendee figure addition to [[BotCon 2008]]'s [[exclusive]] box set, Ricochet is a [[redeco]] of the set's [[Jazz (SG)|Autobot Jazz]], who himself was a [[retool]] of ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] with a new head sculpt based on [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. Ricochet transforms into a [[wikipedia:Bugatti Veyron|Bugatti Veyron]] mid-engine sports car. His spoiler/rear thruster is a spring-loaded missile launcher that fires a flame-shaped projectile; this becomes his hand-held rifle in robot mode. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] (his is a black-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]-Autobot-style key) into his tailgate makes a pair of non-firing missile racks pop up from the engine bay and flip over onto his roof, or over his shoulders in robot mode. His car mode's rear panels and running boards can swing forward to become hip-mounted non-firing blasters.

: Ricochet was initially only available to BotCon 2008 attendees who purchased the full "Primus Package" set of six toys, along with [[Optimus Prime (SG)|Optimus Prime]], [[Grimlock (SG)|Grimlock]], Autobot Jazz, [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]], [[Razorclaw (SG)|Razorclaw]] and [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]. Since the boxed sets sold out in record time, they immediately decided to come up with an alternative package: re-releasing the [[BotCon 2005]] boxed set, at a lower cost no less, and announcing that Ricochet would still be available for those who purchased it.

: The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie-continuity]] [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/BCRicochet/ricochet.htm More information on Ricochet at TFU.info]''
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==Trivia==
* Ever notice how every year's [[Flamewar|free]] [[Tigatron#Timelines|convention exclusive]] [[Mirage (G1)|thus far]] gets slagged by the end of the story?
* Shattered Glass Ricochet's color scheme may be based on [[Artfire]], a teammate of this Ricochet's [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|alternate-universe doppelganger]].
**Or possibly [[Zoom-Zoom]], given his status as Jazz's "brother" and all.

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