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Hot Rod (G1)

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:''Hot Rod is an Autobot in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family. He has also been known as '''Rodimus Prime''', '''Rodimus''', and '''Rodimus Major'''.''

[[Image:DVDbox3d1.jpg|right|301px|thumb|Opening the Matrix gives you wrinkles.]]

'''Hot Rod''' is brash and headstrong, with an overwhelming self-confidence that borders on arrogance. [[Kup]] has assumed the role of mentor and advisor to the impetuous young Hot Rod, offering him wisdom and advice when he needs it (though Hot Rod rarely feels that he does, much to Kup's annoyance). [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], a female Autobot, also serves as a calming influence on Hot Rod, and tends to either worry about him when he is not around, or deride and tease him when he is. Their relationship is antagonistic, but friendly. Exactly how deep Hot Rod's feelings for Arcee might run is unknown, whether they be friendly, romantic, or otherwise.

In contrast, his '''Rodimus Prime''' persona - while still headstrong and stubborn - seems to suffer from a severe lack of confidence, often doubting his own decisions and expressing distress over his position as an [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]]. Of course, much of this comes from having immediately succeeded [[Supreme Commander|command]] from [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]—and let's face it, shoes-to-be-filled just don't ''get'' much bigger than that.

One thing that both sides of this Autobot's identity have in common is their impatience - neither Hot Rod nor Rodimus Prime can stand to wait around when they could be doing something instead. He is also very self-reliant, rarely sending others to do anything when he could be doing it himself.

His [[Targetmaster]] partner is [[Firebolt (G1)|'''Firebolt''']].
{{quote|I ''knew'' you had potential.|[[Kup]] on Hot Rod's transformation into Rodimus Prime|[[The Transformers: The Movie|TFTM]]}}

:''Japanese names:'' '''Hot Rodimus''', '''Rodimus Convoy'''<br>
:''French-Canadian names:'' '''Météorite''', '''Rodimus Primo'''<br>
:''Italian names:'' '''Folgore''', '''Captain'''<br>
:''Hungarian names'': '''Nagyágyú''', '''Rodimusz Fővezér''' (Hot ''Shot''/Prime Commander Rodimus) -- '''Peca''' ("Fisher"?!) in the first dub of The Movie, 'cause he deals with marine life throughout the film, you see.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
:''Voice actors:'' [[Judd Nelson]] → [[Dick Gautier]] (US); [[Hiroya Ishimaru]] (Japan)

[[Image:HotRodFishing1.jpg |right|200px|thumb|"I'm tellin' you, Daniel, you HAD to [[Kiss Players|kiss]] me to activate my fishing rod. STOP crying! And, uh, don't tell your dad or Optimus."]]

Hot Rod was one of the many Autobots based in [[Autobot City]], on [[Earth]]. He was close friends with the young human [[Daniel Witwicky]], and seemed to have a reputation for being something of a trouble-maker, judging from a few of Kup's comments to him at the time. Realizing that the Decepticons were invading, Hot Rod opened fire on their stolen shuttle and exposed their ruse before Megatron could enter the city. Although this did give the rest of the Autobots time to begin transforming Autobot City and raising their defenses, it also left Hot Rod trapped outside with Kup and Daniel. After defeating the Decepticons [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] with some help from Kup, Hot Rod managed to find a way inside the fortress city and took part in its defense. During [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime's]] battle with [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], Hot Rod intervened in an attempt to help, but succeeded only in giving Megatron the chance he needed to mortally wound the Autobot leader.

After Prime's death, Autobot City was attacked again - by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. While escaping, Hot Rod and Kup (and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]) were separated from the rest of the Autobots and crashed on the planet [[Quintessa]]. There, Hot Rod met the Quintessons, an enemy who would haunt him for some time later. After escaping their sadistic trial and attempted execution (as well as meeting [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]]), Hot Rod went on to the planet [[Junk]], where he was just in time to stop [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] from destroying the rest of the Autobot City refugees with a timely use of the [[Universal greeting]]. Together, they all traveled to [[Cybertron]] to stop [[Unicron]] before he could eat more than just its moons.

[[Image:RodimusPrimeMovie1.jpg |left|200px|thumb|"Stop putting in captions that are just blatantly not funny!"]]

Inside of Unicron, Hot Rod was separated from the rest of his team when their ship crashed (something which happens to Hot Rod a lot). Alone, he found himself facing [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in a battle to the death over the [[Matrix|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]]. Claiming the Matrix, Hot Rod evolved into "Rodimus Prime", an older, larger, and more powerful version of himself, and used the power of the Matrix to destroy both Galvatron ''and'' Unicron once and for all (supposedly).
[[Image:TF-JunkionFriends.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Your spaking [[Junkion]].]]

Peace reigned on Cybertron for at least long enough to put up some of the more important buildings, and Rodimus Prime began to ease into his role as the new Autobot leader. When Ultra Magnus and Spike Witwicky were kidnapped during a peace celebration, it was Rodimus who spied on the Decepticons with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to determine if they were the ones who had done it. The way Rodimus had it figured, the Decepticons were usually behind everything anyway, so they seemed like a good enough place to start. After getting caught and severely beaten by the Decepticons (who were innocent of the kidnapping, but not really fans of his anyway), Rodimus was able to interface with the Matrix and learned about the origins of the Transformer race. He also learned that his old enemies, the Quintessons, were back and looking to destroy every Transformer in existence. Making things worse, Galvatron soon returned as well, and the war that everyone had assumed was safely over quickly started up again.

During this period, Rodimus Prime's greatest achievements both revolved around his predecessor, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. While fleeing from a Decepticon attack, Rodimus and several other Autobots took refuge in a massive Autobot crypt and discovered that their former leader seemed to have returned to life. Perhaps a little too trusting of Optimus (and possibly eager to relieve himself of the burden of leadership), Rodimus quickly passed the Matrix back to Optimus and, much to his glee, reverted back into Hot Rod. His happiness was short-lived, however, as Optimus was quickly revealed to be nothing more than a puppet of the Quintessons, sent to trick the Autobots into an ambush from which none of them would escape. With no other choice, Hot Rod was forced to do battle with Optimus Prime for the fate of the Autobots. Although their duel was clearly in the favor of the more powerful Optimus, Hot Rod was able to re-awaken the true spirit of his leader. Returning the Matrix to Rodimus, Optimus then piloted his ship into the heart of the ambush and sacrificed himself to save them all.

[[Image:HotRodReturnOfOptimusPrime1.jpg |right|200px|thumb|"Does my thumb look infected to you?"]]

Or so it had seemed at the time. As was so often the case for Rodimus, things did not quite wrap up as tidily as he might have hoped. Far from being destroyed, Optimus had been retrieved by a team of human scientists who were hoping to use him (again) as a weapon against the Autobots - this time as the bearer of a malignant "Hate Plague" that would cause them to destroy each other. When he learned of this, Rodimus swiftly formed a rescue party and led them to retrieve Optimus' body so that their former leader could rest in peace. When all of the rest of the Autobots with him were exposed to the Hate Plague, only Rodimus was able to escape unharmed - and with the still uninfected body of Optimus. Returning to Autobot City, Rodimus ordered [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky-Lynx]] to find a Quintesson to repair Optimus, then risked his life to shut down [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] before the Plague could spread to it. Attacked by Ultra Magnus and Wreck-Gar in the process, he succumbed to the plague and became infected with hate. In order to stop the Plague, the resurrected Optimus had to defeat the crazed Rodimus and forcibly extract the Matrix from him, changing him back into Hot Rod once more. This time, as Optimus had decided to stick around, the change was somewhat more permanent. ''Somewhat''.

====''Kiss Players''====
'''Voice actors:''' [[Ryōtarō Okiayu]] (Japan)

Following the death of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the defeat of [[Unicron]], Hot Rod became Rodimus Prime, the new leader of the [[Autobot]]s. However, when his defeat of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] led to a [[Tokyo|calamitous disaster]] on [[Earth]], he gave up the [[Matrix]] to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], reverted to Hot Rod once more and returned to the [[human]] homeworld.

[[Image:HotRodKP.jpg|left|thumb|Flames on his arms and a naked girl in his tummy.]]

Damaged by the E.D.C.'s [[anti-electron]] field, Hot Rod was attacked and partially [[ParasiTech|fused-with]] by a group of severed [[Legion]] heads. Thanks to a [[kiss]] from former [[Earth Defense Command|E.D.C.]] [[Kiss Player]] [[Shaoshao Li]], he was reformatted into a Ford GT body. Partnered with the kung-fu mistress, he traveled around [[Japan]] battling the E.D.C., Legion, and the resurrected Optimus Prime.

Hot Rod was cocky and confident in his speed and sharpshooting skills, and often weathered his human partner's complaints that he was slacking off on his hand-to-hand combat training. He much prefered to practice kissing, the resulting fusion granting him Shao's considerable martial arts skills as well as the ability to wield his firearms as [[wikipedia:tonfa|tonfas]]. In return, he stole [[Marissa Faireborn]]'s underwear for her.

He continued to enjoy fishing and carried a customized rod that he could convert into a forearm-mounted weapon called the "Exhaust Eliminator". Shaoshao didn't like working with him after a fishing trip due to the smell, but she secretly wished that he would take her with him anyway. Hot Rod was very suspicious of Optimus Prime, claiming that he was not the ''real'' Optimus, presumably because he still believed his former commander to be dead following the Battle of [[Autobot City]].

Hot Rod had the distinction of being the only known robot with a Kiss Player partner to have lips. This might have contributed to Shao's feelings of excitement when she kissed him, though the rest of the time she acted outraged that a robot would have the audacity to talk to her like a real person.

After numerous battles, Hot Rod and his human partner settled their differences with Prime. Together, they teamed up with the E.D.C. Kiss Player [[Atari Hitotonari]] and her [[Autrooper]] and entered the secret "Genital System" facility hidden beneath E.D.C. headquarters in Tokyo. There, they discovered Galvatron's headless body and realized that the only way to end the current crisis was to allow the Unicron-empowered Decepticon's cells to return to his body. When Hot Rod did so, he was restored to his original body.

Hot Rod went on his way, but did not take back the Matrix and leadership of the Autobots until the year 2010. It is unknown whether he ever discovered that the true cause of the Tokyo incident was temporal interference by the [[Sparkbot]]s.

{{storylink|Kiss Players (fiction)|Kiss Players}}

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===="Rebirth" miniseries (America-only)====

Even after losing his position as Autobot leader, Hot Rod was not the sort to rest on his laurels. Among other things, he was instrumental in championing the idea of human/Transformer binary bonding, a technique that later resulted in the [[Headmaster|Headmasters]] and [[Targetmaster|Targetmasters]]. Hot Rod himself became one of the latter, bonding himself to a [[Nebulos|Nebulan]] named [[Firebolt (G1)|Firebolt]].

====''The Transformer'' manga====

Rodimus Prime faced numerous bizarre challenges within the pages of the Transformer manga. In one instance, Rodimus and his troops were taken under siege by a horde of Megatron clones calling themselves the [[Megatron Military]]. The Megatron Military made short work of Rodimus, leaving him to wonder how he could defeat a whole horde of the baddie, when Optimus Prime could barely deal with ''one''. Rodimus eventually realized that Galvatron was secretly controlling the clones and singled him out. With Galvatron defeated, the Megatron Military ceased to function.

During another battle, he was forced to team with his arch-nemesis, Galvatron, to defeat the all-powerful [[Guiltar]]. Guiltar was a creation built by the [[Quintesson]]s utilizing the powers of both Optimus Prime and Megatron. Together, Rodimus and Galvatron defeated their foe (who it turned was being controlled by the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]) and called off the truce.

====''Headmasters'' cartoon (Japan-only)====

''(The Headmasters anime skips the events which occurred in the 3-part "The Rebirth" story arc)''

[[Image:DoubleConvoy1.jpg |left|200px|thumb|"Race ya to the Matrix!" "Yer on!"]]

After the events of "The Return of Optimus Prime", Hot Rod maintained a high-level position among the Autobots as well as a new sense of duty and responsibility. After [[Vector Sigma]] was under threat of explosion, Hot Rod raced all over Earth trying to find the Matrix, which was still being repaired after its confrontation with the Hate Plague. Hot Rod eventually found the Matrix in a hiding place on Earth and rushed it back to Cybertron. Racing down to Vector Sigma, he met up with Optimus Prime and the ghost of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. Alpha Trion repaired the Matrix fully and Hot Rod transformed back into Rodimus Prime. Together, Optimus and Rodimus fought side-by-side to defeat Galvatron and his goons. However, to save Vector Sigma, Optimus Prime sacrificed his life by merging with the super computer.

Rodimus became Autobot Supreme Commander once more and continued to lead the Autobots against the Decepticons. However, once again, Vector Sigma came under threat of destruction. However, he was unable to save it this time but managed to evacuate all of Cybertron before it was destroyed. In search of a new homeworld, Rodimus, [[Kup (G1)| Kup]] and [[Blurr (G1)| Blurr]] left the planet. [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] asked if she could go, too, but Rodimus made her stay behind because she's a girl, and girls can't do anything but stand around and worry and make coffee for the men.

====''Headmasters'' manga====

[[Image:Ep14.jpg|right|150px|thumb|He's so dreeeaaaaamyyyy.]]

In the concluding chapter of the Headmasters manga, issue number 8, Rodimus Prime returned from his journey in space. During his quest, he faced many dangers and hardships and learned a new admiration for the human race and the planet Earth. His trials also increased the power of the Matrix, which he had taken with him on his journey.

====''Battlestars: Return of Convoy'' (Japan-only)====

Rodimus would not appear again until ''[[Battlestars]]'', where he was shown to have reverted back to Hot Rod and now been converted into a [[Micromaster]]. As a Micromaster, Hot Rod took up residence in [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Battlestars: Return of Convoy (Japan-only)|Star Convoy's]] chest, boosting his Supreme Commander's power.

:''('''Note''': Hot Rod's Micromaster body leaves fans to believe that the new homeworld he went searching for ended up being the planet [[Micro]], which was featured prominently in [[Victory (cartoon)|Transformers Victory]]. This has not been officially confirmed in any capacity, however.)''

====''Teletraan Go! Go!'' comics====
[[Image:Hotrod-micro.jpg|left|150px|thumb|This isn't the last time he'll work with a creepy-looking girl.]]

Hot Rod (in his [[Micromaster]] form) rescued [[Teletraan 15]] from a strange mechanical monster, a [[Great Novaroid|Novaroid]]. Teletraan 15 noted that Hot Rod was considerably smaller than she remembered him.

Hot Rod asked if she was the one responsible for all the [[Transwarp]] travel and blamed her for the wormholes that were opening everywhere. Spotting a large wormhole opening, he transformed to vehicle mode and told her to climb inside, saying that something big was coming.

[[Star Convoy]] appeared and requested Hot Rod's assistance, telling him that [[Megatron (G1)|Ultra Megatron]] was fusing with [[Dark Nova]].

As Hot Rod said his farewells to Teletraan 15, he was suddenly struck by an immense blast from the wormhole overhead. The shadowy form of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] descended from the rip in the sky.

15 leaped in front of Hot Rod to protect him, and was rewarded for her heroism by seeing her right arm torn off by the Decepticon's power. The severed arm gripped in his teeth, Galvatron throttled the much smaller Hot Rod. As [[First Aid]] and [[Blades]] of the [[Protectobots]] raced toward her, Teletraan 15 faded into unconsciousness, leaving Hot Rod's fate and the outcome of the battle unknown.

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===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====

''('''Note:''' Events from the UK-only comics are in italics, and are flippin' convoluted.)''

''When [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] made the decision to leave Cybertron and its civil war behind and travel to a new, peaceful planet, he dispatched Hot Rod and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] to search for suitable worlds. The pair discovered the planet of [[Nebulos]], but on their return trip to inform him, they ran afoul of some unpleasant aliens who captured Blurr and pursued Hot Rod through space. While fleeing, Hot Rod crossed paths with the Autobot war veteran, Kup, living a nomadic existence wandering through space at the time, and the youth's bravado re-ignited Kup's fighting spirit. After saving Hot Rod and helping him to rescue Blurr, Kup joined the pair in returning to Cybertron.'' {{storylink|Kup's Story!}}

Having delivered his report to Fortress Maximus, Hot Rod was among the contingent of Transformers who accompanied him to Nebulos. The Autobots' arrival on the planet immediately stirred civil unrest, however, which lead to the Decepticons being brought to the planet, and the war continuing on a smaller scale. Technological advancements developed during the conflict saw Nebulans being bio-engineered into [[binary bonding|partnerships]] with the Transformers - Hot Rod became a Targetmaster, and was bonded the Nebulan sharpshooter, Firebolt, who transformed into his gun. Eventually, the Autobots determined to move their war away from Nebulos, and followed a signal sent by [[Goldbug]], received by Hot Rod, to the planet [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

Hot Rod's role in the war on Earth was, in contrast to his nature, a small, quiet one, as he served under Fortress Maximus, and then the resurrected Optimus Prime, with little to no notable actions performed for a prolonged period of time. Eventually, however, he began playing larger roles again when he turned the tide of battle with [[Pretender]] [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] after he succeeded in injuring the villain, {{storylink|Skin Deep}} and made a particularly stupid move when he tried to snap Optimus Prime out of a funk by creating a mock threat with a [[Guardian|Guardian Mark V battle droid]]. The robot proceeded to malfunction and truly endanger the Autobots, but Hot Rod's plan worked when Prime saved the day and defeated it. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} He later participated in the battles against [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], {{storylink|All Fall Down}} Unicron (speeding into the conflict on a [[hoverscooter]]), {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} and the Decepticon forces on the planet [[Klo]]. {{Storylink|End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|End of the Road!}}

''Hot Rod rose to greater prominence in the alternate future timeline of [[Earth-120185]]. In 1990, he, Kup and Blurr were captured by Megatron; although rescued by a double-agent named [[Warmonger]], Hot Rod was recaptured and bore witness first hand to Megatron's mercilessness when he executed Warmonger. Then, in 1991, he was part of a unit that escorted the captive [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], only to lose the Decepticon leader when forced to defend a human settlement against an attack by the [[Air Strike Patrol]].'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}} ''In 2003, he and Blurr were given "Ark duty," assigned to stand guard over the [[Ark|Autobots' spaceship]] while construction on [[Autobot City]] began. Kup was apparently instructed to deliver the plans of the city to the American government, and when Hot Rod saw him being jumped by the [[Stunticon]]s, he disobeyed orders and sped out to the rescue, only to find that the tape had been a dummy.'' {{storylink|Ark Duty}} ''When the city was completed in 2004, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] attacked it on its opening day, and Hot Rod repelled him by attacking in a wildly illogical manner, tackling him down a mountain repeatedly.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

''In the year 2006, when the new Decepticon leader [[Galvatron]] travelled back in time to 1986 as part of a plan to free himself from the control of Unicron, the chaos-bringer used his mental powers to plan knowledge of Galvatron's plan into Hot Rod, Kup and Blurr's minds and transported them to Cybertron, where they used Galvatron's equipment to follow him into the past. There, with help from the present-day incarnation of Ultra Magnus, they were able to convince Galvatron that he had, in fact, traveled back in time to a parallel universe, where his actions would have no effect on the future. Believing this, Galvatron returned to his own time, and after setting any remaining wrongs to right, the trio of Autobots also returned to 2006.'' {{storylink|Target 2006}} ''Back in his native timeline, Hot Rod was subsequently involved in a battle with Galvatron inside Unicron's body, during which he opened the sacred Autobot talisman, the [[Creation Matrix]], and was transformed into Rodimus Prime. With this new strength, he hurled Galvatron through Unicron's hide and opened the Matrix, destroying the planet-eater.'' {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

[[Image:Rodimusprimerequestdenied.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Rodimus learned the wrong lesson from Optimus' death.]]

''As the new Autobot leader, Rodimus re-established Autobot control of Cybertron, and proved to be a fairly ruthless leader when it came to dispensing mercy. When Galvatron did not reappear, however, he grew concerned, and rashly placed a bounty on the Decepticons' head. What Rodimus did not realize, however, was that Galvatron had time-jumped again, traveling back to 1987.'' {{storylink|Wanted - Galvatron Dead or Alive}} ''In 2007, when the freelance peace-keeping agent [[Death's Head]] pursued Galvatron back to the 80s, Rodimus was informed of this fact by an Autobot double-agent named [[Nautilus]], and, dismayed at the danger he had unleashed on the past, promptly headed back in time himself to stop the dual threats.'' {{storylink|Burning Sky!}} ''Once again teaming up with the present-day Ultra Magnus, Rodimus and his team tracked Galvatron down to [[Mount Verona]], where he was attempting to harness the volcano's molten energy. While arguing with Death's Head, Rodimus and the bounty hunter were both attacked, but when Ultra Magnus opened fire on his power siphon, Galvatron was distracted long enough for Rodimus to escape.'' {{storylink|Hunters!}} ''Rodimus then arranged a plan that saw the Autobots capture Galvatron's time-jump mechanism, in order to have [[Wreck-Gar]] re-engineer it to return all the time-travelers to their point of origin. Rodimus engaged Galvatron in a protracted battle to buy Wreck-Gar time, but when the device was activated, Rodimus, Death's Head and the other Autobots were returned to 2007 - but Galvatron was left behind.'' {{storylink|Fire on High!}}

''Some time later, a disgruntled Death's Head accepted a contract from the Decepticons on Rodimus Prime's head, and ambushed him while he was inspecting Autobot lines. Their battle subsequently went underground, where [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] intervened, downing Death's Head in hopes of being the ones to defeat Rodimus, in order to reclaim their lost standing in the Decepticons ranks. Rodimus was able to lead Death's Head through the underground tunnels, right into the heart of the Autobot camp, where he offered him advance payment for a different contract - on Cyclonus and Scourge.'' {{storylink|Headhunt}} ''Death's Head proceeded to track the two Decepticons for the remainder of the year, until the three of them fell under the mental control of Unicron when they discovered his disembodied head on the planet of [[Junk]] in the early days of 2008. Under his control, they assassinated Decepticon leader Shockwave and reignited the stalemated Cybertronian civil war in order to keep the Autobots busy while Unicron worked on rebuilding his body. Rodimus, however, learned of the situation thanks to [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], and lead a small Autobot force to Junk, where Death's Head fought against Unicron's control long enough to project Rodimus's mind into a battle with the demi-god on the astral plane. During the battle, explosives planted by Wreck-Gar destroy Unicron's head, and his mind is sealed within the Matrix.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

[[Image:Targetmaster-nomore.jpg|thumb|right|"''I'm'' not being melodramatic, ''you're'' being insensitive!"]]

''Later in 2008, the alien Quintessons targeted Cybertron for colonization, and attacked the Autobots with a two-pronged assault on both Cybertron and Earth. When [[Arcee]] shirked her guard duty at Autobot City, the Quintessons were given an opening that allowed them to take over the city, and when she returned, they gunned her down as bait for a trap for Rodimus Prime. Arriving at the city, Rodimus discovered the injured Arcee and opened his chest compartment to heal her with the Matrix, only to have it yanked from his grasp by the Quintesson general, [[Ghyrik]], causing him to revert to Hot Rod. Liberating [[Blaster]]'s cassettes for back-up, Hot Rod and Arcee proceeded to fight their way through the Quintessons to Autobot City's control room, where Hot Rod activated [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] to smash the alien threat. In battle with Ghyrik, Hot Rod duped the Quintessons with a bit of amateur ventriloquism and reclaimed the Matrix; transformed back into Rodimus Prime again, he routed the Quintessons.'' {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

''Unbeknowst to Rodimus, the Quintessons had sought to colonize Cybertron because their own homeworld was being destroyed by a rift in space and time caused by the Transformers' repeated time-travel. The rift continued to grow in size until it threatened both Earth and Cybertron at the beginning of both 2009 and 1989. To put an end to the threat, Rodimus and a squad of Autobots traveled back to 1989, only to wind up mass-displacing Optimus Prime (since the Matrix could not exist in two time periods at once) and a group of other Autobots to [[limbo]], leading to a brief violent misunderstanding with the present-day Autobots. Optimus Prime was able to stabilize the situation by communicating with all involved through the power of the Matrix. Subsequently, Autobots and Decepticons from both the present and future teamed up to battle Galvatron and [[Straxus|Megatron]], but one by one they fell, until Optimus Prime used the Matrix to return himself to reality for a final showdown. After absorbing Galvatron, Cyclonus and Scourge, however, the rift was sealed by Shockwave, and Rodimus and the other future Autobots returned to 2009, vowing to destroy their time machines to prevent this ever happening again.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}

''As it transpired, however, things would not be that easy. In the wake of the massive chronal damage caused by the rift, time had attempted to heal its wounds, but reality was no longer as it had been. The future that Rodimus and the other Autobots came from no longer existed - in its place was a world where Galvatron had never traveled back in time, and had conquered Cybertron after Unicron's destruction. Rodimus quickly established a rebellion, but when Galvatron tracked down their headquarters, he goaded Rodimus into a ferocious battle in hopes of corrupting the Matrix within him. Rodimus realized what he was doing, however, and ended the fight before more damage could be done.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

''Rodimus and the Autobots escaped to Earth via hyperspace, only to find that their craft's guidance systems had been damaged. During the flight, Rodimus Prime vanished'' {{storylink|The Void! (UK)}}, ''and Kup discovered that he was the saboteur,'' {{storylink|Edge of Impact}} ''deducing that he had been corrupted by an evil force from within the Matrix.'' {{storylink|Shadow of Evil}} ''Inside the Matrix, Rodimus battled with the essence of Unicron, trapped there since the events of 2008, until Kup wrenched the Matrix from his chest, freeing from the chaos-bringer's influence. But now, Rodimus knew that the evil of Unicron will be waiting for him within it...'' {{storylink|White Fire}} ''and in 2010, Unicron's essence succeeded in taking over Rodimus's body, transforming it into a duplicate of his own and attacking Cybertron once more, until Rodimus was able to defeat him from within and re-seal him within the Matrix.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

''Centuries later, in the year 2356, Rodimus, his body withered and weakened from the continuous harmful influence of Unicron from within the Matrix, lectured a young Autobot student on the nature of evil, unwittingly setting the youth on the path towards villainy himself.'' {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

''In an unidentified timeline in the year 2510, a healthy Rodimus Prime was overjoyed to announce that the Cybertronian war was finally over, and planned to step down as leader to allow [[Springer]] to take over. The sole remaining Decepticon, a double-agent named [[Triton]], spoke out against the decision to cause dissension, and succeeded - as Rodimus could only watch in dismay, arguments escalated into conflict, and the war was born again as Autobot fought Autobot.'' {{storylink|Peace}}

Additionally, in one further alternate future timeline - a world in which Unicron succeeded in consuming Cybertron - Rodimus led the Autobot/human defense of Earth when [[Galvatron II|that timeline's Galvatron]] attacked and eventually conquered it. Rodimus perished during the conflict, and his body was strung up between the ruined towers of the World Trade Center. In the year 2009, Galvatron returned to Manhattan to survey its devastated landscape, and fired upon Rodimus's corpse, demanding to know how many times he would have to kill him to erase his legacy. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

====Generation 2====

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

Hot Rod joined an underground Autobot cell led by [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] after [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] takeover of [[Cybertron]]. Among the members of the cell was [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], who Hot Rod became attached to.

From the [[Wastelands]], Hot Rod, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] observed an incoming Decepticon shuttle carrying the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. Shortly afterwards, the cell rescued [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] from [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], and took him to their base. After awakening, Prime attacked [[Gnaw]], Blurr, and [[Wheelie]], forcing Hot Rod (who didn't recognize him) to hold the Autobot leader at gunpoint. After being <strike>bitch slapped</strike> admonished by Kup, Hot Rod apologized.

After Shockwave unleashed the [[Guardian Robots]] on [[Iacon]], Prime organized the resistance cell and other Autobot forces on the planet in an assault on Shockwave's citadel. Fighting alongside the Autobot leader, Hot Rod was amazed that the stories Kup had told him about Prime's courage and heroism had all been true. As an injured Prime breached the citadel, Hot Rod, Ironhide and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] provided cover fire, taking down a number of Guardians in the process. Along with the rest of Iacon, they witnessed the divine light of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Autobot Matrix of Leadership]] when Shockwave activated it.

As Prime and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] battled Shockwave within the citadel, Hot Rod and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] took down [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. Immediately afterwards, they were confronted with the looming threat of a remaining Guardian Robot - a threat that was soon neutralized by the arrival of the [[Wreckers]], the [[Autobot High Council]], and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. The unified Autobot group soon breached the citadel.

Some time later, Hot Rod ran a simulation combat scenario against Kup, and won using tactics that, in Kup's opinion, would have killed them both had it been real. Only after his victory did Hot Rod remember that he'd promised to take Arcee to see an [[Earth]]-bound shuttle launch - a duty Springer was happy to relieve him of. Soon afterwards, he was assigned to perimeter guard duty at [[Autobase]] with Gnaw and Wheelie, separating him from Arcee.

===''Universe: The Wreckers''===
[[Image:Hotrodg1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Undergoing the [[Maximal Upgrade]] mostly involves applying your stickers.]]

A few months after the destruction of [[Unicron]] in 2005, Rodimus Prime spearheaded an effort to establish multiple recon posts to watch for advancing threats... even though some of his scientists said he shouldn't. When only two of the five launched ships were ever heard from again, Rodimus felt like a schmuck. Guy can't catch a break. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

After the Great Wars ended and the [[Pax Cybertronia]] was signed, he changed his name to simply "Rodimus" and decided to check out the new "[[Maximal]] upgrade". His relationship with [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] effectively ended shortly after, as the latter went through dark gripping emo depression over the death of [[Daniel Witwicky]] and vanished.

Rodimus joined the [[Wreckers]] at some undetermined point afterwards. After [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] took over Cybertron with his [[Vehicon]] drones, Wrecker leader [[Apelinq]] got stranded on prehistoric [[Earth]], leaving Rodimus in charge. True to form, he ditched leadership duties to [[Primal Prime]] as soon as possible.

After Primal Prime got his marching orders from the [[Oracle]], he met Rodimus deep inside Cybertron's caverns, where an even more gothy-emo Arcee --in a new Maximal body-- lurked and stewed in her depression. Realizing he couldn't convince her to give a damn about anything, he left, rejoining the main Wrecker force in battle. Making it onto an ancient Autobot shuttle, the Wreckers blasted off.... with late-arrival Arcee. {{storylink|Departure}}

Rodimus recognized the homing beacon emitting from [[Archa Nine]] as one of those missing exploration parties mentioned before. When the shuttle landed, Rodimus stayed behind to help repair the damage the ship had suffered. The entire Wrecker team later gathered in an [[Akalouthan]] village, where Rodimus was reunited with [[Glyph]], who took them to see the artifact known as the [[Divine Light]]. The Wreckers' analysis of the item was cut short, as it was stolen by the traitor [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. Rodimus saw the back-in-his-old-body [[Devcon]] off, who was sent to chase after Cyclonus, while the Wreckers made for their next destination... even though several of them were now leery of the visions Primal Prime had been getting. Because they've really done ''so well'' by the Wreckers so far. {{storylink|Betrayal}}

Upon landing on the frozen planet, Rodimus was part of the search party immediately dispatched to look for... something. Primal Prime wasn't too specific. They came across [[Al-Badur]], an exiled [[Quintesson]], who gave them a little history lesson. They were then promptly attacked by a school of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]], but the Wreckers made short work of them. they made their way back to the ship, with Al-Badur in tow, and made for their next destination... {{storylink|Disclosure}}

''('''Note''': As the comic series ended prematurely here, it is unknown how things went. The Wreckers ''series'' was intended to end shortly afterwards and tie directly into the ''[[Universe]]'' comic, but it never happened.)''

===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:Spotlight03HotRod.jpg|right|thumb|WHEEEEEEE! AWESOME! TUBULAR! COWABUNGA! REAGANOMICS!]]

Years ago, Hot Rod was put in charge of a mission to the planet [[Ki-Aleta]] to obtain a powerful artifact named the [[Magnificence]] so as to keep it out of the hands of the Decepticons. Though the mission started off smoothly enough, with [[Gizmo]] using a [[holomatter]] generator to distract the defense systems while the rest of the team went after the Magnificence. Unfortunately, everything that could go wrong did go wrong. First the generator malfunctioned, then [[Download]] tripped the security lasers around the Magnificence itself. Gizmo, Download, and [[Backbeat]] were destroyed by the security systems while Hot Rod and [[Doubledealer|Dealer]] fled. Hot Rod, nearing the exit tunnels they had previously drilled, got a call from Dealer - he had been ambushed by a Decepticon attack squad and needed help. Unfortunately, Hot Rod had been given his own, top secret orders: the Magnificence was to be the top priority of the mission, and placed before all else. With a heavy heart, Hot Rod abandoned Dealer to his fate as he left Ki-Aleta with the Magnificence.

Years later, Hot Rod learned that Dealer had not died that day; he was being held prisoner at the Decepticon penal colony known as [[Styx]]. Hot Rod stealthily infiltrated the prison complex, using a holomatter generator to disguise himself as a guard and then short-circuiting the power grid to cause all the cell doors to unlock. During the chaos he snuck in, extracted Dealer, and took off while the Decepticons were busy getting the prisoners under control. {{storylink|Spotlight: Hot Rod}}

Recently, Hot Rod was called to Earth to aid the crew of the [[Ark-19]] in procuring a Decepticon [[facsimile]] from a former Soviet state in eastern Europe. He and [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] went down to Earth from the [[Ark-32]] against [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]'s wishes, and proceeded to join the battle unannounced. As Hardhead went to support the main battle, Hot Rod went after the facsimile... which lead to him colliding with [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] as they both tried to stop the facsimile from letting himself get gunned down by Soviet soldiers. Hot Rod succeeded in the end, but before he could return to his ship he was attacked by [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], unable to defend himself because he had to keep the facsimile alive. After returning to the Ark-32, he had to be put in a CR Chamber to recover. His injuries were for nothing, as the facsimile melted during the bounce.

===Binaltech===

Referred to only as "The Protector", Rodimus Prime sent a special spark back in time in order to ensure the survival of the Binaltech timeline created by [[Ravage (G1)|Battle Ravage]]'s machinations. It seems the Binaltech project was destined to produce warriors of considerable merit and power, who would do much good in the universe. To accomplish his goals, Rodimus had the time-traveling spark possess the [[Nemesis Prime (Alternators)|"Black Optimus"]] Binaltech body that [[Doctor Arkeville]] had been creating. Once it has physical form, the new "Black Optimus" intervened on [[Operation: Distant Thunder]], bisecting the timeline to both restore the original history and allow the Binaltech history to continue. The evil Binaltech body soon rejected the purely good spark possessing it, however, and vanished. Optimus Prime recovered the spark sent by the Protector and encased it in a preserving crystal...

''('''Note''': While "The Protector" from the future is never explictly mentioned as Rodimus Prime, "Protector" IS Rodimus's official function, and a Rodimus / Hot Rod figure was under production at the time the Binaltech / Alternators line went on indefinite hiatus, so it's not too big a leap. The real question, though, is the exact nature of the time-traveling spark -- it is alternately referred to as "the Protector's spark" and as being sent back from the future BY the Protector, which suggests it is not Rodimus's own spark.)''

==Toys==

See [[Hot Rod toys]].

==Trivia==
* Hot Rod might be the ''Transformers'' character with the most names in the US. From "Hot Rod" to "Rodimus Prime", to "Rodimus Major" to just plain "Rodimus". Varieties of "Rodimus" appear to be how he will be for a while, as Hasbro appears to be unable to secure the [[trademark]] on "Hot Rod".

* Aside from the ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Rodimus (Energon)|namesake character]], Hot Rod has also been [[homage]]'d twice (or possibly thrice depending on how you look at it) in the [[Unicron Trilogy]]. For ''[[Armada]]'', the "[[Powerlinx]]" upgrade of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] was given a very Hot-Rod-inspired deco. In ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'', [[Takara]] made a redeco of Hot Shot (well, "Exillion") with Hot Rod deco as a DVD-pack-in [[exclusive]]. [[Hasbro]] then took this deco, altered it, and released it in the US line at mass retail as the new character [[Excellion]]. Besides Unicron Trilogy, repainted [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]'s color schema also resembles Hot Rod.

* One of the first concepts for Classics Rodimus was based around the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pagani_Zonda Pagani Zonda] super car, before the [http://www.supercarnet.jp/File/File-Japan/File-Dome.htm Dome Zero] design was decided upon.

* At [[Botcon 2002]], Dick Gautier "confirmed", jokingly, that Rodimus Prime is gay.

*In [[The Transformers: The Movie]], Hot Rod does not transform the same way twice.

{{-}}

==See also==
*[[Random Rodimus Syndrome]]

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/HotRod/hotrod.htm Hot Rod at TFU.info]

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

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

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Rad White

2007-11-17T21:35:23Z

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{{disambig2|the human friend of the [[Autobot]]s from [[Armada]]|the Autobot [[Action Master]] from [[Generation 1]]|Rad (G1)}}
:''Rad is a [[human]] character in the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Rad-armada.jpg|thumb|250px|...and I want to tell you about the Traaaaaaaaaaansformers!]]
'''Bradley "Rad" White''' is your typical kid who's the son of brilliant scientists. He likes to [[High_Wire|ride his bike]], he likes to explore caves, he likes to grab excitedly at radioactive things-- wait, what?

Basically, Rad has a natural, insatiable curiosity about all things. Unfortunately, this curiosity goes unchecked when he's hanging out with his best friend [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], so it takes the watchful eye of the intelligent-but-much-more-reserved [[Alexis]] to keep them both out of trouble. His parents hope that some day Rad can channel this curiosity more productively.

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Armada''====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Kirby Morrow]] (US), [[Masataka Nakai]] (Japan)
[[Image:Rad_dork.jpg|left|thumb|145px|Hail Skroob!]]

One day, Rad and [[Carlos_Lopez|Carlos]] went exploring into the caverns deep beneath the local [[Cosmoscope_Research_Center|observatory]]. Inside, they found the curious remains of a clearly artificial construction, seemingly far in advance of human technology. Against the advice of Carlos, Rad was drawn towards a [[Mini-Con_storage_panel|glowing green pentagonal artifact]] half buried in the rubble. Touching it, the entire structure began to shake, suddenly springing to life as thousands of computers lit up the walls.

At home, [[Alexis]] felt the tremors and used her computer to pinpoint the epicenter of the apparent earthquake as the mountain caverns that Rad and Carlos were exploring. Similarly, the scientists and researchers at the observatory were baffled by the sudden movement of the Earth. As Rad and Carlos made their escape with the artifact, a bright light engulfed the chamber they were in, simultaneously shutting down all electronic equipment in Licoln, as well as emitting three distinctly coloured distress signals beams into the sky.

One beam, green, reached an [[Exodus|ancient starship wreck]] on the dark side of the moon, causing it to fire hundreds of smaller beams of green light at the [[Earth]]. The two remaining signal beams, coloured red and purple, continued deep into space until it reached [[Cybertron_(planet)|a cold, distant metal world]].

Little did Rad know that he had unwittingly set in motion the next destructive phase in the great Transformers war, an endless battle of rage and hatred between the heroic [[Autobots]] and the evil [[Decepticons]]. Thanks a lot, kid.

====''Energon''====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Kirby Morrow]] (US), [[Masataka Nakai]] (Japan)

[[Image:Sally_hugs_Rad.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Rad, you dirty dog.]]

By 2020, Rad had been shipped off to Cybertron and was working as an assistant to [[Dr. Brian Jones]], presumably because he wouldn't shut up about the Transformers.

Much to Dr. Jones' chagrin, his [[Sally Jones|daughter]] appears to have a thing for Rad.

====''Cybertron''====
[[Image:CybertronArmadaKids.jpg|thumb|left|Every girl's crazy about a sharp-dressed Rad.]]

In the last Transformers Cybertron episode (with the exception of "Inferno") Rad,Carlos,and Alexis are very briefly seen.

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===Dreamwave Comics continuity===
====Armada====

Rad is the one to activate the crashed Mini-Con vessel, bringing to life it's crew and alerting the Autobots and The Decepticons to Earth. After being saved, Rad, Carlos, and Alexis, having bonded with the Mini-Cons, want to help, but Prime states that they cannot be involved.

Much later, Rad is made a prisoner of the Mini-Con [[Destruction Team]], held captive on their moonbase strapped to a bomb. He's saved in time of course, then told by Prime in the final issues to again take a flying leap as the Autobots departed to confront [[Unicron]].

====Energon====

Rad whines a lot about Alexis being worldy and active as a peace activist, she tried to tenderly say goodbye, but he brushes her off and upsets her. An attack from Battle Ravage forces causes a series of explosions that seem to eliminate Alexis, dismaying Rad. Alexis turns out to be alive, and he embraces her before urging her to get into his jeep to escape the destruction.

[[Dreamwave]] folded before...you know...''Barry White?''

===Panini comics continuity===
====Armada====

==Associated characters==
[[Image:Radparents.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Their workplace is no [[Ruby Crystal Mines of Burma]], but it'll do.]]
* In the Dreamwave comic, Rad's unnamed parents, Mr. and Mrs. White (Dr. and Dr.?), work at the [[Cosmoscope Research Center]] in [[Lincoln, Nebraska]].
[[Image:Rads_parents.jpg|right|thumb|170px|Even they don't want to hear about the Transformers.]]
* In the animated series, they looked totally different.

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* According to the now-defunct TV Tokyo ''Micron Legend'' website, Rad was 12 years old at the start of Armada. The page also stated that he enjoyed outdoor sports, and implied that [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] gave him [[Laserbeak (Armada)|Laserbeak]] as a personal possession.

* The '''Reader's Digest Transformers Armada Official Guidebook''' backs up that Rad was 12 years old at the start of Armada and that he enjoyed outdoor sports, specifically on his BMX bike.

* Rad has the unfortunate penchant of saying '"Wicked Sweet!", usually when something impresses him greatly. It is quite possible that by 2010 this will be an acceptable form of slang. Alternately, Rad was from Boston originally.

* As stated in the first episode, Rad, [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], [[Alexis]], [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] and [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] go to Lincoln Middle School. Exciting trivia!

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Repugnus (Cybertron)

2007-11-17T17:49:52Z

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{{disambig3|Repugnus}}

:''Repugnus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Repugnus-CybCard.jpg|thumb|right|250px|I'm greasin' up my whosits!]]

'''Repugnus''' is an Autobot only out of convenience, it seems. Leader of a tribe that inhabits the swamplands south of the [[Steel Shard Mountains]], Repugnus and his people value their freedom ''very'' highly. As such, he has a seething hatred of [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]], the dictator ruler of the [[Jungle Planet]], and fights to keep the dragon's influence out of his land.

His hate runs so deep that he has banished his own brother, [[Undermine]], from his swampy home for being associated with Scourge. Cold, man.

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Repugnus''' (Scout class, 2006)

: A [[redeco]] of Undermine, Repugnus transforms into a red, black, and yellow robotic dinosaur resembling a ''spinosaur'', a fin-backed predator. Inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the back of his fin flips out a blade from the front edge; this blade can be used in both beast and robot modes. His dino-tail becomes a chain-and-mace-like weapon for robot mode.

: He came with a silver-bordered Jungle-style Key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] "'''s48r'''" stamped on the back.

==Trivia==
* Confusingly, Repugnus's key code bio makes explicit, pointed reference to how the '''original''' Repugnus was an Autobot, implying in-context that ''Cybertron'' Repugnus is a Decepticon (which, obviously, he is not). According to Hasbro copywriter [[Forest Lee]] at [[BotCon 2006]], ''Cybertron'' Repugnus was going to be a Decepticon until they realized that the original was an Autobot. This required a hasty faction-switch for the toy, as the current ''Transformers'' team tries to keep character names on the same "side" they started out on. I wonder if Inferno knows that.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/Repugnus/repugnus.htm Repugnus at TFU.info]

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Jim Cummings

2007-11-17T17:17:07Z

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[[Image:JimCummings1.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Chubby little cubby all stuffed with fluff!]]

'''Jim Cummings''' is an American voice actor. One of the most popular and seasoned voice actors in the country, Jim Cummings might be best recognized for roles such as Leatherhead on ''Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles'',Monterey Jack on ''Chip n' Dale Rescue Rangers'' Darkwing Duck and Negaduck from ''Darkwing Duck'', Pete from ''Goof Troop'', Cat from ''Catdog'' and everyone's favorite, ''Winnie the Pooh''.

==Generation 1==

*[[Afterburner]]
*[[Rippersnapper]]
==Trivia==
Cummings actually replaced [[Peter Cullen]] as the voice of [[wikipedia:Monterey_Jack_%28Rescue_Rangers%29|Monterey Jack]] on ''Chip n' Dale Rescue Ranger'',and acted alongside [[Corey Burton]] for the rest of the series' run. Cullen and Cummings currently collaborate on Winnie the Pooh.

==External links==

*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0191906/ Jim Cummings at IMDB]

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Chain of Command (BW)

2007-11-17T16:21:46Z

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{{episodenav |BW |season=1 |5 |prev=Equal Measures |next=Power Surge}}

[[Image:Coc secondmoon.jpg|thumb|300px|"Heroes"! This fall on NBC!]]

After [[Optimus Primal]] is abducted by an alien probe, the remaining Maximals must decide on a new leader.

==Summary==
The [[Maximals]] detect an [[energon crystal]] under the [[Wikipedia:cairn|cairn]] in the [[Standing Stones]]. [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] thinks it reeks of 'bait' and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] notes that the [[energon]] on [[Energoa#Beast Wars|this planet]] isn't natural, as it does not conform to the planet's geology. The [[Predacons (BW)|Predacons]] attack, putting an end to the discussion. [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] engages [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] in the air, but Terrorsaur evades his attack and (with much malice) fires directly on the buried energon crystal. Both sides duck and cover as it builds to overload- but instead of a debilitating energon wave, it sends a signal to the stars. With the crystal destroyed, both sides retreat.


Later, an [[Vok Probe|alien probe]] emerges from [[Transwarp|Transwarp Space]] and enters [[Earth]]'s atmosphere. The Predacons initially mistake it for a [[Stasis pod]], but Rhinox immediately recognizes it as something else. Both sides head to intercept it at the Standing Stones. Primal and [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] confront [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] and Waspinator, but when they transform and begin to battle, the Probe puts out an energy burst that renders them unconscious and causes Primal to vanish into thin air.

[[Image:Coc getshorty.jpg|thumb|left|An armed society is a polite society]]

A disoriented Dinobot awakens in the ''Axalon's'' [[CR Chamber]] and, seeing three pissed-off Maximals standing over him, momentarily mistakes it for a [[Maximal Torture Chamber]]. The probe, as it turned out, somehow dumped Dinobot, Megatron and Waspinator outside of their respective bases. Believing Primal to be destroyed, Dinobot attempts to take command of the Maximals. Rhinox heads off a fight between Dinobot and Rattrap by insisting on a secret ballot, the traditional Maximal method for resolving such problems.

After the vote results in stalemate, with two votes for each contender, Dinobot declares that he will break the tie by force and attacks Rattrap. Before the fight can begin they are contacted by Optimus Primal, who is ''not'' dead. Primal's body has been digitally stored, but his consciousness remains active within the probe. Primal puts Rattrap in charge.

Megatron, also believing Primal dead, sends Scorponok and Waspinator to the Standing Stones while the other Predacons attack the Axalon. Dinobot fights Megatron one-on-one, ignoring Rattrap's order to disengage and reset the Axalon's failing [[shield circuitry]]. Rattrap scrambles and is able to restore the shields at the last moment. The Predacons retreat when Dinobot beats Megatron back, and Dinobot apologizes to Rattrap for not following his orders, declaring himself "dishonored". Dinobot's uncharacteristic deference and respect makes Rattrap uncomfortable, and he brushes it off.


The Maximals head to the standing stones with a device Rhinox has built to attempt to extract Optimus from the Probe. The Predacons attack them at the standing stones, and Rhinox releases his frustrations on Waspinator when his device malfunctions, blasting him to bits with his chaingun. Waspinator shorts out and comes in contact with one of the stones which activates, revealing the entire Standing Stones site is a single device. The probe opens in response, and Primal rematerializes. The Predacons retreat before his considerable firepower, but the Probe dematerializes before the Maximals can decide what to do with it.


Primal commends Rattrap on his performance as commander, though Rattrap is more than happy to hand the title back. The Maximals are left wondering what the Probe's purpose was, and Rhinox ominously observes the aliens have learned they have the ability to reason... and destructive capabilities.

==Stats==
'''Original airdate:''' September 24, 1996

'''Written by:''' [[Jesse Winfield]]

===Featured characters===
(''Numbers indicate order of appearance.)
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! style="background:#FFEEEE" | [[Maximals]]
! style="background:#EEEEFE" | [[Predacons]]
! style="background:#FFEEB8" | Others
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# [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] (1)
# [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] (2)
# [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] (3)
# [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]] (5)
# [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (5)

| style="background:#EEEEFE" valign="top" |
# [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] (6)
# [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] (7)
# [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] (8)
# [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] (9)
# [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] (10)

| style="background:#FFEEB8" valign="top" |
# [[Vok Probe]] (11)

|}

==Quotes==
:"Just like baitin' the mousetrap!" — Rattrap, in response to the energon at the Standing Stones.
:"Hey power down, you're on our side now, remember?" — Cheetor
:"And Maximals don't have torture chambers! Though, you know... I could get behind that idea." — Rattrap
:"Wait, standbye here! Who died and made you Prime scaleface?" — Rattrap
:"Megatron back! Megatron back! Scorponok alone with Tarantulas and Terroraur, very bad!" — Scorponok
:"I know just how the weakling Maximals will response to Optimus's death. Confusion! Bickering! Recriminations! The perfect opportunity for a surprise attack." — Megatron
:"Great system your 'democracy,' no system to break a tie!" — Dinobot
:"An, they've come to meet their death, face to face!" — Megatron
:"Make a device to extract physical molecular structure from an alien probe? ''Maan'', I've gotta be a miracle worker!" — Rhinox, grousing
:"You were selfless in putting that shield back online. I ought to have followed your command I... am dishonored." — Dinobot
::"Ehh.... next time." — Rattrap, uncomfortable
:"The day, and the probe is yours Optimus, ''Yees''. Just beware, not all aliens are beneficent, after all." — Megatron
:"What the spotted heck was that all about?" — Cheetor
:"But why would they want to know? And more importantly, who are they? Friends enemies, or something... more?" — Dinobot

==Notes==
* The initial fight by the [[Standing Stones]] features shadow, a rare luxury in early Beast Wars episodes.
* Optimus Primal is reading late at night below the ''Axalon'' when the Probe comes down, a rare quiet character moment.
* The Maximals are not entirely convinced Dinobot didn't off Primal himself for the job, as he attempted to 3 episodes prior.
* Dinobot, most unexpectedly, triumphs in single combat against Megatron while going full-out.
* [[Scorponok (BW)|Scorponok]] exhibits his "babbling" personality this episode as, apparently, being left alone with the scheming Terrorsaur and Tarantulus while Megatron is undergoing major repairs makes him ''extremely'' nervous...
* This episode features the debut of Rhinox's "Chaingun of Doom" (occasionally called the "Chaingun of Command" after this episode). And possibly the start of the trend of Waspinator getting utterly butchered in almost every episode.

===Technical/animation glitches===
* NA

===Continuity errors===
* NA

===Transformers references===
* The episode opens with the [[Planet Buster|second moon]] eclipsing the sun. The moon's unnatural nature will again be mentioned in [[The Trigger, Part 1]], and it plays a critical role in the season finale.
* The ongoing [[Vok]] storyline put in its first appearance since [[Beast Wars, Part 2]], it will feature again in [[The Trigger, Part 1]]. The Vok will not be named until the series is almost over.
===Real-world references===
* Rattrap makes a mention to "B movies," a uniquely [[human]] concept.

==Keywords==
[[Standing Stones]], [[Vok Probe]], [[Energon Wave]], [[Maximal Torture Chamber]], [[shield circuitry]], [[Energon radiation]]

==External links==
*[http://bwtf.com/bw/tvshow/episodes/seasonone/ Beast Wars Season 1 Synopses and scripts] — BWTF.com

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Starship

2007-11-17T05:49:27Z

72.165.152.4: /* Decepticon starships */

A starship is any vehicle capable of interstellar movement, that is, travel between a system around one star to that of another. Starships are also the preferred travel between planets within a system, as they tend to have faster engines and roomier accommodations than smaller space-faring vehicles. In addition, starships have often been valued for their possession of valuable resources, such as energy, specialized fascilities, and weapons.

==G1 starships==
===Autobot starships===
*''[[All-Terrain Turbo-Transport]]
*''[[Ark (G1)| Ark]]''
*''[[Ark II]]''
*''[[Ark-19]]''
*''[[Ark-27]]''
*''[[Ark-32]]''
*''[[Arc II]]''
*''[[Calabi-Yau]]''
*''[[Darkstar]]''
*''[[Sojourner's Passage]]''
*''[[Steelhaven]]''

'''Characters who transform into starships'''
*[[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]
*[[Cosmos]]
*[[Sky Lynx]]
*[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]
*[[Grand Maximus]]
*[[Galaxy Shuttle]]
*[[Sky Garry]]
*[[Xantium]]

===Decepticon starships===
*''[[Galvatron's ship]]''
*''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''
*''[[Thunder Arrow]]''
*''[[Thanatos]]''
*''[[Warworld]]''

'''Characters who transform into starships'''
*[[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]
*[[Blast Off]]
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]

===Quintesson starships===
*''[[Trident]]'' Attack Craft

===Cybertronian Empire starships===
*''[[Twilight]]''

===Human starships===
*''[[Lazy Sue]]''
*''[[Solaris]]''

===Other vehicles===
*[[Deathbringer]] Ship
*[[Junkion Ship]]
*[[Mecannibals' Ship]]
*[[Nebulan Ship]]
*[[Rockaroid]]

==Beast Wars starships==
===Maximal starships===
*''[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]''
*''[[Gung-Ho (BWN)|Gung-Ho]]''
*''[[Seagull]]''
*''[[Seven Baby Birds]]''
*''[[Yukikaze (BWII)|Yukikaze]]''
*''[[Chromia 10]]''

===Predacon starships===
*''[[Darksyde]]''
*[[Transwarp Cruiser]]
*''[[Dinosaur]]''
*''[[Galvaburg II]]''

'''Characters who transform into starships'''
*[[Megatron_(BW)|Megatron]]
*[[Majin Zarak]]

===Other vehicles===
*[[Starhopper]]
*[[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta]]
*[[Botanica's ship]]

==Robots in Disguise starships==
===Autobot starships===
'''Characters who transform into starships'''
*[[Fortress Maximus]]

===Decepticon starships===
*''[[Megastar]]''

==Unicron Trilogy starships==

===Autobot starships===
*''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]''
*''[[Hyperion (Armada)|Hyperion]]''
*''[[Flash Frenzy]]''
*''[[Miranda II]]''

===Decepticon starships===
*''[[Hydra Cannon]]''
*''[[Doomsday]]''
*''[[Sea Slag]]''

===Mini-Con starships===
*''[[Exodus]]''

===Colony starships===
*''[[Atlantis]]''
*''[[Hyperborea]]''
*''[[Lemuria]]''
*''[[Ogygia]]''

==Movie Starships==

===Autobot Starships===
*''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]

===Decepticon Starships===
*''[[Nemesis_(Movie)|Nemesis]]

===Human Starships===
*''[[Ghost 1]]''

[[Category: Lists]]
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Rubber Ducky

2007-11-17T04:20:18Z

72.165.152.4: /* Toys */

{{disambig2|Megatron's little friend and co-conspirator from Beast Wars|the [[Beastformer]]|Duck Diver}}
:''The Rubber Ducky is a non-transforming Predacon ally from the [[Beast Wars]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:transmetal rubber ducky.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|You make conquest lots of fun!]]

[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] is awfully fond of the '''Rubber Ducky'''; it is one of his closest allies and associates. Though it seems to lack any combat capabilities, Megatron often confers with it on unknown but presumably important matters.

It is cute and yellow and chubby. He must put it down if he wants to defeat the Maximals and change history, which might explain why he lost the Beast Wars.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars''===

[[Image:rubber ducky cotf2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Sadly, does not change into a robot.]]

The Rubber Ducky was seen among Megatron's hoard of personal possessions, such as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s head and a model airplane, guarding them perhaps. It was unable to stop [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] from ransacking the cabinets, however; all it could do was squeak in protest as she cast it aside. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors, Part 2}}

When Rampage discovered that Megatron had used half of his Spark to give life to Dinobot II, he threatened to rip it from the new Predacon's chest, only to find that Dinobot II wasn't about to let that happen. The Rubber Ducky observed all this in silence from the comfort of Megatron's CR tank hot tub. {{storylink|Feral Scream, Part 1}}

Later, the Rubber Ducky was apparently changed into a Transmetalized state, perhaps as a result of Megatron's experiments with the technology. When Megatron decided to attack the Maximal base to disrupt an attempt to reprogram Blackarachnia, the Rubber Ducky emphasized the scheme with a resounding squeak. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}}

Shortly after, the Precadons evacuated their base, seconds before Tigerhawk's arrival obliterated it. Perhaps hindered by its lack of a means of locomotion, the Rubber Ducky was not seen escaping with them, and likely became a casualty of the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

==Toys==
Hasbro has announced no plans to produce this character in toy form. Perhaps some day, however, the Rubber Ducky might appear rendered in plastic or some other similar, soft, malleable material suitable for play and bathtime.

Allegedly, the [[Gigatron]]-remold version of Megatron would have come with the Rubber Ducky as a scaled accessory, which would have been awesome.

==Trivia==
* Rubber Ducky - he's the one.

{{-}}

==External links==
[[Category: Beast Wars characters]]
[[Category: Predacons]]
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Rubber Ducky

2007-11-17T04:19:06Z

72.165.152.4:

{{disambig2|Megatron's little friend and co-conspirator from Beast Wars|the [[Beastformer]]|Duck Diver}}
:''The Rubber Ducky is a non-transforming Predacon ally from the [[Beast Wars]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:transmetal rubber ducky.jpg|thumbnail|right|250px|You make conquest lots of fun!]]

[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] is awfully fond of the '''Rubber Ducky'''; it is one of his closest allies and associates. Though it seems to lack any combat capabilities, Megatron often confers with it on unknown but presumably important matters.

It is cute and yellow and chubby. He must put it down if he wants to defeat the Maximals and change history, which might explain why he lost the Beast Wars.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Wars''===

[[Image:rubber ducky cotf2.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Sadly, does not change into a robot.]]

The Rubber Ducky was seen among Megatron's hoard of personal possessions, such as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s head and a model airplane, guarding them perhaps. It was unable to stop [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] from ransacking the cabinets, however; all it could do was squeak in protest as she cast it aside. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors, Part 2}}

When Rampage discovered that Megatron had used half of his Spark to give life to Dinobot II, he threatened to rip it from the new Predacon's chest, only to find that Dinobot II wasn't about to let that happen. The Rubber Ducky observed all this in silence from the comfort of Megatron's CR tank hot tub. {{storylink|Feral Scream, Part 1}}

Later, the Rubber Ducky was apparently changed into a Transmetalized state, perhaps as a result of Megatron's experiments with the technology. When Megatron decided to attack the Maximal base to disrupt an attempt to reprogram Blackarachnia, the Rubber Ducky emphasized the scheme with a resounding squeak. {{storylink|Crossing the Rubicon}}

Shortly after, the Precadons evacuated their base, seconds before Tigerhawk's arrival obliterated it. Perhaps hindered by its lack of a means of locomotion, the Rubber Ducky was not seen escaping with them, and likely became a casualty of the Beast Wars. {{storylink|Other Victories}}

==Toys==
Hasbro has announced no plans to produce this character in toy form. Perhaps some day, however, the Rubber Ducky might appear rendered in plastic or some other similar, soft, malleable material suitable for play and bathtime.

==Trivia==
* Rubber Ducky - he's the one.

{{-}}

==External links==
[[Category: Beast Wars characters]]
[[Category: Predacons]]
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Megatron (G1)

2007-11-16T22:59:41Z

72.165.152.4: /* IDW comics continuity */

{{featured}}{{disambig3|Megatron}}

:''Megatron is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as Lord Megatron and sometimes nicknamed the Slag Maker.''

[[Image:Megatronguido.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Baby, you know I don't mean to hurt you.]]

'''Megatron''' is the founder of the Decepticon uprising, and their most well-known and feared [[Emperor of Destruction|leader]]. As a young, charismatic leader forged in battle and the heritage of war, he began to believe in a grand purpose for his race—it is the [[Transformer]]s' glorious destiny to rule an [[Decepticon Empire|empire]] which will span the universe. The opposite of his mortal enemy [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], he feels great contempt for other Transformers who, he feels, betray their proud heritage by demanding peace and cooperation with weaker life forms. It is the destiny of the Decepticons to bring order to the universe through conquest, though in the millions of years since coining this purpose it remains to be seen how much of his mission statement is altruistic... and how much of it is mere words built to fuel warriors to further his desire for personal power.

Megatron will attempt almost anything to achieve his goals, but his schemes are rarely in any way subtle. This is perhaps due to his arrogance, but his pride is not so strong as to dissuade him from abandoning a battle he is losing. Some would question his sanity, though these few are mostly now dead by his hands...or his [[Fusion cannon]], depending on his mood.

Sometimes, Megatron is later reborn as [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]].

{{quote|You destroy everything you touch, Megatron!|Optimus Prime|[[More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE2]]}}
{{quote|That's because everything I touch is food for my hunger. My hunger for ''power''!|Megatron|[[More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE2]]}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
''(Note: Events from the UK-only comic stories are in italics.)''

[[Image:Megatrong1marvelarmy.jpg|left|thumb|250px|No, not fascist at all.]]

Four million years ago, ''rising from his beginnings as a gladiator for the city-state of [[Tarn]],'' Megatron and the Decepticons developed the ability of transformation, using it to begin the war against the Autobots, who fought back by mimicking the technology. Megatron declared his intent to transform [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] into a "cosmic dreadnought" to conquer the universe. {{storylink|The Transformers (comic issue)|The Transformers}} ''However, he would only get as far as building massive engines deep beneath the planet's surface. {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!|Legion of the Lost!, Part 1}}''

Megatron also vowed to possess the planet's superdatabase, the [[Underbase]], for himself, so he followed a young Optimus Prime on his quest into the [[Temple of Knowledge]], where he destroyed the temple's curator, [[Boltax]]. In order to keep the Underbase out of Megatron's hands, Optimus Prime destroyed the temple and launched the Underbase into space. {{storylink|The Flames of Boltax!}}

[[Image:Megatrong1earlymarvel.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Check out my awesome preproduction model!]]

''After the death of [[Sentinel Prime]], Megatron's troops poised themselves around the Autobot capital city of [[Iacon]], slowly disintegrating its defenses. [[Emirate Xaaron]] chose [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], a warrior, to take the [[Council of Autobot Elders]]' place as leader of the Autobot forces. Optimus Prime and Megatron's armies then met in battle, and Megatron's forces were defeated - with help from an exploding bridge. {{storylink|And There Shall Come... A Leader!}}''

In time, the war grew so fierce that Cybertron itself was shaken from its orbit, and set adrift in the cosmos. Eventually, over a thousand years after Megatron's war had begun <ref>The length of the war is given as "over a thousand years" in [[The Transformers (comic issue)|Marvel Comics #1]], but it's said to be just a hundred years in Marvel UK's [[Legion of the Lost, Part 1]].</ref>, the planet fell into the path of an asteroid cluster in the Sol system that threatened to destroy it, and so Optimus Prime led a contingent of his troops in the Ark to reduce the asteroids to rubble, saving Cybertron. The plan was a success, but immediately afterwards, Megatron and his troops attacked, forcing Optimus Prime to crash the Ark into prehistoric Earth.

Four million years later, in 1984, the Transformers were reawakened, and Megatron immediately set about trying to locate a source of fuel for the Decepticons. Unable to ingest common Earth gasoline, the Decepticons kidnapped [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] and forced him to develop a conversion process. Megatron soon found his Decepticons and his base of operations under siege by the Autobot [[Gears]] and a strange super-powered human named [[Spider-Man]]. The pair escaped with Sparkplug, but not before he had managed to convert Earth fuel into usable energy.{{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

[[Image:Megatrong1marvelblackhole.jpg|thumb|left|150px|My god. He's full of stars.]]

''After an argument with Megatron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] left their headquarters and set about on a plan to position himself above Megatron in the eyes of his comrades. [[Ravage]], sent by Megatron to spy on Starscream, was discovered overhearing Starscream's treachery, and so Starscream tried to eliminate the elusive jaguar. This enraged Megatron, who punished Starscream by having him duel the Autobot [[Brawn]]. {{storylink|The Enemy Within!}} Soon, Megatron and the full fury of the Decepticons under his command, sieged the Ark itself, but his attack was stopped short by a malfunctioning [[Auntie]], the Ark's computer system. Captured with Optimus Prime in a stasis field, Auntie's fatal intentions towards them prompted Megatron to activate his rarely-used ability to tap into the power of a black hole. This proved unnecessary after [[Ravage]] and [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] saved them, so Megatron moved to use his cosmic power on Prime - until Windcharger magnetically launched him out of the Ark and into the stratosphere. {{storylink|Raiders of the Last Ark}}''

While Sparkplug was kidnapped, this had only afforded him the chance to poison their fuel, and the Decepticons were forcibly deactivated at the end of a climactic fight between the two factions. The Autobots were not saved, however, as [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] suddenly arrived and defeated the Autobots with a single blast. He brought the Decepticons back online to serve him - including Megatron. Chafing under his command, Megatron battled Shockwave, but was soundly defeated.

[[Image:Megatrong1marvelhumiliation.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Get used to this, Megatron.]]

This forced Megatron him into an alliance with [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], who located and reactivated the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], who had defeated Shockwave in the past. However, Ratchet loosed them on Megatron, and was willing to sacrifice himself to knock Megatron off a cliff. While Ratchet survived, Megatron disappeared for some time.

Soon, however, Megatron re-emerged, trapped in pistol mode, his higher brain functions disconnected. Used as a weapon by wannabe gangster, [[Joey Slick]], Megatron eventually restored himself, and was impressed enough with Slick for standing up to him that he allowed him to live. But at this point, Megatron was desperately low on fuel, and attacked a coal mine, attempting to locate some, when he eventually completely ran out, and froze in place. He was soon located by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who brought him back online, and they subsequently entered into an alliance with the human [[Donny Finkleberg]], who used the alias of "Robot-Master" to con humankind into thinking the Transformers worked for him.

Shockwave and Megatron entered into a period of shared leadership, but when a two-pronged attack by the Autobots saw Megatron defeated by [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and Shockwave allowing the Autobots to capture the secrets of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], Megatron was able to spin the situation and reclaim his leadership.

[[Image:Megatrong1marveltarget2006.jpg|left|thumb|250px|SPOILERS!]]

''A mysterious Decepticon called [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], along with his henchmen [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], entered the Decepticon camp and claimed he was the future Decepticon leader from the year 2006. Megatron found this preposterous, but though he tried to destroy the alleged impostor, he and Soundwave were buried under rubble by the powerful newcomers. Megatron was retrieved from the rubble by [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], and he and the Autobots forged an uneasy alliance against Galvatron. This was still not enough, as Galvatron (who was revealed to be Megatron himself from the future) easily disposed of all of them, and was only deterred when he was tricked into believing he had traveled back in time to a past that would not become his own future. {{storylink|Target 2006}}''

''Megatron summoned the [[Predacon]]s to Earth with the intention of having them hunt down Optimus Prime, but Shockwave used the opportunity to try and remove Megatron from the picture. After trailing Prime through a forest and bringing him to his knees, the Predacons turned on Megatron, blindsiding him, stealing his fusion cannon, and absconding. When Megatron came to, he continued hunting Prime, but when the Autobot leader attacked him, he summoned the [[space bridge]] in hopes of escaping to Cybertron, only for Prime to be transported with him. On Cybertron, Megatron established contact with local Decepticon commander Lord [[Straxus]], whose body had been destroyed by [[Blaster]], leaving him a head floating in a jar.''

''Straxus soon came to consider the irrational Megatron a liability and sought to dispose of him by transplanting his mind into Megatron's body, giving him mobility again while trapping Megatron in his remains. Megatron resisted the transfer, however, and the process went awry, leaving both Straxus and Megatron's minds trapped in Megatron's body together. Outwardly, Megatron seemed to become more and more unstable as the two personalities inside him battled for control; when attacked by Prime and [[Ultra Magnus]], he even proved desperate enough to use his [[antimatter]] manipulation powers, nearly destroying the entire Decepticon complex, until [[Ratbat]] activated the space bridge and sent him back to Earth. Straxus's consciousness fled Megatron's body, and Megatron himself was left with no memory of the whole affair.''

[[Image:Megatrong1marveltooclever.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Yes, you're very smart. Shut up.]]

In order to attain possession of a new energy-generating device, the hydrothermacline, Megatron battled Optimus Prime in a video game duel, using a cheat code to continue the fight after he had lost. Prime defeated him again, but at the expense of some of the game's characters, and ruled himself the loser because he would not have committed such an act in real life. Prime was destroyed, and Megatron's elation soon turned into paranoia, as he had not killed Prime with his own hands, and believed he could still be alive. Bringing the Predacons ''back'' to Earth, Shockwave had them pose as Autobots and attack Megatron in another attempt to remove his threat, but the plan failed when the deranged Megatron defeated even [[Predaking]]. Believing (correctly, as it would turn out) that Prime's mind could have been preserved on computer disk, Megatron descended into outright insanity, and boarded the space bridge, vowing to go where Prime could not follow - right before he blew it up with his fusion cannon, apparently killing himself.

[[Image:Megatrong1marveltwomegatrons.jpg|left|thumb|200px|buggabuggaWHA?]]

''Megatron's absence allowed a contingency plan arranged by Lord Straxus to be put into motion. In the event that his attempt to seize Megatron's body failed, Straxus had had a clone of Megatron created, complete with a copy of his brain patterns, into which his consciousness retreated following the previous debacle. Straxus lay dormant within the clone, which was activated following Megatron's seeming demise, and sent to Earth, to the sewers beneath [[London]]. There, the clone - believing itself to be the genuine article - battled the Autobots, [[G.I. Joe|Action Force]], and the mechanoid [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]], and wound up submerged in the Thames river.''

''Some time later, it was salvaged by Shockwave, who brainwashed it and unleashed it on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], a recreated future version of Megatron who had traveled back in time from the year 2006 and posed a threat to Shockwave's leadership. The clone Megatron, however, saw a possible partner in Galvatron, and the two teamed up to battle Autobots and Decepticons from both present and future in the apocalyptic [[Time Wars]]. Subsequently, the clone returned to Cybertron, where it defeated the ruling Decepticon Triumvirate, but was then confronted with the ''real'' Megatron - ''the Spacebridge explosion had deposited him in the Dead End region of Cybertron, where he had wandered, with no recollection of who he was, until he had saved [[Blackjack|a Decepticon]] from Autobots and regained his memories.'' The clone Megatron subsequently destroyed itself to prevent Straxus, buried inside its mind, from taking over.''

[[Image:Megs_ratch.jpg|right|thumb|200px|As you can tell, the Marvel Comics weren't very good to Megatron.]]

While Megatron's [[Micromaster]] [[Air Strike Patrol]] created a diversion which pitted Optimus Prime's forces against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s, Megatron sent his [[Micromaster]] [[Sports Car Patrol]] to capture Ratchet from the Ark, bringing him to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Back from the Dead}} Threatening Ratchet with the destruction of the Ark and all of his patients aboard, Megatron forced him to recreate Starscream as a [[Pretender]]. Ratchet did so, but also restored [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in the same manner, thwarting his scheme, and also bringing the explosives on board the Ark through a [[Trans-Time Dimensional Portal|trans-time dimensional portal]] into Megatron's base. When Megatron then attempted to flee through the portal, Ratchet tackled him as the Decepticon's base exploded around them, apparently killing them both. {{storylink|Skin Deep}}

Soon after, however, Autobot detective [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] discovered that the explosion had actually blown them through the portal, and he dispatched a probe to pull them back from the gaps between reality. However, when they rematerialized, it was revealed that the explosion had fused the two enemies together, into a hideous, twisted mockery of a being, which ran rampant through the Ark. The half that was Ratchet begged Optimus Prime to kill them, but Prime could not, and had the [[Micromaster]] [[Fixit]] separate their bodies. Unfortunately, Fixit could not separate their minds, as they were bonded at a molecular level; one could not survive without the other.

Their separated bodies lay in the Ark's medbay until Grimlock pumped them full of [[Nucleon]], though the revitalizing effect took some time to help Ratchet and Megatron come to. Megatron awoke to find [[Galvatron II]], another version of him from the future, wandering the halls of the Ark as it returned to Earth. Galvatron II, driven to insanity, initially tried to kill Megatron to purge the memory of him that haunted his mind. Megatron was in no state to comprehend what was going on around him, and began interpreting Galvatron II's blows as coming from Ratchet.

Though Galvatron II and Megatron eventually came to terms with each other while beating up Shockwave (he and Starscream had stolen the ship), vowing to join forces and take over the galaxy, Ratchet doomed them all by igniting the Ark's engines and spiraling the Autobot spacecraft into the Earth below. Megatron was presumed dead among the remains that constituted the crash site in northern [[Canada]]. {{storylink|A Savage Circle}}

=====Earthforce=====
[[Image:Megs_earthforce.jpg|left|thumb|150px|The real culprit behind global warming.]]

''In an offshoot of the Marvel timeline following the restoration of the Autobots aboard the Ark with Nucleon, but before... uh ... ''(okay, see [[Earthforce]] for continuity notes, it's pretty complicated...)''

''Somewhere in the [[Arizona]] desert, Megatron and the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s built a rocket that would launch into Earth's atmosphere and detonate, converting the atmosphere into [[energon]]. He was interrupted by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]], and though Megatron insisted they were too late to stop the rocket, {{storylink|Starting Over!}} Prowl rode the rocket into the atmosphere, and was able to destroy the satellite the rocket carried before it released its gas canisters. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}}''

''Now that [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s [[Earthforce]] had installed itself to counter Megatron and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s Decepticons on Earth, the two leaders decided to hold a [[Bad Guy's Ball]] to foster unity. This event was sabotaged by the Earthforce, and once again, Megatron and Shockwave's respective groups were at each other's throats. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}}''

{{-}}

====="Another Time And Place" text story=====
[[Image:Megatrong1anothertime.jpg|right|thumb|50px|Yuk!]]

:''"Another Time and Place" was retconned out of continuity a few years later by the Generation 2 comic books.''

Trapped in non-transforming Action Master bodies, Grimlock and the Dinobots snuck a shuttle to [[Hydrus Four]], where rumor had it a new, less destructive brand of [[Nucleon]] had been developed. However, the allegedly defeated Decepticons were waiting for just such a trip, and followed the Dinobots to the planet's surface, where they were ambushed and captured. Grimlock woke up to hear endless chants of "Megatron! Megatron! Megatron!" as technicians had strung up the late Decepticon leader's body, culled from his supposed doom on Earth, for repairs. Bludgeon would revive him, revive their fallen, and then the war would begin anew.

But Bludgeon wouldn't get the chance. The cavalry arrived, and Optimus Prime's Autobots quickly quelled the Decepticons' would-be resurgence. As Bludgeon was taken apart to pieces by a vicious repair spider, a partially-restored Megatron, a visual monstrosity, lunged half-alive at Grimlock and Optimus Prime. With a double-teamed punch, Megatron's undead corpse was easily defeated. The war was truly over. {{storylink|Another Time and Place}}

====Generation 2====
[[Image:Megatrong2cobra.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Green with evil!]]

Although thought dead for a year or two, Megatron had actually survived the Ark crash (though his mental link with Ratchet was forgotten), and had quietly worked to repair it, concealing it beneath the ground. From there, Megatron tracked a signal, mistakenly believing it was another Transformer, but instead he found the shape-shifting castle of the terrorist organization, [[Cobra]]. He entered into a bargain with its leader, [[Cobra Commander]], offering him the technology of the Ark in exchange for the new weapons his organization was developing. Reconstructed into a new tank body with a powerful rail gun, Megatron defeated a squad of Autobots sent to stop him, and then turned on Cobra, capturing the scientist who had developed his gun, [[Dr. Biggles-Jones|Doctor Biggles-Jones]] and escaping in the Ark.

Both [[Skydive (G1)|Skydive]] and [[Spike Witwicky]] had snuck on board, and following a clearly one-sided battle with Spike's [[Headmaster]] partner, [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], Megatron was seemingly killed again when Fortress Maximus threw himself into the Ark's power core, destroying it once and for all. But Megatron (and a repaired Starscream) rejoined the Decepticons on Earth to challenge the current Decepticon leader, Bludgeon. Bludgeon was deposed, fatally, though Megatron continued many of the Pretender's ongoing projects, such as calling the attentions of Optimus Prime to Earth by indiscriminately rampaging across it. When Prime finally showed up, Megatron's old foe at first attempted to talk and join forces against the new threat of [[Jhiaxus]] and his [[Advanced-Decepticon]]s, but Megatron ignored him, ripped the [[Creation Matrix]] from his chest, and left to infuse a new generation of warriors with life. But after securing the galvanizing additive known as [[Rheanimum]], his forces were bested by Jhiaxus.

[[Image:megatrong2idiot.jpg|thumb|300px|Megatron's getting a little too self-aware.]]

Megatron himself was humbled brutally in battle against Jhiaxus, so he entered into an alliance with the Autobots to "put their house in order." Conversely, they were betrayed by Starscream, who joined forces with Jhiaxus' troops, alerted Jhiaxus to the location of the Autobot/Decepticon camp on Earth, and then again betrayed both sides by using the opportunity to steal the Creation Matrix and Megatron's [[Warworld]]. Starscream, using the powers of the Matrix, fused himself with the War World, which gave Megatron and Optimus Prime great difficulty as they fought their way through its shifting insides. Ultimately, Starscream relinquished the Creation Matrix to Optimus Prime when it was discovered that the artifact was making him nice, allowing Megatron to load a ship with canisters of [[Rheanimum]] gas and head back to Earth, where the [[Swarm]] was beginning its attack. Megatron arrived just in time to coat the remaining Transformers with the gas, which protected them from the Swarm long enough for Optimus Prime to defeat the Swarm with the Matrix. The Swarm departed, changed into a force for good, leaving both Autobot and Decepticon seemingly united for good.
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====Fun Publications ''Classics'' comics====

''(Note: The Classics comic takes place after the end of the original Marvel Comic, but in a new timeline that does not include the events of the Marvel UK-exclusive stories or Generation 2.)''

[[Image:Megatronclassicscrossingover.jpg|left|thumb|175px|I got your child safety right here pal!]]

Fifteen years had passed since Megatron supposedly died along with Shockwave, Starscream, and Ratchet when the Ark crashed violently into the Yukon. The defeated Decepticon army scattered, and the Autobots were able to return to a peaceful Cybertron.

Inexplicably, Megatron returned (in a new body) and once again stalked the Earth, rallying the remaining Decepticons to him. Megatron rebuilt many of these Decepticons using altered specifications created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], shortly before Megatron presumably had Shockwave decommissioned in an unspecified way. Eventually, Megatron, roaming free, stumbled across [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]] and [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], who had travelled from [[Unicron Trilogy|their universe]] in a fantastic energon/forcefield explosion, but his evil intentions for them were interrupted by human-piloted [[Armored Robot Hunters]] (or RUNTs) and subsequently a small team of Autobots led by Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 1}}

Megatron managed to escape with Landquake and return with him to the Decepticons' base of operations, where he had Landquake restrained, interrogated, and inspected. Megatron was intrigued by Landquake's claims of being from another dimension. He was further intrigued by a radiation wavelength signature detected in South America that exactly matched Landquake's readouts, and so Megatron led his Decepticons to the source of the signature. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 2}} There, he encountered not only a fleet of jet-piloting RUNTs, but also the Autobots again. This time, with the might of his Decepticons behind him, he eagerly engaged in battle. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 3}}

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===Animated continuity===

====Generation 1 cartoon====

:''Voice Actor:'' [[Frank Welker]] (US), [[Seizō Katō]] (Japan), [[José Santacruz]] (Brazil)<br>

[[Image:Megatronffod.jpg|right|250px|thumb|And then in 1984, Megatron creates the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. It all comes full circle.]]

Following a war between the Decepticons and the other robot race, the [[Autobot|Autobots]], the Decepticons were defeated by the Autobots' invention of transformation, which allowed them the advantage of stealth. The Autobot victory in the war began the [[Golden Age of Cybertron]], but a viper lurked within this paradise. Eventually, Decepticons too developed transformation, leading to the creation of Megatron by the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4|FFOD, Part 4}}

Gathering a small number of troops together, Megatron made a small strike on an outer city, killing the current Autobot leader. Megatron used a device called the [[Robo-Smasher]] to permanently reprogram Autobots and Decepticons into servitude of his cause, thus swelling the Decepticon ranks into a proper army. Among the robots forced into servitude were the Constructicons. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

However, these events were not made public knowledge, and young robots like the naive [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Orion Pax]] still looked up to Megatron and his followers because of their new robot-mode flight powers. However, Pax soon learned the error of his ways when Megatron duped him into allowing him access to [[Energon]] warehouses, and Megatron fatally injured him in a scuffle. However, the ancient Autobot, [[Alpha Trion]], reconstructed Pax into a battle hardy configuration - now, he was [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], leader of the Autobots and Megatron's sworn opponent as the civil war erupted again. {{storylink|War Dawn}}

[[Image:G1Megatron-Flail.jpg|left|thumb|Megatron and his energy flail/mace/morning star/thingamajig.]]

Under Megatron's leadership, the Decepticons conquered a large portion of Cybertron, but the war drained Cybertron of most of its energy, necessitating that both factions seek out new worlds and new sources of power. Megatron and his elite forces pursued the Autobots' craft, (referred to as the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] in Beast Wars, following the ship's name from the G1 Marvel Comics) in their star cruiser (referred to as the [[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]] in Beast Wars) and attacked and boarded the craft, causing it to crash on a prehistoric planet, entombing all on the ship in emergency stasis as it crashed into a dormant volcano. {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 1|MTMTE, Part 1}}

Four million years later, a volcanic eruption reactivated the Transformers and the war began again on the energy-rich world they found themselves on; Earth. After their first series of battles, the Autobots believed Megatron and the Decepticons destroyed when their [[Decepticon space cruiser|new space cruiser]] crashed into the [[Pacific Ocean]], but in reality they survived and reconstructed the cruiser to serve as a sub-oceanic staging base and bunker. {{storylink|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 2|MTMTE, Part 2}}

Megatron re-established contact with Cybertron, and began construction of an intergalactic transport system called a "space bridge," although the early tests nearly resulted in his destruction when he was sucked into the portal and teleported to Cybertron. The technology was eventually stabilized, however, and used in a grand scheme to transport Cybertron through space into Earth's orbit, where the natural disasters its gravity wreaked created tremendous energy that Megatron and the Decepticons gathered. {{storylink|Transport to Oblivion}} {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 1}}

The Earth was saved, however, when Megatron's stockpiles of energy were detonated by the Autobots, the explosion forcing Cybertron out of orbit. Again, however, Megatron was able to cheat death, and was forced to team up with Optimus Prime in order to stop the machinations of his treacherous lieutenant, [[Starscream_(G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|The Ultimate Doom, Part 3}} {{storylink|Countdown to Extinction}}

In his next scheme, Megatron absorbed all the separate powers of the other Decepticons into himself, and challenged Optimus Prime to one-on-one combat. With the added abilities of all his minions, Megatron easily defeated Prime in the battle, but when his deception was revealed, he and his followers were defeated in a group attack. {{storylink|Heavy Metal War}}

Over the following years, Megatron's schemes to obtain Earth's energies continued. His assorted plans included various attempts to harness the power of Earth's core, thefts of several unstable energy devices from human scientists, the draining of energy from a time-lost prehistoric island, and partnership with a human politician that allowed him to force the Autobots off of Earth, and actually allowed him to conquer [[Central City (G1)|Central City]] among [[Giant Purple Griffin|many]], many others. {{storylink|The Core}} {{storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 1}} {{storylink|Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1}} {{storylink|Aerial Assualt}}

====Fight! Super Robot Life Transformers manga (Japan-only)====

Between the second season and ''[[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|The Movie]]'', Megatron shifted the focus of his energy plundering schemes to the energy-rich [[Japan]]. His many schemes, including attacking with the [[Seeker]]s and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and turning himself into the [[Super Megatron Gun]], were thwarted by the Autobots and their new human ally, [[Kenji]].

====Scramble City OVA (Japan-only)====

Hoping to thwart the construction of [[Scramble City]], Megatron sent his entire army of [[combiner]]s to the city's secret location (which had been discovered by [[Ratbat]]). The Autobots struggled to fight off Megatron's combiner army until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] activated Scramble City and sent in [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who fought the Decepticons off. Megatron then revealed his trumpcard: Trypticon.

====''Robot Masters'' (Japan-only)====
[[Image:Rmrebirthmegatron.JPG|thumb|right|HAH! I fooled you for all of five seconds!]]

''In the year 2004, Megatron was lost in an undisclosed accident, leaving his time-displaced descendant from the Beast Wars to take his place as Decepticon leader. Later, the original Megatron's consciousness took possession of the body of [[Reverse Convoy]], leader of the planet [[Vehicon_(planet)|Vehicon]], via an inter-dimensional uplink to a black hole, and then used it to pose as an ally to the Autobots, only to betray them by revealing himself as the aptly-named "Rebirth Megatron".''

=====OVA=====
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Jirō Saitō]] (Japanese)

=====Online mini-comics=====

====Binaltech (Japan-only)====
After [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] was revived by [[I.I.I.]] installing the uploaded consciousness from the flight recorder of the starship he used on prehistoric Earth, he used [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s [[Kronosphere]] on Cybertron to transport Megatron and his fleet to the year 2006, so the Autobots would have to bear the brunt of Unicron's attack in 2005 and the time-displaced Decepticons could return to crush their weakened forces. This strategy proved to be largely effective, as Megatron eventually returned and assumed full control over Cybertron after the defeat of Unicron. These events forced the Autobots into desperate action, however. While Megatron was leading the Decepticon army in an assault on the Sol System, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] snuck onto Cybertron and threw a [[large switch]] the Autobots had received information on. This switch effectively froze every non-Binaltech Transformer throughout the entire universe, including Megatron and his armada at the [[Earth Defense Command]] post they were attacking on Mars. The only active Decepticons in the area, [[Nemesis Prime (Alternators)|Nemesis Prime]] and Shockwave, staged a full retreat while using drones to gather up as many of the frozen Decepticons as possible. Since Nemesis Prime was last seen taking Megatron's throne for himself, it is unknown if he took the frozen Megatron to safety, or left the former Decepticon leader to be taken into custody.

====The Transformers: The Movie====
[[Image:Megatron1986movie.jpg|left|thumb|250px|No, not drawn by [[Pat Lee]]-- that's actually battle damage.]]
Eventually, Megatron turned his attention away from Earth, and succeeded in completely conquering Cybertron by the Earth year 2005. However, the Autobots maintained control of two of Cybertron's moons, and retained a large reserve force on Earth. Learning the Autobots were preparing a strike against the planet, Megatron and the Decepticons intercepted the shuttle sent to Earth to acquire energy to power the raid, and unleashed a [[Battle of Autobot City|mighty assault]] on [[Autobot City]]. In the course of the conflict, word was sent to Optimus Prime, who arrived the following morning after the slaughter and confronted Megatron in another one-on-one struggle. Megatron appeared beaten, but spying a discarded pistol, stalled for time by pleading for mercy as he attempted to reach it. The young Autobot [[Hot Rod]] then intervened, tackling Megatron, but amazingly, one of the most powerful Decepticon was too much for him, seizing him and using him as shield as he grabbed the pistol and opened fire on Prime. Funny that. The wounds were fatal and sent Prime to the grave - but not before he delivered his own final blow to Megatron, seriously damaging him and forcing the Decepticons to flee.

On the return trip to Cybertron, it became necessary to jettison excess mass, or the Decepticons would be unable to reach the planet. The wounded Decepticons were voted out, and set adrift in space, with Starscream personally jettisoning Megatron. But this was not to be the end for the great slag-maker, as the world-devourer, [[Unicron]], found him and recreated him into [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

====''The Transformer'' manga (Japan-only)====

After the events of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|The Transformers: The Movie]]'' and ''[[Five Faces of Darkness]]'', Galvatron attempted to destroy the Autobots with a legion of Megatron clones dubbed [[Megatron Military|"The Megatron Military"]]. Each clone was equipped with its own unique fusion cannon and were capable of combining the blasts into an intense attack. As a unified force, the Megatron Military crushed [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]. Their victory was assured until Rodimus managed to deduce that the Megatron Military was being controlled by Galvatron. As it turned out, Galvatron was actually disguised as one of the Megatron clones. Once Rodimus defeated Galvatron, all the Megatron clones lost power and were easily vanquished.

====Battlestars: Return of Convoy (Japan-only)====
[[Image:SuperAndUltraMegatron.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Mister and Mister Overdesigned, 1991.]]

''(Note: With his transformation into Galvatron, Megatron departed from the animated continuity, until five years later, in the Japanese-exclusive storyline, ''Battlestars: The Return of Convoy'', which, although not animated itself (told instead through one chapter of [[manga]] and several [[story page]]s), continues the tale of the cartoon universe.)''

A evil force named [[Dark Nova]] recovered Galvatron's body from the iceberg he was buried in and restored him to life as '''Super Megatron''', pitting him against [[Optimus Prime (G1)#Battlestars: Return of Convoy (Japan-only)|Star Convoy]], the reborn Optimus Prime, and his Autobots. Super Megatron didn't fare too well against his old adversary and was swiftly defeated. Dark Nova then upgraded him into '''Ultra Megatron''', who had a similar success rate.

For the final battle, Dark Nova merged with the remains of Ultra Megatron and formed the massive [[Dark Nova|Star Giant]]. Star Giant was virtually invincible from the outside, so Star Convoy, [[Grandus]] and [[Sky Garry]] traveled inside his body and began tearing up the joint. As soon as they'd inflicted enough damage, the trio escaped just as Star Giant detonated, leaving only his head some-what intact. Fortunately for Megatron, his body was stored within the head, allowing him to survive the explosion.

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====Generation 2 manga (Japan-only)====

[[Image:JapG2Meg.jpg|left|250px|thumb|He hasn't lost his knack for monologuing in his old age]]

Megatron recovered from the Star Giant incident and returned to his original body. Appearing to have discarded his evil ways, he joined with Optimus Prime to form the [[Cybertron Alliance]] and ushered in the Second Generation of Transformers. However, after human soldiers killed one of his dearest comrades, he adopted a new body and began the war anew.

Megatron coordinated an onslaught of attacks which mortally wounded Optimus Prime (who had adopted a new missile trailer mode to counter Megatron). Megatron then delivered the fatal blow personally and believed his enemy dead. Killing Optimus Prime wasn't so easy, as the [[spark|essences]] of the previous Autobot Supreme Commanders within the [[Matrix of Leadership]] used the [[Reconfiguration Matrix]] to transform Optimus into Laser Optimus Prime. The fight raged on for a while until Prime managed to drive the Decepticon forces to retreat into outer space.

====Generation 2: "The Earth is in Danger!"====

''(Note: this manga special is not in continuity with the Japanese G2 story pages and minicomics.)''

In the year 199X, the Decepticons had learned of a powerful new energy source known as [[forestonite]] which just happened to be located (surprise surprise) on [[Earth]]. Megatron sent his trio of [[Cyberjet]]s to Earth first to draw out the enemy Autobots. The Cyberjets made quick work of [[Electro]] but were soon halted by the appearance of Optimus Prime.

Megatron then entered the fray and fired his Black Hole Burn attack from his fusion cannon, narrowly missing Optimus Prime but vaporizing [[Hooligan]] in the process. Prime fought fiercely but Megatron began to take the upper-hand in battle.

However, Prime was encouraged to keep fighting by the cheers of a human boy named [[Junpei]]. Megatron, surprised at Prime's resiliance, attempted to finish his foe off with his Tornado Axe attack. Prime countered with his Double Wheel-Torque Mega-Ton, which trumped Megatron's attack and injured the Decepticon badly. Megatron teleported back to his ship and left Earth's atmosphere, vowing to return.

===Kid Stuff Talking Story Books continuity===
:''Voice actor: Earl Hammond(?)''

Megatron calls Soundwave a "blundering tape-filled idiot." {{storylink|When Continents Collide}} This is notable because it is hilarious. Also, Megatron totally sounds like "Mumm-Ra" from ''Thundercats''. Megatron had an odd obsession with drills, mole machines, and other burrowing devices, as he used them frequently in his plans for energy gathering and conquest.

===Marvel Books Big Looker Storybook continuity===

[[Image:KidsCliff1.jpg|right|150px|thumb|MTV pimps Megatron's ride.]]

A bunch of humans set up a race for charity, and the victor would received a year's supply of oil and gasoline. Well, the Decepticons desperately wanted that bounty, so rather than just steal it, they decided to sneak into the race. [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] was one of the Autobots driving in the rally and was unaware that the scary black Cadillac was actually being driven by Megatron! Megatron dogged Cliffjumper for quite a while but ended up losing to the Minibot. Cliffjumper won the race and everybody smiled, even Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The Great Car Rally}}

Frighteningly.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Megatrong1gladiator.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Gladiators can afford extra paint applications.]]

Young Megatron was a gladiatorial combatant in the depths of [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]]’s underworld. As victory upon victory mounted, he began to realize that the games were nothing more than an elaborate conspiracy by the [[Council of Ancients]] to divert the attentions of the masses from the dangerous truth of Cybertron’s history. When Megatron began to show interest in Cybertron's buried past through exploration and research, the Council of Ancients attempted to have him assassinated - a plan that only resulted in stirring up even more discontent among Cybertronians, allowing Megatron to begin recruiting for the Decepticon movement.

First his "inner circle," then many of the gladiators, and then finally disgruntled civilians answered his call to action. The Decepticons were born. {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}

[[Image:Fledglingcause.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Megatron is so grass-roots.]]

Megatron's forces began a civil war of Autobot against Decepticon in order to mask his reactivation of the ancient planetary engines buried beneath Cybertron’s surface. As a result, Cybertron would be transformed into a massive warworld that would cut a swathe of destruction through the galaxy. What he required, however, was a power source for the engines, which he believed could be found in the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. He personally killed [[Sentinel Prime]], but found the Matrix was not with him. He sent two assassination squads after [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], the new [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]], before going for him personally. During the fight, Megatron's lieutenant [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], shot both leaders into a deep hole. During their subsequent battle, Megatron explained his goals, and urged Prime to join him. His attack on Prime also cracked the Matrix's casing, causing both Transformers to see visions of the future. Unfortunately for Megatron, Starscream activated the planet mechaforming process too soon, resulting in the destruction of the machinery, and Prime erased Megatron's memories of the future, and of the engines. {{storylink|The War Within}}

Roughly 7.4 million years BCE, Megatron and Optimus Prime disappeared in an early test of the then-unstable [[Space Bridge]] matter-transport system. Spending an undisclosed time on the planet [[Quintessa]], Megatron returned with an overwhelming army of lifeless [[Air Warrior|seeker clones]], quickly subjugating Cybertron. ''(This story was never finished due to the closure of Dreamwave, though the seekers and presumably Megatron as well were eventually defeated.)''

Four million years BCE, Cybertron was threatened by a massive approaching asteroid, so Optimus Prime led a contingent of Autobots aboard the [[Ark]] to blow the rock to fragments, which were transported away by an orbital Space Bridge network. When this task was completed, Megatron chose this moment to strike, attacking the Ark with his troops. Crippled, the craft flew through one of the Space Bridge portals, and was transported to prehistoric Earth, where it crashed, entombing the occupants in stasis for four million years.

The Autobots and Decepticons were reactivated in 1984, but specific details of their battles in the 1980s and 1990s are unrecorded. (Presumably, they broadly resembled the G1 cartoon and comic books.) In 1999, when a Autobot/Human military alliance succeeded in capturing and deactivating the Decepticons. However, the [[Ark II]] spaceship carrying them back to Cybertron exploded shortly after liftoff, and the Transformers were believed destroyed. In actuality, they had been scattered back to Earth, where they lay in [[stasis lock]] across the globe for three years. This slumber was brought to an end when [[Lazarus|Adam Rook]] (aka Lazarus), a rogue military scientist who had devised a method of controlling Transformers, salvaged many of the fallen Cybertronians and reprogrammed them as mass killing machines, which he then attempted to sell on the black market. Megatron was first to break free of the human's control, overriding the new programming and capturing Lazarus during an auction. Megatron forced Lazarus to watch as he unleashed a technorganic virus designed to transform all of Earth into a new Cybertron. It also served to lure Optimus Prime and the Autobots, also now reactivated, to his location. Megatron, tired of the war, continuously asked Prime to join him. After his first failed attempt, Megatron unleashed [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] on [[San Francisco]], ensuing in mass slaughter, in an attempt to show Prime the humans were not worth fighting for. However, the selfless sacrifice of several firemen restored Prime's faith in humanity and allowed him and the Autobots to beat back Megatron.

[[Image:Shockwavedwwarandpeace.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Megatron's a bottom.]]
Several months later. Megatron was subliminally summoned to a remote area in Alaska along with the other Earthbound Transformers. There they battled until Megatron's former second-in-command, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], arrived and revealed that in their absence the war on Cybertron had ended. He arrested Megatron, Prime, and their troops as war criminals. Megatron, weakened by battle, was quickly defeated by Shockwave and loaded aboard his shuttle for return to Cybertron, only to have Starscream seize the opportunity by jettisoning him into space on the return trip. Megatron used the time floating in space to contemplate his existence and the Decepticon goal. Realizing that he had wasted millennia in his feud with Prime, Megatron resolved to once again conquer Cybertron as a means of enhancing the Transformer race and strengthening it from outside threats. It seemed as through he would not live to accomplish this goal, however, as death closed in on him... only for him to be retrieved by the [[Junkion]] [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. Wreck-Gar took Megatron to the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] and repaired and re-armed him, as well as digging up and reactivating a number of seeker clones that had wound up there after being dumped through space bridge portals. Megatron returned the favor by stabbing him in the back with an energy dagger.

Traveling to the Planet [[Beest]], Megatron defeated the exiled Decepticon warlords, the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], and rebuilt them into the mightiest of all combiners, [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], to serve as his ace in the hole in his quest to reclaim leadership of the Decepticons. Moving in stealth on Cybertron, Megatron defeated Shockwave, severing his laser arm and forcing him into servitude. He then returned to Earth to collect the remaining Decepticons under Starscream's command, and to teach Starscream a lesson long in coming.

''While it was alluded that Megatron had a grand goal in mind that also included the subjugation of the [[Quintessons]], the remainder of the story has yet to be told due to the closure of Dreamwave. However it has been stated by representatives of IDW publishing, the current holders of the Transformer comic license, that once Dreamwave has exited bankruptcy court, they intend to finish the story.''

===Dreamwave ''Transformers/G.I. Joe'' continuity===
Megatron and the other Decepticons were unintentionally revived by [[Major Bludd]]. Bludd's leader, [[Cobra Commander]] used Megatron as a weapon of global conquest. Megatron took the opportunity to harvest energy from the conquered human establishments. To enforce Megatron's loyalty, the Commander was willing to use his possesion of [[The Matrix]] as a weapon capable of causing Megatron great pain. Megatron eagerly awaited the Commander's death.

When Cobra Commander's legs were crushed during Bruticus's rampage, Megatron suggested the Commander use Megatron's gun mode as a means of killing himself to relieve the pain, but it was Baroness who was bold enough to fire the killing shot.

Then Snake-Eyes broke the Matrix and Megatron died. He remained dead.
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===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. The Transformers'' continuity===
[[Image:Megatronddjoe.jpg|right|thumb|250px|[[Joey Slick]] > [[Cobra Commander]]]]
After [[Cobra]], a ruthless terrorist organization determined to rule the world, found a crashed spaceship full of Transformers in [[stasis lock]], these beings were rebuilt into Cobra vehicles and reprogrammed to serve Cobra. One exception to the latter detail was Megatron, who was rebuilt to transform into a Walther P38 handgun, but only was locked in this mode and not reprogrammed. He mocked [[Cobra Commander]]'s decisions, especially deciding [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], Megatron's traitorous lieutenant, would serve as the Commander's choice of transport.

Megatron was able to bargain for his freedom when the Transformers were cleared of their reprogramming, including a very stern [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. The two leaders clashed, but ultimately Megatron was defeated. Unbeknownst to the victors, Megatron's remains were seized by the United States government. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers}}

Megatron's remains were eventually used to create [[Serpent O.R.]], a synthetic creature that combined the personalities of several of [[Earth]]'s most famous warmongers and Megatron. During a Cobra raid, Serpent O.R. was prematurely activated. After discerning his origins, Serpent O.R. considered himself the son of Megatron. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War|The Art of War}}

=== IDW comics continuity ===

{{disambig2|Megatron, the one time min'''e'''r|the clone of Optimus Primal|Optimus Minor}}

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Long ago, before the war, Megatron was an [[Energon]] miner, a member of the lower class, in [[Mine C-12]]. One day [[Decimus|Senator Decimus]] arrived at the mine to announce that the mine was being closed immediately and the workers would be relocated. However, one of the Senator's guards killed a worker for insubordination and claims of Senate corruption, which spurred Megatron into action. He attacked Senator Decimus and killed the guard in self-defense, which afterwards caused him much grief. He and the other miners were en route to imprisonment when [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]] broke free and started a riot aboard their ship. They escaped and made their way to [[Kaon]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin, Part 1}} After evading law enforcement, Megatron joined a team of gladiators under the tutelage of [[Clench]]. Eventually, he surpassed his mentor and became a star of the games, earning the attention of self-serving, opportunistic Senator [[Ratbat]]. Subsequently, Megatron encountered the information broker [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], who, on behalf of an unnamed third party, offered him weaponry and technology to upgrade himself and his comrades into living weapons.{{storylink|Megatron Origin, Part 2}}

[[Image:Megatrong1idwpreearth.jpg|left|thumb|150px|450 years ago, his helmet was black, but now it's gray. The difference time makes, huh?]]The war between Megatron's Decepticons and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots was so great that it created an impending energy crisis and threatened the stability of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] itself. When [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] left Cybertron, secretly pursuing alternate energy sources, Megatron ordered [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] to investigate his files, secretly assigning Soundwave to investigate Bludgeon. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}}

Later, a Decepticon scientist, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], came to Megatron with a revolutionary, controversial plan to stave off this energy death by [[Pretender|polydermal grafting]], a process where they encased themselves in "symbiotic carapaces," or shells created from living tissue. When Megatron dismissed him angrily and cut him down, Thunderwing did not abandon his research, but instead experimented on himself. As a result, this made Thunderwing so powerful that Megatron had to join forces with Optimus Prime to stop him. This battle at [[Thunderhead Pass]] accelerated the apocalypse destined to befall Cybertron, leaving it an uninhabitable, radioactive husk and forcing both armies to continue their war on other worlds. Megatron advocated that they simply destroy Cybertron to ensure that Thunderwing is destroyed, but Prime refused, and threatened to stop Megatron if he tried. Megatron agreed not to destroy the planet, but warned Prime that whatever happened was on his head.

[[Image:Megatrong1idwgunbody.jpg|right|thumb|150px|I ''also'' wonder.]]

Seven hundred [[Units of time|stellar cycles]] later, in current times, it was discovered that as a result of digging through Shockwave's files, Bludgeon had resurrected Thunderwing's dangerous project, as well as Thunderwing himself. After being informed of Thunderwing's attack on [[Nebulos]], Megatron dispatched the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s in a ship to Cybertron, authorizing [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] to do whatever was neccessary to destroy Thunderwing, including the destruction of Cybertron. However, Optimus Prime and the [[Wreckers]] were able to thwart both Bludgeon and Thunderwing, and so destruction of the planet was averted. {{storylink|Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer}}

Megatron, meanwhile, was on Earth, investigating Starscream's infiltration team. He discovered that Starscream had stumbled across [[Ore-13]], an incredible energy source which had been [[Spotlight: Shockwave|mysteriously seeded there]], and that the [[Air Commander]] was planning to use it to usurp Megatron's command. After seriously damaging the hesitantly rebellious [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] and [[Blitzwing]], Megatron faced a super-powered Starscream. Though the Ore-13 made Starscream a formidable adversary, Megatron was still more deadly than he, and Starscream was destroyed. Whether he can be restored is still unknown. {{storylink|Infiltration}}

Megatron took stock of Starscream's progress on Earth in light of the discovery of Ore-13, repaired Skywarp and Blitzwing, and made Starscream's former troops aware, in no uncertain terms, that any further insurrections would be met with deadly force. But instead of leaving Earth in the hands of a new commander, Megatron stayed to guide the second stage of the Decepticons' plans, wishing to try out his new Earth-inspired handgun (Walther P99) [[altmode]]. {{storylink|Escalation}}

He then used Ore-13's power for fancy [[size changing|mass-displacement technology]] and turned into a pistol [[Scale|for use in human hands]], proclaiming himself to be the most powerful living weapon in the universe. Or maybe he just wanted to be held. He personally took charge of the Decepticon subterfuge in Brasnia, guiding the fascimile of [[Georgi Koska]] in an attempt to escalate an international incident into a full polarizing war. However, his choice of disguise quickly proved to be a really, really stupid move as apparently fleshie constructs holding guns are no match for armored cars with weapons. Stuck on the ground, he then transformed as Optimus Prime came into his range and started a full-blown melee with his longtime foe for all the nuts and bolts.

Though he lost his fusion cannon almost right away, Megatron soon gained the upper hand, bursting at the seams with an Ore-13 high. Incapacitating Prime, he reached into his battered foe's chest and squeezed, seemingly killing his longtime opponent. Aghast, the Autobots moved into a full but ineffective counterattack, unable to stop the rampaging Decepticon (who fortunately couldn't just mow them down with his gun). However, Prime's death was a desperate ruse, and the Autobot leader countered with a surprise attack on Megatron, using the same tactics he used against Thunderwing to force Megatron to burn through his reserves prematurely. Now on the ropes, his plan in shambles, Megatron transformed and retreated with Skywarp and Thundercracker before being finished off.

Upon returning to base and being refueled and repaired, Megatron was hopping mad. Mad enough to prematurely call in his ultimate living weapon - [[Sixshot]] -despite Astrotrain's panic attack on hearing that. {{storylink|Escalation (issue 6)}}

During this time, he discovered a plot by [[Ramjet]] to overthrow him. Without saying a word, he beat the living [[slag]] out of the attempted traitor. {{storylink|Spotlight: Ramjet}}

===IDW ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' continuity===
He is referred to (as a leader [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] wants to replace, big surprise), but does not appear. {{Storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}
====IDW ''Hearts of Steel'' Concept Art micro-continuity====
Megatron is depicted with three different altmodes: a giant cannon (with big studded wheels that become shoulder-shields), a 19th-century Colt revolver, possibly a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colt_1851_Navy_Revolver Colt 1851 Navy], and another very similar revolver, with an anachronistic scope and a bulkier muzzle. Since these altmodes have no place in the story, these sketches constitute a [[micro-continuity]] in which [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] and Megatron are active in the late 19th century.

===Beast Wars===
:''Voice actor:''  [[Gary Chalk]]  (US)

[[Image:G1Megatron_MasterBlaster_stasislock.jpg|left|thumb|150px|I know we all need our beauty sleep, but 4 million years, now thats taking the pee.]]

After the Autobot/Decepticon war moved to Earth, Megatron hunted down the [[Voyager probe]] as it travelled through the [[Solar System]] and encoded on its disc a message. Should his efforts fail, he left detailed instructions to any Decepticon descendants who recovered the disc, instructions which apparently condoned use of [[transwarp]] technology to alter history in his favor by locating the ''Ark'' before it is reactivated, with access codes to the ''Ark'' stored in the Disk, and killing Optimus Prime before the Autobots and Decepticons reawaken. {{storylink|The Agenda, Part 2|The Agenda, Part 2 (backstory)}}

[[Image:G1Megatron_Disc_Agenda_part2.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Now thats what I call a smile.]]

The disk (dubbed the [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]]) eventually fell into Cybertronian hands and was stolen by a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] who shared Megatron's name. {{storylink|Beast Wars, Part 1}} This new [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], later stranded in Earth's past, was able to use a recording of the original Megatron to sway one of the original Megatron's most loyal troops, [[Ravage]], to his cause. {{storylink|The Agenda, Part 2}}

[[Image:G1Megs_Nemesis_part2_deletedclip.jpg|left|thumb|150px|I was cut out?! This is Starscream's doing!]]

The original Megatron himself was stranded in Earth's past on board the Ark, offline. Before long, Predacon Megatron was able to approach the comatose body of his namesake and steal his [[Spark]], integrating it into his own systems. Almost immediately, however, during Predacon Megatron's painful reaction to this integration, he was thrown into a pool of lava by his treacherous underlings. In spite of -- or perhaps because of -- this, Predacon Megatron emerged from the lava, with a new body that could now transform into a fire-breathing dragon. It is unknown how much influence the original Megatron's Spark had in this metamorphosis. {{storylink|Master Blaster}} At the end of the Beast Wars, after Predacon Megatron was succumbed, the original Megatron's Spark was returned to his body, restoring the flow of history. <ref>This scene was cut out of [[Nemesis, Part 2]] for time, but its occurrence is still implied by [[Optimus Primal]]'s note that all was as it should be. The clip was added as a special feature to [[Kid Rhino]]'s and [[Madman Entertainment]]'s ''Beast Wars'' season 3 DVD box sets.</ref>

A Megatron is mentioned in the [[Covenant of Primus]], an ancient sacred text which claims to prophesy future events, including the Beast Wars. It is implied that both Megatrons took their name from here. {{storylink|Nemesis, Part 2}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
:See [[Megatron (G1) toys]]

==Trivia==
[[Image:P-Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Microman Megatron's concept model. Back then, he was a little less happy to see you.]]

[[Image:Earlymegatron.jpg|right|thumb|120px|The [[fusion cannon]]'s got that handle because... well, we're not sure.]]

* Early in the ''Transformers'' series preproduction, Megatron's look was based not on the toy, but on concept art for an unproduced prototype version. This early version, sporting a different, black head, a very different scope/fusion cannon, and the gun's barrel on his back, managed to make its way into not only early commercial animation and licensed material, but into the art of the early Marvel Comics. Though the model was altered before the animated series was produced, elements from the first model were perpetuated such as the back-mounted barrel in both the comic and the cartoon. The Marvel Comics continued to color Megatron's helmet black (well, blue) until the end of its run.

* The name "Megatron" was originally used by Marvel Comics for ''another'' robot that appeared long before the Transformers toyline came about, in issue 18 of the ''Shogun Warriors'' series (written by Doug Moench, art by Herb Trimpe, released in July 1980)<ref>[http://www.marvunapp.com/Appendix2/droneracecharter.htm#Megatron Megatron and the "Drones" from Marvel's ''Shogun Warriors'' comic at the Appendix to the Handbook of the Marvel Universe]</ref>. [[Bob Budiansky]] suggested the name "Megatron" for the Transformers line (it's unclear if he was aware of the existing Marvel character, though as an editor it seems likely that he at least had a subconscious memory of it) but [[Hasbro]] initially rejected it, claiming that "mega" conjured images of nuclear bombs. Budiansky reminded them that the name was supposed to sound evil, because he's the leader of the bad guys. Hasbro responded, "Oh, right," and then approved the name. <ref>[http://www.alteredstatesmag.com/features/qanda/bbudiansky_2.php ASM: A Little Q&A with... Bob Budiansky]</ref>

* In the UK comics, [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] explains that Megatron is the equivalent of a 'blueblood,' possessing some royal lineage.<ref>[[Letters page (Marvel UK)]] #227</ref>

* After his fight with Optimus Prime in the animated movie, Megatron appears to have energon leaking from his eyes and mouth. Either that or he's been crying, which seems unlikely.

*In Megatron: Origins #2, we see that Megatron's helmet is, in fact, a helmet and not part of his head. Upon removing his helmet, Megatron then briefly unfurls a crest. The significance of this moment is not explained, nor is it ever revisited.

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==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
* [http://tfu.info/1984/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm Megatron at TFU.info]
* [http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Megatron Megatron's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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IDW Publishing

2007-11-16T18:35:57Z

72.165.152.4:

{{picsneeded|Logo}}

'''Idea and Design Works, LLC''' currently owns the [[Transformers]] comic book license as of May 2005, following the financial collapse of the previous license holder, [[Dreamwave Productions]], at the tail-end of 2004. The flagship title is a [[IDW timeline|rebooted continuity]]{{m-}}loosely based on ''[[Generation 1]]''{{m-}}written by longtime Transformers scribe [[Simon Furman]], with art by [[E. J. Su]] (who previously worked on [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]] for [[Devil's Due]]) on the main "*ation" series, and various artists, prominently including [[Nick Roche]] and [[Don Figueroa]], on associated miniseries and one-shot [[Spotlight (comics)|''Spotlight'']]s. IDW has also been authorized to re-release trade paperbacks published by [[Dreamwave]], such as the [[War and Peace]] mini-series and [[The War Within]] and [[The War Within: The Dark Ages]].

==Series published==
=== G1 rebooted ===
The main [[IDW continuity]] is overseen by Simon Furman, who has taken a fresh approach to the ''Generation 1'' story. All the familiar faces are present, but a more sophisticated universe is unfolding around them.

Instead of an ongoing civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which spills over to [[Earth]] by accident, Furman presents us with an interstellar cold war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, a war of Codes of Interplanetary Conflict and alt-form-and-dagger covert operations, with [[Energon]] the prize and whole planets at stake. A surprising development on Earth heats up the war and turns our planet from just another proxy battleground into the ultimate prize.

The general order of publications to date is as follows:
* ''[[Infiltration]]'' (2005–06) Establishes the presence of the Transformers on modern-day Earth and re-establishes the theme of "robots in disguise" as central to the new continuity; a seven-issue story arc (issues #0 to #6).
* ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' (2006–present) Series of one-shot stories focusing on a single Transformer per issue; this series has no fixed publication format and is ongoing.
* ''[[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer]]'' (2006) A four-issue miniseries tie-in to ''Infiltration'', establishing Cybertron's current situation in the re-boot and focusing squarely on the Transformers.
* ''[[Escalation]]'' (2006–07) Sequel to ''Infiltration''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' (2007) A collaboration between [[Marvel Comics]] and IDW featuring the first ever crossover between the Transformers and [[New Avengers]]. Though it will have minimal effects on the overall universe, it is specifically designed to fit into continuity between ''Infiltration'' and ''Escalation''.
* ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' (2007) A four-issue story arc detailing the events surrounding [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rise to power and the founding of the [[Decepticon]] faction.
* ''[[Devastation]]'' (2007–08) Sequel to ''Escalation''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' (2008) Sequel to ''Devastation''.
* ''[[Expansion]]'' (likely 2008–2009) Reportedly the sequel to ''Revelation''.

====See also====
* [[IDW continuity]]
* [[IDW timeline]]

===''Beast Wars''===
Taking place within the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' cartoon universe, this line eschews the previous [[3H]] fan club comics that previously continued the show's story to strike out in a new direction, focusing mainly on the non-show toy characters.
* ''[[The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' (2006) A four-issue mini-series marking the 10th anniversary of the ''Beast Wars'' franchise.
* ''[[The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (2007) A four-issue sequel to ''The Gathering'' that began publication in October 2007.
* The ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' profile series is currently (November 2007) being published.

====See also====
* [[Beast Wars timeline (IDW)]]

===''Evolutions''===
A series of [[Wikipedia:Elseworlds|Elseworlds]]-like stories that exist in their own separate continuities, each taking different takes on Transformers. Only one has so-far been produced. (Reportedly, Hasbro has asked IDW to hold back on Evolutions as to not confuse customers looking for merchandise based on the 2007 film.)
* ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' (2006) Places the G1 Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution.

===2007 film===
* ''[[Prime Directives|Transformers: Movie Prequel]]'' (2007) A four-part series detailing the lead-up to the ''[[Transformers (2007)|2007 Transformers movie]]''.
* ''[[Movie Adaptation|Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]'' (2007) A four-part comic adapation of the film, released weekly in June 2007.

===Reprint series===
* ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'' – Reprints old [[Marvel Comics]] issues, specifically ones that did not feature Marvel-owned characters such as [[Circuit Breaker]].
* ''[[Target 2006]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' (2007)

===Other===
* ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' (2006) A four-issue adaptation of the original Transformers film, 1986's ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''; marks the film's 20th anniversary and new DVD release.
* ''[[The Best of Simon Furman]]''
* ''[[The Best of Don Figueroa]]''
* ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]''
* ''[[The Premiere Edition]]''
* ''[[Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''
* ''[[The Ark — A Complete Compendium of Transformers Animation Models]]''
* ''[[Balancing Act]]''

==External link==
*[http://www.idwpublishing.com/ IDW Publishing]

[[Category:Comics]]
[[Category:Companies]]
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IDW Publishing

2007-11-16T18:34:36Z

72.165.152.4: /* ''Evolutions'' */

{{picsneeded|Logo}}

'''Idea and Design Works, LLC''' currently owns the [[Transformers]] comic book license as of May 2005, following the financial collapse of the previous license holder, [[Dreamwave Productions]], at the tail-end of 2004. The flagship title is a [[IDW timeline|rebooted continuity]]{{m-}}loosely based on ''[[Generation 1]]''{{m-}}written by longtime Transformers scribe [[Simon Furman]], with art by [[E. J. Su]] (who previously worked on [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II]] for [[Devil's Due]]) on the main "*ation" series, and various artists, prominently including [[Nick Roche]] and [[Don Figueroa]], on associated miniseries and one-shot [[Spotlight (comics)|''Spotlight'']]s.

==Series published==
=== G1 rebooted ===
The main [[IDW continuity]] is overseen by Simon Furman, who has taken a fresh approach to the ''Generation 1'' story. All the familiar faces are present, but a more sophisticated universe is unfolding around them.

Instead of an ongoing civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which spills over to [[Earth]] by accident, Furman presents us with an interstellar cold war between the [[Autobot]]s and [[Decepticon]]s, a war of Codes of Interplanetary Conflict and alt-form-and-dagger covert operations, with [[Energon]] the prize and whole planets at stake. A surprising development on Earth heats up the war and turns our planet from just another proxy battleground into the ultimate prize.

The general order of publications to date is as follows:
* ''[[Infiltration]]'' (2005–06) Establishes the presence of the Transformers on modern-day Earth and re-establishes the theme of "robots in disguise" as central to the new continuity; a seven-issue story arc (issues #0 to #6).
* ''[[Spotlight (comics)|Spotlight]]'' (2006–present) Series of one-shot stories focusing on a single Transformer per issue; this series has no fixed publication format and is ongoing.
* ''[[Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer]]'' (2006) A four-issue miniseries tie-in to ''Infiltration'', establishing Cybertron's current situation in the re-boot and focusing squarely on the Transformers.
* ''[[Escalation]]'' (2006–07) Sequel to ''Infiltration''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[New Avengers/Transformers]]'' (2007) A collaboration between [[Marvel Comics]] and IDW featuring the first ever crossover between the Transformers and [[New Avengers]]. Though it will have minimal effects on the overall universe, it is specifically designed to fit into continuity between ''Infiltration'' and ''Escalation''.
* ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' (2007) A four-issue story arc detailing the events surrounding [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s rise to power and the founding of the [[Decepticon]] faction.
* ''[[Devastation]]'' (2007–08) Sequel to ''Escalation''; a six-issue story arc.
* ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' (2008) Sequel to ''Devastation''.
* ''[[Expansion]]'' (likely 2008–2009) Reportedly the sequel to ''Revelation''.

====See also====
* [[IDW continuity]]
* [[IDW timeline]]

===''Beast Wars''===
Taking place within the ''[[Beast Wars]]'' cartoon universe, this line eschews the previous [[3H]] fan club comics that previously continued the show's story to strike out in a new direction, focusing mainly on the non-show toy characters.
* ''[[The Gathering|Beast Wars: The Gathering]]'' (2006) A four-issue mini-series marking the 10th anniversary of the ''Beast Wars'' franchise.
* ''[[The Ascending|Beast Wars: The Ascending]]'' (2007) A four-issue sequel to ''The Gathering'' that began publication in October 2007.
* The ''[[Beast Wars Sourcebook]]'' profile series is currently (November 2007) being published.

====See also====
* [[Beast Wars timeline (IDW)]]

===''Evolutions''===
A series of [[Wikipedia:Elseworlds|Elseworlds]]-like stories that exist in their own separate continuities, each taking different takes on Transformers. Only one has so-far been produced. (Reportedly, Hasbro has asked IDW to hold back on Evolutions as to not confuse customers looking for merchandise based on the 2007 film.)
* ''[[Hearts of Steel]]'' (2006) Places the G1 Transformers in the American West during the Industrial Revolution.

===2007 film===
* ''[[Prime Directives|Transformers: Movie Prequel]]'' (2007) A four-part series detailing the lead-up to the ''[[Transformers (2007)|2007 Transformers movie]]''.
* ''[[Movie Adaptation|Transformers: Movie Adaptation]]'' (2007) A four-part comic adapation of the film, released weekly in June 2007.

===Reprint series===
* ''[[Generations (comic reprints)|Generations]]'' – Reprints old [[Marvel Comics]] issues, specifically ones that did not feature Marvel-owned characters such as [[Circuit Breaker]].
* ''[[Target 2006]]'' (2007)
* ''[[Best of UK: Dinobots]]'' (2007)

===Other===
* ''[[Transformers: The Animated Movie]]'' (2006) A four-issue adaptation of the original Transformers film, 1986's ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''; marks the film's 20th anniversary and new DVD release.
* ''[[The Best of Simon Furman]]''
* ''[[The Best of Don Figueroa]]''
* ''[[The Art of IDW's Transformers]]''
* ''[[The Premiere Edition]]''
* ''[[Greatest Battles of Optimus Prime and Megatron]]''
* ''[[The Ark — A Complete Compendium of Transformers Animation Models]]''
* ''[[Balancing Act]]''

==External link==
*[http://www.idwpublishing.com/ IDW Publishing]

[[Category:Comics]]
[[Category:Companies]]
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Optimus Prime (Movie)

2007-11-15T12:35:22Z

72.165.152.4: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[continuity family]]. He is also known as N.B.E.-02''

[[Image:MovieOptimusPrime_promorender2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Freedom is the right of all sentient—oh, hell, you know the drill.]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is the leader of the Autobots. Once, long ago, he was co-ruler of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] together with his brother, Lord Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], but Megatron grew greedy and attempted to claim the [[All Spark]] for himself. Optimus rose to stand against him. As obsessively as Megatron strives to achieve his objective, Optimus is equally as dedicated to stopping him, even at the cost of his life, his world, and—if necessary—his own people. It was on his order that the All Spark was jettisoned to space. The sacrifices he has made weigh heavily on his [[spark]], but they must be done, for there is no other choice. He knows the ambitions that lurk in Megatron's spark, and they must never see the light of day. Lives must be kept free from the threat of Megatron's tyranny, no matter the cost.

{{quote|A necessary sacrifice to bring peace to this planet. We cannot let the humans pay for our mistakes.|Optimus Prime on sacrificing his life to destroy the [[All Spark]], ''[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]''}}

==Fiction==

===''Prime Directives'' prequel comics===
[[Image:Optimusprimemovieprequel.jpg|left|thumb|200px|All Primes are required to have window chests.]]

For two generations, Optimus Prime ruled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] side-by-side with [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. The two personalities created a balance; Prime was fair while Megatron was firm. However, when Megatron revealed his intentions to steal the [[All Spark]] and use it for evil, selfish gain, Prime reacted accordingly. He formed the Autobots, a militia from the civilians around him, but they faired terribly against Megatron's armies, the Decepticons. Ultimately, Prime was forced to eject the All Spark into space to keep it from his nemesis. Unfortunately, Megatron tracked the All Spark to [[Tyger Pax]], where [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s unit was trying to slow down the Decepticons. Prime and the Autobots were held up in [[Simfur]], and unable to come assist. Fortunately, Bumblebee's unit succeeded, and the All Spark was ejected into space, but Cybertron was sentenced to a slow death. The Autobots were forced to abandon the planet.

Thus the focus of the war between Autobot and Decepticon shifted. The All Spark's ejection was only a stall. No longer did Prime have to keep Megatron from stealing the All Spark, instead Prime and his Autobots must hunt down the All Spark, wherever in the universe it landed, before Megatron could. {{storylink|Prime Directives}}
{{-}}

===Titan Magazines===

When war broke out, Optimus studied the entire history of intergalactic warfare from any datatrack he could find - he studied whole campaigns to desperate last stands, gaining a focused "playbook" of warfare strategy. He understands warfare on a practical and psychological level, and in desperate battles knows to show no mercy to opponents beyond a swift death. <ref>(''Autobot VS Decepticon Smackdown! - Megatron V. Optimus Prime'', #4)</ref>

Optimus was the focus of constant attacks by assassin drones and killed them all. In the aftermath of one, he witnessed a prophetic vision of the [[Mission City]] battle and realised the All Spark's ejection could spread war to other planets—but too late to stop the launch... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 1}}

===Transformers: Ghosts of Yesterday prequel novel===
Optimus Prime led the search for the All Spark in the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'', a transport vessel. When they came across an abandoned solar system, they located [[Ghost One|a vessel]] of strangely Cybertronian design, and of Decepticon make. When the vessel fled to the surface of a planet, Prime dispatched Bumblebee to investigate, while he and the Autobots battled the Decepticons from the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]''. Prime managed to defeat [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], and [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] all on his own. After losing touch with Bumblebee, Prime went down to locate him, where they were attacked by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and the alien ship. They fell into a cavern network, where they were further attacked by [[sandworm|indigenous worms]].

Coming across the alien vessel, Optimus Prime and Bumblebee communicated with its crew. Optimus explained that they came in peace, "freedom is the right of all sentient beings", Starscream tricks everyone, and so on. However, the creatures, who called themselves "[[human]]s", explained that they held Megatron, who they called the Ice Man, on their homeworld, [[Earth]]. Realizing the destruction Megatron would wreak upon the humans if he escaped, and that the humans would be unable to effectively defend themselves, Prime vowed to see them return to their world to warn it. In the ensuing battle with the Decepticons, the humans saved Prime's life by attacking Starscream, who destroyed them. Optimus Prime was inspired by their courage and sacrifice, and resolved to locate Earth before the Decepticons did—and hopefully before Megatron came back online.

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===''Transformers'' (2007) film===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]] (English), [[Tesshō Genda]] (Japanese), [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Brazil)

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_protoform.jpg|right|thumb|200px|There have been worse crashes]]

The leader of the Autobots, Optimus Prime came to Earth shortly after [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] sent his comrades a beacon. Upon atmospheric reentry, Prime managed to land outside of [[Tranquility]]'s inhabited areas. After scanning the form of an Earth truck and reconfiguring his body to transform into it, Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] met up with Bumblebee and his human friends, [[Sam Witwicky]] and [[Mikaela Banes]] in an alley. In one of the most extended [[transformation]]s in the multiverse, Prime assumed his robotic form before the stunned humans. After confirming Sam's identity, Prime introduced himself and his team. When Mikaela asked of the Autobots intentions, Prime explained the search for the All Spark, the betrayal of Megatron, and why Sam was important to their search.

Glasses that belonged to Sam's ancestor, [[Archibald Amundsen Witwicky|Captain Archibald Witwicky]], contained the location of the All Spark encoded across its lenses, so Optimus Prime ordered his troops to wait outside Sam's house while Sam and Mikaela searched inside for the glasses. Much to Sam's exasperation, Optimus Prime, in his impatience, clumsily ruined his parents' garden, and the Autobots' heavy footsteps convinced them there was an earthquake. Prime's attempts to hide, such as having the Autobots transform into vehicle mode, were also less than satisfactory. Ultimately, Sam came so close to a panic attack that Prime was forced to oder the Autobots to fall back. As Prime lectured his team on their supposed inability to remain quite, Ratchet got himself shocked by walking into some powerline, causing further problems. When [[Ron Witwicky|the]] [[Judy Witwicky|parents]] came to investigate, Prime's attempt to avoid discovery caused the house to shake, though this was to their benefit, as the father assumed that the Autobot's destruction was the result of an earthquake. Ironhide suggested that they kill the parents, but Optimus scolded his old friend. Despite all this, their presence remained undetected until [[Sector Seven]] arrived (in a convoy of GMC Yukon's) and abducted Sam, Mikaela, and Sam's parents.

[[Image:Movie_PrimeSam_parentsfreakout.jpg|left|thumb|250px|At least Prime didn't throw a rock at your window.]]

Optimus Prime sent the Autobots in pursuit of the SUV that contained Sam, Mikaela, and Sector Seven's director, [[Reggie Simmons|Agent Simmons]]. Prime intercepted the vehicle carrying their young human friends, ripping the roof of the vehicle off, with the other Autobots disarming the agents, and Optimus attempted to interrogate Simmons. The agents lack of surprise at their appearance indicated that they had seen Cybertronians before, but Simmons refused to reveal any information. With a Sector Seven backup team en route, Prime ordered the Autobots to scatter, while he took Sam and Mikaela. While hiding under a bridge, Mikaela and Sam slipped and fell off Prime's shoulder. Bumblebee managed to catch them before impact, but was captured, and Sam and Mikaela recaptured, by the organization after their retreat.

Optimus Prime, now in possession of the glasses which can tell him the location of the All Spark, regrettably leaves Bumblebee in Sector Seven's hands, knowing that if they went after him, they would have to use deadly force. After regrouping the next day, Prime used the glasses to locate the All Spark. Jazz raised objections to leaving Bumblebee behind, but Prime remained firm in his belief of not harming the humans. Ironhide seemed okay with using deadly force, stating the humans were too violent, but Prime remind him of the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars|Cybertronians' own violent history]]. Going to explain the potential he saw in the humans, as well as reminding them that "freedom is the right of all sentient beings", Prime revealed to the Autobots his real plan for the All Spark: if they could not defeat the Decepticons, Prime intended to merge the Cube with his [[spark]]. Though this would destroy the All Spark, Ratchet cautioned Prime against this, as it would also kill him. Prime believed that this was acceptable, vowing not to let another race suffer the mistakes of the Transformers. The glasses placed the All Spark at [[Hoover Dam]] where, luckily, Bumblebee and the young humans were taken.

[[Image:Prime sword.JPG|thumb|200px|right|Swiss army Prime]]

Optimus Prime's team met up with Sector Seven, Bumblebee, Sam, and Mikaela en route, who had planned to hide the All Spark in nearby [[Mission City]]. While on the highway, he was attacked by [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], who managed to tackle Optimus and drag him over the edge of a freeway overpass. During the battle, Optimus struck the hate filled Transformer so hard his [[optic]] popped out. As the Decepticon swung his claw wildly, Optimus drew his sword from his right arm and sliced off one of Bonecrusher's arms, before brutally finishing off his enemy by driving the blade through Bonecrusher's neck, severing his head.

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_citytransformjump.jpg|left|thumb|175px|And in the red corner, weighing in at...a lot, THE TRUCKER!]]

Optimus arrived at Mission City just in time to observe Megatron discarding the remains of Jazz, and challenged him. Millennia in the ice had done nothing to lessen Megatron's hatred of his brother, and he launch himself in jet mode at the Autobot leader. Optimus leaped and grabbed hold of the wings, which was a really bad idea, as Megatron drove himself and Prime through an office block. As the flew out of the building on the street below, Megatron Transformed and lept on top of Prime, declaring the humans undeserving of life. Prime rejected his claims, saying that they deserved to chose for themsleves. Megatron threw Prime across the street, declaring that if he wished to defend the humans, Prime could die with them, forming his [[fusion cannon]]. The power up time allowed Prime to draw his [[ion blaster]], hitting Megatron, but the Decepticon used the momentum to spin around, then used the fusion cannon to blast Prime across the street into another building, allowing Megatron to resume the hunt for Sam.

Tracking Megatron to the deserted building, Prime barely managed to grab Sam after Megatron knocked him off. Telling the boy to hold onto the Cube, Prime attempted to scale down the building, but Megatron jumped on Prime, causing them both to fall down hard onto the street below. Sam survived, however, and Optimus told the boy that if he could not defeat Megatron, Sam must put the All Spark into his chest which would destroy it. As Sam sought cover, Optimus faced down Megatron, and informed him that "at the end of this day, one shall stand, one shall fall". Unfortunately, Megatron, even after years of stasis, proved to be far too powerful for Prime to defeat alone. The unit led by Lennox and the Raptor squadron laid down suppressing fire as Megatron reached for the All Spark, until Optimus finally took him down by sweeping his legs. Still, Megatron continued, crawling toward the cube. Believing he had lost, Optimus implored to Sam to put the All Spark into his chest. Sam instead thrust it into Megatron's chest, eventually killing the Decepticon leader and destroying the All Spark.

[[Image:Allsparkshard.jpg|right|thumb|200px|The Autobot Dorito of leadership]]

As Optimus watched his brother die, he regretfully said there was little other choice. He also told Sam he owed him a debt of gratitude for saving his life, but was then informed that Jazz had not survived. Prime briefly eulogized his comrade, then commented that they had gained new comrades in the humans, and was honored by their bravery. Bumblebee, who had finally regained his voice, requested permission to remain with Sam Witwicky, to which the young human eagerly agreed, and Optimus approved. He noticed a fragment of the All Spark in Megatron's chest cavity and removed it, then permitted the humans to dispose of the Decepticon corpses by dumping them into the deepest part of the ocean.

Though Megatron was killed and his Decepticons were defeated, the All Spark was destroyed, leaving the Autobots unable to restore Cybertron. The Autobots elected to remain on Earth, and Prime sent a message into deep space to any surviving Autobots in the Galaxy to come to their new home on Earth, their long years of searching having finally having come to an end. As the other Autobots rested (and watched Sam and Mikaela make out) Optimus Prime looked to the sky, hoping his message had been heard.

'''Note:''' ''The comic book adaptation depicts Prime also defeating [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] during the highway altercation with Bonecrusher.''

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===''Transformers'' The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]]

Optimus Prime provides intelligence and missions to Bumblebee in his search for the All Spark. Eventually, the clues lead the Autobot to Sam Witwicky. After saving Sam from Barricade, Bumblebee finally completes preparations for the Autobots to arrive on Earth.

Once on Earth, and having informed the two teenagers of their mission, Prime and the Autobots are discovered by Sector 7. Optimus sends Jazz on a high-speed <strike>destruction</strike> distraction mission, then sends Ironhide to rescue Jazz from a double-threat posed by the government agents and various Decepticon scouts.

When Bumblebee is captured, Prime transforms and chases the chopper which from which the small Autobot is tied. After a lengthy chase, Prime manages to catch the net, only to be thrown off by another Cybertronian meteor. As Bumblebee is carried away, Optimus promises he will not fail him again. Jazz informs him that the meteor is not an Autobot. Prime confronts the new threat, who turns out to be the Decepticon triplechanger [[Shockwave (Movie)|Shockwave]]. The two battle it out across [[Tranquility]] before Optimus finally destroys him. But not without overhearing [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s transmission revealing the location of the All Spark.

Optimus then returned to an intel role as he guided Bumblebee in his mission to retrieve the All Spark from Hoover dam. Unfortunately, the Decepticons manage to free Megatron, leading to the final battle in Mission City.

As the Autobots battle it out with the Decepticons to protect Sam and the All Spark, things seem to take a turn for the worst as Megatron finally arrives. But before he can claim the cube, Optimus attacks him.

The two battle it out until Megatron is finally on the ground, seemingly devoid of life. Optimus then kneels to take the All Spark from Sam. Megatron however awakens, leaping at Optimus with his chain-flail out. Optimus grips the chain, pulling Megatron in closer, and with the All Spark clutched in his fist, delivers a punch through Megatron's spark. As Megatron dies, Optimus reflects on the losses and rewards of this battle, as the Autobots have a new home. Optimus plans to guard the humans in secret, "For freedom is the right of all sentient beings."

Note: If played in Decepticon mode, Optimus is beaten to the ground, and as he crawls for the All Spark, Megatron smashes his head with his flail before using the cube to destroy humanity.

===''Transformers: Autobots''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Peter Cullen]]

Arriving late on Earth, Optimus meets up with the other Autobots to give further commands to his troops. [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]], the new rookie, is eager to help in the cause, but Optimus tells him to sit back while the grown-ups take care of business. Getting fed up with the beauracracy, Create-A-Bot finally defies orders and completes a mission agaist Optimus's council. After nearly getting himself and the other Autobots killed, Create-A-Bot apologizes to Optimus personally. Taking pity on the newcomer, Optimus lets him off with a stern warning, and they move out together to face Megatron. During the fight, Create-A-Bot sacriced himself to save his commander. Megatron defeated, Optimus commended the young Autobot as a war hero, and sent out an interstellar message to any Cybertronians living among the stars.

===''Transformers: Decepticons''===

Landing on Earth, Optimus quickly joins the other Autobots to attempt to stop the Decepticons. He doesn't actually appear, however, until Megatron himself is released and Starscream escapes with the AllSpark. He steps in to thrwart the maniacal leader of the Decepticons, but alas, is struck down, left in the streets while Megatron gives chase to his traitorous second-in-command.

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Protoform Optimus Prime''' (Deluxe, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-05'''

[[Image:Movie_ProtoformOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Spaaaaaaace speeeeeerrrrm!]]

:Based upon the 'Protoform' (Cybertronian) appearances of the Transformers in the Movie, Protoform Optimus Prime transforms into his 'Entry' mode cybertronic comet thing. This mode somewhat resembles a cybertronic truck, with false wheels sculpted onto the sides, and Optimus Prime's trademark windows in front. A flame decoration piece fits to the back of the 'vehicle', creating the illusion of a flaming comet's tail. The bottom of the vehicle has small wheels to roll the toy across smooth surfaces. Oddly, it has NO [[automorph]] gimmick at all, a feature most main-line figures have.

:In robot mode he resembles previous Optimus characters - his angular chest windows are reminiscent of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], while his near animalistic limbs and color scheme are evocative of ''[[Beast Wars]]'' [[Optimus Primal]]. He has excellent articulation due to his many ball joints, and is armed with a rifle. The flame attachment can fit onto the end of the (non-firing) gun barrel.

:Some packaging variants of this figure (perhaps a Wal-Mart exclusive) included a free movie poster depicting a Cybertronian eye overlooking Earth. While an added sticker to the outer plastic bubble says "Exclusive movie poster!", it is more of a preview of upcoming figures.

:This mold was also [[redeco]]ed into a Japanese-exclusive "Fusion Cluster" version, using orange paint and translucent plastic to mimic the effects of atmospheric entry.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-01'''

[[Image:MovieLeader_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|350px| Y'think Prime got a makeover? We have it on good authority that Movie [[Roller]] is a kicked-out low-rider with a jammin' sound system and neon-purple undercarriage lighting. ]]

: The largest ''Movie'' Optimus Prime toy, Leader Class Optimus Prime features the most accurate representation yet of the CGI designs' complex transformation sequence, the only difference being the arms which are placed behind the cab while they constitute the hood in the CGI model. He transforms into a heavily-customized [http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379] conventional extended-hood truck, and unusual for a mainline figure, he has rubber tires on all his wheels. His Ion Blaster weapon is stored in the rear of the truck's bunk, exposed like an engine block. Though Optimus has no trailer, he has hole where the fifth wheel (known among fans as a 'hitch') is sculpted in the rear of the truck, should owners find a suitable trailer to use. Due to [[For safety reasons|safety reasons]], the tips of his long smokestacks are made of a soft, flexible material. A switch on top of the cab roof activates horn sounds and window lights.

: Featuring a complex transformation, essentially the front and back ends of the truck fold and converge to become Optimus Prime's legs, as much of the truck rear is connected to the robot thighs via a series of folding panels. The rear wheel cowlings feature a hinge joint in the middle of them so they do not impede his knee articulation. The rear cabin of the cab, directly connected to the smokestacks, rotate and connect to his torso and unfold into his arms. As with most mainline Movie toys, Optimus Prime features [[Automorph]] gimmicks, and due to his pricepoint has three of them. Firstly, during initial transformation, rotating his front fenders to become his heels flips the top parts of the grill to become his toes. Secondly, sliding out the the double-barrel cannon in his right forearm flips out his spring-loaded Ion Blaster, which lands into place for his right hand. (The Ion Blaster can actually be popped off his forearm fairly easily, held in place by a simple clip.) Optimus' final Automorph, located in his torso, is activated by flipping the silver lever on his stomach activating a series of spring-loaded actions where they push the truck windows part, raises the lever between them and allows the head to spring up from the chest cavity. At this point yellow LEDs light up the chest windows and Optimus Prime's eyes, accompanied by a 'powering up' sound effect.

: Optimus Prime has a wide range of articulation for a relatively bulky figure. He has ratcheting joints in his shoulders, elbows, hips and knees, with swivel joints and ball joints supporting them in his biceps, lower knee joints and ankles. Again, unusually for a mainline figure, especially at the Leader pricepoint, his hands have individually articulated fingers and thumbs.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Legends, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Legends_Prime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|Shortening the smokestacks is good, it makes the toy safer, but removing ONE and keeping the other? Crazy.]]

: Legends class Optimus Prime is an ''extremely'' simplified toy of the extremely complex movie design. As such, he features numerous unavoidable inaccuracies, such as not transforming or even looking very much like the original design or the larger toy versions in robot mode. However, proportionally Legends class Optimus Prime is not far off from the real truck and the Leader class toy's vehicle mode, aside from missing a smokestack on the driver's side. he is articulated at the shoulders and upper legs via ball-joints.

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*'''Robo-Vision Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Robovision_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|200px|I'd hate to see what those smokestacks looked like BEFORE Hasbro shortened them.]]

: A Target-[[exclusive]] repaint of the Voyager class Optimus Prime (see below), this limited edition version boasts a "Supermetal finish", resulting in silver metallic paint covering much of his paintable gray/silver plastic, a much higher contrast in his red and blue plastic colors and improved 'flame' paint decorations.

: Unusually for the smaller Voyager-class of toys, [[Robo-Vision]] Optimus Prime comes packed in robot mode in a special hexagonal column box with many windows, similar to the original packaging for ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime. The package also includes a [[Robo-Vision Decoder]]. Strangely, this Target exclusive preceded the release of the regular Voyager by a large margin, coming out on June 2, 2007 with the initial wave of movie toys.

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* '''Power Hook Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''QC-01'''

[[Image:Movie_FAB_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|Ironically NOT a Burger King toy.]]

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* '''Leader for the Ages''' (Figure two-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_LeaderfortheAges_2pack.jpg|thumb|right|150px|The more things change, the more they, uh, get bigger guns.]]

: This Wal-Mart [[exclusive]] two-pack contains the ''Fast Action Battler'' Power Hook Optimus Prime toy, designated "2007 Optimus Prime", and the ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] toy from ''The Ultimate Battle'' DVD two-pack. Both toys are identical to their normal individual releases.

: For some reason the ''Classics'' Optimus toy is designated "1984 Optimus Prime" on the packaging, even though it was released in 2006... but, well, he ''looks'' like Prime from '84, so hey, what the hell.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Cyber Stompin' Robot, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Cyberstompin_Prime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Rescue Heroes!]]

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (cake topper, 2007)

: Yes, a cake topper. This toy was only available by purchasing a ''Transformers''-brand cake (or set of 24 cupcakes) with delicious blue-and-red flame-pattern frosting. The toy transforms from semi cab to robot.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2007)
:''Japanese ID number:'' '''MA-13'''

[[Image:Movie_Voyager_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|left|250px|The last one of you out of here gets a... gets a lead salad!]]

:The mid-range Voyager class ''Movie'' Optimus Prime toy transforms into an amalgamation of the Kenworth W900 and the Peterbilt 379, making this toy fairly inaccurate to the actual vehicle Optimus Prime turned into. Because of the smaller size and lessened complexity, the Voyager class Optimus Prime features a significantly different transformation sequence compared to the Leader class toy, and indeed, the actual CGI design. However, as the actual truck cabin no longer forms his chest, the cabin now features an small interior with opening doors and a non-removable cowboy-hat-bedecked driver figurine that flips out of the seat when the driver's side door is opened.

: In robot mode, Voyager class Optimus Prime is proportionally more accurate to his CGI design than the leader class toy and has a more accurate headsculpt, but due to the aforementioned lessened complexity significant sacrifices had to be made, such as "cheats" to the transformation sequence to achieve this and thus he is overall less accurate than he initially appears. In addition to previously mentioned changes, he carries much of the truck's front hood, grill and fenders on his back like a backpack. However, he maintains a superb level of articulation and posability.

: Optimus Prime is armed with two large rifles formed out of a combination of both smokestacks and fuel tanks. These rifles peg into lower arms with grips for his open hands. The under-slung fuel tanks can fire spring-loaded projectiles. In vehicle mode, both smokestack rifles can be deployed as twin cannons, and this mechanism can also be used to store the rifles and deploy them as shoulder guns in robot mode.

*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime (UK)''' (Leader, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Leader_Nightwatch_OptimusPrime_2007.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Either this is [[Ultra Magnus]] or [[Nemesis Prime]]]]

: The first Nightwatch Optimus Prime is an extensive redeco of the previously released Leader-class Optimus Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black. In fact, he resembles the original [[Diaclone]] Powered Convoy color scheme of ''Generation 1'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus's]] truck cab. The previously blue and red flames have been replaced with silver flames, as has various other decos, replaced by copper.

: This version was released in the UK several months before the ''AllSpark Power'' version. Available exclusively through Argos stores, it came in an American-style box with the original Movie packaging design.

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*'''Allspark Legends''' (Multi-pack, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_Allspark_Legends_pack.jpg|thumb|left|120px|Get ready for the safety recall folks.]]

: A Toys R Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends class figures contains unmodified toys of Optimus Prime, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].

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*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
[[Image:Optimusprimemovierobotreplicas.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Sword attachment arm sadly not included.]]

: As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] line, this version of Optimus is a non-transforming action figure that utilizes [[Revoltech]]-style jointing. The sculpt hews much closer to the movie CGI model than is possible with the full transforming toys, plus the universal jointing of the line allows for his forearm to be replaced with his hand-cannon... or bits from other Robot Replicas.

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*'''Chrome Optimus Prime ''' (Leader, 2007)

: Two custom-made pieces (presented in robot and vehicle mode) by the [[Hasbro]] ''Transformers'' team as the grand prize for G4TV and [http://www.jumpcut.com Jumpcut]'s contest for fans to remix selected Transformers clips. Won by [http://www.TFW2005.com TFW2005.com] member James Zahn, this one of a kind (well, two of a kind) piece is a almost fully vaccum-metalized Leader class Optimus Prime in red, silver and blue (based heavily upon ''Generation 1'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]), presented with a custom display base with an embossed silver Autobot sigil and a perspex display case.

:It is certainly one of the rarest Transformers toys ever, and unless you are James, you will never own one.

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*'''First Strike Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Voyager_Firststrike_OptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Think [[G1]] Fans will shut up now? ]]

: Released as part of the ''Allspark Power'' refresh of the movie line, First Strike Optimus Prime is a extensive redeco of Voyager class Optimus Prime in a colour scheme based upon ''Generation 1'' and ''Classics'' Optimus Prime.

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*'''Nightwatch Optimus Prime (AllSpark Power)''' (Leader, 2008)

[[Image:Movie_Leader_Nightwatch_OptimusPrime_2008.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Ultra Magnus Prime?]]

: The second Nightwatch Optimus Prime was released as part of the "[[AllSpark Power]]" second half of the Movie line. He is similar to the first version of Nightwatch Prime, replacing most of his red and blue with different shades of blue and black, retaining his resemblance to Diaclone Powered Convoy in most respects. However, the subdued black and copper on the first Nightwatch Prime have been replaced with gold and a ''very'' bright blue, to signify the All Spark energy affecting the Transformers.

: Another difference is that this version comes in an ''AllSpark Power''-style box instead of the original style.

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===Titanium Series===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)

[[Image:Movie_TitaniumRM_Prime.jpg|thumb|right|120px|"Groovy!"]]

: Partially constructed of die-cast metal, this small three inch figurine of Optimus Prime has a CGI-accurate sculpt compared to the larger toys, owing to the fact it does not need to transform at all. He is sculpted with his Ion Blaster in his right fist, and is articulated at the neck, shoulders and waist. He comes with a small movie-style Autobot sigil display stand.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters Multi-pack, 2007)

: This Target-exlusve set contains the normal 3" [[Titanium Series]] Optimus Prime figurine (see above), a Protoform Optimus Prime figurine, and Optimus Prime in his Earth-mode truck form, making this the first time a character has appeared in their alternate mode as part of the Robot Masters sub-series.

*'''Infared Optimus Prime''' (?, 2007)

:Not much is known about this figurine. Judging by its name, it may exist outside of the normal visible color spectrum.
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===Micro IR Transformers Cars===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_MicroIR.jpg|thumb|right|120px|That gun doesn't look very safe...]]

: Made under license by [[Radio Shack]]. Three-function infrared remote, in Optimus Prime's signature colors, gives you control of the car with forward and reverse turn movement. More than just a car styled after the Movie character, the car also transforms to robot mode. The top of the gun-shaped IR remote's barrel serves as a display stand.

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==Merchandise==

===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Optimus Prime Voice Changer''' (2007)

[[Image:MoviePrime_Voicechanger_helmet.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Hardly ''anyone'' was wearing these damn things at [[BotCon 2007]].]]

:A highly CG-accurate sculpt of Optimus Prime's head with a built in voice-changer. It also has several sound effects and quotes from the movie. The voice-changer has three settings, giving more accurate alteration of the user's voice (though this is still debatable; most voice changing technology is pretty crummy, at least in toys). Much like the Ultimate Bumblebee figure, this toy will hate your wallet too. While it only costs 30 bucks, if it's anything like another Hasbro voice changer, it will suck batteries up like they were [[Energon Cube|some kind of square candy holder.]]

: There are two versions of the voice changer helmet with two different pre-recorded voices. An earlier release features a voice similar to [[Garry Chalk]], while the later release features the voice of [[Peter Cullen]]. The latter version has modified packaging under the 'Try Me!' blurb, stating it has 'Real Movie Voice!', though the updated version has also appeared in the original packaging without the 'Real Movie Voice!' notice.

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*'''Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster''' (2007)

[[Image:MoviePrime_BattleRigBlaster.jpg|thumb|right|Nor these!]]

:The Optimus Prime Battle Rig Blaster transforms from a superdeformed amalgamation of his ''Movie'' truck and G1 Optimus Prime's truck (indeed pulling G1 Prime's trailer) to robotic forearm and hand with a built in Nerf style gun. By simply placing your hand inside the back of the trailer (I need an adult!) and pulling back on the front of the truck, the gun transforms and folds back into a weapon. It uses Nerf N-Strike size darts.

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*'''Optimus Prime Blaster''' (2007)

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_RPBlaster.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Pew, Pew]]

: An extensive [[redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] role-play Blaster, this toy "transforms" basically by extending. It fires suction-cup-tipped Nerf darts and is a Wal*mart exclusive.

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*'''Transformers Electronic Hand Held Game''' (2007)

[[Image:Movie_TFHandHeldGame.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Behold, the Autobot Gameboy of Leadership!]]

:This LCD game features 10 levels and a design based on Optimus Prime.

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*'''Optimus Prime''' Burger King free toy (2007)

:The BK tie in toy of Optimus Prime is essentially two toys in one. The first part of the toy consists of two truck halves, which snap together around a sculpted robot mode Optimus Prime. The truck is squat, and primarily blue, with outbursts of chalk gray paint and red flames. Pulling back and letting go activates the gimmick: Prime "drives" forward and bursts from the truck mode, "transformed" to robot mode. This gimmick has marginal success.

:The "robot mode" of Optimus Prime is where the pullback motor and working wheels of the toys lie. Optimus is sculpted in blue plastic, pre-posed in an odd crouching pose with zero points of articulation. His right knee is bent back, with his right arm touching his knee, while the left side has the leg forward and the left hand holding onto his butt. The toy is as sparsely painted as the truck, with light blue eyes and chest windows, gray hands and feet among other parts, and red forearms. Two panels on his back have red flame tongues on them.

*'''Optimus Prime Globe''' (2007)

[[Image:Optimus_Prime_globe.jpg|thumb|right|150px|I'm dreaming of an Autobot Christmas...]]

: A snow globe containing an Optimus Prime figurine based upon one of lower-detail licensing/promotional renders of Optimus Prime, complete with funky munky pose.

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===ZipZaps® Micro RC===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)
:''Model Number'': '''6000182'''

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_ZipZaps.jpg|thumb|left|120px|In Soviet Russia, Prime controls YOU!]]

: Optimus Prime is one of the first Transformers characters licensed by [[Radio Shack]] for their ZipZaps line of pocket-size radio control cars. As a ZipZap, Optimus can be customized, trimmed, and tuned with any other accessories available for the brand. He has working headlights and requires four "AAA" batteries for the charger.

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===Battling Robots Bubble Bath===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2007)

[[Image:optimus_prime_bubblebath.jpg|thumb|right|120px|Great skin is the right of all sentient beings.]]

:Optimus Prime's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle evil even in the shower. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist.

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===Robot Heroes===
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Blackout''' (2007)

*'''Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok''' (2007)

*'''"Battle Damage" Optimus Prime & Cliffjumper''' (Best Buy Movie DVD Exclusives)

[[Image:Rhscorpprime.jpg|left|thumb|150px|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage filled mechanoids]].]]

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==Trivia==
[[Image:Movie_Primetruck_before.jpg|thumb|right|200px|8:30 pm: "Pimp My Ride". Guest host: [[Alpha Trion]].]]

* [[Takaratomy]] officially recognizes Optimus Prime's vehicle mode as a [http://www.kenworth.com/2100_vir_w900.asp Kenworth W900 truck], even though the vehicle used for filming was a modified [http://www.peterbilt.com/index_gal_mod_desc.asp?model=model379 Peterbilt 379], a different model from a different brand, although both are made by the PACCAR company. <ref> [http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Features/articleId=121424?tid=edmunds.il.home.photopanel..2.* Article at Edmunds.com on some of the vehicles used in the movie] </ref>

[[Image:Movie_OptimusPrime_truckrear.jpg|thumb|left|200px|No container for you!]]

* Unlike most of the other truck-mode Optimus Primes in other continuities, ''Movie'' Optimus Prime does not pull a trailer of any sort. However, if he did, it would most likely be a flatbed trailer, as the rear of Prime's sleeper cabin is protected by a large silver headache rack, a piece of optional equipment installed in trucks that haul heavy loads on flatbed trailers. The rack protects the driver in case the load breaks free during braking.

[[Image:Movie_Prime_Trucklogomistake.jpg|thumb|right|200px|In the darkness, a PA will misread "Truck A" as "Truck B", and there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth -- Revelations 11:7.]]

*When Optimus Prime scans a truck for his new body, the passing truck has what appears to be an Autobot sigil on its grill, but the actual truck that Prime turns into at the end of the scene has a much wider, flatter symbol on the grill, quite possibly a Peterbilt or Kenworth logo.

*The announcement of [[Peter Cullen]] as Prime's voice actor in the movie is credited by some fans as allieving many fan tensions about the movie. Not all tensions, mind you, but it put the fans in a good mood.

* As part of the hype buildup to the movie's release, Optimus Prime made a brief cameo at the 2007 MTV Movie Awards, interacting with host Sarah Silverman. The scene spliced Silverman into pre-existing movie footage, but featured new dialogue recorded for the event by Peter Cullen. Prime heavily hinted that he wanted to present an award, but was rejected for a regular MTV fan.

* According to the free trading cards from the Boston Globe, Optimus is 28 feet tall, weighs 4.3 metric tons, and his primary weapon is an [[ion blaster]]. (Considering Optimus's height however, this weight would seem implausible)

* According to a tie-in advertisement for [[Burger King]], Prime likes his Whoppers with no onions, no cheese, and with extra pickles on the side. However, due to a cruel twist of fate, he can never enjoy the sweet taste of beefy victory. He saved the world from the Decepticons, and still he can't even have it his way?

* The Optimus Prime computer generated model consisted of 10,108 individual parts, 1,830,898 polygons, 27,744 rig nodes, and 2336 texture maps. The volume of all pieces combined came to 5445 cubic feet.<ref>Robertson, Barbara (2007). Heavy Metal. ''Computer Graphics, 30''(7), 12-17.</ref>

* Sadly enough, Optimus was only able to shoot his gun ONCE in the movie.

* Optimus Prime (in truck mode) made an appearance at [[BotCon 2007]], alongside the [[Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit]]. He was available for pictures all weekend.
* It said in the Autobots game in the DS, Prime's father was killed by Megatron. However, since it is also widely known that Prime and Megatrons were BROTHERS, Megatron killed his own dad. Not that this is surprising, though.

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==References==

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Optimus Prime (RID)

2007-11-15T12:32:50Z

72.165.152.4: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from the [[Robots in Disguise]] continuity.''

[[Image:RIDPrime02.jpg|thumb|250px|Ironically, filled with blazing justice.]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is a stern and serious commander, devoted to protecting freedom and innocent life. He has seen the galactic path of conquest and destruction already burned by [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] and swears it will not include [[Earth]]. Optimus Prime often finds himself in the role of "straight man" to the more comic stylings of the other Autobots and [[Predacon]]s, and tends to treat their humorous exaggerations or personality quirks as statements of straightforward fact. His subordinates view him as a great leader, if stubborn and much too prone to long speeches. Befitting his namesake, Optimus Prime's greatest weakness is his sense of nobility. If an adversary claims to have had a change of heart and discovered inner goodness, Prime will fall for it every single time.

''Japanese Name:'' '''Fire Convoy'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Robots in Disguise''====
'''Voice actor:''' ''[[Neil Kaplan]] (US)'', ''[[Satoshi Hashimoto]] (Japan)'', [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Brazil)

Optimus Prime was created, along with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]], by [[Alpha Trion]]. The two of them were raised together, and thus, saw each other as brothers. However, this relationship was torn apart after the Cybertron Civil Wars, whereupon the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] chose Optimus Prime to command the Autobots in stopping the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]] leader [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] from ravaging the universe in his quest for energy. Ultra Magnus left Cybertron that same day, bitter and spiteful of his brother.

Prime soon struck up command on [[Earth]], where he took the form of a fire truck. Operating out of a secret base in [[Metro City]], he and his fellow Autobots were more than ready to face Megatron and his Predacons. The conflict began when Megatron appeared in New York, attempting to kidnap the famous scientist [[Doctor Onishi]]. Optimus struck up a friendship with Onishi's son, [[Koji Onishi|Koji]], and despite not being able to save the boy's father, vowed that he would help rescue him.

In the events that followed, Prime was forced to deal with the Predacons' many energy-grabbing schemes, either personally, or indirectly by way of helping [[T-AI]] coordinate the movement of his troops by way of the [[space bridge|Global Space Bridge]].

However, Prime soon found another threat, in the form of the Decepticons - namely, one named [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. Scourge was a corrupted Autobot [[protoform]], who, in addition to being infused with Megatron's evil, scanned Optimus Prime and a tanker truck at the same time, resulting in his looking like a twisted clone of the Autobot leader. Prime hoped that Scourge and his fellow Decepticons would one day be restored to their true Autobot selves, but after the Decepticons themselves tried to use this to trick him, he decided he should not allow this to cloud his judgement.

Matters escalated when Ultra Magnus appeared on Earth, making his desire to take the Matrix from Optimus Prime known to his "brother." Optimus refused to fight Magnus, and was thus, mercilessly fired upon, until [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[X-Brawn]] arrived to carry him away. Prime took refuge on a deserted island, but the Decepticons, Megatron, and Magnus both tracked him there. In the midst of the battle, Magnus forcibly activated their ability to combine into [[Omega Prime]], intending to use it to drain Prime of his energy so he could take the Matrix, but Optimus managed to take control and use their combination to stop the Decepticons. This fusion apparently resulted in both Autobots sharing the Matrix's power, which led to Magnus's attitude softening towards his brother.

Eventually, it was revealed that Megatron's true purpose on Earth was to take control of the massive Autobot, [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]]. These events led to Megatron becoming the more powerful Galvatron, who eventually devastated the Autobot forces. In his final battle with the evil leader, Prime and Magnus combined into Omega Prime to face Galvatron at the Earth's core. They were seemingly no match for him, until Fortress Maximus sent them his power, which energized the Matrix, forming the giant weapon, the [[Matrix Blade]]. Galvatron was defeated, and with that, the Autobots' mission on Earth was finished, and Prime resolved to return to Cybertron - but not before "one last look around" with Koji and the rest of his team.

===Dreamwave comic===

''The Robots in Disguise short story seemed intent on being part of the cartoon's continuity, but its exact placement between episodes is unclear.''

With the other Autobots all engaged in other fights around the world, Optimus Prime alone was available to answer TAI's battle protocol at an experimental nuclear generator in Arizona. His opening plan was to lure the Predacons and Decepticons away from the humans to battle them at a safe distance, but his wayward brother Ultra Magnus intervened, confronting the villains head on in the middle of the generator plant. As Prime chastised Magnus for his rash action, Scourge overheard and seized on the idea to threaten the humans if the Autobots didn't stand down. Despite his anger at Optimus, Ultra Magnus remembered his Autobot training and reluctantly laid down his weapon. At the proper moment, though, the brothers managed to attack a distracted Scourge and save the humans. The Predacons and Decepticons escaped with the generator, but the humans were safe.

===3H Universe comics===

[[Image:Optimusprime_rid.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[Optimus (disambiguation)|Optimuses]] in pajamas are coming down the stairs...]]

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===Fun Publications Cybertron comics===

During the final battle with the [[Minion of Unicron|Minions of Unicron]] in the [[Pit]], Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus (as Omega Prime) were fighting alongside the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] when the corrupt pocket universe began to collapse around them. Omega Prime and the others fled through a dimensional portal, but the powerlinxed brothers were diverted by the former [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] into another reality, just in time to stop [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] from unleashing the [[Dead Matrix]] inside the Spark Chamber of [[Primus]]. The evil clone was vanquished, and the brothers hooked up with [[Sentinel Maximus]] and his comrades as they attempted to fortify Cybertron against the [[Unicron Singularity]].

Working relatively behind the scenes while that reality's [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and his crew searched for the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]], Optimus Prime and his brother found themselves moderating an internal dispute among the Mini-Con colonies in Cybertron's debris field, and were engaged with a Cybertronian-sized version of [[Unicron]] himself when Primus first transformed due to an infusion of Cyber Key Power. Some months later, after the final battle with the Cyber Key empowered [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Optimus Prime first met his local counterpart, and they exchanged information on their endeavors over the last few months. With the newly reformed Unicron on the loose after their last encounter, Optimus chose to join Ultra Magnus and Sentinel Maximus in hunting him down. The final fate of their mission, and whether the brothers ever returned to their home reality, remains to be seen.

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, 2000, 2001)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-001'''

[[Image:RID_Optimus_Prime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|180px|BURNING JUSTICE]]

: ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime transforms into a Japanese Hino Brandlier fire truck. Harkening back to Generation 1 toys, he features chromed wheels with rubber tires. The forward section of his truck detaches to become his standard robot mode. His 'trailer' can be reconfigured into a sort of battle station. The station can then be disassembled and attached around the robot to form his '''Battle Mode'''. His standard robot can combine with [[Ultra_Magnus_(RID)|Ultra Magnus]] to form '''Omega Prime'''.

: The original Japanese ''Car Robots'' release differs from the US version in that it has a darker, metallic-flake plastic, and has no Autobot symbols tampo-printed on the shoulder pads. Obviously, the voice clips used for the Japanese toy are also different, with the Hasbro toy proclaiming that Optimus Prime will ''Maximize'', possible a mistake. Additionally, the US version has the unfortunately tendency for its rubber tires to split down its molding connection. Furthermore, Fire Convoy's missles are of a different mold on the Japanese toy, and he is able to fire (if by "Fire" you mean "have-them-fling-up-into-the-air-and-fall-to-the-ground-instantly") all of his missiles at once if the special trigger for his ladder missiles are hit, along with the ability to fire one missile at a time. The US version only allows for one missile to be fired at a time when they are activated.

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*'''Clear Super Fire Convoy''' (Super, 2000)

: Released in a Toys R' Us Japanese-exclusive "God Fire Convoy" gift set with Clear God Magnus, Clear Super Fire Convoy is obviously constructed primarily of transluscent plastic. The gift set also contained an exclusive God Sword item to be used for God Fire Convoy.

*'''Black Super Fire Convoy''' (Super, 2000)

: Black Super Fire Convoy was a [[Lucky Draw]] prize version of Super Fire Convoy. Aside from being.. well, black, the chromed chest plate is now gold with red "windows", and the sirens on his back are now clear.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic, 2002)
[[Image:Spychanger_RIDPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Tiny BURNING JUSTICE]]

: This was a smaller, simplified version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime made for the Spy Changer/Basic class in the ''Robots In Disguise'' toyline. It has no standard robot mode and parts do not detach. Oddly, all promotional images of this figure depicted it colored in ''orange''.

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===Universe===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Supreme, 2003)

[[Image:Universe_RID_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|100px|]]

: A Sam's Club exclusive, the ''Universe'' release of ''Robots In Disguise'' Optimus Prime basically swapped out all of his red plastic for a yellow-orange colour. He came packed in robot mode in an upright display package with a sticker on the front of a hilariously mistransformed Omega Prime advertising the toy's combining ability with the slightly redecoed ''Universe'' release of ''Robots In Disguise'' Ultra Magnus.

: For some reason, the Autobot symbol on his chest in Battle Mode is left unpainted.

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*'''Optimus Prime with Prowl''' (Basic multi-pack, 2003)

[[Image:Universe_Spychanger_OptimusPrime_Prowl_toys.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]

: Spy Changer ''Robots In Disguise'' Optimus Prime was redecoed to match the larger ''Universe'' release. He came packed with a redeco of ''Robots In Disguise'' Spychanger [[Prowl 2|Prowl]], painted to match ''Generation 1'' [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]].

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===Cybertron===
*'''Optimus Prime & Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2006)

:This Costco exclusive uses the original ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus molds.

: While ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus from the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (comic)|''Cybertron'' comic]] matched this set, the bio that accompanied this set indicates that these toys are new versions of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] characters.

===Titanium Series===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
[[Image:Titanium_RIDPrime.jpg|right|thumb|175px|METAL BURNING JUSTICE]]

:This is a six-inch tall die-cast metal and plastic version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime. IN vehicle mode the ladder rotates at it's base and the nozzles flip out of the end of the ladder, but the ladder cannot extend. As he is much simplified compared to the larger toy, the (largely hollow) front of the vehicle cannot seperate and form the standard robot more, nor can the rear of the vehicle form the battlestation. Instead, the entire fire truck transforms into simplified version of the super robot Battle Mode.

: He came with a display stand.

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===Merchandise===

==Trivia==
* For this incarnation of Optimus, voice actor [[Neil Kaplan]] very specifically impersonated the voice of the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Peter Cullen]]. Uniquely, the Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime is the only Prime (up until [[Transformers Animated]]) not to be voiced by either Cullen or [[Gary Chalk]].

* ''Cybertron'' "Multi-Pack" Optimus Prime's tech spec bio seems to indicate he's ''Unicron Trilogy'' Optimus Prime. However, his (and Magnus') deco was later used in the [[Fun Publications]] ''Cybertron'' fan club magazine comic as ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime having traveled to the ''Unicron Trilogy'' universe.

* Persistent net rumors abound about early or supplemental Japanese material establishing Optimus and his Autobots being part of a "Dimensional Patrol" that follows the Predacons either back in time or from another universe. This is not supported in-show and no solid evidence supporting it has ever surfaced elsewhere.... except in the [[3H]] supplemental materials, which established the "Dimensional Patrol" as a ''post''-cartoon organization.

==External links==

*[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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Optimus Prime (RID)

2007-11-15T12:32:20Z

72.165.152.4: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Optimus Prime}}

:''Optimus Prime is the [[Autobot]] leader from the [[Robots in Disguise]] continuity.''

[[Image:RIDPrime02.jpg|thumb|250px|Ironically, filled with blazing justice.]]

'''Optimus Prime''' is a stern and serious commander, devoted to protecting freedom and innocent life. He has seen the galactic path of conquest and destruction already burned by [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] and swears it will not include [[Earth]]. Optimus Prime often finds himself in the role of "straight man" to the more comic stylings of the other Autobots and [[Predacon]]s, and tends to treat their humorous exaggerations or personality quirks as statements of straightforward fact. His subordinates view him as a great leader, if stubborn and much too prone to long speeches. Befitting his namesake, Optimus Prime's greatest weakness is his sense of nobility. If an adversary claims to have had a change of heart and discovered inner goodness, Prime will fall for it every single time.

''Japanese Name:'' '''Fire Convoy'''

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Robots in Disguise''====
'''Voice actor:''' ''[[Neil Kaplan]] (US)'', ''[[Satoshi Hashimoto]] (Japan)'', [[Guilherme Briggs]] (Brazil)

Optimus Prime was created, along with [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]], by [[Alpha Trion]]. The two of them were raised together, and thus, saw each other as brothers. However, this relationship was torn apart after the Cybertron Civil Wars, whereupon the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] chose Optimus Prime to command the Autobots in stopping the [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]] leader [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] from ravaging the universe in his quest for energy. Ultra Magnus left Cybertron that same day, bitter and spiteful of his brother.

Prime soon struck up command on [[Earth]], where he took the form of a fire truck. Operating out of a secret base in [[Metro City]], he and his fellow Autobots were more than ready to face Megatron and his Predacons. The conflict began when Megatron appeared in New York, attempting to kidnap the famous scientist [[Doctor Onishi]]. Optimus struck up a friendship with Onishi's son, [[Koji Onishi|Koji]], and despite not being able to save the boy's father, vowed that he would help rescue him.

In the events that followed, Prime was forced to deal with the Predacons' many energy-grabbing schemes, either personally, or indirectly by way of helping [[T-AI]] coordinate the movement of his troops by way of the [[space bridge|Global Space Bridge]].

However, Prime soon found another threat, in the form of the Decepticons - namely, one named [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]. Scourge was a corrupted Autobot [[protoform]], who, in addition to being infused with Megatron's evil, scanned Optimus Prime and a tanker truck at the same time, resulting in his looking like a twisted clone of the Autobot leader. Prime hoped that Scourge and his fellow Decepticons would one day be restored to their true Autobot selves, but after the Decepticons themselves tried to use this to trick him, he decided he should not allow this to cloud his judgement.

Matters escalated when Ultra Magnus appeared on Earth, making his desire to take the Matrix from Optimus Prime known to his "brother." Optimus refused to fight Magnus, and was thus, mercilessly fired upon, until [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]], and [[X-Brawn]] arrived to carry him away. Prime took refuge on a deserted island, but the Decepticons, Megatron, and Magnus both tracked him there. In the midst of the battle, Magnus forcibly activated their ability to combine into [[Omega Prime]], intending to use it to drain Prime of his energy so he could take the Matrix, but Optimus managed to take control and use their combination to stop the Decepticons. This fusion apparently resulted in both Autobots sharing the Matrix's power, which led to Magnus's attitude softening towards his brother.

Eventually, it was revealed that Megatron's true purpose on Earth was to take control of the massive Autobot, [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]]. These events led to Megatron becoming the more powerful Galvatron, who eventually devastated the Autobot forces. In his final battle with the evil leader, Prime and Magnus combined into Omega Prime to face Galvatron at the Earth's core. They were seemingly no match for him, until Fortress Maximus sent them his power, which energized the Matrix, forming the giant weapon, the [[Matrix Blade]]. Galvatron was defeated, and with that, the Autobots' mission on Earth was finished, and Prime resolved to return to Cybertron - but not before "one last look around" with Koji and the rest of his team.

===Dreamwave comic===

''The Robots in Disguise short story seemed intent on being part of the cartoon's continuity, but its exact placement between episodes is unclear.''

With the other Autobots all engaged in other fights around the world, Optimus Prime alone was available to answer TAI's battle protocol at an experimental nuclear generator in Arizona. His opening plan was to lure the Predacons and Decepticons away from the humans to battle them at a safe distance, but his wayward brother Ultra Magnus intervened, confronting the villains head on in the middle of the generator plant. As Prime chastised Magnus for his rash action, Scourge overheard and seized on the idea to threaten the humans if the Autobots didn't stand down. Despite his anger at Optimus, Ultra Magnus remembered his Autobot training and reluctantly laid down his weapon. At the proper moment, though, the brothers managed to attack a distracted Scourge and save the humans. The Predacons and Decepticons escaped with the generator, but the humans were safe.

===3H Universe comics===

[[Image:Optimusprime_rid.jpg|left|thumb|200px|[[Optimus (disambiguation)|Optimuses]] in pajamas are coming down the stairs...]]

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===Fun Publications Cybertron comics===

During the final battle with the [[Minion of Unicron|Minions of Unicron]] in the [[Pit]], Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus (as Omega Prime) were fighting alongside the [[Child of Primus|Children of Primus]] when the corrupt pocket universe began to collapse around them. Omega Prime and the others fled through a dimensional portal, but the powerlinxed brothers were diverted by the former [[Mini-Con]] [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] into another reality, just in time to stop [[Nemesis Prime (Universe)|Nemesis Prime]] from unleashing the [[Dead Matrix]] inside the Spark Chamber of [[Primus]]. The evil clone was vanquished, and the brothers hooked up with [[Sentinel Maximus]] and his comrades as they attempted to fortify Cybertron against the [[Unicron Singularity]].

Working relatively behind the scenes while that reality's [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and his crew searched for the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]], Optimus Prime and his brother found themselves moderating an internal dispute among the Mini-Con colonies in Cybertron's debris field, and were engaged with a Cybertronian-sized version of [[Unicron]] himself when Primus first transformed due to an infusion of Cyber Key Power. Some months later, after the final battle with the Cyber Key empowered [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]], Optimus Prime first met his local counterpart, and they exchanged information on their endeavors over the last few months. With the newly reformed Unicron on the loose after their last encounter, Optimus chose to join Ultra Magnus and Sentinel Maximus in hunting him down. The final fate of their mission, and whether the brothers ever returned to their home reality, remains to be seen.

==Toys==
===Robots in Disguise===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Super, 2000, 2001)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-001'''

[[Image:RID_Optimus_Prime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|180px|BURNING JUSTICE]]

: ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime transforms into a Japanese Hino Brandlier fire truck. Harkening back to Generation 1 toys, he features chromed wheels with rubber tires. The forward section of his truck detaches to become his standard robot mode. His 'trailer' can be reconfigured into a sort of battle station. The station can then be disassembled and attached around the robot to form his '''Battle Mode'''. His standard robot can combine with [[Ultra_Magnus_(RID)|Ultra Magnus]] to form '''Omega Prime'''.

: The original Japanese ''Car Robots'' release differs from the US version in that it has a darker, metallic-flake plastic, and has no Autobot symbols tampo-printed on the shoulder pads. Obviously, the voice clips used for the Japanese toy are also different, with the Hasbro toy proclaiming that Optimus Prime will ''Maximize'', possible a mistake. Additionally, the US version has the unfortunately tendency for its rubber tires to split down its molding connection. Furthermore, Fire Convoy's missles are of a different mold on the Japanese toy, and he is able to fire (if by "Fire" you mean "have-them-fling-up-into-the-air-and-fall-to-the-ground-instantly") all of his missiles at once if the special trigger for his ladder missiles are hit, along with the ability to fire one missile at a time. The US version only allows for one missile to be fired at a time when they are activated.

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*'''Clear Super Fire Convoy''' (Super, 2000)

: Released in a Toys R' Us Japanese-exclusive "God Fire Convoy" gift set with Clear God Magnus, Clear Super Fire Convoy is obviously constructed primarily of transluscent plastic. The gift set also contained an exclusive God Sword item to be used for God Fire Convoy.

*'''Black Super Fire Convoy''' (Super, 2000)

: Black Super Fire Convoy was a [[Lucky Draw]] prize version of Super Fire Convoy. Aside from being.. well, black, the chromed chest plate is now gold with red "windows", and the sirens on his back are now clear.

*'''Optimus Prime''' (Basic, 2002)
[[Image:Spychanger_RIDPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Tiny BURNING JUSTICE]]

: This was a smaller, simplified version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime made for the Spy Changer/Basic class in the ''Robots In Disguise'' toyline. It has no standard robot mode and parts do not detach. Oddly, all promotional images of this figure depicted it colored in ''orange''.

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===Universe===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Supreme, 2003)

[[Image:Universe_RID_OptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|right|100px|]]

: A Sam's Club exclusive, the ''Universe'' release of ''Robots In Disguise'' Optimus Prime basically swapped out all of his red plastic for a yellow-orange colour. He came packed in robot mode in an upright display package with a sticker on the front of a hilariously mistransformed Omega Prime advertising the toy's combining ability with the slightly redecoed ''Universe'' release of ''Robots In Disguise'' Ultra Magnus.

: For some reason, the Autobot symbol on his chest in Battle Mode is left unpainted.

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*'''Optimus Prime with Prowl''' (Basic multi-pack, 2003)

[[Image:Universe_Spychanger_OptimusPrime_Prowl_toys.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]

: Spy Changer ''Robots In Disguise'' Optimus Prime was redecoed to match the larger ''Universe'' release. He came packed with a redeco of ''Robots In Disguise'' Spychanger [[Prowl 2|Prowl]], painted to match ''Generation 1'' [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]].

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===Cybertron===
*'''Optimus Prime & Ultra Magnus''' (Multi-pack, 2006)

:This Costco exclusive uses the original ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus molds.

: While ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime and Ultra Magnus from the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (comic)|''Cybertron'' comic]] matched this set, the bio that accompanied this set indicates that these toys are new versions of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] characters.

===Titanium Series===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
[[Image:Titanium_RIDPrime.jpg|right|thumb|175px|METAL BURNING JUSTICE]]

:This is a six-inch tall die-cast metal and plastic version of ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime. IN vehicle mode the ladder rotates at it's base and the nozzles flip out of the end of the ladder, but the ladder cannot extend. As he is much simplified compared to the larger toy, the (largely hollow) front of the vehicle cannot seperate and form the standard robot more, nor can the rear of the vehicle form the battlestation. Instead, the entire fire truck transforms into simplified version of the super robot Battle Mode.

: He came with a display stand.

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===Merchandise===

==Trivia==
* For this incarnation of Optimus, voice actor [[Neil Kaplan]] very specifically impersonated the voice of the original [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Peter Cullen]]. Uniquely, the Robots in Disguise Optimus Prime is the only Prime (up until [[Transformers: Animated]]) not to be voiced by either Cullen or [[Gary Chalk]].

* ''Cybertron'' "Multi-Pack" Optimus Prime's tech spec bio seems to indicate he's ''Unicron Trilogy'' Optimus Prime. However, his (and Magnus') deco was later used in the [[Fun Publications]] ''Cybertron'' fan club magazine comic as ''Robots in Disguise'' Optimus Prime having traveled to the ''Unicron Trilogy'' universe.

* Persistent net rumors abound about early or supplemental Japanese material establishing Optimus and his Autobots being part of a "Dimensional Patrol" that follows the Predacons either back in time or from another universe. This is not supported in-show and no solid evidence supporting it has ever surfaced elsewhere.... except in the [[3H]] supplemental materials, which established the "Dimensional Patrol" as a ''post''-cartoon organization.

==External links==

*[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime at TFU.info]

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Demon

2007-11-15T12:20:45Z

72.165.152.4: /* Trivia */

:''The Demons are a lifeform in the [[Generation 1]] continuity family.''
[[Image:Demons senior.png|thumb|250px|GO TO HEAVEN! LIFE IS ONLY ONCE!]]

Known to its modern population as '''Demons''', Cybertron's original inhabitants were sealed away underground by [[Primus]]. Except for the occasional escape, they have remained sealed away by Primus's power ever since, known to the surface only in legends.

Demons are very large creatures (towering above Transformers) that can absorb energy without harm, up to direct weapons fire. At least one has demonstrated the ability to breathe fire. They "feed" on Transformers by absorbing their lifeforce, eventually killing them.

However, if a demon absorbs too much energy, it will explode.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics===
Two of the Demons escaped from their prison following an incident between [[Tailgate]] and the [[Mutant (G1)|Mutants]]. Some time after killing three [[Decepticons]] that beset the [[Autobot]] [[Seawatch]], they were destroyed by [[Emirate Xaaron]], who consulted ancient Cybertronian lore to find their weaknesses.{{Storylink|Demons!}}

After Primus's death, another group of the Demons escaped. They were defeated by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]], who ''consulted'' his fist down their throats. (The reinvigorated power of Grimlock's life-force following his sudden conversion to an [[Action Master]] may have also played a hand.){{Storylink|Still Life!}}

===Classics===
[[Mini-Con]]s killed them dead.

==Trivia==
* The appearance of the Demons differs, wildly, depending on the artist.

* Cybertronian legend refers to them as "the flipside of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix's]] good creatures".

* The demons resemble the [[Trans-Organics]] in some ways. Both races were built as precursors to the Transformers, but locked away by their creators.

* It is unclear in the stories if the Demons were the original inhabitants of the world Primus fashioned into Cybertron, or an attempt by Primus to create life that predated the Transformers. However, writer Simon Furman later clarified in an interview that he envisioned them as being botched creations of Primus.

==External link==
* [http://www.alteredstatesmag.com/features/qanda/sfurman_3.php Interview where Furman reveals the nature of the demons]
* [http://www.insecticons.com/demons.html Demons at ''In Space, No One Can Hear Starscream'']

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Inferno (G1)

2007-11-15T01:43:27Z

72.165.152.4: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Inferno}}

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

[[Image:G1Inferno_collectionbox1.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Will probably start fires just to put them out.]]

'''Inferno''' is one gung-ho robot, ready and willing to roll out into the thick of any action at the drop of a hat. If the mission is search and rescue he's one of the best bots to have around, but he's even happier when called on to fight. Nothing gets Inferno's circuits going like a one-on-one with a few Decepticon trouble makers. During his down time he can generally be found hanging out with [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and trying his best to keep Red out of trouble.

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Walker Edmiston]] (US), [[Takurō Kitagawa]] (Japan)

Inferno appeared without explanation one day as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] explained their mission to stop the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] from attacking the [[Nova Power Planet]]. He was the first to roll out on Prime's orders. During the battle at the power plant, the gun-slinging fire fighter stood by [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] and shot down [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] before they rushed off to to rescue the human pilots of a downed helicopter. After the super-powered Insecticons crushed Wheeljack and electrocuted Ironhide, Inferno sprayed fire-retardant foam on Wheeljack and loaded him into Prime's trailer as the Autobots retreated. Inferno later participated in the Autobot counter attack at [[Iron Mountain]] where he and the other Autobots were buried under tons of rock. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] was heard to complain about Inferno ending up on his head whilst they were trapped. {{Storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}

On one mission, Inferno did his part to preserve the sanctity of the timestream by spraying cowboys with fire retardant foam. Eh...you had to be there. {{Storylink|Dinobot Island, Part 2}}

Later, Inferno was ordered to guard over Red Alert as the Autobots repelled an attack by the Decepticons on the [[Negavator]] super weapon's bunker. Inferno, itching for a fight, abandoned Red Alert despite his paranoid friend's repeated requests for him to stay. Inferno rescued Red Alert when his friend was buried under rubble which had the unfortunate side-effect of damaging Red Alert's logic circuits to the point of overload. Inferno later proved his friendship to Red when he saved Red Alert from himself when the latter, in a state of paranoia, allied himself with [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and the Decepticons. {{Storylink|Auto Berserk}}

Inferno was reunited with his old gal [[Firestar]] when he, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Powerglide]] went to help Optimus Prime rescue [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]. {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====

:''('''Note''': Events in italics occurred only in the Marvel UK books.)''

''Inferno joined [[Sandstorm (Autobot)|Sandstorm]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] as part of a monitoring unit stationed on Earth to keep watch for the threat of super-Decepticon, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Shortly after they arrived, the unit chased off the unrelated threat of a [[Furnacia]]n [[Firebug]], who had arrived on Earth and begun starting fires in human settlements. They exiled it to Mercury in a message pod. {{Storylink|Firebug!}}''

''When Galvatron later resurfaced, the reconnaissance team sent a message to Cybertron and joined up with the [[Wrecker]]s and Decepticon [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] in confronting the time traveler. Unfortunately Galvatron had help (as if he needed it) in the form of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. The Wreckers and Mayhems were torn to shreds, suffering greater than 50% losses. {{Storylink|Time Wars}} Inferno was one of the few survivors who limped away from the final battle, cut off from any support from Cybertron. The remaining members of the Wreckers and Mayhems pooled resources as the [[Survivors]], living on Earth separately from the planet's active Cybertronian armies. {{Storylink|Survivors!}} After a new squad of Mayhems came to Earth to execute their treacherous former members, however, the Survivors hooked up with [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s [[Earthforce]] as an adjunct team. {{Storylink|Where Wolf?}}''

Inferno was present when [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and Grimlock were loading up their shuttles to go chase after [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his gang of less-than-merry men. {{Storylink|A Savage Circle!}} He was later killed on the planet [[Klo]] and then reactivated by the power of the [[Last Autobot]]. {{Storylink|End of the Road! (Marvel US comic)|End of the Road}}

'''Note:''' ''Inferno's US and UK timelines are more difficult to reconcile than most characters, primarily because of how the Survivors story blends from the main UK continuity (Time Wars) straight into the splinter continuity (Earthforce). He shows up totally unannounced on Cybertron after the war with Unicron, and never speaks.''

====Generation 2====

Inferno was working with a squad of Autobots trying to stop [[Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian]]s from committing genocide on planet [[Ethos]]. Most of his team took heavy fire and apparently died, though, and Inferno himself was crushed under a collapsing building the enemy brought down on top of him. {{Storylink|Escalation}}

===Dreamwave Comics continuity===

Inferno and his good buddy [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] joined up with Grimlock's [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] during the time of the Dark Ages. Some millennia later, after the [[Great Shutdown]], Inferno was one of the first Autobots reactivated and brought around to the idea of a unified Cybertronian populace by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Joining Red Alert, [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Grapple]], [[Skids]], and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], he became a charter member of the Autobot High Council, ruling alongside Shockwave in administrative matters while Ultra Magnus focused on more militant concerns. However, the lack of leadership experience by Inferno and most of his fellow council-beings led to them ceding more and more power to Shockwave over the years. They eventually came to their senses and joined in the insurrection against Shockwave led by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the Ark's crew. {{Storylink|Revelation}}

===IDW Comics continuity===

Inferno was attending to the fire damage and chaos caused by Megatron's opening assault on [[Kaon]] when a pleasure cruiser fell out of the sky on top of him. It is unknown if he survived. {{Storylink|Megatron Origin}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1_Inferno_toy.jpg|right|thumb|160px|Then he'll start the fire again.]]
*'''Inferno''' (Autobot, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-10'''

: Inferno transforms into a Mitsubishi Fuso firetruck. Each of his forearms contains a spring-loaded missile launcher, so he can fire his own fists or silver missiles. He is usually depicted in media has having a missile in place of a hand on his right arm. He is also armed with a small black rifle.

: In 2002, Inferno was re-released as part of [[Takara]]'s [[Transformers Collection]] series. This time he featured [[tampo-graphed]] Autobot symbol and blue eyes instead of yellow. These changes carried over to the [[Comemorative Series]] Inferno, Commemorative Series [[Grapple]], and [[Load Hauler]].

: In 2003, he was released by [[Hasbro]] in the Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] "[[Commemorative Series]]" line.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and partially [[retool]]ed to make the [[Targetmaster]] [[Artfire (G1)|Artfire]], and [[Grapple_(G1)|Grapple]].

*'''Inferno with Hydro-Pack''' (Action Master, 1990)

: A non-transforming action figure with a simplified design, Inferno came with a [[Hydro-Pack]] that could be attached to his back or transformed into a large hand held Laser weapon. He is compatible with all other Action Master weapons and vehicles.

===Generation 2===
*'''Inferno''' (Autobot Hero, 1993)
: For ''Generation 2'', Inferno's original toy was re-used with virtually no deco changes, adding only the "Autobot" [[tampograph]]. His forearms were retooled to remove the spring-loaded launcher mechanism (the chromed missiles from the original releases were also dropped), but he came with a large red water-shooting cannon that clipped to his ladder.

==Trivia==
[[Image:A35.jpg|left|thumb|Inferno moonlights for easy cash.]]

* Inferno's original toy, slightly modified, was [[Knockoff|knocked off]] and used as the titular giant robot in the Korean animated film ''Phoenix King'' (피닉스킹). ''Phoenix King'' was dubbed (horribly) and released in America by Digiview Entertainment as ''[http://www.cyrusfirst.com/guests/digiview/dev/detail.php?p=91 Defenders of Space]'', generally selling for the bargain price of $1.00. Scenes of "Inferno" from this movie were also incorporated into another bargain film distributed by Digiview Entertainment, ''[http://www.cyrusfirst.com/guests/digiview/dev/detail.php?p=201 Space Thunder Kids]''.

* In the late 1990s, a knockoff of ''Generation 2'' Inferno with some yellow parts was sold in discount stores on a card reading "Transformers: Generation 3."

* The earliest pictured version of Action Master Inferno is largely different from the final version, but only upon close examination. The early version errs on the side of the original toy in color and design, while the final more closely follows the design of the animation model. Strangely, the early version has a nearly solid black block of a head (possibly to echo the ladder base in which the original's head was contained), as well as generally wider and chunky proportions.

Inferno was one of many Transformers to be cut out of [[The Transformers: The Movie]]. His scene was cut but the credit for the character remained.

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

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Homage

2007-11-14T21:44:59Z

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In fan terminology, an '''homage''' is a toy that is intentionally designed to resemble an earlier (usually [[Generation 1|G1]]) toy, without being the exact same character. Noted examples of homages include [[Downshift (Energon)|Energon Downshift]] (based on [[Wheeljack (G1)|G1 Wheeljack]]) and [[Shockblast (Energon)|Energon Shockblast]] (based on [[Shockwave (G1)|G1 Shockwave]]). Sometimes, homages are done if the actual rights to the name are lost via [[trademark]] murkiness.

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Monstructor (G1)

2007-11-14T05:40:36Z

72.165.152.4: /* IDW comic continuity */

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

[[Image:Monstructorg1.jpg|thumb|right|300px|DE...COM...POSE!]]

"Ph’nglui mglw’nafh '''Monstructor''' Vos wgah’nagl fthagn."

Beneath the gibbous moons of Cybertron, in the great dark spaces of the sunless void, far beyond the the realms of man‘s childish reachings, does the great dread Monstructor have his origin. A being that seems instinct with some fearful and unnatural malignancy, its form like a robot and a deep great shadow at once, his very presence is said to drain light and life from the world around him, feeding his ancient hunger. A palpable cloak of dread follows his movements, and the very sight of his summoning and formation has driven sane beings beyond the bounds of madness. All living things, mechanical or organic, decay and die at his merest touch.

Monstructor is the channel for an evil beyond the darkest Decepticon imagination, and far beyond the puerile concerns of the insignificant beings who make up his composite form. He longs for the day, foretold in darkness, when he shall be split asunder no longer, and will rise one final time, free to travel the stars, from world to world, extinguishing all life sparks, ravening for delight.

Monstructor is the combined form of six [[Pretender Monster]]s:

*[[Icepick]] (team leader)
*[[Birdbrain]]
*[[Bristleback]]
*[[Scowl]]
*[[Slog]]
*[[Wildfly]]

== Fiction ==
=== Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe'' vs. the ''Transformers'' continuity ===
[[Image:Monstructor-blackhorizon1.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Smashy=funny!]]

The Pretender Monsters had taken on the inhabitants of the undersea Autobot base as individuals; for a change of pace, they decided to destroy an attacking GI Joe force as Monstructor. The titan proved unstoppable at first, his energy-leeching fields draining enemy equipment and causing at least [[Windmill (GIJoe)|one pilot]] to instantly age before crashing.

Monstructor's triumph never came to completion, though, as the Joe laser squad targeted his head module, causing it to explode. The combiner robot collapsed into a shower of unconscious Decepticons. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2}}

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===IDW comic continuity===
[[Image:Monstructor-idw1.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Uh-oh!]]

Monstructor was the first gestalt. Created by [[Jhiaxus]] under the direction of [[Nova Prime]], they were intended to be the ultimate fusion of mind and body: a vast amount of intellect combined with unparalleled strength. Unfortunately, they were driven into insanity by the merging process, and became monsters. After Nova Prime departed [[Cybertron]] in the [[Ark]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] locked them in a dimensionally-displaced prison to live out the rest of their horrid existence. Eventually they escaped and tracked down and attacked Omega Supreme, but were defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]. Despite Omega Supreme's protestations about the dangers of gestalt technology falling into Decepticon hands, Prime had them taken into custody in an attempt to repair their shattered minds. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}

In this story, Monstructor has an extra pair of Tyrannosaurus-esque arms, horrifyingly reminiscent of the [[Beast]].

{{-}}

== Toys ==
*'''Monstructor''' (1989)
[[Image:G1Monstructor_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Pretend that you fear me. Then remember that it isn't pretend.]]

: Monstructor is formed by combining all six Pretender Monsters. Much like the earlier Transformer combiner teams, he requires the attachment of separate accessories, including his head, waist, fists and feet, to complete his robot mode. It is articulated at the shoulders and knees. As his individual components are not much larger than a Micromaster, Monstructor is by far the smallest of the G1 combiners, standing about the same height as regular toys like Hot Rod.

: Monstructor was the final Generation 1 combiner released by [[Hasbro]], and the only one to not be released in a giftset in any market.

: This set of robot molds was also used to make the [[Dinoforce]] team.

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Monstructor is one of the few ''Generation 1'' toys that has no boxart. However, [[Dinoking]] did.
* In early solicitations from Hasbro, Monstructor was called "Titanus."

== External Links ==

[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Monstructor/monstructor.htm Monstructor at Tfu.info]

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Spotlight: Optimus Prime

2007-11-14T05:38:07Z

72.165.152.4: /* Errors */

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{{comicnav | Spotlight | 9 | seriesname=''The Transformers: Spotlight''| prev=Spotlight: Galvatron | next=Spotlight: Ramjet}}

'''Script:''' [[Simon Furman]]<br>
'''Art:''' [[Don Figueroa]]<br>
'''Lettering:''' [[Chris Mowry]]<br>
'''Colors:''' [[Josh Burcham]]<br>
'''Editors:''' [[Dan Taylor]]<br>

* ''Major characters (in order of appearance):'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Nova Prime]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Birdbrain]], [[Bristleback]], [[Icepick]], [[Scowl]], [[Slog]], [[Wildfly]], [[Monstructor]], [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]
* ''Originally published:'' August 29, 2007
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==Synopsis==
{{spoiler}}
In the wake of his brush with death at Megatron's hands, Prime is pensive. To find out more about the sinister presence he felt while transferring his Spark through [[infraspace]], he takes ''[[Ark-32]]'' and journeys to the [[Muta-Gaath Nebula]]{{m-}}secret home of Omega Supreme. Unfortunately, another ship observes his transit, its [[Pretender Monster|inhabitants]] vowing to destroy whoever is inside the asteroid base that Omega calls home.

Prime quizzes Omega about Nova Prime and the original [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']]'s mission; they both suspect it was one of expansion and conquest, rather than exploration as had been advertised. Omega explains that Nova Prime felt that Cybertronians were superior to other life forms and had a duty to impress their likeness on the rest of the universe.

But before they can further pursue the matter, Monstructor smashes his way in to Omega's domain. The enraged combiner robot has come for Omega Supreme; Monstructor makes short work of him, ripping off his cannon arm within seconds and nearly crushing him with a shuttlecraft. Prime's weapons are repelled by an energy-dampening field, so Prime blasts open an airlock, sucking all three of them into space.

Omega uses his rocket-engine arm to transport himself and Prime as far away as he can, but they both know Monstructor is hot on their heels. Prime demands answers, and Omega explains that Monstructor was an attempt by [[Jhiaxus]], at Nova Prime's behest, to combine minds and bodies of a group of Transformers to enhance strength and intellect. But the process failed, and the combined formed "devolved into a monster". After Jhiaxus and Nova Prime disappeared aboard the original Ark, Omega locked Monstructor away in a dimensionally displaced prison, an act which Prime finds reprehensible.

Further debate is ended as Monstructor's ship arrives, and the monster dives at them. Omega tells Prime that Monstructor has one weak spot, an area of his chest; unable to reason with the giant, Prime strikes the area, and Monstructor breaks apart into his components. Prime swears to the fallen robots that he will help them.

An Autobot cleanup crew arrives later, to restore Omega Supreme and take the Monstructor team prisoner. Omega warns Prime that if the gestalt technology falls into Megatron's hands, the result will be an all-consuming war. Jetfire takes the combiner robots away, leaving Optimus to reflect on the tarnished legacy of the Prime lineage.

== Errors ==
* Bristleback asks a question ("Which is?"), and Birdbrain starts to answer it ("SMASH our way in..."). However, in the following panel, Bristleback is shown finishing Birdbrain's sentence ("...and kill WHOEVER and WHATEVER we find inside!") Of course, Monstructor is absolutely insane, so this may not be out of the ordinary for him.

== Items of note ==
* Among the Autobots reporting in to Prime at the issue's opening are:
:- [[Springer]] (presumably the one reporting on [[Spotlight: Kup|Kup's status]])
:- [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (with a new lead on [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]{{m-}}possibly implying that he [[Spotlight: Ultra Magnus|cut another deal with Swindle]])
:- [[Wheelie]], making his first appearance in the IDWverse, wondering if anyone can hear him.
:- [[Hound]] reporting [[Spotlight: Galvatron|Sideswipe's desire to follow up]] on [[Escalation (issue 1)|Sunstreaker's disappearance]].
* This issue establishes that the various combiner teams shown to date in the IDW universe ([[Technobot]]s, [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]]s, [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s, the odd [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]] and [[Combaticon]]) aren't actually combiners yet.
* Also, the [[Pretender Monster]]s are not [[Pretender]]s, as they were locked away before the Pretender process was developed. {{storylink|Stormbringer}} ''See [[IDW timeline]].''
* This issue further establishes that the Pretender Monsters are AWESOME and that Monstructor is a total bad-ass death machine. But we already knew that.
* The issue includes 2 pages of sketches by [[Don Figueroa]] {{m-}} one of Optimus Prime in several stages of transformation and the the second of the various alternate modes of Sentinel Prime and Nova Prime.

===Covers (4)===
* '''Cover A:''' Optimus in spotlight by [[Don Figueroa]] and [[Josh Burcham]] (colors)
* '''Cover B:''' Optimus with gun by [[Gabriel Rodriguez]]
* '''Cover RI:''' Uncolored cover A
* '''Cover ComicNewsi.com:''' Optimus at console by [[Don Perlin]]

===Advertisements===
* ''[[Devastation]]'', including a 6-page preview
* ''[[The Ascending]]''
* ''[[Megatron Origin]]'' (back cover)

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Trademark

2007-11-14T00:18:33Z

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{{excessivesarcasm}}

'''Trademark''' is a method of protecting names, symbols, or insignia which an individual or company wishes to use to identify a product. What, you may ask, must be protected against?

Child, there is a certain demon with seven heads, ten horns, and a predilection for the hiccoughs, whose cumbersome name may not be pronounced, but whose food is the names of [[Transformer]]s. Its vile nostrils can smell the juicy syllables of a Transformer name from across the universe, and once they have done so, the demon comes with drooling, ravenous jaws to gobble up the name, nevermore to release it! The magical aura of a trademark frightens off the demon, but Hasbro must constantly reuse any name protected by this aura, lest it collect too much of the dust of intertemporal space, which will obscure the magical radiation and leave it open to attack. Certain names simply resist the protective enchantments of a trademark, but it can be made to stick by adding the easily trademarked word "[[Autobot]]" to the beginning or replacing random morphemes with the word "Blast".

Example: "Car" would be difficult to trademark. "Carblast" is getting somewhere. "Autobot Carblast" is even better.

Notable names "lost" to the Transformers franchise at times include [[Shockwave]] and [[Bumblebee]]. Megatron, allegedly, was nearly lost to YuGiOh, of all things.

Closely related is the enchantment of '''Registered'''. This spell makes it even harder for the beast to swallow the name of a character. Characters whose names have been registered are usually important ones such as [[Ironhide]], [[Galvatron]], and of course [[Optimus Prime]]. Still, if the name isn't used after a long period of time, the registration may begin to falter, and the beast may return...

The trademark enchantment is a 15th level clerical spell. It requires a ream of paper, a pen with ink, and an IP lawyer costing at least 100gp. Visible effects are the addition of a superscribed "TM" or circled "R", which hovers near the end of the trademarked word, phrase, or insignia.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfarchive.com/toys/trademarks/g1_trademarks_intro.php Extensive article about Transformers-related trademarks at TFArchive.com]

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Brian Jones

2007-11-13T20:51:34Z

72.165.152.4:

:''Dr. Jones is a [[human]] character from the [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''

[[Image:EnDrJones01.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Laugh with me, Jocko! LAUGH WITH ME!]]

'''Dr. Brian Jones''' is humanity's foremost expert on [[Energon]]. He has a brilliant mind and his research may solve the energy crisis facing not only [[Earth]], but [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as well.

Dr. Jones and his wife, [[Miranda Jones]], are the parents of Chad (aka "[[Kicker]]") and [[Sally Jones]]. He laughs at inappropriate times. Actually, he has some other inappropriate personal quirks to boot. He sometimes views Kicker as more of a tool than as his son, but shows some concern for him at important times. Dr. Jones is exceedingly eccentric.

It is unknown if Doctor Jones ever met [[Shortround]].

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
====''Energon''====
Voice actor:'' [[Ron Halder]] (US), [[Jin Yamanoi]] (Japan)

[[Image:Energon_Kicker_DrJones_Mars.jpg|left|thumb|200px|A typical father son moment on a hostile planet.]]

An MIT graduate, Dr. Jones earned a degree in phsyical engineering. His pupil at this time was the young [[Rad]], who would later reveal the Transformers to Dr. Jones. Dr. Jones would eventually travel to Cybertron and establish a sort of private sector Energon research on Earth, in the form of hidden cities built on Cybertron technology.

Thanks to Alexis' intervention, this program would become loosely sanctioned by the [[Earth Federation]], intersted in exploring Energon's usefulness to humanity, but cautious to assimilate the Transformers into human affairs. This program would be kept from the public for several years before being abandoned during the Terrorcon invasion. Afterwards, sightings of Transformers would become urban legend.

Dr. Jones has rather ambiguous morals with regards to how he treats his son Kicker, who resents him. At times, Jones treated Kicker more like a tool, innocently oblivious to Kicker's developmental needs.

[[Image:Drjonesalexis.jpg|right|thumb|200px|No time for love (or whatever that is), Doctor Jones.]]

When Dr. Jones discovered Kicker's gift, he dragged his young son from world to world, wherever he expected to find energon deposits. Coupled with his traumatic trip to Cybertron, Kicker came to resent his father, though the elder Jones did upon occassion show concern and love for his son.

Dr. Jones later developed the [[Energon Tower]], a series of defensive spires feeding off energon deposits on Earth, that can generate a powerful, all-encompassing Energon field grid, one that can destroy [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] drones and severely damage [[Decepticons]]. A variant of this defensive weapon was later installed aboard his pride and joy, the [[Miranda II]].

[[Image:DrJones_surprise2.jpg|left|thumb|180px|Scientific surprise.]]

Unfortunately, his invention was later perverted to use by the Decepticons when they managed to capture Cybertron, and refitted the towers defending the planet to output toxic Energon gas that was highly damaging to Autobots and Autobot technology. This served as the Decepticon's main defense for much of the war.

{{-}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
====''Energon''====
[[Image:Drjonesdw.jpg|left|thumb|Scientifically dull surprise.]]

Dr. Jones was a special consultant for [[Alterenergy]], an alternative fuel company located in Western Australia. When [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] raided Earth in search of Energon, they targeted his son Kicker, who could detect Energon with his mind. He sent one of his employees, [[Rad_White|Rad]], to rescue him.

However, Kicker was instead scooped up by [[Alexis|one of the protesters]] outside the Alterenergy mobile command center. Rad then fumbled the rescue and Kicker was kidnapped by the Terrorcons. After the Autobots arrived, Dr. Jones had them bring Kicker a battle suit to wear so that he would be protected.

{{-}}

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James Raiz

2007-11-13T02:37:39Z

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'''James Raiz''' is a Canadian comic book artist. Originally a background artist for [[Dreamwave]], he moved on to full illustration duties when they acquired the ''Transformers'' license. Before and since Dreamwave folded, he has also provided [[Hasbro]] with packaging art, and currently does covers for [[IDW]]'s ''Transformers'' books. As well, he has worked on DC Comics' Birds of Prey.

==Comic book art==
===Dreamwave===
* [[Armada (Dreamwave comic)|Armada]] #1, #2, #3, #4, #5
* [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] Mini-comics 1 and 4
* [[Energon (comic)|Energon]] #24
* [[Energon (comic)|Energon]] Summer Special

===3H===
* [[Universe (comic)|Universe]] #2

===Hasbro===
* [[Universe]] Pack-in DVD mini-comic

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Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)

2007-11-09T02:33:59Z

72.165.152.4: /* Items of note */

'''''Transformers: Generation 2''''' is a series published by [[Marvel Comics]] from 1993 to 1994. It directly continues the story of the original [[Generation 1 (Marvel Comics)|G1 book]], introducing a new generation of Cybertronians that threaten the Autobots and Decepticons alike.

{|style="margin:0 auto;padding:0 auto" align=center id=toc
!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">GI Joe issues:</font>'''
|-
|| [[Unfoldings|#138]] | [[Realignments|#139]] | [[Goin' South|#140]] | [[Sucker Punch|#141]] | [[Final Transformations|#142]]
|}
<p>
{|style="margin:0 auto;padding:0 auto" align=center id=toc
!align=center bgcolor=#6699CC|'''<font color="white">Generation Two issues:</font>'''
|-
|| [[All_or_Nothing#Ghosts|#0]] | [[War Without End (US)|#1]] | [[All or Nothing|#2]] | [[Primal Fear|#3]] | [[Devices and Desires|#4]] | [[The Power and the Glory|#5]] | [[The Gathering Darkness|#6]] | [[New Dawn|#7]] | [[Escalation!|#8]] | [[Swarm (comic issue)|#9]] | [[Total War|#10]] | [[Dark Shadows|#11]] | [[A Rage in Heaven!|#12]]
|}

==Overview==
When [[Hasbro]] brought back the [[Transformers]] toy line in 1993, they turned to [[Marvel Comics]] to once again produce a comic tie-in. This time, Marvel chose to build interest in the book by introducing the new storyline as part of its existing GI Joe comic. Over the course of 5 issues, Megatron, last seen crashing into Earth in issue #78 of the original US series, returned, and was upgraded into his "G2" form, a tank, by [[Cobra]]. Several Autobots were sent to deal with the returned Decepticon leader, which led into the ongoing Transformers: Generation 2 series.

However, this was only the tip of the iceberg. An entirely separate race of Transformers, descended from the Decepticons, who preferred to think of themselves as [[Cybertronians]], were soon discovered in the far reaches of known space. The Autobots found themselves attempting to deal with this new threat, while also struggling to protect the Earth from the danger posed by the "original" Decepticons. Amidst these threats, Optimus Prime had troubling premonitions that hinted at the coming of yet another threat.

In the end, the Autobots and Decepticons had to unite against the Cybertronian Empire and its deadly off-shoot, the Swarm.

==Items of note==
* The series made a very deliberate change of direction for the franchise, bringing it into the 1990s with ''extreem'' violence and carnage, huge guns, gritty plotlines, and a fair amount of gratuitous character death. In other words, Transformers done by [[Rob Liefeld]].

* This series came about at the time of great volatility in the comics industry, and was only guaranteed a 12-issue run. It was canceled after the series did not sell as well as expected, but was allowed to finish out the promised 12 issues.

* Amusingly enough, those low numbers that ''Generation 2'' sold back then would make a comic a mega-blockbuster hit nowadays.

* Furman named the character Jhiaxus (as in "Gee, axe us!") in "anticipation" of Marvel's unrealistic goals for the book leading to an almost assured cancellation.

* Earth and human civilization are ''severely'' damaged over the course of the series, first by the Decepticons, and then by the Cybertronian Empire and the Swarm. This devastation led the the [[Beast Wars]] cartoon's story editors to consider making the [[Vok]] aliens descendants of the Swarm, now attempting to make amends for the devastation (and/or possible extinction) humanity suffers.

==Creative Team==
The series was written by [[Simon Furman]], picking up where he'd left off at the end of the G1 book. [[Derek Yaniger]] initially did the pencils, but as he reportedly missed deadlines, [[Manny Galan]] picked up much of his slack.

[[Category:Generation 2| ]]
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Casey Kasem

2007-11-09T00:58:29Z

72.165.152.4:

[[Image:CaseyKasem1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He also wants to know what happened to the pictures he was supposed to see this week!]]

'''Casey Kasem''' (born '''Kemal Amin Kasem''') (April 27, 1932- ) is an American voice actor. Among other roles, he has been known as Shaggy from ''Scooby Doo'', Robin from ''Superfriends'' and Alexander from ''Josie and the Pussycats''. He also had some kind of radio show or something. Chances are you've heard of it.

He really hates it when people dedicate songs to their dead pets.

==Generation 1==
* [[Bluestreak]]
* [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]
* [[Dr. Arkeville]]
* [[Teletraan I]]

==Trivia==
Mr. Kasem left the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|original Transformers cartoon]] during production of the third season episode [[Thief in the Night]] because of its depiction of the highly stereotypical [[Abdul Fakkadi]] as dictator of made-up Arab state ''[[Carbombya]]''. Kasem's family is Lebanese [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druze Druze], which is not quite Arab, but ''zoinks''.

[http://www.vegetus.org/vegtoon/cc.htm In deference to Mr. Kasem], [[Doctor Arkeville|Dr. Arkeville]] should be assumed to be a vegetarian. I don't think we have to worry about the [[Autobot]]s.

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0440487/ Casey Kasem at the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5naYcuCWBE Why ''should'' Sunbow listen to you? You're Hitler!]

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Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya

2007-11-09T00:57:14Z

72.165.152.4: /* Trivia */

:''Carbombya is a [[human]] state in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[image:Carbombya_Marker.jpg|thumb|right|200px|This is [[canon]], people. This is sooooooo canon.]]

The '''Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya''' is a kingdom located in the Sahara Desert region of the continent of [[Africa]] on the planet [[Earth]]. It has a coastline, with foreign ships that venture too close to it often being fired upon. This intensely xenophobic state is ruled by [[Abdul Fakkadi]], and apparently derives most of its wealth from particularly fine oil. The people are often heard swearing on the lives of their mother's camels and so forth. This is of course <strike>hilarious</strike> offensively stereotypical.

Its city of Carbombya City, population 4,000 (and 10,000 camels), is presumably the capital.

==Fiction==
===Animated continuity===
[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]] and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] hid out in Carbombya, cleverly disguised as ordinary military jets that just happened to look exactly like Dirge and Ramjet, until they were discovered by [[Blaster]] and [[Outback]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1|FFOD, Part 1}}

Later, the population of Carbombya became so stereotypical that [[Teletraan I]] [[Casey Kasem|broke]]. Fortunately [[Autobot City]] had the [[Teletraan II]] computer. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

===''Legends'' anthology===
''[[Two for the Price of One]]'' by [[Brandie Tarvin]]

==Trivia==
Carbombya is sometimes spelled ''Carbombia'', consistently so in ''Two for the Price of One''. In the script for ''Five Faces of Darkness'', it was spelled ''Karbomia''. The correct spelling, used here, is of course the one that makes the horrible pun most overt. Yay?

Casey Kasem, the voice of [[Cliffjumper]] and Lebanese in origin, quit Transformers over Carbomya. One can hardly blame him.

[[Category: Countries]]
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Carnage in C-Minor

2007-11-08T02:48:46Z

72.165.152.4: /* Real-world references */

'''[[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation One]] > [[Generation 1 (cartoon)#Season 3|Season 3]]'''

Several Autobots and Decepticons find themselves battling over a planet whose civilization completely revolves around music, and whose inhabitants are capable of using sound as a powerful weapon.

==Detailed synopsis==

[[Image:zeebop.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Don we now our gay apparel...]]

[[Eurhythma]], a planet whose culture is based entirely on music, is threatened by a comet. [[Zebop Skandana]] joins fellow Eurythmans [[Allegra]] and [[Basso Profundo]] to use their combined harmonic weapon to destroy the comet, inadvertently shooting down a number of [[Autobot|Autobots]] and [[Decepticon]]s.

After [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] collapse a bridge on [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], Zebop joins a number of other citizens to revive the Autobots. He then leads them to Allegra's retreat, where they find that Galvatron has beaten them there and swayed Allegra to their side. When Soundwave uses Allegra's third of the harmony against them, Zebop counters with his own third, which Soundwave then records and combines with Allegra's, plunging Zebop and the Autobots into a chasm. As the Autobots pull themselves up, Galvatron turns on Allegra, prompting Zebop to run onto the battlefield to save her. While he is successful, he is accidentally crushed by Blaster and Soundwave in the process, but is harmonically revived by a tearful Allegra soon after.

Returning to the capital city, the Autobots discover the fallen forms of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], who Zebop, Allegra, and Basso heal. The three returned to [[Earth]] with the Autobots, where Galvatron and Soundwave were overwhelming [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] with the stolen harmony. The trio of aliens countered it with [[anti-sound]], giving Blaster enough time to erase the harmony from Soundwave's tapes (by manually pushing his crotch buttons). With the battle concluded, Zebop returns to his world with the others, vowing to live in harmony.

==Stats==

'''Written by:''' [[Buzz Dixon]]

===Notable quotes===

'''Soundwave''': My tapes! You've erased my tapes!

'''Broadside''': (Picks up Galvatron with one hand) You! Because of you, I got blasted out of space. DO YOU REALIZE WHAT THAT DID TO MY PAINT JOB?! (Sucker punches Galvatron)

'''Blaster''': I don't wanna see your ugly face, just the button that says ERASE!

===Animation and/or technical glitches===

* This is what you get when you combine a season's worth of bloopers into 1 episode. Seriously, how much time do you have?

===Continuity errors===
[[Image:DeceptiBrawn1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Maybe it's not Bonecrusher, but a rare cameo by [[Load Hauler]]?]]
* In one infamous scene, [[Brawn]] shows up alive and well alongside a bizarre fusion of [[Gears]] and [[Huffer]] (who should also be dead). And it seems Bonecrusher has switched sides as he's helping them shoot at the giant Decepticon rocket engine he'd just helped build!

===Transformers references===
* References

===Real-world references===
* The Eurhythman characters' names are all music-related puns.
* Eurythma was possibly named after the popular 80s band The Eurythmics.

===Miscellaneous trivia===

* "Carnage in C-Minor" is widely regarded by fans as the worst episode of all ''Transformers'' series, but this is seemingly due to the sheer volume of animation errors, and the glaringly obvious nature of many of the individual errors. However, the actual ''plot'' is certainly not the weakest to grace the cartoon series, and its "continuity errors" have little to nothing to do with the script itself... certainly not to the level of, say, "[[B.O.T.]]".

* That said, there is plenty of inannity to be found in the story too. For instance: because the aliens say every thing with sing-song rythm none of the Transformers except Blaster and Soundwave can apparently understand them, and despite their dialogue being perfect understandable english, the two tape decks spend a large (and annoying) amount of time translating it to "non-sing-song" for everyone else.

* Also, apparently, a single blast from [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]]'s [[lightning cannon]] can cause [[Devastator]] to disassemble. And [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] believes that intellectuals are weak.

* This was one of several episodes subjected to the [[MSTF]] treatment at [[BotCon 1999]].

* One interesting animation error that plagues the episode is how Soundwave travels with Galvatron to find the source of the harmony. However, when the scene returns to the battle outside the city, Soundwave is with the other Decepticons at the same time.

* Also, when the Protectobots are combined as Defensor, Hotspot (the main body) is fighting alongside his combined self!
This could be one of those infamous 'Decoy' Transformers.

{{-}}

===Keywords===
(''separate by commas and link each one so a page can be created for it if it does not already exist'')

[[Music]]

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0808817/ IMDb's page for this episode]

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Broadside (G1)

2007-11-08T02:47:13Z

72.165.152.4: /* IDW Comics continuity */

{{disambig3|Broadside}}

:''Broadside is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DW_G1Broadside.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Every mode is a loser.]]

'''Broadside''' is a huge loser. He's the forgotten [[Autobot]] [[Triple Changer]] who turns into an aircraft carrier and an impossibly large "jet". Broadside also happens to be terrified of heights. And gets seasick on the water.

His life must suuuuuuck.

:''Italian name'': '''Mistral'''<br>
:''French-Canadian name'': '''Navalo'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===

Broadside appeared as part of the [[Wreckers]] commanded by [[Springer]] in Cybertron, while they were been attacked at their [[Kalis]] base by the Legion of the Lost. {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}}

===Animated continuity===
'''Voice actor:''' [[Bill Martin]] (US), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japan)

Broadside had a troubled history in the animated continuity. A large Autobot spaceship that looked exactly like Broadside's jet mode appeared in ''[[Five Faces of Darkness]]'', but was destroyed in the episode. In the following episode, ''[[The Killing Jar]]'', a [[Quintesson]] scientist disguised his spaceship as Broadside and beckoned the [[Decepticon]] [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] to come inside. For some reason, Cyclonus complied! His first confirmed appearance was in ''[[Thief in the Night]]'', where he appeared in aircraft carrier mode. He fell on [[Devastator]] in ''[[Carnage in C-Minor]]'', appearing in robot mode (albeit an old prototype design). In ''[[Grimlock's New Brain]]'' and ''[[The Burden Hardest to Bear]]'', Broadside finally appeared in his correct robot mode.

===Dreamwave comics continuity===

During the first arc of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s tenure as Autobot Supreme Commander, Broadside was an enormous warrior, as tall as the special combiner teams, and supposedly nearly as powerful. He helped defend the Autobot capital of [[Iacon]].

A few thousand years after that, Broadside, now the size of a standard transformer, is a member of the [[Wreckers]] fighting in the Tagan Heights. Most notably he organized the evacuation of his team when [[Devastator]] and [[Defensor]] where decimating the area. Possibly, Broadside had himself reduced after the signing of the [[Crisis Intervention Accords]] to keep his combat status nominal.

According to his DW "More Than Meets the Eye" bio Broadside was magically cured of his fear of heights and seasickness when Shockwave turned him into a triple-changer, but he still likes to complain about both anyway. (So basically in the DW-verse he's a whiner instead of a loser.)

===IDW Comics continuity===
Broadside is a member of the elite combat unit "The Wreckers." Broadside appears to be the teams strongarm, and is second only to [[Roadbuster]] for total armament. He is also quite large (easily the tallest Wrecker), solving some of the issues of his mass-shifting. Typically in the air he worked alongside [[Whirl]] and [[Sandstorm]], while on the ground he worked with Roadbuster and [[Scoop]]. He appears not to have the animated continuity version's phobias. But then, there isn't really time to complain when [[Thunderwing (G1)|an omnicidal Pretender]] is trying to kill you. {{storylink|Stormbringer (comics)|Stormbringer}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1_Broadside_toy.jpg|right|thumb|150px|A loser in three modes.]]
*'''Broadside''' (1986)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-85'''

: Broadside transforms into an aircraft carrier, and a rather unconvincing apparently-aircraft carrier-sized jet fighter. He carries a rifle and a small axe as weapons in robot mode.

{{-}}

==Trivia==
* Broadside has the distinction of having two animated character models, one based on a prototype toy that apparently went just short of production for some reason, and one based on the actual toy. The prototype design - which was used for the 1986 box mural, [[Carnage in C-Minor]] and his [[Marvel Comics]] appearances, albeit with a different coloration - features a head with antennae and a red humanoid face which appears to mounted on a horizontal pivot of some kind within the section of the aircraft carrier that folds back.

*According to ''[[Carnage in C-Minor]]'', Broadside has quite a temper when it comes to his paint job.

*His italian name, Mistral, refers to a [[Wikipedia:Mistral (L9013)|French Navy helicopter carrier]] and the [[Wikipedia:Maserati Mistral|Maserati Mistral]], a Grand Prix car, not Chilean woman poet, [[Wikipedia:Gabriela Mistral|Gabriela Mistral]].

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

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