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Servo (Armada)

2011-05-28T00:17:47Z

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:''Servo is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Servo-bra.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Uh, Joel? What is this doing in your room?]]

Where his teammates are quite serious-minded, '''Servo''' (サーボ ''Sābo'') is a happy-go-lucky sort. He's a bit of a doof and occasionally oblivious to what's going on around him, but his technical skills are unquestionable. His cheerful outlook keeps his teammates from ever getting too down, even if he does occasionally do some pretty stupid things.

[[Primus]] only knows what trouble he'd have gotten himself into without the supervision of his teammates [[Redline]] and [[Flat-Out]].

==Fiction==
===Linkage===
Servo and his teammates escaped from the crashing ''[[Exodus (Armada)|Exodus]]'' in an escape pod that landed in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Washington. They lay dormant for centuries until the Mini-Cons were reactivated due to the actions of [[Rad White]] and [[Carlos Lopez]]. Upon reactivation, the trio crawled onto the shore and took new alternate forms suited to the environment. They were suddenly pursued by a pair of [[Fixer Bug|Fixer Bugs]] and escaped into a parking garage. Servo used his scanning ability to prepare a car for conversion into a Turbo Cannon, which was used to destroy their pursuers. However, the car's owner, [[Stella Holley]], saw all this. {{storylink|Linkage Part 1}} The trio formed a mental link with Stella and explained their plight to her, and she agreed to help them. {{storylink|Linkage Part 2}}

The Super Stunt Team, Stella, and the newly-awakened [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] ventured to the Deccan Plateau in [[India]], having discovered the presence of a newly-landed shuttle from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], hoping that it was an Autobot who would allow them to use the shuttle, or at least some of its technology, for their plans of refuge. However, they were attacked by the [[Speed Chaser Team]] {{storylink|Linkage Part 3}} and Servo was hit by [[Tailslide]]'s [[transfixation beam]], locking him in vehicle mode, upended to boot. Stella managed to keep the Fixer Bugs away from Servo for a time, but it was the arrival of [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] that truly saved them all. {{storylink|Linkage Part 4}}

After acquiring the shuttle, Servo was out scouting through Seattle when he met [[Falcia]], and brought her back to their base. He helped Flat-Out kinda-sorta explain her "relationship" with Redline to Stella. {{storylink|Linkage Part 5}} Shortly afterward, he helped set up the machinery used to retrieve [[Twirl]]'s soul from the [[Linkage (dimension)|Linkage]] after her [[Mini-Con storage panel]] was damaged in a battle with the Speed Chaser team. {{storylink|Linkage Part 7}}

Servo, Falcia and Twirl then met with [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]] and Rollbar outside the Autobots' base at [[Mount Astrogate]], discussing both teams' plans for the immediate future. Servo told the two of Redline's plans to find the [[Master Key]] and unlock their people's true potential, plus free them from their bonds to their creator [[Unicron]]. He also found himself between Falcia and Twirl when the former got miffed over a "family" remark made by the latter. {{storylink|Linkage Part 8}}

The Super Stunt and [[Sonic Assault Team]] then set up the equipment to unlock the Master Key, granting Redline and [[Combusta]] incredible power, but before the others could unlock their potential, the group was attacked by [[Ravenus]], the Speed chaser Team's last-ditch weapon. {{storylink|Linkage Part 9}} The monster's enhanced abilities attacked the [[servility program]] ingrained in the Mini-Cons; Servo and Twirl, unable to resist, leapt to the beast and [[Powerlinx]]ed with him, giving the monster (and the [[Doomstone]] he carried within him) the access needed to destroy the Linkage and erase the Mini-Cons' individual minds and free will. Flat-Out and Falcia resisted enough to Powerlinx with Stella's car, turning it into a fighting mech and dislodging Servo. {{storylink|Linkage Part 10}} Freed and upgraded, Servo helped put out the call to all Mini-Cons via the Linkage {{storylink|Linkage Part 11}}, which ultimately resulted in Twirl's rescue, the capture and reformatting of Ravenus, and the sealing of the Doomstone. With their task on Earth complete and the threat of Unicron looming over their homeworld of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Servo and the others said their goodbyes to Stella, promising to meet again someday. {{storylink|Linkage Part 12}}

Servo joined his teammates in fighting against Unicron's forces while the bulk of the Mini-Cons formed the [[Unicron of Light]] to battle their creator directly. The Super Stunt Team rushed in to face the Speed Chaser Team for one final battle...

...a year later, a group of Mini-Cons led by the Super Stunt and Sonic Assault Teams had begun construction of a city of their own on Earth, and were waiting to reunite with their human friend. {{storylink|Linkage Part 13}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Servo-toy.jpg|right|175px|thumb|I'm the wind, baby.]]
*'''Super Stunt Mini-Con Team''' (DVD release, 2003)

: Servo is a [[redeco]] of the Armada [[Street Speed Mini-Con Team]] member [[Spiral]], transforming into a Mercedes C-class luxury car. It was only available with its teammates Flat-Out and Redline with the first volume of the ''Legends of the Microns'' DVD series in Japan, the only volume to contain more than a single Mini-Con.

: The same mold is used by ''Armada'' [[Skid-Z (Armada)|Skid-Z]], while a [[retool]]ed version of the mold is used by ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Galaxy Force]]'' [[Jack (Cybertron)|Jack]]. The mold was slated to be released as [[Clocker (Energon)|Clocker]] in ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'', but was ultimately canceled.
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==Notes==
* Servo's coloration was going to be applied to the unreleased ''Energon'' Mini-Con [[Override (Energon)|Override]]. That whole team was a "one-off" of the Super Stunt Team, shuffling the colors from each member onto different molds.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Micron/Servo/servo.htm Servo at TFU.info]

[[Category: Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category: Japanese-original characters]]

July 31

2011-05-21T15:09:29Z

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<noinclude>{{cal-date|7|31}}</noinclude>
* '''[[1967]] —''' [[Mitsuo Iwata]] (Japanese voice of ''[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast Wars]]'' [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]]) is born.
* '''[[1984]] —''' [[Power Play!|''The Transformers'' #2: "Power Play!"]] is released in the U.S. by [[Marvel Comics]].
* '''[[1987]] —''' The ''[[The Headmasters (cartoon)|Headmasters]]'' episode "[[Rebellion on Planet Beast]]" premieres in Japan.
* '''[[1990]] —''' ''[[Transformers Annual 1991]]'' is released in the U.K. by [[Marvel Comics]].
* '''[[1999]] —''' "[[Cutting Edge|Beast Wars Metals: Convoy Great Transformation]]" is released theatrically in Japan as part of a triple feature of animated films based on [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] properties.
* '''[[2004]] —''' First day of [[OTFCC 2004]]. Multiple new comics are sold at the show: [[Betrayal|''Wreckers'' #2]] and [[Disclosure|#3]], [[Escape (issue)|''Universe'' #2]] and [[Homecoming (issue)|#3]], plus "[[Shell Game (3H)|Shell Game]]" in the convention booklet.
* '''2004 —''' The ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' episode "[[The Return of Demolishor]]" premiers in the US.
* '''2004 —''' ''[[War and Peace|Transformers G1]] Vol. 2'' is published in Japan by [[JIVE Ltd]].
* '''[[2006]] —''' The 18th show in the [[Kiss Players (radio drama)|''Kiss Players'' radio drama series]] airs in Japan on the "[[Lyrian]] Moe-tchao" program.
* '''[[2008]] —''' [http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2008/jul/31/wikipedia The ''Guardian'' newspaper online] posts an article by [http://www.sethf.com/infothought/blog/ Seth Finkelstein] about TFWIKI's planned move away from its old host. Our first major media mention!
* '''2008 —''' The ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' episode "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part II|Die Weltraumbrücke, Teil 2]]" premieres in Germany.
* '''[[2009]] —''' Preorders open up for ''[[Masterpiece]]'' [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#King|King Grimlock]].
* '''[[2010]] —''' The ''[[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]]'' episode "[[Mission Accomplished|Blast-Extinguishing Complete!]]" premieres in Japan.
* '''[[2011]] —''' Final day to enter codes for first of three [[Lucky Draw figure]] [[Dark of the Moon (toyline)#Lucky Draw figures|"Mechtech Campaign" contests]] on the [[TakaraTomy]] ''[[Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' website, the "A" prize being one of 10 "[[Bumblebee_(Movie)/toys#TritaniumBee|Tritanium Bumblebee]]" toys.

Rick Ottman

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{{disambig3.5|the Decepticon-allied science intern|his Autobot-allied counterpart|Fred (Armada)|Rick}}
:''Rick Ottman is a [[human]] from the "[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Will&Rick BlitzwingBop.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Let's hope he fares better than some other [[Hunter O'Nion|plucky redheaded robot sidekicks]]...]]
'''Frederick "Rick" Ottman''' is one of [[Professor Arkeville]]'s three interns. He and his best friend, [[Will Hayes|Will]], get into all sorts of trouble together—though when they signed up to be [[Professor Arkeville]]'s interns for college prep purposes<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=64373&st=0&p=1390930#entry1390930 Trent Troop answers "Shattered Glass"-related questions]</ref>, they probably weren't counting on [[Autobot|said trouble]] involving [[Decepticon|giant robots]].

He thinks [[Sephie Beller|Sephie]] is cute, but won't admit it except under threat of death.

==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===

Rick Ottman and his co-interns joined [[Professor Arkeville]] on a trek into the desert to find a meteorite, which had descended to Earth right in the middle of a massive electromagnetic event. Despite the potential criminal consequences of trying to beat the military to the find, Rick kidded around with his friends about Will's bottomless appetite and Sephie's obsession with machines. Things turned strange when a pair of driverless and...''gesturing'' vehicles pulled into the area, and downright ridiculous when a [[Ravage (SG)|blindingly white mechanical cat]] introduced himself from a nearby rock, looking to "has humanz".

After the initial panic subsided, Rick and Will realized that Ravage (and his friends [[Frenzy (SG)|Frenzy]], [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] and [[Heatwave]]) were actually friendly. (Maybe a little ''too'' friendly in Ravage's case.) They made their way to the crashed wreckage of the ''[[Nemesis (SG)|Nemesis]]'' and met the acting leader of the Decepticons, [[Starscream (SG)|Starscream]]. After being fully briefed on the Cybertronian War, Rick and his friends agreed to help the Decepticons locate the fallen Autobot ship, and make sure their enemies were off-line.

As it turned out, they weren't. [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus Prime]] and the evil Autobots captured the [[Global Orbiting Defense Satellite|GODS]] orbital weapon at [[Burpleson Air Force Base]], and tried to hold the world hostage. Rick and Will helped Soundwave infiltrate the base, posing as a food delivery van. Once inside, they went with Frenzy to secure the GODS control room. A quick blast of fire extinguisher foam and sonic-juiced Frenzy helped clear [[Goldbug (SG)|Goldbug]] and Rodimus away from the controls, letting Heatwave tele-mechanically access the GODS system and trigger a self-destruct. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}

When the Decepticons were incapacitated by some serious comm static, Rick and his friends volunteered to look after the base while Soundwave went out to deal with the problem. Sephie's romance with technology gave her a rather defeatist attitude about the chances four "mere humans" stood if the Autobots happened to show up, and Rick did his best to defend humanity's ingenuity to her. He got a chance to prove it when the insane [[Beachcomber (SG)|Beachcomber]] arrived looking for trouble. Rick and Will kept Beachcomber busy with defense cannons, flaring energy cells, and even a sparkling clean decon bath. Their antics occupied him until the comms were cleared up, and Beachcomber fled rather than facing the entire Decepticon army. {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}

==Notes==
* Rick is one of only a small number of ''Shattered Glass'' characters who are not based on [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' characters.
* Rick was more-or-less named after professional wrestler [[wikipedia:Fred Ottman|Fred Ottman]], best known as "Tugboat" and "Typhoon" in the late 80s.

==References==
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Ravage (SG)

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{{disambig3.5|the heroic Decepticon mini-cassette|his evil counterpart|Ravage (G1)|Ravage}}
:''Ravage is a heroic [[Decepticon]] [[Decepticon Mini-Cassette|Recordicon]] from the "[[Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]" [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:SGRavage-EvanGauntt.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Hi! Do you see me? I'm waving!]]
Hi, I'm '''Ravage'''!<ref>I'm like a saboteur! Totally! I break stuff, srsly!</ref> I'm a white jaguar! I'm the one that's waving! Can you see me? <ref>Old crummy [[Steeljaw (SG)|Steeljaw]] never sees me! I jump all around but he keeps sleeping. He is the worst best friend ever!!! #bffs</ref> I love micro-blogging, so I talk in less<ref>Guys keep telling me that it's technically "fewer" and not "less" because whatevs, but that's what it says on the website!</ref> than 140 charact

{{quote|Hey im right over u do u see me? Im the metal cat waving at u on the big rock!|posted by ravagekitteh via [[Yatter]] mobile web feed}}

==Fiction==
===Shattered Glass===
When the ''[[Ark (SG)|Ark]]'' launched for a second time, Ravage accompanied [[Soundwave (SG)|Soundwave]] to [[Earth]] in the pursuit on the ''[[Nemesis (SG)|Nemesis]]'', and his escape pod landed near Soundwave's after the ship was shot down by the [[human]]s. He then joined in on the search for the ''Nemesis''. {{storylink|The Desert Heat!}}

When Soundwave, [[Heatwave]], Ravage, and [[Frenzy (SG)|Frenzy]] finally located the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki> crash site, they noticed a team of scientists snooping around. Ravage decided to have fun with two of them, [[Will Hayes|Will]] and [[Rick Ottman|Rick]], by chasing them around playfully, waving at them, quipping at them in [[wikipedia:Lolcat|LOLspeak]], and [[Yatter|text-messaging them]] so they'd notice he was sneaking up behind them. Eventually Soundwave and Heatwave transformed to deal with and calm down the panicked humans. When Frenzy arrived with the other two, [[Professor Arkeville]] and [[Sephie Beller|Sephie]], he told Ravage things would have gone more smoothly if he hadn't acted like, well, himself. Ravage reacted indignantly to the chastisement.

[[Image:BlitzwingBop-Ravage.jpg|left|thumb|200px|I totally look like a dog here LOL!!!! but I am a CAT :3]]

Ravage ended up getting along famously with Sephie, who understood his odd Netspeak and internet obsessions (both of which merely baffled the other [[Decepticon]]s), and happily purred at and snuggled up to her attentions. When the Decepticons made their attack to free [[Burpleson Air Force Base]] from the [[Autobot]]s' control, [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] paired them together since Sephie was the only one who could "shut [Ravage] up".

The two were among the ones able to sneak into the base while riding in Soundwave, with the help of a cover story from Will and Rick. They then all split up, with Sephie and Ravage heading towards the control room. Before they could get there, however, they ran into [[Wheeljack (SG)|Wheeljack]], who Ravage cheerfully waved at from the middle of the hallway. However, when the crazy inventor started ranting and pounding the walls, he sensibly took off running with Sephie.

They eventually managed to lose Wheeljack, but by that point Heatwave had already managed to talk the base's transmitter into evacuating the base in preparation for destroying it with the [[Global Orbital Defense Satellite]], so Sephie and Ravage opted for getting out of there themselves. {{storylink|Eye in the Sky}}

When Soundwave was busy trying to find where [[Blitzwing (SG)|Blitzwing]] had run off to, Ravage informed him that someone had posted on their Yatter account that there was a giant robot near their house, enabling Soundwave to arrive just in the nick of time to save the wayward Decepticon from [[Blaster (SG)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}
{{--}}

===Recordicons===
{{charstubfiction}}
{{storylink|Recordicons|Recordicons #1}} {{storylink|Recordicons|Recordicons #2}}{{-}}

==Toys==
===Kiss Players===
[[Image:Glittoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|If I wave I fall over. :~(]]
*'''Cassettron Set Kiss Players Position''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Left & right "multifunctional medical tool boxes"

: ''[[Kiss Players (toyline)|Kiss Players]]'' [[Glit]] was officially [[repurposing|repurposed]] as ''Shattered Glass'' Ravage. A [[redeco]] of the original [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] mold, he transforms from a microcassette that can fit into the tape door of the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] toys to a robot jaguar. He was available only in an [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]] set with [[Rosanna (KP)|Rosanna]] and [[Sundor]], which also came with a bonus music CD. The Cassettron set was released during the second week of March 2007.

: This mold was also used to make [[Howlback]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Destron/Glit/glit.htm More information on Glit at TFU.info]
::*''[http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/content.php?/transformers-toys/toy-gallery/1131/Kiss-Play/Glit.html Glit toy gallery at Transformertoys.co.uk]
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===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-SGRavage.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Glit who, lol!!!]]
*'''Double Punch and Turbomaster''' (BotCon 2010 souvenir set)

: An honest-to-god nonrepurposed ''Shattered Glass'' Ravage toy, a redeco of ''[[Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ravage]], transforms into a "cassette", or "capture mode" according to the original version of the mold's instructions. This mode fits onto the back of his mold-partner "[[Scorch (G1)|Turbomaster]]" via a pair of clips on the vehicle mode that fit into the tape spools. In this mode, Ravage is compatible with either the original [[Soundwave (G1)/toys|Soundwave]] (and similar toys), and in jaguar mode, the [[5mm post|5mm holes]] can accommodate Glit's weapons or those of the original Ravage (even though there are tiny versions of the weapons above his hips).

:He was sold in a [[BotCon 2010]] souvenir set along with [[Double Punch]] and "Turbomaster". Unlike those two, Ravage didn't come with a bio card, probably because we know way too much about Ravage already! ''Shattered Glass'' Ravage, like his set-mates, is limited to 1500 pieces.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/BCRavage/ravage.htm More information on Shattered Glass Ravage at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

==Notes==
*''Shattered Glass'' Ravage was [http://shortpacked.com/comic/book-8/04-guest-strips-and-miscellany/sgravage/ conceived] as a humorous fan-character by [[David Willis]], as a silly inversion of [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]'s role as a quiet, stealthy spy. The character gained a bit of a following when Willis set up Twitter and Facebook pages for him as part of the joke, leading to his being officialized with a profile in [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 26|issue 26]] of the [[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors' Club magazine]].

* The blue-and-white jaguar whose corpse appears in "[[Drift issue 2|Drift #2]]" was drawn into the issue by [[Alex Milne]] at the apparent urging of a friend, who envisioned it as ''Shattered Glass'' Ravage and sought to annoy David Willis (who was more amused than anything) by killing him.<ref>[http://forum.idwpublishing.com/viewtopic.php?p=204657#204657 markerguru's post in "Transformers Drift #1: Reactions, Reviews, Spoilers" from the IDW Publishing Forums]</ref> Because we're a bunch of nerds who'd rather have a bit of fun with it, we've listed it as an appearance of [[Glit|Generation 1 Glit]] since "Drift #2" is a Generation 1-based story and not a ''Shattered Glass'' one.

*He's the one that's waving!

==Footnotes==
<references/>

==External links==
*[http://twitter.com/ravagekitteh SG Ravage's Twitter feed]
*[http://www.facebook.com/people/Ravage-Sg/1178801320 SG Ravage's Facebook profile]
*[http://www.formspring.me/sgravage SG Ravage's Formspring.me account]

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Predacon (BW)

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{{disambig3|Predacon}}
:''The Predacons are a faction from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] continuity.''

[[Image:Predacon symbol.png|right|180px|thumb|You know they're evil. Their icon could poke out an optic.]]
Arising from the ashes of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the '''Predacons''' are, at least in part, descendants of the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Some sources suggest that they were born from what remained of the original five [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]]. By order of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], they exist as something of an underclass, appearing to be equals, but firmly under the [[Maximal|Maximals]] in the social order. This has led many Predacons to hold bitter grudges against the Maximals.

When Predacons take beast modes, they tend to be dinosaurs, reptiles and arthropods, although this is not a hard-and-fast rule.

The adjective for "of or pertaining to the Predacons" is '''Predaconial'''<ref><tt>A [Maximal] strategic specialist, [[Stinkbomb]] is fascinated with the study of Predaconial psychology.</tt> — [http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/Stinkbomb/stinkbomb.htm Stinkbomb's Tech-Spec], 1999</ref>, though it is ''extremely common'' to simply substitute 'Predacon'.

{{quote|You do not know the Predacons. We—they ''live'' for the glory of conquest.|[[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] to [[Tigatron]]|"[[Law of the Jungle]]"}}

{{quote|When Predacons talk truce, it just means they need time to reload their weapons.|[[Optimus Primal]]|"[[Before the Storm]]"}}

{{quote|Prosper or perish is the Predacon way of life, and we plan to survive by driving the Maximals into extinction!|[[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]|[[Beast Wars: Transformers (video game)|Beast Wars]] video game site}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Destrons'''
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Prédators'''
:''French, German and Dutch name'' (Beast Wars toyline only): '''Predators'''
:''Polish name:'' '''Predatony'''

== Origin ==
We do not know the origin of the Predacons beyond the fact that they are descendants of the Decepticons, at least in part. They were in existence and at war with the [[Maximal]]s prior to the signing of the [[Pax Cybertronia]], at which time most laid down their arms but a few went rogue.

Different continuities present differing, sometimes conflicting accounts. One account says that [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] founded the Predacons ([[Predacon (G1)|reusing his old team's name]]) after the Decepticons' defeat, and that they took the fight to Cybertron and could have won if the [[Tripredacus Council]] hadn't stolen control for themselves. {{storylink|BotCon 2009|Timelines Razorclaw's bio card}} Others have the Predacons and Decepticons co-existing for a time. {{storylink|The Razor's Edge}} {{storylink|Descent into Evil}} {{storylink|Beast Wars Sourcebook}} When [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] was in a bad mood, he's said the Predacons came ''after'' the Great War. {{storylink|Code of Hero}} {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}

In at least one [[Micro-continuity]] the Predacons existed as far back as the 1990s, operating on human inhabited Earth under ''a'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Optimus Primal vs Megatron!}} {{storylink|Tarantulas (BW)#Toy Bio|Tarantulas toy bio}} It has been recorded that their way of life was to prosper or perish, and their leader swore they'd do this by driving the Maximals into extinction! {{storylink|Megatron (BW)/toys#Beast Wars|Megatron (1996) bio}} Of course, this may be [[Maximal Elder]] propaganda.

== Organization ==
The Predacons, although apparently governed by an organization known as the [[Predacon Alliance]], appear to be a rather splintered faction. One of the major ruling bodies is the [[Tripredacus Council]], but it is possible they represent only one political voice within the Alliance. As Predacons are known to look down on a [[Democracy|democratic]] system of governance and appear able to accept power plays and treachery if it ''succeeds'' {{storylink|Master Blaster}}, Predacon government can be assumed as autocratic and based on whoever can hold on to power successfully.

The Tripredacus Council keeps its followers pacified under the Pax Cybertronia with the promise of a slow, sly return to power, whispering of a long-term plan to overthrow the Maximals when the time is right. A number of Predacons have expressed dissatisfaction with this approach, leading renegades such as [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]], [[Galvatron (BWII)|Galvatron]], and [[Magmatron]] to recruit private armies of followers and, either covertly or overtly, strike out against the Maximals on their own. Nearly all known Beast Wars-era Predacons tend to fall within the arms of these criminal renegade militias, with the exceptions of [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]], with the [[Predacon Secret Police]], and [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]], a Covert Agent who reported directly to the Tripredacus Council. (Tarantulas was a direct agent too but this appears to have been just ''him'', rather than standard for officers) It is unknown whether the Predacons have any sort of official standing army or defense force other than the internal Secret Police and the Covert Agent secret service.

In one continuity, following the [[Great Reformatting]], a revived Predacon force under Razorclaw was preparing for war; though the Tripredacus Council seemed absent and we don't know how large this new insurgent force truely was. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

In another continuity, thousands of years after Beast Machines, the Predacons have been shown to be actively at war with the Maximals across the galaxy {{storylink|Autorollers Roll Out!}} {{storylink|Big Convoy, Move Out}} and have an [[Dead End (BWN)|official army with a military academy]]. The top military rank at this time is "[[Emperor of Destruction]]", and any governing force beyond that is unknown.

{{note|Originally, the Japanese Beast Wars animes weren't in the far future; they've since been retconned there.}}

== Society ==

We don't know much about the Predacons' general lifestyle. All evidence suggests a very militant warrior culture, with power grabs endemic. This is even enshrined for some in an [[Dinobot (BW)|honour system]], where seizing control by force if you think you could do a better job was seen as an honourable, proper act. Predacon honour also put great stock in bravery in battle, a glorious end, and paying off your debts. The fact that the honour system allows for treachery has left Maximals confused. We do not know how widespread this honour system actually ''is'', as the majority of Beast Wars (admitedly criminal renegade) combatants were happy to ignore it.

A number of Predacons are scientists. Academic knowledge and expertise seems respected as long as you can also fight; if you can't, [[Fractyl|you get looked down on]].

Some Predacons have gone for more esoteric skills, such as [[Saberback|magic]].

Unsurprisingly, Predacon society has a strong criminal element. Both [[Crazybolt|individual thieves]] and organised gangs are known. Some gangsters, such as [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]], have become hideously powerful and bold enough to attack the Maximal government.

== Social status ==

The exact social status of the Predacons appears to be a second-class one, but there's no specifics. Megatron has referred to the Maximals as ''ruling'' the Predacons on several occasions {{storylink|Code of Hero}} and once, in a melodramatic moment, said that they were slaves. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}} Dinobot, meanwhile, thinks little of Maximal justice {{storylink|The Probe}} and believes that the Maximals use [[Maximal Torture Chamber|torture devices]] on Predacons. {{storylink|Chain of Command}}

Some Maximals, like [[Optimus Primal]], consider there to be a long-standing peace between the two races, apparently unaware of Predacon frustrations. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}} Optimus has also been willing to offer a hand of friendship {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 2)}} or show respect {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 1)}} to individual Predacons. Many of the ''other'' Maximals we've seen, by contrast, appear to view the ''entirety'' of the Predacon population as inherently untrustworthy and dangerous (especially if that Maximal is [[Rattrap]]). Maximal soldiers on Cybertron have expressed ''enjoyment'' in finally being allowed to beat up on insurgent Predacons. {{storylink|The Ascending issue 2}}

That all said, the Predacons co-run the important governing body, the [[Bi-Partate Committee for State Affairs]]. {{storylink|The Gathering}}

== Bases of operation ==
It is even unknown where exactly the Predacons are based.

The Tripredacus Council holds meetings aboard a space station, [[Predacon Command Outpost One]].

While one would presume the Predacons also had some sort of presence on Cybertron itself, there's evidence to the contrary. After the Beast Warriors' return to Cybertron following the events of Beast Wars, [[Optimus Primal]], Megatron, and others refer frequently to the missing population as Maximals only. This seems to suggest that they expected the number of Predacons on the planet to be negligible, if not zero. The only notable mention of Predacons in the series comes when [[Rattrap]] wonders what the murderous [[Tankor (BM)|Tankor]] would have been like if he'd been reformatted from a Predacon instead of the Maximal [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]].

{{note|In real life terms the Predacons were excluded from the ''[[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]]'' show and toy line for fear of confusing children with a third faction. ''Beast Machines'' story editor and head writer [[Robert N. Skir]] suggests in his FAQ pages that the Predacons suffered the same fate as the Maximals, though that leaves their absence rather odd.}}

==Notes==
* Most of the Predacons' [[Alternate mode|alternate modes]] from ''[[Beast Wars II (franchise)|Beast Wars II]]'' are vehicles instead of animals. Meanwhile, the Predacons from ''[[Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' transform into prehistoric reptiles and animals such as Dinosaurs, Pterosaurs, and ammonites.

==References==
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[[Category:Beast Wars]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Predacons| ]]
[[Category:Beast Wars II]]
[[Category:Beast Wars II Predacons| ]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Neo]]
[[Category:Beast Wars Neo Predacons| ]]
[[Category:Factions]]
[[Category:Predacons| Predacon (BW)]]

Jolt (Armada)

2010-12-22T01:05:32Z

76.11.226.172: /* Armada Series */

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{{disambig3|Jolt}}
:''Jolt is a [[Mini-Con]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Jolt ut.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Windmills do not work that way!]]
'''Jolt''' is [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]'s [[Mini-Con]] partner. He's kind of a geek.

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' mini-comics===
An eager Jolt was assigned by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] to work with Hot Shot, but the brash hero felt he didn't need a partner. Jolt followed him into battle anyway, and helped Hot Shot out of a JaAm with Cyclonus and [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]]. Realizing the value of friendship and teamwork, Hot Shot accepted Jolt as his partner from then on.

(He has ARTICULATION!) {{storylink|Armada (mini-comic)}}

===''Armada'' cartoon===
Shortly after the Autobots arrived on Earth to heed the Mini-Con signal, a cave opening was uncovered during a battle, exposing several Mini-Con storage panels. Jolt was retrieved from this cave, and powerlinked with his new partner, Hot Shot. {{storylink|Base}}

After Hot Shot got tired playing "Tag" with the kids at the Autobot base, he called in Jolt to tag the little trouble-makers for him. On their next mission, the Autobots traveled to Antarctica in search of another Mini-Con. Hot Shot was growing impatient with Red Alert's slow and measured approach to the search and wanted to take off with Carlos before the rest of the team was ready. Jolt powerlinxed with his rash partner in order to increase his driving ability on the snow and ice...and to keep Hot Shot out of trouble. Their search eventually turned up a Mini-Con buried in the wall of an ice canyon, but Starscream arrived around the same time. Hot Shot fell into a deep gorge, but Jolt's rotors provided enough lift to keep him from smashing on the ice below. As the skirmish continued, Hot Shot was forced to eject Carlos so that he could concentrate on Starscream. As Carlos fell into a nearby canyon, Jolt detached and flew down to catch Carlos on his skis and carry him to safety. He then reunited with Hot Shot to boost his firepower for the fight. {{storylink|Soldier (episode)|Soldier}} On another mission, Jolt provided aerial reconnaissance in the forest for Hot Shot and the others, as they tracked down a Mini-Con panel atop a tall tree. {{storylink|Jungle}}

When [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] saw the kids and Street Action Team running off to play at the carnival, he roped Jolt and Longarm into joining him in tagging along. They were a big hit among the carnival goers, who thought they were just another attraction. They even got to march in the parade! [[Fred (Armada)|Fred]] and [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]] got suspicious, though, and started to chase the Mini-Cons through the fair. Jolt finally had enough and transformed, scooping them up in helicopter mode and depositing the nosy twosome atop a giant balloon. {{storylink|Carnival}}

On a mission in the desert, [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] pinned the Autobots down behind an open sand dune. Hot Shot and Jolt powerlinxed to try and return fire, but they were unable to pop out behind their cover quickly enough to get the drop on their Decepticon attacker. {{storylink|Palace}}

After [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]] kidnapped Billy and Fred, the Autobots were reluctantly prepared to turn over Jolt and the other Mini-Cons to Megatron. When the Decepticons broke the deal, however, the Autobots managed to recover both the kids and the Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}}

During an underwater mission, Jolt's powerlinxed propellers were used by Hot Shot in lieu of the aqua-thrusters employed by the rest of the team. {{storylink|Ruin}} When the Autobots fought for control of a Mini-Con at an abandoned volcano resort, Jolt teamed up with his fellow Mini-Cons in carrying the fight to the Decepticons, using Prime's combat deck to fight for their freedom. {{storylink|Prehistory}}

After Hot Shot acquired the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]], he still relied on his old partner Jolt for the occasional helping hand. While searching for a Mini-Con near the big city, the Autobots were caught in a traffic jam created by Cyclonus. Hot Shot powerlinxed with Jolt to use his rotors and fly over the blockade. Later on, while in a running battle with [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]], Jolt gave Hot Shot the necessary lift to fly behind the mercenary and get the drop on him. {{storylink|Gale}}

Jolt was present when Hot Shot returned from a trap on the moon, having lost the Star Saber to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Credulous}} This loss hit the Autobots hard, and Jolt later gave Hot Shot some much needed repair work after a series of losses to the Decepticons thanks to the Star Saber. {{storylink|Conspiracy}}

During the hunt for [[Downshift (Armada)|Downshift]], Jolt powerlinxed with Hot Shot to give him enough boost to clear a ravine blasted by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Reinforcement}} Later, he and the Street Action Team helped create a miniature obstacle course from Hot Shot and [[Blurr (Armada)|Blurr]] to train on. Jolt went into battle with Hot Shot when the Autobots were forced to confront Megatron after he gained both the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]] and the [[Skyboom Shield]]. Despite being curiously (and ridiculously) oversized this time, the "axel-zooka" was totally uneffective against the Skyboom Shield. {{storylink|Decisive Battle}}

After [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]] arrived in the midst of a firefight and began raining cannonball laser storms down on the Autobots, Hot Shot and Blurr took to the waves to strike at the Decepticon aircraft carrier from below. Jolt and [[Incinerator (Armada)|Incinerator]] provided their partners with the proper boost to make it into the water and then unload their firepower at Tidal Wave's unprotected underbelly. {{storylink|Awakening}}

Jolt was present at the team meeting when the Autobots decided what to do with the Mini-Cons who formed the [[Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Runaway}}

After [[Smokescreen (Armada)|Smokescreen]] was critically damaged, Jolt partnered with Hot Shot to run out and avenge him when they saw Starscream on the video monitor. As it turned out, the former Decepticon had quit his partners and was on the run from [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]. Starscream came back to the Autobot headquarters and joined them in order to seek his revenge on Megatron for past slights. Despite this, Hot Shot still wished to duel Starscream. Jolt and [[Runway]] of the Air Defense Team caught them brawling and ran off to inform Optimus of the situation. {{storylink|Regeneration}} Jolt appeared briefly during the Autobots' raid on the Decepticon moon base, separating from Hot Shot to give him use of Jolt's engine / pulse cannon. {{storylink|Rescue}}

After the death of Optimus Prime, Hot Shot was becoming more and more difficult with his fellow soldiers due to his grief. Finally, [[Scavenger (Armada)|Scavenger]] couldn't stand any more and warped to a secluded location to teach him a lesson. The loyal Jolt jumped into the warp field to go along with his partner, and provided what little aid he could against Scavenger's imprompteu tough love seminar. Ultimately, though, Jolt sided with his fellow Mini-Cons in confronting Hot Shot, forcing him to stop taking his guilt out on himself and the others. {{storylink|Remorse}}
Jolt and the Mini-Cons all chose to willingly follow the Autobots into space aboard the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'', fighting alongside them against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Depart}}

Sometime later, Jolt magically appeared over a nameless planet where the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting with [[Nemesis Prime (Armada)|Nemesis Prime]]. He and several other Mini-Cons used their combined power to repair the damage the Cybertronians had suffered before vanishing as quickly as they came. {{storylink|Puppet}}

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comics===
Prior to the war, Jolt used to live in [[Mini-Con Sector|Mini-Con Village C52]]. He helped prepare the force fields for when the [[Decepticon]]s would inevitably reach their village, and got nervous listening to [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]]'s stories about what would happen to them if they were captured. Then the Decepticons got past the force field and captured them. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 1}} Thanks to [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Team]], Jolt and the others were rescued from the Decepticon base and left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] in search of a place to live in peace. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 2}} Unfortunately, [[Exodus (Armada)|their starship]] malfunctioned and crashed on [[Earth]], where the Mini-Cons lay dormant for a million years. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 3}}

Jolt took refuge in a [[human]] junkyard alongside several other Mini-Cons, where he had his injuries from the crash treated by [[Liftor]]. After a misadventure where they had to save [[Rollbar (Armada)|Rollbar]] from a trash compactor, they learned that the Decepticons had followed them to Earth and were hunting down Sparkplug. Ignoring the danger, Jolt was the first to rush out and try to save him, and the others soon followed. When they arrived at the scene, the [[Autobot]]s were fighting with the Decepticons, so the Mini-Cons chose to help the [[bulk]]s out by [[powerlinx]]ing with them. Jolt picked [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] as his partner and chased the Decepticons away, then agreed to join the Autobots. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 5}} Later, Jolt and Longarm joined Sparkplug in an attempt to sneak into the Decepticons' base and rescue the Air Defense Team. The plan went awry when [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] found them sneaking about, and Jolt attacked him to little effect. He was punched out of the air by the Decepticon, who proceeded to accidentally bring the ceiling down on everyone. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 6}} The three Mini-Cons spent some time trapped under rubble, but were eventually saved by the [[Land Military Mini-Con Team|Land Military Team]]. They then returned to the Autobot base to help the Autobots defend it from [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], who had combined the Air Defense Team into the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 7}}

Like all the other Mini-Cons on Earth (except Liftor and Rollbar), Jolt was summoned to the [[Mini-Con Ark]] and taken to Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8}} They were imprisoned on a [[Mini-Con Moonbase|moonbase]], where Jolt examined some technology and figured out that it wasn't a human structure. The mystery was quickly revealed when their fellow Mini-Con [[Dualor]] showed up and explained that he had brought them all to the moonbase in order for all Mini-Cons to live in peace. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 9}} Like Sparkplug, Jolt was not happy with how they had been forcibly summoned to the station and put behind bars for no real reason. He almost came to blows with [[Knock Out (Armada)|Knock Out]], who had nothing against the moonbase, but [[Wreckage (Armada)|Wreckage]] broke them up. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 10}}

In the end, the moonbase was destroyed by the Decepticons and its residents fled to the Autobot base on Earth. Most of them didn't want join the Autobots, though, and Jolt watched as [[Rook (Armada)|Rook]] held a speech to them about Mini-Con independence. {{storylink|Fire & Ice}} A short while later, Jolt participated in a mission to rescue some dormant Mini-Cons in [[Alaska]]. He located [[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]] and [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]], who had been defeated by the Decepticons during an earlier rescue attempt, then powerlinxed with Hot Shot for the battle with [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 13}} Later, he was part of a team who investigated odd interdimensional activity in [[Big Sur National Park]] following the mysterious disappearance of [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} When the Decepticons learned of Prime's disappearance and attacked confused and weakened Autobots, Jolt and Hot Shot were easily dispatched by Megatron. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}}

Like all other Mini-Cons, Jolt returned to Cybertron to defend it from the approaching [[Unicron]]. Presumably, he was among the Mini-Cons at the [[Loop]] who gave their energy to the [[Mini-Con Matrix]], allowing [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] to critically damage Unicron. {{storylink|The End}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comics===
Back on Cybertron, Jolt was among the Mini-Cons who fled for their lives when the Decepticons began capturing their race. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 9|Counter-Strike!}} After escaping from his home planet, he and several other Mini-Cons ended up near [[Lincoln]], [[Nebraska]] when their ship crashed on [[Earth]]. After awakening, they met [[Rad White]], [[Carlos Lopez]] and [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]], but refused to get involved with the [[Autobot]]-[[Decepticon]] war again. {{storylink|First Encounter!}} After Rad showed some amazing courage by confronting [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] alone, the Mini-Cons changed their minds and entered the fray to save the human. Jolt attacked Megatron with his electric stun beam, then power-linked with the newly arrived [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], allowing the Autobot to take flight and defeat [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 2|Friends and Foes!}}

The Autobots soon decided that the best way to keep Jolt and the other Mini-Cons safe from the Decepticons was to send them back to Cybertron. However, the Mini-Cons refused, as they preferred stay and fight alongside the Autobots. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|No Way Back!}} Some time later, Jolt, [[Sparkplug (Armada)|Sparkplug]] and [[Longarm (Armada)|Longarm]] infiltrated the Decepticon base in [[Silver Ridge]], intending to free the Decepticon-owned Mini-Cons. Jolt complained about it all the time, repeatedly pointing out how risky their little adventure was. When they eventually found their fellow Mini-Cons, they turned out to have no intention of escaping, but instead captured the Autobot-allied Mini-Cons for the Decepticons. Jolt defended the group by zapping [[Crumplezone (Armada)|Crumplezone]] and [[Swindle (Armada)|Swindle]] with electricity, allowing Longarm to save Sparkplug from [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]]'s grasp. After escaping, the three discussed if the Decepticon Mini-Cons were corrupted somehow, but Jolt had a feeling they had always been huge jerks who deserved to be with the Decepticons. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 4|Into the Lions' Den!}}

Jolt later helped helped send a probe to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] to activate any leftover Mini-Cons. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Between Two Worlds!}} After pretending to give themselves up to the Decepticons, Jolt and the other Mini-Cons ended up imprisoned on a [[solar barge]] on the way to the Decepticon base on the Moon. They easily broke out, and Jolt helped out by using electrifying darts to take out Cyclonus, who was pulling the barge. He then saved Sparkplug, who had fallen into the void of space, and the Mini-Cons all returned to Earth safely. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 6|Lost in Space!}}

===''Transformers'' Playstation 2 game===
Jolt was one of many [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]] who crashlanded on Earth when fleeing the war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He was trapped inside a Mini-Con-Disc and needed to be saved before the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] could find him. Once awakened, he agreed to assist the [[Autobot|Autobots]] in their battle against [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and became [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]]'s Mini-Con partner. You can run him over, but due to gameplay-reasons he actually is invincible. Jolt does not talk, but if attached to Hot Shot, he increases his speed in exchange for [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]]. If his special powers are not needed, he follows his counterpart by foot, defending and assisting him with shots from his laser gun. There is not much of a story to him. {{storylink|Transformers (Melbourne House)}}

==Toys==
===Armada===
[[Image:Hotshotarmadatoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|JaAm copter! YAY!!]]
* '''Hot Shot w/ Jolt''' (Super-Con, 2003)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MC-03'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, engine-block

: Jolt transforms into a red helicopter of an unknown model. He plugs into Hot Shot's butt (ewww) to activate Hot Shot's head cannon gimmick and (in the same motion) fires a missile from Hot Shot's hubcap. He can also attach to Hot Shot's spoiler plug in vehicle mode to form the combined flight mode used in Jolt's introduction. The chest/engine piece from Hot Shot can be attached to Jolt's vehicle mode or held as an arm cannon-type weapon, but in both cases does not sit well without support.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Mini-Con/Jolt/jolt.htm More information on Jolt at TFU.info]''
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*'''Hot Rod w/ Jolt and Air Defense Microns''' (2002)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MS-01'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, engine-block

: [[Takara]]'s "Hot Rod" and Jolt were also released in a box set with the [[Air Defense Mini-Con Team (Armada)|Air Defense Mini-Con Team]]. Each item in the set is identical to their individual versions.

[[Image:Hotshotpowerlinx.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Lemon JaAm copter?]]
* '''Powerlinx Hot Shot w/ Jolt'''

: For Hot Shot's "Powerlinx" [[redeco]], Jolt's and Hot Shot's color schemes were basically reversed, with Jolt now colored yellow and black.

: In November of 2003, US [[Toys"R"Us]] stores had special bonus pack Max-Con (Deluxe) toys, which came with a single bonus Mini-Con attached to the card over their sticker, for less than the price of a normal Max-Con during Toys"R"Us' post-Thanksgiving-day sale. Like Powerlinx [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Cyclonus]], Powerlinx Hot Shot and Jolt could come with one of the [[Adventure Mini-Con Team]] members: [[Dune Runner (Armada)|Dune Runner]], [[Iceberg]] or [[Ransack (Armada)|Ransack]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/PXJolt/jolt.htm More information on Powerlinx Jolt at TFU.info]''
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*'''Hot Shot''' (Built to Rule, 2003)

: ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Jolt is a building-block set that must be assembled in each form then disassembled and rebuilt to "convert" from robot to helicopter and back again. Naturally, he was only available with Hot Shot.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Mini-Con/BTRJolt/jolt.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Jolt at TFU.info]''

===Universe (2003)===
[[Image:UnreleasedUniverseJolt.jpg|thumb|300px|OH GOD LONGARM I'M BLIND]]
*'''Smokescreen Vs Drench'''
**''Accessories:'' Hubcap-missile, engine

:[[Smokescreen (unreleased)|Smokescreen]] and Jolt were to be part of a ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' "[[Battle in a Box]]" set with [[Drench (SG)|Drench]]. Though tentatively a [[Target]] store [[exclusive]] (according to [[Hasbro]] representatives at [[OTFCC 2004]]), alas, it was canceled. Jolt was really kind of same-y, but lost all of his facial paint.

{{canceledtoy}}

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===Universe (2008)===
====Armada Series====
[[Image:UniverseHotShotJolt.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I have articulation!]]
*'''Hot Shot with Jolt''' (2008)

:Jolt's entry into the Universe toyline is a newly engineered mold. While the overall look of the toy is basically the same, the transformation and articulation are different. He has extra paint applications on his tail section, as well as some parts now cast in black plastic for contrast and visual appeal, such as his propeller and upper arms. He now has one Powerlinx socket instead of the original two.

:Jolt can attach to Hot Shot's vehicle mode by inserting Jolt's arms/engines into slots in the back of Hot Shot's spoiler. However, the connection does not hold very tight. Jolt can also attach to the Powerlinx peg on the Hot Shot's vehicle mode trunk or robot mode shoulder, but this does not activate any features.

:Jolt's mold was also used for ''[[Henkei! Henkei! (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' [[Jolt (Henkei!)|Jolt]] and ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Cop-Tur (Timelines)|Cop-Tur]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Mini-Con/Jolt/jolt.htm More information on ''Universe'' Jolt at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
[[Image:MegaSCFHotRod.jpg|right|100px|thumb|]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Mega Super Collection Figure, 2002)

: A small, non-transforming Jolt based on his cartoon model was included with [[Super Collection Figure|Mega SCF]] Hot Shot.

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[[Image:Bigtransformershotrod.jpg|right|100px|thumb|]]
*'''Hot Rod''' (Big Transformers, 2002)

: The [[Kabaya]] "Big Transformers" Hot Shot included a tiny non-transforming vehicle-mode Jolt that can peg onto his shoulder.

[[Category:Armada Mini-Cons]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]

Underbase

2010-04-27T20:28:05Z

76.11.226.172: /* Marvel Comics continuity */ spelling

:''The Underbase is a font of knowledge from the [[Marvel Comics]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Underbase.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Remember, kids. Knowledge kills.]]
{{quote|Mere possession [of the Underbase] brings madness... or death.|[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]|"[[Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star]]"}}

Within each [[Transformer]] is a database, storage of that Transformer's accumulated knowledge. The '''Underbase''' is a "collection of knowledge that underlies all databases," or rather the combined knowledge of the Transformer race. It is curated by [[Boltax (G1)|Boltax]] within his [[Temple of Knowledge]], and it is considered off-limits to either [[Autobot]] or [[Decepticon]].

Though acquiring portions of the Underbase can be enlightening, the combined power of its knowledge could detonate a star on impact, and its mere proximity can leave a planet scorched of life. Its energies are especially damaging to Transformer microchips, though [[Binary-bonding|enhancement]] by [[Nebulan|anything]] [[Pretender|organic]] can somewhat protect the Transformer.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
Millions of years ago, back on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the Underbase was being sought by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Triggerbot|Triggerbots]] just as the [[Cybertronian Civil War]] was starting. The Underbase supposedly held all of Cybertron's knowledge, and it was heavily guarded (including molten mercury mine fields, cable jungles, and collapsing floors). Unknown to Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and the [[Triggercon|Triggercons]] were following him, intent on dispatching Optimus Prime and taking the powers of the Underbase for themselves. When the [[Autobot|Autobots]] arrived at Boltax's Temple of Knowledge, the [[Disciples of Boltax]] said to Prime, "You must turn back immediately, Optimus Prime, and take your warriors with you. Pain and suffering will be yours if you stay."

[[Image:Underbasebath.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Nowadays they call this the Internet.]]
Prime told his men to set camp while he went to seek the knowledge of the Underbase. Not that long after, Megatron came to the gates of Boltax as well. When Boltax's disciples gave Megatron the same message about pain and suffering, Megatron instead gave those same gifts to them, as he and his troops destroyed them with firepower.

Meanwhile, Prime met up with Boltax, who welcomed him and, though he could not give Prime exactly what he sought, allowed him to bathe in the knowledge of the Underbase in a chamber just beyond where they were standing. Optimus entered, but Megatron and his troops were not far behind, and Boltax was quickly dispatched as well.

Megatron entered the chamber. Realizing the truth, Prime told Megatron that the entire mountain was Boltax, who had converted himself into a giant containment vessel to store the vast energies of the Underbase, while the robot he and Megatron had talked to was merely a puppet. He then added that he'd discovered that the knowledge contained in the Underbase was too much for any one Transformer to know, and that any attempt to input the Underbase would only lead to "madness.... and death."

[[Image:Underbasekrakow.jpg|right|150px|thumb|If you shoot off too much knowledge, you'll go blind.]]
Not believing him, Megatron ordered his Decepticons to fire at Prime. As Megatron started boasting about his victory, he didn't see Optimus get up and press a switch, which closed the flame vents, causing the energy inside to build up. Everyone got out just in time to see the Underbase being shot out into space. Prime lamented, "Cybertron's greatest treasure—gone all because I let pride and glory—not reason—dictate my actions. All because of me. I will live with this shame for the rest of my existence." Interestingly, this incident, in that he removed the Underbase from Decepticon hands, would be one of the cornerstones of Optimus's sterling reputation. {{storylink|The Flames of Boltax!}}

On present-day [[Earth]], [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] got hold of a record of the preceding events that was stored on the Autobot cassettes [[Raindance]] and [[Grand Slam]]. {{storylink|Club Con!}} Ratbat wanted to take the Underbase for himself, but so did Starscream, who abandoned their prisoner [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] outside the Decepticons' base of operations in [[Antarctica]] with equipment to attract the attention of both the Autobots and Decepticons. While Starscream convinced the Decepticons to fight each other, he escaped in [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s ship to search for the Underbase. {{storylink|Cold War!}} The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] found Buster, and the rest of the Autobots followed, but not long afterward, the Decepticons were upon them!

Meanwhile, Starscream found the Underbase and started to absorb its powers but was shot out of the way by Ratbat's Decepticon ship, piloted by an Autobot/Decepticon alliance. But Starscream wasn't dead! Now, powered by a portion of the Underbase, he lifted Scorponok's ship and threw it at Ratbat's. Starscream announced, "I go now to destroy the cities of [[New York City|New York]], [[Tokyo]], and [[Buenos Aires]]!" Optimus Prime, having predicted the potential loss of transportation, had the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']] waiting close by.

The Autobots and Decepticons separated into three groups to send to Starscream's three target cities, but Optimus Prime and Buster stayed behind. In New York, Starscream destroyed the Aerialbots, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], [[Bluestreak]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacons]], and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. Ratbat escaped and headed to the ''Ark'', thinking Prime was going to use the Underbase for himself. In Tokyo, Starscream killed the [[Throttlebot|Throttlebots]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], the [[Predacon (G1)|Predacons]], and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]. Scorponok also left for the ''Ark'', likewise thinking Prime would use the Underbase for himself. In Buenos Aires, Starscream off-lined [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], [[Octane]], [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], and Soundwave. Before getting a chance to destroy [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]], he heard a radio transmission and also headed for the ''Ark''.

[[Image:Underbaseallmine.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Starscream now has the smartest crotch in the universe.]]
Back on the ''Ark'', [[Hi-Q]] (Prime's [[Powermaster]] component) and Buster launched a rocket which deflected the Underbase and altered its course, sending it directly towards Earth. At that point, Ratbat had taken Buster and Hi-Q hostage on the ''Ark'', but Scorponok arrived, blasted everyone and went after the Underbase himself. Prime (with Hi-Q linked to him) stopped Scorponok just as the Underbase passed by.

Starscream arrived from the planet's surface and intercepted the Underbase's path, absorbing the entire thing. He began to grow and mutate until he finally exploded, demolishing all that was the Underbase. {{storylink|Dark Star (issue)|Dark Star}}
{{-}}
====Earthforce====
{{earthforcefiction}}
Optimus discovered the Underbase had been linked to the centre of Cybertron, and thus to [[Primus]] himself. With [[Unicron]] approaching and no other options available, he sent six Autobots to find the former Underbase site, hoping they could tap into the energy it had drawn on and use it as an anti-Unicron weapon. {{storylink|The Magnificent Six!}}

==Notes==
* The Underbase was concocted as a story-based means <s>[[To sell toys|to get rid of older products]]</s>—er, to remove older characters.

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Planet Cybertron]]
[[Category:Technology]]

Transformer romance

2010-02-21T03:37:57Z

76.11.226.172: /* Beast Era */

[[Image:Orionpax.jpg|400px|right|thumb|"I'll spend the rest of my existence trying to save his afterburner, then he finally returns the favour by [[#Sex|plugging into me]] while I am unconscious. Ours is a healthy relationship."]]
Some will vehemently refuse to admit it exists. Others ''really'' don't care about [[Transformers brand|the brand]] beyond it. Regardless of [[Fandom|opinions]], [[Transformer]]s engaging in or pursuing interaction of a '''romantic nature''' is a well-established element in pretty much every continuity. For the most part, Transformers are observed searching for romantic partners amongst their own kind, but attraction to organic lifeforms and even non-living objects has been documented as well.

Some wonder why a species that likely does not [[Reproduction|reproduce]] sexually would participate in behavior that in other creatures exists as a means to promote sex and thereby new life. While a definitive answer to this has yet to be given, the question as to why Transformers become romantically involved with one another can be approached from a different angle. Transformers are a highly social species. This is shown through their very human-like society, interpersonal interactions, [[Relatives|familial relationships]], and even the fairly common practice of merging [[Combiner|bodies]] and minds. If these are not frowned upon, then why should social connections of the romantic kind be regarded much differently, if at all? Perhaps there is no reason for them to engage in romance, but then there is equally no reason for them not to.

Though rather obscure, there is even an official term for two Transformers in a relation: "[[spark]]mates". Existing as a [[Fan fiction|fan term]] mostly, it has been used in two official sources, the end-of-game [[bio]] for [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]], in reference to her and [[Tigatron]], in the Nintendo 64 version of the "[[Transformers: Beast Wars Transmetals (N64)|Beast Wars Transmetals]]" video game<ref>''Beast Wars Transmetals'' end-of-game bios - [http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/756a36c7076a7195?dmode=source transcription]</ref> and again in [[Venus (magazine)|Venus]].

==Orientation==
[[Image:Gayforgalvatron.jpg|center|1000px|thumb|<center>[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|It will forever be a shame he wasn't in ''Cybertron'']].</center>]]

The most common observation of Cybertronian romance is between a male and a [[female Transformer]]. Considering the general scarcity of female Transformers, and perhaps the absence of [[Reproduction|sexual reproduction]], this is a rather interesting if odd situation. Second to that are the number of noted relations between a Transformer and an organic, equally so almost solely between a (nominally) male and female. These become more frequent as the gender balance becomes less even, even if that is a direct result of Transformers allegedly being genderless. Third in line come "couples" that consist of a Transformer fawning over a not-living object, often regarding it as of the opposite gender.

Though not unheard of, same gender interests are extremely rare. The Japanese version of ''[[Beast Wars (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' had [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] as a male, making ''his'' relation with [[Tigatron]] the only known instance of a homosexual Transformer couple.<ref name="Airazorboy">The reason the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' dub had Airazor male was because Takara hoped to increase toy-sales that way. Therefore, the relationship with [[Tigatron]] was initially played off somewhat differently to avoid complaints of homosexuality. Tigatron was presented as a samurai retainer with protective feelings towards his young ward; their closeness addressed in a "brotherly" sort of way. Despite that, there was still enough innuendo left-over for the gender-bending to become noticeable. The end of the matter came with the sequence in "[[Other Visits (Part 1)]]" when Airazor and Tigatron stare into each others' eyes while holding hands and slowly leaning in for a kiss. Since little could be done with that scene, the dub team had Airazor fully "come out" and begin to express his affection for Tigatron just before the two of them were abducted by the Vok. Japanese magazine editors, responding to letters from confused young fans, gently explained that "some people are just like that". </ref> At a distance follow ''Energon'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]], who had the (unrequited) hots for [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]] and Generation 1 [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], who may have been gay in the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave continuity]].<ref>[http://tinyurl.com/2ugos3 Matt Moylan reveals a little secret about Sunstreaker at tfw2005.com]</ref> Transformer/organic relations are not any richer in this regard. [[Paddles (character)|Paddles]] had a clear fondness of the humans [[Randall]] and [[Ed]], and [[Magnificus]] and [[Ga'mede]] ''might'' have something going between them, but that's about it. A note could be made on the fair chance that Tigatron's [[beast mode]] represents a female tiger and was scanned from his partner [[Snowstalker]], yet that is speculation at best.

The real world-explanation for the overall lack of anything specific between two of the same gender is that ''Transformers'' above all exists [[to sell toys]] to children and so has to play in on the wishes and expectations of the general audience. Even if attitude is improving, [[Wikipedia:Heteronormativity|heterosexuality is still the default assumption and favoured option]]. A few same gender-relations may have appeared in fiction over time, at least the most prominent one by accident,<ref name="Airazorboy" /> but for the moment, writers still prefer to haul up Arcee or insert a new female (Transformer) to fill the romance niche than play up that sort of interaction in same gender context.

==Sex==
[[Image:KP001.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Oh, Convoy! Your shift lever is dirty," Marissa exclaims. "It must be from when I spilled soft serve ice cream on you before. I will wipe it clean for you now."]]

The [[Unofficial guidebooks#Prime Targets|hints]] are few and far between, but ''Transformers'' is not devoid of the possibility Transformers might engage in sexual activities (for recreational purposes). [[Kiss]]ing is a regularly observed sign of affection and in [[The Headmasters (cartoon)|''The Headmasters'' episode]] "[[Return of the Immortal Emperor]]", [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] was rather thrilled he got to see [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] transform. Nevertheless, ''Beast Wars'' was the first to pick up the subject in a more direct manner: in the episode "[[The Agenda (Part 1)]]", [[Rattrap]] offers to take [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] to what sounds like a Cybertronian version of a strip club, and later slyly makes a double entendre regarding Silverbolt's suspected kinky activities with [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. Meanwhile, the Japanese dub has Rattrap, thinking himself about to be stabbed by [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], ask his attacker to "be gentle, because I've heard the first time can hurt."

References and innuendoes have sporadically been appearing since. ''[[Beast Wars Neo (franchise)|Beast Wars Neo]]'' featured the character [[Archadis]], who makes a sport out of coming up with double entendres. [[Scarlett]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] had a suggestive conversation about "riding" him in "[[Wolves]]", and in "[[The Art of War issue 3]]", Arcee promised Bumblebee to "rotate his tires" if he could beat her, to which he responded with a most enthusiastic "Wooo-Hooo!". In the Dreamwave issue "[[Infestation]]", [[:Image:Infestation crotchrot.jpg|one remark from Sunstreaker]] might suggest the existence of Transformer S.T.D.'s. In the ever-questionable ''[[Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players]]'' double-entendres ran rife, with one of the most disturbing involving Optimus Prime deriving pleasure from [[Marissa Faireborn]] polishing his stick shift and rubbing the rim of his gas tank, which are pretty clear metaphors for... well... y'know.

And that's about it as far as canon is concerned. If you wish to know any more on the matter of Transformer sex, go ask a random fangirl. Chances are well she has written or read a good number of [[Fan fiction|fan stories]] exploring the subject. Take note doing so will be at your own risk.

==Transformer - Transformer==
{{bigquote|But me Grimlock still taller than YOU. That why Spider-Lady like me Grimlock best.|[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], making sure no one else tries a move on his love interest|"[[Black Friday (episode)|Black Friday]]"}}

Most commonly, Transformers stick to their own kind when becoming romantically entangled. This is expectable, as those of their own kind share the cultural and bio-technological mindset that makes their personalities more likely to be compatible. Despite the low number of female Transformers, most relations seen thus far are between a female and a male. What this means for Transformer culture - Are relations something rare? Is there programming or something that only connects a male to a female and vice versa? And if so, why does it exist? - goes unexplained.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
[[Image:Disclosure CSSB-16 Devcon & co.jpg|300px|right|thumb|"I didn't know giant robots '''had''' testosterone."]]
*[[Elita One]] (Ariel) - [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (Orion Pax)

*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] - [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] {{storylink|The Search for Alpha Trion}}

*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] - [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]

*Arcee - [[Springer (G1)|Springer]]

*Arcee - [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] {{storylink|The Headmasters (cartoon)|The Headmasters}}

*Arcee (she gets around) - [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers: The Art of War|The Art of War}}

*[[Nancy]] - [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

*[[Octane]] once tried to tune in an image of a [[Cheesecake robot|disturbingly sexualized unnamed female robot]]. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

*[[Esmeral (Victory)|Esmeral]] - [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deszaras]] {{storylink|Victory (manga)|Victory}}

*[[Clipper]] - [[Holi]] {{storylink|Victory (cartoon)|Victory}}

*[[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]] blushed and was a little lost on words when Clipper complimented him. Holi didn't like this. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}}

*[[Rescue Patrol Team|The rest of Holi's team]] is sad they don't have girlfriends. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}

*[[Devcon (G1)|Devcon]] found himself some [[Devcon's galpal|pleasant company]] on [[Spaceport CSSB-16]]. {{storylink|Disclosure}}

*[[San D-Go]] once had plans to marry [[Discharge]], apparently directly inspired by that aspect of [[human]] culture. Whether there was an actual romantic relationship involved is unknown. {{storylink|San D-Go|San D-Go's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio}}

*[[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] is planning on getting himself a whole harem of girl-bots. ''Keep dreaming, little perv, keep dreaming!'' {{Storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}

*[[Jackpot]] is obsessed (but very unlucky) with fembots. Among his unsuccessful projects are [[Roulette]] and [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]]. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

*[[Magnum]] has a [[:Image:Magnumsgirlfriend.jpg|girlfriend]]. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}}

====Beast Era====
[[Image:ScyllaMolest1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Beast Era ladies]] only like [[Maximal|good men]].]]
*[[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] - [[Tigatron]]

*[[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] - [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]

*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] and [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] all had crushes on [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. [[Tarantulas]] had feelings towards her that we'll leave to the imagination.

*[[Botanica]] - [[Rattrap]]

*[[Scylla]] and [[Artemis]] both fancy [[Scuba]]. In turn, [[Bighorn]] has a crush on Scylla, while Artemis also likes [[Starscream (BWII)|Starscream]].

*[[Ragé]] - [[Stampy]] {{storylink|To Jellyfish with Love! Cry Out, Stampy Blade!}}

*[[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] is the consort to [[Strika (BM)|Strika]]

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Mirage]] displays romantic interest in [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Energon (cartoon)|Energon}}

*[[Downshift (Energon)|Downshift]] has a female "life partner" whose name has yet to be revealed. {{storylink|Downshift (Energon)|Downshift's Cyber Key code info}}

*[[Shortround]] fancies [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]]. Naturally, she does not reciprocate.

*[[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] - [[Megatron (Armada)|Just about anybody]] [[Starscream (Armada)|who's big and powerful]].

*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] has a secret crush on [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]].

*Ransack once had a relation with a "cute scooter",<ref>From context, the best guess is [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] was talking about a Transformer.</ref> but he dumped her. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

====Unknown continuity====
*[[Crystal Widow]] had an unnamed lover before becoming stuck in [[Axiom Nexus]]. {{storylink|Withered Hope}}

====Movie Continuity====
*[[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] claims to have a mother and a father. Primus knows what [[Relatives|that]] means, but we might as well try to be complete about this list. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

====Transformers Animated====
[[Image:TFA Black Friday ME GRIMLOCK IN LOVE.jpg|right|300px|thumb|In case you needed visual aid that he has the hots for her.]]
*[[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] used to date [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Elita-1]] until, [[Along Came a Spider|well...]] {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

*[[Grimlock (Animated)|Grimlock]], [[Snarl (Animated)|Snarl]], [[Swoop (Animated)|Swoop]] and [[Wasp|Wasp/Waspinator]] each have (had) a one-sided crush on [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]].

*Blackarachnia has often tricked [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] into an almost kiss, implying he has feelings for her.

*[[Strika (Animated)|Strika]] is the consort of [[Lugnut]]. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 24|Strika's tech spec bio}}

*[[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] has an unnamed girlfriend from [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

====Shattered Glass====
*[[Elita-One (SG)|Elita-One]] - [[Rodimus (SG)|Rodimus]] {{storylink|Blitzwing Bop}}

{{--}}

==Transformer - organic==
{{bigquote|We don't have to be the same outside to share the same feeling inside.|[[Alana]] speaks words every Autobot Commander dreads|"[[Sea Change]]"}}

Perhaps because [[reproduction]] does not seem to be a motivation for them to become romantically involved or perhaps because finding a proper partner among their own kind is not always an easy task, more than one Transformer at one point in their life made nice with an organic lifeform. However, virtually nothing is known about how the long-term cases worked out, what with physical differences such as size, [[Life cycle|lifespan and aging]], and [[Transformer#Culture|cultural differences]] - up front the constant influence of the war.

As to why organic lifeforms sometimes get head-over-heels for beings that can't fulfill the very reason they seek out partners, is another matter. In the case of humans, several authoritative works have been written on relevant aspects of their biology. Readers are advised to seek them out for further reference.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
[[Image:Pgalove.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Powerglide (G1)|PG]][[Astoria Carlton-Ritz|A]] PDA]]
*[[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Charlene (cowgirl)|Charlene]] {{storylink|Showdown!}}

*[[Sludge (G1)|Sludge]] took a deep liking to [[Joy Meadows]] {{storylink|The Transformers (Marvel comic)|UK Marvel comics}}

*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] believed [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s care for [[Cindy Newell]] was of the "nudge. nudge. wink. wink." variety. {{storylink|Fire on High!}}

*[[:Image:Nomates.jpg|While Cloudburst clumsily tried to explain the First One ''why'' he wasn't interested in her]], [[Landmine (G1)|Landmine]] got cozy in the next room with several other [[Femax|Femaxians]]. {{storylink|Recipe for Disaster!}}

*[[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]] - [[Astoria Carlton-Ritz]] {{storylink|The Girl Who Loved Powerglide}}

*[[Seaspray (G1)|Seaspray]] - [[Alana]] {{storylink|Sea Change}}

*[[Lander]] once was in the middle of a date but unceremoniously ditched [[Lander's date|his partner]] after he got an emergency-call from [[Metalhawk]]. {{storylink|Rise Up!! Pretenders}}

*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] quite fell for [[Jenny (G1)|Jenny]]'s charms. {{storylink|Full Throttle Scramble Power!}}

*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Generation One (Dreamwave comic)|Generation One}}

*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] - [[Scarlett]] {{storylink|Transformers/G.I. Joe}}

*[[Glide]] is known to pick up cute human girls and give them rides on his motorcycle mode. {{storylink|Glide|Glide's ''Micromaster Collection'' toy bio}}

*[[Autorooper]] - [[Atari Hitotonari]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] - [[Shaoshao Li]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] - [[Marissa Faireborn]] {{storylink|Kiss Players (franchise)|Kiss Players}}

*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] drives faster if he smells [[Junko Shiragami]]'s marigold-scented hair. Make of that what you will. {{storylink|Binaltech Asterisk (online comic)|Sunstreaker Meets Junko}}

*[[Paddles (character)|Paddles]] took a deep liking to [[Randall]] and [[Ed]]. {{storylink|Paddles (story)|Paddles}}

====Beast Era====
*[[Tigatron]] - [[Snowstalker]]

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] - [[Alexis]]. {{storylink|Armada (cartoon)|Armada}}

====Movie continuity====
[[Image:ROTF-Wheeliedryhumpsaleg.jpg|right|thumb|300px|See it like this: rather a leghugger than a [[Wikipedia:Alien (Alien franchise)#Facehugger|facehugger]].]]
*[[Wheelie (ROTF)|Wheelie]] thinks that [[Mikaela Banes]] is hot. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}

{{--}}

==Transformer - not-living object==
{{bigquote|And when we get back home, I want Bumblebee to meet my brother's convertible. We call her Juanita, and I think the two of them will get along just fine.|[[Luisa]], quite likely one of the very few humans who does not find this an awkward subject|"[[Fire on the Mountain]]"}}

While the ability to at least exchange thoughts can explain the interest some Transformers have for beings not belonging to their own kind, that pretty much doesn't go for the interest some of them have for not-living objects. Unless the fact they often treat them as if alive has something to do with it. This is possibly not as odd as it seems: Transformers are, after all, [[Alternate mode|part object themselves]], some even having been upgraded from a mere piece of machinery. In that sense, it is maybe even harder to understand why it doesn't happen more often. Fancy that sleek piece of car? Oh, so it's one of those ''not'' talking back? [[Sacred implement|Nothing that can't be helped!]] Or alternatively, it comes véry close to the real thing and one can be certain not to be rejected by it.

===Cases===
====Generation 1====
*[[Luisa]] wanted to introduce [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] to her brother's convertible "Juanita". Bumblebee seemed to appreciate that plan. {{storylink|Fire on the Mountain}}
*[[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Pretender|his own Pretender shell]] {{storylink|Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus's toy bio}}

====Robots in Disguise====
[[Image:Sideburn's Obsession Sideburntricycle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|'Burn tricycle]]
*[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] has a thing for pretty red sportcars.

====Unicron Trilogy====
*[[QuickFire]] - [[Starheart]] {{storylink|Lonesome Diesel}}

====Movie continuity====
* Dialog from their [[trans-scan]] of new alternate modes may suggest [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]] and [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]] had sexual thoughts towards their new alternate modes. {{fact}}

====Transformers Animated====
*[[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]] and [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] like sportcars almost as much as Side Burn does. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

{{--}}
==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Sector Seven

2010-02-16T20:30:03Z

76.11.226.172: /* Transformers (2007) */

{{disambig2|the Sector Seven organization itself|the alternate reality game based on it|Sector Seven (game)}}
:''Sector Seven is a [[Human|human]] organization in the [[Movie (franchise)|Movie]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]]. It doesn't run on "feelings."''

[[Image:Sector7logo.png|right|270px|thumb|"You guys have heard of Area 51? Well this is 50!"]]

{{quote|We're the government. Sector Seven.}}
{{quote|Never heard of it.|}}
{{quote|Never will.|Agent Simmons and Ron Witwicky}}

'''Sector Seven''' is a secret [[United States of America|American]] government agency, which deals with extraterrestrial technology and threats. It has been around for quite some time, but how long ''exactly'' depends on who you ask (see Trivia for more).

It is so secret, it has its own [http://www.sectorseven.org/ secret website].

''Sector Seven sometimes operates through the front companies '''S7 Industries'''. and '''[[Sectors Even|Sectors Even]]'''.''

==Fiction==
===Sector Seven alternate reality game continuity===
Sector Seven was founded over 100 years ago by a group of seven men:

*Stanford Julius Morehouse
*Edgar Thibedeau Westfield
*Neville Octavian Brewster
*Percy Emerson Whitting
*Wallace Wilson Clairmont
*Alistair Jennings Crowther
*Vance Milhaus Lawson

They are known as "The First Seven," and are said to have "hid the past to protect the future,"<ref>Names originally revealed via Agent X's website. Page mirrored [http://ebucehtdnif.wikibruce.com/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/317526-AE0/ here.]</ref> whatever that means. Their portraits adorn a wall in the lobby of the present day Sector Seven headquarters, as a [[B11-9981|local pizza boy]] can attest.

In 2007, after the detection of a "blip" that matched their "threat profile," Agent [[Alexander Powers]] informed the organization that war might be imminent and that they were humanity's only hope. He and research scientist [[Rebecca Howard]], ex-lovers, clashed several times over her desire to go public with information about the [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]] threat and seek assistance from other nations. This escalated with the detection of "N.B.E. Two," with whom Dr. Howard argued in favor of making contact.

Meanwhile, the mysterious [[Agent X]] began hacking into the Sector Seven network and leaking information to the public. {{storylink|Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven ARG}}

====Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit====
[[Image:Sectorsevenmobilecommandunit.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Nothing to see here. Move along.]]
To counter public suspicion and the information about the N.B.E.s leaked by Agent X, Sector Seven employed a [[Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit|mass disinformation program in the form of a road tour]] at various cinemas across America. Black Peterbilt cabover trucks pull large, armoured trailers containing sophisticated communications and scanning equipment, as well as a small cage for containing any [[Frenzy (Movie)|captured N.B.E.s]] assigned agents happen to find. However, the communications equipment aboard these trailers are frequently susceptible to displaying emergency communiques from Sector Seven Command showing a very well-edited and scored satellite video feed of an [[Scorponok (Movie)|alien robot attack]] in [[Qatar]], usually in the presence of ordinary civilians.

{{main|Sector Seven Mobile Command Unit}}
{{-}}

===Live-action film series contiuity===
====IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics====
*Apparently, Sector Seven has been around for a very long time; certainly, an existing group has been around since before Sam Witwicky's Great-Great-Grandfather encountered the [[Megatron (Movie)|''Mega-Man'']] underneath the arctic ice. Upon hearing his story Sector Seven immediately went into action to seize his find and discredit the story. {{storylink|Interlude}}

*Interestingly, even this older version of Sector Seven has a number of interesting artifacts in their collection. These include pictures and a skull from a "triclops" life form of some kind, a severed bestial arm in a jar (possibly from a version of the Beast Wars, although the sketch is difficult to make out and mechanics may not be incorporated) and what could possibly be a fragment of a [[Golden Disk (disambiguation)|Golden Disk]]. Most intriguing indeed.

*The early Sector Seven had a base in a normal-looking townhouse in Boston, [[Massachusetts]]. By 2003, they also had a base in Richmond, [[Virginia]].

====''Ghosts of Yesterday'' prequel novel====
*'''1969''' - Sector Seven (headed by [[Walter Simmons]], known internally as "The Old Man"), attempted the first test flight of an [[Megatron (Movie)|Ice Man]]-derived spacecraft ([[Ghost 1]]) using the Apollo 11 moon launch as cover. Unexpected complications occurred following contact with [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]]s. At the same time the first attempt was made to relocate the Ice Man himself from the Arctic to southern Nevada to be better studied alongside a likewise mysterious [[AllSpark (Movie)|"alien cube"]]. Signs seemed to point to Sector Seven beginning to shift from being a secret U.S. military protocol to a non-military "black ops" program. {{storylink|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

====Capture the Cube====
In 2007, preceding the main Transformer conflict, a [[Dewbot|lone operative]] of a [[Mountain Dew Robot|third Transformer faction]] was able to infiltrate [[Area 52 (Movie)|the Hoover Dam base]] and almost obtain the "cube", simply by ''changing shape'' when people were coming. If it had reached the "cube", the results [[Dew City|would have been horrific]]. {{storylink|Capture the Cube}}

====IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics====
Sometime before the events of [[Mission City]], Sector Seven operated a secret base in Afghanistan. Unfortunately for them, a team of Decepticons led by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] happened to make planetfall beside them whilst searching for Megatron and the missing AllSpark Cube. Needing information on this world and the whereabouts of what they sought, the Decepticons attacked, at first easily defeating Sector Seven's defenders. However, one of the Decepticons, [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], was attacked by a powerful localized EMP-based weapon designed to take down the Cybertronians. Incapacitated, Wreckage was abandoned and buried in the desert sand. [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] only managed to hack into their systems briefly and access files on a "Project: Iceman" before the resourceful humans used an EMP burst to destroy their local files. Realizing that simple brute force would achieve the same result, the Decepticons decided to switch to stealth, and Blackout headed towards a place called "[[Qatar]]". {{storylink|Planetfall}}

Months later, Sector Seven recovered Wreckage's body from the ruins and brought him to a secret facility deep within the Nevada desert. Calling him '''N.B.E.-3''', Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Professor Vine]] worked to reactivate the second Decepticon under their care. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1}} At first, Wreckage was cooperative, helping them develop the [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] drones, but Sector Seven knew that Wreckage would not tolerate being their guest for much longer and would attempt to escape. When that day came, Salazar activated an emergency EMP burst that apparently shut the Decepticon down, but Vine suspected that Wreckage had merely shut himself down on purpose to conserve his energy, waiting for the right moment to regain consciousness. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 2}}

====''Transformers'' (2007) movie====
[[Image:Movie Autobots Sector Seven.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Being cars, the Autobots take fender benders very seriously.]]
According to [[Tom Banachek]], Sector Seven was convened 80 years ago under President Hoover. (Banachek later also states that the First Seven found the [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] cube in 1913, but that might have been before Sector Seven was formally created.)

A Sector Seven field team under Director [[Seymour Simmons]] headed to the [[Witwicky]] residence upon learning of [[Sam Witwicky|Samuel James Witwicky]]'s [[Bumblebee (Movie)|living car]]. Taking Witwicky and [[Mikaela Banes]] into custody, Simmons began to interrogate Sam and Mikaela aggressively, until the field unit's convoy was ambushed by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]...who ripped off the roof of their SUV. Although they attempted to resist the [[Autobot]]s, [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] alone had more weapons than all of them, and [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] soon disarmed them. A backup team arrived to capture any of the Autobots they could, but were only successful in capturing Bumblebee and the two teens.

Taken to [[Area 52 (Movie)|the Hoover Dam base]], Simmons and Tom Banachek showed the teens, an army ranger unit, and [[John Keller|Defense Secretary Keller]] the frozen N.B.E.-01, who Sam Witwicky identified as Megatron, leader of the [[Decepticon]]s. However, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] arrived and destroyed their external power lines, while [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] sabotaged Megatron's stasis controls. With Megatron minutes away from thawing, Sam tried to convince Simmons to release Bumblebee, but Simmons was only convinced by [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]] and his men...who pointed dangerous objects at everyone. However, Bumblebee, who was constantly being doused with cryoblasts, nearly lashed out at Sector Seven, before Sam calmed him and took him to the AllSpark. Beyond providing a small amount of soldiers to assist the ranger unit under Lennox, Sector Seven played no serious role in the Battle of [[Mission City]], which was mostly decided by the Autobots.

Sector Seven's time had come—and they had done nothing but make the situation worse, all their secret weapons being ineffective against the Decepticons, and having alienated the Autobots. Sector Seven was terminated in an effort to better cover up the existence of the [[Transformer|Transformers]], but it may have been influenced by their loss of control over the situation. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|''Transformers''}}

====Toy bios====

Sector Seven managed to remain in operation, seemingly by buddying up to the Autobots ''very quickly''; Ironhide appears to have been bribed with free experimental weaponry. {{storylink|#Voyager Class toys|Premium Ironhide}} What they don't know is that the Autobots have a secret agent, [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]], spying on them. {{storylink|Landmine (Movie)|Landmine toy bio}} Worryingly, [[Hardtop (Movie)|several]] [[Storm Surge (Movie)|Decepticons]] appear to be doing the same thing.
A [[Strongarm (Movie)|surprisingly]] [[Signal Flare (Movie)|large]] [[Crosshairs (Movie)|number]] [[Air Raid (Movie)|of]] Autobots bear Sector Seven markings after the Mission City conflict, possibly indicating an exchange program between Sector Seven and the Autobots.

Sector Seven later shared intelligence with Optimus regarding Decepticon activity on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]]. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Fast Action Brawlers|Fire Blast Optimus Prime}}

====IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics====

Shortly after the victory over the Decepticons in Mission City, Sector Seven's personnel at Hoover Dam remained on high alert while Simmons, Banachek and Secretary of Defense Keller left to investigate the aftermath of the battle. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2}}

Unfortunately for them, the Decepticon [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] returned to the dam and attacked, intent on salvaging what remained of his compatriot Frenzy so he could access the data the diminutive Decepticon had stolen from Sector Seven. {{Storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}} Sector Seven's human firepower availed them little proving to be little more than an annoyance to even the severely power-depleted Starscream, who tore his way through to the chamber where Frenzy fell with ease. As he left with his prize in hand, the Decepticon was surprised when Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Professor Vine]] unveiled L.M.-1, the prototype of Sector Seven's Cybertronian-derived Earth-built Transformer. However, it didn't work, breaking midway through transformation. When Sector Seven renewed their attack Starscream grabbed Salazar in an attempt to interrogate him about his knowledge of their race and the AllSpark. Sadly, when Starscream flew out of Earth's atmosphere, he didn't realize the fragility of human life, and Salazar was killed. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2}}

In Mission City, Sector Seven had recovered the Decepticon corpses and several inert Transformers created by the AllSpark Cube energy released during the battle, while Simmons managed to recruit Captain Lennox and Sergeant Epps, ostensibly to better defend Earth against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1}}

A month later, Sector Seven were ordered by the US government to prepare the Decepticon corpses for dumping into the sea, as agreed to with the Autobots. Simmons was less-than-happy with the prospect of losing a treasure trove of potential alien secrets, but grudgingly complied. When the Autobots arrived, the piece of the AllSpark that Optimus Prime recovered from Megatron's body suddenly reacted in proximity to the Decepticon leader's corpse. Realizing the danger of having the AllSpark fragment in close proximity to the Decepticons, Optimus handed it over to Professor Vine for safekeeping, not knowing that Sector Seven was housing Wreckage in a chamber under his feet. After the Autobots left, Simmons realized that it was extremely dangerous to have the AllSpark fragment out in the open where other Decepticons could detect it, but despite Vine's concerns, Simmons felt that Wreckage was so out of it that he would pose no danger if they brought the fragment underground. Unfortunately, Vine was proven right when the shard flew out of Simmons hands and struck Wreckage, who fully reactivated and attacked, intent revenge for his humiliating imprisonment. Breaking out of the underground chamber, Wreckage was briefly waylaid by L.M.-1 drones activated by the AllSpark energy surge, but they were no match for him. Vine attempted to return underground to retrieve the AllSpark fragment, but was killed when suddenly Starscream attacked. The Nevada base was spared total destruction when [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and Epps lead a contingent of soldiers in a counter-attack. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2}}

In the aftermath, Simmons recovered the severed head of Frenzy, who had fallen out of Starscream's cockpit during the battle. However, before he could use it to further Sector Seven's cause, Secretary of Defense Keller dissolved the organization and fired Simmons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3}}

====Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics====
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Sector Seven had made the situation so bad that, in an alternate timeline, a single second's difference by Sam at Mission City led to the conquest & Decepticon occupation of the United States and the gradual transformation of Earth into a new Cybertron, with their Hoover Dam base being used by Megatron to store Optimus Prime's frozen body. Nice one, guys. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}}

The only member of the organization seen so far fighting the Decepticons was [[Tom Banachek]]. His knowledge of the Hoover Dam base proved invaluable, as did his knowledge of (and probable involvement in) a nanovirus that targeted AllSpark operational frequencies: a weapon Sector Seven created in case they lost control of the AllSpark and needed to destroy it. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}} Why they hadn't used it when Megatron gained the AllSpark at Mission City? Because they suck.

Sector Seven was later reformed under [[President of the United States|President]] [[Theodore Allen|Allen]], and Tom Banachek was placed in charge of it. Their mandate was to stop everyone on Earth from realizing that Megatron's aforementioned gradual transformation of their world had not stopped completely, and that the planet was facing techno-organic armageddon. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} Being Sector Seven, they crapped this up.

====''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie====

Before Sector Seven was shut down, Seymour Simmons made copies of the research relating to [[Project: Black Knife]], where Sector Seven had discovered evidence that Transformers had been on Earth before, including [[Cyberglyphics]] in ruins across the Earth, and that there may be Transformers lying inert on the planet. Simmons wanted to investigate these Transformers lying on Earth, but those higher up in the chain of command wouldn't let him, thinking that wanting to look for Transformers on Earth was an obsession that Sector Seven, who counter and look for Transformers, shouldn't indulge.

''God'' these guys sucked. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}}

==Equipment==
As an exceptionally well-funded secret government organisation, Sector Seven was at the cutting edge of human (or alien-derived) technology in their quest to better understand the Ice Man, the Cube, and to seek other N.B.E.s on Earth.

====M9-2 Harpoon Gun====
[[Image:M9-2 Harpoon Gun.jpg|left|250px|thumb|After this, let's go shoot some baby seals.]]
The M9-2 Harpoon Gun was a weapon developed by Sector Seven, under the direction of [[Rebecca Howard]]. The intial protoype was completed in 2003. Featuring an armor-piercing projectile that weighs 21.2 kilograms, the weapon has a range of 55 meters with a muzzle velocity of 324 meters per second. Primitive by N.B.E. standards, the weapon is nevertheless effective at subduing non-hostile [[Bumblebee (Movie)|aliens]] and contain them for cryo-freezing.

In 2003, Sector Seven first used the harpoon gun against Bumblebee outside of [[Baton Rouge]], [[Louisiana]], mounted on their pursuit vans. Bumblebee defeated them by dragging the vans into each other. {{storylink|Interlude}} Four years later, Sector Seven had better luck with these harpoons when Bumblebee was cornered trying to protect his human friends, Sam and Mikaela. Three helicopters mounted with harpoons entangled Bumblebee, allowing soldiers to move in and freeze the helpless Autobot. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|''Transformers''}}

{{main|M9-2 Harpoon Gun}}
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====Pursuit van====
[[Image:Movie SectorSeven van.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Who took the doughnuts?]]
Once an N.B.E. has been located within range of Sector Seven field units, Mobile teams are sent out in pursuit vans to intercept and capture them (alive if possible). Equipped with the standard array of sophisticated communications equipment one comes to expect from Sector Seven, the vans are armed with a passenger-side M9-2 harpoon gun and generally carry a squad of troops armed with portable cryo-freezing units.

Outside of Baton Rogue, these vans, carrying Sector Seven troopers, tried to corral Bumblebee with their harpoons and totally failed. {{storylink|Interlude}}
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====AH-64 Apache attack helicopter====
[[Image:Movie SectorSeven Apache.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Airwolf in action.]]
Sector Seven uses modified [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes|AH-64 Apache helicopters]] fitted with cryo-stasis rocket pods to capture N.B.E.s

Outside of [[Denver]], [[Colorado]], Bumblebee was attacked by one of these modified Apaches. It tried to hem him in with machine gun fire, but failed to hit the Autobot with its cryo-stasis pods. {{storylink|Interlude}} Soon afterwards, in [[New Mexico|New Mexico]], several similar Apaches awaited Bumblebee in a trap set by Agent Simmons. However, the Decepticons turned up, complicating matters. Two Apaches attempted to cryo-freeze [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], but were destroyed by [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|Movie Prequel issue 4|Prime Directive issue 4}}
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====SUV====
[[Image:Movie SectorSevenSUV smash.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Damn this gas guzzler. Which I as an American have a right to own.]]
For operations within urban/suburban zones or for human targets, Sector Seven agents travel in custom black GMC Yukons. They do not hold up well to being lifted by their roofs by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|large N.B.E.s]], nor can they withstand [[electromagnetic pulse]]s.

Agent Simmons and other Sector Seven personnel arrived at the [[Witwicky]] house in these GMC Yukons. After arresting the Witwickys and Mikaela Banes, Optimus Prime stopped several of these vehicles with his legs, then lifted the SUV containing Simmons, Sam and Mikaela by the roof, breaking it off and freeing his human friends. Reinforcement Yukons were easily defeated by an EMP blast from [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide's]] cannon. After Sam and Mikaela were rearrested, they were transported to and from an airfield in [[Nevada|Nevada]] to Hoover Dam. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|''Transformers''}}

{{note|These SUVs also appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game]]. Although, they resemble Lincoln Navigators.}}
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====Assault buggy====
[[Image:Movie Sector7Buggy.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Not Beachcomber.]]
Based upon the Chenowth Desert Patrol Vehicle (DPV) formerly used by the [[United States military]], this all-purpose, high-speed recon and attack vehicle can be fitted with Sector Seven's specially-developed weapons, ranging from cryo-freezing cannons (though this requires cryo-tanks to be installed in the rear compartment) to belt-fed automatic grenade launchers capable of firing armor-piercing [[wikipedia:sabot|sabot]] rounds.

After Sam Witwicky, Captain Lennox's soldiers and the Autobots came to an agreement with Sector Seven, the human soldiers mounted up on the assault buggies to escort [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and the AllSpark cube to Mission City. They fared poorly against the attacking Decepticon forces, with many wrecks strewn about the city streets. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|''Transformers''}}

During the battle of Mission City, one of these buggies was imbued with power from the AllSpark and became the [[Autobot]] [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]].

{{note|These buggies also appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game.]] They also appear in the two Nintendo DS games.}}
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====L.M.-1 drones====
[[Image:Alliance2 LM1 Landmines.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
L.M.-1 drones are Sector Seven's crowning technological achievement: their own transforming mechanoids.

With the assistance of the captured Decepticon [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], Agent [[Salazar]] and [[Professor Vine]] were able to develop the [[Landmine (Movie)|L.M.-1]] units using Sector Seven's own assault buggy as a vehicle template at their [[Nevada]] desert base. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2}} However, they failed to function once Wreckage was hit by an EMP weapon and shut down. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Two|The Reign of Starscream #2}} Later, when the AllSpark sliver reactivated Wreckage, it also activated the L.M.-1s. Though they were armed with automatic grenade launchers and shoulder mounted missiles, they fared poorly against the rampaging Decepticon. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2}}
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====Sector Seven Drone====
[[Image:Movie_Sector7Drone.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]
These large treaded robots patrol the interior of [[Hoover Dam]] serving as security patrols. They are also found at certain military installations seemingly not in association with the secret agency. They are equipped with two powerful cannons.

{{note|The Sector Seven Drones only appear in [[Transformers The Game|the console version of the Transformers movie game]].}}

{{note|A far different kind of Sector Seven Drone, a white, Decepticon-like legged robot, appears very infrequently in the Antarctic level of ''Transformers: Autobots'' in only one mission. One can later be seen running around on a glacier, and is the only source of non-mission EXP in this particular map.}}
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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
*'''Capture of Bumblebee''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-04'''

[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles Sector7figures.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Simmons: "I'm gonna count to five." Lennox: "Well I'm gonna count to three!" Middleman: "Um, guys, can ya let me out of the way first?"]]
: This ''Screen Battles'' pack comes a redecoed Camaro Concept Deluxe class Bumblebee featuring a more accurate grey colour scheme for his robot mode parts and a silver painted face and toes. The pack also comes with non-poseable figurines of Sector Seven agent [[Seymour Simmons]], a helmeted Sector Seven soldier, and what appears to be a figurine of [[William Lennox]] painted like a Sector Seven soldier.

:This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the scene where Bumblebee is captured by Sector Seven forces.

*'''Other toys'''

:A number of other Transformers from the Movie toyline are robots in disguise as Sector Seven vehicles, some straight from the screen, others straight from [[Wikipedia:Gradius|''Gradius'']]. These include:

:*[[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]]
:*[[Armorhide (Movie)|Armorhide]]
:*[[Crosshairs (Movie)|Crosshairs]]
:*[[Hardtop (Movie)|Hardtop]]
:*[[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]]
:*[[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]]
:*[[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]]
:*[[Storm Surge (Movie)|Storm Surge]]
:*[[Strongarm (Movie)|Strongarm]]
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==Trivia==
===Contradictory founding date===
Various movie-related media have offered contradictory information regarding when Sector Seven was originally founded:

*In the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]] itself (which is, for all intents and purposes, the "primary" media), [[Tom Banachek]] tells [[John Keller|John Keller]] that Sector Seven was "convened 80 years ago under President Hoover". This would place the founding date of Sector Seven somewhere around 1927 (assuming the main events of the movie do indeed take place in 2007). Ignoring the historical error (Herbert Hoover didn't succeed Calvin Coolidge as president until 1929), Banachek later also tells Keller and everyone else given a tour of the S7 headquarters inside Hoover Dam that the First Seven had found the [[AllSpark (Movie)|AllSpark]] cube in 1913, but he doesn't explicitly state that Sector Seven had already been established by then, so the discovery of the cube might have in fact been one of the factors that had later led to the formation of the organization.
*Meanwhile, information revealed as part of the [[Sector Seven (game)|Sector Seven Alternate Reality Game]] establishes that the First Seven had founded Sector Seven "over 100 years ago" (that is, before 1907). The Sector Seven game is in a different continuity and therefore not necessarily contradictory.
*[[Movie Prequel issue 2|Issue 2]] of [[IDW Publishing|IDW's]] ''[[Movie Prequel (2007)|Movie Prequel]]'' mini-series implies that Sector Seven had already been established and operating for quite some time before [[Archibald Witwicky]] found [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] in 1897 (they are shown to have a headquarters with quite a number of [[#IDW_Movie_Prequel_comic|interesting artifacts]] displayed in trophy cases by 1898). To topple things off, Sector Seven is shown to discover the AllSpark cube as early as 1902.

Of course it's ''possible'' that all this is simply part of the mystery surrounding such a shady group... but then again, why should Banachek lie to the United States' Secretary of Defense about the founding date of his organization? (Granted, saying 80 years may have just been rounding up. People do it all the time.)

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
*[http://www.sectorseven.org/ Sector Seven's SECRET WEBSITE - Current password: Deceptibot]

*[http://sector7.wikibruce.com/Home Sector 7 - Wiki]

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Talk:A Plague of Insecticons

2010-01-29T23:14:05Z

76.11.226.172: /* Is it possible? */

===Continuity Errors section===

:Hello, I kinda think that all the points in the continuity errors section are no really continuity errors:

* ''If the Insecticons had landed four million years ''before'' the crash of the ''Ark'', and have presumably been active throughout all previous episodes, how come neither the Autobots nor the Decepticons ever learned of their existence until this episode. And when they did learn, how did they find out simultaneously?''

:A (kinda poor) explanation might be that the Insecticons had so far limited their activity to the "Demon Swamps" of Bali (which must have earned that named for some reason) and some surrounding landscape. The Decepticons and Autobots simultaneously found out about their existence because both of them caught the same SOS radio signal send by the Balinese farmers. Or maybe the Insecticons were, like the rest of the season 1 maincast, simply inactivated until recently.

* ''How does Skyfire manage to hide in the bushes with the other, shorter Autobots? He's about four Bumblebees tall! ''

:How about kneeling?

* ''Why do the Decepticons and the Insecticons not know each other if they were all on board the ''Nemesis''? Even if you assume that there were lots of Decepticons on board and Megatron didn’t know them all personally (which in itself is doubtful), the Insecticons must surely know who Megatron is! It's entirely possible to retcon this by claiming that the Insecticons were [[protoform]]s who had not come online and were activated by the pod as a method of preserving them. However, the protoform concept hadn't been introduced yet, so...''

:It's at no point said that the so called "Decepticon Escape Module" was launched from the Nemesis. Megatron says "It was launched before our own Starship crashed the earth four million years ago." To me that sounds like it was actually launched from ''Cybertron'', not the Nemesis. Remember, the Ark and the Nemesis were not the first time Transformers visited Earth, as at least Starscream and Skyfire had been there long before. Megatron and his Decepticon followers want to find energy to "reboot" Cybertron. The Insecticons against that simply want to feed on energy. They have no interest in reviving Cybertron, conquering the universe or whatever. They simply left Cybertron and for a random place with lots of energy, which by coincidence was the Earth. This must not have taken place immediately before the crashlanding of the Ark, it could as well have happened millions of years before. Of course that's all my personal guessing, but that's what I myself figured out when I watched the episode (before consulting this article). --[[User:134.76.63.1|134.76.63.1]] 13:57, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

:No real argument about the first two points, but regarding the third, even though the dialogue is sketchy at best, the official synopsis of the episode in the show's bible makes it explicit that the escape module comes from the Decepticons' starship. Mind you, according that new Japanese timeline, Takara's taken a similar position to your own. - Chris McFeely (not signed in)

::Regarding point one, why wouldn't the Autobots and/or Decepticons have known about the Insecticons—or vice-versa, considering the Insecticons don't recognize Megatron—from before the crash on Earth?--[[User:Apcog|Apcog]] 18:46, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

:::I'd like to weigh in on this a bit. I think the notion that the Insecticons not recognizing Megatron is a plot hole in the episode that can't be explained. It's a true continuity error. On a larger point, a couple G1 episode articles have Continuity Errors listed that are really plot suggestions and conjectures, rather than actual incongruities. I make a note of this on the Talk page of [[Attack of the Autobots]]. Someone asks why Megatron uses a device to take over the minds of the Autobots instead of just using Bombshell's cerebro-shells. Isn't that a choice left up to the writer of the episode? And wouldn't use of the same devices in every episode be really boring and repetitive? These aren't real continuity errors and I think they need to be purged.--[[User:Suzyprime|Suzyprime]] 19:29, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

== Is it possible? ==

If you consider Beast Wars to be canon with G1 episodes, is it possible that the Insecticons were protoforms when they left the Nemesis, and we completely different Transformers the last time they saw Megatron? There's no reason to believe this, obviously, but it's an idea.
[[User:Skyshock Thunderblast|Skyshock Thunderblast]] 13:48, 9 June 2009 (EDT)
:Considering the sheer size difference between Beast Warriors and actual Generation One Decepticons, this qualifies as very far-fetched. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 14:02, 9 June 2009 (EDT)

Also regarding Shrapnel saying he didn't know Megatron, could it be possible that his crash caused memory loss similar to Tigatron's?[[Special:Contributions/76.11.226.172|76.11.226.172]] 18:14, 29 January 2010 (EST)Stevo

Insecticon (G1)

2010-01-17T20:23:38Z

76.11.226.172: /* Notes */

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

[[Image:Insecticons.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Good morning, Charlie, Charley.]]
The '''Insecticons''' are a group of insectoid troublemakers that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] trusts as far as he can throw [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The Insecticons also display a wide array of unique abilities including eating both organic and inorganic matter for energy, creating [[Insecticon clone|clones of themselves]], weather control, and [[Cerebro-shell|cerebro-shells]].

* The most commonly-seen group of Insecticons includes:
** [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]] (usually the trio's leader)
** [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
** [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]

: Named clones of this group include [[Salvo]], [[Shothole]], and [[Zaptrap]].

* A second Insecticon team includes:
** [[Venom (G1)|Venom]] (team leader)
** [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]]
** [[Chop Shop]]
** [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]].

* Another group of Insecticons includes:
** [[Buzzclaw (Timelines)|Buzzclaw]]
** [[Dirge (Descent into Evil)|Dirge]]
** the [[Virulent Clone|Virulent Clones]]

A failed batch of Insecticons became known as [[Insecticon swarm|the Swarm]].

:''Hungarian group name'': '''Álcarovarok''' (literally "Decepticon-insects")
:''Portuguese group name (Brazil comic):'' '''Insecticus / Inseticons'''
:''Japanese group name:'' '''Insectron'''
:''Italian group name:'' '''Mini-Insectors'''
:''Hebrew group name:'' '''Harakrikim'''

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[Image:PlagueInsecticons Insecticon lair.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Now I passed up all the chain franchise joints on Hamburger Row, and stopped at a little greasy spoon place I always eat at, called EAT.]]
Individualistic, greedy, and arrogant, the Insecticons consider themselves a species unto themselves and have only a tentative on-again/off-again alliance with the main Decepticon forces, mainly when Megatron can bribe them with the [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] they need to maintain their [[Insecticon clone|clone hordes]].

Shrapnel, Kickback, and Bombshell arrived on Earth in an escape pod millions of years ago. Landing in [[Demon Swamp|a swamp]], their [[idento-computer]]s gave them new alternate modes based on local insects. Eventually their food-raiding activities attracted the attention of both the Autobots and Decepticons, the latter approaching them with offers of alliance and shared purpose.

Reunited with their Decepticon comrades, the three warriors happily accepted an alliance, driving off the Autobots and participating in a raid on an oil refinery. They displayed the full range of their powers... as well as their willingness to clear out as soon as the tide of battle turned against the Decepticons. Devouring a batch of energon cubes, they abandoned the fight, prompting Megatron to pursue them into the distance, swearing vengeance. {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}}

{{note|The exact meaning of the scene explaining the Insecticons' origin is not clear. Megatron says that the Insecticons' escape pod was launched "before [[Nemesis (G1)|our own ship]] crashed here millions of years ago". One might reasonably take this to mean that the Insecticons were aboard Megatron's ship; however, upon meeting Megatron a few scenes later, Shrapnel says to him "I don't know you", implying that they weren't aboard Megatron's ship. The summary of the episode in the [[production bible]] clarifies this, saying the pod "... was originally part of the Decepticon spacecraft that jettisoned away just before the Autobots and Decepticons crash landed on Earth".<ref>[http://tfarchive.com/cartoons/bible/#072 Transformers Production Bible at Tfarchive.com]</ref> Guess Shrapnel was feeling conveniently forgetful-forgetful that day.}}

[[Image:G1 Traitor Bombshell captures Mirage.jpg|right|200px|thumb|You wanna know where paradise lies, I call it two triple cheeseburger, side order fries.]]
The Insecticons somehow survived, and were in the area when Megatron decided to pursue the [[Electro-cell|electro-cells]]. The Insecticons aided the Decepticons in battle... and received a measly three energon cubes as a reward. The Autobot [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] took advantage of their discontent, stealing the cubes and leaving a Decepticon insignia in their place. Soon, the Insecticons attacked the Decepticons in retribution. Mirage was injured in the battle, and cerebro-shelled into being an Insecticon slave. Megatron and Bombshell eventually worked out Mirage's deception, and used him to lure several Autobots into a trap. When the battle turned against them, Megatron destroyed the electro-cells, resulting in massive explosions which convinced the Insecticons to flee into the distance. {{storylink|Traitor}}

In an unusual instance of an Insecticon working solo, Bombshell joined Megatron's forces after they had captured the human-made [[Nightbird (G1)|Nightbird]] robot. He performed brain work on the robot to turn it into a Decepticon ally, and was quite impressed with its abilities. He later participated in a battle with the Autobots over the [[World Energy Chip]]. When Starscream disabled Nightbird with an energy blast to the back, Bombshell joined Megatron and the Decepticons in pursuing Starscream into the distance. {{storylink|Enter the Nightbird}}

[[Image:QuestForSurvival Insecticon swarm.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Well don't you know that other kids are starving in Japan, so EAT IT, just EAT IT.]]
The Insecticons had been devouring trees in a National Park, prompting the Autobots to investigate. Megatron and his troops arrived in time to observe as the trio defeated [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]. Megatron approached them and proposed a temporary alliance to capture the data storage facility at [[Iron Mountain]]. As a reward, the Insecticons were first allowed to feast on the [[Nova Power Core]], which allowed them to grow to great size and power. Quickly seizing the initiative, they cerebro-shelled Soundwave, taking control of him. Through him they learned of Megatron's plan to dispose of them after Iron Mountain's data was secure. Thus they covertly cerebro-shelled the rest of the Decepticons; when Megatron emerged from Iron Mountain, he found himself facing the guns of his own troops. The Autobots, meanwhile, had discovered that the Nova Power Core was unstable and would eventually cause the Insecticons to explode. They developed an antidote, and allied with Megatron to deliver it into the Insecticons. Bombshell and Kickback were cured and returned to their normal size, but Shrapnel exploded before the antidote could take full effect. The explosion also released the Decepticons from Bombshell's control. Bombshell was able to instantly reconstruct Shrapnel's shattered pieces. With an infuriated Megatron in hot pursuit, the Insecticons fled into the distance. {{storylink|The Insecticon Syndrome}}

[[Image:QuestForSurvival Insecticons.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I'm a hungry man, till somebody feeds me / my appetite is large, 'cause me so hungry!]]
The Insecticons went on a cloning spree, creating thousands of clones and raiding farmland to harvest energy. After driving off an Autobot attack led by [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]], the Insecticons and their clone hordes flew to [[Decepticon Headquarters]] for energy processing. Megatron gave them their cut, consisting of three ''tiny'' energon cubes, while privately processing scads of full-sized cubes behind the scenes.

{{quote|Our friend Megatron's in trouble.}}
{{quote|If I weren't so ''hungry'' I'd stop to help him out! Haww haw haw!|Kickback and Bombshell}}

[[Image:G1 QuestforSurvival Bombshell Kickback.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Kickback drags Bombshell home after a trip to an all you can eat buffet]]
When the Autobots acquired a robotic insecticide to deal with the swarm, Megatron sent [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]] to warn his erstwhile allies, but the Insecticons suspected that they were being deceived, and instead flew directly to the valley where the insecticide (along with the Autobot [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]]), lay stranded. They gleefully ignored Megatron's Decepticons, who were being overwhelmed by the Autobots, and instead turned their attention to a delicious-looking forest, which Megatron was ''clearly'' trying to hoard for himself. Flying into the "forest", the Insecticons quickly discovered that it consisted of ravenous [[Morphobot|Morphobots]], which promptly devoured the entire Insecticon army. Only the three originals escaped unharmed, though just barely; they fled, flying away into the distance. {{storylink|Quest for Survival}}

Another horde of Insecticon clones was ravaging a city when the Autobots rolled into town. After the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] evacuated the city, the Autobots blasted the clones to scrap. When the Autobots attempted to seize control of the [[space bridge]], Megatron had the Insecticons steal the bridge's control module. Later, faced with an Earth-destroying crisis that required cooperation with the Autobots as well as a trip to Cybertron, the Autobots and Decepticons tracked the Insecticons down to a parking garage. Shrapnel panicked at the sight of Megatron; the trio transformed and burrowed into the ground, leaving the control module behind and fleeing into the... ground. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[Image:TFTM RundownShrapnel.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Sometimes you're the windshield, baby. Sometimes you're the bug.]]
[[Image:TFTM Insecticons dumped.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Jettison Weight, Step 1: Remove those who eat the most]]
At some point, the Insecticons appeared to have joined Megatron's regular forces; they were on Cybertron after he conquered the planet, and joined in the raid on [[Autobot City]], where they ate a lot of doors and armor, and got bashed around and run over quite a bit.

After the [[Battle of Autobot City]], the three Insecticons found themselves battered and broken, and on the wrong end of the "weight" jettisoned from [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. All three appeared to be reformatted by [[Unicron]] into new bodies, though Shrapnel later menaced [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

Kickback and Shrapnel were among the Decepticons seen struggling for energon on Chaar after the destruction of Unicron. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} Later, all three Insecticons were among the Decepticons on Earth who assisted [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in his assault on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. They got flattened by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

{{note|The Insecticons' appearances in both the movie itself and season 3 are the subject of much fan debate. In most cases, the Insecticons were specifically called for, by name, in the episode scripts, while conversely, the script for the movie did ''not'' specifically call for them to be recreated by Unicron, indicating that in actuality, it is the movie, rather than all subsequent material, that was at fault in its depiction of the fates of the characters. In attempt to make some sense of things, many fans turn to the Insecticons' cloning abilities for a possible explanation, suggesting it was either clones that were transformed, or clones that were seen later. Neither theory really works: only the original three Insecticons were seen during the battle at Autobot City, and the Insecticon clones had never before displayed any sentience (as did the Insecticons on Astrotrain prior to being jettisoned, and the Insecticons that were shown later on). The idea does provide a cute [[fanon]] explanation for the seemingly-endless supply of [[Sweep|Sweeps]], though.}}

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

The six appeared to serve as [[Darkmount]]'s security in some fashion, since Shrapnel personally captured the [[Autobot]] [[Scrounge (G1)|Scrounge]] and brought him to Straxus—and, later, after [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] had been deliberately taken prisoner, it was Shrapnel who brought him before the tyrant in the Space Bridge construction hangar—only to be assaulted by a less-than-grateful Decepticon leader. Later, all six were observed flying into battle against Autobot intruders. {{storylink|The Smelting Pool!}} {{storylink|The Bridge to Nowhere!}}

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

''After the fall of Darkmount and the crippling of Straxus, the trio continued to be influential figures in the Cybertronian Decepticon Army, and were part of a battle unit regarded by the Autobots as being some of the Decepticons' deadliest killers—specifically, [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]], [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Octane]], and [[Macabre]]—so much so, in fact, that Emirate Xaaron planned the dangerous Operation: Volcano to lure them into a deadly trap, believing that the extermination of this group would deliver a great psychological blow for the Resistance.''

''Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on one's allegiance, after [[Roadbuster]] had tricked a doomed traitor Autobot into passing on fake information to a typically murderous Shrapnel, Operation: Volcano began to fall apart as a result of events on Earth. First, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was removed from the Wreckers' strike force to travel to Earth, and second, after Kickback had completed reconnaissance, Megatron himself contacted the Decepticon attack group and ordered the Insecticons to report to Earth—immediately. Unwilling to risk disobeying Megatron, everyone but Macabre returned to Polyhex. {{storylink|Target 2006}}''

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

====Earthforce====
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[[Image:Earthforce insecticons.jpg|right|170px|thumb|Om nom nom.]]
The three original Insecticons were among the Decepticons recruited—and possibly reactivated—by Megatron on Earth during the [[Decepticon Civil War]] there, while Optimus Prime was focused on the approaching threat of Unicron. Although initially loyal to Megatron, they were bested in combat by Starscream—then theoretically under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s command—when he infiltrated Megatron's base. Starscream subdued the trio using an electrically charged flyswat known as a [[Rustbug Hoop]]—thereby proving the existence of Cybertronian insect life—and more or less blackmailed them into joining forces with himself and Soundwave in their plans to reunite both Earthbound Decepticon factions by disposing of Megatron and Shockwave and taking their place. {{storylink|Bugged!}}

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

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Bombshell kickback shrapnel soundwave ravage war within 1-2.jpg|left|200px|thumb|]]
Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback, along with Soundwave and Ravage, were sent by Megatron to assassinate the new Autobot leader, Optimus Prime. They failed when Optimus royally kicked their asses. In their Cybertronian modes, Shrapnel transformed into a jet, and while the others were not seen to transform, Bombshell appeared to have the parts to become a tank while Kickback looked to possibly transform into a type of dragster. The remaining Insecticons caused terror throughout Cybertron and joined Shockwave's attack on [[Iacon]]. Chop Shop was seen to transform into a wheeled vehicle (with pincers) while Venom became a jet. {{storylink|The War Within}}

[[Image:DestinedforNothing_DeluxeInsecticons.jpg|200px|thumb|right|]]
During the [[War Within: The Dark Ages|Dark Ages]], the Insecticons split among the Decepticon splinter groups. Venom, Chop Shop, Ransack and Barrage joined the [[Ultracon|Ultracons]], while Shrapnel, Bombshell, and Kickback remained with the Decepticons under [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages}} Although the Decepticon forces were eventually reunited, {{storylink|War Within: The Age of Wrath}} the former Ultracon Insecticons were reduced to vampirism, capturing [[Micromaster|Micromasters]] and draining them of [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]]. By this point, they looked to transform into their Earthen modes somehow. {{storylink|Micromasters}}

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

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

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

===Devil's Due ''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers'' comics===
Kickback was seen among [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s troops as they waited for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field to run out of power so they could capture the Autobots. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2}}

When a team of [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] and [[Cobra]] members were sent to a dark future where the Decepticons had conquered Earth, they were attacked by a swarm of Insecticon clones. [[Dreadnok|Torch]] managed to deactivate them using an [[EMP]] grenade. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3}}

Later in the normal timeline, Shrapnel, Venom, Ransack and Barrage were seen under [[Serpent O.R.]]'s command, fighting back against a combined Autobot/G.I. Joe assault. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5}}

===IDW Continuity===
Kickback was around at the dawn of the [[Decepticon]] movement. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4}}

A thing called Bombshell was used years and years ago by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to brainwash [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]]. The Autobots do not appear to have been familiar with Bombshell's existence. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

Years and years later, Insecticons were created on Cybertron in great numbers. However, the vast majority of them were failures, with only three fully functional individuals; Shrapnel and... Kickback and Bombshell. Er. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7}}

The rest, dubbed "[[Insecticon swarm|The Swarm]]" were left on the planet when it was abandoned. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6}}

The Insecticons were part of the Decepticon force on Earth, taking part in both the defeat of the Autobot forces there, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 7}} the conquest of New York, {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 1}} and having to listen to Megatron waffle. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 4}} Traveling to [[China|Beijing]] with Skywarp and Thundercracker, they quickly agitated Skywarp by telling him the Seekers were no longer the elite warriors of the Decepticons, replaced by newer warriors, like the Constructicons. This nearly caused Skywarp, and by proxy Thundercracker, to attack them. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6}}

===IDW ''Hearts of Steel'' continuity===
[[Image:HeartsofSteel2_Insecticons.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
On [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]'s orders, Kickback, Bombshell and Shrapnel robbed a train carrying cash and bullion from the Denver Mint, although they didn't see the value in [[Gold|weak metal]] and sheets of paper. They delivered the stolen property to Starscream and [[Tobias Muldoon]] the following morning. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2}}

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

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==Toys==
[[Image:G1Shrapnel toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Shrapnel, Shrapnel]]
===Generation 1===
* '''Insecticons''' (1985)
** [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
** [[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]
** [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]

: The Insecticons were sold in small boxed packages at the $6 price point in 1985 and 1986. They are [[Diaclone]]-origin toys, retaining the vestigial "cockpits" common to such toys. They are decorated in a standard color scheme dominated by black, with purple, yellow, and silver chrome hightlights.

[[Image:G1 barrage toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Barrage]]
* '''Deluxe Insecticons''' (1985)
**[[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]]
**[[Chop Shop]]
**[[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]]
**[[Venom (G1)|Venom]]

: The four Deluxe Insecticons were originally designed by [[Takatoku Toys]] for the Armored Insect Battalion Beetras (機甲虫隊ビートラス) toyline, likely explaining their near-total absence from vintage Generation 1 fiction. They feature larger size and greater complexity than the standard Insecticons. Their color scheme is not unified.

[[Image:Action Master Bombshell.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Action Master Bombshell]]
* '''Decoys''' (1987)
** Bombshell
** Kickback
** Shrapnel

* '''Action Masters''' (1990)
** Bombshell

* '''e-Hobby''' (2004)
** [[Salvo]]
** [[Shothole]]
** [[Zaptrap]]

: [[e-Hobby]] [[exclusive]] [[redeco]]s of Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel, respectively.

===Timelines===
* '''Descent into Evil''' (2005)
**[[Buzzclaw (Timelines)|Buzzclaw]]
**[[Dirge (Descent into Evil)|Dirge]]

* '''Convention attendee bonus toys''' (2005)
** [[Virulent Clone]]

: All the Timelines Insecticons are redecos of the ''Beast Wars'' [[Buzzclaw (BW)|Buzzclaw]] mold, manufactured for [[BotCon 2005]].

===Universe (2008)===
====G1 Series====
* '''Insecticons''' (Commemorative Edition three pack, 2009)

:Includes the Insecticons Hardshell, Kickback, and Sharpshot. These are reissues of the original Insecticons Bombshell, Kickback, and Shrapnel.

==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesperceptorhardshell.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The mind is his playpen, and now he's IN the playpen.]]
* '''Rodimus vs. Insecticon''' (Shrapnel, renamed due to trademark issues) (2007)
* '''Ironhide vs. Kickback''' (2008)
* '''Perceptor vs. Hardshell''' (Bombshell, renamed due to trademark issues) (2008)
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==Notes==
[[Image:Beet-Papil.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Kickback would totally mack that.]]
* According to the data unlocked with their [[Cyber Planet Key]], the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]] have a connection to the Insecticons. What this connection is, however, is unknown.

* A fifth transforming robot insect, called Beet Papal, was featured in the fiction surrounding [[Takatoku Toys|Takatoku]]'s Beetras toyline. Whether Takatoku ever meant to make Beet Papal as a toy is uncertain, particularly since the line came out shortly before the company's demise. It's possible that, if Beet Papal ''had'' been made as a toy, it would have been picked up by Hasbro for use as a Deluxe Insecticon, which would have made it the first female Transformer toy. Of course, that's a whole '''lot''' of "ifs".

* The command structure of the Insecticons is a little...difficult to work out. Venom is considered the overall leader, yet has never appeared fictionally in charge of the group. Shrapnel seemed in charge in early appearances, and is confirmed as the leader of the trio in the Dreamwave continuity. However, Bombshell seemed to take over the role as the show progressed (he was easily given the most focus, a trait usually reserved for sub-group commanders), in Dreamwave it is suggested he is trying to take control off of Shrapnel and he is clearly the spokesperson for the team in the IDW continuity.

* Yet Kickback, who's rank score is higher than both Bombshell and Shrapnel, never gets to command anywhere in the fiction.

==References==
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==External links==
* [http://diaclone.net/gattaioh/beet/ Armored Insect Batallion Beetras at Diaclone.net]
* [http://www.toyboxdx.com/datafiles/data/takatoku2/beetras.php Armored Insect Batallion Beetras at Toyboxdx.com]

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Godbomber

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:''Godbomber is an [[Autobot]] [[drone]] from the [[Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Godbomber boxart.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''You'''re going to HELL, you SINNER!!!]]

'''Godbomber''' is a product of the super-science of the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], created by the [[Autobot]]s to serve as a personal power-up for their leader, [[Ginrai]]. Godbomber is merely a drone with no [[spark]] of his own, animated by [[Chōkon Power]] drawn from Ginrai himself and responding to the Autobot commander's emotions and needs. Godbomber is also equipped with cargo space to carry the [[Transtector]]s of the three Autobot [[Headmaster Junior]]s, who can drive the drone from his three-man cockpit and animate him by uniting their own Chōkon Power.

Godbomber is comprised of multiple component parts, which disassemble and reconfigure into his assorted modes. His components include the "God Wing", the "God Punch", the "God Legs", and the "God Breast", which connect to Ginrai to transform him into '''God Ginrai'''. Godbomber and God Ginrai both wield the mighty God Cannon.
GOD.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
[[Image:Bomber project.jpg|left|215px|thumb|]]
When the Decepticon super-weapon, [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] began making his way towards [[Earth]], the space-based Autobot army dispatched [[Grand Maximus]] to inform the Autobots under [[Metalhawk]]'s command of the situation. Grand Maximus gave the Autobots on Earth the plans and materials necessary for the construction of Godbomber, which would endow Ginrai with the ability to fly and fight in space, thereby allowing him to stop BlackZarak before he reached Earth. When the Autobots saved the life of [[Leftfoot]], head of the [[British Motors]] automotive company and father of the Autobot [[Godmaster]] [[Lightfoot]], not long thereafter, he showed his gratitude by offering them the use of the British Motors factories in [[Canada]] to carry out the construction project, which was dubbed the "Bomber Project". {{storylink|Life? Death? Lightfoot Must Choose}}

[[Image:Godbomber vehicle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]

The Bomber Project was at first concealed from the Headmaster Juniors, but this decision didn't last long, and [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]], [[Cab]] and [[Minerva]] were soon brought to the British Motors facility. When Ginrai was badly injured in battle with [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] soon after, {{storylink|Super Ginrai Gets Blown Away in the Desert!?}} the Decepticons discovered the existence of the Bomber Project and
attacked the facility just as the project was entering its final phase. Thanks to some trickery from the Autobot Godmasters, the Decepticons were lured away from the factory and defeated {{storylink|Will the Bomber Project Be Destroyed!?}} and Godbomber was at last completed. Despite his injuries, Ginrai wasted no time in merging with Godbomber into God Ginrai, and headed for the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] to battle Overlord and BlackZarak. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Into the Sky!!}} Although the battle went badly at first, the arrival of Grand Maximus tipped the scales in the Autobots' favour, and the two Decepticons were bested. {{storylink|God Ginrai - Showdown on the Surface of the Moon}}

[[Image:Godbomber robot.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Aw, it thinks it's people.]]
Smarting after their defeat on the moon, [[Giga]] and [[Mega]] resolved to cripple Ginrai by destroying Godbomber, and lured the pair to a Middle-Eastern desert to do the deed. During the battle, Godbomber revealed the unexpected ability to transform into a robot mode, joining his firepower with Ginrai's to push Giga back. Mega soon arrived and the pair combined into Overlord, who created a whirling tornado of Chōkon-charged sand that swept Ginrai and Godbomber up, but the two Autobots quickly combined back into God Ginrai and defeated the villains. {{storylink|Overlord - Terror of the Chōkon Tornado}}

When Ginrai, Godbomber and the Headmaster Juniors responded to a distress call from Lightfoot, who had become trapped in a crevasse beneath the ocean by the [[Seacon (Masterforce)|Seacons]], Ginrai dived into the ocean while Godbomber stood watch. When he did not reappear, the Juniors attempted to go after him, but Godbomber restrained them and went beneath the waves in their place. After holding off [[King Poseidon]], Godbomber located Ginrai and Lightfoot buried beneath an avalanche and dug them out, then combined with Ginrai to soundly defeat King Poseidon. {{storylink|Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts}}

[[Image:Supergodcombination.jpg|right|180px|thumb|[[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Magnus]], they've stolen your bit!]]
In the heartland of America, the Decepticons took another stab at rubbing out Godbomber, this time by separating him from Ginrai, and attacking the commander, leaving Ginrai's Chōkon Power too depleted to control Godbomber. While Overlord occupied Ginrai, [[Hydra (Masterforce)|Hydra]] and [[Buster (Masterforce)|Buster]] targeted Godbomber, but the Autobot Headmaster Juniors boarded the drone and tried to drive it to safety. Hydra and Buster pursued and caused Godbomber to crash into a tree; simultaneously, Ginrai's Chōkon Power was reduced so badly as to leave Godbomber entirely immobile. As Buster closed in to finish the job, however, the three Juniors discovered that if they placed their hands on a panel on the drone's control console, they could infuse it with their own Chōkon Power. Reactivated by the Juniors, Godbomber transformed to robot mode and defeated Buster, and then returned to Ginrai's side and combined with him to best Overlord. {{storylink|Destroy Godbomber!!}}

[[Image:Godbomber and ginrai.jpg|left|220px|thumb| Godbomer's ungodly large God Cannon is a very godly force, goddamn it.]]
Godbomber later helped Ginrai and the Autobot Godmasters battle Hydra and Buster {{storylink|Secret Orders! Destroy the Autobot Base!!}} and rescued the Juniors and Metalhawk from the Autobot base before a Decepticon attack destroyed it. {{storylink|Disaster! The Autobot Base Explodes}}

Godbomber subsequently spent almost all of the time combined with Ginrai, although when the Autobot commander ventured into the Decepticon base to rescue the captive Shūta, he separated from the drone so that they could split up to better search the complex. Godbomber happened upon Shūta in the clutches of King Poseidon, but was ordered by Ginrai to stand down for fear of Shūta's safety. When the Decepticon Headmaster Junior [[Cancer]] turned on his teammates and rescued Shūta, however, Godbomber sprang into action, finishing off the Seacon combiner and helping everyone get to safety before returning to Ginrai's side and recombining with him to defeat Overlord once more. {{storylink|God Ginrai: Showdown at the Decepticon Base}}

In the midst of a battle in the [[Grand Canyon]], Godbomber battled a swarm of Seacons and [[Sparkdash]] drones alongside the Headmaster Juniors. When he sensed that Ginrai was in danger, the Juniors instructed him to go to the commander's aid, and Godbomber complied, racing to Ginrai's aid and combining with him to battle the powered-up [[Darkwings]] brothers. {{storylink|Battle to the Death!! God Ginrai VS Darkwings Reborn}} Godbomber was never seen to separate from Ginrai again, and was still connected to him when he defeated the Decepticon ruler [[Devil Z]].

With Devil Z's death, the humans were separated from their Transtectors, and the Transtectors themselves were brought to life as true robotic beings. It is unclear if Godbomber was also brought to life, but whatever the case, all the Transtectors departed Earth to rejoin their respective factions in space. {{storylink|A Battle... and Then...}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
Whether he was still a drone, truly alive or whatever, Godbomber remained consistently combined with Ginrai for the duration of the war against [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]'s Decepticons in 2025. When Ginrai was fatally wounded by the [[Emperor of Destruction]] and rebuilt into [[Victory Leo]], so too was Godbomber. {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}}

===''Super-God Masterforce'' comic===
[[Image:Godbomber manga.jpg|right|230px|thumb|]]
Following Ginrai's appointment as [[Supreme Commander]] of the Autobots, the Earth- and space-based Autobot forces combined their efforts to construct Godbomber. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The United Earth-Space Troops}} This "Bomber Project" was quickly completed, and Godbomber was piloted into battle by the Headmaster Juniors alongside Ginrai, combining with him to defeat Overlord and BlackZarak. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Super-God Combination!}}

When Shūta and Cab were captured by the Decepticons, Minerva was left to pilot Godbomber alone, and crashed the drone through the walls of Overlord's base mode in order to rescue her friends. When Overlord responded by transforming, Godbomber did the same, and combined with Ginrai to join Grand Maximus in defeating the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Earth Family of Good and Evil}}

Godbomber and Ginrai were combined when they pursued Darkwings to the peak of [[Mount Everest]], where the Decepticons were menacing the world with their new [[AO Laser]], but separated upon arrival to battle the villains. Godbomber was made a target for the AO Laser, but Ginrai leaped into the path of the beam to protect the Headmaster Juniors and was blinded by the blast. Luckily, an insulting remark from Cancer caused the new Decepticon Godmaster [[Clouder]] to turn against his teammates, and Godbomber recombined with Ginrai to knock Overlord out of the fight with a God Punch. {{storylink|Decepticons' Great Counterattack!}}

After a further battle with Overlord in which Ginrai and Godbomber used the new Autobot weapon, the [[VX Bomb]] {{storylink|Live? Die?! The Desperate Super-God Combination}} and a battle in a city where [[Cancer]] went to, {{storylink|Great Turn-Around! Autobots}} Godbomber combined with Ginrai for his final battle with the Decepticons. During this clash, the Decepticon ruler Devil Z turned on his subordinates and attempted to drain their Jinchōkon in order to transform himself into the ultimate lifeform. Saved by the Autobot [[Pretender]]s, the Decepticons joined with Ginrai, Godbomber and the other Autobots in combining their energy into the "Perfect Transform Attack", which destroyed Devil Z for good. With the alien being's death, the Transformers' Transtectors came to life as true super-robot lifeforms, including (somehow) Godbomber. Bidding farewell to the Headmaster Juniors, Godbomber joined with the other Transformers in departing Earth to rejoin their respective factions in space. {{storylink|The Birth of the Super Lifeforms}}

==Toys==
===Super-God Masterforce===
[[Image:Godbomber toy.jpg|right|240px|thumb|]]
*'''Godbomber''' (1988)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-309'''
**''Accessories:'' "God Cannon", 2 "Tachyon Missiles"

:Godbomber transforms into an armored [[trailer]], comprised of a collection of modular pieces. He does not so much transform as he does break apart—into two arms, two legs, two wings, a chest and a back—and recombine in a different configuration, with the only elements of transformation being his flip-out feet and head. He is armed in both modes with the God Cannon, which can either mount on his shoulder or be held in his fist in robot mode. Godbomber combines with the separately-sold Ginrai to form God Ginrai.

:He's the sort of toy that makes you wonder how the heck they got away with selling him separately.

: This set of molds was used—almost entirely without changes—to make [[Apex Bomber]].

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*'''God Ginrai''' (1988)[[Image:Godbomber godginrai toy.jpg|right|240px|thumb|]]
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-310'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster Transtector, 2 "Superconductor Rifles", 2 "Particle Beam Cannons", Super Ginrai head, "God Cannon", 2 "Tachyon Missiles"

:Godbomber was also available in a giftset with Ginrai, and is able to interact with the Autobot commander in several ways. In trailer mode, Godbomber can hook up either directly to Ginrai's cab or to the back of Ginrai's own trailer and be towed along behind him, while any of Ginrai's weapons can plug into the holes in Godbomber's wings and chassis. Most prominently, of course, Godbomber disassembles into his various component parts, which combine with Super Ginrai to form God Ginrai. The God Legs become boots to which Ginrai's Particle Beam Cannons attach; the God Wing attaches to Ginrai's back, the two God Punch arms clip over Ginrai's own; and the God Breast clips over Ginrai's chest, into the top of which the God Cannon plugs. The toy also features a secondary, lesser combination referred to as the "God Breaster," which involves attaching the God Breast to Super Ginrai, and plugging Godbomber's wings into his arms.

:The God Ginrai gift set was reissued in Japan in 2002, though it was notoriously over-produced, and online retailers were still selling it even years later, at greatly reduced prices.

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[[Image:Fireguts godbomber.jpg|right|240px|thumb|]]
*'''Fire Guts God Ginrai''' (2002)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-310E'''
**''Accessories:'' Godmaster Transtector, 2 "Superconductor Rifles", 2 "Particle Beam Cannons", Super Ginrai head, "God Cannon", 2 "Tachyon Missiles"

:Released to coincide with the 2002 reissue of the God Ginrai giftset, this redeco casts the Autobot duo in reds and oranges, representing the "God Fire Guts" attack from the animated series. Fire Guts God Ginrai featured his own unique packaging, with recolored [[package art]], and was limited to 1600 pieces.

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==Notes==
[[Image:ProtoGodBomber.jpg|right|220px|thumb|I punched a man once just to watch him die.]]
* An earlier, vastly different version of Godbomber shown to the right, transforms far more and splits into parts far less than the final version does for the combined God Ginrai mode and carries a large rifle as opposed to a missile launcher. It may have been scrapped due to budget concerns.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1988/Cybertron/Godbomber/godbomber.htm Godbomber at TFU.info]

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[[Category:Drones]]
[[Category:Masterforce characters]]

Noble (BM)

2010-01-10T01:47:38Z

76.11.226.172: /* Beast Machines toy bio */

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{{picsneeded|Savage}}

{{disambig3|Savage}}
:''Noble is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Machines (franchise)|Beast Machines]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. His alter ego is referred to as Savage.''

[[Image:Noble.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A Predacon Werewolf in Iacon.]]
The strange organic monster known as '''Noble''' is the only known purely-organic Transformer. He was created as an unintended, unforseen side effect of [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] seeking to rid himself of the organic portions of his beast form. Once Megatron's animating spark left the beast it retained life and became a distinct living creature in its own right. Stripped of Megatron's mind however the thing that remained was basically all animal and acted as such. His humanoid form resembles a werewolf, and his alternate mode is a dragon (known as "'''Savage'''"). The animalistic Noble formed a close bond with [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]] akin to that between a boy and his dog.

==Fiction==
===''Beast Machines'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[David Kaye]] (English), [[Yūichi Nagashima]] (Japanese)
[[Image:SavageNoble Savage approaches.jpg|thumb|left|300px|"Now I'll sneak up behind it and stick my thumb up it's butt-hole, now that'll really piss it off!"]]
When Noble first appeared, the creature was basically Megatron in disguise, his spark having been unexpectedly trapped in the organics he had sought to purge. It is unclear whether his seemingly random violent rages were genuine or if they were a deliberate ruse. Once he seemed to gain more self-control and began speaking, Noble claimed to be a survivor of the transformation lock virus in need of help, and so he was quickly accepted into the [[Maximal]] fold and befriended by [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]]. {{storylink|Savage Noble}} Noble began experiencing "blackouts", however, when his animal mind supposedly took over his actions and led him to Megatron's Citadel, desperately clawing to get in. These "spells" fooled the Maximals long enough for Megatron to make his move. After breaching the Citadel's defenses, he used a spark extractor on himself and downloaded his [[spark]] into a [[Grand Mal|Giant Warship]]. {{storylink|Prometheus Unbound}}

The discarded Savage/Noble entity was left a pure beast with an instinctual mind and no spark. Noble continued to follow Nightscream, helping where he could but also at times jeopardizing the team. {{storylink|In Darkest Knight}} The first time Megatron consumed all the sparks on Cybertron, Noble attacked him in defense of Nightscream; now more disgusted than ever, Megatron used his newfound power to kill Noble. This sacrifice led to the enraged Nightscream defeating Megatron. {{storylink|Sparkwar Pt. III: The Siege}} The ill-fated creature was later mourned by the Maximals and praised for his sacrifice. {{storylink|Spark of Darkness}}
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===''Beast Machines'' toy bio===
{{Note|Perhaps due to a lack of communication, the "Beast Changer" toy's on-package [[bio]] posits a [[micro-continuity]] where Beast Changer is a sentient being with an intelligence [[Tech Spec]] of 8.7.}}
A warrior known to boast about nature's superiority of technology, "Beast Changer" was the first of several side-effects that came about due to Megatron separating his organic and technological halves. He possess acute senses and immense power in both modes; in his wolf mode, he can easily claw and bite through synthetic alloys, and in his dragon mode, his scales provide him with more protection then any Vehicon armor. Although he is an intelligent warrior, with a intense hatred for Megatron, the other Maximals still have their doubts about him, due to his bizarre origin. Nonetheless, he finds sympathy with his fellow Maximal, [[Nightscream (BM)|Nightscream]].{{storylink|Noble#Toys|Noble toy bio}}
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==Toys==
===Beast Machines===
[[Image:BM-toy BeastChanger.jpg|right|thumb|300px| Sadly, not cherry flavored.]]
*'''Beast Changer''' (Deluxe, 2001/2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''BR-11'''
**''Accessories'': Wings (left & right)

: The Beast Changer (so called due to [[Hasbro]]'s inability to secure the [[Trademark]] on "Savage Noble") transforms from wolf-creature to dragon-creature. A spring-loaded tab on the dragon's head opens his jaws. The toy's [[spark crystal]] has its own unique symbol, a merger of the ''Beast Machines'' Maximal and Vehicon logos. Its spark-action [[gimmick]] is a wind-up spinning claw attack. In 2005, the mold was later recolored to appear somewhat more show-accurate and released in Japan under the name "Noble Savage" as part of the ''Beast Wars Returns'' toyline, [[exclusive]] to [[Toys"R"Us]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Maximal/BeastChanger/beastchanger.htm More information on "Beast Changer" at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
*While "Savage" is clearly Megatron's dragon half, it is unclear where the DNA for the wolf form "Noble" originated. Some fans have speculated a connection to [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]]'s wolf fuzor form but nothing in the show particularly supports this.

*Given the Beast era's focus on a Transformer's life force and personality being bound up in its spark, it is questionable whether Noble, after losing its spark, was technically still a Transformer.

*Although Noble's "Beast Changer" toy was not a part of it, a sub-line of other beast-to-beast Transformers was later released with the title [[Mutant (BW)|''Beast Wars Mutants'']].

*[[Mainframe Entertainment|Mainframe]] would later borrow the "Noble" character model as a werewolf for the beginning of ''Casper's Haunted Christmas'' and the two ''Scary Godmother'' movies.

[[Category:Beast Machines characters]]
[[Category:Dogs]]
[[Category:Maximals]]
[[Category:Vehicons]]

Flight of the Bumblebee

2009-11-10T00:01:28Z

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[[Image:Flight of the bumblebee.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wheeee!!!]]
'''''Flight of the Bumblebee''''' is an online game, made available on the Transformers section of Hasbro's web site as part of the live-action movie promotion in 2007.

[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] is trapped in a canyon by a group of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] including [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]],[[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. He must leap from steppe to steppe in car mode, gathering energon along the way, and battling any Decepticon he cannot avoid, by speed-typing weapon codes.

It's crazy-fun. The [[wikipedia:American_Psychiatric_Association|American Psychiatric Association]] has found that ''Flight of the Bumblebee'' is a suitable substitute for love.

If you lose (say, by leaving the game running while you go off to eat dinner), the Decepticons will gather "to celebrate your pitiful defeat".

==External Links==
*[http://www.hasbro.com/monkeybartv/default.cfm?page=Entertainment/OnlineGames/GameSelect&game=2200 Flight of the Bumblebee online ]

[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Online games]]

Flight of the Bumblebee

2009-11-10T00:00:56Z

76.11.226.172:

[[Image:Flight of the bumblebee.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Wheeee!!!]]
'''''Flight of the Bumblebee''''' is an online game, made available on the Transformers section of Hasbro's web site as part of the live-action movie promotion in 2007.

[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] is trapped in a canyon by a group of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] including [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]],[[Scorponock (Movie)|Scorponock]] [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. He must leap from steppe to steppe in car mode, gathering energon along the way, and battling any Decepticon he cannot avoid, by speed-typing weapon codes.

It's crazy-fun. The [[wikipedia:American_Psychiatric_Association|American Psychiatric Association]] has found that ''Flight of the Bumblebee'' is a suitable substitute for love.

If you lose (say, by leaving the game running while you go off to eat dinner), the Decepticons will gather "to celebrate your pitiful defeat".

==External Links==
*[http://www.hasbro.com/monkeybartv/default.cfm?page=Entertainment/OnlineGames/GameSelect&game=2200 Flight of the Bumblebee online ]

[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Online games]]

The Core

2009-11-02T23:15:35Z

76.11.226.172: /* Animation or technical glitches */

{{episode
|series=G1toon
|ep=28
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=49
|image=TheCore Devastator zapped.jpg
|caption=
|title="The Core"
|production code=#700-27
|airdate=[[October 29]], 1985
|written by=[[Dennis Marks]]
|animation studio=[[AKOM]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Megatron tries to drill his way to the center to the Earth, while the Autobots take control of Devastator with mind-controlling Dominator Discs.'''

:''Japanese title:'' デバスターを倒せ! (''Devastor o Taose!'', "Defeat Devastor!")
:''German ''Generation 2'' title:''' "'''Erde in Gefahr'''" ("Earth in Danger")

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Coredevastatorattacks.jpg|left|175px|thumb|"Devastator use boulder as ball and Autobots as pins!"]]

At an underground cavern near a waterfall, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] are digging with a massive drill. However, the rock they're drilling through breaks, and only some quick work on [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]]'s part plugs it up. Megatron orders Mixmaster to look over [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]]'s sensory equipment, while [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] does his daily whine-about-Megatron's-nefarious-plan bit. Megatron counters that if they manage to tap into the Earth's molten core, it will give the [[Decepticon]]s geothermal energy, a limitless power source. Starscream counters that if they breach the core, the Earth runs the risk of exploding. However, Megatron doesn't care: he's placed a [[space bridge]] near the drilling site, which will take the Decepticons to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] if the Earth's stability should be threatened.

[[Image:Coreautobotsinnet.jpg|right|175px|thumb|This is the worst tent ever!]]

Meanwhile, [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Gears (G1)|Gears]], [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], and [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] are driving around in that general area, when Sunstreaker realizes that there should be a river where they're driving through. The Autobots head to investigate, and see Mixmaster and Scavenger. The Autobots [[Transformation|transform]] to attack, only to see that the Constructicons have disappeared, and to fail to notice [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] above them. Informed by [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], Megatron orders the Constructicons to destroy the Autobots and form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The Decepticon [[combiner]] knocks the Autobots off the cliff, but Mirage goes invisible on them. He remains undetected as Devastator attacks the others, and finds the drill. As Mirage rejoins the group, Jazz does a [[sound and light show]] which distracts Devastator, allowing Mirage and Sunstreaker to lasso his legs with a rope, allowing the Autobots to escape.

[[Image:Coredevastator%26prime.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Devastator has no idea how to start transforming 20th Anniversary Prime.]]

At the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]], the Autobots use [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] to calculate what will happen if the drill hits the Earth's core. The result will be total annihilation, but the Autobots have little hope of defeating the Decepticons with Devastator. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Chip Chase]] present [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] with their new [[dominator disc]]s, which will be placed on the individual Constructicons and take control of them when they form Devastator. Convinced, Optimus Prime orders a commando team to plant the discs on the Constructicons. Heading for the drilling site, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] freezes the falls, causing the drill to heat up. [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] orders the Constructicons to the surface, during which the Autobots plant a disc on each Constructicon. As the commandos are pulled out, Starscream has them dead to rights, but Megatron orders him to let them pass, saying that he knows of their plan to control Devastator. As Megatron positions the Decepticons, he orders the Decepticons to attack. The Decepticons fire on the still moving Autobots, who break formation, as the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] transform to [[bring the rain]] on the Autobots. Megatron orders the Constructicons to form Devastator, who grabs Prime. Wheeljack activates the discs, and Optimus orders Devastator to release him. Devastator follows the Autobot leader's orders, and attack the Decepticons. Megatron orders the Decepticons to retreat to the cave, and Devastator seals them in. Optimus orders the Autobots to break off, as they can finish the Decepticons at their leisure.

[[Image:Corediagramscene.jpg|right|175px|thumb|I didn't know the Earth's centre was made from green layers.]]

Within the caverns, Starscream whines about being trapped, not having enough water to keep drilling, and so on. However, Megatron reveals that this was all part of his plan: he has a device that will override the dominator discs and stored enough water to continue drilling for some time. He just didn't tell Starscream because he's a terrible actor. At the Autobot base, the Constructicons are helping with repairs, when an earthquake hits. Realizing that the Decepticons are still drilling, the Autobots head to put them out of commission. However, Megatron is aware of their coming, watching them through the Constructicons' eyes. The Autobots and Devastator head for the cave, and Devastator is set to destroy it, at which point Megatron uses his control switch to deactivate the discs. Devastator begins attacking the Autobots, so Wheeljack tries to boost power to the discs. Unfortunately, this fries Devastator's [[Circuits|logic circuits]] and sends him into a killing frenzy, attacking both Autobot and Decepticon alike.

[[Image:Coremegs%26wheeljack.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Take off your clothes and come on in!]]

Finally, the drill hits the core, and the cave—and the earth itself—begin to come apart. Unfortunately, Devastator's rampage has damaged the drill's controls. Megatron orders the Decepticons to the space bridge, but Devastator damages it. Optimus convinces Megatron to give his control switch to Wheeljack, who uses it to deactivate the discs and bring Devastator back to normal. Devastator then heads to destroy the drill, while the Decepticons flee for their [[Spark|lives]]. Devastator succeeds, but is surprised by Megatron's absence. Chip tells Devastator that he ran, while Devastator believes that "Noble Megatron" merely left to plan their next attack and leaves (he really is as dumb as a post). Chip is somewhat saddened, as he was hoping that Devastator would join the Autobots. Optimus tells him not to let go of his dreams.

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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (8)
* [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (9)
* [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (10)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (11)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (12)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (17)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (19)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (20)
* [[Bluestreak]] (24)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (25)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (26)
|c2=
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (1)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (2)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (3)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (4)
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (5)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (6)
* [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (7)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (13)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (14)
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (15)
* [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (16)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (21)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (22)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (23)
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* [[Chip Chase]] (18)
}}

==Quotes==
"Autobots, move out!"
:—'''Sunstreaker''', thinking he outranks Jazz and Prowl.

"It's like shooting [[dynametal duck]]s in a beryllium barrel."
:—'''Starscream''' wonders if they store [[Cybertronian food|beryllium baloney]] in beryllium barrels.

"Traitor!"
:—'''Starscream''' to Megatron. No, you read that right.

"I do this only for the benefit of my Decepticons. It grieves me that you may also profit."
:—'''Megatron''', agreeing to ally with the Autobots and lying through his teeth (he's doing it to save his own chassis).

"What's the matter, Chip?" 
"I guess I was hoping Devastator might join the Autobots for good, but that's probably just a dumb old dream." 
"Hang on your dreams, Chip. The future is built on dreams. Hang on."
:—'''Optimus Prime''' gives '''Chip Chase''' valuable words to live by.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
This being one of the Season 2 AKOM episodes, many characters have unusual color schemes which persist through the entire episode. This includes:
* Megatron's gun barrel is dark gray.
* Gears' truck mode is red with blue fenders instead of blue with a red camper top. His white robot bits are colored light gray.
* Prowl is a light gray instead of white.
* Optimus Prime's backpack is white instead of red.
* Hook's feet are white instead of green.
* Chip has a blue jacket instead of brown. This is ''good'', though. It means that, unlike a lot of cartoon humans, he actually changes clothes.
* The circle on Bumblebee's back is dark gray instead of yellow.

Errors not attributable to model sheets include:
* It seems unlikely that the metal ring surrounding the drill would fracture in exactly the same way as the rock surrounding it.
* Hook's first transformation is bizarre. His crane-mode cab just kind of disappears into his stomach... only to reappear as his foot a second later.
* Scavenger's voice gives the "emergency!" lines that follow, but Scrapper is shown. It's not clear from the animation who's actually speaking, though.
* When the Constructicons are all shown zapping the fissure shut, all the other cracks are gone.
* Subsequent shots of the drill show no trace of the Constructicon's ad hoc ground repairs. Did they pave them over??
* Missing Seeker insignia:
** When he's first seen sitting at the console, Starscream is missing the Decepticon emblems on his wings.
** Starscream has only one wing emblem as he watches Megatron walk through the holographic rock wall.
** The Seekers are all missing their wing emblems as the Decepticons launch their counterattack on the approaching Autobots in the canyon.
** Starscream's missing his wing emblems yet again as he turns and says "You thought of everything".
** Starscream's got only 1 emblem as he runs crying to Devastator for help. Seriously, how hard is it to keep track of two emblems?
* It's not indisputably an error, but Starscream's hand makes none of the typical whirring/sliding noises as he retracts it and replaces it with the drill (which, holy cow, where does he ''keep'' that thing?)
* The animation of the Autobots driving up the slope out of the riverbed is crude and mistimed -- Mirage drives all the way into the slope before he tilts to start climbing it. The other Autobots all tilt up as a group, even though they're in a line.
* Laserbeak's missing his transformation sound as he returns to Soundwave's chest compartment after sighting the Autobots.
* As Laserbeak plays back the Autobots' words, a second voice seems to be echoing Jazz's "Constructicons!"
* As the Constructions all transform to vehicle mode, both Hook and Mixmaster suffer from their feet failing to become the corresponding part of their vehicle modes. All of the Constructicons have completely changed positions from where they were standing in the preceding shot.
* The boulder that Devastator uses against the Autobots is never seen to hit bottom.
* As usual, Devastator's combination sequence is screwed up. In addition to lacking any transformation noise, Long Haul only forms about half of his actual contribution, with Hook getting the rest. At least they got the other four guys correct!
* Three of the Constructicons are shown monitoring the drill, while at the same time Devastator is outside fighting the rest of the Autobots. In the same scene, Starscream's missing one of his wing emblems yet again.
* As Devastator falls from Sunstreaker and Mirage's snare, he has two eyes instead of his usual visor.
* Wheeljack has some strange white areas on his head when he's first seen inside Autobot Headquarters.
* The center line on Scrapper's face mask disappears as he orders the Constructicons to the surface.
* The Constructicons' elevator isn't animated, making them appear to just levitate into the air in vehicle mode. A whirring effects noise, and a lack of glow effects, makes it seem that this was ''not'' supposed to be the levitation beam used earlier by Starscream and Megatron. A second later, however, they ''do'' drive off the levitation beam, complete with glow effect.
* There is ''no way'' Ironhide has room for that much of the water-freezing liquid inside him.
* Ironhide is shown retreating into the cage at the bottom of the cliff, even though he was never shown to have left the top of the cliff. He seems to have taken Sunstreaker's place. As the cage begins to rise, Sunstreaker reappears (with a strangely miscolored or off-model head), but Jazz is missing.
* Five Autobots fit inside Prime's pyramid cage, which then fits inside his trailer. Huge trailer, or tiny Autobots?
* As he ejects Ravage, the inside of Soundwave's chest compartment is bright yellow.
* Devastator's second combination sequence contains the same visual errors as the first one; plus, Hook's mass includes Bonecrusher's scoop.
* Once the Autobots subjugate Devastator, he's seen swatting Skywarp, but the next shot is of Thundercracker spinning out of control. Then Thundercracker immediately flies back in ''again'' and is swatted off, screaming in Starscream's voice. The shot following that has Skywarp standing with the other Decepticons.
* Wheeljack's roof is orange instead of white as Chip leans out his window.
* As Devastator blasts the Decepticons' cave shut, the frozen falls spontaneously unfreeze for no apparent reason.
* Bumblebee is with the cheering Autobots as Devastator flies out of the canyon, despite not being seen anywhere else in the episode.
* Again, the metal in Autobot Headquarters splits as though it were rock.
* After Hook repairs Jazz, he drives over to Devastator and transforms into ''nothing but his head''.
* When Devastator blasts the cave entrance open again, the falls are once again frozen!
* The roster of Autobots on the return mission to the cave fluctuates all over the place. Prowl, Jazz, Ironhide and Sideswipe are shown leaving Autobot HQ (and Devastator apparently just sits there while the Autobots move out!) When they arrive at the cave, Hound and Wheeljack have replaced Prowl and Ironhide. After Chip is trapped in the cave, Ratchet shows up among Devastator's victims. After the commercial break, Ironhide is back with the group. As the earthquakes begin, Sunstreaker shows up out of nowhere to rescue Chip.
* Skywarp and Starscream both have yellow nosecones as they transform back into robot mode en route to the space bridge.
* Megatron has a red Decepticon symbol when he orders the Constructicons to stop the drill.
* Third Devastator sequence: worst one yet! Scrapper's not really visible at all. ''Scavenger'' and Mixmaster form not only the legs but also half of Long Haul's bits (the same incomplete half that Long Haul himself formed the first time around!) Long Haul then ''splits in two'' to become the rest of Devastator's torso, including everything formed by Hook, ''and'' Bonecrusher and Scavenger's vehicle treads. Bonecrusher and ''Hook'' then form the arms. When he's finished forming, Devastator's torso plate is green instead of purple.
* Wheeljack's ears don't flash as he and Prime snicker at Chip's "Mr. Nobility" line.
* Though maintaining a consistent scale has [[Scale|never been a particularly important issue]] in Transformers fiction, this episode is a particularly notable offender, with Devastator's relative size fluctuating wildly: in some scenes Megatron appears to be almost half his height, whilst at other times the Autobots barely come up to the top of his ''foot''. In one scene, vehicle mode Bonecrusher seems to be almost as high as robot-mode Megatron. Chip's scaling is also wildly variable: when Sunstreaker rescues him from the cave, he appears knee-high to the Autobots, but in the very next scene he has suddenly become as large as Wheeljack.
* ''Seriously'' get it together Akom

===Continuity errors===
* Megatron's assertion that the Earth's core is the richest source of energy in [[Milky Way|the galaxy]] is not even remotely true, even within the bizarre realm of the cartoon's physics. Heck, just within our own little [[solar system]], the [[Sun]] is infinitely more potent.
* Why the heck is Sunstreaker giving orders to a group that includes Prowl and Jazz?
* Mirage turns invisible as he hangs by a tree branch, saying "the Decepticons will never find my pieces". Assuming he's being literal, wouldn't his invisibility shut down if he actually was deactivated by his fall?
* What kind of tree branch (growing out of a cliff, no less) is strong enough to support a falling Transformer?
* Jazz and Sunstreaker both use wrist-rockets to lower themselves into the canyon. According to the tech specs, that's really supposed to be Wheeljack's schtick.
* How does freezing the waterfall stop the whole river? Wouldn't it make more sense to break the dam that's diverting the river upstream?
* How ''did'' Megatron figure out the Autobots' strategy?
* Is Devastator ''really'' the only one who can stop the drill? Can't anybody just shoot the thing at its source?
* The whole countdown to the Earth's core, down to the ''second'', is patently ridiculous. The boundary of the Earth's core is not nearly so neatly defined. And penetrating it with such a comparatively tiny drill would be unlikely to shatter the planet.
* While counting down the time before the drill hits the Earth's core, Prime says 10 seconds, then Megatron says 1 second immediately thereafter. Somehow, 9 seconds disappear without any editing or time lapse. A lot more than 1 second elapses before Devastator destroys the drill.
* Where did the fleeing Decepticons think they were ''going'', anyway?

===Continuity notes===
*Megatron takes a jab at Starscream's acting abilities, which we witnessed just [[A Prime Problem|one episode ago]]. He's no [[Shia LaBeouf|Beef]], but hey, he's just starting [[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 2|his]] [[Starscream's Ghost|career]] at this point.
* Gadgets and powers: Everyone's arms are completely hollow in this ep. One character after the next retracts their hands into their wrists:
** Starscream reveals an improbably large drill in place of his retracted hand.
** Mirage has a tow cable in his wrist.
** Ironhide retracts his hands to fire an improbably huge torrent of blue liquid that freezes the waterfall.
** Sunstreaker, Jazz, and Wheeljack all retract their hands and replace them with wrist-rockets. Wheeljack is ''supposed'' to be able to do this according to his tech spec, but it's never been explicitly shown before (he flew without retracting his wrists in "[[A Plague of Insecticons]]" and "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]".)
** Jazz also has a grappling hook/tow line. Of all these gimmicks, this is the only one that's actually appeared before, way back in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]" and [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|Part 3]].
** Hook uses his crane-mode hook as a welding tip.

===Real-world references===
* ''Star Wars'' sound effects:
** As often happens, Laserbeak gets the TIE Fighter engine sound just after he flies over the Autobots.

===Trivia===
* Prime sure goes along with the notion of enslaving one of his enemies pretty readily, huh? What happened to his ol' "Freedom is the Right of All Sentient Beings" schtick?
* After all the fuss the others go through while getting into the canyon (wrist rockets, grappling hook slides), Prowl just ''jumps'' down.
* Jazz skips his dominator disk onto Scavenger, like skipping a rock on water. Stylish!
* When Megatron orders a retreat, cat-mode Ravage flies off into the air alongside his comrades.
* Megatron stops Starscream from sniping the Autobots as Optimus Prime reels them up the cliff, arguing that killing six Autobots would be pointless since he plans on having Devastator destroy all the Autobots at the right moment. When that moment comes, there are still only (give or take) six Autobots to be had. Should have gone with your gut, Starscream.
* This episode is one of a trio, including "[[City of Steel]]" and "[[The Autobot Run]]", that was animated by the Korean studio [[AKOM]]. They are distinguished by simplistic art, prominent use of the Constructicons, surprisingly high frame rates, some Hanna-Barbara-style animation shortcuts, and various character model oddities, such as Optimus Prime's white backpack (which would show up again in "[[The Rebirth, Part 1|The Rebirth]]") and Chip Chase's blue jacket... not to mention a ''crapload'' of animation errors. Sheesh, AKOM.

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

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[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]

The Autobot Run

2009-11-02T22:59:02Z

76.11.226.172: /* Animation or technical glitches */

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|series=G1toon
|ep=23
|series2=SRLFtoon
|ep2=65
|image=Autobotruncanttransform.jpg
|caption=Hey, look! Diaclone Sunstreaker!
|title="The Autobot Run"
|production code=#700-22
|airdate=[[October 31]], 1985
|written by=[[Donald F. Glut]]
|animation studio=[[AKOM]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''When the Autobots perform a race for charity, the Decepticons take the opportunity to trap them in their vehicle modes.'''

:''Japanese title:'' トランスフォームをとめろ! (''Transform o Tomero!'', "Stop the Transforming!")
:''German title:'' "'''Wer ist der schnellste Autobots?'''" ("Who is the fastest Autobot?")
:''German ''Generation 2'' title:'' "'''Die Geheimwaffe'''" ("The Secret Weapon")

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Transfixatron.jpg|left|200px|thumb|A collection of character models gathers around the Decepticons' new weapon.]]

While watching a car race, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike]] and [[Chip Chase|Chip]] comment on how cool it would be to see the Autobots perform in a race as well.

Meanwhile, in an old west ghost town, the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] have completed the [[Transfixatron]], a new device that will lock a [[Transformer]] in the mode they currently occupy (usually vehicle mode). [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] arrives, informing the Decepticons about the Autobot race.

[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] complains that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is wasting time with the device instead of leading an attack. In response, Megatron tests the device on his whiny subordinate, and it's a success. Starscream is stuck in jet mode and begs to be released, saying he'll do whatever Megatron wants and he's too valuable to the Decepticon cause. Megatron gets bored of Starscream's pleas and frees him. Satisfied with the test, Megatron orders the Constructicons to start working on a second device whose purpose will be revealed later.

[[Image:Autobotrunfinishline.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The guy at the finish line wonders where the Hell his car went.]]

Chip and Spike suggest their race idea to the Autobots, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] agrees, as long as it's for charity. [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] complains that it's a waste of time and a bad idea (as usual), but the Autobots decide to do it. Huffer, [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] remain to guard the [[Ark (G1)|base]].

The Autobots arrive at the track and wait at the starting line in robot mode before they compete "in the greatest automobile race in history." Some numbskull in the audience wonders aloud where their cars are. The Autobots transform, and the race is on with a whole lot of trash talk. [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] rush ahead of the slower vehicles like [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] and [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]].

During the race, [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] teleports to a position over the track and uses the Transfixatron on the Autobots, who don't notice. The Autobots near the finish line, but they're kicking up so much dust it's impossible to tell who won. "The real winners are us, folks!" says the announcer.

Next up, the Autobots line up to do some stunts and make "Evel Knievel look like a kiddie car driver", according to Spike. But Sunstreaker's attempt to jump the other Autobots falls short and he has to be saved by [[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]]'s magnetic powers.

Before they can do anything else, the Decepticons arrive. The Autobots attempt to [[Transformation|transform]], only to find that they are all stuck in vehicle mode. Optimus orders the Autobots to ram the Decepticons, but they simply shoot out the Autobots' tires, fire rays to make their engines overheat and disable their radios. Helpless, the Autobots are herded away by the 'Cons.

[[Image:Autobotrunbyeironhide.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Ironhide must have been giving a Japanese schoolgirl a ride.]]

[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] takes Spike and Chip back to the base, hoping Ratchet and Wheeljack can figure a fix for the Transfixatron ray. As usual, Huffer complains, but a massive bearhug from Brawn gets him to shut up, while Ratchet and Wheeljack get to work.

At the ghost town, Megatron forces Optimus Prime to watch his soldiers die one by one in the Constructicons' second device, a horrific crushing machine, starting with Ironhide. The Autobot leader dispatches [[Roller]] to distract Megatron, allowing Prime to ram the crusher, which frees Ironhide. [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] manages to send a signal to [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]], just as Ratchet and Wheeljack finish working on a device which will allow the Autobots to transform...a grenade. (Real good thinking there, guys.)

[[Image:Autobotrunravageattackschip.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Dude, what are you doing? I wanted to push over the cripple.]]

Spike and the other Autobots arrive to save their comrades, but [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] dispatches [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] to deal with them. After a game of keep-away with the grenade, Chip manages to get it close enough to release its energy, allowing the Autobots to transform to robot mode.

The Constructicons form [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], but [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] and Wheeljack fire the Transfixatron at giant Decepticon, causing the [[Combiner]] to separate. The Decepticons retreat, and the Autobots destroy the Transfixatron.

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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
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*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (3)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]
*[[Bluestreak]] (16)
*[[Gears (G1)|Gears]] (17)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (18)
*[[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]] (19)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (20)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] (21)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (22)
*[[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]] (23)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] (24)
*[[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] (25)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (26)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (27)
*[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] (28)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (29)
*[[Windcharger (G1)|Windcharger]] (30)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (32)
*[[Roller]] (33)

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*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (4)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] (6)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (8)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (9)
*[[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (10)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (11)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (12)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (13)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (14)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (15)
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (31)
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (34)
*[[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] (35)

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*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (1)
*[[Chip Chase]] (2)
}}

==Quotes==
"Transform." 
"No, Megatron. You can't mean to—" 
"What's a test without a guinea pig-o-tron? Transform, I say!"
:—'''Megatron''' selects '''Starscream''' as the test subject for his latest device.

"If you're going to do what I think, Sunstreaker, you've got boom glitches in your brain garage."
:—'''Mirage'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s colorful terms for Transformer anatomy.

"Uh, probably just energy evaporation from all the speed, maybe... I hope..."
:—'''Bumblebee''' fails physics forever.

"Well, guys, what's next? I'm for anything except demolition derbyin'."
:—'''Jazz'''

"I can't change back to my normal, handsome self!"
:—Modest and humble '''Sunstreaker'''

"I knew the racing bit was bad news, but would anyone listen to me? Oh, noooo!" 
"Stifle it, Huffer, or I'll put my footio in your audio!!"
:—'''Huffer''' being an ass and '''Brawn''' looking to kick some.

"Ironic, isn't it, Autobots, that after so many valiant battles, you will meet your end in the crushing jaws of this device so lovingly fashioned by my Constructicons."
:—'''Megatron'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s concept of irony is off.

"Later, guys. It's been real great knowin' ya."
:—Headed for the crushing device, '''Ironhide''' accepts his fate.

"Hey, what's that?" 
"I'd call it a TARGET!"
:—'''Thundercracker''' and '''Starscream''' spotting Roller.

"I'm transforming! I see my true beauty emerging!"
:—'''Sunstreaker''', vain as always.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
* Being one of the Season 2 [[AKOM]] episodes, "The Autobot Run" features several unusual animation models:
** Hook's feet are white instead of green.
** Optimus Prime's "backpack" is white instead of red.
** Huffer has a white outline around his eyes.
** Gears' truck mode is mostly red instead of mostly blue.
** Megatron's gun barrel is dark gray instead of light gray.
** Laserbeak's beak is (sometimes) the same dark gray as the rest of his head.
** The "disk" on Bumblebee's back is dark gray instead of yellow. Bumblebee also has two random dark gray squares on the back of his vehicle mode.
** Prowl is a medium gray instead of white.

Of course, AKOM found lots of less-excusable things to mess up, too:
* This episode's [[transformation]] sound effects are oddly applied, stopping and starting halfway through and even playing over the wrong transformation type (ie, vehicle-to-robot vs. robot-to-vehicle) at times.
* Ignoring the big, paved driveway right next to him, Bumblebee arrives at the race track by ''driving across the grass''.
* That's okay, though, because as the race finishes, Chip nonchalantly turns his wheelchair and ''rolls across the grass''.
* Chip then rolls into Bumblebee, and sits in the driver seat, while still in his wheelchair. Huh?
* For the duration of this episode, actor [[Michael Bell]] performs Scrapper with a very different voice than normal, sounding...well, frankly, quite ''normal'', compared to Scrapper's usual hoarse rasp.
* Scrapper's faceplate doesn't move as he reports the Transfixatron's completion. In fact it doesn't move at all the whole episode.
* Thundercracker's feet are blue instead of black, and Soundwave's eject button is blue instead of white, as they watch the completion of the Transfixatron.
* In the first pan over it, the Old West "town" has no streets! Subsequent shots show it with many more buildings than the handful shown in this shot.
* Missing Seeker insigina:
** Starscream has no insignia as he watches Laserbeak report back to Megatron.
** One of Starscream's insignia disappears as he backs away from the Transfixatron. The other disappears as he transforms a second later.
** When Thundercracker turns from blasting Optimus to fire on Ironhide, he has no back wing insignias.
** He still has none as he walks off with the captive Autobots.
** Starscream's missing an insignia as he fires on Roller.
* As Laserbeak enters Soundwave's chest to report, Soundwave's eyeband is colored white like his faceplate, while his forehead is colored red like his eyeband should be.
* Starscream is missing one of his wings prior to the Transfixatron test. The other wing is abnormally large. The same overlarge wing shape shows up on Thundercracker later in the episode.
* A moment later, in jet mode, Starscream's right air intake is colored as if it extends way back into his fusilage, and has some black details that shouldn't be there; the left intake isn't colored to match. He also has extra stripes on his tail fins. In a wider-angle shot, both intakes are colored with the long length and the extra black parts.
* Even if Shockwave ''was'' supposed to be standing behind Megatron (see Continuity Errors below), he and Scavenger were not standing anywhere near Megatron just a shot or two earlier.
* AKOM reuses the same scrolling cloud background at least four times behind Starscream. To be fair, it would actually make sense for him to be flying in circles at this point.
* In the first shot of the Autobots, Ironhide's entire torso is red. In the next shot, the top of his chest is red instead of red/gray.
* The entirety of Trailbreaker's lower legs are white as he listens to Prime, instead of just the stripe down the middle. The error repeats as the Autbots stand at the race track.
* Prowl has no black detailing on his car mode as Jazz passes him. He's also his correct white color instead of the light gray that AKOM usually colors him.
* Instead of being provided by [[Neil Ross]] as usual, Bonecrusher's single line in this episode is supplied by Michael Bell, using the same nondescript "normal" voice as he uses for Scrapper. The temptation, of course, is to peg this on an animation error that mistakenly depicted Bonecrusher instead of Scrapper, but the script for the episode actually called for Bonecrusher to speak the line.
* As Skywarp transforms to robot mode over the raceway, he pulls the Transfixatron out of [[Subspace | nowhere]], despite it being as large as he is.
* A second later, Skywarp has a yellow stripe down his back where there should be black.
* When Skywarp uses it on the Autobots, the Transfixatron beam effect is not properly animated to glow.
* Transfixed Sideswipe is drawn trying to transform in a way that looks more like Sunstreaker's transformation scheme.
* After the Autobots discover they're locked in vehicle mode, when Megatron laughs the other Decepticons just sort of... vibrate.
* Megatron's eye lasers are the slowest-moving lasers in the universe.
* The Seekers transform and start rolling across the race track. In the next shot, they're suddenly in the air.
* Thundercracker's "gloves" are white instead of black as he transforms above Ironhide.
* The crusher's lights flash multiple colors as it first activates, but later they only flash white. While the lights ''could'' change colors, it really begs the question of why it needs bizarre flashing lights in the first place.
* Wheeljack and Ratchet gather around Chip at the computer two times in a row.
* As we pan across the captive Autobots at the ghost town, Wheeljack and Bumblebee are among the crowd, despite both being back at Autobot Headquarters at this point. In the same pan, two Starscreams are guarding them. Also, the ghost town has gained a couple of streets and several extra buildings.
* Maybe not an error, but definitely bizarre: Hound gets Optimus Prime's rifle sound effect as he "fires" his hologram.
[[Image:Autobotrungreenteletraan.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Chip Chase always did have the luck of the Irish.]]
* When Chip is trying to locate the Autobots, Teletraan I is colored green instead of orange.
* Soundwave's head changes colors between shots as he destroys Hound's turret gun. (Hound manages to stay off-screen until he's in robot mode later in the episode, sidestepping the need for the animators to remember his gun is destroyed.)
* As Wheeljack explains the grenade, his ears flash, but aren't properly backlit to glow.
* As Spike and company arrive at the ghost town, Ironhide is shown arriving and transforming instead of Ratchet.
* Ironhide's tires aren't flat anymore when he falls out of the crusher's claw.
* Bumblebee has no headlights as the newly-arrived Autobots transform.
* As Wheeljack flees, he fires at a pair of Thundercrackers. One of them teleports away (indicating that it was supposed to be Skywarp.) When he re-materializes, he's colored like Starscream, but still speaks in Skywarp's voice.
* When the Autobots are un-transfixed and transform into robot modes, Brawn is shown transforming with them.
* A series of shots shows the grenade's radiation as concentric circles radiating out. The center point stays in four successive shots, despite only one of them being the point where the grenade exploded.
* As the grenade does its work, a series of vehicle-mode Autobots flash into existence out of nowhere.
* Long Haul's eyeband isn't colored red as we pan across the Constructicons.
* Devastator's combining sequence is screwy. First Scrapper and Mixmaster are shown forming Long Haul's portion of the combiner robot in addition to their own. Long Haul then forms Devastator's upper torso, instead of the lower torso (the chest plate is green at first, then turns its correct purple.) Hook then forms a tiny part of the upper torso, including the head, and... Bonecrusher's bulldozer kibble.
* Devastator has two small eyes instead of an eyeband as he fires lasers from his hand.
* He has two large eyes as he looms over Wheeljack and Cliffjumper.
* As Cliffjumper zaps Devastator with the Transfixatron, the shot suddenly jumps to a slight close-up of Devastator from the exact same angle as before. In the closer angle, the glowing animation effect is missing from the Transfixatron beam.
* Windcharger's face is the same dark gray as his head as Ironhide threatens the Decepticons, and his mid-torso is red instead of gray. The same error repeats during the repair lineup at the end.
* Thundercracker is drawn with his cockpit on the bottom of his jet mode as he and the other Seekers retreat.
* In one of the numerous errors that crept into the [[Kid Rhino]] DVD sets, the [[commercial bumper]]s for the second act break feature the theme music for ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'', not ''The Transformers''.
* ''Oh My God''

===Continuity errors===
* Why the heck are Spike and Chip watching the race from next to the grand stands, instead of, y'know, ''inside'' them?
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] appears twice in this episode: first when Megatron is gloating about the Transfixatron, then when the Decepticons arrive at the race. Of course, it's ''possible'' that Shockwave came to [[Earth]] during this episode, but the idea of him just popping up and hanging around in the background seriously goes against the established notion that he always stays on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as its full-time guardian.
* Why does Megatron pick up the Transfixatron to aim it at Starscream, when a moment later he can just pivot it on its base?
* The race gets started VERY quickly. Chip and Spike come up with the idea, go back to the base, tell Prime, and apparently the Autobots just show up and demand to race for charity. Granted, some time could have elapsed in between, but ''still''. The Decepticons, meanwhile, are just hanging around in this Old West ghost town.
* How does the dust at the finish line get ''ahead'' of the Autobots?
* Hound can ''shoot'' a hologram? For miles? And have it land ''inside a volcano''? What the hell?
* "No one is really disabled as long as he has courage!" Chip [[Divide and Conquer|once told us]]. Apparently, it's not just a metaphor: to catch the grenade, Chip just ''stands up'' from his wheelchair. A close inspection of the animation shows him apparently ''pushing'' himself up with his arms, but it's really not conveyed very well.
* Flying Autobots:
** Cliffjumper gets a rocket sound effect as he comes flying out of the debris.
** Wheeljack uses his wrist rockets to fly, which is one of the few times it's shown correctly.
* Is the elaborate claw/tentacle mechanism on the crusher really necessary?
* At the end of Act 2, Ironhide is a few feet away from the crusher's jaws, presumably mere seconds from being crushed. A minute or more elapses in Act 3 before Prime comes to his rescue.
* Wheeljack states that the [[Transfixatron]] will "cancel Devastator's robot mode", though one would really expect it to just transfix Devastator ''as'' Devastator.
* So... did the Decepticons just leave the transfixed Constructicons sitting there in a pile? They aren't shown retreating.

===Transformers references===
* This is Roller's third and final appearance.
* This is the first episode where the Transformers formally refer to themselves as ''Transformers''.
* Gadgets and powers:
** Jazz's speaker levels jump from seven to <s>eleven</s> ''eight hundred''. Or maybe he was just tuned in to an AM station.
** Megatron can shoot laser beams from his eyes, especially when he wants to scare away earth germs.
** Devastator's eye beams can magnetically lift a robot into the air. He can also fire lasers from his fingertips.
* Where does the trailer go?
** When Optimus Prime transforms after the Autobots are fixed by Wheeljack's grenade, his trailer shrinks into his back rather than rolling away as usual.
* A bizarre robot of made-up design appears on the screen as Chip begins researching the Transfixatron's effects. It's loosely based on Prime, but with smaller chest windows, a yellow body, and white wings on his back.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* This is one of three episodes from Season Two which were animated by [[AKOM]] (the others being "[[The Core]]" and "[[City of Steel]]"). They share similar art and animation styles (lots of one-point perspective action shots, scrolling backgrounds, and random zoom-ins), prominent use of the Constructicons, slightly more juvenile plots than usual, Star Wars sound effects, and a set of character model oddities such as Megatron's dark gray gun barrel, Optimus Prime's white backpack, and Chip Chase's blue jacket.
* AKOM also has a strange habit of showing vehicle-mode close-ups with painted artwork instead of typical flat colored cel art. Witness Gears getting shot by Soundwave, and Sideswipe and Jazz's dashboards. The same thing can be seen in "The Core", as Chip leans out of a painted Wheeljack.
* A one-time-only bit of Westernish background music plays across the opening scene in the Decepticons' ghost town.
* Stores in the ghost town: Liquor Saloon, Harrys Bakes, Sonata 3, Cows(?), Hotel, Saloon, Grain Feed, Livery, Glass (which in a visual gag is the only building in its row of three to survive the battle), and RC P&W(?).
* Signs at the race track: Grand Prix, Irel(and?), XAM, HO KY, New Year Tires, Dav-Mac, A&E O(il?), (Go?)od Year Tires, and Fenzoil Lubes.
* When instructing Starscream to transform out of vehicle mode, Megatron tells him to return to his "root mode". This was almost certainly the result of a typo in the script that was ''supposed'' to say "ro'''b'''ot mode", but it makes a charming amount of sense as a term.
* Megatron sure does have a sexy swagger as he walks toward the transfixatroned Autobots.
* An early model sheet calls the Transfixatron a 'Satsitron.'
* The idea of a [[Transfixatron|device to keep a Transformer frozen in one mode]] would be revisited over the years in other fictions, with [[Tarantulas]]'s [[transformation lock lens]], [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]'s [[transformation lock virus]], the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]]' [[Child's Play (issue)|mode lock]] used on [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], and [[Spotlight: Soundwave|an experimental weapon]] created by Shockwave.
* In an unfortunate foreshadowing, [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]] remarks that when they made him, they 'broke the [[mold]]'.
* Seriously, ''guinea pig-o-tron''?!

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

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Protectobot (G1)

2009-11-02T21:53:57Z

76.11.226.172: /* Trivia */

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{{disambig3|Protectobot}}
:''The Protectobots are an [[Autobot]] [[subgroup]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Protectobots-marvel26.jpg|right|300px|thumb|But who could that dude on the left be?]]
The '''Protectobots''' consist of:

*The energetic [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] (Leader)
*The savvy [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]
*The bad boy [[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
*The easy going [[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
*The pacifistic [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]

This team of emergency, rescue and law enforcement vehicles are dedicated to the protection of [[Human|humans]] and their homes. To this end, they will respond to any manner of mundane human emergency and help in any way they can.

They combine to form the giant [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], who embodies the team's ideals of protecting human life.

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
When the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]] attacked an inhabited city on [[Earth]], Optimus Prime called upon the Protectobots to evacuate the civilians caught in the crossfire. Later, as Earth's orbit was diverted to the [[Sun]] by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], the Protectobots raced around the world rescuing people trapped by fire, putting out infernos and trying to cool the population down by putting them inside meat lockers. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

Soon after the Combaticons were brought to heel by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], they attacked a major city for no apparent reason. Defensor arrived and totally blew up [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Later, the Protectobots saved some window-washers from a burning skyscraper, and helped douse the flames. Later still, the Protectobots were ordered to help defend [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] from a Decepticon attack. They merged into Defensor and activated his useless force field, which almost immediately deactivated, allowing the Decepticons to blast Defensor back into his component parts. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

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===Japanese cartoon continuity===
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
{{noteukonly}}
[[Image:Protectobots-marvel24.jpg|left|300px|thumb|In a world... made of onion roots...]]
''The Protectobots were first shown in a vision show to [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]] and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. After seeing the vision he ordered the creation of both teams of Autobots seen in it, the Protectobots and [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. {{storylink|Second Generation!}} ''

The Protectobots' first known mission involved accompanying Optimus Prime to stop the Decepticons from stealing a [[hydrothermocline]]. They eventually battled the Decepticons within a game world called Multiworld, wherein they trounced the Combaticons with some help from the game's native inhabitants, then as Defensor killed Megatron by dropping them both off a bridge. Megatron cheated, however, and was able to re-create himself in the game. Optimus Prime defeated him for good, but in the real world decided that he'd lost the game as he harmed the video game's natives in doing so. As the game's terms called for the losing leader to be destroyed in the real world, Prime was blown to bits, and the stunned Protectobots hauled his remains back to the Ark in silence. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

[[Image:Protectobots-marvel35a.jpg|right|200px|thumb|PREPARE TO ENGAGE AGAINST A HOSTILE ENEMY FORCE! GO TEAM!]]
The Protectobots later were sent by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to track down the "traitorous" [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]]. Goldbug was captured by humans, but Blaster was secured after a fight with the Combaticons. {{storylink|Used Autobots}} A second battle followed as the Protectobots returned to the Ark; as Defensor, the Protectobots were defeated, and saved only because Blaster was freed by some human children. Moved by his example, the Protectobots freed Blaster, and watched as he took the children for a ride in space aboard the captive Blast-Off. {{storylink|Child's Play (issue)|Child's Play}}

''Streetwise subsequently battled Starscream on Earth. {{storylink|Stargazing}}''

The Protectobots are curiously absent from the subsequent giant battle on the moon, {{storylink|Totaled!}} implying that they were never retrieved from Earth; in fact, they are never shown again in the G1 series — not even to get blown up in the [[Underbase Saga]]. ''However First Aid was subsequently showed as having been deactivated, {{storylink|The Greatest Gift of All!}} presumably in the Underbase battle.''

{{note|No reference was ever made to any origin for the Protectobots in the US comic, though they first appeared just after the Aerialbots were explicitly created on Earth. A flashback in "[[Club Con!]]" shows Defensor several centuries ago on Cybertron. (The latter is an error, though, as he was normal height and standing next to [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], and in the same issue a [[Battlecharger]] is drawn among the Autobots.)}}

====Generation 2====
[[Image:Protectobots-marvel-g2issue4.jpg|left|150px|thumb|The peace-loving Groove and First Aid go on a mission to blow up a spaceship with a giant bomb.]]
The Protectobots seem to have been split up; Hot Spot led an assortment of other (non-Protectobot) Autobots on a mission to stop Megatron on Earth, which ended with his self-destruction to avoid capture by Cobra.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team was under Grimlock's command as he took on the second-generation Cybertronians. They joined a mission to destroy the Cybertronian flagship ''[[Twilight (G2)|Twilight]]''; Grimlock hadn't quite thought things through, however, and the mission ended with the Autobots held captive. A subsequent rescue mission by Optimus Prime freed the Autobots.

Groove later joined the Aerialbots, Hot Rod, and the Dinobots in a training exercise on a deep space asteroid. Blades suffered rotor damage when he was shot by Rumble on Earth, as part of a Grimlock-led assault force against Megatron's Decepticons to back up Optimus Prime's truce-seeking mission.

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===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics continuity===
[[Image:Protectobots-darkages2.jpg|right|250px|thumb|So exciting they're bursting right out of the panel.]]
As one of the powerful and contested combiner teams, the Protectobots were supposed to remain neutral. However, when the [[Ultracons]] recruited Devastator and turned him loose on their enemies, the Protectobots felt they had no choice but to respond. As Defensor, they counter-attacked the Constructicon combiner, but the fragile industrial area around them was being destroyed. Eventually, they succeeded in taking down Devastator as individuals, through careful teamwork.

After the battle, the team tried to figure out why their combined form still wasn't living up to his intellectual potential. Before they could find an answer, the [[Chaos Trinity]] attacked the team's secret base. Hot Spot was unwilling to use Defensor, afraid of a repeat of what had happened before. The team was defeated, and Hot Spot taken prisoner. {{storylink|War Within: The Dark Ages|The War Within: The Dark Ages}}

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==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Protectobots-collectallfive.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Collect all five! You don't want Defensor to be missing a limb, do you?]]
* '''Protectobots''' (1986)
**[[Blades (G1)|Blades]]
**[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]
**[[Groove (G1)|Groove]]
**[[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]]
**[[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]]

:The Protectobots are fairly standard Scramble City-style toys: four simple, small figures who form the limbs of the combined form, sold carded at the $5 price point, and one larger leader who forms the central torso, sold boxed at $12. All five can combine to form [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]].

:Unlike the Aerialbots and Stunticons who slightly preceded them, the smaller Protectobots do not share a standard transformation scheme. All feature shoulder swivels as their only notable articulation; some have knee joints, but they are rendered useless by their fused uni-feet. Three of them do have an odd fist design, with the post-hole on the side rather than the top; their guns feature L-shaped grips to compensate. All four small members of the team come with add-on weapons for their vehicle modes. They share a color palette dominated by whites, reds, light grays, and black.

:The team is also notable for having a small amount of [[kibble]] storage -- Defensor's chest plates can attach to Hot Spot in vehicle mode, and the combiner's head is integral to Hot Spot.

:The Protectobot molds were later slightly redecorated to make [[Guard City]].

:[[Knockoff|Knockoffs]] of the team are quite common. Almost universally, they feature Hot Spot in red, perhaps emulating the later Guard City version of the molds. Not quite so universally, they give creative new names to the team, such as [[Groove (G1)|Motorcycle]], [[First Aid (G1)|Patrol Wagon]], and [[Blades (G1)|Whirlbird]]. Reduced-scale knockoffs of the team have also been seen.

===Universe (2008)===
* '''Blades''' (Voyager, 2008)

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: A redeco of the ''Cybertron'' [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] mold.

===Other===
* A [[Protectobot (Universe)|new team of Protectobots]] was issued as part of the 2005 ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' lineup, but in the absence of any fiction apart from a background cameo, it is unclear if they are meant to have any relation to the Generation 1 characters.

==Trivia==
* The Protectobots' sudden, unexplained appearance in the animated series is a result of the information on the characters not being delivered to the production staff before the second season's final run of plots were decided upon. Consequently, the team could not be given an "origin" episode, but they were nonetheless inserted into the events of "The Revenge of Bruticus" and "B.O.T." without explanation for where they came from in order to appease Hasbro.
* The entire Protectobot team's molds where used in a knockoff combiner still available today as Fire Rescue Robo at discount chains like Big Lots!
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Shockwave (G1)/toys

2009-10-07T22:40:07Z

76.11.226.172:

==Toys==
Shockwave has many toys, all logic dictates that they are awesome.
===Generation 1===
[[Image:G1Shockwave toy.jpg|thumb|250px|You can try to play Duck Hunt with him all day long, but it just doesn't work.]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Decepticon, 1985)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''49'''
**''Accessories'': "Magnetic impulse defuser" barrel
: Sold boxed, Shockwave was one of the very first 1985 toys to see release, if not ''the'' first. Shockwave transforms into a large Cybertronian handgun. He has light and sound electronics activated by his gun-mode trigger and powered by a 9-volt battery. The sound effects can be switched between two (fairly generic) blaster-sound frequencies with a small toggle on his battery pack. As a robot, he has a large amount of articulation for the era.

: Shockwave was initially sold without a rub sign; one was later added to the side of his torso.

:The rubber hose covering the wires connecting his torso and arm's electronics is particularly prone to dry-rotting. Be careful!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

[[Image:ActionMaster Shockwave.jpg|thumb|Small and deadly.]]

* '''Shockwave with Fistfight''' (Action Master, 1990)
** ''Accessories'': Double-barreled "Turbo Rifle"

: As an [[Action Master]], Shockwave is a non-transforming action figure who combines elements of his cartoon model and original toy, with a few more details. He is compatible with any other Action Master weapon or vehicle. Part of the third wave of individually-carded Action Master figures, He came with his small robot [[Action Master partner|partner]] [[Fistfight]], who combines with Shockwave's handgun to form a "Lightning Gun" cannon.

: Reportedly, early "test market" releases came with a rubber hose that connects from his gun-arm to his back, like the original toy. There are holes in the toy's gun-arm and backpack; the black hoses found in many old ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' toys can fit in the holes.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1990/Decepticon/Shockwave/shockwave.htm More information on Shockwave at TFU.info]''

 

===Alternators===
[[Image:AlternatorsShockblast toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Guns akimbo.]]
*'''Shockblast''' (Alternator, 2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''12'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-13'''
**''Accessories'': Muffler-blaster

: A [[Retool|retooling]] of the "[[Jazz (G1)/toys|Meister]]" Alternator, "Shockblast" ([[trademark]] problems...) transforms into a 1:24-scale fully-licensed Mazdaspeed-modified RX-8 sports car. He features working car doors, hood, and trunk. His muffler unfolds to become a hand-held blaster; the mounting peg for car-mode actually pegs into the holes on his forearms by the elbow joints quite snugly, letting you mount the blaster there if you wish. While the box has the name "Shockblast", the car's actual license plate is "SHKWAV".

: Aside from the new head, color change and the laser cannon replacing his left hand, other differences between Shockblast and Meister are that Shockblast has new front and rear fenders, doors, side skirts and a spoiler.

: The original Meister mold was also used to make the [[Autrooper]] and [[Zoom-Zoom]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/AltShockblast/shockblast.htm More information on Shockblast at TFU.info]''

 

===Titanium Series===
[[Image:Shockwavetitanium.jpg|thumb|150px|Cancelling me is illogical.]]
: A 6" transforming Shockwave toy was designed and displayed at [[BotCon]] 2007, but [[Titanium Series]] was canceled before its tooling could be completed.
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===Attacktix===
* '''Shockwave''' (unreleased)

: Shockwave was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces, using a wide, powerful, spring-loaded "blaster" missile launcher attack. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the [[Star Wars]] "Celebration IV" convention, Shockwave was ultimately never released as the ''Attacktix'' toyline was put on ice.

{{Canceledtoy}}
 

==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}}
* '''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

: In Japan, a purple rubber mini-figure of "Laserwave" was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[tech spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something.

{{anchor|HasbroDecoy}}
*'''Shockwave''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''51'''

: The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Shockwave game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Stunticon]]s, [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]s.

: There is also a rare red variation of Shockwave, as the earliest Decepticon Decoys packaged with Throttlebots could be either red or purple.

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===Bust===
[[Image:Shockwave bust.jpg|thumb|right|150px|Shockwave reminisces back to when he had two hands.]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Bust, 2003)

: In 2003, [[Hard Hero]] released a six-inches tall polystone bust of Shockwave, based upon his Generation 1 cartoon appearance. It was limited to 2500 pieces worldwide, with an additional 100 specially signed by the sculptor.

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[[Image:HardHero_MetallicShockwave.jpg|thumb|right|150px|]]
* '''Shockwave Metallic Exclusive''' (Bust, 2003)

: Hard Hero's Shockwave was also released in shiny "metallic" coloration. This version was in even shorter supply, limited to only 500 copies.

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===Mini Bust===
[[Image:Shockwave statue.jpg|thumb|"Yeah, I had to sell the trigger and most of the handle to feed my family."]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Diamond Select, 2008)
:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2008, Shockwave was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1,000 pieces. Both his fist and "gun hand" are translucent to better match his toy incarnation.

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===Mini Statue===
[[Image:Shockwaveministatue.jpg|thumb|150px|Meet me in the bank... it's going down...]]
* '''Shockwave''' (Mini statue, 2004)
: Diamond Comics Distributors also released a small, six-inch polystone statue of Shockwave made by Palisades, based upon [[Pat Lee]]'s rendition of the character in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s Transformers comic books.

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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:G1 RobotHeroes ShockwaveVsGrimlock.jpg|200px|thumb|right|He's logical ''and'' cute.]]
* '''Grimlock & Shockwave''' (Robot Heroes, 2007)

: The most adorablest Shockwave ever, ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' Shockwave is a stumpy PVC figurine that combines toy and animation model details into a single package. He has limited articulation (neck and shoulder swivels only), but he's so cute it doesn't matter. He was available in a two-pack with a similarly lovable version of [[Grimlock (G1)/toys|Grimlock]].

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===Mighty Muggs===
[[Image:MightyMuggs_Shockwave.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Cute ''and'' frightening plus angry about my big head]]
*'''Shockwave''' (Mighty Mugg, 2009)

: Part of the third wave of [[Mighty Muggs]], Shockwave is a [[super deformed]], non-transformable PVC figure with articulated arms and head. As all Mighty Muggs are made from the same mold, he has a really weird-looking round head. His left arm, however, is [[retool]]ed to include his trademark gun hand.

: Shockwave was briefly believed to be canceled, but Hasbro revealed at San Diego Comic-Con 2009 that his wave would be released.

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Rattrap (BW)

2009-09-24T22:26:57Z

76.11.226.172:

{{disambig2|the Maximal energon miner/warrior|the Autobot informant|Rattletrap}}
:''Rattrap is a [[Maximal]] from the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Rattrap-S1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I'm not a rat. If I'm any rodent, it's the loyal capybara, king of the rats...no, wait.]]
It's not so much that '''Rattrap''' is a coward... he just doesn't want to die. He's seen enough battles to know the score, so he's not afraid to tell his commanding officer to shove it if he's not fond of the odds. He prefers to sneak around unseen, in gutters or trenches or trash barges or what have you—whatever keeps him out of harm's way. He shouldn't be so worried. When he does encounter conflict, he deals with it masterfully with the arsenal of guns and bombs he keeps on himself at all times. He feels naked without them.

It's hard to like Rattrap, especially if you're his commanding officer. He's sarcastic, irreverent, and rude. Plus he smells (''why'' he smells is a mystery). He's also not the most trusting or forgiving sort, so he's not the best choice to take on a diplomatic run. He'd sooner shoot a [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] or [[Decepticon]] than talk to them. Despite his tough-as-nails attitude, he has a strong affection for his fellow Maximal [[Botanica]].

{{quote|We're all gonna die.|—Rattrap, Every episode, ever.}}

:''Japanese name:'' '''Rattle''' (ラットル ''Rattoru'')
:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Rattrape''', '''Rattrap''' (Transmetal)
:''Chinese name (Taiwan):'' '''Dà Hūi Shǔ''' (大灰鼠, "Big Grey Rat"... yep, really [[:Image:RattrapLOVEScheetor.jpg|big]].)
:''Italian name:'' '''Rattilus''' (original toy), '''Metal Rattilus''' (Transmetal)
:''Polish name:'' '''Szczurotron''' (loosely translates as "Rattron")
:''Spanish name:'' '''Ratatrampa'''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
He was the best miner in the Vespa system. {{storylink|Dark Voyage}}

====Dawn of Future's Past====
[[Image:Timelines-rattrap.jpg|left|175px|thumb|Pre-Earth Rattrap wears a helmet to cover his brain!]]

While preparing for an exploration mission on board the [[Axalon (BW)|''Axalon'']], the Maximal who would later be called Rattrap and [[Cheetor (BW)|his young companion]] were stuck aboard a space station for weeks, running various errands before their mission could officially begin. After acquiring additional [[Energon (fuel)|Energon]] for their trip, they returned to the ''Axalon'' where their captain, [[Optimus Primal]], notified his crew they had to travel first to the [[Alpha Quadrant]] to rid themselves of [[Rampage (BW)|some mysterious cargo]].

In the middle of Rattrap's objections, the ''Axalon'' was contacted by the [[High Council]]. The [[Golden Disk (Voyager)|Golden Disk]], a historic Maximal artifact, had been stolen by a rogue group of [[Predacon (BW)|Predacons]] led by a Predacon criminal who had dubbed himself [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. As the ''Axalon'' was the closest ship with the capabilities to take down the [[Darksyde|Predacons' stolen ship]], Rattrap and his team were ordered to pursue.

However, before long, their ship was attacked by a mysterious ship (piloted by secret Predacon operatives [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], though unknown to them). After taking some damage, Rattrap was elated to see the ''[[Chromia 10]]'', a second ship, arrive and help deter their unknown attackers. However, the ''Chromia 10'' and its pilots were severely damaged in the scuffle before Rattrap was able to destroy the unknown Predacon ship with the ''Axalon'''s forward guns.

The battle over momentarily, Rattrap's ship was hailed by Megatron's, and the Predacon criminal introduced himself quickly to them before his ship opened fire on the Maximals. The ''Darksyde'' disappeared through a [[transwarp]] portal, and Rattrap and the Maximals followed. {{storylink|Dawn of Future's Past}}

====''Beast Wars'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] (Japanese), [[Orlando Viggiani]] (Portuguese), [[Claudio Moneta]] (Italian), [[Robert Missler]] (German)

After following the Predacons through a transwarp portal and appearing above a mysterious planet, both ships were damaged in the ensuing space battle, and before both ships crashed into the planet's surface below, the [[stasis pod]]s carrying the rest of Rattrap's crew were ejected into orbit.

[[Image:BWPart1 coverfire.jpg|right|180px|thumb|That's what friends are for!]]

The planet was rich with [[Energon (fuel)|energon]]—so much so that prolonged exposure would short out their bodies. The Maximals and Predacons were forced to take organic forms from the local creatures; Rattrap took the form of a (very oversized) rat.

Rattrap was old friends with Rhinox, but was annoyed to be stuck on an unknown planet with a young, inexperienced captain. He continually second-guessed Optimus Primal's command decisions, which made him few friends. Rattrap especially disliked Primal's decision to allow the Predacon [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] to join their team, and he made sure to let everyone within earshot know about it. {{storylink|Beast Wars (Part 1)}}

After Cheetor got himself blasted by Scorponok and got Rhinox's new comlink trashed, Rattrap didn't hesitate to mock the cat for his mistakes. When Cheetor ran off to fix it, though, Rattrap found himself going after him to stop him from doing anything stupid - which failed miserably, as Cheetor was captured by Tarantulas long before Rattrap reached him. The rat and the spider engaged in a heated duel in Tarantulas' underground lair, with Rattrap gaining the upper hand by using a heat box to fool the spider's thermal scanner. After rescuing Cheetor, Rattrap gave an alibi to Optimus about their whereabouts, but then chewed out the cat for almost getting them both scrapped. He left to munch some garbage, but earned a new friend when Cheetor thanked him for saving his life. {{storylink|The Web}}

Rattrap got a taste of his own medicine when Primal went semi-missing in action. Contacting the Maximal base, Primal named Rattrap the group commander in his absence. After a moment of initial indecision, Rattrap commanded capably in Primal's absence (even earning Dinobot's grudging respect). When Primal returned, he offered his compliments as well. Rattrap's response: "Eh, command's a pain in the tail, especially with this pack of hyenas. You can keep it!" {{storylink|Chain of Command}}

[[Image:Rattrap beast mode s1.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Rattrap shares his armpit aroma with us.]]

Over time, Rattrap grew to respect his commander grudgingly, with the earliest glimmers showing through when Primal and Rattrap infiltrated a flying mountain that was loaded with supercharged Energon. Primal bravely distracted a super-powered Terrorsaur while Rattrap planted explosives to destroy the mountain (and had a brief tussle with Tarantulas). Optimus then got them both off of the exploding mountain with a fearless beast-mode leap off the edge, which ended with them dangling in the treetops far below. Rattrap commented that Primal "did pretty good up there—but don't tell anyone I said so." {{storylink|Power Surge}}[IMG]http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/gg6/DarkPrince128/Transformers/Beast%20wars/dweqcv.jpg[/IMG]

Suspicious of why the Predacons had managed to ambush three straight Maximal operations, Optimus sent Rattrap on an undercover mission into the ''Darksyde'', under the guise of not trusting Rattrap and him defecting to the Predacons. Captured by Terrorsaur as part of the mission, Rattrap pleaded his loyalty to him and was taken to the base, where he knocked out Megatron with a transformation-disabling device, allowing Terrorsaur to seize power. After he was locked in the lower chambers and Megatron made his escape, Rattrap broke out and continued his mission, discovering that the Predacons had acquired a Maximal decoder chip which allowed them to hack the Maximals' communications. He was almost caught by Tarantulas but disabled him and signaled Optimus, who attacked the Predacon base with the other Maximals. In the firefight, Rattrap was forced to fire on Optimus, blasting him from the sky and seemingly confirming his traitorous ways. Dinobot almost destroyed him, but two timely breaks allowed Rattrap and the Maximals to escape. Back on the ''Axalon'', Optimus congratulated Rattrap on a job well done, adding that he didn't need to make his "defection" that believable (as he rubbed where Rattrap had shot him). Rattrap's response was "Eh, what can I say? I was trying to miss." {{storylink|Double Jeopardy}}

He accompanied Primal to the alien-built [[flying island]] and provided a crucial distraction that allowed Tigatron to destroy it during the ensuing battle. {{storylink|The Trigger, Part 2}}

[[Image:Coc getshorty.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Frenzy is red!" "Maximal lies!"]]

Rattrap distrusted Dinobot and insulted him at every turn. Dinobot wantonly returned in kind, constantly bickering with the "vermin". Dinobot and Rattrap's arguments ranged from being a minor irritation at times to causing serious chaos in the Maximal ranks at others. Rattrap's taunts caused a berserk Dinobot to damage the control module of the newly activated Sentinel defense system, which promptly drove the Maximals out of their own base. Under the circumstances, Rattrap's rarely seen sense of nobility and fair play came to the fore; recognizing the predicament as his own fault, he immediately volunteered to stay inside the base and deactivate Sentinel. His considerable skills at infiltration and demolition allowed him to reach the central computer core and order Sentinel to stand down, though very nearly at the cost of his own life. {{storylink|A Better Mousetrap}}

A second costly incident resulted when Rattrap and Dinobot were ordered to clear rampant wild bean vines growing outside the Maximal base. A prank by Rattrap quickly turned into a brawl between the two. Their struggle continued even when the Predacons launched a sneak attack, requiring Rhinox to exit the base to provide covering fire for them. Tarantulas used the distraction to inject Rhinox with an [[energon discharge virus]], which eventually wore down his systems to the point of near-deactivation. Primal ordered Rattrap and Dinobot to find Tarantulas's lair and retrieve an antidote, commenting: "They'll either learn to work together or they'll destroy each other...right now, I don't care which." {{storylink|The Low Road}}

Despite their differences, the two nevertheless admitted to a grudging friendship.

Along with Cheetor, Rattrap's body was mutated into a [[Transmetal]] form by the residual energies of the destroyed alien superweapon (which he dubbed the [[Planet Buster]].) {{storylink|Aftermath}}

In keeping with the somewhat fluid Maximal command structure, it was Rhinox who later stepped up to assume command after Primal was destroyed along with the Planet Buster, but when Rhinox went offline to search for Primal's Spark, Rattrap took command (though, by that point, Dinobot and Cheetor were his only remaining troops.) He also took the chance to move his possessions into Primal's quarters, which Primal found none too pleasing when Rhinox restored him to life. {{storylink|Coming of the Fuzors (Part 2)}}

Rattrap's relationship with Dinobot was sorely tested when when Dinobot temporarily returned to the Predacon side. For one long moment, as Dinobot was faced with a test of Predacon loyalty at Megatron's behest, Rattrap truly believed that Dinobot was about to slag him. But Dinobot proved unable to kill his erstwhile teammate; he instead turned on Megatron and rejoined the Maximals. {{storylink|Maximal, No More}}

Rattrap was initially glad to have Dinobot back, but would still be giving him grief about his betrayal some while later—not the usual flippant insults, either, but genuine barbs that cut Dinobot to the quick. Rattrap's words helped motivate Dinobot into what would ultimately be his heroic final sacrifice to save the future of the human race. Rattrap arrived at the battlefield along with the other Maximals to find Dinobot damaged beyond recovery. His reaction was perhaps the strongest of any of the team. The two shared final words of both insult and reconciliation, Rattrap gingerly holding Dinobot's hand as he died. As Dinobot's spark left his body, Rattrap was the first to stand and, with utter sincerity, salute the fallen hero. {{storylink|Code of Hero}}

After Dinobot's demise, his role as Rattrap's foil was filled to some extent by [[Silverbolt (BW)|Silverbolt]] and later Depth Charge. Ironically, much of his conflict with Depth Charge had him berating the powerful renegade for refusing to be a team player with Primal's Maximals. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}}

[[Image:Rattrap-slimpickins5.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Rattrap fights to prevent Predacon infiltration, subversion, and pollution of the Maximals' precious bodily fluids.]]

When [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] arrived on prehistoric Earth with the ostensible mission of rescuing the time-lost Maximals, Rattrap was the first to greet him with harsh words and distrust. His fears and prejudices proved well-founded; Ravage betrayed the Maximals to join Megatron's side. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part 2)}}

As Ravage's Transwarp cruiser attacked the ''Axalon'', Rattrap used his wheeled beast mode to launch himself out of the base and onto Ravage's ship. Tearing his way through its hull, he tossed a pair of magnetic bombs right into the hands of the startled Tarantulas, who could do nothing but scream as they blew him to bits and destroyed the cruiser's engines. Rattrap bailed out as the Transwarp cruiser crashed its destructive way to earth, having pretty much single-handedly saved the Maximals and their base from destruction.

The next day, as the Maximals tried to infiltrate the Autobot vessel the Ark, Rattrap fired the shot that brought down the Ark's shields and—almost—gave the Maximals a chance to stop Megatron's last-ditch scheme to alter history. {{storylink|The Agenda (Part III)}}

When Blackarachnia turned against Megatron and assisted the Maximals in undoing the damage Megatron had wrought, Rattrap was not very sympathetic, nor was he particularly keen on Optimus's attempts at a peaceful resolution to a stand-off with Megatron inside the Ark. {{storylink|Optimal Situation}}

[[Image:Rattrap-subaquatic2.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Beast Noirs]]

As the Beast Wars dragged on and the Maximals relocated to defend their ancestors aboard the Ark, Rattrap continued to carry out important missions for the Maximal side. Most notably, he manned a "[[subaquatic stealth vessel]]" built by Blackarachnia and salvaged the Sentinel command module from the watery wreckage of the ''Axalon''. The mission ended in failure, however, as Depth Charge's unintentional interference allowed the Predacons to seize the module. {{storylink|Changing of the Guard}} Later, when the Predacons captured the female proto-human Una to assist in constructing a massive energon disrupter cannon, Rattrap single-handedly rescued her. {{storylink|Go with the Flow}}

When Megatron found the derelict ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'' and used it to launch an attack on the Ark, Blackarachnia found that Rattrap's sword-tail made a perfect power conduit... once she snipped off the tip. OW.

Rattrap was irritated at Primal and Rhinox's plan to try and move the Ark—it meant he had to pack up his collection of Predacon parts, which was particularly full of Waspinator bits.

As the victorious Maximals left Earth in a refitted Autobot shuttle, Rattrap was more than surprised to learn that [[Dinobot II|old chopper face's clone]] was responsible for saving them, but very happy—they were going home, and they wouldn't have to see Megatron until after they got there, as he was strapped to the roof of their shuttle. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}}

Rattrap should have known that nothing was ever that easy for them.

====''Beast Machines'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor'': [[Scott McNeil]] (English), [[Kappei Yamaguchi]] (Japanese), [[Alexandre Moreno]] (Portuguese)

[[Image:Rattrap bm beastmode.jpg|right|180px|thumb|In [[José Delbo]] world, he's only got one leg.]]

After the Beast Wars ended, the Maximals finally made it back to Cybertron, only to be shot down, hunted and attacked by legions of [[Vehicon (BM)|mindless tank drone Transformers]]. The drones unleashed a virus on the Maximals, devolving them back into their organic beast forms and erasing any prior memory of the event. Rattrap was hiding in a [[Monorail transport|monorail car]] when Primal stumbled upon him. Primal's newfound intuition soon reunited the pair with [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]]. Primal then led them to the ancient [[Oracle]] computer, which reformatted them into new, techno-organic bodies, curing the virus. In his new form, Rattrap became a large green rat with a "toolkit" on his back, containing such things as flashlights and computer ports. However, the reformatting changed them so that transformation now required a new level of emotional mastery and control, rather than a simple command code. The four Maximals found themselves alone on Cybertron, struggling to understand their new forms while waging war against an army of nonsentient drones controlled by Megatron. {{storylink|The Reformatting}}

Rattrap's inherently selfish and practical-minded nature worked strongly against him in the new conflict. While his comrades began to learn the new disciplines required for techno-organic transformation, Rattrap badgered Primal to "just give us the command codes already." He struggled in vain to learn the technique for some while. Trapped in beast mode and unable to participate fully in the Maximals' battles, he often became a liability under fire, causing friction in the Maximal ranks. He eventually resorted to using a counter-virus—a transformation enhancer designed by ''Megatron''—but it quickly caused his transform sequences to go berserk until it wore off. {{storylink|Mercenary Pursuits}}

[[Image:Rattrap bm robotmode.jpg|left|180px|thumb|They see me rollin', they hatin'.]]

Rattrap finally managed to transform properly when motivated by a selfless concern for his companions...and immediately discovered that not only did his robot mode lack ranged weaponry, but he'd also interfered in an ambush that the other Maximals were planning. Their angry rejections of him afterwards drove him to seek "noisemakers" from the one source left on Cybertron: Megatron himself! Outfitted with a massive armored suit, he nearly came to blows with his fellow Maximals over this "deal with the devil" until Primal arrived and talked him down. {{storylink|The Weak Component}}

In time, Rattrap learned to make the most of his limits, expanding his abilities with inventive techno-gadgetry and creative weapons such as plant-bombs that ensnared Vehicons in instant-growth vines. His skills at infiltration, hacking, and covert movement ("take the sewers") proved even more useful in the urbanized environs of Cybertron than they had during the Beast Wars.

When [[Botanica]] joined the Maximals, she and Rattrap argued fervently, suppressing an attraction that soon surfaced and blossomed into love. When the Maximals were trapped aboard the [[Grand Mal]], the shields cut off Botanica's life-sustaining connection to Cybertron. To save her, Rattrap loaded her onto a lifebuoy and launched it through the ship's shields. The desperate action saved Botanica, but also allowed Megatron to learn the ship's shield harmonics, enabling the Vehicons to bring down the power-depleted vessel swiftly. Rattrap defended his actions to Cheetor and Primal: "I did what I had to do!" {{storylink|Endgame Pt. I: The Downward Spiral}}

[[Image:Rattrap bm treehugger.jpg|right|250px|thumb|A little man and a big plant.]]

Rattrap and Botanica fell while defending the techno-organic orchard that the Maximals had been nurturing beneath Cybertron's surface, and their sparks were collected along with the other Maximals' by Megatron's drones. When Primal's sacrifice triggered the reformatting of Cybertron, their sparks were freed and quickly returned to their bodies. As they witnessed the newly greened Cybertron and the restored population, Rattrap leapt joyfully into Botanica's arms. So he's a tree hugger. Deal with it. {{storylink|Endgame Pt. III: Seeds of the Future}}

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====''Universe''====
{{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}

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[[Image:Rattrap legs.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Legs! Precious, beautiful legs!]]

Rattrap was among the Maximals gathered at Memorial Spaceport to greet the wayward [[Autobot]]s [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]], [[Roulette]] and [[Shadow Striker]] back to Cybertron approximately one year after the reformatting of Cybertron. He welcomed Trailbreaker back in his own unique fashion (involving intoxicants, naturally). Seconds later, Rattrap bore witness as the five travelers were abducted by Unicron. {{storylink|Abduction}}

When Optimus Primal was restored to life and returned to Cybertron with the abductees, some of the Maximals voiced concerns that he might not be the same 'bot they once knew, but Rattrap vowed that this time, he was with Primal all the way.

Not long after, needing to blow off steam, Rattrap headed down to the [[Undercity]]. While firing off a blaster at nothing in particular, he was attacked on Cybertron by Blackarachnia, who had been abducted and corrupted by the Chaos Bringer. Rattrap noted that he'd never trusted Blackarachnia, and she replied that he was right not to do so. She was seconds away from delivering a killing strike, but Rattrap was saved by the recently resurrected [[Depth Charge]]. After the spider was driven off, Depth Charge started to leave. Rattrap pleaded with him that there was obviously something big afoot, but Depth Charge would not be swayed, taking his leave as the injured Rattrap passed out. {{storylink|Homecoming (issue)|Homecoming}}

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===''Beast Wars Metals'' comic===
[[Image:11rattrap.GIF|right|142px|thumb|This is why Japan shouldn't touch the fiction. No seriously guys, we got this.]]

Following the [[Quantum surge]], [[Optimus Primal]] was dead and the [[Maximal]]s were left scattered all over [[Earth|Energoa]]. Now a [[Transmetal]], Rattrap proceeded to freak out all over the Maximal base as [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] attacked in force with his army of drones. With [[Sentinel (BW)|Sentinel]]'s defenses gradually depleting, Rattrap remarked that they were all going to die.

Suddenly, [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] appeared above the base, only to be attacked by Sentinel. [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] moved to shut Sentinel down and let her in, but Rattrap stopped him, saying that if he shut it down, they'd die for sure. Rhinox angrily reminded him that Maximals don't turn their backs on one another and shut Sentinel down. Feeling a bit guilty, Rattrap proceeded to use himself to cushion Airazor's crash-landing.

With the defenses down, [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] was able to sneak in and attack. Ripping off Rattrap's arm, Blackarachnia was only spurred to leave after seeing what she thought was Rhinox committing suicide. As the base collapsed, Rattrap, Airazor and Rhinox were kept safe by a small force field, protecting a machine Rhinox hoped would return Optimus Primal to his old body. As Rhinox brought Primal's spark out of [[Transwarp space]], Rattrap blasted it from a laser cannon toward a dish positioned by Airazor, allowing Primal to return to his new Transmetal body. {{storylink|Raise the Curtain for Beast Wars Metals!!}}

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===''Beast Wars: Transmetals''===
===''Legends'' anthology===
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==Toys==
===Beast Wars===
[[Image:Rattrapbeastwarsbasic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Less cute than advertised.]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Basic, 1996/1997)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-5'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part pistol

: Part of the first wave of ''Beast Wars'' product, Rattrap transforms from a large rat to robot mode with a spring-action, [[Autotransformation|one-step transformation]]. His beast mode "shell" halves each hide a part of his handgun.

: In Japan, the initial releases of Rattrap were identical to the [[Hasbro]] version. At the very end of the Japanese ''Beast Wars'' line (early 1997), several toys were given altered decos to make them more show-like. For Rattrap, this mainly meant his robot-mode head got a humongous glob of shiny copper paint (that didn't really match his copper plastic in tone). This copper was also used on his hands. His eyes were changed to red and dark gray paint added to his beast mode nose.

: This mold was also used to make [[Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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*'''Rattle Vs Terrorsaurer''' (Vs pack, 1997)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-5'''
**''Accessories'': 2-part pistol

: In Japan, Rattrap was available both separately and in a two-pack with the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]]. This set contained the pre-[[redeco]]ed versions, identical to their individual releases.

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[[Image:BWRattrapTM.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Find one without a chrome shedding problem, win a prize!]]
*'''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1998/1999)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''C-43'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Part of the second wave of Deluxe [[Transmetal]]s, Rattrap transforms from semi-organic robot to a robotic rat. He has a third "beast-vehicle" form, folding his hind feet up into the extending rear wheels, flipping up his front legs, and pulling out a pair of [[Exhaust port|exhaust pipes]]. (Eyuw, the smell!) His beast-mode tail becomes a whip for robot mode. Despite the show's portrayal, his hubcaps are not removable, nor does he have a handgun. Transmetal Rattrap is one of several toys notable for being subject to severe chrome-flaking over time.

: There is a minor variant to this toy: about midway through the production run, a small "catch" was added to the neck's swivel joint to lock his robot head in place in robot mode. This [[retool]]ed version was then used for all subsequent releases of the toy.

: For the Japanese ''Beast Wars Metals'' release of Transmetal Rattrap, the chrome was given a much more maroon tone and the tan changed into gray. Also, the "RATTRAP" [[tampograph]] on his beast-mode back was changed to "CYBERTRON" with the [[Maximal]] [[faction symbol]]. The orange used was also darker and more subdued.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1998/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm More informatio non Transmetal Rattrap at tFU.info]''

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[[Image:BW-toy RattrapVsTerrorMetals.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Flash Showdown: Metals Rattle VS Metals Terrorsaurer'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''VS-43'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: In Japan, Transmetal Rattrap was available both as an individual and in a "VS" pack with Terrorsaur. Both toys are identical to their individual releases.

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[[Image:Walmartrattrappackrat.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Yoink!]]
* '''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: The first store-[[exclusive]] Transformer in the ''Beast Wars'' line, Transmetal Rattrap was given a deep blue color scheme. He was only available as a [[Walmart]] exclusive, even having the Walmart logo emblazoned on the bubble as part of the design.

: This toy was later [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as a Transmetal form for [[Packrat]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Maximal/WalmartRattrap/walrat.htm More information on Walmart Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:BW-toy RattrapPuzzle.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Rattrap Cheesepants]]
* '''Metals Rattle Special Version''' (Pack-in Deluxe, 1999)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: The Deluxe Transmetal Rattrap toy was given a white and orange deco and packed in with a 500-piece ''Beast Wars Metals'' jigsaw puzzle from Central Hobby.

:Oddly, this toy uses the Hasbro "RATTRAP" tampograph on the rat-mode back rather than the Takara "CYBERTRON" and symbol mark.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1999/Cybertron/PuzzleRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on puzzle Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Rattrap transmetal2000.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not actually a black repaint.]]
* '''Rattrap''' (Deluxe Transmetal, 2000)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: As part of the second "[[Fox Kids]]" Transmetals series, this version of Rattrap was one of the last releases in the original retail ''Beast Wars'' line. The toy got a more primary red color scheme, with bright gray robot bits and deep blue chrome.

: This toy was released in Japan as part of a [[JafCon]] convention exclusive set (without changes) along with the "Fox Kids" Transmetals versions of [[Airazor (BW)|Airazor]] and [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2000/Maximal/FKTMRattrap/rattrap.htm More information on Fox Kids Rattrap at TFU.info]''

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===Beast Machines===
[[Image:BMtoy-RattrapMcD.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Is that whiteface?]]
* '''Rattrap''' (Happy Meal, 2000)

: Part of the ''Beast Machines'' McDonald's Happy Meal promotion, Rattrap transforms into a technorganic rat modeled more after the cartoon model than the toy. As such, his robot mode does not have normal legs, only extendable wheels. His toy also features light piping that in theory illuminates the Maximal [[spark]] on his stomach. Being made of softer plastic and having no removable parts, he is very suitable for the younger set.
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[[Image:BMtoy-RattrapRedRooster.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Ever want to know what the children would look like?]]
* '''Rattrap''' (Little Red Rooster meal, 2000)

: The McDonald's Happy Meal Rattrap was also released in Australia through the Red Rooster restaurant rai—uh, chain. Like the other three pieces used, it came in four color schemes: the original colors (with opaques replacing the transparents), a reversed red-with-green, a deep blue with very light blue, and a light blue with deep blue.

:These versions of the mould were retooled from the original, removing almost all arm articulation (and a step in the transformation), plugging up the light piping, and reducing the number of parts and plastic colours used by the toy. Oddly, even though Little Red Rooster Meal Rattrap no longer has light piping he has a red paint ap (on all 4 versions) on his back to simulate the red circle of transluscent plastic on the original's back.
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[[Image:Rattrapbeastmachinesmega.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Nobody's truly disabled so long as they have <strike>courage</strike> a third mode!]]
* '''Rattrap''' (Mega, 2001/2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''BR-03'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Rattrap was the last release in the ''[[Beast Machines (toyline)|Beast Machines]]'' toyline before the change to the "Battle for the Spark" packaging, not appearing on shelves until long after the rest of his Season 1 compatriots. Reportedly, Rattrap was delayed for redesign purposes.

:Rattrap transforms into a large [[technorganic]] rat. In beast mode, turning his tail moves his head and ears. In robot mode, he has a flip-down visor and moving jaw. His robot legs can also fold up so he can use his wheels, which also have flip-out blades. His beast tail becomes a hand-held whip. He possesses an orange spark crystal, concealed within his body, making it visible only in mid-transformation.

: This toy was later released as part of the [[Takara]]-exclusive ''[[Beast Wars Returns]]'' line, made available only at Japanese Toys "R" Us stores. So far, it appears that there are no notable differences between the Hasbro and Takara versions aside from packaging.

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===Beast Wars 10th Anniversary===
[[Image:BW10th-Rattrap.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Not phallic at all.]]
* '''Rattrap''' (10th Anniversary, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-whip

: Part of the second wave of ''Beast Wars'' 10th Anniversary product, the original [[#TM1|Transmetal Rattrap toy]] was given a slight deco modification, mainly a brighter, more neutral gray plus a Maximal sigil on his chest. He came with the right arm to the "build-a-bot" [[Transmutate|Trans-Mutate]], plus a DVD of the episode "[[A Better Mousetrap]]".
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===Timelines===
[[Image:Timelinestoy-RattrapDoFP.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mmmm, cheese wheel.]]
* '''Dawn of Future's Past''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Blaster, "Golden Disc Key"

: "Axalon Rattrap" is a redeco of ''[[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], transforming into a Cybertronic motorcycle. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]]—or in this set's case, a [[Golden Disc Key]]—into the rear portion of his bike mode flips out a pair of non-firing guns. This assembly detaches to form a hand-held blaster in robot mode. This is thus far the only version of the ''Cybertron'' Ransack mold to have the "correct" rear wheel assembly position.

: Rattrap came in a boxed 5-pack with "Axalon" versions of [[Optimus Primal]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] and "[[Darksyde]]" [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]]. This set was also made available as a bagged set in more limited numbers.

: This mold was also the basis for non-toy characters [[Quickslinger]] and [[Rattletrap]], and the "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]" video incarnation of [[Tarantulas]].
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==Merchandise==
*'''Rattle''' (candy toy kit, 1997)

: Part of a set of four [[Kabaya]] [[candy toy]]s, this version of Rattrap, based on [[#Basic1|the original toy]], is an unpainted and unassembled plastic kit that transforms (and partially re-assembles) from rat to robot mode, though much smaller (and cheaper) than the original toy. It is cast entirely in grayish-tan and pale yellow plastics, as are the other three toys in the set: [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]], [[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]], and [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]].

* '''Beast Wars magnet set''' (1997)

: The original cast of ten from the ''Beast Wars'' cartoon was rendered in adorable [[super-deformed]] style for a set of magnets. Awwwww.

===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesmegatronrattrap.jpg|right|300px|thumb|More creepy than cute.]]
* '''Rattrap vs. Megatron''' (2008)

: Part of the "Beast Wars Series", Rattrap comes packaged with [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]]. Like most of the ''Robot Heroes'' line, his design is a mix between the toy and cartoon depictions, notably having a grayish rather than copper-colored head. He has the standard shoulders-and-neck articulation.
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==Notes==
[[Image:Concept-Rattrap.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Handi-capable!]]
* In an extremely strange precursor of things to come in ''Beast Machines'', Mainframe's original concept for Rattrap during ''Beast Wars'' was to capitalize on the exposed "brain" of the toy and make Rattrap a deeply flawed character. Originally, Rattrap's scanning and transformation technology was to fail, leaving him basically half-formed, with an exposed brain, wiring, "veins", an asymetrical body, arms of uneven lengths, and malformed organic sections in robot mode. On top of all that, he was hooked up to a "colostomy bag-like heating cable" to stress his need for life support. Rattrap's overall story arc would have been, of course, about him accepting and overcoming his near-fatal flaws. This approach was entirely nixed by the limits of CGI in rendering convincing organic innards at the time...and the fact that his model would have been massively far off from the actual toy probably also factored into it. However, the idea of a defective Transformer ''was'' later revisited in season 2 with the introduction of [[Transmutate]].

* On Transmetal Wal-Mart Rattrap/Packrat: According to [[3H]], they were on the phone discussing exclusives with their at-the-time Hasbro contact, when he (the Hasbro guy) realized that the not-yet-released blue Wal-Mart Rattrap could have been named Packrat. However, it was a few days too late to make the change without a massive production delay. Had he simply been looking at the right wall of his office a few days earlier, which had the Packrat/[[Fractyl]] box-set on it...

* At one point in the series, Rattrap says, "What in the name of my great-aunt [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] is going on!?" This is an in-joke referring to [[Susan Blu]], who was not only voice director on ''Beast Wars'', but the voice of Arcee in the [[Generation 1]] cartoon series and [[Transmutate]] in ''Beast Wars'' cartoon. {{storylink|Transmutate (episode)|Transmutate}} He was originally going to say the line again when he saw Transmetal 2 [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] (and she was to reply, "Not your great-aunt Arcee!") in the early script of "[[Crossing the Rubicon]]", but the lines were cancelled.

*In the jovial Japanese dub of ''Beast Wars'', one of Rattrap's most notable "shticks" was that he would constantly break the fourth wall by "smelling" what the audience was eating. For instance, he would randomly announce "Smells like the Suzuki's are having curry". The Japanese found this very amusing. The rest of the world; ''not so much''.

*To piggyback on the popularity of the ''[[Pokeformers|Pokémon]]'' phenomenon of the late '90s, or perhaps just to parody it, Rattrap's beast mode in the ''[[Beast Wars Metals (manga)|Beast Wars Metals]]'' manga was redesigned to resemble ''Pikachu'' heavily. While many characters received "humorous" redesigns for the manga, Rattrap's remains the most reviled.

*By splicing together footage for their promo, [[Toonami]] allowed Rattrap the distinct pleasure of shooting Jonny Quest and sending him plummeting to a gruesome demise.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/1996/Maximal/Rattrap/rattrap.htm Rattrap at TFU.info]

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