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The Rebirth, Part 1

2009-07-11T15:25:53Z

86.1.134.175: /* Miscellaneous trivia */

{{episode
|image=Rebirth 1 title shot.JPG
|caption="Guys, I'm serious, we need a water cooler in here to converse about." "Damn it, Goldbug, we're robots. We don't drink water."
|series=G1toon
|ep=96
|title="The Rebirth, Part 1"
|written by=[[David Wise]]
|animation studio=[[AKOM]]
|production code=6701-1
|airdate=[[November 9]], 1987
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Galvatron invades Autobot City and then Cybertron with a plan to destroy the Autobots forever! This is something new?'''

:''Japanese title:'' ("The Headmasters Are Born")
:''German title:'' '''Die Wiedergeburt, Teil 1''' ("The Rebirth, Part 1")

==Synopsis==
[[Goldbug (G1)|Goldbug]] is talking with the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s at [[Autobot City]]. Things have been quiet for the [[Autobot]]s in the months since the return of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the [[Hate Plague]] crisis. Not a word has been heard of the [[Decepticon]]s in months. Who knows where they are. The answer? Right at their doorstep. Meanwhile, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] walks into a room to find Optimus on his knees. Optimus claims that he has been having visions since he opened the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], and it's something big. Goldbug informs Optimus of the approaching Decepticon force, and Optimus realizes that what ever he's been sensing, it's starting right now.

[[Image:Rebirth 1 Autobots Decepticons fight.JPG|left|200px|thumb|A truly epic battle.]]

Leading the Autobots out, the Decepticons attack. The Technobots and the [[Throttlebot]]s take point, but the Decepticons have gotten some new raw power in [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon]], while [[Mindwipe]] has some fun with [[Lightspeed (Technobot)|Lightspeed]]. However, [[Punch]] sees [[Wingspan]] and [[Pounce]] enter into Autobot City. [[Transformation|Transforming]] into Counterpunch, he follows to check up on their progress, where he sees them steal something from the vaults. The Clones quickly dispatch Punch, and take their prize to [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. Having claimed what they wanted, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] orders a retreat. Optimus, realizing this was a diversion, runs into Autobot City, finding Punch and the vault. Horrified, Optimus orders everyone to board the ships and head for [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

On Cybertron, [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] is racing with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], with [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] riding in Hot Rod. Blurr, however, loses control, while Daniel shoots several Decepticon targets and wins the race. [[Brainstorm]] claims that this is evidence of his theory that human partners would be able to assist the Autobots in the war with the Decepticons. [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] are unsure of the idea. However, Optimus contacts the Autobots, telling them Galvatron stole the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|Key]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. This was the forge which was used to create the bodies of the original Autobots. Since the [[Quintesson]] rebellion, the key has been in the safekeeping of the Autobot leaders, who have been tasked with guarding the key with their [[Spark|lives]]. However, Galvatron intends to open the chamber and destroy Cybertron. The Decepticons arrive, and chaos ensues. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] are quickly taken down by [[Sixshot]].

[[Image:Rebirth 1 Plasma energy Scourge.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Scourge never gets a break.]]

During the onslaught, Kup and Hot Rod's team notice Scourge heading for the Plasma Energy Chamber. They pursue in an attempt to stop him, but when Scourge opens the chamber, he is nearly killed, but Spike and Cerebros manages to grab the key. The Autobots' ship is hit by a wave of energy from the Plasma Energy Chamber. Their ship is hurled off Cybertron itself. Discovering Scourge, the Decepticons reactivate him. Scourge explains what happened, and a team under [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] heads out to find the Autobots with the key.

[[Image:Rebirth 1 Hive machines.JPG|left|200px|thumb|Oh, this is not going to end well...]]

Meanwhile, the Autobot ship crashes on Nebulon. With the engines fried, the Autobots and the Witwickys decide to look for civilization. However, they're captured by a resistance movement that thinks they're machines being controlled by the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]. They plan to destroy the Autobots with magnetic bombs, even though Spike tries to talk them down. However, the Decepticons show up. Spike finally convinces the Nebulons to release the Autobots. In the subsequent battle, Daniel is injured by Snapdragon, and Hot Rod, Kup, Blurr, [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]], and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] are taken captive. Some of the Autobots pursue them into the forest, but are quickly driven off by machines.

[[Image:Rebirth 1 Autobot heads.JPG|right|200px|thumb|"This will haunt me until the day I die..."]]

Returning to the cave, the Nebulons explain that the Hive is a tyrannical group of telekinetics who have used machines to enslave Nebulon. The resistance members know the weak points of the machines, but they just don't have the firepower. Spike thinks that Brainstorm's idea of organic partners just might be the ticket. The Autobots agree to allow the Nebulons to use their heads as suits, except for Cerebros, who walks out, tired of fighting. [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] asks to be Daniel's partner, and Spike agrees. As they remove their heads, Spike declares that they are about to become [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]].

[[The Rebirth, Part 2|To be continued...]]

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==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Strafe (G1)|Strafe]] (1)
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]] (2)
* [[Lightspeed (Technobot)|Lightspeed]] (3)
* [[Scattershot]] (4)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Afterburner (G1)|Afterburner]] (7)
* [[Nosecone (G1)|Nosecone]] (8)
* [[Freeway (G1)|Freeway]] (9)
* [[Wide Load]] (10)
* [[Searchlight (G1)|Searchlight]] (11)
* [[Chase (G1)|Chase]] (12)
* [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]] (13)
* [[Punch]] (27)
* [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (33)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (34)
* [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (37)
* [[Pointblank]] (38)
* [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] (39)
* [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (40)
* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (41)
* [[Brainstorm]] (42)
* [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (43)
* [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (44)
* [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] (45)
* [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (46)
* [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (52)
* [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (53)
* [[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (54)
* [[Slingshot]] (55)
* [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (56)
* [[Fastlane]] (60)
* [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] (61)

|c2=
* [[Apeface]] (14)
* [[Mindwipe]] (15)
* [[Skullcruncher]] (16)
* [[Snapdragon]] (17)
* [[Weirdwolf]] (18)
* [[Abominus]] (19)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (20)
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (21)
* [[Sweeps]] (22)
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (23)
* [[Misfire]] (24)
* [[Wingspan]] (25)
* [[Pounce]] (26)
* [[Punch|Counterpunch]] (28)
* [[Sinnertwin]] (29)
* [[Rippersnapper]] (30)
* [[Cutthroat]] (31)
* [[Blot]] (32)
* [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (47)
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (48)
* [[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (49)
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] (50)
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (51)
* [[Sixshot]] (57)
* [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] (58)
* [[Triggerhappy]] (59)

|c3=
* [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (35)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (36)

|c4=
* [[Gort]] (62)
* [[Duros]] (63)
* [[Stylor]] (64)
* [[Arcana]] (65)
* [[Pinpointer (G1)|Pinpointer]] (66)
* [[Firebolt]] (67)
* [[Recoil]] (68)
* [[Haywire]] (69)
* [[Peacemaker]] (70)
* [[Spoilsport]] (71)
}}

==Quotes==
"It's... starting."
:—'''Optimus Prime''', foreseeing the end.

"Back off, Snapdragon!" 
"NO!"
:—'''Freeway''' right before '''Snapdragon''' kicks him backwards.

"Fine. ''You'' deal with my Autobot counterpart. I've heard he's nearby." 
''[ducks around the corner, transforms to Punch]'' 
"...''Real'' nearby."
:—'''Counterpunch''' becomes '''Punch''', uttering a classic line.

'''Kup''': It might give us the edge if the Decepticons ''did'' return. 
'''Crosshairs''': That's not gonna happen! 
'''Optimus''': Kup! Highbrow! The Decepticons are heading your way! 
'''Kup''': How many of 'em, Prime? 
'''Optimus''': ''All'' of them! 
'''Crosshairs''': 'Course, I ''have'' been wrong on one or two occasions.
:—Crosshairs ''really'' needs to think before he speaks.

"Sixshot, show them what a one-robot army is!"
:—'''Galvatron''' prompts Sixshot to do the old sell-my-toy routine.

"I suppose it's the only meritorious way out of our meretricious situation." 
"Yeah, me too. Like he said."
:—'''Highbrow''' and '''Hardhead''' on becoming Headmasters.

"My one wish... is to ''never'' fight again."
:—'''Cerebros''', so pacifistic he won't even fight to help his friends.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
* Daniel is gnawed and thrown around by Snapdragon, and yet, his uniform remains squeaky clean and show no signs of damage despite Daniel's injuries being described as 'severe'. That must be some tough fabric they use in the future.

===Continuity errors===
* Goldbug and the Technobots reminisce about all the "loose parts" knocked from the Decepticons after Optimus Prime was resurrected. When did that happen, exactly?
* Scattershot claims there's "about a hundred" Decepticons heading towards Autobot City, but the attacking force shown on-screen is barely a quarter of that number.
* The outside of the city is already smoking (burning?) before the Decepticons start their attack or fire a single shot.
* Soooo.... why do the Autobots rush headlong to meet their attackers instead of [[The Transformers: The Movie|transforming the city to battle station mode]]?
* When the Autobots first met the Nebulans (only to get captured by them), why didn't they use the universal greeting?

===Transformers references===
* This episode takes place several months after "[[The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 2]]".

===Miscellaneous trivia===
[[Image:Rebirth1 Hardhead and Blurr.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Ssh, ssh, ssh. Its alright. Don't struggle. Walk into the light."]]
* "The Rebirth, Part 1", was to be the fourth season premiere, but due to declining interest, it simply was the first of the three final episodes (originally conceived as a ''five''-part story), in which a slew of new characters and concepts were introduced, most notably the US animated version of the Headmasters.
* All these years of Blurr babbling when he panics...and ''Hardhead'' is the only one who thinks to cover his mouth?
* Then again, the animation makes it look like Hardhead is sweeping Blurr off his feet in a passionate French kiss instead of throttling him into silence, so who knows what's really going on?
* Okay. Whose bright idea was it to give Daniel a gun?
*The Japanese dub of all three episodes of "The Rebirth" were released exclusively on laser disk by [[Pioneer]] (and later on DVD as part of their ''[[Transformers 2010 (franchise)|Transformers 2010]]'' box set). The dub for these episodes is unusual in that it primarily features Western names for characters rather than Japanese-exclusive ones. For instance, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] is referred to by his Western name rather than "Hot Rodimus", [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] is not called "Char" and so on. Some Japanese names are retained, such as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] being called "Convoy". Even stranger, aside from several primary characters, nearly all the voices are different from the usual Japanese cast.

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[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]

Dynasty of Primes

2009-06-27T12:17:39Z

86.1.134.175: /* Revenge of The Fallen */

:''The Dynasty of Primes is a group from the Live action movie continuity family.''

The '''Dynasty of Primes''' was the ruling class of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] eons ago. Formed by the first [[Thirteen original Transformers|<strike>Thirteen</strike>]] [[The Seven Primes|<strike>Seven</strike>]] Cybertronians, the Dynasty ruled Cybertron and protected the [[All Spark]].

All until they were betrayed by [[The Fallen|one of their own]].

==Fiction==

===IDW Comics===
Eons ago, the All Spark created thirteen beings, the first Cybertronians. They soon realized that the All Spark's power, though vast, was not infinite, and required the energy of stars to be replenished. Once a nearby star went nova, the All Spark created a worker race, the [[Transformer]]s, who would assist the Dynasty in replenishing the All Spark. However, one of the thirteen, later known as [[the Fallen]], betrayed his brothers and tried to steal the power of the All Spark for himself. However, once he had destroyed his brothers [[sarcophagus|sarcophagi]], he realized that they were able to still act, trapping him in his own Sarcophagus. Knowledge of the thirteen faded, and the Dynasty of Primes became little more than a myth. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4}}

Thousands of years later, the [[Science Division]] discovered the Fallen's sarcophagus and the remains of the other Twelve's sarcophagi. As the Fallen influence [[Lord High Protector|Protector]] [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], leader of the [[Defense Force]], the members of the Science Division studied the remains of the other relics and discovered the [[Cyberglyphics|symbol of the Primes]]. This was the first proof that they had found of the Dynasty, and whats more, the symbol was etched on the head of the Science Division's leader, who was soon dubbed [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] by his fellow scientists. After the [[Autobot]]s refused to follow Megatron's [[Decepticon]]s, the term Prime came to denote Optimus as leader of the Autobots. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}

===Revenge of The Fallen===
{{spoilers|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|July 24}}

According to [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] (and this alone may make it suspect), the Dynasty of Primes was formed by the first Cybertronians. One could not become a Prime, they could only be born as such, for only a Prime could kill a Prime. The Dynasty ruled Cybertron and protected the All Spark, replenishing it with the energy harvested from Stars. However, the Dynasty of Primes was also benevolent, believing that all life was sacred and refused to harvest stars with worlds inhabited by sentient races. However, The Fallen believed that they should harvest the star [[Sun|Sol]], which was orbited by a small world with primitive inhabitants, humans. The Fallen betrayed and killed most of his brothers, but one survived and hid the [[Matrix of Leadership]], the key necessary to activating the [[solar harvester]], in the [[Tomb of the Primes]] on [[Earth]]. The Fallen dispatched the [[Seeker (Movie)|Seeker]]s to retrieve the Matrix, but were unsuccessful. On Cybertron, the Fallen hunted down and killed every last Prime he could find, knowing that they were a threat to him. A single orphan was hidden away with no knowledge of his lineage: [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

When Megatron left Optimus Prime in stasis lock, the last threat to the Fallen was removed, and he prepared for his return to Earth. However, [[Sam Witwicky]], using the knowledge of the All Spark within his mind, found the Matrix in [[Egypt]], not far from the harvester. Unfortunately, it had turned to dust in the millenia in the tomb. After his heart stopped after an attack by Megatron, Sam communed with the [[spark]]s of the original Cybertronians, who had judged Sam worthy of stewardship of the Matrix. With the Matrix restored, Sam used it to revive Optimus Prime and give him the knowledge of his ancestors. Using parts donated by a critically injured Jetfire, Optimus went to the solar harvester and confronted the Fallen. After a fierce battle, Optimus defeated the Fallen by ripping off his face. With the death of the Fallen, Optimus Prime became sole inheritor of the Matrix and the last of the Dynasty of Primes {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of The Fallen}}

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[[Category:Rulers of Cybertron]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]
[[Category:Autobot leaders]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

The Rebirth, Part 2

2009-05-19T14:47:20Z

86.1.134.175: /* Quotes */

{{episode
|image=Rebirth 2 title shot.JPG
|caption=The first sight the kiddies see is their heroes' severed heads littered around the ground. Comforting, isn't it?
|series=G1toon
|ep=97
|title="The Rebirth, Part 2"
|written by=[[David Wise]]
|production code=6701-2
|airdate=[[November 10]], 1987
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The Autobot Headmasters prove to be a smashing success, but the Decepticons soon find Nebulan partners of their own.'''

:''Japanese title:'' ("Destrons Strike Back")
:''German title:'' '''Die Wiedergeburt, Teil 2''' (''The Rebirth, Part 2'')

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Rebirth 2 Hardhead Hive machine.JPG|left|150px|thumb|Hardhead was the first Cannon head master, and the last.]]

On [[Nebulos]], the modifications to the [[Autobot]]s' heads are nearly complete. All that is left is to select their partners. [[Duros]], the combat veteran, takes [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]]; [[Arcana]], the oldest and wisest among them, takes [[Brainstorm]]; [[Stylor]] takes [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]; [[Gort]] takes [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]; and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] is placed in [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]. Upon activating, the Autobots feel different and decide to make a test run. The [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process is thus proven as good an idea as Brainstorm believed, as with the rebels' guidance, the Autobots trash the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]'s machines. Satisfied with their trial run, the Autobots and rebels decide that it's time to get the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber|Key]] to the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]]. But the Hive is watching and recognizes Gort and Arcana within the robots. Some of them decide it's time to bring the pain, but their leader decides to watch...

Meanwhile, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the battle between the Autobots and the [[Decepticon]]s appears evenly matched. However, there is no sign of [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s team, or the Key. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] decides that it's time to find some answers, and leaves the battle, with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] following.

[[Image:Rebirth 2 Decepticon offerings.JPG|right|150px|thumb|All right, does anyone have more scrap those guys could turn into?]]

Back on Nebulos, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] is torturing the captive Autobots for the key, to the amusement of [[Apeface]]. However, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] realizes that these Autobots don't have the Key, or the others would be all over them. Bad choice of words, as the Autobot Headmasters appear. They quickly overwhelm the Decepticons and free the captives, taking the Decepticon ship in the process. Some of the Hive members believe that the Decepticons should be destroyed as well, but their leader has other plans. Capturing the Decepticons, [[Zarak (Nebulan)|Lord Zarak]] offers them a deal: Submit to the Headmaster process and allow the Hive to be their partners, giving them the strength to destroy the Autobots. Scourge tells them to get bent, but Zarak reveals that the offer was only a formality. Grabbing the Decepticons, Cyclonus and Scourge agree to deal, but only with the heads of the animals. Apeface objects, but Cyclonus shows him who is boss. The "vehicle" Decepticons offer their weapons. Zarak agrees, and the modifications begin.

[[Image:Rebirth 2 Optimus Alpha.JPG|left|150px|thumb|Come closer little boy...]]

Back on Cybertron, Optimus and Magnus have reached the source of the Autobot leader's quest: the [[Vector Sigma chamber|chamber]] of [[Vector Sigma]]. Using the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] as an interface, Prime activates the supercomputer to communicate with the spirit of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. Alpha explains that the Key is on Nebulos, and that Vector Sigma arranged for [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to learn of it. All of this is being done to bring about a second [[Golden Age]], which depends on the merging of a [[human]] with an Autobot. Before the discussion is ended, Alpha Trion tells Prime to preserve the key at all costs. Prime is confused, but it's kinda hard to argue with God's will, after all. Optimus departs for Nebulos, leaving Ultra Magnus in command of the Autobots until his return.

On Nebulos, the modifications are complete, and the Hive members bond with the Decepticons. Zarak, however, remains behind, having plans for the Hive's city. Meanwhile, the Autobots are dragging the ship to the rebel base, when [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] arrives, badly damaged and mumbling that he found a city. The Autobots are able to stabilize him, but the Decepticons show up. Brainstorm is pissed that the Decepticons have their own Headmasters. He's even more pissed when [[Mindwipe]] takes the Key from him. However, Brainstorm manages to run a scan on [[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]] before the Decepticons run off. Using the scans gives Hot Rod and Kup an idea. Sometime later, Optimus Prime lands and is introduced to the Headmasters and the [[Targetmaster|Targetmasters]]. With this force, the Autobots prepare to retake the Key.

[[Image:Rebirth 2 Scorponok rising.JPG|right|150px|thumb|Upon seeing Scorponok, the other Decepticons had to reassure Trypticon that Galvatron still loved him more.]]

Elsewhere, the Decepticons are getting grumpy, having to wait for Zarak and with nothing to shoot. Their boredom is relieved when Prime leads the Autobots in an attack. Arcee and Daniel manage to take the Key and get it to Prime. The Autobots circle Prime and Arcee, vowing to let nothing get through. However, from beneath them, Zarak raises the Hive's city. Suddenly, it begins to [[Transformation|transform]] into something else. The city lands on the ground, and from the dust rises... [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]!

[[The Rebirth, Part 3|To be concluded...]]

{{-}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Brainstorm]] (1)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (2)
*[[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] (3)
*[[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] (4)
*[[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] (5)
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (16)
*[[Slingshot]] (17)
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (18)
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (19)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (22)
*[[Punch]] (23)
*[[Fastlane]] (24)
*[[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] (25)
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (36)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] (37)
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (38)
*[[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (39)
*[[Vector Sigma]] (40)
*[[Pointblank]] (41)
*[[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] (42)
*[[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] (43)
*[[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]] (54)

|c2=
*[[Abominus]] (20)
*[[Skullcruncher]] (26)
*[[Apeface]] (27)
*[[Snapdragon]] (28)
*[[Weirdwolf]] (29)
*[[Mindwipe]] (30)
*[[Triggerhappy]] (31)
*[[Misfire]] (32)
*[[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] (33)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (34)
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (35)
*[[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] (58)

|c3=
*[[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (6)
*[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (14)

|c4=
*[[Gort]] (7)
*[[Stylor]] (8)
*[[Duros]] (9)
*[[Spoilsport]] (10)
*[[Pinpointer]] (11)
*[[Arcana]] (12)
*[[Peacemaker]] (13)
*[[Zarak (Nebulan)|Lord Zarak]] (15)
*[[Nightstick (Decepticon)|Nightstick]] (44)
*[[Aimless]] (45)
*[[Caliburst]] (46)
*[[Blowpipe]] (47)
*[[Fracas]] (48)
*[[Spasma]] (49)
*[[Krunk]] (50)
*[[Vorath]] (51)
*[[Monzo]] (52)
*[[Grax]] (53)
*[[Recoil]] (55)
*[[Haywire]] (56)
*[[Firebolt]] (57)
}}

==Quotes==
"I am Zarak. I have a little deal to offer you, one which will enable you to defeat your adversaries. And all it will cost you is...your heads."
:—'''Zarak''', addressing the Decepticons.

"Did you get your questions answered?" 
"Yes. And every answer led to a bigger question."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' and '''Optimus Prime''' after the Autobot leader's communion with Vector Sigma.

"The boys all call me Nightstick. I hope ya like bustin' heads! AHAHAHAHAHA!" 
"I like busting Autobot Head''masters'' better."
:—'''Nightstick''' and '''Cyclonus''' see eye-to-eye.

"It's me, I'm Fracas! And if you think Blowpipe was bad, I'm ''worse''! 
"And you're ''louder''."
:—'''Fracas''' fails to impress '''Scourge'''.

"Those creeps, swiping my idea, I'll sue!"
:—'''Brainstorm''' considers the legal approach when meeting the Decepticon Headmasters and Targetmasters.

"Autobots! Prepare to feel the sting of...'''SCORPONOK!'''"
:—'''Zarak''' attacks the Autobots.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
* While not necessarily an error, several Hive members resemble [[Kranix]] and other [[Lithone (planet)|Lithone]] inhabitants.
* Brainstorm's face is completely gray when he says "Go hang upside down from a tree, Mindwipe!"
* There are various times when the Headmasters and Targetmasters are almost as big as the Transformers themselves.

===Continuity errors===
* Right after the Decepticons steal the key from the Autobots, Spike says that "they can fly and you guys can't". Granted none of the Autobots can fly in robot mode, but Brainstorm can transform into a jet and Highbrow can transform into a helicopter, so obviously ''they'' can.
* When the Decepticons are abducted by the Hive, one of the machines seen near the conveyor belt has a Decepticon symbol on it, despite no alliance between the two factions until a few moments later. Foreshadowing, perhaps?
* When [[Krunk]] is removing the key to the Plasma Energy Chamber from Brainstorm's body and declares, "The key, I have it!", Brainstorm's Headmaster partner Arcana replies, "Ah ha, but I have ''you'', Nightstick!" before Krunk leaves with the Key. Why not just, you know, grab Krunk?
* In the Autobots' counterattack after Prime's arrival, how does Arcee know Scourge has the key? Cyclonus is the highest-ranking Decepticon in the bunch.
* This isn't an error per se, but Optimus seems rather dazed and confused throughout this entire episode. It's as if coming back from the dead left him as more of a old man than the hero from earlier episodes.

===Transformers references===
* Vector Sigma first appeared in "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1]]".

===Real-world references===
* The Hive line "exterminate, exterminate" is the catch-phrase of the Daleks, which is appropriate because the [http://tardis.wikia.com/wiki/Dalek Daleks] were also alien beings who lived in mechanical bodies to compensate for the severe atrophy of their real bodies.

===Miscellaneous trivia===
* Optimus correctly guesses that the Matrix could activate Vector Sigma. That idea didn't strike him when Alpha Trion sacrificed his life to activate it in "[[The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2]]". Back then, of course, [[A Prime Problem|he didn't]] [[Retcon|have it]]...
* Gort claims that "the Hive's bodies are withered and useless" due to their extreme hibernation and dependency of technology as a means of survival. Yet Lord Zarak is freaking jacked and ripped like [[Franco Columbo]] when we finally see him. Intel must not be too good on Nebulos.

{{DEFAULTSORT:Rebirth, Part 2}}
[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]

Holographic projector

2009-05-18T13:00:09Z

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:''Holographic projectors are pieces of technology in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:RevengeBruticus Holoprojector.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Home movies!]]
The '''holographic projector''' was a type of device that was capable of producing realistic [[Hologram|holograms]].

Typically, such devices were mobile allowing them to be easily moved across the battlefield. They were used in various roles from target practice to decoys to distract the enemy.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] made use of a holographic projector to test his [[Sentinel (G1)|Sentinel]] forces on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. After [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and the [[Combaticon|Combaticons]] took control of the [[Transformer]] homeworld, Shockwave and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] used the device to create holographic invaders that distracted the Combaticons until [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] uncovered the device. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Technology]]

Empty Lands

2009-05-18T12:31:17Z

86.1.134.175: New page: :''The Empty Lands is an place from the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Empty Lands''' is a location on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron...

:''The Empty Lands is an place from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Empty Lands''' is a location on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

Presumably, its empty....

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
Millions of years ago shortly before the [[Autobot Rebellion]], [[A3]] was in the Empty Lands when a [[Time Window|portal]] formed and took him to the distant future. He believed it was the work of the [[Quintesson]]s who were the only ones who had the power to pull him from the Empty Lands. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

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

Chief of Security

2009-05-18T12:11:22Z

86.1.134.175: New page: The '''Chief of Security''' is a rank held by the bot who is in charge of the planet Cybertrons security forces. ==Fiction== ===''Generation 1'' cartoon contin...

The '''Chief of Security''' is a rank held by the [[bot]] who is in charge of the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]s security forces.

==Fiction==
===''Generation 1'' cartoon continuity===
The [[Autobot]] [[Kup]] held the position of [[Cybertron]]s Chief of Security. When the [[Quintesson]]s captured him, they interrogated him and asked for confirmation on their information that he was the Chief of Security as well as demanded the strength of the planets defenses. Kup replied his name was teaspoon and that he was Cybertrons Chief Dishwasher. He also said that the defenses were terrible. The Quintessons concluded he was lying... {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Ranks]]

Autobot Rebellion

2009-05-17T15:50:37Z

86.1.134.175: New page: :''The Autobot Rebellion is an event from the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Autobot Rebellion''' is the point in time when the Autobots anc...

:''The Autobot Rebellion is an event from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Autobot Rebellion''' is the point in time when the [[Autobot]]s ancestors rose up against their [[Quintesson]] masters and forced them off the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
Masterminded by [[A3]], the Rebellion sought to overthrow the Quintessons and free the [[Cybertronian]]s from their life of slavery. However, the Quintessons were protected by their [[Dark Guardian]] robots that sought to protect their overlords from harm and enforced their will. A3 managed to find a means to deactivate the machines through the use of the [[Coda Remote]] which left the Quintessons helpless during the resulting rebellion.

Millions of years later, the Quintessons sought to stop the Autobot Rebellion by using a [[Time Window]] to abduct A3 before the uprising occured. However, the intervention of the Autobots stopped the Quintesson plan from coming to fruitition. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:History]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Warrens

2009-05-17T15:40:30Z

86.1.134.175: New page: :''The Warrens is an place from the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Warrens''' is a location on the planet Cybertron. ==F...

:''The Warrens is an place from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Warrens''' is a location on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
After travelling through the [[Time Window]] into [[Cybertron]]s past before their liberation from the [[Quintesson]]s rule, [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], [[Ramhorn]], [[Rewind]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] were attacked by a [[Dark Guardian]] but saved by the resistance fighter [[Beta]]. She quickly took them to the Warrens which was a great risk but as the time neared for their attack on [[Hive City]], they needed all the available [[Cybertronian]]s they could get for the offensive. Once there, she introduced them to the [[Autobot]]s and explained to them their plight. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

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

Quintesson

2009-05-16T10:32:29Z

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{{disambig2|the [[Generation 1]] alien race|their home planet which is called "Quintesson" in the Marvel Comic UK continuity|Quintessa}}
{{disambig2|the [[Generation 1]] alien race|the [[Unicron Trilogy]] Alien|Alpha Quintesson}}

:''The Quintessons are a race in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]]. They are also known as the Quints.''

[[Image:Quintesson symbol.png|right|200px]]
The '''Quintessons''' are a bizarre and ancient race of mechanoids, whose history and shadowy machinations are bound up with the history of the [[Transformer]]s, and connections with [[Primus]] and [[Unicron]]. They prefer subtle manipulation, scheming, and advanced technology over brute force, but if those don't work, they can fall back on the legion of deadly [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] and [[Allicon]]s at their command and a fleet of battle-ready [[Quintesson spacecraft|spaceships]] as well. However, the Quintessons themselves have zero fighting abilities and are absolute cowards if they have nothing to hide behind. For example, they are seen to be powerless against a Sharkticon revolt.

Quintessons are also known by the ''adorable'' racial slur 'squids'.<ref> "Squids" from [[Wreckers: Finale Part II]], multiple instances.</ref>

{{quote|[We] are ''Quintessons''! ''Arrogance'' is our life’s blood, ''ambition'' is our food and drink, but most of all, ''hubris is the air we breathe!!''|[[Al-Badur]] dissin' his peeps|[[Wreckers: Finale Part II]]}}

{{quote|Deceivers! Betrayers! Five-faced slime of the nebula!|[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] on the Quintessons|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]"}}

== Types of Quintessons ==
[[Image:QuintessonTFMMarvel.jpg|right|180px|thumb|What? Death is for the guilty ones? You mean I've been doing this wrong the whole time?]]The Quintessons appear to be mostly (if not entirely) mechanical beings. They come in several distinct forms, some of which are identified by their place in the Quintessons' bizarre court system.

{{note|The names given are, when possible, taken directly from the character model sheets.}}

==='''Judges '''===
The most prominent and famous type of Quintesson, as well as the apparent "leaders" of the race, are the Judges, also referred to as the Imperial Magistrates. Judges have inverted, egg-shaped bodies which float on a beam of energy and possess wiry tentacles for physical manipulation, but their most distinctive physical characteristics are their five rotating faces. Each face represents a different aspect of the Quintesson, though for four of the five faces, there are conflicting accounts as to what each represents.

<gallery perrow="3">
Image:Quintessondeath.jpg|'''Death'''
Image:Qhead1.gif|'''Rage/Wrath'''
Image:Qhead2.gif|'''Laughter/'''War'''
Image:Qhead3.gif|'''Bitterness/'''Wisdom'''
Image:Qhead4.gif|'''Doubt'''/'''Judgment'''
</gallery>

{{note|The first names given above for the latter four faces come from Japanese ''[[Comic Bom Bom]]'' supplements. They are derived from the descriptions given of the faces in the original script for ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|the movie]]''—an "angry face," a "smiling face," a "grimacing face" and a "suspicious face"—and the faces were [http://hometown.aol.com/silverphoenix12/junkion.html specifically designed] by [[Floro Dery]] to represent these emotions. All the same, this information remained very little-known for a long time, leading to the second set of names being created for use in the 2004 publication, ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]''. The original names were also used for ''[[Transformers: The Ark|The Ark]]'', published by [[IDW]] in 2007.}}

In the original animated series, the Judges were all of the same size and were rarely named. (Then again, it was rare for ''any'' Quintesson to get an individual name.) Conversely, in the Marvel Comics continuity, Judges vary in size, including the massive [[Lord Kledji]] and the smaller [[Sevax]]. The order of the faces in the ring varies from Judge to Judge (if not from shot to shot, ahem).

Named Judges include:
* [[Judge Brinn]]
* [[Judge Deliberata]]
* [[Derodomontatus]]
* [[Judge Heirodyus]]
* [[Lord Kledji]]
* [[Sevax]]

===Bailiffs===
[[Image:Quintbailiff anime.png|left|150px|thumb|None Shall Pass!]]
These snout-nosed creatures were seen serving as guards in the Quintessons' court.
{{-}}

===Executioners===
[[Image:QuintGate.gif|right|180px|thumb|Pokey, pokey!]]
This breed of Quintesson was first seen throwing the switch that dropped the unfortunate [[Arblus]] into the [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticon]] pit. They have also been called "Gatekeepers".

Named executioners include:
* [[General Ghyrik]]
* [[In-Saba Nur]]
* [[Jolup]]
* [[Overseer Rexian]]
{{-}}

===Prosecutor===
[[Image:Inquisitor fugly.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Prosecutor and the seldom-seen "wizened" variant.]]
This variety of Quintesson is the second-most common type, often seen in positions of authority. They have also been called "Inquisitors". In court, they are the ones who ask for the Judges' verdicts and occasionally let the defendants say something in their defense, for all it matters.

Named prosecutors include:
* [[Admiral Krahulik]]
* [[Overseer Vashik]]
{{-}}

===Scientist===
[[Image:Quint scientist.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Yes, I have a question]]
[[Image:Quint dweller.jpg|right|150px|thumb|I had to walk 15 miles in the snow to school!]]
Scientists are somewhat similar to the Prosecutors in construction, though they feature more bulbous heads and bearded, somewhat-more-human faces.

Named scientists include:
* [[Al-Badur]]
* [[Extempaxia]]
* [[Inquirata]]
* [[Mara-Al-Utha]]
{{-}}

===Other types===
[[Image:Quint two faced.jpg|right|125px|thumb|My tentacles are on fire!]]
The Judges are not the only Quintessons to have multiple faces, though the only known exception is the '''three-faced scientist''' who was the primary creator of the [[Trans-Organic]]s. One of his faces was grievously damaged, a scar left by the [[Dweller]], which he covered with a mask.

This scientist instigated a plan to get the [[Decepticon]]s to unwittingly release the trans-organics from their prisons deep within [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] so they would wipe out all Transformer life. The plan ultimately backfired; the Dweller killed the other trans-organics, and was launched into space by the [[Autobot]]s... where it smashed into the scientist's ship, which was en-route to Cybertron. Presumably, the scientist finally met his end as the Dweller drained the energy from the ship and everyone within it. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

[[Image:Quint rentacops.jpg|left|150px|thumb|"Game over, man! Game over!"]]
'''Security officers''' appear to have been an ancient model of Quintesson, and possibly the only kind with built-in offensive capabilities, some having one set of arm-tentacles replaced with over-sized blasters. These blasters availed them naught, however, against the Trans-Organic beasts. It is unknown if any of this model of Quintesson exist in "modern" times. {{storylink|The Dweller in the Depths}}

[[Image:Quint humanoid.jpg|right|150px|thumb|No one remembers we exist.]]
Non-bailiff, non-executioner '''Humanoid''' Quintessons are exceedingly rare. One accompanied [[Inquirata]] on his mission to use a [[Time Window]] to change Cybertron's history, stopping the slave revolt that drove the Quintessons off-planet. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

And then there's [[Mirdane]]. A rarity among Quintessons, in that he has a name, and that's ''it''. He has only ever been mentioned by others, never seen, so what body type he has/had is unknown. {{storylink|Madman's Paradise}} {{storylink|Wreckers: Finale Part II}}
{{-}}

==Fiction==
===American cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
{{quote|We Transformers have looked into the face of our creators...and seen the face of an enemy.|[[Rodimus Prime]].|[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]}}

[[Image:Quint.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Believe it or not, you really do have better chances in Texas.]]
In ages long past, a cold and emotionless race of aliens called the Quintessons created two lines of sentient robots on a planet-sized factory known as [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. One was a line of robots designed for domestic duties and labor (known as [[Autobot]]s), and the other was a line designed for military use, (known as [[Decepticon]]s). The Quintessons were exceptionally cruel to their creations, eventually leading to wide-spread rebellion, a rebellion started by the Autobot [[Alpha Trion (G1)|A3]]. Forced to flee the planet, the Quintessons eventually settled on the small, twisted planet of [[Quintessa]], but fostered an undying hatred of all Transformers for millions of years. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

In 2005, they were shown to capture prisoners for trial and feeding to their army of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]]. The mock trials held by the Quintesson Court seemed to have no purpose at all (except maybe for the Quintessons' amusement), as defendants were still immediately fed to the ravenous Sharkticons even when the Judge determined them to be innocent. However, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] managed to rescue the pair of Autobots the Quintessons had captured. Worse, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] inspired the Sharkticons to rebel... by stomping his foot on the ground and telling them to do so. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

One year (or possibly five years, depending on whom you ask) after the defeat of [[Unicron]], the Quintessons reappeared. They first sent a commando team of Sharkticons to abduct various Autobots (as well as [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], though that may have been unintentional). Upon capturing the 'bots, the Quintessons seemed more interested in interrogating their prisoners than feeding them to the Sharkticons. However, they eventually did find the captured Transformers to be guilty of the crime of... being Transformers. (Spike was guilty by association.) {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}}

After [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus]] and the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] mounted a rescue for their captive friends, the Quintessons attempted to kill the would-be rescuers by destroying the entire planet of [[Quintessa]]. After this plan failed, the surviving Quintessons made an alliance with the newly revived [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to attack Cybertron (in return for the fictional [[Decepticon Matrix|Decepticon Matrix of Leadership]], which they made up because they needed to give him a reason not to kill them). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}}

The Quintessons betrayed Galvatron almost immediately after the battle had been won, toggling a [[Large switch|switch]] which caused all Transformers the galaxy over literally to freeze where they stood. Luckily, Spike stopped the Quintessons before they had much of a chance to do anything. Despite their betrayal (and the fact that they almost killed him), Galvatron remained an ally (despite that he tried to kill them as well). {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5}}

Later plots by the Quintessons were no less nefarious. A rogue Quintesson scientist abducted three Transformers and a [[Marissa Faireborn|human]] for behavioral study, a scheme that nearly killed the entire group after they drifted into a black hole. {{storylink|The Killing Jar}} Later, the Quintessons revived the deceased [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] in an attempt to lure all the Autobots into a trap and destroy them with a supernova. However, the Quintessons did not count upon Hot Rod forcing Optimus Prime to overcome his programming, nor Optimus Prime's ability to sacrifice himself to save the Autobots. {{storylink|Dark Awakening}} Later still, the Quintessons attempted to rewrite history by preventing their loss of Cybertron (which nearly resulted in the very fabric of Time being destroyed). {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

During the [[Hate Plague]] crisis, a single Quintesson was rescued from his infected Sharkticons by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], to restore life to the body of Optimus Prime. The Quintesson mentioned that his race had gone into hiding in the farthest reaches of the galaxy. The lone Quintesson's help in restoring Optimus Prime and several other Autobots was vital in curing the galaxy of the Hate Plague, but his race was never heard from again. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime}}

===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''Kiss Players''====
[[Image:KPMaximus2.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Do cameos count as canon?]]The [[Kiss Players (singing group)|Kiss Players]] [[Marissa Faireborn]], [[Atari Hitotonari]] and [[Shaoshao Li]], together with the [[Sparkbot|Sparkbots]] [[Angela]], [[Star Dust]] and [[Zangetsu]], were traveling through time aboard [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]] when the space fortress suddenly went out of control.
[[Image:KPQuints.jpg|right|200px|thumb|This is all kinds of crazy.]]
The six found themselves on a strange, alien world in the year 2011. With their ship ensnared, they were herded by [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] to the Space Tribunal, where the Quintessons put them on trial for time-traveling without their permission.

When Shaoshao asked if being cute was a crime, the Quintessons threatened to charge her with contempt of court. Atari suggested using their Kiss Play abilities to transform into cute costumes and ask the "octopusses" nicely to let them go. But turning into a swimsuit-clad elementary school girl and asking the judge's permission to go to the potty only resulted in Atari and her friends being found "not guilty" and dropped into the Sharkticon pit below.

Rescued by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Goldbug]], they fled back to Fortress Maximus and re-entered the time portal. Sucked into the maelstrom along with them, the Quintessons demanded that the process stop, saying that they were the last of their kind. But it was too late, and the aliens were trapped inside the hole in space-time.

===Marvel Comics continuity===
{{noteukonly}}

''Like those creepy little pilotfish that swarm behind sharks, snapping at stray scraps, the Quintessons were vile enforcers for [[Unicron]], savagely hunting down and picking off those who attempted to escape his maw.''

''In 2008, Quintesson scientists realized that their planet, Quintesson (not [[Quintessa]]), was threatened with destruction by a time rift that was caused by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge’s]] time-traveling.'' {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006!}}

''Desperate for their race to survive, they launched a surprise attack on Autobot City, capturing it for themselves. Most of the Autobots were deactivated, except for [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], who was outside the city at the time of the attack, and [[Rewind]], [[Ramhorn]] and [[Steeljaw]], who were hidden inside [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s cassette compartment.''

''Using [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] as bait, the Quintessons captured the [[Creation Matrix]] from Rodimus, and he reverted to [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. Out of options, Hot Rod activated the core of Autobot City, a giant Autobot called [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]], who transformed and drove the Quintessons off but caused massive damage to the city in the process.''

''The Quintessons fled, but were ordered by Lord Kledji ''not'' to return to Quintesson, but to roam the stars instead to rebuild their forces and seek revenge on the Transformers, since their home planet was doomed beyond hope. How that went for them is unknown, but as they'd managed to cheese off most of the known metallic species by that point, it probably didn't go too well.'' {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}

===Universe Featuring the Wreckers===
The Quintessons conspired with [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]] to retake the newly-reformatted Cybertron. He screwed them.

{{charstubfiction}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
The Quintessons were an alien race which appeared to conquer Cybertron at some point, but were driven off. However, they continued to maintain watch over Cybertron, eventually coming to manipulate the [[Council of Ancients]]. [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] claimed this was the reason that he started the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}. This did not, however, stop him from making a deal with the Quintessons, who provided him with the [[Aerospace Extermination Squadron]]. Knowing both Megatron and the Quintessons, both were planning to betray each other when the time was right. {{storylink|The War Within: The Age of Wrath}}

Later, they prepped the [[Female Autobots]] for invading Cybertron. {{storylink|Unreleased Dreamwave issues|Generation One issue 11}}

{{note|Due to the bankruptcy of [[Dreamwave Productions]], the story ended before the Quintesson plot could be revealed.}}

===IDW comics continuity===
A strange inscription of a Quintesson judge was present inside the ruins on planet [[LV-117]]. Through the cracks of the stone it was carved into, its eerie eyes glowed... {{storylink|Spotlight: Wheelie}}

===''Transformers Animated'' continuity===
[[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] received his [[Sonic Jammer 3000]] from the Quintessons. According to him, they are nice folks that give you a good deal and all the oil you can drink. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

==Trivia==
*When asked about the Quintesson design in an interview, [[Floro Dery]] stated they were based on a cylindrical toy he designed at some point. <ref>http://transformersph.blogspot.com/2007/06/interview-with-floro-dery.html TransFormers Philippines: Interview With Floro Dery</ref>

==External Links==
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Quintessons The Quintessons' ''Universe'' profile at NFTA.net]

==Footnotes==
<references/>

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Molecular cannon

2009-05-16T10:20:26Z

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: ''The Molecular cannon is a weapon from the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity]] family.''

{{quote|Not a very subtle weapon, is it?|[[Bruticus]]|[[Fight or Flee]]}}

The '''Molecular cannon''' is a large weapon emplacement that obliterated a target and left a large explosion in its wake.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
A molecular cannon was constructed on the planet [[Paradron]] when the [[Decepticon Empire]] had conquered the [[Energon]] rich world. The [[Predacon (G1)|Predacon]]s made use of the weapon to destroy an [[Autobot]] shuttle that was approaching the world. Bruticus thought it made too loud a bang whilst [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] believed thats why the Predacons enjoyed using it. {{storylink|Fight or Flee}}

[[Category:Cannons]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Blitzwing (Animated)

2009-05-16T09:23:11Z

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{{disambig3|Blitzwing}}
:''Blitzwing is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:AniBlitzwingPromoModel.jpg|right|250px|thumb|That's far enough, Dr. Jones.]]
'''Blitzwing''' not only has three modes (robot, jet, and tank), he also has three alternate personalities (an "icy" cold strategist, a short-tempered "hothead", and a total "random" nutcase) along with the faces rattling around in his head to go with them.<ref>Blitzwing's three personas are named "Icy", "Hothead" and "Random" on his [[Character model|model]] sheets.</ref> He's as liable to have a conversation with himself as he is to say a word to his fellow Decepticons. Pretty much the only thing that keeps him in line is that all three of his personalities are scared to death of [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]].

Blitzwing's "dominant", icy personality is represented by a long, blue face with a monocle and speaks with quiet disdain. His easily angered hothead personality has a wide, red face, is gap-toothed,and tends to react angrily with violent threats towards almost anyone. Finally, his random personality's face looks like nothing so much as a black jack-o'-lantern, and may toss out bad puns and jokes, children's nursery rhymes, or random non sequiturs, mostly followed by hysterical laughter. All three personalities speak with a pronounced German [[Accents|accent]] and apparently he has trouble flying in a straight line.

Blitzwing's armament varies depending upon which personality is dominant at the time. His calculating personality has an arsenal of ice weaponry, while the hothead predictably can turn up the heat. When his third personality is foremost, nearly anything can be dished out from either of his vehicle modes. Blitzwing's alt-mode is likewise usually dependent on which aspect is dominant at the time. His cold side uses the jet, his angry side uses the tank, and his insane side can use either. However it seems that if he changes personality while in his alt mode, that alt will change with him, and if that's a jet to tank change, he'll fall right out of the sky.

{{quote|Ze name iz Blitzwing, [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|insect]]—remember it! Cause it's ze last thing you're gonna hear before I—express my feelings in song!|—Blitzwing switching personalities like we switch shoes, "[[Transform and Roll Out!]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
{{ongoing}}
{{note|Events from [[IDW Publishing]] comic books are in italics.}}

:''Voice actor:'' [[Bumper Robinson]] (English), [[Rainer Doering]] (German)

[[Image:Animated blitzwing faces1.JPG|left|125px|thumb|"So Arnold, Dietrich, and Blot walk into a bar..."]]
Blitzwing was aboard the [[Nemesis (Animated)|''Nemesis'']] with the other Decepticons at the time of the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]]'s re-discovery. He partially froze [[Blackarachnia (Animated)|Blackarachnia]]'s arm, commenting on how her demeanor was as unpleasant as her organic beast mode. When Blackarachnia advised him to blow it out his actuator, Blitzwing angrily demanded that she refer to him by his proper name, or else he would...''express his feelings in song!'' His out-of-tune rendition of "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" got all the Decepticons arguing until Megatron entered, prompting Blitzwing to fall silent with the rest.

When it became clear the ''Nemesis'' was going to crash into an exploding space bridge, Blitzwing fled in an escape pod. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out}}

''After Megatron's disappearance, the Decepticons held a funeral at [[New Kaon]]. Blitzwing gave the eulogy, in which he vowed that they would destroy the [[Autobot]]s responsible for their leader's demise...and then paint mustaches on their faceplates. [[Lugnut]] was angry with the service, declaring that Megatron was alive and would return. When Blitzwing pointed out evidence to the contrary, Lugnut destroyed the statue of Megatron that Blitzwing had built. This angered Blitzwing, who'd spent six deca-cycles building it, and initiated an exchange of fire between him and Lugnut.'' {{storylink|The Arrival issue 1}}

Blitzwing placed a bounty on [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]], intending to punish him for destroying Megatron. Fifty stellar cycles later, the bounty hunter [[Lockdown]] contacted Blitzwing, saying he had Prime. Blitzwing promised that Lockdown would receive payment once Blitzwing received Prime — then his random side asked if he could ''please, please please'' see Prime turn into a firetruck. {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}} ''His conversation was cut short however, when an enraged Lugnut slammed his face into the monitor for daring to commune with the bounty hunter. The pair began scrapping, and things were only made worse when [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] showed up, taking to opportunity to sell each of them a wide variety of weapons so they could pummel each other. It eventually culminated in him selling the pair of them doomsday weapons and unbreakable nemesis shields. Realizing they were being played, Lugs and Blitz put aside their anger, beat the holy hell out of Swindle and made friends again'' {{storylink|Everything Must Go}}

[[Image:LugnutBlitzwingNemesis.JPG|right|200px|thumb|"This was Megatron's ship!" "Oh, cool! Maybe my DVD collection's still in there."]]

Some time after this, Blitzwing and Lugnut followed a beacon to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] to find the wreckage of the ''Nemesis''. Noting that Starscream was bad at parking, Blitzwing also remembered that this quadrant was the last time they received an update from Lockdown. Concluding that the Autobots responsible for killing Megatron were nearby, the duo went to Earth. Landing at a construction site, the two had similar problems determining the dominant species on Earth as the Autobots did, mistaking Earth's automatons and machines for sentient beings. Lugnut's attempt to interrogate a crane ended up getting Blitzwing hit by the wrecking ball, which convinced the Decepticons to do a more time honored tactic—blow stuff up and hope it forces the Autobots to come out. It worked. During the battle with the Autobots, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] were hard pressed to avoid Blitzwing's energy blasts, but his freeze beam did get Bumblebee off his feet. When Lugnut demanded information on Megatron's location, the Autobots mentioned that he had "turned into a fireball somewhere over [[Cleveland (city)|Cleveland]]". Naturally, Lugnut was displeased, and he used his [[Punch of Kill Everything|super-punch]] to floor the Autobots—and bury himself and Blitzwing under the rubble. When Blitzwing unburied himself, he irritatedly reminded Lugnut of his oft-repeated request for a little warning before the punch.

Having observed the battle over a live feed, Megatron opted to radio Lugnut exclusively, leaving Blitzwing struggling to work out what exactly was going on. Blitzwing believed Lugnut was only listening to voices in his head, so Lugnut had to take him along forcibly. Uncertain of the number and strength of the Autobots' "reinforcements" (the Detroit Police Department), the pair scanned Earth vehicles for disguises so they could lay low. Icy Blitzwing wanted to scan a fighter jet, while Hothead wanted a tank. After a brief argument, Random suggested that they scan both. That evening, the two Decepticons followed the Autobots to [[Lake Erie]], where Blitzwing froze the lake. When the Autobots submerged, he followed them in tank form. Blitzwing was lured by the Autobots towards [[Teletran-1|their ship]] and blasted by one of its weapons systems. He and Lugnut were left fragmented but functional and floated to the surface, only to be met by [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]], who offered to repair them in exchange for a pledge of undying allegiance. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}

[[Image:Megatron Rising 1 Ratchet Blitzwing Key.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Well, it's not exactly offline, but— [Rips off Ratchet's arm] —it's certainly cold. Ahahahaha!"]]
Apparently, they chose to serve under Starscream, but still were bickering with each other. When Lugnut began receiving internal transmissions from Megatron again, Starscream was confused, and Blitzwing explained that it was a "technical glitch" that happened. A lot. When Starscream learned that Lugnut thought he was talking to Megatron, he felt threatened and scanned Lugnut, detecting the signals. Starscream ordered both Lugnut and Blitzwing to find the [[Key]] while he himself tracked the transmissions.

At the moment, the Key was in the hands of [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]]. Blitzwing used his ice guns to freeze Ratchet and rip off the arm that was carrying the Key. Afterward, they went to [[Sumdac Tower]] to find Megatron. In the process of greeting him, they revealed Megatron's true Decepticon nature to [[Isaac Sumdac|Prof. Sumdac]]. Blitzwing, now understanding what had been going on with Lugnut, inserted the Key into Megatron's head, restoring their true leader. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}

[[Image:Megatron Rising 2 Blitzwing tank crash.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He's just as aerodynamic as the next tank.]]
As Megatron proceeded to beat up the Autobots, Blitzwing and Lugnut decided not to intervene and kept an eye on Professor Sumdac instead. When Megatron called his loyal troops to him, Blitzwing looked on as his leader made an example of Starscream. The Decepticons took to the air, locating and attacking the Autobots' ship as it travelled from the lake to the Tower, then from the Tower to [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]], where it was shot down. Blitzwing split off to tackle Prowl, Ratchet and Bumblebee, before being brought down by a combined EMP burst. As Blitzwing rolled around and shelled the Autobots, Prowl noticed that Blitzwing's personalities were connected to his alternate modes and powers. By this time, Blitzwing was back in the air, but Bumblebee taunted the Triple Changer enough that Hothead Blitzwing took over, transformed from jet to tank—and fell into the lake. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

[[Image:TFA Blitzwing Jet Altmode.jpg|left|200px|thumb|I'm gunning for you, Snoopy.]]
The Decepticons set up a base in a mine containing carbon deposits, which would block their energy signatures so they could recover from their encounter with the Autobots without detection. When Megatron announced his new plan to conquer [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Blitzwing felt the plan was crazy, as neither he nor Lugnut had any idea how they would get there. He changed his mind when Megatron explained that they would build their own [[space bridge]] using the specs Megatron had downloaded from [[Teletran-1]] during one of the encounters with the Autobots. However, they would need the captured Prof. Sumdac to help them, as the specs were incomplete. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}}

After Isaac Sumdac developed a device that shielded their energy signatures from Autobot sensors, Blitzwing and Lugnut went to retrieve a tachyon transmitter from the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard's]] [[Elite Guard flagship|ship]]. When they presented it to Megatron, Starscream appeared, tried to kill Megatron—and was killed by Megatron. However, Starscream appeared to survive, and Blitzwing spent the rest of the evening dumping Starscream's body into the river. The next day, Blitzwing and Megatron responded to an AllSpark energy signature which turned out to be a trap laid by Starscream. Blitzwing and Megatron then pursued the traitor, offlining him again. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished}}

Blitzwing was later sent by Megatron to track down an All Spark fragment, with an oddly disappearing energy signature. He froze [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] and much of the surrounding landscape, destroyed a bridge, [[Captain Fanzone|Captain Fanzone's]] [[Captain Fanzone's car|car]], and [[Master Disaster|Master Disaster's]] truck before Sari Sumdac managed to make him leave using Master Disaster's remote. {{storylink|Velocity}}

Blitzwing and Lugnut wound up stuck with the dirty work, collecting supplies for the construction of the space bridge. Foiled by the Autobots, they tried again the next day, hauling heavy trailers up a hill. Blitzwing's foot slipped, and he was nearly offlined by the trailer sending him careening towards a wall. Bracing for impact, his demise was interrupted by the intervention of [[Mixmaster (Animated)|Mixmaster]] and [[Scrapper (Animated)|Scrapper]]. Seeing a good opportunity in the brawny Constructibots, he tricked them into hauling the two trailers to the mine. Though Lugnut stated that Megatron would never stand for this, he reassured the huge Decepticon that the two newcomers would be offlined as soon as the work was done. True to his word, Blitzwing was about to have Lugnut dispatch the hapless bots when Megatron stepped in. He had bigger plans for them. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

[[Image:TFA Sari no one home Blitzwing Ratchet hostage.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Verrry interesting...but shtupid.]]
When the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]] resurfaced, Megatron dispatched Blitzwing to bring them back to the mine, giving him some oil to entice them, and instructing Blitzwing not to engage the Autobots. During his search, Blitzwing came across the Autobots. Although his Icy personality wanted to continue the search, his Hothead and Random personality decided to engage them. During the battle, Blitzwing utterly dominated the Autobots, and eventually took Ratchet hostage. At that point, Megatron ordered Blitzwing to disengage and resume his search. Finally locating the Constructicons, Blitzwing offered the two the oil barrels he was carrying, and led them back to base. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}}

Soon after the space bridge was near completion, the Autobots found the Decepticons' hideout and attempted to stop them. Blitzwing and Lugnut attacked the Autobots invading their underground base, but they ended up getting stasis cuffed by [[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]]. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}} Blitzwing was later retrieved by Scrapper and joined in on the attack on [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]]. His hothead side was unimpressed with the gargantuan Autobot, and he vowed to damage Omega Supreme so badly he'd need a GPS locator to help him find his still-attached exhaust port. Omega was equally unimpressed with the verbal posturing and headbutted Blitzwing to the horizon. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

[[Image:FiveServosOfDoom-CapturedDecepticons.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"So, how often do you transform them for display?"]]
When [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] hired [[Lockdown]] to capture Decepticons for him, Blitzwing was one of the bounty hunter's early victims. He was subsequently locked up in the Elite Guard flagship alongside [[Sunstorm (Animated)|Sunstorm]] and Swindle, and had mouth clamps placed on each of his faces to keep him quiet.{{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}

As the Elite Guard headed back to Cybertron with their prisoners, they navigated the ship through an energy storm in outer space, causing a stray bolt of energy to hit the ship and free Swindle, who had been left unrestrained. The greedy Decepticon immediately released Blitzwing and the others from their bonds and provided them with new weaponry. Led by Lugnut, the Decepticons defeated and captured the crew, only for Optimus Prime to transwarp into the ship and release them. The ensuing battle took place outside the ship, where Blitzwing froze Sentinel Prime and threatened to blast his head off if the other Autobots didn't surrender. The plan was a success, and the captured Autobots were led into their own decontamination unit to be frozen. (Blitzwing's crazy side also wanted them grinded up into snowcones.) However, this was the Autobots' plan all along, as [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] had tampered with the freeze-gas pipes, causing Blitzing, Sunstorm and the [[Liar Starscream]] to be frozen instead. The three Decepticons were subsequently recaptured and brought to Cybertron, where Sentinel Prime displayed them during his [[Magnus]]-promotion parade. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

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==Toys==
===Animated===
[[Image:Ani blitz.JPG|right|250px|thumb|"WHY IS IT GETTING SO CROWDED IN HERE?!" "Oh, wait, it's me." ''"And me! AHAHAHAHAAA!!!"'']]
*'''Blitzwing''' (Voyager, 2008)
*''Accessories'': 2 "flame" missiles

: Blitzwing transforms into a futuristic "Mech-Warrior"ish-tank with two large, spring-loaded anti-aircraft-like guns, and a squat jet with tracks. His tank-cannons become the jet's thrusters. The robot mode has three faces, which can be switched around via a knob on the back of the head. Surprisingly against the [[For safety reasons|norm]], Blitzwing's pointy nosecone is molded from rigid plastic.

: Sadly, his cannons cannot tilt forward over his shoulders when in robot mode. Though promotional photos showed the figure with a gold traditional Decepticon insignia, the final toy used the movie variant in the tampograph.

: Blitzwing also has a minor [[misassembly]] problem, in that his upper arms are swapped. This is the reason his wings cannot press down flush with the rest of the jet fuselage. This can be fixed by pulling off his arms, unscrewing the one screw visible on either forearm, then separating the upper arms and switching them. This makes for a much improved jet mode. It still doesn't explain the purpose of the spring-loaded purple panels on his forearms though...

[[Image:Blitzwinganimatedtoyfaces.jpg|left|250px|thumb|So people who buy enough toys to display them in every mode have to buy five of this guy, right?]]
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*'''Blitzwing''' (McDonald's Happy Meal toys, 2009)

: A very simplified (but well painted!) version of Blitzwing that has abandoned his triple changer aspect for simplicity's sake. Although this toy sports Blitzwing's "icy" face, he transforms into "hothead's" tank mode.

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==Trivia==
* When developing the character who would become Blitzwing, [[Marty Isenberg]] originally envisioned a character who could change into anything. Obviously enough, that idea proved unworkable in toy terms, so art director [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] proposed using [[Sixshot]] for the role. When Hasbro deemed a [[Six Changer]] to be too expensive, the Triple Changer Blitzwing was finally settled upon instead.<ref name="artstory">http://www.cvcomics.com/artandstory/?p=242 Art & Story interview with Marty Isenberg]</ref> As fate would have it, Hasbro designer [[Eric Siebenaler]] had been itching to do a face-swapping Blitzwing since 2005. <ref>Blitzwing's long design history was detailed at [[BotCon 2008|BotCon 2008's]] Hasbro Design panel.</ref>
* His German accent was a last-minute improvisation by voice actor [[Bumper Robinson]], inspired by the character's name, that went on to influence his entire robot mode aesthetic; once Robinson had been cast in the role, Blitzwing was subsequently designed to "make him look really German"<ref name="artstory"/>, with his helmet an obvious nod to a World War II-era [[wikipedia:Stahlhelm|Stahlhelm]] helmet and goggles.
* Blitzwing's face-changing [[gimmick]] was in part inspired by [[wikipedia:Man-E-Faces|Man-E-Faces]] from ''Masters of the Universe.''<ref>According to [[Hasbro]] employees speaking at the 2007 Comic-ConInternational.</ref> He's not the first Transformers toy to feature multiple rotating faces; [[Alpha Q]], inspired by the five-faced Generation 1 [[Quintessons]], holds that distinction.

==Footnotes==
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Blitzwing/blitzwing.htm Blitzwing at TFU.info]

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Decepticon Empire

2009-05-16T09:21:12Z

86.1.134.175: /* Generation 1 cartoon */

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{{disambig2|the term in Generation 1|the empire built up by the Second Generation Decepticons|Cybertronian Empire}}
Although it was his ultimate goal, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] would never have been content with merely ruling [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. It matters not that [[Primus|their creator]] intended the [[Transformer|Transformers]] to be a race of peace. The [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] are the highest form of life in existence, conquerers who will bring order to a galaxy plagued by disorder and weak organics, which the [[Autobot|Autobots]] seem intent on protecting. Thus, Megatron is destined to lead the '''Decepticon Empire''' to rule the universe. He will accept nothing less.

And only [[Optimus Prime (G1)|one thing]] is standing in his way.

{{bigquote|We are destined to escape our world...and create a truly universal dynasty!|[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]|[[The War Within issue 5]]}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
By 2006, the Decepticon Empire was essentially extinct. After the Decepticons were driven from Cybertron by [[Unicron]]'s attack and the disappearance of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], they fled to [[Chaar]]. Without Galvatron, or other strong leaders such as [[Air Commander]] [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and Military Operations Commander [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]], they descended into a period of disunity, spending their time fighting each other for scraps of [[Energon (G1)|Energon]]. Eventually, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] resolved to locate Galvatron and restore the Decepticon Empire to its former glory. It didn't work out too well. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

After conquering the planet [[Paradron]], Galvatron made it a part of the Decepticon Empire and started to force the natives into slavery where they were forced to build weapons for the glory of the Empire. {{storylink|Fight or Flee}}

===IDW continuity===
The Decepticon Empire is not one of conquest, but pillaging. Via the [[Infiltration protocol]] they let the planet ruin itself, before taking its resources and letting [[Sixshot]] completely reduce it to ash and rubble.

===Animated cartoon===
When [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] obtained the means to send a subspace signal to space, he contacted his fellow Decepticons dispersed among the galaxy informing them to unite in order to raise their glorious empire once more. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished|Mission Accomplished}}

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Fight or Flee (episode)

2009-05-16T09:17:35Z

86.1.134.175: /* Quotes */

{{episode|
|series=G1toon
|ep=86
|series2=2010
|ep2=15
|image=Fight or Flee Paradrons enslaved.JPG
|caption="Man, I hate menial labor. Don't they have machines that can do this?"
|title="Fight or Flee"
|production code=700-106
|airdate=[[October 15]], 1986
|written by=[[Tony Cinciripini]] [[Larry Leahy]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''The Decepticons conquer Paradron, a world inhabited by pacifistic Autobots.'''

:''Japanese title:'' 戦いか死か!? (''Tatakai ka Shi ka!?'', "Fight or Death!?")
:''German title:'' '''Wenn du nicht kämpfst, wirst du sterben!''' (''If you don't fight, you're going to die!'')
:''German'' Generation 2 ''title:'' '''Eine vollkommene Welt''' (''A perfect World'')

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Fightorflee Cyclonus Scourge Superion.jpg|left|200px|thumb|He looks smaller in person.]]

In space, [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] are pursuing [[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]]. Following him into an asteroid field, the two Decepticons are surprised to see the other [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. In the firefight, Scourge is damaged, so Cyclonus argues that they charge them. However, the Aerialbots form [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and do further damage to the Decepticons. Cyclonus spots a vortex and decides to take refuge in it. Once they've passed through, they find a planet that looks similar to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] during the [[Golden Age]]. Further analysis is discontinued, however, as they crash hard.

Nursed back to health by the natives, the Decepticons discover that the planet, called [[Paradron]], is inhabited by Autobots. Native [[Sandstorm (Autobot)|Sandstorm]] greets the two Decepticons, explaining their pacifistic ways, but Cyclonus and Scourge get a little too much [[Energon (G1)|energon]]... of which the planet has an unlimited supply. Contacting [[Chaar]], they inform [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] of the discovery. Sandstorm calls an assembly, warning the populace that Cyclonus and Scourge are dangerous, but the others ignore his warnings. Soon enough, the Decepticons arrive and declare the planet a part of the [[Decepticon Empire]]. Naturally, the Paradrons don't agree with that, one claiming outright that the planet is a [[democracy]]. Galvatron shoots the dissenter.

[[Image:Fightorflee Sandstorm spacecraft.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]

Taken to a prison, Sandstorm manages to escape, but [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] follow him. They knock him off a bridge, but Sandstorm flies away and manages to lose the two Decepticons. Heading for a long-abandoned spaceship, Sandstorm manages to power it up and take off, narrowly avoiding [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]].

Making contact with the Autobots, Sandstorm explains that his ancestors left Cybertron during the [[Cybertronian Civil Wars|fourth great war]] to escape the violence. The Autobots, knowing that they can't let the Decepticons have Paradron's energon, head for the planet. By now, the Decepticons have dug in and are using the Paradrons as slave labor. Detecting the Autobot ship, the Decepticons destroy the Autobots—or so they think, as the Autobots actually used the ship as a decoy. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] takes a team to secure the energon, while [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] takes [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], Sandstorm, and [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] to rescue the prisoners.

[[Image:Fightorflee Rodimus explosion.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Dreamwave... The New Wave of Comics]]

Breaking through the prison defenses, the Autobots present the Paradrons with weapons, but the latter are reluctant to fight. Sandstorm claims that their forefathers would fight as well. The Autobot leader gives them a simpler choice: fight or flee. Reluctantly, the Paradrons take up arms.

[[Image:Fightorflee Ultramagnus Sandstorm bomb.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Nice scenery." "Yeah, now let's waste it! I hate nice things!"]]

Unfortunately, the Decepticons' control over the planet is too firm. Unwilling to let them have Paradron, Rodimus orders Ultra Magnus to destroy the energon core, which will destroy the planet. Sandstorm objects at first, but agrees to the plan when he learns that the Paradrons can live on Cybertron. Using escape pods, the Paradrons flee the planet, while Magnus and Sandstorm head for the core. Planting a time bomb, the two Autobots hightail it out of there. Galvatron sneers at their cowardice, then remembers that Magnus is anything but a coward. Realizing that something is wrong, Galvatron orders the Decepticons to abandon the planet.

From space, the Autobots watch the planet explode. Sandstorm remarks that even in death, it's still beautiful. Rodimus callously says that Cybertron is better anyway.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Air Raid (G1)|Air Raid]] (3)
*[[Slingshot]] (4)
*[[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (5)
*[[Fireflight (G1)|Fireflight]] (6)
*[[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] (7)
*[[Superion (G1)|Superion]] (8)
*[[Sandstorm (Autobot)|Sandstorm]] (9)
*[[Paradron Medic]] (10)
*[[Paradron communicator]] (11)
*[[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] (20)
*[[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] (21)
*[[Springer (G1)|Springer]] (22)
*[[Kup (G1)|Kup]] (23)
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (24)
*[[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (25)
*[[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] (27)

|c2=
*[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (1)
*[[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (2)
*[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]] (12)
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (13)
*[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (14)
*[[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] (15)
*[[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (16)
*[[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]] (17)
*[[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] (18)
*[[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] (19)
*[[Headstrong]] (26)
*[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (28)
*[[Blast Off]] (29)
*[[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (30)
*[[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (31)
*[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] (32)
*[[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] (33)
*[[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] (34)
}}

==Quotes==
"Before a society can move forward, everyone must agree on the rules. Now kneel!"
:—Come, sons of Paradron, kneel before '''Galvatron'''.

"I-is there something wrong with his timing program?"
:—'''Sandstorm''', asking the question we're all thinking about Blurr.

'''Galvatron''': "What do we have here?" 
'''Bruticus''': "I believe it is an Autobot invasion party." 
'''Galvatron''': "I know what it is.." 
'''Bruticus''': "Didn't you ask me what we had here?" 
'''Galvatron''': "It was just a figure of speech... turn them molecular cannon on them!"
:-Strangely, Galvatron doesn't seem to be shooting anyone....

"I've never seen anything this beautiful in the entire galaxy.... All right, give me the bomb."
:—'''Ultra Magnus''' with one of the greatest lines in the universe.

"Run you Autobot cowards! Hhh...but he isn't a coward.... Something's wrong here!"
:—'''Galvatron''' mocks Ultra Magnus, then realizes they're in deep [[Slag (slang)|slag]].

"It's as beautiful in death as it was in life." 
"Well, no need to get all mushy. Cybertron's a better place anyway—not so...perfect."
:—A solemn '''Sandstorm''' witnessing the destruction of his home while '''Rodimus Prime''' callously mocks him for it. Jerk.

==Other notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
* In various shots, the Paradronians are all in an off-white color scheme while in others shots of the same groups, they're more colorful.
* When Scourge delivers his lines "The same goes for me..." as Cyclonus finishes drinking from the Energon fountain, Cyclonus has Sandstorm's color scheme. Sandstorm himself is also colored entirely orange during this moment.
* Shortly afterwards, as Cyclonus draws his weapon and notes that the Paradronians are not armed, the Decepticon brand usually seen on his chest is missing.
* When Cyclonus and Scourge plot against the Paradronians during Sandstorm's assembly, [[Scale|Scourge is drawn way shorter than Cyclonus.]]
* When Razorclaw and Brawl land in the gorge to hunt down Sandstorm, both of their color schemes show areas of white where there should be black.
* When the Autobots are meeting on Paradron's moon, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] are seen among the group looking at Rodimus Prime. How the hell did they get better?
* Bruticus is shown as being only a few feet taller than Galvatron.
* Oddly enough, when Rodimus gives the ultimatum for the Paradronians to "Fight...or flee!", (after the first slave acquires a gun) the slaves kneel to pick up weapons off of the floor...that aren't even there, making it appear as if they're plucking weapons from thin air. ''What?''
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]]'s bizarre blue-and-orange alternate color scheme, previously seen in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]", returns in a few shots during this episode.
* During a panning shot of some fighting Decepticons, Galvatron's cannon is white.
* Sandstorm's size relative to the other Autobots varies drastically — when interrogated, he looks huge; when descending the steps to the core chamber, he's half the size of Ultra Magnus; when handing Magnus the bomb, they're roughly the same size.

===Continuity errors===
* Although this episode gives Sandstorm's origin, he first appeared in [[Starscream's Ghost]]. [[Starscream's Brigade|Gee, that's ''never'' happened before.]] [[To sell toys|Wonder why]]? Having said that, the episode features ''none'' of the traditional season 3 stock music used in surrounding episodes, possibly implying that it was actually to have been animated earlier in the season.
* When contacting Chaar, only [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] and a [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicon]] are shown, yet the voice that speaks is clearly [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]. He even uses Shrapnel's unique repetition of dialogue, dialogue.
* Bruticus talks like Cyclonus in this episode, and additionally, is noticeably eloquent compared to past appearances.
* [[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5|Despite being banished by Galvatron earlier]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] can be seen among Galvatron's troops when he orders them to make the slaves work faster.
* Brawl is shown helping [[Headstrong]] man a large gun at the same time as Bruticus is with Galvatron.
* Sandstorm claims his ancestors left during the fourth great war. According to "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4]]," the [[Great War (G1)|current war]] is the third.

===Transformers references===
* Paradron would appear in [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[Micromasters|''Micromasters'' comic]] and be the location of [[Golden Disk (Paradron)|an important plot device]].

===Trivia===
* Apparently, Rodimus Prime is willing to destroy a whole planet rather let the Decepticons have it. And people wonder why everyone else prefers [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].
* It also appears that [[Divebomb (G1)|Divebomb]] has the same 'hidden camera' gimmick in his beast mode's forehead as [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]].

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

[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]

Black hole (phenomenon)

2009-05-15T14:26:49Z

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{{disambig2|the astronomical feature|the robophobic drinking establishment|Black Hole Bar and Grill}}
[[Image:BlackHole KillingJar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Ok... who left the water tap open?]]

{{quote|A black hole is a star that has collapsed in on itself, becoming so dense that neither matter nor light can escape its immense gravity|[[Quintesson]] scientist|[[The Killing Jar]]}}

A '''black hole''' is an astronomical feature that occurs when a massive star collapses into a extremely small singularity so dense than not even light can escape its gravitational field.

Transformers have encountered black holes on a number of occasions and they have frequently been shown to function as portals between alternate universes.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had the power to tap into a black hole and draw on [[antimatter]] within it as a weapon. He rarely does this because, dude, it's ''throwing anti-matter around''.<ref>Megatron's bio.</ref>

A specially outfitted [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] journeyed into one to discover [[nucleon]].<ref>Nucleon Quest Super Convoy's bio</ref>

The bounty hunter [[Axer]] traveled through one from the [[Generation 1]] continuity to the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] continuity.<ref>Axer's Robots in Disguise bio.</ref>

===Cartoon continuity===
A [[Quintesson]] ship with a captured [[Autobot]], [[Decepticon]], [[human]], and [[Junkion]] aboard passed through one to a [[negative universe]] where the color spectrum was reversed. {{storylink|The Killing Jar}}

[[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] used magnetism to harness the power of black holes, and used one to trap [[Grand Maximus]]. [[God Ginrai]] later found himself trapped in the same hole. {{storylink|BlackZarak - Destroyer from Space}}

==Unicron Trilogy==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon continuity===
[[Image:Unicronsingularity.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]
[[Unicron]]'s destruction created an especially large [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]] which threatened to destroy the multiverse. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}}
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==References==
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[[Category:Space]]

Autobot Mausoleum

2009-05-15T12:57:05Z

86.1.134.175:

:''The Autobot Mausoleum is a location from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:DarkAwakening Mausoleum.jpg|right|250px|thumb|]]
'''The Autobot Mausoleum''' is the final resting place of the chassis and servos of fallen Autobot heroes. It is a large barge set adrift in deep space. Inside, you can find the memorial known as the ''Veil of Remembrance''.

{{quote|What is that thing?}}
{{quote|A tomb.}}
{{quote|We built it.}}
{{quote|As a final resting place for the Autobots we lost in the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]].|[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]|"[[Dark Awakening]]"}}

{{-}}
==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
While being pursued by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]], [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] and his crew had to ditch their starship and take refuge on the Autobot Mausoleum. Inside, they were surprised to find Optimus Prime seemingly alive, if not entirely well. In truth, he was little more than a reanimated corpse, courtesy of the [[Quintessons]]. The Autobot Mausoleum was destroyed when the [[zombie]] Optimus Prime set the self-destruct. {{storylink|Dark Awakening|Dark Awakening}}

==Notes==
* Named Autobots entombed in the Autobot Mausoleum: [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]].
* Rodimus Prime and his crew were surprised to find it, suggesting they forgot where it was.
* It features breathable air.
* According to [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], it is the size of Manhattan.

[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Night of the Devils

2009-05-15T10:33:02Z

86.1.134.175: New page: : ''The Night of the Devils is a time period in the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Night of the Devils''' is an age that occured long ago on the planet Zamojin locat...

: ''The Night of the Devils is a time period in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity]] family.''

The '''Night of the Devils''' is an age that occured long ago on the planet [[Zamojin]] located in [[Quadrant X]]. This existed over five thousand years ago when the Zamojin civilization was at its peak but their formidable mental abilities made them a threat to the [[Quintessons]]s who attacked them as well as placed them in a [[Quadrant lock]] thus leaving them premanently stuck in a primitive state of development.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] discovered the existence of the Quadrant lock and attempted to learn his secrets which prompted the Quintessons to attack him. However, the [[Autobot]]s had also arrived and in order to shake off both the [[Transformer]] factions; the Quintessons entered into the Quadrant lock. Once there, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was separated from his colleagues and his [[Universal emulator]] was taken by the Zamojin [[Katsu Don]] in order to reawaken [[Nijika]]. However, this simply transfered Perceptors mind into the smaler android body and he learnt of the history of the Zamojin people and the role the Quintessons as the Devils played on their race. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika}}

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:History]]

Lost Cybertronian Storage Asteroid

2009-05-15T10:12:56Z

86.1.134.175:

: ''The Lost Autobot Records is a place in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity]] family.''

The '''Lost Autobot Records''', also known as the '''Storage asteroid''' and as the '''Lost Cybertronian Storage asteroid''', is a facility where the [[Autobot]]s placed the collective sum of their knowledge and history. It was created before the [[Great War]] with the intention of preserving the Autobots knowledge should they be destroyed in the conflict with the [[Decepticon]]s. A special homing beacon is placed in the asteroid where the Records were located but it malfunctioned leading to the storage asteroid becoming lost to the ages.

The facility is protected by numerous [[Sentry droid]]s. Whilst it might appear as nothing more as a floating asteroid, it did possess thrusters allowing for it to be piloted.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] learnt of the storage asteroid and the Lost Autobot Records from the [[Library droid]] at the [[Hall of Records]]. He and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] stole a shuttle in order to find the storage asteroid so that they could find the date [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was created. This was because they wanted to plan a surprise party for him. Whilst there, they were attacked by snake-like lifeforms and the Sentry droids.

[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep]]s followed the two to the facility and learnt of its purpose. They later sent the asteroid on a collision course with the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with Daniel and Wheelie still inside in the hopes of devastating a [[Peace Conference]] held on the [[Transformer]] home world. But like all Decepticon plans... it didn't end well. Wheelie detonated the asteroid before it could reach Cybertron. {{storylink|Surprise Party|Surprise Party}}

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Lost Cybertronian Storage Asteroid

2009-05-15T10:09:55Z

86.1.134.175: New page: : ''The Lost Autobot Records is a place in the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Lost Autobot Records''', also known as the '''Storage asteroid''' and as the '''Lost Cybert...

: ''The Lost Autobot Records is a place in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity]] family.''

The '''Lost Autobot Records''', also known as the '''Storage asteroid''' and as the '''Lost Cybertronian Storage asteroid''', is a facility where the [[Autobot]]s placed the collective sum of their knowledge and history. It was created before the [[Great War]] with the intention of preserving the Autobots knowledge should they be destroyed in the conflict with the [[Decepticon]]s. A special homing beacon is placed in the asteroid where the Records were located but it malfunctioned leading to the storage asteroid becoming lost to the ages.

The facility is protected by numerous [[Sentry droid]]s. Whilst it might appear as nothing more as a floating asteroid, it did possess thrusters allowing for it to be piloted.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] learnt of the storage asteroid and the Lost Autobot Records from the [[Library droid]] at the [[Hall of Records]]. He and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] stole a shuttle in order to find the storage asteroid so that they could find the date [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was created. This was because they wanted to plan a surprise party for him. Whilst there, they were attacked by snake-like lifeforms and the Sentry droids.

[[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and the [[Sweep]]s followed the two to the facility and learnt of its purpose. They later sent the asteroid on a collision course with the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] with Daniel and Wheelie still inside in the hopes of devastating a [[Peace Conference]] held on the [[Transformer]] home world. But like all Decepticon plans... it didn't end well. {{storylink|Surprise Party|Surprise Party}}

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Surprise Party

2009-05-14T20:00:31Z

86.1.134.175: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|series=G1toon
|series2=2010
|ep=77
|ep2=13
|image=Danielvsshadows.jpg
|caption=
|title="Surprise Party"
|production code=700-97
|airdate=[[October 9]], 1986
|written by=[[Steve Mitchell]] [[Barbara Petty]]
|production company=[[Sunbow Productions]]
|continuity=[[Generation 1 cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''Daniel and Wheelie's first team-up! Oh noes!'''

:''Japanese title:'' ビックリパーティー (''Surprise Party'')
:''German title:'' "'''Die Geburtstagsparty"'''" ("The Birthdayparty")

==Synopsis==
[[Image:Firstaidfixesmultramagnus.jpg|left|200px|thumb|It's a good thing you called me, they've stolen your cyber-kidney.]]

Spike and the Autobots throw a surprise party for Daniel, but it is interrupted by an attack from the Combaticons. Wheelie gets caught in the crossfire and Ultra Magnus throws himself over the boy Autobot to save him from being shot. After hitting the shuttle bay and destroying several ships, the Combaticons retreat. The attack was a coordinated effort by Galvatron to disrupt a peace conference to be hosted on Cybertron the next day.

[[Image:Nafromlibrarianbot.jpg|right|200px|thumb|That's a karaoke machine. Right now it's playing the end of "Lovin', Touchin', Squeezin'" by Journey.]]

Daniel and Wheelie want to throw Ultra Magnus a surprise party, but no one knows the date of his creation and it isn’t on file in the [[Hall of Records]]. An annoying and clumsy [[library droid]] tells them that the information must be stored on the lost Autobot storage asteroid. Daniel and Wheelie steal a garbage ship and head out to find the asteroid and the info. Unbeknownst to them, their movements are being watched by Cyclonus, who evidently doesn’t have anything better to do than spy on garbage ships. Galvatron orders his troops to follow it.

[[Image:Daniel%26wheeliesurpriseparty.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Wheelie is trying to beat Spike's old high score on ''Asteroids''.]]

Stuck in a meteor shower, Daniel and Wheelie crash on an asteroid that—surprise!—happens to be the asteroid they were looking for. While they are exploring they are attacked by scaly flying eels and take refuge in a cave, which turns out to be the opening to the records. Inside, sentry robots attack them for asking for the wrong file name. To make matters worse, the eels have found their way inside and attach themselves to Wheelie. Just as they are about to be shot by the drones and eaten by the eels, both menaces are destroyed by Cyclonus and the Sweeps, who take the pair hostage and interrogate them.

Cyclonus reprograms the asteroid into a collision course for Cybertron and then sends Spike a message that he’s holding Daniel hostage. The Autobots have two choices: destroy the asteroid and kill Daniel, or let the asteroid hit the planet and kill all the peace delegates.

[[Image:Cyclonus%26daniel.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Apparently Deathsaurus isn't the only Decepticon who likes small children.]]
Ultra Magnus takes Sky Lynx to the asteroid. The Sweeps attack, but Magnus makes short work of them, then heads after Cyclonus. They pound on each other as Wheelie sneaks by and presses the convenient self-destruct button. Cyclonus runs off and the Autobots and Daniel escape in Sky Lynx as the asteroid blows up.

Safe on Cybertron, Daniel explains how they got into this mess, looking for Ultra Magnus’ birthday. Spike declares today as Ultra Magnus’ birthday and everyone cheers.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] (2)
* [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] (3)
* [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] (4)
* [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] (5)
* [[Groove (G1)|Groove]] (6)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (7)
* [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] (17)
* [[Library droid]] (18)
* Sentry drones (20)
* [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] (22)
* [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] (23)

|c2=
* [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] (9)
* [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] (10)
* [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] (11)
* [[Combaticon|Combaticons]]
* [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] (12)
* [[Blast Off]] (13)
* [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] (14)
* [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] (15)
* [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] (16)
* [[Sweep]]s (21)

|c3=
* [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] (1)
* [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] (8)
* Old peace delegate (19)
}}

==Quotes==
"I don't know, Wheelie. This seems an awful lot like stealing to me." 
"A ship we'll only borrow! We'll have it back tomorrow."
:—'''Daniel''' is led into a life of crime by '''Wheelie'''.

"Invalid file name! Invalid file name! Invalid file name!"
:—The asteroid '''security drones''' are pissed over Daniel's use of incorrect syntax.

"You are insolent, Earth boy." 
"Heh, thanks."
:—'''Cyclonus''' vs. '''Daniel Witwicky'''

"If my superb physique would pass through the tunnels I would join you." 
"Forget it."
:—'''Sky Lynx''' and '''Ultra Magnus'''

"Happy birthday, Ultra Magnus! Ha ha ha ha ha!"
:—The Autobots and humans make merry.

==Notes==
===Animation or technical glitches===
[[Image:Supriseparty 2rodimuses.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"Hi, I'm Rodimus, and this is my twin, Not-Optimus"]]
* Just before Ultra Magnus enlists Sky Lynx's help in finding Daniel, two Rodimus Primes can be seen guarding the entrance to the Peace Conference.
* In a few Combaticon shots, Swindle is colored green. Since he's in jeep mode, it makes him look just like [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]!
* In one shot of Blaster and Spike talking to Daniel, Blaster's helmet is almost completely white.
* When Ultra Magnus points at Cyclonus through the monitor he has six fingers.
* When the Combaticons retreat, Bruticus is seen running with them instead of Onslaught.
* During Daniel and Wheelie's conversation with the librarian bot, Wheelie makes their request but it's Daniel's mouth and hands that are moving
* As Daniel and Wheelie enter the cave, a [[scene transition]] runs, but the background music and sound effects play over it instead of the usual flip-change music.
* While Ultra Magnus and Sky Lynx are fighting the eels, Sky Lynx has a red Decepticon logo—twice.
* The word "welcome" is spelt "wellcome" over the entrance to the peace conference, and later Wheelie activates the asteroid's "auto destrut sequences".

===Continuity errors===
* Does the asteroid have an atmosphere? Because Daniel doesn't have a space suit...and the vacuum of space nor the lack of oxygen seems to have an effect. Maybe it's part of those superhuman abilities those Witwickys have...
* Cyclonus's hostage-taking plan isn't executed very well. He puts Wheelie and Daniel in a cell that Wheelie can escape from by just ''driving through the door''. Cyclonus is totally unaware of their escape, not having assigned a guard or anything to watch them.

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

[[Category:Generation 1 episodes]]

Hall of Records

2009-05-14T19:57:44Z

86.1.134.175: New page: : ''The Hall of Records is a place in the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Hall of Records''' is a library facility located on the planet Cybertron ...

: ''The Hall of Records is a place in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity]] family.''

The '''Hall of Records''' is a library facility located on the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] which contains information on [[Transformer]]s including the date they were created with it also containing the entire history of the [[Autobots]].

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
[[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]] wanted to find out the date [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] was created in order to plan a surprise party for him. After going to the [[Cybertron Central Records]] and asking [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], he and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] learnt that the information was noted located there but was perhaps in the Hall of Records. Once they journeyed there, they met the [[Library droid]] who told them that the data was not available in the Hall and was in the [[Storage asteroid]]. {{storylink|Surprise Party|Surprise Party}}

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

Energon tower (technology)

2009-05-14T17:07:44Z

86.1.134.175:

:''Energon Towers are buildings in the ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

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An '''Energon Tower''' is an immense construct, even by [[Transformer|Transformers]] standards, that is used to mine, refine, and store [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]]. Some are also equipped with shield generators, allowing them to create a dome of energy that can deflect energy and objects, though they do have limits.

==Fiction==
Throughout the ''Energon'' comics and anime, the Autobots and their new allies, the Decepticons (gasp!) were trying to build these all over Earth while fighting off Terrorcons. After a while, though, Megatron returned, the Cons turned evil, and they started trying to steal the Energon. Of course, this all played into [[Unicron|Unicron's]] continental-size hands. While [[Alpha Quintesson]] tried to rebuild the universe, and Megatron tried to recreate it in his own image, the Chaos Bringer was sapping away the energies they were retrieving, slowly rebuilding himself so he could continue his reign of terror. But when the positive energon from Earth stored in his head came in contact with the negative energon mined by Alpha Q in his body, he promptly [http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/A_Splode| 'sploded].

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[[Category:Energon]]
[[Category:Technology]]

Cliffjumper (Movie)

2009-05-14T16:26:47Z

86.1.134.175: /* IDW Transformers movie comics */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Cliffjumper}}
:''Cliffjumper is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ReignofStarscream3 Cliffjumper.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"...But if we wind up in Carbombya, I quit,"]]
'''Cliffjumper''' shoots first and asks questions much, much later. The only intelligence he's patient enough to gather is "[[Decepticon|Decepticons]] were here, and now they're dead." Despite his surly and impetuous nature, however, [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] seems to like him.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance1_Cliffjumper_Bumblebee.jpg|left|thumb|300px|"Ya-ya know? I like you Bumblebee. I think you are alright" *hic*]]

Many, many years ago, Cliffjumper and his look-alike [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] guarded the [[All Spark]] at [[Simfur]] from nothing in particular. Cliffjumper tried to get his bored friend to calm down when the yellow guy got anxious from just sitting around. Cliffjumper pointed out that, even though they were defense force material, they'd be just as bored in the defense force, just doing patrols. If anything, they should relax and let the action come to them.

Cliffjumper rather regretted his words, as hostile aliens attacked Cybertron, and the pair were quickly pinned down under heavy fire. Relief finally came in the form of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], who quickly [[Slag (slang)|slagged]] several of the attacking craft. Megatron proceeded to berate the two Autobots for not doing a better job and not taking the fight to the enemy, but received a bad wound from the attackers. When [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] arrived, Megatron told him to keep [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus's]] team out of their way. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1|Defiance issue 1}}

After the battle, a panicky Bumblebee knew something ''big'' was coming, though Cliffjumper thought that they wouldn't have anything to do with it anyway, as they're only supposed to stand guard at the temple. [[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] and [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] came to investigate the attack on the temple, and Cliffjumper reported that they didn't notice any unusual activity from the All Spark during the battle. Later, presumably all the security personnel were present at the meeting where Optimus asked them not to follow Megatron into war. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2}}

After Megatron discovered that Optimus, Prowl and Jazz had been snooping about in his quarters, he sent Cliffjumper and Bumblebee along with other expendable security officers under Prowl's command to arrest Optimus on trumped-up charges of treason. What the officers didn't know was they were all marked for death, and on the trip to Trypticon, the group was attacked by soldiers loyal to Megatron. The group managed to escape to [[Burthov]] while Optimus stayed behind long enough to defeat the would-be assassins.{{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}

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{{storylink|Defiance issue 4}}

Many years later during the civil war, Cliffjumper was a crew member of Optimus Prime's starship when it left Cybertron in pursue the All Spark. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}

[[Image:ReignofStarscream3 Cliffjumper hyah.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Hyoh!]]
After the death of Megatron and the destruction of the All Spark, Cliffjumper was part of an Autobot assault team on [[Mars]] under the command of [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]]. Together with his teammates, he attacked the Starscream's landed Decepticon starship. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream issue 2}} Cliffjumper and the others made short work of the [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]], and [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]] drones that the Decepticons sent against them, but were unprepared for [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]]'s sonic weaponry. Cliffjumper and [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] attempted to provide cover for [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] to evacuate the fallen [[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]], but Thundercracker killed Camshaft and wounded Cliffjumper. Saved from certain doom by Arcee, Cliffjumper turned the tides on the Decepticon, only to be shot in the back by Starscream. Arcee attempted to evacuate her wounded comrade, but was struck down by Starscream instead, leaving Cliffjumper's future looking grim. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream issue 3}}
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{{note|Unlike the other Autobots who were clearly shown to have been killed, Cliffjumper's status is ambigious.}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie Cliffjumper Deluxe.jpg|right|300px|thumb|First is yellow, now is red, next is white!]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Blaster cannon/blade

:As part of the ''AllSpark Power'' refresh of the movie toyline, Cliffjumper is a red and silver [[redeco]] of the Deluxe Camaro Concept [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] toy and, naturally, transforms into the [[wikipedia:Fifth-generation_Chevrolet_Camaro|concept vehicle for the 2009 Chevrolet Camaro]]. He features two [[Automorph|Automorphing]] gimmicks during transformation: ''(a)'' swinging his hood down into robot mode position also moves his arms up and ''(b)'', swinging his feet down will move the rear fenders up and behind his calves, as well as swinging the rear windows to his inner calves in a spring-loaded action.

: Cliffjumper comes with a plasma cannon that he can hold in either hand. For added play value, the cannon can Automorph into an energy blade by opening up the halves of the gun barrel and swinging them back. Care should be taken when removing the cannon from Cliffjumper's hands, as excessive force can damage the wrist ball joint socket.

: Contrary to popular opinion, the red pieces on the back of Cliffjumper's feet are ''not'' supposed to be heel spurs, and they have ''not'' been mis-assembled. They are supposed to fold up to emulate the detail found on the CGI design for Bumblebee.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Deluxe Cliffjumper at TFU.info]

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[[Image:Movie CyberSlammers Cliffjumper.jpg|right|250px|thumb|This is Red Turbo Ranger, I'm rollin' out!]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Cyber Slammer, 2007)

: Part of the fourth wave of [[Cyber Slammers]] toys, Cliffjumper is (natch) a redeco of the concept-Camaro Cyber Slammer Bumblebee. He has motorized action: When you push down on the car, it zooms forward and slowly pops into robot mode!

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/CySlamCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Cyber Slammers Cliffjumper at TFU.info]

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[[Image:Movie Legends CliffjumperBarricade toys.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Where's my gun?]]
*'''Cliffjumper Vs Recon Barricade''' (Legends multi-pack, 2007)

: Released as part of the ''AllSpark Battles'' refresh of the movie toyline, [[Legends of Cybertron|Legends-class]] Cliffjumper is once again a red and silver Bumblebee redeco. However, being a straight redeco, the alt mode remains a classic Camaro, instead of a Concept like the Deluxe figure is. He comes packed with a Legends-class [[Barricade (Movie)|Recon Barricade]], itself a redeco of the previously released Legends class Barricade.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsCliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm More information on Legends Cliffjumper at TFU.info]

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*'''Cliffjumper''' (Legends, 2008)

: An individually packaged release of the Legends class toy, released within Europe.

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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
[[Image:3DCard-Cliffjumper.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He'd have jumped that cliff if he hadn't swerved.]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)
**''Card number'': '''2'''

: Cliffjumper is a 31-point "Common" piece in the [[3D Battle-Card Game]]. Constructed of punch-out pieces from randomly packed plastic cards (two full robots per pack), he can be assembled into his car mode (model undetermined) or into a rather stumpy robot mode. One of his blaster-weapons is held in his right hand, the other can mount on either shoulder.

: He uses the same construction as the [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] cards. This style is similar to the one used by [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]], [[Earth]]-mode [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], and [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]].

:His card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]].
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====Robot Heroes====
[[Image:Movie RobotHeroes BestBuy Cliffjumper OptimusPrime.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Dance, red boy, DANCE!]]
*'''Cliffjumper and Optimus Prime''' (Robot Heroes, 2007)

: [[Robot Heroes]] Cliffjumper is a redeco of the first-wave Bumblebee figurine, a non-transforming, super-cute rendition of the character. He is [[exclusive]] to the Best Buy USA release of the [[Transformers (2007)|movie DVD release]], along with a battle-damaged version of Robot Heroes [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]].

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==Trivia==
* This Cliffjumper is quite obviously a throwback to the original [[Generation 1]] [[Cliffjumper (G1)|robot of the same name]]. Not only are the personalities very much alike, but the original Cliffjumper's first toy had an identical transformation to the [[Bumblebee (G1)|original Bumblebee]], and his subsequent toys were redecos of later Bumblebees. And so the pattern continues...

[[Image:MovieCGCliffjumper.jpg|right|250px|thumb|One bee, two bee, red bee, blue bee.]]
* An early test [[Industrial Light & Magic|ILM]] animatic (seen in the Circuit City exclusive content web site) of Bumblebee's model shows 'Bee facing off against a red doppelganger. Hmmmm.

* Amusingly enough, Cliffjumper's 3D card robot mode is clearly designed after ''[[Alternators]]'' [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], though with a few movie-aesthetic concessions thrown in, mostly in the look of the feet. It's ''exceedingly'' likely the names of the two cards got mixed up, as card-game [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]] bears more than a passing resemblance to Bumblebee (and by extension, ''every other version'' of movie Cliffjumper), and Cliffjumper sure seems to be relegated to being a Bumblebee redeco since, well, everything after that [[Cliffjumper (G1)|first toy]].

* With three toys, a Robot Hero, and a Battle-Card, Cliffjumper has '''by far''' the most merchandise for a ''Transformers'' movie character not actually appearing IN the film.

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==External links==
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]
* [http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Cliffjumper/cliffjumper.htm Cliffjumper at TFU.info]

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[[Category:Exclusives]]
[[Category:Movie characters]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]

Decepticon Secret Service

2009-05-14T12:34:53Z

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:''The Decepticon Secret Service is a group from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Decepticon Secret Service''' is a group within the ranks of the [[Decepticon]]s.

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 comics===
The traitor [[Dealer]] alerted the Decepticon Secret Service of the recent capture of the [[Pretender Monster]]s who were being detained at the [[Autobot]] penitentiary facility at [[Garrus-9]]. After learning of this, [[Banzaitron]] led a group of elite [[Combaticon]]s in order to retrieve the [[Combiner]] and bring it back to their possession. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

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[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Age of Internment

2009-05-14T12:20:40Z

86.1.134.175: New page: :''The Age of Internment is a time period from the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Age of Internment''' is a time period that faced the [[Transfo...

:''The Age of Internment is a time period from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Age of Internment''' is a time period that faced the [[Transformer]]s on their home planet of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===Dreamwave comics continuity===
Shortly after the [[Dark Ages]], [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] returned to the planet Cybertron with a massive clone army under his command. Through these forces, he quickly and brutally devastated the planet beginning an age where he dominated the world. During the Age of Internment, he placed many [[Autobot]]s in work camps where they were beginning the core of Cybertron. From his command tower at [[Praxus]], Megatron announced the dawn of a new and glorious era as the [[Decepticon]] [[Great War|conflict]] with the Autobots ended thanks to his army of [[Seeker]] clones. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath issue 2|The Age of Wrath issue 3}}

This age ended when a young Jedi called Luke Skywalker killed the... oh wait, wrong universe.

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[[Category:History]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Stellar Galleries

2009-05-14T11:29:12Z

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:''The Stellar Galleries are located in [[Iacon]] in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Tww1 oracle tank.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"So... you watch the game last night?" ]]
The '''Stellar Galleries''' exist as a massive faceted dome building that serves as center of contemplation and planning for Iacon's greatest thinkers. Guarded by [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]], the structure houses the [[Oracle Tank]]. It is situated in the same neighborhood as the [[Chamber of Ancients]], the [[Decagon]] and the [[Tower of Pion]].<ref>[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]</ref>

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====Dreamwave comics continuity====
{{stub}}

==Trivia==
*The Stellar Galleries were first non-[[Canon|canonically]] mentioned in the short story "[[Alignment]]". The location was [[Canonizing|later made official]] in the pages of [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] comics.

==References==
<references />

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

Negative universe

2009-05-13T09:30:45Z

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:''A negative universe is an alternate universe in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Newcolors KillingJar.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Alternate universes just change your skin color...]]
A '''negative universe''' is an alternate universe that is much like the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]] universe except everything is [[redeco]]ed. Even the [[black hole]]s are "white holes."

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
A [[Quintesson]] scientist kidnapped [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]], and [[Marissa Faireborn]] to do psychological experiments on them. His ship with them aboard got pulled into a black hole, sending them to a negative universe. Everyone aboard survived with no ill effects, but the color spectrum was shifted. No one aboard showed any intention of exploring this newly discovered universe, so they went home by entering back into the black hole (which is naturally a white hole in the negative universe). {{storylink|The Killing Jar}}

[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Continuities]]

Swindle (Animated)

2009-05-10T15:45:05Z

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:''Swindle is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Swindleanimated.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Ladies and gentlebots, I'm going to show you the greatest upgrade ever made. The SwindleCo™ Blast-o-Matic™ can blast your enemies to julienne fries with all the precision and quality you've come to expect from a SwindleCo™ product. But wait, there's more!"]]

Quick, hide the silver! An entrepreneur with few equals, the smooth-talking '''Swindle''' is always ready to make a deal. Trading extensively with many alien races and loaded down with their respective technologies, his goods are highly useful to interstellar warlords, bounty hunters, and many, many others. Though nominally a Decepticon, he just views the Cybertronian civil war as yet another business opportunity, one which has kept him living posh for centuries and could be great for his bottom line again now that it's starting back up.

To store the sheer number of items he sales to people, Swindle makes use of a personal storage dimension that uses [[Transwarp]] to keep as much equipment possible within its confines.

{{quote|Scruples? You'd sell your own motherboard to the highest bidder.|[[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] scoffs at Swindle's spiel|"[[SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
{{ongoing}}
{{note|Events from [[IDW Publishing]] comics are in italics.}}
:''Voice actor:'' [[Fred Willard]] (English), [[Dieter Memel]] (German)

''While [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] was negotiating with [[Lockdown]], he was interrupted by [[Lugnut]], who was incensed that his comrade-in-arms would deal with bounty-hunting scum. Finding himself outgunned in this fight, Blitzwing was ''extremely'' lucky to find that Swindle had chosen that moment to pay a visit to the base on [[New Kaon]]. Providing the Triple Changer with enhanced weaponry (and a convenient payment plan), Swindle watched as the fight escalated. Each time, he was more than happy to provide each side with ever-increasing hardware, up to and including planetbuster weaponry. So much for New Kaon. Once the pair of Decepticons found out that Swindle was arming ''both'' of them, they took things up with customer service, leaving Swindle a fair bit worse for wear. But, he took it in stride. After all, the customer is always right.'' {{storylink|Everything Must Go}}

[[Image:Swindle and weapon.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"What would you say if I told you that you don't have to fight Autobots? You'd say I'm crazy, right? That I'm out of my head? Well that is exactly what I'm telling you about this amazing product from SwindleCo™!"]]

Swindle found out about the situation on [[Earth]] after a little business transaction with Lockdown. Upon his arrival, he made a deal with the newly formed [[Society of Ultimate Villainy]]: they'd steal components he needed, and he'd give them monetary compensation. He set the arrangement up anonymously, communicating with them through the radio in their new getaway vehicle, a present of sorts that he'd provided. When they had stolen the parts, he had them construct a generator. Sadly, the deal went sour when he asked [[Slo-Mo]] to hand over her AllSpark-powered timepiece. She refused, and he let them in on his little secret: He ''was'' the getaway vehicle.

[[Image:TFASwindlefullyarmed.jpg|right|150px|thumb|"That's not all, though! If you order right now, I am offering this exclusive accessory package, compliments of the good folks here at SwindleCo™!"]]

He dispatched most of the SUV and used his force field (acquired in a deal with a race known as the [[Vok]] from [[Nexus Zero]], nice folks) to protect himself from Slo-Mo's watch. He took it from her and contacted his old client [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]]. After a few pleasantries, he demonstrated the generator's ability to freeze everything mechanical in Detroit, including the [[Autobot|Autobots]]. Unfortunately, before the deal could go through, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|a shielded Autobot]] and the SUV burst in and managed to knock him over the side of the parking block on which he had stationed himself. While he managed to reacquire the watch, he was frozen in his vehicle mode when a blast ricocheted off of the Autobot's shield. He was last seen being towed by [[Captain Fanzone|the police]], who promised to strip apart the paralyzed Decepticon and sell his insides at a police auction. Bloody ''hell!'' ([[B.O.T. (episode)|The irony probably wasn't lost on him]].) {{storylink|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy}}

Swindle was later "apprehended" by [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]]... in that Sentinel paid a fine to the Detroit police department and had the still-stuck-in-vehicle-mode Decepticon towed to the Autobot ship. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}} He and almost all of the Earth-based Decepticons were transported as prisoners back to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Predacons Rising}}

Since Swindle was mode-locked and offline, the Elite Guard simply parked him in their ship's brig, not taking care to secure him. This proved to be a mistake when an energy storm in space revived him. Swindle freed the other Decepticons, waiving the usual service charge as a sign of good faith to friends of his "best customer" Megatron. Swindle was able to use the numerous gadgets and weapons inside his own [[subspace|personal storage dimension]] to re-arm the Decepticons and defeat the Elite Guard--as well as accessorizing the [[Starscream clone]]s so he could [[conehead|finally tell them apart]]. His [[Sonic Jammer 3000]] got them through the Elite Guard's alarms and into the main bridge, plus handily incapacitated [[Jetfire (Animated)|Jetfire]] and [[Jetstorm (Animated)|Jetstorm]]. After [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] and Sentinel fell, Swindle convinced [[Lugnut]] to spare their lives for now, as not only would the prisoners make good bargaining chips, but Elite Guard parts could make them enough credits on the black market to retire to a beach island on [[Nebulos]].

[[Image:TFAni Decepticon Air Swindle Optimus Hand.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Oh ''no''. Not ''again''.]]

Unfortunately for the Decepticons, Sentinel Prime had managed to get a [[Broken Lance|coded distress signal]] to Earth. The Earthbound Autobots were able to lock onto Swindle's private [[transwarp]] frequency and beam Optimus Prime right into Swindle's guts, giving them quite a surprise. Ordered by Lugnut to guard the prisoners while the rest chased after Optimus, Swindle instead took his time thoroughly looting the Elite Guard ship of as much valuable hardware as he could before making his getaway in an escape pod. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

{{quote|Guard the prisoners, or... loot the ship? It's a no-processor...er.|Swindle shows his true colors|"[[Decepticon Air]]"}}
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== Travelogue ==
{{quote|Now, at no extra charge, I'm willing to throw in these little items I picked up in a little excursion to the planet Dahros. By the way, if you should ever find yourself on Dahros, trust me, you do not want to visit the Northern hemisphere. The locals are surly, the service is lousy, and the energon is always watered down.|Swindle gives travel advice|"[[Everything Must Go]]"}}

Swindle travels extensively, to provide his customers spectacular bargains from the far corners of the universe. His trade route includes:

*The [[Vok]] of [[Nexus Zero]], who manufacture superior force-field technology.
*The planet [[Andellor]], who make an excellent [[Anti-gravity gun|anti-gravity cannon]].
*[[Talos Four]], manufacturers of the [[triple crusher cannon]].
*The world of [[Torkulon]], source of the spectacular [[Torkulonian decompression pump|decompression pump]].
*The planet [[Darhos|Dahros]], which produces the amazing product that is [[glass gas]].
*[[Menonia]], source of the robotic panacea of "[[Menonian super glue|super glue]]."
*[[Quintessa]], where he picked up the fantastic [[Sonic Jammer 3000]] for a great price, as well as all the oil he could drink.
*[[Nebulos]], where the energon is exceptionally smooth, and one can retire to live the good life on a tropical island.
*[[Pz-Zazz]], where he visited the scenic fifth moon.

He has also obtained, by unknown means:

*[[Omega bomb]]s, planet-busting weaponry presumably from the [[Quintesson]]s
*[[Nemesis Shield]]s to defend against said bombs, which are [[Mini-Con]] technology.

==Toys==
===Animated===
[[Image:SwindleDeluxe.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Are you seeing this? Are you loving this? I'm so excited I could almost spring a leak."]]
*'''Swindle''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Large "[[Scatter blaster]]" gun, missile

: Part of the fifth wave of ''Animated'' Deluxes, Swindle transforms into an armored Humvee-styled vehicle with a roof-mounted cannon. This cannon mounts on his right arm in robot mode, and features a spring-loaded launching [[missile]]. The cannon also features an additional [[gimmick]]: when the missile is inserted into the cannon, the slits on the weapon change from a deep, clear purple (the same color used for the eyes, chest windows, upper arms and fingers) to a painted orange-red. He also features a flip-out Gatling gun in his midsection, as well as his twin over-shoulder double-blasters. The Gatling ''can'' be deployed in vehicle mode (and is even depicted on the cardback that way), but it rides so low that the front wheels won't touch the ground.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/Swindle/swindle.htm More information on Swindle at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
* Swindle's arm cannon is similar to Megatron's.
* Swindle made his appearance because [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] lobbied ''hard'' for him to show up.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/interviews-27/tfw2005-interviews-transformers-animated-story-editor-marty-isenberg-165509/ Interview with story editor Marty Isenberg]</ref>

* Swindle's design is quite heavily influenced by his [[Swindle (G1)|Generation 1 namesake]]'s animation [[character model]], from the "squarehead" with large, purple optics to the windshield-chest with grill-stomach to the right-arm-mounted cannon which can be mounted on the back of his vehicle mode. As a result, Swindle is the first of only [[Wasp|two]] Decepticons to not have red eyes in Animated.

* Swindle is a double-homage, as he also features a chest cannon that is quite similar to his [[Swindle (Movie)|movie namesake]]'s.

* He also makes a reference to Binaltech Swindle, who possessed a force field because his body was meant to be [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s, but couldn't use it. This Swindle doesn't have that issue.

* He has a [[wikipedia:bolo tie|bolo tie]]. That's awesome.

* Swindle also possesses a chest compartment which is capable of storing many, many things, such as weapons, Seeker accessories, and even an [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|entire Autobot.]] Though, at first glance, this sounds virtually impossible, Swindle explains that he has a transwarp link to his own 'personal storage dimension' within this compartment.

* Derrick J. Wyatt has noted that Swindle's mannerisms are based on [[wikipedia:Ron Popeil|Ron Popeil]]. In fact, in "Everything Must Go", Swindle even uses Ron's signature catch-phrase "Now, how much would you pay?", and in "Decepticon Air" he uses Ron's other catchphrase, "But wait, there's more!" (Coincidentally enough, [["Weird Al" Yankovic]] has done a song about Popeil...)

==References==
<references/>

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[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Merchants]]

Icepick (G1)

2009-05-10T14:26:32Z

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

[[Image:Icepick-mtmte.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Despite appearances, he's not Perceptor.]]
'''Icepick''' doesn't believe in "survival of the fittest" so much as "destruction of the obsolete." He follows the concept of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Planned_obsolescence Planned Obsolescence] with the fanatical devotion of a true believer, signing up for his role in demolitions because of it and preaching to all who will listen how the destruction of today will be recycled into a newer, brighter, and more advanced Decepticon tomorrow. Icepick is as endlessly cheerful and enthusiastic a Decepticon as you'll ever find, and though his endless attempts to win new recruits through moving, heartfelt oratory have had very limited success, his superiors appreciate the limitless fervor behind them.

He can combine with his fellow [[Pretender Monster]]s to form [[Monstructor]].

:''French-Canadian name:'' '''Frigo'''
:''Italian name:'' '''Pipistrello'''

==Fiction==
===Marvel Generation 1 comics===
[[Image:Icepick-rhythmsofdarkness1.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Ice, ice, bladey.]]
In an alternate future where the Decepticons had conquered much of Earth, Icepick and his fellow Pretender Monsters were led by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to the remains of [[New York City]] in an attempt to root out the last remaining vestiges of Autobot and human resistance.

When [[Wildfly]] made an offhand observation about Galvatron's insanity, Icepick threatened him with lethal retribution if he endangered the group again. After Galvatron sent them on their way, Icepick himself reflected on how Galvatron was "as loony as they come." He thought a bit about how he might run the Decepticon empire if he were in charge... and while doing so, absent-mindedly walked right into the tripwire of a human-made booby trap, setting off an explosion that buried him under tons of debris. [[Slog]] exited his Pretender shell to dig him out.

It appears that he survived relatively unharmed, as the silhouette of his distinctive claws was seen when the Pretender Monsters rejoined the Decepticons to defend the [[Decepticon Powerbase]] against an Autobot attack. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}

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===''G.I. Joe vs. Transformers''===
Icepick was among a group of Decepticons who made a deal with [[Cobra-La]], receiving power-enhancing organic shells in exchange for defending Cobra-La's underground kingdom. They attacked a trio of Autobots aboard the submerged [[Arc II]], then as Monstructor, defended the kingdom against surface attack by GI Joe. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2|Black Horizon Part 2}}

===IDW Generation 1 comics===
Long millennia ago, Monstructor was the first gestalt, constructed out of the individual Pretender Monsters. Created by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] under the direction of [[Nova Prime]], they were intended to be the ultimate fusion of mind and body, a vast amount of intellect combined with unparalleled strength. Unfortunately, they were driven into insanity by the merging process and became monsters. After Nova Prime departed Cybertron in the Ark, [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] locked them in a dimensionally displaced prison to live out the rest of their horrid existence. Eventually, they escaped and tracked down and attacked Omega Supreme, but were defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and split apart into their individual bodies. Despite Omega Supreme's protestations about the dangers of gestalt technology falling into Decepticon hands, Prime had them taken into custody in an attempt to repair their shattered minds. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}

Icepick and his comrades were incarcerated at the [[Garrus-9]] penitentiary where [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] attempted to carry out Optimus Prime's orders despite [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus's]] misgivings about the whole endeavour. Thanks to a tipoff from the double-agent [[Doubledealer|Dealer]], [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron's]] [[Decepticon Secret Service]] attacked the facility and absconded with the monsters. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

The breakout of the "Monstructor Six" eventually made its way to the [[Autobot Orbital Command Hub]], and from there to Optimus Prime. Although Earth was currently facing the threat of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Sixshot]], Prime decided that they couldn't risk allow the Decepticons to gain gestalt technology, and ordered [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl's]] team to abandon Earth and head to Garrus-9. {{storylink|Devastation (IDW)|Devastation}}

However, the Decepticons were later attacked in turn by the minions of Jhiaxus and Nova Prime (now Nemesis Prime), who took the gestalt Transformers for the purpose of making Monstructor a guardian of a [[Nega-Core]], a device crucial to Nemesis Prime's grand plans. The Autobot Arcee and the Decepticon survivors struck a deal to capture Monstructor. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}} They engaged Monstructor on [[Rotan]], but Arcee left mid-battle to confront Jhiaxus. The outcome of the battle is unknown. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

{{Note|Thus far in IDW continuity, Icepick and his partners are not Pretenders.}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[Image:Icepick-toy.jpg|200px|thumb|The scale doesn't quite do justice to the design concept.]]
* '''Icepick''' (Pretender Monster, 1989)
**''Team ID number:'' '''PM1'''
**''Accessories:''

: Icepick's Pretender shell is an upright, hunchbacked monster seemingly composed of crystalline shards. His inner robot shares a transformation scheme with [[Scowl]] and folds up to become a leg for Monstructor. He comes with his shell, shell plate, a small gun, and a footplate for Monstructor.

: The inner robot mold and combiner [[kibble]] were also used to make [[Gōryū]].

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==Trivia==
*In [[Theft of the Golden Disk]], [[Dinobot (BW)|Dinobot]] grabs a statue resembling Icepick's Pretender shell.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Icepick/icepick.htm Icepick at TFU.info.]

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[[Category:Generation 1 characters]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]

Cybertron Central Infirmary

2009-05-10T12:51:39Z

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:''The Cybertron Central Infirmary is an Autobot hospital in the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|''Transformers Animated'']] continuity family.''
The '''Cybertron Central Infirmary''' is the main hospital for ill and injured [[Autobot]]s on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
{{spoiler|This Is Why I Hate Machines|16 May}}
[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]] was apparently a comatose patient at the Cybertron Central Infirmary for millions of stellar cycles {{storylink|This Is Why I Hate Machines}}, after her mind was inadvertently wiped by [[Ratchet (Animated)|Ratchet]] {{storylink|The Thrill of the Hunt}}, and her processor was dissected by the [[Ministry of Science]] in an attempt to retrieve the activation codes for [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|Omega Supreme]] {{storylink|TransWarped}}.

Far later, [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] was critically injured by the Decepticon double-agent [[Shockwave (Animated)|Shockwave]] {{storylink|Where Is Thy Sting?}}, and was left on [[spark support]] {{storylink|Decepticon Air}} in the Infirmary. {{storylink|This Is Why I Hate Machines}}

Shockwave later sought out Arcee, in an effort to restore and retrieve the activation codes to wipe and reboot Omega Supreme as a Decepticon. Ratchet followed, and although his and [[Captain Fanzone]]'s efforts to get the access codes from [[Rattletrap]] failed, [[Jazz (Animated)|Jazz]] supplied them, and they entered and found Arcee. Shockwave, however, found them, and Ratchet fought the Decepticon spy through the hospital, until they reached the room where [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] lay. While Ratchet saved his [[Magnus]] from death at Shockwave's hands and retrieved the [[Magnus Hammer]], the interference of [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Prime]] meant the Decepticon was able to blow holes in the walls, floors and roof of the infirmary to escape with Arcee. {{storylink|This Is Why I Hate Machines}}

[[Category:Animated locations]]
[[Category:Planet Cybertron]]

Trypticon (Movie)

2009-05-07T22:18:01Z

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{{disambig2|the huge Decepticon city|the huge Decepticon city-bot|Trypticon (G1)}}
:''Trypticon is a city on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action movie]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ReignofStarscream3 Trypticon.jpg|right|300px|thumb|It's a great place, all it needs is a pool and we're set.]]
The city of '''Trypticon''' is the home of the Decepticon army on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. It's remained surprisingly intact during the war over the [[All Spark|Allspark]].

==Fiction==
===IDW Movie comics===
Before the Decepticons seized it, Trypticon was the capital of Cybertron. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}

Trypticon contained the home of the [[Decepticon leader]], a large building that was adorned with a giant head of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] before [[Starscream (Movie)|some jerk]] blew it up. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Three|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Three}}

Later, when a spaceship fell on it, it exploded. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Five|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Five}}

It's as of yet unknown whether or not Trypticon turns into a [[Trypticon (G1)|huge frikkin' robot]]. Although it'd probably have to un-explode first, so...

[[Category:Cities on Cybertron]]
[[Category:Planet Cybertron]]
[[Category:Movie]]

Onslaught (G1)

2009-05-07T22:11:42Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Generation 1'' Combaticon leader|the live-action universe Combaticon leader|Onslaught (ROTF)}}
:''Onslaught is a [[Decepticon]] [[Combaticon]] from the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:MTMTEOnslaught.jpg|right|300px|thumb|''The Combaticons are warring! Onslaught is ROARING! He is one metamorphin' DUDICUS!'']]
'''Onslaught''' is what you'd call the "hands-off" type. He doesn't enjoy getting his mitts dirty, but instead prefers the thrill of designing battle plans, strategies, and tactics, and then watching his [[Combaticon]] soldiers carry them out. While he typically crafts his strategies to exclude his direct involvement, Onslaught is no coward. When required, he will engage in battle with strength, cunning and earthquaking fury. This darker, more brutish side of Onslaught might lead some [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] into thinking he has a secret blood-lust stashed away in his circuits. But truth be told, he's really just ticked off that his plans didn't work out the way they were supposed to.

Onslaught can combine with his fellow Combaticons to form [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]], who is considerably dumber than Onslaught.

{{bigquote|I beg you're pardon?! My strategies are brilliant!|—Onslaught to [[Starscream]], "[[The Revenge of Bruticus]]"}}

:''French-Canadian name'': '''Abordage'''
:''Hungarian name'': '''Cudar'''
:''Italian name'': '''Destroyer'''
:''Spanish name (Spain)'': '''Oslat'''

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[S. Marc Jordan]], [[Steve Bulin]] (English), [[Yutaka Shimaka]] (Japanese)

[[Image:StarscreamsBrigade OnslaughtVortex.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Heave! Next time, Vortex, ''chew'' your food!"]]
Onslaught was one of several [[Renegade Decepticon|Renegade Decepticons]] who had been imprisoned in the [[Decepticon Detention Center]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for plotting against [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. After [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] was booted from the [[Decepticon Headquarters|Decepticon base]] for attempting to overthrow Megatron (again), he decided to form his own army. Travelling to Cybertron via the [[Space Bridge]], he "liberated" renegade [[Personality component|personality components]] and placed them in [[Human|human]] military vehicles left over from [[Earth]]'s second World War. At first, the newly-dubbed 'Combaticons' were hardly grateful to Starscream for their freedom until the Decepticon air commander revealed he had predicted their treachery and thus did not equip them with vital [[Energy absorber|energy absorbers]].

Onslaught and his fellow Combaticons agreed to work with Starscream to overthrow Megatron on the promise of being given the vital components. Onslaught worked in capturing two [[Autobot|Autobots]], though he got into an argument with [[Vortex (G1)|Vortex]] over who was responsible for the act. Later, while recharging at a power station, Starscream's brigade was confronted by the Decepticons under Megatron's command. Anticipating that [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] might come into play, Starscream ordered Onslaught and the other Combaticons to merge into the dim-witted [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. The Combaticon combiner managed to soundly defeat Devastator, but was in turn defeated by a surprise attack by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. For their treachery, Megatron banished Onslaught, his comrades and Starscream in space on a desolate asteroid. {{storylink|Starscream's Brigade}}

[[Image:Revenge of bruticus 4 changing course.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Megatron felt quite foolish once Onslaught showed him the one loose wire preventing his [[Decepticon space cruiser|space cruiser]] from flying again.]]
After a falling out with Starscream, Onslaught became the mastermind of [[Operation Revenge]] and helped defeat [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s forces on Cybertron. He also used his external backpack and altered the Space Bridge to send Earth into the sun. It didn't work as he was defeated by the allied Decepticons and Autobots. Then Megatron had the Combaticons, including Onslaught, reprogrammed to serve him. Poor guy, can't seem to get a break. {{storylink|The Revenge of Bruticus}}

[[Image:AerialAssault Onslaughtattacks.jpg|left|200px|thumb|In Soviet Russia, [[Aerialbot (G1)|skeet]] shoots back!]]
After that little lobotomy, the Combaticons were deployed to Earth's Middle East to assist in Megatron's scheme to steal military jets, rebuild them into cars, drive them out of the owners nations, and then rebuild them back into drone jets in friendly territory. Yeah. Onslaught and the other Combaticons attacked the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] when they snooped around, managing to force [[Slingshot]] to crash into a cave (YAY!). Later, Onslaught and the ground-based Combaticons form an anti-aircraft screen against an Aerialbot attack on [[Giant Purple Griffin|the Fortress]], then merged into Bruticus, but was rather quickly defeated by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] before being blown away by the exploding oil wells. {{storylink|Aerial Assault}}

Back in the [[United States]], Onslaught led the Combaticons in driving down the road of a random city for no apparent reason until they were confronted by [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. Though the Combaticons formed Bruticus, they were blown to pieces by a single shot from the Autobot, with [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] being the only survivor. Swindle later sold the parts of his comrades, but was forced to buy them back for Megatron's next Crazy Scheme. The Combaticons formed Bruticus to operate the orbital disruptor cannon, but was shot by the cannon itself when [[B.O.T. (robot)|B.O.T.]] tampered with it. {{storylink|B.O.T. (episode)|B.O.T.}}

[[Image:FFoD1 DamagedOnslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Stoopid 'Cons never lisssen t'me. I'ma bloody genius, a strategic maschter *hic* maschtermind, but they's still following a [[Galvatron (G1)|looney wit'a big gun]]. Just -- it just ain't right. *hic* Aw, I'm gonna over-energize all over my face-plate...]]
By the year 2006, the Decepticons had been forced into retreat on the ruined, burned out world of [[Chaar]]. Onslaught warned first [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]] and then the [[Quintesson|Quintessons]] that the Decepticons would no longer be powerful enough to attack the Autobots directly, but he joined most of the other Decepticons in their attack on the Autobots anyway. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} Much later, [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] sent Onslaught, [[Brawl (G1)|Brawl]] and [[Blast Off]] to assassinate the Decepticon exile [[Octane]]. Onslaught attempted to hold his troops until the proper moment presented itself, but Octane was still able to seek cover before their laser fire could terminate him. The traitor's Autobot partner, [[Sandstorm (Autobot)|Sandstorm]], then used his eponyomous ability to blind and disorient the Combaticons long enough for the two [[Triple Changer|Triple Changers]] to escape. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Onslaught's next mission was to lead the Combaticons in an attack on an Autobot shuttle waiting to deliver [[Human|humans]] to a peace conference. He had a complicated and cunning strategy of misdirecting the Autobots by dressing up like Bruticus and having Swindle painted like [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], but the Autobots were unfazed by the confusion. The Combaticons succeeded in busting up the shuttle a little before being driven away by the Autobots. {{storylink|Surprise Party}} As part of Bruticus, Onslaught watched the Decepticon assault on [[Paradron]] {{storylink|Fight or Flee}}, and was infected by the [[Hate Plague]], along with the rest of the galaxy. {{storylink|The Return of Optimus Prime, Part 1}}

During the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]], Onslaught led his Combaticons in the crafting of a giant planetary rocket engine that would be used to propel Cybertron into orbit around Earth. This engine was fueled by the reprocessed body parts of defeated Autobots. Gross. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}

====''Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers'' comic====
[[Image:DecepticonTrailerBrigade1.jpg|left|140px|thumb|"Eleven foot six? Damn you!"]]
When Menasor's baseball stadium/command base was attacked by Superion and Defensor, Bruticus (so by proxy, Onslaught) came to his aid. He quickly took out Defensor, damaging [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]] and preventing the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] from combining again. However, Superion blasted Brawl and Swindle away with his [[Electrostatic discharger rifle|electrostatic discharger rifle]], allowing [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] to steal their places as Bruticus's legs and fly away with Onslaught and his troops. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 5}}

In order to make the Autobots look bad, Onslaught joined the Stunticons in destroying factories while wearing the Autobot [[insignia]]. When they were caught, all but him and [[Motormaster]] fled the scene, but Onslaught had an ace up his sleeve: Together, he and Motormaster made up the [[Decepticon Trailer Brigade]]! With their spinning "Decepticon Great Wheel" attack, the subgroup leader held the Autobots at bay for a while, but were eventually defeated by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s "Prime-Magnus Finish Double" kick. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 7}}

Onslaught then led his Combaticons in murdering a [[Murdered puppy|puppy]]. They succeeded, but the [[Mini Vehicle|Minibots]] got them good. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers issue 8}}

====''Scramble City'' OVA====
When the Stunticons were dispatched to hinder the Autobots from constructing [[Metroplex (G1)|Scramble City]], they were attacked by the Aerialbots and did not fare too well. Onslaught's Combaticons arrived to help, and together Bruticus and Menasor easily overpowered Superion. However, Scramble City itself soon arrived and blasted both combiners away. {{storylink|Scramble City}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michitaka Kobayashi]] (Japanese)

Onslaught and the Combaticons participated in an all-out Decepticon attack on Cybertron, {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} until [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] arrived and drove them away. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Shortly afterwards, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] set out to find the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and bring it to Optimus Prime, and the Combaticons were among the troops sent out to stop him. They were ambushed by the Protectobots, and defeated when Defensor buried Bruticus in a rockfall. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}} Not long after that, the Combaticons defended [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] against [[Blaster (G1)|Twincast]]'s attempted infiltration, but failed when the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] arrived and distracted them. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

[[Image:UltraMagnusDies Combaticons.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Jeez, Galvatron, why put HIM with the Combaticons?"]]
The Combaticons were later part of ''another'' attack on Cybertron, during which they killed plenty of [[Generic|soldiers]] before getting into another fight with Defensor. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} They lost. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}} When the Decepticons planted a giant carnivorous plant in [[San Francisco]], the Combaticons and Stunticons were stationed to attack any Autobots who arrived to kill it. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}} Sixshot later sent the Combaticons, [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]] and [[Horrorcon|Horrorcons]] to attack an Autobot energy facility in [[Miami]], in order to lure Autobot troops away from [[Autobot City]]. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}}

Onslaught was present when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] held a speech about Galvatron's recent death and took control of the Decepticons. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}} Bruticus was later part of a small group of Decepticons who tried to lead Fortress Maximus away from the Decepticon base on [[Master (Headmasters)|Master]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}} The combiner then stood by and laughed as [[Predaking]] sank the luxury liner ''[[Queen World]]'' in the Atlantic Ocean. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} As Bruticus, the Combaticons participated in the final battle with the Autobots at the North Pole, and retreated into space when Scorponok's energy-absorbing satellite started tearing the Earth apart. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Zone'' OVA====
Although Onslaught and the other individual Combaticons were never seen separated, Bruticus was one of [[Violen Jiger]]'s 9 Decepticon Demon-Generals. He joined [[Abominus]], Menasor and [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] on a raid for [[Energon Z]] on planet [[Micro|Zone]]. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Generation 1====
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Onslaught is the leader of the Combaticons, ''one of the [[Special Teams]] foretold by the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]]. {{storylink|Second Generation!}}'' Onslaught and his team were first seen on Earth fighting the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] inside the Multi-World computer game. {{storylink|Afterdeath!}}

''Later on, he led his team to kill [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] while he was trapped in a volcano, and Onslaught was the only Combaticon not taken down by [[Ladies' Night|a trio of human women]]. He would've killed them if the [[Throttlebot|Throttlebots]] hadn't shown up as the cavalry. {{storylink|Ladies' Night}} In response to that humiliation'', Onslaught and the Combaticons hunted the Throttlebots down. The Throttlebots were trapped in a used car lot and the Combaticons were forced to bid for them in an auction against RAAT and the Protectobots, but Onslaught cut through this by trying to have the lot's owner assassinated. RAAT would get the Throttlebots and the Combaticons were beaten by [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|Used Autobots}}

Onslaught's shining moment came when he got to lead a massed Decepticon assault on the Autobots, which came close to wiping them all out. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
''In an alternate timeline after the attack of [[Unicron]] in 2006, Onslaught is still active in 2008 and was one of [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]]'s lieutenants when the [[Quintesson|Quintessons]] invaded. {{storylink|Space Pirates!}}''

====Generation 2====
Onslaught was one of the Decepticons operating aboard [[Warworld]]. At the death of [[Mindset]], a G2 Cybertronian killed light years away, Onslaught was briefly overcome by pain, hinting of a genetic connection between these two. {{storylink|Escalation!}} He was offlined along with the entire Combaticon team by [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] shortly thereafter, and this was never delved into. It is unknown if he was killed or later repaired. {{storylink|Total War!}}

{{note|The origin of the Combaticons in the Marvel Comic is somewhat unclear. The UK comic clearly indicated that the Combaticons were to be newly created on Earth by the Creation Matrix, much like the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] and [[Stunticon|Stunticons]] were. While this could be inferred from the US comic, it was not explicitly stated. What makes things even more confusing is Onslaught's reaction to the death of Mindset in the Generation 2 comic. The clear inference there was that Mindset had cyber-genetically descended from Onslaught through the [[Budding|budding]] process, implying then that Onslaught was around on Cybertron millions of years ago when budding was still performed.}}

===Dreamwave comics continuity===
[[Image:Onslaughtwarwithin.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Those Autobots are in for some "wheel" trouble now!]]
Onslaught unleashed his considerable firepower against the Autobots during the Decepticon assault against [[Iacon]]. {{storylink|The War Within}} He and his fellow Combaticons were later upgraded into Combiners. After the Crisis Intervention Accords were enacted, however, it is unknown if Onslaught joined up separately with any faction.

After the Great Shutdown and the peace that followed it, Onslaught and the Combaticons were labeled as war criminals and held in stasis in a penitentiary. That is, at least until Starscream freed them. {{storylink|Revelation}}

When [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] appeared on Earth, the battered Combaticons were ordered by Starscream to combine into Bruticus and deal with the crazed zealot. It did not end well. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

[[Image:Onslaught G1DW routeofallevil.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Well, isn't he a bossy one...]]
The repaired Combaticons were brought to Guadalcanal where they could hone their somewhat lackluster combat skills and listen to Starscream's long-winded aspirations of glory. Starscream ordered them to defeat the magnificent Autobot [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] as a means to train themselves for greater battles. Unfortunately, the Combaticons did not fare well when the crafty Autobot split into his two forms, with Onslaught nearly crushed by the Lynx's right paw as he was issuing orders. After Starscream deactivated Sky Lynx, Onslaught berated his team as buffoons for not paying attention to his battle plan.

This was the least of their troubles, however, as [[Predaking]] showed up as soon after Sky Lynx shut down. Onslaught ordered his men to keep moving and maintain formation so as to remain smaller, faster targets, then as they neared Predaking, formed Bruticus. This encounter also did not end well either.... {{storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===IDW comics continuity===
[[Image:SpotlightArcee Onslaught.jpg|right|200px|thumb|[[JaAm|Crumplezone! Hump that tank!]]]]
Onslaught led the Combaticon tactical unit assigned to the [[Decepticon Secret Police]] under [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzaitron]]'s command. They were the storming squad which participated in the ground assault raid of the [[Garrus-9]] penal facility, successfully blasting their way through Autobot resistance and capturing [[Pretender Monster|the "gestalt" transformers]]. He was the only one not to wee himself over [[Arcee (G1)|the pink death that is Arcee]], and he berated the other Combaticons for fearing her. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}}

After a deal was negotiated between Arcee and Banzai-Tron, Onslaught and the other Combaticons later helped her in an attempt to recapture [[Monstructor]] (who had been stolen by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime's]] forces), though the insane Autobot disappeared mid-battle. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

{{note|Due to the truncated nature of the ''[[Revelation (IDW)|Revelation]]'' miniseries, the outcome of this battle is unknown.}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Onslaught''' (1986, 1990)
**''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-64'''
**''Accessories'': "[[Sonic stun-gun]]" rifle, double-barreled turret, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

[[Image:G1Onslaught toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|The Real American Decepticon]]
: Onslaught transforms into a dark blue-green mobile anti-aircraft truck of made-up origin, armed with a large double-barreled cannon mounted on the flatbed of his vehicle mode. He can also assume a base/gun emplacement mode with a ramp that smaller Combaticons can use. This base mode can be connected to both the Autobot city [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] (a feature not mentioned in either toy's instructions, for obvious reasons) and to the Decepticon city [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], a feature only documented in Trypticon's instructions. Just like [[Motormaster]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], the toy of Onslaught had an extra feature only on the japanese release, where there is a spring-loaded mechanism in "base" mode to propel the smaller vehicles off him. On all non-japanese releases, this feature was removed probably due to safety reasons.

: In robot mode, Onslaught is armed with a long olive [[Sonic stun-gun|sonic stun-gun]] and is accessorized by a small chest plate. The gun can store on his backpack in either mode via two rectangular pegs which hold onto his gun sight. Holes in the side of the gun are, probably coincidentally, just the right size to peg in the smaller weapons from the other Combaticons -- a feature that would be canonized only for the later Ruination version of the mold.

:Onslaught forms the central body component of Bruticus, protected by an even larger silver chest plate and Bruticus's head. He also comes with Bruticus's hands and feet.

: The complete set of Combaticons were re-released in the European-market "[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]" line in 1990; these releases typically has the [[Rubsign|rubsign]] indent removed from the molding. However, Onslaught has his indent intact, and the indent remains even in more recent reuses of the mold.

: This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] as ''[[Operation Combination (franchise)|Operation Combination]]'' [[Great Cannon]], ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Mega-Octane]], and ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Mega-Octane.

*'''Bruticus''' (Multi-pack, 1986)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-69'''

:In Japan and Italy, Onslaught was also available as part of the Bruticus giftset.

===Generation 2===
[[Image:G2Onslaught toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I am a Goofy Goober, yeah!]]
* '''Onslaught''' (1993)
**''Team ID number:'' '''C5'''
**''Accessories'': "Sonic stun gun" rifle, double-barreled turret, missile launcher, 2 missiles, chest shield, ramp, Bruticus chest shield, Bruticus head, left & right Bruticus fists, left & right Bruticus foot stands

: In ''Generation 2'', Onslaught was redecoed in a rather outlandish colour scheme of bright orange covered in purple camouflage, with purple replacing most of his olive and silver colours. The stickers on the back of his truck proudly state that he is indeed Onslaught. In this form he was reputedly "one metamorphin' dude-icus."

:His new spring-loaded missile launcher was taken from [http://www.yojoe.com/action/91/snowserpent2.shtml Snow Serpent] from the ''[[G.I. Joe]]'' toyline, and was the same one used by Gen2 [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] and [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]]. His backpack cannon was [[Retool|retooled]] with a peg-hole to mount this new launcher. This is the only peg-hole on Onslaught to accommodate the gun's smaller peg, rather than its 5mm peg. (In theory the other smaller Combaticons can also hold the rifle, and their weapons can store on Onslaught's backpack now. Not that Onslaught's about to lend his gun to Swindle or Brawl.)

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===Universe (2008)===
====Classic Series====
[[Image:Onslaughtuniverselegends.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Because ''Classics'' Legends [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] was super-popular.]]
*'''Onslaught''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2008)

: Part of the very first wave of ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Legends of Cybertron|Legends-class]] toys, Onslaught is a [[Redeco|redeco]] of Legends-class [[Cybertron (toyline)|''Cybertron'']] [[Red Alert (Armada)#LOC|Red Alert]], transforming into a SWAT-deco'd BTR-90 armored personnel carrier mounted with a top-mounted missile similar to a SCUD launcher. Because apparently SWAT teams now have missiles. Well, maybe in [[Chicago]].... Onslaught uses the Movie-style Decepticon symbol.

: This mold was also used to make [[Classics (2006)|''Classics'']] [[Perceptor (G1)#Classics|Perceptor]].

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* '''Onslaught''' (Ultra, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Shield

[[Image:Onslaughtuniversetoy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He found your phone number and wants to ask you a few questions.]]
: The large ''Universe'' version of Onslaught transforms into a six-wheeled SWAT assault truck with top-mounted twin cannons. When the button on his rotating turret is pressed, electronic lights flash and one hears either machine gun fire or a siren sound. A rubber tread on the vehicle's middle left tire activates a third sound effect of him causing extensive property damage on something unfortunate enough to get caught under his wheels. In robot mode, a riot shield can detach from the top of the turret and connect to Onslaught's left arm, while a button on Onslaught's right arm spring-deploys an arm-mounted weapon. The robot mode cheats somewhat, having a second tow-winch on his belt-buckle immediately below his vehicle hood, while the actual vehicle mode winch splits in two to form his shoulders ([[#Trivia|see below]] for more on this). Interestingly enough, Onslaught on his own stands almost exactly as tall as the combined mode of the original Bruticus toy.

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] version of Onslaught was released in American ''Universe'' packaging as a USA Edition toy. He is redecoed to more closely resemble the colours of the original Onslaught toy and his appearance in the ''Generation 1'' cartoon.

:The first waves of Onslaughts gave only very brief clips of sound when that gimmick was activated; this was changed in the Japanese release and as a [[Running change|running change]] in the U.S. version, so that the gun and siren noises are now restored to their intended full lengths.

: "MONZO 12782" is [[Tampograph|tampographed]] onto the front of the vehicle mode on both versions, a reference by Hasbro to the ever-helpful [[Fandom|fan]] [[User:Monzo|Monzo]] and his birthdate, December seventh, 1982, or 12-7-82.

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====G1 Series====
*'''Bruticus Maximus''' (2008)

:''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' (2008) Onslaught is a [[Redeco|redeco]] of ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Barricade (Energon)|Barricade]], transforming into an eight-wheeled armored personnel carrier with a rear-mounted (non-firing) missile rack that turns and elevates. Amusingly, Barricade has a more Onslaught-accurate colour scheme than ''Universe'' Onslaught. He was only available with ''Universe'' Bruticus Maximus giftset, and when combined with the other Combaticons, Onslaught forms the torso.

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==Trivia==
[[Image:Onslaughtmodelsheetshood.jpg|right|160px|thumb|Onslaught's early, unused character model (left) is more toy-accurate, if you ignore a heck of a lot.]]
* Like the rest of the Combaticons, Onslaught had an earlier, unused [[Character model|character model]] which superficially resembles the toy, other than the head design. There are other problems, such as wheel placement, but it's possible the artist of the unused character model was working off crappy source material.
* In the commercial advertising the Generation 2 Aerialbots and Combaticons, Onslaught is referred to as "one metamorphin' dudicus". It is presently unknown what a dudicus ''is'', or what qualifications Onslaught has met to be the only known one.

[[Image:Universe Onslaught originalsculpt.jpg|right|160px|thumb|The dream is dead.]]
* When the unused character model was redrawn into the final character model, it kept the odd wheel placement, gave Onslaught his toy's head, but did some bizarre things with his transformation. Like with many of the other Combaticons' final character models, such as Swindle's, his torso is the bumper, hood, and roof of the vehicle mode flattened out. Years later, Onslaught's Ultra class ''Universe'' toy attempted to replicate this transformation scheme.
* As revealed on Hasbro's ''Transformers'' website<ref>[http://hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Hasbro's preview of ''Universe'' Wave 1's toys]</ref>, ''Universe'' Ultra class Onslaught's original prototype featured a front section of his vehicle with a (non-functional) winch that folded down to become his stomach and waist, as well as more cartoon-accurate sculpted detailing on his waist. However, on the final version of this mold, the winch remains on his shoulders while another winch is molded onto the battery cover as part of his waist.
* Onslaught's ability to combine with Metroplex is due to the fact that both were originally designed as part of the [[Diaclone]] line, where both were presumably part of the same faction. Neither were ever released under the Diaclone brand as it had long since been overtaken by the Transformers & folded.

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==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Onslaught/onslaught.htm Onslaught at TFU.info]
*[http://www.ntfa.net/universe/english/index.php?act=view&char=Onslaught Onslaught's Universe profile at NTFA.net]

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Megatron (Animated)

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:''Megatron is a [[Decepticon]] in the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Megatronanimated.jpg|300px|thumb|An insult to G1, we swear!]] If you were to ask '''Megatron''' to describe himself in one word, he'd probably go with "heroic". He sees himself as a freedom fighter, [[Decepticon leader#Animated|leading]] the Decepticons out of the days of "[[Autobot]] tyranny". The fact he's hoping to replace that with Decepticon tyranny isn't really a concern. A fanatic at [[spark]], he revels in every Autobot who suffers at Decepticon hands and doesn't register humans as anything more than "collateral damage."

Megatron demands loyalty from the Decepticons, loyalty he gains by his awe-inspiring power. With the combined threat of a sharp mind, his [[fusion cannon]], a pair of deadly swords and simple brute strength, there aren't many who'd dare cross him. Still, he has no problem manhandling troops as a gentle reminder.

The loss of his body and former power was only a minor setback for him, as Megatron proved a master manipulator. He effortlessly duped [[Isaac Sumdac]] into helping him--and once Megatron was restored to full power, he turned the tables on his old captor.

He is extremely intolerant of treachery and deals with [[Starscream (Animated)|said treacherous bots]] with a vicious no-nonsense efficiency, [[Megatron (G1)|unlike other Decepticon leaders]]. He is a shrewd strategist and effortlessly [[Scrapper (Animated)|wraps]] [[Mixmaster (Animated)|others]] around his fingers.

{{bigquote|Decepticons... ''transform and rise up!''|Megatron puts a new twist on [[Roll out|an old saying]]|"[[Megatron Rising - Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
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:''Voice actor:'' [[Corey Burton]] (English), [[Jan Spitzer]] (German)

[[Image:Megatron Cybertron.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Pointier than thou.]] Eons ago, Megatron led the Decepticons in their war against the Autobots for control of Cybertron and freedom from Autobot tyranny. However, the Autobots under [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] had two major advantages: They possessed the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]], giving them an infinite supply of energy, and they had exclusive [[space bridge]] technology, allowing them to move about the galaxy more easily. However, Megatron's forces continued to fight on until the Autobots sent the AllSpark through the space bridge to random coordinates. Realizing that the AllSpark was the key to defeating the Autobots, Megatron abandoned the Cybertron theater and began searching the galaxy aboard his massive flagship, the ''[[Nemesis (Animated)|Nemesis]]'' However, some Decepticons continued to fight on against the Autobots.

[[Image:TFA TARO Decepticons attention.JPG|175px|thumb|He's not planning on shaking Prime's hand...he's going to tear it off.]] Four million years later, Megatron's crew discovered a [[Autobot ship (Animated)|small Autobot repair vessel]] after detecting the [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]]. When [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] volunteered to attack, Megatron saw his ambitions all too clearly, and pointedly remarked that he wasn't about to let four million solar cycles of searching for the AllSpark end with Starscream getting his greasy wings on it. No, Megatron would strike the Autobot ship and take the AllSpark himself. Just prior to his departure, Starscream approached him again, ostensibly to wish him luck, but actually to place an overload device on his leader's back. This device went off just as Megatron's fusion cannon was about to breach the hull of the Autobots' ship. The Autobot crew managed to steer the now-failing ship through an asteroid field and into a nearby [[space bridge]].

With the ship now plummeting through the Earth's atmosphere, a wounded Megatron still managed to thrash the crew soundly and nearly claimed the AllSpark. Quick thinking on the part of [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus Prime]] sent the Decepticon leader out the cargo hatch and into free fall. Megatron [[Megatron (Movie)|fell from the sky]] and crashed in Paw Paw, Michigan, where his head (and later, a hand) was found by a young [[Isaac Sumdac]].

Over the next fifty years, Sumdac built a robotics empire by reverse-engineering Megatron's components, while, Megatron's inert head remained secretly in Sumdac's private lab, the source of the human's engineering genius and also a secret shame. Megatron's severed hand was there as well, used by Sumdac as a piece of furniture. {{storylink|Transform and Roll Out!}}

[[Image:AniMegsHead-TransformAndRollout.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Hey Megatron, don't lose your... oh.]] After the Autobots re-awoke, [[Sari Sumdac|Sari]] used her AllSpark-powered [[Key]] to sneak into her father's lab. He stopped her from seeing anything it contained, but the AllSpark energy from the Key was absorbed by Megatron's head, reawakening his spark and bringing him back online. Confused and disoriented, he automatically brought up video footage of Starscream and the Autobots, footage in which Starscream admitted to his treachery. Furious both at Starscream's betrayal and the fact he didn't have the hands to reach out and take the AllSpark which was finally within his grasp, he released a burst of energy which activated a small drone Dr. Sumdac had been working on. Megatron thus realized he could control the extremely primitive (by his standards) technology around him. Learning Sari was going to spend the night at the Autobot base, he secreted his drone into her backpack. Once she arrived, Megatron sent the drone to look for the AllSpark, but his search was fruitless. He decided to try a simpler method: Kill the Autobots and extract the data from their lifeless corpses. Interfacing with the factory's assembly line, he attacked. As the Autobots fought back, he decided to cut out the middleman and knocked a hole in a fuel tank. [[Prowl (Animated)|Prowl]] realized the factory was working via motion sensors and managed to get close to the control panel. To counter him, Megatron simply took over the factory arms and snatched up Prowl. However, he failed to stop [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]], due to the primitive tools he was forced to use. With his plans foiled, Megatron was out of patience, refusing to work through these worthless proxy machines. He needed a body, which meant it was time to provide some more advanced technology to Sumdac... {{storylink|Home Is Where the Spark Is}}

Megatron soon revealed to Isaac that he still functioned and, when Isaac guessed he was a friend of the Autobots, Megatron played along. He persuaded Isaac to keep his existence secret until Isaac had built him a new body, as then the Autobots would be more forgiving of how Isaac had reverse-engineered their friend. Megatron then helped construct the [[Dinobot (Animated)|Dinobots]], deliberately programming them to go on a rampage and building fire-breath into them as a prototype for a planned army of drones. When they were defeated, Megatron despaired he might never gain a new body, but upon discovering they'd been turned into sentient Transformers, he quickly convinced them that cars, trucks and "[[Autobot|car robots]]" were evil beings that ate the fossil fuels supposedly derived from dinosaurs.

During their second rampage, Isaac realized Megatron had deliberately built weapons into the Dinobots. The tyrant feigned shame, saying he'd added experimental features out of a desire to have a body again. Isaac promised not to tell the Autobots and that Megatron would have a body again one day... {{storylink|Blast from the Past}}

Soon, Dr. Sumdac began attempting to build him some new servos, but these proved inadequate. Megatron revealed that his body would need
[[Destronium]] to work, but Isaac responded there was only a small amount available and that it would have to be delivered across town in less than 10 minutes or it would become unstable. Taking notice of an experimental turbo suit Sumdac's labs were developing (with flaws that possibly precluded Isaac considering it as a solution), Megatron manipulated computer systems so the suit was delivered to small-time hood [[Nanosec|Nino Sexton]]. Once Sexton began using the suit to commit crimes too quickly to be stopped, Megatron contacted him with an offer of much money out of Dr. Sumdac's private account if Sexton used the suit to steal and deliver the Destronium. Between Autobot interference and the suit aging him prematurely, Sexton failed. Worse, the Destronium was energized to a critical level, risking an explosion that would destroy [[Detroit]]. The Autobots barely managed to send the Destronium sample into the upper atmosphere before it exploded, and they were left to wonder why a human had tried to steal it in the first place. {{storylink|Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec}}

After Megatron learned of the power of Sari's Key and the careless nature in which she used it, he attempted to trick her into assisting him. He designed [[Soundwave (Animated)|Soundwave]], a musical toy that was secretly meant to grow more powerful every time Sari used the Key upon it, until eventually it would be a suitable robotic body for Megatron himself. When the Key instead brought Soundwave to independent life, Megatron changed his plan and, with convincing logic, recruited Soundwave as a Decepticon warrior. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}}

When [[Blitzwing (Animated)|Blitzwing]] and [[Lugnut]] arrived on Earth, Megatron, remembering Starscream's betrayal, was hesitant to act. After witnessing a battle between his soldiers and the Autobots, Megatron concluded that Blitzwing was too unstable, but Lugnut was genuinely loyal. He contacted Lugnut only, instructing him to locate the AllSpark, which would help restore him. Later, he also informed Lugnut about the Key. Unfortunately, Lugnut and Blitzwing were defeated and damaged by the Autobots, severing Lugnut's link with Megatron—and Megatron's only link to the outside world. {{storylink|Lost and Found (episode)|Lost and Found}}

[[Image:Sumdac megatron%27s body.jpg|200px|thumb|Yeah, it's a fixer-upper.]]
Although Megatron himself was not mentally involved, his headless body was infected with [[space barnacles]], causing the barnacles to mutate into a semi-sentient form. After absorbing two mining bots and attacking a [[Sparkplug (Animated human)|miner]], it was defeated by Bumblebee and Prowl. Later, the body was discovered (minus space barnacles) by Isaac Sumdac and most likely brought back to his laboratory. Sumdac remarked that Megatron would be ''very'' pleased with the find... {{storylink|Nature Calls}}

[[Image:MegRisingRebuilt.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Don't call it a comeback; I've been here for years.]] Sumdac attempted to rebuild Megatron, but progress was slowed by a power failure. Frustrated, Megatron again contacted Lugnut and ordered him to bring him the Key. This communication triggered Starscream's curiosity, and the treacherous jet located Megatron. Starscream didn't have time to <s>finish his speech</s> slay Megatron before he was distracted by the Autobots—and Megatron used that distraction to take Starscream by surprise and eject him from the lab. When Blitzwing and Lugnut arrived with the Key, Megatron revealed his true identity to his human "friend". Sumdac, seized by the mechanical hand he had so long used as a chair, could only watch and wail in horror as the Decepticon tyrant used the power of the AllSpark to reconstruct himself, more powerful than ever. Finally restored, he burst through the roof of [[Sumdac Tower]], to the horror of the Autobots and Starscream, ready to unleash his vengeance on all of them. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 1}}

[[Image:PayThePiper.JPG|200px|thumb|"Will anyone else attempt to fill his shoes?"]] Megatron's revenge was quick and brutal. Trashing the Autobots in short order, he called his Decepticons to him. As Starscream bootlicked, Megatron powered up his fusion cannon to destroy the one responsible for his defeat—then used the Key to send a painful power surge through Starscream, extinguishing the traitor's spark and reinforcing his authority over Blitzwing and Lugnut. He commanded them to "transform and rise up," and the three Decepticons took to the sky, using the Key to track the AllSpark.

[[Image:Megatron Rising 2 All Spark Megs boom.jpg|left|200px|thumb|This is not good...]] Finding it aboard the Autobots' ship, the Decepticons caused the ship to crash on [[Dinobot Island (Animated)|Dinobot Island]], where Megatron proceeded to beat the [[Slag (slang)|slag]] out of Optimus Prime. Getting into the ship, Megatron removed the AllSpark from its casing and placed it in his chest, preparing to devastate Earth before conquering Cybertron. However, Professor Sumdac used his knowledge of Megatron's circuitry to disrupt his equilibrium sensors, causing Megatron to drop the Key. Optimus Prime used the Key to force a surge of power through the AllSpark within Megatron, causing it to explode and disperse its energy.

And yet, it was not a total loss for Megatron; despite the damage, he escaped and managed to abduct Sumdac. Once again, their fates were intertwined, only this time Sumdac was Megatron's prisoner. {{storylink|Megatron Rising - Part 2}}

Establishing a base deep underground in a mine, Megatron quickly adjusted his plans after the loss of the AllSpark. During his battle aboard the Autobot ship, he had managed to download a partial [[space bridge]] schematic from their computers. He planned to use the space bridge to teleport himself, Lugnut, and Blitzwing to Cybertron, then conquer the planet from within. To facilitate this plan, Megatron used the captive Professor Sumdac to reverse-engineer the space bridge and fill in the "gaps" within the schematics. However, when a service bot suddenly malfunctioned, it was revealed that a shard of the AllSpark was embedded within it. This gave Megatron hope that the AllSpark was not destroyed, but dispersed throughout the city of Detroit. {{storylink|The Elite Guard}}

[[Image:Swordscream.JPG|200px|thumb|Yes, Starscream, and we'll keep doing it until you get it right!]] Finding out about the AllSpark fragments, however, didn't seem to result in any changes in his plans. Megatron received word from a spy that the Decepticons had begun making random assaults on the Autobots. He realized that they needed to make a concentrated effort in order to secure his victory. He had Lugnut and Blitzwing steal a tachyon transmitter from the [[Cybertron Elite Guard|Elite Guard]] so he could send his message, but was interrupted during his transmission by a revived Starscream. After quickly beating him to a pulp, Megatron relayed his commands to the spacefaring 'Cons, only to be repeatedly attacked by a seemingly invincible Starscream. The renegade even attempted to draw Megatron out with an AllSpark fragment. Megatron emerged victorious every time and was informed by his spy that all was going as planned: With his [[Decepticon Uprisings|forces now drawing the Autobots away from Cybertron]], Megatron could attack a weakened Cybertron from within as soon as his space bridge was completed. {{storylink|Mission Accomplished}}

Later, while at the Decepticon base, Lugnut detected an AllSpark energy signal emanating from Detroit. Megatron quickly dispatched Lugnut to retrieve the AllSpark shard before the Autobots could. Lugnut proceeded to praise his master's "grand and glorious plan", but Megatron, fed up with the adulation to the point of involuntary optic-twitching, curtly commanded his enforcer to get going. {{storylink|Garbage In, Garbage Out}}

[[Image:RiseoftheConstructicons-Megatron%27sprivateblend.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Gentlemen, to evil.]] When Lugnut and Blitzwing brought the [[Constructicons (Animated)|Constructobots]] back to base, Megatron saw the advantage of keeping them alive, and he invited them to have a look at his space bridge schematics. Impressed by their knowledge, he decided to put them to work stealing supplies. After an encounter with [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]], the Constructobots became convinced of "the funny guy's" less-than-noble intentions, and they returned to the mine to confront him. Megatron calmly slammed them both against a rock face and asked them to explain. He feigned shock and brought them in to discuss things over his own private oil blend. Megatron showed himself to be a bit of an oil connoisseur, possessing stylish little goblets for it made of twisted oil drums, as well as a secret stash of top-quality oil and a chamber to drink it in. Megatron spoke of the glories they could achieve as Constructicons: the adulation, the statues in their honor...the barrels of oil they could down. Ever the shrewd worker, it didn't take much for him to convince them to join up, and he promptly sent them to the Autobot base to retrieve the AllSpark fragments. {{storylink|Rise of the Constructicons}}

[[Image:Rise Constructicons Megatron what.jpg|200px|thumb|Constructicons say WHAAAAAT?]] When Starscream escaped from the Elite Guard's ship, Megatron received [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]]'s alert to the Autobots thanks to the stolen tachyon transmitter. Megatron had placed a bounty on the traitor, and [[Lockdown]] (with the unknowing aid of Prowl) pretty much took the opportunity to bring him to the Decepticon leader. Lockdown contacted Megatron to confirm that he had captured a purple-ish "Starscream" (who was acting quite odd and cowardly) and agreed to meet at an abandoned warehouse for the exchange. As "Starscream" was brought to Megatron, Prowl, who was hiding on a rafter high above, accidentally scuffed a small bolt, which grabbed the Decepticons' attention. Not too long after, the Autobots appeared with another, different-colored Starscream. Megatron intercepted Lockdown's escape and announced confusedly that no one was to leave until they found out which was the true Starscream. However, it turned out that both Starscreams were clones with bombs in their [[spark]] chambers designed to destroy Megatron and the Autobots in one go. Quickly thinking up a plan, Megatron and the other Decepticons transformed and escaped forcibly through the ceiling. However, Prowl used the upgrades given to him by Lockdown to send the [[Starscream clone|clones]] into the air, not too far from the fleeing Decepticons, when the bombs exploded. It is unknown if they were wounded, but Megatron later raised the bounty on Starscream—insisting on the ''real'' one this time. {{storylink|A Fistful of Energon}}

He was later contacted by [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]], who attempted to sell him a new weapon. Nothing came of this, as Swindle was defeated before the deal could be closed. {{storylink|SUV: Society of Ultimate Villainy}} Megatron also made some ''"secret"'' transmissions to his [[Shockwave (Animated)|double agent]] on Cybertron in order to settle his new plans for the coming Autobot-Decepticon war. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[Image:TFA ABTC1 Megatron Sumdac Hostage.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Did I tell you about the time I killed the cult leader?"]] Megatron's plans finally seemed on the verge of fruition when Sumdac and the Constructicons completed the space bridge. However, some vital technical aspects made it inoperable. In order to remedy this, Megatron contacted Shockwave to learn who was Cybertron's leading [[Space bridge technician]], which turned out to be the Autobot Bulkhead. Not wishing to leave Doctor Sumdac alone to sabotage the Constructicons' efforts, Megatron took him along as a hostage while he went to capture Bulkhead. Once he had the big Autobot in custody, Megatron threatened to use the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] unit on him if he didn't help make the space bridge operational. To Megatron's satisfaction, Bulkhead agreed and finished the project. Just as the machine was activated, both the Autobots and Starscream and his clone army attacked. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part I}}

The three-way free-for-all ironically forced Megatron and Optimus Prime to team up temporarily, but this quickly ended when Megatron used Prime's body as a shield against one of Starscream's clone's attacks. Despite putting up a decent resistance, Megatron was overwhelmed and held down by two of the Starscream clones. As the original Starscream gloated, he was head-jacked by Isaac Sumdac in the Headmaster unit. Sumdac prepared to fight Megatron himself, but Megatron simply used his strength to throw the two Starscream clones at him, knocking off the Headmaster unit and proving himself the victor. With Starscream incapacitated, the clones sided with Megatron. He then made his own victory speech to his soldiers, declaring he would send Optimus Prime through the bridge to test it. However, the Autobots got some [[Omega Supreme (Animated)|reinforcements]]. Megatron quickly ordered the majority of his forces to deal with this new menace while the Constructicons cleared the space bridge area of rubble. Grabbing Optimus, Megatron threw him into the portal, but was frustrated when Prowl freed his leader in the nick of time, at which point the bridge shut down. Bulkhead declared the power source wasn't strong enough to maintain the link for long, so Megatron grabbed Starscream's AllSpark-powered head to maintain the gateway. However, this provided too much power, sending the space bridge portal out of control. An enraged Megatron decided to terminate Optimus Prime, only for Optimus to slap [[stasis cuffs]] on him, causing him to lose his grip and fall into the portal.

[[Image:TFA ABTC2 Megatron Screamer End.jpg|200px|thumb|"Stop staring at me!"]] With the overload having deleted the space bridge's receiving coordinates, the defeated Megatron was transported to some unknown sector of space. Still immobilized by the stasis cuffs, Megatron's only companion was now Starscream's head, which a cruel twist of Fate had deposited right next to him. Forced to remain face to face with his traitorous ex-lieutenant, Megatron could only trade verbal blows. A most cruel fate, indeed. {{storylink|A Bridge Too Close, Part II}}

After their bickering subsided, Starscream began trying to free Megatron from the stasis cuffs, but having no body was a hinderance. Megatron was only freed when Starscream revealed a previously unseen weapon from his mouth. Before their could react, Omega Supreme appeared, offline. Getting aboard him, Megatron was captured by Omega, but was able to convince the simple processor possessing behemoth to take him to Cybertron to face a war crimes tribunal. However, Omega Supreme's attempt to transwarp to Cybertron left them somewhere else in space, but did drain Omega for the time being. Initially disgusted that he was trapped aboard the cause of the Decepticons defeat, as well without his weapons and only Starscream for company, Megatron soon realized that if he could reprogram Omega to serve him, he would be a great advantage.

Managing to hotwire the Autobot with the stasis cuffs and Starscream's AllSpark charged head, Megatron contacted Shockwave to give him a status report on the Earth space bridge. However, the situation was worse than Megatron realized: not only was the space bridge network shut down, but the Earth Autobots could expose Shockwave at any moment. Although Omega Supreme provided an advantage that could end both problems, Megatron decided that the space bridge invasion plan was a failure, and issued a fleet wide stand down order. Heading to Earth, Megatron attempted to use Omega to destroy the Autobots (even though he couldn't remember their names). However, Prowl and Optimus Prime managed to board Omega and sever Megatron's control over him. Unfortunately, Starscream managed to gain control over Omega Supreme, capturing Megatron again. Ever the manipulator, Megatron convinced Starscream that his time would be better spent conquering Cybertron. However, the Autobots managed to install the [[plasmadynamic thruster]] from Megatron's space bridge into Omega Supreme, sending Omega and the two Decepticons oboard warping through space randomly. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

{{spoiler|Decepticon Air|9 May}}

[[Image:TFAni Decepticon Air Lugnut Megatron.jpg|thumb|left|200px|Don't you just hate it when fanboys keep following you?]]
Omega Supreme later transwarped into a new location at which point Lugnut smashed into the window after he was sent flying through space during the prison riot on the Elite Guard flagship. When Starscream asked if they were picking up hitchhickers, Megatron simply slapped his head of its position. That was for asking stupid questions.. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

===Titan Magazines===

[[Image:MegatronTitan23.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"NIXON'S BAAACK!"]]

Apart from showing interest in the activities of [[Quake-Maker]] {{storylink|Animated Comic issue 1|Burnout!}}, Megatron seemed idle... but what the Autobots were unaware of was that he'd constructed a Spark-less drone unit, [[Afterburn]], as a prototype of a future army, and then sent Afterburn off to spy on the Autobots.

He not only received repeated communications from his spy, but gained directions to the Autobot base! Megatron entered with explosive results {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Divebomb}} and then ''killed'' Afterburn while rubbing [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee's]] nose in it. He proceeded to summon the other Decepticons and thrash most of the Autobots with ease, making some really bad puns along the way, only stopped when [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] secretly got him buried under a crane. Starscream then "saved" him, making Megatron think he'd turned over a new leaf and thus giving him temporary command until he got better. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Megatron's Revenge}}

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==Toys==
===Animated===
[[Image:TFAnimated Deluxe BattleBegins Megatron toy.jpg|250px|thumb|SPAAAACE ROOOAAACH!]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Megatron: The Battle Begins''' (Entertainment Pack, 2008)
*''Accessories'': Missile

: Transforms into a sleek spacecraft with, er, VTOL turbofans (presumably designed to show some lineage with his eventual helicopter mode. It's best if you don't think about it too hard). Megatron's signature fusion cannon forms the central chassis and cockpit section of the spacecraft (officially, a "Fusion Fighter"); his sword sections mount on the sides of the cannon for storage, though the blade is unremovable and effectively useless. Like the [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Prime]] figure he comes with, he features a punching gimmick, having a spring-loaded waist that snaps back when twisted. Unfortunately, Megatron's balljoint hips and the swivel joints between his thighs and knees are rather loose, making it difficult to pose the figure in such a way that he stands on his own. The figure features a silver color scheme and battle damage paint applications.

:The design makes it tricky to tell which end of his Fusion Fighter is the front and which is the back.

:This toy was also released in a 2-pack with Prowl as a Wal*Mart [[exclusive]] (see below).

:If you want to be pedantic about it, the battle implied by the battle-pack pairing is technically a timeline impossibility, insofar as it depicts Cybertron Mode Megatron versus Earth Mode Optimus. It is also [[Scale|scaled]] incorrectly, as Megatron was shown as being notably larger than Optimus in ''[[Transform and Roll Out!]]''

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/BattleBeginsMegatron/megatron.htm%7C More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Animated megatron voyager.jpg|250px|thumb|Curse you, Earth's atmosphere!]]
*'''CYBERTRON Mode Megatron''' (Voyager, 2008)
*''Accessories'': Missile

: A larger, bulkier, more detailed, and more gimmick-laden iteration of the same character design used in the deluxe-scaled versus pack toy. Note that while both modes of both toys look very similar, they have different transformation mechanisms and are not a simple upscaling/downscaling of each other. Where the deluxe version is straight silver, this version has a pearl-gray paint scheme. The figure features an [[automorph]] gimmick in the chest, which closes like a clamshell in transforming to robot mode. A second automorph gimmick is built into the energon blades on the cannon, swinging them into place to form a polearm. Red translucent plastic is heavily used throughout the figure, including in the light piping for the head and the missile for the spring-loaded cannon. Even his ''fingers'' are made of energon, it seems.

:This toy apparently had a safety modification done late on in the design process (late enough that it doesn't show up on the instructions), possibly as a result of drop test failure. The strut that holds his fusion cannon has been reinforced, and as a result, his cannon cannot be mounted flush against his arm.

:As with the smaller figure above, it's not obvious exactly what end is the front of his spaceship mode. Neither orientation really matches up to the version seen in the show, which had the fusion cannon mounted in a way that's impossible with both toys.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/VoyagerMegatron/megatron.htm%7C More information on Cybertron Mode Megatron at TFU.info]'' {{-}}

[[Image:Animated megatron leader.jpg|250px|thumb|He will kill you until you are dead.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader, 2008)
*''Accessories'' Missile, 2 rotor-swords

: Megatron's "Earth" robot mode bears a significant resemblance to Generation 1 [[Megatron (G1)#The Battlestars|Super Megatron]] from the ''Battlestars'' storyline, and thus, in turn, to his original G1 body. His alt-mode is a dual-rotored helicopter design, somewhat like an [[Incinerator (Movie)|Osprey]] [[Obsidian|helicopter]] or the [[Cobra]] Mamba. Its rotors form double-bladed swords. The fusion cannon is attached to the left arm out of the box, but it can be detached and put on either arm. It has wheels for use in vehicle mode, and if it is removed, then (undocumented) landing gear can be deployed to make up for the loss. Interestingly, it seems the alt-mode was originally intended to allow for the removal of the cannon without removal of the bottom half of the fuselage. With a fair amount of force the cannon can be popped off (and will reattach), but the cannon mount/fuselage lower half does not provide the front landing gear with sufficient clearance to fully extend. The toy has a [[Gimmick|voice chip]], activated by pressing the Decepticon symbol on his chest. If used in robot mode it says one of three quotes: "Crush the Autobots!", "Where is the AllSpark?", and (glorious) evil laughter. In helicopter mode it makes the sound of the rotors warming up, spinning, and powering down. When the cockpit is moved during transformation the classic G1/Animated [[Transformation#The noise|transformation noise]] is heard. It is compatible with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] toy, but it does not change his quotes.

: The instructions leave a couple of things out. First, the shoulders should be pushed backwards/upwards for vehicle mode. This lowers the wings down and aligns the front of the engines with the back. Second, the barrel of the cannon can be rotated 180 degrees (at a separate pivot from the one at its base) for robot mode, to better match how it looks in the cartoon, with the red stripes facing his arm. Considering how padded the instructions are to mask the relatively simple transformation (two whole steps just to move the rear landing gear), leaving all this out is quite a feat. Bad Hasbro.

:There is no doubt whatsoever as to which end is the front and which is the back of his vehicle mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm%7C More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''

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*'''Megatron''' (McDonald's Happy Meal Toys, 2008)

:This is a very simple representation of Megatron in his Earth form. It transforms by rotating the head, lying face down and flipping the arms onto the back. The robot mode seems to have taken priority in the design process, since the vehicle mode looks like his robot mode lying down. Megatron does not come with his signature arm cannon.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/McMegatron/megatron.htm%7C More information on Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:Megatronanimatedactivator.jpg|150px|thumb|"Transform and shrink down!"]]
*'''Megatron''' (Activators, 2008)

:Part of the fourth wave of [[Activators]], this version of Megatron is a very simplified, roughly-Basic-sized version of his Earth mode. His spring-loaded transformation from vehicle to robot mode is activated by a single switch on the back of his copter mode.

:Despite having a cannon on the bottom of his vehicle mode, he does not possess one on either arm in robot mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/ActMegatron/megatron.htm%7C More information on Activators Megatron at TFU.info]''

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[[Image:SBAniMegs..jpg|150px|thumb|I defy the Unicron Trilogy. Defy it, I say!]]
*'''Shadow Blade Megatron''' (Leader, 2008?)

: A [[Black repaint|black]], grey and purple redeco of Megatron's leader class mold with a slight remolding to the tail... that's ''not'' called [[Megatron (Armada) toys|Galvatron]]. YeabuhWHA?

:Surprisingly for a Hasbro produced redeco, Shadow Blade Megatron is cast entirely in black plastic with the exception of his translucent parts.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Decepticon/SBMegatron/megatron.htm%7C More information on Shadow Blade Megatron at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
[[Image:AnimatedMegatronMovieHat.jpg|150px|thumb|They moonlight as lawn darts.]]
* Megatron's pre-Earth head has a rather pointed resemblance to the somewhat early head of 2007 movie's [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], which went unused in the actual movie but appeared on loads of promotional materials and merchandise. Also in common with Movie Megatron, ''Animated'' Megatron lay inert for many years while his technology was [[Sector Seven|reverse-engineered by humans]].

* He is, additionally, [[Megatron (BW)|not the only Megatron]] to spend time as [[Grand Mal|a giant, disembodied head]].

* Megatron's cannon makes the same sound as his [[Megatron (G1)|Generation 1 counterpart]]'s weapon, except with additional effects mixed in to make it actually sound like a laser cannon.

[[Image:AnimatedMegatronAltmode.jpg|150px|thumb|Show-accuracy be damned!]]
* Megatron's outer space altmode, shown for all of 20 seconds, has ''two'' toy molds devoted to it. Though these "Cybertron mode" toys resemble each other, neither looks anything like the altmode of the pre-Earth Megatron seen on the show.

* Early images of Megatron's Earth body were slightly different from the finished product, most notably the lack of a fusion cannon, and a katana instead of his twin swords.

* Megatron is the only one of the original 5 Decepticons in Animated to actually have a Cybertronian vehicle mode design. Although the others have different robot mode kibble before they scanned their Earth-modes, none of them had an alt-mode created. Having a toy helps. (This is in contrast to the Autobots, who all had Cybertronian-modes designed for them from the start, even if we didn't see them in the first episode).

[[Image:ABridgeTooClosePart1-MegatronHandExtendtion.jpg|150px|thumb|Go Go Gadget Hacking Fingers.]]

* Both [[Lockdown]] and [[Swindle (Animated)|Swindle]] are technically on neither side, but work almost entirely for the Decepticons because Megatron pays better than the Autobots do. Considering how long he was out of contact with the Decepticon army, it really makes you wonder where he's getting all that money ([[Energon (G1)|or whatever currency they use]])...

* Throughout the entire series, Megatron has actually only twice mentioned any of the Autobots by their actual names. This occurred when Megs called Bulkhead by his name in "[[Sound and Fury]]" and "[[A Bridge Too Close, Part I]]".

* Sumdac found Megatron's head intact and in Cybertronian mode. The head housed in his lab is essentially a damaged version of his Earth mode head. However, it is possible this is merely the result of Sumdac's work, as it could be seen as a stripped down version of the original head.

* Megatron can launch his fingers which he uses to control any technology, namely the Headmaster unit.

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[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Engineers]]

Liege Centuro

2009-05-06T12:23:03Z

86.1.134.175: New page: :''The Liege Centuro is a title in the Generation 2 continuity family.'' The '''Liege Centuro''' is a rank held by members of the [[Cybertronian Emp...

:''The Liege Centuro is a title in the [[Generation 2|Generation 2]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

The '''Liege Centuro''' is a rank held by members of the [[Cybertronian Empire]].

==Fiction==
====''Generation 2'' Marvel Comics====
The [[Cybertronian]] [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] held this position and ruthlessly attempted to hunt down as well as destroy the primitive throwbacks called the [[Autobot]]s and the [[Decepticon]]s. {{storylink|A Rage in Heaven!|A Rage in Heaven!}}

==Notes==
*The term Centuro seems to be derived from the name Centurion

[[Category:Ranks]]

Herald Maximo

2009-05-06T12:13:08Z

86.1.134.175: New page: :''Herald Maximo is a title in an alternate future of the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.'' The '''Herald M...

:''Herald Maximo is a title in an alternate future of the [[Beast Wars|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

The '''Herald Maximo''' is a title held by the [[Herald]]'s of [[Shokaract]]; the position being second only to the master of the group.

==Fiction==
===Tales of the Beast Wars===
The futureborn [[Antagony]] held the position of Herald Maximo which she viciously attempted to guard from usurpers such as [[Cataclysm]]. {{storylink|Herald, Covenant, Schism, Paradox|Herald, Covenant, Schism, Paradox}}

[[Category:Ranks]]

Ko-tu

2009-05-06T12:09:24Z

86.1.134.175: New page: :''Ko-tu is a concept in an alternate future of the Beast Wars portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.'' '''Ko-tu''' is a ritu...

:''Ko-tu is a concept in an alternate future of the [[Beast Wars|Beast Wars]] portion of the [[Generation 1|Generation 1]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

'''Ko-tu''' is a ritual and the ceremony of awakening. Once is it completed, the [[Transformer]] in question takes their rightful place as a [[Herald]]; one of the chosen of [[Shokaract]].

==Fiction==
===Tales of the Beast Wars===
[[Cataclysm]] at some point completed his ko-tu and kept the head of his Alpha target displayed prominently where it was mounted on the central spike of his trident.

He later took his fission brother, the [[Cub]], under his wing in order to train him in preparation of the Ko-tu ritual as part of his rite of passage. {{storylink|Herald, Covenant, Schism, Paradox|Herald, Covenant, Schism, Paradox}}

[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Skuxxoid

2009-05-06T11:17:34Z

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:''Skuxxoids are a race of [[alien]]s from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Starscream'sGhost Skuxxoid.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"..I didn't WANT this job, I HAD to take it! I've got a wife and kids! I HAVE to deactivate you! Look, a guy's got to make a living, don't you understand?!"]]
'''Skuxxoids''' are an intelligent reptilian species that often sell their services to the highest bidder as mercenaries for credits. They have scaly skin and are nearly as large as the average [[Transformer]].

They tend to use large asteroid ships as their primary mode of transport.

{{quote|Eh, they'd sell out to anyone for the right price.|[[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], calling the kettle black|"[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
====Generation 1====
One Skuxxoid was hired by the [[Quintesson|Quintessons]] to provide a distraction at the [[Galactic Olympics]] where a team of [[Sharkticon (G1)|Sharkticons]] managed to capture some [[Autobot]]s and a [[Human]]. This Skuxxoid demanded to be paid his bonus for services rendered but the Quintessons declined. He might want to consider suing them, but given what is known of Quintesson legal practices, that may incur losses more serious than mere finance. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}}

Another Skuxxoid, possibly the very same one, was sold a [[Death crystal]] which served as ammunition to a weapon that destroyed an [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]] ship. However, [[Blast Off]] saw him doing this and threatened to kill him unless he gave him the weapon. Poor greedy little guy. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

A Skuxxoid was later hired by [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] to kill [[Octane]]. Octane managed to survive all of the Skuxxoid's attempts at homicide, and choked the alien into telling him who wanted him dead. It should be noted that this Skuxxoid did mercenary work claiming that his wife and children needed the money. What a swell dad... in a Skuxxoid kinda way. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost|Starscream's Ghost}}

Later still, another Skuxxoid worked with [[Slizardo]] in placing [[Anti-electron|anti-electrons]] in a new generator the Autobots had built to power [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. After they left, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] managed to destroy the generator, but the Skuxxoid and Slizardo, unaware of this, went to demand payment from [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]. Though Galvatron nearly killed the two, Slizardo revealed that more anti-electrons could be found in [[Unicron]]'s head, and so Galvatron spared him and the Skuxxoid. This Skuxxoid also claimed he did what he did for his family, suggesting they're the same guy. {{storylink|Grimlock's New Brain|Grimlock's New Brain}}

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[[Category:Cartoon-only characters]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]

Skyfall (Cybertron)

2009-05-06T10:34:54Z

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{{disambig2|the Cybertron-series Velocitronian Autobot|the Generation 1 Action Master| Skyfall (G1)}}
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:''Skyfall is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:Skyfallut.jpg|right|250px|thumb|...I? OH! So ''that's'' where I left my binoculars!]]
'''Skyfall''' knows he's different from his fellow [[Velocitron|Velocitronians]]. He's unengaged by their need for speed, and so he has taken up the role of a lone explorer, charting distant star systems in his ship, the ''[[Flash Frenzy]]''. He knows he must be far older than most, if not all, of his peers, though he shows no sign of age. But most of all, he has the inescapable feeling that he's missing a clue to [[Heatwave|some]] [[Topspin (Classics)|lost,]] [[Landquake (Timelines)|legendary]] [[Breakaway (Classics)|past]] to which he deeply believes he was linked, a mystery that haunts him more than any other.

Another of Skyfall's enigmas is his strange but helpful ability. When his life is threatened or when he's under stress, Skyfall involuntarily envelopes his body in an impenetrable force field. The universe must be looking out for him, or at least has mixed feelings about him, as it keeps drawing him into grand adventures for which he has no patience. Civil war? [[Unicron]]? [[TransTech|Alternate universes]]? Thanks, but no thanks! Skyfall feels like he can only escape from one cosmic, galaxy-threatening annoyance just to find himself facing another!

{{bigquote|This dimension ''sucks!''|Skyfall bemoans his latest adventure|"[[Transcendent: Part 2]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Fun Publications fan club comics===
{{ongoing}}
====''Cybertron''====
[[Image:Skyfallineedhim.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Needy much?]]
Skyfall came to Cybertron looking for answers to his past. Instead, he found [[Dark Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2|Balancing Act, Part 2}}
Though Skyfall's force fields protected him, Dark Scorponok managed to bury him and his force field under rubble. After he escaped from the [[Zombie|zombie]], he was taken in by [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]], who claimed to know him. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3|Balancing Act, Part 3}} Ramjet promised to tell Skyfall about his past if Skyfall helped him achieve his objective, {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4|Balancing Act, Part 4}} but [[Vector Prime]] came to destroy Ramjet. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 5| Balancing Act, Part 5}} Despite Skyfall protecting him with his force field powers, Ramjet was lost in a fold of the fabric of space. {{storylink|Revelations Part 1}} Before Vector Prime departed, he instructed [[Sentinel Maximus]] to guard Skyfall with his life. {{storylink|Revelations Part 2}}

Over the next several gigacycles, Skyfall helped Sentinel Maximus repair [[Vector Sigma]]. Sentinel Maximus was impressed with Skyfall's ingenuity with energon circuits and quantum circuitry. An engraving in an ancient energon pool was discovered, and it seemed to depict Skyfall and four other warriors, but the engraving was twenty-five million cycles old! After receiving a distress call from the [[Mini-Con Council of Sages]], Sentinel Maximus took Skyfall to help quell the [[Mini-Con]] civil war on one of Cybertron's moons. {{storylink|Revelations Part 4}} There, Skyfall met a kindred spirit in a Decepticon named [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]] who was unwittingly working for [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Revelations Part 5}} The surrounding battle was so intense that they disappeared in an explosion. {{storylink|Revelations Part 6}}

====''Classics''====
[[Image:Clubcombinercarving.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Great, now he can stop singing "I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For."]]
The explosion somehow transported Skyfall and Landquake to an [[Classics (2006)|alternate universe]]. There they attempted to protect some [[Human|humans]] from [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], at which point the Autobots arrived. {{storylink|Crossing Over, Part 1}} After the subsequent battle, Skyfall was carried off by the Autobots and Landquake by the Decepticons. The Autobots took Skyfall with them (babysat by [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]) to South America, where more fighting happened.

After the two fell into a cave, {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 3}} Skyfall was reunited with Landquake. Cliffjumper accused Skyfall of treason and fired at them both, but the blast inadvertently awoke the site's guardian, [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]]. Before a proper introduction could be given, they all came under attack from [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]], but the attackers were defeated and fell into the site's mysterious energon pools. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 4}}

As Skyfall and Landquake marveled at the pool of [[Rarified Energon]], they heard a voice. The [[Caretaker]] began speaking of the destiny of Skyfall, Landquake, and Breakaway. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 5}} Skyfall and his new partners were once part of [[Rarified Energon guardian|a Prime]], one charged with protecting and maintaining the universe's supply of energon. But their group was not yet complete. The Caretaker urged them to proceed through a transwarp portal, on the other side of which they would meet the next member of their group. Reluctantly, Cliffjumper followed them. {{storylink|Crossing Over: Part 4}}
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====''TransTech''====
On the other side, they arrived in yet another alternate universe,
yet mysteriously without Cliffjumper. They found themselves in [[Axiom Nexus]], a multiversal hub located on a particularly old Cybertron inhabited by [[Transcendent Technomorph]]s. At first they were greeted by [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]] and [[Silverbolt (TransTech)|Silverbolt]], but they were quickly sorted through processing, and ultimately the three were handed over to [[Alpha Trion (Shattered Glass)|Alpha Trion]] to help them integrate into Axiom Nexus society until they were able to leave. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 1|Transcendent: Part 1}}

[[Image:Alphatrionceilingofcorpses.jpg|left|200px|thumb|He's never seen so many dead hookers in all his life.]]
However, in the alleys of the city, Breakaway was snatched away from behind them. Skyfall and Landquake's first impulse was to hunt him down, but Alpha Trion convinced them not to do so. The TransTech must have taken him, he insisted, and the only way to get Breakaway back was to follow Alpha Trion back to his lab. Their guide explained that the TransTech were jealous and condescending creatures who fear superior technology, but he had devised a way to get the better of them, and it had to do with the hundreds of corpses hanging from his ceiling! {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 2|Transcendent: Part 2}} Skyfall raged at this insanity and pulled his gun on their guide. His outburst was interrupted by [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]], Alpha Trion's aide, who explained that these were not corpses, but test subjects. Their [[Spark|sparks]] were safe elsewhere, as Topspin's special ability was moving sparks from body to body.

Skyfall was not entirely convinced, however. He demanded that Alpha Trion stop playing with sparks. It was just creepy, you know? Alpha Trion ignored him and talked of the coming battle. He said that if he should fall, then Skyfall should take up Alpha Trion's sword. This sword, which used to belong to a Decepticon named [[Slaughter]], influenced the bearer to do horrible, terrible things, and only a
Transformer strong of spark could resist the temptation. Learning this did nothing to help Skyfall's unease. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 3|Transcendent: Part 3}}

Skyfall and Landquake took a short walk through the markets of Axiom Nexus to discuss their situation. Skyfall was certain of Alpha Trion's insanity, but Landquake thought they should use him, at least in the short term, to get Breakaway back. Landquake also questioned whether Skyfall was ready to take this next step. If they were part of a long-lost combiner group, would they lose themselves into the whole once reunited as one? When they returned to Alpha Trion's lab, [[Nightscream (TransTech)|Nightscream]] arrived, having learned of Breakaway's location. Alpha Trion readied his acolytes for battle. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 4|Transcendent: Part 4}}

[[Image:Skyfallwontbethereforit.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Where's your invincible force field now, eh?]]
SHRAKADOOM! Alpha Trion, Skyfall, and the others blasted their way into the [[Transwarp Complex]] where [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]]'s lab was located. As casualties began to mount, Alpha Trion reminded Skyfall that this was what the sword's influence made one do. Yikes! But Alpha Trion met [[Megatron (TransTech)|Megatron]] in battle, freeing Skyfall and Landquake to grab Breakaway from Shockwave's operating table. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 5|Transcendent: Part 5}}

As Megatron turned his attention on [[Immorticon]], Skyfall and the others met up with Alpha Trion and began to make their way towards their destination, a dimensional gate in the [[Transit Room]]. As they fled, Alpha Trion began to tell Skyfall that he knew more about him than he had originally let on. For the first time in his adventures, Skyfall wasn't very interested in his past; rather, he chose to focus on staying alive. But Alpha Trion's monologue couldn't be deterred. "Primus is calling his sons home," he explained. Skyfall's guidance would be pertinent in the challenges ahead. Unfortunately, that was Alpha Trion's problem. Running his sword through the Autobot's [[Spark|spark]], Alpha Trion felled Skyfall and ordered Nightscream to carry the body through the portal. Skyfall's conscience would no longer be in the way of Alpha Trion's ultimate designs. {{storylink|Transcendent: Part 6|Transcendent: Part 6}}

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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Skyfallcybertrontoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|A see-through Rattler.]]
*'''Skyfall''' (Basic, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Energon rifle, energon chip

: Skyfall is a [[Redeco|redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Sky Shadow (Energon)|Sky Shadow]]/[[Terradive (Energon)|Terradive]] mold, transforming into an A-10 bomber plane. (In fact, he was shipped with a copy of ''Terradive's'' instructions.) He is also capable of forming a limb to any combination of ''Energon''-style combiners, but he is specifically intended to combine with [[Landquake (Timelines)|Landquake]], [[Breakaway (Classics)|Breakaway]], [[Topspin (Classics)|Topspin]], and [[Heatwave]] to form a [[Rarified Energon guardian|yet-unnamed Prime]].

: Skyfall was the first [[Exclusive|exclusive]] toy from the [[Fun Publications]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]], given away free as an "early bird" to people who registered before a certain date. He was later made available for sale on their web-store and at [[BotCon]].

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Generation 1]] [[Fireflight (G1)#G1_Series|Fireflight]] and [[Skydive (G1)#G1_Series|Skydive]], and ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Fireflight (ROTF)|Fireflight]] and [[Skydive (Movie)#Toys|Skydive]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Skyfall/skyfall.htm More information on Skyfall at TFU.info]''

==Trivia==
* The force field that protects Skyfall has withstood all but two things: ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Fusion cannon|fusion cannon]] and nutty [[Alpha Trion (Shattered Glass)|Alpha Trion]]'s sword. It did save him from repeated blasts from [[Unicron]], though. Either Megatron and Alpha Trion are pretty impressive, or Unicron made a pretty embarrassing showing!

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Pack

2009-05-06T10:25:12Z

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:''The Pack is a [[Maximal]] team in the [[Beast Wars]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:BWPack.jpg|thumb|Not affiliated with with the Cub Scouts of America.]]

The '''Pack''' is [[Lio Convoy]]'s personal team and is known to be secret black-ops intelligence unit .

Its members include:
*[[Apache]]
*[[Break]]
*[[Drill Nuts]]
*[[Lio Convoy]]
*[[Longrack (BWN)|Longrack]]
*[[Mach Kick]]
*[[Razorbeast]]
*[[Stampy]]

==Fiction==
===IDW Beast Wars comics===
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[[Category: Maximal subgroups]]
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Junkion (species)

2009-05-06T09:34:41Z

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{{disambig2|the Transformer tribe|their home planet|Junkion (planet)}}
[[Image:TFTM Junkions.JPG|right|300px|thumb|Rednecks!]]

{{quote|With a sudden furious roar of engines and tail-pipes, the landscape shakes beneath the wheelie-poppin', throttle-hoppin' Junkions!|Diamond Transformers: The Movie Sticker Collector's Album}}

'''Junkions''' are a tribe (or possibly race) of [[Transformer|Transformers]] that inhabit the planetoid also known as [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]]. Their historical origin is unclear, although some sources imply that they may indeed be descended from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronians]]. {{storylink|More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|MTMTE guidebooks}}

They have very unique physiology, seemingly made of little more than the same rusted scraps of trash metal that compose their homeworld. They are capable of not only withstanding damage that would normally incapacitate or kill the average Transformer, but quickly repairing that damage using any pieces of scrap metal they can get their hands on. A Junkion may even be reduced to a pile of parts, only to come back at their enemy less than a minute later. Junkions in battle are utterly fearless, using tag-team and ambush tactics to keep mobile while swarming their opponents ''en masse''.

They are also expert mechanics, even able to repair with remarkable ease Transformers normal medical science would write off as dead. ''How'' the Junkions have developed in this manner has yet to be explained.

Junkion culture is centered on one thing: [[Earth]] broadcasting. Their speech is a hodgepodge of television and radio clippings, making them oftentimes hard to understand. Junkions as a whole are somewhat childlike and naive. They are curious, but also tend to be wary of, if not outright hostile towards, newcomers to their planet (far too many have come with the goal of harming their world), but once a Junkion's friendship is gained, they go "coo-coo for Cocoa Puffs" and treat their allies as Friends For Life. As such, they are instinctively protective of [[Human|humans]], the source of [[television]].

After having come in contact with the [[Autobot|Autobots]], the Junkions have become known as some of the best scrap metal merchants and traders around. Even [[Octane|some]] [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Decepticons]] make use of their services. The Junkions are all too happy to exchange [[Energon (G1)|energon]] for more scrap metal... even if they don't think to ask just ''where'' the scrap metal came from.

Known named Junkions include...

*[[Detritus]]
*[[Nancy]]
*[[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]] (leader)

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
When a group of [[Autobot|Autobots]] crashlanded on their planet, the Junkions saw them as nothing but intruding thieves. Without warning, Wreck-Gar and his Junkions led an assault on them, but they soon halted when another group of Autobots arrived and proved their friendliness with the [[universal greeting]]. Pacified, the Junkions revived the late [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and promptly organized a dance party for everyone.

When [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] voiced his desire to destroy [[Unicron]], the Junkions did not hesitate to join him, and a large number of them boarded a vessel with which to attack the dark god. The ship was crushed in Unicron's hand in the following battle, but luckily the passengers survived (at the very least, Wreck-Gar and [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] did). {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie|The Transformers: The Movie}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel UK future timelines====
{{note|Events from the [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|UK-only]] comic stories are in italics.}}
''Following the destruction of Unicron, his still living head floated into range of the planet Junk, and using his vast mental powers he took control of the entire Junkion population. Planning to use Junk as his new body, Unicron ordered the Junkions to attach his head to the planet. His plot failed when Wreck-Gar, who had been off in space at the time Unicron took control, planted explosives benath his head and blew him up.'' {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

===''Transformers Legends'' anthology===
The Junkions did not take kindly to the [[Recyclon|Recyclons]] intending to recycle their planet into energon. After [[Salvage (Recyclon)|Salvage]] damaged Wreck-Gar, the Junkions swarmed the intruders and forced them to retreat into space. Down but not out, the Recyclons decided to fire the [[Prime Processing Unit]] to recycle the entire planet from orbit, but the Junkions fired a tractor beam in return, sending [[Reclamation|their ship]] crashing violently into Junk. Salvage was the sole survivor, his last sight alive being a group of Junkions moving in on him. {{storylink|Collect and Save}}

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
* '''Wreck-Gar''' (1986)

:The only Junkion toy originally produced was the group's leader.

* '''Detritus''' (Junkion, 2004)

:An e-Hobby exclusive redeco of [[Hound]].

==Trivia==
[[Image:Dreadnokcyborgs2.jpg|right|150px|thumb|]]
* According to [[Secret Files of Teletraan II|secret file on Autobots]], the Junkions are a "tribe of Autobots that dwells on the planet Junkion", ostensibly cementing their place as Transformers.
* In [[G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 3|''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #3'']], the [[Dreadnoks]], a [[Cobra]] biker gang, are shown to ride motorcycles that look just like the Junkions. The Dreadnoks claim to have found their new bikes in a junkyard at some point. No indication is given that the bikes are living Transformers, leaving it simply an [[Easter egg]] for the reader.
* In [[Transformers (2007)|the movie]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]'s damaged voice unit means that he can only speak in radio broadcasts, possibly in [[homage]] to the Junkions. [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]]' explanation that the Autobots learned Earth languages from the Internet may also be a reference.

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[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Medics]]
[[Category:Neutrals]]
[[Category:Transformers]]

Quadrant lock

2009-05-05T20:22:07Z

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:''The quadrant lock is a [[Quintesson]] technology from the cartoon portion of the Generation 1 continuity family.''

[[Image:FaceOfNijika QuadrantLock.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"Oh... I uh.. this is a bit embarrassing... I've lost my keys..."]]
A '''quadrant lock''' is capable of sealing off a region of space, both preventing outsiders from entering, and cutting off those inside from the rest of the universe. The device appears as a giant gateway floating in space, with a rectangular metal frame surrounding a flat energy portal.

Its purpose is to isolate a region of space from the rest of the cosmos. The occupants within the "locked" sector were incapable of seeing the stars beyond their world. In essence, it prevented the affected planet from evolving and sealed them in an almost permanent dark age. Only an [[Isolator key]] was capable of opening a Quadrant lock.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon===
The [[Quintessons]] made use of a Quadrant lock to seal [[Quadrant X]] which held the planet [[Zamojin (planet)|Zamojin]], whose [[Zamojin (species)|natives]] the Quintessons feared for their starlight based telepathic abilities, which would have been nearly limitless had they evolved further.

[[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] uncovered the Quadrant lock, unaware of its purpose, and wanted its secrets. The Quintessons attempted to stop him from damaging the lock when the [[Autobots]] arrived. Fearing defeat, the Quintessons opened the lock and accidentally trapped themselves along with [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|The Face of the Nijika|The Face of the Nijika}}

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Rite of the Autobrand

2009-05-05T15:37:41Z

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:''The Rite of the Autobrand is a ritual in the [[Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

The '''Rite of the Autobrand''' is a ritual that is used by the [[Autobots]] and involves putting their symbol onto a new [[Transformer]] and making them as one of their own.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] was given the Autobot insignia and inducted into their ranks when [[Bluestreak (G1)|Bluestreak]] and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] went through the Rite of the Autobrand with him. {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}}

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[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Sacred treasure

2009-05-05T15:05:44Z

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[[Image:Wotf-god items.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Holy relics or plot devices? You decide.]]
'''Sacred implements''' (神器 ''Jingi'' or ''Shinki'')<ref>[[World of Transformers]], Section 5: Birth Theories, [[2007]] (Translation [[Talk:World of Transformers/Section5 src|here]])</ref> are artifacts from the murky depths of the past of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Many are linked with [[Primus]], the ancient deity of the Transformer race, though a number are of unknown origin. Sacred implements brim with otherworldly energy, and in the presence of one (or a suitable proxy<ref>"In the absence of the Matrix's Power, [one can] attune the [[protoform]] to an energy wavelength similar to that of the Matrix and then apply a burst of concentrated [[Energon (G1)|Energon]] to activate the process."—[[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)#Issue_.238|''Transformers Generation One: More than Meets the Eye'' #8]], [[2004]] ([[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]])</ref>), a new Transformer may be granted life. As a result, in many universes, these artifacts are responsible for much, if not all, life on Cybertron.

Accordingly, many battles and even wars have been fought to obtain them and utilize their wondrous properties.

==Known sacred implements==
===[[Vector Sigma]]===
This supercomputer was integrated into the inner workings of Cybertron itself, and thus was a conduit for the power of Primus. It possessed the capability to imbue Cybertronians with true sentience, separating them from mere automatons. As well, it could reformat Cybertronians, and even evidenced the power to [[Eco-structuring|mechaform]] organics and their worlds.

===The [[Creation Matrix]]===
Traditionally borne by a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] in each era of Cybertronian history, the Creation Matrix housed a portion of the lifeforce of Primus, and in some universes was considered the only means of Cybertronian reproduction. In one [[Reproduction#Budding|noteworthy instance]], it proved that it was instead the only ''safe'' method of reproduction, the alternative having given birth to the [[Swarm (G2)|Swarm]]. In this instance, the light of the Matrix had to be sacrificed to the Swarm to prevent the destruction of the Cybertronian race, an event that sparked the Swarm's eventual evolution into the [[Vok]].

===The [[All Spark]]===
Though its origins are unknown, the massive runic cube known as the All Spark birthed life from the inanimate surface of Cybertron. Lord High Protector [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] showed an increasing obsession with the energy which emanated from the artifact, eventually dragging the planet into the depths of civil war over it. To safeguard it, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] ordered it jettisoned into space. Landing on [[Earth]], it drew the Transformers in pursuit of it, and the conflict eventually began again in this new theater of war. In a tense battle to keep the artifact from Megatron, the All Spark was destroyed, but not before its energies sparked a new flowering of Transformer life on the distant planet.

==Potential sacred implements==
Many artifacts share traits with known sacred implements, but have not been positively identified as sacred implements themselves.<ref>"The World of Transformers" only mentions Vector Sigma, the Creation Matrix, and a "cube-shaped object".</ref>

===The [[Matrix Flame]]===
Connected with the energies of the Creation Matrix, the Matrix Flame acts as a conduit through which those energies may be used to grant life to Cybertronians as if the Matrix itself were present. It burns while the Creation Matrix resides within a Prime, and gutters and extinguishes itself should that Prime fall and/or the Matrix be removed. This most famously occurred after it gave life to [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], which prompted a mission to discover the fate of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] on Earth.

===The [[Divine Light]]===
The serendipitous result of a [[Quintesson]] attempt to control Vector Sigma, the Divine Light managed to tap far deeper into Cybertron and became a direct conduit for the power of Primus. Eventually lost and coming to rest on the planet [[Archa Nine]], it was worshiped by the native peoples as a religious relic.

===The [[AllSpark (Animated)|AllSpark]]===
Sharing many similarities with cognates in other universes, the AllSpark is the source of all Cybertronian life and the main advantage the Autobots possessed in the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]]. It was jettisoned into space, where it was eventually found by an Autobot [[space bridge]] repair crew, who fled to Earth with it when they came under pursuit by a Decepticon warship. After landing on the planet, its energies granted [[Spark|sparks]] to several Transformers, and once it was shattered, the resulting shards did the same to many more.

==References==
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O-Part

2009-05-05T15:04:13Z

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:''O-Parts are frim-frams with flibberty-jibberts from the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Oparts.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Free prize in every box!]]
The seven '''O-Parts''' are [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] artifacts designed as part of a complex system for reactivating the [[Autobot]] battle station, [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]].

==Fiction==
===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
The O-Parts were sent to [[Earth]] at the same unidentified time as Fortress Maximus. While the dormant fortress was buried beneath the surface of the Earth, the keys to his reactivation were scattered all across the Earth. The seven O-Parts and the other items necessary for the process were sealed away — although it was never explained who did this, they would eventually be found within atypical ancient monuments such as statues and pyramids, suggesting that the ancient civilizations of Earth may have had a hand in hiding them.

In the course of his work, archaeologist [[Doctor Kenneth Onishi]] happened upon the trail that led to Fortress Maximus, and mapped the locations of the O-Parts. When [[Predacon (RID)|Predacon]] leader [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] came to Earth seeking to acquire Fortress Maximus’s power for his own, he kidnapped Onishi, and used the [[psycho-probe]] to wrench from his mind the secrets of the O-Parts.

Information from Onishi’s mind led the Predacons to the [[Cave of the Dragon]] in [[China]], where a movie was being filmed at the time. The special effects employed had convinced the Predacons that some form of super robot was active in the area — a belief that the Autobots used to send them into retreat by posing as that same robot. After the battle, as the Autobots surveyed the statues that lined the cave, a slight seismic disturbance jarred one of the figures loose, and the jewel imbedded in its forehead was dislodged. Picking up the "gem," [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]] recognised it as one of the O-Parts. {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}}

Some time later, when [[Sky-Byte]] attempted to ransom a tower of human hostages to the Autobots in exchange for the O-Parts, Optimus Prime indicated that they had more than one in their possession. Although the Autobots were never shown acquiring this second O-Part, Prime had previously indicated that [[Montrose Island]] was somehow involved in the O-Parts mystery, perhaps suggesting that it had been found on the island after the Transformers’ recent battle there. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}}

Later still, after the dormant form of Fortress Maximus was discovered beneath [[Metro City]], Sky-Byte’s attempts to learn more caused Doctor Onishi to be set free. Reunited with his son, [[Koji Onishi|Koji]], who had become an ally of the Autobots, Onishi was able to resolve the O-Parts situation very quickly, giving the Autobots [[O-Part detector|scanners]] that would allow them to track down the remaining five. The Autobots made a game out of it, with the [[Autobot Brothers]] competing against the [[Build Team]] to see who could acquire the most, but the Predacons and Decepticons soon got involved as well, with Scourge using his special ability to personally detect the O-Parts, and Sky-Byte using dummy parts to fool everyone. Eventually, the Build Team came out on top, at which point Megatron himself attacked, only for Sky-Byte’s fake parts to become mixed up with the real ones, causing enough confusion that [[Omega Prime]] was able to see the villains off. At last, all seven O-Parts were in the Autobots’ possession. {{storylink|A Friendly Contest|A Friendly Contest}}

[[Image:Peril from the Past Keysphere.jpg|right|250px|thumb|They are the world.]]
When brought together, the O-Parts generated a holographic globe of Earth, with each of the continents represented by one of the parts. [[T-AI]] merged with the globe to scan its data, and discovered that it led the way to the [[Orb of Sigma]], the next link in the chain to awaken Fortress Maximus. Unfortunately, T-AI became trapped within the globe, and the Autobots headed to the Sahara Desert and unearth the Orb of Sigma from the subterranean pyramid it lay within, in hopes that bringing the two spheres together would free T-AI. In fact, the O-Parts merged with the Orb of Sigma, putting T-AI’s continued existence in danger, particularly since the Predacons and Decepticons then arrived to steal the orb. Megatron almost got his hands on it before [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] snatched it away, leaving Megatron to be trapped in the collapsed remains of the pyramid. The orb was reconnected with the Autobot base computer, liberating T-AI, while the energies that had been released within the pyramid by its formation transformed Megatron into Galvatron. {{storylink|Peril from the Past|Peril from the Past}}

The unified Orb of Sigma was itself another map, pinpointing the location of [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]], the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster component]] of Fortress Maximus and the key to reawakening the sleeping giant. The Autobots freed Cerebros from his resting place within a statue inside some ancient ruins, and Fortress Maximus was reactivated. The O-Parts… uh, got tossed into a closet, or something, because they never appeared again. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges|Maximus Emerges}}

==Trivia==
*The O-Parts derive their name from the real-world archaeological term, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OOPArt OOPArt], an acronym for "Out Of Place Artifact," used to describe just that - archaeological artifacts found in unusual locations, which sums up ''RiD'''s O-Parts to a tee.

*The story of the O-Parts was thoroughly skewed by ''RiD'''s disrupted airing schedule in the US. Although the first O-Part appeared in ''The Ultimate Robot Warrior'', they were not referred to again until their name was revealed and they played a key role in ''Sky-Byte Saves the Day''... which was not shown in the US (due to post-9/11 sensitivity, what with the collapsing tower and all in the episode), leaving quite the hole. With the absence of this episode, US viewers were suddenly dropped into the O-Parts story with little build-up, and no real explanation. In what would appear to have been some attempt at explaining that the object from ''The Ultimate Robot Warrior'' was an O-Part, the scene from that episode featured in the clip show ''[[Hope for the Future]]'' (which was itself shown much later than it chronologically falls, airing right in the midst of the O-Parts story), was re-dubbed with completely different dialogue that had the object identified as an O-Part on the spot.

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Orb of Sigma

2009-05-05T15:03:44Z

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:''The Orb of Sigma is an ancient [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] artifact from the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Orb of Sigma.jpg|right|250px|thumb|New Zealand? That's near South Africa, isn't it?]]
The '''Orb of Sigma''' was part of a system required to locate and activate [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]]. To find and activate the Orb requires the use of seven [[O-Part|O-Parts]]. The Orb itself indicates the location of [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]], who is able to power-up Fortress Maximus. It is a sphere, roughly a metre in diametre, with a map of the Earth inscribed on it.

==Fiction==
===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
[[Image:Peril Past Kojiorb.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Is that... supposed to be the UK?]]
The Orb of Sigma was hidden at the top of a pyramid in a cavern deep beneath the Sahara Desert. [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]], [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] and [[X-Brawn]] entered the pyramid by using a glowing orb formed from the O-Parts, within which was trapped [[T-AI]]. Once they reached the Orb of Sigma, the glowing orb merged with it, cutting off their ability to communicate with T-AI.

[[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] and his Decepticons soon arrived and fought the Autobots, but when Megatron attempted to take the Orb, he triggered a booby trap which paralysed and shocked him. The Orb was snatched from Megatron's hand by [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] who escaped from the cavern while under heavy fire from the Decepticons. The cavern itself collapsed, but there was still enough power stored in the pyramid to rebuild Megatron as Galvatron.

The Orb was returned to the Autobot base, where they managed to extract T-AI, who reported that the Orb pointed to the location of Cerebros. {{storylink|Peril from the Past|Peril from the Past}}

==Trivia==
* Any relationship between the Orb of Sigma and [[Vector Sigma]] (who also exists in the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] continuity and is also spherical) was never established.

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[[Category:Robots in Disguise]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Replica AllSpark

2009-05-05T15:00:30Z

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:''The replica Allspark is an occult boondoggle in the [[live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].
[[Image:Ros05 replicaallspark.jpg|thumb|250px|"Woah man... how did I end up here? I must have been really drunk last night!"]]

The '''replica Allspark''' is a product of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s somewhat dubious initiative to create an exact copy of the lost artifact using [[Sector Seven]]'s exhaustive data, then jump-start it with a <strike>human</strike> robot sacrifice.

This was a ''popular'' plan. You go into a [[city-state]] like [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]], and like a ''lot'' of places across [[Cybertron (planet)|the planet]], you can ''see'' that the [[All Spark|Allspark]] has been gone for thousands of years, and nothing has replaced it. The general population, the kind of [[Joe (Micromaster)|Joe-sixtrain]] that doesn't care about high-minded rhetoric or agendas, was failed by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s leadership. And Prime's leadership, and every successive leader who promised that somehow these city-states were going to regenerate-- but they never have.

So it's not surprising that they get bitter, they cling to [[Wikipedia:Beecher's Bibles|guns or religion]] or antipathy towards [[Eshems aliens|species who aren't like them]] or anti-[[Autobot]] sentiment or anti-drone sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.

When a population is sapped of hope, all they can think about is the shitty state of their city-state, and they will be ready to try anything, to ''believe'' in anything or anyone that promises to relieve their suffering.

==Construction==
The replica Allspark was constructed over a period of [[Units of time#Quartex|about a month]] using a combination of drones and slave labor.

When it came time to activate the replica Allspark, five prisoners-of-war were sacrificed to activate it.
*[[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]]
*[[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]]
*[[Elita-One]]
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]]
*[[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]]

An energy pulse was used to extinguish all five lives simultaneously, then gather the energy released at the moment of [[Endspark]] and store it in a generator at the cube's base. Once fed back into the cube this energy was supposed to open a connection through which would flow a infinite wellspring of power, much like the self-renewing energy source of a Transformer's own spark.

It makes perfect sense really; Perform a death-ritual before of a block with ancient symbols carved on it in order to open a gateway to the afterlife, which will supply you with cheap non-polluting electricity.

==Origin==
[[Image:Ros03 cuberitual.png|thumb|250px|Klaatu barada nikto, klaatu barada niktu...]]
The genesis of this plan appears to lie in Starscream's attempt to re-create the circumstances of an ancient illustration depicting the Allspark's energy being regenerated while figures stand around it, their [[spark]]s feeding it. Perfectly sensible!

There are two problems however:
#Starscream only sacrificed ''five'' sparks, the illustration ''clearly'' shows six figures-- no ''wonder'' it didn't work!
#Starscream got the image backwards. The Allspark wasn't being re-ignited by six sparks that were sacrificed... it was channeling energy ''into'' the [[Trans-dimensional AllSpark creations|entombed creatures]] after absorbing the power channeled from a sun [[harvester]].

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[[Category:Movie]]
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Replica AllSpark

2009-05-05T14:59:56Z

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:''The replica Allspark is an occult boondoggle in the [[live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].
[[Image:Ros05 replicaallspark.jpg|thumb|250px|"Woah man... how did I end up here? I must have been really drunk last night!"]]

The '''replica Allspark''' is a product of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s somewhat dubious initiative to create an exact copy of the lost artifact using [[Sector Seven]]'s exhaustive data, then jump-start it with a <strike>human</strike> robot sacrifice.

This was a ''popular'' plan. You go into a [[city-state]] like [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]], and like a ''lot'' of places across [[Cybertron (planet)|the planet]], you can ''see'' that the [[All Spark|Allspark]] has been gone for thousands of years, and nothing has replaced it. The general population, the kind of [[Joe (Micromaster)|Joe-sixtrain]] that doesn't care about high-minded rhetoric or agendas, was failed by [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s leadership. And Prime's leadership, and every successive leader who promised that somehow these city-states were going to regenerate-- but they never have.

So it's not surprising that they get bitter, they cling to [[Wikipedia:Beecher's Bibles|guns or religion]] or antipathy towards [[Eshems aliens|species who aren't like them]] or anti-[[Autobot]] sentiment or anti-drone sentiment as a way to explain their frustrations.

When a population is sapped of hope, all they can think about is the shitty state of their city-state, and they will be ready to try anything, to ''believe'' in anything or anyone that promises to relieve their suffering.

==Construction==
The replica Allspark was constructed over a period of [[Units of time#Quartex|about a month]] using a combination of drones and slave labor.

When it came time to activate the replica Allspark, five prisoners-of-war were sacrificed to activate it.
*[[Signal Flare (Movie)|Signal Flare]]
*[[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]]
*[[Elita-One]]
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]]
*[[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]]

An energy pulse was used to extinguish all five lives simultaneously, then gather the energy released at the moment of [[Endspark]] and store it in a generator at the cube's base. Once fed back into the cube this energy was supposed to open a connection through which would flow a infinite wellspring of power, much like the self-renewing energy source of a Transformer's own spark.

It makes perfect sense really; Perform a death-ritual before of a block with ancient symbols carved on it in order to open a gateway to the afterlife, which will supply you with cheap non-polluting electricity.

==Origin==
[[Image:Ros03 cuberitual.png|thumb|250px|Klaatu barada nikto, klaatu barada niktu...]]
The genesis of this plan appears to lie in Starscream's attempt to re-create the circumstances of an ancient illustration depicting the Allspark's energy being regenerated while figures stand around it, their [[spark]]s feeding it. Perfectly sensible!

There are two problems however:
#Starscream only sacrificed ''five'' sparks, the illustration ''clearly'' shows six figures-- no ''wonder'' it didn't work!
#Starscream got the image backwards. The Allspark wasn't being re-ignited by six sparks that were sacrificed... it was channeling energy ''into'' the [[Trans-dimensional AllSpark creations|entombed creatures]] after absorbing the power channeled from a [[sun harvester]].

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Megatron (Movie)

2009-05-05T14:52:03Z

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:''Megatron is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]]. He is often referred to as Lord Megatron. Known to humans as both "The Ice Man" and "The Mega-Man" and more formally as [[Non-Biological Extraterrestrial|N.B.E.]] - 01''

[[Image:Movie_Megatron_Defiance3.jpg|thumb|300px|Give me what I want and I might let you live as my pet... no dental care though...]]

The [[brother]] of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] as well as former [[Lord High Protector]] and co-ruler of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], '''Megatron''' is vicious and extremely powerful, single-minded in his goals, straight forward and brutally direct in his attempts to seize those goals. He is all "blunt force" in contrast to [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream's]] penchant for deceit and trickery. On the downside, Megatron tends to become so obsessed with the object of his desires that he can ignore "secondary" matters, glaring flaws in his plans (otherwise, he likely wouldn't have melted into ice-cold arctic water after being white hot from falling through [[Earth]]'s atmosphere, and spent ten-thousand years as a [[wikipedia:popsicle|popsicle]], and even crippling injuries in pursuit of the coveted item. Trying to talk Megatron out of blindly going for his goals is useless. He will risk his world, his troops, and even his own [[spark]] to achieve his goals. These things do not matter to Megatron. Even the destruction of the [[Autobot]]s is a secondary concern. In Megatron's cerebral processor, all that matters is the [[All Spark]].

While [[Megatron (disambiguation)|some]] merely dislike or disregard organics (since they have a tendency to get in their way), Megatron feels a violent hatred towards them and seems to view them as only slightly above a virus, with him as the cure. This may be due to having spent decades as their prisoner, but his hatred is still very extreme. If there was no All Spark, it is not that big a stretch to think he'd have come here anyway, just to cleanse one more planet of its infection.

{{quote|You still fight for the weak! That is why ''you lose!''|Megatron to Optimus|[[Transformers (2007)|Transformers]]}}

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Defiance1 Megs Prime argument.jpg|left|350px|thumb|"Know your place boy!"]]

Many years ago, Protector Megatron was the supreme commander of the Cybertronian defense forces and firm leader of all of Cybertron, protecting their world against all hostile threats. When Commander [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] returned from his patrol in the [[Eshems Nebula]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] was reporting on the science sector's continuing excavation of the site near the temple at [[Simfur]] and the unusual pulse waves that the [[All Spark]] had been emitting ever since work began. At the excavation site, while Optimus and the scientists were concerned with disturbing the ancient artifacts, all Megatron cared about was whether these relics might provide the same revitalising energy as the All Spark. He was nettled when Optimus asserted the science division's dominion over all scientific and archaeological discoveries and reminded his junior that it is the defence force that protects this world and demanded to be informed of all possible threats from the excavation's findings. When Optimus dared remind Megatron of the military's treatment of such discoveries as hostile, Megatron told Optimus that when ''he'' tries to be the leader of Cybertron, he can make those decisions, not now. When a mysterious relic was discovered, Megatron ordered it removed at once, a demand that Optimus disagreed with. Just as the pair were about to launch into another argument, Cybertron was under attack. Megatron had the relic moved to his quarters under the guise of protecting it from the invading aliens. Arriving to find [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] seeking cover within the temple of Simfur, Megatron chastised their alleged lack of courage before he was hit by an alien tank vehicle. After destroying it, he told Starscream to keep Optimus' team out of the military's way and staggered back to his quarters in the capital of [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]]. Drawn towards the relic, he ignored his injuries and scraped away at the layers of debris encrusting it before losing consciousness. {{storylink|Defiance issue 1}}

[[Image:Defiance2_Megatron_warrally.jpg|thumb|250px|Mein Fuhrer!]]

The relic used what little power it had left to repair Megatron's wounds. At first Megatron was angry, demanding the being to show himself to the Protector of Cybertron. The relic explained that it was unable to do so without Megatron's help, and if he helped, the relic would make him '''Lord''' of Cybertron. Then the relic fired beams of energy into Megatron's mind, explaining what needed to be done and filling him with dreams of grandeur. When Optimus came looking for the Protector, Megatron had changed. He had become even more aggressive in his speech and demeanor, and what's more, he demanded Optimus gather his scientists to go to war. When Optimus explained his science division were not combat-trained, Megatron shot back that the scientists should have known the aliens were after the All Spark. Optimus refused, stating that the army's mission was of defense, and it went against everything their society was based upon to make war. Megatron slammed Optimus into the wall and stated that then their society needs to ''change''. Megatron held a massive saber-rattling war rally outside Trypticon, demanding vengeance upon the alien aggressors. He claimed that until the war ends, he would assume full control of the military, and everybody would answer to him. Megatron ordered all flight-capable cybertronians accompany him to the Eshems Nebula, where they launched a surprise attack against the still-unknown aliens. Megatron fought his way inside the alien flagship and personally executed the alien leader. After he was done, he ordered Starscream and his units to conduct a war of genocide: ''none'' of the aliens were to survive. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2}}

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{{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}
{{storylink|Defiance issue 4}}

{{note|[[Defiance]] changes the past relationship between Megatron and Optimus Prime as previously seen in IDW's Prime Directive prequel and heard in the first movie opening, where they ruled side by side as equals. As presented here, Defiance establishes Optimus Prime as merely the leader of the Cybertronian science sector, and an underling to Megatron.}}

[[Image:Movie Megatron Targetcomic sure.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Sit boy, or I'll beat you to death]]
Megatron once ruled Cybertron side-by-side with Optimus Prime. For generations, the two ruled in peace. Megatron was firm, but Prime was fair, creating a nice, even balance. Sadly, he got a jonesing for the All Spark and the war started. Megatron formed an army of separatists, the Decepticons, while Prime formed his own army, the Autobots. Megatron's forces, while less noble, were more ferocious warriors. Prime eventually made the decision to launch the All Spark into deep space. {{storylink|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 1}}

[[Image:MovieMegatron Bumblebee torture comic.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Better get some ice on that.]]
During an assault on the Autobots personally led by Megatron and his hound, [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]], Megatron crushed an opponent's spark before casually tossing his corpse over his shoulder. Megatron declared that the All Spark would be his, to which Blackout assured his leader that he would make sure of it. Megatron was pleased by his minion's loyalty, but dispatched him to assist Starscream's unit in preventing Optimus Prime's reinforcements from entering Tyger Pax. He then left to meet his destiny, but it slipped from his grasp. {{storylink|Planetfall}}

When [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] stalled Megatron long enough for it to be launched into space, he tore off Bumblebee's arm and crushed his voice box, then took off into space after the All Spark. {{storylink|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 1}}

As Megatron tracked the All Spark through space, he mused about his reasons for the war and how he and his brother were not all that different, as seen by Optimus' sentencing their home to a slow death by launching the Cube into space. Locating the All Spark on [[Earth|a primitive world]], he lost contact with it upon reentry and crashes into the planet's icy northern pole. Low on [[Energon (G1)|energon]] and his safety buffers exhausted, Megatron went into stasis lock. Millennia later, [[Archibald Witwicky]], the leader of the National Arctic Circle Expedition discovered Megatron buried deep in the ice. Unfortunately, Witwicky was driven blind and insane by what he saw, attracting the attention of a mysterious group that discredited his story and seized the mysterious "Ice Man". Six years later, they foundd the Cube. {{storylink|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 2}}

In the Earth year of 1935, Megatron was moved to [[Hoover Dam]], where he would remain imprisoned, for the next seven decades. {{storylink|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 3}}
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===''Transformers: Beginnings''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]]

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{{note|Transformers: Beginnings is a condensed flash-animated retelling of IDW's first movie prequel comic series.}}

===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comic===

[[Image:MegatronMovie_GeoffSenior.jpg|right|150px|thumb|''The Beast and its armies shall rise from the pit to make war against God.'']]

The All Spark had not been blindly launched into space, however - its trajectory was leading it directly towards the [[Alkaris Anomaly]], a wormhole that could potentially transport the cube to any one of an infinite number of locations in the universe. Megatron was fully capable of catching up to the cube before it would enter the wormhole, but as he passed Cybertron's moon, he found himself ensnared by an Autobot tractor beam of remarkable strength that pulled him down to the moon's surface.

Enraged by the ignominy of it all, Megatron turned his weapons on the Autobots responsible, but quickly calmed down enough to realize that this was only playing into their hands, and instead ordered [[Brawl (Movie)|Devastator]] to take his place in the battle. Megatron swooped back into space, hot on the All Spark's heels, but was unable to stop the cube from falling through the anomaly. Determined to have the All Spark's power, Megatron chose to enter the wormhole himself, only to be spat out in some far-off star system, with no trace of the All Spark... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 2}}

''This led into Prime Directive #2.''

{{note|The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.}}

In another reality, he defeated Optimus at [[Mission City]], killed Sam Witwicky and took control of the All Spark. He was fully linked to it and drew on its power - "It is me and I am it!" - giving him greater might and the ability to heal any wound. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}}

After conquering an unknown chunk of Earth (including the entire [[United States of America]]) with [[Dropkick]] as his second-in-command, he used the All Spark's power to start turning Earth from an organic world into a new Cybertron. Optimus Prime lay frozen in the [[Hoover Dam|old Sector Seven base]], Autobot resistance was scattered, and NATO's threat to nuke occupied America was hardly much of one. [[Image:Megatron Bumbleslap.jpg|left|350px|thumb|"*sigh* Even mindless violence seems boring today..."]] The only thing bothering Megatron was those rebels breaking into Hoover Dam... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}}

Megatron personally arrived to face [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] and hunted for him, trying to bait him into appearing. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 10|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 2}} Realising the Autobot must have come with a human ally, he deliberately threatened to go after the human and thus got an emotional Bumblebee to make a defiant attack... at which point he backhanded Bumblebee into the wall and prepared to eviscerate him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 11|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 3}} He gave the Autobot a chance at a swift death if he begged for mercy, and was quite impressed when Bumblebee merely asked "that all you got?", but was less impressed when Autobot reinforcements arrived. [[Image:Megatron Titan12.jpg|right|350px|thumb|Megatron's BDSM Dungeon just wasn't meeting expectations.]] He effortlessly smashed them aside and was about to kill [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]] when a new challenger arrived: the revived Optimus! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}}

Optimus Prime got the snot beaten out of him, every attack he landed on Megatron being repaired by All Spark power. However, he distracted Megatron long enough for Bumblebee to hit him with the ''other'' thing they'd broken into the Dam for: Sector Seven's greatest weapon, a nanovirus that targeted All Spark operation frequencies. Infected, the tyrant was consumed from within by his own power and collapsed dead. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}

Or so it appeared. He'd downloaded his mind into the All Spark interface module, knowing Starscream would take it and assimilate it into himself. And so Megatron was able to be a voice in Starscream's head for weeks and weeks—and finally, when Starscream had suffered a setback and wanted a plan to stop the Autobots, Megatron gave him one: to let him out... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}}

While Starscream didn't, he ''did'' follow Megatron's tactical suggestions. He had the Decepticons use both carrot (promise of truce) ''and'' stick (multiple attacks) to make the US government, prompted by [[Theodore Allen|the mind-controlled President Allen]], boot out the Autobots—and then nuke them as they left, giving the Decepticons a clear shot at reconquest! {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}} This plan backfired when [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] intervened, and Megatron visited a broken, gibbering Starscream to once again tell him the only way out was to release him and let him walk the Earth again. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}}

This time Starscream ''did''...

===''Ghosts of Yesterday'' prequel novel===
When Megatron came online, it was obvious that some time had passed. Not only was he encased in a primitive transport, but there were [[Humans|lifeforms]] fighting over him. Before Megatron could properly exterminate them, another crude transport crashed into his, causing a massive (but not spark-threatening) explosion. Megatron would have been pleased to know that the fire only added to his terrifying visage in the eyes of the maggots. Regaining his composure, Megatron noticed [[Phillip Nolan|an insect]] standing near him. As Megatron reached out to grab it, [[Thomas Kinnear|another insect]], this one terminally damaged, began firing crude projectiles which his body armor easily deflected. Waiting until after the creature had expended its ammunition, Megatron grabbed it in his hand, only to discover that it had packed itself with explosives, which threw Megatron to the ground when they detonated. Then, the aforementioned first insect began spraying liquid nitrogen on Megatron, causing him to go back into stasis. Unable to escape, Megatron screamed a dark vengeance upon his captors. {{storylink|Ghosts of Yesterday}}

===''Transformers'' (2007 movie)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Hugo Weaving]] (English), [[Kōtarō Nakamura]] (Japan), [[José Santacruz]] (Brazil), [[Hans-Jürgen Wolf]] (German)

[[Image:Megstheiceman.JPG|left|200px|thumb|When I get out you are SO DEAD!]]
Megatron eventually succeeded in tracking the All Spark to [[Earth]], where he rather embarrassingly crash-landed in the Arctic Circle and was frozen solid for thousands of years. In 1897, some 100 Earth-years before the arrival of the other Transformers, he was discovered by an explorer named [[Archibald Witwicky|Archibald Amundsen Witwicky]]. Captain Witwicky accidentally activated Megatron's navigation system and caused the coordinates of the All Spark to be etched onto the explorer's glasses. Megatron remained imprisoned in the Arctic, until the 1930s, when he was dug out by the United States government and moved to a secret [[Sector Seven]] stronghold inside [[Hoover Dam]]. In the years that followed, many modern devices (by Earth standards) were reverse-engineered from his frozen body.

In the present day, having searched the galaxy for the All Spark and being drawn to Earth, the remaining Decepticons learned of Witwicky's glasses. Through the Internet, they determined the location of both Megatron and the All Spark inside Hoover Dam. [[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] infiltrated the dam and shut down the power systems, while Starscream attacked the external powerlines, resulting in Megatron's thawing out. Once again online, the leader of the Decepticons informed the worthless insects of his true name, shouting "I am Megatron!" (to clear up all that N.B.E.-01/Ice Man nonsense), randomly killed a few of them while destroying his former prison, then transformed and flew off after the All Spark again. He met up with Starscream on the outside, and, never one for pleasantries, demanded to know where the Cube was. Upon learning that the humans had moved the All Spark, Megatron berated Starscream for yet another failure.

[[Image:Movie Megatron breakout.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Mace isn't for spraying, it's for hitting.]]
After Starscream and Devastator's opening attacks in [[Mission City]], Megatron arrived, and again declared his name (he really wants people to know who he is). The Autobots were so panicked by the sight of their long lost nemesis that [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] called for a temporary retreat. Megatron blasted [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] away when the diminutive Autobot attempted to attack, then threw him into the air before crushing him on top of a tower with his clawed talons. Jazz vainly fought on, asking if Megatron wanted a "piece", but doing little damage to Megatron. The Decepticon leader killed the Autobot by tearing him in half, callously declaring that he wanted "two".

[[Image:Movie Megatron jetmode cityfight.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Really bad case of gas.]]
As [[Sam Witwicky|the human boy]] ran off with the All Spark, Megatron ordered the Decepticons to [[Decepticons, attack|attack]]. Devastator attacked the armed insects, while Starscream and [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] fought [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] and Ratchet for the All Spark. At that moment, Optimus Prime appeared and challenged Megatron. Millennia in the ice had done nothing to lessen the animosity Megatron felt for his brother, however. Barely managing to growl out Prime's name, he transformed and flew at Prime at full speed. The Autobot leader leapt and grabbed a hold of Megatron, who slammed him into a building before flying right through a skyscraper. Both leaders landed in the middle of an intersection, but Megatron was the first to recover and leaped upon his brother, snarling that the humans were undeserving of life. Optimus Prime replied that they had the right to choose for themselves before he threw his brother off. Megatron declared that if Prime wished to defend them, he should "join them in extinction", forming his [[fusion cannon]]. Before he could fire, the Autobot leader drew his [[ion blaster]] and fired, hitting Megatron. The Decepticon leader shrugged off this attack, spun around from the momentum and fired his cannon, throwing Optimus Prime into the side of a building.

Megatron pursued the young human who had removed the All Spark from Hoover Dam, destroying everything that stood in his way. The boy ran to a dilapidated building that was the designated coordinates for a human military evacuation team, and Megatron smashed his way through, yelling that he could smell the human maggot. Starscream destroyed the helicopter intended to take the All Spark, and Megatron burst through the floor, inquiring if it was courage or fear that compelled him. Finally cornering him on a ledge, Megatron offered that if the human gave him the All Spark, the boy might live as [[Ravage (G1)|his]] [[Laserbeak (G1)|pet]]. The Decepticon leader relished the human's defiant refusal and destroyed the ledge the human was standing upon, sending the boy tumbling to the ground.

[[Image:Movie Megatron maceattack.jpg|right|200px|thumb|This would have been so much cooler if it had been a chain mine.]]
Unfortunately, the human was caught by Optimus Prime, who then tried to escape down the side of the building before Megatron tackled him and sent all three slamming into the pavement. As a nearby [[Michael Bay|human bystander]] attempted to run, the Decepticon expressed his disgust at the insect's proximity and flicked it away. Protecting the young boy, Prime declared that their war would end here and it was now just between the two brothers. Though lusting for the All Spark, Megatron decided to indulge his brother's obvious death wish, declaring that only he was in this fight. Despite Optimus Prime's best efforts, Megatron was relentless, matching the Autobot leader with blow after devastating blow until he collapsed. Adding insult to injury, Megatron informed Prime that his defense of the "weak" was the real reason he lost.

[[Image:Megatron allspark merge.JPG|left|300px|thumb|Oh, he's dead. There's no way this will make him [[Galvatron (disambiguation)|even]] [[Galvatron (G1)|more]] [[Galvatron (RID)|powerful.]]]]
The Decepticon leader turned his attention back to the human boy, but was suddenly attacked by the human fighter jets and [[William Lennox|Captain Lennox]]'s ground soldiers firing sabot rounds. Optimus took this chance, striking Megatron and knocking him down. His armor a damaged, shattered mess, Megatron ignored the punishment and focused on the human boy, growling that he would kill the boy and that the All Spark was his. As Optimus Prime ordered the boy to place the All Spark into his chest, the human instead pushed it into the now-exposed [[spark]] in Megatron's chest, overloading him with energy and extinguishing the Decepticon's life force. As Optimus Prime stood over Megatron's lifeless shell, watching the light flicker out of his brother's [[optics]], he remarked somberly, yet remorsefully, that Megatron had left him no choice, and removed a shard of the All Spark from his brother's spark cavity.

Megatron's body was dumped into the Laurentian Abyss at its deepest point, along with the remains of the other Decepticons, where the near-freezing temperatures will -- [[Decepticon Headquarters|hopefully]]-- keep them dormant indefinitely. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
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===Toy bios===

Megatron was ''born'' evil, always wanting domination of everything. {{storylink|#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Megatron}} His fiery diatribes still managed to sway thousands, however. {{storylink|#Robot Replicas|Robot Replica Megatron}}

At some point, he took a stealth mode so he could attack Optimus without warning. {{storylink|#Voyager Class toys|Voyager Megatron}}

When frozen on Earth, he remained vaguely conscious and remembers a few things from when he warmed up slightly. At one point, his body was worshipped as a god by [[protohumans]]. {{storylink|#Fast Action Battlers|Night Attack Megatron}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
In the aftermath of the battle in Mission City, [[Sector Seven]] hauled away Megatron's corpse along with the other Decepticon bodies. The clandestine human organisation brought the bodies to a secret facility in the Nevada desert, with the intention of getting every bit of information they can out of the dead Decepticons before they were forced to dump them into the sea. {{storylink|Alliance issue 1}} When he arrived to oversee the burial of those who fell in Mission City, Optimus Prime noticed the surviving All Spark fragment glowed when near Megatron's body, and gave it to [[Professor Vine]] for safekeeping. {{storylink|Alliance issue 2}} Weeks later, Megatron, along with Blackout, was dumped into the Laurentian Abyss. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3}}
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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Hugo Weaving]]

{{Coming soon|unreleased}}

{{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers'' The Game===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Frank Welker]]

====Autobot campaign====
After arriving at Hoover Dam, Bumblebee saw Megatron and the All Spark being held in the same room, which was guarded by lasers. After bringing down the lasers, Bumblebee managed to shrink the All Spark, while under fire by Megatron. Following the Autobots to Mission City, Megatron ignominiously "flicked" Bumblebee away, then tried to grab the All Spark from Sam. Optimus Prime arrived and the two fought in the Mission City park. After Prime believed that he had destroyed Megatron, Sam handed the All Spark to Prime, but Megatron jumped into the air with his flail, making one last attempt at nailing Prime. Prime caught the flail in its path and yanked Megatron towards him, shoving the All Spark into his chest. Pretty ruthless there, Prime, pretty ruthless. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

====Decepticon campaign====
After learning Megatron's location, Blackout and Starscream sabotaged the dam's power, allowing Megatron to thaw out and awaken. After Megatron emerged, Starscream and Blackout bowed before their Lord, who declared that they had much to do. After the Decepticons dispatched the Autobots, Megatron, hoping to draw Prime out, went on a rampage in Mission City, declaring that the city would burn beneath his feet (this means toastie toes, but he's willing to make that sacrifice). Megatron and Prime played a game of cat and mouse, with Megatron tracking Prime and Sam, until Megatron finally destroyed Prime, then merged the All Spark with his spark, becoming even more powerful in the process (...wait, what?). After decimating Earth, Megatron took the [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln Memorial]] as his throne, then ordered Starscream, Brawl, and Barricade to finish the planet, before going on to conquer the galaxy. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game}}

===''Transformers: Autobots''===
Having landed on Earth some thousands of years ago, Megatron is thought to be frozen somewhere in the Arctic. As the Autobots look for clues as to his location, they eventually arrive in the frozen desert long enough to realize the humans have found him, as well as the [[All Spark|AllSpark]] (sic). Once they hack into the communications array at the base, they find documentation leading to the Hoover Dam, where the Autobots and Decepticons race. Some wishing to free him, most hoping to destroy him, the Transformers fight over the base until the Decepticon leader is finally freed. Once out of cryo-storage, Megatron proceeds to steal the AllSpark from the Autobots and begin a destructive rampage through Tranquility, until he is finally defeated by Optimus Prime and [[Create-A-Bot (Autobot)|Create-A-Bot]]. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Autobots}}

===''Transformers: Decepticons''===
With Megatron frozen in the Hoover Dam, the Decepticons fight to free their leader. However, as is quickly made apparent, Starscream and his young protege, a [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Create-A-Bot]], seek to eliminate their leader. This quickly changes, as Create-A-Bot is convinced by Barricade to free their commander, as Starscream is a back-stabbing bureaucrat while Megatron is a truly zealous leader. Even though both would kill you in an instant, Megatron would at least do it to your face so you could see it coming.

Once free, Megatron quickly takes the time to wipe out Jazz, who has been left at the bridge to help get rid of Megatron. After a fairly short battle, Megatron smashes Jazz into the dirt, leaving him to die. Back in Tranquility, he chases after Starscream, only to be blocked by [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]. Once the sibling rivalry is finished, Prime is left in pieces in the streets of Tranquility.

Arriving in the Casino Strip, Megatron finds Create-A-Bot damaged and Starscream flying away. Giving chase, he attacks his traitorous second-in-command, nearly destroying him despite his awesome All Spark driven powers. Starscream uses his last breath to insult Megatron before being killed by the tyrant. Returning to Create-A-Bot's side, Megatron takes a moment to call him a weakling and a failure, completely forgetting about the fact that Create-A-Bot saved him, led him to Starscream, destroyed the Autobots, and served him more loyally than most of his other followers. Taking a moment to let this sink in, Megatron went on to tell him that the weak are made to serve the strong, then ripped the young Decepticon apart and ate his Spark. Megatron then took off into the sky with intentions unknown. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers: Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Legends Class toys====
[[Image:Movie Legends Megatron toy.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Just what the hell do I turn into?]]
*'''Megatron''' (Legends Class, 2007)
*''Japanese name:'' '''EZ Collection Megatron'''
:Legends class Megatron is the smallest mainline ''Movie'' Megatron toy, and boy, does it show. Even with Megatron's relatively simple transformation sequence, the sheer simplicity of the Legends class toy means that his vehicle mode is basically his robot mode splayed out, and again, boy is it ''obvious''. His robot mode is passably accurate, if by accurate one means he is now a hunchback with wings for legs, Dustbusters for hands, and an unchanged Alien Queen-esque head design.
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*'''Generations Legends''' (Target exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
[[Image:TargetGenerationsLegends.jpg|thumb]]
:A Target exclusive, this four-pack of Legends Class figures contains two versions of both Optimus Prime and Megatron, namely [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Legends of Cybertron Optimus Prime]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Movie Legends Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (Armada)|Legends of Cybertron Megatron]] and Movie Legends Megatron.
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[[Image:Movie Allspark Legends pack.jpg|right|150px|thumb|"Quick, Bumblebee! I hold up Megatron, you just fight with the others!" - "...I hate you."]]
*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (Toys'R'Us exclusive multi-pack, 2007)
:A Toys'R'Us exclusive, this six-pack of Legends Class figures contains unmodified toys of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]], Megatron, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]].
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[[Image:Movie Legends JazzIceMegatron toys.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Wow, those guys sure do grow up fast... No, wait. They're still puny.]]
*'''Battle Jazz vs. Ice Megatron''' (Legends multi-pack, 2008)
:Ice Megatron is a, well, ice-themed redeco of Legends class Megatron, which means his black paint applications have been replaced by blue. He comes packed with yet another redeco of Legends class Jazz, this time "battle damaged".
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====Voyager Class toys====
[[Image:Movie Voyager Megatron toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Hey, I think I'm as weird as the War Within figures!... Nah, not there yet.]]
*'''Megatron''' (Voyager Class, 2007)
*''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-14'''
*''Accessories:'' Projectile
:Voyager Class Megatron transforms into an ice-covered version of his Cybertronic jet, with transparent blue plastic forming large portions of his vehicle mode, such as parts of his wings. This ice design is carried onto his robot mode, with his legs, shoulders and chest having some kind of 'ice' plastic covering them. With a significantly different (and simple compared to other figures of the same pricepoint) transformation sequence compared to his earlier Leader class toy, his chest frost lowers and his shoulders raise to robot mode position when you bring his lower body forward thanks to [[Automorph]] technology. He also has his fusion cannon in its entirety on his left arm. His wings feature flip-out "ice blades", and pulling on a piece in the back of his jet mode brings them forward like pincer claws. This design is remarkably similar to his Predacon- incarnation toys.

:Something interesting to note is that his feet are entirely spring-loaded, which means his foot and the two "rear toes" on each feet automatically close up when he's not standing up. Surprisingly, this helps a lot with the posing, as the feet's parts automatically position themselves for the perfect balance.
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[[Image:Movie Voyager Premium Megatron.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I'll ask again... what the hell do I turn into?]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Voyager Class, 2007)
*''Accessories:'' Projectile
:One of the first figures available in the ''Premium Series'' (although not explicitly identfied on the packaging as such), Voyager Class Megatron was released exclusively at Best Buy on October 16th, 2007 alongside the North American launch of the ''Transformers'' movie DVD. Megatron has been completely redecoed, covering most of his previously grey parts with metallic silver paint and a black paint wash over the top of that. Black and gold highlights are used to offset all of the silver, while the transparent 'ice' parts are clear. These changes essentially make Megatron far more accurate to his movie appearance.

:Megatron is presented in robot mode inside a special display box similar in shape to the packaging for the Hasbro release of ''Generation 1'' ''Masterpiece'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]].
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*'''Battle Over Mission City Megatron (Two-Pack)''' ("Screen Battles" Voyager Class, 2008)
*''Accessories:'' Projectile
:A Target exclusive [[repaint]] of Voyager Class Megatron in primarily beige and chocolate brown colors with brown paintwashes, this version replaces the ice colored translucent plastic with two shades of translucent orange to replicate a look that resembles Megatron's firey demise (or atmospheric re-entry). Unlike the previous releases, this version's wings are painted to match the body color, so they give the appearance of molten slag. This version was only available in a two-pack with a mostly unchanged Deluxe Class [[Jazz (Movie)|Final Battle Jazz]] in reference to their fight on the skyscraper featured in the film. As the colors on this Megatron are very similar to the colors on the Screen Battles version of Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], it might be assumed that those two sets are meant to also represent the climactic final battle at the end of the film.
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====Leader Class toys====
[[Image:Movie Leader Megatron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|OK, Hasbro, I will give you one more chance... TELL ME WHAT I TURN INTO!!! NOW!!!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Leader Class, 2007)
*''Japanese ID number:'' '''MD-07'''
:Leader Class ''Movie'' Megatron transforms into a silver Cybertronic assault jet. He is quite accurate to the CGI design... except for the giant mass of legs attempting (but failing) to hide under the wings.

:In robot mode, Megatron's sculpt is quite accurate, or as accurate as a toy based on his CG design can be. However, his paint decoration is quite inaccurate, with blue highlights on various parts of his body, possibly to allude to his pre-frozen state and to give a relatively monochromatic figure more color. More confusing is his jet black face, which obscures the sculpt's details and is inaccurate to the movie appearance's gunmetal.

:Megatron's right fist disconnects at the wrist to become the spiked end of the extendable "chain whip" weapon concealed within his forearm; pressing the black switch on the arm pulls the chain taut for a whipping attack. His arms also link together at the wrists to form a "[[fusion cannon]]," with the pod on his left forearm concealing the weapon's [[Automorph]]ing twin barrels, exposed by pulling a switch. His other automorph features include his wings folding up as his vehicle nosecone is moved into place, and his feet unfolding as his knees are straightened. Finally, pressing the button on his waist activates a small friction motor, which moves various torso plates and blades on his back into place, accompanied by a metallic shrieking sound and flashing yellow lights.

:Megatron's instructions summarily fail to actually tell the reader about how his gimmicks work. The whipping-action black switch for his flail is not mentioned; they do not detail how to connect the arms for fusion cannon mode; and the fact that the cannon is on a slider, allowing it to be centre-aligned, rather than sitting off to one side, is also omitted.

:There is an error in Megatron's legs, in that his left and right hip joints have been swapped for reasons unknown. Switching them allows for a slightly smoother transformation. In addition to ''that'', both of Megatron's hands have a finger misassembly. Two pieces are molded to have two fingers, while one is obviously supposed to be a thumb–however, this thumb is on the 'outside' of his hands instead of the inside. The prototype on the packaging's stock photos show the correct assembly.

:''Geez'', [[Hasbro]].

:Possibly a dropped feature [[for safety reasons]], the right fist (partly a projectile tethered to the arm) is designed to launch out of his wrist via a spring-loaded firing mechanism. However, the spring for the launching mechanism was removed, though the firing trigger remains. One can either find a compatible spring or steal the spring in his left arm fusion cannon, then place it in his right forearm, though this disables his fusion cannon-retracting Automorph.
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[[Image:Premium Movie Megs.JPG|right|300px|thumb|"Hey, I got a tan!"]]
*'''Megatron''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
:Premium Megatron is a redeco of the previously released Leader class Megatron. The figure is now given far more movie-accurate paint applications of black, gold, & silver. Premium Megatron also features the classic transformation sound when the chest Automorph function is activated. The original "metal shriek" sound is retained when the sound button is pressed in vehicle mode.

:In the promotional photos of the toy, this version was pictured with a new vehicle mode face cover that fit the new head better. However, this retool was apparently dropped before actual production but can still be seen on the box back photography. All manufacturing errors from the first release are still present.

:Unlike some of the early "Premium Series" toys, Premium Leader Megatron was mass-released at a variety of retailers, instead of being an exclusive to any particular store.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:Movie FAB Megatron.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Just back from filming Predator 3]]
*'''Fusion Blast Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2007)
*''Japanese ID number:''
*''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:Fusion Blast Megatron is a simple version of Megatron with dorky-looking proportions in robot mode, and it turns into an even dorkier-looking vehicle mode. The transformation sequence manages to be even more simple and non-involved than the other ''Movie'' Megatron toys by means of an Automorph feature very similar to the early Beast Wars flipchangers. Moving his back section down causes the torso to flip up, hiding the head and positioning the arms skywards. Though the figure requires a little more repositioning and folding, most of the transformation is done with a single step.
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[[Image:NA megatron FAB.JPG|right|200px|thumb|Racism accepted...]]
*'''Night Attack Megatron''' (Fast Action Battler, 2008)
*''Accessories:'' 2 projectiles
:A redeco of Fast Action Battler Megatron, this time cast primarily in black plastic, with opaque grey missiles.
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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:Mov2007-toy RobotReplicas Megatron.JPG|right|150px|thumb|This is heavy man!]]
*'''Megatron''' (Robot Replica, 2007)
*''Accessories:'' Fusion Cannon
:As part of the [[Robot Replicas]] sub-line, this version of Megatron is a non-transforming action figure that hews very close to the movie's CGI model. It features joints similar to the [[Revoltech]] toys, though the elbows only turn from side-to-side, giving him extremely limited arm articulation. His forearms can be replaced with his fusion cannon accessory (or any other arm attachments from other Robot Replicas, which could lead to some fun Frankensteins).
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====Titanium series====
[[Image:Movie TitaniumRM Megatron.jpg|right|130px|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (3" Robot Masters, 2007)
*''Accessories:'' Movie-style Decepticon sigil display stand
:''Titanum'' Megatron is a die-cast metal and plastic figurine, with an accurate sculpt based on the CG model owing to the fact he doesn't need to transform. Being a figurine, he only has articulation in his shoulders, neck and waist. Megatron comes with a Movie-style Decepticon symbol display stand.
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====Attacktix====
*'''Battle Masters Megatron and Scorponok''' (Battle Master set)
[[Image:Attacktix-MovMegsScorp.jpg|right|150px|thumb|HADOOOUKEN!]]
:One of the many casualties of the shelving of Hasbro's ''[[Attacktix]]'' line was this Battle Master set featuring Megatron and Scorponok.

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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Leader Class Toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Leader_Megatron.jpg|thumb|250px|]]
*'''Megatron''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-01'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

:The largest ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' Megatron toy is actually one of the more inaccurate. While Megatron's body is generally true to the final CG design, his arms are actually from early concept designs where Megatron had a right arm that deployed a sword and also had a very thin, gimpy-looking left arm, as opposed to the final Megatron CG's crab pincer/fusion cannon right arm and normal-sized left arm.

:Megatron transforms into a cybertronic tank, though it is not as sleek and aerodynamic as the design it was based upon. In robot mode, Megatron's entire lower right arm is a spring-loaded missile launcher and the tank turret's armour/shroud can be positioned over to partially cover the cannon, with flip-out sword blade, as seen in the early concept design.

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==Merchandise==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:GummyCandyFront.jpg|right|100px|thumb|"Oh, How hideously (and deliciously) ironic!"]]
*'''Transformers Gummy Candy''' (2006)
:Made by the [[Frankford Candy & Chocolate Company]] at the behest of [[Hasbro|Hasbro's]] Cap Candy Company unit, this large Megatron-shaped [[Transformers Gummy Candy|gummy candy]] was available throughout 2006 to 2007. Also available was an [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]-shaped gummy candies.
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===Battling Robots Bubble Bath===
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
[[Image:Megatron bubblebath.jpg|right|120px|thumb|"This is why I hate merchandising."]]
:Megatron's torso attaches to the bottle of bubble bath. His elbows bend, and his arms have a punching gimmick, to allow him to battle the forces of good. Pushing a lever on either side makes the respective fist punch forward. He's removable, though not as easily held without the bottle below his waist. Like many pieces of Megatron merchandise, this "figure" uses the older head design with blue eyes. The blue eyes are also the only spot of paint on him, unlike the elaborately decoed Prime.
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*'''Megatron''' Burger King free toy (2007)
:A non-transformable version of Megatron, cast primarily in gray plastic. The toy's entire "gimmick" is that both arms rotate at the shoulder. Due to the strict [[For safety reasons|protocols]] of making a fast food premium, Megatron's sharp and deadly design was forced to be smoothed out. This had the unfortunate effect of making his sculpted details meld together and looking less like a killer robot and more like a melted clay man. The toy ''appears'' to use the earlier head render of Megatron's, but due to the vague detail and paint job, may also not be.

:The toy also comes with a purple plastic Decepticon base and a lenticular motion card with a surprising amount of frames of animation. These two pieces may in fact be the better part of the package.

====Basic Fun====
*'''Megatron''' (Figural keychain assortment, 2007)
: Produced by [[Basic Fun]], this keychain is a likeness of Megatron's robot mode with articulated arms, legs, head, waist, and a keyring sticking out of his ass.
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====Transformers Movie Danglers====
[[Image:Movie Megatron dangler.jpg|right|200px|thumb|No, that's not his back, that's his actual face.]]
*'''Megatron''' (2007)
:Released by [[Tomy Yujin]] in November 2007<ref name="TomyYujin">[http://www.gachausa.com/products/transformers.asp Tomy Yujin ''Transformers'' page]</ref> for the [[Danglers Collection]], this toy is a weird plastic [[Super Deformed]] version of Megatron that pops out his vehicle mode when you squeeze him. This little figurine has a little strap on it so that it can be put on cell phones or portable gaming devices.

:Other than Megatron, there are also versions of [[Brawl (Movie)|Decepticon Devastator]], Bumblebee, Ironhide, Bonecrusher, Jazz, and Optimus Prime.
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====Transformers Movie Screen Cleaners====
[[Image:Movie Megatron screencleaner.jpg|right|104px|thumb|]]
*'''Megatron''' (2008)
:Released by Tomy Yujin on January 2008<ref name="TomyYujin" />, this dangler is a faction logo-shaped screen cleaner for your cell phone, with a stock image of Megatron printed on the other side.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robot Heroes Ratchet vs Megatron.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Adorable head crushing!]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet vs Megatron''' (2007)
:The first Robot Heroes toy of Megatron was available packed with Autobot Ratchet. Like many Robot Heroes, he is grinning from ear to ear, and in a squatty pose. Notably, his hands are simplified into three fingered claws, and his head is a cute version of the original (and replaced) design. His articulation is the standard shoulders and neck. The toy is colored much like the Leader class version of the character.
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*'''The Final Battle''' (2008)
[[Image:Robotheroesfinalbattle.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Shiny!]]
:Sold exclusively in Walmart stores, this release of Megatron is a repaint of the first Robot Heroes toy. Sold with redecoed Autobot Jazz, Blackout, Optimus Prime, and Ratchet, no molding was changed on this toy. However, the figure boasts a metallic finish, making the toy a vibrant silver with painted bronze highlights for greater film accuracy.
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*'''Battle Jazz vs Megatron''' (2008)
[[Image:Robotheroesjazzmegatron.jpg|right|150px|thumb|PRIIIIIIME!]]
:The second mold, sharing no parts with the first release. His right arm has transformed into the mace, and he's posed just after slamming it into the ground (with impact "explosion" molded in). The head is the "final" head design, but the toy has many outbursts of blue, either to make a more exciting deco or evoke him being "recently thawed". Sadly, he is only articulated at the neck and LEFT shoulder, denying the world adorable mace bonking.
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*'''Autobot Skids and Megatron''' (2009)
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*'''Battle for the Allspark''' (2009)
:A redeco of the second Robot Heroes mold is included in this set representing the battle of [[Mission City]] along with a redeco of Decepticon Brawl, along with new figures of Ratchet (with his saw), [[Sam Witwicky]] with the All Spark Cube, Optimus Prime, Starscream and Bumblebee in vehicle mode.

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==Trivia==
[[Image:Movie Megatron olduglyface.jpg|right|200px|thumb|I'm blind!]]
* When the 2007 Bristol Comic Expo's Transformers panel got onto how fiddly the Movie designs were, Megatron was singled out as a prime example; one of the ''panel'' referred to him as "a walking chandelier". <ref>[http://panelborders.wordpress.com/2007/07/30/podcast-transformers-and-now/ Panel Borders (click "Download This Episode Now" link as others go to the wrong podcast)]</ref>
* The prototype photographs on the back of Leader and Voyager class Megatrons' packaging show him with a completely different head based upon an earlier version of CGI design (seen on the right) that was dropped after much negative fan reaction.
* According to The Movie Guide, Megatron is one of the few Transformers capable of space travel without reverting to a Protoform. This explains how he was capable of chasing the All Spark ''immediately'' after its launch.
* According to [[The Quest For the Allspark]] paperback's opening paragraph, "...Most revered were Optimus and Megatron. They were twin brothers of the Prime dynasty." This implies that Megatron may have also had the surname "Prime" at one time.
* Early script drafts and a [[Optimus Prime Versus Megatron|children's picture book]] featured Megatron consuming the [[spark]]s of his fallen foes, but this didn't make it into the final film due to time constraints. The novelisation of the movie, on the other hand, sees him chow down on Jazz in the final battle; similarly, although not outright stated in dialogue, his animalistic pouncing on the fallen bodies of various characters (including Optimus Prime, Starscream, Jazz and the [[Create-A-Bot (Decepticon)|Decepticon Create-A-Bot]]) in the Movie Nintendo DS games, following by what appears to be rooting around in their innards, seems to suggest he's doing the same there.
* Similarly, in the ''Autobots'' version of the same DS game, it is noted that Megatron "took the spark" of his and Optimus' father. Presumably, this is a reference to both his cannibalistic practises as well as the fact that both he and Prime are in fact brothers, at least in the Cybertronian sense.
* Despite his undeniable hatred of humans, Megatron is the only Decepticon in the movie who doesn't speak [[Cybertronian languages|Cybertronian]] for the majority of his dialogue. In fact, he speaks ''fluent'' English upon reviving, despite the fact that [[wikipedia:Modern English|Modern English]] came into existence around the Sixteenth century, when he was presumably still frozen in the ice. This could suggest that he still was somehow conscious when he was studied by Sector Seven (which he also overtly states upon awakening in the IDW comic adaptation). This would explain why his first action after thawing was declaring his name - imagine being frozen for generations being referred to as "N.B.E. 1", or even worse: "Mega-man" ''and'' "Ice-man".
* In almost every scene where Megatron's alt mode is in use, he spins while in flight; guess thousands of years as a juice pop can do a number on your stabilizers.
* The Megatron computer generated model consisted of 2411 individual pieces, 433,949 polygons, 8924 rig nodes, and 1437 texture maps. The pieces combined gave a volume of 10,325 cubic feet.<ref>Robertson, Barbara (2007). Heavy Metal. ''Computer Graphics, 30''(7), 12-17.</ref>
* [[Megatron (Animated)|Megatron]] from ''[[Transformers Animated]]'' has apparently stolen this Megatron's head, at least for the [[Transform and Roll Out!|first episode]].
* There are some problems with Simmons' statement about various technologies being reverse-engineered from Megatron. Cars came about in one shape or form at about the turn of the century, and spaceflight technology was pioneered by German and Soviet scientists. Of course, Simmons isn't the sharpest tool in the shed, so he could be exaggerating. They'll always have ''[[Ghost 1]]'' though.
*It was decided that Megatron would not be renamed Galvatron in [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]] for the sake of the general audience.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-movie-discussion/180451-welcome-mr-roberto-orci-you-may-ask-him-questions-229.html#post3421064 Roberto Orci answers fan questions on the TFW2005 boards.]</ref>
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==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Megatron/megatron.htm Megatron at TFU.info]

==References==
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[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Movie characters]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen characters]]
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[[Category:Rulers of Cybertron]]
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[[Category:Titanium Series]]

Defiance issue 3

2009-05-05T14:34:27Z

86.1.134.175: /* Synopsis */

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|seriesissue=''[[Defiance|Transformers: Defiance]]'' #3
|prev=Defiance issue 2
|next=Defiance issue 4
|image=Defiance3_coverB.jpg
|caption= I see a little silhouetto of a man, scaramouche, scaramouche will you do the fandango?
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[March 11]], [[2009]]
|coverdate=March 2009
|written by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|pencils by=[[Don Figueroa]]
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]] & [[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}

'''Change has come to Cybertron.'''

== Synopsis ==
In the Capital City of [[Trypticon (Movie)|Trypticon]], Optimus and Megatron's two security officers, Prowl and Jazz, break into Megatron's quarters. Optimus believes that something happened to Megatron, and that he wanted to look for a clue. When they enter, they notice the mysterious triangle-shaped relic. Optimus is fascinated by it, but is confused, as the artifact wasn't in its newly-pristine condition when Optimus' excavation team found it, to which Optimus believed that Megatron did the restoration himself. But before Optimus can think further, Prowl tells Optimus that Megatron is returning, and so they leave.

Later, Megatron walks in victorious, and is awaiting his next command from his master, the "[[The Fallen|artifact]]". The voice tells him to await his return. Megatron asks how he can help, to which the voice tells him to expand his army, and that Cybertron will be his for the taking, while the voice tells him that everything else will be ''his''.

At the Burthov Launch Site, the excavation team test out a booster separation system, which is successful. Ratchet tells Optimus that the team were analyzing the fragments that they found, while Optimus tells him about the artifact's mysterious restoration. The conversation is interrupted by Arcee, who discovered a match with a symbol found on one of the fragments. When Optimus asks which one, Arcee points to his head, which has the same symbol carved on it. Ratchet says that this proves that the [[Dynasty of Primes]] does exist, and that Optimus is somehow connected. Optimus wonders: is he a [[Prime]]?

Meanwhile, the "artifact" tells Megatron about Optimus being in his quarters during his battle against the aliens. Megatron is furious, believing that Optimus and his group want the same power that the "artifact" promised him. The "artifact" tells Megatron that he'll still get the power, but he must deal with his new enemies, to which Megatron knows how... ''by death''! Megatron orders Prowl to look for Optimus, then gives another set of orders to Starscream.

At the excavation site, Optimus, Ratchet and Arcee are discussing about their discoveries. Ratchet believes that "Optimus Prime" has a good ring to Optimus, but Optimus isn't convinced yet, believing that it could mean "records clerk" or something. Arcee couldn't find the construction drones, and asks Optimus about the site. Optimus replies that if its related to the Prime dynasty, then it could shed light into the history of the [[AllSpark]]. The discussion is halted when Prowl's security team arrives, with orders from Megatron to be detained for treason. Optimus angrily questions this to Prowl, but Bumblebee tells him that they're only following orders. Optimus thinks it's absurd, but comes along nevertheless. Frenzy spies on the group and Megatron gives Starscream his orders; terminate everyone except Optimus.

Optimus realizes that something isn't right; Wreckage told him that there was construction to the ''main'' road and that the route was cleared for them. Prowl agrees with Optimus' request to stop. Prowl orders Jazz and Camshaft to check the road, and he and Optimus talk about the sneak-in at Megatron's quarters. The group then gets attacked by Starscream's group. Optimus deduces that the area is unstable due to damaged energy lines, and that it would be a perfect ambush spot. Optimus orders everyone to stay sharp and for Ratchet to help out the injured.

Smokescreen lays out a disruptor cloud to buy some time for everyone to head to Burthov. Optimus ambushes and threatens Starscream, to which he replies that Megatron is the chosen one. Optimus refutes this by saying that he, too, is chosen, and to tell Megatron that he will not control them before punching Starscream unconscious. Optimus lays out some explosive charges, and transforms, after which the explosives go off, bringing the city down on Starscream's group. While driving away, Optimus ponders about how Cybertron will be on the brink of something different, and questions if everything that has happened was either their own doing, or if it was just destiny...

Later, in Trypticon, Megatron tells his fellow warriors that the long-reigning peace has been too long, what with attacks from beyond Cybertron and betrayals. Megatron requests that the brave Cybertronians forge a new path; one based on vengeance, redemption, and ''defiance''. The new faction will crush their enemies both on Cybertron and the stars. Megatron urges the group to join his group; for those that side with him will be known as... the [[Decepticons]]! Almost everyone side with Lord Megatron, while [[Ironhide (Movie)|others]] silently question this...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
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*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] (1)
*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] (2)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] (3)
*[[Grindcore]] (6)
*[[Strongarm|Strongarm]] (7)
*[[Cosmos (Movie)|Cosmos]] (8)
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (9)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (10)
*[[Elita-One]] (11)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (16)
*[[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] (18)
*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (19)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (20)
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (21)
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*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (5)
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] (12)
*[[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] (13)
*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (14)
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] (15)
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (17)
*[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] (22)
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] (23)
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] (24)
|c4=
*[[The Fallen|The relic]] (4)
}}

== Quotes ==
"Optimus, this is proof that the '''Dynasty of Primes''' is real! And as hard as it may be to accept you're somehow '''connected'''..." 
"Connected? You mean i might be... a '''Prime'''?"
:—'''Ratchet''' and '''Optimus'''

== Errors ==

== Items of note ==
[[Image:Defiance3_coverA_original.jpg|thumb|150px|Ooooh, shadow-puppets!]]
*This marks Don Figueroa's second return to Transformers, as well as debuting his new Cybertronian name signature.
*Character designs are altered from the previous two issues. Starscream's head now resembles his movie head instead of his protoform toy head sculpt, Optimus has a lot more red in his robot form which is also sleeker looking, not showing his back kibble from the protoform toy. Also a lot of the robots, especially the Autobots, now have a kind of grilled mouth that doesn't appear to move while they speak. Optimus' vehicle mode is also considerably different, since he previously transformed into the [[Optimus Prime (Movie) toys#Deluxe Class toys|"Protoform Entry Mode" from his Deluxe class Preview toy]].
*When Ratchet opined that "Optimus Prime" had a nice ring to it and Optimus replied that it could just mean "records clerk", this is in reference to ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s previous life as the data archivist Optronix in ''[[The War Within]]''.
*When [[Josh Nizzi]]'s Cover A for this issue was previewed on [http://comicsnewsi.net/g/?mode=view&album=IDW%2FSolicitations%2FMarch_09&pic=Defiance_3.jpg&dispsize=800&start=0 ComicNewsi.com on December 23 2008], the image depicted a blacked-out Megatron in his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body, fitting in with almost all of Nizzi's other IDW covers which used ''Revenge'' designs. However, later previews and the final published cover depicts Megatron's original body from the [[Transformers (2007)|the first movie]].
*However when Megatron decrees 'Death!' to the "traitors", Megatron is shown with the sword thing from his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' body. Even Optimus is shown wielding two swords, like his ''Revenge of the Fallen'' leader class toy.
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== Covers (2) ==
*'''Cover A:''' Megatron rallying a crowd of Cybertronians; art & colors by [[Josh Nizzi]].
*'''Cover B:''' Bohemian Rhapsody-esque Optimus, Ratchet, Bumblebee, and Ironhide; art by [[Don Figueroa]] & colors by [[Josh Perez]].

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Image:Defiance3_coverA.jpg|2001: A Decepticon Odyssey
Image:Defiance3_coverB.jpg|Unicron has a Fallen put aside for me, for me, for meeeee!
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2009-05-04T14:19:58Z

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:''The Space bridge nexus is a structure is in the [[Animated]] [[continuity family|continuity families]].

The '''Space bridge nexus''' is a series of [[space bridge]]s that serve as a central transit route throughout the network of space bridges. One of which is located on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. So it kind of serves as a train station...

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm]] assured [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]] that the Cybertron Space Bridge Nexus was guarded from [[Decepticon]] incursions. {{storylink|TransWarped}}

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