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NEST

2009-05-16T07:38:39Z

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{{picsneeded|NEST faction symbol (if there is one).}}
:''NEST is a military organization in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film series]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2alliance2 nest.jpg|right|320px|thumb|This is a terrible acronym.]]

Following the disbanding of [[Sector Seven]], '''Networked Elements: Supporters and Transformers (N.E.S.T.)''' was set up under [[William Lennox]] to create a combined [[United States Military]]/[[Autobot]] defense force against [[Decepticons]]. Though originally an [[United States of America|American]]-Autobot military alliance, it soon expanded to include armed forces from the [[United Kingdom]] and other nations.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
[[Image:Alliance3_NEST_rollout.jpg|thumb|left|150px|]]
After [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] leveled Sector Seven's [[Nevada]] bunker, Captain Lennox tried to convince his dubious and hostile superiors at the [[Pentagon]] that the Autobots were indeed trustworthy and would be a valuable asset. His superiors impressed upon him that in order for the military to provide full disclosure, the Autobots must cooperate fully, and that the unit was Lennox's responsibility now. After the burial-at-sea of [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and Lennox agreed that for the protection of their mutual homeworld, they must trust each other and work together as a single team. Sometime later, the newly formed NEST command commenced training at the military base on [[Diego Garcia]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

NEST had a baptism of fire against the [[Decepticon]] scouts [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] and [[Dead End (Movie)|Dead End]] in [[San Francisco]]. Following that, it expanded to a multinational force and began taking on Decepticon agents across [[Earth]]. Every Decepticon encountered was destroyed, but NEST's victories were paid with the ultimate sacrifice, such as the loss of [[Salani]]. With [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] redeployed back to the 'States as [[Sam Witwicky]]'s guardian, NEST received a much-needed boost in Transformers ranks when [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and several other Autobots arrived to Earth. This joy was short-lived, however: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}
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===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'' comic.}}
{{stub}}
{{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
{{comingsoon}}
{{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}}

==Known members==
===Humans===
*Technical Sergeant [[Robert Epps]] ([[United States Air Force]])
*Captain/Major [[William Lennox]] ([[United States Army|United States Army Rangers]])
*[[Salani]]
*[[Kaminari Ishihara]] — Cyberneticist
*[[Petr Andronov]] — "AI genius"

===Autobots===
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]]
*[[Beachbreak]]
*[[Knock Out (ROTF)|Knock Out]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Mudflap (ROTF) |Mudflap]]
*[[Skids (ROTF) |Skids]]
*[[Arcee (Movie) |Arcee]]
*[[Chromia (ROTF) |Chromia]]
*[[Purple motorcycle Autobot |Unknown Autobot]]

==Trivia==
* NEST troopers appeared on Cover B of the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' prequel comic "[[Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2]]" , but were nowhere to be seen in the story inside. This is because most of the covers illustrated by ''Revenge'' concept artist [[Josh Nizzi]] were meant to allude to scenes or situations in the actual ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie itself.

* Diego Garcia appears to be a central base for NEST, at least for training alongside the Autobots. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depopulation_of_Diego_Garcia The native population of Diego Garcia were ''expelled''] from the island to make way for the joint [[United Kingdom]]/United States military bases. The Autobots are led by Optimus Prime, who believes freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Err...

[[Category:Human organizations]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]

Cliffjumper (Animated)

2009-05-16T07:31:22Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Cliffjumper}}
:''Cliffjumper is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers Animated]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:AniCliffjumperModel.jpg|right|250px|thumb|"Yeah, [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] turning red in [[Nanosec (episode)|Nanosec]] was ''totally'' a reference to me. Totally."]]

Due to his temper, '''Cliffjumper''' never made it as a spy. He does excel at collecting data from those who did, however, and presents this information to his superiors. Given the data that passes in front of his optical sensors, he's pretty high-strung regarding potential Decepticon attacks, and always ready for a brawl.

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
{{ongoing}}
:''Voice actor'': [[David Kaye]] (English)

Cliffjumper worked with [[Sentinel Prime (Animated)|Sentinel Minor]] at the [[Autobot boot camp]]. He was listening wordlessly to Sentinel's complaints about his latest recruits, and casting aspersions on [[Ultra Magnus (Animated)|Ultra Magnus]]'s mental state. When asked about the echo that Sentinel was hearing, he gave no reply. Shortly after that, Cliffjumper hauled away the cadet [[Wasp]], who had been arrested for being a [[Decepticon]] spy. ([[Shockwave (Animated)|Too bad they got the wrong guy.]]) {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}

[[Image:Transwarped-Cliffjumpersecretary.jpg|left|thumb|250px|He may have a temper, but he types 100 wpm!]]

Years later, Cliffjumper was assigned to [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm Prime]] in the intelligence division. During a series of concentrated Decepticon raids on [[space bridge]]s, Cliffjumper alerted his commander that Ultra Magnus had ordered the entire space bridge nexus shut down in order to prevent the Decepticons from using any to reach [[Cybertron (planet)#Animated|Cybertron]]. A little later, Longarm asked the unsuspecting Cliffjumper to dispose of some "[[Blurr (Animated)|sensitive material]]". {{storylink|TransWarped}}

Cliffjumper answered the call from Sentinel Prime on [[Earth]], gladly taking the good news that many of the Decepticons operating there had been taken into custody. He got to break it to the Primes that Ultra Magnus had been attacked and critically wounded by the ''true'' Decepticon spy, Longarm. {{storylink|Five Servos of Doom}}

He later was given command of [[Cybertron Intelligence]] and a resulting seat on the [[Autobot High Council]]. He was part of their discussion with Sentinel, and bluntly poked holes in his former boss' claims of capturing Decepticons. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===Animated===
[[Image:Cliffjumperactivators.jpg|right|300px|thumb|What temper? He's just a bot in need of a hug.]]
*'''Cliffjumper''' (Activators, 2009)

:Part of the fifth wave of ''[[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]]'' [[Activators]], Cliffjumper is a [[retool]]ing of [[Bumblebee (Animated)#Activator|Bumblebee]]. He [[autotransformation|automatically transforms]] from a sub-compact car to robot mode via spring-loaded releases when you press his top-mounted police light.

:Cliffjumper and his new-to-the-assortment wave-mate [[Dirge (Animated)|Dirge]] have so far seen little to no distribution in the US market. The two have been released in Canada, New Zealand, and numerous European markets, however.

==Notes==
* Character designer [[Derrick J. Wyatt]] personally requested this page be moved to "Cliffjumper (Animated)" versus "Little red Autobot" back when his only appearance was as an unnamed, voiceless cameo.

* It was stated in an interview with [[Marty Isenberg]] that Cliffjumper was originally supposed to be the [[Wasp|Autobot framed for being a spy]], but [[Hasbro]] ruled against the idea. [http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/interviews-27/tfw2005-interviews-transformers-animated-story-editor-marty-isenberg-165509/]

* Seeing as Longarm became Longarm PRIME after rising to the rank of head of Cybertronian Intelligence, does this mean Cliffjumper is now Cliffjumper Prime?

[[Category: Animated characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Security officers]]

Cybertron Intelligence

2009-05-16T07:29:35Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
:''The Cybertron Intelligence is a body is in the [[Transformers Animated (cartoon)|Animated]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

'''Cybertron Intelligence''', also known as '''Cybertron Intel''', was a intelligence gathering body that exists within the [[Autobot]] forces that controlled [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Those members of the [[Autobot Academy]] that show particular skill as intelligence agents get moved to Cybertron Intelligence with the head of the organization attaining the rank of [[Prime (rank)|Prime]]. Their headquarters is in "The [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]".

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===

====Known Members====
*[[Blurr (Animated)|Blurr]] (also a member of the [[Cybertron Elite Guard]]) - [[wikipedia:missing in action|MIA]]
*[[Cliffjumper (Animated)|Cliffjumper]]
=====Former Members=====
*[[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm Prime]] - Revealed to be a [[Decepticon]] double agent.
*[[Highbrow (Animated)|Highbrow]]
*[[Arcee (Animated)|Arcee]]

After his training at the boot camp and the demonstration of his skills as an intelligence operative, [[Shockwave (Animated)|Longarm]] eventually reached the position of Prime and became the head of Cybertron Intelligence. {{storylink|Autoboot Camp}}
Cliffjumper became the head of Cybertron Intelligence following the revelation that Longarm was in fact a Decepticon spy. {{storylink|Decepticon Air}}

{{stub}}

[[Category:Animated]]
[[Category:Autobot subgroups]]
[[Category:Transformer culture]]

Defiance issue 3

2009-05-16T05:18:14Z

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{{Comicstory|
|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
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus]] (1)
*[[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] (2)
*[[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] (3)
*[[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]](mentioned only)(4)
*[[Grindcore]] (7)
*[[Strongarm|Strongarm]] (8)
*[[Cosmos (Movie)|Cosmos]] (9)
*[[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (10)
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (11)
*[[Elita-One]] (12)
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (17)
*[[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft]] (18)
*[[Smokescreen (Movie)|Smokescreen]] (20)
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (21)
*[[Cliffjumper (Movie)|Cliffjumper]] (22)
|c2=
*[[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (6)
*[[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] (13)
*[[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] (14)
*[[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (15)
*[[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] (16)
*[[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (18)
*[[Frenzy (Movie)|Frenzy]] (23)
*[[Crankcase (Movie)|Crankcase]] (24)
*[[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] (25)
|c4=
*[[The Fallen|The relic]] (5)
}}

== 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'''..."<br>
"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.
{{-}}

== 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]].

<gallery>
Image:Defiance3_coverA.jpg|2001: A Decepticon Odyssey
Image:Defiance3_coverB.jpg|Unicron has a Fallen put aside for me, for me, for meeeee!
</gallery>

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[[Category:IDW Movie issues]]

Springer (ROTF)

2009-05-16T05:14:33Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Springer}}
:''Springer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

'''Springer''' is a green V-22 Osprey!

==Fiction==
===Defiance===
Springer, or a green Autobot who looks identical to him, was among the Autobots who watched [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] being brought in. [[Defiance issue 4]]

[[Image:ROTFtoy-SpringerLegends.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I've got better things to do tonight than appear in any trailers thus far!]]

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class Toys====
*'''Springer''' (Legends Class, 2009)

{{comingsoontoy}}
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==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Robotheroesspringerstarscream.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I'm in the first wave! I must be important!]]
*'''Autobot Springer and Starscream''' (2009)
: Springer is part of the first wave of ''[[Revenge of the Fallen]]'' ''[[Robot Heroes]]'' figures and is packaged versus [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]. He has articulation at both shoulders.
==Trivia==
* Springer is the ''third'' Osprey Transformer in the movieverse. (Only 3 Osprey helicopters were part of the United States Air Force inventory at the time of the first film's release, two of them appearing in the film itself. As of May 2009, there's four of 'em...but the Marines have, like, 150 of 'em.)
{{-}}
{{popularmode-osprey}}

[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen characters]]
[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Toy-only characters]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]

Australia

2009-05-14T14:24:24Z

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[[Image:Whatliesbeneath Australia.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
'''Australia''' is a nation-state on the planet [[Earth]]'s Southern Hemisphere. The world's largest island, the majority of it seems to consist of semi-arid or desert regions known as the [[Outback]]. The majority of the fauna and flora is unique to the country, and all of it deadly to [[Human|humans]], most notably the infamous and murderous dropbears.

In [[Unicron Trilogy|some continuities]] at least, the [[Accents|Australian accent]] is supposedly very similar to that of the inhabitants of the planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]], or vice-versa.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====American cartoon continuity====
After the initial [[Decepticon]] threat was repulsed, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] wrote in his journal that "all of the world's governments" were assisting the [[Autobots]]' attempts to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. This would presumably include Australia. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
The Decepticons built one of their 'Death Towers' under the capital city, [[Canberra]]. [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] was left there to watch over it and thereby treated the locals to a show of him kicking [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]'s skidplate. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
The Decepticons built an underwater base off the coast of Australia, their construction efforts causing increased volcanic activity and earthquakes that damaged the city of Sydney, which then drew the attention of the Autobot [[Godmaster]] [[Lightfoot]]. While the [[Headmaster Junior|Headmaster Juniors]] performed rescue operations in Sydney, [[Ginrai]] and Lightfoot fought against the threat of [[King Poseidon]]. {{storylink|Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts|Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
====Dreamwave Energon comics continuity====
The West Australian outback was the site of [[Alterenergy]]'s [[01 Source]] Exploratory Excavation/Drilling Operation, where both [[Dr. Brian Jones]] and his son [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] worked. The mining drew both a group of protesters including [[Alexis]], as well as a squad of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] searching for [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath|What Lies Beneath}}

===Movie (2007)===
Based on her accent, NSA analyst [[Maggie Madsen]] originates from Australia. Why she's working for a foreign government is unknown; maybe she just wants to buy cheaper toys.

====IDW Comics continuity====
Australia was one of the nations targeted by the second wave of Decepticons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance issue 3}}

====The Veiled Threat Prequel novel====
[[Kickback (ROTF)|Kickback]], [[Tread]] and [[Trample]] landed in Australia and wreaked havoc. However, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|a]] [[Ironhide (Movie)|group]] [[Ratchet (Movie)|of]] [[Salvage (Movie)|Autobots]] traveled Down Under and killed them.

==Trivia==
* From 2007 to most of 2008, due to the then-high value of the Australian dollar, Australians were paying some of the highest prices for ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' products in the world.

* [[Scott McNeil]], [[Rachael Taylor]], [[Isabel Lucas]] and [[Shane McCarthy]] are all Australian natives who've been involved with the ''Transformers'' franchise. Only Shane still resides there.

* Australia is also home to [[Madman Entertainment]], who release Transformers DVD's to the Aussie and New Zealand markets. They give the Aussies more DVD features than we get, the ''bastards''.

[[Category:Countries]]
[[Category:Energon]]
[[Category:Generation 1]]
[[Category:Masterforce]]

Australia

2009-05-14T14:23:15Z

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[[Image:Whatliesbeneath Australia.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
'''Australia''' is a nation-state on the planet [[Earth]]'s Southern Hemisphere. The world's largest island, the majority of it seems to consist of semi-arid or desert regions known as the [[Outback]]. The majority of the fauna and flora is unique to the country, and all of it deadly to [[Human|humans]], most notably the infamous and murderous dropbears.

In [[Unicron Trilogy|some continuities]] at least, the [[Accents|Australian accent]] is supposedly very similar to that of the inhabitants of the planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]], or vice-versa.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1===
====American cartoon continuity====
After the initial [[Decepticon]] threat was repulsed, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] wrote in his journal that "all of the world's governments" were assisting the [[Autobots]]' attempts to return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. This would presumably include Australia. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|More Than Meets the Eye, Part 3}}

===Japanese cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
The Decepticons built one of their 'Death Towers' under the capital city, [[Canberra]]. [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] was left there to watch over it and thereby treated the locals to a show of him kicking [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]'s skidplate. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
The Decepticons built an underwater base off the coast of Australia, their construction efforts causing increased volcanic activity and earthquakes that damaged the city of Sydney, which then drew the attention of the Autobot [[Godmaster]] [[Lightfoot]]. While the [[Headmaster Junior|Headmaster Juniors]] performed rescue operations in Sydney, [[Ginrai]] and Lightfoot fought against the threat of [[King Poseidon]]. {{storylink|Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts|Escape!! The Underwater Volcano Erupts}}

===Unicron Trilogy===
====Dreamwave Energon comics continuity====
The West Australian outback was the site of [[Alterenergy]]'s [[01 Source]] Exploratory Excavation/Drilling Operation, where both [[Dr. Brian Jones]] and his son [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]] worked. The mining drew both a group of protesters including [[Alexis]], as well as a squad of [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]] searching for [[Energon (Energon)|Energon]]. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath|What Lies Beneath}}

===Movie (2007)===
Based on her accent, NSA analyst [[Maggie Madsen]] originates from Australia. Why she's working for a foreign government is unknown; maybe she just wants to buy cheaper toys.

====IDW Comics continuity====
Australia was one of the nations targeted by the second wave of Decepticons. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance issue 3}}

====The Veiled Threat Prequel novel====
[[Kickback (ROTF)|Kickback]], [[Tread]] and [[Trample]] landed in Australia and wreaked havoc. However, [[Optimus Prime (Movie|a]] [[Ironhide (Movie)|group]] [[Ratchet (Movie)|of]] [[Salvage (Movie)|Autobots]] traveled Down Under and killed them.

==Trivia==
* From 2007 to most of 2008, due to the then-high value of the Australian dollar, Australians were paying some of the highest prices for ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' products in the world.

* [[Scott McNeil]], [[Rachael Taylor]], [[Isabel Lucas]] and [[Shane McCarthy]] are all Australian natives who've been involved with the ''Transformers'' franchise. Only Shane still resides there.

* Australia is also home to [[Madman Entertainment]], who release Transformers DVD's to the Aussie and New Zealand markets. They give the Aussies more DVD features than we get, the ''bastards''.

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Skyblast (Movie)

2009-05-14T14:15:17Z

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

[[Image:TitanOmnicons.jpg|right|230px|thumb|Skyblast (left) hates word balloons—canon!]]
'''Skyblast''' is an aerial daredevil. Feeling himself literally above all the others, he doesn't want people's friendship, but he will happily take their admiration. He corkscrews through the air easily, creating intricate patterns with his exhaust fumes while downing [[Decepticon]] fliers left and right.

==Fiction==
===Defiance===
Skyblast contacted [[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] to let him know that the battle was over and Megatron was returning. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}
===Titan Magazines===
As a recruit, Skyblast underwent training missions with [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]], said training being "attack that heavily armed Decepticon base!" Skyblast provided the covering fire for that one. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 5|Lost In Space 3: Ironhide}}

'''Note:''' ''The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.''

[[Image:SkyblastVersusScorponok.jpg|left|300px|thumb|"Oh slag, an attack from the ground! If only I had the ability to fly!"]]

He's gone up in the world since then. Skyblast was seemingly the leader of the Autobot reinforcements hiding on the moon. He knew all they had going for them was the element of surprise - he ''didn't'' know the Decepticons knew about them {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}} until [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] was right on top of them. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 10|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 2}} He was unable to put up any fight and was almost speared by [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], and the quicker-thinking [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] took charge. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 11|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 3}} Skyblast headed for his pre-designated target of [[Hoover Dam]] and in the resulting battle against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], he was nearly killed until [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] stepped in. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 12|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}}

Aside from finding the [[All Spark]] fragment {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}}, Skyblast's main contribution on Earth has been engaging in multiple battles to protect human sites and convoys from Decepticon attack. The fact the Autobots' are outnumbered is getting to him. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}

[[Image:Titan22_Skyblast.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]

When the Autobots headed off to Cybertron, he was the first to notice Cybertron had come to ''them'' and [[Unicron|looked a bit different]]... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 19|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}} He contributed in the battle against the Unicron-possessed Cybertron, only to return to Earth and find the Decepticons had taken over a large swathe of America. He was grouchy about the [[United States Military]] giving the Autobots a cold reception, but was told to button it by Ironhide. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 21|Hard Target}}

Skyblast played a key role in rescuing [[Mikaela Banes]], flying over the battle and releasing a sound-emitting device that scattered an unprepared Decepticon airforce. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 22|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Mov2007-toy_Skyblast.JPG|right|300px|thumb|right|]]
*'''Skyblast''' (Scout, 2007)

: A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]] mold, Skyblast transforms into a Cybertronic starfighter. He comes with multiple accessories that can attach to his jet mode for rocket-boosters and an underslung cannon. In robot mode, these parts re-assemble to form a giant spear.

: This mold was also used to make his fellow movieverse Autobot [[Air Raid (Movie)|Air Raid]].

: Skyblast is part of the second assortment of Target-stores [[exclusive]] Scouts.

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==Trivia==
* This mold was also used as the basis for the non-transforming ''[[Attacktix]]'' Decepticon piece [[Thrust (Attacktix)|Thrust]], as well as the CGI models for [[Backslash]] and pre-beast [[Terrorsaur (BW)|Terrorsaur]] in "[[Theft of the Golden Disk]]".
* The stock photography for Skyblast in robot mode shows his nosecone in a configuration that is impossible without removing it and re-attaching it; pointed backwards off of his head with the cockpit towards the sky.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Skyblast/skyblast.htm Skyblast at TFU.info]

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Prowl (Movie)

2009-05-14T14:12:38Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Prowl Defiance4.jpg|right|thumb|Watch your back, Barricade.|275px]]
'''Prowl''' is an Autobot and apparently one of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s lieutenants.

Whether or not he's [[Prowl (G1)|a prick]] remains to be seen.

{{quote|You turned death into a fighting chance to live!|Prowl to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] aboard the [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]|[[The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One]]}}

{{--}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie sequel comics===
====Defiance====
Prowl, [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] and Prime checked on the All Spark, after an alien attack. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2}}
Prowl, Jazz and Prime broke in to Megatron's quarters to discover why he had been acting so strangely. [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]] contacted him and reported that Megatron was returning. Prowl hurried everyone out. Megatron dispatched a confused Prowl to arrest Prime. Needless to say, Prime was upset. On the way, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and his group ambushed them, with orders to kill them all. Prowl and the others escaped to Burthov, where they set up a base. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}
Prowl was Optimus Prime's second-in-command. Autobots in the field reported to him via holographic communicator. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4}}

[[Image:Prowl-movie-reignofstarscream.jpg|left|150px|thumb|He'll prick your finger, at the very least.]]
====Reign of Starscream====
Prowl was aboard the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' when the vessel was being readied to launch and intercept the [[All Spark]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. While Optimus felt guilt over his decision to send the All Spark into space, which would ultimately doom [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Prowl said that the act changed the Autobots' situation from certain death to a fighting chance. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}
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==Trivia==
Prowl was originally intended to be in [[Transformers (2007)|the live action movie]] as part of the Autobots' original line up,<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club Magazine]], June 2007</ref> but the writers liked the idea of [[Barricade (Movie)|an evil police car]] so much that Prowl was cut.<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=4045&page=89 Robert Orci at the Movie forum]</ref> Better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].

==References==
<references />

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Prowl (Movie)

2009-05-14T14:12:14Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Prowl Defiance4.jpg|right|thumb|Watch your back, Barricade.|275px]]
'''Prowl''' is an Autobot and apparently one of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s lieutenants.

Whether or not he's [[Prowl (G1)|a prick]] remains to be seen.

{{quote|You turned death into a fighting chance to live!|Prowl to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] aboard the [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]|[[The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One]]}}

{{--}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie sequel comics===
====Defiance====
Prowl, [[Jazz (Movie)]] and Prime checked on the All Spark, after an alien attack. {{storylink|Defiance issue 2}}
Prowl, Jazz and Prime broke in to Megatron's quarters to discover why he had been acting so strangely. [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]] contacted him and reported that Megatron was returning. Prowl hurried everyone out. Megatron dispatched a confused Prowl to arrest Prime. Needless to say, Prime was upset. On the way, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and his group ambushed them, with orders to kill them all. Prowl and the others escaped to Burthov, where they set up a base. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}
Prowl was Optimus Prime's second-in-command. Autobots in the field reported to him via holographic communicator. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4}}

[[Image:Prowl-movie-reignofstarscream.jpg|left|150px|thumb|He'll prick your finger, at the very least.]]
====Reign of Starscream====
Prowl was aboard the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' when the vessel was being readied to launch and intercept the [[All Spark]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. While Optimus felt guilt over his decision to send the All Spark into space, which would ultimately doom [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Prowl said that the act changed the Autobots' situation from certain death to a fighting chance. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}
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==Trivia==
Prowl was originally intended to be in [[Transformers (2007)|the live action movie]] as part of the Autobots' original line up,<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club Magazine]], June 2007</ref> but the writers liked the idea of [[Barricade (Movie)|an evil police car]] so much that Prowl was cut.<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=4045&page=89 Robert Orci at the Movie forum]</ref> Better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Comic-only characters]]
[[Category:Movie characters]]

Prowl (Movie)

2009-05-14T14:09:08Z

93.83.182.226:

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Prowl Defiance4.jpg|right|thumb|Watch your back, Barricade.|275px]]
'''Prowl''' is an Autobot and apparently one of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s lieutenants.

Whether or not he's [[Prowl (G1)|a prick]] remains to be seen.

{{quote|You turned death into a fighting chance to live!|Prowl to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] aboard the [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]|[[The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One]]}}

{{--}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie sequel comics===
====Defiance====
Prowl, Jazz and Prime broke in to Megatron's quarters to discover why he had been acting so strangely. [[Skyblast (Movie)|Skyblast]] contacted him and reported that Megatron was returning. Prowl hurried everyone out. Megatron dispatched a confused Prowl to arrest Prime. Needless to say, Prime was upset. On the way, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and his group ambushed them, with orders to kill them all. Prowl and the others escaped to Burthov, where they set up a base. {{storylink|Defiance issue 3}}
Prowl was Optimus Prime's second-in-command. Autobots in the field reported to him via holographic communicator. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4}}

[[Image:Prowl-movie-reignofstarscream.jpg|left|150px|thumb|He'll prick your finger, at the very least.]]
====Reign of Starscream====
Prowl was aboard the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' when the vessel was being readied to launch and intercept the [[All Spark]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. While Optimus felt guilt over his decision to send the All Spark into space, which would ultimately doom [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Prowl said that the act changed the Autobots' situation from certain death to a fighting chance. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}
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==Trivia==
Prowl was originally intended to be in [[Transformers (2007)|the live action movie]] as part of the Autobots' original line up,<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club Magazine]], June 2007</ref> but the writers liked the idea of [[Barricade (Movie)|an evil police car]] so much that Prowl was cut.<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=4045&page=89 Robert Orci at the Movie forum]</ref> Better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Comic-only characters]]
[[Category:Movie characters]]

Prowl (Movie)

2009-05-12T15:22:05Z

93.83.182.226:

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Prowl}}

:''Prowl is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Prowl Defiance4.jpg|right|thumb|Watch your back, Barricade.|275px]]
'''Prowl''' is an Autobot and apparently one of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s lieutenants.

Whether or not he's [[Prowl (G1)|a prick]] remains to be seen.

{{quote|You turned death into a fighting chance to live!|Prowl to [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Prime]] aboard the [[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]|[[The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One]]}}

{{--}}
==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie sequel comics===
====''The Reign of Starscream''====
Prowl was Optimus Prime's second-in-command. Autobots in the field reported to him via holographic communicator. {{storylink|Defiance issue 4}}

[[Image:Prowl-movie-reignofstarscream.jpg|left|150px|thumb|He'll prick your finger, at the very least.]]
Prowl was aboard the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' when the vessel was being readied to launch and intercept the [[All Spark]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. While Optimus felt guilt over his decision to send the All Spark into space, which would ultimately doom [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Prowl said that the act changed the Autobots' situation from certain death to a fighting chance. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}
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==Trivia==
Prowl was originally intended to be in [[Transformers (2007)|the live action movie]] as part of the Autobots' original line up,<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club (magazine)|Transformers Collectors Club Magazine]], June 2007</ref> but the writers liked the idea of [[Barricade (Movie)|an evil police car]] so much that Prowl was cut.<ref>[http://boards.transformersmovie.com/showthread.php?t=4045&page=89 Robert Orci at the Movie forum]</ref> Better luck [[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|next time]].

==References==
<references />

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Comic-only characters]]
[[Category:Movie characters]]

Sideswipe (Movie)

2009-05-12T15:14:25Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Sideswipe}}
:''Sideswipe is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Revenge of the Fallen Sideswipe.jpg|thumb|300px|Also known as ''"Stabby McWheelfeet"''.]]'''Sideswipe''' transforms into a Chevrolet Corvette Centennial Stingray Concept!

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
After the [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]'s Autobots left [[Mission City]], they left a homing beacon in a junk yard near the metropolis to attract any Autobots who might have heard Prime's rallying call to [[Earth]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 3}} Sideswipe was among those few that safely arrived and had hidden themselves in the junk yard. Once discovered, they were brought to [[Diego Garcia]] to train with the other Autobots and [[William Lennox|Major Lennox]]'s soldiers in defense of their new home. However, they soon had to apply that training on the battlefield: the [[Decepticon]] [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
{{comingsoon}}
Sideswipe did a backflip in Shanghai. With his wheeled feet, I'd hate to see the landing.

==Toys==
===''Revenge of the Fallen''===
====Deluxe Class toys====
[[Image:ROTFSideswipe 2009 Deluxe.jpg|right|250px|thumb|His heroes are [[Tigatron]] and [[wikipedia:Edward Scissorhands|Edward Scissorhands]]]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RA-04'''

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Swerve (Movie)|Swerve]].

{{comingsoontoy}}
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====Battle Chargers====
[[Image:ROTFSideswipe BattleChargers 2009.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Not [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]]]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (2009)

{{comingsoontoy}}

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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:Sideswipe ROTF FAB toy.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Sideswipe''' (2009)

{{comingsoontoy}}

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====Gravity Bots====
*'''Sideswipe''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-04'''

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{picsneeded|Gravity Bot}}
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==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
*'''Sideswipe and Sideways''' (2009)
[[Image:ROTFSideswipe RobotHeroes 2009.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Hey! You! You're going down!]]
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==References==
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Salvage (Movie)

2009-05-12T15:05:35Z

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

[[Image:Titan22_Salvagecamshaft.jpg|right|thumb|Livin' the dream!]]

A creation of the [[All Spark]], '''Salvage''' previously worked as a truck with Sparkplug & Son Salvage, and even though he was just an inanimate truck, he's certain he must have been happy. Lacking any further ambitions, he's decided to stay with them, and so long as he's hauling scrap, he remains happy with his life. It sure beats fighting [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]!

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' (2007) comics continuity===
Following the destuction of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] and the [[All Spark]], Salvage, along with [[Landmine (Movie)|Landmine]] and [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]], somehow came into the possession of [[Sector Seven]], which kept them in a secret base in the [[Nevada]] desert. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream #3}}

===The Veiled Threat Prequel novel===
Salvage was one of the Autobots who arrived on Earth shortly after the death of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]. After several battles against the Decepticons in Africa, Salvage, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]], [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], and [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] headed to Australia to investigate some Decepticon rampages, while [[Longarm (Movie)|the]] [[Knockout (ROTF)|others]] headed to Brazil. Prime fought Kickback while Salvage and the others killed Tread and Trample. Salvage later fought the Decepticons in Rome with the rest of the Autobots. Salvage, along with Knockout, Prime, Ironhide, Ratchet and some new arrivals, headed out to Shanghai to stop [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]].

===Titan Magazines===
{{note|He is presented here as being an existing Autobot rather than an All Spark creation.}}
{{note|The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.}}
[[Image:CamshaftandcoTitan17.jpg|left|250px|thumb|What kind of pose ''is'' that?]]

Salvage works in [[Camshaft (Movie)|Camshaft's]] specialist team, handling duties like capping raw [[Energon (G1)|energon]] gushers before they explode. He ''was'' optimistic that the four of them could handle anything. Then a gusher exploded. {{storylink|Return to Cybertron: Part 1|Return to Cybertron: Part 1}}

His team played a key role in saving [[Mikaela Banes]], rapidly assembling a jammer array to free her from Decepticon mind-control. {{storylink|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself|The Decepticon Who Haunted Himself}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie Salvage toy.jpg|right|250px|thumb|He's comin', 'Lizbeth! This is the big one!<br /> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="3" width="100%" style="font-size:9px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#efefff"> <td>[[Tech specs]] <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="1" width="100%"> <tr valign="bottom"> <td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''8'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:24px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''3'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:-11px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''4'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:-4px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''8'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:24px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''1'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:-25px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''5'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:3px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''4'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:-4px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td><td> <table cellspacing="0" border="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%" style="font-size:11px;line-height:1;"> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" align="center"> <td> <span style="color:#FFFFFF">'''4'''</span> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#CC0000" style="height:-4px"> <td> </td></tr></table> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#efefff" align="center"> <td>STR</td><td>INT</td><td>SPD</td><td>END</td><td>RNK</td><td>CRG</td><td>FBL</td><td>SKL </td></tr></table> </td></tr></table>]]
*'''Salvage''' (Deluxe, 2008)
**''Accessories'': Flatbed cover/claw

: Salvage is a [[Redeco|redeco]] of [[Dropkick]], transforming into a customized [[wikipedia:Chevrolet_Silverado|Chevrolet Silverado]] pickup truck (or a similar model just different enough to avoid paying a licensing fee). His flatbed cover conceals a giant claw/plier deployed from the tailgate by a sliding knob on top. This assembly becomes a hand-held weapon for his robot mode. He also has (non-firing) twin blasters on the underside of each forearm in robot mode.

: His deco and the "Sparkplug & Son Salvage" markings may be a ''double'' [[Homage|homage]], definitely to the red truck from ''[[wikipedia:Sanford_and_Son|Sanford and Son]]'' and possibly to the red pickup [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] owned in the [[The Transformers (Marvel Comics)|Marvel Generation 1 comics]].

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==Trivia==
* Salvage's color scheme and those words "Sparkplug and Son Salvage" printed on his vehicle mode are in fact inspired by the pickup truck from the television show ''[[wikipedia:Sanford_and_Son|Sanford and Son]]'', according to [[Hasbro]] at [[BotCon 2008]].

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/Salvage/salvage.htm Salvage at TFU.info]

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Beachbreak

2009-05-11T11:36:20Z

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

{{faceless}}

Beachbreak is a commando jet-ski!

===Fiction===
==The Veiled Threat Prequel novel==
Beachbreak was among the Autobot reinforcements who came to Earth to join [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime's]] team. He and the other Autobots headed to Zambia to stop a [[Macerator|group]] [[Dropkick|of]] [[Payload (Movie)|Decepticons]]. Unbeknownst to them, however, they were being drawn toward Victoria Falls. Everyone got out in time, except Optimus Prime and Macerator. [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] saved Macerator from certain death, but Optimus Prime was left dangling. Beachbreak heroically went back into the danger zone to save his leader, towing him up. Unfortunately, Starscream blasted the diminutive Beachbreak over the edge to his death.

[[Category: Revenge of the Fallen characters]]
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Beachbreak

2009-05-11T11:34:53Z

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:''Beachbreak is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

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Beachbreak is a commando jet-ski!

===Fiction===
==The Veiled Threat Prequel novel==
Beachbreak was among the Autobot reinforcements who came to Earth to join [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime's]] team. He and the other Autobots headed to Zambia to stop a [[Macerator|group]] [[Dropkick|of]] [[Payload (Movie)|Decepticons]]. Unbeknownst to them, however, they were being drawn toward Victoria Falls. Everyone got out in time, except Optimus Prime and Macerator. [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] saved Macerator from certain death, but Optimus Prime was left dangling. Beachbreak heroically went back into the danger zone to save his leader, towing him up. Unfortunately, Starscream blasted the diminutive Beachbreak over the edge to his death.

[[Category: Revenge of the Fallen Characters]]
[[Category: Prose-only characters]]
[[Category: Autobots]]

Blazemaster (ROTF)

2009-05-11T11:32:49Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig2|the news chopper from [[Revenge of the Fallen]]|the [[Generation 1]] [[Micromaster]]|Blaze Master (G1)}}
:''Blaze Master is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''
{{mainpic}}
'''Blaze Master''' transforms into a Channel 7 news chopper.
{{TOCclear}}
==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
[[Image:Blaze Master ROTF Deluxe toy.jpg|right|thumb|350px|"This is channel seven, reporting that—oh, God, there are giant robots down there! You gettin' this, Bob?"]]
*'''Blaze Master''' (2009)

{{comingsoontoy}}

==Trivia==
*What connection Blaze Master has to the Decepticon helicopter Blademaster is unknown.

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[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen characters]]
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NEST

2009-05-11T11:30:50Z

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{{picsneeded|NEST faction symbol (if there is one).}}
:''NEST is a military organization in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film series]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:Tf2alliance2 nest.jpg|right|320px|thumb|This is a terrible acronym.]]

Following the disbanding of [[Sector Seven]], '''Networked Elements: Supporters and Transformers (N.E.S.T.)''' was set up under [[William Lennox]] to create a combined [[United States Military]]/[[Autobot]] defense force against [[Decepticons]]. Though originally an [[United States of America|American]]-Autobot military alliance, it soon expanded to include armed forces from the [[United Kingdom]] and other nations.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
After [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] and [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] leveled Sector Seven's [[Nevada]] bunker, Captain Lennox tried to convince his dubious and hostile superiors at the [[Pentagon]] that the Autobots were indeed trustworthy and would be a valuable asset. His superiors impressed upon him that in order for the military to provide full disclosure, the Autobots must cooperate fully, and that the unit was Lennox's responsibility now. After the burial-at-sea of [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and Lennox agreed that for the protection of their mutual homeworld, they must trust each other and work together as a single team. Sometime later, the newly formed NEST command commenced training at the military base on [[Diego Garcia]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 3|Alliance #3}}

NEST had a baptism of fire against the [[Decepticon]] scouts [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] and [[Dead End (Movie)|Dead End]] in [[San Francisco]]. Following that, it expanded to a multinational force and began taking on Decepticon agents across [[Earth]]. Every Decepticon encountered was destroyed, but NEST's victories were paid with the ultimate sacrifice, such as the loss of [[Salani]]. With [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] redeployed back to the 'States as [[Sam Witwicky]]'s guardian, NEST received a much-needed boost in Transformers ranks when [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] and several other Autobots arrived to Earth. This joy was short-lived, however: the Decepticon [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] had been sighted in [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{storylink|Alliance issue 4|Alliance #4}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{stub}}
{{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
{{comingsoon}}
{{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)}}

==Known members==
===Humans===
*Technical Sergeant [[Robert Epps]] ([[United States Air Force]])
*Captain/Major [[William Lennox]] ([[United States Army|United States Army Rangers]])
*[[Salani]]
*[[Kaminari Ishihara]] — Cyberneticist
*[[Petr Andronov]] — "AI genius"

===Autobots===
*[[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]]
*[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]]
*[[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]]
*[[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]]
*[[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]]
*[[Salvage (Movie)|Salvage]]
*[[Beachbreak]]
*[[Knockout (ROTF)|Knockout]]
*[[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]]
*[[Mudflap (ROTF) |Mudflap]]
*[[Skids (ROTF) |Skids]]
*[[Arcee (Movie) |Arcee]]
*[[Chromia (ROTF) |Chromia]]
*[[Purple motorcycle Autobot |Unknown Autobot]]

==Trivia==
* NEST troopers appeared on Cover B of the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' prequel comic "[[Alliance issue 2|Alliance #2]]" , but were nowhere to be seen in the story inside. This is because most of the covers illustrated by ''Revenge'' concept artist [[Josh Nizzi]] were meant to allude to scenes or situations in the actual ''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie itself.

* Diego Garcia appears to be a central base for NEST, at least for training alongside the Autobots. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depopulation_of_Diego_Garcia The native population of Diego Garcia were ''expelled''] from the island to make way for the joint [[United Kingdom]]/United States military bases. The Autobots are led by Optimus Prime, who believes freedom is the right of all sentient beings. Err...

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[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]

Beachbreak

2009-05-11T10:59:30Z

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Payload (Movie)

2009-05-10T10:40:35Z

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{{disambig3|Payload}}
:''Payload is a [[Decepticon]] and a type of mass-produced drone from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Payload-gamedrone.jpg|right|250px|thumb|SWAT? Maybe more like SMITE.]]
Transforming into an exceptionally fast and powerful armored truck, '''Payload''' is the one the Decepticons rely on to procure the money and energy they need to function on Earth. Whatever they need, whereever they need it, in their quest for the [[All Spark]] it's Payload's job to get it to them, even if he has to smash right through Autobot lines to do it.

Both the Autobot and Decepticon armies make use of drones based on his design, which are heavily-armored, brutal melee fighters.

Sometimes there are lots of him.

On both sides.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
Payload was one of the Decepticons who took part in the Battle of [[Tyger Pax]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He was also with [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] during the interrogation of the surviving [[Autobot]] defenders. {{storylink|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 1|Prime Directive (IDW) issue 1}} Later, Payload drones were part of the crew of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]]'s ship that pursued the [[All Spark]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] to the [[Eshems Nebula]]. They were forced to turn back for repairs when the ship was damaged by an Autobot [[concussion chain]]. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 1|The Reign of Starscream issue 1}}

[[Image:ReignofStarscream4 Payload.jpg|left|250px|thumb|"Keg coming through!"]]
After Megatron was killed and the All Spark destroyed during the battle of [[Mission City]] on [[Earth]], Starscream returned to [[Mars]]. While he was recuperating, a team of Autobots attacked, and drones, including Payload models, were activated to defend the ship. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3|The Reign of Starscream issue 3}}

Payload himself was back on Cybertron, under the command of [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]]. When Starscream returned with the knowledge to build a new All Spark, Payload drones were among those assigned to guard the Autobot slaves who were being forced to build the new Cube. They brutally punished [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]] when he saw to the exhausted [[Grindcore (Movie)|Grindcore]]. Later, after the new All Spark was completed, Payload arrived leading a team of drones carrying the massive generators required to drain the [[Spark|life force]] out of the Autobot prisoners and put it into the Cube. He dissed Dreadwing's drone army for not being much help to them. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4|The Reign of Starscream issue 4}}

Unfortunately for Starscream, the Cube didn't work, and Dreadwing's forces betrayed him. During the battle between Starscream's loyalists, [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee's]] Autobots and Dreadwing's traitors, Payload grappled with [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]], who eventually got the better of him. His fate is unknown. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 5|The Reign of Starscream issue 5}}
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===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.}}
Payload units are used in the occupation of Earth. They have no personality or higher consciousness, their dialogue being things like "Classification: Autobot. Identifying...".

[[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] smashes them real good. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 10|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 2}}

When the Savannah All Spark facility's Swindle drones all magically turned into Payloads between issues, they almost overwhelmed the Autobot rebels but eventually failed to kill them or save the facility. Also, ''[[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]]'' smashed them real good simply cos they were in the way. Not the best boss on Earth... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 13|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}

An army of Payloads made an assault on oil pipelines in [[Alaska]] as part of a major campaign. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}}

[[Image:Payloads_Titan24.JPG|right|250px|thumb|''Move bitch, get out the way<br>Get out the way...'']]

An even ''bigger'' army of them stood around going "GRRRR" as part of a Decepticon group shot when the [[Decepticon Heartland]] prepared for war. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}} And an even bigger army than ''that'' served as the bulk of the invasion force when Starscream announced the re-conquest of the USA.

Unfortunately for Starscream, the Payloads under [[Hardtop (Movie)|Hardtop]] were intercepted by [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] and his crew, and [[Fracture]] reprogrammed the entire platoon to work for ''them''. They became the first defected drones in a [[Decepticon Civil War]]... {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 24|Revolution Part 2}}
{{-}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
{{Note|The events of ''The Veiled Threat'' take place during [[IDW Publishing]]'s ''[[Alliance (comic)|Alliance]]'' comic.}}
Payload is a core member of Starscream's Decepticon team and fights in several battles in Africa. He tried to destroy a dam while [[Macerator]] and Starscream held off the Autobots, but was briefly distracted by Ratchet, who he promptly slagged. He was unprepared for the military opening up the floodgates however, and was washed away in the ensuing torrent. His ultimate fate is unknown.
{{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

==Games==
===''Battle For the Allspark'' online game===
[[Image:Payload head.jpg|left|125px|thumb|Payload units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]
Payload units of both sides have a strong defense, good attack, but poor speed. They are differentiated by little more than the make of their noggins; Autobot versions use a facemask-with-optics model, while Decepticons have a circular lens-face. {{storylink|Battle for the Allspark|Battle for the Allspark}}

===''Transformers: The Game'' (console)===
Payloads show up in [[Mission City]] to put the hurt on both Autobot and Decepticon alike. Their primary attack is an unstoppable running charge that can send even the likes of [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] reeling. The only way to break them out of this attack is to nail them with a thrown object or melee attack when they briefly pause between charges.

Payloads also appear in the bonus [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] levels on both sides.

Aside from the aforementioned head differences, Decepticon Payloads are dark blue, while the Autobot versions are silver-white. {{storylink|Transformers The Game (console)|Transformers The Game (console)}}

===Transformers: Autobots/Decepticons===
Payload's body frame has been shown in numerous forms: his Armored Truck mode, the Peace Van, the Moving Truck, the School Bus, the Ice Cream Truck, the Death Truck, the Funky Bus, the SWAT Van, and the Prison Bus. Certain forms have either the Autobot head or the Decepticon head, but which game is unimportant; the same vehicle has the same head in both games. {{storylink|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons|Transformers Autobots/Decepticons}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Movie-Payload-Toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|MORE LIKE PEGLOAD AMIRITE?]]
*'''Payload''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MD-17'''

: Payload transforms into a [http://www.alpineco.com/armored/swat/Bulldog2.html Bulldog II Armored Truck] model based on the Decepticon-drone coloration and face type. In robot mode, his midsection has a large push-out grabber-claw that extends waaaaaaaaaaaaay far out. However, in order to do this, the claw-shaft sticks far out of his back in robot mode, making posing and display in narrow spaces difficult. It also makes him hard to balance.

: Several pieces on Payload tend to pop off easily: his brush guard, midriff-plate/claw-center, and even his upper shoulder/head assembly. The mold was later retooled to include larger pegs for the shoulder/head assembly and an added tab on the brushguard, to connect to the new slot in the claw plunger. While this was intended to give the pieces a better fit, it actually puts more pressure on the parts and causes them to pop off even more easily. The chest piece, however, fits fairly well on either version but is still easy to remove.

: Payload had a tendency to [[Shelfwarmer|sit on shelves]] for weeks, with some examples of end displays filled completely with Payload figures. This has led to some fans affectionately renaming him as ''Pegload''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/Payload/payload.htm More information on Payload at TFU.info]''

==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
* '''Payload''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number:''

: In the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], the Payload is on the Decepticon side. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a SWAT truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He uses the same piece layout as [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]], though his lens-head peeking up over the back end of his vehicle mode looks less doofy than Ratchet's does. His card art was done by [[Lucio Parrillo]].

==Trivia==
* The company name on Payload's toy, "Armored Security Systems", spells out "ASS". This may have been [[Joe Kyde|intentional]].

==External links==
* [http://www.transformersgame.com/battle/index.html ''Battle For the Allspark'' online game]

* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

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Longarm (Movie)

2009-05-10T10:36:06Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Longarm}}
:''Longarm is an [[Autobot]] and a mass-produced drone-unit from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Longarm-gamedrone.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my car arouuuund!]]
'''Longarm''' is a chummy, nice, all around guy. "It never hurts to help" is his creed, and he enjoys working on protecting, repairing, and saving. After all, that's why he's an Autobot. He's almost too nice... he just can't figure out [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] at all. To be that [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|angry]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|mean]], [[Starscream (Movie)|treacherous]], [[Megatron (Movie)|destructive]], or [[Dropkick|emo]], it all just seems like a huge waste of energy and time. But so long as he can protect his friends, and make them smile, then he can smile right back.

There's also units of drones that convert into tow-trucks of the same name. Both the Autobot and Decepticon armies make use of these drones, which are solid, dependable fighters, and can be particularly dangerous.

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.}}
In an alternate reality where the Decepticons conquered Earth, Longarm was part of the Autobot reinforcements. He understandably thought they were a wee bit doomed, unsure of how they were expected to defeat the vast Decepticon legions. {{storylink|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}} Nevertheless, he joined the others in landing on Earth, but in the battle at Savannah, Georgia, he was gunned down by the [[Swindle (Movie)|drone hordes]]. {{storylink|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}} His unmoving body had to be removed from the Decepticon facility by Ironhide. {{storylink|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}

Once repaired, he joined the other Autobots in constant defensive actions against the Decepticons, including protecting San Diego alongside Ironhide. {{storylink|Dark Spark|Dark Spark}}

When the Autobots were fully mobilized to Cybertron to secure [[Nucleon]], Longarm showed he'd developed heavy pessimism after his series of ordeals, grimly stating that it was likely the Nucleon was used up by the Decepticons and Earth was doomed. He was made pilot of [[Straxus (ship)|the Straxus]], and found out Earth ''was'' doomed when [[Unicron]] teleported into the solar system and shot the Straxus down... {{storylink|Return to Cybertron: Part 3|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{charstubfiction}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
Longarm is a grizzled old veteran from Cybertron who joins the earth-bound Autobots (unlike his toy bio which says that he is an All Spark mutation). He seems to genuinely enjoy being on Earth and like the planet, to the point of using his headlights to play with feral cats while in tow truck mode. He and Knock Out face off against several Decepticons in South America.
{{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

==Games==
===''Battle for the Allspark'' online game===
[[Image:Longarm head.jpg|left|125px|thumb|Longarm units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]
Longarm units have good Attack & Defense capabilities, but little on speed. The two sides' drones are differentiated by little more than the make of their noggins; Autobot versions use a facemask-with-optics model, while Decepticons have a lens-head version. {{Storylink|Battle for the Allspark}}

===''Transformers: The Game''===
Longarms are particularly dangerous foes that appear many times against both Autobot and Decepticon. They are capable of swinging the tow-arms on their backs in a wide circle, extending their wrecker-hooks, which results in a devastating slam attack that can send even the larger Transformers sprawling. Since they are also shielded against ''most'' artillery in robot mode, this attack can only be interrupted by hurling something at them.

Aside from the previously mentioned facial differences, Autobot Longarms are white with blue detailing while Decepticon versions are white with yellow detailing. {{Storylink|Transformers The Game (console)}}

{{-}}

==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Longarmmovietoyrobot.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Destined to be done in green and orange.]]
*'''Longarm''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MA-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Longarm transforms into a Ford F-350 tow truck, capable of towing another toy thanks to his hook-arm. This arm becomes a hand-held "quagma cannon" spring-loaded missile launcher in robot mode that is affixed to his right hand via a screw. The missile launcher can also be used in vehicle mode, as a notch is cut out of the front bumper, presumably for making surprise attacks (since [[Swindle (Movie)|other]] drone characters have similar weapons). There is a single, nigh-insignificant [[automorph]] feature; the emergency lights on top of the gun/tow rig are geared to fold simultaneously. This makes [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout's]] knees almost look interesting.

: Unlike all of the other "drone" toys in the line, Longarm's robot mode is totally different from the CG design developed for the game; even his head resembles neither the Autobot or Decepticon drone heads. And by "totally different," we mean "has ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]'s head." Were future [[redeco]] possibilities in mind?

:The gun is not meant to be removable, but is easily unscrewed. The loose gun won't fit on the right hand without the screw, but will peg into the left hand via the connection used to hold the gun/crane steady in vehicle mode. The figure is still capable of full transformation and the loose crane fits tightly in vehicle mode. It is however difficult to transform him while keeping the loose gun attached to his left hand.

: Longarm features a minor mis-assembly problem, in that the strut between the crane section and the hook itself is reversed. It is easily fixed by popping off the hook and turning it around, then unscrewing the crane part and flipping the strut. This allows the gun to fit together much better, as depicted on the packaging.

[[Image:Movie TowedtoSafety toys.jpg|150px|thumb|Even if you're an Autobot, no parking means no parking.]]
*'''Towed to Safety''' (Multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This set, available in the UK in 2007, features an unaltered Deluxe class Longarm figure and a Deluxe class 1976 Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] figure. The window box features a diorama background of the battle in [[Mission City]] that was also used in the Bumblebee Vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] pack.

{{-}}

[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles FinalStand1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I'll shoot, you drive!]]
*'''Final Stand''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This ''Screen Battles'' pack comes with a Longarm figure redecoed in the same paint job as the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses to tow Bumblebee to safety. The "Orson's Towing" markings have been replaced by the "Mike's Towing" markings seen on the actual truck used in the movie. Longarm's interior features a non-removable figurine of Mikaela where the driver's seat would be, plugged into one of the screw holes in the dashboard piece. The pack comes with a battle-damaged posable Bumblebee figure similar to the Robot Replicas toy.

:This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the battle in Mission City.

{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
* '''Longarm''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number:''

: In the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], the Longarm is on the Autobot side, but features the Decepticon-style head. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a tow-truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He uses the same piece layout as [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], just turned around in vehicle mode so the extension is in the back.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Longarm movie similar.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Do I look familiar?]]
* Longarm's vehicle mode is modeled after the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses in the movie to carry the damaged Bumblebee into battle. While the markings and paint job are similar, the truck in the film is of GMC make (specifically, an older model of Topkick, similar to Ironhide's alternate mode), while the toy is modeled on a Ford F-350.

* While the movie tow truck has "Mike's Towing" on the doors, the game model and carded release of the Deluxe-class toy have "Orson's Towing" instead, a reference to ''Transformers'' design director [[Aaron Archer]]'s old screen name "ORSON" on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com boards]. The Screen Battles multi-pack version returns to "Mike's" markings, however.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Longarm/longarm.htm Longarm at TFU.info]
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

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Longarm (Movie)

2009-05-10T10:34:41Z

93.83.182.226:

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Longarm}}
:''Longarm is an [[Autobot]] and a mass-produced drone-unit from the [[Movie (franchise)|2007 movie franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Longarm-gamedrone.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my, stop draggin' my car arouuuund!]]
'''Longarm''' is a chummy, nice, all around guy. "It never hurts to help" is his creed, and he enjoys working on protecting, repairing, and saving. After all, that's why he's an Autobot. He's almost too nice... he just can't figure out [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] at all. To be that [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|angry]], [[Dreadwing (Movie)|mean]], [[Starscream (Movie)|treacherous]], [[Megatron (Movie)|destructive]], or [[Dropkick|emo]], it all just seems like a huge waste of energy and time. But so long as he can protect his friends, and make them smile, then he can smile right back.

There's also units of drones that convert into tow-trucks of the same name. Both the Autobot and Decepticon armies make use of these drones, which are solid, dependable fighters, and can be particularly dangerous.

==Fiction==
===Titan Magazines ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{note|The following events occur in an alternate timeline/continuity where Megatron won the battle of Mission City.}}
In an alternate reality where the Decepticons conquered Earth, Longarm was part of the Autobot reinforcements. He understandably thought they were a wee bit doomed, unsure of how they were expected to defeat the vast Decepticon legions. {{storylink|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 1}} Nevertheless, he joined the others in landing on Earth, but in the battle at Savannah, Georgia, he was gunned down by the [[Swindle (Movie)|drone hordes]]. {{storylink|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 4}} His unmoving body had to be removed from the Decepticon facility by Ironhide. {{storylink|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5|Twilight's Last Gleaming, Part: 5}}

Once repaired, he joined the other Autobots in constant defensive actions against the Decepticons, including protecting San Diego alongside Ironhide. {{storylink|Dark Spark|Dark Spark}}

When the Autobots were fully mobilized to Cybertron to secure [[Nucleon]], Longarm showed he'd developed heavy pessimism after his series of ordeals, grimly stating that it was likely the Nucleon was used up by the Decepticons and Earth was doomed. He was made pilot of [[Straxus (ship)|the Straxus]], and found out Earth ''was'' doomed when [[Unicron]] teleported into the solar system and shot the Straxus down... {{storylink|Return to Cybertron: Part 3|Return to Cybertron: Part 3}}

===IDW ''Transformers'' movie comics===
{{charstubfiction}}

===''The Veiled Threat'' prequel novel===
Longarm is a grizzled old veteran from Cybertron who joins the earth-bound Autobots (unlike his toy bio which says that he is an [[All Spark mutation]]. He and Knock Out face off against several Decepticons in South America.
{{storylink|The Veiled Threat}}

==Games==
===''Battle for the Allspark'' online game===
[[Image:Longarm head.jpg|left|125px|thumb|Longarm units can be either Autobot (top) or Decepticon (bottom)]]
Longarm units have good Attack & Defense capabilities, but little on speed. The two sides' drones are differentiated by little more than the make of their noggins; Autobot versions use a facemask-with-optics model, while Decepticons have a lens-head version. {{Storylink|Battle for the Allspark}}

===''Transformers: The Game''===
Longarms are particularly dangerous foes that appear many times against both Autobot and Decepticon. They are capable of swinging the tow-arms on their backs in a wide circle, extending their wrecker-hooks, which results in a devastating slam attack that can send even the larger Transformers sprawling. Since they are also shielded against ''most'' artillery in robot mode, this attack can only be interrupted by hurling something at them.

Aside from the previously mentioned facial differences, Autobot Longarms are white with blue detailing while Decepticon versions are white with yellow detailing. {{Storylink|Transformers The Game (console)}}

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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
[[Image:Longarmmovietoyrobot.jpg|right|175px|thumb|Destined to be done in green and orange.]]
*'''Longarm''' (Deluxe, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''MA-15'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: Longarm transforms into a Ford F-350 tow truck, capable of towing another toy thanks to his hook-arm. This arm becomes a hand-held "quagma cannon" spring-loaded missile launcher in robot mode that is affixed to his right hand via a screw. The missile launcher can also be used in vehicle mode, as a notch is cut out of the front bumper, presumably for making surprise attacks (since [[Swindle (Movie)|other]] drone characters have similar weapons). There is a single, nigh-insignificant [[automorph]] feature; the emergency lights on top of the gun/tow rig are geared to fold simultaneously. This makes [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout's]] knees almost look interesting.

: Unlike all of the other "drone" toys in the line, Longarm's robot mode is totally different from the CG design developed for the game; even his head resembles neither the Autobot or Decepticon drone heads. And by "totally different," we mean "has ''[[Generation 1]]'' [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]]'s head." Were future [[redeco]] possibilities in mind?

:The gun is not meant to be removable, but is easily unscrewed. The loose gun won't fit on the right hand without the screw, but will peg into the left hand via the connection used to hold the gun/crane steady in vehicle mode. The figure is still capable of full transformation and the loose crane fits tightly in vehicle mode. It is however difficult to transform him while keeping the loose gun attached to his left hand.

: Longarm features a minor mis-assembly problem, in that the strut between the crane section and the hook itself is reversed. It is easily fixed by popping off the hook and turning it around, then unscrewing the crane part and flipping the strut. This allows the gun to fit together much better, as depicted on the packaging.

[[Image:Movie TowedtoSafety toys.jpg|150px|thumb|Even if you're an Autobot, no parking means no parking.]]
*'''Towed to Safety''' (Multi-pack, UK 2007)
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This set, available in the UK in 2007, features an unaltered Deluxe class Longarm figure and a Deluxe class 1976 Camaro [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] figure. The window box features a diorama background of the battle in [[Mission City]] that was also used in the Bumblebee Vs. [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] pack.

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[[Image:Movie ScreenBattles FinalStand1.jpg|right|250px|thumb|I'll shoot, you drive!]]
*'''Final Stand''' (Screen Battles, 2007)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SB-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile

: This ''Screen Battles'' pack comes with a Longarm figure redecoed in the same paint job as the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses to tow Bumblebee to safety. The "Orson's Towing" markings have been replaced by the "Mike's Towing" markings seen on the actual truck used in the movie. Longarm's interior features a non-removable figurine of Mikaela where the driver's seat would be, plugged into one of the screw holes in the dashboard piece. The pack comes with a battle-damaged posable Bumblebee figure similar to the Robot Replicas toy.

:This set comes in a special window box featuring a diorama background of the battle in Mission City.

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==Merchandise==
===3D Battle-Card Game===
* '''Longarm''' (3D Battle Card, 2007)
**''Card number:''

: In the [[3D Battle-Card Game]], the Longarm is on the Autobot side, but features the Decepticon-style head. Pieces punched out from two different cards can be assembled to form a tow-truck or a robot, while a third double-sided card gives its stats and attacks for each mode. He uses the same piece layout as [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], just turned around in vehicle mode so the extension is in the back.

==Trivia==
[[Image:Longarm movie similar.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Do I look familiar?]]
* Longarm's vehicle mode is modeled after the tow truck [[Mikaela Banes]] uses in the movie to carry the damaged Bumblebee into battle. While the markings and paint job are similar, the truck in the film is of GMC make (specifically, an older model of Topkick, similar to Ironhide's alternate mode), while the toy is modeled on a Ford F-350.

* While the movie tow truck has "Mike's Towing" on the doors, the game model and carded release of the Deluxe-class toy have "Orson's Towing" instead, a reference to ''Transformers'' design director [[Aaron Archer]]'s old screen name "ORSON" on the [http://www.tfw2005.com TFW2005.com boards]. The Screen Battles multi-pack version returns to "Mike's" markings, however.

==External links==
* [http://www.tfu.info/2007/Autobot/Longarm/longarm.htm Longarm at TFU.info]
* [http://www.wizards.com/transformers/ 3D Battle Card Game at Wizards of the Coast]

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Mudflap (ROTF)

2009-05-09T10:26:34Z

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{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Mudflap}}
:''Mudflap is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:ROTF Mudflap Skids altmode.jpg|thumb|400px|right|Mudflap is on the left.]]

'''Mudflap''' is the goofy looking [[twin]] of [[Skids (ROTF)|Skids]]. He transforms into a Chevrolet Trax.

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' (2007) comics continuity===
[[Image:Alliance04 icecreamtruck.jpg|right|thumb|150px|Mudflap is the one in back.]]
Skids and Mudflap arrived on [[Earth]] as part of Autobot reinforcements that [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] requested. They both choose the form of an old, beat-up [[Ice cream truck guy|ice cream truck]]. The newly-arrived Autobots joined the human-Transformer military alliance [[N.E.S.T.]] and began training in earnest on [[Diego Garcia]], but soon had to be deployed to [[Shanghai]], [[China]]. {{Storylink|Alliance issue 4}}

===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
{{comingsoon}} Mudflap and his brother Skids scanned new alt-modes and went with Bumblebee to find Jetfire. Mudflap later helped fight Devastator and ended up being sucke almost into Devastator's mouth.

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Deluxe Class Toys====
[[Image:ROTFMudflap Deluxe 2009.jpg|right|250px|thumb|E.T.'s healing touch is bigger and better than ever]]
*'''Mudflap''' (Deluxe Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:''

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

[[Image:ROTF_Deluxe_Skids&Mudflap_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|He was always the horse's rear end in school plays]]
*'''Autobot Skids And Mudflap''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:''

:This two pack of the two twin Autobot brothers can combine into a single, old-fashioned ice cream truck.

:It may actually be the most outstanding combiner figure of the ROTF toyline...
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

====Gravity Bots====
*'''Mudflap''' (2009)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GB-05'''

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}

==Merchandise==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====R.P.M.s - Robot Powered Machines====
=====Battle Series=====
*'''Mudflap vs Autobot Skids''' (R.P.M. Mini-Vehicle, 2009)
**''Number:'' '''04 of 08'''

: Number four in a series of eight [[Robot Powered Machines]] [[Mini-Vehicle]] versus packs, Mudflap is packaged with his twin Skids. It's a non-transformable Hot Wheels-like car, with his robot mode sculpted and painted onto the underside of him.

{{comingsoontoy}}
===Robot Heroes===
*'''Mudflap and Rampage''' (2009)

{{charstubtoys}}

==References==
{{reflist}}

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Vortex (Movie)

2009-05-07T15:47:41Z

93.83.182.226:

{{factions|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Vortex}}
:''Vortex is a [[Decepticon|Decepticon]] from the [[Transformers (2007)|live-action movie]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

[[Image:VortexMovieKilled.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Look! Down there! It's Snitchotron!]]
'''Vortex''' was a Decepticon under the command of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] as he constructed a new [[All Spark|All Spark Cube]].

==Fiction==
===IDW ''Transformers'' (2007) comics continuity===
Vortex was just standing around as Starscream went about creating his new All Spark. When [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] destroyed the newly built cube, Vortex leapt into action to draw his pals attention to the sniper... just in time to get shot through the chest. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Five|The Reign of Starscream #5}}

==Trivia==
* Vortex was not named in the original comic release; his name is given in the story commentary in the trade-paperback edition of "[[The Reign of Starscream|The Reign of Starscream]]", where writer [[Chris Mowry|Chris Mowry]] explains that the character was called such in the script.

* Due to the entirety of his role in the story being pointing at a hidden Autobot, Vortex was nicknamed "Snitchotron".

* Vortex was one of the working names for the movie character [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]].

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Springer (ROTF)

2009-05-02T15:44:35Z

93.83.182.226:

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Springer}}
:''Springer is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Revenge of the Fallen (franchise)|Revenge of the Fallen franchise]] in the [[Live-action film series|live-action film]] [[continuity family]].''

{{mainpic|10:40, 24 April 2009 (EDT)}}

'''Springer''' is a green V-22 Osprey!
{{charstub}}

==Toys==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Legends Class Toys====
*'''Springer''' (Legends Class, 2009)
**''Japanese ID number:''
**''Accessories:''

{{comingsoontoy}}
{{-}}
==Merchandise==
===Robot Heroes===
*'''Autobot Springer and Starscream''' (2009)

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The Reign of Starscream issue 1

2009-04-26T06:57:39Z

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{{comicstory|seriesissue=[[The Reign of Starscream|''Transformers: The Reign of Starscream'']] #1
|next=The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Two
|title="Transformers: The Reign of Starscream Issue Number One"
|image=ReignOfStarscream.jpg
|caption=Grimlock was right... smashing IS fun!
|publisher=[[IDW]]
|date=May 7, 2008
|coverdate=April 2007
|written by=[[Chris Mowry]] and [[Chris Ryall]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}
'''Starscream takes the mantle of Decepticon leadership after the death of Megatron.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Image:IDW Reign Starscream Movie Ark.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Not the Ark. Seriously?]]
In the distant past, Optimus Prime launches the [[All Spark|Allspark]] into space to keep it away from Megatron and his [[Decepticons]]. Instead of wiping out the [[Autobot|Autobots]], Megatron pursues the cube and leaves Starscream to eliminate the Autobots. Prime leads a large contingent of Autobots aboard [[Ark (Movie)|a massive ship]] to catch Megatron alone in space and recover the Allspark, while some forces stay on Cybertron to deal with the Decepticons. Starscream orders his troops to pursue in [[Nemesis (Movie)|their own craft]], though Barricade lets his dissent be known. Dreadwing reports that the cube is heading toward the [[Eshems Nebula]], with Megatron following, as well as the Autobots following both of them. The Autobots let loose a volley of mines that damages the Decepticon craft and seriously injures Dreadwing, so the Decepticons are forced to halt for repairs.

Over time, the Allspark lands on [[Earth]] and Megatron ends up trapped in the frozen Arctic. Along the way, the Autobots send teams out to different locations, reacting to trace elements of Allspark energy. The Decepticons park their ship on [[Mars]], and Starscream leads a contingent to Earth, traveling in their [[protoform]] [[Altmode|altmodes]]. Wreckage is soon killed by a group of [[Human|humans]], and Starscream concedes that while they may be weak, humans are also dangerous, and he stresses the need to reformat themselves for disguise.

They eventually discover the frozen Megatron at Hoover Dam and mobilize toward him. Starscream destroys the dam's power generators, allowing Megatron to thaw, but when Megatron learns that the humans have taken the Allspark, he can only state that Starscream has failed him again. The Decepticons engage the Autobots, and Ironhide causes Barricade to crash into a barrier. Blackout reports that Barricade may still be alive but Frenzy is most likely dead, but Megatron is still consumed with the cube. As the other Decepticons fall in battle, Starscream is angered by Megatron's non-concern with his brethren and fights the urge to destroy him. Sam Witwicky shoves the Allspark into Megatron's chest, destroying both.

As Starscream declares that the human will pay, a group of jets attacks him. Enraged, he destroys them all. He then travels to see if Barricade is still alive, which he is, though barely. Barricade states that Frenzy has detailed files on the Allspark and Sam. Starscream orders Barricade to continue reconnaissance on the Autobots when he has recovered and to refer to him now as '''Lord''' Starscream. Starscream then travels to Hoover Dam to recover Frenzy and prepares to assault the humans there.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters|c1=
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Prowl (Movie)|Prowl]] (7)
* [[Jazz (Movie)|Jazz]] (8)
* [[Cosmos (Movie)|Cosmos]] (9)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (15)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] (2)
* [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] (3)
* [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] (4)
* [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] (5)
* [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] (10)
* [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]] (11)
* [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]] (12)
* [[Brawl (Movie)|Brawl]] (13)
* [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] (14)

}}
== Quotes ==
* None yet identified.

==Errors==
* This issue continues the [[Primal Fear!|grand]] [[The Ultimate Doom, Part 1|tradition]] of Transformers fiction [[The Test (Blackthorne issue)|confusing]] galaxies with [[Solar system|solar systems]]: In his opening narration for the [[Transformers (2007)|movie]], [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] states that the [[Autobot|Autobots]] "scattered across the galaxy", thus implying that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] is located within the [[Milky Way]] galaxy. Yet when the [[All Spark]] arrives on [[Earth]] in this issue, [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] states that its journey ends "galaxies away". This discrepancy is later corrected in [[The Reign of Starscream Issue Number Five|issue 5]].
* Cybertron is misspelled as "Cyberton" on page 10.

==Items of note==
* The [[IDWords]] section features am interview with [[John Byrne]] about ''Star Trek: Assignment Earth''
* '''Cameos:''' [[Payload (Movie)|Payload]], [[Cosmos (Movie)|Cosmos]], [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]], [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]], [[Samuel James Witwicky|Sam Witwicky]]
* After the All Spark was launched from Cybertron into space, Optimus Prime and his crew searched for it aboard the ''[[Ark (Movie)|Ark]]'' and Starscream and his crew looked for Megatron and the All Spark aboard the ''[[Nemesis (Movie)|Nemesis]]'' in ''[[Ghosts of Yesterday]]''. In ''The Reign of Starscream'', the ships that are used to look for the All Spark go unnamed, but according to [[Alex Milne]], are not the ''Ark'' and ''Nemesis''.
* The comic specifically follows the continuity of the film itself, rather than IDW's previous adaptation of the film, what with [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] not having had his head cleaved off.
* Alas, the additional scenes featured in the issue (which take place during both the "prequel" events and the post-movie events) make the comic entirely incompatible with the UK's [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan magazine]].
* In addition, the story seemingly attempts to reconcile at least ''some'' of the events of IDW's [[Movie Prequel|prequel mini-series]] and the [[Planetfall|second Target-sponsored prequel comic]], what with the inclusion of [[Wreckage (Movie)|Wreckage]]. However, the opening scene (where [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] is talking to [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]] as the latter sets to leave [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]) directly contradicts the events of the "Target" prequel comic, where Starscream is with the other Decepticons when they see Megatron leaving the planet from a distance.
* Reassuring Optimus, Prowl says that he has "turned death into a fighting chance to live" — quoting almost verbatim from Dr. McCoy in ''Star Trek III: The Search for Spock'', regarding the sacrifice of the ''Enterprise''.
* Dreadwing assures Starscream that "Unlike your other soldiers, I won't fail you" — a nod to a scene in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'' where Megatron delivers a very similar slight against Starscream.
* Reflecting on their arrival on Earth, Starscream muses that stealth would yield "some great reward" on Earth, a nod to the album ''Some Great Reward'' by British band [[wikipedia:Depeche_Mode|Depeche Mode]].
* Store signs in [[Mission City]] seen on page 18 include "J.R.'s Toys" (a nod to one of writer Chris Mowry's friends) and "Hodad's", a one-of-a-kind burger store in Ocean Beach, California (using the actual store logo even). A truck on the same page advertises "Casper FX", another nod to one of Mowry's friends.
* A truck on the highway on page 21 bears the last name of [[Chris Latta]], voice actor for [[Starscream (G1)|Generation 1 Starscream]].
* Starscream makes a sly reference to his [[Starscream (G1)|G1 self's]] motto as he prepares his assault at Hoover Dam near the end of the story, stating that "we all know what conquest is made of" (according to G1 Starscream's motto, of the ashes of one's enemies).

===Covers (4)===
* '''Cover A:''' Starscream attacking jets by [[Alex Milne]] and [[Josh Perez]]
* '''Cover B:''' Homage to "[[The New Order]]" cover by Gabriel Rodriguez
* '''Incentive Cover RI:''' Starscream smashing rocks by [[James Raiz]] and [[Kieran Oats]]
* '''Apocalypse Comics Exclusive Cover:''' Animated version of Movie Starscream by ???

<gallery>
Image:R0S 1 a.jpg|Starscream needs to stop eating at Taco Bell
Image:R0S 1 b.jpg|Shockwave, eat your heart out!
Image:R0S 1 ac.jpg|Raahhrgg, who animated me?!
</gallery>
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Alliance issue 4

2009-04-23T14:35:38Z

93.83.182.226:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=[[Alliance (comic)|''Transformers: Alliance'']] #4
|prev=Alliance issue 3
|next=Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation issue 1
|image=Alliance4_coverA.jpg
|caption=Now go out and buy the movie adaptation!
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[March 25]], [[2009]]
|coverdate=March 2009
|written by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]] & [[Kris Carter]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]] & [[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}
'''Everyone gets ready for the ''Revenge of the Fallen.'''''

==Synopsis==

En route to [[San Francisco]], the Autobots and [[NEST]] soldiers converse about their mission. Two Decepticons have been spotted in the city, but thankfully, there was no mention of robots, so they must be in their vehicle modes. Lennox wonders how their team can do this without drawing attention from bystanders, to which Ironhide told him to leave it to the Autobots, knowing that the two Decepticons will put up a fight. Once they land, Salani reminds them that this is for real. Team 3 is to serve as perimeter defense, Team 2 sets up the trap, and Team 1 (consisting of Lennox, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee) will flush them out. Lennox once again lays down the plans, with a chemical spill used as cover for their operations, as they need as much secrecy as possible.

In Downtown San Francisco, the area is cordoned off, and the civilians have been moved out, so Team 2 is cleared to go. Ratchet tells Ironhide that their appearance seems much suited for the mission, and that both them and the humans look stylish, but Ironhide tells him to stow it. Suddenly, Ratchet picks up energy readings, then Swindle and Deadend crash through a sliding wall and Team 2 picks up the chase. Swindle thinks that, if Barricade's intel is right, he and Deadend are chased by Ironhide and Ratchet, and not Prime. Then, Prime appears out of nowhere and runs over Deadend. Swindle runs off, but Bumblebee chases after him.

Prime is okay, but Deadend isn't, as noted by Ratchet. Salani calls Epps for a clean-up crew, while at the Golden Gate Bridge, Epps asks Lennox for his status. Lennox is pursuing Swindle, and Swindle is heading toward the Bridge fast. Lennox tells Epps to have the soldiers let Swindle get a bit of "clearance", then he and Bumbleee continue the pursuit. When they reach the bridge, Swindle transforms and is incredulous that Bumblebee came alone, but Lennox tells Swindle otherwise. Swindle blast at them, then beats up Bumblebee. Lennox fires at Swindle, but Swindle turns his attention to Lennox, but before he can do anything, he is blasted by Bumblebee. Dying, Swindle says that none of them are safe, but shuts down before he tells more. Lennox considers the mission a success, seeing as it wasn't as bad as [[Mission City]] was.

Hours later, during the trip back to base, Optimus Prime notes that Lennox looks tired, but Lennox says that he was wondering if things are about to get worse, and is worried about what Swindle said. Prime asks him is he's also worried about Sam Witwicky; Lennox says yes, but is more concerned about the "we'll" part, thinking that more Decepticons will arrive, and if so, ''why'' are they on Earth? Prime doesn't have the answer, but agrees with the safety of Sam. Prime thinks that Sam will be safe at the base, but Lennox doesn't agree, because he's just a kid, and they can't move him from the street, either. Prime thinks that, no matter what happens,
with their own destinies being absolute and uncontrollable, Sam is going to be involved in this. Lennox tells Prime that they need someone to watch over him, but Prime knows just the one.

When the team lands back at the base, a refreshed Epps meets with the still-tired Lennox, who tells him that something's going on out there. Epps tells him that they're ready for anything, but Lennox questions this, saying that for all their training, they weren't clean during the day's mission. Epps thinks it could have been worse, but Lennox says that it might get worse, as well as saying that Bumblebee is leaving the team to once again guard Sam. Epps is upset, saying that they can't lose team members that came from another planet; Lennox agrees.

Later, Lennox is debriefed by the Army over the day's mission. Lennox tells them about the incident at the Golden Gate Bridge, but the commander debriefing the team isn't pleased with this, as they were given ''strict orders'' to not transform. If the Decepticons did so on their own accord, then so be it; however, the team was ordered ''not'' to, as the Army didn't want to risk disclosure in a major city again. Lennox said that they had no choice, as the Decepticons had engaged them and they took caution in how they responded. The battle at Mission City was in the past, and now is the time to move on. The commander says that civilians weren't used to seeing robots or jets flying in major cities. Lennox argues, saying that the jet was one of them. As for proof that the Autobots want to work for the army, it couldn't be helped, but their working on that. The mission was a success, despite the incident at the bridge.

The army commander still isn't sold on Lennox's idea. They had been authorization on that mission, but now they expect that the rules to be followed in the missions that will be coming to them, and that the unit is used to ''fix'' problems, not make new ones. After making Lennox clear on this issue, the commander will pass this onto his superiors, and tells Lennox that he and his men need to look over the day's mission and ''learn'' from them. When the conversation ends, Lennox is upset at the commander, saying that he was impossible to work. Prime says that the team will have to work harder, but Lennox thinks that the problem is the army still doesn't get the difference between Autobots and Decepticons. Optimus Prime says that they have to succeed.

The next day, Bumblebee says his brief good-byes to the group. Ironhide tells him to stay out of trouble until he meets with Bumblebee, while Optimus Prime reminds Bumblebee that the protection of Sam is his first priority, then Bumblebee leaves. Later, the team is briefed by the army. There have been multiple Decepticon sightings all over the globe. Lennox lets Optimus Prime talk to the army, and Prime believes that, coming from Swindle's comments, the Decepticons are looking for something, be it Megatron's remains, Sam's house, or somewhere else. The commander asks if they aren't spreading for another attack, but Prime doesn't know. The Decepticons soldiers don't act like the ones Megatron commanded, but are more like scouts. The commander gives them new orders; they are to find these Decepticon scouts, engage, hunt down, and eliminate them.

And so, as Prime relates, with upgraded technology from Sector Seven installed by Ratchet, the Autobots found the Decepticons, and, when found, they were destroyed immediately (in Italy, Fracture gets smashed by Ironhide and falls to the ravine). With help from NEST, the war with the Decepticons continues. As weeks, then months went by, they trained and got better. Soldiers from all over the world signed up. Together, they celebrated triumph (in Europe, Overcast is shot down by NEST forces) and mourned those who made sacrifices (a mission in the Middle East resulted in the death of Salani). They grew as a team and learned from one another, becoming stronger allies in an ever-changing war. The Decepticons wouldn't give them info, but they never lasted long enough anyways (in Florida, they eliminated Dropkick and Incinerator), and others they couldn't get rid of (Barricade fled after the Florida battle).

Each mission was followed with an army debriefing. It was from there that they received judgment and new orders. It was in one briefing that they were given hope and joy. The next day, the Autobots head to a junkyard. Lennox says that the rad detector is going crazy, and that it's not them. Optimus reassures Lennox, then calls to the hiding Autobots. The new Autobots respond by appearing (in the guises of a silver sports car, three motorcycles, and an old ice cream truck), and saying that they got Optimus' call. However, the reunion is cut short by more sightings. The old Autobots catched up with the new ones through their training. The training ends as they are called to the briefing room, as Optimus wonders that if something is out there, friend or foe, they are the only ones who can deal with the situation, one which is threatening their new home, themselves, and their alliance with the humans.

Inside, Lennox briefs the team on a new assignment, which will involve the new Autobots to stick with their training and watching their backs. Their target location: Shanghai...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (1)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (2)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (16)
* [[Bike #1|Arcee (Movie)]] (17)
* [[Bike #2|Chromia (ROTF)]] (18)
* Bike #3 (19)
* [[Ice cream|Skids (Movie)]] [[truck guys|Mudflap (ROTF)]] (20)

|c2=
* [[Jolt (Movie)|Dead End]] (7)
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (8)
* [[Fracture]] (11)
* [[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]] (12)
* [[Jetstorm (Movie)|Jetstorm]] (13)
* [[Dropkick]] (14)
* [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (15)
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (21)
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (22)
|c3=
* [[Robert Epps]] (3)
* [[William Lennox]] (4)
* [[Salani]] (9)
* Mystery Army guy (10)
}}

==Quotes==
*TBD

==Errors==
*TBD

==Items of note==
[[Image:Alliance4_CoverB_preliminary.jpg|thumb|150px|Does Prime transform into a short bus?]]
* Much like the changes made to [[Josh Nizzi]]'s cover for "[[Defiance issue 3]]", his cover for this issue went through several revisions. When it was previewed on [http://comicnewsi.com/article.php?catid=208&itemid=12437 ComicNewsi.com] on December 13, 2008, the cover featured a much brighter background with only the [[Pyrimid of Giza]] behind the characters; Optimus Prime was more awkwardly posed; Ironhide & Ratchet were large and prominent; and [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] could be (barely) seen on the cover behind the three bikes. On Nizzi's final version, the tone is much darker and more sombre; at least two pyrimids are visible; Optimus Prime has been given a different pose; Ironhide & Ratchet are less prominent and Jolt has been removed entirely. The final published cover removes some forward window pillars that do not exist on Sideswipe's prop vehicle.
* Though they do not appear in this issue due to lack of space, [[Reverb (Movie)|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)|Gunbarrel]] are most likely to be been destroyed in Italy, judging by Ironhide's comment about Fracture being the last of the group there.

===Covers (2)===
*'''Cover A:''' The Autobots and their human allies, as well as a fallen Decepticon; art by [[Alex Milne]], colors by [[Priscilla Tramontano]].
*'''Cover B:''' The Autobots and their new Autobot allies; art and colors by [[Josh Nizzi]].
<gallery>
Image:Alliance4_coverA.jpg|Where's Waldo?
Image:Alliance4_coverB.jpg|Here's the [[to sell toys|new toys]] to look for this summer!
</gallery>

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[[Category: IDW Movie issues]]

Alliance issue 4

2009-04-22T18:13:59Z

93.83.182.226:

{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=[[Alliance (comic)|''Transformers: Alliance'']] #4
|prev=Alliance issue 3
|next=Revenge of the Fallen Movie Adaptation issue 1
|image=Alliance4_coverA.jpg
|caption=Now go out and buy the movie adaptation!
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[March 25]], [[2009]]
|coverdate=March 2009
|written by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Josh Perez]] & [[Kris Carter]]
|letters by=[[Chris Mowry]]
|edits by=[[Denton J. Tipton]] & [[Andy Schmidt]]
|continuity=[[Movie continuity]]
}}
'''Everyone gets ready for the ''Revenge of the Fallen.'''''

==Synopsis==

En route to [[San Francisco]], the Autobots and [[NEST]] soldiers converse about their mission. Two Decepticons have been spotted in the city, but thankfully, there was no mention of robots, so they must be in their vehicle modes. Lennox wonders how their team can do this without drawing attention from bystanders, to which Ironhide told him to leave it to the Autobots, knowing that the two Decepticons will put up a fight. Once they land, Salani reminds them that this is for real. Team 3 is to serve as perimeter defense, Team 2 sets up the trap, and Team 1 (consisting of Lennox, Optimus Prime, and Bumblebee) will flush them out. Lennox once again lays down the plans, with a chemical spill used as cover for their operations, as they need as much secrecy as possible.

In Downtown San Francisco, the area is cordoned off, and the civilians have been moved out, so Team 2 is cleared to go. Ratchet tells Ironhide that their appearance seems much suited for the mission, and that both them and the humans look stylish, but Ironhide tells him to stow it. Suddenly, Ratchet picks up energy readings, then Swindle and Deadend crash through a sliding wall and Team 2 picks up the chase. Swindle thinks that, if Barricade's intel is right, he and Deadend are chased by Ironhide and Ratchet, and not Prime. Then, Prime appears out of nowhere and runs over Deadend. Swindle runs off, but Bumblebee chases after him.

Prime is okay, but Deadend isn't, as noted by Ratchet. Salani calls Epps for a clean-up crew, while at the Golden Gate Bridge, Epps asks Lennox for his status. Lennox is pursuing Swindle, and Swindle is heading toward the Bridge fast. Lennox tells Epps to have the soldiers let Swindle get a bit of "clearance", then he and Bumbleee continue the pursuit. When they reach the bridge, Swindle transforms and is incredulous that Bumblebee came alone, but Lennox tells Swindle otherwise. Swindle blast at them, then beats up Bumblebee. Lennox fires at Swindle, but Swindle turns his attention to Lennox, but before he can do anything, he is blasted by the soldiers on the bridge. Dying, Swindle says that none of them are safe, but shuts down before he tells more. Lennox considers the mission a success, seeing as it wasn't as bad as [[Mission City]] was.

Hours later, during the trip back to base, Optimus Prime notes that Lennox looks tired, but Lennox says that he was wondering if things are about to get worse, and is worried about what Swindle said. Prime asks him is he's also worried about Sam Witwicky; Lennox says yes, but is more concerned about the "we'll" part, thinking that more Decepticons will arrive, and if so, ''why'' are they on Earth? Prime doesn't have the answer, but agrees with the safety of Sam. Prime thinks that Sam will be safe at the base, but Lennox doesn't agree, because he's just a kid, and they can't move him from the street, either. Prime thinks that, no matter what happens,
with their own destinies being absolute and uncontrollable, Sam is going to be involved in this. Lennox tells Prime that they need someone to watch over him, but Prime knows just the one.

When the team lands back at the base, a refreshed Epps meets with the still-tired Lennox, who tells him that something's going on out there. Epps tells him that they're ready for anything, but Lennox questions this, saying that for all their training, they weren't clean during the day's mission. Epps thinks it could have been worse, but Lennox says that it might get worse, as well as saying that Bumblebee is leaving the team to once again guard Sam. Epps is upset, saying that they can't lose team members that came from another planet; Lennox agrees.

Later, Lennox is debriefed by the Army over the day's mission. Lennox tells them about the incident at the Golden Gate Bridge, but the commander debriefing the team isn't pleased with this, as they were given ''strict orders'' to not transform. If the Decepticons did so on their own accord, then so be it; however, the team was ordered ''not'' to, as the Army didn't want to risk disclosure in a major city again. Lennox said that they had no choice, as the Decepticons had engaged them and they took caution in how they responded. The battle at Mission City was in the past, and now is the time to move on. The commander says that civilians weren't used to seeing robots or jets flying in major cities. Lennox argues, saying that the jet was one of them. As for proof that the Autobots want to work for the army, it couldn't be helped, but their working on that. The mission was a success, despite the incident at the bridge.

The army commander still isn't sold on Lennox's idea. They had been authorization on that mission, but now they expect that the rules to be followed in the missions that will be coming to them, and that the unit is used to ''fix'' problems, not make new ones. After making Lennox clear on this issue, the commander will pass this onto his superiors, and tells Lennox that he and his men need to look over the day's mission and ''learn'' from them. When the conversation ends, Lennox is upset at the commander, saying that he was impossible to work. Prime says that the team will have to work harder, but Lennox thinks that the problem is the army still doesn't get the difference between Autobots and Decepticons. Optimus Prime says that they have to succeed.

The next day, Bumblebee says his brief good-byes to the group. Ironhide tells him to stay out of trouble until he meets with Bumblebee, while Optimus Prime reminds Bumblebee that the protection of Sam is his first priority, then Bumblebee leaves. Later, the team is briefed by the army. There have been multiple Decepticon sightings all over the globe. Lennox lets Optimus Prime talk to the army, and Prime believes that, coming from Swindle's comments, the Decepticons are looking for something, be it Megatron's remains, Sam's house, or somewhere else. The commander asks if they aren't spreading for another attack, but Prime doesn't know. The Decepticons soldiers don't act like the ones Megatron commanded, but are more like scouts. The commander gives them new orders; they are to find these Decepticon scouts, engage, hunt down, and eliminate them.

And so, as Prime relates, with upgraded technology from Sector Seven installed by Ratchet, the Autobots found the Decepticons, and, when found, they were destroyed immediately (in Italy, Fracture gets smashed by Ironhide and falls to the ravine). With help from NEST, the war with the Decepticons continues. As weeks, then months went by, they trained and got better. Soldiers from all over the world signed up. Together, they celebrated triumph (in Europe, Overcast is shot down by NEST forces) and mourned those who made sacrifices (a mission in the Middle East resulted in the death of Salani). They grew as a team and learned from one another, becoming stronger allies in an ever-changing war. The Decepticons wouldn't give them info, but they never lasted long enough anyways (in Florida, they eliminated Dropkick and Incinerator), and others they couldn't get rid of (Barricade fled after the Florida battle).

Each mission was followed with an army debriefing. It was from there that they received judgment and new orders. It was in one briefing that they were given hope and joy. The next day, the Autobots head to a junkyard. Lennox says that the rad detector is going crazy, and that it's not them. Optimus reassures Lennox, then calls to the hiding Autobots. The new Autobots respond by appearing (in the guises of a silver sports car, three motorcycles, and an old ice cream truck), and saying that they got Optimus' call. However, the reunion is cut short by more sightings. The old Autobots catched up with the new ones through their training. The training ends as they are called to the briefing room, as Optimus wonders that if something is out there, friend or foe, they are the only ones who can deal with the situation, one which is threatening their new home, themselves, and their alliance with the humans.

Inside, Lennox briefs the team on a new assignment, which will involve the new Autobots to stick with their training and watching their backs. Their target location: Shanghai...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (Movie)|Ratchet]] (1)
* [[Ironhide (Movie)|Ironhide]] (2)
* [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Bumblebee (Movie)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Sideswipe (ROTF)|Sideswipe]] (16)
* [[Chromia (ROTF)|Chromia]] (17)
* [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] (18)
* Bike #3 (19)
* [[Skids (Movie)|Skids]] (20)
* [[Mudflap (ROTF)|Mudflap]]

|c2=
* [[Jolt (Movie)|Dead End]] (7)
* [[Swindle (Movie)|Swindle]] (8)
* [[Fracture]] (11)
* [[Overcast (Movie)|Overcast]] (12)
* [[Jetstorm (Movie)|Jetstorm]] (13)
* [[Dropkick]] (14)
* [[Incinerator (Movie)|Incinerator]] (15)
* [[Soundwave (ROTF)|Soundwave]] (21)
* [[Demolishor (ROTF)|Demolishor]] (22)
|c3=
* [[Robert Epps]] (3)
* [[William Lennox]] (4)
* [[Salani]] (9)
* Mystery Army guy (10)
}}

==Quotes==
*TBD

==Errors==
*TBD

==Items of note==
[[Image:Alliance4_CoverB_preliminary.jpg|thumb|150px|Does Prime transform into a short bus?]]
* Much like the changes made to [[Josh Nizzi]]'s cover for "[[Defiance issue 3]]", his cover for this issue went through several revisions. When it was previewed on [http://comicnewsi.com/article.php?catid=208&itemid=12437 ComicNewsi.com] on December 13, 2008, the cover featured a much brighter background with only the [[Pyrimid of Giza]] behind the characters; Optimus Prime was more awkwardly posed; Ironhide & Ratchet were large and prominent; and [[Jolt (ROTF)|Jolt]] could be (barely) seen on the cover behind the three bikes. On Nizzi's final version, the tone is much darker and more sombre; at least two pyrimids are visible; Optimus Prime has been given a different pose; Ironhide & Ratchet are less prominent and Jolt has been removed entirely. The final published cover removes some forward window pillars that do not exist on Sideswipe's prop vehicle.
* Though they do not appear in this issue due to lack of space, [[Reverb (Movie)|Reverb]] and [[Gunbarrel (Movie)|Gunbarrel]] are most likely to be been destroyed in Italy, judging by Ironhide's comment about Fracture being the last of the group there.

===Covers (2)===
*'''Cover A:''' The Autobots and their human allies, as well as a fallen Decepticon; art by [[Alex Milne]], colors by [[Priscilla Tramontano]].
*'''Cover B:''' The Autobots and their new Autobot allies; art and colors by [[Josh Nizzi]].
<gallery>
Image:Alliance4_coverA.jpg|Where's Waldo?
Image:Alliance4_coverB.jpg|Here's the [[to sell toys|new toys]] to look for this summer!
</gallery>

===Advertisements===
* Comics Grading Corporation (CGC)
* ''Transformers [[More Than Meets The Eye (G1)|More Than Meets The Eye]] Official Guidebook Volume 1''
* ''Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Official Guidebook Volume 2''
* ''[[All Hail Megatron]]'' Volume 1 TPB
* ''Transformers More Than Meets The Eye Official Guidebook Volume 2''
* ''Star Trek: Countdown'' series
* ''Classic [[G.I. Joe]]'' Volume 1
* ''The Presidents of the United States'' comic
* ''G.I. Joe: Origins''
* ''Groom Lake'' #1
* ''G.I. Joe'' comics
* ''Terminator Salvation'' movie adaptation (back cover)

[[Category: IDW Movie issues]]