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Swoop (WFC)

2012-05-21T02:16:32Z

98.74.195.22: /* Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (Xbox/PS3) */

{{disambig3|Swoop}}
{{faction|autobot}}
:''Swoop is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (franchise)|War for Cybertron]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:Wfc-swoop.jpg|thumb|400px|Like some vast, predatory, overused joke...]]
Like [[Grimlock (WFC)|Grimlock]], '''Swoop''' has the habit of referring to himself in the third person. Also like Grimlock, he is one of the more powerful Autobots, and though the other Autobots undoubtedly think of him as dim, he's at least enthusiastic about fighting [[Decepticon]]s. His Cybertronian fighter mode can rain plasma down on any foe he faces.

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron'' (DS)===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Eric Artell]]
{{Note|Swoop is an unlockable character for the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Nintendo DS version]] of ''War for Cybertron'' (Autobot version), unlocked by completing the "Gaining Strength" story mission level. Like the other unlockable characters, he can replace any of the other Autobots in the campaign mode.}}
Grimlock and Swoop were neutral [[Transformer]]s who met with the Autobots to discuss joining. Grimlock was keen to have the Autobots test their mettle, however while he was talking, Swoop was kidnapped by a group of Decepticons led by [[Cyclonus (WFC)|Cyclonus]] for their [[Dark Energon]] experiments. In a lab on the outskirts of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], Swoop was infused with the dark substance, and by the time the Autobots found him, he felt strange and had the urge to eat heads. He began flying around in his vehicle mode but the Autobots discovered that by zapping him with the equipment in the lab, they could purge him of the Dark Energon. Though Swoop resisted violently, they managed to purge him completely and he announced he felt better.

Swoop promised to lead the Autobots out of the labyrinth of tunnels, however unfortunately Cyclonus had started the self-destruct sequence on the laboratory. Swoop and his rescuers were forced to race through hostile tunnels, taking down force-fields blocking their path, until they finally got out before the detonation. Grimlock was so impressed with their work that he let Swoop join the Autobots. {{storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

===''Transformers: Fall of Cybertron'' (Xbox/PS3)===

[[Image:FOC Swoopart.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Things went downhill for the Great Valley after Petrie was assimilated by the Borg.]]

As Cybertron's conditions continued to worsen, Swoop and four other members of the Dynobots were captured by [[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]] and rebuilt into the Dinobots, with new alternate modes based on [[Dinosaurs|alien lifeforms]] the evil scientist had observed. {{storylink|Fall of Cybertron}}

[[Category:Dinobots]]
[[Category:Video game-only characters]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]

Rodimus (WFC)

2012-05-19T22:23:13Z

98.74.195.22:

{{faction|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Hot Shot}}
:''Hot Shot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:WFC Hot Shot Rodimus bot.jpg|thumb|200px|The sound you hear is [[User:ItsWalky|David Willis]] crying bitter, bitter tears.]]
'''Hot Shot''' is an Autobot serving under Optimus Prime in the Great War. Young and impetuous, he's always waiting with enthusiasm and confidence for his next mission (so long as he isn't paired with [[Kup (WFC)|Kup]] again). Perhaps he's got something to prove, but any leadership qualities he might possess have yet to show themselves. He also shares a special relationship with the Autobot sharpshooter, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]].

{{quote|Talent ''and'' looks; I got it all!|Hot Shot|''War for Cybertron''}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron — Autobots''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Travis Willingham]] (English)
Somehow Hot Shot became corrupted by [[Dark Energon]]. Whipped into an uncontrollable frenzy, he drove around atop a dam which the Autobots had rigged for demolition so that the Decepticons wouldn't be able to make use of it. A team of Autobots spotted him and went to help, but he sped around, firing on them. After they defeated him, he calmed down, shrugging off the effects of the Dark Energon and returning to his regular self.
{{Note|Hot Shot is an unlockable character for the Nintendo DS version of ''War for Cybertron''. He can be unlocked by beating "Dam 6" in Arena Mode.}}
{{Storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-HotShotRID.jpg|thumb|300px|Those horizontal silver things on his face are his eyebrows, not his eyes.]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' 2 arm-mounted blasters
: The third wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' Deluxe Class toys includes a toy of Hot Shot. He is a new head [[retool]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Prime|Bumblebee]] mold, and transforms into a [[Urbana 500]] with a blue color scheme homaging ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and flames homaging ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]]. He comes with two snap-on blasters which can mount on his engine block, arms, and hands, and can combine to form a larger quad-barreled cannon. The front section features an automorph gimmick, with the shoulders geared together with the head and the top of the hood folding up into Hot Shot's chest when pushed into place. His new head, aside from homaging ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Hot Shot, also greatly resembles ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Hot Shot (Animated)|Hot Shot]], and features flip-down goggles.

{{--}}

==Notes==
*Hot Shot resembles Generation 1 [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], and the concept art done by [[Hasbro]] artist [[Marcelo Matere]] identifies him as Rodimus. According to [[Aaron Archer]] at the [[BotCon 2010]] [[Activision]] panel, the character was named "Hot Shot" due to "Hot Rod" being an [[trademark|unprotectable name]]. Hasbro later revealed that they didn't name him Rodimus because they wanted fans to see how he became Rodimus. {{fact}}
*He is named "Rodimus" in the [[Bumblebee at Tyger Pax|non-canon short story]] written by [[Alex Irvine]], and is also said to be a [[Wrecker]].
*His Prime toy has elements from ''every other'' Hot Shot, which only further confuses things.

[[Category:Prime Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]

Rodimus (WFC)

2012-05-19T22:22:51Z

98.74.195.22:

{{faction|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Hot Shot}}
:''Hot Shot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Aligned continuity family]].''

[[Image:WFC Hot Shot Rodimus bot.jpg|thumb|200px|The sound you hear is [[User:ItsWalky|David Willis]] crying bitter, bitter tears.]]
'''Hot Shot''' is an Autobot serving under Optimus Prime in the Great War. Young and impetuous, he's always waiting with enthusiasm and confidence for his next mission (so long as he isn't paired with [[Kup (WFC)|Kup]] again). Perhaps he's got something to prove, but any leadership qualities he might possess have yet to show themselves. He also shares a special relationship with the Autobot sharpshooter, [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] again).

{{quote|Talent ''and'' looks; I got it all!|Hot Shot|''War for Cybertron''}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: War for Cybertron — Autobots''===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Travis Willingham]] (English)
Somehow Hot Shot became corrupted by [[Dark Energon]]. Whipped into an uncontrollable frenzy, he drove around atop a dam which the Autobots had rigged for demolition so that the Decepticons wouldn't be able to make use of it. A team of Autobots spotted him and went to help, but he sped around, firing on them. After they defeated him, he calmed down, shrugging off the effects of the Dark Energon and returning to his regular self.
{{Note|Hot Shot is an unlockable character for the Nintendo DS version of ''War for Cybertron''. He can be unlocked by beating "Dam 6" in Arena Mode.}}
{{Storylink|Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Transformers: War for Cybertron}}

==Toys==
===Prime===
[[Image:Primetoy-HotShotRID.jpg|thumb|300px|Those horizontal silver things on his face are his eyebrows, not his eyes.]]
*'''Hot Shot''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' 2 arm-mounted blasters
: The third wave of ''Robots in Disguise'' Deluxe Class toys includes a toy of Hot Shot. He is a new head [[retool]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Bumblebee (Prime)#Prime|Bumblebee]] mold, and transforms into a [[Urbana 500]] with a blue color scheme homaging ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]'' [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and flames homaging ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Hot Shot (RID)|Hot Shot]]. He comes with two snap-on blasters which can mount on his engine block, arms, and hands, and can combine to form a larger quad-barreled cannon. The front section features an automorph gimmick, with the shoulders geared together with the head and the top of the hood folding up into Hot Shot's chest when pushed into place. His new head, aside from homaging ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' Hot Shot, also greatly resembles ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Hot Shot (Animated)|Hot Shot]], and features flip-down goggles.

{{--}}

==Notes==
*Hot Shot resembles Generation 1 [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], and the concept art done by [[Hasbro]] artist [[Marcelo Matere]] identifies him as Rodimus. According to [[Aaron Archer]] at the [[BotCon 2010]] [[Activision]] panel, the character was named "Hot Shot" due to "Hot Rod" being an [[trademark|unprotectable name]]. Hasbro later revealed that they didn't name him Rodimus because they wanted fans to see how he became Rodimus. {{fact}}
*He is named "Rodimus" in the [[Bumblebee at Tyger Pax|non-canon short story]] written by [[Alex Irvine]], and is also said to be a [[Wrecker]].
*His Prime toy has elements from ''every other'' Hot Shot, which only further confuses things.

[[Category:Prime Autobots]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Autobots]]