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Terrorcon (Energon)

2010-08-24T08:06:21Z

99.225.156.168: /* Fiction */

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{{disambig3|Terrorcon}}
:''The Terrorcons are a [[Decepticon|Decepticon]] [[Subgroup|subgroup]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy|Unicron Trilogy]] [[Continuity family|continuity family]].''

The '''Terrorcons''' are a special class of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]. Though some are fully sentient Transformers, the majority are little more than expendable, mass-produced drones. Terrorcon altmodes generally take the form of robotic beasts.

The Terrorcons of the Energon Battles have an unusual ability, shared with the [[Omnicon|Omnicons]], to handle and process raw [[Energon (Energon)|energon]], from which they can create [[Energon weapon|energon weapons]] or power-booster cells known as [[Energon star|Energon stars]].

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' comic===
Following the end of the Autobot/Decepticon war, [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] organized the Terrorcons as a neo-Decepticon faction bent on restarting the great war. Scorponok made a deal with [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Quintesson]], in which the group would help the Quintesson to achieve its ends in exchange for [[Hyper Power|Hyper Power]] abilities drawn from [[Unicron|Unicron]] himself. Through unknown means, the Terrorcons [[Battle Ravage]], [[Cruellock|Cruellock]], [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] were later granted the ability to create mass-produced duplicates of themselves, which could be employed as combat drones.

'''Known Members:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (leader)
* [[Battle Ravage]]
* [[Cruellock|Cruellock]]
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
* [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
* [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]]
}}

===Animated continuity===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
The Terrorcons were created out of Unicron's body by Alpha Q; they were the reconstituted form of Planet Q's solider army, consumed by Unicron. They served as his near-mindless agents of energon collection, gathering more of the magical substance to help repair Unicron. Their natural instinct was to rush headlong, ''en masse'', toward any source of the substance (the human Kicker once used the Terrorcons' energon-sensing capabilities to help locate an energon vein in a mine.) In the early stages of the energon war, the Terrorcons consisted of bird and puma types. Alpha Q eventually devised two additional breeds, the dinosaur and beetle versions.

Scorponok displayed an unusual affinity for the Terrorcons, and generally served as their leader. When he was reprogrammed to serve Megatron, many of the Terrorcons likewise came with him. On at least one occasion, they displayed their loyalty by defending and healing their injured leader.

A handful of Terrorcons displayed the ability to speak, though the only one identified by name, Blackout, was never seen to verbalize.

'''Known Terrorcon types:'''
{{collist|3|
* [[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]] (only one exists)
* [[Battle Ravage]]/[[Command Ravage]]
* [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]/[[Blackout (Terrorcon)|Blackout]]
* [[Cruellock|Cruellock]]/[[Doom-Lock]]
* [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
}}

{{note|The ''Energon'' Terrorcons' speech abilities are a strange artifact of the show's generally sloppy dubbing; in the original ''Superlink'', none of them ever speak.}}

====''Cybertron'' cartoon====
During the fight to save [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] from the [[Unicron Singularity|Unicron Singularity]], a new type of Terrorcon would appear: the verminous [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]].

====''Cybertron'' comic====
[[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (Universe 2003)|Nemesis Prime]] employ a horde of reprogrammed [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]].

==Toys==
===''Energon''===
[[Image:Energon BattleRavage toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Battle Ravage]]
[[Image:Energon Divebomb toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Divebomb]]
* '''Terrorcons''' (2003-2004)
** [[Battle Ravage]]
** [[Command Ravage|Command Ravage]] (Battle Ravage redeco)
** [[Cruellock|Cruellock]]
** Dinobot Magma-Type (Cruellock redeco)
** [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]]
** Shadow Hawk Cosmo Type (Divebomb redeco)
** [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]]
** Chrome Horn Forest-Type (Insecticon redeco)

:Like their counterparts the [[Omnicon|Omnicons]], the Terrorcons were sold carded at the $7 price point. They transform into mechanical beasts, following an angular, blocky aesthetic more rooted in the style of Generation 1's beasts than the organic styles of more recent toylines. Each comes with an "Energon weapon" made of colored translucent plastic, which uses a standardized peg and hole system to allow multiple attachments and configurations.

[[Image:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Scorponok]]
* '''Scorponok''' (2003)

:A much larger toy than the other Terrorcons, sold boxed.

* '''Built to Rule'''
* Scorponok

===''Cybertron''===
* '''Dark Scorponok'''

: A redeco of the Scorponok mold.

===Merchandise===
[[Image:Cybertron Attacktix DarkScroponok.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Dark Scorponok]]
* '''Attacktix'''
** Battle Ravage (Booster, 2006)
** Scorponok (Booster, 2006)
** Dark Scorponok (Boooster, 2007) - unreleased

* '''Titaniums'''
** Scorponok (Robot Master, 2006)

* '''3-D Battle Card Game'''
** Cruellock (2007)

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[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
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[[Category:Energon Terrorcons| ]]
[[Category:Mass-produced Transformers]]
[[Category:Unicron]]

Brushguard

2010-06-22T09:04:54Z

99.225.156.168:

{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Brushguard is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Brushguardut.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Deadlier Homes and Gardens.]]
'''Brushguard''' embodies the dark side of science. One of several specialists [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] has entrusted to use his skills to benefit the Decepticon cause, Brushguard's field of expertise is botany. Plant life's threatening vines, thorns, and deadly toxins fascinate him, and he longs to unlock their secrets. He dislikes dealing violence personally and would prefer his enemies face his vile leafy creations.

Though Brushguard believes completely in Decepticon supremacy, the cousin of the [[Autobot]] [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Overhaul]] was lured to Megatron's team with the promise of money. Brushguard spends this money on his secret passion, [[Earth]] science-fiction B-movies. His favorite is possibly ''The Little Shop of Horrors,'' though the moral would be lost on him. He'd root (ha ha) for the plant.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon continuity===
[[Image:ForceofHabit_Whirl_vs_Brushguard.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]
[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] assigned Brushguard command of the ''[[Upstart]]'' and sent him to scour the galaxy for [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]]. Driven to distraction by the constant nattering of the ''Upstart'''s motley crew, Brushguard nevertheless found the war-torn planet [[Combatron (planet)|Combatron]]. Seeing the planet as a goldmine of abandoned weaponry and abandoned tombs, and learning, thanks to his botanical skills, that the planet's wars were long-finished, Brushguard sent his crew to explore it. Soon, [[Hardtop (Cybertron)|Hardtop]] stumbled upon an abandoned bunker, and after Brushguard used [[Swindle (Cybertron)|Swindle]] to disable its security system, the Decepticons gained access to the "doomsday arsenal" within. Before they could escape the planet with their purloined weaponry, however, Brushguard and his crew came under attack from the [[Autobot]] crew of the ''[[Spanner (ship)|Spanner]]'', which had also discovered Combatron. After retaliating with an army of [[Decepticlone]]s, Brushguard came under attack from the Combatronian warrior [[Whirl (Universe)|Whirl]]. Brushguard impaled him with a vine spear, and soon found the other Autobots overwhelmed by his forces. Brushguard barely had time to gloat over his victory before Whirl's [[Mini-Con]] allies hijacked the ''Upstart'' and [[Armorhide (Cybertron)|Armorhide]] sacrificed the ''Spanner'' to destroy the arsenal bunker. With his Decepticlones destroyed and his ship gone, Brushguard and his charges were stranded on Combatron, forced to plead with the enraged Megatron for a ride home... {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

After the search for the Cyber Planet Keys was over, and Galvatron was destroyed, Brushguard joined the crew of the ''[[Kalis' Lament]]'' as [[Cannonball|Cap'n Cannonball]]'s science officer. He was part of the captain's plot to steal a powerful Force Chip from the crashed Autobot starship ''[[Star Arrow]]'' on the planet [[Sandokan]]. After sending the mercenary [[Astrotrain (Timelines)|Astrotrain]] in to soften up resistance on the legendarily dangerous planet, Brushguard arrived in a shuttle with his captain and crew to claim the prize. Confronted with the giant creature known as [[Synthos]], Brushguard assaulted it with his botanical horrors, including a sphere containing fast-growing techno-organic vines and a bio-mechanical corrosive found on [[Centaris Seven]]. The Decepticon pirates soundly defeated Synthos, but were undone by the Autobots who hijacked their hovering shuttle and made off with the Force Chip. Brushguard and the pirate crew had to wait for the ''Kalis' Lament'' to rendez-vous with them before they could leave the planet. The Force Chip was gone, but Cannonball had uncovered something just as profitable -- the [[Dark Heart of Sandokan]] which had empowered Synthos. Brushguard was put to work unlocking the secret power of the black crystal for his captain. {{storylink|The Dark Heart of Sandokan}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Cybertron Brushguard toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Brushguard''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Missile, Earth-type Cyber Key

: Brushguard is a [[retool]] of ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Overhaul in chalk blue, navy, and lavender, transforming into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. He came with a silver-bordered [[Earth]]-style [[Cyber Planet Key]], which acitvates his chest-mounted missile launcher in robot mode. His right shoulder was retooled slightly to remove the molded [[Autobot]] sigil.

: His [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key code]] is '''s0u6'''.

: This mold was also used to make [[Movie (toyline)|movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Brushguard/brushguard.htm More information on Brushguard at TFU.info]''

===Universe===
*'''Brushguard''' (Scout, 2007)
**''Accessories'': Missile, Earth-type Cyber Key

: Brushguard was one of several ''Cybertron'' Scout-class toys also made available on ''[[Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' cardbacks, and sold through discount chains like Kay-Bee Toy Works. This version is unchanged from the ''Cybertron'' release.

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==Notes==
* Brushguard sports the same "mountain" logo as ''[[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Landquake (Energon)|Landquake]]. There does not appear to be any significance to this.

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[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Scientists]]
[[Category:Universe characters]]

Ernesto JimÃ©nez

2010-06-02T05:41:52Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

:''Ernesto is a [[human]] character in [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Ernesto.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"I've never been an intellectual but I have this look."]]

'''Ernesto''' is a Hispanic-American resident of Colorado (Lori calling him "Papa," and he, in turn, calling her, "Mija."). A real estate developer, he is married and has at least two children: a daughter, [[Lori]] (who he's very protective of), and a son about whom little is known. He and his family previously lived in a city, before moving to their current home in the country.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice Actor: ''[[Michael Dobson]] (US), [[Hiroaki Hirata]] (Japan)

Ernesto was a businessman specializing in housing redevelopment. {{storylink|Hidden}} He was the father of [[Lori]] and a mysterious unnamed son, and moved his family to Rockville, Colorado for peace and quiet away from the big city. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} He enjoyed learning about the big outdoors, and started using a telescope to watch the stars, although he had trouble finding Betelguise. {{storylink|Speed}}

Like any true patriot, Ernesto was completely unperturbed about being whisked away in the middle of the night by a clandestine arm of the military. After all, it was for the good of the country, right? {{storylink|Invasion}} He did show concern that his daughter and her friends could be in some sort of danger, though. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Ernesto had great difficulty believing his daughter Lori when she finally confessed her involvement with the Transformers. Despite the [[Ancient Decepticons|legion of alien robot invaders]] that had filled Earth's skies days ago, and the giant space portal into a black hole floating over their heads, he thought her story was nothing but fantasy. Ernesto only changed his tune when [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots transformed right before his eyes. Hearing that his daughter was needed on their mission to other dimensions due to her flexible mind, Ernesto demanded to accompany his daughter. He insisted his mind was just as flexible as hers until [[Robert Hansen]] pointed out what a bunch of close-minded numbnuts they had been just two minutes ago. Reluctantly, Ernesto allowed Lori to go on the mission without him. {{storylink|Family}}

Ernesto was there to greet his daughter when she finally returned from her epic journey. {{storylink|End}} He was initially caught off-guard after hearing that Lori and [[Coby Hansen]] were dating, thundering that his daughter wasn't supposed to start dating until after he was dead! Still, he seemed to warm to the idea, and was seen at their wedding many years later. {{storylink|Beginning}}

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[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Humans]]

Kelly Bomgartner

2010-05-22T07:46:27Z

99.225.156.168: /* Associated characters */

{{disambig3|Kelly}}
: ''Kelly Baumgartner is a [[human]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''
[[Image:Crisis_KellyBaumgartner.jpg|right|300px|thumb]]

'''Kelly Baumgartner''' is a news correspondent for [[Channel 4]] Eyewitness Weather. Like all weatherpeople, when she calls for sunshine it rains. She'll never make it to network.

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Nicole Oliver]] (English), [[Chieko Atarashi]] (Japanese)

Kelly Baumgartner, along with her cameraman, Jimmy, was sent to the middle of nowhere by Channel 4. Her weather report predicting sunny weather was interrupted by a small boy squirting her with a water pistol. Despite her weather report, a heavy rainstorm began in. She and her cameraman headed for [[Steveson Dam]] and, on the way, spotted some kids swimming in the river. Kelly noticed what looked like [[Mini-Con|small robots]] hiding in [[Smokescreen (Armada)|a crane truck]], but Jimmy drove on. During the rainstorm she reported on the strain the weather was putting on the dam.

When the dam collapsed, causing a mudslide, she had Jimmy roll footage on an attempt to rescue the buried kids before the dam's floodgates were opened, flooding the river. A warning siren caused Jimmy to flee, but Kelly took his camera and fearlessly continued taping. Shortly before the dam floodgates were opened, she was knocked over by a weird [[Laserbeak (Armada)|flying thing]]. With the situation becoming critical, to Kelly's surprise the vehicles engaged in the rescue changed into huge robots and she was able to film them escaping the flood waters. Back in the news trailer, the footage was revealed to be shot with a muddy camera lens. It was the story of a lifetime. {{storylink|Vacation}}

Later, she and her cameraman reported on an incoming comet. She yelled at Jimmy to roll footage on destruction of the comet. It was the story of a lifetime. {{storylink|Threaten}} She later reported on the green shadow that fell across the city from a comet explosion and a [[Hydra Cannon|strange light]] that was speeding toward [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Crisis}}

==Associated characters==
[[Image:Threaten_Jimmy.jpg|right|150px|thumb]]
:''Voice actor:'' [[Ward Perry]] (English), [[Takuo Kawamura]] (Japanese)
* Kelly's cameraman, '''Jimmy''', always follows her for stories. He appears to be a coward.

{{DEFAULTSORT: Baumgartner, Kelly}}
[[Category: Armada characters]]
[[Category: Cartoon-only characters]]
[[Category: Humans]]
[[Category: Journalists]]

President of the United States

2010-05-22T07:42:46Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

[[Image:Ronaldreagan.jpg|right|200px|thumb|No, not a panel from Shortpacked!.]]
'''The President of the [[United States of America|United States]]''' is a character in several Transformers stories.

==Generation 1==
===Marvel Comics===
{{noteukonly}}

The President was alerted by his advisers to the [[Decepticon|hostile robots]] establishing a [[Fortress Sinister|fort]] on American soil. The [[USSR]] was suspected as being behind it (they weren't). {{storylink|Prisoner of War!}}

''[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] met with the President on the lawn of the White House to ask for peace, sort out an understanding, and perhaps form an alliance. Their handshake was cut short by an attack from the [[Insecticon (G1)|Insecticons]], who attempted to sabotage the union by claiming to be Autobots. The Autobots forced the Insecticons into retreat but left immediately themselves, deciding that the President wouldn't believe they were framed. To the contrary, the President did give the Autobots the benefit of the doubt — until, that is, they left without an explanation.'' {{storylink|Plague of the Insecticons!}}

{{note|The President of the United States refers to Optimus Prime as a "lorry," which is what they call trucks in the United Kingdom, but not in America. None of the kids who read Marvel UK comics probably noticed, in writer [[Simon Furman]]'s defense. This story, from the 1985 UK Annual, is generally held to not be canon to the main comics, including as it does several contradictions to later (and former) events in the stories (most notably the Insecticons' origins).)}}

[[Image:Georgebushsr.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Shifty General Guy totally steals the scene from George Bush-as-played-by-Dana Carvey.]]

''The same President was unaware of the [[Intelligence and Information Institute]]'s [[Centurion (Marvel)|Centurion]] project. After the robot damaged part of [[Portland]], the Institute became worried that the President would have them all arrested if he found out they were involved.'' {{storylink|In the National Interest}}

Years later, the next President was alarmed when a [[Decepticon]] civil war erupted near [[New York City]] and threatened to hurt innocents. He asked [[G.B. Blackrock]] to call his [[Neo-Knights]] into action. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}}

{{-}}

===Colorforms Books===
The 40th President of the United States awarded [[Heath Blaisedale|Dr. Heath Blaisedale]] the ''The President's Award for Outstanding Scientific Breakthrough'' for her work on the [[solar reactor]].{{storylink|Sun Raid}}

===Dreamwave Comics===
[[Image:Potus dw.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"New-cular?"]]
The President flew to the Pentagon, where he was greeted by "Defense Minister" [[Dawson]]. Dawson briefed him on the [[Decepticon]] assault on [[San Francisco]], and suggested an air strike. But before a military solution could be devised, Dawson was informed that a nuclear launch had been authorized (by General [[Robert Hallo]], unbeknownst to either man). The President tried to abort the launch, to no avail. During this crisis, he displayed a level of concern that could only be adequately portrayed by [[Pat Lee|his]] unique command of [[Dull surprise|facial expressions]]. {{storylink|Prime Directive issue 6}}

====Keepers Trilogy====
====Associated Characters====
=====The Vice-President=====
The Vice-President is the President's attack dog. He goes to pick up [[Allister Greaves]] in person after his spy in the Executive office is revealed.

Greaves isn't much impressed by the Vice-President, he has too many skeletons in his closet. Greaves threatens to release documentation of the Vice-President's tryst with a minor girl in Topeka to the media. The Vice-President dis-involves himself from further direct contact with Greaves. {{storylink|Keepers Trilogy}}

=====John=====
John is the Secretary of State. He is one of the President's confidantes in his plan to kidnap General Michelle Grajkowski and frame her for the attack on the Autobots.

=====Bill=====
Bill is the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs. He, along with John, are the President's confidantes in his plan to frame General Michelle Grajkowski.

=====Elisa=====
Elisa is the President of the United State's secretary. She speaks several languages, and always answers the phone with a different accent. A member of the [[Followers]], she secretly gives [[Edmund Greaves]] information about goings-on in the Executive Office.

When Greaves requested information about the [[Keeper (species)|Keepers]], Elisa promised to send him a synopsis of the upcoming cabinet meeting about them, and then requested Greaves try to remove the Followers agents from Las Vegas, which she felt had become too dangerous. He agreed to try.

The President became aware of Elisa's 'second job,' and when she called Greaves to warn him that the attack on Las Vegas had been pushed up, she was killed. A CIA agent informed Greaves the President very much wanted to speak with him, and a car was being sent.

Elisa's death shook Greaves badly, and was one of his prime motivations to go public with the Followers.

''Elisa is probably the source of at least some of the blackmail material Greaves has on the President and the Vice President.''

=====Susan=====
Susan replaced Elisa as the President of the United State's secretary. An unattractive woman with a tough-as-nails attitude, she takes her job as the President's gatekeeper very seriously, once refusing to let the [[Dawson|Secretary of State]] through because he hadn't phoned ahead for an appointment.

''Susan may be based on the character Deborah Fiderer from the TV show '''The West Wing.'''''

===IDW comics===
After the Decepticons had established an [[Infiltration protocol|infiltration team]] on Earth, Republican Senator [[Alexander Holt]] unwittingly talked to a [[Facsimile Construct|facsimile construct]] of a politically powerful military general about concerns that stability in the Middle East would cause problems for his Big Oil backers. The false general assured Holt that the military and the government were in the region for the long haul. This would presumably include the current President. Nine months later, shortly after Megatron took command of the infiltration team, the Decepticon leader sent [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] to attack the El-Jira nuclear power plant in the Middle East to inflame global tensions. By this time, Holt had become the favourite for the Republican presidential candidate and was recommending more direct intervention in the region. {{storylink|Escalation issue 2}}

Over a year later, during the full-scale Decepticon attack on the United States, the President requested [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Colonel Witwicky]] take command at New York City. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 2}} He then thought it was a good idea to get on [[Air Force One]] while flying robots were attacking; this caused his death after [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] crashed the plane into the [[Abraham Lincoln|Lincoln Memorial]]. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 3}}

==Generation 2==

During the Decepticon onslaught on America, the current President was not seen. Rumours abounded that he was hiding in a bunker and refusing to come out. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}}

==Unicron Trilogy==
===Cybertron cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Nicole Oliver]] (US), [[Mariko Takigawa]] (Japan)

{{note|The President was never named.}}
[[Image:Presidentcybertron.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Beat you to it, Alexis.]]

[[Ask Vector Prime|Yes, she is a girl.]]

The President knew about [[Colonel Franklin]]'s investigation of the Transformers, and didn't believe it was a sensible project. {{storylink|Family}}

She was still a "new President" during the summer, and made confusing promises at the United Nations. She was well known for speaking in incomprehensible jargon. Shortly before the landslide at Boulder, Colorado, [[Six-Speed]] was pulled over by the police, he used a hologram of the President to disguise his lack of a driver. Naturally, seeing the leader of the free world at the wheel of a tiny green race car totally freaked the cops out, and the [[Mini-Con]] was able to drive off in the confusion. {{storylink|Collapse}}

After the Transformers were revealed to Earth, the President admitted to Franklin that she was wrong for doubting his project. {{storylink|Family}}

Much later, the President officially named Franklin as Earth's ambassador to Cybertron. {{storylink|Beginning}}
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==''Transformers'' (2007)==
President Hoover established [[Sector Seven]] in 1927. ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calvin_Coolidge Coolidge]? Who's that?)

[[Image:Gwb potus.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Being leader of the free world means you can wear red socks without remorse.]]
The President seems almost insignificant during the Decepticon invasion, with Secretary of Defense [[John Keller]] pretty much running the show. Mostly, he wears red socks, has a penchant for Ding Dongs and speaks with a cheesy southwestern accent and stereotypical dialect ("Can you wrangle me up some Ding Dongs, darlin'?"). He also seems unconcerned with [[Frenzy (Movie)|tiny, crazy robots]] hacking into the computers of [[Air Force One|his ride]]—that is, until he's thrown in a bunker somewhere after the resulting emergency landing. He ordered [[Sector 7]] to be terminated and the remains of the dead Decepticons disposed of into the [[Laurentian Abyss]]. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
{{note|In the IMAX cut of the film, [[Agent Simmons]] lists the nicknames of all the U.S. presidents to have seen the secret [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] facility, and the last one he mentions is [[wikipedia:George W. Bush|"Dubya"]]--presumably the president who was shown in the film as a Texan fond of the color red. His successor in the film continuity is [[Barack Obama]] (see below).}}
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===Titan Magazines===
{{notetitantlg}}
[[Image:Allen4.jpg|left|thumb|200px|"Okay Mr. President, so that's one pizza with everything except anchovies, one Coke..."]]

Following Decepticon occupation, the President was dead and John Keller was nowhere to be found. The hawkish Vice President, '''[[Theodore Allen|Theodore F. Allen]]''', became the new President following the liberation of America. Allen distrusts both Autobot and Decepticon, viewing them both as hostile alien invaders using Earth as a battleground for their war, so it would probably piss him off considerably to know [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream's]] [[Insecticon (Movie)|Insecticons]] have planted a mind-controlling cerebro-strip in his head. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 14|Aftermath Part 1}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 15|Aftermath Part 2}}

While he was allowed to act autonomously during Earth's technorganic crisis {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Dark Spark}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 16|Return To Cybertron, Part: 1}}, Starscream eventually trigged him. One of his last acts was to get the US government to order the Autobots off American soil - and then nuke their ship as they left. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 23|Revolution Part 1}}

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==''Transformers Animated'' continuity==
===Time-Quake===
While traveling through history, [[Bulkhead (Animated)|Bulkhead]] and a human encountered Abraham Lincoln, shortly before he gave the Gettysburg Address. In 2012 they also encountered [[Gabriella Constanza]], then a teenager, who was destined to become president. She would be the 47th person and first woman to hold that title. Bulkhead saved her from being run over by a bus. {{storylink|Time-Quake}}

==''Revenge of the Fallen''==
===Viral marketing campaign===
[[Image:Obama_interview.jpg|thumb|right|200px|"Yes, I would meet with Megatron without preconditions."]]
While President '''Barack Obama''' was still running for office he was asked in an interview[http://www.therealeffingdeal.com/blog/obamania-but-will-he-elect-to-take-the-search-seriously/#more-109] if he found out that aliens visited Earth, would he let the public know. Obama's answer was, "it depends." {{storylink|The Real Effing Deal}}
{{main|Barack Obama}}

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

==''Shattered Glass''==
The President of the United States in the ''Shattered Glass'' series is [[President Colton]]. Colton is strong on national defense and doesn't care much about how the rest of the world thinks. He didn't appreciate the Autobots taking control of his defense satellite, or the Decepticons destroying it.

==Trivia==
*The President never appeared in the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|original animated series]], but he did have a cameo in ''[[The Inhumanoids]]'', one of ''Transformers'' "sister series" produced by Sunbow and arguably set in the same continuity. Appearing only as a voice from offscreen speaking to his aides in ''The Surma Plan'' in 1986, the President of the United States was a soft-spoken man concerned about the future but full of faith in the better nature of humanity. He was portrayed by voice actor [[Neil Ross]], also a [[wikipedia:List_of_United_States_Presidential_names#40_.E2.80.94_Ronald_Wilson_Reagan|great communicator]].

*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s [[Holomatter|Holomatter avatar]] is modeled after [[wikipedia:Ulysses_S._Grant|Ulysses S. Grant]], the 18th President of United States.<ref>[http://www.protodepot.com/archive/2007_11_01_archive.html Idea: Holomatter Projection]</ref>

*While unnamed, Marvel's presidents are clearly meant to be Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush. Dreamwave's Prez doesn't ''appear'' to be meant as George W. Bush, but since this is [[Pat Lee]] drawing it could simply be a ''bad'' drawing of Dubya.

==Reference==
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Trevor Devall

2010-05-19T20:15:17Z

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[[Image:TrevorDevall.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Your intrepid host.]]

'''Trevor Devall''' is a Canadian voice actor. Among his better-known roles are Nuju and Pohatu in the ''Bionicle'' movies, Pyro on ''X-Men: Evolution'', and Mu La Flaga on ''Gundam: SEED''. He currently hosts a podcast called "Voiceprint with Trevor Devall and Guests" in which he interviews various Canadian voice actors, many of whom have provided voices for past ''Transformers'' series.

Like the rest of us, he finds [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]'s name hilarious.<ref>[http://trevordevall.com/?p=54 ''Voiceprint with Trevor Devall and Guests'', Episode 16]</ref>

==Voice roles==
===''Energon''===
* [[Alpha Quintesson]]
* [[Bruticus Maximus (Energon)|Bruticus Maximus]]

===''Cybertron''===
* [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]]
* [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] ([[Fallen (episode)|Fallen]] only)
* Campus guard ([[Race]])

==External links==
*[http://www.trevordevall.com/ Official Trevor Devall website]
*[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/people.php?id=751/ Trevor Devall at the Anime News Network]
*[http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/1076/trevor-devall/ Trevor Devall at the CrystalAcids Anime Voice Actor Database]

==References==
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Wing Saber (Energon)

2010-05-18T19:31:42Z

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:''Wing Saber is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:WingSaber-comic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wing Saber joins Robots in Disguise Ultra Magnus in the proud tradition of being a Power Mushroom for an Optimus.]]
'''Wing Saber''' is an Autobot who used to be called '''Wing Dagger'''. Then [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] happened to him. Since then, Wing Saber has led a noble life of becoming parts for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. Wing Saber even has his own personal team of [[Mini-Con]]s, the [[Caliber Mini-Cons]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Sonic Bomber''' (''Galaxy Force'')
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Éleskard''' ("Sharp Sword"), '''Éleskés''' ("Sharp Knife", Wing Dagger)<ref>On the ''Ultimate Battle DVD'' special, Wing Dagger is called '''Tőrszárny''', the most accurate of the translations (means "Dagger Wing"), but not the most fancy-sounding.</ref>

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==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Colin Murdoch]] (English), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese), [[Christian Jernbro]] (Swedish)

[[Image:WingDagger ep21.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]

Wing Dagger served the Autobots as a security guard on Cybertron; he was the jailer in charge of the Decepticon criminal [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]]. During a Decepticon uprising, Shockblast escaped his prison. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} Wing Dagger and his friend [[Padlock]] pursued him, but Shockblast ended up killing Padlock. Wing Dagger grieved for his friend and swore revenge on Shockblast. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

[[Image:Energon-Wing-Dagger-Dead.jpg|right|thumb|200px]]

During a Decepticon assault on Cybertron, Wing Dagger lassoed Shockblast with energy bands, but the powerful Decepticon simply pulled him up into the air. As they wove through the sky among the [[energon tower (building)|energon towers]], the Decepticon blasted one of the towers, causing it to crash down upon Wing Dagger and Tidal Wave. Tidal Wave survived with damage, but Wing Dagger died. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}}

Wing Dagger's inert form was taken to [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} With the aid of [[Rad White|Rad]], Primus restored the warrior, imbuing him with a [[Spark of Combination]]. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Reformatted into Wing Saber, he joined Optimus's team not only to find energon, but to avenge the death of his friend.

Wing Saber, having been reformatted and re-powered by Primus himself, understood his task of being Optimus Prime's personal servant. Optimus Prime reminded Wing Saber that he was not Prime's property, and Wing Saber seemed to have issues figuring out who he was. He went with Optimus's team as they pursued Megatron into [[Alpha Q's universe|a fledgling new dimension]]. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

Wing Saber eventually faced off with Shockblast again on [[Iron Planet]]. After making sure that his half-dozen buddies were backing him up, he gave the lone Decepticon a thorough trashing and captured him. Oh, brave Wing Saber! Shockblast was defeated at last; Padlock was avenged, and justice was served. {{storylink|Protection}}

Shockblast escaped about a day later. Wing Saber didn't seem to notice much. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

Wing Saber continued to help Optimus and the other Autobots defend Alpha Q's planets. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} He braved the hazards of the [[Rift (Energon)|rift in space]] to locate Unicron's missing body. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Like most of the team, he was severely damaged during the final confrontation with Unicron. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} He returned to the ''Miranda II''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sick bay as the battle neared its end. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

Later, he returned to Cybertron, {{storylink|Ambition}} and led underground resistance to Galvatron's invasion of the planet. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} {{storylink|Break Through}} Optimus finally arrived to help them, and he and Wing Saber linked up once more to stand up against Galvatron. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} They took a direct hit from the planet's [[energon grid]], however, and went down in flames. Wing Saber was left unconscious, and was nearly destroyed by Galvatron until the Omnicons arrived to restore him. He and Optimus recombined, striking a devastating blow to Galvatron, prompting him to retreat. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}}

Wing Saber was among the gathered troops who joined with Optimus Prime in spark form to confront the massive [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]-[[Unicron]] fusion. Like the others, he was restored to his own body after the battle's conclusion. {{storylink|The Sun}}

===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Peter Kelamis]] (English), [[Takayasu Usui]] (Japanese)
{{cleanup|October 2008|It is poorly written as one giant paragraph and slightly out-of-universe. Needs storylinks.}}

Wing Saber returned during the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, but with a new rebellious, irreverent edge. Having undergone a falling out with Optimus Prime in the brief period between ''Energon'' and ''Cybertron'' involving the life of a stranded astronaut, Wing Saber apparently took off into space. {{storylink|United}} He returned when he encountered the [[Omega Frequency]] wave after the [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]] Key was inserted into the [[Omega Lock]] on [[Earth]]. He approached the Earth at a breakneck speed, blazing like a meteor. Reaching the volcanic island where his comrades were doing battle with the Decepticons, he nailed Megatron with missiles before the Decepticon could fire his Death Machine Gun at Optimus Prime. Jetfire, while not entirely happy to see Wing Saber again, provided him with an Earth vehicle mode, a powerful fighter-bomber. Wing Saber now showed signs of a new, defiant attitude toward his former allies, even to the point of violence. He fired at Hot Shot's feet when the latter questioned him once, but cooled down, with Jetfire explaining to a worried Lori that "That's just how he is." However, Wing Saber quickly found himself part of the team again, taking to the air to dogfight with Megatron and keep him away from Starscream and the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Assault}}

Wing Saber continued to battle Megatron while Optimus Prime and Vector Prime pursued the Lock, and later rescued Vector Prime after Starscream's growth to skyscraper size caused an eruption. [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] attempted to stop them from leaving, but was defeated by Wing Saber's [[Cyber Key]] cannon. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

Several attempts to take Starscream down were made, all of which failed. After Starscream thwarted one attempt by filling the air between him and the Autobots with chunks of rock, Wing Saber was reminded of the mission in the Chaar asteroid belt. He suggested trying the same trick again, and attempted to link up with Optimus. The attempt failed, but Prime agreed the method from the first attempt to clear the asteroids worked. Wing Saber and Prime flew together through the boulders to reach clear sky, which led to reviving his ability to combine with Optimus Prime to create their Sonic Wing Mode. Wing Saber took the place of Prime's Super Mode backpack,lending his leader his weapons and his powerful jet engines. This and the power of the merge allowed Optimus to deliver a powerful slashing blow to Starscream, knocking him out. {{storylink|United}}

{{charstubfiction}}

In the battle to reclaim the Lock and Keys from Galvatron, Wing Saber once again linked up with Prime into Sonic Wing Mode. His powerful engines and his speed helped Optimus pursue the Omega Lock into the depths of the Unicron Singularity. and snatch it back just before it reached the point of no return. {{storylink|End}} Wing Saber helped realign one of the rockets that propelled the Jungle Planet through the space bridge back to its proper orbit, and then watched as his leader dealt Galvatron a fatal sword blow, at long last ending the war. {{storylink|Unfinished}} While preparations for the renewed Space Bridge Project were being completed Wing Saber departed and eventually encountered (and dueled with) the mighty [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who had somehow survived his duel with Galvatron on [[Gigantion|the Giant Planet]]. Landmine and Mudflap joined him. {{storylink|Beginning}}

{{note|Sonic Bomber is not the same character as Energon Wing Saber in ''Galaxy Force''. Probably. Maybe. Takara's [[retcon]] of ''Galaxy Force'' back into [[continuity]] with ''Super Link'' makes things questionable.}}

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:EnergonWingSaber.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Brickimus Maximus!]]
*'''Wing Saber''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SC-17'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
: ''Energon'' Wing Saber transforms into a Cybertronic "flying wing" jet. In both jet and robot mode he has a pair of spring-loaded missile launchers. He disassembles into four portions, which attach to the limbs on the Super-class ''Energon'' Optimus Prime toy. When Wing Saber's upper-body parts and wings are attached to Prime's arms, they are in "Flight Mode", while the lower-body-as-arms configuration brings Wing Saber's non-firing cannons to the forefront, forming "Fight Mode".

:As Wing Saber is essentially a glorified accessory for the Super class Optimus Prime figure, his robot mode is a [[brick]], with almost no articulation beyond some minor movement in his lower arms.

: The [[Takara]] version predated the [[Hasbro]] release by several months. The two versions are largely identical, but Takara's has a greater number of more intricate [[Paint operation|paint applications]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/WingSaber/wingsaber.htm More information on Wing Saber at TFU.info]

===Cybertron===
*'''Wing Saber''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''GC-22'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right blades, 2 blade-handles, left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Autobot Cybertron-planet Cyber Key
[[Image:Cyb wingsaber toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|His guns have guns on them which also shoot tiny guns.]]
: ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber transforms into a heavily armed military plane based on an A-10 Thunderbolt. Pressing the button behind his cockpit canopy causes a machine gun sound to emit from a speaker on the bottom of the nosecone. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the key slot behind his canopy splits the nosecone fuselage in half and exposes a cannon with a red LED. Pressing the button activates the same machine gun sound effect, this time with the red LED flashing.

:Wing Saber's wing-flaps detach to form swords; for Wing Saber to use them, they need to be inserted into sword-handles that plug into 5mm holes in his forearms, as his hands are incompatible with the standard weapon-pegs. His removable spring-loaded missile launchers, mounted under his wings, can also be attached to those ports. Wing Saber can also form a backpack for Leader class Optimus Prime's super mode, forming their '''Sonic Wing Mode'''.

[[Image:GF SonicBomber toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|FAINARU FYU-Oh wait, wrong show.]]
:Wing Saber comes with a silver-bordered Cybertron planet Autobot Cyber Key with the [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''uya7''' printed on the back.

:The vast majority of [[Takara]]'s ''Galaxy Force'' GC-22 Sonic Bomber figures have a misaligned "nose guard" that can obscure the eyes in some cases. This problem was fixed for the [[Hasbro]] Wing Saber figure. The Sonic Bomber figure preceded [[Hasbro]]'s Wing Saber by several months and has a slightly different deco. Differences include silver chromed saber blades and a gold chromed chest shield. Minor changes were also made to graphics on the plane, such as an entirely red nosecone as opposed to Sonic Bomber's red striped, and smaller [[Autobot]] insignias on the wings.

:This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] to make [[Wingblade]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/WingSaber/wingsaber.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber at TFU.info]

*'''Sonic Convoy''' (Gift set, 2005)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''EX-02'''

:[[Takara]] issued a slight Sonic Bomber [[redeco]] as a (rushed) Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] set with transparent [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Galaxy Convoy]] and a [[retool]] of "[[Scrapmetal (race)|Rumble]]" as "[[Cobybot|Rumble Coby version]]". Sonic Bomber received only very minor changes; the saber blades were changed from silver chrome to gold chrome, all red paint was changed to metallic red, and the chest shield halves were now red chrome rather than gold. Benefiting from a [[Hasbro]] tweak, this version also has a properly aligned "nose guard".

*'''Optimus Prime and Wing Saber''' (2-pack, 2006)

:This set, consisting of totally unmodified versions of Cybertron Optimus Prime and Wing Saber, was released as a CostCo exclusive. The set also includes a DVD with the Cybertron episode "[[United]]". This set comes in a particularly huge box, and retailed for $35.99, five dollars less than the MSRP for Optimus Prime by himself.

==Notes==
* ''Energon'' Wing Saber was a toy-concept initiated by [[Takara]] and left largely to their own design team to develop, though they had to follow various [[Hasbro]] price-point mandates. The toy was detail-designed by noted Japanese fan [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] and incorporates elements of fan-favorites [[Predaking]] and [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]].

* Ichikawa originally envisioned Wing Saber's personal weapon to be the [[Energon Saber]]. This was nixed by the animation production staff, however, along with many other toy-team concepts.

* ''Energon'' Wing Saber was originally named [[Superion Maximus]] for his western incarnation, but the name was shelved in favor of simply reusing the established Japanese name. "Superion Maximus" was reused for the combined form of the ''Energon'' [[Air Team]] shortly thereafter.

[[Image:CYB sonic bomber originalsculpt.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Sonic Bomber has wing sabers.]]
* Wing Saber's bio on Transformers.com, first appearing under the "Superion Maximus" title, was largely different from anything else, wherein "Wing Saber" was a venerable defender of high ranking Autobots and was the personal carrier of the Autobot high council.

* ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber's original sculpt featured a different vehicle mode nosecone design than seen on the final toy. As revealed by the Japanese online retailer [http://www.amenbo.com Amenbo.com] on April 29 2005, the original sculpt had a much greater resemblance to the A-10 Thunderbolt, with a rounded nose cone, a correctly shaped (translucent) canopy, and twin translucent Gatling cannons. It is unknown what prompted the change from this more realistic sculpt to the entirely opaque one seen on the final toy.

*''Cybertron'' Wing Saber was originally named "Knockout", but this was presumably shelved to have another preexisting character in the series.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/b064ea50d2b114d0/43847f79db724831?lnk=st&q=&rnum=3&hl=en#43847f79db724831 An interview with Hirofumi Ichikawa on his ''Energon'' work]

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Sam Vincent

2010-05-11T22:11:19Z

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{{disambig3|Sam}}

[[Image:Sam vincent.jpg|thumb|right|200px|I have a hat, and you don't.]]

'''Sam Vincent''' (birth name '''Sam Khouth''', sometimes credited as '''Samuel Vincent''') (1971–) is a Canadian voice actor. Most people know him as Edd in ''Ed Edd 'n Eddy'', Athrun Zala in ''Gundam Seed'', and Aerrow and Dark Ace in ''Storm Hawks'', among many others.

===Armada===
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]]

===Cybertron===
*[[Coby Hansen]]
*[[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] ([[Showdown (episode)|Showdown]])

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0898753/ Sam Vincent at the Internet Movie Database]

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Ransack (Cybertron)

2010-05-11T22:10:22Z

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{{disambig3|Ransack}}
:''Ransack is a [[Decepticon]] from planet [[Velocitron]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''

[[Image:Cyb-Ransack-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Wow, what a great audience!"]]
'''Ransack''' is the brains of the Decepticon front on [[Velocitron|the Speed Planet]]... but that's not saying very much at all, since [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] is dumb as a bag of hammers and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] is so fixated on grinding [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] into the dirt he doesn't care about anything else. In fact, Ransack is pretty dumb in his own way, but his gift for motor-mouthed, sneaky weaseling borders on genius.

He's a coward, a sneak, a luckless loser and small-time chiseler who's had his optics opened to a far greater form of evil and power previously unimagined, yet completely lacks the intelligence to attain it. Sometimes it seems [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] only tolerates him because his antics keep the Autobots distracted. If he has a good point to him, it's that he and Crumplezone seem to actually be friends, even though Ransack clearly takes advantage of his huge partner's bulk to lend muscle to his schemes, or as cover when said schemes almost invariably end up in the gutter.

The only time Ransack acts alone is... in his act. Yes, Ransack has tried stand-up comedy. He dreams of one day becoming a star, but his attempts have been met with little success. Not even his grab for the Velocitronian entertainment industry has caught the eye of Override, his secret crush. Of course, she finds him to be little more than an obnoxious troublemaking moron and is totally oblivious to his "affections".

:''Japanese name:'' '''Gasket'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Louis Chirillo]] (English), [[Sam Vincent]] ([[Showdown (episode)|Showdown]] only, English), [[Hiroaki Hirata]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Cyb_ep14_little_red_wagon.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Aw, man! All my friends are watchin'!"]]
Ransack and Crumplezone were the first Velocitronians approached by Megatron, and were quickly cowed into servitude. Under Megatron's command, they sought out clues to the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]], first terrorizing [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] and [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], then convincing [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] to help them win the [[Planet Cup]] race. All throughout, they snuck around, trying to manipulate and cheat their way though, eventually abandoning Dirt Boss during the desert portion of the race. They made it to the final leg of the race, a vast, twisting track deep inside the planet, but blew all their power ''very'' early in the race and were left eating dust by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and Override. They decided to attempt to just flat-out steal the Planet Cup, and naturally failed.

After their failure to capture the Speed Planet's Cyber Planet Key, Ransack and Crumplezone joined Megatron's forces off-planet attempting to collect the other Cyber Planet Keys. When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] gave Megatron a false map that was in fact a trap, Ransack was trapped out in deep space within a steel globe for a while with Megatron, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]].

Once freed, Ransack joined his boss on the return to [[Earth]], fighting against both the Autobots and the Decepticons under Starscream's command. The battlefield quickly shifted to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where Ransack narrowly avoided becoming lunch for a swarm of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]... his pal Crumplezone was not so lucky, however. Crumplezone was revived by Megatron shortly after, and the grateful duo continued to follow Megatron, all the way to [[Gigantion]] the Giant Planet. There... they suffered humiliating defeat after humiliating defeat, pretty much. For a brief moment they had a shot at actually achieving something for Megatron by kidnapping the [[Mini-Con]] [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], but were outsmarted by [[Coby Hansen]] and his new [[Cobybot]], then subsequently blasted through a few layers of Gigantion by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] using [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex's]] colossal axe "Sparkdrinker", which was really overkill.

[[Image:RansackVsGigantion.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The very definition of "can't catch a break".]]
When Megatron-then-Galvatron finally obtained the [[Omega Lock]] and all four Cyber Planet Keys, they followed him back to Cybertron and the edge of the [[Unicron Singularity]]. There, when threatened by hundreds of Transformers from across the colony worlds, Galvatron used the powers of the Omega Lock to make his lackeys gigantic and incredibly powerful. Ransack was thrilled for about five seconds, until he realized he was still the smallest of the crew, and that even at his new size, he was no bigger than the Transformers from Gigantion, who decided to gang up on him, of course.

After Galvatron's plans to accelerate the growth of the Unicron Singularity failed, Ransack and the other now-normal-sized Decepticons left Galvatron, realizing that he had had no intention of sparing their lives from the cataclysm should he have succeeded. They re-appeared on the displaced [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], as the citizens and Autobots were trying to prevent one of the massive planetary engines that was returning the world to its rightful place from falling over. Surprising everyone, they ''helped'' right the engine, having decided to try being good guys and being on the winning side for a change.

Ransack, Crumplezone and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] journeyed together across each of the colony worlds, trying to find a place to fit in. Ultimately failing, on Earth they cobbled together a makeshift rocket and headed for the stars, shanghaiing Thundercracker before they left, eager to become the [[New Decepticon Army]].

The rocket crashed on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], to comedic effect.
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Ransackcybtoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Featuring "Alien Crotch Rocket" mode.]]
*'''Ransack''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-05'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: Ransack transforms into a Cybertronic motorcycle. By inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the cycle mode's back end, a pair of non-firing guns flip out to form thrusters. This assembly becomes his blaster-weapon in robot mode. He comes with a Velocitron-style Cyber Planet Key; the original Hasbro version of this lacks the silver paint border of other versions, but has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] '''sc92''' on the back.

: This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2006]] [[exclusive]] [[Rattrap]] and used for the model for pre-beast mode [[Tarantulas |Tarantulas]] seen in [[Theft of the Golden Disk]].

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[[Image:GF-Ransack-police.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Still funnier than the Police Academy movies.]]
*'''Gasket Police-Type''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EX-08'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: In Japan, a special police-deco version of Ransack was made available as a Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] on October 7th 2005, with the purchase of 4000 yen (approximately $35 US) worth of ''Transformers'' product.
{{note|The idea of Ransack as a cop, aside from being pretty funny really, has not been been given an official in-fiction explanation.}}

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[[Image:Ransackgtstoy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The green makes him feel pretty.]]
*'''Ransack GTS''' (Scout class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: Ransack was [[Redeco|redecoed]] for the [[Primus Unleashed]] portion of the ''Cybertron'' line in a "stealth" paint job in primarily black and yellow. This coloration was made available only in the [[Hasbro]] line. He again comes with a silver-bordered Speed Planet Key, this time with the Key code '''s2w5''' stamped on the back.
{{note|Fictionally, it appears the "stealth" paint job is no more effective than Ransack's normal paint job, but he seems to think it works.}}

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===Attacktix===
[[Image:AttacktixRansack.jpg|right|250px|thumb|WAR FORK]]
*'''Ransack''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF18
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recover -- 14/26 (54%)
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Prodder/Twist and Throw Fork
}}
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:Just like his cartoon counterpart, Ransack is good mates with his pal [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. Ransack's "Recover" special power allows him to stand up as long as you have a Crumplezone piece in-play.

:Ransack's weapon is a unique Prodder attack. You can use it as a standard prodder -- triggering it to knock an opponent down. You can also position the prongs on an opponent and turn them to throw them. This attack is a compromise on what Hasbro had planned as a corkscrew attack.
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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Warriors From Three Worlds''' 3-pack (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This pack of three Scout class figures contains unchanged Ransack GTS, [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]] and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] figures. This three-pack has been sighted at Family Dollar and Walgreens stores in the United States, in Sainsburys stores in the United Kingdom and in Canadian Tire stores in (where else?) Canada for the 2009 holiday period.
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==Notes==
[[Image:RANSACKvh1.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Note the proper position of the wheel struts.]]
* All releases of Ransack/Gasket [[Misassembly|are actually mis-assembled]]; the rear wheel struts are put on the wrong sides, raising his rear end up higher in cycle mode. The Hasbro version of the mold actually [[Retool|retooled]] his wheel struts to adjust for the rear wheel rubbing against the back end due to this mis-assembly. The development line-art shown on Hasbro's web site by entering Ransack's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] shows the intended assembly. Some fans have made the adjustment themselves, as it is only a metal pin keeping the wheel struts attached to the main body of the cycle. However, this does take a bit of force, plus carries the risk of damage to the strut pieces, which use a softer type of plastic. The error appears to have been finally corrected when the mold was redecoed into "[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]" [[Rattrap]] for [[BotCon 2006]].

* Ransack's English-language vocal characterization appears to have been patterned after [[wikipedia:David_Lander|David Lander]]'s portrayal of Andrew "Squiggy" Squigman in ''[[wikipedia:Laverne & Shirley|Laverne & Shirley]]''.

* Ransack's robot-mode CGI model appears in the viewscreen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robots]] toy [[Spy Shot 6]].

* Ransack appears on a Transformers Cybertron wallpaper on Monkeybar TV... Yet he's with the Autobots.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Ransack/ransack.htm Ransack at TFU.info]

[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Saboteurs]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]

Ransack (Cybertron)

2010-05-11T22:09:00Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

{{factions|velocitron|decepticon}}
{{disambig3|Ransack}}
:''Ransack is a [[Decepticon]] from planet [[Velocitron]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]].''

[[Image:Cyb-Ransack-card.jpg|right|300px|thumb|"Wow, what a great audience!"]]
'''Ransack''' is the brains of the Decepticon front on [[Velocitron|the Speed Planet]]... but that's not saying very much at all, since [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] is dumb as a bag of hammers and [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] is so fixated on grinding [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] into the dirt he doesn't care about anything else. In fact, Ransack is pretty dumb in his own way, but his gift for motor-mouthed, sneaky weaseling borders on genius.

He's a coward, a sneak, a luckless loser and small-time chiseler who's had his optics opened to a far greater form of evil and power previously unimagined, yet completely lacks the intelligence to attain it. Sometimes it seems [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] only tolerates him because his antics keep the Autobots distracted. If he has a good point to him, it's that he and Crumplezone seem to actually be friends, even though Ransack clearly takes advantage of his huge partner's bulk to lend muscle to his schemes, or as cover when said schemes almost invariably end up in the gutter.

The only time Ransack acts alone is... in his act. Yes, Ransack has tried stand-up comedy. He dreams of one day becoming a star, but his attempts have been met with little success. Not even his grab for the Velocitronian entertainment industry has caught the eye of Override, his secret crush. Of course, she finds him to be little more than an obnoxious troublemaking moron and is totally oblivious to his "affections".

:''Japanese name:'' '''Gasket'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Louis Chirillo]] (English), [[Sam Vincent]] ([[Showdown]] only,English), [[Hiroaki Hirata]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Cyb_ep14_little_red_wagon.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Aw, man! All my friends are watchin'!"]]
Ransack and Crumplezone were the first Velocitronians approached by Megatron, and were quickly cowed into servitude. Under Megatron's command, they sought out clues to the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]], first terrorizing [[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] and [[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker]], then convincing [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]] to help them win the [[Planet Cup]] race. All throughout, they snuck around, trying to manipulate and cheat their way though, eventually abandoning Dirt Boss during the desert portion of the race. They made it to the final leg of the race, a vast, twisting track deep inside the planet, but blew all their power ''very'' early in the race and were left eating dust by [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and Override. They decided to attempt to just flat-out steal the Planet Cup, and naturally failed.

After their failure to capture the Speed Planet's Cyber Planet Key, Ransack and Crumplezone joined Megatron's forces off-planet attempting to collect the other Cyber Planet Keys. When [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] gave Megatron a false map that was in fact a trap, Ransack was trapped out in deep space within a steel globe for a while with Megatron, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]].

Once freed, Ransack joined his boss on the return to [[Earth]], fighting against both the Autobots and the Decepticons under Starscream's command. The battlefield quickly shifted to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], where Ransack narrowly avoided becoming lunch for a swarm of [[Scrapmetal (race)|Scrapmetal]]... his pal Crumplezone was not so lucky, however. Crumplezone was revived by Megatron shortly after, and the grateful duo continued to follow Megatron, all the way to [[Gigantion]] the Giant Planet. There... they suffered humiliating defeat after humiliating defeat, pretty much. For a brief moment they had a shot at actually achieving something for Megatron by kidnapping the [[Mini-Con]] [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]], but were outsmarted by [[Coby Hansen]] and his new [[Cobybot]], then subsequently blasted through a few layers of Gigantion by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] using [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex's]] colossal axe "Sparkdrinker", which was really overkill.

[[Image:RansackVsGigantion.jpg|right|180px|thumb|The very definition of "can't catch a break".]]
When Megatron-then-Galvatron finally obtained the [[Omega Lock]] and all four Cyber Planet Keys, they followed him back to Cybertron and the edge of the [[Unicron Singularity]]. There, when threatened by hundreds of Transformers from across the colony worlds, Galvatron used the powers of the Omega Lock to make his lackeys gigantic and incredibly powerful. Ransack was thrilled for about five seconds, until he realized he was still the smallest of the crew, and that even at his new size, he was no bigger than the Transformers from Gigantion, who decided to gang up on him, of course.

After Galvatron's plans to accelerate the growth of the Unicron Singularity failed, Ransack and the other now-normal-sized Decepticons left Galvatron, realizing that he had had no intention of sparing their lives from the cataclysm should he have succeeded. They re-appeared on the displaced [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], as the citizens and Autobots were trying to prevent one of the massive planetary engines that was returning the world to its rightful place from falling over. Surprising everyone, they ''helped'' right the engine, having decided to try being good guys and being on the winning side for a change.

Ransack, Crumplezone and [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] journeyed together across each of the colony worlds, trying to find a place to fit in. Ultimately failing, on Earth they cobbled together a makeshift rocket and headed for the stars, shanghaiing Thundercracker before they left, eager to become the [[New Decepticon Army]].

The rocket crashed on [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], to comedic effect.
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Ransackcybtoy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Featuring "Alien Crotch Rocket" mode.]]
*'''Ransack''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GD-05'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: Ransack transforms into a Cybertronic motorcycle. By inserting a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the cycle mode's back end, a pair of non-firing guns flip out to form thrusters. This assembly becomes his blaster-weapon in robot mode. He comes with a Velocitron-style Cyber Planet Key; the original Hasbro version of this lacks the silver paint border of other versions, but has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key code]] '''sc92''' on the back.

: This mold was also used to make the [[BotCon 2006]] [[exclusive]] [[Rattrap]] and used for the model for pre-beast mode [[Tarantulas |Tarantulas]] seen in [[Theft of the Golden Disk]].

{{-}}{{anchor|Police}}
[[Image:GF-Ransack-police.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Still funnier than the Police Academy movies.]]
*'''Gasket Police-Type''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''EX-08'''
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: In Japan, a special police-deco version of Ransack was made available as a Toys 'R' Us [[exclusive]] on October 7th 2005, with the purchase of 4000 yen (approximately $35 US) worth of ''Transformers'' product.
{{note|The idea of Ransack as a cop, aside from being pretty funny really, has not been been given an official in-fiction explanation.}}

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[[Image:Ransackgtstoy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|The green makes him feel pretty.]]
*'''Ransack GTS''' (Scout class, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Twin-barreled blaster, Speed Planet Cyber Key

: Ransack was [[Redeco|redecoed]] for the [[Primus Unleashed]] portion of the ''Cybertron'' line in a "stealth" paint job in primarily black and yellow. This coloration was made available only in the [[Hasbro]] line. He again comes with a silver-bordered Speed Planet Key, this time with the Key code '''s2w5''' stamped on the back.
{{note|Fictionally, it appears the "stealth" paint job is no more effective than Ransack's normal paint job, but he seems to think it works.}}

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===Attacktix===
[[Image:AttacktixRansack.jpg|right|250px|thumb|WAR FORK]]
*'''Ransack''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF18
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recover -- 14/26 (54%)
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Prodder/Twist and Throw Fork
}}
{{-}}
:Just like his cartoon counterpart, Ransack is good mates with his pal [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. Ransack's "Recover" special power allows him to stand up as long as you have a Crumplezone piece in-play.

:Ransack's weapon is a unique Prodder attack. You can use it as a standard prodder -- triggering it to knock an opponent down. You can also position the prongs on an opponent and turn them to throw them. This attack is a compromise on what Hasbro had planned as a corkscrew attack.
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===Universe (2008)===
*'''Warriors From Three Worlds''' 3-pack (Multi-pack, 2009)
:This pack of three Scout class figures contains unchanged Ransack GTS, [[Repugnus (Cybertron)|Repugnus]] and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] figures. This three-pack has been sighted at Family Dollar and Walgreens stores in the United States, in Sainsburys stores in the United Kingdom and in Canadian Tire stores in (where else?) Canada for the 2009 holiday period.
{{-}}

==Notes==
[[Image:RANSACKvh1.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Note the proper position of the wheel struts.]]
* All releases of Ransack/Gasket [[Misassembly|are actually mis-assembled]]; the rear wheel struts are put on the wrong sides, raising his rear end up higher in cycle mode. The Hasbro version of the mold actually [[Retool|retooled]] his wheel struts to adjust for the rear wheel rubbing against the back end due to this mis-assembly. The development line-art shown on Hasbro's web site by entering Ransack's [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] shows the intended assembly. Some fans have made the adjustment themselves, as it is only a metal pin keeping the wheel struts attached to the main body of the cycle. However, this does take a bit of force, plus carries the risk of damage to the strut pieces, which use a softer type of plastic. The error appears to have been finally corrected when the mold was redecoed into "[[Axalon (BW)|Axalon]]" [[Rattrap]] for [[BotCon 2006]].

* Ransack's English-language vocal characterization appears to have been patterned after [[wikipedia:David_Lander|David Lander]]'s portrayal of Andrew "Squiggy" Squigman in ''[[wikipedia:Laverne & Shirley|Laverne & Shirley]]''.

* Ransack's robot-mode CGI model appears in the viewscreen of the Hasbro version of the [[Real Gear Robots]] toy [[Spy Shot 6]].

* Ransack appears on a Transformers Cybertron wallpaper on Monkeybar TV... Yet he's with the Autobots.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Ransack/ransack.htm Ransack at TFU.info]

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[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Japanese promotion exclusives]]
[[Category:Saboteurs]]
[[Category:Velocitron]]

Michael Daingerfield

2010-05-11T02:30:09Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

[[Image:MichaelDaingerfield.jpg|right|200px|thumb|"I could tell my parents hated me. My bath toys were a [[Ejector|toaster]] and a [[Soundwave_(G1)|radio]]."]]
'''Michael Daingerfield''' (Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on [[October 29]]th, 1970) is a Canadian voice actor. One presumes he receives limited, if any, amounts of respect.

==Roles==
===''Armada''===
*[[Wheeljack (Armada)|Wheeljack]]

===''Energon''===
*[[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno/Roadblock]]

===''Cybertron''===
*[[Quickmix (Cybertron)|Quickmix]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0197405/ Michael Daingerfield at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Daingerfield, Michael}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Michael Donovan

2010-05-11T02:29:42Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

'''Michael Donovan''' is a Canadian voice actor. He is perhaps best known as the voices for Phong, Mike the TV, Cecil, and Al in ''Reboot'', as well as Sabretooth in ''X-Men: Evolution'' and Carnage in ''Spider-Man Unlimited''.

==Voice roles==
===''Cybertron''===
* [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]]
* [[Primus|Primus]]
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]]

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233036/ Michael Donovan on the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Donovan, Michael}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Michael Donovan

2010-05-11T02:29:19Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

'''Michael Donovan''' is a Canadian voice actor. He is perhaps best known as the voices for Phong, Mike the TV, Cecil, and Al in ''Reboot'', as well as Sabretooth in ''X-Men: Evolution'' and Carnage in ''Spider-Man Unlimited''.

==Voice roles==
===''Cybertron''===
* [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)|Dirt Boss]]
* [[Primus|Primus]]
*[[Crosswise(Cybertron)|Crosswise]]

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0233036/ Michael Donovan on the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Donovan, Michael}}
[[Category:English voice actors]]

Crosswise (Cybertron)

2010-05-11T02:28:45Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon series */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Crosswise}}
:''Crosswise is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Cyb Crosswise CGmodel.jpg|right|320px|thumb|Oh, friend John, it is a strange world, a sad world, a world full of miseries, and woes, and troubles.]]
{{picsneeded|TV series screencaps}}
'''Crosswise''' is a monster hunter, and shares the following attributes of all the better practitioners of his craft:

*Lots of weaponry for every occasion,
*A tough, no-nonsense attitude,
*A propensity to dress in kewl black, and
*A super-cool, [[Accents|generic Central European accent]].

He sometimes calls himself Smokescreen, for some reason only a SUPER COOL MONSTER HUNTER could ever understand. Out of his way, peasants!

:''Japanese name'': '''Autovolt'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon series===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Michael Donovan]] (English), [[Kenichi Mochizuki]] (Japanese)

Crosswise was descended from the original crew of the ''[[Atlantis]]'', who came to Earth millennia ago to establish the great Space Bridge project. He was one of the few Cybertronians who did not turn towards evil and torment early Humanity. Just the opposite: Crosswise fought valiantly against these "[[Ancient Decepticon]]s" in their monstrous forms, establishing a reputation for himself as a metallic knight and "Monster Hunter". Using specialized technology, he reduced his quarry to their [[spark]] cores, compressing them inside sealed [[stasis pod]] containers and housing them in a prison at the North Pole. {{storylink|Trap}}

For some unknown reason, Crosswise himself was entombed in ice for over a thousand years. He was uncovered by a scientific expedition run by [[Lucy Suzuki]] after her first encounter with the Transformers. The excavation reawakened Crosswise, and he quickly scanned a new sports car mode to reformat himself before breaking free of the ice and taking off into the night. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Immediately concerned for the status of his prisoners, Crosswise raced to the hidden ice cavern at the North Pole where he had entrapped them centuries earlier. He quickly managed to make it to the cavern and was relieved to see it was undisturbed. Unfortunately, his haste drew the attention of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]], and Crosswise was drawn into a confrontation with the Decepticons. Hoping to lead them away from the cavern, Crosswise popped off a few shots at the evildoers to get them mad, and then sped away as fast as his wheels could carry him. Starscream wasn't fooled by the display, however, and he entered the caverns, unleashing the Ancient Decepticons in full on Earth once again. {{storylink|Trap}}

Crosswise went deep into the desert to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]'s roost in order to gather support against his foes. He was tracked by Sideways, but together he and Evac made short work of the noisemaker. Afterwards, the duo located Starscream amidst his Seeker ships and presented themselves for battle. Starscream fired off a cheap shot at Crosswise and Evac, but it was intercepted by [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] of the Autobots, who had also been warring with the Decepticons. Crosswise and Evac helped get the injured Optimus to safety for repairs and marveled at the fact that their new comrades-in-arms were from Cybertron, the legendary homeworld of their people.{{storylink|Invasion}} Crosswise joined Optimus Prime and his team to protect the [[Omega Lock]] and the other [[Cyber Planet Key]]s. They planned to leave Earth aboard the [[Space Bridge]] and draw the Decepticons away from the humans. Starscream was relentless in his pursuit of the Omega Lock, however, and stormed his way through a dozen Autobots to reach it. He downed Crosswise and [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] in a single move. {{storylink|Retreat}}

The return of Megatron left the Autobots with another threat to deal with, and Starscream's theft of the Omega Lock took a back seat to the Decepticon invasion. Crosswise and [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] took to the streets and disabled the partners in grime, [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Later on, Crosswise helped [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] against his old sparring partner, [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. {{storylink|Critical}} As the fighting continued, the Autobots finally managed to break free from Megatron's men and journey to the volcano in the South Pacific where Starscream was communing with the Omega Lock. Optimus Prime was making a run at Starscream, but a horde of Ancient Decepticons got in his path. Crosswise told Prime to go on ahead and leave the Decepticons to him. After all, in case you hadn't heard, they called him the Monster Hunter! Self-congratulations aside, Crosswise proved to be amazingly effective, downing a dozen Decepticons with as many shots. After that, the only challenge in fighting Ransack was staying awake while doing so. {{storylink|Assault}}

Crosswise continued to aid in the fight against Megatron and the Decepticons. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} When the Autobots managed to retrieve the Omega Lock, Crosswise provided cover fire to distract the non-gargantuan Starscream while Evac and a small team transported the Lock to Cybertron to use against the black hole. {{storylink|United}} All the Autobots eventually made their way to Cybertron to put the Omega Lock into place. Before the ceremony began, Crosswise stood with Evac, Override and [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] and marveled at standing on their true homeworld for the first time. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He attended the awakening of [[Primus]] and fought against the returning Starscream as well. {{storylink|Balance}}

When Megatron first reappeared after his death, he was little more than a dark shadow. Crosswise, Snarl and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] tried to get his attention with laser fire, but failed. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} After Megatron fully resurrected himself, Crosswise and the Autobots raced to keep him from claiming the power of the now-massive Omega Lock plugged into Primus. {{storylink|Memory}} He continued to fight randomly with different Decepticons, though characters with newer or bigger roles overshadowed his presence. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

Eventually, Crosswise returned to Earth to continue his role as Monster Hunter(!) and beloved protector. While Evac joined the other Autobots in journeying to [[Gigantion]] the Giant Planet for the final Cyber Planet Key, Crosswise remained behind to protect the Earth in their absence, alongside [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and the other civilian Autobots. The Ancient Decepticons had all been recaptured, and Crosswise entombed them once more at the North Pole. {{storylink|Family}} As the threat of the black hole continued to loom ever closer, Crosswise was seen on Earth with Mudflap, regarding it with intense trepidation. {{storylink|Challenge}}

The black hole soon brought down the wrath of God upon Earth, with harsh storms and falling meteors threatening the populace. Crosswise and Mudflap helped organize the civilian Autobots for rescue operations around the globe, but it was all little more than a stopgap measure against the true threat. Realizing they needed allies anywhere they could be found, Crosswise teamed up with Evac again, and the two old comrades journeyed to the North Pole, where they released the Ancient Decepticons from confinement. In exchange for their freedom, [[Lugnutz]] and the rest agreed to fight at the Autobots' side against Galvatron and the black hole. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}} Crosswise and Evac even teamed up with Lugnutz against his former pal, Galvatron's super-sized floozy, [[Thunderblast]]. {{storylink|End}}

Once the black hole was closed and Galvatron defeated, Crosswise and the others helped with the planetary thrusters that brought Jungle Planet back into its proper orbit. {{storylink|Unfinished}} Afterward, he chose not to join the Space Bridge project with Evac and Lugnutz. Instead, he remained behind on Earth, living a life of peace amidst the humans he had protected for so very long. But if the hydra of trouble ever raised its nine heads again, it would know that his name is Crosswise, the once and future MONSTER HUNTER!! {{storylink|Beginning}}

==Toys==
===Cybertron===
*'''Crosswise''' (Deluxe Class, 2006)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-17'''

[[Image:Cyb Crosswise toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I've come to slay your monster.]]
: ''Cybertron'' Crosswise transforms into a Bugatti EB 15.4 Veyron sports car. Though the design is modified to avoid licensing and legal problems it is also quite realistic, compared to some of the other Earth vehicles in the ''Cybertron'' line. The spoiler is a spring-loaded missile launcher that can fire a translucent blue flame-shaped projectile. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] in his tailgate makes a pair of missile racks pop up from the engine bay and flip over onto his roof.

: Crosswise features a fairly complex transformation sequence hearkening back to ''[[Robots in Disguise (toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] in how the robot wears most of the vehicle like a shell, though Crosswise's robot mode resembles the classic 'hood-chest' style of Autobot cars. Compared to most other ''Cybertron'' toys (and continuing his favorable comparison to the ''RID'' toys), most of his joints allow an excellent range of movement due to extensive use of ball joints and a relatively unencumbered body design. Inserting the Cyber Key flips the missile racks onto his shoulders beside his head, evoking a similar appearance to ''Generation 1'' characters such as [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]]. Two more guns are molded into his inner running boards, and can be deployed beside his hips. Crosswise's Cyber Key has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Cyber Key Code]] "'''d9f2'''" [[tampograph]]ed on its back, which when entered into Hasbro's ''Cybertron'' website, reveals additional information about the character as well as the character image seen at the top of this article.

: There are some minor deco differences between the Takara ''Galaxy Force'' Autovolt release and Crosswise. The Autovolt version has entirely gold painted hands, silver detailing on his missile racks and more of his rear lights painted.

:Crosswise was later redecoed into ''[[Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' [[Smokescreen (Cybertron)|Smokescreen]] and [[Movie (toyline)|live-action movieverse]] [[Jolt (Movie)|Jolt]], and remolded into ''[[Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Jazz (SG)|Jazz]] and [[Ricochet (SG)|Ricochet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Crosswise/crosswise.htm More information on Crosswise at TFU.info]''
{{-}}

==Notes==
* In Crosswise's early appearances on the ''Cybertron'' cartoon, he was called [[Smokescreen (disambiguation)|Smokescreen]], as this was an early name for the character that had apparently lasted long enough to appear on dubbing studio [[Voicebox Productions|Voicebox]]'s scripts. The name was soon replaced by his proper one, but the earlier name did provide inspiration for the later Smokescreen redeco of Crosswise's toy.

[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Bounty hunters]]
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]

Fred (Armada)

2010-05-11T01:39:59Z

99.225.156.168: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Fred}}
:''Fred is a [[human]] from the [[Armada (franchise)|Armada]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] continuity family.''

[[Image:Fred.JPG|right|300px|thumb|"My therapist says..."]]

'''Frederick'''<ref>[[Awakening]]</ref> '''"Fred"''' is quite possibly one of the most important human characters in the entire ''Transformers'' mythos. He f***in' owns you. Admit it.

Fred was the best (and possibly only) friend of [[Billy (Armada)|Billy]], Lincoln Middle School's resident would-be-bully. Fred was rather unmotivated by the prospect of bullying [[Rad White|Rad]] and [[Carlos Lopez|Carlos]], preferring to occupy his time with eating assorted snack foods and mentioning that he was still hungry.

Later on, he and Billy became good friends with their former would-be victims, participating in many adventures with them due to the fact Fred is awesome and indispensable to the Autobots. Plus, somebody had to bring all the food along.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Jim'''

==Fiction==
===''Armada'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor'': [[Tony Sampson]] (English), [[Nobuyuki Kobushi]] (Japanese), [[Johan Wilhelmsson]] (Swedish)

One day, Rad and Carlos went out investigating the caves under the local observatory, so Billy and Fred followed, intent on discovering what the two were up to, as well as wanting to bully them for no apparent reason.

Unfortunately for Fred, Rad's activation of [[Exodus (Armada)|something in the caverns]] caused an earthquake that almost buried them alive. (Fred, you knew the job was dangerous when you took it.) When he and Billy finally crawled out of the rubble, they were greeted by the sight of gigantic, body-shaped depressions and footprints in the valley floor. {{storylink|First Encounter}}

Later, Billy and Fred managed to discover the truth about Rad and Carlos's [[Mini-Con|toy robots]] and after the [[Hot Shot (Armada)|giant yellow robot]] saved their lives, they were forced to promise to keep the existence of the Transformers a secret. {{storylink|Carnival}}

While attempting once again to harass Rad and Carlos, Billy and Fred were captured by the [[Decepticon]]s for nefarious purposes and imprisoned in one of those conveniently abandoned ghost towns that seem to populate Earth. While imprisoned, Fred offered the Decepticon Mini-Con [[Leader-1 (Armada)|Leader-1]] some potato chips, which appeared to earn him the Mini-Con's friendship. When the [[Autobot]] rescue attempt went awry, Fred was proven pivotal in securing their freedom from the Decepticons and their nefarious purposes because Leader-1 refused to do anything to harm the humans. Afterwards, the pair joined the Autobot team. {{storylink|Confrontation (episode)|Confrontation}}

Some time later, he and Billy were treated to a tour of the Autobot base. When Rad, Carlos, and Alexis were called to the control room, Billy led Fred off to explore on their own. Megatron chose that moment to attack the Autobot base, seeking completion of the [[Star Saber (Armada)|Star Saber]]. Fred and Billy found themselves in mortal danger when the base's automatic defenses opened fire on the Decepticons. Their presence caused Optimus Prime to order a ceasefire, allowing the Decepticons access to the Mini-Con storage area. However, it ultimately turned out all right, as the Autobots were able to take [[Sonar (Armada)|Sonar]] from Megatron, completing the Star Saber {{storylink|Swoop (episode)|Swoop}}. Fred subsequently tried to accompany the Autobots into battle, but was left behind combat lines for his own good. Here, he was left alone when [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] kidnapped Billy. Since he missed out on all the excitement, [[Spiral]] offered to give him a ride, but Fred didn't particularly seem to enjoy it {{storylink|Gale}}. He was subsequently bummed at hearing Hot Shot managed to lose a solo battle against all the Decepticons in their base {{storylink|Credulous}}.

Fred, usually in conjunction with Billy, would provide sometimes redundant commentary {{storylink|Conspiracy}} on various events {{storylink|Trust (Armada)|Trust}}. While on a camping trip which Alexis totally didn't want to take part in, Fred helped distract the gathered onlookers so that the Autobots could more easily rescue Red Alert, Carlos, and Shaun from a mudslide without being detected {{storylink|Vacation}}. Following some more events in which he didn't really do anything, {{storylink|Reinforcement}} {{storylink|Decisive Battle}} he came up with the idea that the Decepticons' Mini-Cons held captive on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] didn't really like their masters and would willingly defect. A few minutes later, he, Rad, and Optimus Prime ended up being teleported around the world when Megatron, attempting to get his servos on the [[Skyboom (Armada)|Skyboom Shield]], started messing around with the warp gate. The boys persuaded Optimus not to shoot the Mini-Cons Megatron had brought with him, an action which persuaded them to come to the side of the Autobots, proving Fred right. {{storylink|Vow}}

When Rad, Carlos, Alexis, Grindor, Highwire, and Sureshock were sucked into Sideways's virtual world, Fred and Billy were the ones who found them comatose and warned the Autobots {{storylink|Chase (episode)|Chase}}. After that, Fred tried to tell people about [[Jetfire (Armada)|a mysterious anomaly]] that was detected by the [[Cosmoscope Research Center]], but nobody wanted to listen. {{storylink|Tactician}} He was present at the battle in which the [[Space Mini-Con Team]] first combined to form the [[Requiem Blaster]]. {{storylink|Detection}} {{storylink|Awakening}} {{storylink|Desperate}} {{storylink|Runaway}} He and Billy either purchased or programmed a video game which allowed them to pit Autobots, Decepticons, and Mini-Cons against each other, {{storylink|Past}} and they managed to get Alexis addicted despite her initial objections. {{storylink|Past II}} When Starscream brought a rather nice-looking rock back from [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Fred was the most enthusiastic and took a big ol' chunk of Marsrock for himself. {{storylink|Mars (episode)|Mars}} He then helped knit the [[Chamois of Friendship]] and was responsible for telling the Autobots that Starscream told Thrust to slag off when the latter tried to persuade the former Decepticon to rejoin his former allies. {{storylink|Crack}} As a result, Fred felt particularly betrayed when Starscream decided to go back to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Threaten}} He was also especially devastated when [[The many deaths of Optimus Prime|Optimus Prime died]]. {{storylink|Crisis}}

After that, he packed himself a big bag of food (but forgot to pack underwear {{storylink|Miracle}}) and begged Hot Shot to let him come into space. Hot Shot refused on the grounds that the front lines of a war between alien death robots weren't safe for human children, but relented when the Mini-Cons refused to let the ''[[Axalon (Armada)|Axalon]]'' launch if the kids didn't get to come. {{storylink|Depart}} During the journey, Fred mostly just made forgettable comments and complained about being hungry, {{storylink|Puppet}} {{storylink|Uprising}} {{storylink|Dash (episode)|Dash}} and after arriving on Cybertron, he and Billy complained when Rad, Carlos, and Alexis ran off to try and track down Thrust. {{storylink|Drift (episode)|Drift}} {{storylink|Portent}} Starscream died soon after, {{storylink|Cramp}} which sent Fred into a spiral of depression. He cheered up when Optimus Prime and Megatron finally shook hands. {{storylink|Alliance (episode)|Alliance}} He then accompanied the other kids inside [[Unicron]], {{storylink|Union}} {{storylink|Origin}} escaping as the Chaos Bringer exploded. {{storylink|Mortal Combat}} He apparently loosened up a lot after his adventures with the Autobots ended.<ref>When asked about their status post-''Armada'', [[Aaron Archer]] joked that Billy and Fred now spend their time partying in the south of [[France]]. Go, Fred!</ref>

===Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic===
[[Image:Fredarmadadw.jpg|right|200px|thumb|He was going to be in more Dreamwave comics, but their cheques bounced.]]

He's not [[Sid and Seth|Sid]]!

When Billy started a fight with Rad, Fred blocked Carlos from getting involved, stating it was a private grudge match. He was then mildly confused by a [[High Wire (Armada)|bicycle flying overhead]] before he came under direct attack by [[Sureshock (Armada)|a malevolent scooter]]. In the face of this, he quite naturally looked horrified and dived for cover. {{storylink|Dreamwave Armada issue 8}}

{{-}}

===Panini ''Armada'' comic===
In the interests of bullying, Fred came with Billy to a cave which Rad and Carlos were exploring. They found that the entrance was blocked, so Fred figured they might as well give up and go home. Billy tried to lever the rocks away instead, but only caused a rockfall that forced him and Fred to give up and go home. {{storylink|First Encounter!}}

Later, Fred and Billy were studying chemistry in school, but quickly got bored and decided to have some fun instead. Fred watched as Billy messed up Rad's experiment, which got him in trouble with the teacher. As they laughed about it, they were suddenly pulled out the window by Rad's robot buddy [[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]], who avenged Rad by knocking them out. {{storylink|Panini Armada issue 3|Just a Memory!}}

==Trivia==
* Despite Fred's love of food, he has been known to offer potato chips to [[Mini-Con]]s, even if said Mini-Cons have no means of ingesting the offered food. Because that's the kind of great guy Fred is.

* According to the ''[[Micron Legend Year Book 2003]]'', the producers of the ''Armada'' cartoon kept meaning to write Billy and Fred out of the series (Is anyone honestly surprised by this?), but ultimately never got around to it. Their staying through to the end of the show was thus wholly unintentional.

* Fred is beyond the need for mortal appreciation.

* Fred's mom makes great spaghetti and meatballs. The sauce is a haunting blend of herbs and spices and the things she can do with a pot roast are truly inspirational. {{storylink|Runaway}}

* Fred constantly makes remarks how he gets low blood suger levels if he runs to much. It is implied that he might have [[Wikipedia:Diabetes mellitus type 1|Diabetes mellitus type 1]].

* In ''Micron Legend'', Fred's dialogue is less food-related. Unlike his American counterpart, he actually worries about the present situation instead of how hungry he is and makes insightful comments from time to time.

== References ==
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Sam Vincent

2010-05-07T16:31:47Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

{{disambig3|Sam}}

[[Image:Sam vincent.jpg|thumb|right|200px|I have a hat, and you don't.]]

'''Sam Vincent''' (birth name '''Sam Khouth''', sometimes credited as '''Samuel Vincent''') (1971–) is a Canadian voice actor. Most people know him as Edd in ''Ed Edd 'n Eddy'', Athrun Zala in ''Gundam Seed'', and Aerrow and Dark Ace in ''Storm Hawks'', among many others.

===Armada===
*[[Side Swipe (Armada)|Side Swipe]]

===Cybertron===
*[[Coby Hansen]]
*[[Menasor (Cybertron)|Menasor]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0898753/ Sam Vincent at the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Vincent, Sam}}
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Wing Saber (Energon)

2010-05-07T16:31:10Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

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{{disambig2|the character in [[Energon (franchise)|Energon]]|the [[Maximal]] who later became Airazor|Airazor (BW)}}
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:''Wing Saber is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:WingSaber-comic.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Wing Saber joins Robots in Disguise Ultra Magnus in the proud tradition of being a Power Mushroom for an Optimus.]]
'''Wing Saber''' is an Autobot who used to be called '''Wing Dagger'''. Then [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]] happened to him. Since then, Wing Saber has led a noble life of becoming parts for [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]. Wing Saber even has his own personal team of [[Mini-Con]]s, the [[Caliber Mini-Cons]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Sonic Bomber''' (''Galaxy Force'')
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Éleskard''' ("Sharp Sword"), '''Éleskés''' ("Sharp Knife", Wing Dagger)<ref>On the ''Ultimate Battle DVD'' special, Wing Dagger is called '''Tőrszárny''', the most accurate of the translations (means "Dagger Wing"), but not the most fancy-sounding.</ref>

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Colin Murdoch]] (English), [[Kōji Yusa]] (Japanese), [[Christian Jernbro]] (Swedish)

Wing Dagger served the Autobots as a security guard on Cybertron; he was the jailer in charge of the Decepticon criminal [[Shockblast (Energon)|Shockblast]]. During a Decepticon uprising, Shockblast escaped his prison. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity|Alpha Q: Identity}} Wing Dagger and his friend [[Padlock]] pursued him, but Shockblast ended up killing Padlock. Wing Dagger grieved for his friend and swore revenge on Shockblast. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

During a Decepticon assault on Cybertron, Wing Dagger lassoed Shockblast with energy bands, but the powerful Decepticon simply pulled him up into the air. As they wove through the sky among the [[Energon Tower]]s, the Decepticon blasted one of the towers, causing it to crash down upon Wing Dagger and Tidal Wave. Tidal Wave survived with damage, but Wing Dagger died. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}}

Wing Dagger's inert form was taken to [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}} With the aid of [[Rad White|Rad]], Primus restored the warrior, imbuing him with a [[Spark of Combination]]. {{storylink|Open Fire!}} Reformatted into Wing Saber, he joined Optimus's team not only to find energon, but to avenge the death of his friend.

Wing Saber, having been reformatted and re-powered by Primus himself, understood his task of being Optimus Prime's personal servant. Optimus Prime reminded Wing Saber that he was not Prime's property, and Wing Saber seemed to have issues figuring out who he was. He went with Optimus's team as they pursued Megatron into [[Alpha Q's universe|a fledgling new dimension]]. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space|Ripped Up Space}}

Wing Saber eventually faced off with Shockblast again on [[Iron Planet]]. After making sure that his half-dozen buddies were backing him up, he gave the lone Decepticon a thorough trashing and captured him. Oh, brave Wing Saber! Shockblast was defeated at last; Padlock was avenged, and justice was served. {{storylink|Protection}}

Shockblast escaped about a day later. Wing Saber didn't seem to notice much. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}}

Wing Saber continued to help Optimus and the other Autobots defend Alpha Q's planets. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} He braved the hazards of the [[Rift (Energon)|rift in space]] to locate Unicron's missing body. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}} Like most of the team, he was severely damaged during the final confrontation with Unicron. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}} He returned to the ''Miranda II''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s sick bay as the battle neared its end. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}}

Later, he returned to Cybertron, {{storylink|Ambition}} and led underground resistance to Galvatron's invasion of the planet. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} {{storylink|Break Through}} Optimus finally arrived to help them, and he and Wing Saber linked up once more to stand up against Galvatron. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} They took a direct hit from the planet's [[energon grid]], however, and went down in flames. Wing Saber was left unconscious, and was nearly destroyed by Galvatron until the Omnicons arrived to restore him. He and Optimus recombined, striking a devastating blow to Galvatron, prompting him to retreat. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}}

Wing Saber was among the gathered troops who joined with Optimus Prime in spark form to confront the massive [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]-[[Unicron]] fusion. Like the others, he was restored to his own body after the battle's conclusion. {{storylink|The Sun}}

===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:'' [[Peter Kelamis]] (English), [[Takayasu Usui]] (Japanese)
{{cleanup|October 2008|It is poorly written as one giant paragraph and slightly out-of-universe. Needs storylinks.}}

Wing Saber returned during the search for the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]], but with a new rebellious, irreverent edge. Having undergone a falling out with Optimus Prime in the brief period between ''Energon'' and ''Cybertron'' involving the life of a stranded astronaut, Wing Saber apparently took off into space. {{storylink|United}} He returned when he encountered the [[Omega Frequency]] wave after the [[Velocitron|Speed Planet]] Key was inserted into the [[Omega Lock]] on [[Earth]]. He approached the Earth at a breakneck speed, blazing like a meteor. Reaching the volcanic island where his comrades were doing battle with the Decepticons, he nailed Megatron with missiles before the Decepticon could fire his Death Machine Gun at Optimus Prime. Jetfire, while not entirely happy to see Wing Saber again, provided him with an Earth vehicle mode, a powerful fighter-bomber. Wing Saber now showed signs of a new, defiant attitude toward his former allies, even to the point of violence. He fired at Hot Shot's feet when the latter questioned him once, but cooled down, with Jetfire explaining to a worried Lori that "That's just how he is." However, Wing Saber quickly found himself part of the team again, taking to the air to dogfight with Megatron and keep him away from Starscream and the Omega Lock. {{storylink|Assault}}

Wing Saber continued to battle Megatron while Optimus Prime and Vector Prime pursued the Lock, and later rescued Vector Prime after Starscream's growth to skyscraper size caused an eruption. [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] attempted to stop them from leaving, but was defeated by Wing Saber's [[Cyber Key]] cannon. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}}

Several attempts to take Starscream down were made, all of which failed. After Starscream thwarted one attempt by filling the air between him and the Autobots with chunks of rock, Wing Saber was reminded of the mission in the Chaar asteroid belt. He suggested trying the same trick again, and attempted to link up with Optimus. The attempt failed, but Prime agreed the method from the first attempt to clear the asteroids worked. Wing Saber and Prime flew together through the boulders to reach clear sky, which led to reviving his ability to combine with Optimus Prime to create their Sonic Wing Mode. Wing Saber took the place of Prime's Super Mode backpack,lending his leader his weapons and his powerful jet engines. This and the power of the merge allowed Optimus to deliver a powerful slashing blow to Starscream, knocking him out. {{storylink|United}}

{{charstubfiction}}

In the battle to reclaim the Lock and Keys from Galvatron, Wing Saber once again linked up with Prime into Sonic Wing Mode. His powerful engines and his speed helped Optimus pursue the Omega Lock into the depths of the Unicron Singularity. and snatch it back just before it reached the point of no return. {{storylink|End}} Wing Saber helped realign one of the rockets that propelled the Jungle Planet through the space bridge back to its proper orbit, and then watched as his leader dealt Galvatron a fatal sword blow, at long last ending the war. {{storylink|Unfinished}} While preparations for the renewed Space Bridge Project were being completed Wing Saber departed and eventually encountered (and dueled with) the mighty [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], who had somehow survived his duel with Galvatron on [[Gigantion|the Giant Planet]]. Landmine and Mudflap joined him. {{storylink|Beginning}}

{{note|Sonic Bomber is not the same character as Energon Wing Saber in ''Galaxy Force''. Probably. Maybe. Takara's [[retcon]] of ''Galaxy Force'' back into [[continuity]] with ''Super Link'' makes things questionable.}}

==Toys==
===Energon===
[[Image:EnergonWingSaber.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Brickimus Maximus!]]
*'''Wing Saber''' (Mega, 2004)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''SC-17'''
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles
: ''Energon'' Wing Saber transforms into a Cybertronic "flying wing" jet. In both jet and robot mode he has a pair of spring-loaded missile launchers. He disassembles into four portions, which attach to the limbs on the Super-class ''Energon'' Optimus Prime toy. When Wing Saber's upper-body parts and wings are attached to Prime's arms, they are in "Flight Mode", while the lower-body-as-arms configuration brings Wing Saber's non-firing cannons to the forefront, forming "Fight Mode".

:As Wing Saber is essentially a glorified accessory for the Super class Optimus Prime figure, his robot mode is a [[brick]], with almost no articulation beyond some minor movement in his lower arms.

: The [[Takara]] version predated the [[Hasbro]] release by several months. The two versions are largely identical, but Takara's has a greater number of more intricate [[Paint operation|paint applications]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/WingSaber/wingsaber.htm More information on Wing Saber at TFU.info]

===Cybertron===
*'''Wing Saber''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID Number:'' '''GC-22'''
**''Accessories'': Left & right blades, 2 blade-handles, left & right spring-loaded missile launchers, 2 missiles, Autobot Cybertron-planet Cyber Key
[[Image:Cyb wingsaber toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|His guns have guns on them which also shoot tiny guns.]]
: ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber transforms into a heavily armed military plane based on an A-10 Thunderbolt. Pressing the button behind his cockpit canopy causes a machine gun sound to emit from a speaker on the bottom of the nosecone. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into the key slot behind his canopy splits the nosecone fuselage in half and exposes a cannon with a red LED. Pressing the button activates the same machine gun sound effect, this time with the red LED flashing.

:Wing Saber's wing-flaps detach to form swords; for Wing Saber to use them, they need to be inserted into sword-handles that plug into 5mm holes in his forearms, as his hands are incompatible with the standard weapon-pegs. His removable spring-loaded missile launchers, mounted under his wings, can also be attached to those ports. Wing Saber can also form a backpack for Leader class Optimus Prime's super mode, forming their '''Sonic Wing Mode'''.

[[Image:GF SonicBomber toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|FAINARU FYU-Oh wait, wrong show.]]
:Wing Saber comes with a silver-bordered Cybertron planet Autobot Cyber Key with the [[Cyber Key Codes|key code]] '''uya7''' printed on the back.

:The vast majority of [[Takara]]'s ''Galaxy Force'' GC-22 Sonic Bomber figures have a misaligned "nose guard" that can obscure the eyes in some cases. This problem was fixed for the [[Hasbro]] Wing Saber figure. The Sonic Bomber figure preceded [[Hasbro]]'s Wing Saber by several months and has a slightly different deco. Differences include silver chromed saber blades and a gold chromed chest shield. Minor changes were also made to graphics on the plane, such as an entirely red nosecone as opposed to Sonic Bomber's red striped, and smaller [[Autobot]] insignias on the wings.

:This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] to make [[Wingblade]].

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Autobot/WingSaber/wingsaber.htm More information on ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber at TFU.info]

*'''Sonic Convoy''' (Gift set, 2005)
**''Japanese ID Number'': '''EX-02'''

:[[Takara]] issued a slight Sonic Bomber [[redeco]] as a (rushed) Toys "R" Us [[exclusive]] set with transparent [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Galaxy Convoy]] and a [[retool]] of "[[Scrapmetal (race)|Rumble]]" as "[[Cobybot|Rumble Coby version]]". Sonic Bomber received only very minor changes; the saber blades were changed from silver chrome to gold chrome, all red paint was changed to metallic red, and the chest shield halves were now red chrome rather than gold. Benefiting from a [[Hasbro]] tweak, this version also has a properly aligned "nose guard".

*'''Optimus Prime and Wing Saber''' (2-pack, 2006)

:This set, consisting of totally unmodified versions of Cybertron Optimus Prime and Wing Saber, was released as a CostCo exclusive. The set also includes a DVD with the Cybertron episode "[[United]]". This set comes in a particularly huge box, and retailed for $35.99, five dollars less than the MSRP for Optimus Prime by himself.

==Notes==
* ''Energon'' Wing Saber was a toy-concept initiated by [[Takara]] and left largely to their own design team to develop, though they had to follow various [[Hasbro]] price-point mandates. The toy was detail-designed by noted Japanese fan [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] and incorporates elements of fan-favorites [[Predaking]] and [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]].

* Ichikawa originally envisioned Wing Saber's personal weapon to be the [[Energon Saber]]. This was nixed by the animation production staff, however, along with many other toy-team concepts.

* ''Energon'' Wing Saber was originally named [[Superion Maximus]] for his western incarnation, but the name was shelved in favor of simply reusing the established Japanese name. "Superion Maximus" was reused for the combined form of the ''Energon'' [[Air Team]] shortly thereafter.

[[Image:CYB sonic bomber originalsculpt.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Sonic Bomber has wing sabers.]]
* Wing Saber's bio on Transformers.com, first appearing under the "Superion Maximus" title, was largely different from anything else, wherein "Wing Saber" was a venerable defender of high ranking Autobots and was the personal carrier of the Autobot high council.

* ''Cybertron'' Wing Saber's original sculpt featured a different vehicle mode nosecone design than seen on the final toy. As revealed by the Japanese online retailer [http://www.amenbo.com Amenbo.com] on April 29 2005, the original sculpt had a much greater resemblance to the A-10 Thunderbolt, with a rounded nose cone, a correctly shaped (translucent) canopy, and twin translucent Gatling cannons. It is unknown what prompted the change from this more realistic sculpt to the entirely opaque one seen on the final toy.

*''Cybertron'' Wing Saber was originally named "Knockout", but this was presumably shelved to have another preexisting character in the series.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/b064ea50d2b114d0/43847f79db724831?lnk=st&q=&rnum=3&hl=en#43847f79db724831 An interview with Hirofumi Ichikawa on his ''Energon'' work]

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Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B

2010-05-04T02:38:03Z

99.225.156.168: /* Energon cartoon */

: ''Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B are fictional characters from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family|continuity families]].''

[[Image:Nekomimi-1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Virtual robot catgirl maids. Goddamn it, Japan.]]
'''Nekomimi A''' (ネコミミA, the "brunette") and '''Nekomimi B''' (ネコミミB, the "blonde") are (apparently) fictional [[Wikipedia:Catgirl|catgirl]] characters whose exploits are enjoyed by the Transformers in various corners of the [[multiverse]].

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
[[Image:Nekomimi-2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Nekomimi A (backache queen) and Nekomimi B ("I LOVE YOU, HOT SHOT"), respectively.]]
:''Nekomimi A voice actor:'' [[Wikipedia:Jocelyne Loewen|Jocelyne Loewen]] (English), [[Masumi Asano]] (Japanese)
:''Nekomimi B voice actor:'' [[Chiara Zanni]] (English), [[Yukiko Tagami]] (Japanese)

Nekomimis A and B first appear as characters within a video game-cum-virtual battle training simulator used by the Autobots. The duo acted as announcers and referees for a series of tournament fights held between the Autobots at a low point during their war for [[energon (Energon)|energon]], which included digital clones of the deceased and the previous bodies of characters who had been upgraded, as well as several Decepticons, who hacked into the system in order to join the fun.

[[Image:GalvatronTerror-NekomimiComic.jpg|right|thumb|Having no hands won't stop Six Shot from reading about catgirls.]]

Nekomimi B seemed to be infatuated with [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], calling him "dreamy" twice. Unlike Nekomimi B, Nekomimi A thought Hot Shot was "scrawny" and had her sights set on [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. However, perhaps changing her mind after witnessing Galvatron's brutal takedown of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], she joined Nekomimi B in calling Hot Shot "dreamy" near the end of the tournament.

Following Hot Shot and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]'s victory by ring-out against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Supreme]] in the final round, Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B presented the winning team with trophies—shortly before they announced that Hot Shot and Rodimus would now take on the "special guest fighter", a pint-sized virtual incarnation of [[Unicron]]. As this last battle commenced, the two announcers wished the audience goodbye. {{storylink|Distribution}}

Some time after the tournament, [[Six Shot]] was seen reading a humorous, Transformer-sized comic book featuring the two of them. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}
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===''Transformers Animated''===

[[Image:NekomimiStationaryAlmanac01.jpg|left|200px|thumb|'''Attention'''. The following are '''not''' good stripper names: Celia Sextion. Baron Ovaries. General Herpes. Patches. That is all.]]

In this universe, the Nekomimis appear to be "Hello Kitty"-style mascots called "Hello Nekomimi Pop-Star", appearing as illustrations on notebook paper used by [[Sari Sumdac]] to recount the events of the Autobots' second clash with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}} and her own battle with the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

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==Notes==
*Though they were not named in either the ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon or the original Japanese dialogue, the Japanese ending credits to the episode identified them with the designations used in this article. "''Nekomimi''" is roughly Japanese for "kitty ears", and is a term generally applied in Japan to "catgirls".

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Overhaul (Cybertron)

2010-05-04T02:36:11Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon continuity */

{{faction|jungleplanet|autobot}}
{{disambigr|Overhaul|the Generation 1 War Within Autobot|Overhaul (G1)}}{{picsneeded|Fiction}}

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

[[Image:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Let's lionize, guys!]]

'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[Unicron Battles]] and [[Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber]].

He is the cousin of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Jackshot / Ligerjack''' 
:''Hungarian name, as Overhaul'': '''Generál''' ('''Generálozó''' in ''Ultimate Battle'' DVD) 
:''Hungarian name, as Leobreaker'': '''Vastigris''' ("Iron-tiger")
:''Polish name, as Leobreaker'': '''Megalion'''

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Dobson]] (as Overhaul, English), [[Wikipedia:Dave Ward (voice actor)|Dave Ward]] (as Leobreaker, English), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japan) 

[[Image:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]

Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]] that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Haven}} When Optimus was battling the Decepticons, Overhaul arrived to back him up. {{storylink|Hidden}} When searching for the [[Omega Lock]], he preferred just to search rather than wait for more information. He later chased away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] with the help of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Overhaul stood idly next to a hole with Optimus Prime, asking him to bring Starscream and Thundercracker to ground level so he could fight them. Instead, he was hit from the sky by Thundercracker. This caused him to get angry, and he was able to use [[Cyber Key]] power to fight back. {{storylink|Space}} Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime to the Omega Lock symbol in the sky. He sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming a beam of light at him. {{storylink|Speed}} During the earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team to save humans without exposing themselves. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to remove an obstacle allowing some humans to evacuate safely to city hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Overhaul pulled on a large Autobot excavator, freeing him from snagged roots. He deployed when Thundercracker attacked the civilian Autobots. Later, when [[Motorcycle refugee|an Autobot civilian]] discovered the warp coordinates leading to a Cyber Planet Key on [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|another world]], Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric planet. Unfortunately, due to interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off to explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned about Megatron's plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} He attacked using his Cyber Key Power, knocking the tyrant back. Scourge responded in kind by grabbing Overhaul and proceeding to fry the Autobot with his fire breath. Overhaul was about to be defeated until he was snatched away at the last minute by Snarl, who thus blew his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul attempted to get used to heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to the temple to fight once again for the key. He was first attacked by [[Undermine]], who was quickly defeated, followed by [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. Scourge attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged it off until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious Snarl, but Overhaul jumped in the way of all the blows. Snarl called upon the power of the beast totem, which caused Overhaul to be reborn as Leobreaker. In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant and revealed himself as Overhaul. Later, when Scourge pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other, Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack. Tensions escalated, however, and he jumped forward to attack Megatron. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Leobreaker lay prone under the Decepticon leader but called upon lightning to knock Megatron away. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into Cyber Claw mode. They blasted Megatron, and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Savage (episode)|Savage}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime while having a discussion about out. He lamented about attacking Scourge but was interrupted by Sideways calling for help. He eventually brought the Autobots to a staged confrontation with the Decepticons. During the battle he saw Sideways watching them all and confronted him afterward. He did not believe Sideways's story about being a special agent, but still let him go. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} Upon his return to Jungle Planet, he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge. After being knocked apart, he forced himself to face Scourge on his own. He struck the first blow, but was quickly knocked out. Megatron was going to finish Leobreaker off until Scourge said the Autobot had suffered enough. After his defeat Leobreaker went back to the volcano to sulk until Snarl came to talk him out of his rut. He reflected on his past as Overhaul, when he mostly worked alone, but realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron held the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. The Autobots provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He followed Scourge toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, forcing them out. They attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take the Omega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He was angry at first, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog surrounded Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on theif feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush}}

Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In beast mode he latched onto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fight. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (episode)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Overhaul_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|My arms really suck.]]

*'''Overhaul''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

: Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his robot mode back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Planet Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]].

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[[Image:Leobreaker_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

: He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

: This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Leobreaker.JPG|right|thumb|250px|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[Image:Attacktix_Overhaul.jpg|thumb|right|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]

{{attacktix
|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}

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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.
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==Trivia==
* Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]]. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in the name-change.

* In a related tidbit, the original naming idea was apparently to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get Trailbreaker, it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form ''Overcast'', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the Cybertron characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row)<ref name="liocast">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/newest-collectors-club-magazine-first-look/5000/ Seibertron reporting on Collectors Club Cybertron name list]</ref>. However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker.

* A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.

* Overhaul's color scheme is based on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport ''Generation 1'' [[Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.

[[Image:Leobreakerearly.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]

* The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.

* Additionally, one of the early prototypes featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.

* The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm-mode'.

[[Image:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Rrraww, why do I only have two claws, that makes me X-23 instead of [[Wolverine]]!!]]

* Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to '''[[wikipedia:Jushin_Liger_(anime)|Jūshin Liger]]''', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline is also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

* Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine]].

* Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.

* Leo Breaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Galaxy Convoy is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leo Breaker and Galaxy Convoy perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

* Leobreaker's arm-mode can also attach to ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

* While Leobreaker cannot wield standard guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many [[Alternators]] weapons.{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm Overhaul at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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[[Category: Attacktix]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Jungle Planet]]
[[Category: Legends of Cybertron]]

Chiara Zanni

2010-05-04T01:13:54Z

99.225.156.168: /* Energon */

[[Image:Chiara zanni.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
'''Chiara Zanni''' (born [[July 19]], 1978) is a Canadian actress. She played the lead in sitcom ''About a Girl'', and has had guest appearance in shows such as ''Stargate Atlantis'', ''Supernatural'' and ''Smallville''. As a voice actress, she is best known as the voice of lead character Molly from ''Ōban Star Racers'', the titular character of ''Hamtaro'', and Hakudoushi in ''InuYasha'', and has also starred in ''Storm Hawks'', ''X-Men Evolution'' and numerous ''Barbie'' and ''[[My Little Pony]]'' movies.
==Voice roles==
===''Energon''===
*[[Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B|Nekomimi B]]

===''Cybertron''===
*[[Lori]] ("[[Retreat]]", "[[Revelation (episode)|Revelation]]" and "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]" only)

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0953065/ Chiara Zanni on the Internet Movie Database]

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[[Category:Voice actors]]

Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B

2010-05-04T01:13:34Z

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: ''Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B are fictional characters from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family|continuity families]].''

[[Image:Nekomimi-1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Virtual robot catgirl maids. Goddamn it, Japan.]]
'''Nekomimi A''' (ネコミミA, the "brunette") and '''Nekomimi B''' (ネコミミB, the "blonde") are (apparently) fictional [[Wikipedia:Catgirl|catgirl]] characters whose exploits are enjoyed by the Transformers in various corners of the [[multiverse]].

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
[[Image:Nekomimi-2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Nekomimi A (backache queen) and Nekomimi B ("I LOVE YOU, HOT SHOT"), respectively.]]
:''Nekomimi A voice actor:'' [[Jocelyne Loewen]] (English), [[Masumi Asano]] (Japanese)
:''Nekomimi B voice actor:'' [[Chiara Zanni]] (English), [[Yukiko Tagami]] (Japanese)

Nekomimis A and B first appear as characters within a video game-cum-virtual battle training simulator used by the Autobots. The duo acted as announcers and referees for a series of tournament fights held between the Autobots at a low point during their war for [[energon (Energon)|energon]], which included digital clones of the deceased and the previous bodies of characters who had been upgraded, as well as several Decepticons, who hacked into the system in order to join the fun.

[[Image:GalvatronTerror-NekomimiComic.jpg|right|thumb|Having no hands won't stop Six Shot from reading about catgirls.]]

Nekomimi B seemed to be infatuated with [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], calling him "dreamy" twice. Unlike Nekomimi B, Nekomimi A thought Hot Shot was "scrawny" and had her sights set on [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. However, perhaps changing her mind after witnessing Galvatron's brutal takedown of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], she joined Nekomimi B in calling Hot Shot "dreamy" near the end of the tournament.

Following Hot Shot and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]'s victory by ring-out against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Supreme]] in the final round, Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B presented the winning team with trophies—shortly before they announced that Hot Shot and Rodimus would now take on the "special guest fighter", a pint-sized virtual incarnation of [[Unicron]]. As this last battle commenced, the two announcers wished the audience goodbye. {{storylink|Distribution}}

Some time after the tournament, [[Six Shot]] was seen reading a humorous, Transformer-sized comic book featuring the two of them. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}
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===''Transformers Animated''===

[[Image:NekomimiStationaryAlmanac01.jpg|left|200px|thumb|'''Attention'''. The following are '''not''' good stripper names: Celia Sextion. Baron Ovaries. General Herpes. Patches. That is all.]]

In this universe, the Nekomimis appear to be "Hello Kitty"-style mascots called "Hello Nekomimi Pop-Star", appearing as illustrations on notebook paper used by [[Sari Sumdac]] to recount the events of the Autobots' second clash with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}} and her own battle with the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

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==Notes==
*Though they were not named in either the ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon or the original Japanese dialogue, the Japanese ending credits to the episode identified them with the designations used in this article. "''Nekomimi''" is roughly Japanese for "kitty ears", and is a term generally applied in Japan to "catgirls".

[[Category:Animated characters]]
[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Fiction-only characters]]

Terry Klassen

2010-05-04T00:42:20Z

99.225.156.168: /* Armada */

[[Image:TerryKlassen1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|But is he still best friends with [[Ian James Corlett|Goku]]?]]
'''Terry Klassen''' is a Canadian voice actor and voice director. Some of his voice acting credits include Cutman from the 90's ''Mega Man'' cartoon, Impossible Man from ''Fantastic Four: World's Great Heroes'', Sylvester from ''Baby Looney Tunes'', Kotatsu Hachi the Hellpainter from ''Inuyasha'' and Krillin from the first English dub of ''Dragonball Z''.

As a voice director, he's worked on ''Ed, Edd n Eddy'', the 2007 ''George of the Jungle'' series, ''Pucca'' and ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom]]''.

==''Armada''==
*Voice director
*[[High Wire (Armada)|High Wire]]
*Shaun's father

==''Energon''==
*Voice director
*[[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]]
*[[Six Shot]]

==''Cybertron''==
*Voice director
*[[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]
*[[Tim Hansen]]
*[[Mr. Stanton]]

==External link==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0458342/ Terry Klassen at IMDB]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Klassen, Terry}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]
[[Category:Voice directors]]

Chiara Zanni

2010-05-04T00:36:26Z

99.225.156.168: /* Voice roles */

[[Image:Chiara zanni.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
'''Chiara Zanni''' (born [[July 19]], 1978) is a Canadian actress. She played the lead in sitcom ''About a Girl'', and has had guest appearance in shows such as ''Stargate Atlantis'', ''Supernatural'' and ''Smallville''. As a voice actress, she is best known as the voice of lead character Molly from ''Ōban Star Racers'' and Hakudoushi in ''InuYasha'', and has also starred in ''Storm Hawks'', ''X-Men Evolution'' and numerous ''Barbie'' and ''[[My Little Pony]]'' movies.
==Voice roles==
===''Energon''===
*[[Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B|Nekomimi A]]

===''Cybertron''===
*[[Lori]] ("[[Retreat]]", "[[Revelation (episode)|Revelation]]" and "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]" only)

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0953065/ Chiara Zanni on the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Zanni, Chiara}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B

2010-05-04T00:34:42Z

99.225.156.168: /* Energon cartoon */

: ''Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B are fictional characters from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family|continuity families]].''

[[Image:Nekomimi-1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Virtual robot catgirl maids. Goddamn it, Japan.]]
'''Nekomimi A''' (ネコミミA, the "brunette") and '''Nekomimi B''' (ネコミミB, the "blonde") are (apparently) fictional [[Wikipedia:Catgirl|catgirl]] characters whose exploits are enjoyed by the Transformers in various corners of the [[multiverse]].

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
[[Image:Nekomimi-2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Nekomimi A (backache queen) and Nekomimi B ("I LOVE YOU, HOT SHOT"), respectively.]]
:''Nekomimi A voice actor:'' [[Chiara Zanni]] (English), [[Masumi Asano]] (Japanese)
:''Nekomimi B voice actor:'' [[Jocelyne Loewen]] (English), [[Yukiko Tagami]] (Japanese)

Nekomimis A and B first appear as characters within a video game-cum-virtual battle training simulator used by the Autobots. The duo acted as announcers and referees for a series of tournament fights held between the Autobots at a low point during their war for [[energon (Energon)|energon]], which included digital clones of the deceased and the previous bodies of characters who had been upgraded, as well as several Decepticons, who hacked into the system in order to join the fun.

[[Image:GalvatronTerror-NekomimiComic.jpg|right|thumb|Having no hands won't stop Six Shot from reading about catgirls.]]

Nekomimi B seemed to be infatuated with [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], calling him "dreamy" twice. Unlike Nekomimi B, Nekomimi A thought Hot Shot was "scrawny" and had her sights set on [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. However, perhaps changing her mind after witnessing Galvatron's brutal takedown of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], she joined Nekomimi B in calling Hot Shot "dreamy" near the end of the tournament.

Following Hot Shot and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]'s victory by ring-out against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Supreme]] in the final round, Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B presented the winning team with trophies—shortly before they announced that Hot Shot and Rodimus would now take on the "special guest fighter", a pint-sized virtual incarnation of [[Unicron]]. As this last battle commenced, the two announcers wished the audience goodbye. {{storylink|Distribution}}

Some time after the tournament, [[Six Shot]] was seen reading a humorous, Transformer-sized comic book featuring the two of them. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers Animated''===

[[Image:NekomimiStationaryAlmanac01.jpg|left|200px|thumb|'''Attention'''. The following are '''not''' good stripper names: Celia Sextion. Baron Ovaries. General Herpes. Patches. That is all.]]

In this universe, the Nekomimis appear to be "Hello Kitty"-style mascots called "Hello Nekomimi Pop-Star", appearing as illustrations on notebook paper used by [[Sari Sumdac]] to recount the events of the Autobots' second clash with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}} and her own battle with the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{-}}

==Notes==
*Though they were not named in either the ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon or the original Japanese dialogue, the Japanese ending credits to the episode identified them with the designations used in this article. "''Nekomimi''" is roughly Japanese for "kitty ears", and is a term generally applied in Japan to "catgirls".

[[Category:Animated characters]]
[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Fiction-only characters]]

Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B

2010-05-04T00:34:10Z

99.225.156.168: /* Energon cartoon */

: ''Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B are fictional characters from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family|continuity families]].''

[[Image:Nekomimi-1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Virtual robot catgirl maids. Goddamn it, Japan.]]
'''Nekomimi A''' (ネコミミA, the "brunette") and '''Nekomimi B''' (ネコミミB, the "blonde") are (apparently) fictional [[Wikipedia:Catgirl|catgirl]] characters whose exploits are enjoyed by the Transformers in various corners of the [[multiverse]].

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
[[Image:Nekomimi-2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Nekomimi A (backache queen) and Nekomimi B ("I LOVE YOU, HOT SHOT"), respectively.]]
:''Nekomimi A voice actor:'' [[Chiara Zanni]] (English), [[Masumi Asano]] (Japanese)
:''Nekomimi B voice actor:''[[Jocelyne Loewen]] (English), [[Yukiko Tagami]] (Japanese)

Nekomimis A and B first appear as characters within a video game-cum-virtual battle training simulator used by the Autobots. The duo acted as announcers and referees for a series of tournament fights held between the Autobots at a low point during their war for [[energon (Energon)|energon]], which included digital clones of the deceased and the previous bodies of characters who had been upgraded, as well as several Decepticons, who hacked into the system in order to join the fun.

[[Image:GalvatronTerror-NekomimiComic.jpg|right|thumb|Having no hands won't stop Six Shot from reading about catgirls.]]

Nekomimi B seemed to be infatuated with [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], calling him "dreamy" twice. Unlike Nekomimi B, Nekomimi A thought Hot Shot was "scrawny" and had her sights set on [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. However, perhaps changing her mind after witnessing Galvatron's brutal takedown of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], she joined Nekomimi B in calling Hot Shot "dreamy" near the end of the tournament.

Following Hot Shot and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]'s victory by ring-out against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Supreme]] in the final round, Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B presented the winning team with trophies—shortly before they announced that Hot Shot and Rodimus would now take on the "special guest fighter", a pint-sized virtual incarnation of [[Unicron]]. As this last battle commenced, the two announcers wished the audience goodbye. {{storylink|Distribution}}

Some time after the tournament, [[Six Shot]] was seen reading a humorous, Transformer-sized comic book featuring the two of them. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers Animated''===

[[Image:NekomimiStationaryAlmanac01.jpg|left|200px|thumb|'''Attention'''. The following are '''not''' good stripper names: Celia Sextion. Baron Ovaries. General Herpes. Patches. That is all.]]

In this universe, the Nekomimis appear to be "Hello Kitty"-style mascots called "Hello Nekomimi Pop-Star", appearing as illustrations on notebook paper used by [[Sari Sumdac]] to recount the events of the Autobots' second clash with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}} and her own battle with the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{-}}

==Notes==
*Though they were not named in either the ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon or the original Japanese dialogue, the Japanese ending credits to the episode identified them with the designations used in this article. "''Nekomimi''" is roughly Japanese for "kitty ears", and is a term generally applied in Japan to "catgirls".

[[Category:Animated characters]]
[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Fiction-only characters]]

Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B

2010-05-04T00:32:24Z

99.225.156.168: /* Energon cartoon */

: ''Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B are fictional characters from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] and [[Animated (franchise)|Animated]] [[continuity family|continuity families]].''

[[Image:Nekomimi-1.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Virtual robot catgirl maids. Goddamn it, Japan.]]
'''Nekomimi A''' (ネコミミA, the "brunette") and '''Nekomimi B''' (ネコミミB, the "blonde") are (apparently) fictional [[Wikipedia:Catgirl|catgirl]] characters whose exploits are enjoyed by the Transformers in various corners of the [[multiverse]].

==Fiction==
===''Energon'' cartoon===
[[Image:Nekomimi-2.jpg|left|150px|thumb|Nekomimi A (backache queen) and Nekomimi B ("I LOVE YOU, HOT SHOT"), respectively.]]
:''Nekomimi A voice actor:'' [[Chiara Zanni]] (English), [[Masumi Asano]] (Japanese)
:''Nekomimi B voice actor:'' ??? (English), [[Yukiko Tagami]] (Japanese)

Nekomimis A and B first appear as characters within a video game-cum-virtual battle training simulator used by the Autobots. The duo acted as announcers and referees for a series of tournament fights held between the Autobots at a low point during their war for [[energon (Energon)|energon]], which included digital clones of the deceased and the previous bodies of characters who had been upgraded, as well as several Decepticons, who hacked into the system in order to join the fun.

[[Image:GalvatronTerror-NekomimiComic.jpg|right|thumb|Having no hands won't stop Six Shot from reading about catgirls.]]

Nekomimi B seemed to be infatuated with [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], calling him "dreamy" twice. Unlike Nekomimi B, Nekomimi A thought Hot Shot was "scrawny" and had her sights set on [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. However, perhaps changing her mind after witnessing Galvatron's brutal takedown of [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]] and [[Cyclonus (Armada)|Snow Cat]], she joined Nekomimi B in calling Hot Shot "dreamy" near the end of the tournament.

Following Hot Shot and [[Rodimus (Energon)|Rodimus]]'s victory by ring-out against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Supreme]] in the final round, Nekomimi A and Nekomimi B presented the winning team with trophies—shortly before they announced that Hot Shot and Rodimus would now take on the "special guest fighter", a pint-sized virtual incarnation of [[Unicron]]. As this last battle commenced, the two announcers wished the audience goodbye. {{storylink|Distribution}}

Some time after the tournament, [[Six Shot]] was seen reading a humorous, Transformer-sized comic book featuring the two of them. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}
{{-}}

===''Transformers Animated''===

[[Image:NekomimiStationaryAlmanac01.jpg|left|200px|thumb|'''Attention'''. The following are '''not''' good stripper names: Celia Sextion. Baron Ovaries. General Herpes. Patches. That is all.]]

In this universe, the Nekomimis appear to be "Hello Kitty"-style mascots called "Hello Nekomimi Pop-Star", appearing as illustrations on notebook paper used by [[Sari Sumdac]] to recount the events of the Autobots' second clash with the [[Headmaster (Animated)|Headmaster]] {{storylink|The Return of the Headmaster}} and her own battle with the [[Constructicon (Animated)|Constructicons]]. {{storylink|Sari, No One's Home}} {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac|The AllSpark Almanac}}

{{-}}

==Notes==
*Though they were not named in either the ''[[Energon (cartoon)|Energon]]'' cartoon or the original Japanese dialogue, the Japanese ending credits to the episode identified them with the designations used in this article. "''Nekomimi''" is roughly Japanese for "kitty ears", and is a term generally applied in Japan to "catgirls".

[[Category:Animated characters]]
[[Category:Energon characters]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Fiction-only characters]]

User talk:99.225.156.168

2010-05-04T00:28:27Z

99.225.156.168:

{{preview}}
Use the "show preview" button down there BEFORE you click "Save page". That many edits just to add in that one link for either page could've been avoided. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 23:11, 30 April 2010 (EDT)
:And please provide a source for these claims. --[[User:Detour|Detour]] 23:19, 30 April 2010 (EDT)
::Source for Nicole Oliver voicing Cybertron Override, or it didn't happen. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 14:14, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

I may not have an offical source for these calims, but it is obvious that her voice actress changes throughout ther series, and it is obvious that the other voice actress sounds exactly like Nicole Oliver. Just listen to differnet episodes online and you'll understand my point (eg. episode 5, and episode 18). --{{unsigned|99.225.156.168}} 15:39, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
:Unless you find '''''official sources''''', no. It may seem obvious to you, but that won't hold water here. --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 16:13, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
::Well, now, hang on, let's not get crazy with the laying down of the law, here. There are ''several'' instances in Cybertron of actors changing. For instance, [[Chiara Zanni]] voices Lori in three episodes, but I don't have a source for that - I simply know with certainty that it's her because her voice is completely different and at the time, I'd just got through watching ''Oban Star Racers'', in which Zanni played the lead, meaning I recognized her voice right away. Likewise, I've never seen an official source that says [[Trevor Devall]] voiced Megatron in "[[Fallen (episode)|Fallen]]", but nobody will contest that that's him. In ''this particular instance'', I'm afraid I'm not really hearing it, but let's not run around screaming that we must absolutely have sources on this exact type of thing. Heck, most of our G1 voice credits derive from Zobovor's super-old list, which he mostly made himself, and which he made some flubs on. We only know that [[Rewind]] is [[Townsend Coleman]] because I figured it out like six years ago when Zob and Rik couldn't! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 16:42, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
:::My bad then. It's just that, I wouldn't know the difference (I don't watch as much as I used to), and coming from an anon makes it all the more suspicious. *has gotten a tad bit paranoid* Plus that old school-paper holdover of "citation, citation, citation". --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 17:07, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
::::Thank you for the support. Despite that others need an offical source to put their minds at, I still know that Override is voiced by "both" Lisa Ann Beley "and" Nicole Oliver. Even if others don't agree that the other voice actress is Nicole Oliver, you at least have to admit that the person who does Override's voice consistantly changes, but I am 100% confident that Nicole Oliver is the other voice actress for Override. --{{unsigned|99.225.156.168}} 17:07, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
:::::I think it's partly the issue of how each person hears the voices.
:::::And sign your posts, at least. :P --[[User:Lonegamer78|Lonegamer78]] 17:14, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
::::::My apologies. I've only seen like... five minutes of Cybertron, maximum, (though I plan to watch it in the future...) and the fact that this guy was talking about how he had no sources and undoing other people's edits without explanation didn't really help. --[[User:NCZ|NCZ]] 17:19, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

I think what's at issue here is the lack of sources on... well, everything.--[[User:Rosicrucian|Rosicrucian]][[User Talk:Rosicrucian|Talk]] 17:48, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
:Well, "welcome to the Unicron Trilogy dubs", I'd say? The credits on the various UT shows were notoriously slapdash; each series had actors who went entirely uncredited, and in the case of Energon, the specific credits for the first episode (featuring "Autobot A" and "Autobot B") were included on around 25 subsequent ones, ignoring people who had regular roles.
:I think the only way for the issue at hand to be resolved is if someone with a trained ear, maybe McFeely, takes time to listen to Override's voice in the episodes cited. I would do it myself - I used to do such things all the time to work out VAs - but my schedule has been insane of late, and that isn't letting up soon. --[[User:Monzo|Monzo]] 17:56, 2 May 2010 (EDT)

Okay, here we go, sourced and sorted! [http://www.nicoleoliver.com/resume/NicoleOliver-resume-animation.pdf Nicole Oliver's resume] on her own website, lists her as Override. Good ear, Mr. Anon! I wouldn't know her if she bit me, personally. What we need to do now is identify which episodes she voices her in. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 18:30, 2 May 2010 (EDT)
:In fact, I'm now given cause to wonder if the episodes that I have tagged as featuring Thunderblast with a "very heavily amplified" voice are actually a different actress as well. And Mr. Anon, if you have familiarity with this particular stable of actors, perhaps you could put your ears to work attempting to deduce who played Leobreaker? Because it's not Paul Dobson (who voiced Overhaul), but I ''really'' don't believe the myriad sites that claim it's [[Blu Mankuma]]. - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 07:34, 3 May 2010 (EDT)
::Oh!! I see you beat me to the Leobreaker question yesterday! - [[User:Chris McFeely|Chris McFeely]] 08:27, 3 May 2010 (EDT)

Sorry about that. In addition, I made some changes to cybertron scourge's profile as well as colin murdoch. And yes, I provided sources.

Scourge (Cybertron)

2010-05-03T22:10:11Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

{{factions|jungleplanet|decepticon|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Scourge}}
:''Scourge is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Map-Scourge.jpg|right|290px|thumb|Why do my shoulders hurt people?]]
'''Scourge''' believes in survival of the fittest and the rule of the mightiest. Not coincidentally, he sees himself as the top of both these categories. A former student of the now-peaceful [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], he is savage and brutal, and now holds the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] firmly in his steel jaws. Still, his sense of honor shows that somewhere beneath the exterior of the tyrant, some decency beats in his spark, it just needs to find a way out.

He also apparently looks up (rather down) to one of the humans, [[Lori]]; because even though she is small, she is brave enough to stand up to big old Scourge. And let's face it, she must have [[Devastator (ROTF)|pretty big cojones]] to do that (despite, y'know, being a girl). Scourge refers to her as 'little sister'.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Flame Convoy'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Ostor'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Trevor Devall]] (English), [[Colin Murdoch]] (episode [[Revelation (episode)|Revelation]] only, English), [[Norio Wakamoto]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Cybertron Scourge past peoplesuffer.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Scourge never stops bragging]]
Long ago, Scourge was a student training under the tutelage of the wise [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]]. Frustrated by the lawlessness of his homeworld, as well as the weak rulers' lack of backbone in dealing with the many criminal elements that preyed upon the people of the land, Scourge turned his back on his master's teachings and waged a revolutionary war against the rulers of the land, with one message: bend to his will or be destroyed. Scourge's immense strength and force of arms saw him seize power over the Jungle Planet, but over time, his lofty ideal of bringing peace and safety to a chaotic land gave way to merely maintaining order under his iron fist. {{storylink|Honor|Honor}}

Years later, two strange beings dared enter the grounds of his temple. The leader, calling himself [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], claimed that he was in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]], which could save the universe from a [[Grand Black Hole|Black hole]] left in the wake of [[Unicron|some mythical god's]] destruction. {{storylink|Search|Search}} Soon afterwards, another (smaller) [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|outlander]] arrived, telling much the same story as the Decepticons did, except claiming that Megatron had no intention of saving the universe. Scourge joined the Decepticons but Bud, Lori and Coby turned him to the side of good so he could represent the Jungle planet during his fight against Galvatron along with Metroplex, Evac, Override, and Optimus Prime.

{{charstubfiction}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[Image:Scourge cybertron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Scourge''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-07'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

:''Cybertron'' Scourge transforms into a robotic dragon. Pressing the yellow button on his neck activates a electronic roaring sound and red LED in his head. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key into the slot on his back activates a Generation 1 transformation sound effect and flips out two smaller dragon heads, one on each side of his neck. Pressing the yellow button on his neck now activates a laser blast sound (along with the LED lights).

: In robot mode, Scourge is armed with a massive axe formed from his tail which can be held in either fist. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key in robot mode is the same as in beast mode.

: Scourge comes with a gold-bordered Jungle Planet Cyber Key, with the Cyber Key code '''u2m8''' [[Tampograph|tampographed]] on the back.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Bruticus (RID)|Predacon Bruticus]].

{{-}}
*'''Flame Convoy - Sky Lynx Edition''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: A Japanese [[Lucky Draw]] exclusive item, this extremely rare version of Flame Convoy had a colour scheme based (conceptually) on [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Generation 1 Sky Lynx]], and shipped in a plain white version of his retail box.

{{-}}
[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Scourge.JPG|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Scourge''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: An extremely simplified version of Scourge, Legends-class Scourge has limited articulation and his tail cannot detach to form his trademark axe.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hun-Gurrr]].

{{-}}
[[Image:Cybertron CryoScourge Toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Cryo Scourge''' (Ultra, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, silver Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: Cryo Scourge is a predominantly blue redeco based upon ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]].

: Cryo Scourge's packaging marks him as a [[Triple Changer]] for his ability to pop up the two extra heads. ... Yeah, we don't buy it either.

{{-}}

===Attacktix===
*'''Scourge''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF07
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recruit - 12/26 (46%) success ratio
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Striker (Axe)
}}
{{-}}
:Scourge is a surprisingly small [[Attacktix]] figure considering the massive and powerful character he's based on. His small axe, small base and low speed make him relatively ineffective against more powerful Star Wars and Marvel strikers.

:Scourge's "Recruit" power allows you to summon a trooper into play from your backups.

==Notes==
* The toy's instructions and the show's CGI model depict the yellow spike on Scourge's axe as sticking straight up, parallel to the handle, but the molded detail on the toy indicates that it's supposed to be positioned at a right angle to the handle—it's the opposite, narrow end of the axe blade, y'see.

* In dragon mode, Scourge's voice deepens.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm Scourge at TFU.info]

[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Scourge (Cybertron)

2010-05-03T22:09:54Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

{{factions|jungleplanet|decepticon|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Scourge}}
:''Scourge is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Map-Scourge.jpg|right|290px|thumb|Why do my shoulders hurt people?]]
'''Scourge''' believes in survival of the fittest and the rule of the mightiest. Not coincidentally, he sees himself as the top of both these categories. A former student of the now-peaceful [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], he is savage and brutal, and now holds the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] firmly in his steel jaws. Still, his sense of honor shows that somewhere beneath the exterior of the tyrant, some decency beats in his spark, it just needs to find a way out.

He also apparently looks up (rather down) to one of the humans, [[Lori]]; because even though she is small, she is brave enough to stand up to big old Scourge. And let's face it, she must have [[Devastator (ROTF)|pretty big cojones]] to do that (despite, y'know, being a girl). Scourge refers to her as 'little sister'.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Flame Convoy'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Ostor'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Trevor Devall]] (English), [[Colin Murdoch]] (episode [[Revelation (episode)|Revelation]] only, English) [[Norio Wakamoto]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Cybertron Scourge past peoplesuffer.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Scourge never stops bragging]]
Long ago, Scourge was a student training under the tutelage of the wise [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]]. Frustrated by the lawlessness of his homeworld, as well as the weak rulers' lack of backbone in dealing with the many criminal elements that preyed upon the people of the land, Scourge turned his back on his master's teachings and waged a revolutionary war against the rulers of the land, with one message: bend to his will or be destroyed. Scourge's immense strength and force of arms saw him seize power over the Jungle Planet, but over time, his lofty ideal of bringing peace and safety to a chaotic land gave way to merely maintaining order under his iron fist. {{storylink|Honor|Honor}}

Years later, two strange beings dared enter the grounds of his temple. The leader, calling himself [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], claimed that he was in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]], which could save the universe from a [[Grand Black Hole|Black hole]] left in the wake of [[Unicron|some mythical god's]] destruction. {{storylink|Search|Search}} Soon afterwards, another (smaller) [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|outlander]] arrived, telling much the same story as the Decepticons did, except claiming that Megatron had no intention of saving the universe. Scourge joined the Decepticons but Bud, Lori and Coby turned him to the side of good so he could represent the Jungle planet during his fight against Galvatron along with Metroplex, Evac, Override, and Optimus Prime.

{{charstubfiction}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[Image:Scourge cybertron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Scourge''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-07'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

:''Cybertron'' Scourge transforms into a robotic dragon. Pressing the yellow button on his neck activates a electronic roaring sound and red LED in his head. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key into the slot on his back activates a Generation 1 transformation sound effect and flips out two smaller dragon heads, one on each side of his neck. Pressing the yellow button on his neck now activates a laser blast sound (along with the LED lights).

: In robot mode, Scourge is armed with a massive axe formed from his tail which can be held in either fist. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key in robot mode is the same as in beast mode.

: Scourge comes with a gold-bordered Jungle Planet Cyber Key, with the Cyber Key code '''u2m8''' [[Tampograph|tampographed]] on the back.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Bruticus (RID)|Predacon Bruticus]].

{{-}}
*'''Flame Convoy - Sky Lynx Edition''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: A Japanese [[Lucky Draw]] exclusive item, this extremely rare version of Flame Convoy had a colour scheme based (conceptually) on [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Generation 1 Sky Lynx]], and shipped in a plain white version of his retail box.

{{-}}
[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Scourge.JPG|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Scourge''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: An extremely simplified version of Scourge, Legends-class Scourge has limited articulation and his tail cannot detach to form his trademark axe.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hun-Gurrr]].

{{-}}
[[Image:Cybertron CryoScourge Toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Cryo Scourge''' (Ultra, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, silver Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: Cryo Scourge is a predominantly blue redeco based upon ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]].

: Cryo Scourge's packaging marks him as a [[Triple Changer]] for his ability to pop up the two extra heads. ... Yeah, we don't buy it either.

{{-}}

===Attacktix===
*'''Scourge''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF07
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recruit - 12/26 (46%) success ratio
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Striker (Axe)
}}
{{-}}
:Scourge is a surprisingly small [[Attacktix]] figure considering the massive and powerful character he's based on. His small axe, small base and low speed make him relatively ineffective against more powerful Star Wars and Marvel strikers.

:Scourge's "Recruit" power allows you to summon a trooper into play from your backups.

==Notes==
* The toy's instructions and the show's CGI model depict the yellow spike on Scourge's axe as sticking straight up, parallel to the handle, but the molded detail on the toy indicates that it's supposed to be positioned at a right angle to the handle—it's the opposite, narrow end of the axe blade, y'see.

* In dragon mode, Scourge's voice deepens.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm Scourge at TFU.info]

[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Scourge (Cybertron)

2010-05-03T22:09:26Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

{{factions|jungleplanet|decepticon|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Scourge}}
:''Scourge is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] from the [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Map-Scourge.jpg|right|290px|thumb|Why do my shoulders hurt people?]]
'''Scourge''' believes in survival of the fittest and the rule of the mightiest. Not coincidentally, he sees himself as the top of both these categories. A former student of the now-peaceful [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]], he is savage and brutal, and now holds the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] firmly in his steel jaws. Still, his sense of honor shows that somewhere beneath the exterior of the tyrant, some decency beats in his spark, it just needs to find a way out.

He also apparently looks up (rather down) to one of the humans, [[Lori]]; because even though she is small, she is brave enough to stand up to big old Scourge. And let's face it, she must have [[Devastator (ROTF)|pretty big cojones]] to do that (despite, y'know, being a girl). Scourge refers to her as 'little sister'.

:''Japanese name:'' '''Flame Convoy'''
:''Hungarian name:'' '''Ostor'''

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Trevor Devall]] (English), [[Colin Murdoch]] (episode {Revelation (episode)|Revelation]] only, English) [[Norio Wakamoto]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Cybertron Scourge past peoplesuffer.jpg|left|250px|thumb|Scourge never stops bragging]]
Long ago, Scourge was a student training under the tutelage of the wise [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]]. Frustrated by the lawlessness of his homeworld, as well as the weak rulers' lack of backbone in dealing with the many criminal elements that preyed upon the people of the land, Scourge turned his back on his master's teachings and waged a revolutionary war against the rulers of the land, with one message: bend to his will or be destroyed. Scourge's immense strength and force of arms saw him seize power over the Jungle Planet, but over time, his lofty ideal of bringing peace and safety to a chaotic land gave way to merely maintaining order under his iron fist. {{storylink|Honor|Honor}}

Years later, two strange beings dared enter the grounds of his temple. The leader, calling himself [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]], claimed that he was in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]], which could save the universe from a [[Grand Black Hole|Black hole]] left in the wake of [[Unicron|some mythical god's]] destruction. {{storylink|Search|Search}} Soon afterwards, another (smaller) [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|outlander]] arrived, telling much the same story as the Decepticons did, except claiming that Megatron had no intention of saving the universe. Scourge joined the Decepticons but Bud, Lori and Coby turned him to the side of good so he could represent the Jungle planet during his fight against Galvatron along with Metroplex, Evac, Override, and Optimus Prime.

{{charstubfiction}}
{{-}}

==Toys==
===''Cybertron''===
[[Image:Scourge cybertron toy.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Scourge''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GD-07'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

:''Cybertron'' Scourge transforms into a robotic dragon. Pressing the yellow button on his neck activates a electronic roaring sound and red LED in his head. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key into the slot on his back activates a Generation 1 transformation sound effect and flips out two smaller dragon heads, one on each side of his neck. Pressing the yellow button on his neck now activates a laser blast sound (along with the LED lights).

: In robot mode, Scourge is armed with a massive axe formed from his tail which can be held in either fist. Inserting a Cyber Planet Key in robot mode is the same as in beast mode.

: Scourge comes with a gold-bordered Jungle Planet Cyber Key, with the Cyber Key code '''u2m8''' [[Tampograph|tampographed]] on the back.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Bruticus (RID)|Predacon Bruticus]].

{{-}}
*'''Flame Convoy - Sky Lynx Edition''' (Ultra, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, gold Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: A Japanese [[Lucky Draw]] exclusive item, this extremely rare version of Flame Convoy had a colour scheme based (conceptually) on [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Generation 1 Sky Lynx]], and shipped in a plain white version of his retail box.

{{-}}
[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Scourge.JPG|right|250px|thumb|]]
*'''Scourge''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: An extremely simplified version of Scourge, Legends-class Scourge has limited articulation and his tail cannot detach to form his trademark axe.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Hun-Gurrr]].

{{-}}
[[Image:Cybertron CryoScourge Toy.jpg|right|200px|thumb|]]
*'''Cryo Scourge''' (Ultra, 2006)
**''Accessories'': Tail-axe, silver Jungle Planet Cyber Planet Key

: Cryo Scourge is a predominantly blue redeco based upon ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Cryotek (RID)|Cryotek]].

: Cryo Scourge's packaging marks him as a [[Triple Changer]] for his ability to pop up the two extra heads. ... Yeah, we don't buy it either.

{{-}}

===Attacktix===
*'''Scourge''' (Booster, 2006)
{{attacktix
|ID=TF07
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Specialist
|special=Recruit - 12/26 (46%) success ratio
|cost=20
|speed=8
|attacktype=Striker (Axe)
}}
{{-}}
:Scourge is a surprisingly small [[Attacktix]] figure considering the massive and powerful character he's based on. His small axe, small base and low speed make him relatively ineffective against more powerful Star Wars and Marvel strikers.

:Scourge's "Recruit" power allows you to summon a trooper into play from your backups.

==Notes==
* The toy's instructions and the show's CGI model depict the yellow spike on Scourge's axe as sticking straight up, parallel to the handle, but the molded detail on the toy indicates that it's supposed to be positioned at a right angle to the handle—it's the opposite, narrow end of the axe blade, y'see.

* In dragon mode, Scourge's voice deepens.

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/Scourge/scourge.htm Scourge at TFU.info]

[[Category:Attacktix]]
[[Category:Cybertron characters]]
[[Category:Decepticons]]
[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Jungle Planet]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]

Revelation (episode)

2010-05-03T22:07:24Z

99.225.156.168: /* Trivia */

{{disambig3|Revelation}}
{{episode|
|series=Cybertron
|ep=26
|series2=Galaxy Force
|ep2=27
|title="Revelation"
|japanese=宇宙滅亡へのカウントダウン
|romaji=Uchūmetsubō no Countdown
|translation=Countdown to the Destruction of the Galaxy
|image=Cyb ep26 death machine gun.jpg
|caption=
|production code=
|production company=[[TV Aichi]], [[we've|We've]], [[Tōkyū Agency]]
|writer=[[Hiro Masaki]]
|director=[[Atsushi Nakayama]]
|animation studio=[[GONZO]]
|airdate=[[July 9]], 2005 (Japanese) [[October 24]], 2005 (English)
|continuity=[[Unicron Trilogy cartoon timeline|Unicron Trilogy cartoon continuity]]
}}

'''As if searching for Starscream and decoding a mysterious message from Cybertron wasn't trouble enough for the Autobots, Megatron and the Decepticons are free and back on Earth!'''

==Synopsis==

[[Image:Cyb_ep26_you_shall_not_pass.jpg|left|thumb|220px]]

Out in space, riding atop an asteroid, [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] leads [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] to the sphere holding [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and the other [[Decepticon]]s prisoner. Scourge's flame breath and axe fail to even make a dent in the globe, but Megatron knows that it is only a matter of time until he is free.

On [[Earth]], the [[Autobot]]s are confronted by [[Colonel Franklin]], who tells them his story. As a child, he fell into the [[Green River Rapids]], and was rescued by a shadowy figure that changed shape into a helicopter. Nobody ever believed his story, but he knew what he had seen was real, and dedicated himself to finding other such stories. As he grew older, he joined the military to further his search for the truth, and now, it's standing right in front of him. It even turns out that his rescuer was [[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]]! Now that everyone at last realizes that Colonel Franklin is on the side of the angels, he offers up all his military resources to help the Autobots find [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] and the stolen [[Omega Lock]] and [[Cyber Planet Key]]s.

[[Image:Cyb_ep26_starscream_with_key.jpg|right|thumb|220px]]

In the seas of the South Pacific, one of the [[Ancient Decepticon]]s awakened by Starscream, the wily [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]], is out looking for some fun, and scans a human speedboat for an [[alternate mode]]. As she is enjoying the sun and surf, [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] appears in the sky overhead. They fight briefly, before Thunderblast suddenly vanishes into thin air. Jetfire transmits the info to the Autobot base, where [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] deduces that Thunderblast has disappeared into a [[Camouflage Shield]] that is hiding something in the middle of the ocean. That something, as we soon learn, is a volcanic island that Starscream is using as a staging base, to which Thunderblast returns, arriving just in time to witness Starscream adding the Earth's Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock. As in the past, the addition of the key causes the lock to open a [[space bridge]], launching a beam of energy into space, and into the heart of the [[Unicron Singularity|black hole]]. Across the galaxy, on [[Velocitron]], on [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]] and on Earth, a space bridge portal hangs in the sky, displaying the terrifying image of the black hole to all onlookers. Concerns over the secrecy of the Autobots' mission have to be put on the back burner, however, when a strange energy burst is detected by the Autobots' computers. Despite fears that it has come from the black hole or the space bridge, it turns out that it is a encrypted signal sent back from Cybertron itself, a response to the original signal the Omega Lock sent out in the past.

In space, Scourge and Megatron combine their power, striking the sphere from within and without simultaneously. The tactic succeeds in shattering the sphere, freeing the Decepticons within, and Megatron immediately plans to head for Earth and revenge himself upon Starscream. Scourge requests that he be allowed to join Megatron, as he hungers to visit new worlds and experience new challenges. Megatron permits it, and the group leaves through a [[dimension gate]].

[[Image: Cyb_ep26_message.jpg|left|thumb|220px]]

Back on Earth, while [[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] randomly reveals he's ''not'' from Cybertron after all, [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] and [[Vector Prime]] have decrypted all they can of the signal from Cybertron, which seems to be telling the Autobots to bring the Omega Lock and Cyber Planet Keys back to the planet. Of course, they have to get them back from Starscream, first...but before they can start making plans to do so, Megatron's dimension gate appears in the sky above [[Niagara Falls]]. Acting quickly, Prime's team calls upon the help of several refugee Autobots to evacuate the humans out of the surrounding area with warnings of a tornado, after which Scattorshot surrounds it with a camouflage shield to hide what is about to transpire. The Autobots roll out for Niagara Falls and meet Megatron's forces there, but when both sides admit that there are more pressing concerns at hand, the Decepticons attempt to depart. As letting them go is not an option, Optimus Prime opens fire on their dimension gate, collapsing it, and starting off a major battle. As [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]] and [[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise]] deal with Crumplezone and [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]], and [[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] and [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] clash with Scourge, [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] is confronted by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and almost paralyzed with shock. Vector Prime comes to his aid, and Landmine reveals that he practically raised Mudflap back on Cybertron.

[[Image:Cyb ep26 machine gunned.jpg|right|thumb|220px]]

Megatron and Prime go head-to-head, meanwhile, but their battle is interrupted by Red Alert, Scattorshot and [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]], who entreat their leader to help Leobreaker and Snarl, who have been trapped by Scourge's flame, while they hold off Megatron. Prime does so, and the three Autobot troops give a surprisingly good account of themselves against the much more powerful Decepticon leader. As his rage at being thwarted by weaker warriors boils over, Megatron taps into the power of the Omega Lock and Earth's Cyber Planet Key. The Lock fires a beam of energy around the planet, which strikes Megatron and unlocks in him a new [[Cyber Key]] Power: a powerful machine gun that he uses to mow down Hot Shot, Red Alert and Scattorshot in one deadly volley. Optimus Prime turns in time to see his warriors fall, and charges at Megatron with a howl of fury...
{{--}}

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Six-Speed]] (7)
*[[Reverb (Cybertron)|Reverb]] (8)
*[[Crosswise (Cybertron)|Crosswise ]] (12)
*[[Evac (Cybertron)|Evac]] (13)
*[[Jolt (Cybertron)|Jolt]] (14)
*[[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] (16)
*[[Overhaul (Cybertron)|Leobreaker]] (18)
*[[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] (19)
*[[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] (20)
*[[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl ]] (22)
*[[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]] (23)
*[[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]] (24)
*[[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]] (25)
*[[Override (Cybertron)|Override ]] (26)
*[[Vector Prime]] (30)
*[[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop ]] (31)
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]] (32)
*[[Clocker (Cybertron)|Clocker ]] (33)
*Payphone Autobot (34)
*Trash bin Autobot (35)
*[[Motorcycle refugee]] (36)
*[[Signal Lancer]] (37)
*Sports car Autobots (38-40)

|c2=
* [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]] (1)
* [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] (2)
*[[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] (3)
* [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] (4)
*[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] (5)
*[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack ]] (6)
* [[Thunderblast (Decepticon)|Thunderblast]] (27)
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream ]] (28)
*Hundreds of [[Ancient Decepticons]]

|c3=
*[[Bud Hansen]] (9)
*[[Coby Hansen]] (10)
* [[Colonel Franklin]] (11)
*[[Lori]] (15)
* [[Lucy Suzuki]] (17)
*Franklin's father (21, flashback)

|c4=
* [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] (29)
}}

==Quotes==

'''Jetfire:''' No sign of Starscream...but most speedboats on Earth don't come with missile launchers! 
''[Jetfire's shadow appears over Thunderblast]'' 
'''Thunderblast:''' Hey! Where's my sun? 
'''Jetfire:''' Ahoy there! I haven't seen you around here before! 
'''Thunderblast:''' Quit blocking my sun, you big goon! 
'''Jetfire:''' Well, excuse me! 
'''Thunderblast:''' You spend thirty years in an ice cave and see how friendly you are! 
'''Jetfire:''' You mean you're one of those escaped monsters?" 
'''Thunderblast:''' HEY! Who are you calling a monster?! 
'''Jetfire:''' But that's... I didn't mean...! 
''[Thunderblast shoots Jetfire down]'' 
'''Thunderblast:''' Sayonara, Mister Buzz-Kill! 
'''Jetfire:''' No doubt about it... she really is a monster! 
:—Croikey! She's a feisty Sheila!

'''Crumplezone:''' I missed you, Ransack! *sobbing* 
'''Ransack:''' Hey, hey - ''hey!'' No hugging! 

"So you're pretty sure the black hole isn't going to turn us all into a cosmic smoothie?" 
"Oh, come on, Lori, now you're just being silly! We'd look more like root beer, anyways."
:—'''Lori''' discusses astrophysics with '''Bud''' in his own inimitable fashion.

'''Landmine:''' What ''happened'' to you? Mudflap, you're no Decepticon! 
'''Mudflap:''' Landmine, listen, I... you know you and me go way back. I don't want to hurt you, but I gotta do what I gotta do! ''Cyber Key Power!'' Walk away, Landmine. Just walk away! 
'''Landmine:''' Mudflap! Look at what you're ''doing here''! 
'''Mudflap:''' ''I said walk away!''

"Nice moves." 
"I know."
:—'''Override''' and the ever-humble '''Crosswise'''

==Notes==
===Differences with ''Galaxy Force''===
*As ever, ''Cybertron'' adds the customary reference to the [[Omega Frequency]] when the Omega Lock is fired up.
*''Galaxy Force'' sees Bud see a lot of rather uncharacteristic scientific observations, as he tells Lori that a normal black hole could never expand, and that it wouldn't return anything sent into it. ''Cybertron'' just replaces it with him making jokes (mostly about brownies). In large part, this change is also necessitated by the fact that in ''Galaxy Force'', it's a lead-in to the shocking discovery that Cybertron is still intact within the black hole. Since ''Cybertron'' changed things so that the planet was never consumed in the first place, this lead-in is entirely unnecessary, and excised.
*When the battle starts, Crumplezone and Ransack transform and...just drive off. ''Galaxy Force'' gives no reason for this odd "tactic", least of all why Override should bother following a fleeing enemy, so ''Cybertron'' adds the explanation that they are attempting to exit the camouflage shield.
*In ''Cybertron'', Mudflap is much more apologetic to Landmine, and would rather not fight him if he could avoid it. In ''Galaxy Force'', he's terribly righteous. Jerk.

===Animation and/or technical glitches===
*When the Autobots confront Megatron, a dubbing error sees Optimus Prime deliver a prolonged speech while Vector Prime's mouth is moving, carrying on directly into when his own mouth starts moving. Presumably, the first part of Optimus' speech was intended for Vector Prime, with Optimus carrying on afterwards as in the final dub.

===Continuity errors===
*''Cybertron'' has Thunderblast intimate that Crosswise only sealed her away thirty years ago. This doesn't jive with Lucy Suzuki's remark upon first finding Crosswise in the ice that he had been frozen for a thousand years. Maybe she's trying to lie about her age?
*The sphere containing Megatron and the Decepticons has changed from an opaque metallic globe to a translucent purple shimmering one. This may have been an intentional choice to better show Megatron's interactions with Scourge.
*Vector Prime claims that a signal was sent into space "each time" a Cyber Planet Key was placed into the Omega Lock, when it only happened with the Velocitron Key. The error is not present in ''Galaxy Force'', where Vector Prime only mentions the Velocitron Key incident.

===Transformers references===
* When faced with Leobreaker and Snarl, Scourge transforms to beast mode himself, with the promise of giving them a "[[Beast Wars (franchise)|Beast War]]".
* A black tanker truck resembling ''[[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]] can be seen in the traffic jam created by the Autobot refugees after Scattorshot tries to stop Megatron's warp gate.

===Real-world references===
* In response to the sight of Scourge unleashing his fire breath, Crumplezone gasps "Woah, flame on!", quoting the catchphrase of superhero Johnny Storm (aka the [[Human Torch]]), a member of the [[Fantastic Four]].

===Trivia===
* "Revelation" was the last episode of the series to premiere on [[Kids' WB]], and the final new episode to air in 2005. When the series returned in 2006, it was back on [[Cartoon Network]].
* Scourge is voiced by [[Colin Murdoch]], instead of [[Trevor Devall]] in this episode.
* As in "[[Retreat]]", actress [[Chiara Zanni]] stands in for [[Sarah Edmondson]] as Lori for ths episode. She will do so once more, in "[[Inferno (episode)|Inferno]]".
*When the Decepticons arrive on Earth, Crumplezone gets the planet's name wrong, calling it "Dirt". The same joke would later be made in the ''[[Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' movie by [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]].

==Home video releases==
{{note|All releases listed are in English audio unless otherwise noted.}}
;DVD
*2005 — ''Transformers: Galaxy Force'' — Vol. 07 ([[Victor Entertainment]]) — Japanese audio only.
*2008 — ''Transformers: Cybertron'' — The Ultimate Collection ([[Paramount Pictures|Paramount]])

[[Category:Cybertron episodes]]

Colin Murdoch

2010-05-03T22:06:27Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

{{disambig3|Colin}}
{{picsneeded}}

'''Colin Murdoch''' (born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on [[September 9]], 1958, also credited as '''Colin Murdock''') is a Canadian voice actor.

==Voice acting==
===Beast Wars===
*[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]

===Armada===
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]

===Energon===
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]
*[[Wing Saber|Wing Saber/Wing Dagger]]

===Cybertron===
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] ([[Revelation (episode)|Revelation]] only)

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613748/ Colin Murdoch at the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3099/colin-murdock/ Colin Murdoch on crystalacids.com]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Murdoch, Colin}}
[[Category:Mainframe]]
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Colin Murdoch

2010-05-03T22:06:01Z

99.225.156.168: /* Voice acting */

{{disambig3|Colin}}
{{picsneeded}}

'''Colin Murdoch''' (born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on [[September 9]], 1958, also credited as '''Colin Murdock''') is a Canadian voice actor.

==Voice acting==
===Beast Wars===
*[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]

===Armada===
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]

===Energon===
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]
*[[Wing Saber|Wing Saber/Wing Dagger]]

===Cybertron===
*[[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] ([[Revelations (episode)|Revelations]] only)

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613748/ Colin Murdoch at the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3099/colin-murdock/ Colin Murdoch on crystalacids.com]

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[[Category:Mainframe]]
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Colin Murdoch

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{{disambig3|Colin}}
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'''Colin Murdoch''' (born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on [[September 9]], 1958, also credited as '''Colin Murdock''') is a Canadian voice actor.

==Voice acting==
===Beast Wars===
*[[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]]

===Armada===
*[[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]]

===Energon===
*[[Scorponok (Energon)|Scorponok]]
*[[Wing Saber|Wing Saber/Wing Dagger]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0613748/ Colin Murdoch at the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3099/colin-murdock/ Colin Murdoch on crystalacids.com]

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[[Category:Mainframe]]
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Overhaul (Cybertron)

2010-05-02T22:04:33Z

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{{disambigr|Overhaul|the Generation 1 War Within Autobot|Overhaul (G1)}}{{picsneeded|Fiction}}

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

[[Image:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Let's lionize, guys!]]

'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[Unicron Battles]] and [[Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber]].

He is the cousin of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Jackshot / Ligerjack''' 
:''Hungarian name, as Overhaul'': '''Generál''' ('''Generálozó''' in ''Ultimate Battle'' DVD) 
:''Hungarian name, as Leobreaker'': '''Vastigris''' ("Iron-tiger")
:''Polish name, as Leobreaker'': '''Megalion'''

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Dobson]] (as Overhaul) (US), Dave Ward (as Leobreaker) (US), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japan) 

[[Image:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]

Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]] that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Haven}} When Optimus was battling the Decepticons, Overhaul arrived to back him up. {{storylink|Hidden}} When searching for the [[Omega Lock]], he preferred just to search rather than wait for more information. He later chased away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] with the help of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Overhaul stood idly next to a hole with Optimus Prime, asking him to bring Starscream and Thundercracker to ground level so he could fight them. Instead, he was hit from the sky by Thundercracker. This caused him to get angry, and he was able to use [[Cyber Key]] power to fight back. {{storylink|Space}} Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime to the Omega Lock symbol in the sky. He sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming a beam of light at him. {{storylink|Speed}} During the earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team to save humans without exposing themselves. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to remove an obstacle allowing some humans to evacuate safely to city hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Overhaul pulled on a large Autobot excavator, freeing him from snagged roots. He then deployed when Thundercracker attacked the civilian Autobots. Later, when [[Motorcycle refugee|an Autobot civilian]] discovered the warp coordinates leading to a Cyber Planet Key on [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|another world]], Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric planet. Unfortunately, due to interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off to explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned about Megatron's plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} He attacked using his Cyber Key Power, knocking the tyrant back. Scourge responded in kind by grabbing Overhaul and proceeding to fry the Autobot with his fire breath. Overhaul was about to be defeated until he was snatched away at the last minute by Snarl, who thus blew his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul attempted to get used to heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to the temple to fight once again for the key. He was first attacked by [[Undermine]], who was quickly defeated, followed by [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. Scourge then attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged it off until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious Snarl, but Overhaul jumped in the way of all the blows. Snarl called upon the power of the beast totem, which caused Overhaul to be reborn as Leobreaker. In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant and then revealed himself as Overhaul. Later, when Scourge pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other, Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack. Tensions escalated, however, and he jumped forward to attack Megatron. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and then slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Leobreaker lay prone under the Decepticon leader but called upon lightning to knock Megatron away. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into Cyber Claw mode. They blasted Megatron, and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Savage (episode)|Savage}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime while having a discussion about out. He lamented about attacking Scourge but was interrupted by Sideways calling for help. He eventually brought the Autobots to a staged confrontation with the Decepticons. During the battle he saw Sideways watching them all and confronted him afterward. He did not believe Sideways's story about being a special agent, but still let him go. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} He then returned back to Jungle Planet. Upon his return he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge. After being knocked apart, he forced himself to face Scourge on his own. He struck the first blow, but was quickly knocked out. Megatron was going to finish Leobreaker off until Scourge said he had suffered enough. After his defeat he went back to the volcano to sulk until Snarl came to talk him out of his rut. He reflected on his past as Overhaul, when he mostly worked alone, but realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots then scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker then believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron then took the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. They then provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was then buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker then was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He then followed Scourge as he went off toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge then attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They then blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, focing them out. They then attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take theOmega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Then Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He first was angry, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog then surroudned Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on theif feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush}}

Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In beast mode he latche donto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fith. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He then watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (episode)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Overhaul_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|My arms really suck.]]

*'''Overhaul''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

: Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his robot mode back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Planet Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]].

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[[Image:Leobreaker_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

: He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

: This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Leobreaker.JPG|right|thumb|250px|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[Image:Attacktix_Overhaul.jpg|thumb|right|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]

{{attacktix
|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}

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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.
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==Trivia==
* Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]]. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in the name-change.

* In a related tidbit, the original naming idea was apparently to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get Trailbreaker, it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form ''Overcast'', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the Cybertron characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row)<ref name="liocast">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/newest-collectors-club-magazine-first-look/5000/ Seibertron reporting on Collectors Club Cybertron name list]</ref>. However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker.

* A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.

* Overhaul's color scheme is based on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport ''Generation 1'' [[Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.

[[Image:Leobreakerearly.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]

* The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.

* Additionally, one of the early prototypes featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.

* The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm-mode'.

[[Image:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Rrraww, why do I only have two claws, that makes me X-23 instead of [[Wolverine]]!!]]

* Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to '''[[wikipedia:Jushin_Liger_(anime)|Jūshin Liger]]''', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline is also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

* Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine]].

* Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.

* Leo Breaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Galaxy Convoy is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leo Breaker and Galaxy Convoy perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

* Leobreaker's arm-mode can also attach to ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

* While Leobreaker cannot wield standard guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many [[Alternators]] weapons.{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm Overhaul at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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[[Category: Attacktix]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Jungle Planet]]
[[Category: Legends of Cybertron]]

Overhaul (Cybertron)

2010-05-02T22:04:14Z

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{{disambigr|Overhaul|the Generation 1 War Within Autobot|Overhaul (G1)}}{{picsneeded|Fiction}}

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

[[Image:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Let's lionize, guys!]]

'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[Unicron Battles]] and [[Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber]].

He is the cousin of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Jackshot / Ligerjack''' 
:''Hungarian name, as Overhaul'': '''Generál''' ('''Generálozó''' in ''Ultimate Battle'' DVD) 
:''Hungarian name, as Leobreaker'': '''Vastigris''' ("Iron-tiger")
:''Polish name, as Leobreaker'': '''Megalion'''

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Dobson]] (as Overhaul) (US), Dave Ward (as Leobreaker), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japan) 

[[Image:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]

Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]] that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Haven}} When Optimus was battling the Decepticons, Overhaul arrived to back him up. {{storylink|Hidden}} When searching for the [[Omega Lock]], he preferred just to search rather than wait for more information. He later chased away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] with the help of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Overhaul stood idly next to a hole with Optimus Prime, asking him to bring Starscream and Thundercracker to ground level so he could fight them. Instead, he was hit from the sky by Thundercracker. This caused him to get angry, and he was able to use [[Cyber Key]] power to fight back. {{storylink|Space}} Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime to the Omega Lock symbol in the sky. He sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming a beam of light at him. {{storylink|Speed}} During the earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team to save humans without exposing themselves. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to remove an obstacle allowing some humans to evacuate safely to city hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Overhaul pulled on a large Autobot excavator, freeing him from snagged roots. He then deployed when Thundercracker attacked the civilian Autobots. Later, when [[Motorcycle refugee|an Autobot civilian]] discovered the warp coordinates leading to a Cyber Planet Key on [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|another world]], Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric planet. Unfortunately, due to interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off to explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned about Megatron's plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} He attacked using his Cyber Key Power, knocking the tyrant back. Scourge responded in kind by grabbing Overhaul and proceeding to fry the Autobot with his fire breath. Overhaul was about to be defeated until he was snatched away at the last minute by Snarl, who thus blew his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul attempted to get used to heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to the temple to fight once again for the key. He was first attacked by [[Undermine]], who was quickly defeated, followed by [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. Scourge then attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged it off until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious Snarl, but Overhaul jumped in the way of all the blows. Snarl called upon the power of the beast totem, which caused Overhaul to be reborn as Leobreaker. In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant and then revealed himself as Overhaul. Later, when Scourge pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other, Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack. Tensions escalated, however, and he jumped forward to attack Megatron. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and then slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Leobreaker lay prone under the Decepticon leader but called upon lightning to knock Megatron away. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into Cyber Claw mode. They blasted Megatron, and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Savage (episode)|Savage}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime while having a discussion about out. He lamented about attacking Scourge but was interrupted by Sideways calling for help. He eventually brought the Autobots to a staged confrontation with the Decepticons. During the battle he saw Sideways watching them all and confronted him afterward. He did not believe Sideways's story about being a special agent, but still let him go. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} He then returned back to Jungle Planet. Upon his return he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge. After being knocked apart, he forced himself to face Scourge on his own. He struck the first blow, but was quickly knocked out. Megatron was going to finish Leobreaker off until Scourge said he had suffered enough. After his defeat he went back to the volcano to sulk until Snarl came to talk him out of his rut. He reflected on his past as Overhaul, when he mostly worked alone, but realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots then scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker then believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron then took the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. They then provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was then buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker then was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He then followed Scourge as he went off toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge then attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They then blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, focing them out. They then attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take theOmega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Then Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He first was angry, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog then surroudned Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on theif feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush}}

Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In beast mode he latche donto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fith. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He then watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (episode)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}
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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Overhaul_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|My arms really suck.]]

*'''Overhaul''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

: Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his robot mode back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Planet Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]].

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[[Image:Leobreaker_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

: He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

: This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Leobreaker.JPG|right|thumb|250px|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[Image:Attacktix_Overhaul.jpg|thumb|right|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]

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|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}

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:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.
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==Trivia==
* Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]]. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in the name-change.

* In a related tidbit, the original naming idea was apparently to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get Trailbreaker, it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form ''Overcast'', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the Cybertron characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row)<ref name="liocast">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/newest-collectors-club-magazine-first-look/5000/ Seibertron reporting on Collectors Club Cybertron name list]</ref>. However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker.

* A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.

* Overhaul's color scheme is based on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport ''Generation 1'' [[Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.

[[Image:Leobreakerearly.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]

* The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.

* Additionally, one of the early prototypes featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.

* The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm-mode'.

[[Image:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Rrraww, why do I only have two claws, that makes me X-23 instead of [[Wolverine]]!!]]

* Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to '''[[wikipedia:Jushin_Liger_(anime)|Jūshin Liger]]''', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline is also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

* Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine]].

* Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.

* Leo Breaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Galaxy Convoy is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leo Breaker and Galaxy Convoy perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

* Leobreaker's arm-mode can also attach to ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

* While Leobreaker cannot wield standard guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many [[Alternators]] weapons.{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm Overhaul at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
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[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
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[[Category: Legends of Cybertron]]

Overhaul (Cybertron)

2010-05-02T22:03:54Z

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

[[Image:Map-Leobreaker01.jpg|thumb|300px|right|Let's lionize, guys!]]

'''Overhaul''' is an elder Autobot warrior, having fought alongside [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] during the [[Unicron Battles]] and [[Powerlinx Battles]], and likely before that, as well. He is gruff and oftentimes confrontational, but exceptionally loyal to the Autobot cause. He says he prefers to work alone, but knows deep down the value of friendship and teamwork.

As '''Leobreaker''', his gung-ho attitude is heavily amplified, but he's no longer so independent-minded. He's become fast friends with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]] of the [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|Jungle Planet]], and has even gained his own [[Noble Force Mini-Con Team|personal Mini-Con attendants]]. He's even taken a shine to [[Earth]] team sports like baseball, possibly as a replacement for war. This new focus on teamwork does have its downside; he harbors a little bit of resentment that his "Savage Claw Mode" combination with Optimus might not be as strong as the "Sonic Wing Mode" the Autobot leader can form with [[Wing Saber]].

He is the cousin of the [[Decepticon]] [[Brushguard]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Jackshot / Ligerjack''' 
:''Hungarian name, as Overhaul'': '''Generál''' ('''Generálozó''' in ''Ultimate Battle'' DVD) 
:''Hungarian name, as Leobreaker'': '''Vastigris''' ("Iron-tiger")
:''Polish name, as Leobreaker'': '''Megalion'''

==Fiction==
===Cybertron cartoon continuity===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Paul Dobson]](as Overhaul) (US), Dave Ward (as Leobreaker), [[Hisao Egawa]] (Japan) 

[[Image:CybOverhaul.jpg|left|thumb|Who thought "Jackshot" was a good idea? No, seriously. Who?]]

Overhaul was one of the most bull-headed members of the Autobots. During a skirmish with the [[Decepticon]]s, he charged into battle without backup and was pinned under a massive boulder. When he came to, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] was personally defending Overhaul's position, apologising to him for not coming sooner. This taught Overhaul to value friendship and camaraderie. {{Storylink|Honor}}

Soon afterwards, the [[Unicron Singularity]] threatened to destroy [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], so Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime's unit to [[Earth]] in search of the [[Cyber Planet Key|Cyber Planet Keys]] that would restore the Allspark of [[Primus]], at least according to the time-travelling [[Vector Prime]]. {{Storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} During the construction of their new base on Earth, Overhaul alone completed the application of the stealth coating that prevented their base from being detected by [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]. {{Storylink|Haven}} When Optimus was battling the Decepticons, Overhaul arrived to back him up. {{storylink|Hidden}} When searching for the [[Omega Lock]], he preferred just to search rather than wait for more information. He later chased away Starscream and [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] with the help of [[Red Alert (Armada)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Landmine (episode)|Landmine}}

Overhaul stood idly next to a hole with Optimus Prime, asking him to bring Starscream and Thundercracker to ground level so he could fight them. Instead, he was hit from the sky by Thundercracker. This caused him to get angry, and he was able to use [[Cyber Key]] power to fight back. {{storylink|Space}} Overhaul accompanied Optimus Prime to the Omega Lock symbol in the sky. He sped ahead to the light source but was spun out by Thundercracker aiming a beam of light at him. {{storylink|Speed}} During the earthquake, Overhaul was part of Optimus Prime's team to save humans without exposing themselves. He teamed up with Landmine and was able to remove an obstacle allowing some humans to evacuate safely to city hall. {{storylink|Collapse}}

Overhaul pulled on a large Autobot excavator, freeing him from snagged roots. He then deployed when Thundercracker attacked the civilian Autobots. Later, when [[Motorcycle refugee|an Autobot civilian]] discovered the warp coordinates leading to a Cyber Planet Key on [[Jungle Planet (Cybertron)|another world]], Overhaul and [[Landmine (Energon)|Landmine]] were selected to scout out this strange, prehistoric planet. Unfortunately, due to interference from [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], Overhaul was left stranded by himself. After realizing he had no chance for contact with Earth, he decided to set off to explore. He didn't get far, as a fissure opened up and caused him to fall in. {{Storylink|Search}} He awoke later to find [[Backstop (Cybertron)|Backstop]] peering down at him. After a quick meeting and small confrontation with [[Snarl (Cybertron)|Snarl]], he learned about Megatron's plot to get the planet's [[Cyber Planet Key]]. {{storylink|Deep}}

Against the others' advice, Overhaul confronted [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] and demanded the Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Race}} He attacked using his Cyber Key Power, knocking the tyrant back. Scourge responded in kind by grabbing Overhaul and proceeding to fry the Autobot with his fire breath. Overhaul was about to be defeated until he was snatched away at the last minute by Snarl, who thus blew his cover in Scourge's ranks. Later, at a volcano, Overhaul attempted to get used to heat by wading into lava. After that, he returned to the temple to fight once again for the key. He was first attacked by [[Undermine]], who was quickly defeated, followed by [[Brimstone (Cybertron)|Brimstone]]. Scourge then attacked once again with his fire breath. Overhaul shrugged it off until Megatron arrived and threw Snarl into Overhaul. Scourge used the opportunity to pounce upon the unconscious Snarl, but Overhaul jumped in the way of all the blows. Snarl called upon the power of the beast totem, which caused Overhaul to be reborn as Leobreaker. In his new form, he quickly snatched up Snarl and retreated. {{storylink|Detour (episode)|Detour}}

When [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Vector Prime]] arrived from [[Velocitron]], Leobreaker saved them from a giant plant and then revealed himself as Overhaul. Later, when Scourge pitted the off-world Autobots and Decepticons against each other, Optimus ordered Leo Breaker not to attack. Tensions escalated, however, and he jumped forward to attack Megatron. Megatron carried him into the upper atmosphere and then slammed Leobreaker under his feet. Leobreaker lay prone under the Decepticon leader but called upon lightning to knock Megatron away. After recovering, he combined with Optimus Prime into Cyber Claw mode. They blasted Megatron, and the Decepticons retreated. {{storylink|Savage (episode)|Savage}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime while having a discussion about out. He lamented about attacking Scourge but was interrupted by Sideways calling for help. He eventually brought the Autobots to a staged confrontation with the Decepticons. During the battle he saw Sideways watching them all and confronted him afterward. He did not believe Sideways's story about being a special agent, but still let him go. {{storylink|Sand}} Leobreaker took a break from Jungle Planet and accompanied Optimus Prime to [[Velocitron]] in order to protect the [[Planet Cup]]. They again combined in order to fight Megatron. Using Cyber Key Power, they attacked with enough force to caused Megatron to lose the Planet Cup from his grasp. {{storylink|Champion}} He then returned back to Jungle Planet. Upon his return he encountered the Decepticons and once again combined with Optimus Prime to defeat [[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] and [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]. {{storylink|Ice}}

Leobreaker combined again with Optimus Prime to finally confront Scourge. After being knocked apart, he forced himself to face Scourge on his own. He struck the first blow, but was quickly knocked out. Megatron was going to finish Leobreaker off until Scourge said he had suffered enough. After his defeat he went back to the volcano to sulk until Snarl came to talk him out of his rut. He reflected on his past as Overhaul, when he mostly worked alone, but realized that Optimus Prime had always been looking out for him. {{storylink|Honor}}

Leobreaker accompanied Optimus Prime for his next showdown with Scourge. He was caught by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] in a net, but was eventually freed by [[Vector Prime]]. When Lori was in danger from Scourge, he stepped in front to protect her. Optimus Prime eventually called on his aid in battle, and they combined again into Savage Claw mode. Scourge's attack separated them, but they combined again using Leobreaker as the other arm. They immediately used Cyber Key Power and punched Scourge out, giving him a black eye. {{storylink|Primal}}

After the Autobots received the Cyber Planet Key from Scourge, the Autobots hid it from the Decepticons in a box. Then duplicate boxes were given to all the other Autobots to confuse the Decepticons. When the Decepticons attacked, Leobreaker took cover and yelled at his airborne attackers to come down and fight. The Autobots then scattered, with Leobreaker and Snarl staying out of the jungle cover to attract more Decepticons their way. They fell into a sinkhole dug by [[Mudflap (Cybertron)|Mudflap]] and began getting a beating, but eventually the Autobots launched Mudflap into the water. Leobreaker then believed that he was in fact the actual holder of the Cyber Planet Key and decided to head into the jungle. He encountered Megatron, but ran off rather than risk the key in a fight. Optimus Prime showed up and they combined, but were beaten by Starscream. Megatron then took the key until Optimus Prime opened a space bridge, bringing reinforcements. They then provided a crippling blow to Megatron, winning back the key. {{storylink|Trust (Cybertron)|Trust}}

Leobreaker was selected by Snarl to enter in the Cyber Planet Key to the Omega Lock After combining the two, he and the rest of the Autobots were contacted by [[Primus]] via the Mini-Cons. Afterward they headed to the north pole and dove deep into a hole they found there. He was then buried alive by Starscream {{storylink|Trap}} and then freed by Jetfire {{storylink|Invasion}}.

Leobreaker ran wires to connect the base with the human telephone grid to connect with and keep the refugee Autobots calm. He later travelled away from Earth via the space bridge. When Starscream was injured while attacking the Autobots, Leobreaker attacked, breaking off Starscream's sword. But he was still eventually knocked away. To defeat Starscream, he combined with Optimus Prime. They ran into Starscream's missile to protect the kids. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Leobreaker then was around when the Autobots met Colonel Franklin. He fought Scourge when the Decepticons invaded Earth, but was defeated along with Snarl. {{storylink|Revelation (episode)|Revelation}} Leobreaker combined with Optimus Prime so he could battle his way toward Megatron. They were delayed by Scourge. {{storylink|Critical}} Leobreaker continued to battle Megatron and his forces. He prevented Thundercracker from attacking the Cybertron Defense Team. Once at the volcanic island, he helped fight Crumplezone with Override. He then followed Scourge as he went off toward Starscream. {{storylink|Assault}}

Leobreaker entered the volcano with Optimus Prime and Vector Prime. He encountered [[Sideways (RID)|Sideways]] and combined with Optimus to battle him. They distracted Sideways enough for Scourge to pounce. Scourge then attacked Vector Prime as well until the Autobots attacked him. They then blocked Megatron's way until the volcano erupted, focing them out. They then attacked Starscream to cut off his energon flow. {{storylink|Starscream (episode)|Starscream}} Leobreaker was split apart by Starscream when he was "smacked so hard". Later he headed out with Evac and Override to take theOmega Lock to Cybertron. {{storylink|United}}

Leobreaker was stopped with Override and Evac by the space bridge being damaged. Then Megatron attacked, trapping him until the Omega Lock revealed a path for them. They jumped and fell onto Cybertron. When Optimus Prime combined with Wing Saber, he expressed that it couldn't be better than Savage Claw mode, but still cheered on Optimus until Megatron attacked him instead, taking the Omega Lock. Optimus won it back and Leobreaker was present when Optimus presented it, causing the apparent demise of Cybertron. He first was angry, but then helped lead part of the team off of Cybertron to the moon to watch the transformation of [[Primus]]. {{storylink|Cybertron (episode)|Cybertron}} He hoped Primus wouldn't be angry at him standing on him with dirty feet. He teamed up with Landmine and Jetfire to send Thunderblast flying off into space.
{{storylink|Balance}}

Leobreaker attempted to take Megatron down and lunged at him. In doing so the fog surrounding Megatron disappeared to reveal the Decepticon leader reborn. The fog then surroudned Leobreaker to create a dark clone known as [[Nemesis Breaker]]. They engage in combat, but Megatron stops the fight to combine into Dark Claw Mode. {{storylink|Darkness (episode)|Darkness}} While battling Megatron in Savage Claw mode, him and Optimus found they were evenly matched to Megatron with his new Dark Claw Modes, so they fall back for a bit. {{storylink|Escape (episode)|Escape}}

When the need to get vaccinated for the travel to [[Gigantion]] came up, Leobreaker was apprehensive. {{storylink|Warp}} Upon landing on Gigantion, he and the other Autobots split into a group when he noticed paved roads that had to have been constructed. When the Autobots reached a giant rock blocking their path, he was the first to attack. {{storylink|Giant}} Afterward, he helped unload equipment from the ship for the Autobots to use the Omega Lock. While searching for data on the location of the Cyber Planet Key, he was one of the first severely beaten by [[Megatron (Armada)|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|Fury}}

Leobreaker watched as Coby showed off his new Scrapmetal suit, then was placed in search team two with Snarl and Jetfire. {{storylink|City}} He ran through the underground until Jetfire stopped them in front of a chasm. He decided to go down, proclaiming that cats always land on theif feet. When they landed they were immediately ambushed by [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]. Leobreaker and Scourge kept moving while Jetfire stayed to fight the Decepticon. {{storylink|Ambush}}

Leobreaker talked to Snarl about the connection that Snarl felt with the damage Jungle Planet was taking from the black hole. He wondered why he couldn't feel the connection, but Snarl assured him that it was a good thing. He later encountered Scourge and was glad to finally take him on 1-on-1. In beast mode he latche donto Scourge but was tossed aside. Their battle took them further across the undercity of Gigantion. He emerged from the dust damaged, but intact. However, he wasn't about to let Scourge leave the fith. After Scourge took down Snarl, Leobraker lunged at him. He was caught and fried with Scourge's twin fire breathing heads. Quickly, he and Snarl charged at Scourge. After a large explosion, Scourge emerged alone, with both Leobreaker and Snarl nowhere to be found...{{storylink|Challenge}}...until they were found unconscious by [[Coby Hansen|Coby]] and his team. {{storylink|Scourge (episode)|Scourge}}

After he recovered, Leobreaker joined the rest of the Autobots when they found Gigantion's Cyber Planet Key. {{storylink|Optimus (episode)|Optimus}} He then watched [[Vector Prime]] insert the final Cyber Planet Key into the [[Omega Lock]]. When Galvatron arrived, Leobreaker was defeated with the rest of the Autobots, and the Omega Lock was stolen. {{storylink|Showdown (episode)|Showdown}} He later returned from Gigantion with the rest of the Autobots. {{storylink|Guardian (episode)|Guardian}} Upon returning, Leobreaker watched as Jungle Planet was hit hard by the black hole, then pulled into a space bridge. Later he helped evacuate the inhabitants there while the magnetic bridge was losing power. {{storylink|Homecoming (episode)|Homecoming}}
{{charstubfiction}}

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==Toys==
===Cybertron===
[[Image:Overhaul_toy.jpg|right|thumb|250px|My arms really suck.]]

*'''Overhaul''' (Scout class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-05'''
**''Accessories'': Missile, Cybertron Autobot Cyber Key (Takara only), Jungle Planet Key (Hasbro only)

: Overhaul transforms into an off-road vehicle similar to a Humvee. Plugging a [[Cyber Planet Key]] into his robot mode back launches his chest-mounted missile (you can do this in car mode too, but the missile is blocked). In Japan, he came with a silver-bordered [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Autobot Cyber Planet Key, but for his [[Hasbro]] release he came with a silver Jungle Planet style key, with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''s9d7'''" on the back. There are rumors that a later release of the Japanese version was changed to a Jungle key, but this has not been confirmed.

: This mold was [[redeco]]ed and slightly [[retool]]ed (removing the Autobot insignia on his right shoulder) to make [[Brushguard]] and the [[Movie (franchise)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Warpath (Movie)|Warpath]].

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[[Image:Leobreaker_toy.jpg|thumb|250px|Another $13 and my arms still suck.]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Voyager-class, 2005)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''GC-16'''
**''Accessories'': Tail-blade, Jungle Planet Cyber Key

: The Overhaul upgrade transforms into a mechanical lion (though in Japan he's called a liger) with electronic sound effects. Each forelimb/arm has a Cyber-Key-released spring-loaded claw, and his tail becomes a blade-whip for robot mode. He can also transform into "Savage Claw Mode", becoming a massive clawed arm that can attach to the Super-class ''Cybertron'' [[Optimus Prime (Armada)#CybSuper1|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (Armada)#CybSuper1|Megatron]] toys, usable on either side of their torsos.

: He comes with a silver-bordered Jungle Planet style Cyber Key; the Hasbro version has the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''vg08'''" on the back.

: This mold is also used by [[Nemesis Breaker]], and was [[retool]]ed to make ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Lio Convoy#Universe (2008)|Leo Prime]], and [[BotCon 2009]] [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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[[Image:Cybertron-toy_LoC_Leobreaker.JPG|right|thumb|250px|My arms are fine!]]
*'''Leobreaker''' (Legends of Cybertron, 2005)

: This toy is a simplified version of the Leobreaker toy. Needless to say, it cannot combine with Optimus Prime.

: This mold is also used by ''[[Classics (2006)|Classics]]'' [[Lio Convoy|Leo Prime]] and ''[[Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]].

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===Attacktix===
*'''Overhaul''' (Starter Set, 2006)
[[Image:Attacktix_Overhaul.jpg|thumb|right|Eh, with a gun like this, who needs arms?]]

{{attacktix
|ID=TF19
|faction=Autobot
|class=Leader
|special=Sacrifice - 14/26 (54%)
|cost=30
|speed=4
|attacktype=Shooter (Energy Blast)
}}

{{-}}

:Available only in the Transformers series 1 Starter Set, ''[[Attacktix]]'' Overhaul is very similar in stats and attacks to [[Excellion]]. Unlike Excellion, Overhaul can use his sacrifice power to return to play by taking the play of any Autobot figure, not just Trooper figures.

:Overhaul's 360 degree shoulder articulation (in addition to his waist and head) arguably gives this little figure more satisfying poseability than his larger brother. Okay, keep your shirt on. We said ''arguably''.
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==Trivia==
* Originally, Overhaul was going to be called '''Trailbreaker''', in reference to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[Trailbreaker (G1)|character of the same name]]. However, the [[trademark]] could not be secured for this, resulting in the name-change.

* In a related tidbit, the original naming idea was apparently to go from "Trailbreaker" to "Leobreaker". When they couldn't get Trailbreaker, it seems Hasbro considered naming Overhaul's lion form ''Overcast'', as that name is listed as Leobreaker's American name in the ''[[Galaxy Force Phase Ignition]]'' guidebook, as well as appearing in an error-ridden early [[Transformers Collectors' Club|Collectors' Club]] announcement of American names for the Cybertron characters (which contained spellings such as "Thundercraacker" and "Cloker", and attributed the name "Leo Breaker" to [[Evac (Cybertron)|Live Convoy]], thus prompting fans to suspect a name swap rather than a name replacement in the wrong row)<ref name="liocast">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/newest-collectors-club-magazine-first-look/5000/ Seibertron reporting on Collectors Club Cybertron name list]</ref>. However, they ultimately kept the name Leobreaker.

* A ''very'' early working name for Leobreaker was apparently "'''Power Up Lion'''". This name was used in an early solicitation for the [[Legends Class|Legends of Cybertron]] toy (which, ironically, doesn't combine with Optimus Prime).<ref name="bbtslegends">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/cybertron-7/new-transformers-toy-line---legends-of-cybertron-2817/ Early Big Bad Toy Store solicitation for Legends Of Cybertron waves 1 and 2]</ref> Obviously, this was just a description rather than an actually intended ''name''.

* Overhaul's color scheme is based on ''[[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]]'' [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Although the two share some character traits, that was not the main reason for the color choice: After the "Trailbreaker" idea fell flat due to trademark reasons, he was originally intended to sport ''Generation 1'' [[Outback]]'s colors. Ultimately that deco was also abandoned, and the colors of Outback's [[mold]]-mate Brawn were chosen instead.

[[Image:Leobreakerearly.jpg|right|180px|thumb|Look, ma, a hand!]]

* The original plans for Leobreaker involved a more coherent Savage Claw Mode arm design, complete with fingers and thumbs. The fingers folded into the rather large spaces above the robot mode knees, while the thumbs were originally riveted into the place where the large round protrusions are on the knee sides. In addition, Leobreaker's [[Cyber Key]] gimmick seems to have originally been much more complex, with the key slotting into the shoulder rather than the forearm, and causing two-pronged claws to deploy from the forearm ''and'' shoulder. Traces of that gimmick version are still present in the final, including a divot where the Cyber Key slot was and places for the shoulder claws to rest. The aborted gimmick also explains the odd, articulation-limiting construction of his arms. A variety of factors resulted in the simplified form, including rising petroleum prices.

* Additionally, one of the early prototypes featured a faux-SUV chest for Leobreaker, probably to link him more closely to his first body. Like the previously-listed changes, this was likely removed to lower the production cost — or possibly it was discarded for other reasons.

* The television CGI model of Leobreaker used during the combiner sequence animation, as well as the representation of the combined arm mode is based upon a modified version of one of the original prototypes of Leobreaker, who, as mentioned above, had a much more complex and believable 'arm-mode'.

[[Image:Leobreaker 02.jpg|thumb|right|180px|Rrraww, why do I only have two claws, that makes me X-23 instead of [[Wolverine]]!!]]

* Leobreaker's Japanese name is '''Ligerjack''', while his function is "Jūshin" ("Beast God"), resulting in a fairly blatant nod to '''[[wikipedia:Jushin_Liger_(anime)|Jūshin Liger]]''', a popular late '80s franchise, whose toyline is also manufactured by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. The flipping wrist claws in this form are also a direct reference to Jūshin Liger's powered up form.

* Both of this character's bodies feature three claws extending from each wrist. This makes him [[Wolverine]].

* Though Leobreaker possesses three claws on each of his arms, there are only two on his ''Cybertron'' package art (as well as his merged state with Optimus Prime in the cartoon). This implies it was based off either the early prototype or control art instead of the final toy.

* Leo Breaker's orange/gold coloring, his Japanese voice actor, and the combination sequence with Galaxy Convoy is an homage to Goldymarg from ''The King of Braves GaoGaiGar''. The attack Leo Breaker and Galaxy Convoy perform appears similar to the Shining Finger from ''G Gundam''.

* Leobreaker's arm-mode can also attach to ''[[Armada (toyline)|Armada]]'' [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]].

* While Leobreaker cannot wield standard guns and accessories that use a standard peg without a handle from [[Wing Saber]], he can hold [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]]'s gun, [[Metroplex (Cybertron)|Metroplex]]'s axe, as well as many [[Alternators]] weapons.{{-}}

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/Overhaul/overhaul.htm Overhaul at TFU.info]

==Footnotes==
<references/>

[[Category: Attacktix]]
[[Category: Autobots]]
[[Category: Combiners]]
[[Category: Cybertron characters]]
[[Category: Jungle Planet]]
[[Category: Legends of Cybertron]]

Nicole Oliver

2010-05-02T21:37:54Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

[[Image:Nicoleoliver.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She's my mother...she's my sister...my mother...my sister...she's my mother and my sister!]]
'''Nicole Oliver''' is a Canadian actor. Among her better-known roles are Kelly Blaine on ''Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', Risty Wilde on ''X-Men: Evolution'', and the Sorceress on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''. She also hosts the reality series ''Crash Test Mommy''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
* [[Kelly Baumgartner]]

===''Energon''===
* [[Miranda Jones]]
* [[Sally Jones]]

===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Mrs. Hansen
* The President of the United States
* [[Motorcycle refugee]]
* Suzuki's Aide

==External links==
* [http://www.nicoleoliver.com/ Nicole Oliver's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646955/ Nicole Oliver on the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3230/nicole-oliver/headshots/ Nicole Oliver's list of roles on crystalacids.com]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Nicole}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Nicole Oliver

2010-05-02T21:37:09Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

[[Image:Nicoleoliver.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She's my mother...she's my sister...my mother...my sister...she's my mother and my sister!]]
'''Nicole Oliver''' is a Canadian actor. Among her better-known roles are Kelly Blaine on ''Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', Risty Wilde on ''X-Men: Evolution'', and the Sorceress on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''. She also hosts the reality series ''Crash Test Mommy''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
* [[Kelly Baumgartner]]

===''Energon''===
* [[Miranda Jones]]
* [[Sally Jones]]

===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Mrs. Hansen
* The President of the United States
* [[Motorcycle refugee]]

==External links==
* [http://www.nicoleoliver.com/ Nicole Oliver's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646955/ Nicole Oliver on the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3230/nicole-oliver/headshots/ Nicole Oliver's list of roles on crystalacids.com]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Nicole}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Lisa Ann Beley

2010-05-02T21:36:08Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

{{Picsneeded}}

'''Lisa Ann Beley''' (born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on [[August 5]]th, 1975) is a Canadian voice actor. Among her better-known roles are Nara Burns on ''Exo-Squad'', Eileen Canaver and Murrue Ramius on ''Gundam SEED'', and Teela on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''.

==Voice roles==
===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Lori' Mother
* Reporter

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0067754/ Lisa Ann Beley on the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/316/lisa-ann-beley/ Lisa Ann Beley's list of rolles on crystalacids.com]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beley, Lisa}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Lisa Ann Beley

2010-05-02T21:35:51Z

99.225.156.168: /* External links */

{{Picsneeded}}

'''Lisa Ann Beley''' (born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on [[August 5]]th, 1975) is a Canadian voice actor. Among her better-known roles are Nara Burns on ''Exo-Squad'', Eileen Canaver and Murrue Ramius on ''Gundam SEED'', and Teela on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''.

==Voice roles==
===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Lori' Mother

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0067754/ Lisa Ann Beley on the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/316/lisa-ann-beley/ Lisa Ann Beley's list of rolles on crystalacids.com]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beley, Lisa}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Lisa Ann Beley

2010-05-02T21:33:49Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

{{Picsneeded}}

'''Lisa Ann Beley''' (born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada on [[August 5]]th, 1975) is a Canadian voice actor. Among her better-known roles are Nara Burns on ''Exo-Squad'', Eileen Canaver and Murrue Ramius on ''Gundam SEED'', and Teela on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''.

==Voice roles==
===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Lori' Mother

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0067754/ Lisa Ann Beley on the Internet Movie Database]

{{DEFAULTSORT:Beley, Lisa}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Nicole Oliver

2010-05-02T21:33:11Z

99.225.156.168: /* External links */

[[Image:Nicoleoliver.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She's my mother...she's my sister...my mother...my sister...she's my mother and my sister!]]
'''Nicole Oliver''' is a Canadian actor. Among her better-known roles are Kelly Blaine on ''Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', Risty Wilde on ''X-Men: Evolution'', and the Sorceress on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''. She also hosts the reality series ''Crash Test Mommy''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
* [[Kelly Baumgartner]]

===''Energon''===
* [[Miranda Jones]]
* [[Sally Jones]]

===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Mrs. Hansen
* The President of the United States

==External links==
* [http://www.nicoleoliver.com/ Nicole Oliver's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646955/ Nicole Oliver on the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3230/nicole-oliver/headshots/ Nicole Oliver's list of roles on crystalacids.com]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Nicole}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Nicole Oliver

2010-05-02T21:32:52Z

99.225.156.168: /* External links */

[[Image:Nicoleoliver.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She's my mother...she's my sister...my mother...my sister...she's my mother and my sister!]]
'''Nicole Oliver''' is a Canadian actor. Among her better-known roles are Kelly Blaine on ''Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', Risty Wilde on ''X-Men: Evolution'', and the Sorceress on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''. She also hosts the reality series ''Crash Test Mommy''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
* [[Kelly Baumgartner]]

===''Energon''===
* [[Miranda Jones]]
* [[Sally Jones]]

===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Mrs. Hansen
* The President of the United States

==External links==
* [http://www.nicoleoliver.com/ Nicole Oliver's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646955/ Nicole Oliver on the Internet Movie Database]
* [http://www.crystalacids.com/database/person/3230/nicole-oliver/headshots/ Nicole Oliver's list of roles on crystalacids.com

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Nicole}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Nicole Oliver

2010-05-02T21:31:33Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron */

[[Image:Nicoleoliver.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She's my mother...she's my sister...my mother...my sister...she's my mother and my sister!]]
'''Nicole Oliver''' is a Canadian actor. Among her better-known roles are Kelly Blaine on ''Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', Risty Wilde on ''X-Men: Evolution'', and the Sorceress on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''. She also hosts the reality series ''Crash Test Mommy''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
* [[Kelly Baumgartner]]

===''Energon''===
* [[Miranda Jones]]
* [[Sally Jones]]

===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override (Cybertron)|Override]]
* Mrs. Hansen
* The President of the United States

==External links==
* [http://www.nicoleoliver.com/ Nicole Oliver's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646955/ Nicole Oliver on the Internet Movie Database]

==References==
{{reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Oliver, Nicole}}
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Mark Oliver

2010-05-02T21:29:10Z

99.225.156.168: /* Voice roles */

[[Image:MarkOliver.jpg|right|200px|thumb]]

'''Mark Oliver''' is a Canadian voice actor. Among his better-known roles are King Cryos on ''War Planets'', Rau Le Creuset on ''Gundam SEED'', and the Super-Skrull on ''Fantastic Four: World's Greatest Heroes''.

==Voice roles==
===''Cybertron''===
* [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]
* [[Undermine]]
* Robert Hansen (Coby's father)

==External links==
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646936/ Mark Oliver on the Internet Movie Database]

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2010-05-02T21:26:56Z

99.225.156.168: /* Cybertron cartoon */

:''Ernesto is a [[human]] character in [[Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]] portion of the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Ernesto.jpg|right|180px|thumb|"I've never been an intellectual but I have this look."]]

'''Ernesto''' is a Hispanic-American resident of Colorado (Lori calling him "Papa," and he, in turn, calling her, "Mija."). A real estate developer, he is married and has at least two children: a daughter, [[Lori]] (who he's very protective of), and a son about whom little is known. He and his family previously lived in a city, before moving to their current home in the country.

==Fiction==
===''Cybertron'' cartoon===
:''Voice Actor:''[[Michael Dobson]] (US), [[Hiroaki Hirata]] (Japan)

Ernesto was a businessman specializing in housing redevelopment. {{storylink|Hidden}} He was the father of [[Lori]] and a mysterious unnamed son, and moved his family to Rockville, Colorado for peace and quiet away from the big city. {{storylink|Fallen (episode)|Fallen}} He enjoyed learning about the big outdoors, and started using a telescope to watch the stars, although he had trouble finding Betelguise. {{storylink|Speed}}

Like any true patriot, Ernesto was completely unperturbed about being whisked away in the middle of the night by a clandestine arm of the military. After all, it was for the good of the country, right? {{storylink|Invasion}} He did show concern that his daughter and her friends could be in some sort of danger, though. {{storylink|Retreat}}

Ernesto had great difficulty believing his daughter Lori when she finally confessed her involvement with the Transformers. Despite the [[Ancient Decepticons|legion of alien robot invaders]] that had filled Earth's skies days ago, and the giant space portal into a black hole floating over their heads, he thought her story was nothing but fantasy. Ernesto only changed his tune when [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and the Autobots transformed right before his eyes. Hearing that his daughter was needed on their mission to other dimensions due to her flexible mind, Ernesto demanded to accompany his daughter. He insisted his mind was just as flexible as hers until [[Robert Hansen]] pointed out what a bunch of close-minded numbnuts they had been just two minutes ago. Reluctantly, Ernesto allowed Lori to go on the mission without him. {{storylink|Family}}

Ernesto was there to greet his daughter when she finally returned from her epic journey. {{storylink|End}} He was initially caught off-guard after hearing that Lori and [[Coby Hansen]] were dating, thundering that his daughter wasn't supposed to start dating until after he was dead! Still, he seemed to warm to the idea, and was seen at their wedding many years later. {{storylink|Beginning}}

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Michael Dobson

2010-05-02T21:26:37Z

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[[Image:Michael richard dobson full.jpg|right|180px|thumb|]]
'''Michael Richard Dobson''' (born in 1967) is a Canadian voice actor and is the brother of fellow voice actors [[Paul Dobson|Paul]] and [[Brian Dobson]]. He is known for playing serious and emotionally driven characters such as Dryden Fassa in ''Vision of Escaflowne'', Mitsunari Ishida in ''Kessen'', Oran Bajir in ''Broken Saints'', Blob in ''X-Men Evolution'', Goth in ''Silverwing'' and [[Cobra Commander]] in ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe: Spy Troops]]'' and ''G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]

===''Energon''===
*Starscream
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]

===''Cybertron''===
*Starscream
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]
*[[Colonel Franklin]]
*[[Ernesto]]

==Convention guest==
* [[BotCon 2005]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0229923/ Michael Dobson at the Internet Movie Database]

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[[Category:Voice actors]]

Michael Dobson

2010-05-02T21:25:57Z

99.225.156.168: /* Voice roles */

[[Image:Michael richard dobson full.jpg|right|180px|thumb|]]
'''Michael Richard Dobson''' (born in 1967) is a Canadian voice actor and is the brother of fellow voice actors [[Paul Dobson|Paul]] and [[Brian Dobson]]. He is known for playing serious and emotionally driven characters such as Dryden Fassa in ''Vision of Escaflowne'', Mitsunari Ishida in ''Kessen'', Oran Bajir in ''Broken Saints'', Blob in ''X-Men Evolution'', Goth in ''Silverwing'' and [[Cobra Commander]] in ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe: Spy Troops]]'' and ''G.I. Joe: Valor vs. Venom''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
*[[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]

===''Energon''===
*Starscream
*[[Signal Flare (Energon)|Signal Flare]]

===''Cybertron''===
*Starscream
*[[Brakedown (Cybertron)|Brakedown]]
*[[Colonol Franklin]]
*[[Ernesto]]

==Convention guest==
* [[BotCon 2005]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0229923/ Michael Dobson at the Internet Movie Database]

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[[Category:Convention guests]]
[[Category:Voice actors]]

Nicole Oliver

2010-05-02T21:19:59Z

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[[Image:Nicoleoliver.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She's my mother...she's my sister...my mother...my sister...she's my mother and my sister!]]
'''Nicole Oliver''' is a Canadian actor. Among her better-known roles are Kelly Blaine on ''Kung Fu: The Legend Continues'', Risty Wilde on ''X-Men: Evolution'', and the Sorceress on the 2002 version of ''Masters of the Universe''. She also hosts the reality series ''Crash Test Mommy''.

==Voice roles==
===''Armada''===
* [[Kelly Baumgartner]]

===''Energon''===
* [[Miranda Jones]]
* [[Sally Jones]]

===''Cybertron''===
* [[Override]]

==External links==
* [http://www.nicoleoliver.com/ Nicole Oliver's official website]
* [http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0646955/ Nicole Oliver on the Internet Movie Database]

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