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Revelations Part 3

2025-04-21T20:40:05Z

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{{disambig2|the ''Cybertron'' issue|the ''Beast Machines'' episode|Revelations Part III: Apocalypse}}
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|next=Revelations Part 4
|seriesissue2=''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Transformers: Cybertron]]''
|title="Revelations Part 3"
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|published in=[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 9|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #9]]
|plot by=[[Forest Lee]], [[Dan Khanna]]
|script by=[[Forest Lee]]
|pencils by=[[Dan Khanna]]
|inks by=[[Terry Pallot]]
|colors by=[[Rob Ruffolo]]
|letters by=[[Robbie Robbins]]
|continuity=[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]]
}}

'''Soundwave recovers the Dead Matrix, using it to bring his master back...'''

==Synopsis==
Outside the [[Archives]] on Cybertron, [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] releases [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]] to steal the [[Dead Matrix]]. The avian drone burns a hole through the wall, hacking into the computers at the Archive to find the Dead Matrix's location, and uses his stealth field to bypass the Autoguns. Returning to Soundwave, they travel to the event horizon of the [[Unicron Singularity]], and using his abilities to access certain sub-harmonic frequencies, Soundwave throws the Matrix into the black hole. A glowing green rock emerges from the black hole, declaring himself free.

Landing 700 light years away on the planet [[Yst]], the dark energies of the rock begin to corrupt the planet around it. On a farm, two men who witnessed the rock's entry into atmosphere begin to fight, as the livestock begin to devour each other. One holds the other down and bashes the other's head in. Standing over his friend's corpse, he feels hungry...

In the capital city, cars lay strewn across the street; men fire upon innocent civilians; pets devour owners and owners devour pets. A woman, having eaten everything in her home, eats the soil from potted plants. A man attempts to eat the walls of his house. And in the equatorial rainforests, fires rage, trees are reduced to stumps, and men die in the mud. The planet begins to shrink, as the darkness's mass pulls it in. And as the last Ystian dies, the planet cracks like a celestial egg.

[[Unicron]] lives again.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] (1)
*[[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]] (2)

|c4=
*[[Unicron]] (3)
*[[Yst|Ystians]] (4)
}}

==Quotes==
"I am no mere force of nature. No phenomenon to be studied, codified and circumvented by lesser beings. I am the '''collapse''' of natural order. A '''formless''', infinite nothing petty corporeal minds cannot imagine. Total annihilation. Peace in an endless emptiness, the heart and totality of which '''I alone''' encompass. I am Unicron."
:– Exerpt from '''Unicron''''s monologue.

==Notes==
*This chapter is...quite dark. Aside from implied cannibalism, the events in the city, while not shown in high detail, include headshots with a massive amount of blue green blood flying out, a dog eating his owner, visible guts and ribs, and a very small corpse with blood leaking out. In the panel of the man eating the walls of his house, there's an axe sitting next to a picture of a family, with...some kind of stains on the wall.

===Transformers notes===
*Unicron's back, baby! This time, he's in his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Transformers: Cybertron]]'' deluxe class body.
*Soundwave in isolation behaves more like his classic ''Generation 1'' [[Soundwave (G1)|counterpart]]. His profile, included in the same issue, notes that his show persona is an affect he puts on for others due to socialization issues.

===Real-life References===
*The Ystians are based on the {{w|Cardassian}}s, of ''[[Star Trek]]'' fame.

===Other notes===
*It is unknown just how long there was between Unicron's arrival on Yst and its destruction. Assuming that it all still takes place within the timeframe of the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]]'s events, it is likely only a few days.
*Soundwave, while throwing the Dead Matrix into the anomaly, is described and depicted as standing right in the event horizon of the black hole. This would be difficult with real physics, but the cartoon already threw that out the window, so oh well.
*Soundwave's color scheme is based upon the animated series CGI model and his [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release, rather than the [[Hasbro]] version's appearance.

===Errors===
*The Dead Matrix is miscolored, resembling the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

===Reprints===
*2007 — ''[[Transformers: Cybertron: Balancing Act]]''

[[Category:Cybertron issues]]
[[Category:Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issues]]

Revelations Part 3

2025-04-21T20:39:47Z

Bitstream: /* Transformers notes */

{{disambig2|the ''Cybertron'' issue|the ''Beast Machines'' episode|Revelations Part III: Apocalypse}}
{{Comicstory|
|seriesissue=''[[Transformers: Cybertron: Balancing Act|Revelations]]''
|prev=Revelations Part 2
|next=Revelations Part 4
|seriesissue2=''[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|Transformers: Cybertron]]''
|title="Revelations Part 3"
|publisher=[[Fun Publications]]
|published in=[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 9|''Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club'' #9]]
|plot by=[[Forest Lee]], [[Dan Khanna]]
|script by=[[Forest Lee]]
|pencils by=[[Dan Khanna]]
|inks by=[[Terry Pallot]]
|colors by=[[Rob Ruffolo]]
|letters by=[[Robbie Robbins]]
|continuity=[[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]]
}}

'''Soundwave recovers the Dead Matrix, using it to bring his master back...'''

==Synopsis==
Outside the [[Archives]] on Cybertron, [[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] releases [[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]] to steal the [[Dead Matrix]]. The avian drone burns a hole through the wall, hacking into the computers at the Archive to find the Dead Matrix's location, and uses his stealth field to bypass the Autoguns. Returning to Soundwave, they travel to the event horizon of the [[Unicron Singularity]], and using his abilities to access certain sub-harmonic frequencies, Soundwave throws the Matrix into the black hole. A glowing green rock emerges from the black hole, declaring himself free.

Landing 700 light years away on the planet [[Yst]], the dark energies of the rock begin to corrupt the planet around it. On a farm, two men who witnessed the rock's entry into atmosphere begin to fight, as the livestock begin to devour each other. One holds the other down and bashes the other's head in. Standing over his friend's corpse, he feels hungry...

In the capital city, cars lay strewn across the street; men fire upon innocent civilians; pets devour owners and owners devour pets. A woman, having eaten everything in her home, eats the soil from potted plants. A man attempts to eat the walls of his house. And in the equatorial rainforests, fires rage, trees are reduced to stumps, and men die in the mud. The planet begins to shrink, as the darkness's mass pulls it in. And as the last Ystian dies, the planet cracks like a celestial egg.

[[Unicron]] lives again.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c2=
*[[Soundwave (Cybertron)|Soundwave]] (1)
*[[Laserbeak (Cybertron)|Laserbeak]] (2)

|c4=
*[[Unicron]] (3)
*[[Yst|Ystians]] (4)
}}

==Quotes==
"I am no mere force of nature. No phenomenon to be studied, codified and circumvented by lesser beings. I am the '''collapse''' of natural order. A '''formless''', infinite nothing petty corporeal minds cannot imagine. Total annihilation. Peace in an endless emptiness, the heart and totality of which '''I alone''' encompass. I am Unicron."
:– Exerpt from '''Unicron''''s monologue.

==Notes==
*This chapter is...quite dark. Aside from implied cannibalism, the events in the city, while not shown in high detail, include headshots with a massive amount of blue green blood flying out, a dog eating his owner, visible guts and ribs, and a very small corpse with blood leaking out. In the panel of the man eating the walls of his house, there's an axe sitting next to a picture of a family, with...some kind of stains on the wall.

===Transformers notes===
*Unicron's back, baby! This time, he's in his ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Transformers: Cybertron]]'' deluxe class body.
*Soundwave in isolation behaves more like his classic ''Generation 1'' [[Soundwave (G1)|counterpart]]. His profile, included in the same issue, notes that his show persona is an affect he puts on for others due to socialization issues.

===Real-life References===
*The Ystians are based on the {{w|Cardassian}}s, of ''[[Star Trek]]'' fame.

===Other notes===
*It is unknown just how long there was between Unicron's arrival on Yst and its destruction. Assuming that it all still takes place within the timeframe of the [[Transformers: Cybertron (cartoon)|''Cybertron'' cartoon]]'s events, it is likely only a few days.
*Soundwave, while throwing the Dark Matrix into the anomaly, is described and depicted as standing right in the event horizon of the black hole. This would be difficult with real physics, but the cartoon already threw that out the window, so oh well.
*Soundwave's color scheme is based upon the animated series CGI model and his [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] release, rather than the [[Hasbro]] version's appearance.

===Errors===
*The Dead Matrix is miscolored, resembling the [[Matrix of Leadership]].

===Reprints===
*2007 — ''[[Transformers: Cybertron: Balancing Act]]''

[[Category:Cybertron issues]]
[[Category:Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issues]]

Slitherfang

2023-12-31T04:56:38Z

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{{factions|quintessonwfc|quintesson}}
:''Slitherfang is a [[Quintesson]]-allied [[Battle Master]] from the [[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:WFC-Earthrise-Slitherfang-Card-Art.jpg|thumb|300px|Please tread on me.]]

'''Slitherfang''' can transform into a shield to protect the Quintesson Empire!

==Fiction==
===''Generations Selects Special Comic''===
[[File:Selects Slitherfang Attacks Optimus.jpg|thumb|120px|left]]
Slitherfangs were the latest creations of the [[Quintesson]]s, and could be created by using [[Angolmois Energy]] to convert existing [[Selector]]s into the beasts. The [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]] general [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] gobbled up a [[Smashdown]] and a [[Soundbarrier]], then used Angolmois Energy to convert them into a Slitherfang. Hun-Gurrr then promptly spat out the mechanical cobra at [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. A [[Quintesson Judge]] also demonstrated this conversion ability by putting a Soundbarrier from [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]]'s household in a [[Recreator]], then using [[Angolmois Energy]] to change it into a vicious Slitherfang. {{Storylink|Abominus comic 1}} The Quintesson Judge would use a Slitherfang as a monitor screen to watch over [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] in battle. {{storylink|Abominus comic 2}}
{{--}}

==Toys==
===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Battle-Master-SlitherFang.jpg|thumb|300px|Not associated with [[Cobra]].]]
*'''Slitherfang''' (Battle Master, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-E13'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-06'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[August 29]], 2020
**''Accessories'': Impact "[[Fire Blast effect]]"
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)|[[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Battle Master]]s, Slitherfang transforms from snake mode to a shield that can be held by any [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]]-compatible figure. Their alt mode also features an [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connector on each end, allowing them to connect with any other toy with compatible connectors, forming roadways and ramps. Or a longer snake, if you’re into that. They have a pair of small 3 mm pegs on them to mount "[[Fire Blast effect]]" add-ons to simulate getting pelted with blaster-fire.

: The instructions contain a second set of steps demonstrating how to transform Slitherfang from shield to connector piece. It's ultimately rather superfluous; all it amounts to is moving the peg at the tip of the figure's tail. It can be accomplished by rotating the piece via a small knob on the opposite end of the piece, without having to remove the whole tail assembly from its place in the shield mode.

: Amusingly, if arranged correctly, Slitherfang can be made to [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ouroboros eat his own tail].

: Like all ''Earthrise'' releases, the cardboard back of Slitherfang's package includes a cut-out collectible piece of a larger star map.

: Slitherfang was not part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s regular-retail ''Earthrise'' toyline, instead being relegated to a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] [[exclusive]]... alongside about ''half'' of the Hasbro line's regular retail product.

:This mold was [[Redeco|redecoed]] in non-translucent red into [[Fangtron#Toys|Fangtron]].
{{WFCEarthriseSlitherfangFireBlastMold}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*Slitherfang is inspired by unused concept art for an [[Autobot Master Warrior]] from the [[1987]] ''[[Transformers: The Headmasters (franchise)|The Headmasters]]'' line. [[Toxin]] shares this design lineage by way of an [[IP theft|unlicensed "third-party" figure]] for [[Unofficial conventions|TFcon]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Slitherfang''' (スリザーファング ''Surizāfangu'')

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[[Category:TakaraTomy Mall exclusives]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise characters]]

Slitherfang

2023-11-15T04:29:45Z

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Nucleon (substance)

2023-01-26T20:57:58Z

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{{disambigr|Nucleon|Galvatron's Titan Master partner|Nucleon (TR)}}
[[File:Nucleon pool Marvel.jpg|thumb|375px|This was on a good day.]]
'''Nucleon''' is an incredibly powerful energy source capable of being used as fuel by [[Transformer]]s and other mechanoid life forms, but though it can give great strength and power and has even revived the nonfunctional, it often has terrible side effects. Nucleon is said to affect no two types of mechanoid the same, but one very common effect for Transformers is the loss of [[transformation]] ability. The [[Action Master]]s resulted from injudicious use of this mysterious, dangerous substance.

Nucleon appears as a funky liquid with a dangerous glow. It looks like fun, and seems to help, but don't be a fool! Listen to your momma and stay off the stuff!

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 continuity family===
====Toy packaging blurb====
[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] went searching for new energy sources and, within the heart of a [[black hole]] discovered Nucleon: a miracle fuel that made Transformers stronger, faster, and more alive, but cost them the ability to transform. Soon the Decepticons stole the technology and created Action Masters of their own.

====Marvel Comics continuity====
=====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics=====
{{noteukonly}}
[[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] heard about a risky new miracle fuel on the planet [[Hydrus Four]]. Against orders he stole the non-functioning bodies of his fellow [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] and headed there to find out. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}} What he discovered was a ruined world filled with [[Nucleon guardian|creepy, obsessive, rotting zombie-like beings]] warning him that it was all because of Nucleon. Being Grimlock, he then went ahead and used the fuel anyway, first on himself and then to revive his fallen teammates. {{storylink|The Pri¢e of Life!}}

Grimlock soon found parts of his body inexplicably seizing up, and began to fear that he should have listened to the creepy dying robots after all. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}} After returning to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] Grimlock used the Nucleon to repair all the damaged Transformers in the ship's medical bay, including [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], [[Ironhide (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ironhide]], [[Sunstreaker (G1)|Sunstreaker]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], [[Wheeljack (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Wheeljack]], [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]], and also [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], whom he didn't know was there. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} Following the Transformers' battle with [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], Grimlock froze up entirely. It was then that [[Hi-Q]] (in the process of merging with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]]) saw with "[[Powermaster]] eyes" that Grimlock wasn't malfunctioning, but changing. He used his Powermaster abilities to speed up the process and Grimlock burst forth in his new, more-powerful Action Master form. {{storylink|Still Life!}}

Meanwhile, Hi-Q's own mental merger with Prime was also accelerated by his contact with Nucleon. Soon afterward, the [[Last Autobot]] re-created Hi-Q as Optimus Prime in a new ''nontransformable'' body. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}} {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}

''Exposure to Nucleon resulted in a Transformer's [[Figure Alteration System]]s being converted into [[Energy Storage Reactor]]s.'' {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!|Issue #300 letters section}}

=====Earthforce=====
[[File:Devastator rebuild.png|thumb|Did they forget he'd need two legs or what?]]
{{earthforcefiction}}
Nucleon robbed the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] of their ability to combine into [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], prompting them to attempt to build him as an independent being. {{storylink|Desert Island Risks!}} {{Storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

=====''Classics''=====
{{noteclassics}}
Shortly after being revived with Nucleon, [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] was caught in an explosion at a Nucleon processing factory and even more severely mutated. The Autobot [[Mini-Con]]s stepped in and were able to get that reaction under control but Swoop himself was transformed into a (very powerful) Mini-Con by the Nucleon. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 18|Mini-Con Swoop's bio}}

====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
In order to re-energize a Cybertron crippled by energy shortage, [[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime and [[Hi-Q]] sought a power source that would solve their energy issues. After confirming its existence out in space, {{storylink|Metrowars}} they ventured into a black hole to obtain nucleon. {{storylink|Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#NucleonQuestSuperConvoy|Nucleon Quest Super Convoy bio}} Upon discovering the nucleon, Optimus Prime absorbed it into his own body via Hi-Q, transforming him into an Action Master, then brought the energy source back to the Autobots. Becoming Action Masters provided Transformers' bodies with unlimited energy, ending the war over resources and paving the way for the rise of the [[Cybertron Alliance]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Metroplex)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

====''Wings Universe''====
A chunk of Hydrus Four containing a large crystal of Nucleon broke off from the planet and was sent hurtling through space towards Cybertron. When [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]], a [[Decepticon Warlord]], got wind of the unknown power contained in the asteroid, he began preparations to try and seize it. The [[Elite Guard|Cybertron Elite Guard]] also heard about the asteroid and Gutcruncher's mission, and [[Powerflash]]'s [[Stealth Team (G1)|Stealth Team]] was assigned to try and stop them. During the course of affairs, three Autobots and three Decepticons were exposed to the crystal's power. Despite gaining extraordinary power, they also lost the ability to transform. The crystal itself was destroyed soon after by [[Tap-Out (Universe)|Tap-Out]]. [[Sentinel Major]] later said that the shattered remains of the asteroid had begun raining down on Cybertron and they were keeping an eye out for any surviving pieces of crystal. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}

====2005 IDW continuity====
The Transformers had been mining nucleon on the planet [[Messatine]] for over four million years. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Post Hoc}} Even after the war broke out, the Autobots continued mining operations in the planet's [[Serp Mines]]. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} The substance was used for medical purposes at [[Delphi]], where [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] was hooked up to a nucleon feed after being infected by [[Red Rust]]. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

Enriched nucleon was extremely dangerous when weaponized, causing it to be outlawed as part of the [[Tyrest Accord]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}

[[Whirl (G1)|Whirl]] once tricked [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] into drinking a glass of weapons-grade nucleon, knocking him out on the spot. {{storylink|Cybertronian Homesick Blues}}

The [[Decepticon Justice Division]] have a stash of chronal energy-enriched Nucleon, as a result of [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]'s [[time travel]]ling, in their base on Messatine. It would gain the name [[Nuke]]. {{storylink|The Permanent Revolution|The Permanent Revolution}}

====''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''====
[[Nucleon Nail]]s were a type of narcotic used by [[Wreck-Gar (G1)|Wreck-Gar]]. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}}

====''Beast Wars: Uprising''====
[[Maximal Command Security Force|MCSF]] officer [[Betabear]] had a bad Nucleon habit which he was going to kick any day now. Everyone on the force knew about it, they just didn't think it was a problem until he tried killing [[Sea Panic|some nobody]] and got a knife to the brain from [[Stiletto (BW)|his partner]] for it.

Some time later, minor criminal [[Elephan|Sledgehammer]] tried committing a robbery. MCSF attempts to stop him were stymied by his nucleon-enhanced and addled state, which allowed him to ignore fatal wounds. {{storylink|Burning Bridges}}

====2019 IDW continuity====
A mythological account regarding the origins of [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] said that the Sea was formed from the nucleon of [[Primus]] when he became Cybertron. {{storylink|I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream}}

The survivors of the wreck of the ''[[Iron Hope (G1)|Iron Hope]]'' were forced to subsist on nucleon for kilocycles until they were rescued, leading to them becoming permanently mode-locked. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} When [[Jumpstream]] expressed concern at using a nucleon-powered device to supercharge her teleportation abilities, [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] reassured her that it takes high doses and long-term exposure to mode-lock a Cybertronian. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}}

=====Alternate future=====
In an alternate future where [[Exarchon]] had successfully conquered Cybertron, those few resistors who survived were forced to get by on nucleon, since only Exarchon and his lackies were allowed energon. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight II|Test Flight II}}

===Unicron Trilogy continuity family===
====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
The [[null-reality pod]]s from [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]]'s home dimension were powered by impacted Nucleon power cells. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4|Worlds Collide #1}}

====Force of Habit====
The melee weapons known as [[nucleon shock gauntlet]]s are probably powered by nucleon. {{storylink|Force of Habit}}

===''TransTech''===
According to [[Scattorshot (Cybertron)|Scattorshot]], nucleon was a controlled substance in [[Axiom Nexus]]. [[Cheetor (TransTech)|Cheetor]] was unconcerned when it was pointed out that [[Jackpot (G1)|Jackpot]] had this contraband, as Jackpot did not get the Nucleon in this universe. Instead, his body could create nucleon all on its own, by somehow processing and converting normal [[energon]] into nucleon. {{storylink|Gone Too Far}}

Nucleon's status as a contraband didn't stop [[Bulletbike (TransTech)|Bulletbike]] from getting his hands on some regardless, by lethally mugging a "[[lowtech]]". He then used the hyposyringe full of nucleon as a weapon against [[Ego (TransTech)|Ego]], with the injection arresting the constant transformation Ego's body was designed to rely on, and causing him to become paralyzed and subsequently at the mercy of Bulletbike's murderous intentions. {{storylink|I, Lowtech}}

===Titan movie comics===
In a [[Tyran 208.28 Gamma|divergent timeline]], the Decepticons succeeded at Mission City and conquered the United States. There, Nucleon was an energy source that [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] believed could save Earth from destruction, calming the techno-organic struggle that was tearing the world apart. However, the Autobots never dared mine it as a power source before due to its chimeral nature—it flipped between calm to hideously volatile at random, and could just as easily blow Earth to pieces. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 18|Return to Cybertron #2}}

It was also used by [[Stockade (Movie)|Stockade]] and his mates as a way of staying alive on the lifeless Cybertron, and it turned Stockade a little... funny. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 17|Return to Cybertron #1}} It also got used as an energy source for the monstrous [[Unicron]], though its volatile nature allowed for it to be used to stop him. After that battle, Stockade gave Optimus the remaining Nucleon so he could save Earth. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 20|Return to Cybertron #4}}

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==Notes==
*Furman's plan at Marvel was Nucleon would affect different robots in different ways (an idea eventually revived for ''Regeneration One'') and to survive the collapsing Cybertron, the stranded Autobots were going to have to quaff Nucleon and damn the consequences.<ref>[[Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 1|Club magazine #1]]</ref>
*The Marvel UK [[letters page]] recounted the toy packaging origin of Nucleon in #300. Once they realised the comics would be giving a contradictory origin, 'Blaster' in #303 claimed a human had made all that up and got it from... the back of a toy box!

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Nucleon''' (ニュークリオン ''Nyūkurion'', ニュークレオン ''Nyūkureon'')

==References==
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Our Darkest

2018-05-11T15:26:08Z

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|prev=The Curtain
|next=Unicron issue 1
|image=TFUnicron0_cvr.jpg
|caption=
|title="Our Darkest"
|caption=
|publisher=[[IDW Publishing]]
|date=[[May 5]], [[2018]]
|coverdate=May 2018
|written by=[[John Barber]]
|art by=[[Alex Milne]]
|colors by=[[Sebastian Cheng]]
|letters by=[[Tom B. Long]]
|editor=[[David Mariotte]]
|continuity=[[IDW Generation 1 continuity]]
|chronology=[[IDW timeline|Current era]]
}}

'''The Transformers come to the aid of Elonia when Unicron attacks.'''

==Synopsis==
From across the cosmos, reports reach [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] of a colossal, planet-sized entity roaming the spaceways, consuming other worlds. One by one, planets that are home to both [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Regenesis]] ores and Cybertron's colonies fall; first the time-tossed [[LV-117]], then the dead worlds of [[Gorlam Prime]] and [[Prion]]'s colony, then the planet of speed, [[Velocitron]], each physically adding to the monster's mass as it devours them. The Transformers are able to deduce that this entity has been summoned by two transmissions recently sent by Cybertron itself into deep space, the second of which identified the planet-eating monster as "[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]." And Unicron is not finished dining; now, it appears in the skies over [[Elonia]], home of the [[Solstar Order]], and begins to feed. Optimus Prime leads a team aboard the ''[[Ark-Zero]]'', the only vessel fast enough to get there in time, in a desperate bid to save the planet's population...

Prime's team are met by [[Rom]] the [[Space Knight]], and Prime explains the situation to him. With no idea what Unicron is or why it's doing what it's doing, stopping it seems impossible, but [[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Wheeljack]] has an alternative: a massive, planet-wide [[space bridge]] to teleport the entire population of Elonia to Cybertron. Rom appreciates the offer, but he and the Space Knights think they can deal with Unicron, and head out to confront it. While Rom and [[Livia]] skim Unicron's surface, discovering it littered with the remains of dead Transformers absorbed along with Velocitron, the rest of their team flies straight into Unicron's maw... only into be immediately destroyed when a blast of energy emerges from it. Rom and Livia are caught in the blast and hurled down to Elonia's disintegrating surface.

The Transformers [[orbital jump|teleport]] down to Elonia and begin setting up space bridge pylons in strategic locations around the planet. As they work, Bumblebee befriends an Elonian girl and her pet. Before long, everything is ready to go, but when Wheeljack flips the switch, nothing happens! [[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Soundwave]] deduces that a counter-signal is blocking the activation of the space bridge, the source of which Optimus Prime and [[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]] discover when they go the spot where Rom fell: an ancient Cybertronian [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]] named [[Emissary (IDW)|Emissary]], who has lain hidden for millions of years beneath the [[Thrail Mineral Mine]] and has been exposed by the planetary break-up. The mine is source of the metal used to create the Space Knights' armor; examining a handful of the metal, Optimus realizes that it is [[Ore-12|another of Shockwave's Regenesis ores]], confirming that Elonia is being targeted by Unicron because it is another of the thirteen lost "colonies" of Cybertron.

Wheeljack sees no option but to teleport back to the ''Ark-Zero'' before the planet is destroyed, but Bumblebee refuses to leave the Elonians to die, and Wheeljack is justly shamed. Arcee has a drastic solution—she buries her swords in Emissary's brain, killing him, causing the counter-signal he is generating to cease. Wheeljack is briefly alarmed by an energy spike that accompanies the cessation of the signal, but then quickly composes himself and activates the space bridge. Everyone teleports out... except Wheeljack himself, bravely resigned to the fact that he must stay behind to operate the bridge to get everyone away safely. Satisfied, Wheeljack dies with Elonia as Unicron gorges upon it.

As Unicron completes its feeding, it disappears in a flash, teleporting away to somewhere else in the galaxy, leaving only blackness in its wake, the stars winking out from the sky. Aboard ''Ark-Zero'', Soundwave confirms that two-thirds of Elonia's population has been saved. [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] joins the group via teleconference hologram to explain the full extent of Unicron's actions to Rom, and, knowing that this threat is far from over, they begin planning for next time.

But, across the universe, "next time" is already ''now'', as Unicron appears in the skies over [[Eukaris]] and begins to feed...

==Featured characters==
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*[[Arcee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Arcee]] (2)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] (3)
*[[Bumblebee (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Bumblebee]] (5)
*[[Pyra Magna]] (7)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Wheeljack]] (8)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s corpse (13)
*[[Slag (G1)|Slug]] (15)
*[[Aileron]] (17)
*[[Skyburst (G1)|Skyburst]] (18)
*[[Stormclash]] (19)
*[[Sunstreaker (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Sunstreaker]] (22)
*[[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] (26)

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*[[Soundwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Soundwave]] (6)
*[[Swift (G1)|Swift]] (21)

|h3=[[Solstar Order]]
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*[[Rom]] (4)
*[[Nikomi]] (9)
*[[Livia]] (1)
*[[Q'b]] (11)
*[[Prim]] (12)
*[[Sata]] (24)
*Winged knight (25)

|c4=
*[[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] (1)
*[[Override (BW)|Override]]'s corpse (14)
*[[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]] (16)
*[[Emissary (IDW)|Emissary]] (20)
*[[Bob (IDW)|Bob]] (23)
*[[Manta Ray (BW)|Manta Ray]] (27)
*[[Cheetor (BW)|Cheetor]] (27)
*"[[Prowl II|Prowl]]" (28)
}}

==Quotes==
"It should '''worked!''' I tell ya, my calculations are '''never''' off! I mean, sure, '''sometimes'''—but not '''now!'''"
:—'''Wheeljack''' reacts to the space bridge's failure to activate

"The '''Titans'''... your kind see them as like unto '''gods.'''"<br>
"I said it before, knight... I don't '''pray''' much."
:—'''Rom''' is surprised by '''Arcee'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s decision to kill Emissary

"''Heh''. Guess there're are '''worse''' ways to go than savin' an entire-"
:—'''Wheeljack's''' last words.

<big>'''"I HUNGERRR..."'''</big>
:—'''Unicron'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s first words

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Chronologically, this issue occurs at a point further into the future than other IDW comic books had reached at the time of its publication (in the same month as ''Optimus Prime'' #19). Though it's hardly a ''shocker'', this means it revealed Bumblebee's return to life a few months in advance of the story in which that event took place.
*Optimus refers to Elonia as one of "three grand dominions" in the galaxy. One of the others is definitely the [[Galactic Council]]; it's unclear if the third is the [[Black Block Consortia]], Cybertron itself, or some unknown force.
*The Elonian girl's pet is a purple porcine animal we've seen before; [[Stardrive]] had a plush toy of one in [[Shining Armor issue 1|''Shining Armor'' #1]], and a dead one was glimpsed in [[The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|''Optimus Prime'' #18]].
*Speaking of ''[[Rom vs. Transformers: Shining Armor|Shining Armor]]'', Bumblebee mentions that he's "happy to see [Rom] again," having met him in that mini-series.
*Rom's ''other'' Space Knight ally, the serpentine officer [[Orphion]], is conspicuous by his absence; that's because he died fighting [[Baron Karza]] and the [[Dire Wraith]]s in ''{{i|Rom & the Micronauts}}'' {{i|Gods and Monsters|#5}}, released the week after this issue came out.
*Livia postulates that Unicron might be a [[Warworld]], a [[Decepticon]] ship class that appears over in [[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|''More than Meets the Eye'']]/[[The Transformers: Lost Light|''Lost Light'']].
*Optimus and Arcee use an [[orbital jump]] to get from ''Ark-Zero'' to Elonia, a form of short-range teleportation from an orbiting craft to a planet's surface introduced waaay back at the start of IDW continuity. But, see "Errors," below.
*Emissary was revealed to have crashed on prehistoric Elonia in ''Optimus Prime'' #18.
*The Thrail Mineral Mine was introduced in {{i|Cold Fire|the 2017 ''ROM'' annual}}. It's previously been strongly implied that the ore found there was one of Shockwave's Regenesis ores (a running gag in the Hasbro Universe even has various humans mistake Rom and his compatriots for Cybertronians); this issue confirms it, identifying the ore as [[Ore-12]]. Optimus observes the ore's "hexagonal lattice"; this has previously been described as a feature of [[Solus Prime]]'s [[Creation Lathe]] in [[Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|''The Transformers'' #46]], suggesting it is a common feature of Cybertronian metal, or at least ancient and powerful ones.
*When relating that two-thirds of Elonia's population has been saved, Soundwave makes a point of stressing this includes animal life. Soundwave has a fondness for animals; he considers [[elephant]]s his favorite Earth creatures (humans are #2!), as noted in [[New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|''Optimus Prime'' #4]].
*The first signal was sent to Unicron in [[First Strike issue 6|''First Strike'' #6]], which was the story that introduced the planet-eater into IDW continuity. The second signal was the flare of healing [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]] energy released in [[The Curtain|''Transformers vs. Visionaries'' #5]]; not that there was any indication in ''that story'' that any signal was being sent, but it's clarified in the recap section at the back of this issue (see "Other trivia," below).
*The destruction of LV-117 took place in [[Syndromica (2)|''Robots in Disguise'' #10]]. The visuals of the planet's destruction strongly suggested Unicron at the time, years before his formal introduction. Optimus Prime was there to witness it; from his perspective, it was years ago, but as Windblade explains, LV-117 moved freely through time, and was only destroyed a week ago.
*The dead colony of Prion was introduced in [[White Heat|''The Transformers'' #57]].
*A little strange to hear that Gorlam Prime has been consumed, given that, when we last saw it in [[Homecoming (IDW)|''Robots in Disguise'' #19]] (when Optimus rose the [[Necrotitan|Titan]] he speaks of here), it collapsed into a portal into the [[Dead Universe]]. Maybe Unicron ate the portal?
*Velocitron was visited by the Transformers in [[Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|''Windblade'' vol. 2 #4]]-[[Race Against the Light|5]]. The body of the planet's leader, [[Override (BW)|Override]], is among the corpses seen in this issue, next to [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]], who Optimus notes took a team to Velocitron when Unicron attacked it and disappeared with it. Cliff's only made [[All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|one cameo appearance]] in the last four years, so he was pretty expendable.
*Bumblebee's specific concern for Cliffjumper presumably stems from his old pre-war friendship with him, as depicted in [[Ghost Stories|2017 ''Transformers'' annual]].
*It's been unclear for some time now exactly what the relationship between the planets Shockwave chose for his thirteen Regenesis ores (explained in [[The Crucible|''Robots in Disguise'' #34]] to be the final resting places of the [[Thirteen|Thirteen Primes]]) and the thirteen colony worlds of Cybertron (one for each Prime, founded by a Titan connected with that Prime). We'd initially assumed that they were ''not'' necessarily the the same group of thirteen planets, since multiple ore worlds had no colonies, multiple ''colony'' worlds had no ''ores'', and multiple ''Primes'' either died or never left Cybertron, and so could not have been lain to rest on those worlds. Well, with the explicit identification of Elonia as one of the thirteen Regenesis planets ''and'' one of the thirteen "colony Titan" worlds, and the mentioning of other colonies (Velocitron, Eukaris, Prion) and Regenesis worlds (Gorlam Prime, LV-117) in the same breath, it looks like that's been soft-retconned; they ''are'' the same thirteen planets, and the worlds are not the ''resting places'' of the Primes, just connected with them. This would indicate that the colony worlds we've seen have (or had) ores of their own we never saw, which seems massively coincidental, until you remember that this is ''aaaaall'' being pinpoint-precisely executed as an ontological paradox by the time-travelling [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]]. Further, this implies: 1) that the [[Necrotitan]] was the colony Titan of Gorlam Prime; 2) that the biomechanical transhuman civilization that existed on Gorlam Prime may therefore have been in Cybertronian origin; and 3) that it's even possible the [[Ardurian roc]]s of the Regenesis world of [[Arduria]] and the [[Varta|shapeshifting natives of LV-117]] have similar Cybertronian connections. The rocs were even ''called'' "cousins" of Cybertronians back in [[Syndromica (1)|''Robots in Disguise'' #6]]! We know we say this a lot, but... John ''friggin<nowiki>'</nowiki>'' Barber, man.

===Transformers references===
*The title of this story is, of course, a reference to the Transformers' "[[darkest hour]]," part of the prophecy surrounding the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and connected with the coming of Unicron, introduced in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''.
*Like Optimus, Soundwave, Windblade, and [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]] before him, Bumblebee's return to life has seen him redesigned into his "[[evergreen]]" character design.
*In addition to Cliffjumper and Override, a Transformer based on the ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' version of [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] appears among the dead Velocitronians. But we know this is just a [[generic]], because the ''real'' [[Hot Shot (Henkei!)|Hot Shot]] lives on [[Caminus]] and has an ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]''-based design! Alex Milne has previously demonstrated his love for [[Unicron Trilogy]] cameos by including ''Energon'' Hot Shot in [[The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|''More than Meets the Eye'' #35]].
*As Unicron opens fire on Elonia, Bumblebee despairs: "Oh Primus... what are we gonna do now?"—a, ahem, ''sanitized'' version of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]]'s infamous reaction to Unicron in ''The Transformers: The Movie'', "Oh shit, what are we gonna do now?"
*Bumblebee introduces the Transformers to the Elonian girl as "[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|rescue bots.]]"
*Unicron's size increasing following his consumption of planets is an obscure fact about the character first established in ''[[The Transformers Universe]]''.
*During Unicron's attack on the planet, the other Eukarian Transforner seen in addition to established Eukarian tribe leaders Cheetor and Manta Ray is the owl known as "[[Prowl II]]." That's probably not his name in ''this'' continuity... and a robot based on him had also previously appeared as a Cybertronian member of [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhem]] in [[Sins of the Wreckers issue 5|''Sins of the Wreckers'' #5]], but it... uh, well, it hardly matters now, does it?

===Real-life references===
*Bumblebee uses the extremely mild swear "Hokey Smokes!" which was the catchphrase of {{w|Rocky the Flying Squirrel}} on ''{{w|The Adventures of Rocky and Bullwinkle and Friends}}''.
*When introducing himself to the Elonian girl, Bumblebee more specifically refers to the Cybertronians present as "'''friendly neighborhood''' rescue bots", almost certainly a reference to one of his [[Dan Gilvezan|G1 voice actor's]] most famous [[Spider-Man|other role]].

===Errors===
*"Space bridge" is spelled as two words in this issue when IDW has been spelling it as one word for the past half-decade or so.
*Optimus calls the teleport jump he and Arcee take down to Elonia an "orbital bounce," but he should be calling it an "orbital jump." A "bounce" is when one teleports up ''from'' the surface, to the orbiting craft, then is beamed back down to another location right away.
*In the Writers Guide, ''[[The Transformers: Windblade#Collections|Transformers Windblade: The Last City]]'' is misspelled as "Lost City".
*Page 9: Elonia is "one of Cybertronian's [sic] 13 lost colonies."
*Also page 9: "And it's down us [sic] to fix it."

===Other trivia===
[[File:TFUnicron0 early cvr.jpg|right|thumb|upright=.75]]
*This issue was released on [[Free Comic Book Day]] 2018. It includes the 16-page main story, summarized above, and numerous additional pieces of backmatter, including:
**A letter from IDW associate editor David Mariotte, describing how ''[[Transformers: Unicron]]'' marks the end of the current IDW ''Transformers'' universe.
**The announcement image for the series by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] shown at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2017, in print for the first time.
**Preview images for [[Alex Milne]] and [[Andrew Griffith]]'s covers to [[Unicron issue 1|issue #1]] and [[Casey Coller]]'s cover to [[Unicron issue 2|issue #2]], and layouts of [[James Raiz]]'s six interlocking covers for the whole series.
**A reprint of the double-page spread of Unicron's first appearance from ''First Strike'' #6.
**"The Writers Guide to Unicron #0" by John Barber, summarizing the events leading up to the series. In the process, it gives away a few more details of Shockwave's scheme over in ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' that hadn't been entirely explained at the time of publication.
**A "Read More About..." section offering an overview of the IDW ''Transformers'' library of graphic novels.
*This issue was originally solicited with a very different logo that obscured much of Unicron himself (see right).

===Deathlist===
* The populations of [[Velocitron]], [[Eukaris]], and [[LV-117]] — eaten by Unicron
* Wheeljack, Cliffjumper — devoured by Unicron on Elonia and Velocitron, respectively
* Most of the Solstar Order — disintegrated by Unicron
* Emissary — stabbed in the brain by by Arcee
{{--}}

===Covers===
*'''Regular cover:''' Starscream, Arcee, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, and Windblade stare up at Unicron, by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]; Starscream and Arcee are hidden by a white box commonly added to Free Comic Book Day comics where stores can stamp their name.
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Gold Plastic Syndrome

2016-08-17T05:02:47Z

Bitstream: /* Toys commonly associated with Gold Plastic Syndrome */ Added Energon Scorponok

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[[File:Electrogoldplasticsyndrome.jpg|right|upright=2.5|thumb|Ouch.]]
'''Gold Plastic Syndrome''' (commonly shorthanded to '''GPS''') is fandom terminology used to describe the phenomenon of a toy's [[plastic]] decomposing and becoming brittle to the point of shattering or crumbling under minimal-stress conditions. In the most extreme cases, toys have been reported to spontaneously crumble to small bits without any applied force at all, even if they're fresh out of their [[Mint in sealed box|unopened package]].

This breakage is different from the relatively more common stress-fracture type of plastic breakage that can occur in some [[Toy|Transformers toys]]; while normal stress fractures are universally heralded by stress marks on the toy, GPS breakage doesn't have that sign; it simply crumbles to pieces. The condition takes its name from the gold plastics of late Generation 1 through to ''Beast Wars'', that have proved the most prone to this sort of breakage. Despite the name, Gold Plastic Syndrome has been known to affect other types of plastic—most of them noted for a pretty metallic swirl in the plastic; the reason it has the GPS moniker is because gold plastic was the first one observed to have this horrific phenomenon.
==Notability==
GPS is widespread among toys made in the tail-end of [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]], typically the second year of [[Pretender]]s and even some European-market exclusives, ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' and the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' series, but examples have surfaced from lines as recent as [[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|''Universe'' (2003)]], the ''[[Star Wars Transformers]]'' and the [[Movie (toyline)|2007 movie]]. Transformers toys are not the only ones to suffer from this; there have been reports of ''[[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]'' and ''[[Visionaries]]'' toys' gold plastics also crumbling seemingly of their own accord; even some ''Power Rangers''/''Super Sentai'' toys have been known to suffer.

The toys most likely to suffer from Gold Plastic Syndrome are those with gold or bronze plastic with a metallic swirl to it. There are other known cases with different colors of plastic—though usually there is a tell-tale swirl in the plastic.

==Cause of GPS==
Because this is not exactly an area of scientific notability there aren't any full studies into Gold Plastic Syndrome that we know about. Basically, it is thought that certain plastics weren't mixed as well as others, possibly because of the metallic pigment or colouring, so they break down more quickly.

It's not much of a theory, really; think more a hypothesis. Here's a more detailed attempt:

{{bigquote|The problem likely arises, as with many composites, when the bonding between the polymer and the dye/particles breaks down. This could occur do to a natural chemical/phase change of the plastic, due to oxidation, for example, or by another mechanism, say the forces incurred by the toy being played with, or more likely, due to some combination thereof. In any case, when the bonds between the particles and the polymers break down, you would get small voids in the plastic structure. If this occurs frequently enough, the structure would become effectively porous (that is, it would be filled with lots of tiny voids/cracks where the polymers and particles have come apart). With even a slight amount of force, some of these cracks/voids could expand, even slightly, to the point where they intersect another void and join, making an even bigger crack. Once a critical crack length is reached, the sample fractures.

So effectively, the plastic becomes more brittle, and this would also explain it "crumbling" as well as cracking.}}
:-Aernaroth suggests a cause for GPS [http://www.allspark.com/forums/index.php?s=&showtopic=57191&view=findpost&p=1174876 on the Allspark]

So what it amounts to is: "The plastic crumbles a'cause it ain't very good."

Hasbro have attributed it to "the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic", and have apparently reduced the amount in similar plastics of more recent vintage to prevent further occurrences.<ref name="hasbrogps">[http://www.transformerland.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3481 Hasbro Transformersland.com Q&A, August 2009:] "When we used gold metallic plastic in the past we discovered, along with many of you, that it becomes brittle over time. As we became aware of this situation, we took the necessary steps to reduce the amount of gold fleck included in the plastic to eliminate this issue. Ultimately, this should no longer be an issue due to these corrective steps that we have taken."</ref> Later Hasbro said that they believe they've "alleviated the issues associated with the 'gold' plastic issue" through "trial and error." <ref>http://www.toyark.com/news/transformers-toy-news-2/hasbro-transformers-june-2010-qna-2867/</ref>

All in all, the actual causes of Gold Plastic Syndrome aren't a very big deal to Transformers fans—it's really pretty academic. Of more concern is the ''RESULTS'' (i.e., poor Electro crumbling to bits like a soggy Tim Tam in a cup of coffee), and what to look out for. There's no certain cure here, no fix. If a toy has GPS, it '''will''' die...maybe. See below for a potential solution, at least a temporary one, to GPS.

==The Symptoms==
Gold Plastic Syndrome usually has a few clear signs. Knowing how to tell the difference between Gold Plastic Syndrome and normal plastic breakage is very important for a Transformers fan who is collecting vintage toys. It's the difference between giving up on that toy completely (since if it has GPS so will any other sample of the toy) and buying a new copy.
[[File:GPSSkyquakescopeclose.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Nooo!]]
*GPS usually takes place in metallic-coloured plastics, most notably gold plastic and bronze plastic.
*GPS breaks are NOT accompanied by stress fractures. There is usually NOT any visible wear before the breakage. This is really important. Plastic breaks. This is a reality of toy collecting, plastic gets old and it breaks. Gold plastic syndrome is breakage without warning.
*GPS breaks often leave a powdery residue and shards of plastic (though not always), the result of the plastic actually physically crumbling. Take a look at the picture of Skyquake's scope—okay, the bits of his scope—to the right. You can actually see some of the left-over shards of plastic. Keep in mind this picture was taken years after the break actually occurred—these are new shards of plastic which came off these pieces of scope during the process of moving the parts around for photography. Plastic should '''not''' be that brittle or delicate.
*GPS breakages don't need to involve any excess stress or force on a toy—simply handling a toy can cause the breakage. Looking at it funny, sometimes does it. Spitting on it, maybe. Opening its box. ''Anything.'' If your toy breaks despite careful handling it's more likely to be GPS.
[[File:SkyquakeGPSback.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Gleargh]]
*GPS breaks often have rough, uneven edges with no stress lines around them. This is important—usually when plastic snaps it snaps cleanly (as is common with clear plastic), or it bends first (leaving a torn-off piece, or clear stresses around the break). If a break is uneven, with different colours and textures in it, yet there are no stress fractures around the wound, and especially if it leaves a powdery residue as well, it's almost certainly a GPS break. Take a look at the photo of Skyquake to the right for a good example of the ragged break. Okay...not good. What's the other word that's LIKE "good", but not actually good? Oh yeah. Horrifying. A HORRIFYING example.
*GPS plastics will sometimes feel brittle to the touch, sometimes making cracking noises as they're handled.

A really easy test to tell if you have GPS breakage is this—if a piece breaks off, try snapping it again. If it's normal plastic breakage, the broken piece should bend or bow instead of just snapping like dry wood; there should be some give in the plastic, even if it's a brittle, clear plastic—so you should be able to glue it back into place, or at least get a replacement part. On the other hand, if the broken piece snaps like your grandmother's ankles in a rugby match, then you've almost definitely got Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==GPS misconceptions==
'''ALL GOLD PLASTIC WILL DIE!'''
:Not true. It's gold plastic from certain eras that will die. It's plastic from about 1989 (second year Pretenders are notorious for it) and through to about the end of ''Beast Wars''. As far as we know later toys do not suffer from GPS, due to a reduction in the amount of metallic flakes in similar, but more recent toys.<ref name="hasbrogps" /> Toys with flexible nylon-based gold plastics, such as [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Superbase Optimus Prime's]] elbows, are not susceptible to GPS because of the plastic's composition. (Although some would beg to differ...)

:Even on toys well known for GPS, some of their gold plastic is less prone to break. Gold plastic which is nice and thick is much less likely to snap than gold plastic which is thin. Gold plastic which is under constant stress—like that at a joint—is also more likely to break. That said, some really nice solid parts can shatter like eggshells if it's real GPS we're talkin' about.

'''MY TOY BROKE, IT MUST BE GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!!!'''
:There are plenty of ways for plastic to break that aren't related to Gold Plastic Syndrome. Repeated stress on a plastic, dropping a toy, a toy with metal parts that damage the plastic parts, thin plastic, or simply the use of translucent plastic, which is more brittle. Just because a toy breaks doesn't mean it's Gold Plastic Syndrome. Look for the symptoms (listed above) and ask around before assuming that every single copy of this toy is destined to die a painful and horrible death.

'''ONLY GOLD PLASTIC GETS GOLD PLASTIC SYNDROME!'''
:Not ''quite'' true. Observations suggest that it should probably be called "Metallic Plastic Syndrome". It's those metallic plastics, most commonly the gold and bronze plastics used for almost ten years by Hasbro and Takara, from around 1989 to 1998. However, it's possible that any colour of plastic could be susceptible, given enough time. So keep a close eye on your Fire Convoy, kids; that pretty metallic swirl in his plastic isn't promising...maybe.

'''MY TOY IS DOOMED!'''
:Okay...not ''exactly'' a misconception. Your toy is ''probably'' doomed...but there is a little bit of light at the end of the tunnel.

:You see, the thickness of the plastic seems to affect GPS. Also, the amount of stress on it affects it. While some toys are known for breaking just by having their packages opened—guys like Randy, Roadblock and ''Generation 2'' Slingshot—others, like Skyquake and Pyro, can remain intact if they are handled with extreme care (and never ever transformed, of course) because the parts that are made of GPS plastics are large and thick and otherwise robust. GPS is an inconsistent process—eventually your toy '''will''' crumble, but there's no telling how long it will take. With delicate handling (read: almost none) you can maintain a GPS-afflicted toy in your collection for quite some time.

:Also remember that the evidence for Gold Plastic Syndrome is ''completely'' observational. There seems to be some evidence that different plastic batches were less affected, that some releases of the toys were less affected. You might luck out and get an Electro that never crumbles to dust, or you might be really unlucky and get multiple Electros, all of which break horribly. This page is a caution more than anything else. Know what you're getting into when you buy a toy known to be afflicted by GPS.

Could it be? Has [[Primus]] sent us a cure for GPS? Our friends at Seibertron.com had Electro survive [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g2/electro/2892/2/ a photoshoot].
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==Toys commonly associated with Gold Plastic Syndrome==
====Generation 1====
*[[Scorponok (G1)#BlackZarak|BlackZarak]]
:Rather depressingly, BlackZarak's feet and shield tend to shatter. Since both parts have to be under stress to function as intended, this particularly expensive toy is almost never intact. The Black Roritchi redeco of [[Fasttrack (Scorponok)|Fasttrack]] included with him is almost ''entirely'' made of gold plastic. Good luck...
*[[Bristleback#Toys|Bristleback]]
:Bristleback on his own isn't in ''too'' much danger, as he has a fairly minimal amount of moving parts. However, when combining with the other Monster Pretenders, sliding the Monstructor fist in place will usually be enough to create a large crack through his legs, sometimes even splitting them entirely. Watch out for his fist-holes as well, as the plastic is very thin around that area.
*[[Roadblock (G1)#Toys|Roadblock]]
:The innermost robot has three peg holes, two in the fists and one on his back, that are particularly susceptible to cracking and shattering, leaving many a Roadblock hand-less.
*[[Skyhammer (G1)#Toys|Skyhammer]]
:One of the most notorious toys. The entire bottom of his large vehicle shell is made of gold plastic and it is very prone to breakage. Not to mention how much gold plastic is on his inner shell and his [[robot mode]].
*[[Slog (G1)#Toys|Slog]]
:Slog is notable because his gimmick requires another toy (Birdbrain) to be inserted up inside his gold sections. His thin gold sides will crumble like a good fruit cake (just not as moist or delicious) if Birdbrain jostles around too much.
*[[Killbison#Toys|Killbison]]
:His arms and most of his torso (including the head, which you have to ''shove into the port'') are gold plastic. Considering how combiners worked in G1, this basically means that trying to combine a G1 Liokaiser is probably going to make you end up in tears as your Killbison shatters like a cheap knockoff toy.
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====Generation 1-2 Transitional Phase====
[[File:GPSSkyquakescope.jpg|thumb|Well, ''crap''.]]
*[[Skyquake (G1)#Toys|Skyquake]]
:Skyquake is another toy notable for having a gimmick which makes the whole thing worse. Skyquake actually has two colours of metallic plastic on him: One is a dark bronze, the other a light bronze. It is the light bronze plastic that is most likely to break. Unfortunately, the light bronze plastic also forms Skyquake's scope. You're supposed to put a Predator jet's scope slide into that part of him. But the union is not pleasant for the one on the receiving end. Take a look at the picture to the right. These are the parts left of Skyquake's scope after another Predator tried to unite with him. Actually...that's not even all the parts, that's just all that could be found.

:This is a gimmick which should never be used by modern collectors. Never, ever, ever, ever. Watch out for the movable panel on the back of his head, too, as it's the same light bronze plastic.

*[[Pyro (G1)#Toys|Pyro]]
:Although Pyro's gold plastic parts are mostly thick enough that he can safely be moved in either mode, if you transform him you WILL crack him in half at the waist.

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====Generation 2====
*[[Electro#Toys|Electro]]
[[File:Electrobrokenknee.jpg|thumb|Oh, God, my knee! MY KNEEEEEEE!!]]

:There's a ''reason'' that Electro sits up at the top of this page. Poor guy just can't catch a break, it seems.

:Wait...actually, no. That's the ''entire problem''. The poor guy totally ''can'' catch a break. All the time. Because he is ''designed to die''. Basically ''anything'' on Electro's body is susceptible to shattering like glass the ''second'' you touch it.

*[[Slingshot (G1)#Generation 2|Slingshot]]
:G2 Slingshot is ''infamous'' for being made almost entirely of gold plastic, and he has been reported to come apart straight out of the package.<ref>http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b8b3dec846e5479?hl=en</ref> Worse, he's known for being another toy whose gimmick will destroy him, like Killbison and Skyquake. Slingshot's head is a post which is designed to plug into [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] (or any other Scramble City leader), so that Slingshot can form an arm or a leg. Doing this will destroy your Slingshot.
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====Beast Wars====
[[File:Goldplasticgrimlock.jpg|thumb|A mighty Dinobot warrior...bested by his own crumbling joints.]]
[[File:Brownplasticsyndrome.jpg|thumb|The one part of Megatron's Movie Jazz cosplay he ''didn't'' want to recreate.]]
*[[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Beast Wars|Grimlock]]
:Just..take a look at the picture to the right. Grimlock's gold plastic can break pretty damned hard. The fact that he uses a gold plastic ball joint for his hips is not really a good thing. Common breakages include the insides of his legs (where his chest pegs into them in [[beast mode]]) and his mutant face (which is very thin). Grimlock can survive for a while in a collection, though; the fact that most of his problems occur in robot mode means keeping him in beast mode can extend his lifespan a fair amount.
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#OptimalOptimus|Optimal Optimus]]
:The sparkly dark brown plastic used for his wheels and turret suffer from this. The block that holds the batteries is the most likely to break, as the "soft" ratchet joint requires the affected plastic to bend.
*[[Randy (BWN)#Toys|Randy]]
:Poor, poor Randy. This is one of the ''legendary'' Gold Plastic Syndrome toys. Imagine, if you will, a toy with an entirely spring-loaded transformation...''made entirely out of gold plastic''. Ouch, right? Well, don't worry. You'll never have to see what a mess that could be, because this toy will shatter into a million pieces the moment you open it. Ouch.
*[[Megatron (BW)/toys#MegaTransmetal|''Transmetal'' Megatron]] (Hasbro version)
:He'll snap at the waist, the shoulders, the ... well, anything that's made of that brown plastic. This is technically Brown Plastic Syndrome, but regardless of what you call it this toy will end in sadness. The Japanese ''Metals'' version uses black instead of the brown, so it seems to be immune. The fragility of the waist may be due to GPS, a [[design flaw]], or a combination of both; the Takara version's immunity to this issue (because it's brown parts are black plastic) seems to suggest that GPS may have a role.
*[[Silverbolt (G1)#Beast Wars|Silverbolt]] ([[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]] component)
:Despite having a ''dangerously'' large amount of bronze plastic, Magnaboss Silverbolt is..actually fairly stable. The main breakage point is where his tail connects to his body. As well, [[Skywarp (BWII)|Skywarp]], his Japanese counterpart, is just as likely to suffer from this. That said, just...be careful, okay? Be careful.
*[[Soundwave (BW)#Toys|Soundwave]]
:His ''entire fraggin' body'' is composed of gold plastic, so it's a crapshoot. The places on his body where the sides hinge open as part of his transformation are the first to go, however.
*[[Torca (BW)#Toys|Torca]]
:His legs, tail hinge and sides are prone to Gold Plastic Syndrome.
*[[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars 10th Anniversary|Beast Wars 10th Anniversary Dinobot]]
:Quite impressively, 10th Anniversary Dinobot has ''two'' kinds of metallic swirled plastic, both of which seem to have hit their expiration dates around 2013. In other words, basically any part on him is highly fragile, although he's most likely to break at the neck, hips, and helmet. At this point, keeping the toy MISB is the best way to display him.

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====Beast Machines====
*[[Snarl (BM)#Toys|Snarl]]
:Like Randy, Snarl is an ''atrocious'' example of a victim to Gold Plastic Syndrome; it seems that the longer the figures are left in sealed packages, the more brittle they are upon opening said packages. All manner of extremities will simply snap off of Snarl's body, most easily among these being the ankles.
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====Robots in Disguise (2001)====
*[[Optimus Primal/toys#Robots in Disguise (2001)|Air Attack Optimus Primal]]
:The sparkly brown plastic, like that on Optimal Optimus, can shatter.
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====Universe (2003)====
*[[Megabolt#Toys|Megabolt]]
:Having limbs cast primarily in gold plastic is ''not'' a good thing. Fracture points include his forearms, the holes that lock his arms in place in crawling head mode, lower legs near the knees, and his head.

*[[Micromaster]] [[Superion (Universe)#Toys|Superion]]
: Large parts of combiner [[kibble]] suffer from GPS, particularly the peg that connects [[Ro-Tor (Universe)|Ro-Tor]] to Superion's torso piece.<ref name="tfwsuper">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/300674-warning-universe-micromaster-superion-suffers-gold-plastic-syndrome.html TFW2005 thread about Micromaster Superion suffering from Gold Plastic Syndrome, with multiple reports]</ref>
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====Energon (2004)====
*[[Scorponok (Energon)]]
: The pale gold plastic used in several parts of this toy seem to be prone, notably the (largely painted) front panels of the shoulders. The weight of the arms alone when in robot mode can be enough to cause the panels to break and tear in half.
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====Cybertron/ Universe (2008)====

*[[Repugnus (Cybertron)#Cybertron|Repugnus]] is a more recent victim of GPS. His thigh covers and robot mode "hands"/ ''spinosaur'' head are made of black-painted gold plastic. Insertion of his flail weapon into his hands can cause his thin jaw parts break into pieces. His thigh covers are not affected due to their static position and lack of moving parts.

====Star Wars: Transformers====
*[[Millennium Falcon]] / [[Han Solo]] & [[Chewbacca]]
:Particularly, the Chewbacca half suffers from GPS. His legs can lock up and ultimately snap off. His upper arms are also said to fall victim as well.<ref>http://www.seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=2481&size=0&start=101</ref>

====Transformers (2007)====
*[[Starscream (Movie)/toys#Deluxe Class toys|Protoform Starscream]]
: One of the latest sufferers of GPS. The plastic hinges that connect the two small wings to his body are especially brittle, because the plastic housing the joints is thin and gives way over time to a crumbly mess.
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====Other notable instances====
*''[[Diaclone]]'' Powered Convoy
:The "[[Vacuum metallizing|chrome]]" version of the [[pre-Transformer]] version of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#Notes|Ultra Magnus]] has this problem with its swirly ''blue'' plastic.
*[[Serpentor]]
:While not a Transformer, he is also known to suffer from this problem—especially through his hips, given the leg construction found on G.I. Joe toys of the era.

==Toys often mistaken for having GPS==

A number of toys have gold parts that easily break not due to the plastic used, but due to structural problems with the part designs themselves.

*[[Predator (subgroup)|Predator]] [[missile]] launchers
:The Predator launcher pegs are notorious for breaking off, but this is due to their size. Those pegs are ''tiny''; many other weapons with a similar peg have the same problem. However, the Predator launchers are worse off, as they are also used by larger figures like Skyquake. Also, the "false" trigger is known to break off, as it doesn't have a hinge, relying on the plastic to bend. (The actual trigger is a small, black, internal piece.) If the Predator launchers actually had GPS, the strength of the spring would cause them literally to explode.

*''[[Movie (toyline)|Movie]]'' [[Legends Class]] [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]]
:Legends Scorponok's tail stinger, originally soft and bendy, tends to harden after a while and then becomes prone to breaking. While the stinger ''is'' made of a gold plastic type, the cause for this problem appears to be the use of an inferior plasticizer rather than traditional Gold Plastic Syndrome.

==Etymology==
The term was coined in an [[alt.toys.transformers]] post made by user Sky Shadow in September 2002.<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/2b3d532961b2c2dc</ref> A post by [[Dave Edwards|Dave "Zobovor" Edwards]], meanwhile, made in June of the previous year,<ref>http://groups.google.co.uk/group/alt.toys.transformers/msg/6ed7e0f3586f37e4</ref> is the earliest identifiable acknowledgment of the widespread nature of the phenomenon within the Transformers fan community.

Completing the journey from fan term to official term, "Gold Plastic Syndrome" was used by Hasbro designer [[John Warden]] at the ''Transformers Generations'' panel at Comic-Con International 2015 to describe exactly what would not happen to ''Combiner Wars'' G2-style [[Slingshot (G1)|Quickslinger]].

==Fiction==
===''Animated'' cartoon===
At some point during the great war, a vaccine for Gold Plastic Syndrome was developed by [[Red Alert (Animated)|Red Alert]]. {{storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}} [[Swindle, Swindle and Swindle]] claimed to be the only licensee of the cure in the [[Nexus]] Cluster. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
In [[Primax 185.0 Beta]], the [[S.T.A.R.S.]] weaponized Gold Plastic Syndrome and invented the [[Photodegradation|Photo Degradation Protocol]] in a failed attempt to fight off [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron's]] mindless hordes of [[Decepto-Pack]]-enhanced human slaves. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime}}

===''Timelines''===
[[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] contracted GPS during the war against the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. The disease prevented him from properly combining into [[Defensor]]. {{storylink|Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Customization class G2 Ratchet bio}}

==External links==
*[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qcjAUN5Ssj8 Demonstration of Gold Plastic Syndrome in effect at Youtube]

==References==
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Scorponok (Energon)

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Bitstream: /* Energon */ Noted a tendency toward GPS after discovering mine falling apart on a shelf.

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:''Scorponok is a [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcon]] [[Triple Changer]] from the [[Unicron Trilogy]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:Scorponok-Ecomic.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|He's sick sick sick with a bicycle kick.]]
'''Scorponok'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s origin differs greatly depending on which universe you are speaking of. What doesn't change, however, is the fact that he's a massive and terrifying sight on the battlefield and a vicious military leader in league with the mysterious [[Alpha Quintesson]].

==Fiction==
===Toy pack-in comics===
After [[Hot Shot (Armada)|Hot Shot]] and [[Strongarm (Energon)|Strongarm]] found a pool of [[energon]], they were quickly beset by a pack of [[Battle Ravage]]s. They easily defeated the drones, only to realize that the ambush was a distraction while other Battle Ravages absorbed the energon. When the two tried to shoo off the Ravages, Scorponok appeared and blocked their path. One Battle Ravage created an [[energon mace]], which Scorponok gleefully used. Strongarm was able to produce a counter-weapon, which Hot Shot used to attack Scorponok. Once the Battle Ravages had absorbed all of the energon, Scorponok ordered a retreat. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 1}}

Scorponok later fought alongside a Battle Ravage and [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] against [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]], Hot Shot, and [[Skyblast (Energon)|Skyblast]]. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 2}} In another battle, Scorponok confronted Hot Shot while [[Constructicon Maximus]] and [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]] fought nearby. {{Storylink|Energon Volume 4}}

===''Energon'' comic===
[[File:StarscreamEnergon-NoExit.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|When ''Starscream'' thinks you're a troublemaker, you're probably a Big Deal.]]
Scorponok was a powerful [[Decepticon]] warrior who aided [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]] in his war of conquest on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Counter to Megatron's personal style of guile and subterfuge, Scorponok chose to conduct himself in a more direct manner, leading from the frontlines and being at the forefront of many battles. [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] warned Megatron that Scorponok might be a possible threat to his leadership one day in the future. {{storylink|No Exit}}

During the massive battle with [[Unicron]], Starscream saw Scorponok "get his undercarriage toasted" by the giant planet-eater and assumed him deceased. After Unicron's subsequent defeat, Scorponok sought out (or was recovered by) Alpha Quintesson, who granted him a newly enhanced "[[Super Mode|Hyper-Mode]]" laden with [[Energon weapon|energon-powered weaponry]]. He gathered a small group of loyal followers, dubbed the [[Terrorcon (Energon)|Terrorcons]], to undertake Alpha Quintesson's will. On a return trip to Cybertron where he recruited [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], Scorponok killed Starscream in a fit of pique. {{storylink|This Evil Reborn}} Subsequently, he led the Terrorcons to [[Earth]] to attack [[Alterenergy]] installations and drain the planet of its natural [[energon]] sources. Though the humans tried to retaliate with jets, Scorponok and the Terrorcons made short work of these machines. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath}} This distraction ended in due course, and Scorponok made it clear that he intended to gather energon for himself first and foremost, leaving Unicron with his table scraps. Later, Battle Ravage brought to him the humans [[Alexis Thi Dang|Alexis]] and [[Kicker Jones|Kicker]]. Though the former was of little interest to Scorponok, he detected an anomaly within the boy's anatomy. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Two}} Scorponok learned that Kicker's physiology granted him the ability to detect Energon from afar. He demanded the boy show him this power, but before Kicker could comply, [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] and his Autobots arrived on Earth to oppose the Terrorcons. Scorponok and his soldiers energized themselves before engaging their enemies, giving them the advantage. But while Scorponok was distracted, Alterenergy employee [[Rad White]] rescued Alexis, while [[Carlos Lopez]] destroyed several of Scorponok's energon siphons. The Terrorcons disengaged to secure what Energon they could. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Three}} Scorponok coerced Kicker into finding the Terrorcons a new vein of Energon, and this time around left Tidal Wave behind to guard their stockpile while he engaged the Autobots. During this confrontation, the Autobots fared much better against Scorponok and his soldiers, as they were provided with Energon weaponry by their Omnicon allies. After the Energon the Terrorcons had collected detonated (Kicker had led them to an "impure" repository of the stuff) the Terrorcons were forcefully pulled from the battlefield by Alpha Quintesson, and disciplined for their failure. {{storylink|What Lies Beneath, Part Four}}
[[File:Scorponok dies Energon.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|True friends stab you in the ''front''.]]

Scorponok sent Tidal Wave out on a mission to secure a [[Seismic-shock warhead]] from Cybertron, hoping to use it to destroy the Earth, but his underling returned to Terrorcon headquarters unsuccessful. {{storylink|Aftershock (issue)|Aftershock}}, something Scorponok didn't take too well, violently beating Tidal Wave for his failure. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 2}}. Deciding to forego his usual brute force approach, Scorponok next tasked Snow Cat in siphoning energon from the Autobots' planetary shield. That plan also fell through when Snow Cat's headquarters was discovered by the Omnicons, who took Snow Cat out before he could take action. {{storylink|Omni-Potent}}

The Terrorcons' next attempt at invading Earth came as Alpha Quintesson sicced clone armies of [[Divebomb (Energon)|Divebomb]], [[Cruellock]], [[Battle Ravage]], and [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticon]] on the planet. {{storylink|Multiplicity}} Meanwhile, Scorponok was ordered by Alpha Quintesson to destroy the Autobot's shield towers. {{storylink|No Exit}} He sneaked onto the base unit being delivered to Base Site One, which would allow him to get past the Autobot's many security measures and destroy it. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 3}} On its arrival in the Yukon, he made his presence known, easily defeating the Autobots guarding it, but before he could get to work on his main goal, he was interrupted by the newly revived Megatron. {{storylink|Multiplicity, Pt. 4}}

Recognizing Scorponok as an obstacle to regaining his power, Megatron engaged the Terrorcon leader in a brief but intense battle. The two argued their respective strategies of subtlety and brute force as they clashed. While Scorponok temporarily gained the upper hand when he buried Megatron under a collapsing mountain, he reckoned without Megatron's new personal teleportation system. As Scorponok stood gloating, Megatron teleported behind him and ran him through with an Energon sword. Scorponok's frame bled out a massive amount of Energon, then expired still on its feet, his body now nothing more than a standing monument to Megatron's triumph. {{storylink|No Exit}}

{{Unreleased energon comic}}
By plugging himself into Cybertron's very core, the Mini-Con [[Over-Run (Armada)|Over-Run]] became able to see through time and space. He did so to witness Starscream's death at Scorponok's hand, in order to make sense of who his attacker was: a now ghostly Starscream, remade into a being of pure Energon after his demise. {{storylink|Armageddon Part 1}}
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===Cartoon continuity===
====''Energon'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Colin Murdoch]] (English), [[Yasunori Masutani]] (Japanese)|[[Stefan Berglund]] (Swedish)}}
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[[File:Energon Scorponok swordstrike.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Jedi lightsaber skills in action!]]
Scorponok was formerly the [[Grand Chamberlain]] of the world known as "[[Planet Q]]", guardian of the planet's ruler, the being who would later come to be known as [[Alpha Quintesson|Alpha Q]]. When [[Unicron]] attacked Planet Q at some undetermined point in the past, the ruler was too frozen with fear to act, and the chamberlain sacrificed his life to detonate the planet's core, blowing it up in Unicron's face. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}}

Within Unicron's body, however, the spark of Planet Q's ruler continued to exist, and when Unicron was deactivated in 2010, he was able to access the chaos-bringer's powers and create a new body for himself, becoming "Alpha Q". By the year 2020, seeking energon in order to recreate the planets consumed by Unicron, including his own, Alpha Q had recreated the armies of Planet Q as Terrorcons and resurrected the chamberlain as Scorponok to be their leader {{storylink|Energon Stars}} ''using the spark of a dead Decepticon''. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}} Alpha Q provided Scorponok with an image of Megatron's deactivate form within Unicron, which he used to coax Tidal Wave into joining the Terrorcons, promising to revive the fallen Decepticon leader. Scorponok then accompanied Tidal Wave on a raid on [[Desert City]].

[[File:Scorpinok Scorponok.jpg|right|upright=1.4|thumb|Like the Green Goblin, Scorponok likes [[Neon|secondary colours]].]]
He intercepted a rescue party evacuating the facility, but after introducing himself to the Autobots, pulled his forces away; they had already collected the Energon they needed at this location. {{storylink|Scorpinok}} To turn more Decepticons to their side, Scorponok was armed with a sword forged from their deceased leader [[Megatron (Armada)|Megatron]]'s spark, which he used in the Terrorcons' next attack on [[Plains City]]. {{storylink|Megatron's Sword}} Though the sword was enough to convince the Decepticons to join his side at first, they were dejected to find their leader's body in shambles, and began to question whether it was true Megatron could be brought back from such a sorry state. Scorponok used threats to keep his underlings on-task gathering Energon. His next outing ended in failure when the Autobots managed to warp in an entire pre-built complex atop an Energon cache, fortifying it instantly and securing the Energon under Autobot control. {{storylink|The New Cybertron City}}

When a fit of rage led Scorponok to stab his sword into Megatron's corpse, the Decepticon leader was reborn. Despite Scorponok's best efforts, Megatron proceeded to beat Scorponok half to death with his bare hands, [[Branding|branded]] him with the Decepticon symbol, and ousted Alpha Q from Unicron's body. Having taken control of the rest of the Terrorcons, Megatron then led an attack on the Autobots' [[Plains City]], using Scorponok as a shield during his assault. {{storylink|Megatron Resurrected}} Megatron emerged victorious from this raid, though he allowed the Autobots to safely retreat. Afterwards, Scorponok was allowed to repair himself, though the Decepticons had the process be deliberately rough, additional punishment for his previous defiance.
As he healed, Scorponok questioned Tidal Wave over why Megatron had allowed Optimus to live when he had the chance to destroy him in their last encounter. Tidal Wave informed Scorponok that he would have to learn why Megatron operated the way he did by continuing to serve under the Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Megatron Raid}} Both Scorponok and Demolishor were left behind to guard their base while Megatron led a raid on [[Lunar City]]. Scorponok taunted Demolishor, saying Megatron didn't trust him to join the battlefront. {{storylink|Starscream the Mysterious Mercenary}}

Scorponok continued to serve Alpha Q in secret while operating under Megatron's command. With intel from his true master, Scorponok organized a scenario where Megatron and the bulk of his forces would attack Lunar City in the Autobots' absence, while he made an attempt on Prime's life. Megatron was suspicious of Scorponok, but was unwilling to pass up the chance to pilfer the unguarded outpost. With Megatron away, Scorponok met with Starscream, and together they attacked Optimus's squad. Though he held off most of the Autobots while Starscream dealt with Optimus, Scorponok was eventually overpowered, and questioned at sword-point by his enemies. Megatron's timely return allowed him to escape after the Decepticon leader detonated an energon-rich asteroid. {{storylink|Battle of the Asteroid Belt}}
[[File:Energon-Scorponok-Stings-Jetfire.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Laser tickle!]]

After the Terrorcons scrounged up the last remaining morsels of Energon from Mars, Megatron tasked his troops with distracting the Autobot riff-raff during their next attack, while he dealt with Optimus personally. In their assault on Ocean city, Scorponok made short work of both Inferno and Jetfire as he forced his way towards the city complex's center. As he turned to fight Kicker next, the Autobots activated their newest defense system, an Energon Tower, which forced back all invading units. {{storylink|Energon Tower}} Returning to base, Scorponok tried to trick Megatron into pouring more Energon into Unicron's body by suggesting the carcass might be deteriorating due to lack of sustenance. Megatron wasn't fooled, though he did allow Scorponok to go off to Mars on his own in search of more Energon. On his way out, Scorponok blasted some holes into Unicron's hull, allowing Starscream passage into Megatron's throne room. On Mars, Scorponok used a small squad of Terrorcons to find a hidden mine entrance, and begun amassing Energon for Alpha Q. Their search was interrupted by the arrival of the Autobot hero, Rodimus. {{storylink|The Legend of Rodimus}}

Scorponok then returned to the Decepticons' base, and watched as Starscream was reprogrammed and inducted into Megatron's forces. The Decepticons then attacked [[Jungle City]] while the Autobots were already distracted by an army of Terrorcons sent there by Alpha Q. When the Autobots abandonned Jungle City altogether, Scorponok suggested the Decepticons might be walking into a trap. He turned out to be right, as the Autobots detonated the entirety of Jungle City to prevent their enemies from getting the Energon reserves within. {{storylink|Crisis in Jungle City}}

Scorponok walked in on Megatron’s throne room as the Decepticon leader was questioning Demolishor and Cyclonus about Kicker's energon-sensing abilities. He brought news that one of their captured Terrorcon units had been transferred to the remains of the Autobots' moon base. Intrigued, Megatron staged his attempt to kidnap Kicker in the ruins of Lunar City. Scorponok remained in contact with Alpha Q during the operation, who told him not to let the boy fall into Megatron's hands. Scorponok turned the mobile fortress's weapons on both Kicker and the Decepticons. After they were forced to retreat, Scorponok managed to bluff his way out of being punished by claiming his only intention was crushing the Autobots, who had been nearby at the time. {{storylink|Kicker Beware!}}

Scorponok helped push artificially constructed "meteors" through space in Megatron's next plot. He griped that the Decepticons should have used their warp gate to materialize the constructs over the Earth directly, disallowing the Autobots a chance to fight back. Tidal Wave informed him that by having the meteors encroach upon the Earth slowly, Megatron hoped to instill fear in the Autobots. As the comets were about to strike down onto the Earth, the Autobots activated their Energon Grid, a protective shield around the planet. Scorponok and the others were once again forced to fall back as their plan fell apart. {{storylink|Energon Grid}}

Scorponok continued to amass what energon he could from Mars. Hot Shot came across him, but before he could attack, Rodimus intervened. While the Autobots fought, Scorponok returned to Unicron's body. In his absence, Megatron had discovered Scorponok's deception and attempted to use him as bait to draw out Alpha Q. Chained to an asteroid, Scorponok was cast into Earth's Energon Grid and almost destroyed, {{storylink|Rodimus Friend or Foe?}} but Rodimus rescued him. {{storylink|Go for Unicron!}} Scorponok found his way back to Alpha Q, and bore witness to the creation of a new breed of Terrorcons: the [[Cruellock]]s. {{storylink|The Return of Demolishor}} When Rodimus returned to Unicron's head to meet with Alpha Q and Scorponok, they found that he had brought along with him a stowaway: Ironhide. Rodimus told them the Autobot could be trusted, but to ''judge whether Ironhide was strong enough to be their ally,'' Scorponok set up a small gauntlet for their guest. He first pitted Ironhide against a horde of Cruellocks before taking him on in combat personally. Though Scorponok beat down Ironhide with ease, he still judged him worthy, and brought him before his master. {{storylink|A Tale of Two Heros}} Scorponok tended to Ironhide's wounds after he awoke, and informed him that Alpha Q had been meaning to meet him for some time. {{storylink|Battle Stations}} Scorponok was still present when Kicker, Rodimus, and Misha joined them in Alpha Q's throne room. When Kicker violently began to demand that Alpha Q show him his ''true face'', so they could speak earnestly, Scorponok tried to break up their squabble. Both Rodimus and Kicker told him not to interfere in the debate, and Scorponok reluctantly allowed it to play out. Kicker eventually managed to convince Alpha Q to not fight only to restore his own planet, but for the good of the entire cosmos. Unicron's head was then mobilized to join up with the Autobots' armies. {{storylink|Alpha Q: Identity}} Scorponok was at his master's side when Alpha Q met with Optimus, Rodimus, and Kicker to discuss their tenuous alliance. {{storylink|Shockblast: Rampage}}

As negotiations began, though, Unicron began to go wild. Starved for Energon, the titan lashed out towards all those housed within him, and restrained both Alpha Q and Scorponok with tentacle-like cables. The Autobots managed to reach Unicron's core and fed Energon Stars directly into it, sating Unicron's hunger and returning him to his inert state. {{storylink|Survival Instincts}} Alpha Q became unresponsive in the aftermath, much to Kicker's annoyance. When the boy began to kick Alpha Q, Scorponok shooed him away under the pretense that Alpha Q needed time to rest. When Kicker later returned with Misha, Scorponok tried to dissuade his master from scaring the girl as a prank. Misha made her way to Alpha Q’s chamber despite his bit of "fun," only for Scorponok to try to keep her away as well. The tiny human easily slipped past him and opened a dialogue with Alpha Q while Scorponok was kept busy by Kicker. Misha reached Alpha Q emotionally, and he begun interacting freely with his allies once more. {{storylink|Each One Fights...}} Alpha Q was still reluctant to act when Megatron managed to energize Unicron into an active threat towards Cybertron, however. Both Kicker and Scorponok were eventually able to goad him into action, and Scorponok cleared the way for Alpha Q to ram Unicron's head into the Chaos-bringer's body. {{storylink|Unicron Unleashed}}

Scorponok then joined the fight against the Decepticons atop of Unicron, taking on both Snowcat and Demolishor on his own. When Megatron opened up panels to allow his goons an easy escape route, Scorponok tried to follow, only for the panels to close in and start crushing him. Alpha Q intervened and used what control he still possessed over Unicron to reopen the panels, allowing Scorponok to continue his pursuit. Catching up to the pair, Scorponok rescued Inferno from one of their ambushes. They fled from him again, but Scorponok caught up to the pair once as they took potshots at a dismembered and defenseless Optimus Prime. The Decepticons took off once more, and Scorponok was sure to inform Optimus that everything he was doing was for Alpha Q, and not the Autobot cause, before taking off after his prey a third time. {{storylink|Open Fire!}}

During his team-up with the Autobots, Scorponok gained an admirer in the young Autobot [[Ironhide (Energon)|Ironhide]], who followed him as he tracked down Megatron's hideout within Unicorn. The two warriors confronted Megatron, but were horribly outmatched; Megatron took out Ironhide with a single shot, and dismembered Scorponok before skewering him through the chest. As the conflicting energon charges being tossed around during the battle ripped open a hole in space, Megatron and the Decepticons fled through it, taking Unicron with them. Scorponok was presumed destroyed during the explosive energon reaction. {{storylink|Ripped Up Space}}

This reaction allowed Alpha Q to achieve his goal to recreate the planets Unicron had destroyed, which were immediately targeted by the Decepticons as sources of energon. It was during the attacks on these planets that Scorponok resurfaced, having been restored by Megatron and now totally loyal to him. {{storylink|Protection}} Megatron called Scorponok to serve as back-up while he forcibly reprogrammed Inferno on Iron Planet, but when Scorponok faced Ironhide, he found himself doing little more than staring blankly at his former friend... Until Megatron sounded the call to pull out, at which point Scorponok returned to his senses and took off with the Decepticons. {{storylink|Imprisoned Inferno}} When Scorponok met against Kicker and Ironhide on Jungle Planet, he no longer displayed any hesitation in attacking the two of them. While beating them back, he tried to prod Inferno, then fighting off Decepticon programming forcibly put into him by Megatron, into revealing the location of the Autobots' stockpile of energon. But Inferno's conviction was strong, and with the arrival of new Autobot reinforcements, Scorponok departed empty-handed. {{storylink|Jungle Planet (episode)|Jungle Planet}} Having been repelled on Jungle Planet, Scorponok returned to Iron Planet to ransack it of its energon while the Autobots were away. Alpha Qintesson telepathically communicated with Scorponok, begging him to spare the newly recreated world, only for Scorponok to make it clear he only obeyed Megatron, and no longer had any sentiment for his past loyalties. Scorponok mined Iron Planet dry, leading to its destruction. He then headed off Bulkhead's shuttle as it was trying to breach the spatial tear back to Cybertron. Once Megatron joined the assault, he dispatched Scorponok off to Jungle Planet to continue his pillaging. Though Scorponok gathered a little energon there, he was forced to retreat when the Autobots brought down an energon tower from Cybertron and activated it. {{storylink|Bulkhead (episode)|Bulkhead}}

Scorponok failed to prevent another tower from being activated on the [[Rock Planet]]. Thereafter, he accompanied Megatron as he investigated a Decepticon signal emanating from Inferno, who was struggling to overcome mind-altering reprogramming the Decepticon leader had inflicted upon him. When Megatron was called away to [[Ocean Planet]], Demolishor, Starscream, and Scorponok were left to help Inferno through his "transition." But Inferno elected to kill himself rather than become a Decepticon, dragging Starscream with him towards the energon sun. Scorponok intervened, but as he drew closer to the sun, Alpha Q resumed telepathic contact with him. Scorponok hesitated for a moment, but his Decepticon programming held fast. He broke Inferno's grip on Starscream, and the Decepticons fled from the sun's dangerous heat, leaving the Autobot to his fate. {{storylink|Farewell Inferno}}

''Scorponok then personally led a force of Terrorcons to obtain the energon of the restored Planet Q. Alpha Q hoped the sight of his old home planet would help Scorponok to shake off Megatron's programming, but it failed. Scorponok was fought off by the joint efforts of Ironhide and Alpha Q, and from then on, Scorponok's old friends came to consider him an enemy to be destroyed. {{storylink|Return! Our Scorponok}}'' Afterwards, Scorponok helped direct the Terrorcons into pouring massive amounts of energon into Unicron's body once more. {{storylink|Crash Course}}

The Decepticons managed to blow up a planet containing enough energon to finally revive Unicron. Their raid was interrupted by the Autobots, but Starscream helped coordinate the Decepticons into covering Scorponok's retreat, enabling them to return to their headquarters with the power needed. The Autobots followed them back to Unicron's body, but were woefully outgunned on the Decepticons' home turf. The balance of power shifted when the legendary Omega Supreme involved himself in the conflict. Starscream and Scorponok tried taking on the ancient Autobot, but didn't even get off a single shot before he used his powers to seal them in energy bubbles and crash them into each other. {{storylink|Omega Supreme (episode)|Omega Supreme}}

Scorponok and the other 'Con grunts then battled the Autobots on Unicron's surface, preventing them from interfering with Megatron's successful reintegration of Unicron's body and head. During the battle, Scorponok tried once more to battle Omega Supreme, only to be again soundly defeated by the ancient warrior. {{storylink|A Heroic Battle}}

As the Autobots continued their efforts to reach Megatron's throne room, Scorponok discovered Arcee, Ironhide, and Kicker as they made their way inside Unicron. Megatron told him to let them be and fetch him more Energon instead. Scorponok opted to multi-task, sending the Terrorcons out for Energon while he pursued the trespassers. He caught up to them once they had huddled around Alpha Q’s lifeless form, and tried to update Megatron on the situation, only to discover that his leader was no longer responding; Megatron's mind had been overtaken by Unicron's will. With no one to give him orders, and confronted by the corpse of his former master, Scorponok lashed out violently and aimlessly, allowing his prey to escape. He was then ejected out of Unicron's body, and jettisoned into space. {{storylink|The Power of Unicron}} Scorponok found his way to the [[Grass Planet]], and came upon Ironhide mourning over Alpha Q’s grave. Though at first Scorponok had no memory of who his enemy was, his Decepticon programming quickly reasserted itself. Scorponok lunged forward at the Autobot, but after hearing Megatron's call, he departed without finishing the job. {{storylink|Optimus Supreme}}

Scorponok came to witness Unicron clashing with a super-sized Optimus Supreme in space, and readied to fire at the Autobots while they were busy assisting their commander in this fateful duel. Starscream stopped him, rationalizing the by calling attention to themselves, they’d just wind up getting beaten down by the more numerous, and newly-enhanced, Autobots. {{storylink|Unicron Perishes}} After Unicron's defeat, a number Decepticons wound up incarcerated by the Autobots. Scorponok, Starscream, and Megatron attacked Cybertron, both to liberate their comrades and to catch the Autobots' defenses unawares; their enemies believed them dead. Megatron ordered Scorponok to handle the Cybertron Guard while Starscream broke into the Autobots' penitentiary, and he sought out a power source hidden deep in Cybertron's underground. During his mission, Scorponok also took the opportunity to destroy numerous Energon towers. {{storylink|Ambition}}

During the Decepticons' takeover of Cybertron, Scorponok overlooked Battle Ravage patrols across the globe to sniff out any Autobot stragglers. {{storylink|Galvatron!}} His Terrorcons found a small group of Autobot resistance soldiers led by Wing Saber. While Battle Ravages pressed them into their trenches, Scorponok shot down all enemy reinforcements as they flew in. {{storylink|Break Through}}

At some point in time, Scorponok was among the Decepticons who hacked into an Autobot virtual training program that took the form of a tag-team fighting tournament. He and a digital duplicate of Alpha Q were teamed up against Ironhide and Jetfire. After an extended battle, Ironhide managed to pin down Scorponok with the Energon Saber, signaling an Autobot victory. {{storylink|Distribution}}

Alongside Bruticus Maximus and Constructicon Maximus, Scorponok tried to locate the Autobot resistance's hidden bunker underground. The Autobots eventually came to them instead; Optimus Prime, Wing Saber, and Superion Maximus led the Decepticons on a merry chase through Cybertron's underground before losing them by breaching the surface. {{storylink|The Omega Train}} After Optimus disappeared in an explosion while fighting Galvatron, Constructicon Maximus and Scorponok were summoned to dig out the debris Prime had fallen under, so Galvatron could be sure of his enemy's death. Optimus hadn't expired quite yet, and with the help of several reinforcements, drove back the Decepticons once more. {{storylink|Decepticon Army}} Though Optimus had gained a brief respite, Scorponok continued to pursue him as he approached Cybertron's space port. He was forced to break off his chase when Starscream informed him that Terrorcons were running wild after being exposed to Super Energon, and that he was the only one who could get them back in line.

Scorponok came upon the giant-sized Insecticon drones, and though they begun following him about, he was incapable of getting the swarm to obey his orders. He put his effort on standby when he heard Ironhide and his team of Autobots approaching. Three Omnicons under Ironhide's command charged Scorponok when he revealed himself to the group, but he slaughtered these amateurs with extreme ease. Scorponok then proceeded to mock Ironhide for failing his subordinates. Given strength by his fallen allies, Ironhide used an energized punch to crack open Scorponok's armor, crippling the Decepticon with pain before slipping away. Scorponok's injury was healed when, under their own volition, the Insecticons infused him with their energon. {{storylink|Ironhide Team}}

While patrolling near the super energon pool, Scorponok caught sight of Six Shot trying to snipe Galvatron. He tackled the Decepticon leader out of Six Shot's cross-hairs, then went after the would-be assassin. Six Shot managed to shoot Scorponok out of the air, but dealing with him still forestalled Six Shot long enough for Galvatron to beat the rebellious Decepticon to the super energon. As Six Shot overpowered Scorponok, he mocked him for being a prisoner under Galvatron's power structure, unable to do anything else but blindly follow orders. Galvatron's second exposure to the miracle fuel caused him to grow to enormous proportions, and Six Shot was ground beneath Galvatron's heel. Before he died, Six Shot proclaimed that he was now finally free. Scorponok solemnly responded that the price he had paid for his freedom was too steep. {{storylink|Galvatron Terror}}

Scorponok blocked off Kicker, Ironhide, Arcee and their allies as they attempted to reach the pool of super energon themselves. But Ironhide had grown as a warrior, and was now able to stand his ground against the opponent who had bested him so many times before. Scorponok was made to focus all his attention on the Autobot while Kicker and the Omnicons dealt with the Insecticons backing him up. Ironhide tried to convince Scorponok that his loyalty for Galvatron was misplaced, especially now that Unicron's consciousness was taking over the Decepticon's mind. But Scorponok's programming wouldn't allow him to see reason. The battle was hard fought on both sides, but eventually Scorponok was struck down, prompting his Insecticon swarm to surround and protect him from his attacker. Ironhide told Scorponok to look at his own subordinates, and reflect on how, unlike Galvatron, he actually respected those who served him. Understanding finally dawning on him, Scorponok decided to walk away. {{storylink|Destructive Power}}

But Ironhide found Scorponok again, and announced he would no longer allow Scorponok to get away from him. Scorponok's annoyance at Ironhide's constant interference reached its peak, and the two 'bots went at one another with unsurpassed ferocity. {{storylink|Spark (episode)|Spark}} Both combatants were severely wounded and eventually collapsed, but when Ironhide's [[Spark of Combination]] activated in response to a summons from [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Optimus Prime]] on the [[Jungle Planet (Energon)|Jungle Planet]], Scorponok awoke and dragged his former ally to his destination. Scorponok told Ironhide that he had only saved him so that he might in turn save Galvatron from Unicron... but something suddenly stirred his memory of Alpha Q's beloved planets. Scorponok then collapsed and perished. {{storylink|The Sun}}

====''Cybertron'' comic====
[[File:Zombiedarkscorponok.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Will this be Sentinel Maximus's only victory? Maybe!]]
Despite [[Unicron]]'s apparent death inside the [[Unicron Singularity]], his essence's will was still strong enough to use the reality-altering black hole to bring Scorponok to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Now '''Dark Scorponok''', this undead creature stalked the evacuated planet surface, screaming in hunger and pain, crying out for [[spark]]s upon which to feast. At first, Dark Scorponok assaulted [[Skyfall (Cybertron)|Skyfall]], {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 2}}, who survived due to his powerful force field ability, but the monster was drawn away by [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]]'s evil [[Mini-Con]] minions towards the [[Kalis Primary Energon Reserves Control]], where [[Vector Prime]] and [[Sentinel Maximus]] were located. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 3}} After a prolonged fight, Dark Scorponok nearly emerged victorious, only to be felled by the facilitiy's auto-guns. Afterwards, Vector Prime realized Dark Scorponok's attack had just a diversion. They abandoned what was left of Dark Scorponok, unable to solve his affliction, as their attentions were needed elsewhere, below the planet's surface. {{storylink|Balancing Act, Part 4}}

===Cyber Key Code content===
Dark Scorponok located the [[Animatron|Jungle Planet]] and served [[Scourge (Cybertron)|Scourge]] as a bodyguard. {{storylink|#Cybertron|Dark Scorponok Cyber Key Code content}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Energon: Battle for Megatron''===
Scorponok led the Terrorcons on a mission to retrieve Megatron, held deep within Unicron's defenses. Using his three modes to great affect, and using several battle techniques, such as his "Scorp Punch," his "Barrage" attack, and his "Scorpion Sting," Scorponok and his underlings fought destroyed many of the drone units that stood in their way. Scorponok could also boost his fellow Terrorcons' moral and repair them when the need arose. The Terrorcons were eventually successful in liberating Megatron from Unicron's clutches. {{storylink|Transformers Energon: Battle for Megatron}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Energon-Scorponok.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Energon Scorponok participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was an Epic character who was available as a reward to 30 leagues in the "Energon: Episode 1" event.
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==Toys==
===Energon===
*'''Scorponok''' (Ultra, 2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SD-05'''

[[File:Energon Scorponok toy.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|Color scheme courtesy of a vat of assorted M&Ms.]]

: ''Energon'' Scorponok transforms into a...scorpion-shaped construction vehicle thing. That just happens to look like a giant scorpion. Yeah. He has two articulated, scorpion pincer-shaped bucket scoops on two articulated arms along with a scorpion stinger-shaped crane hook on the end of a scorpion tail-shaped crane arm. The tail also has a ''really'' sensitive sound effects button that is set off whenever somebody breathes near the toy, filling the room with the sound of metal clanking. The vehicle is also armed with decidedly non-scorpion-like double laser cannons behind each tread, two translucent yellow laser cannons on either side of his cockpit, and two flip-out laser cannons on the end of his crane arm, which are activated by pushing the small cockpit-shaped device (which also has a Mini-Con [[Powerlinx]] port) forwards. Inside his bucket scoops are two spring-loaded missile launchers in translucent housings. The right pincer houses his spark crystal while the left has another Mini-Con Powerlinx port.

: Scorponok can also transform into a non-aerodynamic space fighter mode, with his crane arm serving as the nose, the tiny, translucent spikes on his pincer-shaped bucket scoops acting as the wing tips, and the turbines on his ankles becoming the engines.

[[File:Superlink MegaZarak toy.jpg|left|upright=1.67|thumb|Mega-mintier and super-improved!]]

: In [[robot mode]], Scorponok bears a significant resemblance to his [[Scorponok (G1)|''Generation 1'' namesake]], though pretty much all Scorponoks who transform into robot mode end up with a [[Scorponok (Movie)|similar arrangement of]] [[Scorponok (BW)|beast mode]] parts in robot form. While his legs have articulation typical of toys in that size class of the time, Scorponok has extremely restricted arm articulation due to the fact he has no up-and-down shoulder movement. This could be rectified by leaving his shoulder pads transformed as they would be in space fighter mode, but of course, this is not his proper appearance. On Scorponok's pincers are 5mm peg holes to accommodate all forms of Terrorcon and [[Omnicon]] [[energon weapon]]ry, as well as most other accessories featuring a similar peg system.

: The Hasbro ''Energon'' release of Scorponok was in a riot of not-exactly-cohesive colours including pale green, black, orange-red, yellow, and blue. The pale gold plastic used on the claws and shoulder fronts appears to be prone to suffering from a form of [[Gold Plastic Syndrome]]. The Takara ''Super Link'' Mega Zarak release removed the black and red, replacing them with metallic dark green and gold.

: This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Double Punch]] and was retooled and recolored to make [[BotCon 2014]] [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm More information on Scorponok at TFU.info]''
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===Built to Rule===
[[File:Energon BTR Scorponok.jpg|right|upright=1.67|thumb|CONstruction is better than DEstruction, if you catch mah drift?]]
*'''Scorponok''' (Built to Rule, 2004)

: ''[[Built to Rule]]'' Scorponok was designed with a much more solid skeleton and larger, blockier limbs compared to the ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' range of ''Built to Rule'' toys. It can be rebuilt from a Cybertronic scorpion-shaped construction vehicle thing into a robot...or into basically whatever you feel like doing with the parts.

: Unfortunately, due to the slow performance of the ''Built to Rule'' line overall, the ''Energon'' versions only had a limited, test-market release initially in and around Cincinnati, Ohio. The sets later filtered out into many ''Tuesday Morning'' and ''Ollie's'' chain stores at drastically reduced prices.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/BTRScorponok/scorponok.htm More information on ''Built to Rule'' Scorponok at TFU.info]''

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===Cybertron===
[[File:Cybertron DarkScorponok toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|I'm back... in black!]]
*'''Dark Scorponok''' (Ultra-Class, 2005)
**''Accessories'': 2 missiles, Jungle Planet style Cyber Key

:''Cybertron'' Dark Scorponok is an extensive [[redeco]] and slight [[retool]] of ''Energon'' Scorponok, based heavily upon [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]]'s [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]]. Naturally, his predominant colour scheme is black with gold and translucent dark red, but it also carries over blue from the ''Energon'' release of this toy. As part of the ''Cybertron'' line, the crane arm 'stinger' laser cannons and housing have been [[retool]]ed to accommodate a spring-loaded [[Cyber Key]] gimmick, for which inserting the key will cause the lasers to flip out into position.

: Dark Scorponok includes a silver-bordered, Jungle Planet-style Cyber Key with the [[Cyber Key Codes|Key Code]] "'''u812'''" printed on the back. Entering this into Hasbro's ''Cybertron'' website revealed additional bio information and an image of Dark Scorponok's toy control art (basically a modified version of his ''Energon'' toy control art, complete with dropped early features.)

: This is also the only toy in the entire Unicron Trilogy that can accept a Mini-Con, an Energon Star, and a Cyber Key (the three series' respective power up gimmicks) all at once.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Decepticon/DarkScorponok/scorponok.htm More information on Dark Scorponok at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Attacktix===
*'''Scorponok''' (Booster, 2006)
[[File:Energon Attacktix Scorponok.jpg|right|thumb|Now cough.]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF15
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Captain
|special=Recruit - 10/26 (38%) success ratio
|cost=30
|speed=10
|attacktype=Striker (Scoop Arm)
}}
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: ''[[Attacktix]]'' Scorponok's scoop attack was designed to tip over other figures by scooping up their bases. It uses a free-swinging joint controlled by the player, rather than a spring-loaded attack like most other strikers. If one turns Scorponok at his waist, it's possible to get a nearly 360-degree swing into the attack, delivering more power than any other striker besides the Mega figure [[Omega Supreme (Energon)|Omega Supreme]].

: This unexpected power level allows Scorponok to knock down any other figure, any defensive formation, and even any ''Mega figure'' easily. If Scorponok gets into range, you don't stand a chance. This seemingly unbalanced level of power has led some players to suggest Scorponok should be banned from tournament play. In practice, though, it just makes him your opponent's most immediate target.

: When Scorponok dies, he has the potential to summon up to two [[Insecticon (Energon)|Insecticons]] from your back-ups. Bringing in multiple Troopers makes him an excellent support figure for the [[Crumplezone (Cybertron)|Crumplezone]]/[[Ransack (Cybertron)|Ransack]] combo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/AttacktixScorponok/scorponok.htm More information on ''Attacktix'' Scorponok at TFU.info]''

*'''Dark Scorponok''' (Booster, 2007)
[[File:Cybertron Attacktix DarkScroponok.jpg|right|thumb|Now die.]]
{{attacktix
|ID=TF17
|faction=Decepticon
|class=Captain
|special=Vanquish
|cost=30
|speed=10
|attacktype=Striker (Scoop Arm)
}}
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: A [[redeco]] of the Scorponok figure slated for the second series of ''Attacktix'' figures, retaining all his lethality. His ''Vanquish'' Special Power should allow him to regenerate by devouring figures from your opponent's graveyard. Mmmm. Zombielicious.

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===Titanium Series===
*'''Scorponok''' (Robot Master, 2006)

[[File:Titanium Robotmasters EnergonScorponok.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|Did I do...good?]]
: ''[[Titanium Series]]'' Scorponok is a small, 3-inch [[die-cast]] metal-and-plastic figurine of Scorponok based upon his ''Energon'' appearance. He can't transform, but has some articulation at the shoulders, neck and waist. He comes with a Decepticon display stand.

: Scorponok is the only ''Energon''-series character in the ''Titaniums'' line, and one of only two [[Unicron Trilogy]] characters made for the line.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2006/Decepticon/TitScorponok/scorponok.htm More information on ''Titanium'' Scorponok at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
*Scorponok's visor was a late addition to his design, at the insistence of the toy's "mech designer" [[Hirofumi Ichikawa]].

[[File:Scorpguns.jpg|right|upright=0.85|thumb|MY GOD! With those gone, he's only 1/1200 of the way to being completely unarmed!]]
*Some late changes were made to Scorponok's design, including but not limited to Scorponok's articulated shovel "thumbs" being de-articulated for the final version, Scorponok's hip cannons being severely shortened and losing their joints (also lessening the [[Scorponok (G1)|Generation 1 Scorponok]] cannon nod a tiny bit), and also entirely losing large cannons that presumably pegged into the now-vacant holes on the sides of Scorponok's knees. The first two changes can be readily seen on the pre-release toy shown in Energon Scorponok's box pictures, while the third can only be seen on Scorponok and Dark Scorponok's control art. Scorponok's first animated appearances in Energon display all of these features, as particularly evident in the episode "[[Megatron's Sword]]", but the model was changed for later episodes.
*Scorponok and his Japanese counterpart MegaZarak seemingly have "swapped" card art: The deco patterns on each [[Tech Spec]] card more closely resemble the other country's release. MegaZarak's artwork even has the U.S. toy's color scheme. Despite the seemingly swapped color of the Dreamwave art/CG render, both Scorponoks have purple thighs—a stronger G1 homage, but notably absent from either deco.
*There are several significant differences in the story of Scorponok between ''Super Link'' and its English dub as ''Energon''. Primarily, the episode "[[Return! Our Scorponok]]" revealed that Scorponok was not the same entity as the Grand Chamberlain of Planet Q, but merely a being that Alpha Q had created in his image out of an emotional connection, using the [[spark]] of a "wandering Decepticon" (often speculated by fans to be [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]], who died on Unicron during ''Armada'') and programming him to behave as the chamberlain had done. For unknown reasons, this episode was never dubbed into English, and the following episode is even redubbed to remove any references to it. Furthermore, while the ''Energon'' series only ever presents Scorponok as having been mind-wiped/reprogrammed by Megatron (in the same manner as he did to [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], [[Demolishor (Armada)|Demolishor]], and [[Inferno (Energon)|Inferno]]), Scorponok and Ironhide's final exchange in ''Super Link'' makes the matter a bit ambiguous. Up until this point, Scorponok has rejected all claims that Alpha Q was ever his master, and restates constantly that Galvatron is the only master he knows. However, his final line—a near-whispered "Our planets..."—followed by a shocked reaction from Ironhide ("Scorponok? So... you do..."), indicates that he does remember after all (Scorponok's line survives into the ''Energon'' dub, but Ironhide's does not, thus depriving the whole thing of the punctuation that makes it clear what the exchange is suggesting). It is not clear from the scene, however, whether Scorponok has always had his memories and has simply been lying to himself and others throughout the series, or if he is merely only remembering now, reminded of the [[Energon Orb|energon sun]] by Ironhide's glowing [[Spark of Combination|Combination Spark]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''MegaZarak''' (メガザラック ''Megazarakku'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Skorpió''' ("Scorpion", 1st dub), '''Szkorponok''' (2nd dub)
*''Italian:'' '''Scorpinok'''
*''Polish:'' '''Skorpinok'''
*''Russian:'' '''Scorpinok''' (Скорпинок ''Skorpinok'')

==External links==
*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/Scorponok/scorponok.htm Scorponok at TFU.info]

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Talk:Nemesis Prime (episode)

2012-04-11T22:31:52Z

Bitstream: /* Shattered Glass? */ new section

== Extending protection period ==

Is there any chance we can delay unprotection for a week after it airs so we can avoid the inevitable glut of anons adding dumb crap? [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 20:45, 3 April 2012 (EDT)
:I second that. -- [[User:Spydersix|Spydersix]] 18:05, 7 April 2012 (EDT)
::I disagree! Not all anon contributions are bad, and the Crossfire page would be a lot barer without them. Also, we're a wiki "that anyone can edit or add to" according to our own main page. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 18:38, 7 April 2012 (EDT)

== Trivia Change (spoiler warning) ==

"No Decepticons appear in this episode"

What do you call Breakdown's body, then?
:Whoops, forgot about that. -- [[User:Spydersix|Spydersix]] 21:23, 7 April 2012 (EDT)
::Technically he's not a Decepticon any more! --[[User:Abates|abates]] 01:36, 8 April 2012 (EDT)
:::That is true.... -- [[User:Spydersix|Spydersix]] 09:07, 8 April 2012 (EDT)
::::How about: "No ''living'' Decepticons appear in this episode"? -- [[User:Spydersix|Spydersix]] 09:39, 8 April 2012 (EDT)
:::::Scrapheap had no Decepticons last season. How is the abscence of any Decepticon's noteworthy when it's happened before? [[Special:Contributions/76.186.105.81|76.186.105.81]] 17:36, 9 April 2012 (EDT)
::::::...because it's still something that rarely happens? --[[User:Andrusi|Andrusi]] 16:14, 10 April 2012 (EDT)
:::::::"No Decepticons appear" is already evident from the character list. We don't need redundant notes. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 16:17, 10 April 2012 (EDT)

== Military base ==

Can someone with the closed captions available grab the name of the military base Nemesis attacks partway through? --[[User:Abates|abates]] 04:01, 8 April 2012 (EDT)
:Yup. Alden Military Base. [[User:TheMZone|TheMZone]] 10:47, 8 April 2012 (EDT)

== Physics much? ==

Um hey guys, I think the writers of Transformers prime ignored the forces of physics in this episode. When Fowlers car dropped and Bulkhead jumped after it, Bulkhead hit the ground first and caught the sedan with a wait period of about 1 minute or so from jump to landing. Now my father is an astro physicist for NASA and i spoke to him about this (even showed him the episode) and he said that all physical dynamics was thrown out the window. Objects dropped at different times will land at different times. Meaning Fowlers car should have landed first regardless of how heavy Bulkhead is. This is because weight doesn't affect the acceleration of an object being dropped. Like the feather and the bowling ball, if dropped at the same time, will land at the same time. The only way that scenario can change is if you factor in the variable of wind resistance, and in the case of the feather and the bowling ball, then yes, the feather would experience more wind resistance and fall after the bowling ball, which would experience less. This is because of mass, and the shape of the object. (I.E is it aerodynamic or not?) However both Fowlers car and the obviously bulky Blulkhead both have obscured non-aerodynamic shapes and great mass (Bulkhead having slightly more mass) their wind resistance would be close to absolutely similar. My father (the astrophysicist) having seen the episode and Bulkheads size versus the car still believed that their wind resistance would be very similar and have little affect on the outcome of the fall. (Like seeing a Simi versus a Sedan fall out of a plane, the Sedan would still land first, therefor so should Fowlers car.) The fact that Bulkhead landed first with ENOUGH TIME to catch Fowlers sedan is just... impossible.

Can we add something about this phenomenon under the technical errors tab? --[[User:Arcee-Cola|Arcee-Cola]] 1:20, 8 April 2012 (EDT)
:Yes, that sequence totally ignored the laws of physics, no question. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 04:46, 8 April 2012 (EDT)

:: Thanks, glad I and my physics-minded father could help out. You know, maybe if Bulkhead had some serious alien tech-like gravity boots or due-ex-machina whathaveyou, then maybe, maaaaybe, the ridiculousness could obscure the obvious middle finger to illimitable laws of physics. Take that Sir Isaac Newton! --[[User:Arcee-Cola|Arcee-Cola]] 2:15, 8 April 2012 (EDT)

== Knockoff ==

It is the second time a cartoon character mentions one's clone is a knockoff, the first time was Megatron saying that starscream was hiding behind an army of cheap knockoffs. Should we add that ? [[User:SnipinScientist|SnipinScientist]] 8 April 2012
:No. [[User:Interrobang|—Interrobang]] 11:54, 8 April 2012 (EDT)

== Fowler's Plate Number ==

Should it be mentioned that Fowler's plate is the same(RPI-437) as [[June Darby]]'s? I know its probably because of model reuse, but it may be worth mentioning. -[[User:KodanDude|KodanDude]]
:Nemesis Prime's is also the same as Optimus', which is a little hard to explain since he scanned his own altmode. - [[User:Starfield|Starﬁeld]] 21:28, 9 April 2012 (EDT)
::Well, most likely they got the altmode and license plate from the same place they got his robot mode - the scan they took of Optimus back in Convoy. --[[User:Abates|abates]] 22:16, 9 April 2012 (EDT)

other then Fowler's plate being the same(RPI-437) as [[June Darby]]'s? in One Shall Rise part 3 Fowler hugged June (granted the planet was just saved from Unicron) but maybe the two of them are dating each other?

== Race ==
Just to piss you guys off, I suggest a race. :3 --[[Special:Contributions/75.82.9.197|75.82.9.197]] 01:33, 10 April 2012 (EDT)

== Shattered Glass? ==

So does noone else think the deco for Nemesis Prime here was a deliberate reference to SG Optimus? Granted, he's never seen in strong, white light, but his primary color seems to vary between a sort of wine red to a dusky purple, varying by scene. Add to that the battered appearance, and it feels like an homage to me. [[User:Bitstream|Bitstream]] 18:31, 11 April 2012 (EDT)

Nemesis Prime (episode)

2012-04-10T03:27:56Z

Bitstream: /* Transformers references */

{{disambig3|Nemesis Prime}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' ep 34
|prev=Crossfire
|next=Grill
|image=NemesisPrime-NemesisPrime.jpg
|caption=The first person to suggest a race gets banned.
|title="Nemesis Prime"
|airdate=[[April 7]], [[2012]]
|written by=[[David McDermott]]
|directed by=[[Todd Waterman]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
|production company=[[Hasbro Studios]]
}}

'''When Optimus Prime appears to attack Agent Fowler, the Autobots discover MECH's ultimate plan.'''

==Synopsis==
[[William Fowler|Agent Fowler]] drives out of a military base, listening to [[The Touch|a few tunes]], when a semi truck begins to tailgate him too close for comfort. He realizes that it's more than a case of road rage when the truck rams him. Fowler notices a familiar symbol on his attacker's grille-the [[Autobot]] [[insignia|symbol]]. He contacts the Autobot base, where [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] is not present. The apparent Optimus Prime continues to attack, and as Fowler comes upon a bridge, he pushes his car through the divider, where it hangs precariously. The Autobots receive his message and bridge in, causing Prime to flee and [[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] to give chase. [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] catches Fowler's car as it falls, but the bumper detaches, and [[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] catches it before it hits the ground. Arcee comes upon Optimus, but is knocked out when he runs her over.

The next thing she knows, she's back at base, being checked up on. [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] doubts Arcee's assertion that Optimus ran her down, and the big 'bot arrives at base. The team goes on guard, but as Optimus offers proof that he's been at an underground energon site, the team stands down.

The other "Optimus" drives full speed into [[Alden Military Base]], wrecking helicopters and prompting chase until he stops. As soldiers surround him and open the door to find no driver, he transforms, and aims a weapon at them. Speaking in Prime's own voice, the double clearly announces himself as Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots, before laying waste to the base around him. The other Prime tears through lines of soldiers, prompting Optimus, Arcee, Bumblebee and Bulkhead to bridge to his position. The fake retreats, and arriving military helicopters fire on the Autobots. They retreat to base.

Fowler fields a call asking about the attack, and receives the news that all Transformers, regardless of allegiance, are to be shot on sight. The team realizes that [[MECH]] has finally succeeded in replicating Cybertronians, inside and out, using human-made parts after studying Transformer anatomy so carefully.

Meanwhile, the false Prime arrives at a MECH bunker, where it is revealed that the robot is a remotely operated drone unit, with [[Silas]] in the control seat, expressing extreme satisfaction at the test run.

In attempting to locate the MECH base, Optimus notes that, unlike them, the duplicate (dubbed "Nemesis Prime" by Miko) must rely on its vehicle mode to travel, having no access to a [[GroundBridge]]. This places its lair within driving distance of both incidents, giving a range for them to search. The 'bots fan out, and Bumblebee comes upon a large complex. Optimus and the rest plan to rendezvous at his position. He enters, while Silas watches him. He powers up Nemesis Prime, and sends it out. Bumblebee is briefly fooled by the fake, until Silas slips and reveals he cannot understand Bumblebee's speech. The scout attacks but is quickly overpowered by the more imposing robot.

The rest of the Autobots enter the compound, cautious of any lookalikes. Bulkhead and Arcee are both taken out individually, leaving Optimus for the final showdown with his doppelganger.

At base, Ratchet attempts to isolate the control frequency of Nemesis Prime to pinpoint the location of its operator. He does, and Fowler insists on bridging in, citing that he is the one best equipped to deal with the "human element".

Nemesis squares off against Optimus, showing equal strength and agility. Fowler bridges in, and makes for the control bunker as the two Primes continue to spar. Nemesis catches Optimus, and shoves its blade into the Autobot leader. Silas gloats, commenting that he cannot feel pain through the robot, unlike his opponent, and revealing his intentions to build an army of these soldiers, when Fowler enters. They spar as well, and Fowler falls to Silas' superior hand-to-hand combat skills, only to reveal that he was just buying time for Optimus to beat the now-directionless copy. The real Prime dominates Nemesis, and their fight collapses the ceiling of the bunker, sending Silas's creation and a ton of rubble crashing down on top of him, putting Nemesis Prime out of commission in the process.

Optimus meditates on MECH's seemingly impaired functionality, now that it lacks a leader. However, Fowler brings him troubling news — in the pile of wreckage, no body was found.

Elsewhere, a group of MECH scientists monitor Silas' condition, noting that his injuries are terminal by normal standards — but MECH is anything but, as they have the body of [[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] all wired up for unknown yet ominous purposes.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
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*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] (3)
*[[Bulkhead (Prime)|Bulkhead]] (4)
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] (5)
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] (6)
*[[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] (10)
|c2=
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] (15)
|c3=
*[[William Fowler]] (1)
*[[Raf Esquivel]] (7)
*[[Miko Nakadai]] (8)
*[[Jack Darby]] (9)
*[[Silas]] (11)
*[[MECH|MECH soldiers]] (12)
*[[MECH Surgeon]] (13)
*[[MECH Commando]] (14)
|c4=
*[[Nemesis Prime (Prime)|Nemesis Prime]] (2)
}}

==Quotes==
"Yes, that's it. Follow the light."<br>
"Wait, what? Not the best choice of words, Ratchet."
:—'''Ratchet''' and '''Arcee'''

"I am Optimus Prime, leader of the Autobots, and I bring you this message."
:—'''Nemesis Prime''' steals one of Optimus's catchphrases.

"And say "hello" to Nemesis Prime."
:-'''Miko''' is the only first person ever name and mention '''Nemesis Prime''' in the episode

"Be on your guard. My double could be anywhere."<br>
''*Bumblebee beeps a reply*''<br>
"I'm sorry. What?"
:—'''Nemesis Prime''' tries and fails to fool Bumblebee.

"The internal damage to his organs is massive, and beyond the scope of conventional medicine. Fortunately for our leader, MECH is anything but conventional."
:—'''MECH Surgeon''' on Silas's future.

==Notes==
===Animation and technical errors===
*When the soldiers confront Nemesis Prime at the military base, right when one says "This is a restricted area!", one of the soldiers is running but not moving in any direction; running in place.
*As Nemesis Prime begins to climb the tower, his battle-mask appears to retract to reveal a face.
*Before Optimus Prime climbs the tower, you can't hear his blaster turn back into his hand.
*Despite being ordered by Optimus to go covert, Arcee does not have her holographic driver on when in her motorcycle form.
*Due to model reuse, Fowler's car has the same [[license plate]] number as June Darby's.
*Once again - and like in most TV shows and movies - Fowler's car spins out of control with the slightest touch to his bumper.
*After calling the Autobots to ask about Optimus, Fowler is seen approaching a bridge at least a half mile away. But, when the camera shifts, it shows him already on the bridge.

===Physics errors===
*Bulkhead is somehow able to fall faster than Fowler's car, despite dropping from the bridge later than it.

===Continuity notes===
* MECH has Breakdown's reassembled remains, which they collected after [[Airachnid]] killed him in "[[Crossfire]]".
* Ratchet recalls MECH's study of Breakdown in "[[Operation: Breakdown]]".
* Optimus recalls the theft of Starscream's T-Cog, which they learned about in "Crossfire" after it happened in "[[Operation Bumblebee, Part 2]]".
* Silas took a scan of Optimus at the end of "[[Convoy (episode)|Convoy]]", which is evidently how he was able to produce a nearly-identical copy of him in this episode.
*Optimus's right blade is repaired at last since the events in "[[One Shall Fall]]".

===Transformers references===
*Fowler listens to an instrumental version of "[[The Touch]]" on his car radio.
*Miko and Ratchet refer to the false Optimus Prime as "Nemesis Prime", a name first established in ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)| Armada]]'' as indicating an evil version of Optimus Prime and used [[Nemesis Prime (disambiguation)|a number of times since]].
*However, the purple color scheme and heavily battered appearance is more closely reminiscent of a very different [[Optimus Prime (SG)|"evil" Optimus Prime]].

===Real-world references===
*The opening scene with Fowler references [[Steven Spielberg]]'s 1971 film ''Duel'', starring an evil truck.

===Trivia===
*Silas is a former member of the Special Tactics branch of the military, while Fowler is an ex-Army Ranger.
*Nemesis Prime's transformation uses a modified version of the regular transformation sound effect, which makes it sound as if the transformation is not as smooth as that of an actual Cybertronian.
*Yeah, a mid-sized car can ''totally'' break through a concrete barrier.

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Flareup (G1)

2010-08-05T01:29:04Z

Bitstream: /* Timelines */

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:''Flareup is an [[Autobot]] from a [[Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Flare-uptl.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She doesn't need thirty-seven pieces to express herself]]
'''Flareup''' loves her job, and does it with a cheerfulness and zeal matched by few of her Autobot comrades. Unfortunately, her job is to blow things up, and thus her disposition is often considered by her comrades to be a little off-putting. More seriously, she tends to enjoy herself so much that she gets careless, and more than once, her colleague [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] has had to pull her, quite literally, out of the fire.

Flareup originally trained in search and rescue under [[Firestar]], but after it became clear she was better suited to more offense-oriented tasks, Firestar placed her in the care of her friend Chromia.

==Fiction==
===Descent into Evil===
Flareup was part of an Autobot strike force sent to [[Ceti Alpha Seven]] to destroy a cloning installation set up by the [[Decepticon]] general [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. She and Chromia had previously beaten [[Buzzclaw (Timelines)|Buzzclaw]], one of Deathsaurus' warriors, on [[Regulon Four]], so she expected an easy fight. Unfortunately for the Autobots, the first batch of Deathsaurus' [[Virulent Clone|Virulent Clones]] was already finished, and the team came under heavy attack. Flareup put up a good fight, destroying several clones personally, but was defeated and captured when Deathsaurus himself entered the fray. She and the others were rescued by the timely arrival of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|Descent into Evil}}

===''TransTech''===
:''Voice actor'': [[Anastasia Matejka]] (English)

At some point in time through some means, Flareup ended up at [[Axiom Nexus]]. She soon favoured the peaceful [[TransTech]] dimension over her war-torn own and chose to stay, finding a purpose there as police officer. She was on the job when she spotted a group of three [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Malgus]] visitors shortly after their arrival. Upon asking for their identities and finding out one of them was an [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]], she exasperatedly pointed them at the big sign that stated [[Prime (rank)|Primes]] were strictly forbidden in the city and contacted the authorities. After identifying the yellow [[kid-appeal character]] as a [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and not caring who the [[Sari Sumdac|human sidekick]] was, she announced to the three visitors she was going to take them to Processing and subsequently had to explain them where they were, what was going on. She also indulged in some grumbling over who in their right mind would design a robot with [[Heel struts|high heels]].

When [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]] later came to arrest Sari and Optimus, Flareup, having expected them to get away with just a fine, felt responsible and told Bumblebee they had to rescue his friends. At a drive-thru, they met with a Transformer named "[[Megatron (BW)|Joe]]", who offered them help. Bumblebee came up with a plan of his own involving a trained chimp marching band, which ended with a triple trip to the car wash, but then "Joe" made a suggestion: To get past Shockwave's security system, he and Bumblebee would pretend to be illegal Primes who were being guarded by Flareup during a prisoner transfer.

The plan worked, and Flareup teamed up with Bumblebee to distract Shockwave, allowing "Joe" to take him out from behind. However, with Shockwave out, "Joe" seized Sari's [[AllSpark Key]] and revealed his true identity as Megatron. Flareup was exasperated once more that ''nobody'' read the sign and joined in an all-out attack on the offender. Megatron powered up by the AllSpark Key proved too much for them, and Flareup could only stare in worry as Megatron brought Shockwave's laboratory equipment to life to function as his army. Thanks to some quick thinking by the kid-appeal character and human sidekick, the Malgus visitors manipulated the newly formed army into turning against their creator. With the situation back under control, Shockwave agreed to let the Malgus visitors go and agreed with Flareup never to speak of these events again. {{storylink|Bee in the City}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Ratchettoytimelines.jpg|right|180px|thumb|See, Ratchet? Those are colors. Next time, get some.]]
* '''Autobot Ratchet & Flareup''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, scope, 2 tailpipes, missile, Autobot energon chip

: Flareup is a new-head [[Retool|retooling]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] mold, transforming into a Cybertronic motorcycle. She has multiple clear-plastic parts that combine to form a crossbow with spring-firing missile.

: Flareup was only available in a [[BotCon 2005]] convention-[[exclusive]] souvenir set with Ratchet. This poly-bagged set could be purchased separately from the main seven-toy box set from that year's show.

: The same mold is used by ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Chromia and [[Flamewar]], and [[Movie (toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BCFlareup/flareup.htm More information on Flareup at TFU.info]''

{{--}}

==Notes==
* Flareup was originally conceived as a new body for Firestar, but [[Hasbro]] was unable to secure the [[trademark]] on the name, so she became a new-character protege.<ref>[http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/timelines/descent/flareup Flareup toy notes at BWTF.com]</ref>

==References==
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Flareup (G1)

2010-08-05T01:28:23Z

Bitstream: /* Timelines */ Ratchet and Flareup were available to purchase even if you hadn't bought the box set.

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Flareup}}
:''Flareup is an [[Autobot]] from a [[Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]] addition to the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Flare-uptl.jpg|right|250px|thumb|She doesn't need thirty-seven pieces to express herself]]
'''Flareup''' loves her job, and does it with a cheerfulness and zeal matched by few of her Autobot comrades. Unfortunately, her job is to blow things up, and thus her disposition is often considered by her comrades to be a little off-putting. More seriously, she tends to enjoy herself so much that she gets careless, and more than once, her colleague [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] has had to pull her, quite literally, out of the fire.

Flareup originally trained in search and rescue under [[Firestar]], but after it became clear she was better suited to more offense-oriented tasks, Firestar placed her in the care of her friend Chromia.

==Fiction==
===Descent into Evil===
Flareup was part of an Autobot strike force sent to [[Ceti Alpha Seven]] to destroy a cloning installation set up by the [[Decepticon]] general [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]]. She and Chromia had previously beaten [[Buzzclaw (Timelines)|Buzzclaw]], one of Deathsaurus' warriors, on [[Regulon Four]], so she expected an easy fight. Unfortunately for the Autobots, the first batch of Deathsaurus' [[Virulent Clone|Virulent Clones]] was already finished, and the team came under heavy attack. Flareup put up a good fight, destroying several clones personally, but was defeated and captured when Deathsaurus himself entered the fray. She and the others were rescued by the timely arrival of [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]]. {{storylink|Descent into Evil}}

===''TransTech''===
:''Voice actor'': [[Anastasia Matejka]] (English)

At some point in time through some means, Flareup ended up at [[Axiom Nexus]]. She soon favoured the peaceful [[TransTech]] dimension over her war-torn own and chose to stay, finding a purpose there as police officer. She was on the job when she spotted a group of three [[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Malgus]] visitors shortly after their arrival. Upon asking for their identities and finding out one of them was an [[Optimus Prime (Animated)|Optimus]], she exasperatedly pointed them at the big sign that stated [[Prime (rank)|Primes]] were strictly forbidden in the city and contacted the authorities. After identifying the yellow [[kid-appeal character]] as a [[Bumblebee (Animated)|Bumblebee]] and not caring who the [[Sari Sumdac|human sidekick]] was, she announced to the three visitors she was going to take them to Processing and subsequently had to explain them where they were, what was going on. She also indulged in some grumbling over who in their right mind would design a robot with [[Heel struts|high heels]].

When [[Shockwave (TransTech)|Shockwave]] later came to arrest Sari and Optimus, Flareup, having expected them to get away with just a fine, felt responsible and told Bumblebee they had to rescue his friends. At a drive-thru, they met with a Transformer named "[[Megatron (BW)|Joe]]", who offered them help. Bumblebee came up with a plan of his own involving a trained chimp marching band, which ended with a triple trip to the car wash, but then "Joe" made a suggestion: To get past Shockwave's security system, he and Bumblebee would pretend to be illegal Primes who were being guarded by Flareup during a prisoner transfer.

The plan worked, and Flareup teamed up with Bumblebee to distract Shockwave, allowing "Joe" to take him out from behind. However, with Shockwave out, "Joe" seized Sari's [[AllSpark Key]] and revealed his true identity as Megatron. Flareup was exasperated once more that ''nobody'' read the sign and joined in an all-out attack on the offender. Megatron powered up by the AllSpark Key proved too much for them, and Flareup could only stare in worry as Megatron brought Shockwave's laboratory equipment to life to function as his army. Thanks to some quick thinking by the kid-appeal character and human sidekick, the Malgus visitors manipulated the newly formed army into turning against their creator. With the situation back under control, Shockwave agreed to let the Malgus visitors go and agreed with Flareup never to speak of these events again. {{storylink|Bee in the City}}

==Toys==
===Timelines===
[[Image:Ratchettoytimelines.jpg|right|180px|thumb|See, Ratchet? Those are colors. Next time, get some.]]
* '''Autobot Ratchet & Flareup''' (Multi-pack, 2005)
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher, scope, 2 tailpipes, missile, Autobot energon chip

: Flareup is a new-head [[Retool|retooling]] of the ''[[Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Arcee (Energon)|Arcee]] mold, transforming into a Cybertronic motorcycle. She has multiple clear-plastic parts that combine to form a crossbow with spring-firing missile.

: Flareup was only available in a [[BotCon 2005]] convention-[[exclusive]] souvenir set with Ratchet. This poly-bagged set could only be purchased separately from the main seven-toy box set from that year's show.

: The same mold is used by ''[[Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Chromia and [[Flamewar]], and [[Movie (toyline)|live-action-movie-verse]] [[Arcee (Movie)|Arcee]] and [[Elita-One (Movie)|Elita-One]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BCFlareup/flareup.htm More information on Flareup at TFU.info]''

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==Notes==
* Flareup was originally conceived as a new body for Firestar, but [[Hasbro]] was unable to secure the [[trademark]] on the name, so she became a new-character protege.<ref>[http://www.bwtf.com/toyreviews/timelines/descent/flareup Flareup toy notes at BWTF.com]</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Autobots]]
[[Category:Convention exclusives]]
[[Category:Female Transformers]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]

Optimus Prime (G1)/toys

2007-05-01T03:07:05Z

Bitstream: /* Metalforce */

[[Image:Convoy-final1024.jpg|right|thumb|350px|Decepticons, leave this place or die!]]

Over the past 23 years, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Generation 1 '''Optimus Prime''']] has received the largest number of toys for any single [[Transformers]] character, a testament to the character's enduring popularity and status as a hero to many fans.

==Toys==

===Generation 1===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (1984, 1985, 1991, 2000, until the end of time)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-01'''

: The original Optimus Prime toy, as well as Diaclone Battle Convoy that it based based upon, transformed into a late 1970s red Freightliner FL86 Cabover Engine triple-axle semi trailer truck. His cab is partially constructed of die cast metal with rubber tires. The windscreen section can open to reveal ultimately-unused chairs that were originally designed for Diaclone's driver figures.

:His trailer opens up into his [[Combat Deck]], which features a missile-armed repair drone pod (with seating for one) mounted upon a boom lift arm. Situated in the base of this boom is a spring-loaded launcher that can be used to launch [[Roller]] out of the Combat Deck. Roller himself has seating for 4 passengers, and can be equipped to carry Optimus Prime's rifle or a fuel pump. The interior space of the trailer allows storage room for one Autobot car.

:In robot mode, Optimus Prime's design would go on to influence every Optimus Prime toy that will follow this iconic version. He is armed with a black photon rifle, that, due to design, cannot be held straight. His fists are actually inserted into his headlights and must be stored elsewhere while in vehicle mode (there are pegs to store them in the trailer).

: Optimus was made available as a mail-away toy in the [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] offer in the US in 1986. He cost $21.50 and 5 [[robot points]].

:Over 23 years, there have been many, many releases and variants of this mold. [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys #Trivia|See the list here]]. The cab robot was also used, with a different trailer, as the cab for G1 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]].

* '''Convoy Jnr.''' (1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TF Jnr-01'''
[[Image:Convoy_Junior_toy.jpg|right|thumb|130px|Prime's kid brother.]]

: Convoy Jnr. was a smaller, simplified version of G1 Convoy. He featured a very similar transformation sequence, but had no clear windows nor rubber tires. He was intended as a low-cost alternative for younger children.

:He did not have a plastic trailer included, but did have a cardboard trailer that the owner was supposed to construct themselves.

* '''Convoy''' (Versus set, 1985)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''VS-X'''

: This Japanese-[[exclusive]] release of Optimus Prime came with the Japanese release of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]. There are no differences between this release of Convoy and the individually released toy.

* '''Good-Bye Convoy''' (Multipack, 1986)

: This set contains a special version of Convoy with blue windows and was packed with [[Mirage (G1)|Ligier]] and [[Red Alert (G1)|Alert]].
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Powermaster, 1988, 2003)

[[Image:PowermasterOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|My Japanese release has a lot more bling.]]

:Powermaster Optimus Prime is the first new toy of the Autobot leader since the original toy's release in 1984. He is an all-new design, utilizing the [[Powermaster]] gimmick of requiring the partner figure, who transforms into an engine module, to be inserted into a special area on the main toy before it is able to transform.

:Optimus Prime is comprised of two parts, his truck cab and his trailer. His new truck cab is reminiscent of the original Optimus Prime truck cab, but is constructed entirely of plastic, lacks vacuum-metalized plastic and has no clear windows. It also transforms differently in that the front of the truck is no longer the robot mode's chest. His chest is now formed out of the truck's cabin rear, styled after his cartoon appearance. He is armed with two long black rifles, based in part upon his cartoon rifle.

:Prime's new trailer is essentially a heavily armed version of the original, with two double-barreled heavy laser cannons mounted on two arms with visible fists. The rear has a fold-down ramp to allow the storage of a smaller transformer, or perhaps spare accessories. The trailer can be transformed into a Powermaster battlestation that can allow other Powermaster engine figures to man the heavy laser cannons.

[[Image:GodGinrai_toy.jpg|right|thumb| And bigger boots, too.]]

:The main selling point of the toy is the ability of the truck cab to combine with the trailer to form Powermaster Optimus Prime. The cab portion folded in half and sat in the chest cavity of the trailer's torso, giving him the classic Optimus Prime truck-chest appearance. The two double-barreled cannons were attached to his shoulders and a large, separate head piece was mounted onto the hole on top of the truck cab.

:The Japanese release actually represented a new character named [[Ginrai]] and had a cab that was partly constructed out of die-cast metal, vacuum-metalized plastic and had clear blue windows. The trailer was retooled so the super robot's fists could slide in and out of the arms. This Japanese version was eventually used for Hasbro's own reissue in 2003 as part of the Commemorative Reissue collection. This set also included the originally Japanese-exclusive God Bomber drone trailer that attached onto the back of Ginrai's trailer in vehicle mode, and could become extra armour in super robot mode.

:This toy was later redecoed into the Japanese-exclusive Nucleon Quest Super Convoy.

:There were several different prototypes made for this toy. [[Optimus Prime (G1) toys #Trivia|See a list here]].

* '''Optimus Prime''' (Action Master, 1990)

[[Image:ActionMasterPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Eastbound and Down.]]

: The largest ''[[Action Master]]'' set, Optimus Prime came with long nose truck pulling a large, heavily armed trailer, referred to as an "Armored Convoy". Optimus Prime could sit in the cab of the truck, while other Action Master figures could stand on the guard rails or sit in the turret in the trailer.

:As with all ''Action Master'' toys, Optimus Prime himself could not transform. His sculpt is based heavily upon the Generation 1 cartoon model, though the colour scheme appears to be based upon his Powermaster body. However, his truck cab vehicle and the trailer do transform, though neither have robot modes. The truck cab can transform into a small plane, while the trailer transforms into a battle station with turrets that several Action Masters can man.

:Action Master Optimus Prime's figure and rifle was included with the Japanese-exclusive "New Year" reissue of G1 Convoy in 2002.

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* '''Star Convoy''' (Powered Master, 1991, 2005)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-372'''
[[Image:StarConvoy_toy.jpg|right|thumb|"... and that's why you're my Micromaster now, [[Hot Rod (G1)|bitch]]"]]

: A Japanese-exclusive, the final new-design G1 Convoy toy was a departure from previous versions. He now transformed into a small long nose cab truck of made-up model pulling an implausibly large trailer equipped with motorized caterpillar treads. The trailer could additionally pull along the auxiliary trailer transformer [[Grandus]], on which the shuttle [[Sky Garry]] could land, forming the spaceship '''"Battlestars"'''.

:Unlike previous Convoy toys, the cab section did not seperate from the trailer, instead forming the arms of his imposing 12-inch tall robot mode. He lacks any sort of leg articulation in this mode, but his battery powered treads can provide him with locomotion. Star Convoy's chest can open to reveal a control center for [[Micromaster]] figures such as his partner figure [[Hot Rod|Hot Rodimus]] to ride in.

:He can also form a Micromaster base, that is more like his legs opened up, with his upper torso more or less staying exactly the same. Like [[Dai Atlas]], his base mode can connect with other Micromaster base sets.

:Star Convoy was reissued by Takara in 2005, with notable paint deco and sticker improvements, such as his white parts being painted metallic silver and the star crest on his chest painted with plated gold chrome paint..

* '''Nucleon Quest Super Convoy''' (2001)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-307X'''

:This release of the God Ginrai tooling was a Toys ''R'' Us Japan [[exclusive]] black repaint, made to represent the original Convoy/Optimus Prime equipped for a special mission. All of his red and blue plastics were changed to black, his clear blue windows were now tinted red, making his overall colour scheme very reminiscent of the now-familiar 'Black Convoy' colour schemes.

* '''Orion Pax''' (2006)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''67'''

[[Image:OrionPaxDion_toys.jpg|right|thumb|150px|"Welcome to The Past!"]]

: This Japanese e-Hobby exclusive was a redeco of [[Targetmaster]] [[Kup]], made to represent the character [[Orion Pax]] from the G1 television series episode [[War Dawn]]. He came with a redeco of [[Wheelie]] as [[Dion]].

===Generation 2===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (1993, 1994)
[[Image:G2Prime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|I AM OPTIMUS PRIME.]]

:The first ''Generation 2'' Optimus Prime toy was largely identical in sculpt to the original release. However, his trailer was cast in black plastic, with the original blue and silver striped sticker replaced with a red and silver one that had "Optimus" in large block letters on it. The trailer also featured a soundbox attachment with a sculpted Autobot symbol on the front. The soundbox could activate a truck engine noise, a laser gun sound effect and a (badly) garbled voice that said "I am Optimus Prime!". This soundbox could also be attached onto Optimus Prime's back and be used as a sort of backpack.

:The other new additions were two black spring-loaded missile launchers that fire red projectiles. In vehicle mode, these attached to the soundbox (an echo of Powermaster Optimus Prime's cannons, perhaps), and could be held in Optimus Prime's fists in robot mode.

* '''Optimus Prime''' (Hero, 1994)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-1'''
[[Image:CombatheroPrime_toy.jpg|right|thumb|BE A HEEEERO]]

: Hero Optimus Prime was the first new-mold Optimus Prime toy in the ''Generation 2'' line. He transformed into a Kenworth truck of unknown model. The truck and trailer forms his robot mode, but cannot disconnect.

:In robot mode, the front halves of his truck cab become his feet, with the bottom of the trailer section becoming his chest and arms. His primary gimmick is an air-powered missile launcher, that can fire one of three foam missiles using an air bellows.

: This mold was also used to create [[Sureshot (G2)|Sureshot]] and the Kay-Bee Toys-exclusive [[Destructicon]] [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]].

* '''Laser Optimus Prime''' (1995, 2006)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''TRF-13'''

[[Image:LaserOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|left|thumb|Not cast in the 2007 movie.]]

: Perhaps the most popular ''Generation 2'' toy of Optimus Prime, Laser Optimus Prime was another new-mold toy that transformed into mid-1990s Western Star 4964EX, pulling a grey and black fuel tank trailer. On the sides of the trailer is a humourous sticker depicting Laser Optimus Prime using a flamethrower to burn down a forest, with the words "Optimus Prime Octane" over the image.

:In robot mode, like Combat Hero Prime, the bottom of the truck became his familiar windowed chest based upon the original Optimus Prime toy. His main gimmick was light up LED headlights, and a [[lightpipe]] in the bottom of his right fist, illuminated by an LED in his right forearm, that would illuminate his clear sword or his double-barreled rifle if they were used in that hand. All three LEDs were activated simultaneously by pressing the sunroof-like depression on the roof of the truck.

:The trailer unfolds to form a battle station bristling with many firing weapons. Primarily, it can fire an air-powered missile launcher, a ripple rocket launcher with 5 missiles that can be launched individually (this turret can also be mounted in Laser Prime's hand) and a 'disc launcher', that fired several blue plastic discs adorned with the ''Generation 2'' Autobot sigil. This disc launcher is the only weapon that can be used in vehicle mode.

:This mold was redecoed in 2000 as [[Car Robots]] [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]], and slightly retooled as Scourge.

:A modified version of this mold was reissued in 2006 in Japan as Battle Convoy, which was the name of this toy during the Japanese ''Generation 2''. The reissue used the [[Robots in Disguise]] modified tooling, with a slightly modified deco using silver vaccum-metalized plastic on his chest and trailer sides along with additional paint applications and G2 symbols.

* '''Optimus Prime''' (Go-Bot, 1995)
[[Image:G2GobotsPrime.jpg|right|thumb| Sweet ride, Prime]]

: Gobots Optimus Prime transforms into a red Hot Wheels-sized Lambourghini Diablo. In robot mode his transformation and headsculpt greatly resemble [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. Like most Go-Bots, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly. He is armed with a small red laser rifle.

:The Japanese release of this toy swapped out the orange plastic for neon yellow, and had a large tampograph on the car's hood that was shaped like a stylised letter 'T', with the Transformers logo in it. Going against the grain, this toy was released in Japan with the name "Optimus Prime" instead of "Convoy".

:This toy was redecoed from the ''Generation 2'' Gobot [[Firecracker]]. The plastic colors are a "solid" version of Firecracker's color layout, substituting opaque red for transparent red plastic.

===Machine Wars===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Ultra, 1997)
[[Image:MachineWarsPrime.jpg|left|thumb|Minus mouthplate]]

: Available only at Kay-Bee toys (well, at first), ''[[Machine Wars]]'' Optimus Prime is a redeco and slight modification of the European Generation 1 exclusive [[Turbomaster (subgroup)|Turbomaster]] leader [[Thunder Clash]], transforming into a Cybertronic truck cab. The Trailer unit unfolds to become a missile-launching assault tower. The tower's gravity-feed missile launchers were retooled to accommodate the new, longer spring-loaded missiles in lieu of the much smaller original projectiles due to projectile choke-gate [[For safety reasons|safety testing]].

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===Smallest Transforming Transformers===
* '''G1 Convoy''' (2003)
: ''Japanese ID Number:'' '''GTF-01A (truck) and GTF-01B (trailer)'''
[[Image:WSTF_Convoy.jpg|right|thumb|You didn't find my trailer, did you? Haw haw.]]

: ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Convoy is the smallest fully transforming Optimus Prime toy yet. He features an accurate transformation sequence based on the original full-sized toy, but understandably has no detachable hands, and has little articulation. His sculpt is based upon his cartoon appearances. He comes with a tiny version of his photon rifle.

:His [[Combat Deck|trailer]] was available separately as a shortpacked figure.

:This mold was repainted in wave 2 of ''Smallest Transforming Transformers'', this time in cartoon colours and as a limited 'chase' variant based upon Ultra Magnus' colours. In wave 2.5 he was again available in cartoon colours, with the chase figure being the trailer painted in cartoon colours.

===20th Anniversary/Masterpiece===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (2003/2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-1'''
[[Image:20thAnniversary_OptimusPrimesm.jpg|left|thumb|And the fandom rejoiced (and complained).]]

: ''20th Anniversary'' Optimus Prime is the most successful attempt to have a somewhat authentic 1980s Freightliner cab-over truck transform into a cartoon-proportioned robot mode of Optimus Prime.

:Sculpted with detail, Optimus Prime is loaded with non-obtrusive gimmicks such as working spring-loaded suspension, a 'talking' movable [[mouthplate]], flip-up communications panels and a light-up Matrix chamber with a removable vacuum-metalized Matrix of Leadership that can also be pulled open.

:In robot mode, he is able to assume many poses, yet limited to the top-heavy design of the robot mode. In vehicle mode, he has a hitch for a trailer, but none was included due to cost. He is partially constructed of die cast metal and features rubber tires.

:Optimus Prime features many accessories including the aforementioned Matrix, his photon rifle and Megatron in gun mode, with stock, silencer and scope accessories. This small Megatron can be held in his hand, but cannot transform.

:The initial Hasbro release of 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime featured his photon rifle cast in grey plastic, with later assortments cast in black plastic. Further releases included a small poster featuring artwork by [[Pat Lee]].

:The main difference between the US and Japanese releases is the fact the US release has much smaller smokestacks, while the Japanese release has full-size stacks. Hasbro reported that this change was due to safety concerns.

:The Japanese Takara release of this toy, dubbed ''"Masterpiece'' Convoy", has a cardboard trailer that the owner must construct himself.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''Masterpiece'' [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]].

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* '''Convoy Perfect Edition''' (2006)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-4'''
[[Image:MP04Convoy2.jpg|right|thumb|300px|You just paid $170 for a big box on wheels.]]

: For the re-release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy, Takara packed him with a proper full-size, fully transforming plastic and die-cast metal trailer. The trailer can open up to reveal his Combat Deck, with storage for his accessories and a functional repair drone. The interior has enough room to accommodate one [[Alternators]] toy in vehicle mode.

:[[Roller]] is conspicuously absent from this 'Perfect' edition. Additionally, there have been reports that this release of ''Masterpiece'' Convoy has much poorer quality control, as the paint on his chest chips more easily.

===Robot Masters===
* '''G1 Convoy''' (2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-01'''
[[Image:RMConvoy_toy.jpg|left|thumb|120px|My vehicle mode is dangerous and unroadworthy!]]

: Robot Masters G1 Convoy is essentially a heavily simplified version of 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, featuring a similar sculpt and a similar (though significantly easier) transformation sequence. However, due to its size and pricepoint, it does not feature a Matrix chamber or the number of gimmicks in his larger toysake.

:Included is a photon rifle and a small missile launcher.

* '''G1 Convoy with DVD''' (2004)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-10'''
[[Image:RM_DVDConvoy_toy.jpg|right|thumb|120px|I'm shiny!]]

: This special edition release of G1 Convoy is decked out in metallic paint and the photon rifle is painted black. In addition to the sculpted Autobot sigil on its left shoulder, another Autobot sigil is tampographed onto the right shoulder. Otherwise it is the same toy.

:It comes packed with a DVD containing a short cartoon detailing the Robot Masters storyline up to that point.

* '''G1 Convoy Limited Black Version''' (2005)

: This release is simply a black repaint of Robot Masters G1 Convoy.

: Available only via mail-order through ''Dengeki Hobby'' magazine

===Universe===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Spychanger, 2004)
[[Image:SpychangerG1Prime.jpg|right|thumb|Why won't they repaint my full-size toy in these colours?!?]]

: Universe G1 Optimus Prime is a [[redeco]] of the ''Robots in Disguise'' [[Scourge (RID)|Scourge]]'s [[Spychanger]] toy. He replaces most of the black plastic with predominantly red and blue, with silver for detailing, with an overall deco making him resemble the original Optimus Prime. Like most Spychangers, he features high speed axles and can roll very well across smooth surfaces, but lacks the weight to propel him quickly.

===Hybrid Style===
*'''G1 Convoy''' (2006)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''THS-02'''
[[Image:THS02Convoy.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Expensive and tiny.]]

: THS-02 G1 Convoy is a finely detailed, partially die-cast metal transforming toy of G1 Optimus Prime. As with most modern G1 Optimus Prime toys, he is based somewhat upon 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, but is a totally new designed created under the supervision of famed Macross mecha designer [[Shoji Kawamori]].

:Standing at 3' 3/4 inches tall in robot mode, THS-02 Convoy features possibly the most complex transformation sequence ever seen on a Transformers figure this small. However, the small size also works against the design, as concessions from the vehicle mode truck cab had to be made to accommodate the proportions of the robot mode.

:He comes with a fully-transforming and highly detailed trailer that opens up into his Combat Deck/repair bay, with a functioning repair drone and Roller, who features six-wheel steering. His other accessories include his Photon rifle (with adjustable grip), his energy axe, Sideswipe's jet pack, and several different hands, all of which can be stored in individual compartments within the trailer.

===Alternators===
*'''Optimus Prime''' (2006)
:''Alternator ID number:'' '''21'''
[[Image:Alternators_OptimusPrime.jpg|right|thumb|I don't come with a creepy girl...]]

: [[Alternators]] Optimus Prime transforms into an accurate 1:24th scale Dodge Ram SRT-10. The vehicle mode features rubber tires, functional steering, opening hood, tail gate and doors with a detailed cabin interior. His robot mode body sculpt details are based upon the 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime toy. However, his headsculpt is based upon Powermaster Optimus Prime. He is armed with a small pistol that is formed from his engine.

: This mold was later redecoed into [[Kiss Players]] Convoy and Alternators [[Nemesis Prime]].

===Kiss Players===
* '''Convoy w/ Marissa Fairborne''' (2006)
[[Image:Kiss_Convoy_toy.jpg|left|thumb|150px|...And yet, I do!]]

: Kiss Players Convoy is a redeco of ''Alternators'' Optimus Prime. Unlike the Alternator's bare red plastic, he is covered in a deeper red paint. Some of his body parts are cast in different colours, such as his shins, and has a much more intricate paint deco based upon Masterpiece Convoy. He is armed with his small engine pistol and a pink surfboard that can be reconfigured into either two small blades or a large double-bladed sword.

:He comes with a small figurine of [[Marissa Faireborne]] and a Kiss Players CD featuring recordings of the radio play.

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===Titanium===
* '''War Within Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Masters, 2006)
[[Image:TitaniumRMWWPrime.jpg|right|thumb|90px|Squattie]]

: War Within Optimus Prime is the first toy representation of Optimus Prime as he appears in the popular [[War Within]] comic book series. Constructed partially of die-cast metal, this three inch version cannot transform and has some articulation, limited to his shoulders, head and waist.

* '''Optimus Prime''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)
[[Image:TitaniumRMG1Prime.jpg|left|thumb|90px|Drop and give me twenty, soldier!]]

: The first Titanium representation of G1 Optimus Prime has a well-proportioned sculpt based on his 20th Anniversary toy. Constructed partially of die-cast metal, this three inch version cannot transform and has some articulation, limited to his shoulders, head and waist.

* '''War Within Optimus Prime''' (6" Cybertron Heroes, 2006)
[[Image:TitaniumHeroes_WWPrime.jpg|right|thumb|150px|And then some squirrels quietly disappeared.]]

: The second War Within Optimus Prime toy in the Titanium series, but also the first official transforming toy from the War Within series. Personally designed by comic artist [[Don Figueroa]] (who created much of the War Within comic designs), Optimus Prime transforms into a cybertronic truck. He is armed with a silver painted photon rifle, on which the words 'DON' can be clearly seen sculpted into the body.

:He is partially constructed out of die-cast metal and plastic, but some design flaws lead to relatively weak plastic joints holding up heavy die-cast parts.

* '''Optimus Prime (Battle Damaged)''' (3" Robot Master, 2006)

: This is a repaint of the 3" G1 Optimus Prime titanium figurine, with a 'battle-damaged' deco.

===Classics===
* '''Optimus Prime''' (Voyager-class, 2006)
[[Image:ClassicsPrime_Voyager.jpg|right|thumb|210px|Rub my symbol, Marissa. Oops, wrong toyline.]]

: Classics Optimus Prime is an all-new modern Optimus Prime design based upon the original Optimus Prime, as is the intention for the ''Classics'' toyline. He transforms into a modern cab-over style truck of made up model, dominated by a large aerofairing on his roof. He was not designed to pull a trailer, and subsequently does not come with one.

:In robot mode, he transforms similarly to Powermaster Optimus Prime and the recent [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|Cybertron Optimus Prime]] in that the back of the truck forms the front of the robot mode's torso. His proportions are based heavily upon the cartoon and comic models of Optimus Prime. In this mode, his aerofairing transforms into a large photon rifle, and his smokestacks transform into a smaller blaster. Additionally, both can combine together to form a back-mounted shoulder weapon.

:As with most Classics toys, he features a heat-sensitive [[rubsign]].

:This mold was repainted into Classics [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]].

* '''Optimus Prime''' (Multi-pack, 2006)
[[Image:ClassicsPrime_Vs.jpg|left|thumb|They did me right, [[#20th_Anniversary.2FMasterpiece|once]].]] [[Image:ClassicOptimusVsVehivule.jpg|right|thumb|Not even a [[Guiltar]] wannabe.]]

: This Classics Optimus Prime is a smaller, deluxe-class toy bearing a greater resemblance to the original G1 toy. He is only available in a special Versus pack with a similarly unique Classics [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] toy. His vehicle mode and robot mode is based upon the original toy, but due to limitations in design, budget and gimmick, does not succeed very well. His thighs cannot collapse into his lower legs, meaning they are exposed in vehicle mode, as is his head.

:He comes armed with a small machine gun that can be mounted on the back of his truck like a turret.

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* '''Optimus Prime''' (20th Anniversary DVD Edition, 2006)
[[Image:DVD_20thPrime.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Discounted at a Walmart near you.]]

: This is a redeco of the 2004 20th Anniversary Optimus Prime, released to coincide with the 20th Anniversary of the original Transformers animated movie and DVD release. He is painted in flatter, non-metallic colours to more closely resemble the original cartoon model, as well as the Voyager-class Classics Optimus Prime figure. The color of the light of his feet has changed too. As a cost-cutting measure, all vacuum-metalized plastic has been replaced with with silver and gold paint. Confusingly, his photon rifle is now cast in blue plastic.

:He comes with all the accessories he was packed with in his previous release, but includes a display base that can say phrases and sound effects from the movie. However, original actor [[Peter Cullen]] was unavailable, forcing Hasbro to use an in-house voice that sounds nothing like Optimus Prime and a lot like Christopher Walken.

===Revoltech===
* '''Convoy''' (2007)

===Transformers Music Label===
* '''Convoy iPod Docking Bay''' (2007)

==Merchandise==
===Metalforce===
* '''Convoy''' (2000)
: ''Japanese ID number:'' '''MFC-01'''
[[Image:MetalforceConvoy.jpg|left|thumb|180px|I'm expensive!]]

: ''Metalforce'' Convoy is a large vinyl figurine sculpted to very closely resemble Optimus Prime as he appeared in the original television series, and at the time was the most accurate product depiction of Optimus Prime's cartoon appearance.

:Articulated at the shoulders, head and waist, he is fully painted and pre-assembled, but true to his garage figure origins his photon rifle must be cut free using a hobby knife, then assembled. His clear blue chest window piece is removable to allow the installation of his [[Matrix of Leadership]], as is a [[The Transformers: The Movie (1986)|Movie]]-style Matrix cover (not pictured). He also comes with an alternate hand that allow him to hold his accessories, as well as unpainted and uncut duplicates of his Matrix, hands and helmet, for some reason...

:Metalforce Prime was available in both a matte-paint "anime" version that more precisely echoed the colours of the actual series, and a metallic-paint version (pictured), which is less [[show-accuracy|show-accurate]] but more shiny. The plain-colours version was the first release, apparently. It also has an Autobot symbol tampograph on his shoulder as per [[Generation 1 (television series)|the cartoon]], while the metallic-finish version does not.
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===Heroes of Cybertron===
The ''Heroes of Cybertron'' PVC figurine line is an adaptation by Hasbro of Takara's own ''Super Figure Collection'' line. The main differences between the two lines is that Hasbro cast Autobot and Decepticon figures in clear blue or clear red PVC respectively, then completely painted the figurines. This allowed the eyes to 'glow' when placed in front of the light source.

* '''Optimus Prime''' (2002)
[[Image:HOCPrime.jpg|right|thumb|80px|Hey Spike, pull my finger.]]

: This figurine of Optimus Prime is sculpted based upon his television appearances. He is armed with his black photon rifle and his articulation is limited to his shoulders and neck.

* '''Powermaster Optimus Prime Apex Armor''' (2002)
[[Image:Aaoptimus.jpg|left|thumb|80px|Don't tell anyone, but this crap is HEAVY!]]

: Actually a repaint of SFC God Ginrai, this figurine's sculpt is based upon Ginrai's television appearances in the series [[Masterforce]]. The figure is depicted as fully combined with both his trailer and Apex Bomber.

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* '''Optimus Prime with Plasma Weapon''' (2002)
[[Image:HOCPrime_axe.jpg|right|thumb|90px|Energon Axe: Only used in one episode. Ever.]]

: The second third HOC Optimus Prime figure is a modification of the first - replacing his right hand/rifle with his energon axe, and replacing his left pointing hand with a closed fist.

* '''Powermaster Optimus Prime Spark Attack''' (2002)
[[Image:Pmoptimus.jpg|left|thumb|80px|IT BURNS, PRECIOUS!]]

: This figure was based upon the God Ginrai "Fire Guts" repaint.

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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
*'''Optimash Prime''' (2007)

*'''Softimus Prime''' (2007)

: Softimus Prime is, as his name suggests, a plus G1 Optimus Prime toy. Obviously he has no problems with articulation and passes the drop test with flying colours. His main drawcard is the ability to 'Transform' into his Freightliner FL86 vehicle mode by turning the plush toy inside out. He is love.

===''Robot Heroes''===
*'''Optimus Prime Vs Ravage''' (2007)

: Packed with [[Ravage]], Optimus Prime is one of the first figures in the Transformers segment of the ''Heroes'' franchise. As with all ''Heroes'' figures, Optimus Prime is a simple, yet well-detailed two-inch tall figurine with exaggerated, cartoony proportions. He is sculpted holding his Ion Blaster rifle in his right fist and his left arm in a pointing pose. He is also love.

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==Trivia==
[[image:PrototypeTHB.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Not so Optimus Prime.]]

*The first prototype for Battle Convoy, the ''[[Diaclone]]'' originator of Optimus Prime, was vastly different from the final version, complete with an entirely different transformation and a car carrying trailer. The head lacked the faceplate.

*At [[BotCon 2005]], [[Hideaki Yoke]] revealed that Optimus Prime (or more accurately, ''Diaclone'' Battle Convoy) was not designed by a single person, but rather a team of [[Takara]] designers as the one who was originally assigned the job had fallen behind. It is said that a young [[Shoji Kawamori]] was also a member of this team at some point, who would design '''THS-02 Convoy''' over 20 years later. The patent for the toy, however, lists Hiroyuki Obara as the designer.

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*The toy that would ultimately end up as the original Optimus Prime toy was originally released in August 1983 as No.17 Battle Convoy from Takara's Diaclone Car Robo toyline in Japan. In 1984, Joustra released their own version (still with ''Diaclone'' sticker on the trailer) as part of their Diaclone line in Europe, either simply called ''Truck'' (according to the pack-in catalog) or ''Diaclone'' (in the pack-in comic). It's possible that GiG also released a version called ''Camion Convoy'' as part of their Trasformer line in Italy, but to this day no packaged sample has surfaced.

===The many releases of Optimus Prime===
Over the years, the toy has been repackaged and reissued multiple times:
*In the USA and Canada, limited edition promotional versions were available sporting Pepsi stickers;
*In addition to the standard Japanese 01 Convoy release, Takara also released the toy as part of the VSX Convoy vs. Megatron two-pack in 1985;
*Takara released a variant sporting clear blue windows and as part of the ''Good Bye Convoy'' set (packaged with Alert/Red Alert and Ligier/Mirage) in 1986;
*French company Ceji Revell released a version with red feet in the UK in 1984;
*Milton Bradley (MB) released the toy in Europe in late 1985, following trademark issues;
*Hasbro re-released the toy in Europe in 1986, including another red feeted variant;
*GiG released the toy as ''Commander'' as part of their Transformers line in Italy in 1985, including an all-plastic variant in 1986;
*Hasbro reissued the original toy as part of their European ''Classic'' line of reissues in 1991;
*Hasbro released a redecoed version with additional accessories as part of their ''Generation 2'' line in 1993;
*Takara reissued the original toy in its original 1985 Japanese packaging in 2000, with an all-black recolor being available from assorted Japanese conventions and another variant with gold chromed parts as a lucky draw prize;
*Takara reissued the toy again as ''New Year Special'' version in January 2002, sporting clear blue windows (similar to Good Bye Convoy) and featuring additional such as a Matrix necklage and a cartoon accurate recolor of the Action Master Optimus Prime figure;
*Hasbro reissued the toy in the USA and the UK as part of their ''Commemorative Series'' line of reissues in 2002, sporting shortened down smokestacks for safety reasons;
*Takara reissued the toy once again in 2003, as part of their ''Transformers Collection'' line of reissues, numbered 00 and featuring additional accessories such as an energon axe;
*Takara released a recolored version featuring a new trailer in December 2005, called ''[[Pepsi Convoy]]''.
*Takara is scheduled to release [http://seibertron.com/advertisement.php?id=8 "Convoy iPod Docking Bay with Speakers"] in July 2007. It is an iPod speaker/dock in the shape of a truck, featuring an all-white version of Convoy with a remolded head reminiscent of Masterpiece Convoy as the cab, and a trailer housing a pair of speakers and a docking point for an iPod.

===Powermaster Optimus Prime===
[[Powermaster]] Optimus Prime, being the grand toy rebirth of Optimus Prime post-movie, apparently received a lot of thought during the design process. Prime went through an inordinate number of design changes from concept to final with at least three very major revisions:

[[image:EarlyPMPrime1.jpg|100px|right|thumb|Overcompensating.]]
*The earliest version, as shown in the first patent application for the toy, was to have the Prime cab be a triplechanger, turning from truck cab to jet or robot<ref>Patent #JP63-132686</ref>. The nosecone of the jet and robot legs were released by the Powermaster lock in the same fashion as the legs in the final version. Optimus would have had winged arms in non-super robot mode. The super robot mode's head was also integrated into the trailer's hitch... and lacked a faceplate.

[[image:EarlyPMPrime2.jpg|100px|left|thumb|Blockhead.]]
*The second known version <ref>[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p22, p106</ref> ditched the triplechanging gimmick on the cab and simplified things a good bit. Interestingly, this design was used for the animation model for the commercials. The animation model was apparently also used by Marvel, as Powermaster Prime has several distinct characteristics only seen in the second design, such as the wider "block head" and two faux smokestacks on top of either shoulder as opposed to one. Also, in a rather odd twist, this design features a black head and fists for both super and regular modes rather than the traditional blue. It also had yellow eyes in either mode a la the original Optimus Prime.

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*The third version <ref>[[Transformers Generations Deluxe]], p106</ref> would quite possibly have been the most gimmick loaded Transformer in the history of the line, simultaneously being a Powermaster, [[Headmaster]], and triple changer. The Headmaster also would have been a triplechanger, turning into a sort of armored four-wheeled rover (Roller II?) and robot as well as a rather silly looking Optimus Prime head with four vertically aligned wheels jutting off the sides. It seems that when the extra Headmaster gimmick was scrapped, the super mode head remained separate rather than being reintegrated into the trailer hitch such as on the earliest design. Notably, the body of this design is extremely close to the final design.

*A fourth version is shown in the 1987-88 Transformers product catalog that has several minor differences from both Powermaster Prime and [[Ginrai|God Ginrai]], such as having God Ginrai's sliding fists but in red, a completely different trailer hitch assembly partially based on the third design, an offset Autobot symbol in base mode, extended feet also based on third design, far more detailed super mode outer leg panels, completely different front bumper, and the first instance of single faux shoulder smokestacks rather than two. It is still unknown as to why Powermaster Prime has completely different arms from God Ginrai or all earlier concept versions.

'''Minor note:''' Powermaster Prime's animation model as used in the commercials and as a character guide for the Marvel comics is a composite of the second and third designs. The body of the model is actually a straight tracing of the concept lineart for the third version (including its different rifles and twin faux shoulder stacks), with a slightly simplified drawing of the second version's head drawn on top.

==External links==
* [http://www.toybin.org/search.php?q=1984+Autobot+Optimus+Prime ToyBin Optimus Prime Toy gallery]
* [http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/OptimusPrime/optimusprime.htm Optimus Prime on TFU.info]

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Maximal

2006-09-01T08:11:35Z

Bitstream: Added BM era insignia

''The Maximals are a faction in the [[Beast Era]] portion of the [[Generation 1]] continuity.''
[[Image:Maximal symbol.png|right|180px]]
Arising from the ashes of the [[Great War]], the '''Maximals''' are the descendants of the [[Autobot]]s, controlling [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] under the [[Pax Cybertronia]].

''Japanese name:'' '''Cybertrons'''

===Prehistory===
After the [[Pax Cybertronia]] had restored peace to Cybertron, the Maximal Upgrade program was introduced. The program emphasized fuel efficiency through downsizing. The surviving Autobots eventually upgraded via bio-tech overhaul and secluded themselves away, but some stayed active in Cybertronic society to guide the emerging Maximal faction into the future. The [[Maximal Elder|Maximal Elders]] locked away much information about the Great War (and especially the location of [[Earth]]) from the young population, fearful it would ignite old grudges or inspire [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]] insurgents to rewrite history using [[transwarp]] technology.

[[Image:Bmmaximal.png|left|180px|Beast Machines era insignia]]
===Maximal society===
Not much is known about the Maximal-led post-Great War Cybertron. There does appear to be commerce ([[holo-chip]]s), entertainment ([[Six Lasers Over Cybertron]]), and industry, but what we do know is that the Maximals focused heavily on exploration. Exploration vessels, filled with [[stasis pod]]s containing newborn [[protoform]]s, would search out new planets and seed them with the protoforms, who would assume forms based on the native lifeforms and collect data. Post-war Cybertron experienced a visible boom in scientific and technological curiosity. Some of this curiosity, however, resulted in monsters such as the seemingly immortal and murderous [[Rampage (BW)|Protoform X]].

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2006-09-01T08:04:55Z

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Starscream (G1)

2006-05-13T08:22:52Z

Bitstream: /* Reissues */

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[[Image:Starscreamg1.jpg|thumb|right|Air Commander Starscream]]
'''Starscream''' is the treacherous Decepticon Air Commander. He's famous not only for his incredible skill, but also for his limitless (and troublesome) ambition. Starscream believes that he is more suited for command than Decepticon Leader [[Megatron_(G1)|Megatron]]. Thankfully for Megatron, Starscream's mutinous, powergrabbing plots are almost always transparent. Despite his constant failures, Starscream believes it is only a matter of time before he prevails -- his destiny is inevitable.

Unlike most Transformers, he has a mutant, indestructable [[Spark]]. His lifeforce cannot be destroyed and can persist even without a body to contain it.

'''Voice actor:''' [[Chris Latta]], [[Doug Parker]] (US); (Japan)<br>
'''Motto:''' ''"Conquest is made of the ashes of one's enemies."'' <br>
'''Bio:''' Seeks to replace Megatron as leader. Ruthless, cold-blooded, cruel... considers himself the most sophisticated and handsome of Decepticons. Believes Decepticons should rely more on guile and speed rather than brute force to defeat Autobots. Fastest flyer of group, can reach Mach 2.8 and an altitude of 52 miles. Shoots cluster bombs and null-rays which disrupts the flow of electricity. Very good at what he does, but sometimes overrates himself.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics Continuity===
[[Image:Starscream uscomics.png|thumb|Color model madness!]]

===Animated Continuity===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Chris Latta]] (US), x (Japan)

Starscream was Megatron's Second-in-Command, for some reason. He was rash, boastful, cowardly, and even whiney. His rash and spiteful actions led to the resurrection of the Autobots on Earth, when a blast intended to trap the Autobots there forever caused Optimus Prime to fall into the life giving rays of Teletraan-1, who soon had all his fellow autobots ready for action again. Starscream would always demand action rather than waste time with planning, often calling Megatron a coward or taking action himself without waiting for the order. Needless to say, this got him nearly killed by Megatron on more than one occasion.

Starscream's status probably came from the fact he had command over the other Jet Fighter Decipticons, which formed pretty much 50% of the entire Decipticon force at the time of Seasons 1&2.

Starscream's Ambition was also great, and often sought to take command away from Megatron. One such attempt was to challenge him to a duel, and shoot him in the back when he turned away laughing. His "Victory" here was short lived, as Megatron was just stunned, shot Starscream, and Banished him from his forces. This led Starscream to "create" the combaticons, from a bunch of wrecked army vehicles he found on the island he was deserted on, and some Decipticon "Brains" he stole from the Decipticon Prison. Megatron let him, and his newly formed army, back into the Decipticons soon afterwards, despite the fact they were all Decipticon outcasts and criminals.

Starscream's thirst for leadership led to his death in Transformers: The Movie, when, during the Decepticon's dramatic seige on Autobot City, Megatron would fight his final battle with Optimus Prime. By the end of it, the Decepticon leader was battered beyond repair, left on the verge of death (err... malfunction. Termination? Whatever). Starscream, who if nothing else can see an opportunity in every situation, took advantage of this moment of weakness to rally the healthy Decepticons that remained after the battle, ejecting the "dead weight" of his wounded former comrades into space. Starscream, with transparent satisfaction, threw Megatron out personally, before closing the door on that part of Transformers history and beginning an inter-Decepticon brawl that would eventually place him at the head of the ranks.

Starscream couldn't have known, of course, that Megatron would be found and reshaped by the godlike Unicron before his spark faded completely. Reborn as Galvatron, he made it his first order of business to take back what Starscream had taken, interrupting the pompous and overblown coronation Starscream had set up for himself and killing him with a single, terrible blast, likely setting a record for the shortest reign in Decepticon history.

This was not the end, however, as his ghost came back, with "cunning" schemes. First he possessed Cyclonus, and handed Galvatron over to Rodimus. Rodmius didn't kill or even imprison Galvatron however, and he came back angered, and shot his Second in Command, not realising he had not been himself. Starscream had already found a new host in Scourge by this time, whom he used in his next "Master Plan". This one involved making deals with Unicron, who requested Starscream help him find new body parts, in return for a new body for himself. Starscream followed his orders exactly, until his host ran off before his could connect Unicron's head to Cybertron as a new body. This is where Starscream showed his "True Cunning", stating that if Unicron wanted him to connect him to his new Planet, he would have to give him his new body first. Unicron did so, repeating his request to finish connecting his head to his new body, however Starscream turned on him immediately, telling him mockingly to do it himself. At this point, the autobots set off a load of explosives, unaware of these turn of events, that sent Starscream, in his new body, spinning out of control through space, past Galvatron and his crew (Galvatron took this chance to fire at what he thought was a ghost), and never to be seen again.... Well almost never apparently...
One last thing to note is Cyclonus's line after our last glimpse of Starscream:
"Hey, since when have ghosts spun out of control through space?"

===Beast Wars===
'''Voice Actor:''' [[Doug Parker]] (US), x (Japan)

Starscream's ghost appeared in the Season 1 episode ''Possession'', where he possesses [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]'s body. True to form, he and [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blackarachnia]] attempt to wrest control of the [[Predacon (BW)|Predacon]]s from Megatron. He is ultimately betrayed by Blackarachnia, who knew a lot about the history of the "G1" Transformers, coming (as all Beast Wars characters do) from a time several hundred years in "G1"s future.

===Dreamwave Continuity===

===Robot Masters Continuity===

===IDW Continuity===

==Toys==

===Generation 1===
* Starscream's first toy was taken from the Diaclone line, and transformed into an F-15. Skywarp and Thundercracker used the same mold.

* In 1989, Starscream was released as a Classic Pretender with a human shell. The inner robot was a simplified version of the original toy. The K-Mart exclusive Legends release had only the inner robot. The Legends figure was released with the other three Legends in a Japanese giftset the same year.

* Action Master

===Generation 2===

* Starscream's 1993 Generation 2 release was a [[retool]] of his original toy with new missiles, launchers, and a sound box.

* A recolor of [[Smokescreen (G2)|Smokescreen]] was planned for 1995, but was never released. The deco was used for the [[Beast Wars II]] [[Starscream (BW)|Starscream]] and [[BB (BW)|BB]], with only the stickers being changed.

===Machine Wars===

* Starscream's Machine Wars release was a recolor of the Predator [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] with fewer missiles, no launcher, and most of the gimmicks removed.

===Reissues===

* The first reissiue of Starscream was true to the original toy, and was released in 2001. E-Hobby's exclusive for this reissiue was a set with Ghost starscream (in transparent colors), and Black Starscream, which had colors based off of the Machine Wars toy. An all-clear lucky draw was made for a contest with ''Transformers: Generations''.

* Starscream's Transformer Collection reissue from 2003 was recolored into show accurate colors, and came with retooled fists to hold a new Megatron gun mode accessory. An [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] fist that could hold the gun was also included, as was a DVD.

* Starscream was reissued in normal colors in the US in 2003. The release had remolded missiles and launchers as to comply with current toy saftey laws.

===Robot Masters===

* Starscream's Robot Masters toy is a reimagining of the original toy, designed to be show accurate, have greater posibility, and not require parts to be detached during transformation. He also came with chrome missile pods that attach to his chest.

===Masterpiece===

* No pictures have surfaced yet, but a sheet showing sketches was included in THS-02 Convoy.

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Primus

2006-04-02T19:08:03Z

Bitstream: /* Beast Wars/Beast Machines */

[[Image:PrimusG1.jpg|right|Thumbnail|Primus sleeping in Cybertron's core]]

'''Primus''' is [[Unicron]]'s sibling and the creator of the Transformers. His body is the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Primus' lifeforce (aka the [[Allspark (dimension)|Allspark]]) is a ''multiversal singularity''; it exists across all Transformers realities.

==In the beginning==

[[Image:Primusoriginal.jpg|thumb|left|Unicron and Primus battle in their original bodies at the dawn of time.]]

At the birth of the Universe, an extradimensional entity known as [[The One]] created twin astral beings to reign over the cosmos. One was Primus, the Lord of Light and Order. The other was Unicron, the Lord of Darkness and Chaos. Unicron sought to devour everything that exists and become one with [[The Void]] at the end of all things.

Primus was no match for Unicron. But Primus did manage to trap both his and Unicron's essences inside metallic planetoids. Over time, they learned to shape their prisons. Primus became the mechanical planet of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Knowing that his ancient enemy still lived, Primus created 13 lifeforms from the material of the newly created planet. Mechanical creatures capable of changing forms, the first Transformers. To the very first of these 13, Primus bestowed the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], his essence. These Transformers would, in time, grow strong in number and knowledge and power and be able to defeat Unicron.

The two brothers shared a mental link. So long as Primus hid himself in slumber, so did Unicron also sleep. Their war ended, for a time, in stalemate.

==War of the balance==

[[Image:Primalscream.jpg|right|thumb|Primus' Primal Scream]]

[[Grimlock_(G1)|Grimlock]], [[Jazz_(G1)|Jazz]], and [[Bumblebee_(G1)|Bumblebee]] found themselves transported to the center of [[Cybertron_(planet)|Cybertron]]. In a battle with [[Bludgeon_(G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Pretenders]], a laser blast ricocheted off Grimlock and struck the essence of the sleeping Primus, causing a multiverse-shaking Primal Scream that woke Unicron and alerted him to Primus' location.

The battle between Primus and Unicron began anew. Though Unicron would sometimes be defeated, this is always temporary, and there is a whole multiverse of realities to consume. When Unicron is destroyed in one reality, he will respawn in another, ready to eat again. Primus will always be waiting, hoping to incapacitate Unicron and preserve existence.

==Marvel Comics Continuity==

==Beast Wars/Beast Machines==

Primus' name was often invoked in prayer or in righteous anger by the Beast Warriors.

The [[Covenant of Primus]], a prophetical set of data tracks, were on board both the [[Ark]] and the [[Nemesis]] when they crashed 4 million years ago on prehistoric Earth. [[Megatron (BW)|Megatron]] himself took his name from these tracks (as did, presumably, the original [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]), and the scriptures foretold the events which completed the [[Beast Wars]].

After the Beast Wars, Megatron intended to incorporate Primus' essence, the [[Allspark (dimension)|Allspark]], into his own being and become godlike by stealing every [[Spark]] of every Transformer on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Ultimately, this was merely one step of the [[Oracle]]'s plan to reformat Cybertron into a [[technorganic]] paradise. After Megatron and Optimus Primal were plunged into the planet's core, the planet was reborn and the abducted Sparks were returned to new technorganic bodies.

==Universe==
[[Image:TFUPrimus.jpg|left|thumbnail]]
When [[Unicron]] began gathering Transformers from the multiverse, forcing them to fight, and harvesting the [[Spark]]s of the losers, this presented a huge threat to Primus and the [[Allspark (dimension)|Allspark]]. Transformers' Sparks are pieces of Primus' essence, so each devoured soul weakened him.

Primus and [[Alpha Trion]] called back from the Allspark the now-legendary Maximal ship commander and [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s savior, [[Optimus Primal (BW)|Optimus Primal]], to rescue the possessed, battling captives from the Pit of Unicron -- and to lead a team of multiversal warriors to put a stop to his soul-stealing scheme before it could cause the Allspark to collapse.

Optimus Primal was allowed by Primus to choose for his army any Transformer who ever existed, living or dead. This requires considerable amounts Primus' power, so Primal was told to choose sparingly. Primal chose his departed former troops [[Rhinox_(BW|Rhinox]] and [[Depthcharge_(BW)|Depth Charge]].

''(This storyline was never completed.)''

==Unicron Trilogy==

===Energon===

===Cybertron===

[[Image: Primus Cybertron.jpg|right|thumbnail|Primus as he appeared in the Cybertron series]]

Primus' plot to bury [[Unicron]]'s essence in the center of a newborn star failed. The star collapsed into a black hole which threatened not only [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and the universe, but the multiverse as well. Only four [[Cyber Planet Key]]s, hidden on planets throughout the galaxy, combined with the [[Omega Lock]], could awaken Primus and allow him to destroy the black hole.

The black hole posed unique problems. Primus and Unicron -- representing Order and Chaos, respectively -- together forged a delicate balance in the multiverse. With one or the other missing, the balance would be upset, spiralling all that exists into an unknown doom.

In addition, the black hole was positioned very close to Cybertron itself, making Primus, despite Unicron's apparent demise, the most vulnerable he had ever been. Cybertron was the linchpin, the astral center, of the entire multiverse universe, itself another singularity. Unicron's heralds [[Ramjet (TFU)|Ramjet]] and [[Nemesis Prime (TFU)|Nemesis Prime]] arrived on Cybertron to unleash the [[Dead Matrix]] on Primus' essence. For the first time ever, Unicron, who is normally limited to threatening Primus one reality at a time, would be able to weaken Primus across all timelines -- and the black hole's proximity would end their cosmic feud forever.

==Toys==

To date, only two toys of Primus have been released throughout the world. The first was a "Lucky Draw" toy in Japan, a recolored metallic [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] that was given away as a contest prize from a collector book.

The second was released in Galaxy Force as "Primus" in Spring 2006, only in Japan. The Western version will be released as "Cybertron Primus" in Cybertron from Hasbro, and the first run will include a bonus accessory of [[Unicron]]'s decaying severed head.

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Decepticlone

2006-03-24T13:46:30Z

Bitstream: An important word was left out...

[[Image:ThreeClones.jpg|left|thumbnail|Three Decepticlone Soldiers]]

'''Decepticlones''' are the common enemies in the [[Transformers (PS2)]] video game. Their exact origin is unrevealed though the course of the game. They provide the role of generic baddies, as no other drones existed in Armada at the time. A Decepticlone toy in the [[Attacktix]] line has been announced.

Decepticlones are largely autonomous and display no individual intellect. Also, most Clones show no signs of transforming in the course of the game. Due to their sheer number, they have allowed Megatron to nearly conquer all of [[Cybertron]]!

==Decepticlone Classes==
*Light Unit:
Small purple Decepticlones. Due to their small size and limited combat potential, they are typically used for manual labor.

*Medium Unit:
Larger orange units. They make up the vast bulk of the Decepticlone attack force.

*Heavy Unit:
Massive red clones. They are few in number, but staggeringly powerful. Armed with a wide variety of weapons.

[[Image:Decepticlone-Screen1.jpg|right|thumbnail|A Command Unit and several Medium Units]]
*Command Unit:
Medium-large sized, incredibly dangerous silver units. They often appear in large groups of smaller units. Their increased mobility and teleportation makes them dangerous enemies. They favor short ranged weapons.

*Spider Tank:
Slow-moving, four legged tanks with a turret ontop. Spider Tanks are heavilly armored and their powerful laser cannon has two modes of fire: a basic, weak shot, and a powerful, charged bolt of energy.

*Guerilla Units:
Large, gorilla-shaped Decepticlones. They carry EMP cannons which can short out weapons, and have advanced hand-to-hand combat skills. Some models come equpped with stealth camouflage, rendering them hard to see without the aid of a Minicon.

*Rollarm Units:
The only Decepticlone type capable of transformation, they convert into rolling wheels to cover great distances at high speed, and are equipped with powerful dual energy cannons. Similar to the [[Wikipedia:Battle_droid#Droidekas|Droideka]] of [[Wikipedia:Star Wars|Star Wars]] fame.

*Jet Snipers/Jet Lasers:
These flying Decepticlones have two different attack patterns. The Jet Lasers patrol areas in squads while hovering, while the Jet Snipers sit and wait for targets to cross their line of fire, then attack with their powerful sniper rifles.

*Artillery Units:
Hovertanks that are designed to launch heavy explosive rounds far distances. They lack short-range weapons, but have powerful shields should enemies get too close.

*Sentry Drones:
Small floating orbs that keep an eye out for Autobots and raise alarms upon contact. They are very lightly armed, but fast.

*Drop Ships:
Large flying ships. They carry no weapons, but can produce other Decepticlone soldiers if alerted. They have tremendous defensive power.
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Constructicon (G1)

2006-03-24T13:26:38Z

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[[Image:Lineup.jpg|thumb|600px|center|From left to right: Scavenger, Mixmaster, Longhaul, Bonecrusher, Hook and Scrapper]]
The '''Constructicons''', so named for their group job of design, engineering and construction for the [[Decepticon]] forces, are particularly notable for their status as the very first combining sub-group of Transformers, able to merge their bodies and minds together to form the gigantic [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The individual members of the team include:

* '''[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]''', the leader of the Constructicons (by some accounts, although this is not universal), is a master designer who conceives the myriad structures the Construticons assemble. Although he's genuinely modest about his work, he's prone to bragging amongst his fellow Constructicons. He transforms into a wheeled front-load shovel and forms the right leg of Devastator. As indicated by a cut line from the original script of the Constructicons' debut animated episode, Scrapper was originally to be named '''Gravedigger'''.
* '''[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]''' is brawler by nature and specialises in demolitions work. He would enjoy the extra potential for destruction as Devastator if it didn't mean sharing the same mindspace as his fellow Constructicons. He transforms into a bulldozer, and forms Devastator's left arm.
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] is an unashamedly pathetic Decepticon. Desperate to prove his worth to his team-mates, he uses his one true gift - his shovel's ability to detect various magnetic, ionic, electrical or gas readings - to locate items of value, although invariably, all he can usually find is junk. He transforms into an excavator, and the right arm of Devastator. Originally to be named '''Scrounge''', Scavenger was erroeously referred to by this name once in the Constructicons' debut animated series episode.
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] might have a few chips loose in his logic centre, judging by the cackling with which he undertakes his role of materials fabrication. Although manic and erratic by nature, he is a genius of a chemist, able to mix chemicals in the drum of his concrete mixer alternate mode. He forms Devastator's left leg.
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] ''(''Glen'' in Japan)'' is the team's perfectionist second-in-command, who considers himself far too elite to deal with most of the 'ruffians' that call themselves Decepticons. He is excellent at performing tasks which require extreme precision, but the time he takes to perfect his work and his arrogance are his weaknesses. Hook is one of the Decepticons' few surgeons. He transforms into a crane, and forms the head and shoulders of Devastator.
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] is not fond of his role as transport, ferrying construction materials to and fro on a Constructicon building site, and although he accepts its importance, he would much rather be a full-time warrior. He transforms into a dump truck and forms Devastator's lower torso. In a children's coloring book, Long Haul is once mistakenly referred to by Scrapper's early name, Gravedigger.

The team's combined form of [[Devastator]] is brutality in its purest form - his sole purpose is to destroy anything and everything that gets in his way. It is ironic that the suitably intelligent Constructicons should sacrifice their thinking ability in their combined form, but simple-mindedness is a common limitation of the assorted other first-generation combining Transformers, due to the fact that Devastator's thoughts and actions are limited to what his six components can agree upon at any given time. Consequently, Devastator seems like a being of instinct, lashing out at everything around him before contemplating the consequences, but he is also slow and lumbering and very easy to trip up.

==Animated Series==
According to [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], millions of years ago, the Constructicons were the creators of the beautiful [[Crystal City]] on [[Cybertron]], which he was assigned the task of guarding. As a friend of the Constructicons, he was hurt the most when they were attacked by [[Megatron]], who, seeking to bolster the forces of his Decepticons, subjected the Constructicons to the [[Robo-Smasher]], a device which reprogrammed their minds and turned them into Decepticons. In their first act as Megatron's troops, the Constructicons lured Omega away from Crystal City and demolished it, enraging Omega, who pursued the Constructions across the planet. Eventually, he succeeded in capturing them and apparently restored their programming to its original state, but as the group returned to rebuild Crystal City, Omega learned that Megatron's reprogramming could never be undone - the Constructicons were still Decepticons, and more than that, Megatron had given them a new power: the ability to combine their bodies and minds into the giant known as Devastator. In the ensuing struggle with Devastator, the Robo-Smasher attacked Omega's mind. He was able to stop it before the reprogramming was complete, only to wind up losing his emotions. Filled with only hate for the Constructicons, Omega relentlessly pursued them, until they finally fled Cybertron in a spacecraft, which Omega chased across the galaxy.

In [[1984]], the Constructicons joined with Megatron's forces on Earth, and their first mission was an impressive one - Scrapper designed a machine to transfer the other Decepticons' powers to Megatron, and while he battled [[Optimus Prime]], holding the attention of the Autobots, the Constructicons invaded the [[The Ark]] to destroy [[Teletraan I]]. Unfortunately for them, the Ark was protected by the [[Dinobots (G1)|Dinobots]], but by merging into Devastator, they became more than a match for their prehistoric foes. The return of the other Autobots and the discovery of Megatron's deception spelled the end of the battle, however, as [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] distracted Devastator with a gigantic hologram, and Optimus Prime blasted the giant at just the right spot to force the Constructicons to disengage. They and the other Decepticons were then forced into a river of lava.

The Constructicons all managed to survive their magma bath mostly unscathed, except for Mixmaster, whose mind was apparently damaged by the experience, as he developed his manic personality and a fondness for repeating his words, which he had not displayed before. Regardless, the team was soon back at work again, performing such varied tasks as assisting in Megatron's reconstruction of [[New York City]] - which also involved turning Optimus Prime's scrapped remains into a robotic alligator - and building a device to [[Immobilizer|paralyse Transformers in their vehicular modes]], as well as another that could crush them. When the Autobots would interfere in their plans, Devastator would invariably be formed - something that the Autobots chose to use to their ''advantage'' when they discovered that the Constructicons were drilling to the Earth's [[The Core|core]]. Sneaking "[[dominator disk]]s" onto the separate Constructicons, when they merged into Devastator, the Autobots took control of his mind and used him for their own ends until he escaped, and, surprisingly, helped stop the drill to prevent the destruction of the Earth.

Upon learning of the Autobot [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]'s solar power tower design, Scrapper and the Constructicons pretended to have defected from the Decepticons in order to help him and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] construct it, exposing their treachery upon its completion. Later, when the other Decepticons began to suffer from [[Cybertronium]] degeneration, the Constructions - apparently working fine, presumably as a result of their newly-built Cybertonium-free Earth bodies - took delivery of a shipment of the mineral via the [[Space Bridge]], and as Devastator, failed to stop [[Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]] from getting by them and travelling to Cybertron.

In [[1985]], when Omega Supreme learned that the Constructicons were active on Earth, he arrived on the planet and joined Optimus Prime's forces, biding his time until he could face his former friends again. That chance arose when the Constructions were discovered mining an asteroid, and Omega was dispatched to investigate. Ignoring Optimus Prime's orders, Omega Supreme engaged the Constructicons, and in the battle, split the asteroid in two, revealing that it was an egg of sorts, incubating a monstrous alien creature, which promptly attacked [[San Francisco]] while Omega, ignoring the plight of the city, continued to battle the Constructicons. Optimus Prime then entered the fray, convincing Omega that saving the city was more important than revenge, and forcing the Constructicons to retreat.

The building skills of the Constructicons remained in demand - other creations around this time included an army of drone Transformers created from common Earth cars; various constructs for [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], including a throne constructed from deactivated Autobots and a massive maze; and a giant ruby-powered laser cannon - but their combing powers soon became a lot less unique with the creation of several new similarly-powered Autobot and Decepticon sub-groups. Devastator was even defeated in battle by the [[Combaticons (G1)|Combaticons]], who [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] specially designed with the ability to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] for that eventuality.

In the Earth year [[2005]], Devastator was the Decepticons' primary weapon in the [[Battle of Autobot City]], tearing through the defences and walls of the city and battling the Dinobots once more. On the return trip to Cybertron, it was Bonecrusher who advocated the "survival of the fittest" policy that saw many wounded Decepticons ejected from the shuttle, among them Megatron, prompting Scrapper to vote for the Constructions as the new leaders of the Decepticons. Hook took great offense to the notion that [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] would make a better leader than them.

In the remainder of this year and throughout [[2006]], the Constructions maintained a smaller, but still present, role in the Decepticon army, lending their talents to the Decepticon/[[Quintesson]] alliance by constructing [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] out of a populated human city in only one night. Later, they built a planetary engine on an asteroid and battled on the planet [[Eurythma]], aided in the overthrow of [[Paradron]] and took part in an attack on [[Japan]]. Although brief, the Constructicons even played a part in the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] in [[2007]].

The Constructicons' voices were performed by [[Michael Bell]] (Scrapper), [[Neil Ross]] (Hook, Bonecrusher), [[Gregg Berger]] (Long Haul), [[Frank Welker]] (Mixmaster), [[Don Messick]] (Scavenger) and [[Arthur Burghardt]] (Devastator).
The individual Constructicons are six of only nine characters to have appeared in all four seasons of the ''Transformers'' animated series (the others being [[Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky]]), and they would contiue to make brief, token appearances throughout the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Headmasters]]'' series. Later, in the single episode of 1990's Japanese ''[[Tranformers: Zone]]'' series, Devastator was among the nine Decepticon Generals assembled by the villainous [[Violenjiger]]. Devestator met his end via underground magma.

===Conflicting Origins & Load Hauler===
The original ''Transformers'' animated series is infamous for its slip-ups regarding the Constructicons, presenting at least three apparently-contradictory stories that give different origins for the group. In their debut episode, the Season One finale, ''[[Heavy Metal War]]'', Megatron professes that the Constructicons were built on Earth. Yet, in the Season Two episode, ''[[The Secret of Omega Supreme]],'' the secret history of the eponymous character and the Constructicons comes out, which reveals their past on Cybertron together, where the Constructicons were formerly ''not'' Decepticons and were turned to evil by Megatron. Scrapper also makes a comment in ''[[The Master Builders]]'' that he admired the buildings of the Autobot Grapple on Cybertron, indicating a past there.

Interestingly, the official [http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage57.html bible to the series] originally describes the Constructicons as having "no explained origin." Presumably, this encouraged [[David Wise]], the writer of ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'', to give the characters an explained origin, unaware that it conflicted with the one-line reference to their being built on Earth from ''Heavy Metal War''. Nevertheless, it is not impossible to reconcile these two stories, if one simply assumes that when Megatron said the Constructicons were "built," he was referring to their new ''Earth'' bodies after their arrival from Cybertron (ironically, ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'' neglected to give the Constructicons redesigned Cybertronian modes, making it appear as if they always turned into Earthly construction vehicles). That said, one would have to assume that the Constructicons did not have their existing bodies modified, but had entirely new structures created, due to their ability to function and even form Devastator when the other Transformers on Earth were suffering from Cybertronium degeneration in ''[[Desertion of the Dinobots]].''

The third contradiction emerges in the third season, with the episode ''[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part Four]]'', in which [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] witnesses Megatron's creation in a flashback, and the animation shows the Constructicons surrounding him, implying that they were responsible for building him, which contradicts ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'''s claim that they were not originally Decepticons. There are two ways of rationalising this:

#The Constructicons were not evil when they constructed Megatron. Megatron was either accidentally created evil or later became evil. He then later corrupted the Constructicons, as depicted in ''The Secret of Omega Supreme.'' And then later, he rebuilt them on earth.
#The scene is a mistake. ''Five Faces of Darkness'' is notorious for its flawed animation, and it is entirely probable that these characters were not intended to be the ''actual'' Constructicons, but rather either characters who resembled them, or generic robots that the animators simply used the Constructicons' model sheets to fill the roles of. In strong indication of this is the fact that there are ''eight'' Constructicons displayed, rather than six.

The presence of a larger than usual number of Constructicons in the ''Five Faces of Darkness'' scene was referenced somewhat by the release of '''[[Load Hauler (G1)|Load Hauler]]''', a Constructicon-colored repaint of Grapple, released exclusively by online retailer [[E-Hobby]] in 2003. His biography presents him to have once been a member of the Constructicons, before they were Decepticons, who joined up with the Autobots after Megatron co-opted his team-mates with the Robo-Smasher, and accompanied Optimus Prime's crew aboard the Ark. This in itself is a reference to the anomalous character of '''Hauler''', an Autobot clearly based on the Grapple toy who features in the first animated series episode, but never appears again. Orange in his animated appearance, Load Hauler's bio explains this color discrepancy by presenting Load Hauler as a "highly capricious self-expressionist," who frequently changes his coloration.

==Marvel Comics==
[[Image: Marvel_cover_61.jpg|thumb|right|The Constructicons planning to hunt down Buster Witwicky]]
The origins of the Constructions in [[Marvel Comics]]' ''Transformers'' series was not nearly so complicated. Seeking to bolster the size of his forces on Earth in [[1985]], Decepticon Commander [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arranged for the construction of six new Decepticon bodies, which were then infused with life by the power of the [[Creation Matrix]], tapped from the head of the imprisoned Optimus Prime. Thus, the Constructicons were born, and were immediately put to work building a massive radio transmission dish that Soundwave used to beam a message to Cybertron. When the Autobots attempted to interfere, the Constructicons revealed their hidden power and merged into Devastator to fight them off, allowing the message to successfully go through.

The Autobots, intruiged by Devastator's unique combining power, attempting to replicate it with the construction of Omega Supreme. But as Omega was composed of only three components, unlike the six Constructicons that made up Devastator, the Autobots conducted a raid on the Decepticon base, luring out Devastator so that they could gather data on him. This allowed them to accomplish the construction of the new combiner team, the [[Aerialbots (G1)|Aerialbots]], capable of forming [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], who Devastator battled during the Transformers' adventure alongside [[G.I. Joe]].

Although the U.K. exclusive ''Transformers'' comic series shone the spotlight on the Constructicons when they were charged with hunting down [[Buster Witwicky]], and again when the time-travelling [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] co-opted their services to build a gigantic laser cannon, the team's special talents were not required in the U.S. title again until they and the [[Predacons (G1)|Predacons]] stole large amounts of rocket fuel and raw materials, with which the Constructicons rebuilt the Decepticons' mobile island headquarters as a spaceship. With the entire Earth-based Decepticon army aboard the ship, under the command of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], they attacked an Autobot congregation on the moon, and while the battle raged, the Constructicons penetrated the Ark and recovered the deactivated bodies of several Decepticons defeated in an earlier clash with Omega Supreme.

Although the Constructicons did not appear again in the US ''Transformers'' title, they were not among the Transformers deactivated by the [[Underbase]]-empowered Starscream. In the alternate future universe of 2008 featured in the UK ''Transformers'' comic, Mixmaster was briefly indicated to have ascended to leadership of the Constructicons.

===Action Master Devastator & the New Constructicons===
In [[1990]], the final year of the ''Transformers'' toyline in the US, an [[Action Master]] figure of Devastator was released, with a transforming partner named [[Scorpulator (G1)|Scorpulator]]. The following year, exclusive to Europe in [[1991]], the Constructicons' toys were re-released under the name "New Constructicons," now in a yellow and grey color scheme and lacking the additional pieces that allowed them to combine into Devastator. Around the same time, in the UK's ''Transformers'' comic, a break-away storyline began that was separate from the ongoing continuity, one chapter of which reflected the release of the New Constructicons and the existence of Action Master Devastator by revealing that the team had lost the ability to combine, and were attempting to rebuild Devastator as a singular, separate entity. The Autobots [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] arrived on the island to investigate, and Ironhide was able to bypass the security grid and plant explosives to destroy the site, and Devastator with it.

Coincidentally or not, when the ''Transformers: Generation 2'' toyline began a few years later, the Constructicons were again released in a yellow colour scheme, this time all over the world, and including the combining pieces (although for their sparing appearances in Marvel's ''Generation 2'' comic, they retained their original green and purple appearances). A less-common orange variant was also released.

==Dreamwave Continuity==
[[Image:DW_devastator.jpg|frame|center|Devastator rises from the ocean near the Golden Gate bridge]]

In [[Dreamwave Productions]]'s 21st Century re-imaginging of the Generation One universe, the Constructicons were responsible for activating Cybertron's planetary engines, under the command of Megatron eight million years ago. When Megatron disappeared into the depths of the planet fighting Optimus Prime, Starscream temporarily took command and had Scrapper prepare a process for the resurfacing of Cybertron, which would transform it into a mobile war-world. Scrapper cautioned against such an action, but Starscream ignored him, and prevented him from stopping it when the process was underway. 1.5 million years later, when Megatron and Optimus Prime were thought to have died in an early test of the [[space bridge]] transport system, and the Autobots and Decepticons splintered into several smaller factions, the Contructicons broke the treaty that had downgraded the combining teams to non-combat status by siding with [[Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracons]] and battling [[Protectobots|Defensor]].

It is apparent that the Constructicons were not aboard the Ark when it crashed on Earth four million years ago, but they did eventually find their way to Earth and joined Megatron's forces there after they awoke in [[1984]]. All the Transformers were rendered inactive in the explosion of the Ark II in [[1999]], but when they reactivated in [[2001]], Devastator was the main weapon in Megatron's attack on [[San Francisco]]. Rampaging through the city, he battled and defeated [[Superion]], but was defeated by Optimus Prime through a point-blank blast to the face, which toppled the giant. His remains were recovered by the Earth Defence Command, and dissected and studied in their underground base.

The ultimate fate of Devastator was not revealed, however, as a result of Dreamwave's closure.

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Constructicon (G1)

2006-03-24T13:26:14Z

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[[Image:Lineup.jpg|thumb|600px|center|From left to right: Scavenger, Mixmaster, Longhaul, Bonecrusher, Hook and Scrapper]]
The '''Constructicons''', so named for their group job of design, engineering and construction for the [[Decepticon]] forces, are particularly notable for their status as the very first combining sub-group of Transformers, able to merge their bodies and minds together to form the gigantic [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The individual members of the team include:

* '''[[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]]''', the leader of the Constructicons (by some accounts, although this is not universal), is a master designer who conceives the myriad structures the Construticons assemble. Although he's genuinely modest about his work, he's prone to bragging amongst his fellow Constructicons. He transforms into a wheeled front-load shovel and forms the right leg of Devastator. As indicated by a cut line from the original script of the Constructicons' debut animated episode, Scrapper was originally to be named '''Gravedigger'''.
* '''[[Bonecrusher (G1)|Bonecrusher]]''' is brawler by nature and specialises in demolitions work. He would enjoy the extra potential for destruction as Devastator if it didn't mean sharing the same mindspace as his fellow Constructicons. He transforms into a bulldozer, and forms Devastator's left arm.
* [[Scavenger (G1)|Scavenger]] is an unashamedly pathetic Decepticon. Desperate to prove his worth to his team-mates, he uses his one true gift - his shovel's ability to detect various magnetic, ionic, electrical or gas readings - to locate items of value, although invariably, all he can usually find is junk. He transforms into an excavator, and the right arm of Devastator. Originally to be named '''Scrounge''', Scavenger was erroeously referred to by this name once in the Constructicons' debut animated series episode.
* [[Mixmaster (G1)|Mixmaster]] might have a few chips loose in his logic centre, judging by the cackling with which he undertakes his role of materials fabrication. Although manic and erratic by nature, he is a genius of a chemist, able to mix chemicals in the drum of his concrete mixer alternate mode. He forms Devastator's left leg.
* [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] ''(''Glen'' in Japan)'' is the team's perfectionist second-in-command, who considers himself far too elite to deal with most of the 'ruffians' that call themselves Decepticons. He is excellent at performing tasks which require extreme precision, but the time he takes to perfect his work and his arrogance are his weaknesses. Hook is one of the Decepticons few surgeons. He transforms into a crane, and forms the head and shoulders of Devastator.
* [[Long Haul (G1)|Long Haul]] is not fond of his role as transport, ferrying construction materials to and fro on a Constructicon building site, and although he accepts its importance, he would much rather be a full-time warrior. He transforms into a dump truck and forms Devastator's lower torso. In a children's coloring book, Long Haul is once mistakenly referred to by Scrapper's early name, Gravedigger.

The team's combined form of [[Devastator]] is brutality in its purest form - his sole purpose is to destroy anything and everything that gets in his way. It is ironic that the suitably intelligent Constructicons should sacrifice their thinking ability in their combined form, but simple-mindedness is a common limitation of the assorted other first-generation combining Transformers, due to the fact that Devastator's thoughts and actions are limited to what his six components can agree upon at any given time. Consequently, Devastator seems like a being of instinct, lashing out at everything around him before contemplating the consequences, but he is also slow and lumbering and very easy to trip up.

==Animated Series==
According to [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], millions of years ago, the Constructicons were the creators of the beautiful [[Crystal City]] on [[Cybertron]], which he was assigned the task of guarding. As a friend of the Constructicons, he was hurt the most when they were attacked by [[Megatron]], who, seeking to bolster the forces of his Decepticons, subjected the Constructicons to the [[Robo-Smasher]], a device which reprogrammed their minds and turned them into Decepticons. In their first act as Megatron's troops, the Constructicons lured Omega away from Crystal City and demolished it, enraging Omega, who pursued the Constructions across the planet. Eventually, he succeeded in capturing them and apparently restored their programming to its original state, but as the group returned to rebuild Crystal City, Omega learned that Megatron's reprogramming could never be undone - the Constructicons were still Decepticons, and more than that, Megatron had given them a new power: the ability to combine their bodies and minds into the giant known as Devastator. In the ensuing struggle with Devastator, the Robo-Smasher attacked Omega's mind. He was able to stop it before the reprogramming was complete, only to wind up losing his emotions. Filled with only hate for the Constructicons, Omega relentlessly pursued them, until they finally fled Cybertron in a spacecraft, which Omega chased across the galaxy.

In [[1984]], the Constructicons joined with Megatron's forces on Earth, and their first mission was an impressive one - Scrapper designed a machine to transfer the other Decepticons' powers to Megatron, and while he battled [[Optimus Prime]], holding the attention of the Autobots, the Constructicons invaded the [[The Ark]] to destroy [[Teletraan I]]. Unfortunately for them, the Ark was protected by the [[Dinobots (G1)|Dinobots]], but by merging into Devastator, they became more than a match for their prehistoric foes. The return of the other Autobots and the discovery of Megatron's deception spelled the end of the battle, however, as [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] distracted Devastator with a gigantic hologram, and Optimus Prime blasted the giant at just the right spot to force the Constructicons to disengage. They and the other Decepticons were then forced into a river of lava.

The Constructicons all managed to survive their magma bath mostly unscathed, except for Mixmaster, whose mind was apparently damaged by the experience, as he developed his manic personality and a fondness for repeating his words, which he had not displayed before. Regardless, the team was soon back at work again, performing such varied tasks as assisting in Megatron's reconstruction of [[New York City]] - which also involved turning Optimus Prime's scrapped remains into a robotic alligator - and building a device to [[Immobilizer|paralyse Transformers in their vehicular modes]], as well as another that could crush them. When the Autobots would interfere in their plans, Devastator would invariably be formed - something that the Autobots chose to use to their ''advantage'' when they discovered that the Constructicons were drilling to the Earth's [[The Core|core]]. Sneaking "[[dominator disk]]s" onto the separate Constructicons, when they merged into Devastator, the Autobots took control of his mind and used him for their own ends until he escaped, and, surprisingly, helped stop the drill to prevent the destruction of the Earth.

Upon learning of the Autobot [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]]'s solar power tower design, Scrapper and the Constructicons pretended to have defected from the Decepticons in order to help him and [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] construct it, exposing their treachery upon its completion. Later, when the other Decepticons began to suffer from [[Cybertronium]] degeneration, the Constructions - apparently working fine, presumably as a result of their newly-built Cybertonium-free Earth bodies - took delivery of a shipment of the mineral via the [[Space Bridge]], and as Devastator, failed to stop [[Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]] from getting by them and travelling to Cybertron.

In [[1985]], when Omega Supreme learned that the Constructicons were active on Earth, he arrived on the planet and joined Optimus Prime's forces, biding his time until he could face his former friends again. That chance arose when the Constructions were discovered mining an asteroid, and Omega was dispatched to investigate. Ignoring Optimus Prime's orders, Omega Supreme engaged the Constructicons, and in the battle, split the asteroid in two, revealing that it was an egg of sorts, incubating a monstrous alien creature, which promptly attacked [[San Francisco]] while Omega, ignoring the plight of the city, continued to battle the Constructicons. Optimus Prime then entered the fray, convincing Omega that saving the city was more important than revenge, and forcing the Constructicons to retreat.

The building skills of the Constructicons remained in demand - other creations around this time included an army of drone Transformers created from common Earth cars; various constructs for [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], including a throne constructed from deactivated Autobots and a massive maze; and a giant ruby-powered laser cannon - but their combing powers soon became a lot less unique with the creation of several new similarly-powered Autobot and Decepticon sub-groups. Devastator was even defeated in battle by the [[Combaticons (G1)|Combaticons]], who [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] specially designed with the ability to combine into [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] for that eventuality.

In the Earth year [[2005]], Devastator was the Decepticons' primary weapon in the [[Battle of Autobot City]], tearing through the defences and walls of the city and battling the Dinobots once more. On the return trip to Cybertron, it was Bonecrusher who advocated the "survival of the fittest" policy that saw many wounded Decepticons ejected from the shuttle, among them Megatron, prompting Scrapper to vote for the Constructions as the new leaders of the Decepticons. Hook took great offense to the notion that [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] would make a better leader than them.

In the remainder of this year and throughout [[2006]], the Constructions maintained a smaller, but still present, role in the Decepticon army, lending their talents to the Decepticon/[[Quintesson]] alliance by constructing [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] out of a populated human city in only one night. Later, they built a planetary engine on an asteroid and battled on the planet [[Eurythma]], aided in the overthrow of [[Paradron]] and took part in an attack on [[Japan]]. Although brief, the Constructicons even played a part in the battle for the [[Plasma Energy Chamber]] in [[2007]].

The Constructicons' voices were performed by [[Michael Bell]] (Scrapper), [[Neil Ross]] (Hook, Bonecrusher), [[Gregg Berger]] (Long Haul), [[Frank Welker]] (Mixmaster), [[Don Messick]] (Scavenger) and [[Arthur Burghardt]] (Devastator).
The individual Constructicons are six of only nine characters to have appeared in all four seasons of the ''Transformers'' animated series (the others being [[Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (Transformers)|Bumblebee]] and [[Spike Witwicky]]), and they would contiue to make brief, token appearances throughout the Japanese-exclusive ''[[Transformers: Headmasters]]'' series. Later, in the single episode of 1990's Japanese ''[[Tranformers: Zone]]'' series, Devastator was among the nine Decepticon Generals assembled by the villainous [[Violenjiger]]. Devestator met his end via underground magma.

===Conflicting Origins & Load Hauler===
The original ''Transformers'' animated series is infamous for its slip-ups regarding the Constructicons, presenting at least three apparently-contradictory stories that give different origins for the group. In their debut episode, the Season One finale, ''[[Heavy Metal War]]'', Megatron professes that the Constructicons were built on Earth. Yet, in the Season Two episode, ''[[The Secret of Omega Supreme]],'' the secret history of the eponymous character and the Constructicons comes out, which reveals their past on Cybertron together, where the Constructicons were formerly ''not'' Decepticons and were turned to evil by Megatron. Scrapper also makes a comment in ''[[The Master Builders]]'' that he admired the buildings of the Autobot Grapple on Cybertron, indicating a past there.

Interestingly, the official [http://transformers.winterchill.com/bible/biblepage57.html bible to the series] originally describes the Constructicons as having "no explained origin." Presumably, this encouraged [[David Wise]], the writer of ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'', to give the characters an explained origin, unaware that it conflicted with the one-line reference to their being built on Earth from ''Heavy Metal War''. Nevertheless, it is not impossible to reconcile these two stories, if one simply assumes that when Megatron said the Constructicons were "built," he was referring to their new ''Earth'' bodies after their arrival from Cybertron (ironically, ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'' neglected to give the Constructicons redesigned Cybertronian modes, making it appear as if they always turned into Earthly construction vehicles). That said, one would have to assume that the Constructicons did not have their existing bodies modified, but had entirely new structures created, due to their ability to function and even form Devastator when the other Transformers on Earth were suffering from Cybertronium degeneration in ''[[Desertion of the Dinobots]].''

The third contradiction emerges in the third season, with the episode ''[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part Four]]'', in which [[Rodimus Prime (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] witnesses Megatron's creation in a flashback, and the animation shows the Constructicons surrounding him, implying that they were responsible for building him, which contradicts ''The Secret of Omega Supreme'''s claim that they were not originally Decepticons. There are two ways of rationalising this:

#The Constructicons were not evil when they constructed Megatron. Megatron was either accidentally created evil or later became evil. He then later corrupted the Constructicons, as depicted in ''The Secret of Omega Supreme.'' And then later, he rebuilt them on earth.
#The scene is a mistake. ''Five Faces of Darkness'' is notorious for its flawed animation, and it is entirely probable that these characters were not intended to be the ''actual'' Constructicons, but rather either characters who resembled them, or generic robots that the animators simply used the Constructicons' model sheets to fill the roles of. In strong indication of this is the fact that there are ''eight'' Constructicons displayed, rather than six.

The presence of a larger than usual number of Constructicons in the ''Five Faces of Darkness'' scene was referenced somewhat by the release of '''[[Load Hauler (G1)|Load Hauler]]''', a Constructicon-colored repaint of Grapple, released exclusively by online retailer [[E-Hobby]] in 2003. His biography presents him to have once been a member of the Constructicons, before they were Decepticons, who joined up with the Autobots after Megatron co-opted his team-mates with the Robo-Smasher, and accompanied Optimus Prime's crew aboard the Ark. This in itself is a reference to the anomalous character of '''Hauler''', an Autobot clearly based on the Grapple toy who features in the first animated series episode, but never appears again. Orange in his animated appearance, Load Hauler's bio explains this color discrepancy by presenting Load Hauler as a "highly capricious self-expressionist," who frequently changes his coloration.

==Marvel Comics==
[[Image: Marvel_cover_61.jpg|thumb|right|The Constructicons planning to hunt down Buster Witwicky]]
The origins of the Constructions in [[Marvel Comics]]' ''Transformers'' series was not nearly so complicated. Seeking to bolster the size of his forces on Earth in [[1985]], Decepticon Commander [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] arranged for the construction of six new Decepticon bodies, which were then infused with life by the power of the [[Creation Matrix]], tapped from the head of the imprisoned Optimus Prime. Thus, the Constructicons were born, and were immediately put to work building a massive radio transmission dish that Soundwave used to beam a message to Cybertron. When the Autobots attempted to interfere, the Constructicons revealed their hidden power and merged into Devastator to fight them off, allowing the message to successfully go through.

The Autobots, intruiged by Devastator's unique combining power, attempting to replicate it with the construction of Omega Supreme. But as Omega was composed of only three components, unlike the six Constructicons that made up Devastator, the Autobots conducted a raid on the Decepticon base, luring out Devastator so that they could gather data on him. This allowed them to accomplish the construction of the new combiner team, the [[Aerialbots (G1)|Aerialbots]], capable of forming [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], who Devastator battled during the Transformers' adventure alongside [[G.I. Joe]].

Although the U.K. exclusive ''Transformers'' comic series shone the spotlight on the Constructicons when they were charged with hunting down [[Buster Witwicky]], and again when the time-travelling [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] co-opted their services to build a gigantic laser cannon, the team's special talents were not required in the U.S. title again until they and the [[Predacons (G1)|Predacons]] stole large amounts of rocket fuel and raw materials, with which the Constructicons rebuilt the Decepticons' mobile island headquarters as a spaceship. With the entire Earth-based Decepticon army aboard the ship, under the command of [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]], they attacked an Autobot congregation on the moon, and while the battle raged, the Constructicons penetrated the Ark and recovered the deactivated bodies of several Decepticons defeated in an earlier clash with Omega Supreme.

Although the Constructicons did not appear again in the US ''Transformers'' title, they were not among the Transformers deactivated by the [[Underbase]]-empowered Starscream. In the alternate future universe of 2008 featured in the UK ''Transformers'' comic, Mixmaster was briefly indicated to have ascended to leadership of the Constructicons.

===Action Master Devastator & the New Constructicons===
In [[1990]], the final year of the ''Transformers'' toyline in the US, an [[Action Master]] figure of Devastator was released, with a transforming partner named [[Scorpulator (G1)|Scorpulator]]. The following year, exclusive to Europe in [[1991]], the Constructicons' toys were re-released under the name "New Constructicons," now in a yellow and grey color scheme and lacking the additional pieces that allowed them to combine into Devastator. Around the same time, in the UK's ''Transformers'' comic, a break-away storyline began that was separate from the ongoing continuity, one chapter of which reflected the release of the New Constructicons and the existence of Action Master Devastator by revealing that the team had lost the ability to combine, and were attempting to rebuild Devastator as a singular, separate entity. The Autobots [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] arrived on the island to investigate, and Ironhide was able to bypass the security grid and plant explosives to destroy the site, and Devastator with it.

Coincidentally or not, when the ''Transformers: Generation 2'' toyline began a few years later, the Constructicons were again released in a yellow colour scheme, this time all over the world, and including the combining pieces (although for their sparing appearances in Marvel's ''Generation 2'' comic, they retained their original green and purple appearances). A less-common orange variant was also released.

==Dreamwave Continuity==
[[Image:DW_devastator.jpg|frame|center|Devastator rises from the ocean near the Golden Gate bridge]]

In [[Dreamwave Productions]]'s 21st Century re-imaginging of the Generation One universe, the Constructicons were responsible for activating Cybertron's planetary engines, under the command of Megatron eight million years ago. When Megatron disappeared into the depths of the planet fighting Optimus Prime, Starscream temporarily took command and had Scrapper prepare a process for the resurfacing of Cybertron, which would transform it into a mobile war-world. Scrapper cautioned against such an action, but Starscream ignored him, and prevented him from stopping it when the process was underway. 1.5 million years later, when Megatron and Optimus Prime were thought to have died in an early test of the [[space bridge]] transport system, and the Autobots and Decepticons splintered into several smaller factions, the Contructicons broke the treaty that had downgraded the combining teams to non-combat status by siding with [[Ratbat]]'s [[Ultracons]] and battling [[Protectobots|Defensor]].

It is apparent that the Constructicons were not aboard the Ark when it crashed on Earth four million years ago, but they did eventually find their way to Earth and joined Megatron's forces there after they awoke in [[1984]]. All the Transformers were rendered inactive in the explosion of the Ark II in [[1999]], but when they reactivated in [[2001]], Devastator was the main weapon in Megatron's attack on [[San Francisco]]. Rampaging through the city, he battled and defeated [[Superion]], but was defeated by Optimus Prime through a point-blank blast to the face, which toppled the giant. His remains were recovered by the Earth Defence Command, and dissected and studied in their underground base.

The ultimate fate of Devastator was not revealed, however, as a result of Dreamwave's closure.

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Doomstone

2006-03-23T04:58:39Z

Bitstream:

[[Image:Doomstone.jpg|right|thumb|The Doomstone.]]
The Doomstone is a powerful crystal formed within the chest compartment of [[Nemesis_Prime_(UT)|Nemesis Prime]] as he (it?) travelled across the universe destroying planets, and was eventually transferred to [[Ravenus_(UT)|Ravenus]].

It contains the collected and condensed negative psychic energies of Nemesis Prime's victims; their pain, agony, suffering and despair. The minions of [[Unicron]] put the Doomstone into Ravenus and used his enhanced Powerlinx command to kidnap the "free" [[Mini-Con|Mini-Cons]] [[Twirl_(UT)|Twirl]] and [[Servo_(UT)|Servo]], planning to use the link formed with the Powerlinx to release the Doomstone's energies into the [[Linkage]], destroying the souls and minds of all Mini-Cons and returning them to the mindless engines of destruction they were created to be. Should the crystal be improperly handled, its energies would wipe out all life on whatever planet it was on - in this case, Earth.

[[Image:Doomstone-Nemesis.jpg|left|thumb|Swallow your souls! Swallow your souls!]]
The minions of Unicron were just a hair too late, though. Thanks to the intervention of [[Redline_UT)|Redline]] and [[Kingbolt_(UT)|Kingbolt]], Ravenus was contained, and the newly-enhanced Mini-Cons were able to extract the Doomstone. Redline sealed it inside his extra-dimenisonal storage space to protect it from harm until they could figure out how to properly deal with it.
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Transmetal

2006-03-21T05:00:48Z

Bitstream: Expanded TM2 section.

'''Transmetals''' are a mutated, and greatly enhanced, form of Transformer who appeared in the Beast Wars series.

As a result of being basked in an alien [[Transwarp Wave]], several Transformers who were not born on earth, or in the Cr-Chambers/Baths at the time(Cheetor, Rattrap, Megatron, Tarantulas, and, later, Optimus Primal, Rampage, and Depth Charge) became Transmetals.

In beast mode, a Transmetal is more superficially mechanical then his or her previous beast incarnation, and the Transmetals typically have an extra "mobility" form, such as [[Cheetor]]'s jets or [[Airazor]]'s pontoons. Also, most Transmetals have additional weapons and enhanced strength. To go even further, Transmetals are immune to many [[Vok]] weapons, and possibly immune to the effects of [[Energon]] Crystals as well (this last point had little bearing on the plot, since most of the Energon had been destroyed by the Planet Smasher cannon).

A peculiar aspect of the Transmetallization process was the "inversion" of the Transformer's body. While the [[beast mode]] became almost wholly mechanical, the [[robot mode]] bore some organic elements, particularly [[Cheetor]]'s furry chest, and [[Rattrap]]'s exposed "brain."

== Transmetal 2 ==

Near the end of the series, a new breed, known as '''Transmetal 2''' appeared. These new forms blurred the line between mechanical and organic further, with equal parts of both appearing in both modes in an asymmetrical patchwork. This often resulted in a somewhat monstrous looking design. The specific process by which each Transformer became a Transmetal 2 varied. [[Cheetor]], Dinobot (2), and [[Blackarachnia]] all were altered by what was known as the "Transmetal Driver", an enigmatic piece of [[Vok]] technology apparently altered by Megatron to suit his own purposes. Megatron's form was altered when he merged his spark with that of G1 Megatron's, similar to Optimal Optimus. Tigerhawk was apparently built as-is by the Vok. No other Transmetal 2s appeared in the Beast Wars series, though a number of other toys were produced. These new forms were all considered to be substantially more powerful than a normal Transmetal's. Unlike Transmetals, most Transmetal 2s did not have a third mode. [[Tigerhawk]] and [[Megatron_(BW)|Megatron]], both higher price-point toys, did have third modes, but they are not considered by most to be very well implemented, and these were not used in the show.

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Alpha Trion/Generation 1

2006-03-21T04:31:40Z

Bitstream: A1 and A3 were failures?

[[Image:AlphaTrion.jpg|right|thumbnail| Alpha Trion sporting a stylish Fu-Man-Chu Beard]]

'''Alpha Trion''' is one of the oldest living Transformers in the G1 cartoon continuity. Originally going by the name A3(A1 and A2 were failures), he was one of the first Transformers to rise against their cruel masters, the [[Quintesson]]s. As a result, he was instrumental in first establishing [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] as an independent planet.

On top of this, he is also responsible for creating [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Elita-One]]!

[[Image:AlphaTrionGhost.jpg|left|thumbnail|Alpha Trion's Spooooooky Ghost]]
Alpha first appeared in the season 2 episode ''The Search for Alpha Trion'', wherein he repaired a near-death Elita-One. He would subsequently go on to become the most recurring non-toy Transformer in the animated series.

In the second part of ''The Key to Vector Sigma'', Alpha Trion sacrificed his body in order to to activate [[Vector Sigma|the computer]] long enough to activate the newly created Aerialbots. After this, Alpha Trion's appearances were limited to either time travel stories or stories featuring his ghost.

[[Image:YoungA3.jpg|right|thumbnail|Alpha Trion's rugged mustache, circa 20,000,000 BC]]

Interestingly, Alpha Trion is one of the very few Transformers to show signs of aging and hair growth.

====Wreckers====

====Dreamwave Comics====

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Video games

2006-03-17T08:40:01Z

Bitstream: Added game, and some trivia

With a franchise as large as Transformers, it is surprising how few video games have been produced for it. Further, around half of those were released solely for the Japanese market.

*[[Transformers: Convoy no Nazo]] aka "Mystery of Convoy" (Famicom)
*Transformers (Commodore 64)
*Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth (Commodore 64)
*Transformers: Head Masters (Famicom Disc System)
*Beast Wars (GBC)
*Beast Wars: Transformers (PC, PS1)
*Beast Wars: Transformers Transmetals (N64, PS1)
*[[Transformers (PS2)]]
*Transformers Tataki (PS2)

Though not a Transformers game, the Konami's PS2 game '''DreamMix TV: World Fighters''' (only released in Japan), features numerous Transformers as either playable characters or cameos.
Due to copyright issues, it is highly unlikely that the game will ever leave the country.

In the 90s, a game based on [[Generation 2]] was supposedly in development for the Super NES console, but the project was dropped. It has been rumored that this project then evolved into the SNES SuperFX chip enabled game '''Vortex''', largely due to timing and the fact that the game involved a polygon-based transforming robot.

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