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{{disambig2|the sometime Titan Master "Skytread"|the ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' Headmaster|Skytread}}
:''Flywheels is a [[Decepticon]] [[Duocon]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Flywheelsboxart.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Howitzer'd!]]
'''Flywheels''' (aka '''Skytread'''<ref name="skytread">"Skytread" is a substitute name used by Hasbro for new toys representing the ''Generation 1'' Flywheels character, ''presumably'' because the name "Flywheels" is currently not available as a [[trademark]], first used for a [[Titan Master]] figure from the [[Titans Return (toyline)|''Titans Return'' line]] released in 2016 and subsequently also for a Deluxe Class figure from the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' line released in 2018. Furthermore, it was also used in ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'', where [[Skytread]] was a [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] that was binary bonded to Flywheels.</ref>) tries to keep it together and stay upbeat, he really does, but it's hard when your mind (and often your body) is literally divided in two. A split personality would be trouble enough, but to add injury to illness, Flywheels's two halves are very jealous of each other and basically hate each other's guts. They spend more time fighting one another than the Autobots. It doesn't matter whether they're unified in robot form or not, Flywheels's two halves go right on arguing, which can be disconcerting to others around him, to say the least.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Sixshotg1marvel.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|"Hi. We're off to do other things now... elsewhere. Without you. Bye!"]]
Flywheels was a part of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s army of Decepticons on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Upon learning the co-ordinates of the planet [[Nebulos]] from [[Zarak (G1)|Lord Zarak]], requesting the Decepticons help in ridding the [[Autobot]]s from his world, Scorponok ordered his army to lay siege to the alien planet. Flywheels was seen in jet mode as part of a battalion carrying Decepticons from their spacecraft to the surface of Nebulos, where he remained out of sight, away from the main events. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} Later, every Decepticon on the planet left Nebulos in pursuit of the Autobots to planet Earth. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

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''Back on Cybertron, Flywheels appeared in a brief battle against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and the [[Sparkabot]]s. He was knocked out of the air by Ultra Magnus and was captured by the [[Autobot]]s. As a prisoner, he was soon forced to fight with his captors against a horde of [[zombie]] Transformers in [[Kalis]]. Though the Autobots had taken away his blaster, Flywheels was still able to pull his own weight in destroying the encroaching horde by using his tank mode. After he realized that they were slaughtering former Autobots, Ultra Magnus ordered a cease-fire, hoping they might instead come up with the means to revert the zombies to a fully-living state. Flywheels disobeyed Ultra Magnus's order, but soon stood down when his captors threatened to blast him next. The group retreated to a nearby building, where they puzzled out that they were indeed fighting the dead, but the zombots hadn't been risen through supernatural means; rather, a powerful radio-signal was controlling the motor functions of Cybertronian corpses. With this information in mind, Flywheels led Ultra Magnus to the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] so they could jam the signal. Reluctantly, Ultra Magnus returned Flywheels his weapons, so that the Decepticon could watch his back while he worked on shutting down the zombies. This proved fortuitous for Magnus, as Flywheels saved his life from a zombie who had managed to sneak up on him, just as he was finishing up his task.'' {{storylink|City of Fear!}} ''Ultra Magnus then allowed Flywheels to go and get reinforcements, though he had little expectation of the Duocon's return.'' {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}} ''Surprisingly, Flywheels did come back with [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] to give the remaining zombots a good stomping, and force his way into the inner sanctum of the crazed scientist, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], responsible for the entire Kalis incident.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}

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''He later joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and took part in their joint attack with the [[Wreckers]] on [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. He was one of only three Mayhems to escape alive from the gruesome twosome's base, but was killed by Galvatron after the retreat to the Decepticons' [[Decepticon heavy transport|heavy transport]].''<ref>Although Flywheels's death is not shown, Galvatron [[:File:Galvatron flywheels.jpg|grabs him by the right arm]] during his and Megatron's assault on the Mayhems' ship, and his corpse (with the right arm torn off at the shoulder) [[:File:Time wars casualties.png|can be seen on the ground]] just before Rodimus Prime and the other Autobots intervene to save the remaining Wreckers and Mayhems. It's pretty clear what happened off-panel.</ref> {{storylink|Time Wars}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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Flywheels took part in [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s attack on the [[Baird Beaming Transmitter]] in [[Kalis]], where he berated [[Ruckus (G1)|Ruckus]] for making too much noise. {{storylink|Counterpoint}}

====''Transformers '84''====
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Flywheels, along with [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]], was part of a Decepticon unit under [[Wingspan]]'s command. They followed the Autobots [[Fastlane]] and [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] to [[Earth]] in [[1017]], intent on locating the long-lost [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Eager for action, Flywheels and Battletrap headed off to scout the terrain, leaving Wingspan alone with Counterpunch. When the Duocons returned they found Wingspan had been ''mysteriously'' killed and, blaming the Autobots, the three Decepticons headed off to confront them. In the ensuing battle, Flywheels was able to gravely wound Cloudraker, but was in turn shot down by Fastlane. {{storylink|Transformers '84 issue 0|'84 #0}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Yūki Satō]] (Japanese)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}
[[File:DuelAsteroid Flywheels.JPG|thumb|What is this ominous light that threatens to engulf us?]]
Flywheels, alongside [[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]], worked under [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who first sent them into battle when the Autobots and Decepticons were fighting over a [[Floppy disk|disk]] containing data on the [[Master Sword]]. The Duocons' double amount of vehicle modes was enough to overwhelm the Autobot [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]], and the Decepticons quickly grabbed the disk and retreated. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Flywheels soon appeared again to defend Scorponok as he used the disk's data to manufacture the [[Zarak Shield]]. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

The Duocons' next mission was to hide a time bomb on the asteroid [[Juno]], so that Scorponok could blow up [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] and [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]] when the two arrived for their duel. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}} Flywheels later participated in the climactic battle against the Autobots at the [[Arctic|North Pole]] and retreated into space when Scorponok put his plan to destroy the [[Earth]] into motion. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}

====''Legends'' comic====
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In 2021, Flywheels was among Scorponok's Decepticons who battled [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s Autobots near a [[Black hole (phenomenon)|black hole]], where he got his butt handed to him by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]. Scorponok's detonation of the black hole caused the combatants to lose their bodies, and they were forced to convert their heads into small [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] forms and travel to the [[Legends World]] in search of new ones. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} Flywheels joined up with the [[Astrotrain Transport Company]] for a free body, only to be enslaved by [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] until he and the other Headmasters were able to escape. {{storylink|LG40 Astrotrain}} Now unemployed, Flywheels used his speed to pick pockets until he met [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], an alternate version of Scorponok from another dimension. Tempted by his offer of a new body, he figured any Scorponok was worth being loyal to and agreed to recruit additional soldiers to his cause, convincing [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] and Brawn to join him at his "new workplace". When Zarak moved to conquer the world, however, Flywheels was punched out by an angry Grimlock, then swatted into the distance by Zarak for daring to suggest he could help by forming Scorponok's head. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}}

Flywheels was unfortunate enough to be hanging around in [[Akihabara]] when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] landed on top of it. {{storylink|LG43 Trypticon}} When Scorponok arrived in the Legends World, he had Flywheels sneak into the local [[Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department|police station]], steal the keys to the jail and break out [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]], [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]]. After stealing [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]'s [[transtector]], he also broke [[Katsu Don]] out to aid in Scorponok's plan. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} Flywheels was on board Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]] during the final battle for the Legends World. When the other Headmasters abandoned ship, Flywheels was apparently still on board when Scorponok and Majin Zarak were blasted into a dimensional void, trapping him as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}
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===''Transformers in 3-D''===
Flywheels and the Decepticon [[Clone (subgroup)|Clones]] volunteered for [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]'s mission to make [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]'s weekend more interesting. Whether they succeeded was never recorded. {{storylink|The Test (issue)|The Test}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Duocons from MtMtE -8.jpg|left|thumb|"It is only logical that there will be no side-effects from this whatsoever."]]
[[Battletrap (G1)|Battletrap]] and Flywheels were created by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] as early prototypes for his [[Triple Changer]] fascination. Instead of achieving three alternating modes, however, they gained the ability to separate into two different alternate modes at once. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye#Issue #8|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More Than Meets The Eye'' #7]]}}

Flywheels was a "twitchy [[Neoprimalism|neoprimalist]] with big feet" who suffered from a possibly made-up form of psychosomatic hyperflexia that caused him to change form when he lied. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} During the war, he was stationed at [[Grindcore (prison)|Grindcore]], where he outfitted new prisoners such as [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] with nasty transformation-hindering [[inhibitor spike]]s. {{storylink|Speak, Memory: Part 1}}

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At some point he was captured by the Autobots and imprisoned in [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]]'s sacking of the prison, Flywheels was allowed to leave as part of [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]'s crew. Not far out of the [[Elba System]], their ship was intercepted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Flywheels and [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] used the ship's comm system to eavesdrop on the communication between Shockwave and [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]], discovering that their liberator was willing to sell them all out to save himself, as pretty much everyone on the ship was on "[[The List]]" of transgressors to the Decepticon cause. When Tarn rejected the offer and began to use his weaponized voice, they cut the eavesdropping and, along with [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], abandoned ship, figuring that ejecting themselves without direction in space presented better odds of survival. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}} Floating aimlessly in the direction of the [[Dark Nebula]], Flywheels began praying for salvation, which came in the form of [[Krok (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Krok]] and [[Spinister (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|Spinister]], and their [[Weak Anthropic Principle|hijacked prisoner escort ship]]. He joined the hodge-podge crew, though he wasn't taken with their name for themselves. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

[[File:Flywheels tesarus whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Flywheels about to feel the agony of "de feet."]]
Flywheels became part of Krok's ragtag Decepticon crew along with [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], Spinister, and [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]]. Searching for [[energon]] and supplies on the planet [[Clemency]], Flywheels mistook the still-living body of [[Fulcrum]] firstly for a miracle and then for a [[zombie]] and an affront to [[Primus]]. Once that misunderstanding had been sorted out the group then chanced upon a P-6 [[Worldsweeper]], a type of [[Starship|ship]] that Flywheels noted was famous only for "crashing". What they found on board the ship, such as aborted [[protoform]]s, disconnected [[brain module]]s and a robot apparently made out of wood was disturbing enough, but then they were contacted by the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] through Flywheels's [[communicube]] and given an ultimatum to surrender one of their number so that the other six could watch him die. As there were only six of them the group reasoned that the D.J.D. must have miscounted, until Krok discovered that the ship also contained [[Grimlock (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Grimlock]] in a [[stasis pod]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}}

After agreeing on the seemingly-suicidal plan to fight their way out, the Scavengers spiked Grimlock's stasis pod with [[circuit speeder]]s and left him out for the D.J.D. to find. While [[Tarn (G1)|Tarn]] battled the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] leader, the rest of the Decepticons tried to slip away but were ambushed in turn by the rest of the D.J.D. When Flywheels's feet proved too big for [[Tesarus (G1)|Tesarus]] to do his usual "grind them up feet first to make the death last longer" bit, he simply stuffed the praying Flywheels into his grinder head-first, leaving only his lower half intact. After the D.J.D. abandoned the fight for a new priority target (believing their primary target, Fulcrum, was dead) the surviving Scavengers looted Flywheels's remains for spare parts and [[energon]]. Eighteen months later, what little of him was left was examined by the [[Mortilus|Necrobot]]. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}}
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===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
An ancient [[Titan Master]], Skytread could team up with other bots to grant them the ability to create a clone decoy of themselves. {{storylink|#Generations|''Titans Return'' Skytread online bio}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
When the Decepticon-[[Hive (G1)|Hive]] alliance developed the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] process, [[Skytread]] and Flywheels became one of the first Headmaster pairs, escalating the conflict on Nebulos with their power. {{storylink|A Brush With Infamy–Prologue}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' continuity===
====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material====
[[File:Siege-Skytread-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
Skytread was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Force Black Ops Raider]], whose function was a soldier. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Siege|''Siege'' webpage}}<ref name=Siege>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/siege ''Siege'' website]</ref> During the war for Cybertron, Skytread was stationed in [[Slaughter City]]. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files|''Siege'' Teletraan-1 Data Files}}<ref name=Siege/>

On a flame-wreathed Cybertronian road, Skytread ambushed [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]]. After an intense shootout, [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] arrived to back Sideswipe up, while Skytread received support in the form of [[Storm Cloud (G1)|Storm Cloud]], [[Whisper (G1)|Visper]], and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] himself! Skytread ended up being crushed under some debris that Sideswipe blasted loose. {{storylink|Source:Teletraan-1 Data Files#Autobots vs. Decepticons stop motion|Autobots vs. Decepticons stop motion}}

====''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Philip Bache]] (English)|[[Cédric Ingard]] (French), [[Vlad Chiriac]] (German), [[Roberto González]] (Castilian Spanish), [[Carlos Hernandez]] (Latin-American Spanish)}}

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Skytread served as part of an ambush set up for the Autobots, who were searching for the Allspark. He attacked alongside his teammates, tangling with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] himself, yet the Autobots escaped, and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] was buried under rubble and left for dead, leaving Skytread, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] to report the failure back to Megatron. {{storylink|Siege episode 2}}

Skytread and Spinister were standing by in their sector when the Autobot Mirage arrived, disguised as a Decepticon and spinning the lie that he was searching for an Autobot encampment. Skytread and Spinister decided to join the hunting party, as they both desired to add to their kill count, and revealed a dozen Autobots, dead on pikes ahead of them. Both found their work amusing. However, Skytread caught onto Mirage's trick when his hologram started to fail, revealing his true Autobot status. Before he could attack, he was shot in the back by [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]. {{storylink|Siege episode 3}} Skytread was among the Decepticons that attacked Autobot Command as the ''Ark'' prepared to launch. In the battle, Skytread shot [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] off the ''Ark'' before he was knocked out by the other Autobots. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}

[[File:oneshottwokills.jpg|thumb|250px| "This is the thanks I get?"]]
Horrified by Megatron's spark extraction of various Decepticons, Skytread opted to help [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]]'s team of Autobots escape from the arena. Chromia knocked him out at his request, hoping to avoid arousing suspicion. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 2}}

Skytread remained on Cybertron under Shockwave's command after Megatron and most of his forces left aboard the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]''. Skytread was part of a team that ushered the captured members of the Autobot resistance to Kaon when an injured Chromia shot the other guards from afar. A panicking Skytread pleaded to be spared, saying he had helped them, but Chromia shot him in the head anyway. Not long after, his body was destroyed when Elita-1's bombs went off, blowing up the entire area. {{storylink|Earthrise episode 6}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|''Transformers'' #2]]

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Skytread was a supporter of the [[Decepticon|Ascenticons]], and attended a rally held by [[Megatron (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Megatron]] in [[Tarn (polity)#2019 IDW continuity|Tarn]]. As Megatron delivered his speech, unknown assailants attacked, seemingly trying to assassinate the Ascenticon leader before vanishing. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Two}}

Using the attack and the recent murder of [[Brainstorm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]] as justification, Megatron formed his own private [[Ascenticon Guard|security force]], comprising Skytread, [[Elita One (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Elita-1]], [[Reflector (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Refraktor]], and [[Quake (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Quake]], drawing the concern of [[Security Operations]] and [[Autobot]] senator [[Optimus Prime (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]]. {{storylink|The World In Your Eyes Part Three}}

[[File:TheCracksBeneathYourFeetPt1 SkytreadRefraktor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0]]
After the murder of the newly forged [[Rubble]] and a [[Voin]], Quake disappeared from the Guard. Rubble's mentor, [[Bumblebee (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Bumblebee]] joined the guard shortly afterwards, claiming that he wanted to be part of a solution to Cybertron's current chaotic state. While Elita-1 welcomed him, Skytread and Refraktor greeted him with hostility, obliquely threatening to "break" him if he double-crossed them. Despite Bumblebee stating that Ascenticon second-in-command [[Soundwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] had left it to Elita-1 to allow him in, Skytread became more aggressive, insulting Bumblebee for his poor record in Security Operations and his failure to keep Rubble safe, and even pushing him. Enraged, Bumblebee punched Skytread in the face. When Refraktor attempted to attack Bumblebee from behind, he received an elbow to the face before Skytread tackled Bumblebee, only for the new recruit to sweep his legs. Angered by the behaviour of her comrades, Elita-1 quickly broke up the fight. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part One}}.

As unrest continued, the Ascenticon Guard gained more recruits, including [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]], a former member of Security Operations who had been implicated in the murders of Rubble and the Voin. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Three}} Security Operations soon reached Ascenticon headquarters, and [[Prowl (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Prowl]] requested that he be allowed to question his former comrade. Flanked by Skytread and [[Acid Storm (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Acid Storm]], Soundwave refused. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Four}}

As Security Operations cordoned off [[Decepticon Headquarters (G1 Cybertron)|Ascenticon Headquarters]], Megatron and Soundwave discussed the truth. Brainstorm, had been killed by The Rise, a terrorist group that Megatron publicly opposed, but was actually in charge of. The Voin had witnessed the murder, and had been killed by Quake based on information from Barricade. Rubble had stumbled upon Quake, and was quickly murdered himself. Aware that Barricade's capture could expose him, Megatron ordered The Rise's direct commander, [[Shockwave (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Shockwave]], to carry out a false-flag attack on Ascenticon Headquarters to evacuate Barricade.

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As a secret member of The Rise, Skytread guarded Barricade as he prepared to be extracted, only for Bumblebee, himself secretly spying on behalf of Orion Pax, to join them. Despite his best efforts, Skytread was unable to get the spy to leave. As [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], [[Whisper (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Visper]], and [[Storm Cloud (G1)#2019 IDW continuity|Storm Cloud]] breached the building, Bumblebee attempted to stun Visper, only for Skytread to shield his fellow Riser with his body. While he lay stunned, Bumblebee attempted to fight off Visper and Sixshot, only for Skytread to recover and stun the interloper, allowing Barricade to escape. Later, Skytread was present when Megatron used the attack as justification for the Ascenticons taking a more aggressive approach, and unveiling the movement's new insignia. {{storylink|The Cracks Beneath Your Feet Part Five}}

After being branded with the new insignia, Skytread was confronted by Bumblebee for his behaviour during the attack. Refusing to tell him anything, and stating that he should be thankful for stopping Sixshot from killing him, Skytread was blinded by Bumblebee's headlamp before being punched and kicked in the face. Once again, Elita-1 broke up the fight, and claimed that Skytread had saved Bumblebee's life by accidentally stunning him. Bumblebee, however, questioned how much she actually knew about her Guard. {{storylink|The Change In Your Nature Part One}}

After Elita-1 was removed as leader of the Guard, Soundwave promoted Skytread to the position, who quickly began sadistically flaunting his new authority over Bumblebee. In the aftermath of the [[Tether]]'s fall, Skytread ordered Bumblebee to search the ruins of a collapsed structure for survivors on his own, secretly knowing that he was sending the spy into [[Treadshot (G1)|an arranged ambush]] to be eliminated at Megatron's behest. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}}

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When [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] and her Security officers attempted to gain access to Ascenticon HQ again, Skytread confronted her personally, backed by hundreds of Ascenticons who barred their path. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Swindle's|Swindle's}} After Quake was apprehended by Security, [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]] ordered the killer paraded through the streets in chains. Skytread seeded the crowd with Ascenticon sympathizers and upon receiving Soundwave's order, had them start a riot to cover for Quake's escape. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: Prisoners|Prisoners}}

After the movement was rebranded as the Decepticons, the [[Senate]] overthrown, and Sentinel Prime killed, rumors began to spread among the now-''Decepticon'' Guard that Skytread would soon be replaced as its commander by [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]. Skytread interrupted a meeting between Megatron and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] to announce [[Termagax]] had arrived at Decepticon HQ. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}}

[[File:Enigmatic SkytreadEnigmaEaten.jpg|left|upright=0.9|thumb|Alas, we never got to see him return as "Flyworms".]]
When word got out that a caravan of refugees was headed to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]] in an attempt to escape the planet, Skytread took a squad to intercept them. They fired on the procession of Cybertronian and alien refugees alike, but were forced to retreat by the unexpected appearance of [[Dai Atlas (G1)|Dai Atlas]]. {{storylink|Escape Part Two}} Skytread attended a meeting of Megatron's inner circle and was ordered to take a squad and free prisoners from a lightly guarded detention center. On the way there, he was irritated when [[Nautilator]] brought up the gossip about Sixshot taking his job, which later came to pass. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}}

Skytread watched Megatron rage after learning that the Autobots had abandoned [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. {{storylink|War World: We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness|We Are Not Meant To Be Darkness}} When Termagax was located out by the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], the entire Decepticon Guard mobilized to apprehend her, finding that the Autobots had beaten them there. Skytread bitterly tried to undermine Sixshot's authority, earning him a menacing rebuke from the new Guard commander. After Sixshot sent the [[Rainmaker]]s ahead and they were shot down, Skytread responded with more pointed words, receiving a physical reprimand from Sixshot this time. Skytread then joined the other Decepticons in a forward charge at the Autobots as the battle commenced in earnest. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}}

[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] managed to steal the [[Enigma of Combination]] from Termagax, but was attacked by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], forcing him to drop it. The artifact clattered to the ground and came to rest at Skytread's feet, who quickly snatched it up. When Sixshot ordered him to hand the Enigma over, Skytread instead ventured that he could use it to gain Megatron's favor and reclaim his old position as head of the Decepticon Guard. Sixshot wasn't having this and blasted Skytread, sending him sprawling to the edge of a cliff. Just then, seismic activity caused the cliff to collapse into the Sea of Rust, taking Skytread with it. Still clutching the Enigma, Skytread cried out for help as [[rust worm]]s began to devour him alive, and just before he sank under the surface the artifact seemed to activate. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:FlywheelsCommercialAndSeason4Intro.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
Flywheels's appearance on the battlefield caught the Autobots by surprise when they first thought that a jet was about to crash into a tank, only for the two vehicles to transform into one robot! The element of surprise quickly wore off, however, and Flywheels had to contend with [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] pouncing on him. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Duocons and Throttlebots|Duocons and Throttlebots commercial}}
{{note|Animation from this commercial was recycled for the [[title sequence]] of [[The Rebirth|season 4]] of the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 animated series]], even though Flywheels himself didn't appear in the show.}}
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==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{Note|Flywheels is a non-playable character. He appears among the legion of Decepticon duplicates in the Autobot campaign.}}
{{storylink|The Transformers (G1 PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
Flywheels and [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]] encountered the D.J.D. on Clemency. They both died. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (Legends)|Rules of Disengagement}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, you know what they say about guys with big feet, right? ...they leave big footprints?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Flywheels''' (Duocon, [[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara name'': '''Flywheel'''
:*''Takara ID number'': '''D-97'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Laser cannon]]" pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Flywheels's [[robot mode]] is made from the combination of two separate vehicles that make up his [[alternate mode]]: a maroon [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-4 Phantom|F-4 Phantom II fighter jet]] and Massey Harris M44 Self-propelled Howitzer . Pressing the jet onto the tank's turret via friction-hold tabs triggers a spring-loaded [[autotransformation]] into the combined robot mode. Splitting the robot into the two vehicles is an entirely manual affair, however.

: His only robot-mode articulation is the sideways-swinging movement of his arms at the shoulder, but thankfully his rifle has a [[5 mm post]] on the back end so it can at least point forward in robot mode, even if he has to hold it like a sword to do so. The rifle can also be mounted on the tank's front end or on the underside of the jet nosecone.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Flywheels/flywheels.htm More information on Flywheels at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
{{anchor|Generations}}
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|You just got thesaurus'd!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skytread''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Tank/jet/gun vehicle
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Sold in the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' "Titan Master"-class toys, Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a [[retool]]ing of [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], a tiny robot who can transform into a Flywheels head that is compatible with any Deluxe-or-larger ''Titans Return'' figure.

: He is packaged with a small vehicle accessory redecoed from Terri-Bull's, which can form a tank for Skytread to ride in robot mode, a [[5 mm post|5mm]] gun for larger figures to wield, or combine with Skytread to form a jet. Due to the sculpt of the head mode face, it can be difficult to get Skytread himself in and out of the jet configuration. The gun barrels connect to the tank turret via 3mm [[C joint]]s. This allows them to pivot up and down, as well as clip onto other compatible figures.

: As with Terri-Bull, the upper portion of Skytread's legs has been installed backwards. Due to this, his legs have a problem folding down in head mode if not fixed. This appears to have been fixed in the Australian release. Unlike previous Titan Masters, Skytread's upper legs are connected with hinged joints instead of being pinned. Combined with the difficulty of removing him from the vehicle's jet mode due to the face sculpt, it is more likely that his legs will pop off from the construction when detaching him.

: This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was reissued along with Nightbeat for the fourth wave of Titan Masters alongside [[Shuffler#Generations|Shuffler]] and [[Repugnus (G1)#Generations|Repugnus]], which unfortunately became prominent shelfwarmers.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Decepticon/TRSkytread/skytread.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Skytread at TFU.info]''
{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
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===''Legends''===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Headmaster Set''' (Multi-pack, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 19]], 2017
:*''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''

: Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive in Japan, this Headmaster version of "Flywheel" is a repaint of the ''Titans Return'' mold above, without the vehicle accessory, and features extensive paint apps. Unlike the Hasbro release, this Flywheel features correctly assembled legs.

:This pack also included [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#LGEX|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]], all similarly-extra-deco'd versions of Hasbro Titan Masters which were not otherwise released in Japan.
{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''WFC-S10'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-11'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 30]], [[2019]]
:*''Hidden message code'': '''DUOCON'''
:*''Accessories'': "HV Electron Breacher," EM24 IR Laser Launcher" (combine to form "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher")
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Skytread consists of a jet and Cybertronian tank which can transform and combine to form his [[robot mode]]. He includes the "EM24 IR Laser Launcher" and the "HV Electron Breacher," two guns compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], which can combine to form the "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher," form his tank barrels in vehicle mode or be added to the jet mode.

:Unlike his fellow [[Duocon]] ''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Battletrap (G1)#Generations|Battletrap]], Skytread's components do not have their own robot modes, although this results in a noticeably more stable figure. However, Skytread ''does'' use the same connection port and plug system as Battletrap, allowing for mixing and matching between the four components. Skytread features far fewer battle damage paint applications than the rest of the toyline, they are all on the tank mode/lower legs. He features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Many Skytreads have an issue where the tank mode turret will not tab together properly, and there is not enough clearance to securely mount the tank barrel in position. This is due to a set of raised ridges on the inside of the legs, just above the ankle joints, that are a bit too tall and push the robot waist in tank mode up ''just'' enough to prevent proper connections. Carving these ridges down a bit will fix the issue. On some examples of the toy, the leg panels do not peg into the waist properly, though this can be amended by pressing it down with a hammer's head. Repeating this method during transformation will finally fix this issue.

:Skytread was retooled to make [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]].

::*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ySxokZ0PW0 Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=7463&Sprache=0 More information on Skytread at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4RaiderSkytread.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Skytread (Plane), Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T48/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6
**'''Skytread (Tank), Special Ops-Soldier''' (2019)
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''UT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T49/T52'''
***''Stars: ''6

:Raider Skytread, Special Ops-Soldier was released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the character's Duocon origins, Skytread begins the game as two separate cards in Alt Mode, one depicting his tank half and the other depicting his plane half. Once one of the two Alt Mode cards is KO'd, his '''Revenge''' ability activates, allowing the player to combine the two Alt Mode cards into one Combiner Mode, depicting Skytread's robot mode.

:The artwork for the card is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Skytread toy, with the art for both Alt Modes being reused from said toy's packaging art.
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==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels's names were mistakenly swapped during production, as the rollers of tank treads are not generally thought of as wheels. Their names are even swapped in the ''Headmasters'' episode "[[The Master Sword Is in Danger!!]]".
*In IDW's original G1 continuity, Flywheels is a [[Triple Changer]] as opposed to a Duocon, changing between a jet and a tank similarly to Blitzwing.
* In the ''War for Cybertron: Siege'' cartoon, Skytread has been scaled up to approximately match characters based on Voyager Class figures.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Flywheel''' (フライホイール ''Furaihoīru''), '''Skytread''' (スカイトレッド ''Sukaitoreddo'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Égjáró''' ("Skywalker")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fēilún''' (China, 飞轮, "Flywheel"), '''Tiānjiàn''' (Taiwan ''Siege'', 天踐, "Skytread")

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Marvel Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]
[[Category:Multi-component Transformers]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Titan Masters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Earthrise Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:Security officers]]

Kup (G1)/toys

2026-02-13T02:39:37Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

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[[File:G1 boxart Kup.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"Death stalks you at every turn!" "Kup!" "Well it ''does''."]]

None of '''Kup'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys are as old as him.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1toy-Kup.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I always get the blame around here! ''Who threw a cane at the TV? Who fell into the china hutch? Who got their dentures stuck in the toilet?''"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Kup''' (Autobot Car, 1986)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-82'''
:*''Accessories:'' "[[Musket laser]]"

: Released in the third year of the original ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (second year in European and Japanese markets), Kup transforms into Dodge Deora Pickup Truck, customrized on 1965 Dodge A100, designed by Harry Bentley Bradley and built by Mike and Larry Alexander for 1967 Detroit Autorama. The entire front of the vehicle (including the windshield) is made out of die-cast metal. In [[robot mode]], Kup has full shoulder rotation, though the way his elbows are set up means he cannot make full use of their joints. He (somewhat) makes up for it with swivel wrists. His legs feature no articulation whatsoever. Maybe Hot Rod left a piece out. He is armed with a blue musket laser.

: Early releases of Kup had metal rear wheels, while later releases replaced them with black plastic.

: Amusingly, one of the details on the figure's chest sticker depicts a pair of [[floppy disk|5 1/4-inch floppy disk]] drives. Whether that is supposed to indicate that he can store up to two extra Transformers' brains is up to anyone's guess.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Kup/kup.htm More information on Kup at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy-KupTargetmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"You're a gutsy daredevil with a give-'em-hell attitude and a fourth grade education. You coulda made Sergeant!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Kup''' (Targetmaster, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-113'''
:*''Accessories'': "Recoil" Targetmaster partner
{{toydesigner|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

: Kup was re-released in the fourth year of ''The Transformers'' (this time with plastic rear wheels rather than die-cast), but this time as a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]. This entails slight [[retool]]ing to give him wider, [[5 mm post]]-compatible fist-holes and a mounting point on his vehicle mode back-end.

: His original "musket laser" pistol has been replaced with his Nebulan partner [[Recoil (G1)#Toys|Recoil]], who also turns into a musket laser, just a different-looking version.

: This version of Kup was not released in the original Takara toyline.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Kup/kup.htm More information on Targetmaster Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:TransformersCollection20.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"He used to be as smart as a monkey, but now... he's as dumb as a chimp."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Future Cybertron''' (Multi-pack, 2005)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''20'''
:*''Accessories'': "Musket Laser", "Recoil" Targetmaster partner

: The penultimate release in Takara's ''[[The Transformers Collection]]'' line of reissues, the Targetmaster version of Kup was finally released in Japan after nearly twenty years. Like the ''Collection'' reissue of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Hot Rod]], he came with his original metal parts restored, as well as both his partner Recoil ''and'' his original gun, which was slightly retooled to fit the larger weapon-mounting points.

: This set also came with a slightly-redecoed reissue of [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]].

:This iteration of the mold was used to make [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-KupWoH.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Three wars back we called Sauerkraut 'liberty cabbage' and we called liberty cabbage 'super slaw' and back then a suitcase was known as a 'Swedish lunchbox'. Of course, nobody knew that but me. Anyway, long story short... is a phrase whose origins are complicated and rambling..."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Wings of Honor''' (Multi-pack, 2009)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

: The ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' version of Kup is a convention-exclusive new-head [[retool]]ing of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|Red Alert]], transforming into an unlicensed {{w|Dodge Magnum}} emergency vehicle. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the back of his car mode causes two rear side-panels to pop out and reveal two spring-forward non-firing blasters. This gimmick is retained in robot mode, where they become over-shoulder blasters. He features an unusual transformation sequence where both the front and rear halves of the vehicle mode come together to form his legs. His hood halves open to reveal storage space for extra tools (a hammer-head and an opening claw) that can be attached onto his left arm blaster.

: Kup comes in a box set with fellow Autobots [[Flak (G1)#Timelines|Flak]], [[Thunder Clash#Timelines|Thunderclash]], and [[Landshark (G1)#Toys|Landshark]], and rival Decepticon [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Scourge]]. This set was also available in bagged form for those who already purchased a boxed set.

: The Kup tooling was also the basis of the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Kup (SG)|Kup]]. The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Toys|Cannonball]], and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]] [[Crankcase (Movie)#Toys|Crankcase]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BCKup/kup.htm More information on Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations SergeantKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"So you see, old people aren't so useless after all. Ironhide's old, and he outsmarted the lot of you. And I'm even older and I outsmarted him! ''Ah ha ha ha!''" "Shut up." "I've had my moment."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sergeant Kup''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Andrew Scribner]] (deco artist)}}

: Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', "Sergeant Kup" sticks to the character's roots, transforming into an old-school (or a "retro"-styled) Earth pic'''kup''' truck. The design closely resembles a Honda Ridgeline. He comes with his signature [[Musket laser|laser musket]] weapon, which looks like an actual musket this go-round. Like his contemporaries, Kup is covered in 3 mm rungs that are compatible with [[C joint]] clip-on weapons. There are two rungs on his backpack, plus two rungs each on his forearm [[kibble]], and two on his lower back (these two are shown in the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' version's instructions). The musket can either plug into the underside of the truck, forming a second exhaust pipe, or clip onto the roof via a C joint. Kup has a peculiar elbow setup; the top hinge moves vertically, while the bottom hinge moves horizontally. Interestingly, due to his transformation, Kup's truck mode features a working tailgate.

:While the instructions correctly advise facing the forearm panels sideways or outwards and rotating the truck panels in robot mode. You can rotate them backward to make the forearms look more presentable, and the doors can remain untransformed for a better appearance. Although not mentioned in the instructions or the prototype/stock photos, Kup's windshield and front hood can be pushed down further (as long as the hood is folded correctly) for a cleaner silhouette. Be aware that the joints holding the wheel may bump against the panels due to their somewhat limited clearance.

: Despite appearances, his musket does ''not'' have a proper 5 mm peg, being slightly smaller. This makes it impossible for Kup to hold 5 mm accessories without stretching and potentially damaging his hands. Coincidentally, it's about the same size as the smaller peg on [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Grimlock]]'s spring-loaded launcher, meaning they can swap weapons. The extra, proper 5 mm ring on Grimlock's weapon makes it a loose fit on Kup's open hands, though.

: He was later retooled/redecoed into [[Swerve (G1)#Generations|Swerve]], whose head was depicted in Kup's [[instructions]] before the retool was officially announced, and was separately retooled into [[BotCon 2013]] [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]] and [[Electro#Timelines|Autobot Electrons]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SergeantKup/kup.htm More information on Sergeant Kup at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsKupMold}}

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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Warriors''' (Multi-pack, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe

:''Generations'' Sergeant Kup was re-released in a three-pack with ''Universe'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratchet]] and ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Perceptor (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Perceptor]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decoes.

:This release of Kup simply calls him "Kup", without any additional trademark prefixes.
{{GenerationsKupMold}}
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Yeah, well, I may not have a fancy black bath robe and a hammer like snooty, but I ''do'' have slippers and an oatmeal spoon! Look!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Kup''' (Deluxe, [[2011]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''UN-17'''
:*''Release date'': [[February 26]], 2012
:*''Accessories'': "Musket gun"/tailpipe

: Released in the third wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' line, "Autobot Kup" is a [[redeco]] of ''Generations'' Sergeant Kup, now with his vehicle mode panels decorated in metallic paint. Other changes include silver paint on his stomach, painted rims, and a smaller Autobot symbol with a silver border.

: Surprisingly, Kup is presented with his cy-gar attached to his mouth on the back of his package.
{{GenerationsKupMold}}

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[[File:Unitedtoy-KupeHobby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Full speed ahead! Dam the torpedos!" "What did he say? Put on our tuxedos?" "I want some taquitos."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Set''' (Multi-pack, 2011)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Rifle/tailpipe

: Dubbed "Autobot Kup Damage Version", this [[redeco]] of the 2010 Kup mold (see above) is cast in brighter teals, with silver "scrape" paint marks (as well as other additional paint applications), giving him a more weathered look (despite his more saturated color palette). Official photography depicted this Kup as bright blue, but that was a case of photography having trouble with his shade of teal.

: This toy was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] three-pack with a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|clear-blue Hot Rod]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)#Toys|Scrapheap]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]] 2010, closed on [[January 11]], 2011, with the set shipping in April.

: This set also contained a Hot Rod pin and the ''[[Macrocosmic Seekers]]'' booklet when bought directly from e-HOBBY. The set was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan, but without said pin and booklet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Cybertron/Kup/kup.htm More information on Autobot Kup Damage Version at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsKupMold}}
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Kids love that water."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Scourge / Sergeant Kup / Blitzwing''' (Multi-pack, 2013)}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''2'''
:*''Number'': '''BP006'''
:**''Fist strength'': '''762'''
:**''Blaster strength'': '''598'''
:**''Sword strength'': '''260'''

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 three-packs, "Sergeant Kup" is a redeco of [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#SpinShot|Spin Shot Ironhide]] in cyan, turning into a pickup truck with a massive spoiler. As a Spin Shot toy, an impact to his front bumper will cause him to autotransform while his top half spins around.

: He was only available in a three-pack with [[Blitzwing (G1)#Bot Shots|Blitzwing]] and [[Scourge (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Scourge]].

: The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn't reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSKup/kup.htm More information on Sergeant Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy KupKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Here you go, ya ingrate. Think of ME when you're having the best sex of your life!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Kup''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)}}</ul>
:*''Bag number'': '''33501 39'''
:*''Accessories'': Stand-brick, small pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the fourth full series of [[blindpacking|blind-packed]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Kup can be rebuilt from a robot to a pickup truck. His deco is based on his Generation 1 namesake, although his grey plastic is lighter than usual.

: Later releases of Series 4 lightly [[retool]]ed the cuff portions of the arms, flattening them into a sharper-edged socket that works better as a post to plug into bricks. Even later releases omitted the identification codes from the back of the bag, forcing you to feel for parts through the bag or buy blind.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OKup/kup.htm More information on Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''Platinum Edition''===
{{anchor|AutobotHeroes}}
[[File:TF-Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Kup.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Old Man Yells at Cloud'']]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Heroes''' (Multi-pack, 2016)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe

: Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this release of Sergeant Kup is a more "[[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]]" redeco of his [[#Generations|''Generations'' Deluxe Class toy]], with his primary plastic color being cast in a lighter shade of teal, the metallic gray plastic parts and paint operations replaced with cyan, and featuring additional new paint operations (including painted rims).

: Most copies of this figure appear to suffer from the same [[Misassembly|assembly error]] as ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Transformers Timelines]]'' [[Electro#Timelines|Electrons]] and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]], whereby the central chest assembly doesn't fully rotate up into place. Luckily, this can be [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/hoist-electrons-chest-fix-from-botcon-2013-machine-wars-termination-set.943752/ easily fixed] by removing the three screws holding the chest together and turning the spring-loaded panel inside 180 degrees around, taking care of the spring when reinserting it into its slot.

: Sergeant Kup was released as part of five-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Ultra Magnus]] (including [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]]), [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Arcee (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Arcee]] and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website but was sold in some stores. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TitansReturntoy-SergeantKup.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"So how do you know so much about American history?" "I pieced it together, mostly from sugar packets."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Flintlock & Sergeant Kup''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right guns, "Flintlock" Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class toys, "Sergeant Kup" transforms from a robot based on the character's [[Guido Guidi]]-designed ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' design into a futuristic pic'''kup''' truck based on his alt mode in ''The Transformers: The Movie'', with colors based on his original toy. Kup's head is formed by [[Titan Master]] [[Recoil (G1)#Titans Return|Flintlock]], who can also transform into a robot and pilot Kup's vehicle mode, although the wideness of the cockpit combined with an ineffective tab recess often results in him falling out of position inside.

: Kup's two [[5 mm post|5 mm guns]] can combine into a larger weapon incorporating a Titan Master seat, or can be mounted separately on his truck bed, where there are also three pairs of pegs to attach Titan Masters. The guns can also be combined and mounted onto his back in robot mode.

: All copies of Kup (including his redecoes/retools) are misassembled; his leg panels' central lines between the two sculpted square details do not line up with the line extending beyond it. If you want to fix this, you have two options:
::1. You can use a small handsaw to carefully cut off the parts that connect the pieces to his wheels and swap the pieces before gluing them back.
::2. The other option involves using a soldering iron to heat the head of the pins and then pushing the wheels and the panels off, then reattaching them to the correct sides. This can be difficult and risks causing damage to the toy. If attempting this method, USE EXTREME CAUTION to avoid injury.

:This mold was retooled with a new face into ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute|Orion Pax]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-LG-46-Targetmaster-Kup.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Oh, Kup, can't you go five seconds without humiliating yourself?" *''sproing!''* "How long was that?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Targetmaster Cher (Targetmaster Kup)'''<ref>The Japanese text on the packaging is チャー / "Cher", but the English subtitle says "Kup".</ref> (Deluxe, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''ID Number'': '''LG46'''
:*''Release date'': [[September 30]], 2017
:*''Accessories'': Headmaster unit, "Recoil" Targetmaster partner

: Part of the twenty-first wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' toyline, "Targetmaster Cher" is a redeco and retool of [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class Sergeant Kup]], featuring new arms, a new face on the Headmaster unit, and a very desaturated color scheme based on his appearance in the original animated series. Although Kup's robot mode matches his original design better thanks to his new arms, this unfortunately creates noticeable gaps in his truck mode, as well as making the robot mode fists more visually obvious.

: Instead of the two guns the original version had, he comes with [[Recoil (G1)#Legends|Recoil]], a completely new-mold Targetmaster who transforms from robot to gun.

: Early stock photography of ''Legends'' Kup showed him in a color scheme so desaturated that he was entirely grey, but later images reflected his cartoon-accurate dark-green-grey colors. The figure is unfortunately plagued by the leg panel misassembly from the original ''Titans Return'' release.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Kup.jpg|thumb|300px|"Movies! What a rip-off! I don't have to sit here and listen to th-zzzzzz!"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Kup''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-02'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-61'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 20]], [[2021]]
:*''Accessories'': Musket laser, [[energon goodie]] dispenser, "Sea Squid Showdown" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging),<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref> [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (concept artist)<ref name="insta">Evan Brooks's [https://www.instagram.com/p/CcBnZE2uDPK/ Instagram post]</ref>, [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)}}

: Released in the first 2021 wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Deluxes (eleventh wave overall) to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', this new version of Kup is based directly on his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon (see [[Miscolorings based on the Generation 1 cartoon#Studio Series 86 Kup|this page]] for an explanation of his color scheme). His limbs are attached on [[5 mm post]]s, and can be removed to recreate the scene of his repair by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. Oddly, this feature is not documented in his instructions, but you'll probably end up finding out anyway because the connections are not always the most secure and may slide off while moving the joint or especially during transformation. He comes with an Energon goodie dispenser and a musket laser based on his original toy's gun accessory, both of which can be mounted on his vehicle mode. Thanks to his 5 mm compatible hands, Kup can hold either Targetmaster version of Recoil in robot mode; however, there is no way to mount the Targetmaster onto his vehicle mode.

: Care should be taken when rolling Kup along any surface in vehicle mode; the painted robot mode crotch area that is part of the vehicle mode undercarriage does not fold up far enough to prevent dragging and paint damage.

: Like all ''Studio Series'' figures, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is Kup and Hot Rod's fight against the [[sea squid|giant squid]] on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]].

: Due to being reissued sometime between late 2021- early 2022, he and his wave mate [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Blurr]] could be found [[shelfwarmer|shelfwarming]] ''en masse'' almost ''four years'' after being initially released.

:This figure was retooled into ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' "A Hero Is Born" [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#Legacy|Orion Pax]], and the "War Dawn 2-Pack" [[Dion (G1)|Dion]].
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
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[[File:Buzzworthy-Bumblebee-86-02BB-Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"I first met Bumblebee in 1927, in a bar in Brooklyn. Little did I know he would soon become Mrs. Joe DiMaggio and..."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Kup''' (Deluxe Class, [[2022]])}}</ul>
:*''Series'': '''''Studio Series'''''
:*''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
:*''ID number'': '''86-02BB'''
:*''Accessories'': Musket laser, [[energon goodie]] dispenser, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop (1st version)
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takio Ejima]] (TakaraTomy, original)| [[Emiliano Santalucia]] (details, original),<ref name="insta"/> [[Mario Carreiro]], [[Christina Murphy]] and [[Amy Bence]] (packaging), [[Marcelo Matere]] (packaging artist)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/live/52ddGYMyvpE?si=7l7OP6YeEB9W82xR&t=9841 Transformers Panel] at [[Hasbro Pulse Con 2024]] with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Evan Brooks]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Marcelo Matere]], and [[Nate Purswell]].</ref>}}

: Part of the second assortment of ''Studio Series'' Deluxes in the [[Target]] exclusive ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' line, his release of Kup is a minor redeco of the above ''Studio Series'' Kup, now sporting an opaque windshield instead of a clear one, tampographed scuffs and damage, gray wheels, and a Generation 1-style Autobot [[insignia]] instead of the live-action film Autobot insignia. Also, notably, the vehicle mode roof is now a more accurate green instead of the turquoise the above ''Studio Series'' figure sports. This release replaces his original backdrop with a "Battle of Autobot City" one. His eyes are also painted a brighter shade of blue, resolving the dead-eyed look of the original release.

: The problem with the vehicle mode undercarriage dragging on the original release of this mold was fixed on this version.

: Like much of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' ''Generations''-type figures, Kup was also sold as a Farmers exclusive in [[New Zealand]].
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Kup.JPG|thumb|200px|Arcee: Come on, Hot Rod. You can make it! 
Kup: Oh, of course he'll make it, it's TV.]]{{anchor|War for Cybertron Trilogy}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)}}</ul>

: The only Kup released in the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'', this iteration is a non-transforming and immobile [[Slug figure|micro-figure]], barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Unicron]] figure and its clear display base.

: his was one of a set of fourteen minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#BeholdGalvatron|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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===''Collaborative''===
[[File:Collab-toy-Kup-Triple-T.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Triple-[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2|Teaspoon]]]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-multi|'''Autobot Kup Triple "T" ''' ([[2024]])}}</ul>
:*''Crossover with'': '''''G.I. Joe'''''
:*''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 2 rockets, 2 rear tread sections
{{toydesigner|[[Brian Parrish]] (Hasbro),<ref>[[December 9]], [[2024]] [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YCb-L1RAH_U Interview] with [[Hasbro]] designer [[Brian Parrish]] on the "Triple Takeover" podcast, from their YouTube channel.</ref> [[Mario Carreiro]] (packaging)<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfy3IcQd3g4 The Hasbro ''Transformers'' Panel] at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2024|San Diego Comic-Con 2024]] with [[Mario Carreiro]], [[John Warden]], [[Evan Brooks]] and [[Nate Purswell]], recorded at the "Memo's Collection" YouTube channel.</ref>}}

: ''[[Transformers Collaborative|Collaborative]]'' Kup transforms, as his name suggests, into a ''Triple "T"'' ("Tag Team Terminator") tank, nearly identical to the one Kup's pack-in partner [[Sgt. Slaughter#Toys|Sgt. Slaughter]] piloted in the 1986 ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' toyline. His vehicle mode blasters can be used as handheld pistols in robot mode or stored on the back via 5mm holes. Likewise, the rockets can store either on Kup's legs or back. The black rear "grill plate" can fold down to reveal a hidden computer console as well as allow Kup to carry two ''G.I. Joe'' figures in vehicle mode or on his back in robot mode.

: As a ''G.I. Joe'' crossover figure, he comes with two retro-styled ''G.I. Joe'' figures, those being the aforementioned Sgt. Slaughter and [[Leatherneck#Collaborative|Leatherneck]]. While either figure can pilot the ''Triple-"T"'' mode, you know Sarge won't be ''happy'' if anyone but him does. For bonus tag team points, Leatherneck, Slaughter, and Kup are ''all'' sergeants. Slaughter's baton and Leatherneck's rifle can store on slots on the rear of the tank.

: Signaling a change in design considerations from the preceding three ''G.I. Joe Collaborative'' figures, Kup does not appear to reuse altered CAD from any previous ''Transformers'' figure and his deco sticks to the colors of the ''Triple "T"'' instead of strictly using colors from Kup's normal G1 deco on his robot mode parts. Following on that change of course, Kup has articulation up to par with contemporary mainline Transformers including a waist swivel, wrist swivels, ankle tilts, as well as wider use of ratcheted joints as opposed to friction joints. The articulation overhaul makes Kup very stable in most poses even while carrying G. I. Joe figures. Kup also conspicuously lacks the obvious hollow spaces in the limbs that characterized the prior three ''G.I. Joe Collaborative'' designs. Like the prior three releases, Kup requires mild assembly out of box, with the rear sections of his treads needing to be attached before he can transform properly.

: Kup was revealed at San-Diego Comic Con on [[July 25]], [[2024]] and started shipping from online outlets in late September of that year.

==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1SergeantKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Let's see... hmm... I'm an elk... a mason... a communist... I'm the president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance for some reason..."]]
*'''Sergeant Kup, Veteran Sergeant''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T34/T40'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sergeant Kup, Veteran Sergeant is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Sergeant Kup toy.

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[[File:W5SergeantKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Bah! This is just another Hallmark holiday cooked up to sell cards."]]
*'''Sergeant Kup, Wrecker Leader''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T35/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
* Kup's appearance in the Takara ''Kre-O'' online manga pre-dates his reveal as a Micro-Changer. Given wave-mate [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Rodimus]] also appears in the story but doesn't actually use the same parts as the toy version, it's a safe bet that this was a coincidence.
* Two almost-realized [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]]s from [[Fun Publications]] included a redeco of [[#Generations|''Generations'' Sergeant Kup]] into [[Crosshairs (G1)|Generation 1 Crosshairs]] and [[Hubcap (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Hubcap]] (using the [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]]/[[Electro#Timelines|Electrons]] head).<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref><ref>{{citesocial|quote=W/ Titans Return characters on shelves, here are some *old* concepts I worked on for Fun Pub. More at https://t.co/APVd2rAJUx in June? https://t.co/GQ9L0Sx3OY|link=https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/843904312589930496|name=Jesse Wittenrich|site=Twitter|year=2017|month=03|day=20|(defunct=)}}</ref>
* The ''[[Transformers: Generations#T30|Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus_Prime_(G1)/Generations_toys#Thrilling_30|Orion Pax]] mold had a pretooled alternate head based on Kup, but this tooling never came to fruition. At [[Unofficial conventions|Pete's Robot Convention 2018]], former [[Fun Publications]] staff displayed a mock-up of what this Kup figure would have looked like, courtesy of extra parts from a test run of the 2015 figures [[Lio Convoy#Timelines 2|Lio Convoy]] and [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]].<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Collaborative Autobots]]
[[Category:E-HOBBY exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
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Chromedome (G1)

2026-01-12T01:28:34Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

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{{disambig2|the heroic Autobot|his evil mirrorverse counterpart|Chromedome (SG)}}
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:''Chromedome is an [[Autobot]] [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Chromedome manga.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"You're such a coward, Wally!"]]
In most [[universal stream]]s, '''Chromedome''' (aka '''Tumbler'''<ref name="tumbler">"Tumbler" was revealed to have been Chromedome's original name in the [[2005 IDW continuity]]. See [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity#Notes|here]] for more details.</ref>) is a comparatively quiet academic. Originally a number-cruncher at [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]'s [[Institute for Higher Programming]] working on ways to improve the processing power of the [[Transformer]]s' computerized minds, Chromedome found himself forcibly dragged into the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] when a [[Decepticon]] attack destroyed the facility. Chromedome put his work to use programming Autobots so they could outsmart their Decepticon foes, but alas, only wound up fostering an intellectual arms race of sorts, in which both sides competed to repurpose the newest advances in programming into military advantages. Ground down over the years by this inevitability, Chromedome has come to accept that war with the Decepticons cannot be prevented—but only won. Well-versed in the mechanisms of the Cybertronian mind, Chromedome has been known to specialize in [[mnemosurgery]], the science of manipulating the Transformer brain and the memories within.

In some universes, Chromedome is [[binary bonding|binary bonded]] to the egotistical [[Nebulan]] [[Stylor]], who is more concerned with the finer things in life than intellectual or military pursuits. As such, the two occasionally clash, with Chromedome trying to get Stylor to be a little less superficial, and Stylor trying to bring out Chromedome's more social side, but generally speaking, they get along quite well despite their differences.

As a quiet 'bot of the mind, Chromedome has a tendency to fade into the background, but there also exist universal streams in which he has foregone science and taken to the front lines of battle to become a much more prominent figure. The Chromedome of [[#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|these worlds]] is barely recognisable as the reserved scientist of those more well-known realities: instead, he is a hot-headed youth full of [[burning spirit]] and a passion for justice who even serves as [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s trusted, if impulsive and occasionally irrational, second-in-command. He also works with the [[Partner Drone]] [[Moguru]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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A long time ago, on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Chromedome was part of an Autobot strike unit led by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. This unit operated out of a cave dug into the [[Manganese Mountains]], and often worked to foil the schemes of their primary nemesis, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}} ''Chromedome was a computer programmer, but grew increasingly disillusioned with his work being channeled exclusively into military uses.'' {{storylink|Stylor's Story}} Chromedome's last major mission on Cybertron was to upset a slave march to the [[smelting pool]]s. After that, however, Fortress Maximus revealed to the Autobots that he had grown sick of warfare, and planned to escape the endless ring of hate by immigrating to a new world altogether: [[Nebulos]]. At first, Chromedome was shocked, but eventually he and many others chose to join Fortress Maximus on his quest for peace.

[[File:Brokenglass-autobotstorage.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Nebulan floors apparently are built as an upward slope.]]
Upon arrival on Nebulos, Chromedome chided Brainstorm for analyzing their new home with his digital readouts rather than just looking around. Indeed, Chromedome found that Nebulos was "a paradise". But when their attempts to forge an alliance with the native [[Nebulan]]s failed (due to sabotage for political reasons), Chromedome suggested that they "talk some sense" into their new neighbors. Their unit was met with military force and Fortress Maximus ordered Chromedome and the others into the woods.

Despite these setbacks, Fortress Maximus was determined to wage peace, not war. He brought an envoy of Autobots, including Chromedome, to the Nebulan capitol of [[Koraja]] to once again plead for peace. When the Nebulans still were not totally swayed after he and his Autobots disarmed, Maximus removed his own head from his shoulders, leaving his body deactivated and inoperable in the Nebulans' care. Chromedome and three other Autobots joined their leader in his gesture. It was this gesture which finally ushered in a cease fire with the Nebulans. {{storylink|Ring of Hate!}}

[[File:BrokenGlass-Chromedomeoof.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|As the saying goes, "Look before you boing your car into the air."]]
Chromedome and the four others who had removed their heads were kept confined within Koraja while the Council of Peers, collateral for a peaceful Autobot settlement within the forest. Soon, however, Scorponok's Decepticons followed the Autobots to Nebulos and attacked Koraja. The peaceful Nebulan [[Galen]] refused to surrender the captive Autobots to the Decepticons, but the terms of the cease fire prohibited the Autobots' heads be returned to their bodies. Instead, a loophole was sought. At first Galen and a few like-minded Nebulans attempted to operate the Autobot bodies by remote control, but this was an awkward solution. The Nebulan scientist [[Arcana]] suggested something more elegant yet groundbreaking - the Nebulans should undergo the [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster process]], surgically altering themselves to become the heads of the Autobots! [[Stylor]] volunteered to undergo the process to become Chromedome's head, and the procedure commenced. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}} ''Stylor would later narrate how fantastic the process of bonding with Chromedome had been for him. ''{{storylink|Stylor's Story}}

The new Headmaster Autobots met the Decepticons in battle, and the Decepticons were amazed at how powerful and agile their foes had suddenly become. Chromedome was able to leap out of the way of Scorponok's deadly stinger attack ''in car mode'', to Scorponok's incredulity, though he did land up-side down. When the Decepticons realized how outclassed they were, they staged a panicked retreat, and the Autobots returned to the city streets victorious. Along with the others, Chromedome removed his head so that the Nebulans could see that the terms of the cease fire were not broken, and they were met as heroes. {{storylink|Broken Glass!}}

[[File:Loveandsteel-runfortmaxrun.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Chromedome thinks Fort Max is being a little passive-aggressive about the whole [[Alternate mode|altmode]] thing.]]
Despite their newfound celebrity, the populace was still wary of Chromedome and the others, so the [[Council of Peers]] arranged an inspection. Chromedome's body stood by silently as the Council of Peers expressed concerns with the Autobots' Nebulan partners. They were interrupted by a distress call from Galen's political rival, Lord [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], who had been kidnapped by the Decepticons. Fortress Maximus led Chromedome and the other Headmasters into battle, but the kidnapping was a ruse. Zarak and his political cronies had undergone the Headmaster process themselves, but with the Decepticons! Now evenly matched, the battle turned against the Autobots when they were forced to come to the aid of the Council of Peers, after which the Decepticons shot the Autobots in the back. Scorponok and the Decepticons claimed Chromedome, his partner, and the other Autobots as prisoners. {{storylink|Love and Steel!}}

Here they remained until Lord Zarak, with the last remaining bits of his dwindling sanity, realized the destruction he'd wrought upon his own homeworld. He set the Autobot Headmasters free, hoping to follow the Autobots to another world so they could leave Nebulos in peace. On their way out of Koraja, Chromedome and the other Headmasters battled the new Decepticon [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. Once they escaped the Targetmasters, they returned to the Autobot camp in the forest, where the Headmasters learned of a distress signal from other Autobots on [[Earth]] and prepared to depart Nebulos. {{storylink|Brothers in Armor!!}}

[[File:WorldsApart-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Every time Chromedome says this, Furman gets a dollar.]]
''Before they left, however, the Autobot Headmasters had another encounter with their Decepticon opposite numbers. After the Targetmasters were captured by the Decepticons for analysis and dissection, Chromedome and the Headmasters went out looking for them, only to run into the Decepticon Headmasters on the way. After Chromedome stared down [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]], the Autobots regrouped to follow Mindwipe, the last of their attackers, who was apparently fleeing for safety. After entering the Decepticons' Fortress of Despair, however, Chromedome and the others realized they had been led into a trap, and were confronted by the might Scorponok and the Decepticon Targetmasters. In order to help even the odds, the Autobot Targetmasters were freed, but the Autobots weren't out of the woods yet. Chromedome singlehandedly fought Scorponok, lecturing his massive nemesis about how despite the differences between him and his partner Stylor, their shared purpose made them stronger than might alone. His speech helped renew Highbrow and Gort's bond, which had weakened throughout the fight due to their conflicting viewpoints. Once they were back in the fight, they helped Chromedome pummel down Scorponok, who was ultimately forced to withdraw.'' {{storylink|Worlds Apart!}}

''Chromedome and Stylor witnessed a duel between Fortress Maximus and Scorponok, with overall victory between the two factions at stake. However, the clash turned out to be a distraction set-up by the Decepticons to steal a fuel convertor. With it in hand, the Decepticons blasted off towards Earth, forcing the Autobots to follow.'' {{storylink|The Final Conflict}}

{{note|The events in this UK story differ in significant ways to the [[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]] mini-series.}}

[[File:TrialbyFire-Chromedome.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.67|Eek, don't tell Rewind he's still doing this.]]
During the long journey to Earth, the Autobot Headmasters had Fortress Maximus heavily upgraded into a larger, more powerful body. Once their construction was completed, Chromedome introduced Fortress Maximus's full arsenal of abilities to the others, including his battle station mode and [[Cerebros (G1)|Cerebros]]. Upon arrival, Fortress Maximus, Chromedome and the other Headmasters took a shuttle down to Earth's surface, and located the caves in [[Mount St. Hilary]] where the distress call had first been broadcast. They also found the broadcaster himself, an Autobot named [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] whose [[brain module]] had been retrofitted into a tiny electronic toy car. [[Toy Soldiers!|Long story]]. Scorponok and the Decepticon Headmasters had also come to Earth after the distress call, however, and a battle broke out. The battle proved costly, as Galen died protecting an Earthling from Scorponok. He passed on his control helmet to this boy, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]], leaving Fortress Maximus and the Autobots in his hands. {{storylink|Trial by Fire!}}

Fortress Maximus's group of Autobots inevitably met up with the group of Earthbound Autobots led by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. Unfortunately, Grimlock was difficult to deal with, and so their meetup resulted in a battle for Autobot supremacy between Grimlock and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. Chromedome disembarked along with the rest of the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' crew to watch the fight. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

When the [[Micromaster]] [[Air Strike Patrol]] raided [[MacDill Air Force Base]], returned Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] led nearly all of the Autobots' forces to its rescue, including Chromedome. But when Optimus began to suspect fowl play from a third party, he ordered the Autobots to retreat back to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] without him. At first they were hesitant to leave their leader behind, but Chromedome and the others eventually agreed. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}}

[[File:EyeoftheStorm-legquest.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|And so Prime sez back, "Maybe if you were [[Ratchet (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ratchet]] [[Yesterday's Heroes!|I would care]]."]]
Soon it was learned that the vengeful chaos god [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], their forgotten enemy, had learned the location of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and was headed there to destroy the Transformers' creator [[Primus]]. Since the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]] was the only thing that could destroy him, Optimus Prime sent teams to find it. However, the new Decepticon leader [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] returned with it instead, and Chromedome and the other Autobots on board fought the Matrix-possessed [[Pretender]]. The corporeal form of the Matrix's increasing evil influences grabbed Chromedome and tried to throw him at [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]], but missed. Good for Blurr, but not so great for Chromedome. {{storylink|All Fall Down}} After Thunderwing was defeated (and unfortunately the Matrix as well), Chromedome was sent to [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]] for repairs. He snarked to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] that he'd had enough of the [[Matrix Quest]], and was ready for a "leg quest." Chromedome was still being repaired when Optimus Prime announced over the Ark's communications system that he was surrendering the Autobots to Scorponok's Decepticons in the desperate hope that it would encourage an alliance between them against Unicron. {{storylink|Eye of the Storm}}

Ultimately, the Transformers were transported to Cybertron to face Unicron. Like any very smart individual, Chromedome was last seen transforming into his car mode and driving away as fast as he absolutely could. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Chromedome stylor project lazarus.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1]]
Following the invasion of Cybertron by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s, Chromedome was last seen in car mode driving towards them very fast, alongside [[Huffer (G1)|Huffer]], [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Siren (G1)|Siren]] and [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]]. That perhaps wasn't so smart. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} He managed to make it out all right, though, as after the battle it was reported that he had successfully been reunited with his original head on Nebulos, and Stylor's Headmaster process had been reverse-engineered so that he could reintegrate with Nebulan society. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}}

When Cybertron went to war with [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] and his [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], Chromedome was part of the commando team of Autobots who made a beachhead on the Hub to coordinate a surgical strike on the network. When the strike failed, Chromedome and the others were hunted down by Jhiaxus's [[Primum Fugae]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 3}} They were imprisoned at the [[Corral]] until Jhiaxus fell to outside forces. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 4}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Fortress maximus secrets and lies.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'s launch, Chromedone was one of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s troops when they were attacked by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s troops. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 3|Secrets & Lies #3}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Welker]] (English), [[Kunihiko Yasui]] (Japanese)|[[Franz Rudnick]] (German, "The Rebirth, Part 1"), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "The Rebirth", Part 2 & 3), [[Francis Lax]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] and [[Michel Barbey]] (European French, supporting voices in "The Rebirth, Part 1")}}
[[File:Rebirth3 chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Chromedome eagerly awaits the cue to speak his one line in the entire series.]]
Chromedome was stationed on Cybertron in [[2007]] when the combined forces of the Decepticons attacked the planet with the intention of opening the [[Plasma energy|Plasma Energy Chamber]]. Chromedome and his allies were able to steal back the key to the chamber, but not before a bolt of its energy was briefly released, hurling them and their shuttle across the galaxy. Eventually, the shuttle began to slow, as Chromedome noted its engines had finally burned out, but it still had enough momentum to lead it to crash on a nearby alien world. The Autobots survived the crash, but before long, they were captured by a cell of rebel natives, who mistook them for robotic agents of the planet's evil ruling council, the [[Hive (G1)|Hive]]. Imprisoned and facing execution by magnetic bombs, Chromedome kept his cool, calmly inquiring as to the name of the planet, and was given his answer by [[Duros]]: [[Nebulos]]. Before the rebels could destroy the Autobots, a squad of Decepticons arrived to steal back the Plasma Energy Chamber key, and although Chromedome helped repel them by hurling the magnetic bombs, the villains managed to abduct several of the Autobots. Chromedome, [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] tried to give chase, but found their way barred by the Hive's machines. Returning to the rebels' base, they learned the story behind the Hive and their machines, and decided to employ a theory devised by Brainstorm that would see the Nebulans bond with the Autobots as "Headmasters" to help defeat by the Decepticons and the Hive. The enthusiastic Chromedome was the first to volunteer for the process, and was bonded to rebel strategist Stylor. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 1}}

[[File:Rebirth2 chromedome and stylor.jpg|thumb|upright=1.15|You know what they say about people who dress like their cars...]]
Chromedome and his fellow new-born Headmasters proceeded to smash their way through the Hive's machines and rescue their friends from the Decepticons; during the battle, Chromedome personally shot down [[Scourge (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Scourge]]. This defeat prompted the Hive and the Decepticons to join forces to become Headmasters and [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]] themselves, and when they attacked once more, Chromedome and [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] found themselves no match for the [[Horrorcon (G1)|Horrorcons]]. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 2}}

With the key back in their hands, the Decepticons departed Nebulos and returned to Cybertron, which [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] then moved into Earth orbit, planning to destroy both worlds by opening the Plasma Energy Chamber and using its energy to explode the [[Sun]]. Chromedome and the Autobots followed them, but when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] insisted that the Plasma Energy Chamber key ''not'' be destroyed (in accordance with the wishes of [[Vector Sigma]]), their Nebulan allies rebelled and ran off, leaving Chromedome and the other Headmasters stuck in vehicle form. Following their partners into the bowels of the Decepticon city-robot Scorponok, Chromedome and the Autobots were captured, but were thankfully saved by the arrival of [[Spike Witwicky (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Spike Witwicky]] and his new creation, Fortress Maximus. Subsequently, the Plasma Energy Chamber was deactivated and the Decepticons were exiled to deep space, and with the [[Golden Age]] of Cybertron restored, Chromedome returned to Nebulos with the Headmasters and Targetmasters to help to eradicate every last trace of the Hive's evil from the planet. {{storylink|The Rebirth, Part 3}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:FlashForward3-Headmasters.jpg|left|thumb|My head, uh, lost some weight.]]
Following [[Hi-Q]]'s kidnapping, Chromedome turned out with Highbrow, Crosshairs and Brainstorm to brief [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]]'s team. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}}
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===Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
{{note|In Japan, Chromedome is a small robot who transforms into a head and controls a larger, lifeless [[Transtector]] body. The Headmasters toyline referred to the small robot as "Chrome", with "Chromedome" being the name of the combined small robot/Transtector form, but this distinction of nomenclature is made in fiction only very rarely, with the character usually being referred to as "Chromedome" regardless of what form he takes.}}

====''The Headmasters'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese), [[Jack Murphy]] (English)}}
[[File:Hmep8 chromedome and abel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, where is your silicon, baby?]]
Four million years ago, Chromedome and his friends [[Jack (G1)|Jack]] and [[Abel]] were among a group of [[Cyberdroid|diminutive Cybertronians]] who departed Cybertron under the leadership of Fortress, seeking to escape the eternal war that had consumed the planet. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Alas, engine trouble caused their craft to crash-land on the planet Master, an inhospitable world whose murderous environments and wildly changeable atmospheric conditions threatened the lives of the Cybertronians almost as soon as they stepped off their ship and were caught in a desert of sinking sands. The need for survival fostered several technological advances, and the Cybertronians fought against the odds to make a life for themselves on the planet. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}} This relative peace was eventually disrupted, however, when a shadowy ninja able to transform into six different modes attacked an [[energon]] mining facility on the planet. Abel tried to drive him off, only for the ninja to brutally murder Abel and his militia group in front of Chromedome's eyes. As he cradled his friend's dead body, Chromedome felt hatred towards evil-doers for the first time in his life and vowed vengeance against the Decepticon. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

[[File:Headmasters tf stuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|A ''Body''master technology?..]]
When the scientists of Master made their next quantum leap of technology with the creation of larger, lifeless Transformer bodies called [[Transtector]]s, Chromedome and many of his comrades underwent rigorous physical and mental training to master the art of [[transformation]], learning to transform into heads that connected to the Transtectors, placing them under their control. While Jack unfortunately washed out of the program, {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}} Chromedome was one of ten warriors who became one of these elite "Headmasters" (even if he ''did'' have a little trouble getting his Transtector to transform the first time out). Unfortunately, half their number soon rebelled against Fortress's leadership, siding against him with a traitor named [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who soon forged an alliance with the Decepticon leader, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]]. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}}

[[File:Hmep2 chromedome.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"So anyway, I started blasting".]]
In the year 2011, when Galvatron launched his latest attack on Cybertron with the added power of his new Decepticon Headmasters, Chromedome and his fellow Autobot Headmasters traveled to the planet to help their comrades defend their homeworld. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} Making a dramatic entrance in the middle of the conflict, Chromedome grappled with [[Weirdwolf (G1)|Weirdwolf]] and helped [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] thwart [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]]'s hypnotism, before Fortress's Battleship Maximus forced the Decepticon off. The Autobot Headmasters then formally introduced themselves to Cybertron's Autobots, and Chromedome proposed that they accompany [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Hot Rod]] to Earth to help him search for the missing [[Matrix of Leadership]], needed to stabilize the malfunctioning [[Vector Sigma]]. [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] argued against the notion, and he and Chromedome immediately started fighting, so Hot Rod sidelined them for the moment and headed to Earth with [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] instead. Blaster perished during the search, and the emotionally shaken Wheelie told Chromedome they were now counting on him and the Headmasters. {{storylink|The Mystery of Planet Master}} Chromedome's team quickly joined Hot Rod on Earth and held off the Decepticon Headmasters while Hot Rod recovered the Matrix. Together, the group returned to Cybertron, where Hot Rod used the Matrix to become [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] once more, but he was unable to stabilize Vector Sigma in time, forcing [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] to sacrifice his life to do so. {{storylink|Birth of the Fantastic Double Prime}}

When the Decepticons unveiled their newest invention, the [[Madmachine]], Chromedome's plan to attack [[Chaar]] directly was shot down. He and the Headmasters then acted like a bunch of insensitive pricks to the Autobot Cassettes, who were still mourning the loss of Blaster, but pulled their heads out of their butts when Blaster was resurrected as Twincast. They then helped the [[Throttlebot]]s defend Cybertron against the Madmachine, destroying the evil device. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} A little later, Chromedome and Hardhead hunted down a stowaway on Battleship Maximus, only for it to turn out to be [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel]] and Wheelie. With the two youngsters at their side, Chromedome and the Headmasters then went on to help liberate the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]] from Decepticon control. {{storylink|Rebellion on Planet Beast}} Daniel was also instrumental in destroying the Decepticons' metal-warping meteor [[Metamorphose]], and Chromedome and the Headmasters helped hold the Decepticon forces off so the boy could complete his task. {{storylink|Approach of the Demon Meteorite}}

[[File:Hmep7 chromedome crossheadon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromehead or Harddome?]]
Investigating word of a Decepticon attack on the planet [[Praum]], Chromedome and the Autobot Headmasters found themselves caught in a trap sprung by their old enemy Scorponok. Trapped in a subterranean chamber with the planet's endless desert sands pouring in on top of them, the Headmasters recalled their early days on Master, and decided to try their head-swapping "[[Head Formation|Cross-Head On]]" technique to boost their power and free themselves. Chromedome ''meant'' to switch heads with Highbrow, but accidentally wound up on top of Hardhead's Transtector instead. Nevertheless, the idea worked, and the freed Headmasters took the fight to the Decepticons, with Chromedome pummelling Galvatron himself. {{storylink|The Four-Million-Year-Old Veil of Mystery}}

[[File:Hmep8 chromedome ninjastar.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromedome wonders if ninja stars are edible.]]
After a sextet of mysterious blackmailers threatened six nations on Earth, the Headmasters staked out [[New York City]], where Chromedome took offense to his team-mates comparing the Statue of Liberty's looks to [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]]'s. Hop-scotching around the globe trying and failing to keep up with the blackmailers, the Headmasters were at the end of their rope, and subsequently began fighting with the [[Trainbot]]s when they found out they taken Daniel and Wheelie shopping in Japan. Chromedome had the decency to feel like a jerk when Daniel got upset at the fight, and calmed down long enough to apologise. Looking at a ninja star Daniel had bought in Japan, Chromedome was suddenly reminded of the shadowy ninja's visit to Master years beforehand. Realizing that they were not dealing with six blackmailers, but with that selfsame six-changing ninja, Chromedome and the Headmasters made peace with the Trainbots and worked together to stop the mysterious mech and uncover his true identity: the Decepticon ninja commander, [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]]! Sixshot was able to escape justice, but the long-standing desire Chromedome had for revenge over Abel's murder had been reawakened in the Headmaster's heart. {{storylink|Terror! The Six Shadows}}

[[File:Hm10 chromedome telepathy.jpg|thumb|A little known fact is Chromedome's Autobot symbol on his chest is ALSO his weak point. How do you think he found out Scorponok's?]]
Chromedome and Hardhead were investigating the Decepticons' movements on Earth when the villains' assembled forces staged a massive attack on Cybertron in order to obtain the new alloy, [[cybertonuron]], that had been developed by Vector Sigma. The duo headed straight to Cybertron and regrouped with their allies, launching into battle with the Decepticon Headmasters. During the fight, however, their enemies mysteriously pulled out, {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 1}} so the Headmasters split up to hunt them down. After locating the Decepticons, Chromedome used his Headmaster powers to telepathically summon his allies to his side so they could keep Weirdwolf and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]] busy while he chased Mindwipe through Cybertron's subterranean tunnels. Chromedome caught up to Mindwipe in Vector Sigma's chamber, where the Decepticon hypnotist revealed he was planting bombs that would destroy the planet. All attempts to remove the bombs failed, forcing Chromedome to return to the surface and sound the alarm. The Transformers all withdrew from Cybertron, which was then devastated when the bombs exploded. {{storylink|Cybertron Is in Grave Danger, Part 2}}

[[File:Hm11 chromedome arcee dance.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Oh, Calculon!]]
Despite this sad turn of events, punctuated by the departure of Rodimus Prime and the appointment of Fortress as leader in his place, the Autobots pressed on, and even held a party to announce the successful completion of the [[Sol 1]] satellite, a joint venture between the Autobots and [[human]]ity, during which Chromedome danced with Arcee. It wasn't all good news, however: Chromedome and the Headmasters failed to prevent Sol 1 from falling into Decepticon hands, and were forced to destroy it rather than let their enemies keep it. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}} Chromedome's team was at least able to get one in the win column when they helped saved a South American village from a Decepticon-instigated volcanic eruption. Chromedome was given a necklace by village girl [[Alyssa]] as thanks. {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} Later, Chromedome joined in the defence of [[San Francisco]] when the city was attacked by the Decepticons with [[Buridanka|a giant carnivorous plant]]. {{storylink|Head On!! Fortress Maximus}}

When Spike, Daniel, Wheelie and the Trainbots uncovered a Decepticon plot to destroy [[Mars (planet)|Mars]], Chromedome and the Headmasters headed straight to the red planet to aid them. After defeating [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]] and rescuing Daniel and Wheelie, however, the Headmasters were caught in a trap and used as bait to lure Battleship Maximus into position so it could be immobilized. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! Maximus Is in Danger}} Chromedome's team fought on against the Decepticon Headmasters and the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]], but when Scorponok arrived with his new ultimate weapon—a gigantic Transtector of his own—the fight was lost. Although Chromedome and the Autobots were able to escape, Mars was destroyed by Scorponok's [[plasma energy]] bombs. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

[[File:Hmep16 chromedome wobbles.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Chromedome fails miserably at the Soulja Boy dance.]]
Furious after the destruction of Mars, Chromedome was determined to get revenge, despite Fortress's orders. He and Hardhead hid themselves in the Maximus's cargo hold in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], and when the ship went on patrol on the fringes of Decepticon territory, the pair ejected and headed for Chaar on their own. Much to their irritation, however, Autobot deep-cover agent [[Punch (G1)|Punch]] had been given information on their movements, and fed it to Scorponok, who deployed the Decepticon Headmasters and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to intercept the pair and see them off. Subsequently, Chromedome joined in the Autobot attack on Scorponok's coronation on Earth's moon. {{storylink|Return of the Immortal Emperor}} Later, Chromedome helped deliver energy to the stricken world of [[Sandra (G1)|Sandra]] by abandoning his Transtector and leaving it to serve as a decoy while he and Hardhead took a small shuttlecraft to the planet. When the Decepticons attacked the planet, Chromedome and Hardhead, still in their small robot forms, used their diminutive size to win the battle by sneaking bombs onto Scorponok's Transtector. {{storylink|SOS from Planet Sandra}}

[[File:Hmep18 chromedome vs sixshot.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Wildcat Rescue Force!]]
Chromedome joined the Headmasters and Trainbots in serving as bodyguards for Spike when he met with Galvatron to discuss the unlikely possibility of the Autobots and Decepticons working on energy research together. When a report from Punch revealed that the "Galvatron" Spike was talking with was actually an impostor, Chromedome had the Trainbots stage a diversion so he could burst in on the negotiations and reveal the deception. The false Galvatron was revealed to be Sixshot in disguise, and a fierce battle erupted between Chromedome and the ninja that ran all down the shoreline. Seeing through Sixshot's tricks, Chromedome wounded him and forced him to retreat. It was discovered that the Decepticons had staged the phoney negotiations to cover for their departure on an interplanetary energy quest, and Chromedome joined the Autobots in pursuing them aboard Battleship Maximus. {{storylink|Daniel Faces His Biggest Crisis Ever!!}}

[[File:Hm19 chromedome makk energymoat.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
On the Decepticons' trail through space, the Autobots discovered a ruined ship from [[Hive (planet)|Hive]] floating in space, victims of a Decepticon attack. Chromedome investigated the wreck and discovered [[Makku's father|a survivor]], but the alien did not live long, clinging to life just enough to give Chromedome [[Medal of Valour|a medallion]] to pass down to his son. As they drew closer to Hive, Battleship Maximus came under fire from the suspicious natives, and while Fortress insisted on showing non-resistance, Chromedome's fiery temper flared, and he headed down to the planet's surface on his own to try and speak with Hive's [[Queen Bee]]. On Hive, he met the soldier's son, [[Makku]], who helped him gain an audience with the queen and convince her that the Autobots were on their side. Of course, the Decepticons chose that moment to strike, and Chromedome was blasted into the energy moat around the queen's castle by Galvatron and Sixshot. Luckily, with Makku's help, Chromedome was able to absorb energy from the moat and leap back into the middle of the battle, joining with the other Headmasters in using the Maximus's "Master Shot" cannon to force the Decepticons off. {{storylink|Fight to the Death on Planet Hive!!}}

Shadowing the Decepticons on their way to their next target, the worlds of [[Twin Star]], Chromedome suggested attacking the Decepticons in the void of space. Brainstorm chided him for not thinking his actions through, and the pair started arguing, until Brainstorm's brains helped win the fight on Twin Star. {{storylink|Battle for Defense of the False Planet}} On their next stop, the planet [[Daros]], Chromedome's team used the Master Shot again to force the Decepticon off, but sadly not before the Decepticons killed a [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformer]] named [[Tekna]]. In death, however, Tekna left them with a piece of microfilm supposedly containing coded information on Scorponok's weak spot. {{storylink|Find MegaZarak's Weak Spot!!}}

[[File:Hm22 chromedome repairs.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Head On! Neck Wrung!]]
While conducting exterior repairs on Battleship Maximus on the way to the planet [[Paradise]], Chromedome goofed pretty badly when he punched the ship's hull in frustration, jostling loose a few important components and sending them floating off into space. Although he was able to fix his mistake, the delay necessitated that Highbrow go on ahead to Paradise, where he was captured by the Decepticons. Once they made it to Paradise, the worried Chromedome led the Headmasters to Highbrow's rescue, and they performed the [[Head Formation]] to power up their teammate. {{storylink|Head Formation of Friendship}} Soon after, Chromedome helped battle the Decepticons on [[Pirate Planet]]. {{storylink|Mystery of the Space Pirate Ship}}

With the Decepticons' energy raids done, the Headmasters to Athenia. Sadly, Chromedome's team was unable to prevent [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]]'s death at the hands of Sixshot on Earth, but they did arrive in time to deliver a ferocious Head Formation-powered beating to the six-changer. Chromedome's hatred of the ninja only grew. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus Dies!!}} Magnus's death only galvanized the Decepticons into more aggressive action, and the Autobots were spread thin fighting back. Chromedome and his team followed Galvatron to [[Alaska]], where they used information from Punch to pinpoint his weak spot—his head—and defeat him, entombing him in ice using the power of the Head Formation. {{storylink|The Emperor of Destruction Vanishes on an Iceberg}}

[[File:IRiskMyLifeForEarth-Letgoofme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Head on, hands off.]]
Galvatron's demise allowed Scorponok to take leadership of the Decepticons, and he initiated a plan to destroy the Earth by simultaneously erupting every volcano on the [[Pacific Ring of Fire]]. When Spike realized what they were planning, Chromedome escorted him to Earth to present his findings, only for [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] to come under attack by [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] and Sixshot. Consumed with rage, Chromedome rushed to engage Sixshot, and the unprotected Spike was wounded by Trypticon. The Trainbots and [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] forced the Decepticons off, but Chromedome was consumed with guilt and anger. He started blaming everyone else, including Fortress, claiming it never would have happened if he had allowed them to take out the Decepticons' Earth base, and in his frenzy, tried to leave for Earth to take care of it himself. Restrained by Hardhead, Chromedome was consigned to Athenia by Fortress, deemed incapable of leading due to his emotional statue. While the other Headmasters headed to Earth to engage the Decepticons on the Kamchatka Peninsula, Chromedome turned his attention to the coded information left to them by Tekna. With Daniel and Wheelie's help, Chromedome was finally able to decode the microfilm and identify Scorponok's weak spot, and raced to Earth to pass it on to Fortress. With Chromedome's information, Fortress was able to defeat Scorponok, and force him and the Decepticons off the Earth. {{storylink|I Risk My Life for Earth}}

[[File:Hm27 chromedome hardhead cross head on.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Head Off!]]
With the Decepticons gone from Earth, the Autobots set about removing all traces of their evil from the planet. Chromedome and Hardhead were charged with removing the plasma bombs planted along the Ring of Fire, and things were going well until a volcanic tremor caused Chromedome to drop one of the bombs, setting off its timer. Switching heads with Hardhead to boost their strength and courage, the pair ran through the waves of magma and collapsing rock walls, successfully getting the bombs to the surface so Battleship Maximus could take them into space. The intention was to let the bombs detonate harmlessly in the void, but on the way to jettison them, the Maximus encountered a ship from Master containing a group of refugees, pursued by a team of Decepticons. A newly arrived team of elite Autobots—[[Pointblank]], [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] and [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]]—set out to rescue the Master refugees, when the bombs detonated, causing a plasma explosion that fused the refugees and the Autobots and Decepticons together, creating the [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmasters]]. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 1)}} Chromedome took an immediate and strong dislike to Pointblank, who considered the Headmasters weak and undisciplined.

[[File:Hm28 chromedome shoots jack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|So you see, we shouldn't be mad at Jack for leaving us. We should be mad at that [[Decepticon|fruity little club]] for [[Mindwipe (G1)|scrambling his brains]]!]]
Learning from the Master refugees that Scorponok's Decepticons had returned to Master and were causing chaos there, Chromedome returned to his adopted homeworld with the Autobots to help defend the natives. Soon after his arrival, he was reunited with his old friend Jack, who at first pretended like he did not know him: The sight of the successful Headmaster that Chromedome had become reminded him of how he had failed in the same pursuit. Chromedome wouldn't stand for his friend's guff, telling him that just because he was a Headmaster, it didn't mean he was better than Jack, whose incredible scientific mind had helped create Battleship Maximus and the [[Master Sword]]. Jack apologised and welcomed Chromedome properly, but after they parted ways, Sixshot struck, impersonating Chromedome and kidnapping Jack so that the Decepticons could torture information on the composition of the Master Sword out of him. Jack refused to give them any information, so instead, the villains planted a bomb in his body and Mindwipe hypnotised him to walk into Battleship Maximus. The horrified Chromedome was forced to shoot Jack to stop him, and the bomb detonated, taking his life. His hatred of Sixshot burning stronger than ever, Chromedome blasted off the ninja's arms, and was set to pursue him until Pointblank held him back. In the wake of the battle, Chromedome and Pointblank confronted each other, mutually concluding that they didn't ''like'' each other, but they respected one another, and would fight together in the future. {{storylink|Miraculous Warriors, Targetmasters (Part 2)}}

[[File:Hm29 chromedome daniel rescue wheelie.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|...And then Chromedome locked that closet door, never to be opened again.]]
Having failed to pry information on the Master Sword from Jack, the Decepticons kidnapped Wheelie in order to ransom him for the data they needed to construct a weapon to counter it. Although Chromedome and Daniel snuck into Scorponok's Transtector and rescued Wheelie, the fight broke out over the data disk, and the Decepticons were able to make off with it. Chromedome, Wheelie and Daniel were charged with cleaning Battleship Maximus for their breach of the rules. {{storylink|The Master Sword Is in Danger!!}} Using the stolen data, Scorponok created the [[Zarak Shield]], despite Chromedome and his allies' attempts to stop them. {{storylink|The Zarak Shield Turns the Tide}}

[[File:Hm31 pointblank decks chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|LET ME SHOW YOU THE DANCE OF MY PEOPLE!]]
While discussing what the Autobots' next step should be, Chromedome opposed the Targetmasters' plan of luring the Decepticons into space, believing that they might lose them, and advocating a hard strike now before they left Master. The Targetmasters dismissed his plan out of hand, prompting an angry Chromedome to go off on his own an set up a meeting with the young warriors of Master, led by [[Kirk]]. He soon brought the other Headmasters in to join the effort, and together, they formulated a plan that involved luring the Decepticons into the confines of a nearby cloudy mountain range. The plan went wrong, however, when Scorponok emerged from beneath the planet's surface right in the middle of a city, and many of the young warriors died in the disorganized response. Chromedome was forced to call the warriors off, and to make matters worse, Fortress's Master Sword was bested by the Zarak Shield. The victorious Decepticons departed Master, heading back to Earth, while Pointblank punched some sense into Chromedome, blaming him for the entire debacle. {{storylink|Operation: Destroy the Decepticons}}

[[File:Hm32 chromedome sixshot daniel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|"Stop, don't hurt Uncle Sixshot! He's so stylized and cool!"]]
The Autobots quickly gave chase, catching up to the Decepticons in space, but the battle that resulted led to Sixshot and Daniel being stranded on the barren planet [[Daira]]. The Autobots were able to track them down after a while, but Chromedome was unconvinced by Daniel's claims that Sixshot was a noble warrior who had protected him. {{storylink|My Friend Sixshot!}} Soon after, when Scorponok had to set down in the asteroid belt for repairs, the Autobots caught up another battle broke out. Sixshot decided to settle their rivalry once and for all, and challenged Chromedome to a climactic one-on-one duel on the asteroid [[Juno]]. Chromedome accepted the challenge, refusing to listen to the protestations of Fortress or Daniel, and even punching Brainstorm when he offered to fight as his second, taking it as a slight to his abilities. Ironically, it was Pointblank who supported Chromedome's decision, understanding his feelings because he had been brash and impassioned in his own youth. The pair's fated duel began, but before long, Daniel got in the middle of the fight and tried to stop his two friends from killing each other. A definite outcome was denied Chromedome, however, when bombs Scorponok had planted on the asteroid in an effort to destroy Sixshot began to detonate, forcing the combatants to break off their battle. {{storylink|Duel on the Asteroid}}

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Thanks to the delay caused by Chromedome's duel, the Decepticons beat the Autobots back to Earth, and began causing chaos, erecting energy-discharging "[[Death Tower]]s" composed from [[crysmagnetal]] around the planet. Upon landing, Chromedome and the Autobots had to rush off to rescue the human victims of a plane crash caused by the Decepticons, which included Daniel's parents. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 1)}} After trying and failing to stop the erection of another Death Tower in [[Egypt]], Chromedome and the assembled Autobot army followed the Decepticons to the North Pole for a final mighty battle. During the fight, Chromedome and Hardhead were hit by Mindwipe's hypnotism, but were saved by Twincast and his cassettes. With the Death Towers creating a field of energy that was threatening to tear the Earth apart, Chromedome and the Headmasters joined in Head Formation, hoping to channel their energy into Fortress Maximus and give him the strength to destroy Scorponok and the crysmagnetal. Their own energies were not enough, but at Daniel's suggestion, they expanded their formation to include the assembled Autobot forces. Thus combined in "Final Formation", they provided Fortress with the energy he needed, and the Earth was saved.

Following their defeat at the North Pole, the Decepticons were finally expelled from Earth, and the Autobots prepared to follow them. Chromedome assured Daniel that although the Autobots were leaving, the peace they had brought to the Earth was here to stay. {{storylink|The Final Showdown on Earth (Part 2)}}
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====''Kiss Players/15 Go! Go!''====
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Slumped miserably on the barren surface of Master in their smallest robot forms, Chromedome, Fortress and Highbrow's attention was caught when a [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|time-travelling spaceship]] materialized over their heads and crashed nearby. By studying and reverse-engineering the technology found in this spaceship, Fortress and the scientists of Master invented Transtectors and the Headmaster process. {{storylink|Kiss Players episode 48|Kiss Players #48}} {{storylink|Sparkbots Volume 3}}

====''Super-God Masterforce Master File''====
Following the expulsion of the Decepticons from Earth after the battle at the North Pole, the Transformers' war shifted into a series of space-based exchanges between the planet Athenia and Chaar known as the [[Master Wars]]. Chromedome and his fellow Headmasters had further training under the tutelage of Pointblank and the Targetmasters, and grew into mature warriors, who went on to help train the next generation of [[Autobot Master Warrior]]s.

With the space bridge destroyed, travel between Athenia and Earth became severely limited, and so, when news of a [[Devil Z|new Decepticon threat]] rising on Earth reached the Autobots in space from [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] on Earth, it proved difficult to spare any troops. This need fostered another scientific leap: the scientists of Master developed the [[Master-Brace|Masterforce system]], which would allow human beings to bond with Transtectors and defend Earth while the Autobots continued to fight in space. Chromedome participated in the project, and arranged for six Transtectors and six sets of [[Master-Brace]]s to be sent to Earth on a transport ship. Unfortunately, the ship was intercepted by the Decepticons in transit, and half its cargo was stolen, leading to the birth of [[Headmaster Junior]]s on both the Autobot and Decepticon side. {{storylink|The Headmasters Now!!}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
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{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Hori]] (Japanese)|[[Rik Thomas]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}

After giving the Transtectors to the three human children, [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]], [[Cab (human)|Cab]], and [[Minerva (human)|Minerva]], transforming them into the Autobots' new Headmaster Junior warriors, Metalhawk informed them of Chromedome's role in their new powers. Shūta had heard his [[Haruma Gō|father]] speak of Chromedome before and expressed a desire to meet him, so Metalhawk played a recorded message that Chromedome had sent them. Evidently recorded in the middle of battle, the short but sweet missive had Chromedome inform them that fighting was only worsening out in space, and that he hoped they would all fight their hardest on Earth as well. The Headmasters Juniors all thought Chromedome was cool, and vowed not to let him down. {{storylink|Birth! Headmaster Jrs}}

====''Unite Warriors''====
Chromedome and his comrades' involvement in Galvatron's defeat and icy entombment was recounted. {{storylink|Grand Galvatron Chapter}}

====''Legends'' comic====
Years prior to his departure from Master, Chromedome helped uncover and put an end to Scorponok kidnapping and experimenting on his own people. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}}

In a dream, [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] told the [[Legends World]]'s [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] the story about how he and his comrades, including Chrome, left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to escape the war and settled on [[Master (planet)|Master]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 9|Bonus Edition Vol. 9}} Brainstorm later told Rattrap that he'd gotten a new body since his previous adventures, angering the nearby Chromedome who found it unfair that only ''he'' got an upgrade and accused him of ruining the [[Head Formation|Cross-Head On]]. [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] tried to calm him down by saying they needed all the power they could get since [[Scorponok (G1)|MegaZarak]] might get resurrected, but this didn't appease Chromedome who retorted that that just means they should ''all'' get upgrades. He was surprised when Brainstorm had lost his new body and watched him take it back from a thieving Rattrap, comparing the flip-down [[Tech Spec]] plate used to catch Rattrap to a mousetrap. {{storylink|Transformers 2015 Brainstorm Chapter|Brainstorm Chapter}}

Scorponok indeed returned, and a battle with him in 2021 ended with Chromedome and his comrades being afflicted with "[[blackball]]s", tiny black holes that were causing their bodies to shrink until they would eventually collapse in on themselves. To save themselves, Chromedome and the other Headmasters had to disconnect from their transtectors and watch as they disappear into nothingness. {{storylink|Headmaster Chapter Prologue}} In need of new bodies, the tiny Autobots traveled to the Legends World and formed a partnership with the [[Axalon Trading Company]] for their resources. Chromedome's didn't enjoy this one bit; first he had to settle into the boring life of an office worker, and he wasn't even the first one to get a new transtector out of it! When a meteor threatened the city, he instead had to ride into battle on Hardhead's new partner drone, [[Tankette]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 21|Bonus Edition Vol. 21}}

When a rampaging Skullcruncher revealed that the Decepticons had also come to the Legends World, Chromedome set out with Hardhead to stop him, only to be captured by Weirdwolf, stuck inside [[Butla]] and held hostage. Though the Decepticons were driven off, Chromedome was unable to get out and had to continue working at the office in the form of Butla's dinosaur mode. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 22|Bonus Edition Vol. 22}} He was still in this form when Rattrap to him and Hardhead that the Axalon employees had gotten their own [[Master-Brace]]s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 28|Bonus Edition Vol. 28}} Chromedome and Hardhead were out drinking after work when they encountered Weirdwolf, who was searching for his runaway transtector, and ended up fighting over his "lost dog" posters and sending them flying into a river. Weirdwolf's ensuing anger summoned [[Rarigo]], who punched Chromedome so hard he was separated from Butla. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 30|Bonus Edition Vol. 30}}

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When the encroaching rival Decepticon company took over [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] near the Autobot Axalon HQ, Chromedome demanded that Fortress destroy them, calling him a coward for preferring a peaceful solution. After suddenly collapsing, Fortress revealed to Chromedome that his reason for avoiding transforming into Fortress Maximus was that the process drained his life force, and despaired that he was indeed a coward who only thought of his own safety. Regretting what he'd said, Chromedome reassured Fortress that he was the greatest commander ever and that keeping this secret to keep his troops' morale up was proof of that. When the commander next transformed into Fortress Maximus, Chromedome offered to save him by taking his place, but was told he wasn't strong enough. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 31|Bonus Edition Vol. 31}}

Encouraged by his new partner [[Moguru]], Chromedome learned to redirect his endless energy into his job and a new hobby—drawing [[w:Dōjin|dōjins]]—and eventually grew accustomed to a peaceful lifestyle. Even when he received his new transtector, he showed no interest in using it for fighting, but just wanted to use it to transport his ''[[Robopara]]'' drawings to an upcoming event. When Weirdwolf attacked the Autobot base, however, Chromedome's spirit of justice quickly resurfaced and he disregarded the event in favor of taking the Decepticon on, leaving Moguru to sell the dōjins in his place. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 32|Bonus Edition Vol. 32}} Disappointed in Highbrow for locking himself in his room and researching all the time, Chromedome tried to lure him out by stealing [[Alpha Trion]]'s [[10.2 ultra-drill|ultra-drill]] and summoning [[Papika]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 33|Bonus Edition Vol. 33}} Alongside everyone else, he was then temporarily hypnotized into a mindless servant of Mindwipe. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 34|Bonus Edition Vol. 34}} While partying at the [[Dancitron]], he was hypnotized ''again'' by [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]] into attacking Twincast. He was soon cured and turned on Soundblaster, only to have his transtector transformed into an immobile "base mode" by the [[Zodiac]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 36|Bonus Edition Vol. 36}}

When Brainstorm arrived in the Legends Universe, Chromedome was confused to learn that he and Rattrap were already friends. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 39|Bonus Edition Vol. 39}} He defended the Autobot base when [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]'s [[Astroforce]] attacked, though they quickly fell to their own energy shortage. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} Chromedome, Hardhead and Brainstorm were doing maintenance on their transtectors when three Headmasters identical to them appeared and locked them in their own vehicles. The newcomers explained that they were [[Nebulan|Nebulons]] from another universe and needed bodies to battle their own version of Scorponok, [[Zarak (G1)|Zarak]], so Chromedome and the others agreed to pilot the transtectors from their cockpits while these other Headmasters formed the heads. Their combined "Double-Headmaster" power was enough to defeat Zarak, after which Chromedome and friends said goodbye to their counterparts. {{storylink|LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter}} Chromedome later helped build a new [[Godbomber]], but was unable to prevent [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], [[Trickdiamond]] and [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] from stealing it. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 42|Bonus Edition Vol. 42}}

When [[Scourge (RID)|Black Convoy]] and the [[Dimensional Patrol]] placed the Legends World under martial law and confiscated everyone's transtectors, Chromedome and the others resisted by converting [[Black Convoy Mass Production Type Drone|Black Convoy drones]] into Headmaster-compatible bodies and using them to fight back. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Black Convoy 2)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} The Autobot Headmasters confronted their Decepticon counterparts after they'd rebuilt [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but were defeated by their creation. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} Chromedome was seen driving on the streets of Akihabara after the city was rebuilt in the wake of Trypticon's rampage. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}} After quitting his job to become a full-time manga artist, Chromedome was approached by Daniel and Sixshot, come to the Legends World to hide [[Star Saber (G1)|Star Saber]] from his enemies. He was unhappy about having to harbor Sixshot and tried to throw him out, only relenting on the condition that the ninja assist him with his manga career, and ended up being embarrassed when Sixshot noted certain similarities between his original [[Dripara]] character and Arcee. When Ultra Magnus came to arrest Star Saber, Chromedome brought him to safety while Sixshot battled their assailant. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 50|Bonus Edition Vol. 50}}

Chromedome was knocked out cold when [[Slugslinger (G1)|Slugslinger]] exposed all Transformers in the Legends World to [[anti-electron]]s. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 55|Bonus Edition Vol. 55}} At another time, [[Pounce]] and [[Wingspan]] would recall his role in the defeat of Galvatron. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 61|Bonus Edition Vol. 61}} During [[Tigerburn]]'s flooding of the world, Chromedome wondered why he was talking to himself and was informed by [[White Lune]] that he was hearing the voice of [[Lione]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 64|Bonus Edition Vol. 64}} When the [[Jumpstarter]]s used the Zodiac to battle Windblade, he needed [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] to explain how they could do that. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 65|Bonus Edition Vol. 65}} One day, Jack was resurrected by the repentant Sixshot, now going by Greatshot, and Chromedome was tearfully reunited with the friend he thought lost forever. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} He was then present when [[Devil Z]] and BlackZarak attacked the Legends World. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Grand Maximus)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

During the battle to defend the Legends World from Scorponok's [[Majin Zarak]], Chromedome was approached by the Autobot Targetmasters who revealed that they had traveled there as well. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} When Weirdwolf turned against Scorponok, Chromedome put his animosity aside and performed a Cross Head-On with the Decepticon, increasing their power so they could help push Majin Zarak through a warp gate. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}} After the Legends World was destroyed due to Scorponok's machinations, Chromedome and the other Transformers from his time period returned to their own dimension, ending up on Beast where they aided the Beastformers in their war with the [[Laser Beast]]s. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}} By [[2026]], he had forgiven Greatshot and joined a rescue team that located him after his disappearance in the [[Silvart War]]. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}} Years later on Earth, Chromedome and Highbrow were shocked when Ultra Magnus came back to life, very unhappy with their decision to bury him on the ocean floor. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#Resurrection Chapter|Resurrection Chapter}}

===''TV Magazine'' comic continuity===
====''The Great Transformer War''====
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In the closing days of 2010, while significant Transformer battles were being waged on Earth and across space, Chromedome and his fellow Autobot Headmasters were active on the planet [[Master (planet)|Master]], battling their Decepticon counterparts. It seemed that their foes were able to escape them by leaping into a crevasse, but moments later, they came bursting out of the ground beneath the Autobots' feet. Chromedome and company, however, were able to use this to their advantage by sneaking away under cover of the dust cloud the villains' emergence had created. When the cloud cleared, the Decepticons realized they had been beating up each other, and were then promptly flattened as Chromedome and the Autobots ran them over in vehicle mode. The tide of battle turned suddenly with the arrival of the Decepticon ninja [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], who blasted Chromedome's team to cover the Decepticon Headmasters' escape. Informed by their leader [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]] that the Decepticons were heading for Cybertron, Chromedome and the other Headmasters set out after them aboard Fortress's Battleship Maximus, with Chromedome particularly excited at the prospect of meeting [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]]. {{storylink|The Great Transformer War issue 3|The Great Transformer War #3}}
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====''The Headmasters'' manga====
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Shortly after Optimus Prime gave up his life to stabilize Vector Sigma, Chromedome and the Headmasters attended the unveiling of a [[Optimus Prime memorial|bronze statue]] dedicated to Prime's memory on Athenia. Chromedome spoke for the Headmasters, proclaiming Prime the greatest warrior that ever lived. The ceremony was then interrupted by the arrival of the Decepticons in Athenian space, and the Headmasters rocketed off in Battleship Maximus to intercept them. This, it turned out, was part of the Decepticons' plans, as they intended to hurl a bomb into the Maximus when the Headmasters exited it, but Chromedome moved too fast for the Decepticons, disconnecting from his Transtector and snatching the bomb out of Mindwipe's hands. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 1|The Headmasters #1}}

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Responding to an SOS from their [[Beastformer (species)|Beastformer]] comrades, Chromedome and the Autobot Headmasters headed to planet Beast and split up into two teams to search. Chromedome and Hardhead had the misfortune to stumble into the clutches of [[Reprogamma|some energy-draining vines]], but were cut free by [[Kane]], the Beastformers' human ally. Kane led them to the Decepticon camp, where Brainstorm and Highbrow had been taken prisoner, and proceeded to create a distraction that allowed the two captive Autobots to break free. Kane was then pursued by the Decepticon Headmasters, but Chromedome's team followed them, and took the villains out. {{storylink|The Decisive Battle of Planet Beast!}}

Investigating news of a Decepticon attack on an energy plant in Alaska, Chromedome and the Headmasters were caught by surprise by the Decepticon Headmasters, and prevented from combining with their Transtectors. At first they were forced to flee from the Decepticons' bestial Transtectors, but soon, they were able to execute a "Southern Cross Jump" that carried them over the Decepticons' heads and allowed them to reconnect with their bodies. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 2|The Headmasters #2}} Later, Chromedome's team went to Earth with the Trainbots to look into reports of the Decepticons stealing energy under the sea, and foiled their plan by destroying their robot squid through teamwork. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 3|The Headmasters #3}} Unfortunately, they had less success when they tried to stop Sixshot from stealing a capsule of emergency food rations, as the Decepticon ninja disappeared in a flash of smoke. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 4|The Headmasters #4}}

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On an unknown alien world, Chromedome and Daniel discovered the legendary weapon known as the "[[Charge Arrow]]", and Chromedome felt that with its power in his hands, he could become the greatest warrior in the universe. [[Apeface]] and [[Snapdragon (G1)|Snapdragon]] then attacked, and when Chromedome attempted to use the Charge Arrow on them, he discovered he was not worthy enough to control its fabled energies. Knocked unconscious by the Horrorcons' attack, Chromedome had a vision of his Transtector telling him that he was worthy, if only he believed it. Awakening to see the two Decepticons' advancing on Daniel, Chromedome sprang into action, and, fuelled by the need to save his friend, successfully fired the Charge Arrow, frying the Horrorcons. When Daniel inquired if he regretted using up the one-shot weapon, Chromedome replied that a warrior is not defined by his weapon. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 5|The Headmasters #5}}

Chromedome and the Headmasters were handing out Christmas presents at a Japanese children's hospital when the Decepticon Headmasters attacked. Chromedome had the Trainbots get as many patients to safety as possible before he and the Headmasters unleashed their "Hell's Great Wheel" attack, sending their enemies whirling off into the sky. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 6|The Headmasters #6}} Not long after, on New Year's Day, Chromedome, Daniel and the Autobots' two newest Targetmasters, [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]] and [[Artfire]], responded to a raging fire in [[Shinjuku]]. They were suddenly attacked by the Decepticon Targetmasters, who had started the fire, and were unable to fight back because they were focused on saving lives. Once Fortress Maximus put out the fire by dumping water on it from above, however, Chromedome and his allies were freed up to turn all their firepower on the Decepticons, sending them packing. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 7|The Headmasters #7}}

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Soon after the Decepticons' defeat at the North Pole, but before the Autobots' departed the planet, Chromedome gathered with Wheelie, Spike, Daniel and [[Carly]] to say goodbye. The tearful farewell was interrupted by the arrival of [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundblaster]], who had been ordered to stay behind on the planet by Scorponok. Chromedome attempted to attack him, but Soundblaster deployed [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]] and [[Overkill (G1)|Overkill]] to hold the Witwickys hostage and prevent Chromedome from making a move. It was Daniel who saved the day by leaping on Slugfest and covering his eyes, causing him to run into Overkill, and freeing up Chromedome to hurl Soundblaster over the horizon with his "Master Chrome Hurricane" technique. {{storylink|The Headmasters issue 8|The Headmasters #8}}

====''Super-God Masterforce'' comic====
Cajoled by Shūta, Cab, and Minerva into allowing them to become Headmaster Juniors, Metalhawk explained to them the origins of the Transtectors and Master-Braces, and Chromedome's role in the process, before giving them to the kids. {{storylink|The Birth of the Junior Headmasters}}

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The Headmaster Juniors later got a chance to meet Chromedome in person when they and Ginrai were brought by the Trainbots to Athenia, so that Ginrai could be appointed [[Supreme Commander]] of all Autobots. After the ceremony, Fortress headed back to Master, and Chromedome was left in charge of Athenia, only for the Decepticons to attack during the night. Chromedome was quick into battle, but he and [[Raiden]] were cut down by a blast from the Decepticon combiner [[Scramble 7]] even quicker. Ginrai was able to end the threat, but the battle only proved that the Decepticons on Earth had joined forces with the Decepticons in space, and so the Autobots elected to do the same to better combat their enemies. {{storylink|The Battle Begins! The Earth-Space Alliance Army}} To this end, Chromedome went to [[Earth]] to assist with the [[Godbomber|Bomber Project]]. When [[Jin (Masterforce)|Jin]] and [[Mirai]] showed up and threatened to destroy the Autobots' work, Chromedome and [[Metalhawk (G1)|Metalhawk]] sped into battle with the two, but were outclassed when Jin and Mirai performed Get On with the suddenly-appearing [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Super Megatron]]. Fortunately for the two, Chromedome's Autobot comrades arrived on the scene with the Godcannon, which they used to defeat their enemies. {{storylink|Headmasters VS Masterforce}}

Soon after, when the space-based Decepticon commander [[Scorponok (G1)|BlackZarak]] began heading for Earth, Chromedome, his fellow Headmasters, Raiden, and [[Grand Maximus]] all gave chase. Chromedome was no match for the mighty Decepticon, however, and was beaten back, unable to stop his advance on the planet. As soon as BlackZarak reached Earth, however, Ginrai was able to trick both him and the Earth-based Decepticon leader [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] into injuring each other, and Chromedome and his allies cheered for Ginrai's success. {{storylink|God Ginrai's Amazing Divine Combination!}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
{{voiceactor|[[Peter Marinker]] (English)}}
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During a period when the Autobots on Nebulos were low on lubricant, [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] dispatched [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and Chromedome to search for a legendary lost lake of oil. They searched a possible valley with their Headmaster partners, but [[Stylor]] reported back with no luck. Looking for [[Duros]]'s return, Chromedome transformed into his headless [[robot mode]] to get a better view across the plains. When Duros returned with a clear signal on his geo-sensors, the Headmasters traced the spot. Hardhead used sonic shell as a non-inflammatory means of drilling down to the reservoir. Duros and Stylor entered the tunnel and found a vast source of oil for the Autobots to claim. {{storylink|Autobots Strike Oil}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
When Optimus became stranded on Cybertron's hemisphere of darkness with his memory damaged, Chromedome joined a small strike force of Autobots called H.O.P.E. ([[Help Optimus Prime Escape]]) to retrieve him. {{Storylink|Optimus Prime Is Back}}
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===''United''===
Like the other Headmasters and Targetmasters, Chromedome was fine when a [[nano-virus]] struck the Autobots at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], incapacitating them. Because of their immunity, a team made up of him, [[Ricochet (Headmasters)|Ricochet]], [[Artfire]], and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] were sent to Nebulos to recover an antidote crafted by the Nebulan scientist [[Zella]].

As the team arrived on Nebulos, an army of Decepticons led by [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] erupted from an inter-dimensional portal and attacked them, revealing that the nano-virus was part of a larger plot to draw out the Headmasters and Targetmasters and steal their Nebulan partners. By concentrating their fire on Straxus, Chromedome, Artfire, and Kup defeated him and drove the Decepticons away, allowing Autobots to gather the antidote and cure their comrades. {{storylink|The Fierce Fighting on Planet Nebulos}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:TheRoadNotTaken-ChromedomeRewind.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
{{main|Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity}}

Get your tissues ready.
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Chromedome Kre-O Character Image.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|right|The [[Headmaster (technology)|Helmetmaster]]'s failure to do the [[Head Formation|Helmet Formation]] was all his fault.]]

Chromedome was sent flying to the air along with [[BuggyMan]] by the destructive [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] [[Brawl (G1)#Kre-O online manga|Brawl]]'s destructive nature. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}

===''TransTech''===
In [[Primax 806.30 Gamma|one universe]], Chromedome was binary-bonded to the [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] operative [[Mouse]], joining up with the [[Screaming Eagles]] against the forces of [[S.K.A.R.]] Ultimately, the Screaming Eagles emerged victorious in the globe-spanning confrontation, ushering in a new Golden Age for Earth. {{storylink|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News Reporter|Andromeda - Axiom Nexus News, 2016/05/01}}

===''Titans Return'' marketing material===
Chromedome was seen defending Cybertron from Soundwave's all-out attack. {{storylink|Titans Return: The Power of the Titan Masters}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Storm Horizon Part 1|''Galaxies'' #10]]}}

[[File:StormHorizonPart1-UltraMagnus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|He's got his [[Bob Budiansky|Budiansky]] personality, his [[Chromedome#Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Japanese]] job, and his [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|IDW 1.0]] head design.]]

Chromedome was a crew member on the starship ''[[Fist of Iacon]]'' under the command of Ultra Magnus. Chromedome told Magnus about the encrypted message sent from Cybertron that only he can translate, when it was discovered that [[Alpha Trion]] has gone missing, he accompanied Magnus to the planet [[Kworia]] in the [[Decimus Sector]] while searching for Alpha Trion after shooting down an alien ship. Their initial sweep turned up nothing, [[Erector (G1)|Erector]] helped Chromedome track Magnus's signal before [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] and his crew of splice-thieves ambushed their ship and took the crew hostage, Chromedome pleaded with Magnus to leave the crew behind, but Magnus's code of honor wouldn't allowed and cooperated with Spinister's crew for the safety of his men. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 1}} As part of a conditional bargain, Spinister released Chromedome and several other members of the crew, who piloted their ship into the [[Black Sphere]] system to find Trion. Chromedome later confirmed that the signal Magnus received was Krm'zik from Koan. Chromedome then stood by with several other members of the crew as Magnus faced off against Spinister's crew, and watched as [[Victory Leo]] took on the villains after having received an emergency beacon from Chromedome. When Alpha Trion was found, he explained what happened to him via holographic transmission as he and Soundblaster requested help from a Kworian armada. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

Chromedome provided remote assistance for Magnus as he sought to avoid the ships and recover Alpha Trion before he fell into an event horizon. They were successful, but the time dilation that close to a black hole meant the ''Fist of Iacon'' was absent for 70 cycles, relatively speaking. In their absence, the Senate had fallen to a revolution led by Megatron. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}} They returned to Cybertron and landed at [[Crystal City]] to meet with Optimus Prime, the former Senator Orion Pax and last-standing official representative of the legally elected government. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} Those who opposed Megatron united under the Autobot faction, and Chromedome was seen accepting the Autobrand at a mass ceremony. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust I|Sea of Rust I}}

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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Commercial chromedome removes head.jpg|right|thumb]]
*Chromedome was among several Transformers who left the war on Cybertron behind, to blast their way to the distant planet [[Nebulos|Nebulon]]! After arriving on the alien world with the other Autobots and surrendering to the native Nebulons, he removed his head (see [[#Notes|notes]]) and allowed one to fuse with it. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmaster comic book|Headmaster comic book commercial}}
*Stylor boarded Chromedome, and along with the other Headmasters, they sped out of their hangar onto a roadway, where the Decepticon Headmasters were running straight for them. Chromedome transformed to [[robot mode]], and a fight broke out, during which Chromedome grappled with Weirdwolf. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Headmasters|Headmasters commercial}}
*A stone sculpture of Chromedome was savaged by Weirdwolf as part of his training. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Decepticon Headmasters|Decepticon Headmasters commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers: The Headmasters''===
[[File:HeadmastersGame-ChromedomeSprites.png|frame]]
When the Decepticons kidnapped his fellow Autobots, Chromedome was left alone to rescue his teammates and stand against the forces of evil. He fought his way through many foes on three separate planets, rescuing [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]], [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]], and [[Hot Rod (G1)|Rodimus Prime]] before they all joined [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] in the finale battle against [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Headmasters (video game)|Transformers: The Headmasters}}

{{Note|Chromedome is the only Autobot available for play from the beginning of the game. Other characters become available as the game progresses. His [[robot mode]] sprite not only uses the same pixel layout as the other playable characters except Fortress, but is identical in colour to Rodimus.}}

===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
{{voiceactor|[[Strings Kozisek]] (English)}}

====Autobot story====
{{Note|Chromedome was available as a playable character in the Autobot campaign during the second playthrough.}}

====Decepticon story====
As the Decepticons searched a recently unearthed dig site for the [[Jewel of Mystery]], they were confronted by Chromedome. Chromedome was soon defeated by the Decepticons, but taunted them with the knowledge that they couldn't proceed further without the proper key.

Later, at [[ELTA]], Chromedome and [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]] joined forces to battle the Decepticons again, to no avail. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers Legends''===
When the Decepticons aimed to get hold of the [[Key to the Plasma Energy Chamber]], Chromedome and his fellow Headmasters made off with it but soon crashed on Earth. They were aided by the [[Earth Defense Command|EDC]], who patched them up and helped them fight off [[Apeface]] and [[Skullcruncher (G1)|Skullcruncher]]. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Earth Defense Command}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsChromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Despite wielding a gun, I'll attack with my sword!]]
Chromedome participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Super Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 275 units of Cybermetal, 85 units of Transmetal, 55 scout cores, and 5 cores of this character.
{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
The withdrawn Chromedome was partnered with the vain and flashy Stylor. However, Chromedome helped bring out Stylor's more practical side; {{storylink|The Enigma of Combination}} on one occasion, the two conducted research into enhancing their shared processing power, and used their findings to develop a wide range of battlefield tactics. {{storylink|Transformers Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook|Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Chromedome: Eternal Headmaster Soldier.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromedome''' (Headmaster, [[1987]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number'': '''C-101'''
:*''Accessories'': "Stylor" Headmaster driver, 2 laser guns
{{toydesigner|[[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Richard Marcej]] (packaging)}}

: Released in the fourth year of Hasbro's US ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline (third year in Europe and in Takara's ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers]]'' line), Headmaster Chromedome transforms into a brown, cream, and red Mazda MX-81 Aria 2-door Hatchback Concept Sports Car, Designed by Bertone, 1981. He is armed with two non-firing laser rifles which mount on his roof in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], although the rifles must be removed in order to open the figure's hinged cockpit.

: In [[robot mode]], like all Headmasters, Chromedome features a flip-down panel on his chest that covers a mini [[Tech Spec]] meter displaying ratings for Speed, Strength and Intelligence. The tumblers of this meter are activated when [[Stylor#Toys|Stylor]] is transformed into head mode and inserted into Chromedome's neck socket. Chromedome's body can accommodate other Headmaster heads, and his meter will display different stats accordingly.

: A [[redeco]] of Chromedome as [[Arcee (G1)/toys#HeadmasterConcept|Arcee]] was proposed during Generation 1, but never produced.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Chromedome/chromedome.htm More information on Chromedome at TFU.info]
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===''Transform Jr''===
[[File:Tfjr chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Not to be confused with Chromedome Sr.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromedome''' (1987)}}</ul>
:*''ID number'': '''C-101'''
:*''Accessories'': 2-piece "Chrome" Headmaster unit, laser gun

:The ''[[Transform Jr]]'' version of Chromedome is a smaller, simplified take on the original toy. The [[transformation]] scheme remains the same, but Chromedome's cockpit no longer opens, so his Headmaster unit has nowhere to store. Additionally, the Headmaster unit does not really ''transform'' into a head; you simply remove its legs and set them aside. Chromedome's [[Tech Spec]] meter lacks the functionality of the larger toy, featuring only a permanent, non-moving readout, and he also has only one gun instead of two. But on the very cool plus side, his hood is now made of [[die-cast]] metal!

::*''[http://www.cliffbee.com/reviews/chromedomejr.php More information on Transform Jr Chromedome at Cliffbee.com]''
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<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Cybertron Leader Set''' (Multi-pack, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2-piece Headmaster unit, laser gun

:The ''Transform Jr'' version of Chromedome was also sold in a two-pack with a vinyl figurine of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Rodimus Prime]]. The set also included a small, die-cast metal figure of [[Metroplex (G1)#Transform Jr|Metroplex]].
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[[File:Transformjr hero set.jpg|thumb|upright=1]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''3 Hero Set''' (Multi-pack, 1987)}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': 2-piece Headmaster unit, laser gun

:''Transform Jr'' Chromedome was also ''also'' available in a "Hero Set" alongside the ''Jr'' versions of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Transform Jr|Optimus Prime]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Transform Jr|Fortress Maximus]]. Aagin, all three are identical to their individual releases.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Stylor heard that hanging out with ''Prime'' Wheeljack redecoes is the new trend.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromedome w/ Stylor''' (Deluxe, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''TFSS2 number'': '''5'''
:*''Accessories'': 2 [[sword]]s, "Stylor" partner/weapon
{{toydesigner|[[Nick Roche]] (concept artist)}}

: Part of the 2014 [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service]], ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Chromedome is a [[redeco]]/[[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class [[Wheeljack (Prime)#Prime|Wheeljack]], transforming into a modified [http://www.new-stratos.com/en/#/downloads 2011 Lancia New Stratos Concept]. He sports a new headsculpt designed by [[Nick Roche]], based on his design for Chromedome in the ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' comics.

: He also comes with his smaller partner [[Stylor#Timelines|Stylor]], who now transforms into a crossbow weapon.

: The [[:File:TCCSS2-Chromedome.jpg|first digital mockup of the toy]] depicted Chromedome with a show/toy-accurate gray head with a blue visor, while his car mode had a third, very large Autobot symbol on his hood. In response to fan input, not only was the third symbol was removed, but the final production version revealed that the head's colors had been altered to look more like the IDW design as well.

: This mold was also used to make ''Prime'' [[Dead End (WFC)#Toys|Dead End]] and [[Wildrider (Prime)#Toys|Stunt Wildrider]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2014/Autobot/TFSSChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Titans-Return-Deluxe-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Hey, Rewind, remember way back before the war when my head turned into a guy?"]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Autobot Stylor & Chromedome''' (Deluxe Class, [[2016]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Small gun, big gun, "Stylor" Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Chromedome transforms from a robot (based on [[:File:MTMTE9 early Chromedome.jpg|his appearance]] in the IDW comic storyline "[[Shadowplay, Part 1: Post Hoc|Shadowplay]]") to futuristic car and back. Chromedome's head can transform into the [[Titan Master]] [[Stylor#Generations|Stylor]], who can either drive Chromedome in vehicle mode or pilot Chromedome's larger weapon, which can also attach via tabs to the roof of the vehicle mode. The toy shares some engineering with [[Dead End (G1)#Combiner Wars|''Combiner Wars'' Dead End]] while not actually sharing any parts. It ''does'' reuse several parts from ''Titans Return'' [[Blurr (G1)/toys#Titans Return|Blurr]], including the thighs and kneepads, smaller rifle, and the Titan Master's robot mode. Stylor's deco changed from the early renders—the final figure had his tiny head changed to solid, unpainted red with an undecorated dark brown chest.

: In 2017, multiple specimens were found at US retail with the TakaraTomy ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' counterpart's "Headmaster" figure (see below), complete with the different [[Show-accuracy|show-accurate]] Chromedome face sculpt, additional paint operations for the Titan Master figure itself and a black screw otherwise unique to the TakaraTomy versions.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2017/03/03/titans-return-chromedome-variant-features-takara-titan-master-334923 "TFW2005 Titans Return Chromedome Variant Features Takara Titan Master"]</ref>

: Chromedome was [[retool]]ed with a new head-partner into [[Getaway#Generations|''Titans Return'' Breakaway]]. Chromedome's packaging art and trading card show him with Breakaway's headsculpt, probably the result of the artist being sent incorrect reference material.

: The Hasbro Asia exclusive giveaway sticker sheet can be used to enhance the figure's details.<ref>https://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/23/hasbro-asia-titans-return-stickers-wave-2-325179</ref>

::*''[http://tfu.info/2016/Autobot/TRChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on ''Titans Return'' Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-Legends-LG32-Chromedome.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromedome''' (Deluxe, 2016)}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[November 26]], 2016
:*''ID Number'': '''LG32'''
:*''Accessories'': Large gun, small gun, "Chrome" Headmaster, "Moguru" partner drone

: Released in the fifteenth wave of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' toyline, Chromedome is a redeco and retool of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe mold, featuring a cartoon-accurate paintjob and a new, more original-toy-like headsculpt based on how the character looked in the [[Transformers: The Headmasters (cartoon)|''Headmasters'' cartoon]].

: He also comes with the [[Partner Drone]] [[Moguru#Legends|Moguru]], a redeco of the Titan Master vehicle which originally came with [[Nightbeat (G1)#Titans Return|Nightbeat]].

: Care must be taken with Moguru's gun mode's handle: the handle fits tightly in many 5 mm-compatible closed hands, and combined with the handle's lack of a metal pin running through the joint, removing it by force may cause the handle to pop out of the joint.

::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2722.html Legends Chromedome at Alfes's Blog Part 1]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-2723.html Legends Chromedome at Alfes's Blog Part 2]''
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[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Chromedome.jpg|thumb|]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1d1|'''Headmaster Set''' (Multipack, [[2017]])}}</ul>
:*''Release date'': [[February 19]], 2017
:*''ID Number'': '''LG-EX'''

: Released as a [[Wonder Festival]] 2017 [Winter] exclusive, this Chromedome is a redeco of the aforementioned Hasbro ''Titans Return'' head tooling, featuring more extensive paint applications. The [[LGEX Headmaster Set Chapter|pack-in mini-manga]] depicts this toy as Stylor from "The Rebirth".

: The set also came with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], [[Duros#Legends|Hardhead]], [[Flywheels#Legends|Flywheel]], and [[Arcana#Legends|Brainstorm]], all similarly-extra-deco'd versions of Hasbro Titan Masters which were not otherwise released in Japan.
{{TRHyperfireMold}}
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===''Retro Headmasters''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Retro-Headmasters-Chromedome.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Now in '''b r o w n'''.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Chromedome''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories:'' Small gun, big gun, "Stylor" Headmaster
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

: Released as part of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)#Retro Headmasters|Retro Headmasters]]'' line, Chromedome is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class toy in even-more-original-toy-accurate colors. In keeping with the super-toy-based appearance, [[Stylor#Retro Headmasters|Stylor]] utilizes the ''Headmasters'' toy/anime face from ''Legends'' figure.

: Along with the rest of the ''Retro Headmasters'' toys, Chromedome is a [[Walmart]] exclusive in Canada and the US, and was also sold exclusively at The Warehouse and Toyworld in New Zealand. This figure also serves as the basis for ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' [[Chromedome (SG)|Chromedome]]'s appearance in IDW's ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (IDW)|Shattered Glass]]'' comic.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Caramel''===
[[File:Tfcaramel chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
:A soft-rubber figurine of Chromedome was available as part of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel|Transformers Caramel]]'' line of "[[candy toy]]s" in yellow, red, or blue. Like all the figures from the ''Headmasters'' assortment, the figure was permanently attached to a flat base that had a rubber stamp of Chromedome's face and name on its underside.
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===''Transformers Choco''===
[[File:Tfchoco chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Molddome]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' Head, "Chrome" Headmaster figure, laser gun
:Released as part of the ''Headmasters'' assortment of Kabaya's ''[[Transformers Choco]]'' line of small snap-together model kits, this solid-color Chromedome figure is a simplified version of the larger Chromedome toy, featuring only one laser gun, and lacking the Headmaster gimmick. His head does disconnect, but it doesn't transform; instead, he came with a small, non-poseable Chrome Headmaster figure. As with all the ''Transformers Choco'' figures, he was packaged with small candies similar to M&Ms called "Chocolate Dots".
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===''Transformers Gum''===
[[File:Transformersgum chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Chromedome''' (1987)
**''Accessories:'' "Chrome" Headmaster unit, 2 laser guns
:Chromedome also had a presence in Kabaya's line of larger model kits, ''[[Transformers Gum]]''. ''Gum'' Chromedome is virtually identical to the original toy in all but height and color, standing at about four inches tall and cast in cream, black, and red plastic. He retains all the features of the larger figure, including his transforming Headmaster unit, opening cockpit, and functioning Tech Spec meter. As a ''Transformers Gum'' kit, he featured no paint applications, but came with stickers for detail, and a piece of terrible gum.

::*''[http://bowbowdaijin.blog96.fc2.com/blog-entry-23.html More information on Transformer Gum Chromedome at a Japanese fansite]''
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===''TV Magazine'' coloring contest===
[[File:Chromedome trophy.jpg|thumb|"Puttin' the Chrome in Chromedome!"]]
*'''Chromedome trophy''' (1988)
:100 chromed silver Chromedome trophies, made out of Chromedome toys, were available as prizes in a coloring contest held by [[TV Magazine]] in their February 1988 issue. Entrants had to color in lineart of [[Pointblank]], but rather than operate on a simple first- and second-place system, the prizes were meted out using different criteria: entries displaying the "most skill" won a gold-chromed Optimus Prime trophy, while those entries showing off the "most imaginative" color schemes would win a Chromedome trophy.

::*''[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/778/37/ More information on the Chromedome trophy at TFPulp]
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Chromedome.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Ironically, one wave too early to be done in the "metallic" pewter deco.]]
*'''Chromedome''' ([[2001]])
**''Act'': '''3'''
**''Accessories:'' Display stand
:A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Chromedome was available in the third ''Headmasters''-centric wave of Takara's ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available in both standard full color figure and colorless clear plastic versions, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: Additionally, in two out of every ten cases, the colored version of Chromedome came packaged with the left arm of the wave's collectible [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#Super Collection Figure|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure"; these parts could be either full-color or clear-plastic, at an equal ratio of 1:1.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/Chromedome/chromedome.htm More information on Super Collection Figure Chromedome at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearChromedome/chromedome.htm More information on clear Super Collection Figure Chromedome at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W5Chromedome.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Chromedome, Computer Programmer''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T14/T46'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Chromedome, Computer Programmer is one of forty-six double sided character cards released as part of Wave 5 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], Titans Masters Attack. As a character with a body mode, Chromedome begins the game with a Titan Master attached in head mode. Once Chromedome is KO'd, said Titan Master is deployed.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''Titans Return'' Chromedome toy, with the body mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art (minus the Autobot Stylor Titan Master).

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
[[File:G1ChromedomeOriginalHead.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cheer up, Emo-Head.]]
*In the television [[commercial]] for [[Marvel Comics]]' ''[[The Transformers: Headmasters|Headmasters]]'' limited series, the Autobot and Decepticon Headmasters are shown having different head designs than the ones their Nebulan partners would later turn into. These designs were seemingly never used in any other piece of ''Transformers'' media. The models for most of them, however, turned up in the ''[[Transformers Generations (guidebook)|Transformers Generations]]'' guidebook.
*Chromedome was the progenitor of the entire Headmaster toy concept, coming from a rushed prototype by [[Kōjin Ōno]] that he presented to Hasbro when Hasbro had turned down any number of concepts after hitting a creative dead end. The tech spec meters in the chest were added at Hasbro's behest.<ref>''Planet of Cybertron Guide 4'' Takara [[LaserDisc]] booklet</ref>
*Like nearly any other cameo Kreons, there is the heavy urge to use existing Kre-O parts. In this case, Chromedome utilities the [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Soundwave]] helmet (though partly modified to match the original's head), and two red pistols.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Chrome''' (クローム ''Kurōmu''), '''Chromedome''' (クロームドーム ''Kurōmudōmu''), '''Tumbler''' (タンブラー ''Tanburā'')
*''French:'' '''Chromedôme''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Krómpáncél''' ("Chromearmor")
*''Italian:'' '''Duobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kuāngdǐng''' (Taiwan, 筐頂, "Basket Top"), '''DiànNǎoGuàiJié Guōwén''' (电脑怪杰郭文, "Computer Geek GuoWen")
*''Russian:'' '''Chrom''' (Хром, "Chrome")

==References==
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Slapdash (G1)

2024-05-11T07:40:11Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

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{{disambig3|Slapdash}}
:''Slapdash is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Slapdash boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Don't worry, he forgot to load that gun.]]
'''Slapdash''' is a ditz. Being a ''likable'' ditz is the only thing that has kept his fellow Autobots from abandoning him on the battlefield during one of his mishaps. When charging into combat, he'll often forget to bring his [[electro-magnetizer gun]], to fill up his tank, or even to notify his partner [[Lube]] that they're going on a mission, leaving himself unable even to transform. On the other hand, he often manages to bumble his way successfully through a battle, demonstrating the kind of sheer luck reserved only for the idiots.

In any case, he has excellent taste in [[Earth]] [[television]]. ''[[Miami Metal Clamp]]'' is his favorite show.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Powermasterspeoplepower.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|Absent-minded Slapdash left his not-standing-in-[[character model]] stance at home.]]
While two Earth Autobots named [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] settled their differences in a crater on [[Earth]]'s [[Moon (moon)|moon]], Slapdash, [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] and [[Getaway]] remained behind on the ''[[Steelhaven (G1)|Steelhaven]]'' as a skeleton crew to guard the ship from attack. When the Decepticons ''did'' attack, [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] commandeered the ''Steelhaven'' and its small crew to return to [[Nebulos]], in the hopes of rebuilding the legendary [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] as a true leader to oversee all Autobots. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

They ran into difficulties on Nebulos, however. The inhabitants were less than cooperative and had poisoned their fuel supplies since [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'s crew had left in order to prevent further Transformers involvement on their world. What's worse, a pair of crooked Nebulans had made an alliance with two Decepticon bandits and made them uniquely immune to the poison fuel, putting Nebulos at their mercy. Slapdash and the others tried to fight back against the Decepticons, but were running dangerously low on fuel due to their long journey and proved no match for their [[Powermaster]] opponents. But after seeing the Autobots' determination to revive their leader Optimus Prime at any cost, the Nebulan scientist [[Hi-Q]] and his research staff decided to help save the Autobots and underwent the Powermaster process themselves. Slapdash was binary-bonded to Lube, one of Hi-Q's top assistants. After successfully driving off the Decepticon Powermasters with their new strength, the Autobots and their binary-bonded partners all chose to leave Nebulos and return to Earth, with Optimus Prime once more functional. {{storylink|People Power!}}

[[File:Border Flats.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9|On Slapper, on Dasher.]]
While traveling back to Earth aboard the ''Steelhaven'', Slapdash stood with the others as Optimus Prime displayed images of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and Earth for the benefit of their new Nebulon partners. This was interrupted by a transmission from the [[Cosmic Carnival]], which Slapdash and Joyride agreed looked fun. Upon seeing that [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] was part of the show's line-up, Optimus and Goldbug investigated, though the rest of the crew did not, as the carnival had a steep entrance fee. {{storylink|The Cosmic Carnival}} ''Finally, they reached Earth on [[Christmas]] Day. As Optimus Prime stood outside their [[Ark shuttlecraft|shuttle]] in the snow, Slapdash watched "[[Miami Metal Clamp]]" with some of their Nebulon partners. The broadcast was interrupted by an emergency news bulletin, which reported a Transformer-caused disturbance in town. Deciding to investigate quietly, Getaway took Slapdash, Joyride, and their partners the town of [[Border Flats]], where they fought these mysterious Transformer troublemakers, only to find out they were Autobots! The whole incident had been a misunderstanding, the confusion brought about when the [[Advance Surveillance Unit]], [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], attempted to join a Christmas celebration. As the Autobots settled down, Optimus Prime returned from his moment alone to impart to Slapdash and the rest the importance of their responsibility to the planet.'' {{storylink|Cold Comfort and Joy!}}

[[File:DreadwingDown SlapdashNiceTiming.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Esteemed master of the art of Klutz-Fu.]]
''Slapdash was part of a mission to retrieve a power cell which had accidentally been sent down to the ocean floor along with [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]], [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]], and their Nebulan partners, during the latter's attempt to steal the device. He proved almost useful in underwater combat when he accidentally landed on [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]] while falling into the drink, and backhanded [[Tentakil (G1)|Tentakil]] into unconsciousness without even realizing what was happening. With their Nebulan partners running low on air, the Autobots had them transform into their ambulatory modes while they carried on the fight, despite this putting them at an even greater disadvantage against their more maneuverable foes. When Lube and the others breached the [[Dreadwing (G1)|Dreadwing]]'s cockpit, putting the Decepticon Nebulans at risk of drowning as well, the Seacons retreated to see to their safety. With the power cell now safely in hand, the Autobots were able to resurface triumphant.'' {{storylink|Dreadwing Down!}}

[[File:PrimeBomb JoyrideSlapdashDreadwind.jpg|upright=0.7|thumb|"I'll be back, I left the iron on!"]]
''Out of nostalgia for a time when he had lived inside a computer game, Optimus kept a spare copy of his mind stored in a [[floppy disk]] at [[Alternate Reality, Inc.]] Unfortunately, this made the installation a target for Decepticons, who could put the disc to malicious use. Slapdash, Joyride, and Getaway were tasked with guard duty at the game company, though upon arrival Slapdash realized he had forgotten something important: his Nebulan partner! Without [[Lube]], he was forced to remain in vehicle mode throughout the mission. This hindered him greatly when Darkwing and Dreadwind attacked. The Autobots were forced to scramble for cover, allowing Darkwing access to the building while Dreadwind remained on the offensive.''

''Realizing that they were failing at their task, the three Autobots made a mad dash for the building, in the hopes that at least one of them would make it inside before Dreadwind took them out with his [[thermal melter]]s. Slapdash wound up getting shot and was sent careening into a nearby field, but Getaway successfully outpaced the jet. Despite the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] joining the battle, the Decepticons ultimately managed to escape with the disc in-hand. Worse yet, Getaway had gotten himself stuck atop of the jets, and wound up getting taken to Scorponok's base as a prisoner! Thankfully, Getaway's escape artist skills served him well in getting away from his captors. He met with Slapdash and Joyride after his breakout, and learned that Optimus had rolled out alone to deal with a smart missile launched after him during Getaway's capture. The Powermasters headed after their leader to help, but found the situation already resolved upon their arrival. It turned out Getaway had managed to convince the [[ABC|Decepticon's computer]] to disarm the missile during his time aboard Scorponok's ship, and had launched a dud after the Autobot leader.'' {{storylink|Prime Bomb!}}

[[File:Slapdashwallflower.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|Appletini, please! Easy on the tini!]]
Slapdash was one of several Autobots who, under Optimus Prime's command, responded to the [[Micromaster]] [[Air Strike Patrol]]'s attack on [[MacDill Air Force Base]]. {{storylink|The Resurrection Gambit!}} When Prime realized that this was a diversion orchestrated by an [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|unknown party]], he ordered Slapdash and the others back on board the [[All-Terrain Turbo-Transport]] which brought them there. {{storylink|All the Familiar Faces!}}

''During one of the Ark's quieter moments, he was seen sipping a refreshing drink while hanging out with his comrades. At least, until [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] attacked the Ark, intent on getting revenge on [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] and [[Siren (G1)|Siren]].'' {{storylink|Assault on the Ark!}}

Following Unicron's defeat, the Autobots trailed the Decepticons secretly to the planet [[Klo]]. Unfortunately, the Decepticons were aware of the Autobots' surprise attack, and all but five Autobots were destroyed. Slapdash was not one of these five, and his wrecked vehicle mode was seen among the bodies. He was likely resurrected by the [[Last Autobot]] in the end. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
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====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Slapdash was among the Autobots monitoring the Decepticons from a distance when [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]], though nearly gave away their disguises by shouting loudly at the Decepticons. The Autobots returned to the Ark and discovered that a statue of Snaptrap that the Decepticons had gifted to New York was actually Snaptrap in disguise. Snaptrap went on a rampage and the Decepticons used this distraction to attack various other targets. Optimus Prime led the Autobots to narrowly defeat this menace. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

In [[1973]], {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 17|Powermaster Optimus Prime - A Robot, a Hero}} when the Autobots discussed why the Decepticons were winning, Slapdash (who was usually quiet at meetings) burst out with an impassioned speech, saying the Autobots were losing because each Autobot was trying to be, in their own way, the leader, instead of thinking about the team. He declared the Autobots need to form a centralised world government based around principles of justice and defence of the weak, and they should work to erect a world government on Earth as this was the best way of bringing about peace. The Autobots applauded this, and Optimus declared they needed to keep Earth's fuel from the Decepticons in order to see Slapdash's vision become reality.

As if to dramatically underscore this, the Autobots then had to go protect oil tankers from Decepticon attack. Slapdash helped drive off this attack, but was distraught when this turned out to be a diversion from blitz strikes across the North American continent. Under Prime's command, he went into action and helped drive the Decepticons back. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 6|A Big Day for Powermaster Optimus Prime}} Those events would later be observed via log recording by Autobots in the year [[2008]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 17|Powermaster Optimus Prime - A Robot, a Hero}}

In a battle to preserve US [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear missiles]] from falling into Decepticon hands, Slapdash challenged Darkwing and Dreadwind... who just flew away with the missiles. Whoops. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}}

The characteristics of Slapdash and the other Powermaster Autobots were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 10|Transformers in Action: Wanderer Between the Worlds}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 13|The Energon Trap}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 14|Transformers in Action: The Countdown to a New Space Age!}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 16|Transforming Robots in Action: The Case of Optimus Prime}} }}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Slapdashdeadescalation.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Phew, the 1984 guys survived.]]
Slapdash battled the Cybertronian army on planet [[Ethos]] alongside [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]]. His flaming wreckage could be seen at the end of the battle, possibly meaning he died. {{storylink|Escalation!}}

====''Classics''====
{{noteclassics}}
[[File:Invasion SlapdashSandstormBroadsideInfected.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|BAD DAY BAD DAY BAD DAY BAD D- !!]]
Slapdash helped rebuild the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]]. When the evil Autobots attacked from the negative polarity universe, Slapdash was one of the first wave assimilated by the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:NaturalSelectionPt2 SlapdashShot.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb|''I'm okay.'']]
Slapdash was stationed at the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] [[Civil Defense Hub]] when his fellow Autobots [[Brainstorm (G1)|Brainstorm]], [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]] showed up. Unbeknownst to Slapdash, they had been genetically altered by [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] to be Decepticons of a sort. When Slapdash expressed surprise and shock at the trio's return from the dead, Highbrow remarked that it was Slapdash's turn to try, then shot him directly in the face. Assuming him dead, Highbrow then noted that it looked like Slapdash hadn't got the knack of resurrecting. The three then stepped over his still-smoking body and entered the building. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}}

Apparently recovered but under the influence of Scorponok's [[Gene Key]], Slapdash joined both converted Autobots and Decepticons in the search for [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]], [[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] and [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] in [[surface stratum zero]] of Iacon. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Four}} Later, he was at the [[Sonic Canyons]] as Scorponok prepared to use the Gene Key to rewrite the whole of Cybertron, only being stopped at the last minute by the intervention of [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}{{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:TWW AgeofWrath3 Slapdash.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|"Save me, [[Dreamwave Productions|imminent bankruptcy]]!!"]]
During the [[Age of Internment]], Slapdash participated in an attempt to capture one of the [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] that [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] had cloned using [[Quintesson]] technology. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} Unfortunately, the drone was far more than they bargained for, reactivating suddenly and grabbing [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]]. Slapdash was the only 'bot with enough sense to demand reprisal immediately, but the hesitation by the other Autobots allowed the drone to defeat most of the team. Slapdash tried to crawl away from the battle, calling out to his friends, but the drone quickly caught up with him and prepared to execute the Autobot. Fortunately, Getaway attached the [[inhibitor claw]] onto the Aerospace drone, shutting it down. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|''More than Meets the Eye'' #10]]}}

[[File:Second storytelling an intimate beheading.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5|Slapdash has enough misfortune without the Arrow of Damo-klutz hovering over him, Atomizer!]]

After the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], Slapdash joined the crew of the ''[[Lost Light]]'' in search of the legendary [[Knights of Cybertron]] and watched a ship land on Shuttle Bay 3. {{storylink|Shadowplay, Part 2: Patternism|Patternism}} He attended [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]]'s second storytelling session over a bottle of [[Old Corroder]] in [[Swerve's]]. (It seems he once had an adventure with [[Xaaron]], [[Dipstick]], [[Sprocket (G1)|Sprocket]], and [[Atomizer]]). {{storylink|Shadowplay (Conclusion): An Intimate Beheading|An Intimate Beheading}}

When the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s crew returned to Cybertron during the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]] event, Slapdash was in the big reunion. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}} He stayed on board as part of the crew as they relaunched the quest, and was among the Autobots racing for escape shuttles when the ''Lost Light'' started to disappear around them. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}}

[[File:ADanceBeforeDying KrokKillsSlapdash.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.85|Yeah, he gets zombified and/or dies a lot.]]

Slapdash was relaxing at Swerve's as [[Getaway]] and [[Atomizer]] conducted the recruitment drive for their mutiny. When asked about whether or not he would support a revolt against [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], Slapdash was swayed to the mutineers' side. After the mutiny, it transpired that Getaway's motives were not as noble as he had claimed, forcing the escapologist to employ [[Sunder (G1)|Sunder]]'s talents to rein in the crew. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 2): Filling in the Blanks|Filling in the Blanks}} After travelling through the [[Warren]], the ''Lost Light'' arrived on a planet that appeared to be [[Cyberutopia]], unaware that it was really an illusion created by [[Mederi]]. When the [[Adaptus|"Grand Architect"]] attacked their vessel, Getaway cut a deal with the mysterious being and surrendered his crew to [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], who used a bio-weapon to turn them into shambling, salivating [[Sparkeater (creature)|Sparkeaters]]. The Sparkeaters attacked Rodimus's crew when they arrived, but when Slapdash lumbered towards Rodimus, [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] fatally shot him and blew him to bits. {{storylink|Crucible (Part 1): A Dance Before Dying|A Dance Before Dying}} {{storylink|Crucible (Part 2): Lūstrāre|Lūstrāre}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[War World: Prime|''Transformers'' #25]]}}
[[File:WarWorldPrime StreetwiseSlapdashWheeljack.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Slapdash has just seen how he ends up in most of the above continuities.]]
Slapdash was a member of [[Security Operations]] who joined the Autobot resistance following [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s takeover of the [[Senate]]. He and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] helped rescue [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] from [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] and [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]] after the engineer returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} He was guarding the security cells with [[Vibes]] and [[Stakeout (G1)|Stakeout]] until Swindle's escape and [[Flywheels|Skytread]]'s raid made the assignment moot. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}}

As an Autobot, Slapdash manned the battlements during the Decepticon siege of [[Crystal City]]. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}} He was later seen boarding the last ''Ark'' as the Autobots left Cybertron behind to Decepticon control. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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==Commercial appearances==
[[File:Slapdashcommercial.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|left|The only time his Western [[character model]] was animated.]]
Slapdash, [[Getaway]] and [[Joyride (G1)|Joyride]] were shocked to discover that the Decepticons had developed [[Powermaster]] technology as well when they encountered [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] while out for a drive. The three Autobots used their Nebulan partners to transform to robot mode and fight back. They were soon joined by [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and his own partner, [[Hi-Q]] who provided additional firepower against the Decepticons. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Powermasters|Powermasters commercial}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
During a battle eons ago, Getaway, Slapdash and Joyride were defeated and almost killed by [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]]. They were only saved from certain doom when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrived and drove both of the Decepticons off. Many years later on [[Earth]], the three Autobots encountered Dreadwind and Darkwing again, and this time they weren't so lucky. {{storylink|End of the Road (Legends)|End of the Road}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Slapdash toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He forgot to bring knees, again]]
*'''Slapdash''' (Powermaster, [[1988]])
**''Accessories'': "Lube" Powermaster partner, [[Electro-magnetizer Gun|Electro-magnetizer gun]], engine block, spoiler

:Slapdash transforms into a yellow with blue highlights Lotus 99T Formula One Race Car by Team Lotus, 1987. Like all Powermasters, Slapdash is "locked" in his vehicle form until his Powermaster engine Lube is inserted into the engine socket (or until you push down the relevant buttons in said socket) revealed by removing a large yellow engine block cover on the rear of his car mode.

:Unlike the other Autobot Powermaster cars, Lube plugs into what becomes Slapdash's [[robot mode]] chest, providing a very different look compared to the standard representation of the character, which features the yellow engine block in this position. The toy's instructions indicate you can "cheat" to achieve this look by not using his engine and that the cover and Lube are effectively interchangeable once Slapdash is transformed. Slapdash's spoiler plugs into his back and is designed to be able to hold whichever item is not attached to his chest at the time.

:This toy was sold in Japan as [[Road King]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Slapdash/slapdash.htm More information on Slapdash at TFU.info]''
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==Notes==
[[File:Slapdashmarvelhead.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|What a blockhead!]]
*The photo of Slapdash in the American 1988 Transformers toy catalog shows a version with yellow shoulders and blue forearms, which is opposite from the final production version. (Slapdash's first appearance in "People Power!" uses this color arrangement.) Also, he's absent-mindedly left his crotchplate flipped up, exposing his junk. Mistransformation or attention to character detail?
*Slapdash's Marvel Comics in-fiction appearances use a character model with a head that differs greatly from the toy's. While the toy has a rounded helmet with a pronounced v-shaped crest and a [[mouthplate]], Marvel usually (with the exception of [[Frank Springer]]'s art in "[[The Cosmic Carnival]]") gives him a very square head with a regular non-mouthplated face. It's unknown where the squared Marvel head comes from—even Slapdash's [[The Transformers Universe (Marvel)|''Transformers Universe'' profile]] character model art is based on the rounded toy head, albeit with a non-mouthplated face. His appearance in the commercial segment noted above uses the toy-head-with-mouth version as well.

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Distrait''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Siető''' ("Slap")

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Seeker (body-type)

2024-03-07T02:39:00Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Notes */

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{{disambig3|Seeker}}
[[File:Generic Seekers and Conehead.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Well, they keep the toy-repainting fans off the streets, at least. (Generic Seekers from, clockwise: (1) "More than Meets the Eye, Part 3", (2) sticker sheet, (3,5,6 and 7) "Five Faces of Darkness", (4 and 8) "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1".]]
The term '''Seeker''' refers to [[Decepticon]] jet troopers who share [[Starscream (disambiguation)|Starscream]]'s [[body-type]] but with different colors or minor variations in wing and head shapes. This is most clearly and commonly known from ''[[The Transformers (franchise)|Generation 1]]'', but any franchise with a Starscream is almost [[To sell toys|inevitably]] going to feature a similar "family" of [[redeco]]ed jet-formers.

The word "Seeker" hovered a long time in a strange gray area between official and fan-coined terms. It seems to have originated in ''extremely'' obscure official or semi-official writing, but somehow became widely used among fans. ''(See [[#Origin of the term|below]].)'' In 2002, the term appeared in dialog from the first issue of ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' from [[Dreamwave Productions]], [[Canonizing|making it truly official]] after years of controversy. It has subsequently appeared in many other places such as on toy packaging, books, and in other stories.

==Generation 1 Seekers==
===List of named Seekers===
{{collist|1|
Original Seekers
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (leader)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
Original [[Conehead]]
* [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
* [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
* [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
More Than Meets The Eye Seekers
* [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]]
* [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]]
* [[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]]
* [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]
[[Rainmakers]]
* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]
* [[Ion Storm]]
* [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]]
Other Coneheads
* [[Blast (G1)|Blast]]
* [[Cloudcover]]
* [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]]
Other Seekers
* [[Avia]]
* [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]]
* [[Blazewake]]
* [[Red Wing]]
* [[Slipstream (G1)|Slipstream]]
* [[Wheezing Arrow]]
}}

[[Itami Prime]] uses the generic Seeker design, but his unique characterization as an [[Autobot]] [[Town Commander]] prevents his membership from being definitive.

===Originals===
[[File:MainSeekers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The original Seekers]]
In Generation 1, there were six Seekers originally given names and characterization: [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]. The first three, the season one Seekers, had animation designs done primarily by [[Shōhei Kohara]].
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===Coneheads===
[[File:ConeheadsGenerations1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"We must consume mass quantities... of energon."]]
The last three Generation 1 Seekers are usually designated as "[[Conehead]]" Seekers by fans for their distinctive transformation that leaves the jet nosecone pointing up. Unlike their progenitors, the Coneheads typically feature more individual parts between the three, helping to better differentiate them from each other. The animation models for the Conehead Seekers were designed by [[Floro Dery]].
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===And the rest...===
[[File:MTMTEGenerics-OilField.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Aw, not "[[When Continents Collide]]" again...]]
In the Generation 1 cartoon there were large numbers of [[generic]], unnamed Seekers in addition to the named characters. They came in a wide variety of colors, from extra duplicates of Starscream or one of the other named guys, to original and distinct looks all their own. They seem to have formed the bulk of the Decepticon forces on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], as well as among [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s initial troops on [[Earth]]. They gradually became less common, perhaps as a result of casualties... or the cartoon's production team becoming more careful, or more-likely having more "actual" Decepticons to work with as the toy line expanded. (Extra [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] units and alternate color cassettes were also used along with these Seekers, early on, to fill out the comparatively thin Decepticon ranks.)

These unsung Seekers would be recognized years later in ''[[Heroes of Cybertron (toyline)|Heroes of Cybertron]]'' toy form as the [[Air Warrior]]s (all using the common lavender/white color scheme). Soon afterward, the [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Dreamwave ''Generation One'' comic series]] introduced an army of similarly colored Seeker drones.

[[File:AirWarriors MTMtE.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|You talking to me? Or him? Or the other one?]]
Around the same time, another background Seeker was also given a new life through toys and Dreamwave's [[Transformers: Generation 1 (Dreamwave)|''Generation One'' ongoing series]]: [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. This yellow-orange Seeker was a nameless background character in the first episode of the ''Transformers'' cartoon, until [[e-HOBBY]] turned him into an [[exclusive]] toy (available with an [[Autobot]] also based on a [[Hauler|first-episode cameo]]). Now [[Hasbro]] [[Sunstorm (disambiguation)|can't get enough of him]]. Another generic Seeker was given attention: [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]]. Like Sunstorm before him, he was based on one of the background Seekers from the original cartoon, in this case the episode "Divide and Conquer" (see below). And in 2013 [[Fun Publications]] got in on the act by dubbing Sunstorm's partners [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]] and [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] after two Seekers from Aligned continuity. Additionally in 2015, FunPub dubbed Acid Storm's partners [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]] and [[Ion Storm]].
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Unnamed Seekers with their own distinct color schemes appear in the following episodes as noted below:

[[File:More than meets the eye seeker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|More Than Meets The Eye Part 1 Seekers:
Hotlink, Bitstream, Sunstorm, and Nacelle.]]
*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]"
:In the "return to [[Great Dome|Iacon]]" scene on Cybertron, five to seven Seekers appear (wide shots depict a group of five, but the close-ups give us seven distinct color schemes.) The first three are (as far as colors are concerned) Skywarp, Starscream (with a deeper voice provided by [[Frank Welker]]), and Thundercracker. In a following shot, we see a lavender Seeker with a flamethrower pack who would years later be named Hotlink; a medium-blue Seeker with white trim, holding his arm gun like a rifle, who would eventually be named Bitstream; a yellow/orange Seeker, who would become Sunstorm... and lurking in the back, a very dark-blue Seeker with white trim barely visible, but there if you look, who is apparently [[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]].

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[[File:MmteSeekers2.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|Lots of generic Seekers from this one.]]
*"[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]" and "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3|Part 3]]"
:The mother lode of unnamed Seekers. Especially if you like variations of blue and lavender. Crowds of them appear at the start of the final battle. At least six different Seekers of various shades and decos of blue and at least four of various shades and decos of lavender (two with black tail fins in jet mode, two with white). Also, a blue variant (seen in the picture above) missing his wings and shoulder vents appears in "Part 3".
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[[File:DivideandCon.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Divide and Conquer Seekers: Acid Storm, Ion Storm, and Nova Storm.]]
*"[[Divide and Conquer]]"
:Avert your eyes! One deep blue, one eye-burning bright green, and one garishly bright yellow. This trio is often referred to by fans as "the [[Rainmaker]]s" because they started an [[acid rain]] shower to irritate a group of [[Autobot]]s. The green jet in this grouping was made into the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] character, whose name was initially supposed to be "Rainmaker", then "Acid Rain". A few years later, the other two received the names [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]] and [[Ion Storm]].
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[[File:UltimateDoom.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|Ultimate Doom Seekers]]
*"[[The Ultimate Doom, Part 3]]"
:Two blue variants and one really nice looking pine-green Seeker appear as part of Shockwave's forces trying to prevent the rescue of [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].
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*"[[Five Faces of Darkness]]"
:One all-gray Seeker, one with [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]'s coloration, and one with [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]]'s. There's also an interesting Conehead variant. (All of which appear in the main image above.)
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[[File:NotDirge.gif|upright=1.1|thumb|Dark Awakening Seeker]]
*"[[The Transformers: The Movie]]" & "[[Dark Awakening (episode)|Dark Awakening]]"
:One season 1-style [[:File:DirgeseekerTFMovie.jpg|Seeker]] with Dirge's colors appears in jet mode in the attack on Autobot City in the movie, and next to the actual Dirge in the episode.
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*"[[Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee]]"
:During the flashback of the "Fourth Great War", an all-black Autobot jet similar to Ramjet's alt mode is briefly seen before exploding. Seconds later, an all-black Decepticon jet similar to Thrust's alt mode is seen. As it flies upwards, the wings appear to be white, though this seems to be an animation error.
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*Puffy stickers
:A sheet of Transformer puffy stickers featured a rare generic with a Starscream-based color scheme. He is pictured above as well.
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*''[[Transformers: Punch-Out Book]]''
:In addition to Starscream, Skywarp, and numerous identical copies of both of them, this construct-it-yourself battle scene features two distinct color schemes. Each features a solid grey body with solid color wings and tail wings: one red, one yellow.
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*''[[Project Brain Drain]]''
:While Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge are named and Skywarp is identifiable, there are numerous unnamed Seekers including a second individual with Thrust-style wings.
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[[File:Returntocybertron-seeker.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Return to Cybertron Seeker.]]
*"[[Return to Cybertron]]"
:This relatively obscure [[Sticker Adventures]] tale gives us a brief glimpse of a Seeker with a Thundercracker/Skywarp mix; blue body, purple tailfins and wing stripes. You can't tell much more about him, given that he is A: partially obscured and B: exploding.
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[[File:PretenderClassicsBoxArt.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|"Classic Pretender" Seekers.]]
*[[Classic Pretender]] [[Package art|box art]]
:The box art (also used for adverts in the Marvel UK comic) for this line of toys shows Starscream attacking his Autobot counterparts alongside three others sharing his [[body-type]]. All have a silver front half in jet mode, while one has green rear fins, one has red and one is in shadow.
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[[File:TFcommagdivebombvsjhi.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb]]
*''[[Transformers Comic-Magazin]]'' [[Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 18|#18]]
:The German comic, well known for its often wacky coloring, contained a Seeker with a [[Jhiaxus (G2)|suspiciously familiar]] color scheme.
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[[File:G2UKWarWithoutEndJetGuy.jpg|upright=1.0|thumb]]
*[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Fleetway)|''Transformers: Generation 2'' (Fleetway)]] [[War Without End (issue)|#1]]
:An unnamed Seeker with a light blue body with white face, light red helmet and thighs, and yellow cockpit canopy was hanging around when Megatron boarded the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]''.
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[[File:The Ultimate Guide Maccadam's Old Oil House scene.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
*[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]
:An unnamed green Seeker can be seen to the left of frame, behind the [[Maccadam's bartenders|bartender]], in the image of [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]].
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===''Wings Universe''===
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:WingsofHonor-Skyraiders.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|New guys, same ol' body-type.]]
The term "Skyraiders" (see [[#Alternate terms|alternate terms]]) was assigned to the prototype Starscream-like air warriors that [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] developed at the very beginning of the war. The ranks of the Skyraiders did not seem to include any of the usual Seekers, but instead comprised other flying Decepticon characters. In addition to Skyquake himself, the Skyraiders were [[Leozack]], [[Hellbat (G1)|Hellbat]], [[Hooligan (G2)|Hooligan]], and [[Guyhawk]]. {{storylink|Wings of Honor}} Starscream himself was captain of [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]]'s Skyraider-Seeker Brigade until he was promoted following [[Falcon (G1)|Falcon]]'s death. {{storylink|A Team Effort}}
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[[File:TheComingStorm4-LordDeathsaurus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|So useful a body type that even the waiters have it.]]
*"[[The Coming Storm: Part 4]]"

''Wings'' [[Lyzack (G1)|Lyzack]] was never referred to as a Skyraider, but she had a chassis nearly identical to that of her brother Leozack.
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[[File:BattleLines5-Megatron.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|On the lower side of the picture to the left of Megatron.]]
*"[[Battle Lines, Part 5]]"

A generic mostly red-colored Skyraider was among the audience of Megatron's victory over Deathsaurus. {{storylink|Battle Lines, Part 5}}
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*[[Red Wing]]

:Red Wing was part of a joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] assault on the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] clone army. In the ensuing battle, Red Wing was shot in the back by [[Skywarp (MW)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Termination}}
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===''Transformers/G.I. Joe''===
[[File:Seekers-Trial by Fire.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
The Seekers were awakened on the [[Fera Islands]] in [[1939]] and were reformatted as [[World War II]]-era fighter planes. Alongside such familiar faces as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] were also several unidentified Seekers. {{storylink|The Line}} {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} They joined up with [[Cobra]] with the rest of the Decepticons, while the Autobots allied themselves with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]]. {{storylink|Transformed}} {{storylink|Trial by Fire}} They held a strong animosity towards the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] in particular, and fought against the combining Autobots. {{storylink|Wolves}} All of the Seekers that awoke on Earth were defeated by the Autobots, though the Decepticons managed to score a few fatalities of their own, including [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|Trenches}} {{storylink|The Iron Fist}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
[[File:YourFirstMistake-ColdConstruction.jpg|thumb|left|250px|[[Army-building]]. Army-building never changes.]]
Seekers are elite officers in the Decepticon army, and are expected to fulfill a leadership role on the battlefield in commanding other Decepticon troops. Seekers are expected to show absolute loyalty to the Decepticon cause. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}} {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

Though the "Seeker" body-type was a [[Reproduction#2005 IDW continuity|mass-produced]] form used by many jet-form Cybertronians, {{storylink|Your First Mistake}} the Seekers would later take on the body type to homage their commander, Starscream, at his own suggestion; {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 6|All Hail Megatron #6}} a suggestion which, Skywarp later believed, was intended to cause confusion over Starscream's own identity so he could hide from defrauded taxpayers. {{storylink|Starscream: The Movie (comic)|Starscream: The Movie}}

{{note|The human organization [[Skywatch]] referred to [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] as "Seekers" in [[Devastation issue 4|''Devastation'' #4]] while [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] also referred to [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] with the term in "[[Rebirth]]" and [[Heart of Darkness issue 2|''Heart of Darkness'' #2]]. Neither use has any connection to Starscream's corps.}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
During the [[War of the Threefold Spark]], [[Nominus Prime]] commissioned the production of an army of Seekers to match the [[Skywarp drone|Skywarp clone]] army under [[Exarchon]]. The Seekers hunted the clones down, turning the tide of the war. {{storylink|Escape Part Three}} These war-forged Seekers suffered lingering issues, and were considered a substantial security threat by Starscream. {{storylink|Wheeljack: Orbital Decay}}

When the Decepticons attacked [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]], Starscream led the Seekers into battle against [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]] but they failed to stop him from escaping [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
[[File:SiegeEpisode6-Rainmakers.jpg|thumb|300px|left|You'll see just one of each of us!]]
[[File:WFCSiegeEp2-Hotlink.jpg|thumb|300px|You'll see a ''lot'' of us.]]
{{voiceactor|[[Kaiser Johnson]] ([[Earthrise episode 1]], [[Earthrise episode 3]], English), [[Sean Wright]] ([[Earthrise episode 1]], English)}}
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===''My Little Pony/Transformers''===
When the [[magic]] of Queen [[Chrysalis]] interfered with a [[space bridge]] and brought several Cybertronians to [[Equestria]], {{storylink|Transformation Is Magic}} the Seekers sought to conquer the city of [[Manehattan]] only to be chased off by [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], [[Rarity]] and their general lack of teamwork. {{storylink|Shine Like a Diamond}} They eventually rejoined the larger Decepticon force in attacking the [[Crystal Empire]] before the power of friendship and the [[Matrix of Leadership]] was used to return the Decepticons to Cybertron. {{storylink|Finale (Friendship in Disguise!)|Finale}}

Following the Decepticons' construction of a new space bridge, Starscream led the Seekers to the Equestrian city of [[Las Pegasus]] to claim magical artifacts only to run afoul of [[Twilight Sparkle]] and her friends once again. The Seekers fell back to Cybertron where a magical beam from Twilight struck one of the pilfered artifacts and unleashed [[King Sombra]] who proceeded to enthral several Decepticons. When the Autobots arrived to investigate the commotion, the ponies claimed that the Cybertronian race would have to unify to combat the [[unicorn]] tyrant. {{storylink|The Magic of Cybertron}}

The Seekers were, much to Starscream's ire, forced to ally with the [[Wonderbolt]]s. When the fliers came under attack from the brainwashed Cybertronians, Starscream first ordered an indiscriminate carpet bombing, only for the Wonderbolts to create an atmospheric disturbance that instead allowed the Seekers to fire immobilizing nets at their kin. While Starscream patted himself on the back, the rest of the Seekers praised [[Rainbow Dash]]'s quick thinking {{storylink|Stunt Flying}}

After [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and Rarity had discovered how to free Sombra's thralls, the Seekers joined in the final attack to stop Sombra from possessing the corpse of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. After the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] had been destroyed, Megatron chased off Starscream, who had attempted regicide while freeing Megatron from Sombra's control, while the rest of the Seekers stood down as Megatron ordered hostilities ended. {{storylink|Finale (The Magic of Cybertron)|Finale}}
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==Unicron Trilogy Seekers==
[[File:Puppet i look like thundercracker.jpg|thumb|250px]]
According to one minor source in ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'', when any Transformer converts to a jet, he is called a "seeker".<ref>''[[Transformers Armada: The Awakening]]'' DK Readers book.</ref> But the closest specific characters to the Generation 1 Seekers are this universe's own [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]]/[[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]]/[[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] trio. All three even used the same toy mold in their first release, although Skywarp was heavily [[retool]]ed from the others (including getting an entirely new-mold [[Mini-Con]] partner). While new Decepticon-allied jet characters named [[Thrust (Armada)|Thrust]] and [[Ramjet (Armada)|Ramjet]] were released in ''Armada'', they each had their own unique molds. However, whereas Ramjet was simply the Mini-Con partner of [[Tidal Wave (Armada)|Tidal Wave]], Thrust was a [[Bulk]] who even had a VTOL engine in jet mode, a conehead and vertically oriented wings in robot mode. Although Thrust's original toy was green, one of his redecos looked much more like his G1 incarnation while the other redeco looked like an inverted version of G1 [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. It was also redecoed into ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 franchise)|Universe]]'' [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]].

Though only Starscream appeared in the follow-up franchise, ''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'', several Seekers appeared in the final portion of the Unicron Trilogy, ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (franchise)|Cybertron]]''. Starscream was back in a form heavily inspired by ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' Starscream design (itself based on the "tetrajet" (see below)), while Thundercracker received a completely different body. A Skywarp was also released as a redeco of Thundercracker.

Further, the ''[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends of Cybertron]]'' Starscream toy, a tiny, simplified version of his main toy, was redecoed three more times: [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] as a giveaway at [[San Diego Comic-Con#2005|Comic Con 2005]], [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] as a giveaway at [[BotCon 2005]], and [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]] as part of the last wave of the LOC line at retail.

[[Ask Vector Prime]] would refer to [[Aurex]] Seekers, and [[Armada Volume 5|''Armada'' Volume 5]] labeled Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp as "the Seeker family".

==Live-action film series Seekers==
{{Main|Seeker (Movie)}}
[[File:The Reign Of Starscream Seekers..jpg|thumb|250px|left]]
In the letters page for [[Transformers (Titan Magazine)|Titan's tie-in comic]], the movie versions of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]], and [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] were first referred to as Seekers—by Starscream himself, no less. [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] was noticeably absent from Starscream's list, despite also being a jet and Thundercracker also being the name/body for a line of drones. This left it unclear what a Seeker ''is''. {{storylink|Transformers Comic issue 9|#9's Star Screams}}

Later, the term was clarified to mean a particular unit led by Starscream. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 2|The Reign of Starscream #2}}

{{note|Similarly to the IDW cases above, the [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (film)|second movie]] would use the term "[[Seeker (ROTF)|Seeker]]" to refer to an entirely unrelated group of Transformers!}}
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==Animated continuity==
{{Main|Starscream clone (Animated)}}
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==Aligned continuity family Seekers==
[[File:Armada-clonessurroundMegatron.jpg|250px|thumb]]
The Seekers were a pre-existing group long before the formation of the Decepticons. There is some indication that the Seekers are an elite group of the best of the best fliers, although what (if anything) distinguishes a Seeker from any other flying Transformer is open to question. They tend to mostly, though not always, share a common design.

In an effort to placate the eternally feuding cities of [[Vos (polity)|Vos]] and [[Tarn (polity)|Tarn]] each was given something of value. Vos thus became the home of the [[Air Commander|Cybertronian Air Command]] home base of the Seekers. [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] was one of their leaders before the war, and [[Autobot High Council|High Councilor]] [[Contrail (WFC)|Contrail]] seems to have been another. The Seekers were employed in ancient times to guard the secret of [[Dark Energon]] hidden aboard [[Trypticon (WFC)|Trypticon Station]]. They kept this charge even when Starscream allied with the Decepticons, though for the most part they remained largely independent in the civil war.

[[Shockwave (WFC)|Shockwave]], apparently upset at being pulled away from the [[Crystal City]], maneuvered Vos and Tarn into destroying each other, wiping out most of the Air Commanders that formed the basis of Starscream's power and bolstering his own position as Second-in-command.

In the aftermath of this betrayal, many of the surviving Seekers from Vos joined the Autobots, becoming the [[Aerialbot (WFC)|Aerialbot]]s. [[Jetfire (WFC)|Jetfire]] was one notable Seeker who defected from the Decepticons to the Autobots, helping them exploit their own flight skills further.

As part of his power play with Starscream, Megatron sent gladiators to kill many of the Air Command's scientists to finally take control of Trypticon away from the Seekers. {{storylink|Transformers: Exodus|Exodus}}

The jet-based [[Vehicon (Prime)|Vehicons]] (specifically the silver "Ace" types) used by the Decepticons in the present day have been recognized as Seekers by Starscream. {{storylink|Scattered}}

'''Known Seekers:'''
*[[Vehicon (Prime)|Ace Vehicons]]
*[[Autoclave]]
*[[Bitstream (WFC)|Bitstream]]
*Contrail
*[[Dirge (WFC)|Dirge]]
*[[Dreadwing (Prime)|Dreadwing]]
*[[Hotlink (WFC)|Hotlink]]
*Jetfire
*[[Nacelle (WFC)|Nacelle]]
*[[Ramjet (WFC)|Ramjet]]
*[[Skyquake (Prime)|Skyquake]] (maybe?)
*[[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]]
*[[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]]
*Starscream
*[[Thrust (Prime)|Thrust]]
*[[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]]

==Cyberverse continuity==
{{Main|Seeker (Cyberverse)}}
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The '''Seekers''' are elite jet [[Decepticon]]s under the command of [[Starscream (Cyberverse)|Starscream]] and unit captains such as [[Slipstream (Cyberverse)|Slipstream]] and [[Skywarp (Cyberverse)|Skywarp]].

==The term "Seeker"==
===Origin of the term===
The truly mysterious thing about the term "Seeker" is the fact that, despite it being widely used by fans as early as the 1990s, nobody knew where it actually ''came from'', as evidenced by confused conversations from that time on [[alt.toys.transformers]].<ref>[http://groups.google.com/group/alt.toys.transformers/browse_frm/thread/e885ffdf4355e933/13eeeeae7e2483b7?tvc=17 alt.toys.transformers thread from 1996 about the origin of "Seeker"]</ref> There were plenty of ''wrong'' answers; the strongest suggestion seemed to be that it came from the "[[Ferak|hunter-seeker skyship]]" used in [[The Smelting Pool!|issue #17]] of the [[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel US comic]]—though the Decepticons it is applied to in that story are shown only in their flight modes, which look nothing like the jets in question, and are completely different from the Cybertronian forms of the Coneheads, who also appear in the issue. The only real connection between the hunter-seekers we were shown and the "Seekers" is that there's more than one of them and they fly.

During this time when the term was believed non-canon, fans flirted with other terms such as "Skyraider" ''(see [[#Alternate terms|below]])'', but in 2002 [[Simon Furman]] used "Seeker" in [[The War Within issue 1|a Dreamwave ''War Within'' script]], which sealed the deal of officiality and set the tone not just for the fandom, but for the ''Transformers'' fiction that came afterwards as well.

[[File:Seekers ad text.jpg|left|197px|thumb|No, you fool, we're following orders: We were told to scour the countryside, so we're scouring it.]]
Years later, the mystery was finally solved with the discovery of multiple department-store advertisements from the [[1984]] holiday season in which the word "Seeker" appeared. The J.C. Penney catalog (sometimes called a "wishbook") featured a page dedicated to ''[[Transformers brand|Transformers]]'' that included this statement in its description of Starscream: "Airplane with sensational F-15 styling scours the countryside searching for Autobots. When they're found, the Seekers set out to destroy them." It also said [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] "sends out messages to the Seekers and other Decepticons".<ref>J.C. Penney 1984 wishbook [[:File:Seekers ad.jpg|(full-page scan)]]</ref> J.C. Penney and (now-defunct) chains Zayre and Dahlkemper's put out ads in November 1984 listing Starscream and either Thundercracker or Skywarp as "Decepticon Seeker". In addition, one of the earliest known ads for Transformers toys '''period''' is a Zayre circular from April 1984 that uses the term.<ref name="savead">1984 "Seeker" ads [https://pleasesavemerobots.blogspot.com/2012/09/ (scans at Roboplastic Apocalypse)]</ref> The term even appears as late as 1985, in a toy-ordering catalog for (now-defunct) Western Auto, a specialty retail chain for automobile parts and accessories, which lists all the standard Transformers releases from the 1984 line-up, among them the "Decepticon (Seekers) Plane assortment", with Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp depicted.<ref name="westernauto">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-general-discussion/1061758-seekers-term.html] Western Auto toy ordering guide] at TFW2005.</ref>

Presumably, then, the term "Seeker" was likely handed down by [[Hasbro]] in promotional materials, and those retailers happened to run with it. It's impossible to know with absolute certainty, but the most curious aspect of the whole story is that members of the online ''Transformers'' fan community were widely and independently using the term largely without question since the early 1990s, when the [[fandom]] was just getting on its feet, not dissimilar to the way the term "Generation 1" was coined. Were those obscure toy ads truly widely seen enough, and a strong enough part of the fandom's collective memory, to determine common parlance almost ten years after the fact? Or were there more official usages that have since disappeared? ''That'' is a mystery we may never solve!

===Alternate terms===
[[File:G1catalog86-DecepticonPlanes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I don't know what to call you, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], but I know "plane" isn't it.]]
The most obvious alternate name for these Transformers—and the one generally used by toy [[Pack-in material|pack-in]] [[catalog]]s—is '''[[Decepticon Planes]]'''. While usually clear enough from context, this term has the weakness that there are many Decepticon planes who do not share this body-type. Also, the term is rarely, if ever, used outside of toy-specific contexts. The first [[United Kingdom|UK]] toy pack-in catalog referred to the group as '''strike planes'''.<ref name="ukcat">First UK toy catalog [http://www.transformertoys.co.uk/img/toysheets/g1/uksheet01/1.jpg (scan at Transformers @ The Moon)]</ref> The 1985 European [[Milton Bradley]] catalog calls them "'''Decepticon Aeroplanes'''".<ref name="mb">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous_frame.php?art=mb "Milton Bradley Transformers"] at TF-1.com.</ref> In Japan, they were called '''Jetrons'''. The ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' versions were called "'''Decepticon Jets'''".

Within the fiction, the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]] episode "[[Atlantis, Arise!]]" features [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] calling Thundercracker a '''Deceptijet'''. And the 1985 Listen 'n Fun audio book "[[Sun Raid (Listen 'n Fun)|Sun Raid]]" has Megatron ordering the '''Deceptiplanes''' (Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker) to break off an attack. The audio book "[[Jaws of Terror]]" referred to them as '''Decepticon superjets'''. The multipath adventure book "[[Dinobots Strike Back]]" has Megatron order his '''warrior jets''' to attack the Autobots, just before a "good" ending which they fail to prevent.

[[File:Tetrajet seekers.jpg|thumb|Did you ever wonder why we had to run for shelter...]]
For a long time, it has been common among fans to refer to the Seekers' cartoon Cybertronian forms (from the episode "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" among others) as '''tetrajets''' because their shape resembles a {{w|tetrahedron}}, a pyramid with a triangular base.

If there was ever an official term that could've given "Seeker" a run for its money, it was the one used on the [[Europe]]an ''Generation 2'' packaging of Starscream and Ramjet: '''Skyraiders'''.<ref>Starscream and Ramjet's European ''Generation 2'' packaging [http://www.cobraislandtoys.com/tf/1992/starscreamg2boxfront.jpg (photo at Cobra Island Toys)]</ref> That term also appeared in those characters' profiles in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Fleetway)|UK ''Generation 2'' comic]]. When the modern fandom dug this information up, "Seeker" was still considered a fan-generated term, so there was a push to supplant it with "Skyraider". But Furman's use of "Seeker" in ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'', coupled with the rediscovery of the department store advertisements, put a damper on that movement. Some years later, the term "Skyraider" was officially resurrected to describe the jet warriors in the [[BotCon 2009]] set "[[Wings of Honor]]" (based on the [[Starscream (Armada)#Energon|''Energon'' Starscream mold]]). [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] was indicated as the body-type's developer in-universe.

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==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
[[File:Jetron MoCsprites.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*''Stages'': 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9
*''Point value'': 100 (jet mode) / 300 (robot mode, red jet mode) / 5000 (red robot mode)

Making up the overwhelming bulk of the Decepticon forces, "Jetron" soldiers appear in vast numbers, swooping in from high altitude in jet mode to try and crash into the Autobots. If shot, they pause in midair to transform to robot mode, dropping to the ground and continuing their assault on foot. In robot mode, they are ''just'' a bit too short to be shot with robot-mode weaponry when on the same level as robot-mode Autobots, so hitting them in midair as they fall is the best bet to destroy them... or just use the momentary pause while they transform to slip by them, which is usually safer.

Jetrons flying in a straight line are destroyed with just one hit; rather than converting to robot mode, they leave behind an upgrade the Autobots can use to temporarily augment their abilities.

Special red Jetrons occasionally appear, flying in a straight line: when shot, they transform to robot mode but then try to fly away in the opposite direction at top speed. Destroying them releases [[Bumblebee (G1)#Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Bumblebee]], who escorts Autobots ahead a few zones, bypassing many hazards. These Jetrons only appear in the [[Temple Ruins]] and [[Glacier Zone]], though they won't appear in the latter if they are destroyed in the former. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

{{note|Non-red Jetrons use the same robot-mode sprite as the [[Blitzwing (G1)#Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Blitzwing clones]]. The [[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy (promo video)|''Mystery of Convoy'' promo video]] claims that named individual Seekers show up in the various levels, but... yyyyyyeah, it's all a buncha identical jets in vaguely-Starscreamy colors.}}

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===''The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth''===
In this iteration of the Autobot/Decepticon conflict, it seems all the Decepticon possess the Seeker body-type. There are also innumerable amounts of them. {{storylink|The Transformers: Battle to Save the Earth}}

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===''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures''===
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{{storylink|Transformers: Cybertron Adventures}}

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===''Transformers: Devastation''===
[[File:ConeheadSeekerConcept.jpg|thumb]]Besides Starscream, Thundercracker, and Skywarp, generic [[Conehead|conehead-style]] Seekers were encountered by the Autobots during Megatron's plan to cyberform the Earth. There were three types encountered: Warriors (standard), Heavy Weapons (use missiles), and Elites (use swords).
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===''Transformers Roleplaying Game''===
A combined reconnaissance and attack wing, the Seekers were drawn from the fastest fliers in the Decepticon army and led by the treacherous [[Air Commander]] [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. The Seekers frequented a lunar base built on the dark side of Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]; following Unicron's destruction and the rise of the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s within the Decepticon ranks, the two sides largely avoided one another. {{storylink|Decepticon Directive}}

==Toys==
{{note|Because of the bodytype-sharing nature of the Seekers, this section includes only molds that have been decorated as two or more Seeker characters, omitting a large number of molds unique to a single character.}}
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1catalog84-DecepticonPlanes-Redeco.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|The original Seekers.]]
*'''[[Decepticon Planes]]''' ([[1984]])
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:*[[Skywarp (G1)/toys|Skywarp]]
:*[[Starscream (G1)/toys|Starscream]]
:*[[Thundercracker (G1)/toys|Thundercracker]]
}}

*'''Decepticon Planes''' ([[1985]])
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:*[[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]
:*[[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]]
:*[[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]]
}}

:The original Seeker mold was the [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#F-15 Eagle|F-15]] ''[[Diaclone]]'' design, noted for its detailed jet mode, extremely limited robot-mode articulation, and the need to remove/add many parts during transformation.

:The mold was initially decorated as Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker. In 1985, Ramjet, Dirge, and Thrust were created out of this mold, each with unique new wing toolings and color schemes. Redecorated [[retool]]s of the mold also appeared in ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' as Starscream and Ramjet, featuring new accessory [[soundbox]]es.

:This mold subsequently has been extensively reissued and redecorated; see [[Starscream (G1)/toys]] for a ridiculously long list of examples. The reissues have included the original six characters as well as the retro-Generation-1 character [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]].

*'''[[Action Master]]s''' ([[1990]])
[[File:G1toy-ActionMaster-Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Action Master Thundercracker]]
:This non-transforming action figure mold was sold as Starscream, and later redecorated as Thundercracker for the European market.
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Skywarp.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Machine Wars'' Skywarp]]
*'''Basic''' ([[1997]])
:A small [[flipchanger]] mold, originally intended for ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'', was issued as Thundercracker and Skywarp.
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===''Armada''===
[[File:Armada SS toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Armada'' Starscream]]
*'''Max-Con''' ([[2002]])

:An all-new mold sold at the $20 price point was originally issued as ''Armada'' [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], redecorated as ''Armada'' [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]], and retooled as ''Armada'' [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]]. The retooled version was later issued as the new character [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] in the 2003 ''Universe'' toyline.

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[[File:PL_Brown_Thrust.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb| ''Armada'' Powerlinx Thrust...who is also Dirge]]
*'''Super-Con'''/'''Deluxe''' (2003)

:This mold was released as three different decoes of [[Thrust (Armada)|''Armada'' Thrust]] and as [[Sunstorm (Universe)|''Universe'' Sunstorm]]. One deco of Thrust was repurposed as [[Dirge (Armada)|Dirge]]. This mold is also the basis of the non-toy ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' characters [[Lidar]] and [[Sitrep]].
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===''Smallest Transforming Transformers''===
[[File:STFThrust toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Smallest Transforming Transformers'' Thrust]]
:The ''Smallest'' line, issued in Japan in [[2003]], featured a reduced-scale version of the original Generation 1 Seeker mold.

:It was issued as Starscream, Skywarp, and Thundercracker, and retooled as Thrust.
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===''Robotmasters''===
[[File:Robot Masters black starscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Robot Masters'' Starscream Limited Black Version]]
:A new Seeker mold was created for Japan's ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' subline. It is based on the original toy, but redesigned at a smaller size and with enhanced articulation.

:It was issued as Starscream (regular and black versions), Skywarp, and Thundercracker.
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===''Energon''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-LeozackWoH.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Timelines'' Leozack]]
*(Deluxe, [[2004]])
:An all new mold transforming into a jet loosely based on an F22 raptor, this figure was initially released and then redecoed as [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]], and was later redecoed into ''[[Transformers Timelines (franchise)|Timelines]]'' [[Leozack]] and [[Skyquake (G1)|Skyquake]] for their [[BotCon 2009]] "[[Wings of Honor]]" "Skyraider" bodies.
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===''Titanium''===
[[File:Titanium-toy Thrust.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|''Titanium'' Thrust]]
:A new Seeker mold created for the ''[[Titanium Series]]'' subline features a Cybertronian-based alternate mode, derived from the characters' appearance in ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' (itself loosely based on the original pyramid jets seen in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]".) This mold has been issued as Thundercracker, Starscream, Skywarp (a convention exclusive), Sunstorm, and Thrust (a Target Exclusive).
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===''Cybertron''===
[[File:Cybertron-toy_LegendsSunstorm.JPG|thumb|upright=1.67|''Legends of Cybertron'' Sunstorm]]
*'''Legends of Cybertron''' ([[2006]])
:A tiny version of the Voyager mold, issued as ''Armada'' Starscream, and redecorated as ''Universe'' [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]], ''Armada'' [[Skywarp (Armada)#LOC|Skywarp]], and [[Sunstorm (Universe)|Sunstorm]], and Generation 1 [[Ramjet (G1)#Universe (2008)|Ramjet]] and [[Thrust (G1)#Universe (2008)|Thrust]].
:A small version of the Deluxe mold was available as [[Thundercracker (Armada)|Thundercracker]] and was redecoed as [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Starscream]] for the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' toyline.
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*'''Deluxe''' (2006)
[[File:CybertronSkywarp toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''Cybertron'' Skywarp]]
:Though Thundercracker wasn't the same mold as Starscream in this series, his deluxe toy was redecoed as Skywarp. It was later redecoed into the non-Seeker character [[Divebomb (Movie)|Divebomb]].
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*'''Voyager''' (2006)
[[File:Universe 2008 Dirge toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Universe'' Dirge]]
:This mold, based on G1 Starscream's ''[[Transformers: The War Within|The War Within]]'' appearance, was issued as ''Armada'' Starscream, and later redecorated as Generation 1 Dirge.
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-Nacelle.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Timelines'' Nacelle]]
*'''Deluxe''' (2006)
:An all-new mold at the $10 price point, the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Seeker design retains the F-15 alternate mode, but with a new [[Transformation|transformation scheme]] and modern articulation.

:Like the original, this mold has been redecorated and retooled numerous times. In addition to the original six Seekers, it has also been issued as [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], [[Bitstream (G1)|Bitstream]], [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]], [[Nacelle (G1)|Nacelle]], and [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. In addition to its original release in ''Classics'', the various uses of this mold have occurred in the ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'', ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'', ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'', ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (toyline)|Shattered Glass]]'', and ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' toylines. Versions of this mold have been mass retail releases, store exclusives, specialty exclusives, convention exclusives, and fan club exclusives.

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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:TRU Masterpiece Acid Storm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Masterpiece'' Acid Storm]]
:A larger-scaled, highly complex mold. Issued as Starscream in 2005, with later retools as Skywarp, Thundercracker, and most recently Ghost Starscream, with transparent parts. The mold was heavily retooled in 2012 for another release as Starscream along with redecoes as Sunstorm, Acid Storm, Thundercracker, and Skywarp. It was even more extensively retooled and redecoed in 2016 as Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge.

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[[File:TF-Masterpiece-MP-52-Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Masterpiece'' Thundercracker Ver. 2.0]]
*'''Ver. 2.0'''
:A second ''Masterpiece'' Seeker mold was released in 2021, opting for cartoon accuracy as opposed to the original release's more stylized appearance. So far, [[Starscream (G1)/toys#MP52|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#MP52|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#MP52|Skywarp]]'s figures have been revealed for the new mold.
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===''Transformers'' (2007)===
[[File:Movie Legends Starscream.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''Transformers'' (2007) Legends-class Starscream]]
*'''Legends'''
:This Legends-class mold is a highly simplified, low-cost version of Starscream in his F-22 Raptor body. As such, he has a greatly compromised transformation sequence due to the smaller parts count, with limited articulation and detailing. In addition to numerous redecoes sold as Starscream, it was also used to make ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]].
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[[File:Skywarp ROTF Voyager toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|''Revenge of the Fallen'' Skywarp]]
*'''Voyager'''
:The mold used for the [[Size class|Voyager]] class [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] figure was retooled and redecoed into [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (as well as a G1 recolor of Starscream.) For the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line of toys, the original mold and the retool were recolored again as [[Ramjet (Movie)|Ramjet]] and [[Skywarp (Movie)|Skywarp]] respectively.
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[[File:Movie FAB Ramjet.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Transformers'' (2007) Fast Action Battler Ramjet]]
*'''Fast Action Battler'''
:The [[Fast Action Battlers]] version of Starscream was recolored into Ramjet in 2007.
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===''Animated''===
[[File:Ani-toy Starscream CloneBlack.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Animated'' Legends-class Starscream Clone Black Version]]
*'''Legends'''
:The tiny [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] [[Starscream (Animated)#Legends Class|Starscream]] mold was recolored into clear versions of his (male) clones:
:* [[Ramjet (Animated)#Toys|Ramjet Clear White Version]]
:* [[Skywarp (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Skywarp Clear Purple Version]]
:* [[Sunstorm (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Sunstorm Clear Orange Version]]
:* [[Thundercracker (Animated)#ClearEZCollection|Thundercracker Clear Blue Version]]
:* [[Starscream Clone Black Version]]
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[[File:Ani-toy Sunstorm VoyH.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Animated'' Sunstorm]]
*'''Voyager'''
:The Voyager class [[Starscream (Animated)|Starscream]] from [[Transformers Animated (toyline)|Animated]] was recolored into a few of his [[Starscream clone (Animated)|clones]]:
:*[[Skywarp (Animated)#Toys|Skywarp]]
:*[[Sunstorm (Animated)#Fantastic toys|Sunstorm]]
:*[[Thundercracker (Animated)#Voyager|Thundercracker]] (unreleased)
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[[File:Ani-toy Dirge.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Animated'' Activators Dirge]]
*'''Activators'''
:Starscream's [[Activators]] mold, a smaller, auto-transforming design based on the larger toy, was (eventually) redecoed into ''most'' of his clones:
:* [[Dirge (Animated)#Toys|Dirge]]
:* [[Ramjet (Animated)#Activator|Ramjet]]
:* [[Skywarp (Animated)#Activator|Skywarp]]
:* [[Thundercracker (Animated)#Toys|Thundercracker]]
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===''Transformers'' (2010)===
[[File:Chronicletoy ez thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Chronicle'' Thundercracker]]
*'''Legends'''
:[[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Starscream is a new sculpt based on his Generation 1 jet appearance with many fuselage details borrowed from the [[#Masterpiece|Masterpiece version]]. This sculpt was also used to make ''[[Transformers Chronicle (toyline)|Chronicle]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Thundercracker]], Starscream, and [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Chronicle|Skywarp]].
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===''Alternity''===
[[File:Alternity starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Alternity'' Starscream]]
:Rather than a jet, this mold transforms into a licensed 1:32 scale {{w|Mitsuoka Orochi}} and features [[die-cast]] metal parts and rubber tires, as well as an opening hood, trunk and doors. It was used to make [[Starscream (G1)/toys|the]] [[Skywarp (G1)|usual]] [[Thundercracker (G1)|three]] (as well as non-Seeker [[Banzai-Tron (G1)|Banzai-Tron]]). In the ''Alternity'' storyline, these three are known as [[Questor]]s. Y'know, ''quest'' like ''seek''.
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===''Dark of the Moon''===
[[File:DOTM MechTech Deluxe Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Dark of the Moon'' Skywarp]]
*'''Deluxe''' ([[2011]])
:This all-new sculpt transforms into a surprisingly accurate F-22 Raptor while hiding the robot mode parts much better than previous molds. It was first released as Starscream and later redecoed into [[Thundercracker (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Thundercracker]] and [[Skywarp (Movie)#Dark of the Moon|Skywarp]].
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy-Thrilling30Thundercracker.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|''Generations Thrilling 30'' Thundercracker]]
*'''Deluxe''' ([[2012]])
:This mold is based on the Seekers' appearance in [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)|''War For Cybertron'']] and [[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|''Fall of Cybertron'']]. Transforming into a jet loosely resembling previous "Tetrajets," it was issued as [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]], and [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]]. The molds simultaneously represent both [[Aligned continuity family|Aligned]] incarnations of the characters as well as their IDW counterparts' appearances in the [[2005 IDW continuity]].

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[[File:Gen-toy AcidStorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Generations'' Acid Storm]]
*'''Legends''' ([[2013]])
:This mold is based on based on Guido Guidi's Seeker design from IDW's [[The Transformers (IDW)|original ongoing series]] and transforms into a hybrid F15/F22. The mold was originally released as Starscream, and was redecoed into Acid Storm, Thundercracker, and Skywarp.

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[[File:Generationstoy-TakaraTomy-ArmadaStarscream.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Generations'' Starscream (Japanese-version)]]
*'''Deluxe''' ([[2014]])
:Armada Starscream, as the name of the figure implies, is an updated representation of [[Starscream (Armada)|Starscream]] in ''[[Transformers: Armada (franchise)|Armada]]'' body. Like the ''Fall of Cybertron'' Starscream figure, it also represents Starscream in the 2005 IDW continuity, even including a comic book in which he takes this form. It has been retooled into [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]], who resembled the Seekers throughout his appearances in the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (Marvel)|Generation 2 comics]]. The mold was also retooled into [[Skywarp (Armada)|Skywarp]] and [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]]. It was also redecoed in colors representing Starscream's Powerlinx form in the cartoon and Takara toyline; this deco was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] as [[Thundercracker (Armada)|''Armada'' Thundercracker]].
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===''Prime: First Edition''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-SlipstreamPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|''Timelines'' Slipstream]]
*'''Deluxe''' (2011)
:The first toy to represent [[Starscream (WFC)|Starscream]] as he appears in [[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|''Transformers: Prime'']], this mold would later be redecoed and retooled into [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]] and [[Thundercracker (WFC)|Thundercracker]] in TakaraTomy's ''Prime'' line, as well as ''Timelines'' [[Slipstream (WFC)|Slipstream]].
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===''Robots in Disguise''===
[[File:RID2015_Warrior_Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Robots in Disguise'' Warrior-class Skywarp]]
*'''Warrior'''
:This new sculpt incorporates influences from both [[Starscream (Animated)|''Animated'' Starscream]] and [[Starscream (G1)|''Generation 1'' Starscream]], specifically the latter's appearance during the coronation scene in [[The Transformers: The Movie|the G1 movie]]. Aside from differing Hasbro and Takara decos, it was also redecoed as [[Skywarp (WFC)|Skywarp]].
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:Generations Leader TC.jpg|thumb|upright=1.8|''Generations'' Leader-class Thundercracker]]
*'''Leader''' ([[2015]])
:A heavy retool of ''Generations'' [[Jetfire (G1)/toys#Generations|Jetfire]], this figure is sculpted to resemble the same design by Guido Guidi as the ''Generations'' Legends-class Seeker mold. Unusually, the retooled version of the mold was initially released as Thundercracker before being later redecoed as Starscream and Skywarp.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Rainmaker-3-pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Siege'' [[Rainmaker]] three pack]]
*'''Voyager'''
:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Starscream]] transforms from a heavily G1-inspired robot to a Cybertronian 'tetrajet' based on the Seekers' appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]" and back; although the jet mode has the robot legs sticking out from the undercarriage. Naturally, the ''Siege'' Starscream mold has been redecoed into the remaining members of the 1984 Seekers, as well as some previously unreleased characters.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Voyager-G2-Sandstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Generations Selects'' [[Sandstorm (G2)#Generations|Decepticon Sandstorm]]]]
*'''Voyager'''
:The ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' Seeker mold is essentially an upscaled version of the ''Classics'' Starscream figure; taking inspiration from the 2006 mold's transformation scheme while adding some new points of articulation. Returning to the roots of the original toy, the ''Earthrise'' Seeker mold transforms into an F-15 jet and comes with a pair of null-ray accessories. Due to the figure's hollow waist and the nature of its conversion, the ''Earthrise'' Seeker mold's planned waist articulation was scrapped. This sculpt was extensively retooled and redecoed multiple times to recreate the [[Conehead]]s' distinctive head piece and their individual wing toolings.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-SS-89-Voyager-Bumblebee-Thundercracker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Studio Series'' [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (''Bumblebee'' mold)]]
*'''Voyager'''
:The ''[[Studio Series]]'' Seeker mold is based on the Generation 1-inspired design in ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'', transforming from robot to Cybertronian tetrajet in 31 steps, and looks very similar to the unrelated [[Blitzwing (BB)#Generations|Blitzwing]] figure from the same toyline. Each figure comes with a cannon, two Null-Ray blasters evocative of the Generation 1 Seeker design, and a cardboard backdrop display depicting a war-torn Cybertron as it appears at the beginning of the film.

:Besides [[Starscream (Movie)/toys#SS72|Starscream]], this mold has been used to make [[Thrust (Movie)#Studio Series|Thrust]] and [[Thundercracker (Movie)#SS89|Thundercracker]]. Each redeco of this mold can even be repurposed into any of the [[generic]] Seekers featured in the film.

===''War for Cybertron: Kingdom''===
[[File:TF-Legacy-Core-Class-Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|''Legacy'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Legacy|Skywarp]]]]
*'''Core'''
:''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Kingdom]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Kingdom|Starscream]] is a roughly Legends-sized mold highly reminiscent of its larger ''Earthrise'' counterpart. The accessories packed in with the Core Class Seekers varies with release; as of writing Starscream and ''[[Transformers: Legacy|Legacy]]'' [[Thundercracker (G1)/toys#Legacy|Thundercracker]] come with the traditional Null-Ray accessories, while ''Legacy'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#Legacy|Skywarp]] comes with a tuning fork-like weapon.

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==Merchandise==
[[File:HOC AirWarrior.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb]]

===''Super Collection Figure''===
:A small, PVC plastic figure based on the Seekers' animation model design. It was imported from Takara in the 2002 ''Heroes of Cybertron'' line.

:It was issued as Starscream, Thundercracker, Skywarp, Sunstorm, and as a six-pack of the three original seekers and three generic light purple [[Air Warrior]]s. It was retooled and redecorated as Ramjet, Thrust, and Dirge.
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===''Titanium Series''===
[[File:Titanium-toy RMThundercracker.JPG|upright=0.85|thumb|''Titanium'' Thundercracker]]
:A small, non-transforming die-cast metal figurine, based upon the Generation 1 cartoon appearance of the Seekers was available decoed as either Starscream or Thundercracker.
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===''MyClone''===
[[File:MyCloneRamjet.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|''Myclone'' Ramjet]]
:A super-adorable figurine mold of Starscream was issued for this line, and redecorated as the [[chase figure]] Thundercracker. A Coneheads mold was also available, issued as Ramjet and chase figure Dirge, and retooled as Thrust.
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===Palisades===
[[File:PalisadesGhostStarscream.jpg|thumb|Ghost of Starscream statue]]
:Issued in 2005, this six-inch-tall polystone statue with articulated head and arms was sculpted by [[3L Creation Group]] from a design by [[George Tremarco]]. It was later redecoed as Skywarp, Sunstorm, Thundercracker, and the Ghost of Starscream.
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robot Hero Skywarp.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|''Robot Heroes'' Skywarp]]
:Another super-adorable figurine of Starscream, this time launching himself into the air. Redecorated as Skywarp and Thundercracker. A Thrust mold from the same line has yet to be redecorated.
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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard Ramjet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|''3D Battle-Card Game'' Ramjet]]
:This release is a 38-point "Uncommon" piece from the [[3D Battle-Card Game]] composed of punch-out parts from two different cards that can be reconfigured to make a robot or a fighter jet. The parts layout was used to produce Movie versions of [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]] and [[Thundercracker (Movie)|Thundercracker]] (as well as non-Seeker characters [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] and [[Jetfire (Movie)|Jetfire]]) in the initial release and Generation 1 [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], and [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]] in the "Energon Wars" expansion set.
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==Notes==
[[File:BC05InfiltrationCoverSeekette.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|VOGUE!]]
*In the 1990s, Hasbro had more character plans for the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Starscream]] and [[Ramjet (G1)/toys#Generation 2|Ramjet]] molds that fell through:
**A labeled piece of unused ''Generation 2'' packaging art published in [[2011]]'s ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' gave the name [[Sandstorm (G2)|Sandstorm]] to an unreleased desert camo variant on the Ramjet toy (previously seen in toy mock-up form on eBay).
**A mostly black and grey mock-up of ''Generation 2'' Starscream was also seen from the same source as the Sandstorm mock-up. In [[2020]], it became known that this mock-up was intended to be named [[Blackout (G2)|Blackout]].
**Another mock-up deco variant of the Starscream toy in [[:File:G2SSJungleprotojet.jpg|jungle colors]] is also known to exist. As with Blackout and Sandstorm, this may have been intended to be a new character.
**Lastly, ''another'' mock-up deco variant of the Ramjet toy in [[:File:WhizBangNavyRamjetRedeco.jpg|cloud camo]] is also known to exist. As with all the above mock-up decoes, this may have been intended to be a new character.
*The ''Transformers'' [[fandom]] has long mused upon the possibility of female Seekers (and produced countless {{w|Mary Sue|self-insertion characters}} that are variants on the theme). A piece of [[Hasbro]] concept art of what appeared to be a female Seeker design appeared on the [[BotCon 2005]]-exclusive cover of [[Infiltration issue 0|''Infiltration'' #0]], but the idea didn't fully see fruition until [[2008]]'s ''[[Transformers Animated (franchise)|Animated]]'' [[Slipstream (Animated)|Slipstream]], the first '''[[canon]]ical''' female character to share a body template with a Starscream.
*The ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Seeker sculpt has been reused and retooled more times than any other [[mold]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Jetron''' (ジェットロン ''Jettoron''), '''Seeker''' (シーカー ''Shīkā'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Sōusuǒ Chě''' (Taiwan, 搜索者, "Seeker"), '''Yóují''' (China, 游击, "General of Guerrilla Warfare")
*''Polish'' '''Szperacz''' ("Seeker"/"Scout")

==References==
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[[Category:Decepticon subgroups]]
[[Category:Fan terminology]]
[[Category:Generation 1 subgroups]]
[[Category:Generations Selects Decepticons]]
[[Category:Seekers| Seeker (body-type)]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege subgroups]]

Bonecrusher (G1)/toys

2023-10-19T09:06:55Z

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[[File:Bonecrusher G1 boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
'''Bonecrusher''' is the Decepticons' resident bulldozer.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Bonecrusher toy.jpg|thumb|right|300px|"You were so busy forcing '''''me''''' into a boner, you forgot you were committing one yourself!"]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (Constructicon, [[1985]]/[[1986]])
**''Team ID number'': '''1'''
**''Takara ID number'': '''36'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Laser pistol]], Devastator's left fist, "Target Shooter" projectile launcher, [[concussion weapon|"Rotor Blade"]] projectile
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Bonecrusher was originally from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, as "Construction Vehicle Robot No.1 Bulldozer". Bonecrusher transforms into a bright green Komatsu D31P bulldozer, which can also form an "attack bulldozer" mode by attaching the "Target Shooter" (loaded with the "Rotor Blade" projectile) onto the posts on the hood of his [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]. The Target Shooter could also become launcher or drill weapon attached to either of his arms in robot mode (which was later shown in Transformers: Devastation game). He can also combine with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]], functioning as the left arm.

:On the European continent, Bonecrusher was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref> In 1986, Bonecrusher and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now ''yellow'' instead of green.<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These are ''not'' to be confused with the later, ''non''-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below for both).

:For the [[GiG]] Italian release of ''Transformers'', "Scudo" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Bonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on Generation 1 Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''37'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Laser pistol]], Devastator's left fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, [[concussion weapon|"rotor blade"]] projectile

:Bonecrusher was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.<ref name="mbcollection"/>

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*'''Constructicons''' (Constructicon, [[1992]])
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol

:Another yellow European exclusive version of Bonecrusher, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release. The main difference was that this version, just like the other Constructicons, came with no Devastator parts. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other Constructicons.

:There were two [[variant]]s of this Bonecrusher: The initial production run had his canopy cast in gray plastic (a color choice unique to this version), whereas the other one had a yellow canopy like the previous European yellow Bonecrusher.<ref name="eurovar">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-toy-discussion/595256-1992-european-yellow-constructicons-variant.html "1992 European Yellow Constructicons Variant"] at TFW2005.</ref>
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===''Generation 2''===
[[file:Bonecrusher_Generation_2_toy.gif|thumb|upright=1.66|So they tried to shove me into a Boner yet again. I already GAVE you a boner! I can give you another one!!]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (Constructicon, [[1993]])
**''Team ID number'': '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator's left fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.

:[[Redeco]]s of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' products. The first—and seemingly more common—versions were yellow like the previous European release, but had some minor color, deco and tooling differences. In Bonecrusher's case, the purple plastic parts were slightly brighter, the canopy was yellow (like on the ''first'' European yellow version and the later variant of the 1992 version), he featured a ''Generation 2''-style Decepticon [[insignia|logo]] and the word "DECEPTICON" [[tampograph]]ed on the inside of his bulldozer shovel, and—most importantly—like all the ''Generation 2'' Constructicons, Bonecrusher came with the extra parts necessary to form Devastator again.

:A later and seemingly less common run changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It has been rumored that this release was only available in [[KB Toys]] stores, but not verified.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Bonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on ''Generation 2'' Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/OrangeBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on orange ''Generation 2'' Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2003)===
[[Image:TFU03-toy BonecrusherMicro.jpg|300px|thumb|A tiny boner.]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (Micromaster, 2004)
**''Accessories'': Devastator legs
{{note|The [[Bonecrusher (Universe Micromaster)#Universe (2003)|''Universe'' Bonecrusher]] toy was [[repurposing|repurposed]] as a [[Micromaster]] upgrade for the ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' incarnation of Bone Crusher.}}

:A [[redeco]] of [[Crush-Bull]], Bone Crusher transforms into a bulldozer. He can form the back or chest to any similar-construction Micromaster combiner robot, but his nominal position is as the back of [[Devastator (Universe Micromaster)|Constructicon Devastator]].

:A [[KB Toys]] [[exclusive]], he and the other Micromaster Constructicons were also ultimately available from {{w|Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears}} during [[Christmas]]time, and [[Kmart]]'s online store.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[The Transformers: Micromaster|Micromaster]]'' [[Bonecrusher (Micromaster)|Bonecrusher]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Decepticon/MMBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===''Classics''===
[[File:Classics2006 Bonecrusher toy.JPG|300px|thumb|Chortle at Joker's boner]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Multi-pack, [[2007]])
**''Accessories:'' Claw weapon thing, [[energon star]]

:Bonecrusher is one of the toys included in this [[Walmart]] [[exclusive]] gift pack, a redeco of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Bonecrusher (Energon)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Sledge (Energon)|Sledge]] mold. He transforms into a wheeled front-end loader and can form a leg or arm to any ''Energon''-series "[[Powerlinx]] [[Combiner]]" super robot, though his nominal placement is as the right arm of Devastator.

:This sculpt was also used to make [[Scrapper (G1)|Scrapper]] from the same gift pack.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2007/Decepticon/ClassicsBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on ''Classics'' Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:TF-Encore-20A-Bonecrusher.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|Reissued boner. ''(20A version pictured)'']]
*'''Devastor''' ([[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator's left fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.

:Bonecrusher was reissued in a giftset with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Bonecrusher features a newly added tab to his arm to hold him together more securely in vehicle mode.
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*'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' ([[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''20A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator's left fist, "target shooter" projectile launcher, "rotor blade" projectile.

:Bonecrusher was ''again'' reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Bonecrusher is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. His projectile launcher / Devastator's lower arm is colored black, instead of purple.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[Image:KreO-Toy Bonecrusher.jpg|right|thumb|300px|How'd My boner crimes get THIS small?]]
*'''Constructicon Devastator''' (Micro-Changer Combiner, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A2224'''
**''Pieces'': '''76'''
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Bonecrusher comes as part of the Devastator [[Micro-Changer]] combiner set, and can be rebuilt from his robot mode into a bulldozer. He can also contribute his bricks to form Devastator together with [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scrapper]], [[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scavenger]], and [[Mixmaster (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mixmaster]].

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarsBonecrusher.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Boner of the year.]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, [[2015]])
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Constructicon Bonecrusher is a Voyager-sized figure that transforms into a bulldozer and also forms Titan Class Devastator's left arm. He is packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box.

:As a part of a promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the Constructicons was given out when purchasing the set. As such, Bonecrusher was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/CWBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Bonecrusher.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Convention exclusive boner of the year.]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords,

:A redeco of the above Bonecrusher figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.

:In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Decepticon/SDCCBonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on SDCC ''Combiner Wars'' Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Bonecrusher.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The ultimate boner of the year.]]
*'''Devastor''' (giftset, [[December 12]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-04'''
**''English name:'' '''Devastator'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles
{{toydesigner|[[Hisashi Yuki]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Takara's Bonecrusher, included in the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the G1 cartoon. He also includes his classic handgun. In addition, his knees were also [[retool]]ed. Instead of them being on ball joints, they are now on a swivel joint connected to a mushroom peg, providing better articulation. This change was also made to [[Scavenger (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Scavenger]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Bonecrusher.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Devastator''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Team ID number'': '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

:The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage|Vintage G1]]'' series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

: Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Bonecrusher's case, his forearm/launcher has the spring-loaded firing gimmick neutered [[for safety reasons]], the ankles are now attached with a flat pin instead of a screw, the detailing on the parts such as the treads is not as sharp and deep compared to the original and ''Encore'' versions, and his mouthplate is now painted silver rather than black.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Bonecrusher''' (Decoy, [[1987]])

:Coming packaged at random on carded ''Transformers'' toys during 1987, this is a soft-rubber version of Bonecrusher in his robot mode. He—like all Decepticon [[Decoy]]s—was available in both purple and red, with the red version being considerably rarer.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Bonecrusher/bonecrusher.htm More information on Decoy Bonecrusher at TFU.info]''

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===''3D Battle-Card Game''===
[[File:3DBattleCard ClassicBonecrusher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Stung by his boner, Joker lashes back!]]
*'''"Classic" Bonecrusher''' (3D Battle-Card, 2007)

:A 38-point "rare" character in the ''[[3D Battle-Card Game]]''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s "Energon Wars" expansion, Bonecrusher "transforms" into a lime green half-track payloader. He uses the same parts layout as [[Transformers (film)|Movie]] [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]] and [[Longarm (Movie)|Longarm]].
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===''The Loyal Subjects''===
[[File:Tlsbonecrusher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A faceless boner!!]]
*'''Bonecrusher''' (2014)
:''[[The Loyal Subjects]]'' Bonecrusher is a Wave 3 figure with standard articulation. He is clearly based on his original toy, and comes with his classic weapon. Bonecrusher has no special gimmicks. For every 16 figures, there is one Bonecrusher.

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*'''Bonecrusher "Orange" Ed.''' (2014)
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*'''Yellow Constructicons "3-Pak"''' (2014)
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2ABonecrusher.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Bonecrusher, Demolitions''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2A: Devastator Deck'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T01/T06'''
**''Stars: ''4

:Bonecrusher, Demolitions was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game's Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Bonecrusher, Demolitions is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Bonecrusher, Demolitions depicts the upper right portion of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]].

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Bonecrusher, Demolitions can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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==References==
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[[Category:3D Battle-Cards]]
[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Constructicons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:KB Toys exclusives]]
[[Category:Micromaster combiners]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wal-Mart exclusives]]

Sandstorm (G1)

2023-09-25T06:31:52Z

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:''Sandstorm is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:G1AutobotSandstorm boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Enter Darude-Sandstorm joke here.]]
'''Sandstorm''' gets bored easily, and has a very hard time concentrating on humdrum tasks. He craves excitement, and since the [[Transformer]]s apparently don't have the X-Games (though they do have [[Optimus Primal (BW)|skateboarding apes]]), he goes in for fighting the [[Decepticon]]s. The ever-present threat of deactivation or maiming doesn't frighten him, but he does fear that the war might end any chance for him to enjoy life. For Sandstorm, war may not be heaven, but it's a hell of an adventure.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Triplechangerstarget2006.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|"Think how great a first impression we'd make if I shot him in the crotch!"]]
''Sandstorm was one of three [[Triple Changer]]s recruited by [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] to back up the [[Wreckers]] in [[Operation: Volcano]], replacing [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] after he went missing. In order to make a good first impression on [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], their new commander, Sandstorm and his buddies beat the titanium-coated stuffing out of him, thus proving that they'd fit right in with the Wreckers. However, there were still doubts as to whether the Triple Changers were up to their task in the mission. Such concerns became null when Volcano ultimately failed to lure their targets into the intended trap. All it yielded was Impactor's death, who was felled by a [[Macabre|Decepticon nobody]] while the rest of the forces drew back. After gunning down the assassin, Sandstorm and the others watch solemny as their commander's life force faded away.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

''As a member of the Wreckers, Sandstorm helped capture what he believed to be a Decepticon spy disguised as Autobot leader [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]],'' {{storylink|...The Harder They Die!}} ''only to later discover the "spy" was actually the genuine article. Once Emirate Xaaron confirmed his old friend's identity, the Wreckers stood down.'' {{storylink|Distant Thunder!}} ''Along with Ultra Magnus, they fought alongside Prime against [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] and his forces, plundering Decepticon strongholds of their [[energon]] before Optimus returned to the Autobots of [[Earth]].'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:Technician wreckers legion of the lost.jpg|thumb|upright=2]]
''After Prime was transported back to Earth, [[Autobase]] was moved to [[Kalis]]. It was soon rocked by a huge explosion and, believing the explosion to be caused by an underground reactor, Sandstorm and the other Wreckers searched in vain for the chamber. Upon their return to headquarters, the Autobots were overcome by a legion of [[zombie]]s! Springer, still ill-at-ease in his role as leader, floundered when the shambling horde burst through the floor, and without anyone to coordinate them, the Wreckers were easily vanquished. They were captured by the undead horde's controller, [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]], fitted with [[inhibitor band]]s, and detained within an underground cell. Though things seemed grim, Springer regained his senses following a pep-talk from Xaaron and managed to escape.'' {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}}

[[File:Wreckers magnus meltdown.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.8|It's all part of a new program we like to call "Deep Hurting"!]]
''Sandstorm and the rest of the Wreckers managed to break out of their cell as well, reacquired their weapons, and once more took up the fight against the zombies patrolling Flame's headquarters. They then bumped into a returning Springer, now accompanied by Ultra Magnus, [[Fizzle]], [[Sizzle (G1)|Sizzle]], and [[Guzzle (G1)|Guzzle]]. Unfortunately, any further progress towards Flame's inner sanctum was blocked off by a massive blast door. Though their weapons proved completely ineffective against it, the Autobots managed to get through when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] arrived, repaying a favor that fellow Decepticon [[Flywheels]] owed Ultra Magnus. Unfortunately, they came to confront Flame too late; his machines had already destabilized, and the countdown to Cybertron's destruction had already begun. While Springer, Ultra Magnus, and Xaaron dealt with Flame, the rest of the group cut through the remnants of madbot's zombie army, and headed back to the surface. There, Sandstorm learned that a zombified [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] had forfeited his (un)life in order to prevent the whole planet from blowing up. The Autobots stood in solemn silence to honor Impactor's heroic passing.'' {{storylink|Meltdown!}}

[[File:WreckingHavoc-yourfoe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|"Coach, I want that hundred shanix." "You gotta earn it, kid!"]]
''Sandstorm helped prepare the squad to jump to Earth and eliminate the threat of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] after receiving a warning from Ultra Magnus and the Sparklers.'' {{storylink|Deadly Games!}} ''Unfortunately, their portal dropped the Wreckers on Galvatron right in the middle of a human town, while the latter was having a meeting with [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. This left the risk of civilian casualties unbearably high. The Wreckers were forced to focus on clearing Galvatron out of the town and securing the safety of the humans rather than actually fighting to capture or kill the super Decepticon. Unfortunately, Sandstorm's efforts in this task were met with difficulty, as the humans couldn't tell Autobots apart from Decepticons. Springer managed to lure Scourge and Cyclonus away, allowing the rest of his crew an opportunity to gang-up on Galvatron. But they were unwilling to simply abandon their leader to the Decepticons' mercies, and the Wreckers allowed Galvatron to escape in order to help their leader. Scourge and Cyclonus also retreated upon finding themselves badly outnumbered, and the Wreckers were forced to return to Cybertron to plan anew.'' {{storylink|Wrecking Havoc}}

''Meanwhile...''

[[File:Blasterbeourleaderplease.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|left|Aren't you with the Wreckers? In space?]]
Oppressed under [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s tyrannical rule, Sandstorm and several others on board the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] pleaded for [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] to usurp Grimlock as leader of the Autobots. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} Later, he would join the other Autobots in watching them duel for leadership on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. No one knows how Sandstorm got there. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

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''After the mission against Galvatron failed, Sandstorm was assigned to Earth duty full-time with [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]] as an [[Advance Surveillance Unit]] for Galvatron's next move. Though they had been instructed to keep out of human affairs, Sandstorm was still itching for some action. He got more than he bargained for when he investigated a town fire; at first the situation seemed like an opportunity to safeguard life from a natural disaster. While helping the townsfolk evacuate however, Sandstorm, Inferno, and Broadside discovered that an alien life-form, a [[Firebug (G1)|Firebug]], was the source of the conflagration. Working together, the trio caught the critter and sent him off to Mercury, where he wouldn't cause further trouble.'' {{storylink|Firebug!}}

''Later, the trio made a mess of some locals' [[Christmas]] celebration while trying to join in, leaving the town of [[Border Flats]] in ruins as a result. Sandstorm and his teammates made themselves scarce, only for the Autobot [[Powermaster]]s to track them down and attack, thinking they were dealing with a trio of Decepticon trouble-makers. Suitably ashamed of the damage they had caused, the Advance Surveillance Unit apologized for the misunderstanding. As the Autobots settled down, Optimus Prime joined them to impart on Sandstorm and the rest about their responsibility to the planet.'' {{storylink|Cold Comfort and Joy!}}

''Once he reported to Cybertron about Galvatron amassing resources, Sandstorm joined a joint task force of Wreckers and [[Mayhem Attack Squad|Mayhems]] in confronting the evil Decepticon from the future. They were strong. They were numerous. They were annihilated. Galvatron's [[particle cannon]] ended up obliterating Sandstorm while the task force was in full retreat after losing more than half their members.'' {{storylink|Time Wars}}
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=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Rodimus technobots wreckers peace.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
Sandstorm was among the Autobots defending their territory during the Decepticons' all-out assault under the command of [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]]. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

In an alternate future of [[2510]], Sandstorm joined the Wreckers on Cybertron's northern front where they finally exterminated the last Decepticon outpost, bringing the war to an end. Later on, [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] called an official end to the war effort and announced his plans to pass the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] on to Springer. The Decepticons were not totally gone, however—a deep cover agent named [[Triton]] lived on inside the Autobot ranks. In order to stir up discord, Triton challenged Prime's decision, declaring that [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] was a better choice to carry the Matrix. The situation quickly escalated into a firefight, during which Sandstorm murdered Triton. As conflict escalated further, a new Cybertronian Civil War between the Wreckers and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] began.'' {{storylink|Peace}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:Invasion SlapdashSandstormBroadsideInfected.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb]]
Sandstorm helped rebuild the [[Ironworks (facility)|Ironworks]]. When the evil Autobots attacked from the negative polarity universe, Sandstorm was one of the first wave assimilated by the [[Junkion (species)|Junkions]]. {{storylink|Invasion (issue)|Invasion}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Wreckers loose ends.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.9|Once a background character, always a background character.]]
In [[2012]], twenty-one years after the apparent end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] and reoccupation of Cybertron, Sandstorm and the other Wreckers joined [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] in going AWOL to investigate the "loose ends" of the conflict on other planets such as Earth and [[Nebulos]].

Unfortunately, they only made it as far as a devastated Earth before they were apparently blown out of the sky by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}} The Wreckers escaped their ship in shuttles that took them to Earth's surface, where they decided to lay low while Rack'n'Ruin checked on Broadside and Topspin, as they had suffered damage during the battle. After, Sandstorm tried to draw off most of Megatron's [[zombie]] army with [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]] and [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] while Kup tried to send a distress signal to Cybertron. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}}

[[File:Laserbeak buzzsaw whirl sandstorm loose ends.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]]
Upon returning to the other Wreckers, he found them being threatened by a [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|super-powered human]] calling himself Circuit Smasher. Topspin recognized the human as Spike Witwicky, a former ally of the Autobots, and Spike grudgingly took the to [[Argus Base]] where they met [[G.B. Blackrock]]. Sandstorm attended a meeting with Blackrock, Circuit Smasher, and Springer to form a plan to take down Megatron. During their meeting, they received a message from Megatron, informing them that he had Kup captive, and had infected him with [[Scraplet]]s! {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}} Sandstorm, Springer and Whirl split off from the other Wreckers, so they could try to save Kup, and, in the process, create a distraction so the other Wreckers could deactivate the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. They fought hard, but were quickly taken down by Megatron's forces. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} With the arrival of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] with reinforcements from Cybertron and a joint Wrecker-human assault on the Ark, Megatron and his zombie army were defeated. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}}

[[File:Wreckers war to end all wars.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Sandstorm and the rest of the Autobots, sans Optimus Prime, returned to Cybertron aboard the ''[[Valiant (G1)|Valiant]]'' {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}} where he continued to serve with the Wreckers; helping to keep the peace at [[Eugenesis Plaza]] {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} and [[Auto-artery RG1]] {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}} and participating in a failed attack at [[Fort Scyk]] to root out [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}} With the arrival of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s ''[[Warworld]]'' above the planet, he formed part of a raid on the Decepticon ship but was caught unawares by the master of [[Metallikato]] and found himself impaled by a sword. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}

Sandstorm was well enough recovered to join Rodimus Prime's assault on the [[Hub (G2)|Hub Network]], with the Wreckers operating separately from the main Autobot forces and using the Hub's interplanetary "[[slam rail]]" tube system to avoid detection while causing massive explosions to detach planets from its superstructure. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 4}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
Sandstorm, [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] were led by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] in a counterattack against [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]]'s forces as they laid siege to an Autobot fort in the [[Border Regions]]. Following their intervention, Straxus ordered his troops to retreat but to gather as many prisoners as they could as they did so. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 2|Secrets & Lies #2}}

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jerry Houser]] (English), [[Yoku Shioya]] (Japanese)|[[Xia Zhiqing]] (Chinese), [[Bernd Simon]] (German, "Fight or Flee"), [[Imo Heite]] (German, "Starscreams Ghost"), [[Frank Röth]] (German, ''Generation 2'' dub), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French), [[Dani Albiac]] (Spain-Spanish), [[Lauro Fabiano]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}
[[File:SandstormAutobot1.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|Autobot Creamsicle]]
Sandstorm was a native of [[Paradron]]. His Autobot ancestors fled Cybertron during what he called [[Cybertronian Civil Wars|the Fourth Great War]] and ventured through a strange vortex, where they discovered a habitable world. There, they founded an energon-rich, democratic colony dedicated to nonviolence.

But this came to an end when [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] stumbled through the vortex and crashed on Paradron. They had no idea where they were, but they knew it was a land ripe for the picking. They literally pushed the welcoming Paradronians around, then alerted [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to the planet's existence. Sandstorm tried to rally his fellows against the two Decepticons, but no one wanted to fight. And he was proven terribly right in the middle of a speech, when Cyclonus abruptly shot him as Galvatron's invasion force descended from the sky.

Sandstorm was jailed, and the Decepticons forced the Paradronians into labor, building weapons. However, Sandstorm escaped rather easily and took an old shuttle back through the vortex. He put out a distress call and was found by the [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertronian]] [[Autobot]]s, whom he convinced to mount a counterstrike against Galvatron.

[[File:Sandstorm ThiefInTheNight.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|left|Technically you're not supposed to be here either, but at least we can say the episodes were just out of order.]]
The Autobots infiltrated Paradron and took guerrilla action. They freed a group of Paradronians, and though the pacifists were still wary of Sandstorm's pleas to fight, they did finally take up arms. Despite this victory, though, the Decepticons still presented a daunting battle. Sandstorm gave little objection to [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'s order to detonate the planet's energon core, destroying the world to keep it out of Galvatron's hands. In fact, he seemed downright happy to get some use out of the planetary escape pods. The Paradronians departed thusly while Sandstorm and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] planted a bomb on what Magnus called the most beautiful thing in the entire galaxy.

[[File:SandstormOctane BFF.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"Like the rest of my people, I deplore violins. Why that stopped us from fighting you guys, I have no idea."]]
When it detonated five minutes later, Sandstorm and the Paradronians stood alongside the Autobots and watched their homeworld's destruction. "It's as beautiful in death as it was in life," Sandstorm eulogized simply. Rodimus openly mocked him and told him Cybertron was better. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (episode)|Fight or Flee}}

Maybe that's why he went to Earth instead. Though he was still on the abusive Rodimus' team investigating [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s theft of famous monuments. {{storylink|Thief in the Night}} Interestingly, it was as a result of that caper that [[Octane]] was excommunicated from Galvatron's army. And then Sandstorm and Octane soon started hanging out, joyriding in and around [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]].

When the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] tried to assassinate Octane, he and Sandstorm fled to a space station somewhere and had lunch. There, a [[Skuxxoid]] in Galvatron's employ tried to kill Octane several times but was comically thwarted by circumstance. Believing it would be safer, Sandstorm and Octane then went to Cybertron. But while Octane was alone there, he finally ''was'' captured by the Decepticons.

As he was being hauled away, Sandstorm tried to rescue him. And failed. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

{{note|Sandstorm's [[character model]] actually first shows up in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]" in a Cybertronian [[:File:FFoDPart5Sandstorm.jpg|
battle scene]] with [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]]... miscolored as [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]]. Which is just as well, since he shouldn't have been there in the first place!}}

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====Japanese Generation 1 cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
[[File:Hm4 Autobot Triple Changers.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]
Alongside [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], Sandstorm was sent from [[Athenia]] to Cybertron in order to defend against a major Decepticon assault. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} The Triple Changers then traveled to Earth, where they helped [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Twincast]] sneak into [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] by keeping their Decepticon counterparts busy with a dogfight. Apparently, Sandstorm wasn't on friendly terms with Octane anymore. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
In [[2030]], Sandstorm and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] were by [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] when he declared he would turn his life around. {{Storylink|LG19 Sprung Prologue}}

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====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:TherealSandstorm-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3]]
At some point, [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] created [[Sandstorm (MW)|a clone]] of Sandstorm and sent him to Cybertron. {{storylink|Termination}} Two days before Jhiaxus' [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] clone army arrived on Cybertron, [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] contacted [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] to show him that the ''real'' Sandstorm was with him on Earth. {{storylink|A Common Foe}} Meanwhile, the clone acted as a sleeper agent, living the original Sandstorm's life until Jhiaxus and his clone army attacked Cybertron. {{storylink|Termination}}
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===St. Michael ''The Transformers'' Sticker Book===
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Sandstorm served on an alien spacecraft with the Autobots [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] under the command of Ultra Magnus. While fighting Decepticons, their spaceship took heavy damage and crash-landed on the planet [[Barrenikon]]. There, he met [[you]], having just emerged from the Vortex, a portal through space and time contained within the planet. Together, you went on an adventure, fighting Decepticons, braving Barrenikon's barren desert or its putrid swamp, and trying to find a way to get the Autobots space-bound once more. {{storylink|The Transformers Sticker Book (St. Michael)|The Transformers Sticker Book}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:DWColdWar Sandstormdies.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|left|That's not healthy...]]
Sandstorm served under Springer as part of the Wreckers faction during the [[Dark Ages]] of Cybertron's civil war. They were primarily interested in keeping [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] and the [[Ultracon]]s from gaining control of the [[Tagan Heights]], the primary manufacturing region of Cybertron. During one of their missions, they came to blows against [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. Springer ordered Sandstorm to evacuate the troops instead of battling the colossus, but Sandstorm quickly found out it was impossible to dissuade his fellow Wreckers from tackling their opponent. Realizing this, he charged into battle himself. {{storylink|Escalation}} [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] then joined the fight, though the resulting clash between the two combiners was so brutal that Sandstorm and the rest of the Wreckers were forced to retreat to avoid becoming collateral damage. {{storylink|Devastation (issue)|Devastation}}

Originally only able to transform into a ground vehicle, Sandstorm received an additional flight mode after the [[Great Shutdown]], when Shockwave put him through Triple Changer engineering as part of the Pax Cybertronia between the Autobots and the Decepticons. He accompanied Shockwave to Earth along with several other Triple-Changers to apprehend both Optimus and Megatron's followers as war criminals. Though the Autobots escaped their clutches at first, the Decepticons were secured, and put in transit back to their home planet. {{storylink|New World Order}} Despite serving with Shockwave's Triple Changer Strike Force, Sandstorm and his partner [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] grew uneasy about Shockwave's ultimate intentions, and allied themselves with the Autobot underground resistance. Sandstorm was killed by an assassin, [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], while secretly leading Optimus Prime through the [[Old Slave Trails]] to make contact with the resistance. {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}

===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:ArtofWar3 Sandstorm Springer.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|So bored he's talking to himself.]]
When a number of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] vanished while chasing [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]], Sandstorm and [[Springer (G1)|Springer]] were sent out to look for them. Unfortunately, Serpent O.R. jammed their radars, and they didn't find a thing. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Stormbringer issue 2|''Stormbringer'' #2]]
[[File:Primacy4 SpringerSandstormKillGuys.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7|left|Getting their pre-Wrecker on.]]
Sandstorm was [[Reproduction|Forged]], and later recalled that his birth was the last time he saw a [[hot spot (phenomenon)|hot spot]]. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}} In the era of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]], Sandstorm was involved in a riot by protesters rallying against the [[Outback (G1)|Autobot cop]] who reportedly killed an unarmed [[Hefter|Decepticon agitator]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 1: To Walk Among the Chosen|To Walk Among the Chosen}} He participated in the defense of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] early in the war, ruthlessly killing Decepticons alongside [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Springer]]. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

During the war Sandstorm became part of the elite [[Wreckers]] unit operating under [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]]'s command, replacing [[Blocker (G1)|Blocker]]. {{storylink|Out of Bullets}} He came out with the entire team for a warm Wreckers welcome on Springer's first day. {{storylink|Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers|Requiem of the Wreckers}} At one point, one of the things the Wreckers had to deal with was an anti-matter clone of Sandstorm. {{storylink|Zero Point}} Sandstorm saw things that would haunt him forever during his tour as a Wrecker- war crimes not just perpetrated by Decepticons, but by his own side as well. These atrocities would greatly inform his personal sense of justice, as well as instill a deep sense of guilt and paranoia in him. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers4-Sandstorm.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|This didn't happen, but this is what I looked like!]]
He participated in the final showdown between the Wreckers and [[Squadron X]] on [[Pova]], dogfighting with [[Crosscut (Marvel)|Crosscut]] and [[Ferak]] in the air. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}} However, after the Decepticons were defeated and imprisoned, the Wreckers were told to release them due to Pova being neutral territory. The increasingly deranged Impactor refused, and chose to personally execute every single member of Squadron X rather than let them go. Like most of the Wreckers, Sandstorm only looked away in shame and did nothing to stop him. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}}

Notably, Sandstorm was the only one out of the Wreckers that participated in Pova ''not'' to attempt to persuade Springer to testify and clear them of all charges. {{storylink|Zero Point}}

In order to cover up Impactor's crime, a new story was written for the official records. In this version of the events, Squadron X broke out of their bonds and injured Sandstorm, who collapsed after limping to warn his fellow Wreckers. The Wreckers were then forced to destroy Squadron X in a grand battle. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 4|Last Stand of the Wreckers #4}}

[[File:Stormbringer4 SpringerSandstormWhirlVehicleModes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.7|Oh you wanna dance? That what this is? Hey! I'll dance with you.]]
Many years later, while Sandstorm and the other aerial Wreckers were assaulting the Decepticon Siege Mode Armature on [[Varas Centralus]], Springer was ordered by Operations-Command to pull out and return to Cybertron to deal with the resurrection of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} Sandstorm participated in the short assault that crushed [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s cult, {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}} and fought against Thunderwing himself when the creature was recalled to Cybertron. During the battle, he reported that their weapons were being shut down by Thunderwing charging the atmosphere and tried to tell Springer to get away, but he (along with several other Wreckers) were blasted away by the creature's microwave pulse. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Sandstorm and his fellow Wreckers were later dispatched to [[Corata-Vaz]] to gain control of the [[Nega-Core]] in place on that world, but had serious trouble getting past its watchdog, Thunderwing. They had a brief reprieve when [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] used the old [[axis cradle]] to remotely shut down the Pretender, but Jetfire was soon distracted and the battle was renewed. The Jumpstarters worked on overriding the Nega Core's programming while Sandstorm and the others held back Thunderwing. Eventually the Nega-Cores were disabled and the Transformers of the [[Dead Universe]] defeated, causing Thunderwing to shut down once more. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:Sandstorm Seasons In Flight.jpg|thumb|right|upright=0.6|Sandstorm's <s>blue</s> Blurr period.]]
During the Decepticons' devastating attack against the Autobots across the galaxy, Sandstorm was one of several Autobots who had been captured by [[Turmoil]]. When the ship made a stop at a neutral alien world, two attacks on the Decepticons occurred simultaneously: the Autobot veteran [[Kup (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Kup]] led the remaining Wreckers to blast their way into the ship, while the factionless swordsman who called himself [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] snuck into the ship and helped the Autobots free their compatriots. {{storylink|Spotlight: Drift}}

Sometime later, after the defeat of the Decepticons in [[New York City]], Springer remarked that Sandstorm was deep behind enemy lines. Why he was there, and if it was by his own choosing, is unknown. {{storylink|Bullets}} Eventually, Sandstorm was one of the many Autobots stranded on Earth in the aftermath of the [[Surge (event)|Surge]]. After [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] turned himself in to [[Skywatch]], Sandstorm decided to leave the Autobots along with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had located Hot Rod's group, Sandstorm was one of the first Autobots to welcome him. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}}

[[File:Mtmte28-p23-sandstorm-at-trial.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|left|Chekhov's Gunman.]]
Sandstorm was among the Autobots poised to fight against [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]]'s army on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Led by [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], he and the other Autobot fliers attacked [[Kimia Facility]] and fought with the many [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] defending it. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} After the war, [[Wheeljack (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Wheeljack]] mentioned that of the Autobots involved with the Turmoil affair, only [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] and [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]] were left on Cybertron, suggesting Sandstorm had left the planet, possibly aboard the ''[[Lost Light]]'' or at the Wreckers' ''[[Debris]]'' station with Roadbuster and the comatose Springer. {{storylink|Interference Patterns}}

Sandstorm returned to Cybertron at some point prior to the trial of [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. Along with his fellow Triple-Changer, Broadside, Sandstorm acted as bailiff escorting Megatron to his trial on [[Moonbase Two|Luna 2]]. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 1: Towards Peace|Towards Peace}} During the trial he helped repel an attack by a group of Decepticons attempting to free Megatron. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 3: Predestination: A Beginner's Guide|Predestination: A Beginner's Guide}} He also began frequenting bars and befriending the Decepticons attending them. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}} He visited [[Swerve's]], the bar on board the ''Lost Light'', before the ship left Cybertron. {{storylink|No Guns, No Swords, No Briefcases}}

[[File:Punishment SandstormDrinks.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3|"I was just tired, you know? You... you ever been tired, Red?"]]
With the war over, and no more distractions, Sandstorm went about his next plan of action: punishment. Having been left mentally scarred by what he had seen during the war, Sandstorm was determined to see all those who had committed "unspeakable acts" killed. Sandstorm first set his sights on [[Brisko]], [[Wilder (G1)|Wilder]], and [[Treadshot (IDW)|Treadshot]], murdering them for their massacre of the people of [[Traujor]] during the war. {{storylink|City of Steel (issue)|City of Steel}} Sandstorm then proceeded to murder [[Heavy Barrel (G1)|Heavy Barrel]] and [[Ransack (G2)|Ransack]] for siphoning [[Pseudo-energon]] from a small mechanical world, causing its inhabitants to starve, along with [[Stratotronic Jet|Stratotronic]] for massacring refugees under the Wreckers' protection during the early days of the war. When Optimus Prime arrived in [[Gutcruncher (G1)|Gutcruncher]]'s bar, a hangout Sandstorm frequented, Sandstorm was quick to rebuke any affection his old comrade in arms showed him, making it clear to Prime that he was done with the Autobot cause. He ''did'', however, accompany Prime to the murder scene, but not before secretly setting the bar on fire, killing Gutcruncher, who had accompanied Stratotronic in massacring refugees. When he arrived at the scene of Heavy Barrel's murder with Prime, he found a familiar shell casing (no points for guessing why he recognized it). Before he and Prime could investigate any further, a call came in from the Autobot [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], informing them that Gutcruncher's bar was on fire, unaware of Sandstorm's involvement. {{storylink|Fight or Flee (issue)|Fight or Flee}}

[[File:Punishment SandstormSparkstalker.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|left|"You hit 'em and they get back up. I hit 'em and they stay down!"]]
Sandstorm was quick to blame the deaths of all of his "friends" on Optimus upon seeing the fire. Optimus put paid to the notion, explaining that Gutcruncher was likely killed by someone unhappy with his illegal [[Engex]] operations. After calming down, Sandstorm revealed to Prime that the bullet he "found" was an [[Infernus bullet]], a weapon created by the [[Firecon]]s, effectively making ''them'' the prime suspects in the murders. When the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] launched an all out attack against the Firecons, Sandstorm was more than happy to join in and "avenge" his "friends". As the Dinobots beat down [[Flamefeather (G1)|Flamefeather]] and [[Cindersaur (G1)|Cindersaur]], Sandstorm was prevented from executing [[Sparkstalker]] by Optimus, who was alarmed at their actions. {{storylink|Quest for Fire}} After being denied his chance to kill Sparkstalker, Sandstorm allowed Prime to comfort him as he feigned guilt for nearly letting his emotions get the better of him. Sandstorm made sure to keep up this charade, continuing to berate himself. While he was doing this, Prime came to the conclusion that the Firecons were innocent as they did not need Infernus bullets to create fire, and departed to confront a "friend". With Prime gone, Sandstorm set his sights on new targets, this time his fellow Autobots [[Skram (G2)|Skram]], [[Fireball]], [[Lander]], and [[Diver (G1)|Diver]] for razing entire ''planets'' that had helped the Decepticons during the war. As Optimus investigated, Sandstorm listened in on an argument between Prime and [[Slag (G1)|Slug]], learning that the Dinobots had ''also'' committed horrible atrocities during the war, and began plotting their deaths. {{storylink|The Killing Jar (issue)|The Killing Jar}}

[[File:Punishment SandstormCaughtInTheAct.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.0|"''One batch... two batch... Penny and dime...''"]]
Sandstorm waited until the Dinobots were alone to make his strike. Slug, angry with Optimus's rants against the Dinobots threatened to kill Optimus, and dragged the other Dinobots along with him to do the deed. Before they could, however, Sandstorm fired an Infernus bullet at them causing an explosion that sent them flying. However, to Sandstorm's surprise the Dinobots were rescued by Windblade and [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]]. Optimus arrived, revealing that he had figured out Sandstorm was the murderer, and that revealing the Dinobots' war crimes to be a ploy to lure him out. Enraged, and possibly a little bit crazed, Sandstorm fired upon Prime with an Infernus bullet, but, as soon as the bullet was fired, Sandstorm came to his senses and became ashamed. Optimus, uninjured, placed Sandstorm under arrest. Sandstorm tried to explain his actions, saying that after all he had seen during the war, he could not let the war crimes others had committed go unpunished, explaining how he had befriended the Decepticons in order to have an easier time killing them. He then asked Optimus how ''he'' could live knowing of the atrocities committed by his Autobots during the war, before fleeing. Optimus simply knocked out Sandstorm, saying that he tries "to stay grounded." Sandstorm was then detained. {{storylink|Forever Is a Long Time Coming (issue)|Forever Is a Long Time Coming}}

[[File:Salvation SandstormBattleDiary.jpg|thumb|upright=1.35|left|"I'm smack-dab in the middle of my right [[Primus]]-damned mind, and any scumbag, any lowlife, any maggot piece of slag that I put down, I did it... because I liked it! Hell, I loved it!"]]
Starscream had Sandstorm locked up in his secret prison, believing his skills could come in handy someday. {{storylink|You, Me, and the Universe}} [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] ended up in the cell below Sandstorm's. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} Starscream eventually offered him freedom in exchange for eliminating the Dinobots without getting Starscream in trouble with Optimus Prime, and Sandstorm agreed, already considering the Dinobots and Prime his enemies. He tracked them in the wilderness and successfully killed Slug before his hunt brought him to a fresh hot spot in [[Alyon]], where he encountered and was defeated by [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]. He awoke to find [[Swoop (G1)|Swoop]], but now aware of Bludgeon's plans to corrupt the hot spot's [[spark]]s, decided to put his mission aside and offer an alliance with the Dinobots. While Swoop agreed and accompanied Sandstorm to [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] where the Dinobots were confronting Bludgeon, they found on arrival that the other Dinobots were less keen on working with Slug's killer and attacked him. Having let Sandstorm live for this purpose, Bludgeon let them fight among themselves, only to learn they were faking it when Sandstorm suddenly lobbed [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]]'s [[Energo weapon|energo-sword]] into his [[Void Scepter]], ending his plans. Freed from Bludgeon's mind control, Trypticon settled into the depths of Cybertron to let the sparks within him grow, and Sandstorm agreed to protect these sparks together with the Dinobots. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

[[File:TheDeadComeHomePart2 SandstormVSOptimus.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|"You know what I think of you, hero? I think you're a half-measure. I think you're a 'bot who can't finish the job. I think that you're a coward."]]
At some point, Sandstorm received Springer's final message before the former Wreckers leader entered the [[Timemaze]]. {{storylink|Transformers: Requiem of the Wreckers|Requiem of the Wreckers}} He, [[Centurion (IDW)|Centurion]], and the Dinobots were brought into confrontation with Optimus Prime, [[Arcee (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Arcee]], [[G.B. Blackrock|Blackrock]], and the resurrected Slug after Bludgeon covertly used the Void Scepter to stoke their hostile emotions toward one another. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 1 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 1}} Optimus commented on the oddity of Sandstorm working with the Dinobots, given his attempt to kill them, but Sandstorm was more interested in throwing down with the Autobot commander himself. Centurion broke up their fight by punching Sandstorm, much to the [[Triple Changer]]'s anger, but everyone soon stopped fighting after Trypticon emerged from Cybertron's depths. Agreeing that safeguarding the young [[protoform]]s within Trypticon took top priority, Optimus Prime declared them to be under his protection. Sandstorm was disgusted at what he saw as a political move on Prime's part, but ultimately stood down. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}}

After [[space bridge|space-bridging]] to Earth aboard Trypticon, Sandstorm baby-sat the protoforms alongside Centurion during a battle between the [[Colonist Soldiers|colonist soldiers]] and the Dinobots. {{storylink|A Sunrise Dark}} He was present at a war council within Trypticon to determine how to effectively combat [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] and was among the attack force that confronted the planet-eater above Earth. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}} Sandstorm narrowly avoided an eye-beam from Unicron during the final battle. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
[[File:Pop-upSandstormAVP.jpg|thumb|upright=0.7|left]]
Sandstorm was one of the many Autobots that pursued the [[AllSpark]] to Earth. He participated in an enormous battle against the Decepticons in a human settlement. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Sandstorm and [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]] came to the rescue of [[Warpath (G1)|Warpath]] and [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], pinned down by a Decepticon attack. The Autobot triple-changers shifted quickly through their modes to keep pace with their fleeing enemies, the Decepticon triple-changers [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Sandstorm, Broadside, Octane|Sandstorm, Broadside and Octane commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsSandstorm.jpg|thumb|380px]]
Sandstorm participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character that could be recruited by collecting 110 units of Cybermetal, 60 units of Transmetal, and 35 hunter cores.{{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Sandstorm_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]
*'''Class''': Triple Changer
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*Abilities: As a triple changer, Sandstorm has two abilities available to him.
**'''Tar Sands Rush''': Rush into combat and release toxic tar sands in a large zone on impact. Deal 61.6 damage over 10 seconds to enemies and provide 114 extra healing over 5 secs to all Autobots under the Supply Airdrop effect.
**'''Supply Airdrop''': Drops fuel supply from the air. Within a large area, all Autobots receive 114 healing for 10 seconds and all Decepticons buildings under the Tar Sands Rush effect receive an extra 61.6 damage over 5 seconds[-].
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:sandstorm Sandstorm at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Sandstorm toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's like one of those kids that wears a propeller hat.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sandstorm''' (Triple Changer, [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Takara ID number:'' '''C-83'''
:*''Accessories'': "[[Sandblaster gun]]"

:Released in the third year of Hasbro's ''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' toyline, [[Triple Changer]] Sandstorm can transform from a robot to either a "sand rail" dune buggy or a Sikorsky CH-53 Sea Stallion transport/search and rescue helicopter and back. Like many 1986 Transformers, there are two different versions; the initial releases use painted [[die-cast]] metal for his front bumper/[[robot mode]] feet, while the more common later releases have orange-colored plastic.

: Uncommon for a ''Transformers'' toy, Sandstorm's side window stickers appear to depict a helmeted human driver.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Sandstorm/sandstorm.htm More information on Sandstorm at TFU.info]''

{{anchor|1991Classic}}
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sandstorm''' (Triple Changer, [[1991]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': "Sandblaster gun"

: Sandstorm was re-released in the European/Australian ''[[Classics (Europe)|Classics]]'' reissue line in 1991. This [[variant|version]] has his black plastic feet painted orange.

: Unlike many toys with [[rubsign]] indents that were reissued in the Classics series, Sandstorm's indent was ''not'' [[retool]]ed out; however, the rubsign itself was not included.
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===''Machine Wars''===
[[File:MW-toy Sandstorm.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He really blends in with all the foliage in the sky.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a2|'''Sandstorm''' (Mega, [[1997]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': Left & right cannons, rotor blade

:A [[redeco]] of the European-line [[The Transformers (toyline)|Generation 1]] [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Toys|Rotorstorm]] toy, ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' Sandstorm transforms into a Cybertronian helicopter with a US Air Force roundel added to his helicopter mode. Due to the small missiles of Rotorstorm failing US [[For safety reasons|choke gate]] tests, the turbine launchers were [[retool]]ed (well, more like "entirely gutted") into non-firing cannons, with no missiles included. A button on the back of the rotor housing drops down both engines/cannons for an "attack mode" feature.

: In robot mode, Sandstorm has quite restricted articulation, and holds his turbine launchers in his hands. He can also hold his rotor blade as a somewhat odd [[sword]]. The original Rotorstorm [[sticker]]s were not properly redecoed to match the new ''Machine Wars'' color scheme, resulting in black stickers that are left indistinguishable on his black gauntlets.

: Like all the other ''Machine Wars'' toys, Sandstorm was sold [[exclusive]]ly at [[KB Toys]] and, later, at the related Toy Liquidator stores.

: This mold was later redecoed (and given further-retooled-into-functionality launchers) to make ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Whirl (Universe)#Toys|Whirl]]. This toy was also [[repurposing|repurposed]] as the [[Sandstorm drone]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Autobot/Sandstorm/sandstorm.htm More information on Machine Wars Sandstorm at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations'' (Hasbro)===
====GDO====
[[File:Generationstoy-SandstormGDO.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|So [[Sandstorm (TF 2010)|Movie Sandstorm]] gets a redeco of a G1 guy, and G1 Sandstorm gets a redeco of a Movie guy. Okayyyyy.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sandstorm''' (Scout, [[2012]])}}</ul>

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Sandstorm is a redeco of ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Dune Runner (ROTF)#Toys|Dune Runner]], transforming into a vehicle based on the [[Sector Seven]] dune buggies seen in the [[Transformers (film)|2007 ''Transformers'' film]], which were heavily modified Chenowth Desert Patrol Vehicles (DPV) with added protective armor. This same vehicle also served as the basis for the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]]'s [[Landmine (Movie)#Toys|Landmine]]. The twin gatling guns mounted on Sandstorm's roof/shoulders have multi-jointed armatures for different firing positions.

: Originally developed by Hasbro Asia for release in their territories, Sandstorm was brought to the US with many other toys as [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusives for the 2012 holiday season.

: This mold was also used to make ''Revenge of the Fallen'' [[Beachcomber (ROTF)|Beachcomber]], and ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers:]] [[Hunt for the Decepticons]]'' [[Crankstart#Toys|Crankstart]] and [[Rollbar (RPM)#Transformers (2010)|Rollbar]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/GDOSandstorm/sandstorm.htm More information on ''Generations'' Sandstorm at TFU.info]''
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====''Thrilling 30''====
[[File:Generationstoy-VoyagerSandstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now made of delicious cheese.]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sandstorm''' (Voyager, [[2013]])}}</ul>
:*''Series / Number:'' '''02 / 003'''
:*''Accessories:'' rifle, missile
{{toydesigner|[[Joe Kyde]] (Hasbro)|[[Nick Roche]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the fourth wave of [[2012]]-[[2013]] ''Generations'' Voyager Class toys, ''[[Thrilling 30]]'' Sandstorm is a redeco and heavy [[retool]] of Voyager [[Springer (G1)/toys#Voyager|Springer]], and is a Triple Changer, transforming into a robot, VTOL aircraft, and dune buggy. He comes with a blaster which can fire its missile via pressure-launch, peg via [[5 mm post|5mm post]] onto his hands and back, and mount underneath his aircraft nose.

:Sandstorm's panels align better than on Springer, especially in his [[Alternate mode|car mode]]. One notable and curious change involves the little dents inside the side-chest pieces: initially intended to hold the blade of the sword in his car mode, Springer's ones weren't able to do the job perfectly because of the asymmetrical shape of the sword, making it unable to fit inside the symmetrical dents. Sandstorm's side-chest dents, on the other hand have been modified to be asymmetrical, allowing the blade of Springer's sword to fit in better. This is, nevertheless, a pointless difference, as Sandstorm doesn't come with his own heli-sword and doesn't have the same kneecaps as Springer that allow the handle of Springer's sword to be fitted in.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Cloud|Cloud]]'' [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Cloud|Hot Rodimus]] and it was retooled into [[BotCon 2015]] [[Battletrap (G1)#Timelines|Battletrap]]. It also served as the basis of the non-toy ''Beast Wars: Uprising'' incarnations of [[Dinobot (BW)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Dynobot]] and [[Grimlock (G1)#Beast Wars: Uprising|Grimlock]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/GenSandstorm/sandstorm.htm More information on "Thrilling 30" Sandstorm at TFU.info]''
{{GenerationsSpringerMold}}
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===''Generations'' (Takara)===
{{anchor|Generations (Japan)}}
[[File:TF-Generations-JP-TG-29-Sandstorm.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sandstorm''' (Voyager, [[2013]])}}</ul>
:*''ID number:'' '''TG-29'''
:*''Release date'': [[December 28]], 2913
:*''Accessories:'' rifle, missile

:Part of the twelfth wave of [[TakaraTomy]]'s [[Transformers: Generations (Japan)|''Generations'']], Sandstorm features much more orange in his color layout than his western ''Thrilling 30'' counterpart: his canopy/roof, wings, crotch, feet, rifle and missile are all rendered orange. There are also some other minor changes, such as a centered Autobot sigil and a painted silver bumper.
{{GenerationsSpringerMold}}
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy SandstormKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-a1|'''Sandstorm''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Bag number'': '''33501 42'''
:*''Accessories'': stand brick, buildable pistol
{{toydesigner|[[Ed Masiello]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the fourth assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Sandstorm can be rebuilt from robot to helicopter mode.

: If you're feeling punchy, you could probably finagle a dune buggy mode for him, just add some wheels and other parts. That's the play pattern, after all!

: He reuses the [[Sideswipe (Kre-O)|Sideswipe]] helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OSandstorm/sandstorm.htm More information on Sandstorm at TFU.info]''
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==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4SpecialistSandstorm.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Specialist Sandstorm, Special Ops-Advance Guard''' ([[2019]])
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T50/T52'''
**''Stars: ''11
:Specialist Sandstorm, Special Ops-Advance Guard is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Specialist Sandstorm, Special Ops-Advance Guard is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:The card features original artwork for all three modes, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Volta]].
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==Notes==
*Sandstorm's animation model has a color scheme pretty blatantly based on the toy minus ''all'' of the stickers... including the windows. Oops.
*The Italian names for Sandstorm and Springer were subject to a massive mix-up of "[[FIRRIB]]" or "[[Back#Notes|Back/Forth]]" dimensions. While [[GiG]]'s toy packaging, including the [[bio]]s/[[Tech Spec]]s, consistently called Sandstorm by the name "Bora" and Springer by the name "Ghibli", the [[instructions]] had their names switched. Advertising for the toys used the names featured in the instructions, as did the Italian dub of the cartoon. As a result, Italian fans generally consider the names on the toys' packaging an "error", but unless internal documentation is discovered, it's virtually impossible to tell what GiG's original intention was.
*Sandstorm's lone appearance in ''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe]]'' is pretty well hidden, only showing up on a paper flap behind the one featuring Inferno, Blaster, and Scrounge, on the book's third page, which itself is only viewable when a tab is pulled to unfold a display of Cybertron. On top of that, Sandstorm is only seen in alternate mode as a MH-53 Pave Low, which appears to be based directly on [[Blackout (Movie)|Blackout]] from the [[Transformers (film)|2007 live action ''Transformers'' film]]. Except completely yellow. In fact, the Pave Low Autobot had no clear identity until an entry of the Facebook edition of [[Ask Vector Prime]], written with input from [[Matthew Reinhart|the author]], declared it to be an [[Iocus]] version of [[Primax]] Sandstorm.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Sandstorm''' (サンドストーム ''Sandosutōmu'')
*''French:'' '''Siroco''' (Canada, "{{w|Sirocco}}")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Homokvihar''' ("Sandstorm")
*''Italian:'' '''Bora''' (toy packaging), '''Ghibli''' (toy instructions, advertising and cartoon)
*''Mandarin:'' '''Shābào''' (沙暴, "Sandstorm")
*''Russian:'' '''Zatvor''' (Затвор, "Shutter")

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:''Runamuck is a [[Decepticon]] [[Battlecharger]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Runamuckg1.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Damnit Pantera, this beer is warm!]]
'''Runamuck''' and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] are the [[Battlecharger]]s, a nearly inseparable pair of hooligans. Runamuck in particular likes to make things explode, heh heh, and ''loves'' a good wreck. He has been known to wander around junkyards, fascinated by the carnage of twisted metal and shattered glass. This only makes him want to blow more enemies into heaps of slag. Heh heh, slag. He does not consider it beneath him to indulge in petty acts of vandalism, and thinks a good insult sprayed on a clean wall is a Decepticon victory, heh heh.

As a Battlecharger, he's well-equipped to do it. He'll speed up crowded highways at his 180 MPH top speed (at which he can go up to 600 miles), smashing everything in his path, without regard to his fenders. Then he transforms into [[robot mode]] (in less than half a second) to use his prized tool of wholesale destruction—a [[friction rifle]].

This terrible weapon does little damage, but it leaves a field around his target that enhances molecular heating from friction. With the slightest move, a catastrophic buildup of thermal energy bursts his foe asunder in a shower of burned metal fragments and smoke. The field wears off in five minutes, if the target is able to stay absolutely still for that long. Usually they just end up as a big mess. Runamuck loves a big mess, heh heh.

Runamuck is also equipped with short-range rocket boosters to help him jump over obstacles, but strangely enough, he is terrified of heights.

{{bigquote|Distaster {{sic}} is a work of art.|Runamuck's ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]''<ref name="earthrise">[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref> motto}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Battlechargersperchance.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|My car is really fast... it kicks a lotta ass... it runs on gas... I drive it on the grass...]]
The Battlechargers were summoned to [[Earth]] from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who wanted a dramatic way to announce his challenge to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] for a fight to the death. The two immediately ignored their orders, and began to raise a bit of random highway havoc. ''Encountering [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], the two dropped firetraps and wrecked piles of cars behind them. Unable to stop them quietly on his own terms, Prowl grew angry and... was halted by Optimus Prime, who was dismayed with his recklessness.''<ref>This story may not have happened in the Marvel continuity proper, as it occurs in a dream sequence within a story that leads into the incompatible [[Earthforce]] storyline.</ref> {{storylink|...Perchance to Dream}} During a break in the mayhem, they rested in a parking lot and saw a defiant youngster expressing his disgust of family vacations through graffiti. His dad angrily escorted him back to the station wagon, and their holiday trip resumed. The Battlechargers, impressed by the boy's disregard for authority, began following the family on a road trip through the [[United States of America|U.S.]], defacing any monuments they happened upon (such as [[Mount Rushmore]], the [[Gateway Arch]] in [[St. Louis]], and the [[Washington Monument]]). They wrote insults and jokes in a [[Cybertronian language]], thus attracting the attention of [[Rapid Anti-robot Assault Team|RAAT]], which had already captured thirteen Autobots.

[[File:Battlechargers-marvel23a.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
RAAT caught up with them in [[Philadelphia]], where [[Circuit Breaker (G1)|Circuit Breaker]] engaged them in a battle that nearly killed the graffiti-inclined boy. Because of her disregard for civilian safety, Circuit Breaker was temporarily stripped of her command and ordered to stay out of action. Itching for revenge, she found her only allies to be the partially-disassembled [[Autobot]]s in her RAAT lab. She didn't have time to rebuild them all properly, but she knew she could jury-rig them together into [[Circuit Breaker's Autobot suit|a single form which she could partially control]]. However, she needed the Autobots' consent, and they only agreed to do it if she would release them afterward. She agreed, and she soon fought an aerial battle with the two Decepticons at the [[Statue of Liberty]] (where, incidentally, they had written "humans are wimps" in poor English). The two hooligans met quick defeat at the hands of her makeshift gestalt, their charred bodies sent plunging into the harbor. {{storylink|Decepticon Graffiti!}} ''Optimus, worried, watched multiple screens showing the latest attacks by Decepticon arrivals from Cybertron, and saw that Runamuck and Runabout were only the most recent to endanger human life.''{{storylink|Prey!}}

Some contradictory accounts followed. One placed Runamuck alongside [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s crew, aiding in his facade that presented the Decepticons' island base as a [[Club Con|tropical resort for humans]]. Runamuck was advertised on television as part of the island's smiling welcoming party. Another account placed Runamack helping the Autobot Blaster in a training session before he infiltrated said island base. Best to not think too hard about either. {{storylink|Club Con!}}

[[File:Hosehead3.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|That big guy, like, kicked the little guys' asses.]]
When [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] wanted to wrest control of the Earth-based Decepticons from [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], the Battlechargers joined his motley band of rebels. {{storylink|Surrender!}} They attacked Scorponok's [[New Jersey (Earth)|New Jersey]] [[New Jersey base|base]], collapsing it onto itself. [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] then urged his comrades to help him dig out whatever survivors there might be to offer them a choice; join them or be destroyed. Unfortunately, the first to be excavated was Scorponok. Runamuck, [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], Runabout, and [[Triggerhappy (G1)|Triggerhappy]] tried to gun him down together, but their laser fire proved ineffective against Scorponok's ultra-dense armor. The enemy leader easily tackled all four of them at once, taking them out of the ensuing battle. {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}} Just as said battle ended, the combatants were transported to Cybertron by [[Primus]], who was gathering his Transformer children to stand against the demigod [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. The pair were in attendance as Primus spoke to the assembled Transformers through the body of [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]], though Runamuck was more concerned about some Autobots they'd recently angered as Runabout screwed his [[kibble]] back on. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} Runamuck was a casualty in the ensuing planet-wide battle, his wrecked [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] (oddly emblazoned with an Autobot symbol) was shown amongst the fallen. {{storylink|Still Life!}}
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=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:Battlechargers stunticons life in the slow lane.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
During the [[Decepticon Civil War]], Runamuck sided against [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and joined [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s team. When Shockwave heard the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] had been revived without the [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], he and his men attacked [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]'s crew in an attempt to beat the secret of their resurrection out of them. Runamuck managed to set [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]]'s wing on fire with his [[friction rifle]], but just a second later Grimlock decked him with a thunder-lizard punch, taking him out of the fight. {{storylink|Two Steps Back!}}

When the fighting between Megatron's and Shockwave's forces reached a height neither faction leader was comfortable with, they called for an [[Enclave]] to negotiate an alliance. Runamuck attended the festivities, only for some Autobot saboteurs to fake an assassination attempt on Megatron. A giant brawl ensued, and Runamuck got the stuffing beat out of him. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}}

When Megatron lost a [[global warming satellite]] to the Autobots, along with its poison gas canisters, Shockwave sent the Battlechargers out to retrieve it for his own purposes. They ran into [[Dead End (G1)|Dead End]] and [[Drag Strip (G1)|Drag Strip]] at the crash site, and got into a fight over who would take possession of the rocket and its contents. Little did they know the Autobot [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] had already removed and neutralized the rocket's contents, making their tussle utterly pointless' {{storylink|Life in the Slow Lane}} Later, after the Decepticon factions unified, Runabout and Runamuck were seen attacking the Autobot Earthbase with the full Decepticon force but they ultimately failed to gain any ground and retreated. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}
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=====Rhythms of Darkness!=====
In an alternate future in [[2009]], Runamuck was among the warriors defending the [[Decepticon Powerbase]] against a desperate assault launched by the last seven remaining Autobots. He was shot down by a charging [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]]. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:NewDawn-whatarethey.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Yay, I'm alive! Probably forev—]]
Despite his apparent death, Runamuck was with the other Decepticons when they ran into [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]]. He was among the first casualties of a battle that nearly cost even the new-and-improved [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] his life. {{storylink|New Dawn}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Prowl streetwise runamuck destiny.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
During [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]] fiasco, Runamuck was defending the [[Civil Defense Hub]] when the remaining free Autobots besieged and took control of it. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]], [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] and [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] out hunting for [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s Neo-Decepticons but they had apparently gone to ground, leaving only "small fry" like Runamuck still visibly active. Having insulted him to his face, the Autobots arrested him anyway, leading him away in cuffs. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
[[File:Decepticons purge secrets and lies 1.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
Early in the [[Great War (G1)|war]] on Cybertron, Runamuck was part of a Decepticon assault alongside [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]], [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]], [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Octane]], [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], [[Venom (G1)|Venom]], and the Autobot double agent [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}
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===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Roger Behr]] (English), [[Tomomichi Nishimura]] (Japanese)|[[Carlos Marques]] (Portuguese, "Chaos"), [[Isaac Schneider]] (Portuguese, "Ghost in the Machine")}}
[[File:Chaos RunamuckonBlastOff.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Heh heh. FIRE. FIRE!]]
Runamuck first appeared attacking [[Kup (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Kup]] and some other Autobots investigating a decimated [[Earth Defense Command]] station that had crashed on [[Goo Number 8739-B|Goo]]. Riding [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]], Runamuck strafed the Autobots with a [[death crystal]] shooter. (The station had been destroyed by death crystals, so it's possible that was Runamuck's work as well.) The Autobots engaged the duo in a short space battle that ended when Runamuck blew up a comet with the death crystals, delaying the Autobots long enough to get away. {{storylink|Chaos (episode)|Chaos}}

[[File:GhostMachine RunaboutVsRunamuck.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|OW! AHH!! Cut it out, fartknocker!]]
He was next seen guarding [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]'s city mode on [[Chaar]] with Runabout. They were attacked by [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and the ghost of [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who wanted to steal one of Trypticon's eyes for Unicron. Starscream possessed Runabout, shot Runamuck, then ran into a wall, knocking Runabout unconscious. Runamuck, however, was able to sound an alarm, and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] arrived to help. Scourge got Trypticon's eye, and Starscream possessed Astrotrain and escaped. Later, under Unicron's orders, Starscream returned to Chaar and took control of Trypticon, not knowing that Dirge, Thrust, and the Battlechargers were inside. Starscream used Trypticon to bring Unicron's head down Cybertron's surface, but Thrust sabotaged Trypticon from within before Starscream could connect Unicron to the planet. Starscream came out of Trypticon and demanded that Unicron give him a corporeal form so he could complete the connections. Just as Unicron did so, Autobot-planted explosives detonated and sent Unicron's head back into orbit. Starscream was also flung into outer space, where [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] began pursuing him. Trypticon (and the Decepticons inside him) were probably thrown into space as well. Although the Battlechargers were not seen again, Trypticon and the others were, so they most likely did survive. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (G1)|Ghost in the Machine}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
Runabout and Runamuck were among the Decepticons who attacked the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot base]] in the 1980s to steal the [[Transform Super Cog]]. Using their car modes, the duo barreled through the Autobot defenders, entered the base and seized the cog only to be defeated by [[Topspin (G1)|Topspin]] and [[Twin Twist (G1)|Twin Twist]]. {{storylink|Slugslinger's Ambition}}

====''Wings Universe''====
{{Wingsnote}}
[[File:ComingStorm1-Battlechargers.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|The lads discuss Winger.]]
Runabout and Runamuck were present during the battle that led to the destruction of [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Generation 2: Redux}} At some other time, the pair were hanging out with the equally-delinquent pair of [[Jetstorm (G2)|Jetstorm]] and [[Deluge (G2)|Deluge]] when a [[Nexus Prime|giant Autobot]] and his [[Aquarius (SG)|Quintesson cohort]] wandered into their territory. While Jetstorm and Deluge jumped the Autobot, Runabout and Runamuck tortured the Quintesson. But as Runamuck was pressing his foot down on the Quintesson's head, he surprised to learn just how strong his would-be victim's tentacles were. A short moment later, all four Decepticons were defeated, left brutally embarrassed. {{storylink|The Coming Storm: Part 1}}

At some point between various upgrades, the quick-transformation feature from Runamuck's frame was abandoned in order to boost his armament and resistance to harm. Both Battlechargers were also offered a flight mode but turned it down. Runamuck often forgot this final detail, and would jump off of buildings and cliffs in an effort to take to the air. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 43|Runamuck's profile in Club magazine #43}}

After having been absent from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for a very long time, [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] made a secret return. He enlisted Runabout and Runamuck in filling him in on what he had missed, and the pair gave him a very amusing, yet sufficiently informative, recollection of the events of the [[Battle of Autobot City]] and [[The Rebirth|Cybertron's first contact with Nebulos]]. The information convinced Jhiaxus that this would be the perfect time to rebuild his [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian Empire]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward}}

The two Battlechargers were dispatched to find some [[personality component]]s, and in the process discovered a [[stasis hibernation pod]] which opened to reveal [[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 2}} They took the amnesiac Side Burn him back to Jhiaxus, after which they all headed to [[Nebulos]], where Jhiaxus had Runamuck and Runabout kidnap [[Hi-Q]]. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 3}} After they arrived on [[Qre]], the pair engaged in some racing with Side Burn. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 4}} When Side Burn's advances were rebuffed by [[Nightracer (G2)|Nightracer]], Runamuck suggested giving her some space, but Side Burn followed Runabout's advice to follow her instead. The Battlechargers trailed behind him. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 5}} Following Jhiaxus's defeat, Side Burn promised the pair leniency, and indeed after the pair returned to Earth with the Autobots, Hi-Q said he wouldn't press charges. {{storylink|A Flash Forward, Part 6}}

====''Generations Selects Special Comic''====

In 2011, Runamuck was one of the Decepticons fighting against the resurrection of [[Unicron]]. {{storylink|Generations Selects Special Comic Finale Part 2|Finale Part 2}}

In 2050, the allied Autobots and Decepticons opposed the Dinobots on behalf of the [[Selector]]s. Runamuck rode his old friend Blast Off as the army charged into battle. {{storylink|Volcanicus comic 2}}
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===Battle Beneath the Ice===
One day, the Battlecharger duo was sent to destroy the [[Golden Gate Bridge]] in [[San Francisco]], but Runamuck's fear of heights prevented him from even driving onto it. Runabout was taken out of by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]], [[Slingshot (G1)|Slingshot]], and [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]], who soon came bearing down on Runamuck. The battle was televised on the news and recorded by [[Jeff Grey]], who later discussed it with Hot Rod during a chance meeting. {{storylink|Battle Beneath the Ice}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:Predaconstww.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|Aaa, [[Starscream (G1)|this guy]] sucks! Change the channel, Runabout!]]
After the death of [[Sentinel Prime (G1)|Sentinel Prime]], Runamuck participated in the destruction of [[Altihex]]. {{storylink|The War Within issue 1|The War Within #1}} When [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] got caught up in their first battle, the Battlechargers joined [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] and [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]] in disabling [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] and helping [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] assume control over Megatron's plans. {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} Runamuck continued to follow Starscream when, roughly a million years later, Megatron was lost in a [[space bridge]] accident and the Decepticons split into several factions. Runamuck and Runabout joined up with Starscream's new group of [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]]. They remained defiant even when the other Decepticon factions were prepared to sign a peace treaty with the Autobots and staged an attack on the ceremony at [[Tyger Pax]]. They were repulsed. Violently. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} But then, Megatron returned to Cybertron, backed by an [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] army. With these drones, he quickly took over the planet and unified the Decepticon forces. With Cybertron now under Decepticon control, Runamuck was put to work as one of the guards in [[Internment Camp Pi]], overlooking the slave Autobot workforce. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}}

In the modern era, Runamuck and Runabout were serving [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] "under the table" as assassins. When the [[Triple Changer]] [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] removed Optimus Prime from his cell, the Battlechargers followed them into the [[Old Slave Trails]] and made an attempt on Prime's life. Sandstorm was killed, but Runamuck was captured and held prisoner by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]] and [[Kup (G1)|Kup]]'s resistance movement. {{storylink|Passive Aggression}} He apparently broke free and joined back up with Runabout after the Autobots resumed control of Cybertron. The two of them were scrounging around for fresh energon and a hideout to avoid Autobot patrols when they stumbled upon one of Shockwave's hidden bases. While Runamuck amused himself by lighting [[Mini-spy|Mini-spies]] on fire, Runabout accidentally activated one of Shockwave's cloning experiments, [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]], whose massive energon radiation overloaded the Battlechargers' circuitry, frying them reeeaaal good. {{storylink|Night of the Combaticons}} [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] later watched footage of this incident while trying to unravel Shockwave's schemes. {{storylink|The Omega Effect}}

When last seen, Runamuck and Runabout had been found by the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] and [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] was tending to their damaged bodies as they were taken into custody. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Infiltration issue 0|''Infiltration'' #0]]}}
[[File:Megs Origins Battlechargers.jpg|thumb|upright=1.5| "Heh-heh... he said 'Kaaa-on'!"]]
Runamuck was one of many bots to come from distant regions of Cybertron to attend [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s speeches and demonstrations of power as the Decepticon faction begun to take shape. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 3|Megatron Origin #3}} When Megatron gave the order to burn [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] to the ground after having done away with the [[Senate]], Runamuck was the first to leap forward in order to carry out his leader's orders. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 4|Megatron Origin #4}} Early in the war, Runamuck was present as [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] was accepted into the ranks of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Drift issue 2|Drift #2}}

Following the fall of [[Zeta Prime (G1)|Zeta Prime]]'s government, he was among the Decepticons who hunted down and arrested Autobots resisting [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s rule. {{storylink|Transformation (issue)|Transformation}} When the captured Autobots staged a prison break, Runamuck, Runabout and [[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]] tried and failed to stop them. {{storylink|Rise}} The Battlechargers were later present in [[Kaon (polity)|Kaon]] when [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] announced he was the new leader of the Decepticons. {{storylink|Wreckage (issue)|Wreckage}}

At some point in time, Runamuck fought against the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] alongside [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] and were thoroughly trounced for their efforts. {{storylink|Spotlight: Grimlock}}

[[File:Infiltration1-gimme.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.3|Headliners! At last!]]
Four million years later, Runamuck was part of the Decepticon insurgent cell that had operated covertly on Earth for at least four years, working to destabilise Earth's governing organisations and create global anarchy. He, Runabout and [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] were assigned by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] to intercept the human [[Stoker]] and retrieve his [[SM-40]] palmtop PC, containing data on their [[Nebraska]] operation. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 0|Infiltration #0}} The team caught up with and killed Stoker outside Phoenix, AZ, by which time [[Verity Carlo]] had already stolen the SM-40. Their attempts to retrieve it from Verity and [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] disregarded their cover: they appeared in full public view both in primary mode {{storylink|Infiltration issue 1|Infiltration #1}} and in a secondary [[alternate mode]], where the panels of their sports-car disguises split apart to reveal weapons and ram-plates. While pursuing Ratchet, both Battlechargers were run off the road by a semi-trailer. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 2|Infiltration #2}}

Runamuck bore witness to Megatron's disciplinary actions towards Starscream and sided with Megatron after Starscream's botched rebellion. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6|Infiltration #6}} Despite his part in Starscream's mutiny, Runamuck was quickly forgiven and returned to active duty. {{storylink|Escalation issue 1|Escalation #1}} {{storylink|Escalation issue 2|Escalation #2}}

Runamuck moved to [[Latveria]] with the rest of the Decepticons to spark a war between the nations of Latveria and [[Symkaria]] using the [[Psycho-Prism]]. He was the first of Megatron's warriors to be turbocharged by [[Spider-Man]]'s radioactive blood, and subsequently attacked the allied Autobots and [[Avengers]] in [[mirror response mode]] with the rest of his teammates. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Two}} Runamuck was taken out of the fight in short order, after he was blasted by the newly arrived [[Iron Man]] and sliced up by [[Wolverine (Marvel)|Wolverine]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Three}} The badly-damaged Runamuck subsequently fled via an [[emergency warp-out]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Four}}

[[File:ReapercrushesBattlecharger.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|"I somehow expected the last thing I ever see to be a more pleasing sight..."]]
Runamuck was cowering in a nearby room while Megatron and [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] were arguing in the Decepticon's base on Earth. {{storylink|Devastation issue 1|Devastation #1}} Unfortunately, Runamuck was brutally off-lined when the [[Reaper]]s attacked the Decepticon command bunker in Oregon. Upset after Runabout was electrocuted until he exploded, Runamuck was soon decapitated and then had his errant head crushed by a large boulder. Their fellow Decepticons cared little for the Battlechargers' demise; [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] wrote them off as "acceptable losses." {{storylink|Devastation issue 5|Devastation #5}} {{storylink|Devastation issue 6|Devastation #6}}

In [[2017]] when [[Joe Colton (Dire Wraith)|Joe Colton]] and [[Scarlett]] discussed the Cybertronian influence on Earth, they reviewed Ratchet's initial fight with the Battlechargers. {{storylink|Secret Raiders: A Revolution Prelude|Secret Raiders}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Runamuck AoW5.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
As part of [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces, Runamuck tried (and failed) to prevent the escape of a group of Autobots and [[G.I. Joe (team)|Joes]] from the [[New Decepticon Army]]'s headquarters. When Runamuck refused to surrender the captive [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s location, [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] tore off his arm and promised that his head would be next. Runamuck became more cooperative. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===''Lil Formers''===
In order to avoid getting punished for his latest failure, Runamuck had Frenzy paint him black, so as to pass for Runabout. {{storylink|Lil Formers}}

===''Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe''===
Runamuck followed [[Megatron (WFC)|Megatron]] to [[Earth]] in his quest for the [[AllSpark]]. There, he encountered [[Omega Supreme (WFC)|Omega Supreme]]. Not much of a match against the Autobot titan, Runamuck crawled away from the battle as Omega occupied himself with [[Dirge (WFC)|Dirge]]. {{storylink|Transformers: The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe|The Ultimate Pop-Up Universe}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|''Transformers'' #19]]}}
[[File:AllFallDown-NewRecruits.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
When [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] increased recruitment in the [[Ascenticon Guard]], Runamuck was among the new members. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: All Fall Down|All Fall Down}} Runamuck as part of a coordinated terrorist attack on the [[Senate]] itself and easily overpowered [[Senate Guard]] members [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] and [[Chainclaw (G1)|Chainclaw]]. After the Senate Guardsmen were taken care of by [[Clench (G1)|Clench]]'s [[Mini-Cassette|infiltration troopers]], [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] ordered Runamuck and Runabout to watch over them. {{storylink|Rise of the Decepticons: We Have Deceived You|We Have Deceived You}}

Runamuck and Runabout went to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] came across [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and question his allegiance, when he admitted he doesn't know anything about the Decepticon faction. The duo attacked him before [[Streetwise (G1)|Streetwise]] and [[Slapdash (G1)|Slapdash]] arrived and force them to retreat. {{storylink|War World: Prime|Prime}} Runamuck was part of a crowd of Decepticons who watched [[Termagax]] denounce them (and Megatron in particular) for twisting her ideals. {{storylink|War World: Awakenings|Awakenings}}

Runabout and Runamuck joined a cadre of Decepticons in assuming control of the Iacon energy stores. {{storylink|War World: Hunt|Hunt}} Next, they assisted [[Strika's Heavies]] when they attacked the [[Forge Pyramid]] looking for Titansparks. {{storylink|War World: Titans|Titans}} The pair were scouting near the Deep Wastes when they heard a howling sound. Fearing old ghost stories, they fled back to Iacon and gave a quivering report to the incredulous [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]]. {{storylink|I Have No Mouth And I Must Starscream}}

[[File:SeaOfRustII SixshotLeadsGuard.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6]]
The duo briefly appeared again as [[Jumpstream]]'s out-of-control teleporting abilities carried her all over Cybertron. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Test Flight I|Test Flight I}} When the Decepticons learned the location of Termagax and the [[Enigma of Combination]], Runabout and Runamuck were part of the battalion [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]] assembled to claim their prizes. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Sea of Rust II|Sea of Rust II}} Despite fierce fighting on both sides, though, the Enigma was lost to the Sea of Rust. {{storylink|Lord of Misrule: Enigmatic|Enigmatic}}

Runabout and Runamuck assembled with Strika's army of Decepticons to invade the Autobot-occupied [[Crystal City]]. The siege went well at first until the unexpected return of [[Lodestar (Titan)|Lodestar]], the last Titan. {{storylink|A Dust of Crystals}} Fearing the Titan's power, much of the Decepticon army except for the very brave or foolhardy fled from Lodestar. {{storylink|The Landscape of Fear}}

Runamuck was present when Megatron and the Decepticons confronted the Autobots with an [[imploder]] on their way to [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. As the battle moved to that last city, the Decepticons drove the Autobots off of Cybertron in their ''Ark''. Runamuck helped take several Autobot prisoners into custody in the aftermath. {{storylink|Transformers: Fate of Cybertron|Fate of Cybertron}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' marketing material===
[[File:Earthrise-Runamuck-art.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6]]
After Cybertron fell, the Decepticons closely followed the Autobots through space, in pursuit of the [[AllSpark]]. Runamuck was a [[Cybertronian military insignia|Ground Force Black Ops Raider]], {{storylink|#Generations|''Earthrise'' toy packaging}} whose function was a shock trooper. His primary objective was causing chaos and destruction, and his primary weapon was the [[Friction rifle]]. {{storylink|War for Cybertron: Earthrise|''Earthrise'' webpage}}<ref>[https://transformers.hasbro.com/en-us/brands/earthrise ''Earthrise'' website]</ref> While on a mission to infiltrate the Autobot ship, the ''[[Ark (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy marketing material|Ark]]'', Runamuck and his brother Runabout were separated. Runabout was left behind while Runamuck hid in the ''Ark’s'' cargo hold. He could only speak in half sentences without Runabout to finish them for him. {{Storylink|Hasbro Pulse#Fan First Friday|Fan First Friday}}<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zkJOmYkcMtY October 16th Fan First Friday]</ref>
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==Commercials==
[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] ordered Runamuck and [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]] to attack [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and his Autobots as they spoiled an Energon-gathering mission. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Battlechargers|Battlechargers commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Runamuck was part of a convoy led by [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]] which attempted to deliver the final component for a super weapon to Decepticon HQ. The [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]] successfully intercepted them right as they neared their goal, and the four Decepticons had to destroy the weapon to keep it out of Autobot hands. {{storylink|Eagle Eyes}} Runamuck was among the Decepticons who joined with the Quintessons in an attempt to destroy the Autobots. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness: Part 2}} He was also part of a group of Decepticons including [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and the [[Air Strike Patrol]] which conquered and held [[Garrus-9]] until the [[Wreckers]] liberated the facility. {{storylink|The Wreckers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:BattleTacticsRunamuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.7]]
Runamuck participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited after collecting 70 units of Cybermetal, 30 units of Transmetal, and 20 exclusive cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:G1runamuck toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Look, ma, no hands!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Runamuck''' (Battlecharger, [[1986]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': [[friction rifle]]
{{toydesigner|[[Hideaki Yoke]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Takashi Matsuda]] (initial concept)}}

:One of the two [[Battlecharger]] toys released in 1986, Runamuck transforms into a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Pontiac Firebird 3rd Generation|Pontiac Firebird 3rd Generation]] sports car. An [[Autotransformation|autotransformer]], he uses a pull-back motor to propel him forward in both car and [[robot mode]]s, though starting in car mode triggers his transformation to robot after he rolls forward a short distance. Due to the autotransformation engineering, Runamuck is entirely a [[brick (term)|brick]], featuring no articulation whatsoever, or even arms. As such, his weapon can only be plugged into what is presented as his shoulder.

:Though this mold is ''very'' similar to fellow Battlecharger [[Runabout (G1)#Toys|Runabout]], it is highly unlikely one is actually a [[retool]] of the other since they had simultaneous production.

:For reasons unknown, the Battlechargers were not released in the [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] ''Transformers'' toyline, rare for a Takara-engineered toy at the time.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Runamuck/runamuck.htm More information on Runamuck at TFU.info]''
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-Runamuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Heh heh heh, you said "jack."]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Runamuck''' (Deluxe Class, [[2012]])}}</ul>
:*''Accessories'': pistol, 2 side-pipes/shoulder-cannons

:''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Runamuck is a [[retool]] of [[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|''Generations'']] [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Generations|Wheeljack]] (itself a retool of [[Tracks (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Turbo Tracks]]) with a new head designed by [[Dan Khanna]] to amalgamate Runabout and Runamuck's original headsculpts.<ref>[https://www.instagram.com/p/CIUI4nVAYo6/ Dan Khanna on Instagram]</ref> He transforms into a sports car of made-up model, though it kind of resembles a [[Popular Earth vehicle alternate modes#Chevy Corvette|Chevy Corvette]] with a heavily-modified front end. He can also assume a third "flying car" mode by folding down the car doors and flipping out wing extensions. His pistol can be hand-held, or become a shoulder-mounted gun through the use of the [[c joint]] clip on its back. His two side-pipes can attach to the c joint bars on his upper body as well to form shoulder-mounted cannons, or be held in his hands by the barrels as wrenches.

:Runamuck is the [[2012]] [[Transformers Collectors' Club]] free figure, mailed to new or returning club members who got their registration in before [[March 16]], 2012. This date, however, was extended to [[March 21]], 2012 due to the setup of their new payment system.

:This mold (with the new head) was also used to make the Club-exclusive [[Runabout (G1)#Timelines|Over-Run]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Decepticon/TFCCRunamuck/runamuck.htm More information on ''Timlines'' Runamuck at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Runamuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His spoiler tastes great on a cracker!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Decepticon Runamuck''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])}}</ul>
:*''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
:*''Accessories'': Logo brick, blaster

:Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, Runamuck is a [[Kreon]] mini-figure that can be rebuilt into a sports car. While clearly based on the Generation 1 Battlecharger, the details of his deco are much more based on the [[live-action film series|live-action movie]] style of bot. He sports [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet]]'s helmet.

:Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-through-the-bag method.

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but US stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in US Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-WFC-E-Deluxe-Runamuck.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|For the last time, my alt mode is not a secret agent's submarine! If you dare put me in water, I will shoot you!]]
<ul class="iconlist">{{Bp-d1|'''Runamuck''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])}}</ul>
:*''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E37'''
:*''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''ER EX-14'''
:*''TakaraTomy release date'': [[December 19]], 2020
:*''Accessories:'' blaster
{{toydesigner|[[Ittoku Kuwazu]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Hirofumi Ichikawa]] (detailing)}}

:Part of the third and final wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Runamuck transforms into an 80's sportscar somewhat reminiscent of a Lotus Esprit X180 in 16 steps. Like most ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toys, Runamuck is [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] compatible with multiple 3 mm posts for use with "[[Fire Blast effect|blast effect]]s" and [[5 mm post|5 mm]] holes to mount accessories. In order to be accurate to the original toy, there are 5 mm holes at the top of each shoulder to mount his gun, as well as faux wheels at the back of his feet, albeit unpainted. To achieve a proportional chest with the rest of his body, his robot mode chest uses a faux car roof.

:Replicating a switcheroo from the Battlechargers' original character models, Runamuck's gun is based on Runabout's "high-energy particle beam rifle" (although the TakaraTomy stock photography seen at right instead shows a blaster based on Runamuck's own "[[friction rifle]]"). In practice, that friction rifle accessory ''is'' actually supplied with ''Earthrise'' [[Runabout (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Runabout]], albeit almost entirely painted Runabout-red.

:In [[Fan polls#War for Cybertron Trilogy 2|a 2019 fan poll]], Runamuck (with the accompanying image misspelled as '''Runamok'''<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/2727924640611046 The four bots are #GNAW, #RUNAMUCK, #NEEDLENOSE & #SHRAPNEL]</ref>) received more votes than [[Gnaw (G1)|Gnaw]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], or [[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]], and thus the Battlecharger received a figure in this toyline.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/transformers/photos/2819867618083414 The fans have spoken and #RUNAMUCK will become a Fall 2020 War for Cybertron figure!]</ref>

:Befitting his status as the Fan Vote figure, Runamuck comes with the end destination of all ships on the map: [[Earth]].

:Unsurprisingly, this mold was [[retool]]ed into [[Runabout (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Runabout]], with a new head and additional weapon.
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W3RaiderRunamuck.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier''' ([[2019]])
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T37/T48'''
**''Stars: ''10
:Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The line-art for the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, with updated colors to match the style used in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline packaging art.
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*'''Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3P'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''P8/2019'''
**''Stars: ''10
:A reprint of '''Raider Runamuck, Infantry-Soldier''' was made available as an in-store play promo card for the release of Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II. The card is identical to the original release, printed with gold-foil on the Robot Mode side.
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==Notes==
[[File:ToyFair1986-TFpage06a.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|"You think we'd like Steve-O more if ''we'' were black?"]]
*In the [[Toy Fair 1986|1986 Hasbro Pre-Toy Fair catalog]], Runamuck's car mode had a dark grey exterior. However, Runamuck's robot mode is represented by... another Runabout!
*Runamuck's original character model gives him Runabout's weapon (and ''vice versa''), which would later influence the Battlechargers' ''Earthrise'' toys ([[#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|see above]]).
*In the Marvel Comics continuity, Runamuck is introduced as having a recurring verbal tic, wherein he would always punctuate (and sometimes begin) his brief sentences with a stuttering "heh heh". This led to him (and by extension Runabout) in the early-to-mid 90s being equalled to the then newly popular MTV show ''Beavis & Butt-head'', a show featuring two delinquent teenage boys known for their crass humor, uneducated minds and propensity for vandalism and destruction, all while making seemingly uncontrollable and uncalled for stuttering laughter.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Runamuck''' (ラナマック ''Ranamakku'')
*''French:'' '''Furioso''' (Canada)
*''Italian:'' '''Velenix'''
*''Russian:'' '''Dynamic''' (Динамик ''Dinamik'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Ámokfutó''' (Amok Runner)
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==References==
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Ratchet (G1)/toys

2023-06-25T05:45:38Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

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[[File:G1 boxart Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Thankfully, this look didn't last long.]]

'''Ratchet''' is the quintessential [[Autobot]] ambulance.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
{{anchor|Generation 1}}
[[File:Ratchettoyg1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Why's everything so dark in here?]]
* '''Ratchet''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]]/[[1986]])
**''Accessories'': "Static Laser Gun", gun connector, 3 missiles

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Ratchet was originally a Onebox Ambulance Type toy from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' line before [[Hasbro]] brought ''Transformers'' to North America. The toy transforms from a Datsun Vanette Coach C120 Panorama Roof SGX ambulance to a robot and [[Onebox component|gun-station]]. A [[variant]] of the toy includes red crosses on the top and sides of the vehicle. Ratchet and his [[retool]]/[[redeco]] buddy [[Ironhide (G1)/toys|Ironhide]], like all Diaclones, were designed to be piloted mecha, which is why he has a seat instead of a head. The Transformers version applied a face [[sticker]] to the back of the seat in lieu of a real sculpted noggin.

:In 1986, he was made available as a mail-away item (as he was no longer shipping to retail shelves) in multiple offers, including the [[Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction (G1)|Digital Doom on the Highway to Destruction]] flier packed with most boxed ''Transformers'' toys. He cost $8 and two [[Robot Point]]s.

:In Japan, Ratchet was originally only available as a [[S.T.A.R.S.]] mail-away, costing 1700 yen and 4 robot points.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-ratchet/191/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Ratchet at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
*'''Ratchet''' ([[2001]])
**''ID number'': '''99'''
**''Accessories'': "Static Laser Gun", gun connector, 3 missiles

:In 2001, Ratchet was reissued in Japan as part of the [[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]] series. The toy had no discernible changes from the G1 version. It was [[exclusive]]ly available through [[e-HOBBY]], paired with Ironhide.
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-RatchetDiE.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Maybe photographing him against a white backdrop wasn't such a great idea.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet & Flareup''' (BotCon 2005 Souvenir two-pack)
**''Accessories'': Lightbar/blaster

:One of two "souvenir" packages [[exclusive]] to [[BotCon 2005]], Ratchet is a retooling of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' Autobot [[Tow-Line (Energon)#Toys|Tow-Line]] with a new head, transforming into a large utility van. In robot mode, his lower vehicle portion becomes a [[Onebox component|mobile battle/repair platform]]. Ratchet can fold his legs back and up over his shoulders (wow!) and re-attach to this platform for a "battle mode". In this, ahem, ''position'', Ratchet can also form the top half of a two-robot "Powerlinx combiner" with any ''Energon'' Deluxe Autobot, and any of them can also use his platform for their own combination.

:The mold's standard "receiver dish" weapon was not produced; instead, he came with a new "light bar" that pegged onto his roof in much the same manner.

:He could only be purchased in an at-show "souvenir" two-pack along with [[Flareup (G1)#Toys|Flareup]]. This mold was also used to make [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ironhide]] for the same convention.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BCRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on BotCon Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:Encoretoy-Ratchetwithhead.jpg|right|thumb|upright=0.85|This looks... better?]]
* '''Ratchet''' ([[December]] [[2007]])
**''ID number'': '''06'''
**''Accessories'': "Static Laser Gun", gun connector, 3 missiles

:In mid-December 2007, Ratchet was reissued again as part of TakaraTomy's ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. This particular version came with an illustration on one box flap depicting Ratchet's cartoon-design head and chest windshield. By punching out the image along the perforated edges, folding it just so and tucking it in behind the toy's windshield, one could give the toy a "real" head, just like in the TV series, instead of using the ''Diaclone''-original windshield face sticker. Sort of. This version of the toy was retooled to add a pair of "clips" to the mobile platform's gun-base, designed to keep Ratchet more securely attached when riding it. However, these clips are right where a pair of decals normally go.
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[[File:Encoreratchetemergencygreen.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|To the Mystery Machine, gang!]]
*'''Ratchet Emergency Green''' ([[April]] [[2008]])
**''ID number'': '''06'''
**''Accessories'': "Static Laser Gun", gun connector, 3 missiles

:A redeco of his Encore reissue which [[homage]]s [[Ratchet (Movie)|the live-action movie Ratchet]], Ratchet Emergency Green (ラチェットエマージェンシーグリーン) is a Japanese mail-away exclusive available with a purchase of the book ''[[Transformers Visualworks]]''. After the book release on December 4, 2007, purchasers could mail in a ticket from the book and purchase either one (5200yen) or two (10,000 yen) of the item. Ratchet shipped to customers in April 2008. He comes in the same packaging as the regular Encore release, including packaging images, instructions, and the same white-headed cardboard torso punch-out.

:He's totally awesome.

:This toy inspired the separate character [[Oil Slick (G1)|Oil Slick]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Cybertron/EmergencyGreenRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Emergency Green Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkeitoy-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Surprise, I'm colored like the cartoon!]]
*'''Ratchet''' ([[February 26]], [[2009]])
**''ID number'': '''C-14'''
**''Accessories:'' Converting Cannon

:A [[redeco]] and [[retool]] of the [[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|2008 ''Universe'']] [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ironhide toy]], ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Ratchet transforms into an "emergency" SUV. He has a red Japanese-style emergency lightbar, is cast in bright white plastic and has a deco resembling Ratchet's appearance in the original cartoon series, down to his dark gray head crest. Like all ''Henkei'' toys, he features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metalized]] plastic, specifically his headlights and taillights, as well as his "Converting Cannon" weapon. Unlike his ''Universe'' counterpart, the [[license plate]] is blank. The lightbar was also used for ''Henkei! Henkei!'' [[Red Alert (G1)#Henkei! Henkei!|Alert]].
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Ratchet25toy.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|No, not ''[[Ratchet (Universe)|that]]'' Universe Ratchet.]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe, 2009)
**''Series:'' Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories:'' Medical Dispenser/Combat Blade
{{toydesigner|[[Alex Androski]] (deco artist)}}

:Like ''Henkei'' Ratchet, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ratchet is a redeco and retooling of the ''Universe'' Ironhide toy, and transforms into an "emergency" SUV, cast in pearlescent white plastic with a rather generic "Ratchet" deco. He sports the American-style emergency lightbar previously used for ''Universe'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Prowl]] (and later used again for ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Red Alert (G1)/toys#Generations|Red Alert]]) cast in translucent blue plastic (as opposed to ''Henkei! Henkei!'' Ratchet's differently sculpted red Japanese-style emergency lightbar).

:While similar in execution, there are a great many changes from Henkei Ratchet to Universe Ratchet. The red paint detailing on Universe Ratchet is different than that of Henkei Ratchet in color and layout. The Henkei version's stripes resemble those of his original toy, while the Universe version more resembles his ''Animated'' [[Ratchet (Animated)|counterpart]]. Henkei Ratchet uses chrome paint on his weapon and both sets of lights while the Universe version leaves them unpainted. Gray paint covers Henkei Ratchet's gun barrel and silver on his upper chest (behind the chest window), these parts remain unpainted on Universe Ratchet. The paint used for the windows of Universe Ratchet is a light blue while Henkei Ratchet uses a deeper metallic blue paint. Universe Ratchet has black forearms and upper thighs, while the Japanese version uses a pure white (different from the white used throughout the rest of the figure). Universe Ratchet has a yellow [[license plate]] (which reads [[The Pri¢e of Life!|H3L PU2]]) and red head crest, while Henkei Ratchet has a blank gray plate and gray head crest. Universe Ratchet features a blue blade on his weapon, while Henkei Ratchet features a red blade. Universe Ratchet also features a lighter red plastic than the Henkei version.

:Like ''Universe'' Ironhide, the blue paint used for his opaque windows matches ''really'', '''''really''''' badly with his translucent blue plastic windows. Also, several of his parts are cast in [[unpaintable plastic|unpaintable]] red plastic, causing Ratchet to have a rather conspicuous red patch on his otherwise-white roof.

:This mold was also retooled into [[BotCon 2012]] [[Soundwave (SG)#Timelines|Sir Soundwave]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFURatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Universe Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:Kre-O Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"I LOVE MOI BRICK!"]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2011)
**''Set number'': '''30662'''
**''Pieces'': '''197'''
**''Kreons'': Ratchet, [[Medic (Kre-O)|Medic]]
**''Accessories'': Pistol

:Part of the first [[wave]] of ''[[Kre-O]]'' figures, Ratchet can be built in either G1-inspired robot mode or an ambulance (with decals inspired by his [[Ratchet (Animated)|''Animated'' incarnation]]). He comes with two [[Kreon]]s to drive the ambulance, one of himself and one of a human medic.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/Kre-ORatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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[[File:KreO-Toy RatchetC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Class Fixer
**''Accessories'': [[Andorian]] blaster, syringe

: This version of Ratchet, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], has much more detailed toy-based [[tampograph]]s than his prior version, though he keeps the cartoony head, of course. Oddly, he also has a [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]]-style wing-pack, despite neither the toy or cartoon version of Ratchet having wings. But hey, who can complain about extra parts in a customizing-heavy play pattern, huh?

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "Kreon Class of 1984". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-ORatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Class of 1984 Ratchet at TFU.info]''

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*'''Autobot Ratchet Vs. Soundwave''' (Battle Changer 2-pack, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B1507'''
**''Accessories'': Cobra Commander pistol

:Battle Changer Ratchet uses a modified Kreon torso and pelvis, that is then built up with bricks to form a larger robot that can transform into an ambulance mode ''without'' needing to be disassembled and reassembled. He seems to be equal parts based on the original Ratchet and [[Ratchet (WFC)|''Prime'' Ratchet]].

: Also, by this time, the "Ratchet" helmet had been [[retool]]ed to widen the opening for the face, so the crest no longer completely obscured a Kreon's eyes.

: Ratchet was only available in a "Vs." pack with [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#BattleChanger|Soundwave]], who ''also'' came with [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#BattleChangersRatchetVSSoundwave|Frenzy]], [[Rumble (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Rumble]], [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Laserbeak]] and [[Ravage (G1)/toys#BattleChangers|Ravage]].
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===''Prime''===
[[File:PrimeRID-RatchetDeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|How did I get here?]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 006'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' '''[[March 31]], 2012'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''AM-04'''
**''Accessories:'' Dual Battle Blades (Hasbro only), "R.A." Arms Micron (TakaraTomy only)

{{note|[[Ratchet (WFC)|''Prime'' Ratchet]] was repurposed as Generation 1 Ratchet in ''[[The X-Files: Conspiracy: The Transformers]]''.}}

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)#Robots in Disguise (2012)|Prime: Robots in Disguise]]'' Deluxe Class toys, this larger-scale version of Ratchet has a "dramatic head reveal" [[gimmick]], with his robot-mode head being spring-loaded to pop up once his "backpack" is pulled down. He features [[5 mm post|5 mm peg-holes]] for his hands, a pair on his front bumpers/shins, and a pair on his vehicle roof.

:He comes with a pair of battle blades that can mount/be held via 5 mm post, and his hands can be swung down at the wrist to give the appearance of the blades sprouting out of his wrists, as seen in the cartoon. The blades can mount into the peg-holes on his front bumper, creating a battle mode, and the blades can store on tabs underneath his vehicle.

:His [[instructions]] depict an alternate head apparently intended for an as-yet-unreleased Gears. The sculpt was used as the basis for ''Prime'' [[Swerve (Prime)|Swerve]].

: The Japanese release of Ratchet, part of the very first assortment of [[TakaraTomy]] ''Prime'' toys, omits an incredible number of [[paint operation]]s, replacing them with customer-applied foil [[sticker]]s. (On the other hand, this ''does'' give him his "lifeline" decoration missing from the [[Hasbro]] version.) As part of the "[[Arms Micron]]" gimmick, six 5mm peg-hole attachment points have been glued onto him (as opposed to having existing parts specifically [[retool]]ed to include them like many other toys in the line) on his vehicle-mode roof, doors, and side-panels, which respectively end up on his legs, forearms, and shoulders. The Hasbro version's twin blades have been replaced by the Arms Micron, [[R.A.#Toys|R.A.]], who transforms into a considerably larger version of one of the blades, and can still work as a "wrist-mounted" weapon.

: Ratchet was redecoed into [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] [[First Aid (G1)#Transformers (2014)|Protectobot First Aid]] and retooled into [[BotCon 2014]] [[Cannonball (G1)#Timelines|Cannonball]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on ''Robots in Disguise'' Ratchet at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://higekumatoytoy.blog60.fc2.com/blog-entry-1464.html Arms Micron Ratchet at Alfes's blog]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:Bot Shots S1 B006 Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"It was either [[Paint operation|painted]] [[Sensors#Optical sensors|optic]]s, or red gloves. These ''super-snazzy'' red gloves..."]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B006'''
***''Fist strength'': '''720'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''290'''
***''Sword strength'': '''630'''

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 single-packs, "Autobot Ratchet" is a teeny little emergency-response SUV with [[Autotransformation|a spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His robot body and elements of his vehicle mode are based on the [[Ratchet (Movie)|live-action movie Ratchet]], though his colors and head are based on the [[Ratchet (G1)|original Ratchet]].

:This mold would also have been used to make the unreleased ''Bot Shots'' [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot First Aid]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on Autobot Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''BeCool''===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_AmbulanceRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Ambulance (Ratchet)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B02'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Ambulance" is a slight [[repaint]] of Ratchet's ''Bot Shots'' toy, featuring silver paint on his grill. Instead of game stats, his chest stickers display images of a syringe, a lightbar and a stethoscope.

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*'''Highway Patrol Car (Patrol Ratchet)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''B13'''

:"Highway Patrol Car" is a yellow [[redeco]] of the Ratchet toy with identical paint details, including the ''BeCool''-only grill. His stickers now depict a traffic cone, a street sign and a picture of his vehicle mode racing to the rescue.

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[[File:BotShots_BeCool_RescueCarBaseRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|[[Knock Out (Prime)|Someone]]'s going to envy my toys.]]
*'''Rescue Car and Rescue Base (Rescue Ratchet)''' (2013)
**''ID number'': '''BS02'''

:"Rescue Car" is a redeco of the Ratchet toy in red with white and silver paint details. He comes with the Rescue Base, a red redeco of the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Ironhide Launcher]], which can attach to him as a trailer or open up into a base with a spring-loaded vehicle launching ramp. It also has a pair of articulated buzzsaw-arms and comes with a sticker sheet for decorating it as you please.
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oops! Zat was not medicine.]]
*'''Ratchet''' ([[March 19]], 2016)
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-09'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ratchet is a retool of [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ironhide]] which transforms from a licensed [[super deformed]] Toyota HiAce with a lightbar to a cute little robot.
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===''Generations''===
*'''Autobot Warriors''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
:''Accessories:'' Gun/front spoiler
:''Universe'' Ratchet was re-released in a three-pack with ''Generations'' [[Kup (G1)/toys#Generations|Sergeant Kup]] and ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Perceptor (G1)/toys#Transformers (2010)|Perceptor]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decoes. Ratchet, in particular, features considerably more red in his vehicle mode compared to both his ''Universe'' and ''Henkei! Henkei!'' versions. He retains the latter's Japanese-style emergency lightbar.
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP-30 Ratchet.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|He can hold a rifle, dual wield pistols, use a back-mounted missile launcher, heck, he can even fire weapons in vehicle mode! Oh, and yes, he's occasionally been known to brandish medical tools from time to time.]]
* '''Ratchet''' ([[April 23]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-30'''
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, missile, static laser gun, 2 laser pistols, x-ray blaster, repair beam emitter, repair beam effect, 2 cyber spanners, magno-wrench, laser scalpel, arc-welder, repair bay, 2 faces, cardstock EKG image
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Ratchet is a retool of ''Masterpiece'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ironhide]], with a new head, skirt armor, and lightbar.

:Ratchet shares several accessories with Ironhide: a pair of generic Autobot pistols (prominently dual-wielded by Ratchet in ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]''), a static laser gun and missile launcher based on those included with his original toy (though, unlike Ironhide, not used by Ratchet in the cartoon), and an extra face. He also comes with multiple new accessories, mostly various kinds of medical tools he used in the show, including a "repair beam emitter" that plugs into his forearm (used occasionally throughout the series, but first seen in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]") complete with an attachable beam light effect, an "arc-welder" that replaces his hand (Ratchet used a tool like this regularly in the series, but this accessory is specifically based on the detailed one seen in "[[Dinobot Island, Part 2]]"), a pair of "cyber spanners" (used in "[[Attack of the Autobots (episode)|Attack of the Autobots]]"), a "magno-wrench" (from "[[The Autobot Run]]"), a hand-held laser scalpel (also from "The Autobot Run") and an "x-ray blaster" (from "[[Microbots]]"). Similar to how Ironhide included a cardstock image of dinosaur bones, Ratchet includes a cardstock image of an {{w|Electrocardiography|EKG}} reading that fits behind his windscreen.

:Ratchet has two options for his red cross stickers–placed on his shoulders, and the sides and top of his vehicle mode–both of which sidestep the [[trademark]] issues involving the [[Red Cross]] organization: one set places an Autobot insignia over the center of the cross, whilst the other adds a red square into each corner of the cross. You didn't hear it from us, but you can totally cut the squares off the latter set to give Ratchet his original plain crosses.

:If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Ratchet includes a [[collector coin]] mounted in a card which resembles the front of his van mode.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/MPRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on ''Masterpiece'' Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Combiner Wars''===
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[[File:BotCon2016toy-Ratchetunpainted.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|Nel Yomtov Crowd Scene Version]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, Botcon 2016 Customization Class)
**''Accessories'': Combiner hand/foot, axe

:Exclusive to [[BotCon 2016]]'s customization class, ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Ratchet is a redeco of Deluxe Class [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] with a previously-unused pretooled head. Like all ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe toys, he can become an arm or a leg for any compatible Voyager-class figure (including ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' figures) or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs. His G2 bio invites you to use him as a member of the ''Combiner Wars'' G2 [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] that doesn't exist, or as a member of [[Modulus]] who ''possibly'' exists.

:Class participants were given four deco options for the Ratchet head ([[The Transformers (Marvel comic)|Marvel G1]], [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon G1]], [[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|G2]], and [[Ratchet (SG)#Generations|''Shattered Glass'' Ratchet]]), and a fifth deco option for the automatically-included-in-the-sprues First Aid head as [[Medix (G1)#Generations|Medix]]. Four sticker sheets were available (with the two G1 decoes sharing a sheet), and class participants were given the G1 sheet and one other of their choice. Additionally, three stickers could be used on Ratchet's combiner peg, allowing you to recreate the sticker face of his original toy.

:Class participants who finished creating their toy in-class were given an exclusive [[Enigma of Combination]] accessory that can be either held by Ratchet/Medix or fit into [[Ultra Prime]] or [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]]'s chest. Unpainted/unstickered versions of Ratchet with the Ratchet head were offered for sale during registration and at the convention, whilst the G1 sticker sheet was later offered for sale at the online club store, bundled with either a set of autograph cards or a pair of sunglasses.

:In 2017, the unpainted Ratchet was [https://www.toyarama.com/store/2016-botcon-exclusive-assembled-class-figure-unpainted-1-pc-p1573.php sold at the Club's site in ''very'' limited quantities].
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Aren't you glad you didn't go to Botcon now?]]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (giftset, [[October 29]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-EX'''
**''Accessories'': Clamp weapon, double-barreled gun/fist/foot
:Released as part of the [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]] box set, Ratchet is a redeco of his [[#Combiner Wars|BotCon 2016 customization class figure]], making it the very first Japan-only release of the retool itself. Even though the set includes two versions of the axe weapon of the [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Offroad]] sculpt, one of them is assigned to [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Trailbreaker]] (another retool of Offroad), and the other to [[Hound (G1)/toys#Unite Warriors|Hound]], while Ratchet's official weapon is instead the clamp weapon that was originally included with [[Rook (CW)#Generations|Rook]] and other figures reusing his version of the sculpt.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Heard you were depressed you didn't get the BotCon 2016 toy."]]
*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S34'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number:'' '''SG-EX'''
**''TakaraTomy release date:'' '''[[January 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''ARCWELDER'''
**''Accessories:'' "RT-15" laser cannon/robotic arm, "RT-5 Magno-Wrench", "RT-5 Laser Scalpel"

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Ratchet is an extensive [[retool]]ing of [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ironhide]], featuring a new head, grill, shoulders, and weapons that transforms from robot to Cybertronian van and back. Despite the mold being a retool of Ironhide, the mechanical engravings featured across the parts' surface have been largely changed, leaving very few parts from the original figure unchanged. His instructions also include a third "repair mode" vaguely evoking the original toy's [[Onebox component#Toys|medical sled]]. He features multiple [[5 mm post]]-holes and 3mm hardpoints; the latter are to accommodate "Fire Blast" effects pieces from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions. Despite being classified as a Deluxe Class figure, Ratchet is actually a full head taller than the other Deluxe figures of the same line.

:Instead of the "W-35 LR Doomblast Forge Launchers" from his mold-mates, he features a set of all-new [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]] accessories. The main one is a multi-jointed laser cannon/robotic arm, which forms the "RT-15 Protraction Magno Hoist" when combined with his "Magno-Wrench" (for use in repair bay mode), or the "RT-15 Protraction Laser Launcher" when combined with his "Laser Scalpel" pistol (attached to his back in robot mode).

:In an undocumented and possibly unintended feature, all of Ratchet’s accessories can be stored in a hollow compartment formed from his attached shins underneath his arms in vehicle mode, and the pistol and wrench can fit one each in either shin compartment in robot mode. This feature is retained by all iterations of this mold, should you choose to repurpose these accessories with any of those other figures.

:Due to the layout of his mold, Ratchet sports peculiar white wheels in his vehicle mode. Individual reports indicate he does not share Ironhide's leg panel problem, though some figures are reported to have warped molding in their ankle joints instead.

:Ratchet was a [[Walgreens]] exclusive in the U.S. (appropriate given it's a drug store), an EB Games exclusive in Canada, and a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive in Hong Kong and Malaysia. In Japan, it was released as a [[TakaraTomy Mall]] exclusive.
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===''Authentics''===
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Bravo, 2020)

:Released in the third wave of the "Bravo" assortment, [[Transformers Authentics|''Authentics'']] Ratchet is a roughly Scout-sized mold that transforms from a robot into an ambulance and back. Due to his simple transformation steps, most of his ambulance kibble hangs on his entire body, making him a [[shellformer]] of sorts. His shoulder kibble leaves him with clearance issues during posing, and unlike most Bravo class figures, he lacks knee articulation. The ambulance mode is strikingly similar to the ''Cyberverse'' Spark Armor Ratchet, but the transformation schemes are both unique.
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===''Generations Selects''===
[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-SG-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Shattered Glass Ratchet & Optimus Prime''' (2-pack, 2020)
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-GS17'''
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, roof/shield, lightbar

{{note|This toy was [[Repurposing|repurposed]] as an [[Angolmois Energy|Angolmois]]-corrupted form of [[Ratchet (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Generations Selects Special Comic|Generation 1 Ratchet]] in ''[[Generations Selects Special Comic]]''.}}
:''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' "[[Ratchet (SG)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shattered Glass Ratchet]]" is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Paradron Medics Ratchet]] (see below), itself a retool of ''Earthrise'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]], featuring a BotCon-inspired color scheme with the delicious purple Autobot insignia.

:Ratchet is only available in a two-pack with [[Optimus Prime (SG)#Generations Selects|Shattered Glass Optimus Prime]], sold through multiple online retailers.
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-Galactic-Odyssey-Collection-Paradron-Medics-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|If ''Generations Selects'' got really creative, they'd retool him into the "headless toy-accurate" variant.]]
*'''Paradron Medics''' (Galactic Odyssey Collection, [[2020]])
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-20'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[March 27]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, roof/shield, lightbar
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Bundled with fellow medic [[Lifeline (G1)#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Lifeline]] as Encounter 1 of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' "Galactic Odyssey Collection", Ratchet is a retool of ''Earthrise'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Ironhide]], itself a heavy retool of ''Siege'' Ironhide, featuring a reuse of ''Earthrise'' [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]]'s lightbar and a new head. ''Earthrise'' Ratchet is a faithful (deco aside) representation of Ratchet's appearance in the cartoon, transforming into an unlicensed Nissan-esque van. His roof piece converts to a shield or (non-firing) rocket launcher for his robot mode, and he has a small pistol that can be stored away underneath the roof/shield in either mode. His shield and pistol are also shown in his instructions to be able to combine together into some sort of hovercraft. As with ''Earthrise'' Ironhide, Ratchet has feet sticking out of his alt mode's rear. Like the rest of the "Galactic Odyssey Collection", he lacks an ''Earthrise'' ID number, and comes in a ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Selects]]''-style box with a planet card featuring key details about [[Paradron]]. The roof/shield piece is the only part of the figure that has an Autobot symbol on it, leaving him completely devoid of any such symbols in robot mode.

:CG render and initially-released photos of Ratchet showcase his thighs and hip joints being cast in gray plastic, but the final release features them molded in white plastic.

:This two-pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States but was available at general retail in Hasbro's Asian markets such as Hong Kong.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-Core-Class-TFTM-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|[[:File:Huge_Ironhide_and_Small_Ratchet.jpg|Totally accurate scale]].]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Core Class, [[2022]])
**''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-99'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Core Class figures, Autobot Ratchet transforms from a robot to an ambulance van in 15 steps and comes with two blasters which can either be held or stored on the side of his ambulance mode. Ratchet features cartoon-inaccurate shoulder decals (due to the Red Cross symbol being a heavily enforced [[trademark]]) and his ambulance wiper blades aren't painted.

:Despite the Core Class lacking the backdrops included with all other ''Studio Series'' [[size class]]es, the outside and insert of Ratchet's packaging is decorated with artwork depicting the interior of the Autobot shuttle raided by the Decepticons in the film.

:While handling the vehicle mode, be careful not to press down the upper and lower rear panels; doing so would likely disconnect its tabbing.

:This figure was officially revealed by UK retailer In Demand Toys before any announcement by Hasbro. This mold was retooled into [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#SS Core|Ironhide]].
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==Merchandise==
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[[File:G1-toy DecoyRatchet.jpg|thumb|Ratchet cosplaying as Ironhide, or Ironhide cosplaying as Ratchet? You, the viewer, decide!]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

:In Japan, a red rubber mini-figure of Ratchet was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something.

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*'''Ratchet''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': '''6'''

:The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Ratchet game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Ratchet/ratchet.htm More information on Decoy Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Super-action pose doctor!]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2002)
**''Act'': '''6'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Ratchet was available in "Act 6" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line, a slight [[retool]]ing of the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ironhide]] figurine (despite the fact that their two [[character model]]s have quite a few differences all over) with a new head, left hand and right-wrist-mounted welding tool he uses on several occasions in the cartoon. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a metallic silver "pewter" version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

:The pewter version of the figure has a potential problem with connector peg breakage, due to said pegs often getting a layer of pewter paint before being forced into a socket, leading to sticking and tearing. Care should be used when moving or removing the arms; shaving down the socket interior with a thin hobby knife is usually sufficient to fix the issue.

: In eight out of ten cases, the pewter version of Ratchet came packaged with the left leg of the wave's [[Grand Maximus#Super Collection Figure|Grand Maximus]] collectible "build-a-figure". This part could be either full-color or pewter, packed at a ratio of six color to two pewter.

: This Act was seemingly in shorter supply than the others before and since, and is not terribly common on the secondary market.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on SCF Ratchet (Pewter Version) on TFU.info]''
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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2003)

:Ratchet's ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was released the following year by Hasbro as part of their ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Part of the fifth and final wave of ''Heroes of Cybertron'', Ratchet was, unlike the Japanese figure, sold on an individual blister card and came packaged with the right leg of the [[Metroplex (G1)#Heores of Cybertron|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure".

: Like all the figures in the series, Ratchet was given an attempt at a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HoCRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===Transformers Mini-Bust===
[[File:Ratchet-DiamondSelectstatue.jpg|upright=1.45|thumb|Your choice of head! His choice of medical tools.]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2009)

:Released by [[Diamond Select Toys]] in 2009, Ratchet was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. The bust continues the tradition of giving all Ratchet merchandise (but not toys) the {{w|International Committee of the Red Cross|red cross}} insignia on their shoulders to better match the Animation model. Ratchet's Bio credits him and Wheeljack with creating the [[Dinobot (G1)#Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Dinobots]]; effectively making him the cartoon version but he comes packaged with two heads for do-it-yourself retconning. Comic accurate red helmet with white chevron, or the cartoon accurate white helmet with grey chevron. Fans of the Universe 2.0 version (white helmet, red chevron) will have to buy some red paint when they pick their bust up. Three tools are also included with the Bust. One slightly resembling the [[power booster rod]], the other a Cybertronian version of an {{w|otoscope}} and the third is some sort of medical gear shaft. They are not sculpted on nor do they possess a magnet and are simply lodged in his hands for display.
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===''Thrilling 30''===
*'''Ratchet''' (Collectible Figurine, 2014)
**''Series / Number:'' '''1 / #3'''
**''Accessories:'' Collector's base
:A super-deformed Ratchet was released among the blindpacked [[Thrilling 30#Collectible Figurines|''Thrilling 30'' Collectible Figurines]] by [[Goldie Marketing]]. He comes with a base to help him stand, a collector's card that doubles as a puzzle piece, and a checklist.

*'''Collectible Figurines''' (5-pack, 2014)
**''Series:'' '''1'''
**''Accessories:'' 5 collector's bases
:The same Ratchet figurine was also available in a 5-pack alongside [[Optimus Prime (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Optimus Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Megatron]], [[Starscream (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/merchandise#Thrilling 30|Soundwave]].
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===''Tiny Titans''===
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Tiny Titans, 2015)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number: '''10/12'''

: Part of the second assortment of ''[[Tiny Titans]]'' [[blindpacking|blindpacks]], this version of Ratchet is a very small, soft-plastic figure of him in robot mode.

: He includes a collectible card that renders him in the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 franchise)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'']] styling. The card includes a scan-badge for the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (mobile game)|''Robots in Disguise'' mobile game]], which unlocks a random amount of Energon "currency" and a randomized bonus power-up item.

: This wave saw fairly minimal release at "big box" retailers, but unlike other waves, was ''not'' picked up by drug stores and the like later, making them particularly hard to find.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/TTRatchet/ratchet.htm More information on ''Tiny Titans'' Ratchet at TFU.info]''
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===''Mighty Muggs''===
[[File:MightyMuggs 2018 Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.44|It's not that hard to make his helmet red.]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2019)
**''ID number:'' '''08'''

: Very subtly based on his [[evergreen]] design, Ratchet is part of the second wave of the 2018 [[Mighty Muggs]] relaunch. Surgically applying pressure onto his very white cranium will adversely affect his expression. He has three faces: party time, bar fight, and one too many drinks.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W3SpecialistRatchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Specialist Ratchet, Engineering-Rescue & Repair''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T48/T48'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Specialist Ratchet, Engineering-Rescue & Repair is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'', War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's art reuses line-art from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game. The artwork is recolored seemingly to match the aesthetic of the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Ratchet was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Magic: The Gathering''===
[[File:MTG-Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ratchet, Field Medic / Ratchet, Rescue Racer''' (2022)
**''ID number:'' '''002/015'''
**''Set code:'' '''BOT'''
**''Color identity:'' '''White'''
**''Casting cost:'' '''{2}{W}''' (front), '''{1}{W}''' (back)

:"Ratchet, Field Medic" is part of the 2022 ''[[Magic: The Gathering]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Universes Beyond|Universes Beyond]]'' ''[[wikia:mtg:Transformers|Transformers]]'' card set, found in Set Booster and Collector Booster packs of ''Magic''<nowiki>'s</nowiki> ''[[wikia:mtg:The Brothers' War|The Brothers' War]]'' set. It can be reversed to become "Ratchet, Rescue Racer", representing Ratchet in vehicle mode.
:A variant of this card was available solely in Collector Booster packs, depicting [[Ratchet (SG)#Magic: The Gathering|''Shattered Glass'' Ratchet]].

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==Notes==
*In later years, toys sporting the name "Ratchet" require an additional "Autobot" prefix for [[trademark]] reasons, hence making the official name "'''Autobot Ratchet'''".
*Ratchet's original toy is part of a matrix of cross-referencing [[redeco]]es:
**In 2008, the original 1984 Ratchet mold got a green redeco as "Ratchet Emergency Green" in obvious reference to [[Ratchet (Movie)|his movie counterpart]].
**Meanwhile, the movie counterpart's toys got a red and white "Rescue Ratchet" redeco... based on the original colors of the 1984 toy.
**Elsewhere, [[Ratchet (Animated)|''Animated'' Ratchet]] includes elements from both characters, including Generation 1 Ratchet's chevron crest and coloration. (''Animated'' Ratchet later got a movie-based "Rescue Ratchet" redeco, to boot.)
**The Decepticon character [[Oil Slick (G1)|Oil Slick]] combines elements of "Ratchet Emergency Green" and Aligned Ratchet's [[Ratchet (WFC)/toys#Go.21|''Go!'' toy]].

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Ironhide (G1)/toys

2023-06-25T05:44:34Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

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'''[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]]''' is a bot of many toys, all of which are tough customers.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Ironhide toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sit on my face and tell me that you love me.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Autobot Car, [[1984]])
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Ironhide was part of the original assortment of [[Autobot]] cars released in 1984, transforming into a red Datsun Vanette Coach C120 Panorama Roof SGX and sharing his mold with the contemporaneously released [[Ratchet (G1)/toys|Ratchet]]. Ironhide splits when he transforms, with most of the rear section of his van mode transforming into a [[Onebox component|battle platform]], and the remainder becoming his rather misshapen, headless robot form. The robot can mount onto the battle platform, which is armed with a raising missile launcher and front-mounted "Static Laser Gun". Unusually for toys of this period, the Static Laser Gun can actually store when Ironhide is in vehicle mode, plugging into his undercarriage (although the missiles for his launcher and the peg required to attach the laser don't go anywhere).

:As with all his fellow Autobot Cars from that year, Ironhide's mold derived from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' line, a series which was ''not'' about sentient robots, but rather human-controlled machines. The Ironhide and Ratchet molds are the ones that most clearly show evidence of this: in place of a head, these toy robots had chairs behind windscreens where the human rider would control the robot. The figures did include [[sticker]]s to go over these seats that depicted a sort of robot face, but when Ironhide and Ratchet's [[character model]]s were created for ''Transformers'' media, all traces of the human-controlled design were removed to give the robots proper faces and heads, ultimately creating the two designs which diverged the most from the toys on which they were ostensibly based.

:The stripe on the side of his vehicle mode (a sticker on the toy) is actually based on a special edition of the Nissan Cherry Vanette. On the real vehicle, the rear section (which is black on the toy's sticker) is actually the sliding rear door rail.<ref name="stripe">[http://www.tfw2005.com/boards/transformers-general-discussion/438046-g1-ironhides-stripes-explained.html "G1 Ironhide's Stripes...EXPLAINED!"] at TFW2005</ref>

: For unknown reasons, Ironhide was the only Autobot Car not released by Takara as part of their [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers (toyline)|original retail line]] in any form (while Ratchet was not available at retail, he was available as a [[S.T.A.R.S.]] mail away item). Ironhide was reissued several times; this article lists each reissue separately where appropriate.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-ironhide/71/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Ironhide at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Ironhide at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.botchthecrab.com/archive/instructions/autobot/1984/instr_ironhide.jpg Instruction booklet for Ironhide at Botchthecrab.com]''
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[[File:G1toy classic heroes ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Gold box Onebox]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Classic Heroes, [[1990]])
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

:The original Ironhide toy was first reissued in 1990 alongside several other early Transformers as part of the European-exclusive [[Classics (Europe)|''Classics'']] range. He was functionally identical to his original release.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:G2Gobot Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Not a Gateway.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Go-Bot, [[1995]])
**''Accessories:'' Gun

: Part of the second wave of [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]] focusing on Generation 1 characters, Ironhide transforms into a silver Ford F150 Flareside pickup truck. Using through-axle construction for his wheels, he is compatible with most "Hot Wheels" and "Matchbox" play sets and tracks.

: The mold is a [[redeco]] of ''Generation 2'' Go-Bots toy [[Motormouth]], and was later redecoed into the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|Robots in Disguise]]'' [[Spychanger]] [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2003 toyline)|Universe]]'' Autobot [[Ironhide (RID)|Ironhide]], and the second ''Universe'' incarnation of [[Hoist (G1)/toys|Hoist]].

: The toy was later [[repurposing|repurposed]] to be a [[Ironhide (G2)|"next-generation" clone of Ironhide]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Go-Bot Ironhide at TFU.info]''{{G2MotormouthMold}}

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[[File:G2-toy IronhidePM.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Technically always in vehicle mode!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Power Master, 1995)
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns

:[[Power Master]] Ironhide transforms into a khaki camouflaged-and-armored Humvee. His main gimmick is his "Power Master" pull-back motor, which you use by pulling back on his motorized rear wheels, then placing one of his guns into one of the holes above the doors, which releases a catch and allows him to zip along a smooth surface.

:The Power Masters were the last toys in the ''Generation 2'' line, and were only released in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. Oddly, the Australia and New Zealand releases were in US packaging, complete with [[Hasbro]]'s Rhode Island address. They also conspicuously lack any mention of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in their stamped-on [[copyright]] information.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1995/Autobot/IronhideEur/ironhide.htm More information on Power Master Ironhide at TFU.info]
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===''Beast Wars''===
[[File:Ironhide-bw-magnaboss-toy.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb|Yes, this Alien-faced monstrosity certainly screams out "G1 Ironhide"! Who could possibly think otherwise?!]]
*'''Magnaboss''' (Ultra Class three-pack, [[1997]])
**''Accessories:'' 2 guns
{{note|The elephant Ironhide toy represents both the original Autobot and a [[Ironhide (BW)|latter-day Maximal]].}}

: ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (toyline)|Beast Wars]]'' Ironhide transforms from an elephant via a rather complex process involving numerous hinges and unfolding panels into a rather stumpy robot. Although dumpy, he is nothing if not well-armed: he has a flip-out spike at the end of each arm, and comes with two removable guns that flip out from behind his elephant mode ears, and which can be plugged into the holes at the ends of his arms. Ironhide is packaged with [[Prowl (G1)/toys|Prowl]] and [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]], and combines with them to form his [[Magnaboss (BW)#Toys|Magnaboss]]. Ironhide forms the bulk of the combiner's mass, including all four limbs.

:The Magnaboss toy included no information about its three components beyond their names. In 2007, [[IDW Publishing]] decided to retroactively establish that the trio were the ''Generation 1'' characters of the same names, and included this revelation in their ''[[Transformers: Beast Wars Sourcebook|Beast Wars Sourcebook]]''.

: Ironhide was slightly redecoed to create [[Santon#Toys|Santon]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1997/Maximal/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Beast Wars Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===''Collector's Edition''===
[[File:G1toy collectors edition ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' ([[June]] [[2001]])
**''ID number:'' '''98'''
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

:Ironhide was made available in Japan for the first time as part of the ''[[The Transformers: Collector's Edition|Collector's Edition]]'' line of reissues, available exclusively from online retailer [[e-HOBBY]] in a two-pack with mold-mate Ratchet. As the first Japanese edition of Ironhide, this was the first time the toy had been given a [[List of Japanese ID numbers|Japanese ID number]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL-toy Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Red, red, and also red.]]
*'''Descent into Evil''' (Multi-figure boxset, 2005)
**''Accessories:'' Radar assembly/energon weapon, battle sled

: ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Ironhide is a [[retool]]ing and [[redeco]] of ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' [[Tow-Line (Energon)#Toys|Tow-Line]], transforming from a van into a robot and separate treaded [[Onebox component|battle sled]], each featuring [[powerlinx]] ports that allow them to combine with any other compatible Deluxe or Mega from the ''Energon'' toyline. Ironhide himself forms the "torso" in such a combination (armed with small guns that flip out from his feet to become over-shoulder blasters), while his battle sled becomes the "legs" for another robot. And of course, Ironhide can powerlinx with his own battle sled.

: He was only available in the [[BotCon 2005]] exclusive ''[[Descent into Evil]]'' boxset, which also includes [[Buzzclaw (G1)#Toys|Buzzclaw]], [[Chromia (G1)#Timelines|Chromia]], [[Deathsaurus (G1)#Timelines 2|Deathsaurus]], [[Dirge (Timelines)#Toys|Dirge]], [[Outback (G1)#Timelines|Fallback]], and [[Ricochet (Timelines)#Toys|Ricochet]].

: Ironhide's retooled mold was also used to make ''Timelines'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Timelines|Ratchet]]; they shared a new head mold, which combined elements of both of their designs, including Ironhide's head crest and Ratchet's forehead chevron.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Autobot/BCIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Timelines Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
[[File:Encoretoy-Ironhidewithhead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|His head problem just became a shoulders problem.]]
*'''Ironhide''' ([[2007]])
**''ID number:'' '''05'''
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

: Ironhide's original Generation 1 toy was made available again in mid-December 2007 as part of Takara's ongoing ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line of [[Generation 1 reissues|reissues]]. This version was distinguished by the inclusion of a "head" of sorts for the figure: one of the toy's box flaps featured an illustration of Ironhide's cartoon-design head and chest windshield which could be punched out along its perforated edges, and then slotted behind the toy's windshield. This hid the "chair-face" of the original toy and gave Ironhide his cartoon face... at the cost of making his arms appear to grow out of his waist.

:This version of the toy was [[retool]]ed to add a pair of "clips" to the [[Onebox component|mobile platform]]'s gun-base, designed to keep Ironhide more securely attached when riding it. However, these clips are right where a pair of decals normally go. Additionally, like the original Japanese release of the figure (but [[for safety reasons|unlike Hasbro's version]]), the missile launcher now fires.
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[[File:G1toy protect black ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Once you go black, you go back to red shortly afterwards.]]
*'''Ironhide Protect Black''' ([[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''05'''
**''Accessories:'' "Static Laser Gun", gun post, 3 missiles

:Tied in to Ironhide's ''Encore'' reissue was e-HOBBY's [[exclusive]] "New Year Special" [[redeco]] of the figure: Ironhide Protect Black (アイアンハイドプロテクトブラック). The toy was priced at 4725 yen, and pre-orders were taken until [[January 11]], 2008, with a shipping date of April 2008.

:The new [[bio]] accompanying the release of the toy notes that Ironhide acquired this protective black coating to disguise himself from both Decepticons and members of the [[human]] criminal underworld, to better allow him to do his job as Optimus Prime's bodyguard. The bio also gives a name to the "mode" that consists of Ironhide standing atop his artillery platform, dubbing it his "Marauder Mode".

:[http://www.e-hobby.co.jp/shop/shopdetail.html?brandcode=034000000005&search=%A5%A2%A5%A4%A5%A2%A5%F3%A5%CF%A5%A4%A5%C9 According to e-HOBBY], the black coloration is meant to [[homage]] the original ''Diaclone'' toy which became Ironhide, but between the release of Ratchet Emergency Green and the bio's reference to black pickup trucks, it's easy to see this is also an homage to [[Ironhide (Movie)/toys|live-action movie Ironhide]]. The packaging is the same as the regular ''Encore'' Ironhide's.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Cybertron/ProtectBlackIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Protect Black Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:TFU08-toy Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, I found my head! And that makes me sad.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series
**''Accessories'': "Converting Cannon" gun/blade
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

: As the first new-mold Ironhide toy designed to resemble the original character, ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Ironhide transforms into a red SUV of made-up model. His chest features an [[Automorph Technology|Automorph]]-like gimmick that sees mechanical detailing rise up behind his chestplate when his bumper is lowered. He is armed with a double-ended "Converting Cannon" weapon, which deploys a translucent melee blade from one end, and a gatling cannon from the other. Although the instructions indicate that Ironhide's weapon should be attached by flipping his hand to the side of his wrist (as in transformation) and fitting the weapon over the naked wrist, the hand ''can'' in fact be made to fit inside the weapon with some careful jiggling.

: His [[stock photography]] (seen [[:File:Universe 2008 Ironhide Toy.jpg|here]]) shows him with a silver face and hubcaps, but as the final product shows, that didn't happen. While Hasbro claimed there would be a [[Variant|running change]] that would have the face in silver, no such change occurred. Speaking of packaging, Ironhide was also the first new ''Universe'' figure to have [[package art]] that wasn't burdened with [[dull surprise]].

:As a nod to the [[Marvel Comics|Marvel]] Generation 1 comics, Ironhide's license plate reads "OREGON"—the place that the ''[[Ark (G1)|Ark]]'' crash-landed and the bulk of the first half of the comic takes place.

: The figure has a couple of production flaws. Due to a combination of three places on the figure having too much plastic, Ironhide's head assembly does not have the clearance to rise up fully, and it ends up looking like he's hanging his head in shame. However, with some heavy tinkering, the head can be raised to a more level, straight position [http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transtopia-fix-universe-20-ironhides-low-self-esteem/14298/]. The paint on the car roof has also been reported to rub off over time, and can have a sticky feel to it.

: This mold was retooled to make [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|''Universe'' Ratchet]] and ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei!]]'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Henkei! Henkei!|Ratchet]] (surprising absolutely no one), plus [[BotCon 2012]]'s [[Soundwave (SG)#TLSoundwave|Sir Soundwave]]. This toy also served as the model for the [[Ironhide (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' incarnation]] of Ironhide.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/TFUIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Universe Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Ironhide toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He still has the head, and the stripe too.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, 2008-[[November 20|11-20]])
**''ID number'': '''C-11'''
**''Accessories'': Converting Cannon

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]] Transformers'' Ironhide is a redeco of ''Universe'' Ironhide, with a view to making him far more accurate to his [[The Transformers (cartoon)|original ''The Transformers'' cartoon]] appearance. To this end, a generally darker shade of red plastic and lighter gray plastic are used. Additionally, the blue paint used for his opaque windows is a better match to his transparent blue windows than on Hasbro's ''Universe'' toy. As with all ''Henkei'' toys, Ironhide features [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] silver for his headlights, brake lights and his Converting Cannon housing.

:Although the instructions indicate that Ironhide's weapon should be attached by flipping his hand to the side of his wrist (as in transformation) and fitting the weapon over the naked wrist, the hand can in fact be made to fit inside the weapon with some careful jiggling.
:Same as the Universe version, or on Henkei Prowl, this mold too suffers from the paint on the car roof turning sticky even on room temperatures and coming off.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy IronhideKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"I tell you what, you can take a safety course, and if you're still interested in guns after they've taken all the fun out of it, we'll go to the tournament."]]
*'''Destruction Site Devastator''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Pieces'': '''560'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, Ironhide, Foreman, three Construction Workers
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: After being teased for over a year (see below), a [[Kreon]] Ironhide finally came out as part of the biggest ''[[Kre-O]] Transformers'' set yet. Based on the original character's cartoon model, Kreon Ironhide is the lone defender of a construction site playset against four full-sized [[Constructicon (Kre-O)|Constructicon]] brick-bots; [[Scrapper (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scrapper]], [[Drill Bit (Kre-O)#Kre-O|Drill Bit]], [[Scavenger (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Scavenger]], and [[Hightower (ROTF)#Kre-O|Hightower]].

:He is in so much trouble.

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[[File:Kre-O Autobot Assault Devastator set.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Assault Devastator''' (2012)
**''Set number'': '''36914'''
**''Pieces'': '''781'''
**''Kreons'': Devastator, Ironhide, Gunner, Foreman, three Construction Workers
**''Accessories'': Small pistol

: A [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]] version of the [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]] set comes with both a Kreon Ironhide and a full-build brick Ironhide, which can be rebuilt from an armored pickup truck (calling back to the ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Prime]]'' [[Ironhide (WFC)|incarnation of the character]], itself modeled after the [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action film version]]) into a robot. The robot/truck build also features twin pressure-launch missile launchers, and a bonus human [[Gunner]] Kreon.

:He is in slightly less trouble now.
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[[File:KreO-Toy IronhideCustomKreon.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Custom Kreon, 2013)
**''Set number'': '''A6086'''
**''Pieces'': '''38'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, large cannon, disruptor pistol, gripper-claw, double-bladed staff

: Part of the first assortment of "Custom Kreons", this version of Ironhide comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. His [[tampograph]]s are much more heavily-detailed than the original Kreon, based on the [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generation 1|original Ironhide toy]]. His "normal" helmet and large cannon (originally from ''Kre-O [[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'') are [[chrome]]d, plus he comes with an extra clear-plastic helmet, torso and legs. He also has a pair of extra arms (originally from the ''Kre-O Battleship'' aliens), plus a buildable cannon based around the aforementioned chrome gun, a small pistol (originally a [[Klingon]] disruptor from ''Kre-O [[Star Trek]]''), a bendable gripping-claw, and a double-headed staff weapon.

: Take extreme care with the chrome rifle/clear-plastic barrel combination, as attaching the two pieces will pretty much guarantee stress fractures on the clear-plastic barrel.

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[[File:SDCC2014_KreonClassof1984_Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': Best Bot to Bring Home to [[Primus]]
**''Accessories'': Assault rifle

: This version of Ironhide, has a different set of toy-based tampographs (with a very cartoon-based face), though his plastic colors are based more on the original cartoon model. He has oddly been given a [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]] wing-pack, despite neither the toy or cartoon giving him wings.

:He was only available in a [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014 [[exclusive]] pack of 30 Kreons dubbed the "[[Kreon Class of 1984]]". Remaining stock was to be sold at [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online, only there ''was'' no remaining stock after the show.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/SDCCKre-OIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Class of 1984 Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BattleChangerIronhide.jpeg|thumb|right|300px|Barely any Iron and a ton of Hide]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Battle Changers, 2017)
**''Set Number'': '''B5586/B0714'''
**''Pieces'': '''73'''
**''Accessories'': Sniper rifle

:Popped outta nowhere without any announcement from Hasbro itself, Battle Changer Ironhide is a brick-built robot centered around a modified Kreon torso, transforming from robot to off-road truck and back without removing any parts.

: Like his wavemate [[Megatron (WFC)/toys#BattleChanger|Megatron]], he was only available at "discount" stores, first appearing at Dollar General, and then [[Walgreens]] for the holiday season.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots launcher Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide Launcher''' (Launcher, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''BL003'''
***''Fist strength'': '''505'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''235'''
***''Sword strength'': '''880'''

: Part of the second wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 1 launchers, Ironhide is a teeny pickup truck (with spoiler) with a [[Autotransformation|spring-loaded automatic transformation]] to robot mode triggered when his front bumper is pressed. He has a "spinner" in his chest that shows his three attack types and power levels. His alternate mode and chest design are based on [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie Ironhide]], with his head being based on the original Generation 1 Ironhide.

:He comes with a large trailer that pops open into a battle station with a pair of articulated buzzsaw-arms, and a spring-loaded vehicle launching ramp. The cannons on top of the trailer are based on live-action movie Ironhide's cannons.

:Ironhide was redecoed into [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Super Bot Dirt Boss]], [[Hound (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Blitz Shot Autobot Hound]] and [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]]. His main truck body, arms, and legs are also used by [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Autobot Ratchet]] and [[First Aid (G1)#Bot Shots|Protectobot First Aid]]. His launcher was redecoed into ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' Ratchet's [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#RescueBase|Rescue Base]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSLIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Launcher Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots 3pack Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Decepticon Brawl / Shockwave / Ironhide''' (Multi-pack, 2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''Super Bot 007'''
***''Fist strength'': '''305 '''
***''Blaster strength'': '''970'''
***''Sword strength'': '''350'''

: Part of the second wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 1 three-packs, this is a "Super Bot" [[redeco]] of Ironhide, meaning he is cast in translucent plastic and has more lopsided strength ratings. He comes with [[Brawl (Movie)#BotShotS13Pack|Decepticon Brawl]] and [[Shockwave (Movie)#Bot Shots|Shockwave]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BS3pkIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Super Bot Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots single Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2012)
**''Series'': '''1'''
**''Number'': '''B012'''
***''Fist strength'': '''500'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''670'''
***''Sword strength'': '''450'''

: Part of the fourth wave of ''Bot Shots'' single-packs, this is a live-action movie-style redeco of Ironhide in black and bluish-silver, with orange windows.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2012/Autobot/BSIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on single-pack Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots Spinshot Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B002'''
{{toydesigner|[[Hisao Nishimoto]] (TakaraTomy)}}
::*''Fist strength'': '''845'''
::*''Blaster strength'': '''210'''
::*''Sword strength'': '''570'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 single-packs, Ironhide is a new Spin Shot version decoed in red not unlike ''Generation 1'' Ironhide. As a Spin Shot, one manually winds up his upper body beforehand when transforming him into vehicle mode, where striking the front of the vehicle will cause him to burst open and spin while auto-transforming.

:This mold was redecoed into [[Kup (G1)/toys|Sergeant Kup]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Spin Shot Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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[[File:BotShots PolarAssault Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|I've heard of snow tires but ''this'' is ridiculous!]]
*'''Polar Assault Team''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''T004'''
***''Fist strength'': '''750'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''265'''
***''Sword strength'': '''600'''

:Part of the first wave of ''Bot Shots'' Series 2 five-packs, this redeco of the original Ironhide toy in bluish dark-grey, with white wheels and orange eyes. He comes in a five pack with similarly-themed redecos of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Optimus Prime]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Bumblebee]], [[Mirage (G1)/toys#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Mirage]], and [[Jetfire (G1)#BotShotPolarAssaultTeam|Jetfire]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSPAIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Polar Assault Ironhide at TFU.info]''

===''BeCool''===
[[File:BotShots_BeCool_BlackOffRoadCarIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Black Off Road Car (Ironhide)''' (2012)
**''ID number'': '''B10'''

:''[[Bot Shots (toyline)#BeCool|BeCool]]'' "Black Off Road Car" is practically identical to the single-packed black ''Bot Shots'' Ironhide toy, the only difference being that his stickers don't depict power levels but instead drawings of his vehicle mode off-roading, a tire and a wrench.
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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:Construct-bot_ironhide_stock.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|A truck... sure, sure...]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Scout, 2013)
**''Pieces: '''45'''
: Part of Wave 1 of [[Construct-Bots]] Scouts, Ironhide can transform into a truck. Most of his parts debuted with him, however his head is a retool of [[Blitzwing (G1)#Construct-Bots|Blitzwing]]'s, switching his angry face with a grin. His large gun is also from Blitzwing.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Construct-Bots'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''

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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generationstoy specialist ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Specialist: Autobots''' (Multi-pack, [[March 25]], 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Converting cannon

:''Universe'' Ironhide was re-released in a three-pack with ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Generations|Mirage]] and ''Universe'' [[Hound (G1)/toys#Generations|Hound]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decos, and the set's [[package art]] links up to the contemporaneously-released "Specialist: Decepticons" set to form a complete image. At selected stores in Asia, the set was available with a free Autobot insignia earphone cap plug.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CWDlxIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Don't expect him to be repainted with [[Offroad (CW)|black/grey colors]] with [[Ironhide (Movie)|cannons]] added. [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#CombinerWars|Really]].]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' Axe, "super-cooled nitrogen/white-hot molten lead" dual cannon/hand/foot/engine

: Part of the fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]] [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, Ironhide is a redeco/new-head retool of [[Offroad (CW)#Toys|Decepticon Offroad]], which transforms from a 4x4 double-cab pickup truck which is reminiscent of his [[Ironhide (Movie)|live-action movie counterpart]] to robot and back! As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe figure he can form a combined-mode limb for any Voyager Class toys from the same subline or any ''Unite Warriors'' figure or into one of [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]]'s legs but is, of course, intended to be combined with Sunstreaker, Mirage, Prowl, and Optimus Prime to create [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Toys|Optimus Maximus]]. He is also officially associated with [[Betatron (CW)|Betatron]] and [[Magnaboss (BW)|Magnaboss]]. A sticker sheet was sold at [[BotCon 2016]] to enhance Ironhide's resemblance to the original ''Beast Wars'' figure.

:He includes a [[5 mm post|5mm handle]] axe weapon, and a larger accessory that can form a hand or foot in limb mode, a gun for robot mode, and can be mounted on a tab in the vehicle mode's truck bed to form a giant engine block. In an unadvertised feature, the peg on his engine weapon is the right size to mount a [[Mini-Con]] on.

:While the front hood/windshields are needed to be folded as kneecaps for his leg mode, the piece also sticks out automatically if he collides to Optimus Prime/Motormaster's (or and of Hot Spot's redecoes/retools) protruding foot while the legs are being swiveled in his standing position, unless the leg joints are bent down to lessen the problem.

: Hilariously, the robot mode [[stock photography|stock photo]] depicting a hand-painted [[prototype]] that's featured on the back of the toy's packaging is missing the wheel on his right leg.

:Ironhide is packed with the comic book "[[First Contact (IDW)|First Contact]]", rebranded as ''Combiner Wars'' #15. In Canada, Latin America, and Europe, he was available in different types of [[multilingual packaging]] including a character card featuring his comic book cover/[[package art]] instead. He and the last three waves of Combiner Wars Deluxe and Voyager figures later started showing up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.

:As a part of the third and fourth wave promotion in Hasbro's Asian markets, a free sticker sheet for the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobot]]s and [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus]] was given out when purchasing any four Deluxe Class toys from those waves. As such, Ironhide was given Generation 1 toy-esque stickers for the owner to apply if they wanted.<ref>[https://news.tfw2005.com/2015/08/28/transformers-combiner-wars-sticker-sheet-for-wave-3-and-4-figures-300471 Protectobot and Optimus Maximus sticker promotion on TFW2005]</ref>

:The original sculpt was redecoed as [[Ruckus (G1)#Generations|Grabuge]], heavily retooled as [[First Aid (G1)#Generations|First Aid]] and differently retooled as [[Trailbreaker (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|Trailbreaker]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/CWIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on Combiner Wars Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|I run on Propane and propane accessories.]]
*'''Ironhide''' ([[2016]]-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-07'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ironhide transforms from a licensed [[super deformed]] Toyota HiAce to a cute grumpy little robot.

:Ironhide was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ratchet]].
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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP27-Ironhide.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|The G1 Ironhide you always wanted. Except with hip kibble. And a beer gut. And a long face.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2016-[[January 30|01-30]])
**''ID number:'' '''MP-27'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 Laser pistols, Static Laser Gun, missile launcher, missile, 2 alternate hands, 4 nozzles, wrist [[sonodar]], chest screen, jetpack, 2 flare effects, battle sled, 2 faces
{{toydesigner|[[Hironori Kobayashi]] (TakaraTomy)}}
: ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Ironhide is a new mold that transforms into a licensed Cherry Vanette. He is in the standard Masterpiece [[scale]] (since [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|MP-9]]), standing between MP-10 [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#MP10|Convoy]] and MP-12 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Lambor]] in bot mode and can fit inside [[Combat Deck (G1)#MP10|Convoy's trailer]] in vehicle mode.

: He comes with a bunch of accessories referencing many of the gadgets he used in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]]. Ironhide's [[character model]] did not include any weapons or other extra tools or devices, meaning there was little to no consistency in the depiction of his armament in the series; as such, the toy picks and chooses from the many weapons and accoutrements he was seen using. He includes a pair of generic Autobot laser pistols of the same design as the gun that came with ''Masterpiece'' Bumblebee (which Ironhide began using in "[[Megatron's Master Plan, Part 1]]") which can be stored on the underside of his vehicle mode, a larger gun based on his original toy's Static Laser Gun (similar weapons having been seen in "[[City of Steel (episode)|City of Steel]]" and "[[A Prime Problem]]"), a set of alternate hands representing his ability to spray liquids through his fingertips (done in multiple episodes), a set of nozzles that can be exchanged for his hands based on those seen in "[[Desertion of the Dinobots, Part 1]]", a second set of nozzles based not on anything from the cartoon, but on the ''connector peg'' for his Static Laser Gun from his original toy, the back-mounded missile launcher from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" based on his original toy's launcher, his wrist-mounted sonodar sensor dish from "[[S.O.S. Dinobots]]", complimented by a readout image of dinosaur bones that can be slipped behind his windshield, and the jetpack seen in "[[The Immobilizer]]", complete with jet-flare effects. A peg hole on the roof of his vehicle mode can hold one of the laser pistols or the Static Laser Gun.

:Since ''Masterpiece'' Ironhide's robot mode incorporates the entire vehicle mode, a separate "battle sled" piece has been included, based on the component of the original toy, that can store all of Ironhide's accessories, including a second face piece that stores on the underside of the sled. In an additional nod to the original G1 toy, specifically its lack of a proper head, there is a sculpted detail resembling the "face" decal that went on the seat of the original toy that is visible through the windshield in van mode, that gets tucked away in robot mode.

: There have been reports that the first release of the mold's chrome parts suffer from early corrosion similar to the issues encountered with the initial MP-5 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#MP5|Megatron]].

:If purchased from a seller supplied by Hasbro Asia, Ironhide includes a collector coin, mounted in a card which resembles the front of his van mode. It may have also included a [[die-cast]] drill accessory, based on the one he used in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]". The drill accessory came in a small case styled to resemble a tool case.<ref>[http://news.tfw2005.com/2016/09/14/masterpiece-ironhide-asia-exclusive-drill-accessory-images-324829 Masterpiece Ironhide Asia exclusive drill accessory images]</ref>

:Ironhide was retooled into ''Masterpiece'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Ratchet]].
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-UW05-Ironhide.jpg|upright=2.2|thumb]]
*'''Convoy Grand Prime''' (giftset, [[February 27]], [[2016]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-05'''
**''Accessories'': Weapons, 4 Gun/Fist/Foots

:Released as part of the TakaraTomy Mall exclusive [[Optimus Maximus (G1)#Unite Warriors|Convoy Grand Prime]] set, Takara's iteration of ''Combiner Wars'' Optimus Maximus is sold in a gift set including all five Autobots (minus the Rodimus mold).

:Compared to the ''Combiner Wars'' release, Ironhide has numerous changes in deco to better match his look in the Generation 1 cartoon: While he shares an identical paint mask to the ''Combiner Wars'' figure, his black [[Unpaintable plastic|unpaintable parts]] are now in the same shade of light grey. Other changes include the stripes being yellow-y orange, a black paint is added on the front roof, and his gunmetal paint on the hood & wheel rims are now silver.
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===''War for Cybertron: Siege''===
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Finally, the (good) Classics Ironhide we've all wanted!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-S21'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SG-17'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[April 27]], 2019'''
**''Hidden message code'': '''TRITHYLLIUM'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-35 LR Doomblast Forge Launcher"
{{toydesigner|[[AJ Piejko-Brown]] (packaging)}}

:Part of the second wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Ironhide transforms from robot to Cybertronian van and back. In keeping with the ''War For Cybertron'' trilogy's concerns with scale, Ironhide is a full head taller than most of his Deluxe-priced mates. He includes a gigantic missile launcher cannon called the "W-35 LR Doomblast Forge Launcher," compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], that can also convert into an equally gigantic hammer. As with all non-gimmick ''Siege'' figures, Ironhide features  "battle damage" paint applications on his lower shins, feet, and weapon. He also features multiple hardpoints all over himself and his weapons to accommodate "Fire Blasts" from the [[Battle Master]]s assortment, which can be used to simulate blaster fire or explosions.

:Ironhide suffers from a production flaw that causes the molded hinges on his legs to be too small to properly house the side panels from his vehicle mode, causing them to pop off at the slightest pressure. This can be resolved by removing the panels and using a small screwdriver to carefully widen the pegholes, which creates enough clearance to properly house the panels within the hinges.

:Ironhide was redecoed into [[Deseeus Army Drone#Toys|Deseeus Army Drone]], given a new head as [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generations|Crosshairs]], and retooled into [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Ratchet]] and an [[Autotrooper (Animated)#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Animated Autotrooper]]. The mold was also extensively retooled into ''Earthrise'' Ironhide (below).

::*''[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5xU9CKYarz4 Official conversion video at the TRANSFORMERS OFFICIAL YouTube channel]''
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===''War for Cybertron: Earthrise''===
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-E-Autobot-Alliance-2-Pack-Ironhide.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|The '''better''' Classics Ironhide we truly want.]]
*'''Autobot Alliance 2-Pack''' (Multi-pack, [[2020]])
**''Hasbro ID number:'' '''WFC-E31'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''ER EX-18'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': '''[[February 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Pistol, Roof/Shield
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released in the "Autobot Alliance" 2-Pack with [[Prowl (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Prowl]] in the ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Earthrise]]'' toyline, Ironhide is an extensive retooling of his ''Siege'' counterpart, transforming into a van similar to his original Nissan mode. He features a new chest/windshield, bumper, lower arms, and leg panels, as well as a roof piece that converts into a shield in robot mode. While similar to the Siege version's head, the toy's head is also new, remolded to have less detailing and to be more cartoon accurate. In lieu of the Doomblast Forge Launcher (which this figure can wield if you wish), the shield can also become a giant four-barreled cannon. For a little extra firepower, Ironhide also comes with a smaller pistol. Conveniently, this gun can be stored on the underside of the shield, tucking away neatly in van mode.

:Although the figure features molded windows in van mode, said windows lack any paint, tampographs, or decals for color, which causes inconsistencies when combined with the translucent plastic from the roof to complete them. Similar to the ''Siege'' iteration, the figure's robot mode feet stick out conspicuously from the van mode's backside. Lastly, Ironhide's red color is visibly inconsistent throughout the combined figure, with some parts appearing more pink than red against the darker red pieces.

:The Drill Gun seen in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" is sold separately as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]. ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]] / War for Cybertron Trilogy'' "Worlds Collide" [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#WorldsCollide|Bumblebee]] includes ''Earthrise'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Cliffjumper]]'s bazooka redecoed in green, matching Ironhide's bazooka in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]", effectively adding another weapon to this Ironhide toy's arsenal.

:The map piece that comes with Ironhide and Prowl is the mysterious [[Nebulan|Nebulon]] Station.

:This pack was exclusive to [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] in the United States, Canada and Europe. Unfortunately, the demand of the characters, combined with low stock and the COVID-19 pandemic complicating shipping issues, caused the 2-pack to command high prices online. That being said, Ironhide did get a mass-retail release with a more accurate mold in ''Studio Series'' (below), so... happy ending?

:Ironhide was redecoed into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)#Hasbro|Generations Selects]]'' [[DK-2 Guard]].
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:TF-Studio-Series-86-Voyager-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|The '''BEST''' Classics Ironhide we could possibly g– where's the stripe?]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Voyager Class, [[2022]])
**''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-17'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-97'''
**''Accessories'': 2 laser pistols, "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Takashi Kunihiro]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Redone at the Voyager Class price point, ''[[Studio Series]]'' Ironhide is an attempt to improve the faults of the ''Earthrise'' version (while also being a general retail item instead of an [[Amazon]] exclusive). Though he is a similar size to that previous toy, the advanced transformation engineering means he doesn't have feet sticking out of the back of the vehicle mode, and requires no [[Partsformer|partsforming]], although it does suffer from the same varying shades of the red problem as the earlier release.

:Oddly, his signature stripe on the sides of his vehicle mode is present as molded detail, though unpainted. Unpainted translucent blue tabs also stick out the top of the vehicle mode roof, likely meant to secure a lightbar for a future Ratchet retool.

:Ironhide comes with dual laser pistols, which can store on his back, on the back of his legs, on top of his van mode, or under it as exhaust pipes.

:Just like his previous ''Siege'' and ''Earthrise'' counterparts, Ironhide's Drill Gun seen in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]" (which was sold separately as part of the ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' [[Centurion droid#Toys|Deluxe Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]]); as well as ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]] / War for Cybertron Trilogy'' "Worlds Collide" [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#WorldsCollide|Bumblebee]]'s green bazooka (which was reminiscent of Ironhide's bazooka in "[[Transport to Oblivion (episode)|Transport to Oblivion]]") can both be used with this figure, even though these weapons cannot accommodate with Ironhide's vehicle mode.

:Ironhide also includes a display backdrop depicting the scene from the '86 movie where he made his last stand against invading Decepticons aboard the Autobot Shuttle.

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[[File:TF-SS-86-Core-Class-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|My circuits will sizzle if anyone suggests that I'm a [[Tote]] pretool.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Core Class, [[2023]])
**''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-110'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro)}}

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Studio Series]]'' Core Class figures, Ironhide is the obligatory retool of [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Studio Series|Ratchet]] with a new head, van roof, and crotch transforming from a robot to a van in 15 steps and comes with two blasters which can either be held or stored on the side of his vehicle mode.

:Despite the Core Class lacking the backdrops included with all other ''Studio Series'' [[size class]]es, the outside and insert of Ironhide's packaging is decorated with artwork depicting the interior of the Autobot shuttle raided by the Decepticons in the film.

:While handling the vehicle mode, be careful not to press down the upper and lower rear panels; doing so would likely disconnect its tabbing.

:This figure was officially revealed on [[February 21]]st on a Transformers Tuesday, alongside [[Snarl (G1)#Studio Series|Snarl]].
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
[[File:TF-SS-TFTM-BB-Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|He got the stripe, but at what cost...]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Voyager Class, [[2023]])
**''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
**''ID number'': '''86-24BB'''
**''Accessories'': 2 blasters, 2 large 3-part Fire Blast effects, "Decepticon Shuttle Ambush" backdrop
{{toydesigner|[[Evan Brooks]] (Hasbro), [[Yūya Ōnishi]] (TakaraTomy)}}<ref name="Pulse June 23">[[June 20]], [[2023]]'s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjLY0uamTKM Hasbro Pulse Transformers Fanstream] on YouTube, with [[Ben MacCrae]], [[Mark Maher]], [[Evan Brooks]], and [[Rich Pellegrino]]</ref>

: A redeco and partial retool of the above ''Studio Series'' Ironhide figure, ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' Ironhide is a morbidly hilarious version of the character during his death in the 1986 movie. In addition to a new, distressed headsculpt, his chest has been retooled to include some pretty nasty battle damage, including a 5mm port for blast effects.

: Notably, this version of Ironhide includes the yellow stripe on his van mode that the above standard Studio Series figure lacks. This figure's windows are also opaque rather than translucent, which gives better color matching across the figure.

: He was available in a 2-pack with a similarly morbid [[Prowl (G1)/toys#Buzzworthy Bumblebee|Prowl]] retool. According to [[Hasbro]] designer [[Evan Brooks]], he initially pitched this set as a joke that essentially got way out of hand.<ref name ="Pulse June 2023"/>

:Like the rest of the ''Buzzworthy Bumblebee'' line, this figure was exclusive to [[Target]] in the United States, with [[Hasbro Pulse]] receiving small quantities of the pack.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
[[File:Ironhide decoy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9|Rubber-hide]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

: Ironhide was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" soft rubber ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the figures in the series, Ironhide featured a number sculpted into his back that was the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]]s, for use in the various games that could be played with the figurines. He was available in red as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, in peach as part of various other randomly-packed box sets released by Takara subsidiary [[Seven]], and in a wide variety of different colors in "gachapon" capsule machines.

*'''Ironhide''' (Decoy, 1987)
**''Decoy number'': 7

: The Ironhide figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except the number on his back was replaced with a simple "checklist" number. Like all Autobot Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]], [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], and [[Technobot (G1)|Technobot]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Ironhide/ironhide.htm More information on Decoy Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===''Super Collection Figure''===
[[File:SCF Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ironhide had torso reduction surgery for this role.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''3'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

: A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Ironhide was available in the third "act" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line. His pistol and nozzle-tipped-fingers left hand are modeled after his appearance in "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]", though the pistol is painted black rather than light gray as in the episode. Like all the figures in the wave, it was available as both a standard full color figure and a colorless clear plastic version, one of each of which was available in a standard case of twelve [[blindpacking|blindpacked]] figures.

: In two out of every ten cases, the full-color version of Ironhide came packaged with the left leg of the wave's collectable [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Fortress Maximus]] "build-a-figure". This part itself could be in either full color or clear plastic, packed at an equal 1:1 ratio.

: This figure was slightly [[retool]]ed to make ''SCF'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Super Collection Figure|Ratchet]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/SCFIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on SCF Ironhide at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2001/Cybertron/ClearIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on SCF Ironhide (Clear Version) on TFU.info]''
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===''Heroes of Cybertron''===
[[File:HOC Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2003)

: Ironhide's ''Super Collection Figure'' PVC was released the following year by Hasbro in the third wave of the ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'' line. Like all the figures in the series, Ironhide was given a [[light-piping]] gimmick by being cast entirely in translucent blue plastic then painted everywhere except on his eyes and the back of his head.

: Unlike the Japanese version, he was sold separate on a blister card, and came with a [[bio]] card packed in the bubble.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Autobot/HoCIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===Hard Hero===
[[File:HardHero G1Ironhide bust.jpg|thumb|Go, Simba! Join the circle of life!]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2002)

: This cold-cast porcelain 6-inch tall bust was sculpted by Jason Ray, and is based very heavily upon Ironhide's cartoon appearance. A signed artist's proof version was available, limited to 100 pieces.
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===''Attacktix''===
[[File:Ironhide-atx.jpg|thumb|[[Signal Lancer]] would soon rethink teaming up with Ironhide.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (Booster, <s>2007</s>)

: Ironhide was likely to have been one of several ''Transformers [[Attacktix]]'' Booster pieces. Though displayed as part of the ''Attacktix'' display at the ''[[Star Wars (franchise)|Star Wars]]'' "Celebration IV" convention, he —and all the other pieces revealed at the show— were ultimately never released.

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===Boss Coffee===
[[File:BossCoffee ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2008)

:A non-transforming PVC figure of Ironhide was released as part of a promotion by [[Boss Coffee]]. The small figure was randomly included with single cans of the company's "Rainbow Mountain Blend" coffee, contained in a plastic capsule affixed to the top of can which then became a display base for the figurine once removed. Ironhide features articulation at the shoulders and waist, and came with a small catalog leaflet that could be folded up and attached to the lid/base to form a diorama background for added display value.
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===Transformers - Mini Bust===
[[File:DiamondSelect G1Ironhide bust.jpg|thumb|Proof that EVERY Wave 1 Autobot had a shoulder cannon.]]
*'''Ironhide''' (2009)

:Released by Diamond Select Toys in 2009, Ironhide was sculpted by [[Mark Wong]] of [[Art Asylum]] and limited to 1000 pieces. This detailed bust is based on Ironhide's (you guessed it) cartoon/comic model, but with much more detailing and with elements of his toy design. These include his vehicle sled's missile launcher mounted on his shoulder, his wielding of his sled's static laser gun and his original Diaclone "face" being present behind his windshield. In addition to the missile launcher being removable his open left hand can be replaced with a hand gripping his cartoon pistol for two handed "chop busting."
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroesironhidekickback.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Stop copying me!" "Stop copying me!"]]
*'''Ironhide & Kickback''' (Two-pack, 2008)
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)|[[Marcelo Matere]] (concept artist)}}

:Part of the "Generation 1 Series" of ''Universe''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', this adorably happy figurine of Ironhide is ready to pound his packmate [[Kickback (G1)#Robot Heroes|Kickback]] into metal filings. He features articulation in his neck and shoulders.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHIronhide/ironhide.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Ironhide at TFU.info]''
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===''Transformers Figure Collection''===
[[File:TF-Transformers-Figure-Collection-Ironhide-Decoy.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|''Rubber-hide ver.2.0'']]
*'''Ironhide''' (01-2016)

:Standing 42mm tall, ''Transformers Figure Collection'' Ironhide is a non-poseable soft-rubber figure based on a [[Decoy]] figure.
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===Bitfig===
[[File:Bitfig-Ironhide.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Ironhide''' (06-2017)

Part of the second wave of Transformers Bitfig capsule toys.
Ironhide's design is inspired by his appearance in the G1 cartoon, and is articulated at the neck and shoulders.
Bitfig toys were packaged in capsules color coded to the toy they contained.

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===''Keshi Surprise''===
*'''Autobots''' (2018)

:The ''[[Keshi Surprise]]'' series by [[Super7]] consisted of 1.75" soft rubber figures in a style deliberately resembling the 1980s [[Decoy]]s. These [[blind-packed]] figures were sold individually or in cases depicting only their faction. Ironhide was available in red, yellow, blue, and purple and included a foil trading sticker.
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===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1SIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide, Veteran Autobot''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1S: Starter Set'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T02/T04'''
**''Stars: ''6
:'''Ironhide, Veteran Autobot''' is one of four double-sided character cards available in the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Starter Set.

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile card game.

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[[File:W2Ironhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners'''
**''Rarity: '''''UT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T28/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler was released as part of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]] Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners. Like all other members of [[combiner]] teams released in the set, Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler depicts the lower left portion of [[Optimus Maximus (G1)|Optimus Maximus']], of whom Ironhide forms the left leg.

:The artwork for Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, while the Bot Mode artwork uses the [[Combiner Wars (franchise)|Combiner Wars]] Ironhide figure's packaging art.

:Ironhide, Steadfast Brawler can be used to form Optimus Maximus, Ultimate Defender with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Sentinel Enigma]] while he and the other Wave 2 Sentinels are in Bot mode on the battlefield and/or KO area.

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[[File:W3CaptainIronhide.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Captain Ironhide, Infantry-Bodyguard''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T03/T48'''
**''Stars: ''9
:Captain Ironhide, Infantry-Bodyguard is one of forty-eight double-sided character cards available in Wave 3 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege I.

:The card's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege|Siege]]'' Ironhide toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art, and original artwork for Alt Mode, with line-art by [[Dan Khanna]] and colors by [[Gunship Rev]].
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===Imaginarium Art===
[[File:ImaginariumMegatron.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Irondied]]
*'''Megatron''' (2019)
**''Accessories'': Energy flail

:[[Imaginarium Art]]'s [[Megatron (G1)/merchandise|Megatron]] statue stands 25 inches tall atop a base of Ironhide's dead body. The eyes and fusion cannon can light up. Only 500 were produced.
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===Eaglemoss===
* '''Transformers Gen-1 Chess Set''' (<s>2021</s>)
:In the planned [[Chess#Eaglemoss|Transformers Chess Set]] by [[Eaglemoss]], a relatively large and very well detailed statue of Iron Hide {{sic}} was slated to be one of the Rook pieces on the Autobot side.

:A Kickstarter campaign to raise the necessary funds for this project was launched, but failed to meet its goal by September 24, 2021 and the whole thing was canceled.
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===''Pop!''===
'''Ironhide''' ([[Funko Pop!#Digital Pop! NFTs|Digital ''Pop!'']], 2022)
*''Rarity:''
**''Monochrome:'' '''Common'''
**''Static:'' '''Common'''
**''Glowing:'' '''Uncommon'''
**''Chrome:'' '''Rare'''
**''Original'': '''Epic'''
:{{W|Non-fungible token|NFT}}s depicting Ironhide in the [[Funko Pop!|Funko]] style.
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===Jada Toys===
[[File:JadaNanoMetalfigsG1-18pack.jpg|upright=1.44|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Series 1 18-pack''' (4 cm Die Cast Figure Multipack, 2022)
:Released by [[Jada Toys]], ''Nano Metalfigs'' Ironhide is an incredibly small die-cast figurine molded doing an action pose. He has a little base attached to his feet for balancing reasons.

:He comes in an impressive multipack with [[Jada Toys#Nano Metalfigs|seventeen other figurines]].
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===Icon Heroes===
*'''Grimlock X Ironhide Retro Pin Set''' (2022)
: A hard enamel pin based on Ironhide's original G1 package art made by Icon Heroes. It comes carded with a [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Icon Heroes|Grimlock]] pin.

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==Notes==
[[File:Generation2LightSpeed.jpg|thumb|upright=0.6|You have to be pretty desperate to copy Blowout's motto.]]
*The black ''[[Diaclone]]'' version of Ironhide was sold by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] in North America as the ''[[Diakron]]'' "DK-2" Car/Robot in 1983, seemingly just a few months before he would be rebranded as a Transformer.
*An early version of [[Power Master]] Ironhide's artwork in blue and yellow was used on packaging mock-ups displayed around [[Hasbro]]'s headquarters bearing the names "Light Speed", "Belzone", and "Pothole", though no release of these toys was ever intended.
*A mock-up of a new [[Camshaft (G1)|Camshaft]] toy in the form of a ''Universe'' (2008) Ironhide redeco was shown in ''[[Transformers Generations 2014 Volume 1]]'' as one of ten potential exclusives for Vol. 2. During the fan poll held to determine which of the ten would be produced, Camshaft claimed only 1.6% of the votes, leaving him in second-to-last place.<ref>[http://millionhero.sblo.jp/article/101898683.html Poll results at Hero-X]</ref>
*In the first year of ''[[Kre-O]]'', long before Devastator's set was released, an Ironhide Kreon was included in a turntable display of Kreons found in some retail outlets, often labeled as Sideswipe. He taunted you.
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Landfill (G1)

2022-11-25T05:31:46Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

{{disambig3|Landfill}}
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:''Landfill is an [[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Landfill g1 boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Picture this with stink-lines.]]
Why doesn't anybody like '''Landfill'''? Why do they step (very far) to the side when he passes by? He can't understand it. He's a really nice guy. He's always happy. He's good at his job, and he always does what he is told. Why, then, do his friends avoid him? This makes him very sad.

His comrades know the answer very well, but how do you tell a 'bot that he should clean his bodywork every once in a while, without upsetting him and making him think he's being insulted? It wouldn't help, anyway... he'd not see the need to clean up even if directly ordered to do so. It's a shame Landfill can't just realize on his own that if one is not to be selective about which cargoes he hauls, then one must be willing to use a little surfactant and solvent on occasion.

His [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] try to make Landfill understand that if he wants to make friends, he has to work on his hygiene, but this effort is to no avail.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Landfill yesterdays heroes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85| This is what happens when he hears "Uh-oh Stinky" for the umpteenth time.]]
Landfill was a soldier under [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]]'s command on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], first seen during the brief period where the [[Classic Pretender]]s rallied the resistance movement with several successful assaults on [[Thunderwing (G1)|Lord Thunderwing]]'s territory. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

When [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and the heralds of [[Unicron]] assaulted Xaaron's camp, Landfill stayed behind to cover his leader's escape. He suffered some injuries battling [[Hook, Line, and Sinker|Hook]], but managed to survive thanks to Unicron calling off his dogs to hunt the errant Galvatron instead. {{storylink|Out of Time!}}

Landfill and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] later attended [[Primus]]'s oration on Cybertron, where the united Autobot and [[Decepticon]] forces were told of their god's eons-old struggle against his opposite number, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}
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=====Trigger-Happy!=====
As part of a sting operation to capture [[Crankcase (G1)|two]] [[Ruckus (G1)|Decepticons]] delivering battle plans, Landfill, Quickmix, and Scoop posed as ordinary construction vehicles to funnel them into an ambush. Unfortunately, the mission was botched when [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], their lookout, fired his weapon prematurely, giving away the Autobots' presence and position. Rather than face the consequences of his actions, Backstreet went on the run, forcing the rest of the Autobots to hunt down their rogue comrade. Two days into the chase, Landfill's hunting party learned the full story behind Backstreet's flight from justice; [[Override (G1)|Override]] had exaggerated Optimus's anger over the situation after Backstreet's initial foul-up, and told the Trigger-bot that Optimus would call for his termination! Upon Override's admission to his part in Backstreet's nervous breakdown, Landfill could only let out a long, low whistle of amazement. Once the matter was cleared up, Optimus was able to convince Backstreet to return home. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Scorponok hot rod aspects of evil.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Landfill #2, you're twice the bot Landfill #1 was!]]
In an alternate [[1991]], Landfill was working with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] and Quickmix when [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] manipulated them into protecting him from harm during the Decepticon Civil War. While the Autobot Code compelled them to drive off his assassins, Scorponok made good his escape from all his enemies. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Landfill was present when [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] led the Autobots against the joint [[Decepticon leader]]s [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who had tried to hijack the [[oil]] reserves of [[Alaska]]. The Autobots drove off the Decepticons, but not before Quickmix shot a [[Mini Vehicle|minibot]] because he turned off his targeting computer. Optimus then sat his troops down and explained to them the differences between Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 2|Attack at Dawn}}

Landfill was among the Autobots monitoring the Decepticons from a distance when Megatron made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]]. The Autobots returned to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and discovered that a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] that the Decepticons had gifted to New York was actually Snaptrap in disguise. Snaptrap went on a rampage and the Decepticons used this distraction to attack various other targets. Optimus Prime led the Autobots to narrowly defeat this menace. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

When the Decepticons stole three [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear missiles]] from the United State Federation to hold the world to ransom, Optimus Prime put the entire burden of discovering their whereabouts on the shoulders of the Double Targetmasters, who were sent to scout possible locations.{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Megatron's Ultimatum}}

The characteristics of Landfill and the other "Small Targetmaster Autobots" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} }}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Twenty-odd years after the end of hostilities between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Landfill fell victim to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} He was shot down alongside [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] by [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (though with weapons set to "disrupt") as [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Autobot resistance stormed the [[Civil Defense Hub]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, after the Gene Key's effects had been reversed, Landfill and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] constructed Earth's end of a [[space bridge]] network in the [[Glass Mountains]], [[Oklahoma]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
Landfill was present on Nebulos during the hostage exchange concerning [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

Landfill later assisted Optimus Prime in charting a planet-wide search for Decepticon activity on Nebulos. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:G2DoubleTargetmasters.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Off in that corner there.]]
Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots Landfill, Quickmix, and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|G2: MTMTE, Part 1}}

{{note|Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot "Double Targetmaster" trio was spliced into the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' version of the episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, the only other "appearance" by the Double Targetmasters in ''The Transformers'' was reuse of the same commercial animation in the season 5 [[title sequence]].}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]''}}

[[File:SpotlightBlaster Jazz Smokescreen Landfill.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Stuck in an enclosed space with Landfill. Poor guys.]]
Several hundred years ago, Landfill was sharing a foxhole with [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] on Cybertron, waiting for the latest broadcast from [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the Voice of the war movement.

The broadcast... never came. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

After the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], Landfill was stationed in the [[Morobishi Canyons]] of [[Karashi-Delta]]. The Autobots won that fight thanks to Landfill's courageous commander, the aerial strategist [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]]. {{storylink|Bullets}}

Following the end of the war, Landfill left the Autobots to join the [[NAIL|unaligned population]] of a rebuilt [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. He aided [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]]'s Construction Patrol in restoring power to the city after it was caught in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Three Monologues}} Landfill took care of wounded civilians during the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]'s attack on the city, {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} and was among those who celebrated after the giant was defeated. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Landfill, [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] came to the rescue of their [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners as they were being chased down by [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]]. [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] first attached themselves to Landfill's vehicle mode, then Landfill transformed and wielded them both as guns. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Double Targetmasters|Double Targetmasters commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Landfill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, is it me or does the whole room stink?]]
*'''Landfill''' (Targetmaster, 1988)

:Landfill transforms into a beige and brown Nissan Diesel WD38 Off-road Heavy Dump Truck, with a non-functional dumping tray (can't even put anything in it) due to his unusual arm transformation sequence. His Targetmaster partners [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] (or any other accessories with [[5 mm post]]s) can be stored in the two peg holes on either side of the dumping tray.

:In robot mode it is revealed that the reason his tray is non-functional is because the arms are stored within two flip-over panels. As was the standard of smaller Transformers toys of this era, Landfill has very limited articulation, all located in his ratcheting shoulder joints (and the arm panels have to be held in place when rotating the arms). Flintlock and Silencer can become two separate handguns, or either can attach to the rear of the other gun to form a single rifle.

:No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Landfill/landfill.htm More information on Landfill at TFU.info]

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Landfill''' (ランドフィル ''Randofiru'')
*''French:'' '''Décharge''' (Canada, "Landfill")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Töltés'''

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Override (G1)

2022-11-25T04:20:44Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

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{{disambig3|Override}}
:''Override is an [[Autobot]] [[Triggerbot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:G1Override cardart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|]]
'''Override''' doesn't know the meaning of the word "subtle". Announcing his presence with the deafening blast of his engines, he wants his enemies to know he's coming. The only thing he loves more than blasting [[Decepticon]]s is charging full throttle, tearing up the roads. Override loves shifting into his powerful "Override Gear," joining battle at frightening speeds, [[Triggerbot]] guns blazing full volume (hopefully they hit something), with apparently no concern for his own well-being. But this is not true. Annoyingly vain, Override can spiral into depression at the mere sight of a scratch on his chassis. It's probably the only time he quiets down.

Muffler? What's that?

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Overrideg1.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|...I'm gonna ask my Dad if we can play catch.]]
Millions of years ago, Override was one of the Autobots under the command of a young, inexperienced [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]], then a junior officer. Leading them into neutral territory to meet with a wise Transformer known as [[Boltax (G1)|Boltax]], they encountered several booby traps along the way. Override in particular was helpful in using his [[particle beam cannon]]s to deactivate the [[mercury minefield]] which threatened to boil them. When they reached the [[Temple of Knowledge]], Override and the other Autobots were instructed to wait outside while Optimus Prime communed with Boltax. {{storylink|The Flames of Boltax!}}

Years later, in the present day, Override, the other Triggerbots, and the [[Sparkabot]]s were imprisoned by the Decepticons. Three of their number were taken by the Decepticons to [[Earth]], but Override was left behind. {{storylink|Ca$h and Car-nage!}} ''Eventually getting freed under undisclosed circumstances, Override and his fellow Triggerbots next worked for the Autobot Resistance. They were tasked to discover the identity of a mysterious package [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] and [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] were hired to retrieve by an unknown party. While tailing the two Decepticon [[Powermaster]]s near the Earth's [[Moon (moon)|Moon]], however, they were spotted. Their targets tried to gun their shuttle down, and all attempts to outmaneuver the Decepticons failed. Out of alternatives, the Autobots decided to detonate their ship's supply of [[energon cube]]s, making it appear as though the Decepticons had succeeded in destroying them. Once Dreadwind and Darkwing headed down to Earth, Override and his teammates resumed tailing them covertly.''

[[File:Triggerbots nuclo deatomiser cannon race with the devil.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
''Making landfall in southern [[Peru]], the Triggerbots learned from [[Hi-Test (G1)|Hi-Test]] and [[Throttle (G1)|Throttle]], the Decepticons' [[Nebulan]] partners, that the Powermasters were hired to recover the dead body of [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] after the [[Underbase]] fiasco. But no one had foreseen that Starscream would be putting up a fight; his body had remained animated beyond death due to the lingering energies of the Underbase within it. [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]] had the team take an [[Susan Hoffman|archeologist]] out of the line of fire before engaging the [[zombie]], a decision that resulted in him getting severely injured.''

[[File:Override race with the devil.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2.1]]
''Backstreet insisted that Override and [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] leave him behind to deal with Starscream while they got themselves to safety. Though Override outright refused at first, reminding him that nearby humans' lives also needed to be considered convinced him to follow Backstreet's orders. Override sped off, and found that Susan Hoffman, the archeologist they had encountered earlier, had a small team of [[Susan Hoffman#Assistants|assistants]] accompanying her. Said team had been captured by the [[Juluth]] tribe, who had mistaken Starscream for their god, and were about to perform a human sacrifice! Mid-rescue, Override noticed that Darkwing and Dreadwind had succeeded in collecting Starscream's body. He was tempted to try and intercept them, but Susan insisted he stay on task. The Juluth were soon driven off, and Override reconvened with Dogfight and Backstreet. Though the Triggerbots were disappointed over their failed mission, Susan assured them they had made the right decision in saving her group.'' {{storylink|Race with the Devil}}

During the [[Matrix Quest]], the Triggerbots were sent to the planet [[Cheyne]]. They stayed with a family of [[Vrobian]]s who were persecuted by the local law enforcement, but over a period of time, Override and the others forgot their original mission, their past, and perhaps even their names! Fortunately, Dogfight discovered that the Vrobians were psychic vampires, putting the Autobots under their mental control. The Triggerbots rebelled, killed the family, and left Cheyne when no leads on the Matrix's location were uncovered. {{storylink|Kings of the Wild Frontier.}}
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=====Trigger-Happy!=====
Override was part of a squad assembled for a sting operation meant to capture [[Crankcase (G1)|two]] [[Ruckus (G1)|Decepticons]] delivering battle plans. Unfortunately, the ambush was botched when [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], their lookout, fired his [[proton missile cannon]]s prematurely, giving away the Autobots' presence and position. As a fire fight broke out in [[Rivers' Town]], endangering its human inhabitants, Override drove up to Backstreet, enraged at his fellow Autobot's lapse in judgement. In his anger, he exaggerated Optimus's own disappointment towards Backstreet, and told him that the Autobot commander was calling for Backstreet's termination! Backstreet suffered a mental breakdown at the news, and fled from the scene rather than face the consequences of his actions.

The Autobots were forced to hound down their fugitive comrade, for fear that in his panic he might endanger either himself or more innocent bystanders. Override withheld mention that it was his over-reaction which had led to Backstreet's flight from justice. He eventually owed up when, following Backstreet's seemingly unprovoked attack on a human military convoy, Optimus started considering Backstreet's termination to put an end to his rampage after all. Override was reprimanded, but Optimus thankfully managed to approach Backstreet and convinced him to return home before further damage was done. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Override was present when the Decepticons unleashed a robotic hell-beast known as 'King Con' on New York; however Optimus Prime rented a helicopter to fly a banner announcing huge raw oil deposit finds in the Rocky Mountains. After a short hesitation, the Decepticons retreated to pursue these findings. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 7|New York — A City Sinking in Terror}}
{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 13|The Energon Trap}}}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Final Transformations Megatron kills Override.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|C'mon, Override, pull yourself together!]]
When [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] sent word to Optimus Prime that [[Cobra]] had rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], he sent a group of Autobots that included Override to fight him. After several of them were destroyed, Override's job was to distract Megatron while [[Skydive (G1 Aerialbot)|Skydive]] was loaded into the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. He succeeded, but Megatron tore him apart, so it was a somewhat pyrrhic victory. {{storylink|Final Transformations}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
[[File:Autobot security team natural selection.jpg|thumb|upright=1.9]]
Twenty-odd years after the end of hostilities between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Override, [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]], [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]], [[Sureshot (G1)|Sureshot]] and [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]] formed a security team that accompanied the new Autobot leader [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] to apprehend the errant [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobot]] [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] upon his return to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Although offered the choice to come quietly, Grimlock chose to do things the hard way, resisting all the way to [[Bastion-five lock-up]], where he managed to escape by apparently infecting [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] with [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Two}} Later, Override also fell victim to the Gene Key {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} and assisted Scorponok and Perceptor in constructing a large-scale version of the device at the [[Sonic Canyons]]. Thankfully, Perceptor was only bluffing and managed to reverse the Gene Key's effects, shouting at Override and the other Autobots to get clear while Grimlock and Scorponok battled for the last time. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}} {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
When Megatron took over Cybertron during the [[Age of Internment]], Override and his [[Triggerbot]] partner [[Dogfight (G1)|Dogfight]] managed to evade capture and hooked up with a resistance cell headed [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} When one of their away teams was having trouble apprehending one of [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]]'s [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]] drones, Override fetched Perceptor out of a meeting so the brainier 'bot could help coordinate the mission. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.3}}

{{Unreleased WW comic}}

Override and the Triggerbots accompanied Blaster as he used an ancient map of Cybertron's depths to infiltrate Megatron's slave camp, only for them to be discovered by Megatron himself. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.4}}

===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Stormbringer issue 2|Transformers: Stormbringer #2]]

[[File:Stormbringer4 Crosshairs Autobots.jpg|left|thumb|Good thing they all have magnets in their feet.]]
Override worked on the [[Ark-27]], bringing [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] back to Cybertron to battle [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and his Frankenstein-recreation, [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} {{Storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}} His crew later transported Optimus to Earth to join up with [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]]'s infiltration unit. {{Storylink|Stormbringer issue 4|Stormbringer #4}}

Later still, Override helped haul [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] away after his fight with [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}}

Override was one of the many bots surprised to hear of [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]]'s miraculous return. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}
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===''Wings Universe''===
[[File:SandstormthrowsOverride-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.3]]
At the dawn of the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]] in [[2013]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] was attacked and left comatose by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s forces. This news was relayed by [[Rewind (G1)|Rewind]] to Override, who then helped [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] coordinate the war effort against Jhaixus and his clone army as they invaded [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. {{storylink|Termination}} Override had to abandon his post and join the battlefield proper when Obsidian and [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] organized all of their troops into attacking the enemy's stronghold in Iacon. Near the beginning of the battle, the clone [[Sandstorm (MW)|Sandstorm]] beat both Override and [[Mirage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mirage]] down. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1Override toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|John Woo was on the design team.]]
*'''Override''' ([[Triggerbot]], [[1988]])

:Released in the fifth year of the [[The Transformers (toyline)|original ''Transformers'' toyline]], Override transforms into a somewhat abstracted blue and red 1980s Suzuki GS1100GK motorcycle. As part of the Triggerbots subgroup, he features flip-out weapons available in both modes. Pressing the trigger on each saddlebag/robot-mode arm deploys his spring-loaded [[particle beam cannon]]s.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Override/override.htm More information on Override at TFU.info]''

==Notes==
* Override received a direct [[homage]] in [[Override (RID)|''Adventure'' Override]].

===Foreign names===
*''French:'' '''Furio''' (France), '''Autopilote''' (Canada)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Gázoló''' ("Wader")

[[Category:Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Autobots]]
[[Category:Scouts]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Autobots]]

Landfill (G1)

2022-11-23T14:23:24Z

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:''Landfill is an [[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Landfill g1 boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Picture this with stink-lines.]]
Why doesn't anybody like '''Landfill'''? Why do they step (very far) to the side when he passes by? He can't understand it. He's a really nice guy. He's always happy. He's good at his job, and he always does what he is told. Why, then, do his friends avoid him? This makes him very sad.

His comrades know the answer very well, but how do you tell a 'bot that he should clean his bodywork every once in a while, without upsetting him and making him think he's being insulted? It wouldn't help, anyway... he'd not see the need to clean up even if directly ordered to do so. It's a shame Landfill can't just realize on his own that if one is not to be selective about which cargoes he hauls, then one must be willing to use a little surfactant and solvent on occasion.

His [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] try to make Landfill understand that if he wants to make friends, he has to work on his hygiene, but this effort is to no avail.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Landfill yesterdays heroes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85| This is what happens when he hears "Uh-oh Stinky" for the umpteenth time.]]
Landfill was a soldier under [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]]'s command on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], first seen during the brief period where the [[Classic Pretender]]s rallied the resistance movement with several successful assaults on [[Thunderwing (G1)|Lord Thunderwing]]'s territory. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

When [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and the heralds of [[Unicron]] assaulted Xaaron's camp, Landfill stayed behind to cover his leader's escape. He suffered some injuries battling [[Hook, Line, and Sinker|Hook]], but managed to survive thanks to Unicron calling off his dogs to hunt the errant Galvatron instead. {{storylink|Out of Time!}}

Landfill and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] later attended [[Primus]]'s oration on Cybertron, where the united Autobot and [[Decepticon]] forces were told of their god's eons-old struggle against his opposite number, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}
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=====Trigger-Happy!=====
As part of a sting operation to capture [[Crankcase (G1)|two]] [[Ruckus (G1)|Decepticons]] delivering battle plans, Landfill, Quickmix, and Scoop posed as ordinary construction vehicles to funnel them into an ambush. Unfortunately, the mission was botched when [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], their lookout, fired his weapon prematurely, giving away the Autobots' presence and position. Rather than face the consequences of his actions, Backstreet went on the run, forcing the rest of the Autobots to hunt down their rogue comrade. Two days into the chase, Landfill's hunting party learned the full story behind Backstreet's flight from justice; [[Override (G1)|Override]] had exaggerated Optimus's anger over the situation after Backstreet's initial foul-up, and told the Trigger-bot that Optimus would call for his termination! Upon Override's admission to his part in Backstreet's nervous breakdown, Landfill could only let out a long, low whistle of amazement. Once the matter was cleared up, Optimus was able to convince Backstreet to return home. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Scorponok hot rod aspects of evil.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Landfill #2, you're twice the bot Landfill #1 was!]]
In an alternate [[1991]], Landfill was working with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] and Quickmix when [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] manipulated them into protecting him from harm during the Decepticon Civil War. While the Autobot Code compelled them to drive off his assassins, Scorponok made good his escape from all his enemies. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Landfill was present when [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] led the Autobots against the joint [[Decepticon leader]]s [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who had tried to hijack the [[oil]] reserves of [[Alaska]]. The Autobots drove off the Decepticons, but not before Quickmix shot a [[Mini Vehicle|minibot]] because he turned off his targeting computer. Optimus then sat his troops down and explained to them the differences between Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 2|Attack at Dawn}}

Landfill was among the Autobots monitoring the Decepticons from a distance when Megatron made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]]. The Autobots returned to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and discovered that a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] that the Decepticons had gifted to New York was actually Snaptrap in disguise. Snaptrap went on a rampage and the Decepticons used this distraction to attack various other targets. Optimus Prime led the Autobots to narrowly defeat this menace. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

When the Decepticons stole three [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear missiles]] from the United State Federation to hold the world to ransom, Optimus Prime put the entire burden of discovering their whereabouts on the shoulders of the Double Targetmasters, who were sent to scout possible locations.{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Megatron's Ultimatum}}

The characteristics of Landfill and the other "Small Targetmaster Autobots" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} }}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Twenty-odd years after the end of hostilities between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Landfill fell victim to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} He was shot down alongside [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] by [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (though with weapons set to "disrupt") as [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Autobot resistance stormed the [[Civil Defense Hub]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, after the Gene Key's effects had been reversed, Landfill and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] constructed Earth's end of a [[space bridge]] network in the [[Glass Mountains]], [[Oklahoma]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
Landfill was present on Nebulos during the hostage exchange concerning [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

Landfill later assisted Optimus Prime in charting a planet-wide search for Decepticon activity on Nebulos. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:G2DoubleTargetmasters.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Off in that corner there.]]
Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots Landfill, Quickmix, and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|G2: MTMTE, Part 1}}

{{note|Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot "Double Targetmaster" trio was spliced into the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' version of the episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, the only other "appearance" by the Double Targetmasters in ''The Transformers'' was reuse of the same commercial animation in the season 5 [[title sequence]].}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]''}}

[[File:SpotlightBlaster Jazz Smokescreen Landfill.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Stuck in an enclosed space with Landfill. Poor guys.]]
Several hundred years ago, Landfill was sharing a foxhole with [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] on Cybertron, waiting for the latest broadcast from [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the Voice of the war movement.

The broadcast... never came. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

After the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], Landfill was stationed in the [[Morobishi Canyons]] of [[Karashi-Delta]]. The Autobots won that fight thanks to Landfill's courageous commander, the aerial strategist [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]]. {{storylink|Bullets}}

Following the end of the war, Landfill left the Autobots to join the [[NAIL|unaligned population]] of a rebuilt [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. He aided [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]]'s Construction Patrol in restoring power to the city after it was caught in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Three Monologues}} Landfill took care of wounded civilians during the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]'s attack on the city, {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} and was among those who celebrated after the giant was defeated. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Landfill, [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] came to the rescue of their [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners as they were being chased down by [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]]. [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] first attached themselves to Landfill's vehicle mode, then Landfill transformed and wielded them both as guns. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Double Targetmasters|Double Targetmasters commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Landfill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, is it me or does the whole room stink?]]
*'''Landfill''' (Targetmaster, 1988)

:Landfill transforms into a beige and brown off-road earth-moving Nissan Diesel WD38 dump truck, with a non-functional dumping tray (can't even put anything in it) due to his unusual arm transformation sequence. His Targetmaster partners [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] (or any other accessories with [[5 mm post]]s) can be stored in the two peg holes on either side of the dumping tray.

:In robot mode it is revealed that the reason his tray is non-functional is because the arms are stored within two flip-over panels. As was the standard of smaller Transformers toys of this era, Landfill has very limited articulation, all located in his ratcheting shoulder joints (and the arm panels have to be held in place when rotating the arms). Flintlock and Silencer can become two separate handguns, or either can attach to the rear of the other gun to form a single rifle.

:No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Landfill/landfill.htm More information on Landfill at TFU.info]

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Landfill''' (ランドフィル ''Randofiru'')
*''French:'' '''Décharge''' (Canada, "Landfill")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Töltés'''

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Hook (G1)/toys

2022-11-03T00:51:10Z

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[[File:Hook G1 boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
'''Hook''' is the Decepticon crane.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Hook toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"That's Captain Hook to you."]]
*'''Hook''' (Constructicon, [[1985]]/[[1986]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''33'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Laser pistol]], Devastator head, Devastator head laser
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Hook was originally from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, as "Construction Vehicle Robot No. 3 Truck Crane". He transforms from a bright green robot to a bright green Nissan Diesel Unic K-160B truck crane. Hook can also form an "Attack Crane" mode by attaching Devastator's head and head gun behind the vehicle mode cab. And of course, he can combine with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]], functioning as the upper torso.

:Hook has a long history of broken leg parts. During his transformation into robot mode, it is required to pull his legs outwards mid-swing in order to allow proper clearance for the plastic tab that secures his shins. Many were unaware of this tab's purpose and ended up snapping it off when trying to unfold the legs.

:On the European continent, Hook was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref> In 1986, Hook and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now ''yellow'' instead of green.<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These are ''not'' to be confused with the later, ''non''-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below for both).

:For the [[GiG]] Italian release of ''Transformers'', "Rostro" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Hook/hook.htm More information on G1 Hook at TFU.info]''
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*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''37'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:Hook was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.<ref name="mbcollection"/> Hook is packaged facing the opposite direction from all five of the other Constructicons, presumably to feature his forward and rear cab detail, rather than the empty space under the crane arm. This arrangement extends to all giftsets using these molds, even the Japanese releases which feature a different package layout.

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*'''Constructicons''' (Constructicon, [[1992]])
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol

:Another yellow European exclusive version of Hook, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, although the extractable part of the crane arm was now cast in gray instead of yellow plastic. This version, just like the other Constructicons in this set, came with no Devastator parts. Hook's metal post which Bonecrusher connects to in Devastator mode was also omitted -- but there were no changes to the mould, so a connector salvaged from a normal Hook could replace it. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other Constructicons.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[file:HookGeneration2Toy.gif|thumb|upright=1.66|It's Perfect!]]
*'''Hook''' (Constructicon, [[1993]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:[[Redeco]]s of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' products. The first—and seemingly more common—versions were yellow like the previous European release, but had some minor color, deco and tooling differences. In Hook's case, the purple plastic parts were slightly brighter, the extractable part of the crane arm was yellow again (like on the ''first'' European yellow version), he featured a ''Generation 2''-style Decepticon [[insignia|logo]] and the word "DECEPTICON" [[tampograph]]ed on the side of his right foot (the left side of the front section of his truck crane mode), and—most importantly—he had the peg needed to combine with Bonecrusher and came with all the extra parts necessary to form Devastator again.

:A later and seemingly less common run changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It has been rumored that this release was only available in [[KB Toys]] stores, but not verified.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Hook/hook.htm More information on G2 Hook at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
*'''Devastor''' ([[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:Hook was reissued in a gift set with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Hook sports a few minor differences from the original figure, including a softer face, a longer, rounder peg on his shoulder, a reversed crane hook that now points inwards, and an additional tab to lock him together more firmly while forming Devastator.
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*'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' ([[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''20A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:Hook was ''again'' reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Hook is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. Notably, Devastator's head is a new mold, which more closely resembles his head as it appears in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]].
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy HookKreon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[City of Steel (episode)|Cutting a guy to pieces ALIVE]] got too creepy to allow him team membership...]]
*'''Decepticon Hook''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Bag number'': '''*****48'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, small pistol

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Hook is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts so he can be rebuilt into a crane, or as near as you can get with a Kreon. He features a brand-new "blockhead" piece that resembles a flatnosed truck grill and windshield on top.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OHook/hook.htm More information on Hook at TFU.info]''

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*'''Constructicon Hook''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, small pistol

: Re-released in 2016 through Dollar General (then later other outlets), this version of Hook is significantly different from the original. He uses the extensively [[retool]]ed 2015-style Kreon body, his existing [[tampograph]]s are more complex, plus he has new leg tampos. His "hook" piece is a similar but entirely different piece from the original, plus the 1x1 top-clip piece is slightly different. He also has a new 3x4 "KRE-O" logo stand-plate rather than the old 2x4 brick.

: The 2015-style re-releases lack any individual ID numbers on the bags, so you're forced to buy blind or feel for parts through the bag.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarsHook.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|It's ''so good'' to be back!]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, [[2015]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Constructicon Hook is an all-new Voyager-sized figure that forms Titan Class Devastator's upper body. The combiner head is also integrated to Hook rather than being a seperate kibble. The position of the compartment storing Devastator's head is likely referring to his G1 toy's Attack Crane mode. He's packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box. This Devastator currently holds the record of being the tallest combiner toy released to date.

:Although based on the original ''Generation 1'' toy, Hook's crane does not extend.

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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Hook.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)

:A redeco of the above Hook figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.

:In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Hook.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's ''so good'' to have ''real elbows!'']]
*'''Devastor''' (giftset, [[December 12]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-04'''
**''English name:'' '''Devastator'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles

:Takara's "Gren", included in the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the Generation 1 cartoon. He now includes his original handgun. In addition, his elbow joints were [[retool]]ed, adding an extra hinge on the inside of his arm to give the bend a more natural look. The original joints were kept as well, as they are required for Hook to form Devastator's chest. This change was also made to [[Mixmaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Mixmaster]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Hook.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Devastator''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Team ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

:The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage G1]]'' series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

: Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Hook's case, his waist is now secured with a metal pin rather than screws, and the crane arms' sculpted circular details are shallower than on his original and ''Encore'' releases.

:His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed: His legs are not folded out properly.
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

:In Japan, a purple rubber mini-figure of Hook was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something.

*'''Hook''' (Decoy, [[1987]])
**''Decoy number'': '''42'''

:The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Hook game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Early Throttlebots were packaged with red Decepticon decoys: these are much rarer than the purple ones.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Hook/hook.htm More information on Decoy Hook at TFU.info]''

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2AHook.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hook, Surgical Engineer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2A: Devastator Deck'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T02/T06'''
**''Stars: ''5

:Hook, Surgical Engineer was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game's Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Hook, Surgical Engineer is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Hook, Surgical Engineer depicts the upper left portion of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]].

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Hook, Surgical Engineer can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Constructicons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]

Hook (G1)/toys

2022-11-02T15:08:00Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

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[[File:Hook G1 boxart.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1]]
'''Hook''' is the Decepticon crane.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:Hook toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"That's Captain Hook to you."]]
*'''Hook''' (Constructicon, [[1985]]/[[1986]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Takara ID number:'' '''33'''
**''Accessories:'' [[Laser pistol]], Devastator head, Devastator head laser
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:Hook was originally from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s [[Pre-Transformer]]s ''[[Diaclone]]'' toyline, as "Construction Vehicle Robot No. 3 Truck Crane". He transforms from a bright green robot to a bright green Nissan Diesel Unic K-160C truck crane. Hook can also form an "Attack Crane" mode by attaching Devastator's head and head gun behind the vehicle mode cab. And of course, he can combine with his fellow Constructicons to form [[Devastator (G1)/toys#Toys|Devastator]], functioning as the upper torso.

:Hook has a long history of broken leg parts. During his transformation into robot mode, it is required to pull his legs outwards mid-swing in order to allow proper clearance for the plastic tab that secures his shins. Many were unaware of this tab's purpose and ended up snapping it off when trying to unfold the legs.

:On the European continent, Hook was initially released individually alongside the other Constructicons by Hasbro's subsidiary [[Milton Bradley]] (MB) in 1985.<ref name="mbredtr">[http://www.tf-1.com/articles/eurous/mb_template.html "Milton Bradley and the red TF Tracks"] at TF-1.com.</ref><ref name="mbcollection">[http://20thcenturytoycollector.com/transformers/mb-transformers-collection/ "MB Transformers Collection"] at 20th Century Toy Collector.</ref> In 1986, Hook and the other Constructicons were re-released in Europe, albeit this time in "Hasbro"-branded packaging (but manufactured by [[Joustra]]). The main difference with all other releases thus far was that the Constructicons' main color was now ''yellow'' instead of green.<ref name="frenchcon">[http://tfsource.com/blog/french-connection/ "French Connection"] at the TF Source blog.</ref><ref name="europestrange">[http://tfsource.com/blog/europes-strangest-attractions/ "Europe's Strangest Attractions"] at the TF Scource blog.</ref><ref name="frenchconst">[http://www.fredsworkshop.com/vjap6.html "French TFs: G1 Yellow Constructicons"] at Fred's Workshop.</ref> These are ''not'' to be confused with the later, ''non''-combining yellow European Constructicons, nor with the yellow ''Generation 2'' Constructicons (see below for both).

:For the [[GiG]] Italian release of ''Transformers'', "Rostro" and the other "Escavators" were sold in boxes very similar to the Takara packaging instead of on Hasbro-style cards. The boxes even sported the Takara ID numbers from "31" to "36", and omitted the "Hasbro" logo on the packaging in favor of a "Takara" logo.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1985/Decepticon/Hook/hook.htm More information on G1 Hook at TFU.info]''
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*'''Devastator''' (Giftset, 1985)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''37'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:Hook was also available as part of the Devastator gift set that was available in several markets, including the United States and Japan. Rumors are that an MB-branded Devastator giftset was also released in continental Europe, but thus far no packaged sample has surfaced.<ref name="mbcollection"/> Hook is packaged facing the opposite direction from all five of the other Constructicons, presumably to feature his forward and rear cab detail, rather than the empty space under the crane arm. This arrangement extends to all giftsets using these molds, even the Japanese releases which feature a different package layout.

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*'''Constructicons''' (Constructicon, [[1992]])
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol

:Another yellow European exclusive version of Hook, in colors very similar to the previous yellow European release, although the extractable part of the crane arm was now cast in gray instead of yellow plastic. This version, just like the other Constructicons in this set, came with no Devastator parts. Hook's metal post which Bonecrusher connects to in Devastator mode was also omitted -- but there were no changes to the mould, so a connector salvaged from a normal Hook could replace it. This toy was also not officially named, as he came on a standardized card also used by the other Constructicons.
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===''Generation 2''===
[[file:HookGeneration2Toy.gif|thumb|upright=1.66|It's Perfect!]]
*'''Hook''' (Constructicon, [[1993]])
**''Team ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:[[Redeco]]s of all six Constructicons were released individually as part of the first assortments of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' products. The first—and seemingly more common—versions were yellow like the previous European release, but had some minor color, deco and tooling differences. In Hook's case, the purple plastic parts were slightly brighter, the extractable part of the crane arm was yellow again (like on the ''first'' European yellow version), he featured a ''Generation 2''-style Decepticon [[insignia|logo]] and the word "DECEPTICON" [[tampograph]]ed on the side of his right foot (the left side of the front section of his truck crane mode), and—most importantly—he had the peg needed to combine with Bonecrusher and came with all the extra parts necessary to form Devastator again.

:A later and seemingly less common run changed the yellow plastics to rich orange. It has been rumored that this release was only available in [[KB Toys]] stores, but not verified.

::*''[http://tfu.info/1993/Decepticon/Hook/hook.htm More information on G2 Hook at TFU.info]''
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===''Encore''===
*'''Devastor''' ([[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:Hook was reissued in a gift set with his Constructicon teammates as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. Apparently cast from a newly created mold, given the presence of a Tomy copyright stamp rather than the original Hasbro/Takara one, Hook sports a few minor differences from the original figure, including a softer face, a longer, rounder peg on his shoulder, a reversed crane hook that now points inwards, and an additional tab to lock him together more firmly while forming Devastator.
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*'''Devastor (Anime Color Ver.)''' ([[2013]])
**''ID number:'' '''20A'''
**''Accessories:'' Laser pistol, Devastator head, Devastator head laser

:Hook was ''again'' reissued in a giftset in 2013 as part of [[TakaraTomy]]'s ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line, this time in a more 'anime accurate' color scheme. In addition to the mold changes of the 2011 version, Hook is also a slightly different color and features more cartoon-accurate paint applications on his face. Notably, Devastator's head is a new mold, which more closely resembles his head as it appears in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon]].
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy HookKreon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|[[City of Steel (episode)|Cutting a guy to pieces ALIVE]] got too creepy to allow him team membership...]]
*'''Decepticon Hook''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Bag number'': '''*****48'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, small pistol

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Hook is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts so he can be rebuilt into a crane, or as near as you can get with a Kreon. He features a brand-new "blockhead" piece that resembles a flatnosed truck grill and windshield on top.

::*''[http://tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OHook/hook.htm More information on Hook at TFU.info]''

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*'''Constructicon Hook''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, small pistol

: Re-released in 2016 through Dollar General (then later other outlets), this version of Hook is significantly different from the original. He uses the extensively [[retool]]ed 2015-style Kreon body, his existing [[tampograph]]s are more complex, plus he has new leg tampos. His "hook" piece is a similar but entirely different piece from the original, plus the 1x1 top-clip piece is slightly different. He also has a new 3x4 "KRE-O" logo stand-plate rather than the old 2x4 brick.

: The 2015-style re-releases lack any individual ID numbers on the bags, so you're forced to buy blind or feel for parts through the bag.
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===''Combiner Wars''===
[[File:CombinerWarsHook.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|It's ''so good'' to be back!]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, [[2015]])
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro), [[Shogo Hasui]] (TakaraTomy)|[[Mark Maher]] (deco artist)}}

:''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Constructicon Hook is an all-new Voyager-sized figure that forms Titan Class Devastator's upper body. The combiner head is also integrated to Hook rather than being a seperate kibble. The position of the compartment storing Devastator's head is likely referring to his G1 toy's Attack Crane mode. He's packaged with the other Constructicons in a massive box. This Devastator currently holds the record of being the tallest combiner toy released to date.

:Although based on the original ''Generation 1'' toy, Hook's crane does not extend.

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[[File:TF-Combiner-Wars-SDCC-Devastator-Hook.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Devastator''' (gift set, 2015)

:A redeco of the above Hook figure also available as part of a gift set, featuring extensive [[paint operation]]s and [[vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] purple parts. The packaging of this set is designed to evoke both Bonecrusher's shovel and Devastator's head, and its interior is designed to resemble the title image of Devastator on his wiki page.

:In the U.S., this set (also referred to as "Devastator Special Edition" in a Hasbro press release) was exclusive to the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website and the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2015. In Asia, it was also available at Animation-Comic-Game Hong Kong 2015 and subsequently stocked by Toys"R"Us Hong Kong. Later, it was also available at The Falcon's Hangar booth at Singapore Toy, Game & Comic Convention 2015.
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-Hook.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|It's ''so good'' to have ''real elbows!'']]
*'''Devastor''' (giftset, [[December 12]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''UW-04'''
**''English name:'' '''Devastator'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launchers/hands, two-piece gun, chest plate/gun, 2 swords, 6 rifles

:Takara's "Gren", included in the ''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Devastor set, has some deco changes to better match the Generation 1 cartoon. He now includes his original handgun. In addition, his elbow joints were [[retool]]ed, adding an extra hinge on the inside of his arm to give the bend a more natural look. The original joints were kept as well, as they are required for Hook to form Devastator's chest. This change was also made to [[Mixmaster (G1)#Unite Warriors 2|Mixmaster]].
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===''Vintage G1''===
[[File:TF-Vintage-G1-Devastator-Set-Hook.jpg|thumb|300px]]
*'''Devastator''' (Walmart exclusive reissue, 2018)
**''Team ID number:'' '''4'''
**''Accessories:'' Robot head, head laser, 2 forearms/launchers, 2 fists, 2 drills, "super wing" chest plate, "missile mount" hip connector, "wing" pelvis armor, "magna laser"/"solar energy rifle", individual robot guns, Mixmaster's 2 missiles

:The original Devastator toy was once again available, this time in the [[Walmart]] exclusive ''[[Vintage G1]]'' series. All of the toys inside were cast in a slightly yellower shade of bright green than prior releases, and were given a new style of [[rubsign]] used on all of the ''Vintage G1'' toys; the insignia only turns red rather than the mood-ring multicolor of older rubsigns, plus the silver border is mirror-level reflective.

: Each individual toy in the set has a number of smaller differences from previous versions as well. In Hook's case, his waist is now secured with a metal pin rather than screws, and the crane arms' sculpted circular details are shallower than on his original and ''Encore'' releases.

:His robot mode stock photo is mistransformed: His legs are not folded out properly.
{{G1ConstructiconMold}}
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==Merchandise==
===Decoy===
*'''Destron Hero Collection 22''' (Decoy multi-pack, 1985)

:In Japan, a purple rubber mini-figure of Hook was available in part of a [[Decoy|massive multi-pack of similar mini-figurines]]. The number etched into his back is the sum total of his [[Tech Spec]] ratings, as these figurines were used as game pieces for a variety of ''Transformers'' board games in which this number had some meaning to how the game was played or something.

*'''Hook''' (Decoy, [[1987]])
**''Decoy number'': '''42'''

:The [[Hasbro]] [[Decoy]] release of the Hook game piece is almost identical to the Japanese version, except the number on his back is a simple "checklist" number. Like all Decepticon Decoys, he was a randomly-chosen pack-in available with the carded [[Throttlebot]]s, [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]], [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], and [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcons]]. Early Throttlebots were packaged with red Decepticon decoys: these are much rarer than the purple ones.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Decoys/Hook/hook.htm More information on Decoy Hook at TFU.info]''

===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W2AHook.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hook, Surgical Engineer''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2A: Devastator Deck'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T02/T06'''
**''Stars: ''5

:Hook, Surgical Engineer was released as part of the ''[[Transformers Trading Card Game]]'' Devastator Deck box set, which includes character cards for all six Constructicons, a ready-to-play battle deck, and a unique Tower card. Like the other members of combiner teams released as part of the Trading Card Game's Wave 2: Rise of the Combiners, as well as the other Constructicons included with the Devastator Deck, Hook, Surgical Engineer is a folding card, with the Bot and Alt modes being depicted when the card is folded in half, and a holofoil portion of the the combined mode depicted when unfolded. The reverse of Hook, Surgical Engineer depicts the upper left portion of [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]].

:The artwork for Bot and Alt Mode is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game.

:Hook, Surgical Engineer can be used to form Devastator, Towering Warrior with the use of the Action card [[Enigma of Combination|Constructicon Enigma]] while he and the other Devastator Deck Constructicons are in Bot mode on the battlefield or KO area.
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==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decoys]]
[[Category:Generation 1 combiners]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Constructicons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Unite Warriors Decepticons]]

Hook (G1)/toys

2022-11-02T14:39:49Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The Transformers */

Octane

2022-10-27T11:44:12Z

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{{disambigm|Tankor (disambiguation)|Mega-Octane}}
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:''Octane is a [[Decepticon]] or [[Mercenary]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:Octane boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Con artist, liar, thief, and collector of oddly-shaped shields.]]
'''Octane''' (aka '''Tankor''',<ref name="tankor">The name "Tankor" was used by [[Hasbro]] as a substitute name for Octane for the 2008 ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' toy because the name "Octane" was not available to them as a [[trademark]] (or simply not trademarkable) at the time. That name would subsequently also be used in [[IDW Publishing|IDW]]'s [[2005 IDW continuity|original Generation 1 continuity]]. Unlike many other characters with trademark-friendly alternate names that were temporarily adapted into IDW's comics to better reflect the toys at the time, "Tankor" made his IDW debut under that name in 2009's [[All Hail Megatron issue 11|issue 11]] of ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'', and it has stuck ever since, even when [[Tankor (BM)|''another'' "Tankor" character]] was introduced into that continuity. As the result of some confusion on behalf of the creative team and a last-minute fix, this was first used as the basis of a quick joke in [[No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|chapter 6]] of the 2013-2014 ''[[Dark Cybertron (IDW)|Dark Cybertron]]'' event; by the time of the first ''[[The Transformers: Windblade|Windblade]]'' miniseries (also 2014), the two had been dubbed "Tall Tankor" (Octane) and "Fat Tankor" (''Beast Machines'' Tankor) in-universe.</ref> '''Fuselage''',<ref>"Fuselage" was another substitute trademark name used in [[2014]] for Octane's ''Kre-O'' toy.</ref> or '''Octone'''<ref name="octone">"Octone" is traditionally Octane's Japanese-market name. The word "octane" is usually rendered in katakana as オクタン (''okutan''). The change thus appears to have been an intentional one, although the why of it is unknown. Hasbro later used that as another, more easily trademarkable substitute name to replace the now confusing "Tankor", beginning with the ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' toy.</ref>) is considered vile, even by Decepticon standards. This triple changing bully is a cheat, a liar, and a coward who thinks only of himself and can't be trusted any further than [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] [[Desperate Actions|can throw]] [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]].

The only reason that this inveterate thief is allowed to continue functioning is that he has an uncanny ability to locate stores of fuel for his fellow Decepticons, and is usually able to spin a fairly convincing excuse for why he was unable to assist them in their latest battle. As annoying and frustrating as he may be to work with, most of his allies will grudgingly admit that he does perform his job as a fuel transport quite well—if he could just get over his annoying habit of making them beg for every drop.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Beau Weaver]] (English), [[Kenyū Horiuchi]] (Japanese)|[[Zhang Mingyu]] (Chinese), [[Ignacio Campero]] (Latin American), [[François Leccia]] (European French), [[Nilton Valério]] (Portuguese), [[Nelson Batista]] (Portuguese, "Thief in the Night")}}
[[File:Generic palette swap.jpg|right|thumb]]
When the Decepticon forces were driven off [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Octane ended up on the barren planet of [[Chaar]]. When [[Cyclonus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Cyclonus]] told the Decepticons that he was going to bring back [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] to lead them, Octane was amongst the cheering crowd. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 1}} He then joined the beating-Autobots-to-death crowd when the Decepticons discovered [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] and [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] spying on them. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 2}} Finally, he joined the energon-munching crowd when the [[Quintesson]]s offered them energy in exchange for exterminating a group of Autobots on [[Goo 8739-B]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 3}} Though they failed in this endeavor, the Decepticons were greeted by the return of their leader, Galvatron, and went on to stage an all-out assault on Cybertron and [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Five Faces of Darkness, Part 4}}

[[File:SandstormOctane BFF.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|Octane could only get along with someone who had nothing left to steal.]]
Octane first came to the Autobots' attention while doing what he did best—thinking about himself. When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] had been defeated by [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] and hurled into the ocean, it was Octane who first discovered that the giant Decepticon had not been destroyed, but had actually survived his untimely dunk in the water. What happened next depends on who you believe: Octane tells a tale of great heroism, where he came across the weakened and dying Trypticon and, for the glory of the [[Decepticon Empire]] and out of the good of his own heart, nursed the injured giant back to health. The rest of the world prefer to take a less charitable look at his actions, and claim that Octane merely took advantage of Trypticon to secure himself a source of high-quality energon from the [[Socialist Democratic Federated Republic of Carbombya]]. Whatever his motivation, it was not long before Octane and Trypticon were trading fuel for protection (even going so far as to assault passing cruise ships and then claiming they had been invading sovereign waters, though Trypticon did genuinely believe that they were invading ships). When that was no longer enough to keep their new landlords happy, Octane quickly came up with a scheme to use Trypticon in stealing all of the world's most important monuments and presenting them as gifts to the nation's leader. That got the attention of Rodimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots, who quickly crashed Octane's party. Worse, Galvatron caught wind of what had been happening, and was not amused with how selfishly Octane had been keeping Trypticon to himself. All the wheeling and dealing in the world failed in the face of Galvatron's rage, and Octane soon found himself ousted from the Decepticons (a fate he shared with his fellow Triple Changer, [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]]. Apparently [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] was the only one of them worth keeping). {{storylink|Thief in the Night}}

[[File:StarscreamCryptMarker1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
Alone and on the run, Octane soon discovered that Galvatron was less than willing to let bygones be bygones. The Decepticon leader had placed a price on Octane's head, and countless bounty hunters and assassins were closing in on him. After a close call on the planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junk]], where he narrowly avoided being blown to pieces, Octane quickly decided to seek asylum with the Autobots. It was here that he met and befriended [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]], a fellow Triple Changer who had recently joined the Autobots after the destruction of his home planet of [[Paradron]]. After being attacked by the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticons]] at [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]], the pair fled to a space station, where they were assaulted once again by a paid assassin (who was fortunately so incompetent that the two robots barely noticed he was there). Eventually settling on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Octane still found no peace, as Cyclonus and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweep]]s tracked him down yet again. Fleeing into the forgotten [[Decepticon Crypt]], Octane stumbled onto the ghost of the most famous Decepticon traitor ever known: [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]. Quickly realising kindred spirits in each other, the two joined forces in an attempt to let Starscream possess Cyclonus and take over the Decepticons. Needless to say, their coup attempt failed rather miserably, and both traitors found themselves once again fleeing from Galvatron's wrath. {{storylink|Starscream's Ghost}}

Despite this, Octane was later back under Galvatron's command, joining him in a firefight with the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]] during an attack on the [[Netherlands]]. {{storylink|The Ultimate Weapon}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Headmasters'' cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Ryōichi Tanaka]] (Japanese)}}
[[File:Hm12 Octane Whip.jpg|left|thumb|200px]]
Under the command of [[Sixshot (G1)|Sixshot]], Octane and his fellow Decepticon Triple Changers assaulted [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] and his troops on Earth in order to prevent them from joining a battle on Cybertron. {{storylink|Four Warriors Come out of the Sky}} The three went on to defend Trypticon from [[Springer (G1)|Springer]], [[Broadside (G1)|Broadside]], and Octane's old buddy Sandstorm. {{storylink|The Great Cassette Operation}} They also helped the Decepticon [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmasters]] steal the energy-gathering [[Sol 1]] satellite for [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]. {{storylink|The Shadow Emperor, Scorponok}}

On the planet [[Zarak (planet)|Zarak]], Octane acted as a cruel taskmaster, whipping the [[Beastformer]]s into shape as they were forced to build Scorponok's giant MegaZarak [[Transtector]], {{storylink|The Dormant Volcano Mysteriously Erupts}} which he witnessed the unveiling of. {{storylink|Explosion on Mars!! MegaZarak Appears}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
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In [[2021]], Octane was among the Decepticons under Scorponok's command who fought [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s forces near a [[black hole]], and got kicked around by [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]]. When Scorponok detonated the black hole, the three Triple Changers panicked and scrambled to avoid the explosion. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Prologue}}

As a result of the incident, Octane became a [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] and travelled to the [[Legends World]] along with the other Headmasters. He met a kindred spirit in [[Tigatron]] regarding their perverted tastes, though he didn't care about meeting [[White Lune]] as he was only into robotic girls. {{storylink|TF Legends Late Xmas Present Chapter|Late Xmas Present Chapter}} Later the two decided to start a sexy video business. Roping would-be manager [[Trickdiamond]] into modelling for it, their first foray was such a success that Octane was able to buy his own [[transtector]]. While using it for transportation, the three found themselves attacked by [[Lunaclub]] and [[Moonheart]], and came face-to-face with [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]! Using his new ghostly Headmaster form, Starscream took control of the transtector so that he could usurp [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Mayor Megatron]], but Octane was able to expel the spirit via a contingency device built into the transtector. Octane took control of the transtector himself and sent the twins fleeing with his flamethrower attack. The insincerely repentant Starscream would be punished by being forced to appear in a video with Lunaclub, but it made so little money that Octane and Tigatron made Trickdiamond model again. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 57|Bonus Edition Vol. 57}}

Octane was on the streets of New Akihibara City when Scorponok summoned Majin Zarak to begin the destruction of the Legends World. {{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part One}} When Scorponok and Devil Z threatened to destroy the world by plasma energy bombs, Octane was one of many transports used to evacuate the population back to the OG World.
{{storylink|Targetmaster Chapter Finale: Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two|Legends World in Imminent Danger! Part Two}}

Arriving first in 2023, Octane joined the Autobots and Decepticons on the planet [[Beast (planet)|Beast]]. He helped their old allies the [[Beastformer]]s in their conflicts against the [[Laser Beast]]s. {{storylink|The Road to Legends' Revival Chapter 1}}

By 2039, the Decepticons officially declared peace with the Autobots. Octane was present at a press conference held by Soundwave to pool resources for the restoration of the Legends World. {{storylink|Transformers Legends Final Chapter "Epiloge"|Epiloge}}
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====''Wings Universe''====
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Through his friendship with Sandstorm, Octane became involved in the largely-Autobot defense of Cybertron during the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]]. He found the Autobot general [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]]'s orders and tactics particularly indecipherable. Despite their closeness, he appeared as surprised as anyone when Sandstorm was revealed as [[Sandstorm (MW)|a sleeper clone]] planted in their forces by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]. {{storylink|Termination}}

Octane was caught up in Jhiaxus's invasion of Cybertron, though he commented that he was uninterested in fighting, even less so when it meant fighting to the death. He further bemoaned that the only reason he had gotten involved was because of Sandstorm, who turned out not to be his friend but a clone of the original. His complaints fell on deaf ears, as Acid Storm besides him joined the fray with glee. He was later rescued by [[Strika (BM)|Strika]] from a squad of [[Thundercracker drone]]s during the battle, though he rescued her right back from one sneaking up on her. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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Octane was one of the many Decepticons left on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] after [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s departure. ''Along with several others, Octane worked for the tyrant [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] in the giant fortress known as [[Darkmount (Cybertron)|Darkmount]]. He was regarded as one of Cybertron's [[Ten Deadliest Killers]], with soldiers like [[Macabre]] wanting to be seen as his equal, and considered a key target in [[Operation: Volcano]]. Octane narrowly avoided an ambush that would have led to his demise during said operation; upon their deployment, the Decepticons were called away by Megatron, at the time unaware of the happenings on Cybertron.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}} ''When both [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and Megatron were accidentally transported back to Cybertron, Octane attended a meeting where the Decepticon leaders discussed their efforts to turn the Autobot army against the Prime. Megatron's ploy to convince the Autobot rank and file that Optimus was a Decepticon spy in disguise met with failure, and Megatron shoved Octane out of his way in frustration as he headed out to deal with matters himself.'' {{storylink|Under Fire!}} ''Optimus wound up joining forces with the [[Wrecker]]s to attack a [[Decepticon fuel store]], and upon encountering them Octane ran away screaming—this was the first sign that his rep might have been a tad inflated. He reported on the battle to Straxus, greatly over-exaggerating his own role in the battle. A short while later, Octane bore witness to [[Straxus (G1)|Straxus]] attempting to take-over Megatron's body. The mind-swap was only partial successful, leaving both Decepticons' minds jumbled inside Megatron, though Octane was led to believe that Straxus was in full control. Ratbat informed him otherwise, and ordered him to send the now deranged Megatron back to Earth via Space Bridge. In doing so, they prevented Megatron from destroying them all, as he was battling Ultra Magnus and Optimus Prime at the time, using volatile anti-matter to overpower his foes.'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:OctaneMarvel.jpg|103px|thumb|In the comics, Octane wanted to be like Bono.]]
Octane and his fellow Triple Changers were sent to Earth by [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] to investigate the loss of his [[Wash and Roll|priceless cargo]] en route to the organic world. Upon making contact with the crashed ship, they discovered the reason it was lost: a [[Scraplet]] infection. Accidentally getting himself infected by the deadly disease, Octane began to slowly waste away. The Autobots [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]] came upon the site as well, and the Decepticons reveled at the chance at some destructive fun before their demise. Though Goldbug escaped, Astrotrain, Blitzwing, and Octane cornered Blaster, {{storylink|Crater Critters}} taking him prisoner. Though the Triple Changers called upon Ratbat to find a cure for their infection, Ratbat decided to instead cut his losses and sent over the [[Throttlebot]]s to eliminate all those afflicted with canisters of acid. Lucky for the Decepticons, Blaster's friends found the cure for Scraplets before this could come to pass: [[water]]. Upon learning this, Blaster, who had himself gotten infected during his battle with his captors, instructed Goldbug to let them all perish instead. He refused to be instrumental in allowing a Decepticon to live, even if it meant his own death. Goldbug's hand was forced against Blaster's wishes when thousands of Scraplets combined into a monster, and the Triple Changers were the only ones present with enough firepower to destroy it. All those within the crater were doused with water, and the Decepticons made short work of the remaining Scraplets. They then absconded, hauling off Ratbat's cargo. {{storylink|The Cure!}}

After delivering the [[Wash and Roll|cargo]] to its intended destination, the Triple Changers linked up with Shockwave's Decepticons on Earth, {{storylink|Buster Witwicky and the Car Wash of Doom}} who soon fell under Ratbat's command. Following Ratbat's orders, Octane and the rest of the Decepticons launched a major offensive against the Autobots when the latter were all gathered on Earth's moon, making them an easy and efficient target. The Decepticons were driven back when [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], then squabbling over leadership of the Autobots, managed to put aside their differences long enough to rally the Autobots into a counterattack. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

The Decepticons relocated to the Arctic, only to be apparently found by an enemy force. Octane and the others scrambled out to meet their visitors, finding not the Autobots as they had anticipated, but rather another group of Decepticons led by [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]. Through subtle manipulations, [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] managed to pit both groups against one another, culminating in a giant brawl between them. During this Decepticon civil war, Octane blasted [[Rippersnapper (G1)|Rippersnapper]] point-blank in the face! Meanwhile, Starscream snuck off to take control of the legendary [[Underbase]] while the others were busy with their infighting. {{storylink|Cold War!}} Further manipulations by Starscream had brought the Autobots to the Decepticons' doorstep, and upon their involvement, Octane managed to scrap the Autobot known as [[Mirage (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Mirage]]. A ceasefire between the two factions was put in action when all involved learned of Starscream's machinations. Together, the remaining Autobots and Decepticons managed to stop Starscream from obtaining all but a tiny fragment of the Underbase's energy. Unfortunately, the portion Starscream had taken into himself was enough to grant him unimaginable power. In an effort to stop the Seeker's rampage, the Autobots and Decepticons formed several squads, each stationed at one of three Earth cities. Octane was part of [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]'s group in [[Buenos Aires]], where he was killed by a blast of cosmic energy. {{storylink|Dark Star}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
After [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] took control of the Decepticons through [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] in the year [[2008]], he prompted their forces to launch an all-out attack on the Autobots' strongholds. Both sides tore into each other, nearly evenly matched, resulting in many casualties. Octane soared overhead in his plane mode during the conflict, raining down fire onto the enemy bellow. Once Unicron, on planet [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] at the time, met defeat against [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]], the Decepticons cut their attack short and fled from the front lines. {{storylink|The Legacy of Unicron!}}

=====Earthforce=====
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Octane ended up on Earth under the command of [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]], and attended an [[Enclave]] when the conflict between Shockwave and Megatron's forces grew too great for the liking of either Decepticon leader. The peace-talk was sabotaged by the Autobots' Earthforce however, and Octane likely got swept up in the giant brawl that ensued between the Decepticon factions. {{storylink|The Bad Guy's Ball!}} Octane later helped his boss and the other Triple Changers smack down on Megatron and steal an energon shipment from the other Decepticon leader. {{storylink|Secrets (G1)|Secrets}} [[File:Manoeuvres! Octane robs gas station.jpg|thumb]] He also joined the raid on Autobot [[Earthbase]], but was cut down in midair when [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] hurled his [[Energo weapon|energo-sword]] through his wing in jet mode. {{storylink|Divide and Conquer!}}

Octane often stole fuel from humans and transported it for the Decepticons—and on the way, he'd have fun trashing human cars and working over the occupants. However, one car (secretly [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], trying to end Octane's "games") led him on a merry chase to a military testing ground. These humans could ''fight back'', and Octane—worried a shot in his full fuel tanks would blow him up—called [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] and [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]] to help him. They did, until they found out he'd only gotten there by goofing off on a mission, at which point they left him to suffer. (WHY did Macabre want to be like him again?) {{storylink|Manoeuvres!}}

=====Rhythms of Darkness!=====
In [[2009]] of an alternate future, Octane was stationed at the [[Decepticon Powerbase]] when the last seven remaining Autobots staged a raid on it. After [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] cut the rotors of the Autobot [[Crossblades (G1)|Crossblades]], Octane and [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] blew him out of the sky. {{storylink|Rhythms of Darkness!}}
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====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
After [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronians]], led by the treacherous Starscream, attacked and boarded the ''[[Warworld]]'', Octane was amongst the casualties. {{storylink|Total War!}}

====''Classics''====
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Following Megatron's return in the 21st century, Octane was among the Decepticons who joined Megatron's faction. He was positioned for a strike on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s faction before the [[Pretender]] was undone from within. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}

====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:Megatrons zombie army loose ends 2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Claims that the virus was caused by rage-infected monkeys have now been dismissed as bull—]]
Octane was one of the Underbase casualties that Megatron reanimated and lobotomized during his time on [[Earth]] and pressed into service as part of his [[zombie]] army. Octane was part of a unit alongside [[Razorclaw (G1)|Razorclaw]], [[Skalor]], [[Thrust (G1)|Thrust]], [[Bugly (G1)|Bugly]], [[Skywarp (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Skywarp]], and [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]] that hunted down and exterminated a convoy of escaping humans, including [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster]] and [[Jessie]]. {{storylink|Less Than Zero}}

In [[2012]] the zombie Octane was ordered to chase down [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] and the [[Wrecker]]s but was drawn away from the main group by [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]], [[Leadfoot (G2)|Leadfoot]], and [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]]'s diversionary tactics. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 2}} Later, Octane helped attack the aerial team attempting to rescue Kup, who had been captured by Megatron and put out as bait for his fellow Wreckers. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 4}} He was deactivated with the other zombie-bots when Megatron was killed by Optimus Prime {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 5}} and later incinerated from orbit. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part One}}
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====''Transformers '84''====
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Early in the [[Great War (G1)|war]] on Cybertron, Octane was part of a Decepticon assault alongside [[Chop Shop (G1)|Chop Shop]], [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]], [[Ransack (G1)|Ransack]], [[Blitzwing (G1)|Blitzwing]], [[Runabout (G1)|Runabout]], [[Runamuck (G1)|Runamuck]], [[Venom (G1)|Venom]], and the Autobot double agent [[Punch (G1)|Counterpunch]]. {{storylink|Secrets & Lies issue 1|Secrets & Lies #1}}
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===Toy pack-in material===
Octane joined [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] in a tumultuous battle on a moon base while the two larger 'bots were standing their ground against [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]]. {{storylink|Decipher the Decepticon}}

===''Transformers in 3-D''===
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Octane, [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] intercepted [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] on his way to [[Andellor]] to find the [[Prism of Power]]. The trio forced Cosmos to lead them to the planet. There, they entered a cave, though Octane wasn't terribly keen on the prospect. His worries proved well founded, as a few minutes later, he was seized by tentacles and dragged into a pool. As his decapitated head flew back out, he requested that Cyclonus retrieve the rest of him. {{storylink|Transformers in 3-D issue 2}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Octane participated in Shockwave's assault on [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] shortly after Optronix arose to become [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], {{storylink|The War Within issue 2|The War Within #2}} during which he blew up many bridges leading out of the polity. {{storylink|The War Within issue 3|The War Within #3}} He was at Shockwave's side when the latter ordered the final push on the [[Decagon]], {{storylink|The War Within issue 4|The War Within #4}} and rushed to the front lines as the Decepticons breached the last of the Autobots' defenses. {{storylink|The War Within issue 5|The War Within #5}} The Decepticons didn't have long to savor their victory, as [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] then activated one of Cybertron's planetary engines, leading to Iacon's destruction. Octane was among the Decepticons who managed to bail out as the area crumbled into a crater. {{storylink|The War Within issue 6|The War Within #6}}

During the [[Dark Ages]], a time when both Megatron and Optimus were thought dead after they disappeared into a prototype space-brige, Octane served under Starscream's command as one of the [[Predacon (War Within)|Predacons]]. One of the group's attempt to secure a plenty of energon was foiled by the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]], led by Grimlock, who managed to distract Octane and his teammates long enough to swipe their goods and make a quick getaway with them in hand. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Later, while footage of a brawl between Defensor and Devastator was caught on-camera by Prowl's computers in his Autobase, Octane was also spotted by one of the hub's screens. {{storylink|Escalation}}

When Cybertron was on the verge of peace, Octane and the rest of Starscream's Predacons on [[Moonbase One|Moon Alpha]] struck against the other factions as they met to sign a treaty. Though their first bombing run yielded much destruction, the Predacons were then pounced on by a combined Autobot/Ultracon/Decepticon team. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath}} Megatron retook Cybertron with his [[Air Warrior|Aerospace Extermination Squadron]], after which Octane ended up guarding Autobots interred in a labor camp. He and [[Barrage (Insecticon)|Barrage]] were about to punish [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] when [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] bashed them both. They regained their wits after one of the drones pacified the Autobot. {{storylink|The Age of Wrath Pt.2}} When the Decepticons fractured again after the disappearance of the ''[[Nemesis (G1)|Nemesis]]'', he began working for [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]. Octane loved tormenting the pint-sized Decepticon [[Micromaster]]s, lording over them with his size and rank. Such an opportunity arose when [[Greasepit (Micromaster)|Greasepit]] crawled back to Decepticon headquarters, begging for energon. Octane and Blitzwing taunted the smaller 'bot, guzzling down the cups of energon all the while. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}}

When [[Skystalker (G1)|Skystalker]] took over the Decepticons and posed as Shockwave to retain command over the other full-sized Transformers in the ranks, Octane was among the troops duped by the diminutive 'bot into launching an all-out offensive, despite their resources being at an all-time low. {{storylink|Recipe for Hate}} Though Octane's crew overcame the Autobots, the Autobot Micromasters turned up with the revelation that Shockwave was deactivated, and Octane called a general retreat. {{storylink|Victims of the Revolution}}

[[File:DWColdWar Slag Octane.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Kids, never poke and mock bat-shit insane powerhouses!]]
After the [[Great Shutdown]], Octane qualified for Shockwave's re-engineering process, and joined the [[Triple Changer|Triple Changer Strike Force]]. He traveled to [[Earth]] in [[2003]] under Shockwave and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s command to collect the "renegade" Autobots and Decepticons who were still fighting the Great War. {{storylink|New World Order}} They returned to Cybertron, and Octane assumed patrol duty until coming across the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], who had just crash-landed in the [[Wastelands]] after arriving from Earth. Sensing weakness, Octane mockingly challenged the woozy travelers, poking them and calling them "primitive".

[[Slag (G1)|Slag]] made an ashtray out of his skull. Even Grimlock was a little creeped out by this particular "trophy". {{storylink|Cold War (issue)|Cold War}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
Octane was among the Decepticon forces waiting for [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]]'s force field around [[Teletran 3]] would go down. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II issue 2|G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers II #2}} After [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]] took control of the Decepticons, Octane and several subgroup leaders protected him from an assault by Optimus Prime. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}

===''The Beast Within''===
Octane participated in a savage all-out Decepticon offensive against the Autobots. With the Decepticons maintaining the advantage throughout the battle, Octane was amongst those who approached a crippled Optimus Prime, ready to dispatch the Autobot leader. Before they could deliver the finishing blow, the Dinobots combined into the [[Beast (G1)|Beast]], shifting the Decepticons' priorities. {{storylink|The Beast Within}}

As the battle wore on, the Decepticons were forced to retreat or risk being butchered by the Beast's unimaginable strength. Unfortunately for Octane, he was already dead by the time Megatron had given the order to fold back, and his corpse lay in a smoldering heap on the battleground as the Autobots continued their attempts to subdue their former comrades. {{storylink|The Beast Within Part 2, Consequences}}
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===''Hearts of Steel''===
[[File:HeartsofSteel2 Decepticons questions.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|His alt-modes in this continuity are "kite" and "wheelbarrow."]]
Octane participated in the questioning of [[Tobias Muldoon]] when [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] brought the human scientist down to the Decepticon at the bottom of the [[San Francisco]] Bay. In particular, Octane wanted to know if the humans had developed flight technology, which the Decepticons could exploit. {{storylink|Hearts of Steel issue 2|Hearts of Steel #2}}

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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[All Hail Megatron issue 11|''Transformers: All Hail Megatron'' #11]]
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During [[Scorponok (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Scorponok]]'s raid on the [[Toraxxis mega-refinery]], Tankor was responsible for carrying the [[energon]] the Decepticons were intending to steal. {{storylink|Faces of Darkness}} Since he was busy pumping fuel out of the refinery, he didn't participate in the battle with the Autobots protecting it. {{storylink|Rage (IDW)|Rage}}

Four million years ago, Tankor was part of a convoy carrying 75 tons of energon for [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]. Unfortunately, they were intercepted by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and their scout, [[Ramjet (G1)|Ramjet]], was knocked senseless before he could fire off a shot. Prime and [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] managed to capture Tankor's unit without incident by threatening to detonate the unstable energon supply they were carrying. {{storylink|The Iron Age}}

Tankor was under [[Drift (G1)|Deadlock]]'s command at some point. {{storylink|Drift issue 3|Drift #3}}

Millions of years later, during the Decepticon siege of (parts of) [[Earth]], the [[European Union]] sent a [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear bomb]] to wipe out the Transformer infestation of [[New York City]]. Unfortunately the plane they sent to carry the bomb was Tankor in disguise. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} Even after the Autobots arrived, Megatron ordered Tankor to proceed with the bomb drop and to rendezvous with the Decepticons later, to which he expressed his pleasure. The bomb was indeed dropped, but diverted by Thundercracker. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

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Unfortunately, Tankor never made it off Earth. After getting captured by humans at some point, he was liberated by a small group of Decepticons led by [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]]. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} Their ragtag team then located [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]] in the ruins of New York, and added him to the group. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}} During an attack on [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], Swindle starting questioning why they were fighting in the first place. Tankor replied "Because they're Autobots!", but it turned out Swindle was looking for a somewhat deeper answer. The Decepticons subsequently allied themselves with [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]'s defected Autobots, working together to find a way off the planet. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} Tankor was later seen assisting [[Bluestreak (G1)|Silverstreak]] in the construction of a spaceship. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 3: "Seasons in Flight"|Seasons in Flight}}

Four months after Swindle's failed attempt to betray the Autobots and steal the spaceship, the other Decepticons returned to Earth, and Tankor rejoined them. He was present as an observer when Optimus Prime confronted Megatron one-on-one, and was caught in an explosion when Prime suddenly had a satellite dropped on his nemesis. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

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Following the Chaos War, Tankor was one of the Decepticons who began repopulating Cybertron along with the Autobots and [[NAIL]]s. When riots broke out after the return of Megatron, Tankor holed up in [[Blurr (G1)|Blurr]]'s bar instead of joining in. {{storylink|City on Fire}} They were eventually forced to leave as the bar was burned down. {{storylink|The Verge}} Tankor relocated to [[Fixit (G1)|Fixit]]'s med-bay, where he stood alongside both Autobots and NAILs in defending the injured from [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{storylink|Plan for Everything}} When the tide turned in their favor, he and some NAILs stopped [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] from killing [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], who had also been helping injured Autobots. Given his allegiance during the battle, Tankor likely quit being a Decepticon when [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] became leader of the neutrals and had both Autobots and Decepticons expelled from Iacon. {{storylink|Heavy Is the Head}}

When the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]'s "death wave" struck Iacon, Tankor took care of the injured and was one of many who blamed Starscream. {{storylink|No Exit: Dark Cybertron Chapter 6|No Exit}} Later he was spotted drinking at [[Maccadam's Old Oil House]] alongside [[Tankor (BM)|another Tankor]] he had befriended. Other Cybertronians called him "Tall Tankor" to differentiate the two. {{storylink|A 'Bot and Her City}}

Tall Tankor was among the Cybertronians recruited by Windblade during her intended expose of Metroplex being bled out by Starscream, but they were accosted by the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s. Tall Tankor and Windblade double-teamed the airborne [[Cutthroat (G1)|Cutthroat]], and together managed to bring down the Terrorcon. However, Starscream and his forces showed up and arrested the entire group. They managed to break out, however, and Tall Tankor was once more involved in battle against Starscream's guards. {{storylink|A Long Way Down}} {{storylink|Windblade issue 3|Windblade vol. 1 #3}}

After a [[space bridge]] portal had been opened to the world of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Tall Tankor and Fat Tankor were among the people who went there to aid in rebuilding what had been destroyed by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. {{storylink|The Possible Light}} They then returned to Cybertron to prevent a mob of Decepticons from taking over the space bridge chamber. {{storylink|All That Remains}} Following Cybertron's contact with [[Velocitron]], another colony world, the Tankors attended a "Not the End of the World" party at Maccadam's, where they danced with [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]]. {{storylink|Windblade vol. 2 issue 4|Windblade vol. 2 #4}} At another time at Maccadam's, Tankor was caught up in a bar fight caused by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], and uselessly pleaded with [[Snarl (G1)|Snarl]] to cut it out. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

[[File:ChooseMe-matchingtattoos.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
On [[Chosen One Day]], both Tankors got matching [[tattoo]]s. {{storylink|Choose Me}} Sometime after, they joined [[I.H. Cybertronian Securities]], a private security firm run by Ironhide. While helping some clients transport some Energon cubes, Tall Tankor picked up a [[Badgeless]] report on a nearby robbery, and was told off by Fat Tankor for freaking out the clients. {{storylink|07:00:00}} When Ironhide was placed in charge of reforming Cybertron's state security, the Tankors were the first to volunteer for his new force. When [[Blast Off (G1)|Blast Off]] also signed up, much to [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]]'s apparent chagrin, the Tankors offered to let him live with them, but were turned down. {{storylink|Applicable Skills}} While in training for their new roles, the Tankors attended Ironhide's roll call, watched him spar with Blast Off, and undertook a written examination, before heading down to Maccadam's with a few of their fellow cadets on their downtime. {{storylink|Things We Said We'd Never Do}} On their first call, the Tankors accompanied Ironhide and [[Sparkstalker]] as they attempted to subdue the rampaging combiner Bruticus - whose components included, much to the Tankors' horror, Blast Off! When Bruticus was eventually defeated and forced to separate, the Tankors assisted in the arrest of the Combaticons. {{storylink|The Line Between Us}} When Iacon was evacuated upon the discovery of an army of undead [[Titan (group)|Titans]] headed directly for the city, the Tankors were among those who stayed behind to assist in the coming battle. {{storylink|Ping}} As the battle raged through Iacon, Tall Tankor helped guard citizens who had not made it through the space bridge in time. {{storylink|Desperate Times}}

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===''Henkei! Henkei!'' pack-in manga===
[[File:Henkei octane.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|I'm an evil mastermind of average intelligence!]]
After successfully conducting an energon theft, Octane gave his pursuers, [[Sideswipe (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Sideswipe]] and [[Bluestreak (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Bluestreak]], the runaround by switching back and forth between his [[alternate mode]]s, making them think they were chasing two culprits instead of one. Once he got bored with the chase, Octane revealed himself, but that proved to be a bad idea, as Sideswipe was able to rocket above him and shoot him down. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 6|Henkei! Henkei! #6}}

Octane's skills were later to put to the test by [[Cyclonus (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Cyclonus]], who tasked him with stealing energon from a factory. Octane upped the stakes, promising to do the job in thirty minutes if Cyclonus would deliver a good report on him to [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Megatron]]. Despite the interference of [[Smokescreen (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Smokescreen]] and [[Red Alert (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! pack-in manga|Red Alert]], Cyclonus held Octane to the conditions of the deal, and Octane had to try and shake the two Autobots off as he headed for the factory. Octane thought he had succeeded, but found his two opponents waiting for him at the factory, along with Cyclonus, who announced his time was up. Cyclonus departed to report on Octane's failure to Megatron leaving the hapless swindler to Smokescreen and Red Alert's tender mercies. {{storylink|Henkei! Henkei! volume 12|Henkei! Henkei! #12}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Generations'' manga===
Octane had the misfortune of being possessed by the ghost of a [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream from another dimension]] and being forced to attack the Autobots. He beat up on [[Ironhide (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Generations manga|Ironhide]], before being taken down by the invisible [[Mirage (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Generations manga|Mirage]]. As Mirage had taken out Octane's motor circuits, Starscream's ghost was forced to depart his body and search for a new host. {{storylink|Mirage's Activity}}

===''Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun'' manga===
Octane was part of the small group of Decepticons who traveled to Earth with [[Megatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Megatron]] in pursuit of the lost [[Energon cube#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Energon Cube]]. He was never seen in action during the battles on the planet, but was shown being rounded up by the combined might of the Autobots and Earth's military forces following [[Galvatron (G1)#Henkei! Henkei! Bun Bun manga|Galvatron]]'s apparent death. {{storylink|To the Sea of Stars}}
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===''Henkei! Henkei! Transformers -Visualize-''===
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
Octane was part of a massive Decepticon invasion force intended to ruin the Autobots' picnic. However, [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)|Optimus Prime]] plowed through them with his truck and left them scattered... and then left. Returning to the scene after.. ''ahem'', taking care of some pressing business, Optimus gathered up the still-wiped-out Kreons, bound them up on a flatbed trailer, and took them to the picnic. {{storylink|Emergency! Hurry to the Base, Optimus!}}

Octane was seen fleeing in terror along with his fellow Decepticons as [[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]] attacked using a giant Mega-Jazz robot. {{storylink|Treasure Competition! Defeat with Block Power!}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Octane fought in the combined Decepticon/[[Cobra]] attack on [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. {{storylink|Everybody Hates Metroplex}}
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===2019 IDW continuity===
[[File:Octane_vs_Mags_IDW2019.jpg|upright=1.4|right|thumb|Meet The Spy]]
When the [[Tether]] fell on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] Octane collected the bodies of those who were killed and injured to sell to Scavengers. When [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] found out, Octane boarded the [[Krm'zik]] and retreated to the planet, [[Obsidar]] where he made a deal with someone of the planet's natives for protection. When [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] boarded the ship, Octane tried to get the drop on him but Magnus was able to overpower and arrest him. As he dragged the doubledealer back to his ship, Octane tried to cut a deal with Mangnus. This would be final offer because then Spinter dropped in and revealed that he had tricked Magnus into finding Octane for him! Spinister then planned to kill Octane but Octane and Magnus where saved by [[Victory Leo]]. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 2}}

Victory Leo then brought Octane aboard Magnus's ship where he begged not to be locked up with Spinister. {{storylink|Storm Horizon Part 3}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Octane, [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]], and [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]] launched an attack on the Autobots' base, only to be met with the [[Monsterbot (G1)|Monsterbot]]s, who gave them a good trouncing. Octane was mauled by [[Repugnus (G1)|Repugnus]]. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Monsterbots|Monsterbots commercial}}

==Games==
===''The Transformers'' (PS2)===
[[File:TF PS2 Octane.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4]]
{{bigquote|Octane, warrior of the future. With a jet mode and tanker mode! Always loaded with fuel and evil ambition!|The Narrator|"[[The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers]]"}}
{{voiceactor|[[Barry Gjerde]] (English)}}

In an alternate future where Shockwave discovered the mysterious mineral known as [[Zel Quartz]] and went mad by its power, Octane was one of the few Decepticons who survived his destructive rampage. The triple changer was chosen to be a part of the Transformers who were to go back in time in order to find the Zel Quartz before Shockwave did.

After the Autobots had dealt with the Sharkticons, Octane drove up to them in tanker mode, transforming to [[robot mode]] when he was in front of them. Stating his need for power, Octane announced that he was going to destroy the Autobots and then take all the energy of the Karzite mine. He then rambled on about how he was going to be leader of the Decepticons once he took down Galvatron, and then told the Autobots that he was going to melt them down. Rodimus Prime warned the greedy Triple Changer that those with endless ambitions were bound to be destroyed by it, but his warnings fell of deaf audio receptors. In the end, Octane was soundly defeated and he announced his surrender. Transforming to jet plane mode, Octane flew off, announcing that he would not forget his defeat. Rodimus just called him a "thin-fueled coward". Later, Octane fought alongside Cyclonus against the Autobots in the Atalstan gem mine. Even with a fellow flier for backup, he still lost.

In the Decepticon side of the story, the shuttle that the Decepticons of the future had been using crash-landed. Octane had managed to find the main Depecticon force of the present once they had found a drill bit they suspected to be the Zel Quartz. Driving up to them in tanker mode while expressing surprise to the fact that they were still alive, Octane transformed to robot form, explaining that he thought he was done for. He expressed his relief that he managed to rendezvous with the Decepticons, stating that the bad side always did win. Galvatron told the triple changer that if Octane fought hard for him, it would be enough. Octane promised that he would and requested to join back with the Decepticons.

Despite whichever side won, Starscream eventually managed to steal the Zel Quartz and flew off into space with it. This caused the Quartz to become completely useless; and with the timeline altered, Octane and all the Decepticons from the future disappeared from the present time. {{storylink|The Transformers (PS2)|The Transformers}}

===''Transformers: Battle Tactics''===
[[File:Battle-Tactics-Octane.jpg|thumb|400px]]
Octane participated in battles against a variety of opponents, both Autobots and Decepticons. Sometimes there were many of him! He was a Rare character who could be recruited by collecting 75 units of Cybermetal, 35 units of Transmetal, and 20 support cores. {{storylink|Transformers: Battle Tactics}}
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===''Transformers: Frontiers''===
{{charstubgame|{{storylink|Transformers: Frontiers}}}}

===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:Octone_Earth_Wars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75]]

*'''Class''': Triple Changer
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*Abilities: As a triple changer, Octone has two abilities available to him.
**'''Fuel Rush''': Rush into combat and release toxic chemicals in a large zone on impact. Deal 61.6 damage over 10 seconds to enemies and provide 114 extra healing over 5 secs to all Decepticons under the Supply Airdrop effect.
**'''Supply Airdrop''': Drops fuel supply from the air. Within a large area, all Decepticons receive 114 healing for 10 seconds and all Autobot buildings under the Fuel Rush effect receive an extra 61.6 damage over 5 seconds[-].
[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:octone Octone at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]
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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1 Octane toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Ice Road Trucker.]]
*'''Octane''' (Triple Changer, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''D-72'''
**''Accessories:'' "Flamethrower", tail fin/"Deflecto Shield", tanker top
{{toydesigner|[[Kōjin Ōno]] (TakaraTomy)}}

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Octane is a [[Triple Changer]], with the ability to transform into two different [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]]s. His ground vehicle mode is an extended truck cab with fuel-tanker trailer base on Kenworth T600, with much of the detailing in this mode achieved through stickers rather than sculpting. Similar to [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster]], Octane's truck mode has the cab and trailer permanently attached, and makes up the entirity of all his modes, although it has rather strange proportions due to the robot arms sticking out of the sides and the generally broken-up look of the truck. He has three sets of rolling wheels: two purple sets and a set of grey wheels hidden under the middle of the truck. There is also a set of sculpted, non-rolling, unpainted wheels at the back of the truck.

:His aerial mode is based on the twin-engined Boeing 767 jet plane. Though the better of the two vehicle modes, it has some odd concessions that were made due to Octane being a Triple Changer, such as the grey set of wheels from the middle of the truck now sticking up from the top of Octane's fuselage.

:The tail fin of the jet form separates to become his "Deflecto Shield" for [[robot mode]]. The [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] tanker top piece can also be used as a shield.<ref name="secrets">[http://www.ntfa.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=2234&mode=threaded&pid=36400 "The many secrets of Octane... Now with pictures!" on NTFA forums]</ref> Care should be taken not to lose it, as it covers up some rather unsightly jet parts inside the tanker.

:The toy was originally designed to have a sliding waist—not unlike that of [[Vortex (G1)#Toys|Vortex]]—that would create a more proportional (i.e., less "chesty") robot mode. For whatever reason, this ability was blocked off very late in the design process, but can easily be reinstated with a small amount of unscrewing and plastic cutting.<ref name="secrets"/> Furthermore, Octane is depicted as having chrome lower arms and fists in the 1986 USA and European catalogs. This was apparently changed very late in the process, as the chromed arms are pictured on Octane's box photography. The [[package art]] pictured above also shows the chromed arms.

:The [[stock photography]] on the "Start > Change > Change > Finish" section of G1 Octane's toy box shows the toy being propped up on a box of Kodak film, which the graphic designer forgot to edit out of the finished image.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Decepticon/Octane/octane.htm More information on Octane at TFU.info]''

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*'''Octane''' (1991)
**''Accessories'': "Flamethrower," tail fin/"Deflecto Shield", tanker top

:Octane was reissued in Europe and Australia as part of the 1991 [[Classics (Europe)|Classics]] line. This version has [[retool]]ed the tanker-shield to remove the [[rubsign]] indent.
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===''Universe'' (2008)===
[[File:Tankoruniverse2008toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He sometimes uses his melee blade to make giant chomping shadow puppets in his spare time.]]
*'''Tankor''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series:'' Classic Series
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters/"Quad laser", "melee blade"
{{toydesigner|[[Bill Rawley]] (Hasbro)}}

: Part of the first wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' Deluxe Class toys, "Tankor" ([[trademark]] issues<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20090121131445/http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/universe/default.cfm?page=News/Item&newsid=A795A47F-D56F-E112-48649ACADFB6ADDC Archived page of Hasbro's preview of ''Universe'' Wave 1's toys]</ref>) transforms from either a heavy cargo plane (possibly a {{w|Lockheed C-130 Hercules}}) or an [http://www.olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_hemtt_m978.php M978 Fueler] truck, into a robot. He is armed with a serrated "melee blade" weapon, which forms the top of his tanker mode and the base of his plane mode, and a pair of double-barreled blasters, which mount under his wings in plane mode and can combine in [[Targetmaster (technology)|Double Targetmaster]]-style into a "Quad Laser". For truck mode, the [[instructions]] and [[stock photography]] place the blasters facing forward in the exposed robot mode [[5 mm post|5mm fist hole]]s at the rear of the vehicle, but the intended location for them seems to be the two otherwise-pointless holes on either side of the cab, facing upwards, to serve as smokestacks for the truck.
[[File:Universe Tankor clearwindows.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|I can see clearly now...]]
:As shown on Hasbro's website, Tankor's [[prototype]] was designed to have transparent plastic windows in his tanker truck mode, but for reasons unknown (possibly due to part of the windshield forming his feet) the windows were opaque plastic with [[paint operation]]s on the final production versions of the toy. Furthermore, the sculpt was designed for light-piped eyes (and presumably clear truck windows), but the relevant areas have been cast in opaque blue and the eyes are painted red. The Decepticon logo on his chest, unusually enough, has small triangular pupils in its eyes, although they can be applied [[Quality control|rather messily]].

:Slyly, his bio mentions that he delivers "high '''octane''' fuel" to his fellow Decepticons.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Decepticon/TFUTankor/tankor.htm More information on Tankor at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei Octone toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Beware my shiny quad-laser!]]
*'''Destron Octone''' ([[October 23]], [[2008]])
**''ID number:'' '''D-05'''
**''Accessories:'' Two flamethrowers, "melee blade"

:''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Octone is a [[redeco]] of ''Universe'' Deluxe Class Tankor, and like all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' releases, his colour scheme is designed to be [[Show-accuracy|more accurate to his cartoon appearance]] and has [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] parts, such as his two blasters and the back of the truck mode's tank/the base of the melee blade. Besides the vacuum metallized parts, Octone replaces some of this black plastic with both gray and blue plastic, features a lighter and more cool shade of purple paint, and has Decepticon symbols on his wings.
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy Fuselage.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Fuselage''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, [[2014]])
**''Collection'': '''''Age of Extinction'' Collection 2'''
**''Accessories'': Logo brick, 2 clip-on turbines

:Part of the sixth regular assortment of [[blindpacking|blind-bagged]] ''[[Kre-O]]'' [[Micro-Changer]]s, "Fuselage" can be rebuilt into a cargo plane. He sports [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Mirage]]'s helmet. (Of course, with the right bricks you can make him into a tanker truck if you wanna. )

:Unlike prior Micro-Changer assortments, this series does not have any sort of identification code for the bags' actual contents, meaning you'd best be good at the feel-though-the-bag method.

:This assortment was originally slated to be a [[Toys"R"Us]] [[exclusive]], but U.S. stores dropped the line before its release. It was still available in Canada, Australia, and Chinese/Asian markets. In 2015, the Collection appeared in U.S. Dollar Tree stores, with a price tag of a whopping $1 a pop. They didn't last long.
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===''Generations''===
[[File:TF-Specialist-Decepticons-Octane.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Specialist: Decepticons''' ([[March 25]], 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Two blasters / "Quad Laser", "Melee blade"

:''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' Octane is a redeco of ''Universe'' Tankor, and was released in a [[giftset]] with [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Galvatron]] and [[Astrotrain (G1)/toys#Generations|Astrotrain]]—this time featuring extensive use of metallic paint all over both the figure and its accessories.

:Since this was a [[Hasbro]] release for Asian markets, it is noteworthy that English-language packaging and instructions consistently use the name "Octane"—a first since the end of G1.

:In the picture to the right, the airplane mode is missing a part. The large hand-held "claw" weapon should make up the airplane's belly.

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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Octone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, I got my nome bock.]]
*'''Murk with Decepticon Octone''' (Voyager Class, [[2017]])
**''Accessories'': gun, Double-barreled rifle, Murk Titan Master
{{toydesigner|[[John Warden]] (Hasbro)}}

:Released as part of the fifth (and final) wave of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' Voyager Class toys, Octone (Octane's Japanese name utilized for trademark reasons) is a redeco/retool of ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generations toys#TRVoyager|Optimus Prime]], and he transforms from robot to tanker truck to plane and back. Octone also comes with [[Murk]], a [[Titan Master]] who forms his head. Curiously however, Octone's instructions depict Astrotrain's Titan Master [[Darkmoon]] instead of Murk.

:Octone's instructions show to raise his shoulder pylons into the same position as Optimus's, although they can be twisted sideways while folded down to achieve a more G1-accurate look while maintaining shoulder articulation. Although Octone can be transformed into his plane mode without removing his head, this leaves the robot mode chest flap unable to completely fold up. Promotional renders for the figure display yellow foil decals on top of the cab nose, however the actual figure does not include these. There are also reports of the cab halves being unable to hold together in truck mode due to weak tab tolerances, even without the plane's tail fin tucked between them. However, unlike Optimus, the trailer stays together just fine due to the retooled wings.

:The original version of this mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' [[Scourge (RID)#Voyager|Black Convoy]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:Legendstoy-LG57-Octone.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Octone''' ('''Octane''') ([[December 30]], 2017)
**''ID number'': '''LG57'''
**''Accessories'': gun, Double-barreled rifle, Octone Headmaster, Starscream Headmaster
:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' Octone is a redeco of the ''Titans Return'' Voyager Class figure above, featuring a deco closer to his appearances in the cartoon. He also comes with [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Legends|Ghost Starscream]], a semi-transparent [[Headmaster (technology)|Headmaster]] that is also compatible with Octone, as an homage to their encounter in "[[Starscream's Ghost]]".

{{TRDiacMold}}
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W4Octone.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Octone, Capricious Agitator''' (2019)
**'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T12/T52'''
**''Stars: ''13

:Octone, Capricious Agitator is one of 52 character cards released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. In order to depict the [[Triple Changer]] nature of the character, Octone, Capricious Agitator is a folding card, with both Alt Modes depicted when the card is folded in half, and Bot Mode depicted when the card is unfolded.

:Neither Autobot nor Decepticon, Octone is a member of the [[Mercenary]] faction introduced in the set.
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==Notes==
[[File:Spotlight_Octane_unused.jpg|upright=1|thumb]]
*It is possible Octane's original toy mold is an asset carried over from ''[[Diaclone]]''. Prototypes and preliminary artwork featuring Pan Am livery do not feature a ''Transformers'' brand stamp.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacebridge/photos/a.129078730602578/134963706680747] [https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacebridge/photos/a.129078730602578/134963720014079] [https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacebridge/photos/a.129078730602578/134963733347411] [https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacebridge/photos/a.129078730602578/134963740014077] [https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacebridge/photos/a.129078730602578/134963750014076] [https://www.facebook.com/TheSpacebridge/photos/a.129078730602578/134963773347407] Photo posts by The Spacebridge on Facebook, 3 March 2013</ref>
*Octane's role in "Starscream's Ghost" was originally intended for Blitzwing, who would have been taking refuge with the Autobots after his actions in "[[Five Faces of Darkness, Part 5]]". What this says about Octane's role in "Thief in the Night" is not known.
*In May 2010, [[:File:Timelines-Clenchfake.jpg|a bogus picture]] of a photoshopped redeco of ''Universe'' Tankor/Octane as [[Clench (G1)|Clench]] was placed in BotCon.com's directory structure to throw off would-be scoop-hounds. The trick worked as one website reported it as being the real deal... until BotCon.com updated its own site with artwork of the actual 2010 version of Clench.
*Octane's on screen plane mode is a two-engine version of the Boeing 707.
*In [[2007]], [[Nick Roche]] and [[James Roberts]] pitched an Octane-based issue of ''[[The Transformers: Spotlight]]'' to IDW.<ref>{{Twitter|In 2007, @jroberts332 and I attempted to pitch Spotlight: Octane. Here's the cover and character design.|https://twitter.com/NickRoche/status/737318150660886529|Nick Roche|2016|05|30}}</ref> Some of the concepts from the pitch were later used in ''[[The Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]''.<ref>{{twitter|Not a script, but James wrote a very extensive outline which he then hacked down. Some of it has shown up in MTMTE.|https://twitter.com/NickRoche/status/737321240428486656|Nick Roche|2016|05|30}}</ref>
*Octane's appearance in the ''Kre-O'' manga is vastly different from that of his later Kreon toy; the manga renders him in a Generation 1-faithful color scheme, sports a [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Ratchet]] helmet, and uses a [[Fireflight (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Firestrike]] wing backpack.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Octone''' (オクトーン ''Okutōn''),<ref name="octone"/> '''Tankor''' (タンカー ''Tankā''), '''Octane''' (オクテイン ''Okutein'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Oktán'''
*''Italian:'' '''Triplex Tre''' ("Triplex Three")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Xīnwán''' (Taiwan, 辛烷, "Octane"), '''Dúqì Dàn''' (China, 毒气弹, "Poison Gas Bomb"）

==References==
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[[Category:Classics Decepticons]]
[[Category:Dreamwave Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Mercenaries]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Decepticons]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Regeneration One zombies]]
[[Category:The Headmasters Decepticons]]
[[Category:Triple Changers]]
[[Category:Universe (2008)]]
[[Category:War Within Predacons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

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[[File:G1 boxart Kup.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|"Death stalks you at every turn!" "Kup!" "Well it ''does''."]]

None of '''Kup'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s toys are as old as him.

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==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1toy-Kup.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I always get the blame around here! ''Who threw a cane at the TV? Who fell into the china hutch? Who got their dentures stuck on the toilet?''"]]
*'''Kup''' (Autobot, 1986)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-82'''
**''Accessories:'' "[[Musket laser]]"

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Kup transforms into a Cybertronic pickup truck (Actually, his alternate mode is more like Lil Red Wrecker which was built from scratch by Dick Dean from an Ed Newton design for Bob Reisner and Jay Ohrberg's California Show Cars in 1970, and originally painted blue, named the Turnpike Hauler). The entire front of the vehicle (including the windshield) is made out of die-cast metal. In [[robot mode]], Kup has full shoulder rotation, though the way his elbows are set up means he cannot make full use of their joints. He (somewhat) makes up for it with swivel wrists. His legs feature no articulation whatsoever. Maybe Hot Rod left a piece out. He is armed with a blue laser rifle. Early releases of Kup had metal rear wheels, while later releases replaced them with black plastic.

:Amusingly, one of the details on the figure's chest sticker depicts a pair of [[floppy disk|5 1/4-inch floppy disk]] drives. Whether that is supposed to indicate that he can store up to two extra Transformers' brains is up to anyone's guess.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Kup/kup.htm More information on Kup at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1toy-KupTargetmaster.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"You're a gutsy daredevil with a give-'em-hell attitude and a fourth grade education. You coulda made Sergeant!"]]
*'''Kup''' (Targetmaster, 1987)
**''Takara ID number:'' '''C-113'''
**''Accessories:'' Musket Laser/Recoil Targetmaster partner

:Kup (this time with plastic rear wheels rather than die-cast) was slightly [[retool]]ed with larger fist-holes and a mounting point on his vehicle mode back-end in order to make him into a [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]]. He came with his Nebulan partner [[Recoil (G1)|Recoil]] rather than his original blaster.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1987/Autobot/Kup/kup.htm More information on Targetmaster Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
[[File:TransformersCollection20.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"He used to be as smart as a monkey, but now... he's as dumb as a chimp."]]
*'''Future Cybertron''' (Transformers Collection, 2005)
**''ID number:'' '''20'''
**''Accessories:'' Musket Laser, Musket Laser/Recoil Targetmaster partner (you read that right)

:Targetmaster Kup was reissued in Japan, and like the ''[[The Transformers Collection|Collection]]'' reissue of [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#The Transformers Collection|Hot Rod]], he came with his original metal parts restored, as well as both his partner Recoil ''and'' his original gun, which was slightly retooled to fit the larger weapon-mounting points. The set also came with a redecoed [[Wheelie (G1)#The Transformers Collection|Wheelie]].

:This iteration of the mold was used to make [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Collector's Edition|Orion Pax]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:Timelinestoy-KupWoH.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Three wars back we called Sauerkraut 'liberty cabbage' and we called liberty cabbage 'super slaw' and back then a suitcase was known as a 'Swedish lunchbox'. Of course, nobody knew that but me. Anyway, long story short... is a phrase whose origins are complicated and rambling..."]]
*'''Wings of Honor''' ([[BotCon 2009]] box set)
**''Accessories'': Clamp attachment, hammer attachment, Earth Cyber Key

:This ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' version of Kup is a convention-exclusive [[retool]] of ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' Deluxe Class [[Red Alert (Armada)#Cybertron|Red Alert]] and transforms into a {{w|Dodge Magnum}} emergency vehicle. Plugging a [[Cyber Key]] into the back of his car mode causes two rear side-panels to pop out and reveal two spring-forward non-firing blasters. This gimmick is retained in robot mode, where they become over-shoulder blasters. He features an unusual transformation sequence where both the front and rear halves of the vehicle mode come together to form his legs. His hood halves open to reveal storage space for extra tools (a hammer-head and an opening claw) that can be attached onto his left arm blaster.

:Kup comes in a box set with fellow Autobots [[Flak (G1)#Timelines|Flak]], [[Thunder Clash#Timelines|Thunderclash]], and [[Landshark (G1)#Timelines|Landshark]], and rival Decepticon [[Scourge (G1)/toys#Timelines|Scourge]].

:The Kup tooling was also the basis of the non-toy ''[[Transformers: Shattered Glass (franchise)|Shattered Glass]]'' incarnation of [[Kup (SG)|Kup]]. The original version of this mold was also used to make ''Cybertron'' [[Cannonball (Cybertron)#Toys|Cannonball]], and the [[Transformers (2007 toyline)|2007 movie toyline]] [[Crankcase (Movie)#Toys|Crankcase]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/BCKup/kup.htm More information on Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
[[File:Generations SergeantKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"So you see, old people aren't so useless after all. Ironhide's old, and he outsmarted the lot of you. And I'm even older and I outsmarted him! ''Ah ha ha ha!''" "Shut up." "I've had my moment."]]
*'''Sergeant Kup''' (Deluxe Class, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe

:Part of wave 6 of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'', "Sergeant Kup" sticks to the character's roots, transforming into an old-school (or, alternatively, "retro"-styled) Earth pic'''kup''' truck. The design closely resembles a Honda Ridgeline. He comes with his signature [[Musket laser|laser musket]] weapon, which looks like an actual musket this go-round. Like his contemporaries, Kup is covered in 3 mm rungs that are compatible with [[C joint]] clip-on weapons. There are two rungs on his backpack, plus two rungs each on his forearm [[kibble]], and two on his lower back (these two are shown in the ''[[Transformers United|United]]'' version's instructions). The musket can either plug into the underside of the truck, forming a second exhaust pipe, or clip onto the roof of the truck via a C joint. Kup noticeably has a peculiar elbow setup; the top hinge moves vertically, while the bottom hinge moves horizontally. Interestingly, due to his transformation, Kup's truck mode features a working tailgate.

:Despite appearances, his musket does ''not'' have a proper 5 mm peg, being slightly smaller. This makes it impossible for Kup to hold 5 mm accessories without stretching and potentially damaging his hands. Coincidentally, it's about the same size as the smaller peg on [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Classics|''Classics'' Grimlock]]'s spring loaded launcher, meaning they can swap weapons. The extra, proper 5 mm ring on Grimlock's weapon makes it a loose fit on Kup's open hands, though.

:He was later retooled/redecoed into [[Swerve (G1)#Generations|Swerve]], whose head was depicted in Kup's [[instructions]] before the retool was officially announced, and was separately retooled into [[BotCon 2013]] [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]] and [[Electro#Timelines|Autobot Electrons]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/SergeantKup/kup.htm More information on Sergeant Kup at TFU.info]''
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*'''Autobot Warriors''' (multi-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe

:''Generations'' Sergeant Kup was re-released in a three-pack with ''Universe'' [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ratchet]] and ''Reveal the Shield'' [[Perceptor (G1)#Transformers (2010)|Perceptor]], available from Hasbro Asia and [[TakaraTomy Mall]]. All three Autobots feature new metallic paint decoes.

:This release of Kup simply calls him "Kup", without any additional trademark prefixes.
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===''United''===
[[File:Unitedtoy-Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Yeah, well, I may not have a fancy black bath robe and a hammer like snooty, but I ''do'' have slippers and an oatmeal spoon! Look!"]]
*'''Autobot Kup''' ([[February 26]], [[2011]])
**''ID number:'' '''UN-17'''
**''Accessories:'' "Musket gun"/tailpipe
:''[[Transformers United|United]]'' "Autobot Kup" is a [[redeco]] of ''Generations'' Autobot Kup in metallic paint. Other changes include silver paint on his stomach, painted rims, and a smaller Autobot symbol with a silver border. Surprisingly, Kup is presented with his cy-gar attached to his mouth on the back of his package.
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[[File:Unitedtoy-KupeHobby.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Full speed ahead! Dam the torpedos!" "What did he say? Put on our tuxedos?" "I want some taquitos."]]
*'''Autobot Set''' (Multi-pack, 2011)
**''Accessories:'' Rifle/tailpipe

:Dubbed "Autobot Kup Damage Version", this [[redeco]] of the 2010 Kup mold (see above) is cast in brighter teals, with silver "scrape" paint marks (as well as other additional paint applications), giving him a more weathered look (despite his more saturated color palette). Official photography depicted this Kup as bright blue, but that was a case of photography having trouble with his shade of teal.

:This version was only available in an [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] three-pack with a [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#United|clear-blue Hot Rod]] and [[Scrapheap (G1)|Scrapheap]]. Preorders for the set were opened on [[December 13]], 2010 and closed on [[January 11]], 2011, and with the set shipping in April.

:This figure was available with a Hot Rod pin and ''[[Macrocosmic Seekers]]'' booklet directly from e-Hobby, he was also released in Asian countries outside of Japan without said pin and booklet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Cybertron/Kup/kup.htm More information on Autobot Kup Damage Version at TFU.info]''
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BotShots Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Kids love that water."]]
*'''Scourge / Sergeant Kup / Blitzwing''' (Multi-pack, 2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''BP006'''
***''Fist strength'': '''762'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''598'''
***''Sword strength'': '''260'''

:Part of the second wave of Series 2 three-packs, "Sergeant Kup" is a redeco of [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#SpinShot|Spin Shot Ironhide]] in cyan in homage to Generation 1 Kup and thus turns into a pickup truck with a massive spoiler. As a Spin Shot toy, an impact to his front bumper will cause him to autotransform while his top half spins around.

:The second wave of Series 2 three-packs didn't reach mass retail in the United States, only showing up in discount stores like Ross.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/BSKup/kup.htm More information on Sergeant Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy KupKreon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Here you go, ya ingrate. Think of ME when you're having the best sex of your life!"]]
*'''Autobot Kup''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2014)
**''Bag number'': '''33501 39'''
**''Accessories'': Stand-brick, small pistol

: Part of the fourth full series of [[blindpacking|blind-packed]] [[Kreon]] [[Micro-Changer]]s, Kup can be rebuilt from a robot to a pickup truck. His deco is based on his Generation 1 namesake, although his grey plastic is lighter than usual.

: He uses the very popular [[Hound (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Hound]] style helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2014/Autobot/Kre-OKup/kup.htm More information on Kup at TFU.info]''
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===''Platinum Edition''===
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[[File:TF-Generations-Platinum-Edition-Autobot-Heroes-Kup.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|''Old Man Yells at Cloud'']]
*'''Autobot Heroes''' (5-pack, 2016)
**''Accessories'': Springer's weapons (dual missile launcher, two missiles, rotor blades/sword), Arcee's weapons (2 swords), Kup's "laser musket" rifle/exhaust pipe, Ultra Magnus' 2 guns, Blurr's weapons (Sniper rifle, left & right pistols), Minimus Ambus figure

:Part of Hasbro's ''[[Transformers: Platinum Edition|Platinum Edition]]'' offerings for 2016 intended to commemorate the 30th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', Sergeant Kup is a more "[[show-accuracy|screen-accurate]]" redeco of his [[#Generations|''Generations'' Deluxe Class toy]], with his primary plastic color being cast in a lighter shade of teal, the metallic gray plastic parts and paint operations replaced with cyan, and featuring additonal new paint operations (including painted rims).

:Most copies of this figure appear to suffer from the same [[Misassembly|assembly error]] as ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Transformers Timelines]]'' [[Electro#Timelines|Electrons]] and [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]], whereby the central chest assembly doesn't fully rotate up into place. Luckily, this can be [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/threads/hoist-electrons-chest-fix-from-botcon-2013-machine-wars-termination-set.943752/ easily fixed] by removing the three screws holding the chest together and turning the spring-loaded panel inside 180 degrees around, taking care of the spring when reinserting it into its slot.

:Sergeant Kup was released as part of 5-pack with [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Ultra Magnus]] (including [[Minimus Ambus#Platinum Edition|Minimus Ambus]]), [[Springer (G1)/toys#Platinum Edition|Autobot Springer]], [[Arcee (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Arcee]] and [[Blurr (G1)/toys#AutobotHeroes|Blurr]]. The set also included a recreation of the theatrical poster for the 1986 movie. In the United States, this set was officially a [[Target]] exclusive, but was only available via the company's website, never sold in stores. It was also released in Singapore, although it's currently unknown whether it was exclusive to any particular stores there or not. In Canada, it was available via the Canadian [[Walmart]] website but never found in stores, whereas in the United Kingdom, it was available via the UK [[Toys"R"Us]] website but was sold in some stores. In Spain, it was available via the Spanish subsidiaries of both [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] and Carrefour, as well as the department store chain El Corte Inglés, supposedly also only available online. In Germany, it was available via retailer Real and specialty store Rappelkiste Ahlen, also only available online.

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===''Titans Return''===
[[File:TitansReturntoy-SergeantKup.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66|"So how do you know so much about American history?" "I pieced it together, mostly from sugar packets."]]
*'''Flintlock & Sergeant Kup''' (Deluxe Class, 2017)
**''Accessories'': 2 guns, [[Recoil (G1)|Flintlock]] Titan Master

:''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' "Sergeant Kup" transforms from a robot based on the character's [[Guido Guidi]] ''[[The Transformers: All Hail Megatron|All Hail Megatron]]'' design into a futuristic pic'''kup''' truck based on his alt mode in ''The Transformers: The Movie'', with colors based on his original toy. Kup's head is formed by [[Titan Master]] [[Recoil (G1)#Generations|Flintlock]], who can also transform into a robot and pilot Kup's vehicle mode, although the wideness of the cockpit combined with an ineffective tab recess often results in him falling out of position inside.

: Kup's two 5mm guns can combine into a larger weapon incorporating a Titan Master seat, or can be mounted separately on his truck bed, where there are also three pairs of pegs to attach Titan Masters. The guns can also be combined and mounted onto his back in robot mode.

: All copies of Kup (including his redecoes/retools) are misassembled; his leg panels' central lines between the two sculpted square details do not line up with the line extending beyond it. If you want to fix this, you have two options:
::1. You can use a small handsaw to carefully cut off the parts that connect the pieces to his wheels and swap the pieces before gluing them back.
::2. The other option involves using a soldering iron to heat the head of the pins and then pushing the wheels and the panels off, then reattaching them to the correct sides. This can be difficult and risks causing damage to the toy. If attempting this method, USE EXTREME CAUTION to avoid injury.

:This mold was retooled with a new face into ''[[Transformers Tribute|Tribute]]'' [[Optimus Prime (Movie)/toys#Tribute|Orion Pax]].
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===''Legends''===
[[File:TF-LG-46-Targetmaster-Kup.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Oh, Kup, can't you go five seconds without humiliating yourself?" *''sproing!''* "How long was that?"]]
*'''Targetmaster Cher (Targetmaster Kup)'''<ref>The Japanese text on the packaging is チャー / "Cher", but the English subtitle says "Kup".</ref> ([[September 30]], [[2017]])
**''ID Number'': '''LG46'''
**''Accessories'': Headmaster, [[Recoil (G1)#Legends|Recoil]] Targetmaster

:''[[Transformers Legends (franchise)|Legends]]'' "Targetmaster Cher" is a redeco and retool of [[#Titans Return|''Titans Return'' Deluxe Class Sergeant Kup]], featuring new arms, a new face on the Headmaster and a color scheme based on his appearance in the ''G1'' animated series. Instead of the two guns the original version had, he comes with Recoil, a completely new molded Targetmaster who transforms from robot to gun. Although Kup's robot mode matches his original design better thanks to his new arms, this unfortunately creates noticeable gaps in his truck mode, as well as making the robot mode fists more visually obvious.

:Early stock photography of ''Legends'' Kup showed him in a color scheme so desaturated that he was entirely grey, but later images reflected his cartoon-accurate dark-green-grey colors. The figure is unfortunately plagued by the leg panel misassembly from the original ''Titans Return'' release.
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===''Studio Series''===
[[File:Studio-Series-86-Kup.jpg|thumb|300px|"Movies! What a rip-off! I don't have to sit here and listen to th-zzzzzz!"]]
*'''Kup''' (Deluxe Class, [[2020]])
**''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
**''Hasbro ID number'': '''86-02'''
**''TakaraTomy ID number'': '''SS-61'''
**''TakaraTomy release date'': [[April 20]], [[2021]]
**''Accessories'': Musket laser, [[energon goodie]] dispenser, "Sea Squid Showdown" backdrop

:Released to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'', ''[[Studio Series]]'' Kup is based on his appearance in the Generation 1 cartoon. His limbs are attached on [[5 mm post]]s, and can be removed to recreate the scene of his repair by [[Hot Rod (G1)|Hot Rod]]. The pegs used to attach his limbs lack any kind of locking mechanism though, which makes it very easy to unintentionally remove them. Oddly, this feature is not documented in his instructions.

:He comes with an Energon goodie dispenser and a musket laser based on his original toy's gun accessory, both of which can be mounted on his vehicle mode.

:Like all ''Studio Series'' figures, the interior of the package forms a diorama display for the figure. In this case, it is Kup and Hot Rod's fight against the [[sea squid|giant squid]] on [[Quintessa (planet)|Quintessa]].

:The vehicle mode roof's coloration appears to be based on [https://www.transformers.kiev.ua/g1/kupg1.html an incorrect fan-coloring] of his [[character model]] that takes its colors from [[:File:Kup vehiclemode.jpg|a scene in the film]] that features a mixture of highly exposed lighting and very dark shadows, leading to a lot of colors looking similar if one doesn't pay close attention. This model regularly makes its rounds on the web due to it being readily available on Pinterest. Unfortunately, due to the incorrect fan-colored model, it appears that the entire figure's transformation was built with this color layout in mind, as the sides of the roof form his faux-shoulder wheel wells and the center of the roof has been painted into the lighter shade to match said parts. A more accurately colored-model that was recreated using production material and color charts can be found [https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/attachments/kup-jpg.28846499/ here.] Oddly, Kup also has movie-styled Autobot insignia with "angry" eyes instead of the Generation 1-styled insignia.

:Care should be taken when rolling Kup along any surface in vehicle mode; the painted robot mode crotch area that is part of the vehicle mode undercarriage does not fold up far enough to prevent dragging and paint damage.

:If one so chooses, Kup can accommodate [[Recoil (G1)#Legends|''Legends'' Recoil]] in robot mode; however, there is no way to mount the Targetmaster onto his vehicle mode.
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===''Buzzworthy Bumblebee''===
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[[File:Buzzworthy-Bumblebee-86-02BB-Kup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|"I first met Bumblebee in 1927, in a bar in Brooklyn. Little did I know he would soon become Mrs. Joe DiMaggio and..."]]
*'''Kup''' (Deluxe Class, 2021)
**''Series'': '''''Studio Series'''''
**''Movie'': '''''The Transformers: The Movie'''''
**''ID number'': '''86-02BB'''
**''Accessories'': Musket laser, [[energon goodie]] dispenser, "[[Battle of Autobot City]]" backdrop

:A minor redeco of ''Studio Series'' Kup, now sporting an opaque windshield instead of a clear one, tampographed scuffs and damage, gray wheels, and a Generation 1-style Autobot [[insignia]] instead of the live-action film Autobot insignia. Also, notably, the vehicle mode roof is now a more accurate green instead of the turquoise the above ''Studio Series'' figure sports. This release replaces his original backdrop with a "Battle of Autobot City" one. His eyes are also painted a brighter shade of blue, resolving the dead-eyed look of the original release.

:The problem with the vehicle mode undercarriage dragging on the original release of this mold was fixed on this version.

:Like much of the ''[[Buzzworthy Bumblebee]]'' line-up, Kup was found at retail in Taiwan in early [[December]] [[2021]] with no prior announcement.
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:Behold Galvatron Kup.JPG|thumb|200px|Arcee: Come on, Hot Rod. You can make it! 
Kup: Oh, of course he'll make it, it's TV.]]
* '''Behold, Galvatron! Unicron Companion Pack''' (Leader Class, 2022)
:''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Kup is a non-transforming and immobile minifigure, barely 10mm tall, scaled to interact with the immense [[Unicron/toys#HasLab|HasLab Unicron]] figure and its clear display base. This was one of a set of 14 minifigures in the "Unicron Companion Pack" that was included with the [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War_for_Cybertron_Trilogy|"reformatting" version of Galvatron]]. The set was [[exclusive]] to [[Hasbro Pulse]].
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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Trading Card Game''===
[[File:W1SergeantKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Let's see... hmm... I'm an elk... a mason... a communist... I'm the president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance for some reason..."]]
*'''Sergeant Kup, Veteran Sergeant''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T34/T40'''
**''Stars: ''7

:Sergeant Kup, Veteran Sergeant is one of forty double-sided character cards available in Wave 1 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]].

:The artwork on the card is reused from the ''[[Transformers Legends (mobile game)|Transformers Legends]]'' mobile game, and is based on the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' Sergeant Kup toy.

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[[File:W5SergeantKup.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Bah! This is just another Hallmark holiday cooked up to sell cards."]]
*'''Sergeant Kup, Wrecker Leader''' (2020)
**'''Wave 5: Titan Masters Attack'''
**''Rarity: '''''RT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T35/T46'''
**''Stars: ''7

:This card's set was originally set for an April 2020 release, however due to the global COVID-19 pandemic the release was pushed back to May 29, 2020.
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==Notes==
* Kup's appearance in the Takara ''Kre-O'' online manga pre-dates his reveal as a Micro-Changer. Given wave-mate [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Rodimus]] also appears in the story but doesn't actually use the same parts as the toy version, it's a safe bet that this was a coincidence.
*Two almost-realized [[BotCon]] [[exclusive]]s from [[Fun Publications]] included a redeco of [[#Generations|''Generations'' Sergeant Kup]] into [[Crosshairs (G1)|Generation 1 Crosshairs]] and [[Hubcap (MW)|''Machine Wars'' Hubcap]] (utilizing a [[Hoist (G1)/toys#Timelines|Hoist]]/[[Electro#Timelines|Electrons]] head).<ref>[http://www.toycollectors.com.au/bc14/bc14br.html BotCon 2014 attendee report]</ref><ref>[https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/843904312589930496 Tweet by Jesse Wittenrich, 2017/03/20]</ref>
*The ''[[Transformers: Generations#T30|Thrilling 30]]'' Deluxe Class [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Thrilling 30|Orion Pax]] mold had a pretooled alternate head based on Kup, but this tooling never came to fruition. At the [[Unofficial conventions|unofficial Pete's Robot Convention 2018]], former [[Fun Publications]] displayed a mock-up of what this Kup figure would have looked like, courtesy of extra parts from a test run of the 2015 figures [[Lio Convoy#Timelines 2|Lio Convoy]] and [[Optimus Prime (SG)#NovaPrime|Nova Prime]].<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PetesRoboCon/posts/569672986709925</ref>

==References==
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[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:E-Hobby]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generations]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Legends Autobots]]
[[Category:Platinum Edition]]
[[Category:Studio Series Autobots]]
[[Category:Targetmasters]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:Titans Return Autobots]]
[[Category:United Autobots]]

President of China

2022-06-21T02:43:32Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Notes */

[[File:OP-4-ChinaPresident.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1]]
The '''President of China''' is the leader of the [[China|People's Republic of China]].

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
In 2014 the President of China was [[Xi Jinping]], who clashed with [[Earth Defense Command]] during his presidency. {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Two: Vs.|Vs.}} {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}}

{{charstubfiction}}
{{storylink|Onyx Interface Part Two: Vs.|Vs.}} {{storylink|Conquerors Part 4: Perihelion|Perihelion}} {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 4: Dance Among the Shadows|Dance Among the Shadows}} {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

==Notes==
*{{w|Xi Jinping}} was mentioned by name in the "[[Conquerors]]" arc of ''The Transformers'' vol. 2, but the president who appeared on-panel (at top right) in the pages of ''Optimus Prime'' did not particularly resemble the real one.

==External links==
*{{w|President of the People's Republic of China}} at Wikipedia

[[Category:China]]
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[[Category:IDW (2005) humans]]
[[Category:Politicians]]
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Landfill (G1)

2022-05-20T16:11:54Z

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:''Landfill is an [[Autobot]] [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Landfill g1 boxart.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Picture this with stink-lines.]]
Why doesn't anybody like '''Landfill'''? Why do they step (very far) to the side when he passes by? He can't understand it. He's a really nice guy. He's always happy. He's good at his job, and he always does what he is told. Why, then, do his friends avoid him? This makes him very sad.

His comrades know the answer very well, but how do you tell a 'bot that he should clean his bodywork every once in a while, without upsetting him and making him think he's being insulted? It wouldn't help, anyway... he'd not see the need to clean up even if directly ordered to do so. It's a shame Landfill can't just realize on his own that if one is not to be selective about which cargoes he hauls, then one must be willing to use a little surfactant and solvent on occasion.

His [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] try to make Landfill understand that if he wants to make friends, he has to work on his hygiene, but this effort is to no avail.

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
[[File:Landfill yesterdays heroes.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.85| This is what happens when he hears "Uh-oh Stinky" for the umpteenth time.]]
Landfill was a soldier under [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]]'s command on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], first seen during the brief period where the [[Classic Pretender]]s rallied the resistance movement with several successful assaults on [[Thunderwing (G1)|Lord Thunderwing]]'s territory. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}}

When [[Galvatron II|Galvatron]] and the heralds of [[Unicron]] assaulted Xaaron's camp, Landfill stayed behind to cover his leader's escape. He suffered some injuries battling [[Hook, Line, and Sinker|Hook]], but managed to survive thanks to Unicron calling off his dogs to hunt the errant Galvatron instead. {{storylink|Out of Time!}}

Landfill and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] later attended [[Primus]]'s oration on Cybertron, where the united Autobot and [[Decepticon]] forces were told of their god's eons-old struggle against his opposite number, [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}}
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=====Trigger-Happy!=====
As part of a sting operation to capture [[Crankcase (G1)|two]] [[Ruckus (G1)|Decepticons]] delivering battle plans, Landfill, Quickmix, and Scoop posed as ordinary construction vehicles to funnel them into an ambush. Unfortunately, the mission was botched when [[Backstreet (G1)|Backstreet]], their lookout, fired his weapon prematurely, giving away the Autobots' presence and position. Rather than face the consequences of his actions, Backstreet went on the run, forcing the rest of the Autobots to hunt down their rogue comrade. Two days into the chase, Landfill's hunting party learned the full story behind Backstreet's flight from justice; [[Override (G1)|Override]] had exaggerated Optimus's anger over the situation after Backstreet's initial foul-up, and told the Trigger-bot that Optimus would call for his termination! Upon Override's admission to his part in Backstreet's nervous breakdown, Landfill could only let out a long, low whistle of amazement. Once the matter was cleared up, Optimus was able to convince Backstreet to return home. {{storylink|Trigger-Happy!}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Scorponok hot rod aspects of evil.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|Landfill #2, you're twice the bot Landfill #1 was!]]
In an alternate [[1991]], Landfill was working with [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] and Quickmix when [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] manipulated them into protecting him from harm during the Decepticon Civil War. While the Autobot Code compelled them to drive off his assassins, Scorponok made good his escape from all his enemies. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}

====''Transformers Comic-Magazin''====
Landfill was present when [[Powermaster]] [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] led the Autobots against the joint [[Decepticon leader]]s [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]] and [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who had tried to hijack the [[oil]] reserves of [[Alaska]]. The Autobots drove off the Decepticons, but not before Quickmix shot a [[Mini Vehicle|minibot]] because he turned off his targeting computer. Optimus then sat his troops down and explained to them the differences between Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 2|Attack at Dawn}}

Landfill was among the Autobots monitoring the Decepticons from a distance when Megatron made peaceful gestures to Humanity in [[New York City]]. The Autobots returned to the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and discovered that a statue of [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] that the Decepticons had gifted to New York was actually Snaptrap in disguise. Snaptrap went on a rampage and the Decepticons used this distraction to attack various other targets. Optimus Prime led the Autobots to narrowly defeat this menace. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 4#Transformers in Action: The Troy Principle|The Troy Principle}} Those events were recorded on a videotape that was later found and watched by Autobots on Cybertron after a [[City of Fear!|nuclear disaster]] in [[Kalis]]. {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 21|In Memory of Earth}}

When the Decepticons stole three [[Nuclear weapon|nuclear missiles]] from the United State Federation to hold the world to ransom, Optimus Prime put the entire burden of discovering their whereabouts on the shoulders of the Double Targetmasters, who were sent to scout possible locations.{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Megatron's Ultimatum}}

The characteristics of Landfill and the other "Small Targetmaster Autobots" were reviewed by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]] in a simulation watched by [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Goldbug]].{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 15|Memories of Bumblebee}}

{{charstubfiction|{{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 8|Save Nevada Alpha}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 9|The Transformers' Grand Hour: Headmaster of the Dimensions}} {{storylink|Transformers Comic-Magazin issue 11|Transformers in Action: He Who Laughs Last ...}} }}

====''Regeneration One''====
{{NoteRG1}}
Twenty-odd years after the end of hostilities between the Autobots and the Decepticons, Landfill fell victim to [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]]'s [[Gene Key]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} He was shot down alongside [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] by [[Crosshairs (G1)|Crosshairs]] (though with weapons set to "disrupt") as [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the Autobot resistance stormed the [[Civil Defense Hub]]. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Five}}

Later, after the Gene Key's effects had been reversed, Landfill and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] constructed Earth's end of a [[space bridge]] network in the [[Glass Mountains]], [[Oklahoma]]. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 2}}

===Ladybird Books continuity===
Landfill was present on Nebulos during the hostage exchange concerning [[Highbrow (G1)|Highbrow]]. {{storylink|Autobot Hostage}}

Landfill later assisted Optimus Prime in charting a planet-wide search for Decepticon activity on Nebulos. {{storylink|Decepticons Underground}}

===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[File:G2DoubleTargetmasters.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Off in that corner there.]]
Many millions of years ago, on the planet Cybertron, life existed. But not life as we know it today. Intelligent robots that could think and feel inhabited the cities. Apparently among those robots were the Autobots Landfill, Quickmix, and [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]], who transformed from their vehicle modes and shot at some unknown attackers. {{storylink|Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|G2: MTMTE, Part 1}}

{{note|Footage from the [[commercial]] featuring the Autobot "Double Targetmaster" trio was spliced into the ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (cartoon)|Generation 2]]'' version of the episode by way of the [[Cybernet Space Cube]]. Outside of this, the only other "appearance" by the Double Targetmasters in ''The Transformers'' was reuse of the same commercial animation in the season 5 [[title sequence]].}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|''[[Spotlight: Blaster]]''}}

[[File:SpotlightBlaster Jazz Smokescreen Landfill.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Stuck in an enclosed space with Landfill. Poor guys.]]
Several hundred years ago, Landfill was sharing a foxhole with [[Jazz (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jazz]] and [[Smokescreen (G1)|Smokescreen]] on Cybertron, waiting for the latest broadcast from [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]], the Voice of the war movement.

The broadcast... never came. {{storylink|Spotlight: Blaster}}

After the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], Landfill was stationed in the [[Morobishi Canyons]] of [[Karashi-Delta]]. The Autobots won that fight thanks to Landfill's courageous commander, the aerial strategist [[Rotorstorm (G1)|Rotorstorm]]. {{storylink|Bullets}}

Following the end of the war, Landfill left the Autobots to join the [[NAIL|unaligned population]] of a rebuilt [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. He aided [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]]'s Construction Patrol in restoring power to the city after it was caught in a battle between the Autobots and Decepticons. {{storylink|Three Monologues}} Landfill took care of wounded civilians during the [[Quintessa (IDW)|Necrotitan]]'s attack on the city, {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} and was among those who celebrated after the giant was defeated. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Landfill, [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] and [[Quickmix (G1)|Quickmix]] came to the rescue of their [[Targetmaster (technology)|Targetmaster]] partners as they were being chased down by [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]]. [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] first attached themselves to Landfill's vehicle mode, then Landfill transformed and wielded them both as guns. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Double Targetmasters|Double Targetmasters commercial}}

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
[[File:G1-toy Landfill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Hey, is it me or does the whole room stink?]]
*'''Landfill''' (Targetmaster, 1988)

:Landfill transforms into a beige and brown off-road earth-moving Euclid R-22 dump truck, with a non-functional dumping tray (can't even put anything in it) due to his unusual arm transformation sequence. His Targetmaster partners [[Flintlock]] and [[Silencer (G1)|Silencer]] (or any other accessories with [[5 mm post]]s) can be stored in the two peg holes on either side of the dumping tray.

:In robot mode it is revealed that the reason his tray is non-functional is because the arms are stored within two flip-over panels. As was the standard of smaller Transformers toys of this era, Landfill has very limited articulation, all located in his ratcheting shoulder joints (and the arm panels have to be held in place when rotating the arms). Flintlock and Silencer can become two separate handguns, or either can attach to the rear of the other gun to form a single rifle.

:No version of this character or mold was released in Japan.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1988/Autobot/Landfill/landfill.htm More information on Landfill at TFU.info]

==Notes==
===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Landfill''' (ランドフィル ''Randofiru'')
*''French:'' '''Décharge''' (Canada, "Landfill")
*''Hungarian:'' '''Töltés'''

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Dominus Ambus

2022-01-30T01:35:01Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

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{{disambig3|Vos}}
:''Dominus Ambus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Before&After Dominus Ambus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Men of action all that matters is the bottom line Grow a nice one and get ready for your time to shine'']]
Scientist, explorer, philosopher, and more, '''Dominus Ambus''' is one of pre-war Cybertron's movers and shakers. He rocks the [[Facial hair|'stache]].

His spark-brother is [[Minimus Ambus]]. The two have always had friction, especially thanks to Dominus being the accomplished 'bot-of-all-trades he is, leaving the less accomplished brother in his shadow. Not to mention the fact that while Dominus can be stiff and serious, prone to saying things like "pleasure is a distraction from the truth", he is apparently quite the talker, once he gets going.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More than Meets the Eye'' #7]] (as the Pet); ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]'' (Dominus Ambus, mentioned); [[Before & After|''More than Meets the Eye'' #12]] (Dominus Ambus, depicted)}}

[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|He's probably really good at the foxtrot.]]

Dominus Ambus of [[Ambustus Minor]] {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} was the spark-brother of [[Minimus Ambus]]. Both were [[loadbearer]]s, a specific variety of [[Point One Percenter]]s. Like his brother Minimus he transformed into a [[turbofox]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1025042597679714304?s=19 James Roberts (@jroberts332) on Twitter, 2018/08/02]</ref> Realising that this unusual shape would make him an outcast, he used his loadbearing talents to hide his innermost [[robot mode]] within an extensive suit of armor. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

Perhaps as a result of his situation, Dominus thus became an outspoken advocate for the rights of "lesser" Cybertronians, including the so-called "[[disposable class]]". {{storylink|Before & After}} The [[Ambus Test]], used to determine the sentience of such 'bots, was named after him; he may even have developed the test himself, but this is not known for certain. {{Storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} Among his writings was a work called ''[[The Ascetic Cybertronian]]'', in which he wrote, "Pleasure is a distraction from pursuit of truth." {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} Minimus lived in the shadow of his brother's accomplishments, and although he did love him, he found it difficult to get along with Dominus at times. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} The one area in which Minimus surpassed his brother was the ability of his loadbearing spark to withstand more extensive augmentation. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} This capability saw Minimus chosen to take on the mantle of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], a role he happily took on, eager to escape his brother's shadow and become his own 'bot. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

Dominus employed [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] as a data receptacle, and forged a strong friendship with him, finding in him a source of inspiration in his crusade for the rights of others. He secretly allowed Rewind to fuel using his own premium [[energon]], instead of the cruder stuff society said he was supposed to use, {{storylink|Before & After}} and the bond between the pair eventually blossomed into love, and they became [[Conjunx Endura]]e. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} Together, they left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to search for the legendary [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], the miracle moon that supposedly held the solution to every question. Dominus hoped to find a cure for [[cybercrosis]], but after years of searching, they returned to their homeworld empty-handed to find war had broken out. The pair signed up as [[Autobot]]s almost immediately. {{storylink|Before & After}}

[[File:MTMTE44 Agent113.jpg|thumb|right]]
At some point in the war's history, Dominus Ambus was chosen by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] to serve as a double agent, and was tasked with infiltrating the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Codenamed "Agent 113", after the turbofox alternate mode being numbered 0113 in the [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]], {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} which was Prowl's idea of a clever little joke, Dominus used his loadbearer abilities to don an entirely new bodyframe with hooked hands and feet, {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} and served in the D.J.D. under the codename "'''[[Vos (DJD)|Vos]]'''". {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} So deep undercover was Dominus that not even those closest to him were aware of his mission, leaving both Rewind and Minimus to wonder where he had disappeared to. Rewind began a lifelong quest to learn his fate, {{storylink|Before & After}} while Minimus eventually came to assume his brother was dead. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

To maintain his cover with the D.J.D., Dominus developed a specific way of covertly passing information back to his handlers: he would wait until the D.J.D. found themselves in battle with Autobots, and would then shoot an Autobot squarely in the right "eye" of their [[insignia]] with a bullet containing a data chip loaded with his intel. [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Springer]] quietly recruited Autobots stationed in medical facilities around the galaxy to be on the lookout for these bullets. {{storylink|Bullets}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} At some point, the D.J.D. stumbled across the [[Necroworld|planet]] that was inhabited by the mythical Cybertronian known as the "[[Mortilus|Necrobot]]."

Of course, Dominus could not maintain his cover without participating in the D.J.D.'s brutal activities. He was in the thick of things when the group tracked down friends of [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]]'s and murdered them (footage of which would be shown at [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s trial). {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} "Vos" took part in a battle in which the Autobot metallurgist [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] got an up-close look at a [[Genericon]]'s innards. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} It was during the latter encounter that Dominus tagged Swerve with one of his message bullets, but when Swerve repaired the injury himself, he unknowingly patched over the bullet, which remained inside him for years. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}} In this message, Agent 113 mentioned being compromised, referred to a schism within the Decepticons, relayed the coordinates of the Necrobot's planet, and left a warning not to trust [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

Immediately following the [[Surge (event)|Surge]] in 2008, "Vos" and the other members of the D.J.D. learned that [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] had taken over the [[Garrus-9]] prison and set out to eliminate inmate [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. They discovered that Shockwave had planned for this contingency by making sure his crewmembers were also on the D.J.D's [[The List|list]] of targets, offering their lives in exchange for his; D.J.D. leader [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] chose to ignore the request, focusing on eliminating the most wanted Decepticon. Shockwave was able to blast his radio before Tarn could kill him, and the D.J.D. retreated when Shockwave's backup arrived in the form of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]]. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

During another encounter with the Autobots, Dominus was able to pass information regarding the Decepticon takeover of Garrus-9 through his usual method. Some two years later, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] extracted the bullet containing Dominus's information about the Decepticon takeover of [[Garrus-9]]. {{storylink|Bullets}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

Dominus's fear that his deception had been discovered by the D.J.D. was correct. When he was found out, he was subjected to a form of torture known as "[[domestication]]," a process that involved lobotomization and the removal of his [[transformation cog]]. Trapped in his turbofox mode and deprived of his higher faculties, he became nothing more than a feral "Pet" that [[Kaon (DJD)|Kaon]] took a liking to. The D.J.D. spread the story that he was a wild [[sparkeater (creature)|sparkeater]] they had partially tamed. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

[[File:The pet whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|left|What does the turbofox say?]]

As "the Pet", Dominus's leash was held by [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]] while Kaon participated in the execution of [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Sooner after, the D.J.D. tracked their next target, the fugitive [[Fulcrum]] to the planet [[Clemency]], where Kaon unleashed the Pet on the unfortunate [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], who suffered numerous claw and bite wounds from the turbofox for aiding the criminal. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Later, he participated in the DJD attack on an alternate version of the ''[[Lost Light]]'', where they killed Overlord and all but one of the Autobot crew. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} When Kaon was stricken by the effects of [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]], The Pet even comforted his master. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

The bullet in Swerve eventually caused a rust infection that, along with a case of extreme self-neglect, ultimately threatened to kill the metallurgist. Upon learning the cause of this injury, First Aid was able to instruct [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] in the removal and retrieval of the bullet and Agent 113's message finally reached the Autobots. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}} Much of the message had been corrupted by rust, so the Autobots could only make out portions of the message. When they arrived on the [[Necroworld]] and discovered that its custodian monitored every Cybertronian death in the galaxy, Rewind—after some soul-searching—found that the Necrobot had marked Dominus as deceased, but also engraved his name on a monument to the "[[Disappeared]]," leading Rewind to hope that he could still be out there. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

[[File:Permanent Revolution - The Pet.jpg|thumb|right|"So you essentially turned a man into a dog."]]

After the D.J.D's murder of [[Blip]], the Pet looked on as [[Nickel]] berated the others for ruining their victim's transformation cog in the process. He was later brought to Tarn's negotiations with [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] to join forces and kill the traitorous Megatron. {{Storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} The Pet accompanied the D.J.D. and their Decepticon allies to the [[Necroworld]], where they sprung a trap for Megatron and his comrades. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Scouting the area, [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] found the enemy base and used [[Ten]] as distraction. The Pet sped along with his master into savagely attacking the [[Legislator]], but he was eventually rescued by [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} who took the Pet hostage. Not wanting his companion harmed, Kaon told the other Decepticons to stand down, allowing the Autobots to escape with the help of Ravage and with the Pet in tow. Kaon's later blubbering about the kidnapping of his pet led Tarn to tear out his head to serve as an example of the follies of compassion. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

Desiring to learn the location of the D.J.D.'s ship, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] had [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] pry into the Pet's memories. At the same time, Rewind and Minimus Ambus discussed the latter's brother, with Minimus explaining that Dominus was a loadbearer like him. Looking up Dominus's alternate mode in the Necrobot's copy of the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy, Rewind realized the truth at the same time as Chromedome. Speeding to Dominus and Chromedome, Rewind was faced with a choice: Chromedome could restore Dominus, but the stress would snuff out his spark. Otherwise, cutting the connection between the two would kill Dominus. Making his choice, Rewind took Drift's blade and cut Chromedome's arm, dooming his former Conjunx Endura to save his lover. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}
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====The Functionist Universe====
[[File:CustomMadeNow-Dominus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|Dominus has no mouth, so he must screen.]]
In [[Functionist Universe|an alternate timeline]] where the [[Functionist Council]] had slowly but surely conquered Cybertron, Dominus failed to end widespread discrimination against the disposable class and could only pull strings to get Rewind upgraded from disposable to research assistant. He also removed Rewind's obsolence chip, ensuring he couldn't be "recalled" if the Council turned on memory sticks. Ironically, one of his jobs was to better classify the "animals".

The two acted against the monstrous dictatorship both secretly and verbally, which got Dominus turned into a "[[empurata|flathead]]": his head replaced with a computer screen that was Council property, given no voice and 'talking' with text so he couldn't express himself, and his face showing propaganda pop-ups at random moments.

In an act of supreme cruelty, the Council deleted Dominus's vocabulary so he only knew the simplest of words and "love" was not among them. His screen was then used to taunt Rewind and Minimus about their impending doom. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}}
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==Notes==
*"Dominus" means "lord" or "master" in Latin, while "Ambus" likely comes from the Latin prefix "ambi-", meaning either "both" or "around". With these etymologies, his name is likely meant to indicate his more accomplished status as compared to his brother Minimus.
*Members of the [[House|House of Ambus]] all have those distinct 'staches.
*In [[Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|''More than Meets the Eye'' #24]] Ultra Magnus refers to the [[Ambus Test]], a universally-recognised question-set designed to detect sentience in mechanical lifeforms that was presumably named after Dominus.
*It's unclear whether the Functionist Council, or anyone else like the [[Senate]], knew that Dominus was a turbofox fella inside a suit or not in the main timeline. In the Functionist Universe, they'd have surely found out at least when they replaced his head; it could have been sooner, as it's hard not to read ordering him to classify the "animals" as a really nasty joke on the part of the Functionists.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dominus Ambus''' (ドミナス・アンバス ''Dominasu Ambasu''), '''Agent 113''' (エージェント113 ''Ējento Wan Wan Surī''), '''Pet''' (ペット ''Petto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''dà nèi mì tàn''' (China, 大内密探, "Forbidden Agent", 113 is homophonic with "wàn wàn suì" and further literally "Long Live" to a emperor in the Forbidden City)

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Disappeared]]
[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Point One Percenters]]
[[Category:Spies]]

Dominus Ambus

2022-01-30T01:32:30Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

{{factions|autobot}}
{{disambig3|Vos}}
:''Dominus Ambus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Before&After Dominus Ambus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Men of action all that matters is the bottom line Grow a nice one and get ready for your time to shine'']]
Scientist, explorer, philosopher, and more, '''Dominus Ambus''' is one of pre-war Cybertron's movers and shakers. He rocks the [[Facial hair|'stache]].

His spark-brother is [[Minimus Ambus]]. The two have always had friction, especially thanks to Dominus being the accomplished 'bot-of-all-trades he is, leaving the less accomplished brother in his shadow. Not to mention the fact that while Dominus can be stiff and serious, prone to saying things like "pleasure is a distraction from the truth", he is apparently quite the talker, once he gets going.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More than Meets the Eye'' #7]] (as the Pet); ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]'' (Dominus Ambus, mentioned); [[Before & After|''More than Meets the Eye'' #12]] (Dominus Ambus, depicted)}}

[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|He's probably really good at the foxtrot.]]

Dominus Ambus of [[Ambustus Minor]] {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} was the spark-brother of [[Minimus Ambus]]. Both were [[loadbearer]]s, a specific variety of [[Point One Percenter]]s. Like his brother Minimus he transformed into a [[turbofox]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1025042597679714304?s=19 James Roberts (@jroberts332) on Twitter, 2018/08/02]</ref> Realising that this unusual shape would make him an outcast, he used his loadbearing talents to hide his innermost [[robot mode]] within an extensive suit of armor. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

Perhaps as a result of his situation, Dominus thus became an outspoken advocate for the rights of "lesser" Cybertronians, including the so-called "[[disposable class]]". {{storylink|Before & After}} The [[Ambus Test]], used to determine the sentience of such 'bots, was named after him; he may even have developed the test himself, but this is not known for certain. {{Storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} Among his writings was a work called ''[[The Ascetic Cybertronian]]'', in which he wrote, "Pleasure is a distraction from pursuit of truth." {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} Minimus lived in the shadow of his brother's accomplishments, and although he did love him, he found it difficult to get along with Dominus at times. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} The one area in which Minimus surpassed his brother was the ability of his loadbearing spark to withstand more extensive augmentation. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} This capability saw Minimus chosen to take on the mantle of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], a role he happily took on, eager to escape his brother's shadow and become his own 'bot. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

Dominus employed [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] as a data receptacle, and forged a strong friendship with him, finding in him a source of inspiration in his crusade for the rights of others. He secretly allowed Rewind to fuel using his own premium [[energon]], instead of the cruder stuff society said he was supposed to use, {{storylink|Before & After}} and the bond between the pair eventually blossomed into love, and they became [[Conjunx Endura]]e. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} Together, they left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to search for the legendary [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], the miracle moon that supposedly held the solution to every question. Dominus hoped to find a cure for [[cybercrosis]], but after years of searching, they returned to their homeworld empty-handed to find war had broken out. The pair signed up as [[Autobot]]s almost immediately. {{storylink|Before & After}}

[[File:MTMTE44 Agent113.jpg|thumb|right]]
At some point in the war's history, Dominus Ambus was chosen by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] to serve as a double agent, and was tasked with infiltrating the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Codenamed "Agent 113", after the turbofox alternate mode being numbered 0113 in the [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]], {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} which was Prowl's idea of a clever little joke, Dominus used his loadbearer abilities to don an entirely new bodyframe with hooked hands and feet, {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} and served in the D.J.D. under the codename "'''[[Vos (DJD)|Vos]]'''". {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} So deep undercover was Dominus that not even those closest to him were aware of his mission, leaving both Rewind and Minimus to wonder where he had disappeared to. Rewind began a lifelong quest to learn his fate, {{storylink|Before & After}} while Minimus eventually came to assume his brother was dead. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

To maintain his cover with the D.J.D., Dominus developed a specific way of covertly passing information back to his handlers: he would wait until the D.J.D. found themselves in battle with Autobots, and would then shoot an Autobot squarely in the right "eye" of their [[insignia]] with a bullet containing a data chip loaded with his intel. [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Springer]] quietly recruited Autobots stationed in medical facilities around the galaxy to be on the lookout for these bullets. {{storylink|Bullets}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} At some point, the D.J.D. stumbled across the [[Necroworld|planet]] that was inhabited by the mythical Cybertronian known as the "[[Mortilus|Necrobot]]."

Of course, Dominus could not maintain his cover without participating in the D.J.D.'s brutal activities. He was in the thick of things when the group tracked down friends of [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]]'s and murdered them (footage of which would be shown at [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s trial). {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} "Vos" took part in a battle in which the Autobot metallurgist [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] got an up-close look at a [[Genericon]]'s innards. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} It was during the latter encounter that Dominus tagged Swerve with one of his message bullets, but when Swerve repaired the injury himself, he unknowingly patched over the bullet, which remained inside him for years. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}} In this message, Agent 113 mentioned being compromised, referred to a schism within the Decepticons, relayed the coordinates of the Necrobot's planet, and left a warning not to trust [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

Immediately following the [[Surge (event)|Surge]] in 2008, "Vos" and the other members of the D.J.D. learned that [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] had taken over the [[Garrus-9]] prison and set out to eliminate inmate [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. They discovered that Shockwave had planned for this contingency by making sure his crewmembers were also on the D.J.D's [[The List|list]] of targets, offering their lives in exchange for his; D.J.D. leader [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] chose to ignore the request, focusing on eliminating the most wanted Decepticon. Shockwave was able to blast his radio before Tarn could kill him, and the D.J.D. retreated when Shockwave's backup arrived in the form of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]]. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

During another encounter with the Autobots, Dominus was able to pass information regarding the Decepticon takeover of Garrus-9 through his usual method. Some two years later, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] extracted the bullet containing Dominus's information about the Decepticon takeover of [[Garrus-9]]. {{storylink|Bullets}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

Dominus's fear that his deception had been discovered by the D.J.D. was correct. When he was found out, he was subjected to a form of torture known as "[[domestication]]," a process that involved lobotomization and the removal of his [[transformation cog]]. Trapped in his turbofox mode and deprived of his higher faculties, he became nothing more than a feral "Pet" that [[Kaon (DJD)|Kaon]] took a liking to. The D.J.D. spread the story that he was a wild [[sparkeater (creature)|sparkeater]] they had partially tamed. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

[[File:The pet whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|left|What does the turbofox say?]]

As "the Pet", Dominus's leash was held by [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]] while Kaon participated in the execution of [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Sooner after, the D.J.D. tracked their next target, the fugitive [[Fulcrum]] to the planet [[Clemency]], where Kaon unleashed the Pet on the unfortunate [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], who suffered numerous claw and bite wounds from the turbofox for aiding the criminal. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Later, he participated in the DJD attack on an alternate version of the ''[[Lost Light]]'', where they killed Overlord and all but one of the Autobot crew. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} When Kaon was stricken by the effects of [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]], The Pet even comforted his master. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

The bullet in Swerve eventually caused a rust infection that, along with a case of extreme self-neglect, ultimately threatened to kill the metallurgist. Upon learning the cause of this injury, First Aid was able to instruct [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] in the removal and retrieval of the bullet and Agent 113's message finally reached the Autobots. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}} Much of the message had been corrupted by rust, so the Autobots could only make out portions of the message. When they arrived on the [[Necroworld]] and discovered that its custodian monitored every Cybertronian death in the galaxy, Rewind—after some soul-searching—found that the Necrobot had marked Dominus as deceased, but also engraved his name on a monument to the "[[Disappeared]]," leading Rewind to hope that he could still be out there. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

[[File:Permanent Revolution - The Pet.jpg|thumb|right|"So you essentially turned a man into a dog."]]

After the D.J.D's murder of [[Blip]], the Pet looked on as [[Nickel]] berated the others for ruining their victim's transformation cog in the process. He was later brought to Tarn's negotiations with [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] to join forces and kill the traitorous Megatron. {{Storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} The Pet accompanied the D.J.D. and their Decepticon allies to the [[Necroworld]], where they sprung a trap for Megatron and his comrades. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Scouting the area, [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] found the enemy base and used [[Ten]] as distraction. The Pet sped along with his master into savagely attacking the [[Legislator]], but he was eventually rescued by [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} who took the Pet hostage. Not wanting his companion harmed, Kaon told the other Decepticons to stand down, allowing the Autobots to escape with the help of Ravage and with the Pet in tow. Kaon's later blubbering about the kidnapping of his pet led Tarn to tear out his head to serve as an example of the follies of compassion. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

Desiring to learn the location of the D.J.D.'s ship, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] had [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] pry into the Pet's memories. At the same time, Rewind and Minimus Ambus discussed the latter's brother, with Minimus explaining that Dominus was a loadbearer like him. Looking up Dominus's alternate mode in the Necrobot's copy of the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy, Rewind realized the truth at the same time as Chromedome. Speeding to Dominus and Chromedome, Rewind was faced with a choice: Chromedome could restore Dominus, but the stress would snuff out his spark. Otherwise, cutting the connection between the two would kill Dominus. Making his choice, Rewind took Drift's blade and cut Chromedome's arm, dooming his former Conjunx Endura to save his lover. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}
{{-}}

====The Functionist Universe====
[[File:CustomMadeNow-Dominus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|Dominus has no mouth, so he must screen.]]
In [[Functionist Universe|an alternate timeline]] where the [[Functionist Council]] had slowly but surely conquered Cybertron, Dominus failed to end widespread discrimination against the disposable class and could only pull strings to get Rewind upgraded from disposable to research assistant. He also removed Rewind's obsolence chip, ensuring he couldn't be "recalled" if the Council turned on memory sticks. Ironically, one of his jobs was to better classify the "animals".

The two acted against the monstrous dictatorship both secretly and verbally, which got Dominus turned into a "[[empurata|flathead]]": his head replaced with a computer screen that was Council property, given no voice and 'talking' with text so he couldn't express himself, and his face showing propaganda pop-ups at random moments.

In an act of supreme cruelty, the Council deleted Dominus's vocabulary so he only knew the simplest of words and "love" was not among them. His screen was then used to taunt Rewind and Minimus about their impending doom. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*"Dominus" means "lord" or "master" in Latin, while "Ambus" likely comes from the Latin prefix "ambi-", meaning either "both" or "around". With these etymologies, his name is likely meant to indicate his more accomplished status as compared to his brother Minimus.
*Members of the [[House|House of Ambus]] all have those distinct 'staches.
*In [[Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|''More than Meets the Eye'' #24]] Ultra Magnus refers to the [[Ambus Test]], a universally-recognised question-set designed to detect sentience in mechanical lifeforms that was presumably named after Dominus.
*It's unclear whether the Functionist Council, or anyone else like the [[Senate]], knew that Dominus was a turbofox fella inside a suit or not in the main timeline. In the Functionist Universe, they'd have surely found out at least when they replaced his head; it could have been sooner, as it's hard not to read ordering him to classify the "animals" as a really nasty joke on the part of the Functionists.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dominus Ambus''' (ドミナス・アンバス ''Dominasu Ambasu''), '''Agent 113''' (エージェント113 ''Ējento Wan Wan Surī''), '''Pet''' (ペット ''Petto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''dà nèi mì tàn''' (China, 大内密探, "Forbidden Agent", 113 is homophonic with "wàn wàn suì" and further literally "Long Live" to a emperor in the the Forbidden City)

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Disappeared]]
[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Point One Percenters]]
[[Category:Spies]]

Dominus Ambus

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:''Dominus Ambus is an [[Autobot]] from the [[2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Before&After Dominus Ambus.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|''Men of action all that matters is the bottom line Grow a nice one and get ready for your time to shine'']]
Scientist, explorer, philosopher, and more, '''Dominus Ambus''' is one of pre-war Cybertron's movers and shakers. He rocks the [[Facial hair|'stache]].

His spark-brother is [[Minimus Ambus]]. The two have always had friction, especially thanks to Dominus being the accomplished 'bot-of-all-trades he is, leaving the less accomplished brother in his shadow. Not to mention the fact that while Dominus can be stiff and serious, prone to saying things like "pleasure is a distraction from the truth", he is apparently quite the talker, once he gets going.

==Fiction==
===2005 IDW continuity===
{{first|[[Rules of Disengagement (issue)|''More than Meets the Eye'' #7]] (as the Pet); ''[[Omega's Conundrum|Spotlight: Orion Pax]]'' (Dominus Ambus, mentioned); [[Before & After|''More than Meets the Eye'' #12]] (Dominus Ambus, depicted)}}

[[File:AtCloseOfDay-DominusAmbus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|He's probably really good at the foxtrot.]]

Dominus Ambus of [[Ambustus Minor]] {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} was the spark-brother of [[Minimus Ambus]]. Both were [[loadbearer]]s, a specific variety of [[Point One Percenter]]s. Like his brother Minimus he transformed into a [[turbofox]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/jroberts332/status/1025042597679714304?s=19 James Roberts (@jroberts332) on Twitter, 2018/08/02]</ref> Realising that this unusual shape would make him an outcast, he used his loadbearing talents to hide his innermost [[robot mode]] within an extensive suit of armor. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

Perhaps as a result of his situation, Dominus thus became an outspoken advocate for the rights of "lesser" Cybertronians, including the so-called "[[disposable class]]". {{storylink|Before & After}} The [[Ambus Test]], used to determine the sentience of such 'bots, was named after him; he may even have developed the test himself, but this is not known for certain. {{Storylink|Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|Into the Abyss}} Among his writings was a work called ''[[The Ascetic Cybertronian]]'', in which he wrote, "Pleasure is a distraction from pursuit of truth." {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} Minimus lived in the shadow of his brother's accomplishments, and although he did love him, he found it difficult to get along with Dominus at times. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} The one area in which Minimus surpassed his brother was the ability of his loadbearing spark to withstand more extensive augmentation. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} This capability saw Minimus chosen to take on the mantle of [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], a role he happily took on, eager to escape his brother's shadow and become his own 'bot. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

Dominus employed [[Rewind (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rewind]] as a data receptacle, and forged a strong friendship with him, finding in him a source of inspiration in his crusade for the rights of others. He secretly allowed Rewind to fuel using his own premium [[energon]], instead of the cruder stuff society said he was supposed to use, {{storylink|Before & After}} and the bond between the pair eventually blossomed into love, and they became [[Conjunx Endura]]e. {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} Together, they left [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to search for the legendary [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]], the miracle moon that supposedly held the solution to every question. Dominus hoped to find a cure for [[cybercrosis]], but after years of searching, they returned to their homeworld empty-handed to find war had broken out. The pair signed up as [[Autobot]]s almost immediately. {{storylink|Before & After}}

[[File:MTMTE44 Agent113.jpg|thumb|right]]
At some point in the war's history, Dominus Ambus was chosen by [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] to serve as a double agent, and was tasked with infiltrating the [[Decepticon Justice Division]]. Codenamed "Agent 113", after the turbofox alternate mode being numbered 0113 in the [[Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy]], {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}} which was Prowl's idea of a clever little joke, Dominus used his loadbearer abilities to don an entirely new bodyframe with hooked hands and feet, {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} and served in the D.J.D. under the codename "'''[[Vos (DJD)|Vos]]'''". {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} So deep undercover was Dominus that not even those closest to him were aware of his mission, leaving both Rewind and Minimus to wonder where he had disappeared to. Rewind began a lifelong quest to learn his fate, {{storylink|Before & After}} while Minimus eventually came to assume his brother was dead. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

To maintain his cover with the D.J.D., Dominus developed a specific way of covertly passing information back to his handlers: he would wait until the D.J.D. found themselves in battle with Autobots, and would then shoot an Autobot squarely in the right "eye" of their [[insignia]] with a bullet containing a data chip loaded with his intel. [[Springer (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Springer]] quietly recruited Autobots stationed in medical facilities around the galaxy to be on the lookout for these bullets. {{storylink|Bullets}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}} At some point, the D.J.D. stumbled across the [[Necroworld|planet]] that was inhabited by the mythical Cybertronian known as the "[[Mortilus|Necrobot]]."

Of course, Dominus could not maintain his cover without participating in the D.J.D.'s brutal activities. He was in the thick of things when the group tracked down friends of [[Gripper (G1)|Gripper]]'s and murdered them (footage of which would be shown at [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]]'s trial). {{storylink|World, Shut Your Mouth Part 2: Words Hang in the Air|Words Hang in the Air}} "Vos" took part in a battle in which the Autobot metallurgist [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]] got an up-close look at a [[Genericon]]'s innards. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}} It was during the latter encounter that Dominus tagged Swerve with one of his message bullets, but when Swerve repaired the injury himself, he unknowingly patched over the bullet, which remained inside him for years. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}} In this message, Agent 113 mentioned being compromised, referred to a schism within the Decepticons, relayed the coordinates of the Necrobot's planet, and left a warning not to trust [[Brainstorm (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Brainstorm]]. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

Immediately following the [[Surge (event)|Surge]] in 2008, "Vos" and the other members of the D.J.D. learned that [[Overlord (G1)|Overlord]] had taken over the [[Garrus-9]] prison and set out to eliminate inmate [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. They discovered that Shockwave had planned for this contingency by making sure his crewmembers were also on the D.J.D's [[The List|list]] of targets, offering their lives in exchange for his; D.J.D. leader [[Tarn (DJD)|Tarn]] chose to ignore the request, focusing on eliminating the most wanted Decepticon. Shockwave was able to blast his radio before Tarn could kill him, and the D.J.D. retreated when Shockwave's backup arrived in the form of [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]] and the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]]. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind (issue)|The Ties That Bind}}

During another encounter with the Autobots, Dominus was able to pass information regarding the Decepticon takeover of Garrus-9 through his usual method. Some two years later, [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] extracted the bullet containing Dominus's information about the Decepticon takeover of [[Garrus-9]]. {{storylink|Bullets}} {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 1|Last Stand of the Wreckers #1}}

Dominus's fear that his deception had been discovered by the D.J.D. was correct. When he was found out, he was subjected to a form of torture known as "[[domestication]]," a process that involved lobotomization and the removal of his [[transformation cog]]. Trapped in his turbofox mode and deprived of his higher faculties, he became nothing more than a feral "Pet" that [[Kaon (DJD)|Kaon]] took a liking to. The D.J.D. spread the story that he was a wild [[sparkeater (creature)|sparkeater]] they had partially tamed. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}

[[File:The pet whos afraid of the djd.jpg|thumb|left|What does the turbofox say?]]

As "the Pet", Dominus's leash was held by [[Helex (DJD)|Helex]] while Kaon participated in the execution of [[Black Shadow (G1)|Black Shadow]]. {{storylink|Rules of Disengagement (issue)|Rules of Disengagement}} Sooner after, the D.J.D. tracked their next target, the fugitive [[Fulcrum]] to the planet [[Clemency]], where Kaon unleashed the Pet on the unfortunate [[Misfire (G1)|Misfire]], who suffered numerous claw and bite wounds from the turbofox for aiding the criminal. {{storylink|Scavengers (Part 2): Who's Afraid of the DJD?|Who's Afraid of the DJD?}} Later, he participated in the DJD attack on an alternate version of the ''[[Lost Light]]'', where they killed Overlord and all but one of the Autobot crew. {{storylink|slaughterhouse}} When Kaon was stricken by the effects of [[Solomus|Tyrest]]'s [[universal killswitch]], The Pet even comforted his master. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

The bullet in Swerve eventually caused a rust infection that, along with a case of extreme self-neglect, ultimately threatened to kill the metallurgist. Upon learning the cause of this injury, First Aid was able to instruct [[Velocity (G1)|Velocity]] in the removal and retrieval of the bullet and Agent 113's message finally reached the Autobots. {{storylink|The One Where They Go to Earth}} Much of the message had been corrupted by rust, so the Autobots could only make out portions of the message. When they arrived on the [[Necroworld]] and discovered that its custodian monitored every Cybertronian death in the galaxy, Rewind—after some soul-searching—found that the Necrobot had marked Dominus as deceased, but also engraved his name on a monument to the "[[Disappeared]]," leading Rewind to hope that he could still be out there. {{storylink|The Not Knowing}}

[[File:Permanent Revolution - The Pet.jpg|thumb|right|"So you essentially turned a man into a dog."]]

After the D.J.D's murder of [[Blip]], the Pet looked on as [[Nickel]] berated the others for ruining their victim's transformation cog in the process. He was later brought to Tarn's negotiations with [[Deathsaurus (G1)|Deathsaurus]] to join forces and kill the traitorous Megatron. {{Storylink|The Permanent Revolution}} The Pet accompanied the D.J.D. and their Decepticon allies to the [[Necroworld]], where they sprung a trap for Megatron and his comrades. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light: (1) How Bright Their Frail Deeds|How Bright Their Frail Deeds}} Scouting the area, [[Ravage (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ravage]] found the enemy base and used [[Ten]] as distraction. The Pet sped along with his master into savagely attacking the [[Legislator]], but he was eventually rescued by [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] and [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 2: The Sun in Flight|The Sun in Flight}} who took the Pet hostage. Not wanting his companion harmed, Kaon told the other Decepticons to stand down, allowing the Autobots to escape with the help of Ravage and with the Pet in tow. Kaon's later blubbering about the kidnapping of his pet led Tarn to tear out his head to serve as an example of the follies of compassion. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 3: Your Fierce Tears|Your Fierce Tears}}

Desiring to learn the location of the D.J.D.'s ship, [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Rodimus]] had [[Chromedome (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Chromedome]] pry into the Pet's memories. At the same time, Rewind and Minimus Ambus discussed the latter's brother, with Minimus explaining that Dominus was a loadbearer like him. Looking up Dominus's alternate mode in the Necrobot's copy of the Grand Cybertronian Taxonomy, Rewind realized the truth at the same time as Chromedome. Speeding to Dominus and Chromedome, Rewind was faced with a choice: Chromedome could restore Dominus, but the stress would snuff out his spark. Otherwise, cutting the connection between the two would kill Dominus. Making his choice, Rewind took Drift's blade and cut Chromedome's arm, dooming his former Conjunx Endura to save his lover. {{storylink|The Dying of the Light Part 4: At Close of Day|At Close of Day}}
{{-}}

====The Functionist Universe====
[[File:CustomMadeNow-Dominus.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.67|Dominus has no mouth, so he must screen.]]
In [[Functionist Universe|an alternate timeline]] where the [[Functionist Council]] had slowly but surely conquered Cybertron, Dominus failed to end widespread discrimination against the disposable class and could only pull strings to get Rewind upgraded from disposable to research assistant. He also removed Rewind's obsolence chip, ensuring he couldn't be "recalled" if the Council turned on memory sticks. Ironically, one of his jobs was to better classify the "animals".

The two acted against the monstrous dictatorship both secretly and verbally, which got Dominus turned into a "[[empurata|flathead]]": his head replaced with a computer screen that was Council property, given no voice and 'talking' with text so he couldn't express himself, and his face showing propaganda pop-ups at random moments.

In an act of supreme cruelty, the Council deleted Dominus's vocabulary so he only knew the simplest of words and "love" was not among them. His screen was then used to taunt Rewind and Minimus about their impending doom. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}}
{{--}}

==Notes==
*"Dominus" means "lord" or "master" in Latin, while "Ambus" likely comes from the Latin prefix "ambi-", meaning either "both" or "around". With these etymologies, his name is likely meant to indicate his more accomplished status as compared to his brother Minimus.
*Members of the [[House|House of Ambus]] all have those distinct 'staches.
*In [[Into the Abyss: Dark Cybertron Chapter 4|''More than Meets the Eye'' #24]] Ultra Magnus refers to the [[Ambus Test]], a universally-recognised question-set designed to detect sentience in mechanical lifeforms that was presumably named after Dominus.
*It's unclear whether the Functionist Council, or anyone else like the [[Senate]], knew that Dominus was a turbofox fella inside a suit or not in the main timeline. In the Functionist Universe, they'd have surely found out at least when they replaced his head; it could have been sooner, as it's hard not to read ordering him to classify the "animals" as a really nasty joke on the part of the Functionists.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Dominus Ambus''' (ドミナス・アンバス ''Dominasu Ambasu''), '''Agent 113''' (エージェント113 ''Ējento Wan Wan Surī''), '''Pet''' (ペット ''Petto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''dà nèi mì tàn''' (China, 大内密探, "Forbidden Agent", 113 is homophonic with "wàn wàn suì" and then literally "Long Live" to a emperor in the the Forbidden City)

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Disappeared]]
[[Category:Double agents]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Point One Percenters]]
[[Category:Spies]]

Fantoman giant

2021-12-07T15:05:01Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The AllSpark Almanac */

The '''Fantoman giants''' are an alien species that hail from [[Fantoma]].

==Fiction==
===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
[[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] used "Dentalla", a Fantoman giant word, ie. friend or ally in the language of {{w|Zentraedi}}, to describe [[Tap-Out (Animated)|Tap-Out]]. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

==Notes==
*The "Fantoman giants" are a reference to the {{w|Zentraedi}} of ''{{w|Robotech}}''.

[[Category:Alien species]]
[[Category:Animated species]]

Fantoman giant

2021-12-07T15:03:54Z

CH3N7HiN: /* The AllSpark Almanac */

The '''Fantoman giants''' are an alien species that hail from [[Fantoma]].

==Fiction==
===''The AllSpark Almanac''===
[[Glyph (Animated)|Glyph]] used "Dentalla", a Fantoman giant word, ie. friend or ally in Zentraedi's language, to describe [[Tap-Out (Animated)|Tap-Out]]. {{Storylink|Transformers Animated: The AllSpark Almanac II|The AllSpark Almanac II}}

==Notes==
*The "Fantoman giants" are a reference to the {{w|Zentraedi}} of ''{{w|Robotech}}''.

[[Category:Alien species]]
[[Category:Animated species]]

Hall of Heroes

2020-11-16T03:04:40Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

[[File:Hall of heroes.jpg|upright=2.4|thumb|Matte painters can't count.]]
The [[Decepticon]] '''Hall of Heroes'''<ref>Named in both the [[Marvel Comics]] adaptation and the Ladybird novelization of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''</ref> is filled with statues of fallen Decepticon leaders.<ref>From a draft of the Movie script: "This is the closest thing the Decepticons have to a throne room. It is a massive, circular room with tombs of old leaders, and a raised area where Starscream stands."</ref>

(''Psst!'' Decepticon Heroes = Villains.)

The Decepticon Hall of Heroes is dominated by giant golden statues. Ten in total, they act as [[Transformer funerary practices|memorial markers]] for the tombs of prior Decepticon leaders.

The statues are of:<ref>As confirmed by designer [[Floro Dery]] via his [http://web.Archive.org/web/20071226231034/http://hometown.AOL.com/kuest12/command.html website].</ref>
*[[Floron]]
*[[Dery]]
*[[Ghoulon]]
*[[Murdron]]
*[[Bloodron]]
*[[Devron (G1)|Devron]]
*[[Gladiaron]]
*[[Pinoy]]
*[[Rapiron]]
*[[Cannibaron]]

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was (briefly) inaugurated leader of the Decepticons in the Hall of Heroes. Shortly thereafter, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (who had just blasted Starscream) was unanimously declared leader by the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

==Notes==
[[File:Soundwave decepticons space pirates.jpg|thumb|Mixmaster leads the Constructicons? Who knew?]]
*The wide shot of the Hall of Heroes (accidentally, going by the concept art) adds an extra statue between Ghoulon and Dery.
*"[[The Legacy of Unicron!]]" featured a similar place in the audience chamber within [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Decepticon stronghold|stronghold]] in [[2008]]. By that time, a statue of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] had been added to the statues' numbers.
*Later, what appear to be the ''actual'' markers for Ghoulon, Bloodron, and Murdron show up in this audience chamber in "[[Space Pirates!]]"
*In early drafts of the movie script, an additional layer of meaning is given to the Hall of Heroes: it is where the Decepticons actually enshrine the disembodied [[Spark|Life Sparks]] of their deceased leaders, in transparent urns within the pedestals at the base of the hall's statues. Though this idea didn't make it through into the plot of the finished film, the visuals of the Hall of Heroes do retain a hint of the original intent—visible within the base of each statue is a small, flickering purple flame. In an early script draft, during a brawl for leadership, the other Decepticons accidentally destroy some of the statues, releasing the Life Sparks. The Sparks—and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s own Life Spark, are found by Ingestor (the early script's version of [[Unicron]]) and used to create Galvatron and his minions.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Eiyū no Hiroma''' (英雄の広間)
*''Mandarin:'' '''fēi tiān qún xióng diàn''' (China, 飞天群雄殿, "Hall of Flying Heroes")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Halls]]

Hall of Heroes

2020-11-16T03:03:50Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

[[File:Hall of heroes.jpg|upright=2.4|thumb|Matte painters can't count.]]
The [[Decepticon]] '''Hall of Heroes'''<ref>Named in both the [[Marvel Comics]] adaptation and the Ladybird novelization of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''</ref> is filled with statues of fallen Decepticon leaders.<ref>From a draft of the Movie script: "This is the closest thing the Decepticons have to a throne room. It is a massive, circular room with tombs of old leaders, and a raised area where Starscream stands."</ref>

(''Psst!'' Decepticon Heroes = Villains.)

The Decepticon Hall of Heroes is dominated by giant golden statues. Ten in total, they act as [[Transformer funerary practices|memorial markers]] for the tombs of prior Decepticon leaders.

The statues are of:<ref>As confirmed by designer [[Floro Dery]] via his [http://web.Archive.org/web/20071226231034/http://hometown.AOL.com/kuest12/command.html website].</ref>
*[[Floron]]
*[[Dery]]
*[[Ghoulon]]
*[[Murdron]]
*[[Bloodron]]
*[[Devron (G1)|Devron]]
*[[Gladiaron]]
*[[Pinoy]]
*[[Rapiron]]
*[[Cannibaron]]

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was (briefly) inaugurated leader of the Decepticons in the Hall of Heroes. Shortly thereafter, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (who had just blasted Starscream) was unanimously declared leader by the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

==Notes==
[[File:Soundwave decepticons space pirates.jpg|thumb|Mixmaster leads the Constructicons? Who knew?]]
*The wide shot of the Hall of Heroes (accidentally, going by the concept art) adds an extra statue between Ghoulon and Dery.
*"[[The Legacy of Unicron!]]" featured a similar place in the audience chamber within [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Decepticon stronghold|stronghold]] in [[2008]]. By that time, a statue of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] had been added to the statues' numbers.
*Later, what appear to be the ''actual'' markers for Ghoulon, Bloodron, and Murdron show up in this audience chamber in "[[Space Pirates!]]"
*In early drafts of the movie script, an additional layer of meaning is given to the Hall of Heroes: it is where the Decepticons actually enshrine the disembodied [[Spark|Life Sparks]] of their deceased leaders, in transparent urns within the pedestals at the base of the hall's statues. Though this idea didn't make it through into the plot of the finished film, the visuals of the Hall of Heroes do retain a hint of the original intent—visible within the base of each statue is a small, flickering purple flame. In an early script draft, during a brawl for leadership, the other Decepticons accidentally destroy some of the statues, releasing the Life Sparks. The Sparks—and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s own Life Spark, are found by Ingestor (the early script's version of [[Unicron]]) and used to create Galvatron and his minions.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Eiyū no Hiroma''' (英雄の広間)
*''Mandarin:'' '''fei tian qun xiong dian ''' (China, 飞天群雄殿, "Hall of Flying Heroes")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Halls]]

Hall of Heroes

2020-11-16T03:02:00Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

[[File:Hall of heroes.jpg|upright=2.4|thumb|Matte painters can't count.]]
The [[Decepticon]] '''Hall of Heroes'''<ref>Named in both the [[Marvel Comics]] adaptation and the Ladybird novelization of ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]].''</ref> is filled with statues of fallen Decepticon leaders.<ref>From a draft of the Movie script: "This is the closest thing the Decepticons have to a throne room. It is a massive, circular room with tombs of old leaders, and a raised area where Starscream stands."</ref>

(''Psst!'' Decepticon Heroes = Villains.)

The Decepticon Hall of Heroes is dominated by giant golden statues. Ten in total, they act as [[Transformer funerary practices|memorial markers]] for the tombs of prior Decepticon leaders.

The statues are of:<ref>As confirmed by designer [[Floro Dery]] via his [http://web.Archive.org/web/20071226231034/http://hometown.AOL.com/kuest12/command.html website].</ref>
*[[Floron]]
*[[Dery]]
*[[Ghoulon]]
*[[Murdron]]
*[[Bloodron]]
*[[Devron (G1)|Devron]]
*[[Gladiaron]]
*[[Pinoy]]
*[[Rapiron]]
*[[Cannibaron]]

==Fiction==
===''The Transformers'' cartoon===
[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]] was (briefly) inaugurated leader of the Decepticons in the Hall of Heroes. Shortly thereafter, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] (who had just blasted Starscream) was unanimously declared leader by the remaining Decepticons. {{storylink|The Transformers: The Movie}}

==Notes==
[[File:Soundwave decepticons space pirates.jpg|thumb|Mixmaster leads the Constructicons? Who knew?]]
*The wide shot of the Hall of Heroes (accidentally, going by the concept art) adds an extra statue between Ghoulon and Dery.
*"[[The Legacy of Unicron!]]" featured a similar place in the audience chamber within [[Shockwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Shockwave]]'s [[Decepticon stronghold|stronghold]] in [[2008]]. By that time, a statue of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] had been added to the statues' numbers.
*Later, what appear to be the ''actual'' markers for Ghoulon, Bloodron, and Murdron show up in this audience chamber in "[[Space Pirates!]]"
*In early drafts of the movie script, an additional layer of meaning is given to the Hall of Heroes: it is where the Decepticons actually enshrine the disembodied [[Spark|Life Sparks]] of their deceased leaders, in transparent urns within the pedestals at the base of the hall's statues. Though this idea didn't make it through into the plot of the finished film, the visuals of the Hall of Heroes do retain a hint of the original intent—visible within the base of each statue is a small, flickering purple flame. In an early script draft, during a brawl for leadership, the other Decepticons accidentally destroy some of the statues, releasing the Life Sparks. The Sparks—and [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s own Life Spark, are found by Ingestor (the early script's version of [[Unicron]]) and used to create Galvatron and his minions.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Eiyū no Hiroma''' (英雄の広間)
*''Mandarin:'' '''fei tian qun xiong dian '' (China, 飞天群雄殿, "Hall of Flying Heroes")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Cybertron]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Halls]]

Bludgeon (G1)

2020-01-03T08:40:44Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

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{{disambig3|Bludgeon}}
{{featured}}
:''Bludgeon is a [[Decepticon]] [[Pretender]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''
[[File:MarvelUK-282.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|This is pretty much the most metal cover in TF history.]]
'''Bludgeon''' is a ferocious warrior, skilled in the ancient Cybertronian martial art of [[Metallikato]]. He and his blade can cut through the battlefield as if everyone else is operating at a minimal speed setting. Bludgeon's feats in battle seem nearly supernatural, which is probably the effect he's going for, if he doesn't believe his own hype. Utterly vicious and aloof, Bludgeon is also highly religious, adhering to an arcane code of honor. Though his beliefs fuel his single-minded bloodthirstiness with dogmatic precision, they also cause him to be rather superstitious.

Bludgeon's confidence, skill, and grand words have often catapulted him to the upper ranks of the Decepticons. Who wouldn't fall in line behind him? He's charismatic! The [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] is his usual host of cronies, but he's also been known to fill in as [[Decepticon leader]] if a power vacuum presents itself.

Bludgeon is (obviously) a [[Pretender]] who has adopted a shell which takes the appearance of a skeletal samurai. His signature weapon is an [[Energo weapon|energo-sword]], though he also carries a shield and a [[high-voltage electric cannon]]. In accordance with his martial arts motif, generators in his shell's legs can create disorienting clouds of smoke, and he can generate electric fireballs from the torso of either his body or his shell.<ref>Bludgeon's ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' profile says the electric fireballs are fired from either of his torsos. His original toy bio said they're fired from between his shell's antennas.</ref> It is unknown whether Bludgeon is any less agile or capable in his blocky [[robot mode]], but it wouldn't be surprising.

Sometimes Bludgeon combines with some of the members of the Mayhem Attack Squad to form [[Thunder Mayhem]].

{{quote|Prattling fool! Your warrior heart is tainted by an idiot's tongue! Perhaps I shall remove '''both''' for you!|Bludgeon takes on [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]]|"[[The Primal Scream]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}
[[File:Bludgeonasavageplace.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|The shoulder is a well-known [[Transformer]] instant-death spot.]]
''When Decepticons [[Catilla (G1)|Catilla]] and [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] defected to the [[Autobot]]s, a new Mayhem Attack Squad was formed which included Bludgeon, his Pretender cohorts [[Stranglehold]] and [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], [[Needlenose (G1)|Needlenose]], [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]], and [[Snarler]]. After a [[solid light simulation]] of a mission in [[Slaughter City]], their prey was authorized—they would hunt down and kill Catilla, Carnivac, and their new [[Wrecker]] friends.'' {{storylink|The Hunting Party (Marvel)|The Hunting Party}} ''They found Carnivac outside [[Dallas]], [[Texas]], and Bludgeon, promising him a warrior's death, led the charge.'' {{storylink|Way of the Warrior}} ''However, Carnivac managed to draw first blood, injuring Bludgeon's shoulder. The confrontation was then interrupted by the National Guard, and Carnivac escaped Bludgeon and the other Mayhems while they were distracted by the new arrivals.'' {{storylink|Survival Run}} ''After dealing with the fleshlings, the Decepticons tracked Carnivac down to [[Los Gravos]], [[Mexico]]. [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] was about to deal the killing blow, when Catilla rescued him. However, Bludgeon threw his [[sword]] into Catilla, killing Carnivac's savior. As the rest of the Autobots arrived, Bludgeon ordered a withdrawal. Carnivac swore that Bludgeon and the other Mayhems would pay for killing his friend.'' {{storylink|A Savage Place!}}

[[File:Bludgeonstrangleholdoctopunchmodelsheet.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|The [[Nelson Yomtov|colorist]] made me look hunchbacked.]]
He later took on the leadership of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]]'s new [[Mayhem Attack Squad]], sent to slay the newly resurrected [[Jazz (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Jazz]], [[Bumblebee (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Bumblebee]], and [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]]. Alongside the [[Rescue Patrol (G1)|Rescue Patrol]], the [[Classic Pretender]]s were due to be teleported to [[Earth]], an operation Bludgeon attempted to interrupt by shoving his blade through the transportation machine. Instead, he and the Mayhems were transported with the Autobots to the center of Cybertron. {{storylink|Yesterday's Heroes!}} Here, the Mayhems found the Autobots being told the story of Cybertron's origins by the [[Keeper (Transformer)|Keeper]]. Despite being on holy ground, Bludgeon and his compatriots attacked, with Bludgeon gaining the upper hand against Jazz until Bumblebee managed to sneak up on him. Bludgeon was lured into a nearby canal, where Seawatch grappled him and hoisted him away with his boat mode. In his absence, the battle inadvertently awakened the slumbering [[Primus]]. Ultimately, the transportation was completed, and the Mayhems were sent to Earth along with the Autobots, {{storylink|The Primal Scream}} where they told [[Scorponok (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Scorponok]] of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]'s coming and joined his Decepticons on Earth. When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] surrendered his Autobots to Scorponok in order to facilitate an alliance against Unicron, Bludgeon helped the other Decepticons imprison the surrendered Autobots. {{storylink|Surrender!}}

Bludgeon was seen fighting on Scorponok's side during the subsequent [[Decepticon Civil War]] {{storylink|...All This and Civil War 2}} and was transported with all of them to [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] by [[Primus]]. Primus (speaking through the body of [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]]) told them of the history between himself and Unicron, while Bludgeon cleaned his sword. He was there also to quell the sudden [[Acolyte of Unicron|Unicron cultist]] uprising, remarking that to a master of [[Metallikato]], their moves were like slow motion. {{storylink|The Void! (US)|The Void!}} When Unicron himself arrived, though, the superstitious Bludgeon ran like hell. {{storylink|On the Edge of Extinction!}} Thankfully, Optimus Prime's sacrifice saved them all, and Bludgeon was there standing over Prime's body with a few others as he died. The Autobot/Decepticon alliance that emerged was shaky and the Decepticons leaderless, so Bludgeon and [[Krok (G1)|Krok]] discussed a plan of their own. {{storylink|Still Life!}}

[[File:Bludgeonlastautobot.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|It's a good thing the Battlechargers were dead then, or Bludgeon's shell would've been totally ganked.]]
Tensions came to a head when [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] discovered that Cybertron was tearing itself apart in the aftermath of the Transformers' victory against Unicron. While Bludgeon openly kept the peace (like keeping [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]] in line at meetings), he and Krok began to worry that some of the Decepticons were in ''favour'' of peaceful alliance and plotted to break it up. New Autobot leader Grimlock almost gave them an opening by beating the tar out of Fangry, until [[Prowl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Prowl]] stopped the fight; Bludgeon quickly exploited the situation anyway, demanding the full details of the Autobots' plans.

Now knowing they intended to start anew on another planet and live in peace, he sabotaged the Autobot ships and assumed command of the Decepticons. He gave the troops a rousing speech, condemning the Autobot plan as weak and advocating a return to conquest as was the Decepticon way. Having risen from the ranks to light their darkest hour, he was cheered on by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Exodus!}}

[[File:Bludgeon-youlie1.jpg|thumb|Look at him go. What a skeleton!]]
With his Decepticons eager for conquest, Bludgeon randomly selected the planet of [[Klo]] as their first target. {{storylink|A Savage Circle}} The peaceful inhabitants of Klo were easily (and violently) subdued, and Bludgeon thought this planet did not meet the challenges befitting their warrior race. In turn, Krok pleased him with news that their ships were bugged and that they should be expecting the Autobots to be arriving soon. {{storylink|The Last Autobot?}}

Indeed, when the Autobots arrived, Bludgeon's Decepticons were ready for them, luring them into an ambush—only five Autobots escaped their purge, and Bludgeon sent a small hunting party after them. Ultimate victory was snatched from Bludgeon only by divine intervention. The [[Last Autobot]] arrived with a resurrected Optimus Prime and the [[Neo-Knights]]. Bludgeon rejected this development on religious grounds; the Last Autobot, according to his beliefs, was the Ultimate Warrior, who was bent on conquest. He ordered his troops to attack the "unbelievers". Ultimately, the Decepticons were defeated. The Last Autobot was able to revive the fallen Autobots at will, and Bludgeon was forced to admit defeat and withdraw. As he and the Decepticons retreated, he promised a "solitary exile" to the Autobots—while saying that they were fleeing to fight another day to his subordinates. {{storylink|End of the Road! (US)|End of the Road!}}
{{-}}

=====Marvel UK future timelines=====
[[File:Aspects of evil bludgeon.jpg|left|75px|thumb|GIVE ME YOUR THROAT.]]
In an alternate [[1990]], [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Hot Rod]] was captured by the Decepticons and freed by an agent placed within their ranks. [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] accused Bludgeon of being the culprit, and Bludgeon demanded the chance to prove himself through [[Trial by Combat]]. He was released and chased by [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], [[Stranglehold]] and [[Warmonger]]. Bludgeon easily dispatched the former two but was caught from behind by Warmonger, who couldn't bring himself to kill in cold blood. Realizing who the infiltrator was, Megatron destroyed Warmonger, then reflected that it would have simply been easier to kill all four of them. {{storylink|Aspects of Evil!}}
{{-}}

=====Earthforce=====
{{earthforcefiction}}
[[File:UKBludgeonEarthForce.jpg|thumb|There wolf!]]
Following Catilla's death, the Mayhems set up a base on a deserted island, where Needlenose decided to test their response time in an emergency. Enraged, Bludgeon threatened to tear him apart, but was stopped by Snarler. As Needlenose returned to his quarters, he was ambushed by Carnivac, who had snuck in during the chaos caused by his "drill". His calls for help were ignored by Snarler and Bludgeon, who thought that their comrade was once more lying about the emergency. {{storylink|Cry Wolf!}} Carnivac decided to pick off Bludgeon next, finding him meditating. Bludgeon sensed him coming and took him on, and the other Mayhems responded to the commotion. Bludgeon wanted to finish this traitor with his blade as well, but Spinister decided to end it summarily by slagging Carnivac with his blaster instead. {{storylink|Wolf in the Fold!}} Angry at losing his kill, Bludgeon was pleased to find [[Earthforce]] attacking them, in an attempt to rescue Carnivac. He and his fellow Pretenders were defeated, outnumbered by the Autobots. But before they could be executed, a shell-less Carnivac appeared and told the Autobots to spare them, denying them a warrior's death. {{storylink|Where Wolf?}}

Captives of Earthforce, Bludgeon and his Pretender partners were held in a cell together. To get free, Bludgeon arranged a most subtle escape attempt with his cell mates. At first, they all remained completely silent for an extended period of time, partly to unnerve their guard, [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], but also to give Bludgeon time to make mental contact with his katana, locked away in the property vault. Once he found the weapon and began summoning it back to him through the hallways, Bludgeon signaled Stranglehold to begin pounding frantically on the floor. This sudden activity spooked Inferno into opening the cell door to pacify the prisoner, only to wind up with a floating sword in his backside. The Pretenders then simply walked out over his leaking body. {{storylink|Shut Up!}}

Afterwards, Bludgeon and the others hooked up with Megatron and Shockwave, the deposed leaders of the Decepticons, and took on a bounty to assassinate their betrayers, [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]. {{storylink|Assassins}} Though the Pretenders were only meant to eliminate whichever of their targets had survived an orchestrated battle between the pair, they found both Starscream and Soundwave functional upon their arrival. Unperturbed, Bludgeon and his teammates surmised that they could ask to be paid double for the hit once it had been completed. {{storylink|External Forces!}} The assassins outnumbered their prey, but they hadn't counted on the Autobots intervening on Starscream's behalf. It seemed the Dinobot [[Snarl (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Snarl]] was dying, and could only be saved by a systems boost from a compatible Transformer, namely Starscream. [[Swoop (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Swoop]] and [[Sludge (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Sludge]] joined the fight on Starscream's side, and the Mayhems were defeated. {{storylink|The Lesser Evil!}}

=====Another Time & Place=====
[[File:BludgeonStrangleholdOctopunch-AnotherTimeAndPlace.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.85|Bludgeon: All skeleton, no spine.]]
After the defeat on Klo, Bludgeon decided the Decepticons needed some "old blood" back in charge. He traveled to Earth and retrieved the deactivated body of [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] from the wreckage of the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]]. Then, he seized upon an opportunity to follow Grimlock and the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] to [[Hydrus Four]], the source of the miraculous energy known as [[Nucleon (substance)|Nucleon]] which had supercharged the Dinobot commander. Slipping ahead of the Dinobots as they made their way to the medical facility, Bludgeon and his Decepticons set up a [[Holocaust Trigger]] to trap the Dinobots, disabling them without firing a shot. Unfortunately for Bludgeon, he ignored [[Fangry (G1)|Fangry]]'s cries of "Let's just kill them already!" and instead planned on keeping Grimlock and the Dinobots alive long enough for them to witness the triumphant resurrection of Megatron. That didn't mean, however, that he kept his fellow Decepticons from aggressively torturing their fallen captives.

In a matter of hours, a full scale Autobot strike force had tracked the Dinobots down to Hydrus Four and assaulted Bludgeon's position. Fearing his rag-tag team of Decepticons wouldn't be enough, Bludgeon accelerated Megatron's revival, sending the half-mad, half-living monstrosity at Optimus Prime. He had no time to gloat, though—the heavily-injured Dinobot known as Swoop had dragged himself to the control module for one of the [[repair spider|medical machines]] in the area, setting its spidery arms to work on Bludgeon, disassembling him in seconds down to his core components.

Bludgeon didn't even have time to scream. {{storylink|Another Time & Place}}
{{-}}

====Marvel ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Bludgeontalesofearth.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|G2, home of New Extreme Weapons.]]
Optimus Prime considered Bludgeon a defeated threat. When the [[Cybertronian (faction)|Empire]] was discovered, he considered if "Bludgeon had lied about his plans" but decided that this was too advanced an operation. {{storylink|War Without End!}}

Turns out Prime was dumb as what Bludgeon had actually meant by "solitary exile" was "build a slag-off big planet-like spacecraft called the [[Warworld]] and attack vessels for their cargo across the galaxy". {{storylink|Primal Fear!|Old Evils}} He also battled Optimus Prime and the Autobots over a store of ancient alien weapons, but an [[Guardian (G2)|alien entity]] drove him off. {{storylink|Ghosts}} After that, he went back to stealing resources—and finished the construction of a [[Bludgeon's new army|new generation of Decepticon warriors]], who just needed the Matrix to come back to life. That meant luring Prime to him... {{storylink|Primal Fear!|Old Evils}}

[[File:Bludgeon-PowerAndTheGlory.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Also, so very much less.]]
To lure Prime out, Bludgeon launched a full-scale attack on Earth and did succeed in drawing Optimus Prime to Earth's defense, but not before Bludgeon was confronted by the newly-rebuilt [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], who wanted command of the Decepticons for himself once more. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Tales of Earth Part One}} Bludgeon destroyed Megatron's gun with one swipe of his blade, but neglected to realize how enhanced the new Megatron was—the former Decepticon leader ripped Bludgeon's Pretender skull off with one hand. Undaunted, Bludgeon proclaimed himself an agent of chaos and transformed into his little-used tank mode to confront Megatron on his own terms. He briefly drove back Megatron, but ultimately the Decepticons' founder proved to be too much for their current leader, and his new railgun destroyed Bludgeon utterly. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory|Tales of Earth Part Two}}

[[File:Megatron ignores Bludgeon's severed head.jpg|upright=1.6|thumb|If you think this is harsh Bludgeon, Swindle would've sold your skull on eBay by now.]]
The victorious Decepticon leader subsequently displayed Bludgeon's severed head in the Warworld, though he did muse that he might have spared Bludgeon's life if he'd known how much the guy had achieved and envisioned with limited time and resources. {{storylink|The Gathering Darkness}} Later on, the Decepticons would try not to say the word "bludgeon" around Megatron (even with the "to hit things" meaning) just in case it annoyed him. {{storylink|New Dawn}}
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====Fleetway ''Generation 2'' comic====
[[File:Bludgeon-WarWithoutEndUK.jpg|thumb|upright=0.85|thumb|[[Robin Smith]], copying a [[character model]] pose??? [[Ravage (G1)|Never!]]]]
Intending to draw out Autobots to Earth and steal the Matrix to bring a new generation of Decepticons to life, Bludgeon attacked Earth in force—specifically [[London]]. Unfortunately for him, the Autobots were already there, and attacked just as his troops were low on fuel. Bludgeon fought Optimus in direct combat and lost. {{storylink|War Without End (issue)|War Without End}} When Megatron turned up afterwards to fight Optimus, Bludgeon's men actually ''attacked'' Megatron just in case it was Bludgeon he was stomping: [[Rage (G1)|Rage]] bluntly said that the Pretender was their boss, not the old guy.

Bludgeon sneaked away {{storylink|War Zone}} to try exactly the same tactic again. {{storylink|Devices and Desires! (Marvel)|Tales of Earth Part One}}—and learned if at first you don't succeed, Try #2 will get you killed by Megatron. {{storylink|The Power and the Glory|Tales of Earth Part Two}}
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====''Classics''====
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[[File:Bludgeon Piranacon AtFightsEnd.jpg|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Is that you, Brainiac?]]
Optimus Prime was reluctant to prolong the war by following Bludgeon and his followers across the galaxy, but [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] was more than happy to. Grimlock, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]], and a crew of others searched and fought Bludgeon's Decepticons in the fringes of known space, but to no known resolution. At some point the mysterious Decepticon, [[Bug Bite (GoBots)|Bug Bite]], joined Bludgeon's Decepticons, and Bludgeon put him in charge of his own subgroup. {{storylink|Games of Deception}}

As Bludgeon became aware of Megatron's re-emergence, he began to prepare his forces to repel an attempted coup by the former Decepticon leader. Bludgeon and his Sub-Commander [[Snaptrap (G1)|Snaptrap]] were readying their battleplans when [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] brought to his attention their plans may have been compromised from within. They apparently identified the traitor working for Megatron, [[Hun-Gurrr (G1)|Hun-Gurrr]] of the [[Terrorcon (G1)|Terrorcon]]s, and so Bludgeon confronted him with the [[Seacon (G1)|Seacon]]s. A fight broke out between [[Abominus (G1)|Abominus]] and [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] as a result, but Bludgeon's loyal gestalt won, and so they returned to battle preparation. In the war room, Bludgeon became so intent on watching for Megatron's next move on the monitors that he failed to notice Seawing removing his sword. Only after the Seacons had formed Piranacon again did Bludgeon finally realize he had miscalculated. Piranacon's mass compression cannon destroyed the Pretender completely, leaving room for Megatron to swoop in and claim full leadership of the Decepticons. {{storylink|At Fight's End}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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[[File:BludgeonVision DestinyPt3.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.1|"I will die naked and alone? Glorious!"]]
Bludgeon felt his warrior's honor was deeply tarnished on [[Klo]], when he faltered and retreated instead of fighting to his death. The various conquests and victories the Decepticons achieved since then did nothing to remove that stain. Deep in meditation, Bludgeon received a vision of his own glorious death at the hands of a worthy opponent back on Cybertron, and he began plotting to bring this future about. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Three}}

Twenty years after the defeat at Klo, the Autobots unaware of his location, Bludgeon was finally ready to take his revenge. He contacted [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]] at the secret [[Fort Scyk]] base, revealing he had agents on Cybertron and even in the Neo-Decepticons, and requested Soundwave retrieve a valuable resource for him in exchange for aid against the Autobots. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 1}} The moment came when [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and many of his warriors were occupied on Earth. Soundwave contacted Bludgeon as his men eliminated another bio-mechanical species on [[Torkulon]], telling him to expect delivery soon. {{storylink|Loose Ends, Part 3}}

Soundwave successfully retrieved the Matrix-infused remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Lord Thunderwing]], the "spark" Bludgeon needed to bring life to his [[Blitz Engine]]s—adaptable, self-regenerating war machines of tremendous power. {{storylink|Natural Selection, Part Three}} The spark was lit, and Bludgeon and Soundwave observed a successful field test of the Engines' power on [[Cresta Superior]]. {{storylink|Destiny, Part One}} Soundwave returned to Cybertron and used his Neo-Decepticons to orchestrate the total blinding of Cybertron's long-range sensors, allowing Bludgeon and the Warworld to come within striking distance unnoticed. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Two}}

As the siege began, Bludgeon dropped Blitz Engine troopers all over Cybertron, devastating Autobot defensive measures. The Warworld was transmitting Matrix-energy to power the Engines' sparks, and so it needed to be close to the assault, but Bludgeon initially refrained from bringing the Warworld's more awe-inspiring weapons to activation. Something needed to be left of Cybertron to rule, after all. Still, at his troops' encouragement, Bludgeon agreed to a symbolic strike. Hacking the Autobot surveillance feed, he made them watch as the Warworld's city-killer armaments were brought down on top of a single target: [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. (Miraculously, Magnus survived by using the body of [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] as a super-dense shield.) {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}}

[[File:RodimusVBludgeon DestinyPt5.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.5|"C'mon, beat me up! I'll even sing "[[The Touch]]" for you if need be."]]
Bludgeon sent his soldiers to join the Neo-Decepticon forces on the ground, but remained on board the Warworld in anticipation of his final battle. He easily dispatched the [[Wrecker]]s commando unit sent to disable the Thunderwing link to the Blitz Engines, and was prepared to deliver the killing stroke to [[Kup (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Kup]] when his fated opponent arrived: ''[[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]]'', freshly empowered by an alternate Creation Matrix and ascended to the name of Prime. Unimpressed at first, Bludgeon learned otherwise when Rodimus Prime caught his blade in mid-strike. The battle after that was swift but certain, as Rodimus threw Bludgeon out of the Warworld, letting him hurtle uncontrollably into the planet's surface below. {{storylink|Less Than Zero}} {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}

Adding insult to horrible, horrible injury, Rodimus found Bludgeon's still smoldering frame after the battle. Bludgeon lived, barely, and insisted Rodimus finish the job. Instead, Rodimus Prime refused to grant Bludgeon his "glorious death", and ordered Autobot medics to make sure Bludgeon survived to suffer the ignominy of imprisonment. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 1}} His imprisonment probably didn't last long as he was most likely turned into a [[shadow-leech]] along with nearly every other Decepticon, presumably an even more ignominious end. {{storylink|The War to End All Wars, Part 5}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:WarWithin Escalation Bludgeons vision.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|EPIC FORESHADOWING.]]
During the so-called [[Dark Ages]] of the Autobot-Decepticon conflict, Bludgeon, alongside [[Bugly (G1)|Bugly]] and [[Mindwipe (G1)|Mindwipe]], formed the [[Chaos Trinity]], a group that sought to harness the dark forces of the universe and use them to their advantage. During one of their ceremonies in the [[Polities of Cybertron|Orbital Torus State]] of [[Kalis]], they were interrupted by the mysterious being known as [[The Fallen]], who applauded their amateur theatrics while mocking the lack of substance behind their words. He offered them [[Furmanism|power beyond measure]] in exchange for their servitude, a proposal that Bludgeon at first boldly refused, then agreed to once The Fallen changed the term for which they would be referred to. The Fallen tasked his new "disciples" with capturing a number of Transformers in order to perform a bizarre ceremony called The [[Unbinding]] in [[Well of All Sparks|Cybertron's core]]. {{storylink|Fragmentation (G1)|Fragmentation}} Soon, Bludgeon began to chafe at being ordered around without any tangible reward, so The Fallen gave him a glimpse of the dark power, ensuring the Decepticon's loyalty. While the [[Wrecker]]s and [[Ultracon]]s busied themselves with their civil war, unaware of the events unfolding, Bludgeon formulated a strategy to capture two of their targets: the Trinity would exploit [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s twisted sense of justice and have him deliver himself and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] into their trap. {{storylink|Escalation}}

When Jetfire met with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] in the [[Neutral Territories]] to discuss their suspicions about an outside force influencing the current conflict, the Trinity sprung their trap, attacking the Decepticon Commander. Bludgeon declared that once he would have never dared face Shockwave in battle, but he had been given new insights into the [[dark science]] and his ability to see the bigger picture, the latter no longer stood a chance. Once Shockwave was taken care of, the Trinity captured Jetfire, but noticed that Grimlock hadn't taken the bait of Jetfire's supposed treachery. As they prepared to leave, Grimlock jumped them, forcing The Fallen to step in. {{storylink|Revelation (The Dark Ages)|Revelation}}

[[File:WarWithin Confrontation BludgeonBlades.jpg|thumb|left|upright=2.2|And you call yourself 'Blades'? You don't even have a blade!]]
With two of the targets secured, The Fallen ordered the Trinity to capture [[Hot Spot (G1)|Hot Spot]], leader of the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], while he would take care of the fourth target personally. In the ruins of [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], while the Protectobots were discussing their problems with maintaining their control while combined as [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], Bludgeon and the Trinity attacked, taking down the other Protectobots with ease and capturing Hot Spot. {{storylink|Confrontation (issue)|Confrontation}}

While The Fallen used the four prisoners to unlock the [[Seal of Primus]], Bludgeon and the others were forced to defend the access shaft to the underground chamber against the Decepticons. Though Bludgeon stood resolute, ordering his comrades to fight on, with the faith that they would be rewarded for their loyal service, his resolve soon crumbled when the Autobots and the [[Lightning Strike Coalition]] joined forces with Shockwave and eliminated Bugly and Mindwipe. Bludgeon escaped underground to seek his master, only to be gunned down by a teleporting [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. {{storylink|Conflagration}}
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===Dreamwave ''Armada'' continuity===
====Ask Vector Prime====
In a universe ultimately destroyed by [[Unicron]], Bludgeon joined [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]]'s team of [[Herald of Unicron|Heralds of Unicron]] to serve [[Last Autobot|the Ultimate Warrior]]. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/19}}

====Dreamwave ''Armada'' comic====
[[File:DWDropshot sliced.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|Silent but deadly.]]
Bludgeon, Galvatron, [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]], [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], and [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] were sent to prepare [[Aurex 402.24 Gamma|this universe]]'s Cybertron for Unicron's arrival, starting with capturing the [[Decepticon Command Headquarters]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 1 of 4}} After the group had activated all the [[space bridge]]s in the [[space bridge nexus]] in order to destabilize local space-time, Bludgeon was left to guard the nexus while the other three went to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 2 of 4}} He attacked [[Jetfire (Armada)|Jetfire]]'s unit when they arrived to investigate and put up a formidable assault (as [[Dropshot (Armada)|Dropshot]] could attest), though the Autobots eventually realized the secret to his technique and forced him to retreat, leaving behind his Pretender shell. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 3 of 4}} He returned when Jetfire attempted to use the space-bridge portal, but like the rest of the Heralds was shortly blown up when the Autobot detonated the entire base. {{storylink|Worlds Collide, Part 4 of 4}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:Bludgeon Robot GIJoe.jpg|upright=0.8|thumb|Bludgeon always secretly dreamed of being a [[Visionaries|Visionary]].]]
Eons ago, when [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] was given the [[Matrix of Leadership]], Bludgeon attempted to kill him, but failed.

Along with the [[Pretender Monster]]s, Bludgeon traveled to Earth, seeking to be present at the planet's destruction by Unicron. The group was shot down by the [[China|Chinese]] Air Force, however, and damaged in the process. An alliance with the underground kingdom of [[Cobra-La]] provided them with life-sustaining [[Pretender]] shells in exchange for protecting the kingdom. He was responsible for the death of [[Atomic Man]] in 1978, when the [[Adventure Team (G.I. Joe)|Adventure Team]] came snooping too close to Cobra-La's hidden lair in the caves beneath [[Tibet]]. {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 1 of 2}}

Decades later, Bludgeon engaged Optimus Prime in battle as the Autobot attempted to infiltrate Cobra-La's caves. After being burned by Bludgeon, Optimus ripped the chest from Bludgeon's Pretender shell. In his anger, Bludgeon lost his edge and fell off a cliff. Although Optimus had caught him, Bludgeon chose to fall, standing by his philosophy of "merciless death and destruction." {{storylink|Black Horizon, Part 2 of 2}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Stormbringer issue 1|''Transformers: Stormbringer'' #1]]

[[File:Bludgeon Thundercracker SLOrionPax.jpg|upright=1.55|thumb|left|I seek glory, power, enlightenment, and my lower jaw.]]
In the earliest days of the war, Bludgeon was ordered by [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]] to capture [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] so that the Decepticons could use him to find [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]]. To this end, he kidnapped [[Ratchet (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ratchet]] and organized a hostage exchange in the [[Rust Sea|Rust Spot]], knowing that the Autobots would have to use Alpha Trion to find their way through the area. The plan worked up until that point, but Alpha Trion escaped his clutches thanks to the efforts of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Orion Pax]], one of the hostage exchangers. As payback, Bludgeon had him strapped to a shuttle programmed crash into the nearest settlement, and though Orion tried to stall for time by telling him he'd go far in life only to overreach and become a symbol of failure, Bludgeon didn't really care and launched his captive into the sky. {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}}

[[File:Bludgeon altmode TheHuntingParty.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Ancient Metallikato secret... the flying tank.]]
Following Metroplex's departure from Cybertron, Bludgeon continued his hunt for the [[Titan (group)|Titan]] using the starship ''[[Empirion]]''. One of his subordinates, [[Thundercracker (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Thundercracker]], tracked their prey to a desolate planetoid inhabitated by some pesky [[Urtuskian|aliens]], so Bludgeon commenced planetary bombardment to get them out of the way. The assault attracted the attention of a group of Autobots who rammed and crippled the ''Empirion'', forcing Bludgeon to abandon ship and fight them until Thundercracker reported that Metroplex was nowhere to be found. As the Decepticons retreated to continue their hunt elsewhere, Bludgeon had Thundercracker transferred out of his unit for seemingly having led them into an Autobot trap. {{storylink|The Hunting Party (IDW)|The Hunting Party}}

During the war, Bludgeon formed an army of "deviants and half-forms", an event that would be remembered as one of the most horrible things the Decepticons did. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

[[File:SpotlightSoundwave Bludgeon defeatsLaserbeakRavage.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.66|Wait, does this mean that Piranacon [[Bludgeon (G1)#Classics|is stealthier]] than ''Ravage''?]]
Bludgeon was the leader of a team of Decepticons (including [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]], [[Finback]], [[Skullgrin]], and [[Bomb-Burst (G1)|Bomb-Burst]]) who were assigned by Megatron to look into what [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]'s various projects were when he disappeared. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}} Megatron also sent [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]] to spy on them. {{storylink|Shockpoint}} During this time, Bludgeon discovered Shockwave's work on [[Regenesis]]. Eventually, however, they discovered the remains of [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], the Decepticon scientist who became the cause of the Cybertronian cataclysm. Bludgeon came to believe that Thunderwing was an avatar of the apocalypse, and became bent on restoring the wasted Cybertron to its former glory by resurrecting him. He and his team of Decepticons believed that in reawakening Thunderwing and turning him loose, the mass sacrifice of worlds would allow the rebirth of Cybertron. They also delved into the outlawed [[Pretender|polydermal grafting]] experiments pioneered by Thunderwing, in an attempt to create super-shells of their own.

In [[1984]] they went to [[Earth]] to extract a load of [[Ore-13|Ultra-Energon]], establishing a base within Mt. St. Helens. Soundwave naturally followed them. He eventually came to them asking for a cut of their profits, believing that they meant to sell the energon, but when he realized that they meant to resurrect Thunderwing he tried to stop them. They used one of Shockwave's devices to lock him in his alt-mode, then caused a volcanic eruption and returned to Cybertron via an [[orbital jump|orbital bounce]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Soundwave}}

[[File:IDWBludgeonShell.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Yes... I feel it, the power... fills me. Yes, I feel the universe within me! I am... I am a part of the cosmos! Its energy flows... flows through me! Of what consequence are you now?]]
Twenty-three years later, [[Jetfire (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Jetfire]] and the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]], detecting the Ultra-Energon from orbit, went to investigate, and were taken by the cult, planning to use them as raw materials for their shells. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}} Bludgeon wanted Jetfire to witness Thunderwing's awakening, to make him see that Thunderwing had been right to experiment, but Jetfire eventually annoyed him too much. Connecting his mind to an [[axis cradle]] that controlled Thunderwing's blank neuroscape, Bludgeon sent Thunderwing to destroy [[Nebulos]], then engaged the auto-drive to inspect his own shell's progress. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 2|Stormbringer #2}} When [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] and the Wreckers attacked Bludgeon's base on Cybertron by surprise, Iguanus escaped to the bio-graft chamber to find Bludgeon—only to find the cult leader having donned full polydermal armor. However, in Bludgeon's rush, the shell was not mentally aligned, causing a psychic backlash that took down the Decepticon before the Wreckers even found him. It was unclear at the time whether Bludgeon's mind survived, though it was believed to be in torment if it had. Prime felt that he got off lightly for having unleashed Thunderwing. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 3|Stormbringer #3}}

[[File:SpotlightSideswipe Bludgeon attacks.jpg|left|thumb|upright=0.95|"I can tell you're happy to see me, Craig... IN YOUR PANTS!"]]
After the defeat of Thunderwing, Bludgeon was transferred to [[Garrus-9]], where [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Fortress Maximus]] stored his extracted [[spark]] in the Rig. {{storylink|Spotlight: Arcee}} However, during [[Nova Prime|Nemesis Prime]]'s attempt to bring forth the [[Expansion]], Bludgeon was reactivated inside his cell by [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] to stop Jetfire from attempting to take control of Thunderwing. {{storylink|Spotlight: Doubledealer}} The remote-controlled Bludgeon sliced its way into Jetfire's lab and Jhiaxus planned to have it kill the Autobot. However, multiple fronts of Autobot resistance at each [[Nega-Core]] kept Jhiaxus from focusing his full attention on controlling Bludgeon, and he was forced to abandon his effort to kill Jetfire. [[Cloudraker (G1)|Cloudraker]] and [[Fastlane]] arrived and quickly disarmed the now-inert Bludgeon, and Jetfire borrowed the Pretender's [[sword]] to go aid Optimus Prime in his fight against Nemesis Prime. Bludgeon's body was presumably returned to confinement afterwards. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

[[File:AHM bludgeoniseeevill.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Another inconsistency [[John Barber]] has to fix.]]
Somehow freed from Garrus-9 and again in possession of his full faculties (such as they were), Bludgeon was given command of the ''[[Torment]]'', a Decepticon warship crewed by the [[Pretender Monster|Monstructor Six]]. Still displaying cultish fanaticism and a cruel streak a mile wide, he urged his crew onward in pursuit of the maverick Autobot [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]]. Downing the Autobot's shuttlecraft, Bludgeon had his ship land and crew disembark to sacrifice Hot Rod for the greater purpose of restoring Cybertron. With the untimely arrival of the crew of the battleship ''[[Trion]]'', Bludgeon ordered his acolytes to form Monstructor and crush the Autobots. However, his forces were put to rout by a precise shot from [[Perceptor (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Perceptor]]'s sniper rifle, which hit the vulnerable connecting joint of the large combiner. Appearing to realize what he was up against, Bludgeon sounded the retreat. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 15|Lost & Found}} In actuality, he was leading the pursuing ''Trion'' to Cybertron, where several Decepticon battlecruisers staged an ambush, sending the Autobot craft plummeting to the planet below. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 5|All Hail Megatron #5}} With Bludgeon still in command, the ''Torment'' later arrived in the nick of time to rescue Shockwave from the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], who opted to retreat rather than face him and the Monstructor Six. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind}}

[[File:Bludgeon Wheelie Syndromica1.jpg|left|100px|thumb|Annnnnd ''fixed''. Thanks, John!]]
Several years later, learning that Jhiaxus had returned and was the captive of [[Hardhead (G1)|Hardhead]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|his]] [[Garnak|crew]], Bludgeon, following the orders of Shockwave, put into motion a plan to liberate him. Taking Monstructor to the planet [[Arduria]], he sent out a phony distress call that lured Hardhead's crew—joined now by Orion Pax, formerly Optimus Prime—to the frozen world. While Monstructor kept Hardhead and Orion busy, Bludgeon penetrated their ship, easily cutting his way through [[Garnak]] and [[Wheelie (G1)|Wheelie]] and liberating Jhiaxus. Together, the villains set off to track down the other planets that had been targeted by the Regenesis program crafted by Shockwave, who had been Jhiaxus's greatest student. {{storylink|Syndromica (1)}}

[[File:Syndromica2 pax vs bludgeon.jpg|upright=0.9|thumb|Weak sword or sturdy gun?]]
Bludgeon arrived on planet [[LV-117]], which thanks to the Regenesis missile that had landed there, existed in a constant state of chronal flux. After they both separately came in contact with the time machine aboard [[Turmoil]]'s stolen ship, Bludgeon and Orion Pax were sent adrift across different eras of the planet, moving in opposite directions through time in relation to each other. Bludgeon managed to steal the device that allowed LV-117's inhabitants to control their planet's journey through time and slew Wheelie's friend [[Varta]] in the process, before he and Jhiaxus escaped aboard Turmoil's ship. {{storylink|Syndromica (2)}}

The villains tracked down [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]], one of Bludgeon's old [[Titan Hunter]] subordinates, who had once managed to control a Titan. After duping Orion Pax into raising a deactivated Titan on [[Gorlam Prime]], they used Waspinator to seize control of it. The Titan's [[space bridge]] was used to teleport it back to Cybertron, and Jhiaxus' group followed in their own ship. {{storylink|Homecoming (IDW)|Homecoming}} They arrived on Cybertron to join with Shockwave shortly thereafter. {{storylink|The Dead Are Not Enough: Dark Cybertron Chapter 7|The Dead Are Not Enough}} Bludgeon watched silently as Jhiaxus prepared to undertake Shockwave's master plan. {{storylink|Finis Temporis: Dark Cybertron Chapter 9|Finis Temporis}} The completion of the chronal drive came just in time for the invasion of Cybertron by Shockwave's allies, the [[Ammonite]]s. {{storylink|The Becoming: Dark Cybertron Chapter 10|The Becoming}}

Bludgeon began expressing some small doubts of the plan, as he came to realize that his master, Jhiaxus, was actually subservient to Shockwave. Still, he remained at their side, striking out against the Autobots and Decepticons who invaded Crystal City to stop Shockwave's plot. He struck down [[Waspinator (BW)|Waspinator]] and laughed at [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and his copied Metallikato moves. As he prepared to execute [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]], however, Bludgeon was blasted by Optimus Prime, as the Autobot leader and his team re-emerged from the Dead Universe. {{storylink|Black Planet: Dark Cybertron Chapter 11|Black Planet}} Bludgeon was last seen as Ultra Magnus checked the fallen warrior for signs of life, but ultimately left him behind. {{storylink|...And the Damage Done: Dark Cybertron Finale|...And the Damage Done}}

[[File:BludgeonslicesBarricade Redemption.jpg|upright=1.2|thumb|left|[[Sideswipe (Movie)|Sideswipe]], eat your heart out.]]
Managing to escape from the Crystal City before it was consumed into a singularity, Bludgeon set up residence in the Sea of Rust, and in the following months, he discovered that the [[hot spot]] in [[Alyon]] had reignited with Sparks. He proceeded to perform horrifying experiments upon some of them, including placing some of the sparks within the remains of fallen [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] and mutant [[Turbofox]]es, as well as messing with the corrupted energon emanating from the fallen [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]].

Upon discovering a convoy protected by the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]] which contained sparks from the colony of [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Bludgeon set some of his Sweeps upon them, but when they were driven off by a [[Torchbearer|second group]] he instead had them followed. Taking advantage of an attack from the [[Badgeless]], Bludgeon attacked the truck himself, destroying it, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] and the sparks. Easily disregarding the attack from [[Strafe (IDW)|Strafe]], Bludgeon hurled her into the corrupted energon, curious to see what it would do as it began mutating her. However the equally distraught [[Swift (G1)|Swift]], upset at Barricade's death, damned him for robbing himself of his "future" by destroying the sparks. Disgusted with the amoral scientist, she pushed Bludgeon over a cliff into a pool of the contaminated energon, only narrowly saved from joining him when [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] caught her by the wrist. Doubting that Bludgeon had perished, Strafe and the Dinobots decided to seek him out and make sure he suffered. {{storylink|The Transformers: Redemption|Redemption}}

[[File:Salvation BludgeonFlatline.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|right|Your armor shall be mine, Ryo of the Wildfire!]]
Having discovered that Trypticon was in fact a [[Titan (group)|Titan]], Bludgeon put together a plan to use the beast's internal [[space bridge]] to conquer the galaxy in the name of Cybertron. He used the corrupted Sweep sparks to reactivate Trypticon's [[brain module]], which he then took control of using a replica of the [[Void Scepter]] said to have created the Titan. Next he raided the Alyon hot spot, killing the [[Badgeless]] guarding it and only leaving [[Sandstorm (G1)|Sandstorm]] alive before harvesting the remaining sparks, intending to use Trypticon's energon to corrupt them into an army under his control. As he demonstrated Trypticon's power by having the monster march on Iacon, Bludgeon was confronted by the Dinobots, and while he had expected Sandstorm to keep them busy, Sandstorm instead joined forces with them and destroyed the Void Scepter. His control over Trypticon broken, Bludgeon found himself forcibly teleported out of the vengeful Titan, who melted his body with a powerful beam from his mouth. Unbeknownst to most, however, he survived and was secretly taken into custody by [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]], who held an interest in his spark experiments. {{storylink|The Transformers: Salvation|Salvation}}

[[File:TheDeadComeHomePt1 BludgeonVoidSceptor.jpg|upright=0.7|thumb|left|Darkest soul, evil's courier, serve me as a Skeleton Warrior!]]
Starscream eventually locked the crippled Bludgeon up in a back room and gave him a repaired Void Scepter with which he would carry out Starscream's bidding. After the Seeker had lent [[Slag (G1)|Slug]] to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] so they hunt for the missing [[protoform]]s, {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}} he had Bludgeon control the Dinobot via the Scepter. When Slug reunited with the Dinobots, Bludgeon had him attack his friends, {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 1 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 1}} to make ready the coming of his "master". Starscream eventually caught wind of this and shattered the Scepter. Though Bludgeon tried to goad the Seeker into killing Optimus, Starscream refused to bite and reminded Bludgeon of his house arrest. Though disappointed at how things turned out, Bludgeon was confident that these events would not impede his master's return. {{storylink|The Dead Come Home, Part 2 (of 2)|The Dead Come Home, Part 2}}

Anticipating a large existential threat, Starscream eventually repaired Bludgeon and sent him out into the galaxy so that he could gather all the Decepticons who had failed to return to Cybertron following the war's end. Bludgeon readily accomplished this task, forming the [[Decepticon Vengeance Division]], a massive fleet of Decepticon capital ships capable of destroying whole planets with ease. Though Starscream, {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} and Shockwave each believed they commanded Bludgeon's loyalty, {{storylink|Road's End}} Bludgeon's fetish for the apocalypse had made him loyal only to [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]]. When the Chaos Bringer began attacking the [[Cybertronian colonies]], Starscream dispatched the DVD to [[G Nebula 89]] to destroy him, with Bludgeon duping Starscream and his troops into believing Unicron could be felled by their firepower and a dud [[stasis web]]. In reality, Bludgeon had met the Chaos Bringer only to pledge loyalty to him. After the fleet had failed to damage the monster planet, Unicron unleashed the [[Maximal]]s onto Bludgeon's [[Worldsweeper]] before teleporting to Cybertron, warping the Decepticons into Maximal-like forms and bringing them along to act as his heralds. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}}

[[File:RoadsEnd BludgeonMonstructor.jpg|upright=1.9|right|thumb|Trusting the skull-faced fanatic was a bad idea...who'da thunk?]]
As Unicron began attacking Cybertron, Bludgeon had his ship open fire on [[Vigilem|Carcer]], crippling the Titan. His attack drew the attention of [[Victorion]] who attempted to kill him and destroy his ship. Anticipating this, Bludgeon unleashed [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] on the Camien combiner who managed to defeat his foe. {{storylink|Our Finest}} Once Unicron had destroyed [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], the fleet quantum jumped to [[Jupiter]], Bludgeon loudly proclaiming their loyalty to Unicron. {{storylink|Road's End}}

After Shockwave had located the errant [[Talisman (G1)|Talisman]], he contacted Bludgeon, ordering him to have the device retrieved and used to slay Unicron. Bludgeon chose that moment to announce his loyalty to Unicron, dispatching his troops to retrieve the device... only so it would pose no threat to Unicron. When Starscream, Thundercracker, and [[Skywarp (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Skywarp]] charged the fleet, Bludgeon casually ordered Monstructor to slay the Decepticon leader, before Metroplex and Trypticon space bridged in and unleashed an army on the DVD. {{storylink|Assembly (Unicron)|Assembly}}

Caught off guard, the DVD fell to the Titans with only Bludgeon's ship surviving the attack. As the Worldsweeper descended into Earth's atmosphere, Shockwave tried to reassert control over Bludgeon to no avail. As the warship rained destruction on the Eastern seaboard of the United States, it was boarded by the Dinobots who stormed the bridge. Though managing to slay Snarl and Sludge, Bludgeon soon found himself locked in mortal combat with Slug. Their battle caused Bludgeon to lose control of his Void Scepter sending the Worldsweeper on a collision course with the [[White House]], both Bludgeon and Slug dying in the crash. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

===''Mini Mayhem!''===
After [[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]] asked him why his Pretender shell had a skeleton's face, Bludgeon explained that it once looked human, but its face was melted off after witnessing [[w:Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade|the opening of the Ark of the Covenant]]. The incident totally ruined his chances at being that year's prom king. {{storylink|Mini Mayhem!}}

===A Tale of the Pretenders===
[[File:Tale of Pretenders Bludgeon.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"''Nyeh-heh-heh!'' Soon the secrets of Castle Greyskull will be mine!"]]

With other Decepticon Pretenders, Bludgeon was active in ancient [[Japan]]. One day, they came across three [[human]] siblings and threatened them. The oldest managed to escape and both [[Iguanus (G1)|Iguanus]] and [[Carnivac (G1)|Carnivac]] pursued the remaining two while the other Decepticons followed. Bludgeon found the entire thing beneath their notice, but was rebuked by [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], who desired to play with the humans. Octopunch was about to step on the two when [[Metalhawk (Masterforce)|Metalhawk]] leapt to the rescue. Impressed by this apparent human, Bludgeon challenged him to a duel, but he ultimately proved lacking. Despite the rescuees trying to defend Metalhawk, Bludgeon was about to go in for the kill when other Autobot Pretenders appeared and fought off the Decepticons. Bludgeon and Metalhawk continued their duel, which Metalhawk managed to end by sending Bludgeon falling into a lava pit. {{storylink|A Tale of the Pretenders}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The otherworldly guardian of the entrance to the [[Transformer afterlife|Matrix]], Bludgeon blocked the path of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s souls on their journey to the great beyond, demanding they present the "[[Key to Vector Sigma|key]] to [[Vector Sigma|Vector Stigmata]]" before they could pass. While Prime revealed the key and was granted passage by the gatekeeper, Grimlock could not produce one and was refused entry until Prime let him have his key. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}

===''Of Masters and Mayhem''===
Bludgeon and the rest of the Mayhem Attack Squad were drawn to a cavern on Earth by a Decepticon signal, finding upon their arrival that the extra-dimensional [[Ramjet (Universe)|Ramjet]] was the one broadcasting it. Though other members of his team were eager to simply off the stranger, Bludgeon allowed their new acquaintance to speak first. Ramjet was quick to comment on the dark energies he sensed within Bludgeon, who rebutted that if Ramjet was simply after his [[Matrix of Malice]], it would not be easily pried from his frame. Ramjet reassured him that he had no interest in the artifact, and instead made a quick demonstration of his power to convince the Squad that he would make a valuable ally. Impressed by Ramjet's eldritch energies, Bludgeon and his team agreed to join forces with him, and together they begun to plot the destruction of the universe. {{storylink|History}}

{{storylink|Divination}} {{storylink|Finale}}

===e-HOBBY comics===
[[File:CybertronMagnaConvoy Bludgeon.jpg|thumb|right|200px]]

In an unknown location, an enigmatic Bludgeon observed different scenes throughout the multiverse with [[Soundwave (BW)|Soundwave]], taking special note of [[Magna Convoy]] joining forces with [[Convobat]] as the awakening of the "Blue". With the warriors who inherited the "Seven Lights" from [[the One]] beginning to play their parts, Bludgeon declared the coming of a new era. {{storylink|Cybertron Magna Convoy}}
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===''Power of the Primes'' marketing material===
[[File:PowerOfThePrimes-BludgeonQuintusPrime-CardArt.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]

Bludgeon was a [[Prime Master]] who housed the spark energy of [[Quintus Prime]]. {{storylink|#Power of the Primes|''Power of the Primes'' Decepticon Bludgeon / Quintus Prime online bio}}
{{note|For a list of powers manifested by Bludgeon, see [[Prime Master/Combinations|this chart]].}}
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==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
[[File:TFLegends-Bludgeon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Surely everyone waited for ''official'' permission to [[repurposing|repurpose]] this design, right?]]
Early in the war, Bludgeon was to meet with the Autobots Orion Pax, Alpha Trion, and Nightbeat to perform a prisoner exchange for the safe return of Rack'n'Ruin. This turned out to be a Decepticon ploy, however, and the Decepticons ambushed the group, capturing Alpha Trion in the process. {{storylink|Orion's Gambit}} Bludgeon and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]] attempted to revive [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]], but when Thunderwing proved uncontrollable, the pair had to cooperate with the Wreckers to defeat him. {{storylink|Stormbringer (Legends)|Stormbringer}}

Bludgeon was later part of Thunderwing's squad of Decepticons. They attacked a [[Sun-Farming facility]] run by [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]], only to discover that the Autobots were more formidable than they had counted on. Bludgeon headed for the main building, fending off [[Fastlane]] and cleaving guards with his [[Energo weapon|Energo-Sword]], until he was able to secure the [[Energon]] stored inside. The Autobots subsequently retreated. {{storylink|Revelation (Legends)|Revalation}} Bludgeon was among a group of Decepticons who joined a time-displaced [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] in attacking the fused-together [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]], but were fought off by some Autobots. {{storylink|Savage Circle}}
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===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:BludgeonEarthWars.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.75| [[Starscream (G1)|Who]] said I was a "Disturbing sword guy?"]]Mysterious, stealthy, and deadly, Bludgeon is a master of the ancient Cybertronian martial art of Metallikato, a combat style that borders on the mystical.

The consummate assassin, Bludgeon locks on to his victim like a silent guided missile, and won't stop or deviate until he's claimed his scalp.
A master swordsman, Bludgeon hides his true robot self behind an outer shell designed to strike icy dread into his victims.{{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Bludgeon character bio}}

Bludgeon was brought through the Space Bridge by Starscream, and he had a transmission for Starscream from Megatron: Get Megatron to Earth, or be stuck on the dreary mudball for eternity. Seeing as Starscream didn't want to be abandoned with Bludgeon and Autobots, he and Bludgeon got a crystal powerful enough to get Megatron through. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Get Megatron! Campaign}}

Bludgeon received orders from Megatron to spy on and observe Starscream. Starscream headed to the Space Bridge and brought out [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] and Scrapper. Bludgeon followed the trio to an Autobot outpost, where Bludgeon stopped them from getting another piece of the [[Fractal Map]] to make sure Starscream didn't get any credit and would be humiliated by Megatron. Which Starscream was. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Power Play Campaign}}

Bludgeon helps out in the final battle for the Codex Key, helping to destroy the opposing Autobot outpost to the ground. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|The Codex Showdown Campaign}}

He then witnessed the creation of Devastator. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Combiner Wars Campaign}}

When [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] arrived and complained about Space Bridge travel being unpleasant, Bludgeon noted that the Bridge's calibration was way off.

Bludgeon heard of Cyclonus's movement and scouting in the Frozen wastes of the Arctic. Bludgeon was oddly missing from the battle for the Frozen Fortress, even though prior to, Megatron orders him to rally the troops to attack. Maybe he was assigned baby sitting duty of the outpost to ensure Autobots didn't randomly attack. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars|Arctic Saga}}

*'''Class:''' Warrior
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 1 star
*'''Weapons''' - He targets a building with his gun, then engages and slices it with his sword.
*'''Ability: Rush in'''- Rush into combat smashing walls along the way and dealing damage to the target.
**'''Cost:''' 3 ability points +2 for reuses.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:bludgeon Bludgeon at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

===''Transformers Online'' (2017 video game)===
Even Bludgeon was impressed by [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]]'s mastery of warfare in contests of strength. {{storylink|Transformers Online (2017 video game)|Transformers Online}} <ref>[http://tfol.qq.com/act/a20160726data/hero15.shtml Brawn on the Transformers Online website]</ref>

===''Transformers: Forged to Fight''===
[[File:Bludgeon-Forged-to-Fight.jpg|thumb|300px|Shouldn't you rather be repurposing [[Bludgeon (Prime)#Robots in Disguise (2015)|the latest version]] of Bludgeon for this game?]]
Bludgeon was one of the Decepticons pulled from [[The Transformers (franchise)|his universe]] by the [[Quintessons]] and forced to fight. He eventually joins the [[You|Commander]]. There are at least a few of him running around! {{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight}}

{{storylink|Transformers: Forged to Fight#Chapter 1: Realities Collide| The Way of the Blade}}

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==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1-toy Bludgeon.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|He's an electric warrior. He is not, however, a Jeepster for your love.]]
*'''Bludgeon''' (Pretender, [[1989]])
:*''Accessories'': Pretender shell, helmet, large "Laser Rifle" gun, tank turret/shield, small "[[high-voltage electric cannon|electric cannon]]"

:Bludgeon's inner robot transforms into a green and lilac quad-tread tank of undetermined, possibly-made-up model. Oddly, unlike most ''Transformers'' tanks, he has no wheels inside the static tank tracks for any sort of rolling movement. The removable main gun mounts in a hole in his robot-mode wrist (rather than his hand).

:Bludgeon's Pretender shell, continuing the Decepticon trend of monstrous or war-like shells, is an orange and maroon humanoid samurai with a human skull for a head. Removing the helmet reveals great attention to detail on the skull, with cranium fusion seams and well-defined teeth, among other sculpting. The shell is armed with a white rifle and the inner robot's tank turret mounted on his shoulder armor as a sort of shield. The tank barrel stores inside the shell's right leg, mostly via friction.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Decepticon/Bludgeon/bludgeon.htm More info on Bludgeon at TFU.info]''
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
[[File:ROTFtoy-BludgeonVoyager.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|"Behold, I am Yoshimitsu the Second!"]]
*'''Decepticon Bludgeon''' (Voyager, [[2009]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RD-20'''
**''Accessories:'' {{w|katana}}, {{w|tantō}}
{{note|''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' [[Bludgeon (ROTF)#Voyager|Bludgeon]] was officially [[repurposing|repurposed]] as Generation 1 Bludgeon in multiple video games.}}
:[[Bludgeon (ROTF)|Bludgeon]] transforms from a green and orange Japanese {{w|Type 90 Kyū-maru|Type 90}} tank into a skeletal samurai robot mode which homages his original [[Pretender]] shell, in colors that homage both the shell and the original inner robot. Bludgeon features a flexible plastic sword which is made out of a portion of the barrel of the tank's main gun as well as a smaller dagger. The dagger can be stored in a sheath which is revealed from inside the tank turret, and both blades can be slotted in holes provided on the robot mode's left hip guard. Additionally, the dagger's handle can fit in the base of the sword's handle, forming a double-bladed weapon. He has [[Mech Alive]] [[gimmick]]s in his thighs and turret: Sculpted cylinders in his thighs rotate whenever his lower legs are rotated, and that pulling his turret open makes a gray sculpted "disc" at the center rotate while a scabbard for the tantō hinges over to the side and props itself up for use.

:The [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is one of the very few Transformer tank toys with rubber components to its treads. Portions of the tread links can unlock, allowing them to hang from the robot mode, while the wheels of the treads are integrated separately into the robot mode form itself. The treads still do not function realistically; small plastic wheels on the underside of the treads help the tank mode roll, as is standard with nearly all Transformer tank toys.

[[File:ROTFBludgeon japanese instructions.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.66]]
:There is a paint application error on Bludgeon's rear wheels/thighs, wherein the black [[paint operation]]s, which were meant to help blend his rear wheels in with the black center wheels, are placed on the ''wrong side'', keeping them out of sight in vehicle mode, and behind his thighs in robot mode. The ratcheting hip joint is also flipped 180 degrees from what it should be, with two further ratchet divots on top of the hip than inside of it, meaning the mechanism in the upper leg is trying to click into a smooth surface. The toy seems to have been originally designed to feature light-piping in the head, though this feature is rendered useless with it being cast in the same solid gray plastic used for his arms, weapons, shoulders and Mech Alive features.

:The Japanese [[TakaraTomy]] release of Bludgeon has a different [[instructions|instruction sheet]] that actually labels the weapons as a {{w|katana}} and {{w|tantō}}, whereas the Hasbro release doesn't label them at all.

:This mold was [[redeco]]ed into ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers]]'' [[Banzaitron (TF 2010)|Banzaitron]], and [[retool]]ed into [[BotCon 2012]] [[Overlord (Masterforce)#Timelines|Gigatron]] and ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' [[Megatron (G1)/toys#Generations|Megatron]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Decepticon/Bludgeon/bludgeon.htm More information on Voyager Bludgeon at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
[[File:KreO-Toy BludgeonKreon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|It's not the [[Bludgeon (RID 2001)|first time]] he's had Megatron's head.]]
* '''Decepticon Bludgeon''' (Micro-Changer, 2012)
**''Bag number'': '''22851 51'''
**''Accessories'': Stand brick, sword

: Part of the first normal wave of [[Micro-Changer]] [[Kreon]]s, Bludgeon is a [[blindpacking|blindpacked]]-bagged mini-figure, though a stamped ID number can be found on the back of the bag, top-right corner. He comes with extra parts which turn him into a kinda-sorta-tank. He also comes with a 2x4 block stand with the Kre-O logo on the side.

: He uses [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]]'s helmet.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/Kre-OBludgeon/bludgeon.htm More information on Bludgeon at TFU.info]''

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* '''Bludgeon''' (Kreon Micro-Changer, 2016)
**''Collection'': '''1'''
**''Accessories'': Logo plate, sword

:In 2016, Collection 1 was re-released in a whole new production run for Dollar General stores in the US as part of a large collection of re-released ''Kre-O'' sets. But where most of these releases are nigh-identical to the originals, the re-released Micro-Changer blind-bags use the almost-entirely-retooled 2015 Kreon, with slightly-differently-hued plastics than the originals. (It is possible for some of the add-on pieces to be in the older hues.) Blugeon's torso [[tampograph]] has also been reworked to be slightly more detailed, and the formerly-bare legs now have extra detail tampographing on them.

:Sadly, this release has no individual-identification code on the bag, requiring you to use the feel-through-the-bag method or just buy blind and hope.
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===G.I. Joe and the Transformers===
*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' ([[2013]])
[[File:SDCC2013Bludgeon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"To a master of Metallikato, your kung-fu grip is slow-motion!"]]
:*''Accessories'': helmet, short sword, long sword, chest armor, cloak

:An [[exclusive]] release for [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013, this is a 3.75" figure depicting Bludgeon in his Pretender shell. It is a [[retool]] of the ''G.I. Joe Retaliation'' Budo action figure, sporting a new head representing Bludgeon's skeletal visage, as well as a new kabuto helmet and two new swords derived from his original character model. The set also comes with a G.I. Joe [[VAMP]] redecoed into [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], a retooled [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] representing [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] on a leash, and a [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [http://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/life/2013/06/05/hasbro-2013-comic-con-exclusives/2392295/ article] on June 5, 2013, along with Hasbro's other Comic-Con exclusives.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/SDCCBludgeon/bludgeon.htm More information on ''G.I. Joe and the Transformers'' Bludgeon at TFU.info]''
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===Generations===
====Combiner Wars====
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[[File:CombinerWarstoy-Bludgeon.jpg|right|thumb|300px|The samurai skeleton look was going out of fashion.]]
*'''Bludgeon''' (TFSS 4.0, 2016)
::''Accessories:'' Twin "high-voltage" cannons, two "cyber-blade" swords.

:Part of the [[Transformers Figure Subscription Service#Series 4.0 (2016)|Figure Subscription Service 4.0]], ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Bludgeon is a [[retool]] of Voyager Class [[Onslaught (G1)#Combiner Wars|Onslaught]] with a new robot head, a new combiner head, and two additional swords from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Exprime|''Go!'' Optimus Exprime]]. Being a ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager, he can combine with any four of that line's Deluxes, though he is meant to combine with his fellow [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] to form [[Thunder Mayhem#Generations|Thunder Mayhem]]. Like other ''Combiner Wars'' Voyager Class toys, Bludgeon's head and torso kibble is incorporated into the toy itself, rather than being add-on parts. Bludgeon's two rifles combine into a longer rifle for the combined robot.

:Unfortunately, Bludgeon features misassembled knee struts, but his feet can flip out to provide better support.

:Bludgeon's mold was originally retooled from [[Hot Spot (G1)#Combiner Wars|Hot Spot]], who was retooled differently as [[Pyra Magna#Generations|Pyra Magna]].
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====Power of the Primes====
[[File:POTP-Prime-Master-Quintus-Bludgeon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|thumb|Uh, nevermind.]]
*'''Quintus Prime''' (Prime Master, 2018)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''PP-20'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[August 25]], 2018'''
**''Accessories'': Decepticon Bludgeon decoy armor, {{w|kanabō}}/gun

:''[[Power of the Primes (toyline)|Power of the Primes]]'' [[Quintus Prime#Generations|Quintus Prime]] is a [[retool]] of [[Vector Prime#Generations|Vector Prime]] that transforms into a [[Prime Master|Prime Core]] that can store inside decoy armor modeled after Bludgeon's [[Pretender]] shell, or plug into any decoy armor's weapon form, or replace the Matrix core of a ''Power of the Primes'' Leader Class figure. Quintus can also ride Legends Class figures, or attach to Deluxe Class figures' chest armor, Voyager Class figures' bucklers, or Voyager Class figures' combined modes. Similar to all of the decoy armor, the weapon piece for weapon mode can detach and be held by the decoy armor. Bludgeon's gun is modeled after a kanabō (a metal stick), and it can be wielded as such by attaching the nozzle onto either of his 3mm-compatible hands.

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==Notes==
*Like [[Stranglehold]] and [[Octopunch (G1)|Octopunch]], Bludgeon's [[character model]] portrays him with a specialized melee weapon. Bludgeon is consistently drawn with the character model's sword, which has become a trademark, despite his toy lacking one. Thus far, Bludgeon's San Diego Comic-Con release is the only toy to include this design. The character model also seems to include a scabbard for the sword, though that is not included nearly as often. Why all three of these characters are given weapons that don't exist is unknown.
*The only time we see his character model is when it's copied faithfully by [[José Delbo]] in "[[Yesterday's Heroes!]]". (However, [[Robin Smith]] takes another crack at it in [[Fleetway]]'s ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (Fleetway)|Generation 2]]'' series, but a tiny few liberties were taken, style-wise.)
*The sword in his character model has unique detailing at the base of the front of the blade. In Delbo's rendition, it looks kind of like a dong. Elsewhere, not so much. Thankfully.
*Bludgeon's outer shell is a "Warrior-Grade Pretender Shell" equipped with an ambient stealth field.<ref>''[[Transformers: The Ultimate Guide]]'', by [[Simon Furman]]</ref>
*Bludgeon came close to having a new toy on two separate occasions. The first was a planned 6" Titaniums toy, supposedly based on his ''War Within'' design.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/titanium-13/cancelled-titanium-bludgeon-revealed-in-tfw2005-toy-database-164105/ Cancelled Titanium Bludgeon Revealed in TFW2005 Toy Database]</ref> Artist [[Don Figueroa]] then submitted a concept for a [[Unicron Trilogy]] Bludgeon toy way back during the development of the ''[[Transformers: Energon (toyline)|Energon]]'' or ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]'' toylines. Obviously, the concept wasn't put into production as a toy at the time, so Figueroa used it as inspiration for his [[IDW Publishing]] ''[[The Transformers: Stormbringer|Stormbringer]]'' [[Bludgeon (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|rendition of Generation 1 Bludgeon]]. Hasbro considered releasing Bludgeon in the ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 franchise)|Universe]]'' line, but put it on hold because of the large number of tank and tank-like vehicles released recently.<ref>[[Bill Rawley]] in an interview for the Transformers Collector's Club magazine: ''"One that comes to mind right away is Bludgeon. We even started early design sketches for him but the fact that he would transform into a tank, in a line that had a lot of tank-like vehicles in it, meant that he would have to be put on hold... for now."''</ref> This design was evidently [[Bludgeon (ROTF)|resurrected]] for the ''[[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|Revenge of the Fallen]]'' line. Figueroa notes that his contribution on this toy is very small, as his work on it ended when he submitted the concept to Hasbro way back when.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Bludgeon''' (ブラジオン ''Burajion'')
*''French'': '''Ossement''' (France, "Bones"), '''Gourdin''' (Canada, "Club", as in the beat-you-up-with kind)
*''Hungarian:'' '''Husáng''' ("Stick", as in the beat-you-up-with kind)
*''Italian:'' '''Teskior''' ("Skullor")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Kirigakure Anjō''' (China, 雾隐暗丈 ''Wùyǐng Ànzhàng''), '''Thunder Thump''' (China, 雷震 ''Léi Zhèn'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Armada Decepticons]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Decepticon leaders]]
[[Category:Dimension hoppers]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:Martial artists]]
[[Category:Mayhem Attack Squad]]
[[Category:Pretenders]]
[[Category:Prime Masters]]
[[Category:Regeneration One Decepticons]]
[[Category:Super-God Masterforce Decepticons]]
[[Category:Unicron-related characters]]

Pharma (G1)

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:''Pharma is an [[Autobot]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:AlexMilne-Pharma.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|They call me Mr. Pharmaceutical.]]

'''Pharma''' is the chief medical officer at [[Delphi]], an Autobot infirmary located on the planet [[Messatine]]. Despite being a haughty control freak, he is acknowledged as an excellent doctor. He hates Decepticons with a passion, but seems to be willing to take self-preservation a bit farther than any ''good'' Autobot would.

{{quote|Pharma, we really must sit down some time so I can explain why we all hate you. We'll start with your '''''personality''''' and go from there.|[[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]|"[[Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus]]"}}

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Mirage pharma remembrance day.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|''He worked at Zeta's New Institute'' ''Just another face in red jumpsuit'']]
In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|war]], Pharma and [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] were friends and colleagues at the [[Deltaran Medical Facility]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} He also worked at the [[Institute|New Institute]] where he tended to [[Chromedome (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Tumbler]] after the [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] was injured when [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] attacked the facility. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} Pharma and Ratchet accompanied the team that arrested [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] for his brutal murders of his cadets, though they were only able to save the life of one victim: [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}}

[[File:Pharma ratchet steps shall always rhyme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
In the early 2000s, Prowl's orders made Ratchet and Pharma go their separate ways as the former was ordered to Earth and the latter requested to go "to ''[[Delphi]]'' of all places". Pharma intended to say no until he heard Ratchet was going to be deployed and tried to ask his friend for advice, only to see that, rather than say goodbye, he'd snuck away while his back was turned. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}}

With Delphi serving as an obvious target, given its location within the territory of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], Pharma was forced to make a deal with the division, providing their [[Tarn (DJD)|transformation-obsessed leader]] with [[transformation cog]]s in exchange for the facility's safety. The arrangement worked for a time, as Pharma harvested cogs from patients that could not be saved, {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} and business proceeded as usual at Delphi: though for Pharma, "as usual" included such incredible feats as performing a four-way fuel pump transplant while being one of the donors himself. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

On the night after the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], Pharma caught [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] reading ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' instead of working, and ordered him to check on [[Roulette (G1)|Roulette]]. {{storylink|Bullets}}

[[File:Ratchet pharma life after the big bang.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|"I am—and always shall be—your friend."]]
Over time, Tarn's demand for transformation cogs began increasing, and Pharma found himself first euthanizing struggling patients, and then outright murdering others in order to meet his quota. Knowing he couldn't simply run away without facing repercussions, either from the D.J.D. or Autobot High Command, Pharma saw the closure of Delphi as his only way out of the deal, and so developed a [[Red Rust|plague]] triggered by transformation that he could anonymously unleash to bring Delphi to its knees. Pharma hired [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (G1)|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] to infiltrate Delphi and spread the plague; when they arrived, claiming to be seeking asylum, Pharma deliberately misidentified them as [[Monoformer]]s in order to both lower his fellow Autobots' vigilance against them, and to ensure that there would be no issues with placing them in a cell together. Once ensconced in the same cell, the pair detonated a "soundbomb" laced with Pharma's virus, infecting all who heard it; Pharma had intended to protect himself by entering a [[CR chamber]], but finding that they were all occupied, he was forced to take refuge in Delphi's quarantine chamber, which sealed shut automatically, locking him in. Thinking he could break out once everyone had died, Pharma soon had other problems to deal with: Ratchet, [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] arrived to investigate Delphi five days later, having received a message from First Aid, and freed Pharma from the room. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

[[File:Pharma ratchet how ratchet got his hands back.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Nope! Couldn't say that with a straight face!"]]
To avoid being found out, Pharma quickly freed Sonic and Boom and ordered them to kill everyone, only for the two Decepticons to be destroyed by an angry [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. Pharma tried to turn the blame on [[Ambulon]], but Ratchet and First Aid quickly worked out the truth. His corruption detected, Pharma shot out a life support machine and escaped though a secret tunnel in a CR chamber in the ensuing chaos, but Ratchet pursued Pharma, and was able to infect him with the virus, prompting him to produce the vaccine he had developed. The two combatants' battle carried them to the building's roof, where Pharma wound up toppling over the edge, clinging on for dear life, unable to use his jet mode to fly to safety without activating the virus within him. Pharma attempted to shoot Ratchet in the back, but was foiled when Drift suddenly appeared and sliced Pharma's hands off, sending him falling to his presumed doom.

The Autobots did not look for Pharma's body, though Ratchet soon found a use for the two remaining fragments of the traitorous doctor: replacing his own worn-out hands. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} Pharma, meanwhile, survived his fall. He was found by [[Chief Justice]] [[Tyrest (G1)|Tyrest]], who used him to test the [[universal killswitch]] developed to wipe out all Cybertronians who were constructed cold. As Pharma was famous for being forged, Tyrest was able to prove the switch wouldn't work on those like him. {{Storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} In return, Pharma got a new set of hands with capabilities far beyond those he'd lost, and the use of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]'s medbay. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

[[File:Pharma ratchet the fecund moon.jpg|thumb|left|Groovy.]]
Following the arrival of the ''[[Lost Light]]'', Pharma sarcastically (and figuratively) offered Ratchet a hand after the medic was blown off his [[Mobile Autobot Repair Bay|M.A.R.B.]] by Decepticons. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} Having rendered Ratchet unconscious, he reported to [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] that he was returning to base to open up his "present". There, he revived the Autobot medic, showing off his new hands which could turn into anything, and taunted him by repeatedly asking him to guess what was in a large box. When Ratchet refused to play the game, Pharma gleefully revealed that the box contained Ratchet's body and that he'd reduced his former friend to little more than his head and [[spark]] casing. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}

Pharma tortured what remained of Ratchet for a little while, though Ratchet refused to scream and give Pharma any satisfaction. Ratchet asked Pharma if the act was one of revenge, and Pharma replied that although he had initially wanted revenge, Ratchet's theft of his hands back in [[Delphi]] had taken it to a whole different level. Pharma hadn't tried to take the hands back, even though the medbay was an embarrassment of repossessed technological richness. He feared Ratchet had booby trapped them to explode. Sensing a weakness, Ratchet challenged Pharma to a duel, to see who of the pair was the best doctor, and the winner could have the hands outright.

[[File:Ambulon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|And now, for my next trick, I shall saw [[Ambulon]] in half!]]
Unable to resist a decisive competition, Pharma reinstalled Ratchet in his body, initiating a race to see who could be faster in stitching together 'bots that had been ''cut in half''. But instead of a "worthless Decepticon", Pharma had Ambulon and First Aid taken from the ''Lost Light''. Ratchet pleaded to stop the race, but Pharma was committed to the game. Ratchet quickly told the two medibots to re-route their [[Circuit (circuit)#Nervecircuits|nervecircuits]] away from their waists to minimise their pain, however Pharma mocked Ratchet, and chain sawed Ambulon in half, ''lengthways''. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

Leaving Ratchet to fruitlessly attempt to revive Ambulon, an impossible task, Pharma scurried off to the control room to salivate over the universal killswitch. When [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] and crew later stormed the control room, Pharma shot [[Brainstorm (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Brainstorm]] before a request came from on high to stop shooting, on account of the large gun Rodimus had pointed at the Chief Justice's [[chin]]. Pharma was unaffected by the high-frequency signal Tyrest subsequently used to incapacitate everyone else. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

[[File:ThisCalamitousLife-FirstAid.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|IMMA PHARMAIN' MAH LASER! '''*CHOOM*''']]
Once [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] disabled the signal, [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] seized Pharma. When he got his chance, Pharma used his new hands to slip his bonds and make a run for Tyrest's portal to [[Cyberutopia]], only to find he couldn't pass through the guilt-detecting [[force field|forcefield]]. Pharma offered to give himself up to First Aid, but infuriated by Pharma's smugness, the Autobot instead blew Pharma's head off. A short time later, metal tentacles dragged Pharma's headless body through the portal. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} Ratchet was very disturbed by this development and wanted his body found as soon as possible. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

Years later, Drift had a vision of Pharma leading an army of Worldsweepers and Sparkeaters from a blood-red sky. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}}
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====The Functionist Universe====
In an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]], Pharma had a chat with his old friend Ratchet. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Pharma_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|left|]]
Pharma was with [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] and [[Jet-kun]] as [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] declared himself the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] leader. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}
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==Notes==
*He turns into a jet.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313101768760024&set=a.313100675426800.69757.146805978722938&type=3&theater</ref>
*Pharma, along with his boss Tyrest and fellow baddie [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], represent three pillars of society (medicine, law, and religion) gone wrong.<ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/t14540/ Moonbase2's second interview with James Roberts – 02:05:34 to 02:05:57]</ref>
*As per the usual with cameo Kreons, Pharma utilities existing Kreon parts, in this case [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'s helmet, and 2 clip-on wing pieces (and backpack pieces to hold them), and a chainsaw blade piece in the place of his left hand.

===Foreign names===

*''Mandarin:'' '''Yào Shī''' (China, 药师, "Pharmacist")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Medics]]

Nemesis (G1)

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{{disambigm|Nemesis (disambiguation)|Lemuria (disambiguation)}}
:''The ''Nemesis'' is a space ship from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:NemesisDreamwave1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Prepare for ship-to-ship intimacy."]]
The '''''Nemesis''''' is a legendary [[Decepticon]] warship, famous for being the Decepticon ship which ambushed the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and his crew of Decepticons used the ''Nemesis'' to chase [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew of Autobots out into deep space. Eventually, the Decepticons boarded the Ark, the Autobots' ship, and left the ''Nemesis'' orbiting Earth. The Ark then crashed into Earth with all the Transformers on board, deactivating them and leaving the ''Nemesis'' in orbit with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to watch it. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

''The ''Nemesis'' remained undisturbed, hidden from Earthling view with superior cloaking technology. In 2006, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] traveled back in time to the year 1986 in order to build a large laser cannon to destroy [[Unicron]]. Upon completing the cannon, Galvatron tested its effectiveness on the orbiting ''Nemesis'', destroying the ship with a single blast.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

During the Decepticon Civil War, Shockwave's base was the ''Nemesis'', which he had parked at the bottom of the ocean 4 million years ago when he fought the Dinobots.

{{note|The ship's identity and part of its backstory was revealed in the letters page,{{fact}} which directly conflicts the earlier UK story. Simon Furman wrote both stories, though not necessarily the letters page.}}

====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Spectro]]
*[[Spyglass]]
*[[Viewfinder]]
*[[Decepticon medics|A medic]]

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Nemesis astroids.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|When the Decepticons play a game of Asteroids, it's quite literal.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the ship used by the Decepticons to pursue the [[Autobot]]s. All the Decepticons left the ship to board the Ark and both ships ended-up crashing on prehistoric [[Earth]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Before the crash, however, several objects were ejected from the ship, including an escape pod {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} and what would become the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

[[File:NemesisMicrobots1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Eh, it's not so big]]
In 1985, archaeologists eventually discovered the wreck of the ''Nemesis'' in South America. Once [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] relayed the news to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the Decepticons deployed immediately. Upon arriving, Megatron removed the ''Nemesis'''s power-source, the [[Heart of Cybertron]] and had [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] then install it in him. Imbued with near-limitless power, Megatron then attempted to destroy the Autobots, and almost succeeded, until the Heart of Cybertron was removed from his body and destroyed by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Microbots}}

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====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]
**[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
**[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
**[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
**[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
*Various [[Air Warrior]]s
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
[[File:BWNemesisPt1 rises.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And in four million years, [[Victory (G1)|its sister ship]] crashes into the ocean, coming full circle.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], and the most powerful warship ever built.

[[File:BWNemesisPt1 Nemesisname.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Megs wanted his victims to know who it was that blew them up.]]
According to myth, it was responsible for shooting down the ''Ark''. It was revealed that [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had discovered the wreckage of the ''Nemesis'' deep under water, and had been refurbishing it for unknown purposes. While he'd finished rebuilding it and outfitting it with [[transwarp]] capabilities, Tarantulas was killed before he could use it; [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out about the ''Nemesis'' soon after, and commandeered it as a last ditch attempt to rewrite history and destroy the Ark. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1|Nemesis Part 1}}

Using the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s awesome power, Megatron managed to kill [[Tigerhawk]], as well as [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] by accident when he tried to avenge himself on the [[Protohuman]] leader. He soon began to tear at [[Mount St. Hilary]], intending to obliterate the slumbering Ark! In the final battle, the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s controls were severely damaged when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] crashed an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] ''through'' the warship. Out of control, the ship flew eastwards into the rising sun, turning slowly south and eventually crashing (unseen) several thousand miles away. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2|Nemesis Part 2}}
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====Tactical systems====
{{quote|I will say this for my namesake; he liked the artillery big, and plentiful.|Beast Wars Megatron on ''Nemesis's'' armaments|"[[Nemesis Part 2]]"}}
[[File:Nemesis missiles.JPG|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Skywarp, Rumble, and Thrust liked to write messages on the missiles.]]
Even for the flagship of the Decepticon space fleet, one might have considered the armament on the ''Nemesis'' to be overkill. In addition to the standard energy weapons used by the Decepticons, the vessel carried a massive amount of [[missile]]s, which could be fired slowly in a swarm of rocket propelled death. A tractor beam could pull anything beneath it up to be sliced and grounded up by rotating blades and drills. The blades were incredibly sharp, being able to slice through solid rock.

[[File:Nemesis fusion cannon.JPG|125px|thumb|"A second fusion cannon is unworkable, Megatron." "Silence, Starscream!"]]
Given that Megatron himself would have be the ship's normal commander, it should not be surprising that the primary weapon on the ''Nemesis'' was a [[fusion cannon]]. The fusion cannon was powered by its own reactor, apparently separate from the main [[Energon]] supply. The reactor needed to be at one hundred percent capacity to fire a blast, and would require a powerup time between blasts.

The ship also featured systems to enable the forced boarding of enemy ships. A pair of magnetic couplings amidships allowed for the Nemesis to forcibly establish a magnetic junction between herself and the unfortunate target, and a boarding chute could be released from within the hull to allow crew-members to cross the gap between ships. The tip of the chute could also be heated to cut through hull plating at least as thick as that used on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

Tactically the ship had two main weaknesses. During the flight from Cybertron a heavy meteor shower required so much power to maintain the shields that ''Nemesis'' was forced to fly in the Ark's wake in order to survive. Given that a similar energy crisis shortly affected the Ark as well, it would seem that both ships were weakened by the lack of energy on Cybertron. Ergo, the Nemesis functioned best when well-fueled, otherwise her size and power requirements could make the ship a liability.

The second weakness was placing all the main tactical, command and fire-control systems in the prominent dorsal conning tower. Though the location provided an excellent viewpoint for piloting the ship and directing combat (and was presumably well armored and shielded), it also made for a compelling target, as happened in the final act of the Beast Wars when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] piloted an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] straight into the conning tower in a kamikaze run, taking out the bridge and crippling the ship, which flew rudderless until crashing in [[South America]], where in the 20th century human excavations would unearth her. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} {{storylink|Microbots}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Built to be the flagship of Megatron's space fleet, the Nemesis was one of the largest ships created in its time. It used experimental Transwarp technology for space travel. On Cybertron the ship was mainly used as a siege engine, hoards of Decipticons would disembark to attack Autobot targets, while the Nemesis would launch a bombardment. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}
After returning to Earth following Shockwave's defeat on Cybertron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] used the ''Nemesis'' as his base of operations. It is unknown if the warship had previously been used for this purpose by the Decepticons or if Starscream rediscovered it after returning to Earth. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

The technical specifications for the ''Nemesis'' were:

*Estimated length: 2.5 miles
*Wingspan: 1.75 miles
*Height: 1.25 miles

{{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
The ''Nemesis'' was described by Optimus Prime as a Decepticon worldburner. Its intended purpose was to raze a planet {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} Wheeljack identified it as a Decepticon capitol ship. Starscream claimed it was a '''Cybertronian''' capitol ship, suggesting that after Starscream seized control of Iacon, the ship was seized from the Decepticons. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

After Megatron defected to the Autobots, [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] took command of the Decepticons and led them to Earth on board the ''Nemesis''. It was kept in high orbit and brought to the EDC's base on Bikini Atoll after the 'mind bomb" was used on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} When Prowl hacked into the EDC mainframe he unleashed all the missiles on the ''Nemesis'' crippling it and causing it to crash instantly. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires| I Dream of Wires}} The wreck of the ship ended up on the bottom of the Indian Ocean; it was used as the main base of the Decepticons {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} and later, following its near-destruction by the Autobots {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} and capture by the [[Earth Defense Command|E.D.C]], {{storylink|White Heat}} [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], moved in turning into a stationary base that they rechristened '''''Lemuria'''''. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1|G.I. Joe vol. 5 #1}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Decepticon flagship, the ''Nemesis'' was commandeered by [[Shipwreck]] in an unseen adventure. Utilizing the ship, the Joe rammed Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" [[Combiner|combined]] form, returning the Decepticon leader to his normal state. After the Decepticons had been defeated, Shipwreck used the ''Nemesis'' to patrol the trade routes within the [[asteroid belt]] and fight off [[Zanzibar]]'s piracy. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The legendary vessel that carried the Decepticons to Earth, by the late 24th century a surviving piece of the ''Nemesis'' was part of the collection in the office of [[Dynamic Energon Distillery|D.E.D.]] administrator [[Megatron (BW)|Gnashteeth]]. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
At the end of the [[Subspace Zone]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] fought and defeated the Destron Boat. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

==Notes==
*The name "Nemesis" wasn't used until the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. Before the show, the ship was simply called "Decepticon Space Cruiser".<ref name=bwu-p35>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', page 35</ref>
*According to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Microbots]]", the star drive on board the ''Nemesis'' contains a Cybertronian alloy known as [[Cybertroid alloy]].
*According to ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', the Nemesis originally crashed into Atlantic Ocean. After the event from the episode "[[Nemesis Part 2]]", this time the Nemesis crashed into a mountain located in Mexico.<ref name=bwu-p35/>
*''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]]'s [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] was originally designed to resemble the ''Nemesis'', and his early working name was "Decepticon Nemesis".
* In the IDW continuity the ship is called the ''Nemesis'', looks like the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' and shares the fate of the ''[[Victory (G1)|Victory]]''. This is why we love [[John Barber]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Nemesis''''' (ネメシス ''Nemeshisu''), '''Destron Boat''' (''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]]'', デストロンボート ''Desutoron Bōto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fùchóu Nǚshén''' (復仇女神, "[[Wikipedia:Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]]", lit. "Goddess of Revenge"), '''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 报应号, "Retribution"),'''Bàoyǐng Hào''' (China, 暴影号, "Ferocious Shadow")
*''French:'' '''''Némésis'''''

==See also==
*{{i|Lemuria}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars starships]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising vehicles]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Decepticon starships]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:Predacon starships]]

Nemesis (G1)

2018-06-14T03:41:31Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

{{disambigm|Nemesis (disambiguation)|Lemuria (disambiguation)}}
:''The ''Nemesis'' is a space ship from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:NemesisDreamwave1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Prepare for ship-to-ship intimacy."]]
The '''''Nemesis''''' is a legendary [[Decepticon]] warship, famous for being the Decepticon ship which ambushed the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}

[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and his crew of Decepticons used the ''Nemesis'' to chase [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew of Autobots out into deep space. Eventually, the Decepticons boarded the Ark, the Autobots' ship, and left the ''Nemesis'' orbiting Earth. The Ark then crashed into Earth with all the Transformers on board, deactivating them and leaving the ''Nemesis'' in orbit with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to watch it. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

''The ''Nemesis'' remained undisturbed, hidden from Earthling view with superior cloaking technology. In 2006, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] traveled back in time to the year 1986 in order to build a large laser cannon to destroy [[Unicron]]. Upon completing the cannon, Galvatron tested its effectiveness on the orbiting ''Nemesis'', destroying the ship with a single blast.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

During the Decepticon Civil War, Shockwave's base was the ''Nemesis'', which he had parked at the bottom of the ocean 4 million years ago when he fought the Dinobots.

{{note|The ship's identity and part of its backstory was revealed in the letters page,{{fact}} which directly conflicts the earlier UK story. Simon Furman wrote both stories, though not necessarily the letters page.}}

====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Spectro]]
*[[Spyglass]]
*[[Viewfinder]]
*[[Decepticon medics|A medic]]

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Nemesis astroids.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|When the Decepticons play a game of Asteroids, it's quite literal.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the ship used by the Decepticons to pursue the [[Autobot]]s. All the Decepticons left the ship to board the Ark and both ships ended-up crashing on prehistoric [[Earth]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Before the crash, however, several objects were ejected from the ship, including an escape pod {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} and what would become the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

[[File:NemesisMicrobots1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Eh, it's not so big]]
In 1985, archaeologists eventually discovered the wreck of the ''Nemesis'' in South America. Once [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] relayed the news to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the Decepticons deployed immediately. Upon arriving, Megatron removed the ''Nemesis'''s power-source, the [[Heart of Cybertron]] and had [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] then install it in him. Imbued with near-limitless power, Megatron then attempted to destroy the Autobots, and almost succeeded, until the Heart of Cybertron was removed from his body and destroyed by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Microbots}}

{{-}}
====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]
**[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
**[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
**[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
**[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
*Various [[Air Warrior]]s
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
[[File:BWNemesisPt1 rises.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And in four million years, [[Victory (G1)|its sister ship]] crashes into the ocean, coming full circle.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], and the most powerful warship ever built.

[[File:BWNemesisPt1 Nemesisname.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Megs wanted his victims to know who it was that blew them up.]]
According to myth, it was responsible for shooting down the ''Ark''. It was revealed that [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had discovered the wreckage of the ''Nemesis'' deep under water, and had been refurbishing it for unknown purposes. While he'd finished rebuilding it and outfitting it with [[transwarp]] capabilities, Tarantulas was killed before he could use it; [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out about the ''Nemesis'' soon after, and commandeered it as a last ditch attempt to rewrite history and destroy the Ark. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1|Nemesis Part 1}}

Using the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s awesome power, Megatron managed to kill [[Tigerhawk]], as well as [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] by accident when he tried to avenge himself on the [[Protohuman]] leader. He soon began to tear at [[Mount St. Hilary]], intending to obliterate the slumbering Ark! In the final battle, the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s controls were severely damaged when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] crashed an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] ''through'' the warship. Out of control, the ship flew eastwards into the rising sun, turning slowly south and eventually crashing (unseen) several thousand miles away. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2|Nemesis Part 2}}
{{-}}
====Tactical systems====
{{quote|I will say this for my namesake; he liked the artillery big, and plentiful.|Beast Wars Megatron on ''Nemesis's'' armaments|"[[Nemesis Part 2]]"}}
[[File:Nemesis missiles.JPG|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Skywarp, Rumble, and Thrust liked to write messages on the missiles.]]
Even for the flagship of the Decepticon space fleet, one might have considered the armament on the ''Nemesis'' to be overkill. In addition to the standard energy weapons used by the Decepticons, the vessel carried a massive amount of [[missile]]s, which could be fired slowly in a swarm of rocket propelled death. A tractor beam could pull anything beneath it up to be sliced and grounded up by rotating blades and drills. The blades were incredibly sharp, being able to slice through solid rock.

[[File:Nemesis fusion cannon.JPG|125px|thumb|"A second fusion cannon is unworkable, Megatron." "Silence, Starscream!"]]
Given that Megatron himself would have be the ship's normal commander, it should not be surprising that the primary weapon on the ''Nemesis'' was a [[fusion cannon]]. The fusion cannon was powered by its own reactor, apparently separate from the main [[Energon]] supply. The reactor needed to be at one hundred percent capacity to fire a blast, and would require a powerup time between blasts.

The ship also featured systems to enable the forced boarding of enemy ships. A pair of magnetic couplings amidships allowed for the Nemesis to forcibly establish a magnetic junction between herself and the unfortunate target, and a boarding chute could be released from within the hull to allow crew-members to cross the gap between ships. The tip of the chute could also be heated to cut through hull plating at least as thick as that used on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

Tactically the ship had two main weaknesses. During the flight from Cybertron a heavy meteor shower required so much power to maintain the shields that ''Nemesis'' was forced to fly in the Ark's wake in order to survive. Given that a similar energy crisis shortly affected the Ark as well, it would seem that both ships were weakened by the lack of energy on Cybertron. Ergo, the Nemesis functioned best when well-fueled, otherwise her size and power requirements could make the ship a liability.

The second weakness was placing all the main tactical, command and fire-control systems in the prominent dorsal conning tower. Though the location provided an excellent viewpoint for piloting the ship and directing combat (and was presumably well armored and shielded), it also made for a compelling target, as happened in the final act of the Beast Wars when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] piloted an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] straight into the conning tower in a kamikaze run, taking out the bridge and crippling the ship, which flew rudderless until crashing in [[South America]], where in the 20th century human excavations would unearth her. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} {{storylink|Microbots}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Built to be the flagship of Megatron's space fleet, the Nemesis was one of the largest ships created in its time. It used experimental Transwarp technology for space travel. On Cybertron the ship was mainly used as a siege engine, hoards of Decipticons would disembark to attack Autobot targets, while the Nemesis would launch a bombardment. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}
After returning to Earth following Shockwave's defeat on Cybertron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] used the ''Nemesis'' as his base of operations. It is unknown if the warship had previously been used for this purpose by the Decepticons or if Starscream rediscovered it after returning to Earth. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

The technical specifications for the ''Nemesis'' were:

*Estimated length: 2.5 miles
*Wingspan: 1.75 miles
*Height: 1.25 miles

{{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
The ''Nemesis'' was described by Optimus Prime as a Decepticon worldburner. Its intended purpose was to raze a planet {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} Wheeljack identified it as a Decepticon capitol ship. Starscream claimed it was a '''Cybertronian''' capitol ship, suggesting that after Starscream seized control of Iacon, the ship was seized from the Decepticons. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

After Megatron defected to the Autobots, [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] took command of the Decepticons and led them to Earth on board the ''Nemesis''. It was kept in high orbit and brought to the EDC's base on Bikini Atoll after the 'mind bomb" was used on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} When Prowl hacked into the EDC mainframe he unleashed all the missiles on the ''Nemesis'' crippling it and causing it to crash instantly. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires| I Dream of Wires}} The wreck of the ship ended up on the bottom of the Indian Ocean; it was used as the main base of the Decepticons {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} and later, following its near-destruction by the Autobots {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} and capture by the [[Earth Defense Command|E.D.C]], {{storylink|White Heat}} [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], moved in turning into a stationary base that they rechristened '''''Lemuria'''''. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1|G.I. Joe vol. 5 #1}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Decepticon flagship, the ''Nemesis'' was commandeered by [[Shipwreck]] in an unseen adventure. Utilizing the ship, the Joe rammed Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" [[Combiner|combined]] form, returning the Decepticon leader to his normal state. After the Decepticons had been defeated, Shipwreck used the ''Nemesis'' to patrol the trade routes within the [[asteroid belt]] and fight off [[Zanzibar]]'s piracy. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The legendary vessel that carried the Decepticons to Earth, by the late 24th century a surviving piece of the ''Nemesis'' was part of the collection in the office of [[Dynamic Energon Distillery|D.E.D.]] administrator [[Megatron (BW)|Gnashteeth]]. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
At the end of the [[Subspace Zone]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] fought and defeated the Destron Boat. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

==Notes==
*The name "Nemesis" wasn't used until the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. Before the show, the ship was simply called "Decepticon Space Cruiser".<ref name=bwu-p35>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', page 35</ref>
*According to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Microbots]]", the star drive on board the ''Nemesis'' contains a Cybertronian alloy known as [[Cybertroid alloy]].
*According to ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', the Nemesis originally crashed into Atlantic Ocean. After the event from the episode "[[Nemesis Part 2]]", this time the Nemesis crashed into a mountain located in Mexico.<ref name=bwu-p35/>
*''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]]'s [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] was originally designed to resemble the ''Nemesis'', and his early working name was "Decepticon Nemesis".
* In the IDW continuity the ship is called the ''Nemesis'', looks like the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' and shares the fate of the ''[[Victory (G1)|Victory]]''. This is why we love [[John Barber]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Nemesis''''' (ネメシス ''Nemeshisu''), '''Destron Boat''' (''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]]'', デストロンボート ''Desutoron Bōto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fùchóu Nǚshén''' (復仇女神, "[[Wikipedia:Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]]", lit. "Goddess of Revenge"), '''Bàoyǐng Hào''' (China, 报应号, "Retribution"),'''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 暴影号, "Ferocious Shadow")
*''French:'' '''''Némésis'''''

==See also==
*{{i|Lemuria}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars starships]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising vehicles]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Decepticon starships]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:Predacon starships]]

Nemesis (G1)

2018-06-14T03:40:43Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

{{disambigm|Nemesis (disambiguation)|Lemuria (disambiguation)}}
:''The ''Nemesis'' is a space ship from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:NemesisDreamwave1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Prepare for ship-to-ship intimacy."]]
The '''''Nemesis''''' is a legendary [[Decepticon]] warship, famous for being the Decepticon ship which ambushed the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}

[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and his crew of Decepticons used the ''Nemesis'' to chase [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew of Autobots out into deep space. Eventually, the Decepticons boarded the Ark, the Autobots' ship, and left the ''Nemesis'' orbiting Earth. The Ark then crashed into Earth with all the Transformers on board, deactivating them and leaving the ''Nemesis'' in orbit with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to watch it. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

''The ''Nemesis'' remained undisturbed, hidden from Earthling view with superior cloaking technology. In 2006, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] traveled back in time to the year 1986 in order to build a large laser cannon to destroy [[Unicron]]. Upon completing the cannon, Galvatron tested its effectiveness on the orbiting ''Nemesis'', destroying the ship with a single blast.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

During the Decepticon Civil War, Shockwave's base was the ''Nemesis'', which he had parked at the bottom of the ocean 4 million years ago when he fought the Dinobots.

{{note|The ship's identity and part of its backstory was revealed in the letters page,{{fact}} which directly conflicts the earlier UK story. Simon Furman wrote both stories, though not necessarily the letters page.}}

====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Spectro]]
*[[Spyglass]]
*[[Viewfinder]]
*[[Decepticon medics|A medic]]

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Nemesis astroids.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|When the Decepticons play a game of Asteroids, it's quite literal.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the ship used by the Decepticons to pursue the [[Autobot]]s. All the Decepticons left the ship to board the Ark and both ships ended-up crashing on prehistoric [[Earth]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Before the crash, however, several objects were ejected from the ship, including an escape pod {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} and what would become the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

[[File:NemesisMicrobots1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Eh, it's not so big]]
In 1985, archaeologists eventually discovered the wreck of the ''Nemesis'' in South America. Once [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] relayed the news to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the Decepticons deployed immediately. Upon arriving, Megatron removed the ''Nemesis'''s power-source, the [[Heart of Cybertron]] and had [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] then install it in him. Imbued with near-limitless power, Megatron then attempted to destroy the Autobots, and almost succeeded, until the Heart of Cybertron was removed from his body and destroyed by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Microbots}}

{{-}}
====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]
**[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
**[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
**[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
**[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
*Various [[Air Warrior]]s
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
[[File:BWNemesisPt1 rises.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And in four million years, [[Victory (G1)|its sister ship]] crashes into the ocean, coming full circle.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], and the most powerful warship ever built.

[[File:BWNemesisPt1 Nemesisname.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Megs wanted his victims to know who it was that blew them up.]]
According to myth, it was responsible for shooting down the ''Ark''. It was revealed that [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had discovered the wreckage of the ''Nemesis'' deep under water, and had been refurbishing it for unknown purposes. While he'd finished rebuilding it and outfitting it with [[transwarp]] capabilities, Tarantulas was killed before he could use it; [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out about the ''Nemesis'' soon after, and commandeered it as a last ditch attempt to rewrite history and destroy the Ark. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1|Nemesis Part 1}}

Using the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s awesome power, Megatron managed to kill [[Tigerhawk]], as well as [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] by accident when he tried to avenge himself on the [[Protohuman]] leader. He soon began to tear at [[Mount St. Hilary]], intending to obliterate the slumbering Ark! In the final battle, the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s controls were severely damaged when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] crashed an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] ''through'' the warship. Out of control, the ship flew eastwards into the rising sun, turning slowly south and eventually crashing (unseen) several thousand miles away. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2|Nemesis Part 2}}
{{-}}
====Tactical systems====
{{quote|I will say this for my namesake; he liked the artillery big, and plentiful.|Beast Wars Megatron on ''Nemesis's'' armaments|"[[Nemesis Part 2]]"}}
[[File:Nemesis missiles.JPG|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Skywarp, Rumble, and Thrust liked to write messages on the missiles.]]
Even for the flagship of the Decepticon space fleet, one might have considered the armament on the ''Nemesis'' to be overkill. In addition to the standard energy weapons used by the Decepticons, the vessel carried a massive amount of [[missile]]s, which could be fired slowly in a swarm of rocket propelled death. A tractor beam could pull anything beneath it up to be sliced and grounded up by rotating blades and drills. The blades were incredibly sharp, being able to slice through solid rock.

[[File:Nemesis fusion cannon.JPG|125px|thumb|"A second fusion cannon is unworkable, Megatron." "Silence, Starscream!"]]
Given that Megatron himself would have be the ship's normal commander, it should not be surprising that the primary weapon on the ''Nemesis'' was a [[fusion cannon]]. The fusion cannon was powered by its own reactor, apparently separate from the main [[Energon]] supply. The reactor needed to be at one hundred percent capacity to fire a blast, and would require a powerup time between blasts.

The ship also featured systems to enable the forced boarding of enemy ships. A pair of magnetic couplings amidships allowed for the Nemesis to forcibly establish a magnetic junction between herself and the unfortunate target, and a boarding chute could be released from within the hull to allow crew-members to cross the gap between ships. The tip of the chute could also be heated to cut through hull plating at least as thick as that used on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

Tactically the ship had two main weaknesses. During the flight from Cybertron a heavy meteor shower required so much power to maintain the shields that ''Nemesis'' was forced to fly in the Ark's wake in order to survive. Given that a similar energy crisis shortly affected the Ark as well, it would seem that both ships were weakened by the lack of energy on Cybertron. Ergo, the Nemesis functioned best when well-fueled, otherwise her size and power requirements could make the ship a liability.

The second weakness was placing all the main tactical, command and fire-control systems in the prominent dorsal conning tower. Though the location provided an excellent viewpoint for piloting the ship and directing combat (and was presumably well armored and shielded), it also made for a compelling target, as happened in the final act of the Beast Wars when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] piloted an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] straight into the conning tower in a kamikaze run, taking out the bridge and crippling the ship, which flew rudderless until crashing in [[South America]], where in the 20th century human excavations would unearth her. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} {{storylink|Microbots}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Built to be the flagship of Megatron's space fleet, the Nemesis was one of the largest ships created in its time. It used experimental Transwarp technology for space travel. On Cybertron the ship was mainly used as a siege engine, hoards of Decipticons would disembark to attack Autobot targets, while the Nemesis would launch a bombardment. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}
After returning to Earth following Shockwave's defeat on Cybertron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] used the ''Nemesis'' as his base of operations. It is unknown if the warship had previously been used for this purpose by the Decepticons or if Starscream rediscovered it after returning to Earth. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

The technical specifications for the ''Nemesis'' were:

*Estimated length: 2.5 miles
*Wingspan: 1.75 miles
*Height: 1.25 miles

{{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
The ''Nemesis'' was described by Optimus Prime as a Decepticon worldburner. Its intended purpose was to raze a planet {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} Wheeljack identified it as a Decepticon capitol ship. Starscream claimed it was a '''Cybertronian''' capitol ship, suggesting that after Starscream seized control of Iacon, the ship was seized from the Decepticons. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

After Megatron defected to the Autobots, [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] took command of the Decepticons and led them to Earth on board the ''Nemesis''. It was kept in high orbit and brought to the EDC's base on Bikini Atoll after the 'mind bomb" was used on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} When Prowl hacked into the EDC mainframe he unleashed all the missiles on the ''Nemesis'' crippling it and causing it to crash instantly. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires| I Dream of Wires}} The wreck of the ship ended up on the bottom of the Indian Ocean; it was used as the main base of the Decepticons {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} and later, following its near-destruction by the Autobots {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} and capture by the [[Earth Defense Command|E.D.C]], {{storylink|White Heat}} [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], moved in turning into a stationary base that they rechristened '''''Lemuria'''''. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1|G.I. Joe vol. 5 #1}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Decepticon flagship, the ''Nemesis'' was commandeered by [[Shipwreck]] in an unseen adventure. Utilizing the ship, the Joe rammed Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" [[Combiner|combined]] form, returning the Decepticon leader to his normal state. After the Decepticons had been defeated, Shipwreck used the ''Nemesis'' to patrol the trade routes within the [[asteroid belt]] and fight off [[Zanzibar]]'s piracy. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The legendary vessel that carried the Decepticons to Earth, by the late 24th century a surviving piece of the ''Nemesis'' was part of the collection in the office of [[Dynamic Energon Distillery|D.E.D.]] administrator [[Megatron (BW)|Gnashteeth]]. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
At the end of the [[Subspace Zone]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] fought and defeated the Destron Boat. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

==Notes==
*The name "Nemesis" wasn't used until the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. Before the show, the ship was simply called "Decepticon Space Cruiser".<ref name=bwu-p35>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', page 35</ref>
*According to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Microbots]]", the star drive on board the ''Nemesis'' contains a Cybertronian alloy known as [[Cybertroid alloy]].
*According to ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', the Nemesis originally crashed into Atlantic Ocean. After the event from the episode "[[Nemesis Part 2]]", this time the Nemesis crashed into a mountain located in Mexico.<ref name=bwu-p35/>
*''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]]'s [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] was originally designed to resemble the ''Nemesis'', and his early working name was "Decepticon Nemesis".
* In the IDW continuity the ship is called the ''Nemesis'', looks like the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' and shares the fate of the ''[[Victory (G1)|Victory]]''. This is why we love [[John Barber]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Nemesis''''' (ネメシス ''Nemeshisu''), '''Destron Boat''' (''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]]'', デストロンボート ''Desutoron Bōto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fùchóu Nǚshén''' (復仇女神, "[[Wikipedia:Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]]", lit. "Goddess of Revenge"), '''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 报应号, "Retribution"),'''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 暴影号, "Ferocious Shadow")
*''French:'' '''''Némésis'''''

==See also==
*{{i|Lemuria}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars starships]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising vehicles]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Decepticon starships]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:Predacon starships]]

Nemesis (G1)

2018-06-14T03:38:29Z

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{{disambigm|Nemesis (disambiguation)|Lemuria (disambiguation)}}
:''The ''Nemesis'' is a space ship from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[File:NemesisDreamwave1.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Prepare for ship-to-ship intimacy."]]
The '''''Nemesis''''' is a legendary [[Decepticon]] warship, famous for being the Decepticon ship which ambushed the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

==Fiction==
===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
{{noteukonly}}

[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]] and his crew of Decepticons used the ''Nemesis'' to chase [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] and his crew of Autobots out into deep space. Eventually, the Decepticons boarded the Ark, the Autobots' ship, and left the ''Nemesis'' orbiting Earth. The Ark then crashed into Earth with all the Transformers on board, deactivating them and leaving the ''Nemesis'' in orbit with [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to watch it. {{storylink|The Transformers (issue)|The Transformers}}

''The ''Nemesis'' remained undisturbed, hidden from Earthling view with superior cloaking technology. In 2006, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] traveled back in time to the year 1986 in order to build a large laser cannon to destroy [[Unicron]]. Upon completing the cannon, Galvatron tested its effectiveness on the orbiting ''Nemesis'', destroying the ship with a single blast.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}}

During the Decepticon Civil War, Shockwave's base was the ''Nemesis'', which he had parked at the bottom of the ocean 4 million years ago when he fought the Dinobots.

{{note|The ship's identity and part of its backstory was revealed in the letters page,{{fact}} which directly conflicts the earlier UK story. Simon Furman wrote both stories, though not necessarily the letters page.}}

====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]
*[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
*[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
*[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
*[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Spectro]]
*[[Spyglass]]
*[[Viewfinder]]
*[[Decepticon medics|A medic]]

===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
[[File:Nemesis astroids.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|When the Decepticons play a game of Asteroids, it's quite literal.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the ship used by the Decepticons to pursue the [[Autobot]]s. All the Decepticons left the ship to board the Ark and both ships ended-up crashing on prehistoric [[Earth]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

Before the crash, however, several objects were ejected from the ship, including an escape pod {{storylink|A Plague of Insecticons}} and what would become the [[Pearl of Bahoudin]]. {{storylink|Trans-Europe Express}}

[[File:NemesisMicrobots1.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Eh, it's not so big]]
In 1985, archaeologists eventually discovered the wreck of the ''Nemesis'' in South America. Once [[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]] relayed the news to [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]], the Decepticons deployed immediately. Upon arriving, Megatron removed the ''Nemesis'''s power-source, the [[Heart of Cybertron]] and had [[Hook (G1)|Hook]] then install it in him. Imbued with near-limitless power, Megatron then attempted to destroy the Autobots, and almost succeeded, until the Heart of Cybertron was removed from his body and destroyed by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Brawn (G1)|Brawn]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]]. {{storylink|Microbots}}

{{-}}
====Crew====
*[[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]
*[[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]]
*[[Soundwave (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Soundwave]]
**[[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]]
**[[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]]
**[[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]]
**[[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]]
**[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]
*[[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]]
*[[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]
*[[Reflector (G1)|Reflector]]
*Various [[Air Warrior]]s
*[[Shrapnel (G1)|Shrapnel]]
*[[Bombshell (G1)|Bombshell]]
*[[Kickback (G1)|Kickback]]

===''Beast Wars'' cartoon===
[[File:BWNemesisPt1 rises.jpg|left|upright=1.1|thumb|And in four million years, [[Victory (G1)|its sister ship]] crashes into the ocean, coming full circle.]]
The ''Nemesis'' was the flagship of the [[Decepticon fleet]], and the most powerful warship ever built.

[[File:BWNemesisPt1 Nemesisname.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Megs wanted his victims to know who it was that blew them up.]]
According to myth, it was responsible for shooting down the ''Ark''. It was revealed that [[Tarantulas (BW)|Tarantulas]] had discovered the wreckage of the ''Nemesis'' deep under water, and had been refurbishing it for unknown purposes. While he'd finished rebuilding it and outfitting it with [[transwarp]] capabilities, Tarantulas was killed before he could use it; [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]] found out about the ''Nemesis'' soon after, and commandeered it as a last ditch attempt to rewrite history and destroy the Ark. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 1|Nemesis Part 1}}

Using the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s awesome power, Megatron managed to kill [[Tigerhawk]], as well as [[Inferno (BW)|Inferno]] and [[Quickstrike (BW)|Quickstrike]] by accident when he tried to avenge himself on the [[Protohuman]] leader. He soon began to tear at [[Mount St. Hilary]], intending to obliterate the slumbering Ark! In the final battle, the ''Nemesis''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s controls were severely damaged when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] crashed an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] ''through'' the warship. Out of control, the ship flew eastwards into the rising sun, turning slowly south and eventually crashing (unseen) several thousand miles away. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2|Nemesis Part 2}}
{{-}}
====Tactical systems====
{{quote|I will say this for my namesake; he liked the artillery big, and plentiful.|Beast Wars Megatron on ''Nemesis's'' armaments|"[[Nemesis Part 2]]"}}
[[File:Nemesis missiles.JPG|left|upright=0.85|thumb|Skywarp, Rumble, and Thrust liked to write messages on the missiles.]]
Even for the flagship of the Decepticon space fleet, one might have considered the armament on the ''Nemesis'' to be overkill. In addition to the standard energy weapons used by the Decepticons, the vessel carried a massive amount of [[missile]]s, which could be fired slowly in a swarm of rocket propelled death. A tractor beam could pull anything beneath it up to be sliced and grounded up by rotating blades and drills. The blades were incredibly sharp, being able to slice through solid rock.

[[File:Nemesis fusion cannon.JPG|125px|thumb|"A second fusion cannon is unworkable, Megatron." "Silence, Starscream!"]]
Given that Megatron himself would have be the ship's normal commander, it should not be surprising that the primary weapon on the ''Nemesis'' was a [[fusion cannon]]. The fusion cannon was powered by its own reactor, apparently separate from the main [[Energon]] supply. The reactor needed to be at one hundred percent capacity to fire a blast, and would require a powerup time between blasts.

The ship also featured systems to enable the forced boarding of enemy ships. A pair of magnetic couplings amidships allowed for the Nemesis to forcibly establish a magnetic junction between herself and the unfortunate target, and a boarding chute could be released from within the hull to allow crew-members to cross the gap between ships. The tip of the chute could also be heated to cut through hull plating at least as thick as that used on the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]].

Tactically the ship had two main weaknesses. During the flight from Cybertron a heavy meteor shower required so much power to maintain the shields that ''Nemesis'' was forced to fly in the Ark's wake in order to survive. Given that a similar energy crisis shortly affected the Ark as well, it would seem that both ships were weakened by the lack of energy on Cybertron. Ergo, the Nemesis functioned best when well-fueled, otherwise her size and power requirements could make the ship a liability.

The second weakness was placing all the main tactical, command and fire-control systems in the prominent dorsal conning tower. Though the location provided an excellent viewpoint for piloting the ship and directing combat (and was presumably well armored and shielded), it also made for a compelling target, as happened in the final act of the Beast Wars when [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] piloted an [[Autobot Shuttle Omega Delta|Autobot shuttle]] straight into the conning tower in a kamikaze run, taking out the bridge and crippling the ship, which flew rudderless until crashing in [[South America]], where in the 20th century human excavations would unearth her. {{storylink|Nemesis Part 2}} {{storylink|Microbots}}
{{-}}

===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
Built to be the flagship of Megatron's space fleet, the Nemesis was one of the largest ships created in its time. It used experimental Transwarp technology for space travel. On Cybertron the ship was mainly used as a siege engine, hoards of Decipticons would disembark to attack Autobot targets, while the Nemesis would launch a bombardment. {{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye}}
After returning to Earth following Shockwave's defeat on Cybertron, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] used the ''Nemesis'' as his base of operations. It is unknown if the warship had previously been used for this purpose by the Decepticons or if Starscream rediscovered it after returning to Earth. {{storylink|Black Sunshine}}

The technical specifications for the ''Nemesis'' were:

*Estimated length: 2.5 miles
*Wingspan: 1.75 miles
*Height: 1.25 miles

{{storylink|Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More Than Meets The Eye #8}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
The ''Nemesis'' was described by Optimus Prime as a Decepticon worldburner. Its intended purpose was to raze a planet {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires|I Dream of Wires}} Wheeljack identified it as a Decepticon capitol ship. Starscream claimed it was a '''Cybertronian''' capitol ship, suggesting that after Starscream seized control of Iacon, the ship was seized from the Decepticons. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}}

After Megatron defected to the Autobots, [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Galvatron]] took command of the Decepticons and led them to Earth on board the ''Nemesis''. It was kept in high orbit and brought to the EDC's base on Bikini Atoll after the 'mind bomb" was used on the Decepticons. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 4: Full Fathom Five|Full Fathom Five}} When Prowl hacked into the EDC mainframe he unleashed all the missiles on the ''Nemesis'' crippling it and causing it to crash instantly. {{storylink|Earthfall Chapter 5: I Dream of Wires| I Dream of Wires}} The wreck of the ship ended up on the bottom of the Indian Ocean; it was used as the main base of the Decepticons {{storylink|Onyx Interface Part One: Signals, Calls, and Marches|Signals, Calls, and Marches}} and later, following its near-destruction by the Autobots {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 5: As Above...So Below|As Above...So Below}} and capture by the [[Earth Defense Command|E.D.C]], {{storylink|White Heat}} [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]], moved in turning into a stationary base that they rechristened '''''Lemuria'''''. {{storylink|G.I. Joe vol. 5 issue 1|G.I. Joe vol. 5 #1}}

===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
The Decepticon flagship, the ''Nemesis'' was commandeered by [[Shipwreck]] in an unseen adventure. Utilizing the ship, the Joe rammed Megatron's "Mega-Megatron" [[Combiner|combined]] form, returning the Decepticon leader to his normal state. After the Decepticons had been defeated, Shipwreck used the ''Nemesis'' to patrol the trade routes within the [[asteroid belt]] and fight off [[Zanzibar]]'s piracy. {{storylink|The War Never Ends}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
The legendary vessel that carried the Decepticons to Earth, by the late 24th century a surviving piece of the ''Nemesis'' was part of the collection in the office of [[Dynamic Energon Distillery|D.E.D.]] administrator [[Megatron (BW)|Gnashteeth]]. {{storylink|Identity Politics}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Mystery of Convoy''===
At the end of the [[Subspace Zone]], [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] fought and defeated the Destron Boat. {{storylink|Transformers: Mystery of Convoy}}

==Notes==
*The name "Nemesis" wasn't used until the ''[[Beast Wars: Transformers (cartoon)|Beast Wars]]'' cartoon. Before the show, the ship was simply called "Decepticon Space Cruiser".<ref name=bwu-p35>''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', page 35</ref>
*According to ''[[The Transformers (cartoon)|The Transformers]]'' episode "[[Microbots]]", the star drive on board the ''Nemesis'' contains a Cybertronian alloy known as [[Cybertroid alloy]].
*According to ''[[Beast Wars Universe]]'', the Nemesis originally crashed into Atlantic Ocean. After the event from the episode "[[Nemesis Part 2]]", this time the Nemesis crashed into a mountain located in Mexico.<ref name=bwu-p35/>
*''[[Transformers: Energon (franchise)|Energon]]'' [[Sharkticon (Energon)|Sharkticon]]'s [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] was originally designed to resemble the ''Nemesis'', and his early working name was "Decepticon Nemesis".
* In the IDW continuity the ship is called the ''Nemesis'', looks like the ''[[Revenge (G1)|Revenge]]'' and shares the fate of the ''[[Victory (G1)|Victory]]''. This is why we love [[John Barber]].

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''''Nemesis''''' (ネメシス ''Nemeshisu''), '''Destron Boat''' (''[[Transformers: Mystery of Convoy|Mystery of Convoy]]'', デストロンボート ''Desutoron Bōto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Fùchóu Nǘshén''' (復仇女神, "[[Wikipedia:Nemesis (mythology)|Nemesis]]", lit. "Goddess of Revenge"), '''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 报应号, "Retribution"),'''Bàoyìng Hào''' (China, 暴影号, "Ferocious Shadow")
*''French:'' '''''Némésis'''''

==See also==
*{{i|Lemuria}} at the IDW Hasbro Wiki

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars starships]]
[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising vehicles]]
[[Category:Decepticon bases]]
[[Category:Decepticon starships]]
[[Category:Generation 1 locations]]
[[Category:Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 starships]]
[[Category:Predacon starships]]

The Transformers: Till All Are One

2018-06-08T05:09:58Z

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{{disambig3|'Til All Are One}}

[[File:TAAO-V1.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''[[Combaticon (G1)|Human beings in a mob]]'' ''What's a mob to a [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|king]]?'' ''What's a king to a [[Elita One (G1)#IDW Generation 1 continuity|god]]?'' ''What's a god to a [[Windblade (G1)|non-believer]] who don't believe in anything?'']]

''''' The Transformers: Till All Are One''''' is an ongoing comic series begun by [[IDW Publishing]] in [[Calendar|June]] [[2016]]. The series ran for twelve issues before concluding with a wrap-up annual released in December 2017.<ref name="Canceled">[http://www.mscottwriter.com/2017/06/01/transformers-till-all-are-one-is-cancelled/ Ms. Scott Writes: Transformers: Till All Are One wrapping up with issue 12 and an Annual.]</ref> With ''[[Optimus Prime (comic)|Optimus Prime]]'' following [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]]'s exploits on Earth and ''[[The Transformers: Lost Light|Lost Light]]'' set in deep space, ''Till All Are One'' takes place on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] and the reunited [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]] colonies. As a sequel to the two ''[[The Transformers: Windblade|Windblade]]'' miniseries, the ongoing comic follows the adventures of [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]], [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]], and the [[Council of Worlds]] as they attempt to maintain the newfound peace.

The title is not just a [[The Transformers: The Movie|callback]], it's thematic: all the characters are striving to bring about the unity and cohesion that the term implies, but the biggest threat is that assimilation and imperial hegemony will be forced upon the Cybertronian worlds.<ref>[http://www.transmissionspodcast.com/2016/06/episode-177-mairghread-scott-talks-till-all-are-one/ Episode 177 – Mairghread Scott Talks Till All Are One]</ref>

IDW asked if Scott wanted to do the ol' comic standby of a random shakeup after ''[[First Strike]]'', to see if this boosted sales, but she declined. <ref>[http://www.mscottwriter.com/2017/06/01/transformers-till-all-are-one-is-cancelled/ Ms. Scott Writes]: "Our attrition rate was fairly normal and Issue 12 would be our profitability breaking point. We were asked if we wanted to do something to shake things up (shift focus, shift cast, shift story) after the First Strike event, which is also normal, but I didn’t. I love Transformers, but I’ve been writing it for literally years and I wanted to tell this story. So rather than think of a new story I didn’t love as much, I just chose to end us here."</ref>

{{chapters|title=''The Transformers: Till All Are One'' issues|align=center|prev=The Transformers: Windblade|content=
*[[07:00:00|#1]]
*[[Applicable Skills|#2]]
*[[Things We Said We'd Never Do|#3]]
*[[The Line Between Us|#4]]
*[[Informed|Revolution]]
*[[Ping|#5]]
*[[Desperate Times|#6]]
*[[Desperate Measures (Till All Are One)|#7]]
*[[Rubicon|#8]]
*[[Heavy|#9]]
*[[The Price of You|#10]]
*[[If I Know You|#11]]
*[[Your First Mistake|#12]]
*[[The Chosen One|Annual]]
}}

==Overview==
In the wake of the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]], [[Republic of Cybertron|Cybertron]] finally reestablished contact and opened up diplomatic relationships with five of its colonies: [[Caminus]], [[Velocitron]], [[Devisiun]], [[Eukaris]], and [[Vigilem|Carcer]]. Thanks to the efforts of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[cityspeaker]]-turned-diplomat Windblade, these scattered Transformer civilizations have formed an interplanetary parliament known as the [[Council of Worlds]]. Now it's up to Windblade and her allies to keep Starscream and his boundless political ambitions in check, both on Cybertron and amongst the colonies.

Starscream comes into contact with the exiled Eukarian [[Airachnid (G1)|Airachnid]] and at his command, she begins lobotomizing Decepticon citizens in search of the whereabouts of Swindle's body, which vanished not too long after Starscream shot him through the back, the murders causing a wave of outrage at the Badgeless. This riles up the Decepticon population, prompting Windblade to attempt to reign in Starscream, who then reminds her about the leverage he holds over her bodyguard Chromia. Things get worse when Onslaught and the Combaticons kill a Decepticon in an attempt to spur the general public into overthrowing Starscream. In response, Starscream appoints Ironhide as the new Head of Cybertron Security and begins recruiting Cybertronians for his new police force, including Blast Off, who was actually playing the double agent role for Onslaught. Soon enough, Swindle's whereabouts are uncovered and it leads the Combaticons to the depths of Metroplex, where they merge into Bruticus and rampage throughout Iacon. Ironhide is called in to bring the gestalt down, and after the dust settles, Chromia confesses to Cybertron that she planted the bombs in Metroplex's Acrolight District, and is promptly arrested thereafter.

Following Chromia's arrest, Windblade is [[Revolution|briefly called to Earth by Optimus]] and returns mere hours before a fleet of undead Titans is due to arrive on Cybertron. Transformers from all over the Republic gather on Cybertron to defend their ancestral homeworld, but even a renewed Metroplex falls before the sheer strength and number of the undead. Desperate, Starscream and Windblade make a plan to seize control of Carcer from Elita One despite her vow that the Titan will never again be allowed access to his robot mode. Through a two pronged operation, Windblade manages to access Carcer's brain module only to find "Carcer" is none other than Vigilem. The power of the evil Titan proves enough to save Cybertron, and he quickly sets to work releasing his true master: [[Liege Maximo]]. While he succeeds, Elita One quickly kills Vigilem by blasting his brain module to nothing, much to Maximo's anger. The Prime, however, teleports away swearing vengeance for his banishment and the death of his follower.

In the aftermath, Cybertron (again) begins to rebuild with Elita One and the Mistress of Flame applying political pressure on Starscream. Desperate to keep his rule, the Seeker frees Chromia with the directive to kill Liege Maximo for him and has Airachnid brainwash Bruticus to be loyal to him. Before the dust from that crisis even has time to settle however, it is revealed that Vigilem still lives, having downloaded his mind into Windblade's with the two battling for control. In a crisis of conscience, however, Starscream connects himself to the Cityspeaker to help her expunge the Titan only for Vigilem to download himself into the Seeker and nearly take over his body before a pep talk from Windblade allows the two jets to end the evil Titan once and for all.

After Vigilem's defeat and [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]]'s [[First Strike|invasion]], an election is held to decide the next ruler of Cybertron. After a moment of conscience brought on by his mind-meld with Windblade, Starscream willingly confesses to all of his crimes, leading to his arrest and Windblade's resounding victory. In doing so, Starscream fulfills [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]'s "Chosen One" prophecy, by uniting Cybertron's people ''against'' him for the good of the planet.

==Creative team==
[[Mairghread Scott]] returns for the ongoing as a writer, with [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]] handling artistic duties.<ref>[http://www.comicbookresources.com/article/exclusive-first-details-for-idws-latest-transformers-ongoing-till-all-are-one]: "EXCLUSIVE: First Details for IDW's Latest "Transformers" Ongoing, "Till All Are One"</ref> Colors were by [[Priscilla Tramontano]] and [[Joana Lafuente]].

==Collections==
*'''''The Transformers: Till All Are One, Volume 1''''' ([[December 14]], [[2016]]) ISBN 1631408089 / ISBN 978-1631408083 
:*Contains issues #1 to #4.
:*Bonus material includes art from most covers.

*'''''The Transformers: Till All Are One, Volume 2''''' ([[July 19]], [[2017]]) ISBN 1631409247 / ISBN 978-1631409240 
:*Contains the [[Informed|''Revolution'' one-shot]] and issues #5 to #8.
:*Bonus material includes art from most covers.

*'''''The Transformers: Till All Are One, Volume 3''''' ([[April 11]], [[2018]]) ISBN 1684050863 / ISBN 978-1684050864 
:*Contains issues #9 to #12 and the 2017 Annual
:*Bonus material includes art from most covers.

<gallery>
File:TAAO-V1.jpg|Volume 1 cover by [[Sara Pitre-Durocher]]
File:TAAO-V2.jpg|Volume 2 cover by Sara Pitre-Durocher
File:TAAO-V3.jpg|Volume 3 cover by Sara Pitre-Durocher
</gallery>

==Notes==
* The first 4 issues of the series had the "Road to [[Revolution]]" banner on the cover, but the contents of the issues did not tie in to the event.
* Plots that Scott would like to have to used, but was unable to use before cancellation included: Elita One repopulating and creating a militarised Kaon that almost restarts the war; a deeper look at the divides in [[Eukaris|Eukarian]] tribal society; the escapades of Ironhide's security company; all the fembots from the original G1 cartoon teaming up for an issue; and most important of all: "Tall Tankor and Fat Tankor meet the Micromaster Tankor that turns into a train and they hate him for, like, no reason. He just can’t get into the “tankor clique”."<ref name="Canceled"/>

==References==
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Mistress of Flame

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:''The Mistress of Flame is a [[Caminus|Camien]] leader from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:MistressOfFlame.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|The course the Prophets choose for us may not always be comfortable. But we must follow it.]]

Though the [[Forgefire Parliament]] ostensibly governs the Cybetronian colony of [[Caminus]], it's clear that the people of Caminus revere the '''Mistress of Flame'''. The high priestess of the [[Way of Flame]], the Mistress and her adherents believe that the [[Thirteen|the original Thirteen Transformers]] were gods, and that each inhabitant of Caminus possesses a piece of the spark of [[Solus Prime]]; supported by an order of [[Torchbearer]]s assembled to uphold the legacy of Solus Prime, the Mistress is an imposing figure who both commands and ''demands'' respect — and doesn't take blasphemers lightly.

While a devout practitioner of her faith, the latest Transformer to hold the title of Mistress is also a canny and adept manipulator when it comes to matters more secular. The arrival of [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] — supposedly the mythical [[The Arisen|"Thirteenth Prime"]] — proved a boon to her, and as the interstellar [[Council of Worlds]] takes shape, she's resolved to build Optimus into ''her'' idea of what a worthy [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] should represent... whether he wants to or not.

{{quote|It is only the purest servant of Solus Prime who can keep forging until they reach the real miracle... the creation of a single true thing.|The Mistress of Flame|"[[Your First Mistake]]"}}

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:GhostStories-mistressandpyra.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"Would you like to see the vacation photos?"]]

In the distant past, before the energon shortages made space travel impossible, Caminus detected a Cybertronian beacon from the planet [[Antilla]]. The linguist [[Magrada]] was sent along with [[Praesidia Magna|Praesidia]] and the Matriarch of Incaendium. Upon arriving on the planet, the trio found an [[Nemesis (BWII)|unnatural mechanical mountain]]. Despite Magrada's warnings, the Matriarch approached the mountain which split open to reveal an enormous optic and the ruler of the land: [[Onyx Prime]]. The bestial Prime beheaded Magrada while the other two Camiens escaped. Upon returning to Caminus, it was found that the Mistress of Flame had perished and the Matriarch ascended to the position. Her first act was to promote Praesidia to leadership of the [[Torchbearer]]s. The experience would forever haunt the Mistress. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}}

Following a disastrous Torchbearer mission where both [[Praesidia Magna]] and [[Fastbreak (G1)|Fastbreak]] were killed in action, the Mistress met with [[Pyra Magna|Pyra]], who was experiencing recurring nightmares of her commander's death on Antilla. The Mistress recounted her discovery of Antilla, but accepted Praesidia's death as part of the will of the Primes. Though Pyra was still uneasy about the circumstances behind her commander's death, she remained a member of the Torchbearers, taking command of the group and becoming "Pyra Magna". {{storylink|Ghost Stories}} The Mistress would subsequently cover up this attack. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}}

When the Cybertronian explorer [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] made contact with Caminus shortly after the end of the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]], the Mistress of Flame chose Windblade, [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and [[Nautica (G1)|Nautica]] to join his crew in the hopes of reconnecting with their ancestral homeworld and gather aid for their dying planet. {{storylink|If I Know You}}

Contact with Cybertron would arrive some years later, though not in the way that the Camiens had anticipated; following the reintroduction of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] to [[Caminus]] by way of a violent rampage by [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]] and his defeat by [[Superion (G1)|Superion]], [[Windblade (G1)|Windblade]] requested an audience with the Mistress of Flame. Presumably, the Cityspeaker explained that [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]], keeper of the Matrix of Leadership, was visiting, and all that that implied, as subsequently she arrived to greet the former [[Autobot]] commander. Upstaging [[Starscream (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Starscream]]'s attempt at first contact with Caminus's ruling body, Optimus Prime displayed that he was a Matrix bearer as the Mistress of Flame and the others bowed before him. {{storylink|The Sum and Its Parts}} The Mistress became convinced that Optimus was none other than "The Arisen": the incarnation of the legendary Thirteenth Prime. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}}

[[File:TheSumAndItsParts-MistressofFlame.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|You may go now, my child.]]

The wheels quickly came off when the sacred Prime showed up to a meeting with [[Circuit (G1)|reporters]], saying "the people" had a right to know what was going on. To the Mistress's appalled confusion, the Prime kept talking about [[democracy]] and the blasphemous idea of letting people choose instead of telling them what was best, as was his duty as the infallible divine font. He even went to risk ''his life'' on the surface! She was rebuked when she protested and was left angry. {{storylink|The Possible Light}}

After the [[Combiner Wars (event)|messy first contact]] and the formation of the [[Council of Worlds]], the Mistress of Flame called Windblade to a meeting. The Cityspeaker warned her that Starscream still had control over all the [[combiner]]s and she was unsure why the Prime had asked her to accept [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] as Cybertron's council representative. In response, the Mistress advised her that a true servant of Solus Prime needed to keep going forward and working: "the forging is where impurities are removed ... and all that remains is the burning heart of truth itself." {{storylink|All That Remains}}

The Mistress of Flame believed she knew the true name of "[[The Arisen]]", one of the two anonymous members of the [[Thirteen|Thirteen Prime]]s. One of her Torchbearer groups, under Pyra Magna, considered this blasphemous and abandoned her for it. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

[[File:Aphelion-MistressAndNewTorchbearers.jpg|thumb|left|250px|"What thee are about to see comes down from the time of the beginning, without change. This is the Vulcan heart. This is the Vulcan soul. This is our way."]]

Optimus eventually asked the Mistress of Flame to tell her followers to ''stop'' worshipping him. Instead, she berated him for ignoring his legacy as a Prime and the legends of a [[Pax Cybertronia]], that the ascension of Cybertron didn't have to mean tyranny. She pushed him into snarling that he defended Earth because ''all'' sentient beings defend freedom and then confronted him with how this was the word of Primus; his role was to bring freedom to all and he could surely bring more of it to Earth, provide it resources and topple its tyrants. To her, it seemed that Optimus had seen so much corruption and war that he could not believe "anyone would act ''altruistically''". Optimus mulled this over and casually tried to see if Windblade could vouch for the Mistress as trustworthy. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 1: Aphelion|Aphelion}}

Her words led him down the path to annexing Earth into the Council as an Autobot protectorate. He was haunted by a vision of [[Aileron]] as a new Mistress of Flame {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 1: Once Upon a Time on Earth|Once Upon a Time on Earth}} and nightmares in which the incumbent decried him for sacrificing others for his ambition, and he decided to open up communications to the Mistress of Flame, Starscream, and Soundwave to discuss what to do. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 2: Edge of the Earth|Edge of the Earth}} Optimus travelled to Caminus to meet with the Mistress, where she expounded on her theory that Earth was one of the thirteen lost colonies... and that Optimus Prime was the Arisen, destined to rule Earth as the ancient Primes had once governed their respective colony worlds. {{storylink|All Hail Optimus Part 3: The Medium and the Message|The Medium and the Message}}

[[File:BehindMyBleedingBack-MistressofFlame.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Now ''that'' is a face you can trust.]]

When a horde of undead [[Titan (IDW)|Titan]]s threatened Cybertron, the Mistress organized the evacuation efforts as the Transformers relocated their sick and wounded to Caminus. {{storylink|Ping}} Though the Titans were repelled, Windblade was gravely injured by her traumatic experience with [[Vigilem]], and, as a result, the Mistress took her place on the Council. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} In the wake of the crisis, Starscream — struggling to cope with the threat of a released [[Liege Maximo]] — mulled over his next moves with representatives from the colonies. The Mistress of Flame agreed with [[Elita One (G1)|Elita One]]'s belief that news of the Liege Maximo's escape should be concealed from the public for fear of inciting widespread panic, though ultimately Chancellor Starscream made the final decision. The Mistress stayed behind to discuss [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]]'s recent exploits, requesting that she be released into Camien custody. After some soul-searching, Starscream did so, but on the condition that she be released to hunt down and kill the treacherous Prime. {{storylink|Heavy}}

The Council next convened when Optimus travelled to Cybertron to discuss sharing their technology with the recently-arrived [[Junkion (species)|Junkion]]s on Earth. Though the Camien leader vouched for Optimus, noting that he'd divinely "proved" Earth's status as a Transformer world, Starscream ultimately shot down the proposal, citing a violation of the [[Tyrest Accord]]. {{storylink|New Cybertron Part 3: Behind My Bleeding Back|Behind My Bleeding Back}} Optimus would eventually pull some political stunts of his own to force Earth to join the Council as an equal; when Earth officially joined the Council of Worlds, [[Joe Colton|Baron Ironblood]] and his [[Iron Ring]] laid siege to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]]. In the emergency meeting to discuss the fate of [[Scarlett]] and her team of humans, the Mistress vocally protested Elita's dismissive attitude towards Optimus Prime. {{storylink|First Strike issue 4|First Strike #4}}

[[File:TheChosenOne-MistressOfSlap.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Doink!]]

When the humans had been defeated and Earth's spot secured on the Council, Windblade arrived to formally retake her place as a Council delegate; discovering that Starscream ''still'' hadn't told Cybertron about the Liege Maximo, she quickly turned on the Mistress of Flame for taking part in the deception, who, in turn, slapped Windblade when the Cityspeaker blasphemed against the Primes. Incensed, Windblade went to [[Circuit (G1)|Circuit]] and [[Longtooth]] to tell them about the Liege Maximo, and as panic spread across Iacon the Mistress preemptively stripped Windblade of her status as a delegate and banished her from Caminus. {{storylink|The Chosen One}}

After Windblade had been elected as ruler of the [[Republic of Cybertron]], the Mistress sought out [[Alpha Trion (G1)|The Trion]] and told the ancient Prime of her encounter on Antilla. After advising [[Scoop (G1)|Scoop]] to take his grievances out on Starscream instead of the Primes, the Mistress made her way to the Space Bridge reflecting that all the myths and legends she'd grown up worshipping had let her down. When Optimus Prime came through with an [[Ore-13]] shipment, the Mistress requested a private word before a shadow fell over the city and Onyx Prime returned to Cybertron atop his optic craft with Liege Maximo as his prisoner. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 1: Surfeit of Primes|Surfeit of Primes}} In the subsequent Council meeting, the Mistress vocally supported Optimus , continuing to believe he was the Arisen, being Cybertron's champion against Onyx bringing up the bestial Prime's attack on Caminus as proof of his sinister motives. After a mysterious explosion ripped through the [[Spire]], and claimed the life of Alpha Trion, {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 2: Another Mine|Another Mine}} the Mistress knelt by his corpse. {{storylink|The Falling, Chapter 3: The Ground|The Ground}}

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[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-Ep3-MistressFalling.jpg|right|thumb|300px|In the name of Tom Petty.]]
In the aftermath of the Combiner Wars, the Mistress of Flame organized the reconstruction efforts on Cybertron. She apologized to Optimus Prime for distrusting him and offered him a seat on the Council, but Prime turned her down, suggesting [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] for the role to her chagrin. {{storylink|Aftermath and Rebirth}} Shortly thereafter, the Mistress was engaged in business at the [[Primal Basilica]] when [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] began rampaging through Metroplex City. Briefed on the situation by Windblade and Perceptor, the Mistress took charge and began ordering countermeasures, including calling on the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] to attack Trypticon and sending the Combiners to find [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}} Eventually, she orders Perceptor to reboot the Basilica's defenses and heads to the prayer chamber to call upon the [[Thirteen]] for guidance. {{storylink|The Fight Begins}} While she prays for a miracle, [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] arrives and attacks her. The Mistress attempts to defend herself, but Overlord proves too strong and overpowers her, demanding to know Megatron's whereabouts. When the Mistress doesn't respond, Overlord throws her into one of the lights, electrocuting her and leaving her for dead. {{storylink|Overlord and Emissary}} Megatron arrives a short time later, finding her at death's door. When asked who did this to her, the Mistress offers Overlord's name before finally succumbing to her wounds. {{storylink|At the Last Second}} A short time later, Perceptor and Optimus find the Mistress's corpse, though they are unable to find any evidence identifying her killer. The Combiners learn of the Mistress's death from Megatron and attack him, assuming him responsible, but he uses a recording of her last words to vindicate himself. {{storylink|Desperate Actions}}

==Notes==
*The Mistress of Flame isn't the first person to have [[Matrix Flame priest|a fire-themed religious connection to the Matrix of Leadership]].

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===Foreign names===
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhù Róng Fū Rén''' (祝融夫人, "godness of fire")

Flame (Marvel)

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:''Flame is a renegade [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:FlameUK Robot&Tank.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|"SCIENCE TANK MODE!"]]
'''Flame''' is a disgraced Autobot scientist, and with fairly good reason. His brilliance is overshadowed by an obliviousness to risk as he stubbornly pursues his grandiose ideas. His sole concern with other beings is whether they think he's right and if they don't, he only becomes more obsessed with accomplishing his goals, no matter who or what must be sacrificed. This has driven him to an eons-long reclusion spent secretly enacting his master plan. On the rare occasion when he actually has contact with others, his mannerisms are flamboyant and histrionic, and he is never without either a grin or a grimace.

He transforms into a "firetank" with a high-powered flame thrower and a very fetching red, yellow, and orange colour scheme. Also he has a [[zombie]] army, so try not to die around him.

==Fiction==
===Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics===
{{noteukexclusive|Flame}}
Flame was a member of the [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] [[Academy of Science and Technology]] on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. Flame proposed adapting [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]]'s plan—turning Cybertron into a mobile war world—so that it would instead become a mobile spaceship for exploration. [[Emirate]] [[Xaaron]] spoke out against the plan, as the fusion reactor required for the [[planetary engine]] would be highly dangerous.

Flame was removed from the academy and denied funds to continue his research. However, he embezzled money from the academy and continued his research in an old lab in the city of [[Kalis]].

One day he was careless and the lab was destroyed in an explosion. The Autobots thought Flame was dead, but in reality he had survived and discovered that the explosion uncovered the entrance to the experimental engines that Megatron had built.

[[File:FlameUK Giddy.jpg|left|upright=1.66|thumb|His grant proposals were always rejected, no matter ''how'' much hysterical glee he showed.]]
Flame took advantage of the accident, allowing the world to believe him dead while he secretly pursued his goal. He worked on repairing the engines for four million years, striving for the day that he would prove himself to have been right all along. That day came into sight in the year [[1988]], when he finally began to activate the massive systems, but venting the fusion reactor ignited a subterranean gas pocket and destroyed a portion of Kalis.

While this did not disrupt his operations, it did draw attention, so he activated his defense plan: Using the Decepticon engine-control computer (with modifications), he broadcast a signal by which he could reanimate any corpses within an area that seemed to correspond to the city limits. This quickly turned Kalis into a "zombie"-infested wasteland where neither Autobots nor Decepticons dared tread.

As it happened, the headquarters of the Autobot resistance movement had recently been moved to a new [[Autobase]] in Kalis. So Flame's old rival Xaaron was there when the reactor-venting explosion and subsequent zombie assault occurred. This was another happy accident for Flame, who gloated in taking Xaaron and the [[Wrecker]]s prisoner so they could witness firsthand the fulfillment of his plan. {{storylink|Legion of the Lost!}}

[[File:FlameUK HARPOONED.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Looks like Flame... got the point. ''CSI: Kalis!'']]
Xaaron, of course, was no less averse to Flame's risky venture than he had been millions of years earlier. Xaaron managed to escape from his cell and attack Flame, but the latter's firetank mode sent him running. Xaaron even considered converting to his own "combat mode" despite his fear that doing so might kill him, as it had been so very long since he had done it before. But in the end, Xaaron was able to distract Flame out of his murderous rage by pointing out that the reactor was nearing meltdown.

For a moment, it seemed that Flame would listen to reason, but when the two were actually in the control room about to shut the reactor down, his jealousy resurfaced, and he refused to let Xaaron stop his plan. The standoff was handily ended by the Wreckers, who had been joined by [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Ultra Magnus]], the [[Sparkabot|Sparkler Mini-Bots]], and even the Decepticons [[Flywheels]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. Flame summoned his zombies, but it was one of them who proved his undoing: The corpse of the Wreckers' old leader [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] had, due to contact with his former troops, been acquiring a resistance to Flame's control. As Flame tried once again to kill Xaaron, Impactor sent a spear through Flame's head. Impactor then entered the reactor chamber and shut it off while its lethal radiation destroyed him a second time. The engines still exploded, but the damage to Cybertron was minimal compared to what could have happened if the reactor had blown up as well. {{storylink|Meltdown!}}
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===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers5-atrocityafteratrocity.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.66|Not so smiley now, is he?]]
Flame led the Autobots into battle on [[Babu Yar]] against [[Gideon]]'s Decepticons, and most of his troops were massacred by the hideous chemical weapon known as "[[Gideon's Glue]]". {{storylink|Bullets}} Surviving the battle, Flame was eventually detained on the planet [[Elba]] in the Autobot's [[Garrus-9]] prison facility, where he was one of the many 'bots tried by [[Aequitas]] for a variety of war crimes: illicit [[spark]] transplants on Babu Yar, desecration of corpses on [[Klo]], and torture by circuit-boarding on [[Elpasos]]). During the trial, [[Prowl (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Prowl]], [[Tyrest (G1)|Chief Justice Tyrest]], [[Xaaron]], [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]], and others watched in intrigue and disgust. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} Tyrest realised that all the defendants in the trials, including Flame, were [[Reproduction#IDW Generation 1 continuity|constructed cold]] and came to believe that such individuals were an evil sub-species destined to carry out such acts of barbarism. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

[[File:TheTiesThatBind-ScorponokAndFlame.jpg|thumb|right|250px|"It's every non-1984 character for himself!"]]

Flame was found guilty and imprisoned for his crimes; he remained there until the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], when the rogue Decepticon [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] stormed the facility and seized control of the prison. [[Shockwave (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Shockwave]] successfully bargained with the renegade for his freedom, and as part of the deal he was allowed to pick thirty-one other inmates to go with him, [[Scorponok (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Scorponok]] and Flame among them. However, Shockwave had ulterior motives: every one of his choices was on [[The List]], and when the [[Decepticon Justice Division]] came calling, he tried to sell them out for his own survival. [[Flywheels]] and Flame, eavesdropping, were suitably alarmed. Alerting Scorponok to their predicament, the three of them ejected themselves out an airlock to escape. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind}} Scorponok and Flame was subsequently discovered floating in space by the mysterious "[[Grand Architect]]," who recruited them into his service. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}

Flame and Scorponok became key associates in the Architect's scheme to advance the evolution of the Transformer race through secret genetic experiments carried out in different regions of the galaxy. {{storylink|Chasing the Infinite}} Realizing that the artifact known as the [[Magnificence]] could help in this endeavor, Flame and Scorponok used the transwarp system known as the [[Warren]] to abduct [[Grimlock (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Grimlock]] from his cell, as the Autobots had chosen to store the Magnificence inside the Dinobot leader's chest. Scorponok tortured Grimlock to the point of brain damage, forcing him to release the Magnificence. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind}} Under as-yet-undivulged circumstances, the Magnificence somehow went missing and eventually found its way into the hands of [[Mengel]], a [[Catharsian]] trader and another one of the Grand Architect's many affiliates. {{storylink|Chasing the Infinite}}

[[File:AnAxeToBreakTheIce-Flame.jpg|thumb|left|250px|]]

One evolutionary path that the Grand Architect had been pursuing was the "[[Infinite]]," a new breed of Transformer capable of transforming into anything. The project was met with setbacks, however, so when Mengel used the Magnificence to successfully bring an Infinite [[protoform]] to term, the Grand Architect sent Scorponok and Flame to [[Troja Major]] to retrieve the Infinite, recover the Magnificence, and eliminate the [[blacksmith]]s who had procured the [[Living metal#IDW Generation 1 continuity|sentio metallico]] for these myriad experiments. Flame's men went planetside to retrieve the Infinite; it managed to escape, however, and used its chameleonic powers to conceal itself somewhere amongst the [[Howling Town]]. An irritated Flame led a squad of goons to a bar, where they encountered some of the blacksmiths he'd been sent to dispose of: [[Wipe-Out]] and [[Anode]]. {{storylink|An Axe to Break the Ice}}

Flame proceeded to irritate Anode with his use of needlessly ambiguous language, until she managed to punch him and escape with her friends. Once they were gone, Flame was informed about the wayward Infinite, which had been found and killed by the [[Black Block Consortia]]. In the meantime, he went to meet directly with Mengel to see if she still had what she called the "Resus Cradle", not believing her claims that she'd sold it off.

As it transpired, she did, and Flame took it. One brief exchange of words with the Black Block Consortia later, Flame returned to the Worldsweeper and presented both the rejuvenated Infinite and the Magnificence to a pleased Scorponok. {{storylink|Chasing the Infinite}}

[[File:KillAllCons-worldsweepermeeting.jpg|thumb|right|250px]]

With the Magnificence in his grasp, Scorponok began working on his own set of experiments independent from the Grand Architect's larger goals; able to bypass the Magnifience's morality code due to his prior experience with [[binary-bonding]], he eventually developed a [[Firstborn|organic Decepticon]]. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}} In the meantime, Scorponok and Flame rebased to the planet [[Confluence]], using some of the engineered "[[Treecon]]s" to guard their ship. When the [[Scavenger (group)|Scavenger]]s came searching for the Magnificence, they were easily captured and imprisoned by the duo. Locked in the ship's brig, Flame and Scorponok explained how they had come to acquire the Magnificence from Grimlock, before leaving the Scavengers to their fate with the berserk Dinobot. {{storylink|The Ties That Bind}} Flame watched as Grimlock, restored to his full cognitive faculties, demanded an audience with Scorponok... only to reveal that his seeming dismemberment of his friends was a ruse. As [[Nickel]] paralyzed Scorponok with some help from the Magnificence, the Scavengers stole the Firstborn and fled, prompting Flame to unsuccessfully call for reinforcements in the hopes of stopping them. {{storylink|Kill All 'Cons}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Flame_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.5]]
Flame was with [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]] and [[Jet-kun]] as [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] declared himself the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] leader. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
Once an Autobot, Flame left them after uncovering scriptures at the [[University of Iacon]] telling of [[Metatron]], the angel of light, and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], the angel of darkness. Having fallen to the darkness, he took up residence in a dark temple deep underneath Kalis and began performing mystic rituals, even learning how to bring dead Cybertronians back to life. For this reason, he was approached by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] with a request to resurrect [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]], but Shockwave learned that Flame's "miracle" was not what it seemed when Soundwave came back unable to sense or display emotions. {{storylink|Black Cybertron}}

==Notes==
*In the grand tradition of ''Kre-O'' cameo characters, Flame utilises existing Kreon parts, in this case [[Overbite (G1)|Overbite]]'s helmet and two clip-on tank treads.

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===Foreign names===
*''Mandarin:'' '''Huǒ Shé''' (火舌, "flame")

Tyrest (G1)

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:''Tyrest is a former [[Autobot]] turned [[Neutral]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:HouseofAmbus Tyrest.jpg|thumb|300px|"Holey Chief Justice, Batman!"]]
[[Chief Justice]] '''Tyrest''' was a bot above it all. A former member of [[Nova Prime]]'s cadre, he was held in high esteem by both Autobot and [[Decepticon]] in later life. An individual who holds the law above all else, he believes it is his duty to mitigate conflicts and provide a framework for the enforcement of order. But order is often just a reflection of chaos, and Tyrest holds convictions and concerns which suggest a tumultuous soul. Having recently found [[Primus|God]], he plans on making peace with his maker. And he is unconcerned for the damage that could be caused by doing so.

{{bigquote|Fully deserved.|Tyrest in just two words.|}}

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Tyrest and the matrix.jpg|thumb|left|200px|]]
During the [[Golden Age]], Tyrest served as chief engineer under [[Nova Prime]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} Nova feared that the life-giving pulsewaves from [[Vector Sigma]] would eventually cease and, in order to ensure the continued growth of the Cybertronian race, charged Tyrest with finding a way to tap into the [[Matrix of Leadership]] and harnessing the power to bestow life the legends claimed it held. With a team of scientists at his command, Tyrest succeeded in his task, mass-producing generations' worth of [[spark]]s, until the Matrix apparently ran dry. It would be some time before Tyrest discovered that, in actuality, one of his team had had an attack of conscience and spirited the Matrix away, leaving a facsimile in its place. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

When the [[Great War (G1)|Great War]] broke out, Tyrest made a name for himself by organizing the [[Exodus (G1)|Exodus]], working with [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] to help as many as twenty million neutrals leave Cybertron. Furthermore, he arranged for peace talks between [[Optimus Prime (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Optimus Prime]] and [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]] in search of a "two city-state solution", but was evidently unsuccessful. His great legacy was the brokering of the [[Tyrest Accord]], a treaty named in his honor designed to prevent Transformer technology falling into the hands of other races that both factions adhered to. The success of the treaty convinced Optimus to make him Chief Justice, though nobody was really surprised, given his earlier accomplishments. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}

The Tyrest Accord did mask one of Tyrest's ''other'' great accomplishments, however: [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]]. When this great Autobot passed away, Tyrest saw in his death the potential to create the legend of an immortal lawman. Creating a cover story that Magnus had merely ''faked'' his death, Tyrest fashioned the [[Magnus Armor]] in his image, which was worn by other Transformers who then took on Magnus's name and identity, serving Tyrest as the Duly Appointed Enforcer of his Accord, and creating the illusion that he was still alive. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

[[File:LastStandoftheWreckers5-atrocityafteratrocity.jpg|thumb|300px|"I'll become important later, don't worry." "Actually, ''do'' worry."]]
In later years, one of Tyrest's notable actions was the appointment of a panel of Autobots to work on the [[Magnus Inquiry]], an investigation regarding the origins of [[Gideon's Glue]]. {{storylink|Bullets}} Perhaps his most significant contribution to Autobot justice in the modern era, though, was the creation of the [[Aequitas]] computer, which was used in Autobot war criminal trials to calculate the guilt of the accused. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} He agreed that the trials would be kept secret until the war's end, and then there would be full disclosure. {{storylink|Last Stand of the Wreckers issue 5|Last Stand of the Wreckers #5}} However, as the trials progressed, Tyrest realized something: ''every single defendant'' was of the mass-produced generation of sparks he had brought into being ages before. Plagued by this revelation, Tyrest came to believe that, in bleeding the Matrix, he had perverted the forces of creation, and created a tainted subspecies predisposed to evil. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} A haunted Tyrest requested the trials be put on hold and he disappeared from the public eye shortly thereafter. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}

By the time of his disappearances, Tyrest was no longer an Autobot and was recognized as neutral by the [[Galactic Council]]. Because of this, he was suggested as the third party who should run [[Megatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Megatron]]'s trial, but [[Galvatron (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|complications]] arose that prevented that from happening. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1}}

Unbeknownst to anyone, Tyrest had withdrawn to Cybertron's lost moon, [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. During the Aequitas trials, he had taken to drilling holes in his body in a form of self-flagellation to assuage his guilty conscience, and one day, when merely drilling into his armored skin proved insufficient, the increasingly unstable Tyrest drilled a hole straight into his brain. This act was accompanied by an "epiphany": the formerly non-religious Tyrest became convinced that [[Primus]] and the [[Knights of Cybertron]] were real, and believed he had discovered the location of the [[Cyberutopia]] where the Knights now dwelt. Working with [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]'s [[Titan Hunter]]s to salvage remains of [[Titan (IDW)|Titans]], he constructed a [[Space bridge|spacebridge]] that he believed would take him there, but concluded that he could not cross into paradise before absolving himself of his sins. To do this, he initiated the creation of a [[universal killswitch]] that, when triggered, would eliminate every Matrix-born spark in the cosmos.

While working on this plan, Tyrest continued overseeing law in the universe, constantly updating and revising his accord and enforcing it through his army of [[Legislator]] robots, who instinctively acted to apprehend and/or punish infractors wherever they found them. Tyrest had them abduct the entire [[Circle of Light]] from [[Theophany]] as test subjects for his killswitch. His attack was made possible by [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], Tyrest's agent within the Circle, who lowered the city's defenses and allowed the Legislators to attack directly. Many of the survivors were cannibalized for material to replenish his army. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

In the face of Tyrest's increasing instability, Autobot [[Special Operations]] dispatched [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] and [[Getaway]] to remove him, armed with a [[nudge gun]] that would convince him to resign. However, Tyrest's very instability let him pick up on the foreign thought, and he sent a number of Legislators to arrest the two under Section 19 (80) 4 of the Accord. Skids escaped, but Getaway was successfully captured. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

[[File:Tyrest drills.jpg|left|thumb|300px|You know, Pinocchio was content with a cricket on his shoulder, Chief Justice Fruit Loop.]]
When the then-current wearer of the Magnus Armor, Minimus Ambus, was fatally wounded, an automatic recall trigger in the armor transported it and its occupant to Tyrest on Luna 1, where Tyrest had another of his new allies, traitorous Autobot medic [[Pharma (G1)|Pharma]], heal Ambus's wounds. While Ambus was out, Tyrest read his journals and was disgusted to discover that his enforcer had become a public joke, and stripped him of his role, having already decided to replace him with Star Saber. Moreover, he also discovered that Skids had joined up with Magnus and the other Autobots of the ''[[Lost Light]]'', and told Minimus he would be putting them to death for harboring a criminal. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} When they were brought before him, however, he announced they were to die for one for his new laws, "crimes against creation". {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} Learning this, Ambus confronted Tyrest with his lies and demanded to know the full story. Tyrest told him the entire story, from the Matrixed sparks to the killswitch, and when Ambus protested, Tyrest had him pre-emptively executed. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}} Tyrest later explained his reason for rescuing Pharma from Messatine, the medic was famous for being Forged and was therefore a perfect test subject for the universal killswitch, as the medic salivated over the machine.

As Rodimus's group confronted Tyrest in his control center the Chief Justice gloated over killing Minimus Ambus, he then proceeded to reveal his new "weapon of mass suggestion" by using on the attackers. Taking the advantage Tyrest activated the killswitch and walked towards the portal to Cyberutopia... {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Only to be stopped by [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]], who had merely been paralyzed by his Cybercrosis and not by Tyrest's weapon—he was then taken down by the (still alive) Minimus Ambus.

After the killswitch was disabled Tyrest tried to use Part 1, Section 1 of the Tyrest accord to turn the situation in his favor—but this plan was also stopped by Tailgate. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

The comatose Tyrest was then taken prisoner by the ''Lost Light''ers and kept under close guard, locked within his own medbay. However, after the ''Lost Light''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s departure, he escaped by using the recall trigger in his palm to teleport away. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

==Notes==
*According to "Fisitron's Facts", a bonus page in the hardcover edition of ''[[The Transformers: Last Stand of the Wreckers|Last Stand of the Wreckers]]'', Tyrest was originally to be named '''Adjudicus'''. This was changed to make for a connection to the previously established Tyrest Accord.
*Tyrest's wings, staff, spiked diadem, and robe cause him to resemble a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_angelic_hierarchy#Principalities_or_Rulers Principality], a member of the highest order of the Third Sphere of angels in the Christian angelic hierarchy. More specifically, he resembles a Principality as they are [http://images.wikia.com/megamitensei/images/e/ee/Principality.jpg depicted] in the ''{{w|Shin Megami Tensei}}'' series of video games, down to the primarily green color scheme with gold and silver accents.
*Tyrest, along with his right-hand baddies Pharma and Star Saber, represent the three pillars of society (law, medicine, and religion, respectively) gone wrong.<ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/t14540/ Moonbase2's second interview with James Roberts – 02:05:34 to 02:05:57]</ref>

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Tyrest''' (ティレスト ''Tiresuto'', タイレスト ''Tairesuto'')
*''Mandarin:'' '''Tí ěr Lái Sī Tè''' (提尔莱斯特 ''Tyrest'' )

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:Engineers]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Transformers]]
[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:Neutrals]]
[[Category:Politicians]]

Pharma (G1)

2018-05-25T09:16:23Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Notes */

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:''Pharma is an [[Autobot]] from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:AlexMilne-Pharma.jpg|thumb|upright=1.25|They call me Mr. Pharmaceutical.]]

'''Pharma''' is the chief medical officer at [[Delphi]], an Autobot infirmary located on the planet [[Messatine]]. Despite being a haughty control freak, he is acknowledged as an excellent doctor. He hates Decepticons with a passion, but seems to be willing to take self-preservation a bit farther than any ''good'' Autobot would.

{{quote|Pharma, we really must sit down some time so I can explain why we all hate you. We'll start with your '''''personality''''' and go from there.|[[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]]|"[[Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus]]"}}

==Fiction==
===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:Mirage pharma remembrance day.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.6|''He worked at Zeta's New Institute'' ''Just another face in red jumpsuit'']]
In the early days of the [[Great War (G1)|war]], Pharma and [[Ratchet (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ratchet]] were friends and colleagues at the [[Deltaran Medical Facility]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} He also worked at the [[Institute|New Institute]] where he tended to [[Chromedome (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Tumbler]] after the [[mnemosurgery|mnemosurgeon]] was injured when [[Overlord (Masterforce)|Overlord]] attacked the facility. {{storylink|Remembrance Day}} Pharma and Ratchet accompanied the team that arrested [[Roadbuster (G1)|Roadbuster]] for his brutal murders of his cadets, though they were only able to save the life of one victim: [[Hubcap (G1)|Hubcap]]. {{storylink|Sins of the Wreckers issue 4|Sins of the Wreckers #4}}

[[File:Pharma ratchet steps shall always rhyme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.6]]
In the early 2000s, Prowl's orders made Ratchet and Pharma go their separate ways as the former was ordered to Earth and the latter requested to go "to ''[[Delphi]]'' of all places". Pharma intended to say no until he heard Ratchet was going to be deployed and tried to ask his friend for advice, only to see that, rather than say goodbye, he'd snuck away while his back was turned. {{storylink|Our Steps Will Always Rhyme}}

With Delphi serving as an obvious target, given its location within the territory of the [[Decepticon Justice Division]], Pharma was forced to make a deal with the division, providing their [[Tarn (DJD)|transformation-obsessed leader]] with [[transformation cog]]s in exchange for the facility's safety. The arrangement worked for a time, as Pharma harvested cogs from patients that could not be saved, {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} and business proceeded as usual at Delphi: though for Pharma, "as usual" included such incredible feats as performing a four-way fuel pump transplant while being one of the donors himself. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

On the night after the [[Surge (event)|Surge]], Pharma caught [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]] reading ''[[Wreckers: Declassified]]'' instead of working, and ordered him to check on [[Roulette (G1)|Roulette]]. {{storylink|Bullets}}

[[File:Ratchet pharma life after the big bang.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.0|"I am—and always shall be—your friend."]]
Over time, Tarn's demand for transformation cogs began increasing, and Pharma found himself first euthanizing struggling patients, and then outright murdering others in order to meet his quota. Knowing he couldn't simply run away without facing repercussions, either from the D.J.D. or Autobot High Command, Pharma saw the closure of Delphi as his only way out of the deal, and so developed a [[Red Rust|plague]] triggered by transformation that he could anonymously unleash to bring Delphi to its knees. Pharma hired [[Genericon]]s [[Sonic (G1)|Sonic]] and [[Boom]] to infiltrate Delphi and spread the plague; when they arrived, claiming to be seeking asylum, Pharma deliberately misidentified them as [[Monoformer]]s in order to both lower his fellow Autobots' vigilance against them, and to ensure that there would be no issues with placing them in a cell together. Once ensconced in the same cell, the pair detonated a "soundbomb" laced with Pharma's virus, infecting all who heard it; Pharma had intended to protect himself by entering a [[CR chamber]], but finding that they were all occupied, he was forced to take refuge in Delphi's quarantine chamber, which sealed shut automatically, locking him in. Thinking he could break out once everyone had died, Pharma soon had other problems to deal with: Ratchet, [[Drift (G1)|Drift]], and [[Pipes (G1)|Pipes]] arrived to investigate Delphi five days later, having received a message from First Aid, and freed Pharma from the room. {{storylink|Life After the Big Bang}}

[[File:Pharma ratchet how ratchet got his hands back.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Nope! Couldn't say that with a straight face!"]]
To avoid being found out, Pharma quickly freed Sonic and Boom and ordered them to kill everyone, only for the two Decepticons to be destroyed by an angry [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Fortress Maximus]]. Pharma tried to turn the blame on [[Ambulon]], but Ratchet and First Aid quickly worked out the truth. His corruption detected, Pharma shot out a life support machine and escaped though a secret tunnel in a CR chamber in the ensuing chaos, but Ratchet pursued Pharma, and was able to infect him with the virus, prompting him to produce the vaccine he had developed. The two combatants' battle carried them to the building's roof, where Pharma wound up toppling over the edge, clinging on for dear life, unable to use his jet mode to fly to safety without activating the virus within him. Pharma attempted to shoot Ratchet in the back, but was foiled when Drift suddenly appeared and sliced Pharma's hands off, sending him falling to his presumed doom.

The Autobots did not look for Pharma's body, though Ratchet soon found a use for the two remaining fragments of the traitorous doctor: replacing his own worn-out hands. {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} Pharma, meanwhile, survived his fall. He was found by [[Chief Justice]][[Tyrest (G1)|Tyrest]], who used him to test the [[universal killswitch]] developed to wipe out all Cybertronians who were constructed cold. As Pharma was famous for being forged, Tyrest was able to prove the switch wouldn't work on those like him. {{Storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} In return, Pharma got a new set of hands with capabilities far beyond those he'd lost, and the use of [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]'s medbay. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

[[File:Pharma ratchet the fecund moon.jpg|thumb|left|Groovy.]]
Following the arrival of the ''[[Lost Light]]'', Pharma sarcastically (and figuratively) offered Ratchet a hand after the medic was blown off his [[Mobile Autobot Repair Bay|M.A.R.B.]] by Decepticons. {{storylink|Remain in Light 1 of 5: The Fecund Moon|The Fecund Moon}} Having rendered Ratchet unconscious, he reported to [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] that he was returning to base to open up his "present". There, he revived the Autobot medic, showing off his new hands which could turn into anything, and taunted him by repeatedly asking him to guess what was in a large box. When Ratchet refused to play the game, Pharma gleefully revealed that the box contained Ratchet's body and that he'd reduced his former friend to little more than his head and [[spark]] casing. {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}}

Pharma tortured what remained of Ratchet for a little while, though Ratchet refused to scream and give Pharma any satisfaction. Ratchet asked Pharma if the act was one of revenge, and Pharma replied that although he had initially wanted revenge, Ratchet's theft of his hands back in [[Delphi]] had taken it to a whole different level. Pharma hadn't tried to take the hands back, even though the medbay was an embarrassment of repossessed technological richness. He feared Ratchet had booby trapped them to explode. Sensing a weakness, Ratchet challenged Pharma to a duel, to see who of the pair was the best doctor, and the winner could have the hands outright.

[[File:Ambulon.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|And now, for my next trick, I shall saw [[Ambulon]] in half!]]
Unable to resist a decisive competition, Pharma reinstalled Ratchet in his body, initiating a race to see who could be faster in stitching together 'bots that had been ''cut in half''. But instead of a "worthless Decepticon", Pharma had Ambulon and First Aid taken from the ''Lost Light''. Ratchet pleaded to stop the race, but Pharma was committed to the game. Ratchet quickly told the two medibots to re-route their [[Circuit (circuit)#Nervecircuits|nervecircuits]] away from their waists to minimise their pain, however Pharma mocked Ratchet, and chain sawed Ambulon in half, ''lengthways''. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

Leaving Ratchet to fruitlessly attempt to revive Ambulon, an impossible task, Pharma scurried off to the control room to salivate over the universal killswitch. When [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] and crew later stormed the control room, Pharma shot [[Brainstorm (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Brainstorm]] before a request came from on high to stop shooting, on account of the large gun Rodimus had pointed at the Chief Justice's [[chin]]. Pharma was unaffected by the high-frequency signal Tyrest subsequently used to incapacitate everyone else. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

[[File:ThisCalamitousLife-FirstAid.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|left|IMMA PHARMAIN' MAH LASER! '''*CHOOM*''']]
Once [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] disabled the signal, [[Skids (G1)|Skids]] seized Pharma. When he got his chance, Pharma used his new hands to slip his bonds and make a run for Tyrest's portal to [[Cyberutopia]], only to find he couldn't pass through the guilt-detecting [[force field|forcefield]]. Pharma offered to give himself up to First Aid, but infuriated by Pharma's smugness, the Autobot instead blew Pharma's head off. A short time later, metal tentacles dragged Pharma's headless body through the portal. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}} Ratchet was very disturbed by this development and wanted his body found as soon as possible. {{storylink|The Sound of Breaking Glass}}

Years later, Drift had a vision of Pharma leading an army of Worldsweepers and Sparkeaters from a blood-red sky. {{storylink|Dissolution Part 1: Some Other Cybertron|Some Other Cybertron}}
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====The Functionist Universe====
In an [[Functionist Universe|alternate timeline]], Pharma had a chat with his old friend Ratchet. {{storylink|The Custom-Made Now - An Elegant Chaos Prologue|The Custom-Made Now}}

===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:Pharma_Kre-O_Character_Image.jpg|upright=0.6|thumb|left|]]
Pharma was with [[Flame (Marvel)|Flame]] and [[Jet-kun]] as [[Onslaught (G1)|Onslaught]] declared himself the [[Combaticon (G1)|Combaticon]] leader. {{storylink|New Military Unit Combaticon! Bruticus, Combine!}}
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==Notes==
*He turns into a jet.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=313101768760024&set=a.313100675426800.69757.146805978722938&type=3&theater</ref>
*Pharma, along with his boss Tyrest and fellow baddie [[Star Saber (Victory)|Star Saber]], represent three pillars of society (medicine, law, and religion) gone wrong.<ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/t14540/ Moonbase2's second interview with James Roberts – 02:05:34 to 02:05:57]</ref>
*As per the usual with cameo Kreons, Pharma utilities existing Kreon parts, in this case [[Prowl (Kre-O)|Prowl]]'s helmet, and 2 clip-on wing pieces (and backpack pieces to hold them), and a chainsaw blade piece in the place of his left hand. The chainsaw-hand is mistakenly on the left-hand side, when it should actually be on the right. Given that his 'magic hands' can both change shape though, Pharma could make either or both of them form a chainsaw if he really wanted.

===Foreign names===
*''Mandarin:'' '''Yào Shī''' (药师, "pharmacist")

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:Comic-only Autobots]]
[[Category:IDW Generation 1 Autobots]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Medics]]
[[Category:Turncoats]]

Star Saber (G1)

2018-05-25T09:08:22Z

CH3N7HiN: /* Foreign names */

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:''Star Saber is an [[Autobot]] [[Brainmaster]] from the [[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (franchise)|Victory]] portion of the [[Generation 1 continuity family]].''

[[File:G1 Star Saber art variant.jpg|325px|thumb|Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs!]]
Famed throughout the length and breadth of the cosmos as the greatest swordsman in the universe, the heroic '''Star Saber''' (スターセイバー ''Sutā Seibā'') has ascended from humble beginnings to the lofty position of [[Supreme Commander]] of the [[Autobot]]s and head of the interplanetary [[Galactic Peace Alliance|Galactic Defense Force]]. Protector of the weak, defender of the defenceless and lover of life in all its forms, Star Saber's heart [[Burning justice|burns]] with an unending passion for justice and peace unequalled by any other, which drives him to quash evil wherever he finds it, with a cry of "Let's say go!"<ref>"Let's say go" is a Japanese language pun, as it is written with the English word, "Let's", and the Japanese word "seigō" (整合), meaning "coordinate" or "integrate" (as seen in print in "[[Shine! The Five Stars of Victory]]"). As such, it's hard to preserve the pun in translation, so the official DVD releases of the series by [[Metrodome]] and [[Madman Entertainment]] didn't bother, rendering the phrase simply as "Let's say go".</ref> This idealism is perhaps best evidenced in his adoption of the orphaned human child, [[Jan Minakaze]], as his own son, for whom he cares deeply.

Star Saber is a member of the powerful sub-group known as the [[Brainmaster]]s, who possess incredible courage, strength, skill and intelligence. Star Saber exemplifies courage in particular: his smallest robot form is the '''Brain of Courage''' (勇気のブレイン ''Yūki no Brain''), which connects to a [[Transtector]] to become the robot known as '''Saber''' (セイバー ''Seibā''). In either robot or jet mode, Saber connects to the mobile battle platform named the [[V-Star]] with a cry of "Battle Up!" to become Star Saber. Furthermore, in either mode, Star Saber is capable of linking up with his team-mate [[Victory Leo]] to become '''Victory Saber''' (ビクトリーセイバー ''Bikutorī Seibā''). In this form, Star Saber's speed and power are greatly enhanced, but at times, Victory Leo's savage personality can override his calm and collected nature.

In one universe, Star Saber is less "knight in shining armor" and more "knight templar".

==Fiction==
===Cartoon continuity===
====''Super-God Masterforce'' cartoon====
When [[Shūta Gō|Shūta]] asked [[Grand Maximus|Grand]] if he could meet the new [[Supreme Commander]], Grand obliged by showing him clips of Star Saber. {{storylink|Shūta and Grand's Masterforce Super-Secrets!}}

====''Legends'' comic====
In [[2021]], the [[Concurrence]] made plans to eliminate the Autobots in general and Star Saber in particular. {{storylink|Mutant Targetmaster Birth Chapter}} By manipulating the Galactic Peace Alliance, they had Star Saber arrested on false charges and imprisoned in the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary]] until he was broken out by [[Sixshot]] and [[Daniel Witwicky (G1)|Daniel Witwicky]], who brought him to the [[Legends World]]. There he hid out at [[Chromedome (G1)|Chromedome]]'s place and helped him draw manga until [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ultra Magnus]] showed up to arrest them, at which point Star Saber fled while Sixshot kept him busy. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 50|Bonus Edition Vol. 50}} Star Saber repaid Sixshot by gifting him a new [[transtector]], suggesting he use it to join the Autobots under the identity "Greatshot" to continue the illusion that he was dead. Once the Concurrence lost their influence over the Galactic Peace Alliance, Star Saber was cleared of all charges and returned home where he joined forces with Greatshot to destroy the Concurrence. {{storylink|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. EX (Greatshot)|Bonus Edition Vol. EX}}

====''Victory'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Tanaka]] (Japan)|[[John Culkin]] (English, Omni Productions dub)}}

[[File:Starsaber deathsaurus first battle.jpg|left|215px|thumb|I know that dragon guy is around here somewhere.]]
As a child, Star Saber was a paragon of good behaviour. He was never greedy, so he never had to sneak food, and he never once wet the bed and got scolded for it. He was, however, still a fun-loving kid, who would zoom around on a skateboard while wearing his bedsheet as a cape.<ref>This description of Star Saber's childhood comes from the lyrics of ''Victory''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s closing [[theme song|theme tune]], "[[Cybertron Banzai]]". While the very notion of Transformers having a childhood that they actually physically grow out of is rather bizarre, resulting in the temptation to not consider the song "canon", the ''[[Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Victory (manga)|Victory]]'' manga ''also'' depicts Star Saber as a child, in an actual, in-story flashback. So if it can happen in the comics, there's really no reason to think that it can't also have been the case in the cartoon.</ref>

Around 500,000 years ago, when Star Saber was a commander in the Autobot army, the powerful [[Decepticon]] warrior [[Deathsaurus (Victory)|Deathsaurus]] threatened the galaxy with his colossal [[Planet-Destroying Fortress]]. Star Saber led a garrison of Autobots in an assault against the fortress, and battled Deathsaurus personally while his troops planted gravity boosters on the fortress's surface. The boosters de-energized the fortress and trapped it in a gravity cell at the heart of the [[Dark Nebula]], forever earning Star Saber the enmity of Deathsaurus. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}}

[[File:Starsaber and jean.jpg|215px|thumb|That's where I saw the leprechaun. He told me to burn things.]]
Several years before [[2025]], Star Saber was appointed Supreme Commander of the Autobots, and consulted his friend, [[Ginrai (robot)|God Ginrai]], on whether or not he should take the job. {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} Star Saber accepted the role, and by extension, became head of the [[Galactic Peace Alliance]]'s Galactic Defense Force, dedicated to protecting planets all throughout the galaxy from the renewed threat of the Decepticons under the command of Deathsaurus, who had succeeded in his quest to become [[Emperor of Destruction]]. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}} In one of these attacks, a [[human]] spacecraft was destroyed by the [[Dinoforce]], killing all on board, save for a baby that had been placed in an escape pod. Star Saber recovered the child, [[Jan Minakaze]], and adopted him as his own son. {{storylink|Attack! Leozack}}

[[File:Starsaber vehiclemode.jpg|left|215px|thumb|[[Steve Blum|Spike Spiegel's]] weekend ride.]]
In 2025, Deathsaurus's attacks on Earth's sector of space intensified, leading Star Saber to make preparations to leave the Autobots' base on [[Victory (planet)|Planet V]] and personally take command of the defense force unit stationed in Earth's sector. After saving the small frontier community of [[Iron Town]] from a pair of [[Decepticon desperadoes]], Star Saber returned to base to a report of an attack by the Dinoforce on the [[Lunar Base (Victory)|Lunar Base]] on Earth's [[Moon (moon)|moon]] and immediately headed to the scene. As he drew close to the moon, Deathsaurus appeared to bar his way, and the two old foes battled while [[Blacker]], [[Braver]] and [[Laster]] clashed with the Dinoforce. Star Saber broke the fight off when Jan alerted him to the worsening battle on the moon's surface, and he proceeded to dispatch the Dinoforce with ease before Deathsaurus caught up to him and their battle continued. Battling his way through Deathsaurus's [[Breast Animal]]s, Star Saber emerged victorious, and the Decepticons fled. {{storylink|The Brave Hero of the Universe - Star Saber}} The Autobots proceeded to transport the human staff of the damaged Lunar Base back to Earth aboard their [[Rocket Base|Shuttle Base]], but when they came under attack from the Dinoforce again, Star Saber split himself into Saber and the V-Star to defeat their combined robot form of [[Dinoking]]. {{storylink|Sneak Attack! Dinoking}}

[[File:Saber and vstar.jpg|215px|thumb|Anakin built it in a junk yard in a desert.]]
Operating out of the Shuttle Base, Star Saber's Autobots took Earth as a second home of sorts, and staged all their operations from there. Star Saber enrolled Jan at school, flying him there personally for his first day and giving the [[Mabel (Victory)|headmistress]] quite a shock. Unfortunately for everyone, Star Saber's presence at the school attracted the attention of the Decepticon [[Breastforce]]r [[Leozack]], who put the student body in mortal danger when he attacked. Star Saber separated from the V-Star and had Jan use it to carry the students to safety while he tackled Leozack and the Dinoforce. When the students were safe, Saber recombined with the V-Star, and defeated Leozack and Dinoking with the aid of [[Road Caesar]]. {{storylink|Attack! Leozack}}

[[File:Starsaber vs dinoking.jpg|left|215px|thumb|And now we know what killed the dinosaurs.]]
Star Saber later battled Dinoking again at an energy plant, this time with the aid of [[Landcross (Victory)|Landcross]], {{storylink|Unite!! Multiforce}} then went up against Leozack once more at the Ocean Exhibition amusement park, {{storylink|Move Out! Rescue Team}} before battling both opponents yet again at a uranium mine. {{storylink|Infiltration... The Uranium Mine}} Later, when Blacker and the [[Multiforce]] investigated a Decepticon energy base in the Amazon jungle, Star Saber became concerned when he was unable to contact them, and sped to their aid, helping them to dispatch the villains. {{storylink|Explosion!! The Energy Base}}

[[File:Starsaber vs breastanimals.jpg|215px|thumb|This is why you don't get out of the car in a safari park.]]
When the Breastforce began draining electrical energy from a major American subway system, Star Saber proved too large to venture into the tunnels to investigate, and had to divide into Saber and the V-Star to proceed. Investigating the power distribution centre, Saber was confronted by Deathsaurus, and in the cramped quarters of the building, proved to be no match for the villain's nimble Breast Animals. Directing the V-Star to crash into Deathsaurus, Saber forced the Decepticon to block the craft, thereby leaving his unprotected chest open for attack and allowing Saber to impale him with his sword. Thus wounded, Deathsaurus fled, leaving Saber victorious once more. {{storylink|Big City - Underground Terror}}

[[File:Saber robotmode.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Behold! Galva—wait, no.]]
When Leozack called in his newest Breastforce recruit [[Hellbat (Victory)|Hellbat]], Star Saber went up against the pair several times, joining the other Autobots in battling through Hellbat's hypnotic waves, {{storylink|The New Warrior - Hellbat}} and splitting into Saber and the V-Star to take on the two at once when they stole energy from a Nevada spaceport. {{storylink|Attack the Shuttle Base!!}} Star Saber later joined with the Brainmasters in saving [[Marine City]] from the threat of a neutron bomb, giving Blacker the V-Star so he could search for the bomb while he battled Leozack as Saber. {{storylink|Tanker Hijack Operation}} Later, while Star Saber was busy leading the Autobots in an attack against Leozack and most of the Breastforce, Hellbat kidnapped Jan and [[Holi]]. Jan proved resourceful enough to escape his cell and contact Star Saber, who came to his rescue, defeating Dinoking by collapsing a mountain on him. {{storylink|Rescue Jan!!}} Not long after, Star Saber and the Multiforce thwarted a Decepticon hydroelectric power-gathering scheme. {{storylink|Mach and Tackle}}

The strange disappearance of several spaceships while passing through the asteroid belt led Star Saber to investigate, disguising himself as an ordinary spacecraft with a large exoskeleton. Venturing into the asteroid belt, Star Saber discovered that the vanishing ships were the work of the Decepticons when the villains caught him in a tractor beam. Luckily, he avoided detection long enough to summon the other Autobots to his location, and bested the Breastforce single-handed in the ensuing battle. {{storylink|A Fierce Battle!! The Asteroid}}

[[File:Starsaber vs liokaiser.jpg|215px|thumb|Do I hear a banjo?]]
When the occupied God Ginrai was unable to respond to an attack by Hellbat and [[Black Shadow (Victory)|two]] [[Blue Bacchus|mercenaries]] in his employ on the planet [[Micro]], Star Saber was forced to travel to the planet to investigate. With the aid of [[Sixshot|Greatshot]], Star Saber defeated the villains, but had pushed his strength to its limit to wrench an overloading power plant from its moorings with his bare hands and fly it into space to prevent the devastation its explosion would have caused. {{storylink|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior|Planet Micro - The Mysterious Warrior}} Soon after, the Breastforce attacked the [[Planet Micro Satellite Penitentiary]] in an attempt to free their comrade [[Guyhawk]], and despite fighting hard, Star Saber was unable to prevent the Decepticons' escape. {{storylink|Rescue! Guyhawk}} With all six of their members now together, the Breastforce were able to combine into the terrifying [[Liokaiser]], who was actually able to hand Star Saber his first real defeat. Indeed, Star Saber would have died at Liokaiser's hands had God Ginrai not arrived in time to rescue him. {{storylink|Unite! Liokaiser}}

[[File:Starsaber living metal destroying cannon.jpg|left|thumb|Not a Buster!]]
Star Saber stared death in the face once again on the return trip to Earth when he was attacked by Deathsaurus and confronted by the emperor's deadly [[Living-Metal-Destroying Cannon]]. Although Deathsaurus actually pulled the trigger on what would have been a fatal blast, it was simple luck for Star Saber that Deathsaurus had already used up too much of his personal energy supply, leaving the cannon unable to fire. {{storylink|Resurrection!? The Decepticon Fortress}} Once back on Earth, Star Saber steeled himself for another confrontation with Liokaiser, and found himself having to soothe the fears of Jan, who was having nightmares of his father's demise. When Liokaiser struck again at the [[Schaeffer Energy]] production plant, Star Saber held his own in the fight, but a definitive outcome was not to be had, since Deathsaurus ordered a retreat when the plant's energy was successfully stolen. {{storylink|Battle Up of Wrath!!}} Another battle between Star Saber and Liokaiser soon followed, this time at the South Pole, where Star Saber was again defeated by the combiner, and would have met his end had Deathsaurus not interrupted and attempted to claim the honor for himself. This momentary distraction allowed Star Saber to turn the tables and defeat Deathsaurus while an insulted Liokaiser did nothing but watch his leader lose. {{storylink|Fight to the Death!! Antarctic Battle}}

[[File:Victory30 victorysaber.jpg|thumb|Stand up to the Victory!]]
When a battle with Deathsaurus in the desert left Star Saber and Blacker wounded, {{storylink|Crisis! Ambush in the Desert}} the Decepticons capitalized upon the Autobots' lack of manpower by stepping up their attacks, until Star Saber was left with no option but to enter battle despite his injuries. Confronted by Deathsaurus and Liokaiser in a subterranean cave in Asia, Star Saber was once again saved from the brink of death by God Ginrai, who took the shot meant for his friend. {{storylink|A Deadly Battle}} Fatally wounded with no hope of repair, Ginrai insisted that Star Saber allow him to be deactivated and rebuilt using a power-up design the commander had created. Star Saber was revolted at the notion of using his friend's body in such a way, but Ginrai would not relent, {{storylink|Ginrai Dies!!}} and was reconstructed by [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Minerva (Masterforce robot)|Minerva]] as [[Victory Leo]]. {{storylink|Fight!! Victory Leo}} Star Saber then had the scientists implant a combination circuit in his head, which would allow him to merge with Victory Leo. {{storylink|Awaken! Victory Leo}} The duo successfully accomplished this combination for the first time when Deathsaurus was bombarding the Earth with missiles from space; together, they became Victory Saber, outraced Deathsaurus's missiles, destroyed his launcher and defeated him in battle. {{storylink|The Tide Is Turned! The Ultimate Weapon, the Victory Unification}}

[[File:Victory31 dinoforcespared.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Remember kids, don't walk away from your problems.]]
Star Saber was in space seeing Perceptor off when the Dinoforce attacked Jan's school, leaving the boy to defend his friends as best he could in his mech, the [[Illumina II]], before Star Saber was able to come to his aid. After defeating Dinoking, however, Star Saber was surprised to have the battered Dinoforce troops clutch at his legs and throw themselves in his path in an attempt to save their leader, [[Goryu (Victory)|Goryu]]. Touched by this genuine display of camaraderie, Star Saber sheathed his sword and told Goryu to be sure to heal properly for their next battle. {{storylink|Jan - Defend the Campus!!}}

While Star Saber was attending a Galactic Peace Alliance conference, Leozack attempted to exploit the Autobots' trust of their leader by donning an exoskeleton in his likeness and posing as him in order to obtain information on his combination with Victory Leo. As it happened, only Victory Leo smelled a rat, and in time, the real Star Saber returned to combine with his partner and expose the phoney to the other Autobots. {{storylink|A Mystery?! The Deception of the Base Bombs}} Later, Jan used the Illumina II to help save Star Saber from the Decepticons' latest threat, the metal-eating [[Doriya]] insects. {{storylink|The Death-Bringing Space Insects!!}}

[[File:Victory37 finalblow.jpg|215px|thumb|"Swords! My only weakness...for now."]]
A month later, after no further Decepticon attacks, Star Saber and the Autobots were suddenly forced to go into action when the Decepticons raised [[Atlantis]] off the coast of [[Portugal]]. Disasters caused by the tidal waves the raising of the continent had created kept the Autobots occupied with relief efforts, allowing the Decepticons to steal enough of Atlantis's energy to finally re-power Deathsaurus's fortress. {{storylink|The Terror of the Giant Tidal Waves}} Greatshot and the Brainmasters headed out to serve as the first line of defence against the fortress, while Star Saber and Victory Leo found themselves delayed by the Dinoforce, who had—unbeknownst even to themselves—been abandoned on Earth by Deathsaurus. As Victory Saber and Dinoking battled, the fortress began bombarding the Earth with meteor bombs, one of which struck Dinoking and ended the battle. Victory Saber proceeded to head into space to confront the fortress, but was blasted by its weapons and crashed on its surface, unconscious. {{storylink|The Wrath of the Resurrected Giant Fortress!}}

[[File:Victory37 saberfireguts.jpg|left|215px|thumb|Oh crap, Hate Plague!]]
Victory Saber did not regain consciousness until the fortress was nearly upon the Earth, and immediately renewed his attack on the massive weapon, leading Deathsaurus to dispatch Liokaiser to keep Victory Saber busy. Just as the two combatants engaged each other, Jan arrived on the scene in the Illumina II, having been giving information on the fortress's weak spot by Goryu, who had realized that Deathsaurus had abandoned him and his troops. Star Saber separated from Victory Leo, leaving his partner to deal with Liokaiser while he covered his son's entrance into the fortress. Within the fortress, Star Saber faced off against Deathsaurus for their final brutal battle, eventually besting his eternal foe just as Jan succeeded in destroying the fortress's weapon power core. Deathsaurus refused to accept defeat, and sealed Star Saber in the fortress, setting it on collision course with Earth, but with help from Victory Leo, Star Saber escaped. The pair then merged into Victory Saber and, burning with flaming energy, tore the fortress apart from within, causing it to explode in a cosmic firestorm before it collided with Earth. Although the pair initially seemed as through they were destroyed in the conflagration, both Star Saber and Victory Leo emerged from its ashes, just as victorious as their name. {{storylink|Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification}}
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====''United EX''====
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After joining the Autobots as Grimmaster, the former Decepticon [[Kakuryu]] reflected on how his decision was influenced by Star Saber once saving his life. {{storylink|The Dragon Pays His Dues}}

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====''Kiss Players''====
At the instruction of the [[Sparkbot]]s, [[Shaoshao Li]] travelled forward in time from [[2007]] to witness Star Saber's final attack against Deathsaurus's fortress in 2025. She kissed the Autobot leader to obtain a fragment of what she believed was the [[AllSpark]] within him (but which was, in actuality, a splinter of Unicron's fractured [[Angolmois|lifeforce]]). {{storylink|Transformers: Kiss Players (radio drama)|Kiss Players radio drama #44}}

====''Zone'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Hideyuki Tanaka]] (Japanese)}}

[[File:Victorysaber feminia destruction.jpg|215px|thumb|Alright, who ordered the barbecued Victory Saber extra fresh?]]
Some time after the defeat of Deathsaurus, the supernatural entity known as [[Violen Jiger]] took control of the Decepticon forces and amassed an army of [[Nine Great Demon Generals]] from Decepticon history. When these generals attacked the planet [[Feminia]], Star Saber and Victory Leo merged into Victory Saber and headed for the planet with [[Galaxy Shuttle]] and the [[Rescue Patrol Team]] to do what they could for the inhabitants. Victory Saber saved a native boy named [[Cain]] from falling into a pit of lava as the ground beneath his feet collapsed, and got him to the Galaxy Shuttle in time to evacuate, but he was unable to get to safety himself, and was caught in the planet's explosion and feared dead by his troops.

Two-and-a-half months later, Victory Saber's body was discovered floating in space, badly damaged but alive, by the Autobot [[Powered Master]]s [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] and [[Sonic Bomber]]. They brought him to planet [[Micro|Zone]] for medical treatment, before heading on to Earth to defeat the Demon Generals that were in the process of attacking the planet. Impressed by Dai Atlas's skill in battle, Star Saber held a ceremony to appoint Dai Atlas the new Supreme Commander of the Autobots. {{storylink|Enter the New Supreme Commander, Dai Atlas!}}
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====''Robotmasters''====
Some time after Dai Atlas's eventual defeat of Violen Jiger, Star Saber and Victory Leo set about tracking down the Decepticon criminal, [[Gigant Bomb]]. In the course of the pursuit, all three warriors travelled through the mysterious dimensional fissure known as the [[Blasty Zone]] and were cast through space and time, to arrive on Earth in [[2004]]. Star Saber and Victory Leo aligned themselves with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] and various other Autobots from throughout space and time to prevent the Decepticons from acquiring the power of [[Solitarium]], and eventually returned to their home time when the task was done.

{{note| ''Robotmasters'' is explicitly placed in the Japanese cartoon continuity, after ''Zone'', by [[Generation 1 cartoon timeline (Japan)|Takara's 2007 Transformers timeline]]. However, none of the three pieces of actual ''Robotmasters'' fiction tells the story of the line in its entirety, and each of them relate certain events in notably different ways. Precisely ''which'' of the three—covered individually below—should be considered the [[canon]] one for the cartoon timeline is unknown.}}

=====Pack-in manga=====
[[File:Starsaber robotmasters minicomic.jpg|left|upright=1.2|thumb|"Hey Primal, does Prime's chest look pointier than usual to you?"]]
A Solitarium-empowered Gigant Bomb, now partnered with the Decepticon [[Smokesniper]], had Optimus Prime, [[Optimus Primal (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Optimus Primal]], [[Bound Rogue]], and [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] on the ropes, until Star Saber and Victory Leo suddenly appeared on the battlefield and vowed to rip their bodies apart. The pair merged into Victory Saber and destroyed their Solitarium with a single strike, causing the two Decepticons to immediately flee the scene. Star Saber then properly introduced himself to Prime and Primal, declaring it an honor to meet them, and that together, they would surely defeat [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Megatron]]. {{storylink|The Victory Warriors Enter!!}}
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=====Online manga=====
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Investigating the decay of planets across the galaxy, Star Saber and Victory Leo came across the [[Blasty Zone]], and a vortex of negative energy surrounding [[Earth]] on the other side of the Zone. After crossing the distortion into the year [[2004]], Star Saber surveyed Earth and came across the Decepticon [[Smokesniper]]. Star Saber battled Smokesniper one-on-one and defeated his opponent, only to be attacked from behind and disarmed by [[Gigant Bomb]]. Gigant Bomber and Smokesniper combined into [[Gigant Sniper]] and opened fire on Star Saber, {{storylink|Go! Star Saber}} but Victory Leo soon came to his aid, and the pair fused into Victory Saber for round two of the duel. The Decepticons were defeated and Victory Saber joined the Autobots native to the era. {{storylink|Bonds Stronger than Steel}}

[[File:Starsaber vs lioconvoy rm.jpg|left|thumb|"Let us fight kung fu-style! Ho! Ha! Ho!"]]
When [[Lio Convoy]] arrived through the Blasty Zone, Megatron directed him to attack Star Saber and Victory Leo, who once again combined to fight back. {{storylink|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters (issue)|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters}} Luckily, Optimus Prime arrived to break up the fight and make the combatants realize they belonged to the same side, and together, Star Saber, Victory Leo, Prime, Primal, and Lio Convoy sent the Decepticons packing. {{storylink|Together, the 4 Great Supreme Commanders}}

When an injured robot named "[[Reverse Convoy]]" appeared on Earth, Star Saber and the Autobots brought him to their base for medical aid. {{storylink|Strategic Meeting: The Mysterious New Warrior}} Their trusting natures proved to be their downfall, however, when this so-called Convoy turned out to be the original [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]] in a new guise. In a trap, he captured Optimus Prime, Optimus Primal, Victory Leo, and Mirage, and shot down Star Saber when he attempted to rescue them, but was bested by the sudden entrance of Lio Convoy. {{storylink|The Dark Emperor of Destruction, Reborn}}

Victory Saber later joined Prime, Primal and Lio Convoy in battling both Megatrons, [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], and [[Thundercracker (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Thundercracker]]. Unsurprisingly, they claimed victory once again and the power of [[solitarium]] allowed Star Saber and his contemporaries to return to their native time. {{storylink|And Then}}
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=====Cartoon=====
{{voiceactor|[[Masahito Yabe]] (Japanese)}}

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While investigating a mysterious explosion, Star Saber came under attack from Starscream, who scored two missile hits on the future-born Autobot. Unable to hit Starscream with his own guns, Star Saber summoned Victory Leo, and the pair combined into Victory Saber to take the fight up close and personal. It took the arrival of Optimus Prime for the Decepticon Air Commander to be defeated, but at that point, Megatron, Gigant Bomb, and Smokesniper arrived. Victory Saber kept Gigant Bomb and Smokesniper busy while Prime defeated Megatron with aid from the newly arrived Optimus Primal. After Megatron was defeated, the three commanders agreed to continue the fight against the new Decepticons/Predacons and protect Earth's Solitarium. {{storylink|Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!}}

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Later, when the Decepticons attacked a city, Star Saber was a bit late to the game, arriving merged with Victory Leo to attack Gigant Bomb and Smokesniper. The pair promptly disengaged, only to be shot by new arrival Reverse Convoy, who revealed that he was, in fact, the original Megatron in disguise. Prime and Primal were able to defeat the two Megatrons with the aid of newcomer Lio Convoy, after which Star Saber and Victory Leo linked up in jet mode to carry Prime to the next battle. {{storylink|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters (episode)|The Lio Convoy Typhoon Enters}}
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=====Victory Saber Limited Black Version bio=====
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The Autobots were tasked by the [[United Nations]] to go undercover in the [[Middle East]] to uncover an underworld market working in alliance with the [[Decepticon]]s. Taking advantage of the Decepticons' ignorance of future Autobots, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] sent Star Saber and Victory Leo, disguised with "optical camouflage" that could only last six hours. Their weapons were modulated as to not cause any unnecessary human causalities, and a cover story of the duo seceding from the Autobots was provided.<ref>''Robotmasters'' Victory Saber Limited Black Version bio</ref>

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After assembling the [[Arsenal Force]], [[Megatron (BW)/Beast Wars cartoon continuity|Beast Megatron]] used it to power-up [[Wingstun]], [[Air Hunter]], [[Psycho-Orb]], and [[Tow-Line (RID)|Wrecker Hook]]. Victory Saber got wind of this, however, and managed to destroy the Arsenal Force, thereby returning the other Decepticons to their usual loser selves. {{storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 3}}

Victory Saber was present at Autobot HQ when [[Reverse Convoy]] arrived with data stolen from the Decepticons. He helped protect his fellow Autobot from an attack by [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Starscream]], who wanted the lost data back. {{storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 9}}

Bad move, as Reverse Convoy soon revealed himself to actually be [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rebirth Megatron]] incognito. Rebirth Megatron captured Victory Saber, Optimus Prime, and Optimus Primal, sapping them of their energy. Victory Saber and the others were soon rescued by [[Lio Convoy]] and [[Optimus Prime (Armada)|an alternate reality Optimus Prime]]. Together, they vanquished Rebirth Megatron, Beast Megatron, and all the other Decepticons with their Big Bang Cannon. {{storylink|Robotmasters Vol. 11}}

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===Manga continuity===
====''Victory'' manga====
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Star Saber and Deathsaurus's rivalry began when they were children 500,000 years ago, and argued all the time. {{storylink|The Star of Friendship, Jan and Star Saber!}} That rivalry came to a true head in 2025, when Deathsaurus began attacking the Earth in pursuit of the energy required to keep his gigantic "Space Stronghold" powered up. {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}} In response to Deathsaurus's first attack, Star Saber led the Multiforce to Earth, and made short work of Deathsaurus by cleaving his shoulder with his Saber Blade. As the Decepticon emperor retreated, Star Saber made a vow to protect the beauty of Earth's nature for all mankind. {{storylink|Magnificent! Our Friend, Star Saber!}}

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Earth's nature proved to be the very next thing that Deathsaurus attacked, when he started a forest fire and defeated Landcross. Star Saber and Road Caesar came to their friend's aid, but were unprepared for the new strength Deathsaurus had drawn from the energy of the fire. Luckily, Deathsaurus was distracted when his own cyborg-human son, [[Solon Kitakaze (Victory)|Solon]], arrived with Jan in a deadly hold, and Star Saber exploited the opening to flatten Deathsaurus with a "Super Saber Meteor Spin". {{storylink|Great Turn-Around! Star Saber}}

After Jan alerted him to an attack on an Earth city by the Decepticon Leozack, Star Saber came speeding to the rescue, only to be knocked from the sky by the villain's electromagnetic nunchaku. Unfortunately for Leozack, he had forgotten to bring his Breast Animal into battle with him that day, allowing Star Saber to puncture his unprotected torso with his sword and send him fleeing. {{storylink|Leozack Rumbles Violently!}} The rest of the Breastforce didn't do much better in a later battle against Star Saber, and neither did inept Dinoforcer [[Kakuryu]], who was hurled over a cliff by a "Saber Vacuum Tornado Pacifier" from the Autobot commander. As he dangled on the cliff's edge, however, Kakuryu was shocked when Star Saber pulled him to safety, displaying once more the compassion and love of life that made him worthy of the role of Supreme Commander. {{storylink|Warrior of Love, Star Saber!}}

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When Deathsaurus kidnapped Jan and took him to the Decepticons' ''[[Thunder Arrow]]'' out in space, an enraged Star Saber gave chase and came tearing through the ship's hull. Deathsaurus didn't take Jan's rejection well, but couldn't stand up to Star Saber's shattering "Planetary Impulse Sword Death-Strike" attack. {{storylink|Watch Out, Jan! Hurry, Star Saber!}} Although the reunion between Star Saber and Jan was a happy one, tempers soon flared between the two of them when they pursued the Decepticon to [[Energy Planet X]], only to lose their trail and start blaming each other. When they were attacked by the lurking Liokaiser, Star Saber disengaged from the V-Star, and allowed Jan to take control of it, transforming it into battle station mode and opening fire on Liokaiser. Saber delivered the final blow that drove the villains into retreat, and the two heroes apologized to each other, realizing that if they couldn't work together, they'd wind up like the Decepticons. {{storylink|The Star of Friendship, Jan and Star Saber!}}

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Attacked by Deathsaurus, Dinoking and Liokaiser all at once, Star Saber was defeated and would have met his end if not for the sudden appearance of the new, feral Autobot, Victory Leo. Star Saber found he could combine with the newcomer, and together, they became Victory Saber and defeated the Decepticons with their "Flash Victory" attack. {{storylink|The Strongest Partners, the Combination of Victory!}} Deathsaurus tried to create a counter-force for this powerful new combination, creating a mech for Solon with which he could combine to become "Kingsaurus", but when Solon lost focus during a battle on the planet [[Guard]], Victory Saber destroyed his mech with a "Victory Boomberang" attack. {{storylink|Mighty! Victory Saber}} Later, with the power of the Autobot boy-team, the [[Victories]], increasing their own energy, Victory Saber and Road Caesar combined their powers into the "Victory Caliber" attack, which grievously wounded Deathsaurus and Liokaiser in one shot. {{storylink|Shine! The Five Stars of Victory}}

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After this definitive battle, Deathsaurus withdrew his forces to the Space Stronghold and began bombarding Earth with meteorites. Star Saber engaged Deathsaurus in a battle in space while the rest of his troops entered the massive fortress, but the treacherous Leozack had been planning for this moment, and turned the power of the fortress's main cannon on Deathsaurus himself. Deathsaurus survived the blast and crippled the fortress with his own weapons, allowing Star Saber to come crashing through the control room window and unleash his Planetary Impulse Sword on Leozack. Leozack begged Star Saber not to destroy the fortress, at which point the injured Deathsaurus chose to reveal the true reason for his energy-gathering attacks on Earth to the Autobots: the fortress was, in fact, home to the Decepticon civilians, and they required the energy to keep the fortress functional for them to live in. Star Saber realized that it was time to set aside their warring ways and follow the example set by Jan and Solon. With a handshake between the two leaders, the [[Victory War]] came to an end, bringing peace to everyone—the truest victory of all! {{storylink|Heroic! The Victory War}}
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====''Zone'' manga and story pages====
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Some time after the end of the Victory war, a new energy source known as [[Energon Z]] was developed on planet Micro. Knowing that the Decepticons—who had since fallen under the command of the supernatural being Violen Jiger—would want the energy for their own nefarious purposes, Star Saber ordered the fortification of Micro into a defense base that could properly protect its precious new innovation. Employing a process developed by the [[Super Car Patrol Team]], the Autobot space pioneers known as the Powered Masters rebuilt Micro as the planet "Zone". {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #1}}

[[File:Starsaber and daiatlas manga.jpg|left|thumb|"Take my job, New Toy! You've earned it!"]]
As the "Nine Great Demon Generals" that Violen Jiger had assembled began attacking planets throughout the galaxy, Star Saber issued commands from his base on Planet V, directing the [[Micromaster]]s of Zone to respond to the threats. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #2}} When [[King Poseidon]] and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked the planet [[Wall]], however, he and Victory Leo were forced to take action as Victory Saber, only to be ambushed b the two Decepticons, who tried to drag them beneath the watery surface of the planet. Luckily for them, a combined attack from [[Missile Bull]], [[Erector (G1)|Erector]], [[Overload (G1)|Overload]] and [[Skywave]] saw the villains off. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (story page)|Zone story page #3}}

When the Demon Generals destroyed the planet Feminia, Star Saber was caught in the planet's eruption and feared dead by his troops. A month later, however, he was found floating in space by Powered Masters Dai Atlas and Sonic Bomber, who brought him back to Zone for medical attention. After Dai Atlas's successful defeat of the Demon Generals on Earth, Star Saber decided to pass the mantle of Supreme Commander on to the Powered Master. {{storylink|Fight! Super Robot Lifeform Transformers: Zone (manga)|Transformers: Zone}}
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===''Transformers PD Type'' comic===
[[File:PDType-Star Saber tuna.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|I think we both know the answer to that.]]
While facing Liokaiser, Star Saber combined with Victory Leo to form Victory Saber! Victory Saber attempted to give a speech, only to be constantly interrupted by an odd growling noise, and he finally had to tell Victory Leo's lion head to keep the noise down. {{storylink|Transformers PD Type##2 "He's Here! Victory Saber!!"|He's Here! Victory Saber!!}} Star Saber prepared to finish Deathsaurus off once and for all, only for the Decepticon leader to bring out Liokaiser. Star Saber attempted unsuccessfully to distract Liokaiser with some tuna, before resorting to hiding and trying to contact Victory Leo. {{storylink|Transformers PD Type##5 "Don't Lose! Star Saber!!"|Don't Lose! Star Saber!!}}

Star Saber nominated [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] as his secondary defense while he battled Deathsaurus. The fight raged on for ages, but Star Saber finally triumphed, and Deathsaurus fell to the ground where he was nommed on by Grimlock. {{storylink|Transformers PD Type##8 "Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!"|Me Strongest! Me Grimlock!}}
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===''Transformers GT: Mission GT-R''===
[[File:GT-R Saber.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
In a world where the Transformers' war settled into a series of friendly competitive races known as the [[Transformers GT]], Star Saber became the [[GT Transformer]] known as '''GT-R Saber'''. A hot-blooded combatant, his main tactic in one-on-one races was to transform into [[robot mode]] and use his [[Gas-Fill-Blade]] to slice apart his opponent's drivetrain. Like other racers, GT-R Saber put a limit on his own strength by separating his Matrix into a [[GT Sister]], creating his partner [[Anna]].

====''Story of Transformers GT''====
On the day before the Transformers GT began, GT-R Saber went out for a test run and found himself racing with the similarly practicing [[Optimus Prime (G1)|GT-R Prime]]. Towards the end of the race, Prime transformed into robot mode: assuming he was preparing to fight, Saber transformed as well, only for Prime to turn back into car mode and finish the race while his opponent was distracted. {{storylink|Test Run Battle! –Prelude–}} Saber was determined to get back at Prime in the actual race the next day, finding support in Anna who advised him to target Prime as his victories had likely made him careless. As soon as the race started, Saber blindsided Prime and sent him flying, allowing him to take first place. {{storylink|First Fast Attack! –Whoever Strikes First Wins–}} Lagging behind as the race went on, he found himself behind [[Megatron (G1)|GT-R Megatron]] and sped towards him for an attack, only to be blasted by his opponent's [[EX. Cannon]] and spin out of control. {{storylink|One Shot and One Kill!! –Finishing Blow–}}

====Comic====
GT-R Saber was racing against [[Optimus Prime (G1)|GT-R Prime]] and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|GT-R Maximus]], being goaded on by Anna on the sidelines, when the race was interrupted by the arrival of the ruthless [[Megatron (G1)|GT-R Megatron]]. An offended Saber threw a punch at the intruder, who effortlessly dodged it and declared his intent to crush all racers inferior to him. In the end, GT-R Prime put a stop to the battle by persuading Megatron to race the three of them instead. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (comic)|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R}}

====Story pages====
Like other racers, GT-R Saber attended photo shoots alongside Anna in order to promote coexistence between humans and Transformers. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The Work of the GT Sister Race Queens?}} When a reincarnated [[Unicron]] attacked the Transformers GT finals and absorbed the huge [[energon]] pool saved up for the final prize, Saber restored his true power by using the "Matrix In" process to recombine with Anna. Together with the other powered up racers, he fought and defeated Unicron, saving Earth. {{storylink|Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (story page)|The True TFGT}}

===IDW Generation 1 continuity===
[[File:StarSaber TheDividedSelf.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|left|Not so much "[[burning justice|BURNING JUSTICE]]" anymore as "BURNING HERETICS".]]
Star Saber was part of the [[Circle of Light]] {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} and known as a religious fanatic, proposing an "atheist holocaust". Part of his religious efforts included trying to turn the Circle over to his ideology, only to be rejected by [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]]. Documentaries were made about his holy wars, giving him the nickname of the "Dark Evangelist". Circle of Light member [[Drift (G1)|Drift]] was aware of the stories surrounding him, relaying them to [[Hot Rod (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Rodimus]] when they were together on the ''[[Lost Light]]''. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

Star Saber later fell in with [[Tyrest (G1)|Chief Justice Tyrest]], betraying the Circle of Light by opening their [[Crystal City]] to an attack by Tyrest's [[Legislator]]s. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}} Once in Tyrest's inner circle, Star Saber helped him with his operations on [[Moonbase One|Luna 1]]. When Minimus Ambus disappointed Tyrest in his performance as [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Ultra Magnus]], the Chief Justice decided to appoint Star Saber as the new enforcer of the [[Tyrest Accord]] in Ultra Magnus's place. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

When the ''Lost Light'' arrived on Luna 1, Star Saber joined the [[Legislator]] attack on the ship, seeking out the "criminal" and "apostate" [[Skids (G1)|Skids]]. After stabbing Skids through the torso and knocking out [[Swerve (G1)|Swerve]], {{storylink|Remain in Light 2 of 5: House of Ambus|House of Ambus}} he had both teleported to a Luna 1 jail cell containing Rodimus and some of the ''Lost Light'' crew. Star Saber was soon there to bring another prisoner from the [[variable voltage harness]]—Skids' partner in crime, [[Getaway]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 3 of 5: The Divided Self|The Divided Self}}

[[File:StarSaber Primushatesyou ArmtheLonely.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|"Nobody is innocent, there are merely varying levels of guilt."]]

Soon after, the captive members of the Circle of Light broke free and Star Saber personally attended to the riot. There, he crossed [[Great Sword]]s with Dai Atlas before plunging a fist into his former leader's chest and coldly crushing his [[spark]]. {{storylink|Remain in Light 4 of 5: Arm the Lonely|Arm the Lonely}}

Star Saber proceeded to tear through the members of the Circle of Light, demanding worthy challengers. [[Cyclonus (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Cyclonus]] answered his call and engaged the enforcer, who quickly gained the upper hand. Star Saber was about to execute his opponent and questioned his reasons for fighting, to which Cyclonus answered to it being personal and turned the tables by stabbing one of Star Saber's eyes with his remaining horn. Cyclonus moved in for the killing blow as the blinded warrior held his damaged eye in pain, but Saber managed to teleport to safety before it could be delivered. {{storylink|Remain in Light 5 of 5: This Calamitous Life|This Calamitous Life}}

When Getaway's reign over the ''[[Lost Light]]'' began to falter, he hired Star Saber to serve as the ship's new chief of security in spite of their past relationship, luring him with the promise of a rematch against Cyclonus. Star Saber arrived just as the [[Protectobot (G1)|Protectobots]], [[Riptide]], [[Mirage (G1)/IDW Generation 1 continuity|Mirage]], and [[Thunder Clash|Thunderclash]] were making their escape. He immediately shot Thunderclash, and then proceeded to hideously murder Mirage and cut down the non-believing [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]], but was prevented from finishing off [[First Aid (G1)|First Aid]], Riptide, and the injured Thunderclash when [[Atomizer]] shot him with a [[nudge gun]]. {{storylink|The Plotters' Club (Part 3): Journey's End|Journey's End}}
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===''Kre-O'' online manga===
[[File:KreO-webcomic-6-VictorySaber.jpg|thumb|75px]]

Victory Saber was one of several Autobots reeling from the appearance of the mighty [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. {{Storylink|A New Menace! The Giant Soldier Devastator Appears!}}

Later, Saber attempted to dry out some bedsheets that he had wet. {{storylink|Two Giant Bases! Everybody Getting Along, Come On, Fight!}}

===Ask Vector Prime===
When asked who was the greatest Cybertronian swordmaster he had met, [[Vector Prime]] noted Star Saber to be a master sword-user. Vector Prime also noted that though relatively rare in the multiverse, there were realities where Star Saber became a [[Prime (rank)|Prime]], or more commonly, was upgraded into '''Saber Convoy'''. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/08/26}}

===''Beast Wars: Uprising''===
[[Preditron]] remembered Star Saber as a worthy Autobot who would inspire future generations of Transformers. {{storylink|The Predacon Manifesto}}

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==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
Star Saber was a member of the Circle of Light on a quest to find a peaceful place to call home. He found the AWOL Decepticon Deadlock, whom he returned to the Circle's base. When [[Lockdown (G1)|Lockdown]] came looking for Deadlock, Star Saber and the other members of the Circle fought the bounty hunter, and as a result, Deadlock turned over a new leaf, changing his name to Drift and joining their group. {{storylink|Circle of Light (Legends)|Circle of Light}}
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
[[File:StarSaberEarthWars.jpg|thumb|upright=1.75| I fight for Peace! Justice! And better graphics!]]

Famed as one of the greatest cyber-swordsmen in the known universe, Star Saber fought his way up through the ranks, from footsoldier to commander, driven by a flaming passion for justice and peace, and a commitment to the Autobot cause to rival that of Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Star Saber Bio}}

When the Autobots broke through the [[trithyllium]] doors of the Deception [[Planet-Destroying Fortress]] in the Arctic, Blaster detected a faint signal from a spaceship in the vicinity. Star Saber gave a warning not to enter the fortress because [[Deathsaurus (Victory)#Transformers: Earth Wars| Deathsaurus]] was in there, and Optimus Prime took heed. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Arctic Saga - What Lies Beneath}}

When Star Saber finally met the Autobots face to face, he explained to them who Deathsaurus was. Soon they detected that the fortress energy levels were rising. The Fortress wasn't not activating, but was about to self-destruct. Everyone was able to evacuate. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars| Arctic Saga - Monster Within}}

Later, after he joined the Autobots through the Space Bridge, he assumed that the planet was "covered in a brittle exo-skin". Prowl corrected him that the "exo-skin" was actually ice which covers only parts of the Earth. He's a bit dull as Ultra Magnus, as he ranted on how he will not rest in finding Deathsaurus, much to Prowl's chagrin, and mentioned that he lectured at the [[Autobot Academy]], much to Jazz's boredom.

He later told Prowl the reason he spent so much time in the Arctic was that he was looking for his Saber Blade, which is better than the spare he currently wields. So Prowl and Jazz go with Star Saber to find it.

In the Arctic, he was startled by a [[polar bear]], and prepared to defend the others. Jazz told him that it is more scared of him than he is of it, and he replied that he was Justice Warrior of the Year three years in a row.

Soon he ran into Deathsaurus, and he immediately assumed he remained on Earth to conquer and oppress. Deathsaurus responded he was just looking for his lost weapons, but Star Saber would not let him pass. It seemed to Deathsaurus that he was trying to talk him to death.

Months later after his return from the Arctic, he came across Grimlock and the Space Bridge, newly modified as a doorway through time. He felt the presence of a [[Optimus Primal (BW)#Transformers: Earth Wars|Prime]] in the making. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|A Stitch in Time}}

*'''Class:''' Special
*'''Lowest Star Rating:''' 2 star
*'''Weapons''': Star Saber uses his Saber Blade and shield to attack opposing Decepticons!
*'''Ability: Blazing Storm''': Rush into battle spreading electrical fire over a large radius and deals damage to surrounding targets and disables them!
**'''Cost''': 12 Ability Points +3 cost increase.

[http://wiki.transformersearthwars.com/character:star-saber| Star Saber at Transformers: Earth Wars Wiki]

==Toys==
===Victory===
[[File:G1 Saber toy.jpg|thumb|Tall.]]
*'''Star Saber''' (Large Brainmaster, 1989)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-324'''
**''Accessories'': "Brain of Courage" Brainmaster figure, "V-Star" ship/body, nosecone/shield/sword hilt, "Saber Blade", "Saber Laser"

:Star Saber transforms into a large red, blue, and white Cybertronic spacecraft with numerous features and modes.

:The forward section of the spacecraft, "Saber", can detach from the larger spacecraft body (known by itself as the V-Star) to form a smaller red fighter jet, the cockpit of which houses the small Brainmaster figure, the "Brain of Courage". When Saber transforms into robot mode, the Brain of Courage is placed within his chest; when the chest is closed, the figure rises up to become Saber's face. The jet nosecone mounts on Saber's shoulder as a shield, and he can wield the "Saber Laser" rifle.

[[File:G1 StarSaber toy.jpg|right|225px|thumb|Grande.]]
:In grand Autobot leader tradition, the V-Star ship transforms into a battle station which Saber can man, and then into a larger body with which Saber can combine, forming "Star Saber". Saber slots into the empty chest area of the V-Star body, with his normal robot head forming Star Saber's ordinary, unmasked head, which is the appearance he commonly employs in fiction when he is not in battle. His battle helmet, featuring an Optimus-Prime-style mouthplate, is connected to the V-Star, and can swing up to fit over Saber's head.

:In Star Saber mode, Saber's nosecone/shield becomes a sword hilt. The chromed "Saber Blade" of the sword stores in a slot in Star Saber's back, and is drawn by inserting the hilt into the slot and withdrawing it, an action which brings the blade with it, and which is regularly used to dramatic effect in the ''Victory'' animated series. He can also wield the Saber Laser.

:Star Saber can further combine with Victory Leo to form Victory Saber in both vehicle and super [[robot mode]]s. (see below).

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/StarSaber/starsaber.htm More information on Star Saber at TFU.info]''
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[[File:G1 VictorySaber toy.jpg|upright=1.4|thumb|Venti.]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (Multi-pack, 1989)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-328'''
**''Accessories'': "Brain of Courage" Brainmaster figure, "V-Star" ship/body, nosecone/shield/sword hilt, "Saber Blade", "Saber Laser", "V-Lock Cannon", two "V-Lock Rifles", three missiles

:The Victory Saber gift set is a two-pack of Star Saber and Victory Leo. In Victory Saber [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]], Victory Leo "transforms" into a large yellow block with wings, and connects into the rear between Star Saber's engines/legs, forming a huge-ass space ship.

:For Victory Saber robot mode, Victory Leo splits up into multiple parts, with most of Leo's body becoming "platform shoes" for Star Saber and the rest of him forming a giant backpack/weapons system from hell. As Victory Saber, the Star Saber robot is armed with his sword and Victory Leo's giant missile-firing "V-Lock Cannon".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1989/Cybertron/VictorySaber/victorysaber.htm More information on Victory Saber at TFU.info]''
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===Transform Jr===
[[File:Starsaber junior.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Short. (You have to ask for it at the counter.)]]
*'''Star Saber''' (1989)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-324'''
**''Accessories:'' "Saber Laser", red wings, blue tailfins, cardboard nosecone

:''[[Transform Jr]]'' Star Saber is an immensely simplified version of the larger figure—and that's no exaggeration. His Brainmaster gimmick and the V-Star's base mode are eliminated, and there is virtually no element of actual transformation left in the figure. Saber's jet mode wings are a separate piece that is removed, as are the V-Star's tailfins, and to combine the pair, rather than fold up Saber's legs, you simply pull them off and plug them into his chest. None of that, however, compares to the fact that Saber's jet nosecone is now a piece of folded-up cardboard, lacking its other functions as a shield or sword hilt.

*'''Star Saber DX Set''' (1989)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-324'''
**''Accessories:'' "Saber Laser", red wings, blue tailfins, cardboard nosecone, roleplay "camcorder", 20 silver pellets, cardboard target

:This "Deluxe set" includes the ''Transform Jr'' Star Saber figure and a roleplay camcorder toy, which shoots silver pellets. The set (shown in-box in the top-right of the image above) comes with a stand-up cardboard target decorated with Star Saber's [[package art]], so you can practise your accuracy.
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===Robotmasters===
[[File:RobotMasters StarSaber toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Travel size!]]
*'''Star Saber''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-15'''
**''Accessories'': "Saber Blade", "Thermal Shot" rifle, nosecone/shield/sword hilt

:A smaller, simplified version of the Star Saber toy, the ''[[Robotmasters (franchise)|Robotmasters]]'' version of the figure eliminates the base mode and Saber's Brainmaster component. Aside from this, however, he is virtually identical to the original Star Saber figure in transformation and weaponry, including his ability to combine with the ''Robotmasters'' version of Victory Leo to form Victory Saber, and as a small compensation for losing two of his gimmicks, the figure has also been redesigned with more show-accurate proportions and is generally nicer to look at.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/StarSaber/starsaber.htm ''More information on ''Robotmasters'' Star Saber at TFU.info'']

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[[File:RobotMasters VictorySaber toy.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|Economy size!]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''RM-17'''
**''Accessories'': "Saber Blade", "Thermal Shot" rifle, nosecone/shield/sword hilt, "V-Lock Cannon", two "V-Lock Rifles", "Super Motorized Rifle"

:Star Saber was also available in a two-pack with the ''Robotmasters'' version of Victory Leo, with whom he could still combine to form Victory Saber in both jet and robot modes. The two figures in this pack are differentiated from their standard release by the addition of a metallic paint job.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Cybertron/VictorySaberRM17/victorysaber.htm ''More information on ''Robotmasters'' Victory Saber at TFU.info'']

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[[File:Ehobby black rm starsaber.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb|And, sticking to the coffee analogy, some people just take it black.]]
*'''Victory Saber Limited Black Version''' (eHobby exclusive, 2005)
**''Accessories'': "Saber Blade", "Thermal Shot" rifle, nosecone/shield/sword hilt, "V-Lock Cannon", two "V-Lock Rifles", "Super Motorized Rifle"

:An "evil recolor" of the Victory Saber two-pack complete with Decepticon symbols, this black, purple, teal, and bronze redeco represents the two heroes in "optical camouflage" paint jobs for use on an undercover mission to investigate Decepticon dealings in the Middle East black market. It was available only through Takara's [[e-HOBBY]] online store.

::*[http://www.tfu.info/2005/Destron/VictorySaber/victorysaber.htm ''More information on black ''Robotmasters'' Star Saber at TFU.info'']
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===GT===
*'''GT-R Saber''' ([[2013]]-[[May 25|05-25]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''GT-02'''
**''Accessories:'' Gas-Fill-Blade, [[Anna]] race queen figure

:''[[Transformers GT: Mission GT-R (franchise)|Transformers GT]]'' GT-R Saber is a heavy retool of the ''[[Transformers: Alternity|Alternity]]'' [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Alternity|Convoy]] toy, transforming into a 1:32 replica of the Calsonic Impul GT-R race car used by [http://www.impul.co.jp/ Team Impul] in the [[wikipedia:Super GT|Super GT]] racing championship series. He features die-cast metal parts, an opening hood, trunk and doors, as well as an interior, complete with his feet and thighs being sculpted to form the back seats. His armaments include flip-out non-firing blasters on his arms as well as the awkwardly named Gas-Fill-Blade, a sword based on his trademark Saber Blade but designed to resemble a fuel dispenser. Like all ''GT'' toys, Saber also comes with a [[GT Sister]], poseable human figures themed after [[wikipedia:race queen|race queens]], his partner being a lady named Anna.

:This mold was also used, with different heads and accessories, to make the other ''Transformers GT'' toys: [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Prime]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#GT|GT-R Megatron]], and [[Fortress Maximus (G1)#GT|GT-R Maximus]].
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===Masterpiece===
[[File:MP24-StarSaber.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|He's here to deal with [[#IDW Generation 1 continuity|that crazy fruit-loop]] who besmirched his good name.]]
*'''Star Saber''' ([[2015]]-[[March 21|03-21]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''MP-24'''
**''Accessories:'' "Brain of Courage" Brainmaster figure, "V-Star" ship/body, big nosecone/shield/sword hilt, small nosecone/sword hilt, "Saber Blade", small "Saber Blade", "Saber Laser", Shield, stand pieces

:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Star Saber was chosen by fans on the ''Masterpiece'' Fan's Choice poll and announced [[November 19]], [[2013]]. [[Hisashi Yuki]] led the ''Masterpiece'' Star Saber project, rather than the usual ''Masterpiece'' designer, [[Shogo Hasui]], so the creation of Star Saber did not derail the other ongoing ''Masterpiece'' releases.

:Star Saber keeps most of the features the original toy had, the main difference being in how the Brainmaster gimmick works: Saber's face is in the main body rather than in the Brain of Courage figure. Also he comes with an extra accessory that was not in the original figure, the shield Star Saber used in "[[Showdown! The Fortress vs the Victory Unification]]", which doubles as a "flight stand" for the figure when in its [[alternate mode]]. He also comes with two swords, one scaled for Saber and one scaled for Star Saber. The small one's blade is stored in the slot opposite to the one where the regular blade is stored, while its hilt detaches from the big one.An undocumented feature has storing the smaller sword hilt beneath the folding lower back panel slot near his hip/leg junction only in his vehicle mode.

:If ordered from Amazon in not-Japanese Asian states, he comes with a collector coin. The coin comes in a box shaped like Star Saber's chest.

:Star Saber was released in Australia as a [[Toys"R"Us]] exclusive, with box and instructions translated to English. The English version of his bio is based on his IDW incarnation.<ref>http://tformers.com/hasbro-australia-to-distribute-masterpiece-star-saber/25793/news.html</ref>

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=5659 More information on Star Saber at Transformers-Universe.com]''

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==Merchandise==
===Transform Jr Roleplay Toys===
[[File:Starsaberdiskpistol.jpg|thumb|Free trade.]]
*'''Star Saber Enban Pistol''' (1989)
**''Accessories:'' 12 bullet disks
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===Transformers Gum===
[[File:Tfgum starsaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Star Saber''' (1989)
**''Accessories:'' V-Star ship/body, Saber Blade, Saber Laser

:Part of the eleventh wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Gum]]'' series of [[candy toy]]s, this Star Saber figure is a snap-together model kit cast in blue, red and white plastic. Although lacking in any paint applications, the figure feature stickers for detail, and retains most of the accessories and features of the actual Star Saber toy, including the V-Star's base mode and the deploying faceplate for Star Saber mode. He does not, however, feature the Brainmaster gimmick for the smaller Saber robot, and while it ''is'' capable of combining with the Victory Leo kit that was later released in the line's thirteenth wave, it could only do so in jet mode, not robot mode. The kit comes with a stick of something claimed to be gum.
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[[File:Tfgum victorysaber.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (1989)
**''Accessories:'' V-Lock Cannon

:A double-pack of Star Saber and Victory Leo was released in the thirteenth and final wave of the ''Transformers Gum'' series, cast in red, white and black plastic. Much simplified from the larger toys, the pair can combine to form Victory Leo in both vehicle and robot modes. Star Saber alone can transform into both robot and vehicle forms, while Victory Leo features only his lion mode.
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[[File:Kabaya-Wave-1-Star-Saber.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Star Saber''' (2009)

:Released in the first wave of the revived ''Transformers Gum'' series in 2009, this transforming model kit of Star Saber is made from red, white, and blue plastic, with stickers for detail. It's based on the ''Robotmasters'' Star Saber toy, and does not feature a robot mode for Saber.
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[[File:Kabaya-Victory-Saber.jpg‎|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (2011)

:An undocumented feature with the Victory Leo kit, the above Star Saber kit can combine to form Victory Saber. Unusually, the Victory Leo kit was released two years later!
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===Parody Deformed===
[[File:Starsaber pd models.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Chibi (''obviously!)]]
*'''Victory Saber''' (1990)

:A small white and red, non-transforming [[super deformed]] model kit of Victory Saber was available as part of Kabaya's "[[Parody Deformed]]" line of candy toys. The second figure in the series, he came with a "[[Transformers PD Type]]" comic about himself, "He's Here! Victory Saber!!", and more of that alleged "gum".

*'''Star Saber''' (1990)

:A Parody Deformed version of Star Saber alone was later made available in the next wave of the line. As the fifth figure of the series, he came with the "Transformers PD Type" comic "Don't Lose! Star Saber!!" and something accused of being chocolate.
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===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:Starsaber scfs.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A three-for-one deal]]
*'''Star Saber''' (2002)

:A [[Plastic|PVC]] of Star Saber was released in the seventh ''Victory''-centric wave of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s "[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]" line. Like all figures in the wave, he was available in both full color and metallic silver "pewter" versions.
:Additionally, the figure could be "transformed" into Victory Saber by attaching a collection of six additional parts, one of each of which were included with the pewter versions of the six figures in the line in the tradition of "Build-A-Figures" from waves past. The pewter Star Saber himself came packaged with Victory Saber's V-Lock Rifles; his backpack came with Road Caesar, his wings came with Deathsaurus, his rifle came with Perceptor, his left boot came with Liokaiser and his right boot came with Wheeljack. Like the figures themselves, the parts came in both standard full-color (at a rate of 8 out of 10 cases) and rare pewter (only 2 out of every 10 cases) variations, making two versions of Victory Saber to complete.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/StarSaber/starsaber.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Star Saber at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterStarSaber/starsaber.htm More information on pewter ''Super Collection Figure'' Star Saber at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/VictorySaber/victorysaber.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Victory Saber at TFU.info]''

*'''Victory Saber''' (2002)

:The seventh wave of the ''Super Collection Figure'' line also included a complete Victory Saber figure, entirely metallic golden in color, which was only available as a rare "chase" figure at a rate of 1 in 10 cases.

===Mega Super Collection Figure===
[[File:G1 MegaSCF StarSaber.jpg|upright=0.85|thumb|Pequeño]]
*'''Star Saber''' (2002)
**''Accessories'': "Saber Blade", 2 left hands, 2 right hands, 2 heads

:''Mega Super Collection Figure'' Star Saber is a five inch tall posable PVC action figure. He comes replete with a collection of additional body parts, including two "open" hands and two "closed" hands, the later being used to grip onto his Saber Blade sword. He also includes two heads: his unmasked "Saber" head, and his masked "Star Saber" visage. Although he cannot transform, Star Saber can combine with the simultaneously-released Victory Leo ''Mega SCF'' figure to form Victory Saber.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/MegaSCFStarSaber/starsaber.htm More information on ''Mega Super Collection Figure'' Star Saber at TFU.info]''
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===Robot Heroes===
[[File:Robot Heroes Victory Saber Dessaras.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Mini.]]
*'''Victory Saber''' / '''Dessaras''' (unreleased)

:A surprise entry in the ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'' series, this [[super deformed]] figurine depicts Star Saber combined with Victory Leo as Victory Saber, packaged with an equally adorable Deathsaurus, sporting another new name variant. Originally discovered amongst [[Walmart|Wal-Mart]] store computer listings in mid-2008, the ill-fated Victory Saber and Deathy failed to materialize before the ''Robot Heroes'' line was canceled.
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===Flame Toys Kara Kuri===
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*'''Star Saber''' (201?)
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==Notes==
*The longterm relationship between Star Saber and Deathsaurus since childhood is [[Optimus Prime (RID)#Notes|not the]] [[Megatron (RID)#Notes|only one]] in the [[Transformers brand|''Transformers'' brand]].
*Star Saber's Brainmaster figure has for years been (and continues to be) incorrectly referred to by fans with the names "Yuki" and "Yukio", mistakenly derived from the Japanese word meaning "courage" (勇気 ''yūki''). In truth, like all Brainmaster units, it does not have a proper name, but is known simply by the title used in this article, the "Brain of Courage".
*Star Saber's alt mode, a red and blue fighter jet that combines with a white add-on, is similar to and possibly based on ''Mobile Suit Gundam''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s Core Booster. Adding to the similarity is the fact that when merging into his Star Saber mode, his jet portion folds into a block, similar to how the Core Booster's jet would fold into a block before fitting into the Gundam. In fact, Star Saber's final visual design was a result of a revision done by Gundam mechanical designer [[Kunio Okawara]]
*During Star Saber's transformation [[stock footage]], there is a moment where he has a face before he performs his "Brain Set".
*The ''Robotmasters'' episode "[[Fight! The Group of the Strongest Commanders!]]" [[Romanization|romanizes]] Star Saber's name as "Star Saver"; both names are homonyms in Japanese.
*The decision to present the normally squeaky-clean hero of heroes, Star Saber, as a brutal villain in [[IDW Generation 1 continuity]] is pretty clearly drawn from [[James Roberts]]'s days as part of the [[Transmasters UK|Transmasters UK fanfic group]], which depicted the character in this way. He's a ''different'' type of villain as Roberts wanted to respect his former collaborators and not poach their ideas. The reason Star Saber is used is because he was an existing G1 character who would have some ''weight'' if he showed up as Tyrest's new right hand (and hadn't been already established).<ref>[http://womenwriteaboutcomics.com/2015/02/26/james-roberts-on-idws-transformers-more-that-meets-the-eye/ Women Write About Comics: "James Roberts on IDW’s Transformers: More Than Meets The Eye" 19:24 - 31:07]</ref> Thematically, he also fits with Tyrest and Pharma's theme of being one of the main pillars of society (in this case religion) going wrong.<ref>[http://www.fullmetalhero.com/t14540/ Moonbase2's second interview with James Roberts – 02:05:34 to 02:05:57]</ref>
*Like all non-toy robot Kreons in the ''Kre-O'' comics, Victory Saber is made from existing ''Kre-O'' parts. He uses the [[Optimus Prime (Kre-O)#Toys|Optimus Prime]] helmet, and a backpack made from a 2x4 harness and a pair of 1x2 plates with side-bars, a pair of clip-on wings ''and'' a pair of clip-on rifles. Add to that a chestplate that's the [[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#Kre-O|Wheeljack]] wing-pack draped forward. He stands atop a pair of platform shoes, each made out of a 1x2 plate with a slope over one stud, and a 1x2 Combiner "lower limb" block. He carries a short-sword of the type most commonly carried by the [[Predaking (G1)#Kre-O|Predaking]] components. Whoof!

===Foreign names===
*''Mandarin:'' '''Star''' (Saber, China, 史达 ''Shǐdá''), '''Wángzhězhījiàn Star''' (Star Saber, China, 王者之剑史达,"Excalibur Star"), '''Shīwáng Star''' (Victory Saber, China, 狮王史达, "Lion King Star"), '''Shīng Yǚ''' (Taiwan, 星宇, "Star Cosmos") , '''Xīng Chén Jiàn''' (China, 星辰剑, "Star Saber")
*''Russian:'' '''Istrebitel''' (Истребитель, "(Aircraft) Fighter"), '''Pobeditel'''' (Победитель, "Winner")

==Footnotes==
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