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Pokeformers

2011-03-25T10:48:51Z

Cliffhopper: hey I like pokemon okay?

[[Image:Anothercon_pikachu.jpg|right|350px|All Hail Megatron as a Pokemon.]]
'''Pokeformers''' (or '''Pokéformers''') is a derogatory term often used to refer to the [[Armada (franchise)|''Armada'' franchise]] by members of the Transformers [[fandom]] who weren't particularly fond of the series. The term is a [[Wikipedia:portmanteau|portmanteau]] of the words "[[Wikipedia:Pokémon|Pokémon]]" and "Transformers".

Some fans began referring to ''Armada'' as "Pokeformers" because of superficial similarities between the two franchise's premises: each featured a collection of [[Mini-Con|small, cute characters]] with amazing powers and [[Targetmaster|limited vocal skills]] which buyers were urged to collect as many of as they could. The ''Armada'' animated series did little to help refute this comparison, with the first half of the show featuring virtually nothing ''but'' the Transformers searching for new Mini-Cons in an attempt to "collect them all"—ironically taking the theme to an even greater extent than the ''Pokémon'' cartoon itself, which only gives over a small percentage of its episodes to the capture of new creatures. It tends to be the preference of the detractors in question, however, to ignore the fact that the "Mini-Con of the Week" focus disappeared ''completely'' as the series moved into its second half, and that the comic series was ''never'' like that (among other things, the comic Mini-Cons were every bit as verbose as their "[[bulk]]" brethren).

Although the collection aspect was enough of a similarity for people to draw comparisons between the two franchises (in both fair and unfair ways), it didn't seem to be at the true heart of the issue. Rather, the ''Armada'' show had a lot of stereotypical anime conventions (which had been seen in Transformers [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|before]]), was marketed for pre-teens, and wasn't always serious: all traits shared with ''Pokémon''... and hundreds of other shows. Essentially, this is a comparison made primarily by people who disliked ''Armada'' and wanted to make it sound dumb by associating it with something else they disliked (and assumed other people disliked as well, though the Pokémon franchise is still quite popular with the adult demographic).

It could be fairly stated that both ''Pokémon'' and ''Armada'' simply tapped into a tried and true marketing approach [[To sell toys|to sell their product]]. Furthermore, ''Armada'' was far from the first ''Transformers'' [[franchise]] to use the "[[Combiner|Collect them all!]]" approach; it has been a common marketing theme of the [[Transformers brand]] since its inception.

But I guess ya gotta---CATCH 'EM ALL! POKEMON!

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Void

2011-01-09T09:48:29Z

Cliffhopper:

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Transformers: War for Cybertron (games)

2011-01-05T07:44:29Z

Cliffhopper:

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[[Image: War_for_Cybertron_Next_Gen_Version_Cover_Art.jpg‎ |250px|thumb|right| "Hey.. What is Starscream doing there? Where's Megatron?"]]

'''Transformers: War for Cybertron''' is a series of video games published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]] and developed by [[High Moon Studios]], [[Next Level Games]] and [[Vicarious Visions]], set before the Transformers take their war to [[Earth]].

The developers saw themselves creating a prequel to the [[Generation 1 (cartoon)|Generation 1 cartoon]], and as such, the look, characters and story of the game is steeped in Generation 1 and its lore. [[Hasbro]], however, made it part of the foundation for their new "modern continuity",<ref name="Archer and Tieger">[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/video-games-17/tfw2005-war-for-cybertron-interview-with-aaron-archer-and-matt-tieger-168910/ 2009 TFW2005 interview with Aaron Archer and Matt Tieger]</ref><ref>"The official story of the original 13 and specifically Alpha Trion has not been explored fully in the modern continuity that Transformers War for Cybertron, Exodus, and Prime are a part of." [[Hasbro Q&A/September 2010: Answers]].</ref> beginning with ''[[Transformers: Prime (franchise)|Transformers: Prime]]''. The novel ''[[Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron]]'', adapts the game's events, presenting a version of the story that draws on elements from all across Transformers history in accordance with the new [[production bible]] Hasbro has produced to guide this new [[continuity family]]'s writers. <ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/transformers-prime-39/botcon-2010-transformers-prime-panel-coverage-170054/ BotCon 2010 coverage at TFW2005]</ref>

A sequel is in development and is set to release in 2011.<ref>[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/conventions-15/tfw2005-coverage-of-hasbro-investor-day-november-2010-170888/ TFW2005 Coverage Of Hasbro Investor Day November 2010]</ref>

==Versions==
* [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Xbox 360/PS3/PC]]
:The standard version of the game, and the one most publicized, was made available for two out of three of the main consoles and the PC with few changes between each.

* [[Transformers: Cybertron Adventures|Nintendo Wii]]
:The Wii version, titled ''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures'', was handled by [[Next Level Games]], and was developed as an on-rails shooter with some driving sections.

* [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (DS)|Nintendo DS]]
:The DS version, developed by [[Vicarious Visions]], was released in Autobot and Decepticon incarnations, with numerous exclusive characters in each. Hasbro also released special codes unlocking a character in the decepticon version, which can be found in toys from the modern toyline.

==Featured Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
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*[[Optimus_Prime_(Prime)#War_for_Cybertron_video_game|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/optimus Official Website profile]) ([http://gameinformer.com/b/features/archive/2009/12/11/transformers-war-for-cybertron-character-profile-optimus-prime.aspx GameInformer profile])
*[[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] ([[Johnny Yong Bosch]]) <ref>[http://twitter.com/johnnyyongbosch/status/11686292590 Twitter post by Johnny Yong Bosch confirming his role as Bumblebee.]</ref> ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/bumblebee Official Website profile])
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]] ([[Fred Tatasciore]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/ratchet Official Website profile])
*[[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]] ([[Keith Szarabajka]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/ironhide Official Website profile])
*[[Sideswipe (Prime)|Sideswipe]] ([[Travis Willingham]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/sideswipe Official Website profile])
*[[Jetfire (Prime)|Jetfire]] ([[Troy Baker]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/jetfire Official Website profile])
*[[Silverbolt (Prime)|Silverbolt]] ([[Patrick Seitz]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/silverbolt Official Website profile])
*[[Arcee (Prime)|Arcee]] ([[Kari Wahlgren]])
*[[Air Raid (Prime)|Air Raid]] ([[Liam O'Brien]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/airraid Official Website profile])
*[[Warpath (Prime)|Warpath]] ([[Jamieson Price]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/autobots/warpath Official Website profile])
*[[Jazz (Prime)|Jazz]] ([[Scott Whyte]]) (Best Buy preorder Multiplayer exclusive <ref>[http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp;?id=pcat17071&type=page&st=Transformers+War+for+Cybertron&sc=Global&nrp=15&usc=All+Categories Bestbuy.com preorder page featuring a special Jazz trailer]</ref>, Amazon.co.uk preorder exclusive <ref>[http://www.amazon.co.uk/Transformers-War-Cybertron-Xbox-360/dp/B003QCKEXW Amazon.co.uk page with Jazz] </ref> and DLC on consoles and unlockable on DS)
*[[Scattershot (Prime)|Scattershot]] (DLC)<ref name="WFC DLC listing">[http://www.kotaku.com.au/2010/07/first-transformers-war-for-cybertron-dlc-contains-all-three-preorder-characters/ First Transformers: War For Cybertron DLC Contains All Three Preorder Characters, Kotaku.com, July 3 2010]</ref>
*[[Cliffjumper (Prime)|Cliffjumper]] (DS only)
*[[Ultra Magnus (Prime)|Ultra Magnus]] (Jamieson Price) (DS only)
*[[Grimlock (Prime)|Grimlock]] ([[Crispin Freeman]]) (DS only)
*[[Swoop (Prime)|Swoop]] ([[Eric Artell]]) (DS only)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (Travis Willingham) (DS only)
*[[Sentinel Zeta Prime‎|Zeta Prime]] (Troy Baker) (DLC)
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*[[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] (Fred Tatasciore) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/megatron Official Website profile]) ([http://gameinformer.com/games/transformers_war_for_cybertron/b/xbox360/archive/2009/12/18/transformers-war-for-cybertron-character-profile-megatron.aspx GameInformer profile])
*[[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]] ([[Sam Riegel]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/starscream Official Website profile]) ([http://gameinformer.com/games/transformers_war_for_cybertron/b/xbox360/archive/2009/12/23/transformers-war-for-cybertron-character-profile-starscream.aspx GameInformer profile])
*[[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]] ([[Isaac C. Singleton Jr.]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/soundwave Official Website profile])
*[[Thundercracker (Prime)|Thundercracker]] ([[Graham McTavish]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/thundercracker Official Website profile])
*[[Skywarp (Prime)|Skywarp]] ([[Richard Epcar]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/skywarp Official Website profile])
*[[Breakdown (Prime)|Breakdown]] (Crispin Freeman) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/breakdown Official Website profile])
*[[Brawl (Prime)|Brawl]] ([[Nolan North]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/brawl Official Website profile])
*[[Barricade (Prime)|Barricade]] ([[Steve Blum]]) ([http://www.transformersgame.com/game#/game/characters/decepticons/barricade Official Website profile])
*[[Slipstream (Prime)|Slipstream]] ([[Jessica Straus]])
*[[Shockwave (Prime)|Shockwave]] (Steve Blum)  (Gamestop preorder Multiplayer exclusive and DLC)
*[[Demolishor (Prime)|Demolishor]] (Amazon.com preorder Multiplayer exclusive <ref>[http://www.amazon.com/Transformers-War-Cybertron-Playstation-3/dp/B0030HM2WO Amazon.com preorder page featuring a special Demolishor trailer]</ref>, Play.com exclusive in UK and DLC)
*[[Onslaught (Prime)|Onslaught]] ([[Brad Davidorf]]) (DLC for consoles<ref name="WFC DLC listing"/> and unlockable in DS)
*[[Cyclonus (Prime)|Cyclonus]] ([[Liam O'Brien]]) (DS only)
*[[MotorMaster]] (Fred Tatasciore) (DS only)
*[[Drag Strip (Prime)|Drag Strip]] (Eric Artell) (DS only)
*[[Dirge (Prime)|Dirge]] (Brad Davidorf) (DS only)
*[[Ramjet (Prime)|Ramjet]] (Steve Blum) (DS only)<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/movie-news/images/ramjet_2.jpg Image from Hasbro's June 22, 2010 news, on War for Cybertron]</ref>
*[[Dead End (Prime)|Dead End]] (DLC)
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'''Autobots'''
*[[Kup (Prime)|Kup]] (DS only)
*[[Omega Supreme (Prime)|Omega Supreme]] (Fred Tatasciore)
'''Decepticons'''
*[[Trypticon (Prime)|Trypticon]] (Fred Tatasciore)
*[[Rumble (Prime)|Rumble]] ([[Keith Silverstein]])
*[[Frenzy (Prime)|Frenzy]] ([[Keith Silverstein]])
*[[Laserbeak (Prime)|Laserbeak]]
'''Other'''
*[[Scout (WFC)|Scouts]]
*[[Sniper (WFC)|Snipers]]
*[[Soldier (WFC)|Soldiers]]
*[[Scientist (WFC)|Scientists]]
*[[Leader (WFC)|Leaders]]
*[[Flier (WFC)|Fliers]]
*[[Cloaker (WFC)|Cloakers]]
*[[Brute (WFC)|Brutes]]
*[[Heavy Soldier]]s
*[[Destroyer (WFC)|Destroyers]]
*[[Spider]]s
*[[Swarm (WFC)|Swarms]] (DS only)
*[[Ground crawler]]s (DS only)
|nonumbering=true
}}

==Transformer references==
* [[Steve Blum]] does his best [[Victor Caroli]] impression for his role of the narrator. (way to go, Steve.)
* A variety of callbacks to ''[[The Transformers: The Movie]]'':
** Ironhide greets the space slug with the [[universal greeting]], like Kup did so in the classic movie. Warpath was baffled at this "greeting".
** In the Kaon prison, an Autobot is pronounced guilty and pushed off a gantry into a pit. He responds with "Spare me this mockery of justice!", quoting [[Kranix]] during his trial on [[Quintessa]]. Just like the movie!
** Rumble repeats another line from the movie: "First we crack the shell, then we crack the nuts inside!" Now that was my favorite movie referance.
** When Starscream declares himself as Decepticon leader, Megatron mumbles "I still function!." Also a movie reference.
* The [[Punch of Kill Everything]] is a multiplayer Leader Class ability and a Soldier class upgrade. What a laaaaaaame name. Unless it does what it says, of course.
* When Skywarp calls Thundercracker 'ugly' he replies [[Seeker (body-type)|"we look the SAME.]]. [[The Twins|Hmmm.]]
* [[Stan Bush]]'s [[BotCon 2007]] theme song, "[[Till All Are One (Transformers Theme music)]]" is used in the credits, and the special thanks describe the families that were involved "rock like Stan Bush".
* Air Raid has fun at exploiting Silverbolt's fear of heights. (Jeez, Silverbolt! You transform into a PLANE!)
* The in-game menu for stat tracking and leaderboards is called [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan 1]].
* When Ironhide asks Optimus how he knows Megatron, Optimus replies that it is a story for another time. I wonder if he remembered...
*Pretty much all the Achievement/Trophy names are references to other parts of Transformers history, mostly G1.
** The ones for completing the campaign chapters include [[Dark Awakening]], [[Starscream's Brigade]], [[A Prime Problem]], [[The Last Prime]], [[The Touch|You Got The Touch]], [[The War Within]], and [['Til all are one|Till All Are One]].
** Gameplay names include [[Thief in the Night]], [[Fire in the Sky]], [[Unicron|Chaos Bringer]], [[Motormaster (G1)|Motormaster!]], [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator!]], [[Bruticus (G1)|Brute-a-kiss!]], [[Slugfest (G1)|Slugfest]], [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide Performer]], [[Rumble (G1)|First we crack the shell...]], [[Blackarachnia (BW)|Blast-a-rachnia]] and [[Ramhorn]].
* Autobots and Decepticons alike are heard to swear by '[[Primus]]', confirming his 'existence'.
* Trypticon has a 'conversion cog' that controls his transformation, and is probably a less 'branded' term for G1's [[transformation cog]].
* The energon cubes bear strong resemblance to the [[Allspark]] cube.
* The game's Rocket Turret, when ripped from its mounting, is named the "[[Nucleon]] Shock Cannon" on the HUD. A better version of Ion, maybe?

==Toy tie-ins==
[[Hasbro]] has confirmed that several toys will be made to tie into the promotion of the video game. These include figures of Bumblebee, Optimus Prime, Megatron and Soundwave. At [[Toy Fair 2010]], they were confirmed to be part of the [[Generations (toyline)|''Generations'' toyline]]. At [[BotCon 2010]] they said they would like to make more, and that Starscream (and likely other Seekers) are at the top of the list if they decide to produce more figures from the game.

<center><gallery>
Image:Generationstoy-CybertronianOptimusPrime.jpg
Image:Generationstoy-CybertronianMegatron.jpg
Image:Generationstoy-CybertronianBumblebee.jpg
Image:Generationstoy-CybertronianSoundwave.jpg
Image:Cliffjumper_Prime_toy.jpg
</gallery></center>

==Fiction==
===Comic adaptation===
[[IDW Publishing]] published a ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron (comic)| War for Cybertron]]'' comic based on the game. News of this first got leaked when [[Australia|Australian]] website JB Hi-Fi offered a ''free'' copy of issue 1 if you pre-ordered the game from them. <ref>[http://www.jbhifionline.com.au/game/ps3/transformers-war-for-cybertron-bonus-comic-book/513755 TRANSFORMERS: WAR FOR CYBERTRON (Bonus Comic Book)]</ref> Later, it was available for those that purchased either the PS3 or Xbox versions of the game at Sears or Kmart in America. The story is a partial adaptation of the ''Exodus'' book. <ref name="adaptation">[http://www.seibertron.com/transformers/news/transformers-war-for-cybertron-1-information-and-team-revealed/18661/ Transformers: War For Cybertron #1 Information and Team Revealed]</ref>

The cover artist is revealed to be [[Marcelo Matere]], who updated his DeviantArt gallery with the inked version, <ref>[http://mmatere.deviantart.com/art/War-of-Cybertron-Cover-inks-165279485 Inks-only comic cover at Marcelo's DA gallery]</ref> with [[Priscilla Tramontano]] as colorist. <ref>[http://noprips.deviantart.com/art/War-of-Cybertron-Cover-165344432 Colored cover at Priscilla's DA gallery]</ref> [[Alex Irvine]] and [[Don Figueroa]] are writing and drawing, respectively. <ref name="adaptation" />

===Prose===
*'''[[Exodus: The Official History of the War for Cybertron]]''' - This tie-in novel explores the relationship between Orion Pax and Megatron before the war.
*'''[[Bumblebee at Tyger Pax]]''' - An unofficial short story billed as the tale of Bumblebee losing his voice.

===Online===
*'''[http://www2.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/play/details.cfm?guid=7fd5ecd9-19b9-f369-1041-a7635be83172 Transformers War For Cybertron Timeline]''' - Hasbro's official online timeline for the War for Cybertron. It basically outlines the events in ''Exodus'' up until the time Megatron discovered [[Dark Energon]] and directs you to the video game to find out what happens next.

==Gallery==
<center><gallery>
Image:Cybertron Surface.jpg|Surface of Cybertron
Image:WfC-IGN-Bumblebee.jpg|Bumblebee fires his weapon.
Image:WfC-IGN-RatchetBumblebeePrime.jpg|Ratchet, Bumblebee, and Prime in battle.
Image:WfC-IGN-OmegaSupreme.jpg|Omega Supreme attacks a platoon of Decepticons.
Image:WfC-IGN-StarscreamMegatron.jpg|Starscream and Megatron get ready for the ground assault.
Image:WfC-IGN-StarscreamMegatronSoundwave.jpg|More Decepticons!
Image:WfC-IGN-Soundwave.jpg|Soundwave sneaks around.
Image:WfC-IGN-Trypticon.jpg|Oh Primus.
Image:Transformers_Cybertron_Adventures_Cover_Art.jpg|Prime will destroy the title. He hears what people want.
</gallery></center>

==Operation Transmission Recovery==

As an early marketing campaign, the game's website included the feature "Operation Transmission Recovery": using transmission and coordinate dials, you could pick up "transmissions" from Cybertron (or "video clips/images" to you and me).

There are two dials, blue (outer) and yellow (inner). Using your mouse, you can drag the dial to set coordinates. The blue dial is set by aligning it to marks on the outer circle. When aligned, it becomes a blue ring. After that, the yellow dial is set so that signal strength is full, as indicated by a meter on the right. Once a transmission is unlocked its symbol lights up and the "Total Recovered" amount increases a little bit. When you reach 100%, it tells you how many hours remain until next batch.

As of January 12, 2010, the following transmissions (Batch 9), almost all of which are part of the second trailer (link below), were available:

{| border=1 cellspacing=0 cellpadding=5
| '''S. No.'''
| '''Blue'''
| '''Yellow'''
| '''Type'''
| '''Description'''
|-
| 1
| 351
| 327
| Video
| Game Trailer (unlocked by default).
|-
| 2
| 018
| 088
| Video
| Starscream flying.
|-
| 3
| 018
| 088
| Image
| Starscream standing.
|-
| 4
| 029
| 209
| Video
| Battle scene: Camera behind Autobots, Optimus is prominent.
|-
| 5
| 040
| 328
| Image
| Holographic map of Cybertron and its two moons.
|-
| 6
| 051
| 110
| Image
| Cybertron .
|-
| 7
| 073
| 190
| Image
| Optimus vs. an average Decepticon.
|-
| 8
| 085
| 298
| Video
| Decepticon insignia (on Starscream).
|-
| 9
| 096
| 347
| Video
| A bomb explosion on Cybertron's surface (possibly the same one which made a huge hole in it).
|-
| 10
| 107
| 035
| Image
| Megatron crushes cranial unit of a poor Autobot, Starscream is visible behind him, just before the ground assault.
|-
| 11
| 120
| 040
| Image
| Cybertron as seen from a moon.
|-
| 12
| 140
| 201
| Image
| Starscream flying towards Cybertron .
|-
| 13
| 162
| 359
| Image
| A red robot (Ironhide?).
|-
| 14
| 173
| 003
| Image
| A hall (Council of Autobot Elders?).
|-
| 15
| 192
| 147
| Video
| Injured Autobot, trying to get up .
|-
| 16
| 203
| 094
| Video
| Battle scene: Trypticon joins the battle as a burning asteroid (Entry mode) behind Decepticons and Autobots run towards it.
|-
| 17
| 214
| 004
| Image
| A city seen from a tunnel .
|-
| 18
| 225
| 199
| Image
| A city tower falling and hitting another tower.
|-
| 19
| 265
| 011
| Image
| Optimus Prime.
|-
| 20
| 284
| 021
| Image
| Megatron firing his gun (at YOU).
|-
| 21
| 295
| 249
| Video
| Optimus uses his axe on a Decepticon.
|-
| 22
| 306
| 041
| Image
| Cybertron as seen from another moon.
|-
| 23
| 317
| 081
| Video
| City skyline, camera moving down, some music in the background (start of the second trailer).
|-
| 24
| 328
| 221
| Video
| Battle scene: A missile hits a battlestation and an Autobot falls down from it.
|}

However, when Activision began releasing more information on the game and the release date was closing in, this teaser feature was removed.

==References==
{{reflist}}

==External links==
*[http://www.transformersgame.com/ Official site]
*[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-debut-transformers-war/59860 Exclusive trailer via 'Game Trailers TV']
*[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/exclusive-gameplay-transformers-war/62343 Exclusive gameplay trailer via 'Game Trailers TV']
*[http://ps3.ign.com/dor/objects/54929/transformers-war-for-cybertron/videos/transformerscyber_trl_revealtrailer_10710.html;jsessionid=8yroitu115mw Second, fuller trailer from IGN]
*[http://gameinformer.com/mag/cybertron.aspx Behind the scenes bios and information from ''Game Informer'' magazine.]
*[http://www.gametrailers.com/video/gdc-10-transformers-war/62925 Civil War Story Interview at 'Game Trailers TV']
*[http://www.allspark.com/content/view/6450/20/ Press release]

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Koji Onishi

2011-01-01T05:07:24Z

Cliffhopper:

:''Koji is a [[human]] from the [[Robots in Disguise (franchise)|Robots in Disguise]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Kojionishi.jpg|right|250px|thumb|Computers are coming your way!]]
When [[Predacon (RID)|Predacons]] kidnapped '''Koji Onishi''''s [[Kenneth Onishi|dad]], a famous scientist, that meant he got to hang out with the [[Autobot]]s. Though he desperately missed his father, Koji befriended many of the Autobots and was a frequent guest at their headquarters, acting as a sort of cultural ambassador to help them understand [[Earth]]'s societies and history. On several occasions he has had close calls with the Predacons and [[Decepticon]]s, but even among that group he has made a new [[Sky-Byte (RID)|friend]].

:''Japanese name:'' '''Yūki Ōnishi''' (大西勇気 ''Ōnishi Yūki'')

==Fiction==
===''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
:''Voice actor:'' [[Jason Spisak]] (English), [[Akiko Kimura]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Battle Protocol Kojiglasses.jpg|left|200px|thumb|These glasses belonged to my grandfather, Captain Archibald Onishi.]]
Koji Onishi's life changed the day his father attended the first [[International Scientific Symposium]] in [[New York City]]. As Koji and his mom watched on television, the evil Predacon [[Megatron (RID)|Megatron]] interrupted the ceremony, demanding Doctor Onishi. Koji was contacted by [[Optimus Prime (RID)|Optimus Prime]], who arranged a rendezvous at Metro Park. When Koji got there, he was picked up by a fire engine—Optimus Prime, who explained that he was an Autobot from the planet [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], on Earth to defend it from the Predacons. Optimus took Koji via the [[Global Space Bridge]] to New York where the Autobot fought Megatron. Koji was also introduced to the [[Autobot Brothers]] and encountered [[Dark Scream]], [[Gas Skunk]] and [[Slapper (RID)|Slapper]]. The Autobots were ultimately unable to stop Koji's father being abducted. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}}

Optimus took Koji on his first visit to the Autobots' secret underground headquarters and introduced him to [[T-AI]]. Koji attempted to greet T-AI with a handshake, at which point he discovered she was a hologram. He was, however, able to assist in foiling the Predacons' latest scheme to gain energy—when [[X-Brawn]] recovered an explosive device from Sky-Byte but had to dispose of it in a hurry, it was Koji's idea to get the device into the stratosphere which saved [[Metro City]]. {{storylink|An Explosive Situation}}

[[Image:Spychangers to the Rescue Kojikarl.jpg|right|200px|thumb|HE REALLY LIKES BIKING!]]
Koji attended the launching of the [[Linear RFG]] bullet train, which was subsequently endangered by the Predacons. It was then that he was introduced to [[Team Bullet Train]], who turned up to save the futuristic vehicle from destruction, and was able to act as a communications link to keep the Autobots updated regarding the situation on board. The train was ultimately saved and the Predacons chased off. {{storylink|Bullet Train to the Rescue}} He also tried to go cycling with his friend [[Karl]], although the pair were stuck in traffic for most of the day with Karl's father due to another Predacon plan. Koji and Karl eventually did enjoy some cycling together, watched over by Optimus Prime who observed that he was glad Koji was able to distract himself from worrying about his father, if only for a short time. {{storylink|Spychangers to the Rescue}}

[[Image:Hunt for Black Pyramid Koji.jpg|left|200px|thumb|[[Ginrai]] at 5th grade career day.]]
Indeed, Koji later went on an archeological expedition with [[Doctor Okasai]] to see the [[Black Pyramid]] at the bottom of the sea off the coast from Metro City. The Predacons happened to be trying to tap an oil line near the pyramid, leading to Dr. Okasai's diving bell being attacked by Sky-Byte. Koji was able to call in the Autobots and keep T-AI updated on the fight while the Predacons were successfully repelled and Dr. Okasai's ship repaired. {{storylink|The Hunt for Black Pyramid}}

[[Side Burn (RID)|Side Burn]] took Koji to look at the [[Payuma ruins]], which the boy had previously visited with his father. Also visiting the ruins was Sky-Byte, who'd been led there by memories extracted from Dr. Onishi, and boy and Autobot soon found themselves under attack. They were able to get to a higher level in the caves and contact T-AI, who sent Optimus and the rest of the brothers to chase Sky-Byte off. Afterward, Koji opened the box which Sky-Byte was interested in, to find a picture of himself with his father in which was hidden a [[Doctor Onishi's microchip|microchip]] containing information which would be of great help to the Autobots in the coming war. {{storylink|The Secret of the Ruins}}

[[Image:Secret Weapon D5 Kojioptimus.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Hey, do you think T-AI would... nah.]]
Koji was again hanging out with Karl on a visit to a car crushing facility (which Karl's father had helped with) when the Predacons turned up with Side Burn as a prisoner. He spied on the Predacons as they subsequently captured Optimus, and was able to help [[Prowl (RID)|Prowl]] and X-Brawn sneak in to rescue their leader. {{storylink|Sideburn's Obsession}} He went for a ride on the steam engine [[Grandpa]], which was also (unsuccessfully) attacked by the Predacons, following them misinterpreting information from a disk Dr. Onishi had intended for Koji. {{storylink|Secret Weapon: D-5}}

He spent a lot of time at the Autobot base, warning them about a diamond ruby on display at the [[International Exposition Center]] which the Predacons might steal {{storylink|Mirage's Betrayal}} and helping them track down the newly-arrived Autobot [[Skid-Z (RID)|Skid-Z]] whose [[alternate mode]] scan of [[Auggie Cahnay (RID)|Auggie Cahnay]]'s racing car had given him uncontrollable urges. {{storylink|Skid Z's Choice}} He was also introduced to [[Tow-Line (RID)|Tow-Line]], and was subsequently able to alert T-AI when he spotted Tow-Line towing away [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]] after being brainwashed by the Predacons. {{storylink|Tow-Line Goes Haywire}}

When the Predacons began attacking statues, Koji suggested the [[Cave of the Dragon]] which he used to visit with his father. As it turned out, this led to the discovery of the first of the [[O-Part]]s. {{storylink|The Ultimate Robot Warrior}} A short time later, Koji and the Autobots reviewed footage of past adventures in an attempt to discover where the Predacons' base was located. {{storylink|Hope for the Future}}

[[Image:Decepticons Koji.jpg|left|200px|thumb|Wow, I only have three more Pokémon to collect!]]
Koji's tales of UFO sightings helped lead the Autobots to [[Castle Peak]] where an Autobot ship had crashed 60 years before. {{storylink|The Decepticons}} Unfortunately they were unable to prevent the creation of the Decepticons, who attempted to prove themselves to Megatron by attacking [[Sherman Dam]], which Koji was coincidentally visiting with his father's friend [[Doctor Bridget]]. The pair became trapped, and Koji contacted the Autobots for backup. The Autobot brothers and Team Bullet Train were able to defend the dam against the Decepticons, and Koji and Dr. Bridget were saved. {{storylink|Commandos}}

Optimus and Koji watched a shuttle launch together. Koji said he'd like to become an astronaut until Optimus pointed out it would involve a lot of hard work. {{storylink|Attack from Outer Space}} In a rare event, Koji was actually on a class trip to a power plant when the Autobot brothers turned up there following a false lead from Sky-Byte. {{storylink|The Fish Test}} During a baseball game, Koji and the rest of the crowd were surprised when it was disrupted by [[Rapid Run (RID)|Rapid Run]] turning up in the stadium. {{storylink|Landfill (episode)|Landfill}}

[[Image:Ultra Magnus Koji and friends.jpg|right|200px|thumb|We represent the lollipop guild.]]
Koji, Karl and their friend [[Jenny (RID)|Jenny]] were all attending the opening of the [[CGA Tower]] when it was attacked by Predacons. Although the tower was in danger of toppling, Sky-Byte and the Predacons worked to hold it upright while the [[Build Team]] dug a new hole for it. The news coverage made it appear that Sky-Byte had actually saved the tower, and Koji and his friends began to regard him as a hero. {{storylink|Sky-Byte Saves the Day}} The Predacon was later taken aback when Koji and a group of children rushed up to him to ask for an autograph. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus (episode)|Ultra Magnus}}

It was also about this time that Optimus' brother [[Ultra Magnus (RID)|Ultra Magnus]] came to Earth and fought the Autobot leader. Koji monitored the battle with T-AI from the Autobot base and was able to spur the other Autobots to help Optimus. As they watched, the two fighting Autobots combined into [[Omega Prime]] for the first time to fight off Megatron and his Decepticons. {{storylink|Ultra Magnus: Forced Fusion!}}

[[Image:Koji Gets his Wish Koji pod.jpg|left|200px|thumb|"Dad, can I have another haircut?"<br> "No, it's anime tradition for father and son to have the same haircut."]]
Koji still worried about his father, although T-AI reminded him that the Decepticons' recent attack on an area Dr. Onishi had been excavating (which had led to the discovery of [[Fortress Maximus (RID)|Fortress Maximus]]) must have meant that his father was still alive in order to provide the Decepticons with information. Encouraged, Koji went shopping for a birthday gift for his dad, buying a fishing lure as he and his father enjoyed going fishing together. While shopping he encountered Sky-Byte who was searching for Fortress Maximus. Koji tried to persuade the shark to help rescue his father, and was asking him to take a birthday present to the doctor when the Autobot brothers arrived and engaged the Predacon in combat. Sky-Byte threw the large container he was carrying to Koji, who opened it to find that the shark had been carrying around Dr. Onishi. Realising that Sky-Byte had rescued his father, he told the Autobots and Sky-Byte fled in panic. {{storylink|Koji Gets His Wish}}

With the recovery of Dr. Onishi, the Autobots were able to recover all of the remaining O-Parts and T-AI volunteered to merge with them in order to extract the information they contained. She became trapped but was able to point the Autobots to the location of the [[Orb of Sigma]]. Koji insisted on tagging along out of concern for his friend when they went to retrieve it. Optimus was unimpressed and ordered him to stay on the surface with Side Burn, but when the Decepticons attacked, the pair were forced to enter the ruins anyway. Koji helped Side Burn recover the Orb from Megatron and held onto it as they returned it to Autobot headquarters. To his relief, T-AI was successfully extracted from the Orb. {{storylink|Peril from the Past}}

[[Image:Maximus Emerges Koji.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Insert random anime quote here.]]
Unfortunately the Decepticons were able to obtain [[Cerebros (RID)|Cerebros]], the key to Fortress Maximus, and, despite the Autobots' attempts to stop them, activated the giant in the middle of Metro City. Koji ran from the Autobot base toward the battle, believing he could help in some way. Maximus surprisingly obeyed his command to stop. {{storylink|Maximus Emerges}} The Autobots proceeded to try to work out why Maximus obeyed Koji—although Side Burn decided that it meant Koji was special in some way, Dr. Onishi pointed out Koji's only special ability was to eat three cheeseburgers in one sitting. Father and son then accompanied the Autobots into the desert, where Scourge had magnified the human portion of his bio-signature and was commanding Fortress Maximus once again. Koji tried unsuccessfully to override Scourge's control, but it was his father's plan of bringing a thousand children to the battleground that stopped the titan. Koji apologised for endangering himself but Dr. Onishi merely said he was proud that his son risked everything to help his friends. {{storylink|The Human Element}}

[[Image:Mistaken Identity Koji tai.jpg|left|200px|thumb|S-S-S-Superrrrrr say-say-saya-oh forget it. But I've done it before!]]
With Koji a target of the Decepticons and after at least one unsuccessful kidnap attempt, the Autobots decided to keep him under protection at all times. He was not keen on having an escort and swapped clothing with Karl so that he could go skateboarding elsewhere. Although the ruse was quickly uncovered by the Autobots, Karl was kidnapped by Sky-Byte and taken to Galvatron so that the boy could be used to control Fortress Maximus. When Koji found out, he accompanied the Autobots on a rescue mission and was able to help save Karl before apologising for putting his friend in danger. {{storylink|Mistaken Identity}}

[[Image:Galvatron's Revenge Kojicyberbat.jpg|right|200px|thumb|See, most of the kids nowadays have BRAIN DAMAGE.]]
T-AI and Dr. Onishi continued to work on a way to control Fortress Maximus. Koji found his father working on the problem at home and volunteered to run and check if T-AI had turned up anything. Unfortunately he ran straight past Sky-Byte, accidentally leading the shark to the location of the Autobot base, which was subsequently assaulted by the Decepticons. {{storylink|Surprise Attack!}} Dr. Onishi later found his son paralysed by one of Galvatron's [[Cyber-bat|cyber-bats]]. Once he was released from the cyber-bat's control, Koji sent a plea to Optimus not to let Galvatron defeat him, giving the Autobot leader the willpower to carry on fighting. {{storylink|Galvatron's Revenge}} Koji then returned to Autobot headquarters to monitor the fight between Galvatron and Omega Prime. The Autobot leader's decision on one final confrontation at the Earth's core worried Koji, and he began contacting children over the Internet to encourage them to send energy to Fortress Maximus. Maximus rerouted the additional power to Omega Prime, forming the [[Matrix Blade]] with which Prime was able to defeat the Decepticon leader.

After the battle was over, Koji visited the Autobot base to find it empty. Returning outside, he found Optimus Prime who let him know that the Autobots were having one final look around before they returned to Cybertron. {{storylink|The Final Battle (RID)|The Final Battle}}

==Related characters==
===Mother===
[[Image:RID Koji's Mom.jpg|right|200px|thumb|A female character who's not a [[T-AI|cool hologram]] or [[Kelly (RID)|comedy relief]], so we'll never see her again!]]
Koji's relationship with his mother is... ill-defined at best. She was glimpsed only briefly, and then never seen, heard, or mentioned again, though Koji still has a normal human home he presumably shares with her. {{storylink|Battle Protocol!}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Onishi, Koji}}
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[[Category: Robots in Disguise humans]]

Orbital jump

2011-01-01T04:57:47Z

Cliffhopper: ...I was kinda surprised they got Wolverine.

:''Orbital jump is a technology from the [[IDW Generation 1 continuity|IDW]] portion of the [[Generation 1 (franchise)|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''

[[Image:Orbital bounce.jpg|right|300px|thumb|[[Furmanism|DOWN TO EARTH—LITERALLY!]]]]

An '''orbital jump''' is a type of teleportation, typically used by Transformers to travel from an orbiting starship to a planet's surface and back. A variant, the '''orbital bounce''', sends the traveler from one point on the planet's surface to another, presumably "bouncing" off the orbiting starship in transit. Orbital bounces over short distances aren't entirely accurate.<ref name="avengers">[[Man and Machine, Part Four]]</ref>

The teleporting subject typically appears in a blaze of light, accompanied by a beam of light descending from the sky and retracting once the teleport is complete. It also sometimes appears as an energy portal.<ref name="avengers"/> [[Nightbeat (G1)|Nightbeat]] says of this mode of travel: "''not'' the nicest way to travel... but it gets you down ''fast'', slips you past any kind of local sensor network." Despite its name, the technology still works when the transporting starship is on the planet's surface, even if it is buried under hundreds of feet of water or ice.

The subject Transformer arrives in primary mode, even when doing so risks breaking cover<ref>[[Spotlight: Nightbeat]]</ref> or exposure to dangerous radiation<ref>[[Spotlight: Shockwave]]</ref>, perhaps indicating that the technology has certain limitations. The process is highly traumatic and potentially lethal to [[human]]s, and possibly to [[facsimile construct]]s as well. Super-powered humans just get shaken up a bit.<ref name="avengers"/>

==Fiction==
===IDW comics===
Thousands of years ago, the [[Dinobot (G1)|Dynobots]] tracked Shockwave to prehistoric [[Earth]] as he worked on his [[Regenesis]] project. The team adapted their forms to have beast modes with a protective outer coating to defend against the planet's raw energon radiation. However, despite the need for this protection, when the newly-created Dinobots jumped to Earth's surface to face off against Shockwave, they arrived in robot mode. {{storylink|Spotlight: Shockwave}}

Megatron traveled from an abandoned Decepticon bunker in Nebraska to Starscream's [[Infiltration protocol|Siege Mode]] base in Oregon via orbital bounce. Prior to his arrival, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] detected "a buildup of charged anti-protons" presaging the bounce. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 6}}

Nightbeat "jumped" from his orbiting spaceship to the surface of [[Gorlam Prime]]. Despite the need for stealth, he arrived in robot mode. {{storylink|Spotlight: Nightbeat}}

When the Autobots on Earth deployed to [[Brasnya]], they traveled via orbital bounce. Of note, the teleporting ship, ''[[Ark-19]]'', was parked at the bottom of [[Lake Michigan]] at the time. The Autobots arrived in robot mode, but immediately transformed to their Earthen disguises. {{storylink|Infiltration issue 4}}

[[Image:OrbitalBounce ManandMachine.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Hey, you should feel lucky you didn't travel economy class.]]
[[Jazz (G1)|Jazz]], Bumblebee, and [[Wolverine (superhero)|Wolverine]] used an orbital bounce to sneak in to the Decepticons' base in [[Latveria]]. Since it was a short bounce, it got them close to the target, but they still had to find their way. [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]], [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], and [[Spider-Man]] later used it to bounce out of the base and into the battle outside. Later, having their evil scheme thwarted, the Decepticons escaped using an [[emergency warp-out]]. {{storylink|Man and Machine, Part Four}}

An orbital jump may have been responsible for the Autobots' loss of the [[Georgi Koska]] facsimile construct shortly thereafter; Hot Rod transported the captured facsimile to the ''[[Ark-32]]'' via orbital bounce, but the clone, wounded by shrapnel, expired by the time it reached the ship. {{storylink|Escalation issue 6}}

An orbital jump saved Earth's Autobots from the wrath of [[Sixshot]]. Setting up a remote control link to ''Ark-32'', Nightbeat transported all of the team away via orbital jump, leaving only Prime behind to battle Sixshot to the finish. When Sixshot withdrew to deal with [[Reaper|other problems]], Prime ordered Nightbeat to clear him out via orbital jump, seconds before the Air Force carpet-bombed the battle site. Though [[Verity Carlo]] and [[Jimmy Pink]] did not survive the jump, Ratchet was able to successfully revive them shortly thereafter. {{storylink|Devastation issue 4}}

An orbital bounce allowed the recently-revived [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] to escape from the (literal) clutches of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]]; the damaged and weaponless Dinobot leader teleported away from a losing battle to have a chance at finding his lost teammates. This jump was of particular note since Grimlock had no clue if his ship, the ''[[Skyfire (ship)|Skyfire]]'', even still existed. Despite being buried in ice below the planet's surface, the technology still worked, transporting him to the vessel. {{storylink|Spotlight: Grimlock}}

Yet again, the orbital jump technology saved the crew of the Autobot vessel ''[[Mirror-Manifold]]''; the [[Technobot (G1)|Technobots]] teleported four Autobots out of the damaged ship mere seconds before it was obliterated by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]]. {{storylink|Spotlight: Sideswipe}}

==See also==
*[[Space bridge]]

==Footnotes==
<references />

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[[Category:Technology]]

Kremzeek

2011-01-01T04:52:01Z

Cliffhopper: My first edit! =D

{{disambig2|the characters called Kremzeeks|the episode in which they are introduced|Kremzeek!}}
:''Kremzeek is a mischievous electrical life-form in many [[Continuity family|continuity families]]''.

[[Image:Kremzeekkp.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Let's ignore the obvious reaction here and instead pose this: Why does he cast shadows?]]
'''Kremzeek''' is a sneaky bastard.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====Generation 1 cartoon====
:''Voice actor:'' [[Wally Burr]] (English), [[Ken Shiroyama]] (Japanese)

[[Image:Kremzeek.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Louie the Lightning Bug's nastier cousin.]]
Kremzeek was accidentally created by [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] whilst experimenting in the lab of the Decepticons' crashed starship-base. Kremzeek immediately began making the electrical equipment aboard the ship malfunction, giving Megatron the idea to use him as a weapon against the [[Autobot]]s. Kremzeek succeeded in damaging most of the Autobots (leaving only [[Inferno (G1)|Inferno]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]], [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]], [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] functional) before entering [[Teletraan I (G1)|Teletraan I]] and traveling to [[Japan]] by riding through the computer's connection to [[Sky Spy]] satellite.

[[Image:Kremzeek multiple Kremzeeks.jpg|right|thumb|200px|Kremzeeks: Now in many more flavors you've probably never heard about!]]

The remaining Autobots followed in Omega Supreme, after being made invulnerable to Kremzeek's effects by [[Sparkplug Witwicky|Sparkplug]]'s (patent pending) Magical Insulating Spray, but no sooner had they set down on the shores of Tokyo than the electrical imp took down the unprotected Omega. Kremzeek proceeded to wreak havoc through the city, terrorizing a bullet train, a hapless passer-by's walkman and a video arcade, before the Autobots cornered him in the [[Shibuya Manufacturing Corporation]] building. The chief engineer there, Doctor [[Sōji Yoshikawa]], suggested that Blaster try weakening Kremzeek with radio waves, but the little gremlin tried to fight back by leaping into Blaster's chest compartment. Blaster figured to "fry him with his own juice", but he only wound up feeding Kremzeek with his own energy, and caused him to multiply.

[[Image:Kremzeek Autobots create giant Kremzeek.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Due to budget drawbacks they couldn't find a cage that fitted his fingers. oh well.]]

The Kremzeek swarm began tearing through Tokyo, but Prime and Yoshikawa quickly put their heads together and deduced to a way to reunited the individual creatures. Jury-rigging a tower and charging it with all the energy from a local power plant, the Autobots drew all the Kremzeeks in, but the flaw in their plan was revealed when they merged into a ''giant'' Kremzeek! As the ''kaiju''-sized Kremzeek stomped through the city, both it and the Autobots began to feel the effects of the Decepticons' [[energy magnet]]—the energy-draining device the villains had created while the Autobots were distracted dealing with Kremzeek. Finally hittong on a plan to stop both threats, the Autobots used a nearby radio tower to broadcast Kremzeek straight to the energy magnet, which he destroyed.

As Kremzeek cavorted amongst the remains of the energy magnet, the Autobots approached on a boat with Yoshikawa and some equipment that the scientist could use to disperse Kremzeek's energy and effectively destroy him. Bumblebee spoke out against the plan, dubbing Kremzeek "cute", but Optimus Prime solemnly pressed the fateful button that eradicated the little critter. Reflecting on the whole adventure as they prepared to return home, Blaster remarked that he couldn't help but miss Kremzeek somehow... at which point a solitary Kremzeek, which had previously jumped inside his body, burst from his chest compartment, and the hilarious pursuit antics restarted. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}}
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====''Kiss Players''====
[[Image:Kremzeek bullet.jpg|right|thumb|225px]]

Over the next twenty years, Yoshikawa began breeding Kremzeeks in captivity (perhaps after studying the lone remaining creature following its recapture by the Autobots), and weaponized the technology behind the belligerent beasties, creating the "Yoshikawa Type 5 Auto-Kremzeek Launcher" for the [[Earth Defense Command]]. These guns, wielded by the E.D.C.'s [[Autorooper]] mechanoids, fired "Kremzeek bullets": ceramic shells that each contained a Kremzeek, which would be released when the shell shattered on impact to absorb the electrical energy of any mechanoid it struck. The bullets even had a limited paralytic effect on the nervous systems of humans.

When the hapless EDC [[Kiss Player]] [[Atari Hitotonari]] wound up swallowing a [[Legion]], her Autorooper shrunk down to enter her body and destroy the beast, but when it tried shooting its Kremzeek bullets inside her, she violently protested. The Autorooper didn't listen, but it depleted its ammo reserves before doing Atari any damage. {{storylink|Kiss Players (radio drama)|Atari's Close Call?!}}

[[Kayu Michikusa]]'s Autorooper was seen firing a Kremzeek bullet at [[Marissa Faireborn]], who was partially paralyzed by the little creature. {{storylink|Kiss Players issue 2|Kiss Players #2}}

{{note|Kremzeek was not shown doing much of anything within the actual ''Kiss Players'' fiction, but packaging illustrations depicted him getting up to more mischief, such as getting under Atari's skirt and blowing bubbles into [[Shaoshao Li|Shaoshao]]'s drink.}}
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===Dreamwave Generation 1 comics continuity===
[[Image:Kremzeek yum.jpg|left|180px|thumb|"Tastes great!" "Less filling!"]][[Image:OriginalSin_PushButton.jpg|right|100px|thumb|]]
After a long day at work, [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] enjoyed sneaking off to the [[Alpha Preserve|nature preserve]] and sippin' on cans of delicious, oily Kremzeek-brand refresher.

Ironhide carelessly discarded one of his cans, allowing it to dribble into the preserve's unsullied waters. [[Beachcomber (G1)|Beachcomber]] probably shed a tear, just off-panel. {{storylink|Skyfire (issue)|Skyfire}}

[[Push-Button]] was later seen serving these Kremzeek beverages and [[Energon goodie]]s in the [[Autobase (G1)|Autobase]] war room, just before Prowl briefed the assembled Autobots on threat [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] posed to [[Earth]]. {{storylink|Original Sin}}

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===IDW Generation 1 comics continuity===
[[Image:MO1 Kremzeek.jpg|right|200px|thumb|Friendliest he ever looked. Kaon indeed is the worst place on Cybertron.]]
Kremzeek appeared as a billboard-image in [[Kaon]]. {{storylink|Megatron Origin issue 1}}

The Kremzeek cans exist in this universe as well, where they are enjoyed by homeless robots like [[Drift (G1)|Drift]]. {{storylink|Drift issue 1}}

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===Transformers (2007) movie continuity===
[[Image:Kremzeek lamp movieadaption2007.jpg|left|180px|thumb|Just hope the All Spark doesn't give life to this lamp.]]
[[Sam Witwicky]] has a desklamp with a light-up figure based on Kremzeek. {{storylink|Movie Adaptation Issue Number One}} {{storylink|Movie Adaptation issue 3}}

The floors of [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]]'s home on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] featured Kremzeek-shaped images as well. Kremzeek must be some sort of intergalactic celebrity in this continuity. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 3}} Later, [[Starscream (Movie)|Lord Starscream]] was holding a can of Kremzeek as [[Dreadwing (Movie)|Dreadwing]] reported that he had found another test subject. Even tyrants with noble ambitions need that extra boost. {{storylink|The Reign of Starscream issue 4}}.

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===''Animated'' cartoon===
[[Image:Animated kremzeek.JPG|right|180px|thumb|Please stand by as this annoying electric lifeform causes havoc with our machinery.]]
Kremzeek appeared on the "please stand by" screen of the local television news station when their feed was interrupted. {{storylink|Sound and Fury}}
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==Toys==
===Kiss Players===
*'''Autorooper X Atari''' (2006)

:A figurine of Kremzeek comes with this package to menace [[Atari Hitotonari|Atari]].

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===Masterpiece===
*'''Megatron''' (2007)

:[[Megatron (G1)/toys#Masterpiece|Megatron]] comes with a Kremzeek figurine of his own. Sweetness.

[[Image:MPSkywarp stickers.jpg|right|100px|thumb|And our most tenacious scouts just may receive the much-sought-after Kremzeek badge.]]
*'''Skywarp''' (2007)

:[[Skywarp (G1)#Masterpiece|Skywarp]] comes with some Kremzeek stickers.

*'''Thundercracker''' (2008)

:As does [[Thundercracker (G1)#Masterpiece|Thundercracker]], only in different colors.

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==External links==
* [http://seibertron.com/toys/gallery.php?id=1142&size=0&start=26 Kremzeek figure gallery at Seibertron.com]

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