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Hound (G1)/toys

2020-08-05T00:43:58Z

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Just because '''Hound''' wasn't yellow enough to be a [[kid-appeal character]] doesn't mean that he doesn't have a lot of toys.

==Toys==
===''The Transformers''===
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[[File:G1Hound toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Short but sweet.]]
*'''Hound''' (Autobot, 1984/1985)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''02'''
**''Accessories:'' "Hologram Gun", machine gun, missile launcher, 3 missiles, spare tire, gas can

:''[[The Transformers (toyline)|The Transformers]]'' Hound was released as part of the initial Autobot assortment in 1984, transforming into a [http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/1986/2019845/mitsubishi_jeep_j59.html|Mitsubishi Jeep J59]. Mounted on the back of the [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]] is a large, [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum metallized]] silver machine gun turret which doesn't really go anywhere in [[robot mode]]. Other vehicle accessories include a spare tire and a fuel canister which also don't really go anywhere in robot mode.

:In robot mode, Hound is armed with a large, silver "holographic rifle" and a shoulder-mounted, spring-loaded, firing rocket launcher with three silver projectiles. The US version of this launcher had severely weakened springs [[for safety reasons]].

:This sculpt was used to make the [[e-HOBBY]] [[exclusive]] [[Detritus (G1)#Toys|Detritus]].

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-autobot-cars-hound/51/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Hound at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1984/Autobot/Hound/hound.htm More information on Generation 1 Hound at TFU.info]''
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===''Generation 2''===
[[File:Un autorollers.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Sgt. Hound. Starring Steve Martin. (Hound is the white payloader.)]]
*'''Sgt. Hound''' (Auto Roller, <s>1995</s>)
**''Accessories'': 4 missiles

:A [[redeco]] of the [[Auto Roller (G2)|Auto Roller]] [[Roadblock (G2)#Generation 2|Roadblock]] was planned for release in 1995 as "Sgt. Hound", but was one of several redecos and molds that were canceled with the end of the [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|''Generation 2'' line]]. He would have transformed into a payloader. As an Auto Roller, a switch on his vehicle mode back end connects a gearing mechanism attached to his rear axle, which makes him [[autotransformation|autotransform]] from vehicle to robot mode when pushed forward, and back when pulled in reverse. His right arm ends in a spring-loaded missile launcher, while his left features a spring-gear-activated spinning circular saw. All four of his missiles can be stowed on his rear wheel wells. No known samples of the toy have surfaced.

:This mold was also used to make [[Autocrusher#Beast Wars|Autocrusher]] from ''[[Beast Wars II (toyline)|Beast Wars II]]''.

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[[File:G2GoBotsUnmadeJeepAndCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|We don't even exist among stuff that doesn't exist.]]
* "'''Hound'''" (Go-Bot, <s>1995</s>)
**''Accessories'': Rifle

: Part of the canceled fourth wave of ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]]'' [[Go-Bot (G2)|Go-Bots]], Hound's [[alternate mode]] would have been a green military SUV with [[tampograph]]ed "U.S. Army" and "19HOUND960" markings. In robot mode, he would have featured magenta parts. Sadly, he was one of the two unreleased G2 Go-Bot sculpts whose [[mold]]s were apparently lost, therefore the sculpt was not even included with a later release of four of the (up to that point) unreleased sculpts as part of the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2001 toyline)|2001 ''Robots in Disguise'']] line.

: While unpainted [[prototype]]s of the sculpt had found their way into collectors' hands and the name "Hound" had even been rumored in association with the toy, it wasn't until 2014 that a fully painted sample surfaced, confirming the name for the first time. Shortly afterwards, the (repeatedly delayed) book ''[[Legacy: The Art of Transformers Packaging]]'' was released, which featured the [[package art]] that would have been used for Hound had he been released.

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===''Alternators''/''Binaltech''===
[[File:Alternators Hound toy.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Wrangling our hearts.]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (2004)
**''Alternator ID number:'' '''3'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''BT-04'''
**''Accessories'': Pistol

:For the ''[[Transformers: Alternators|Alternators]]'' line, Hound's vehicle mode was updated to a ([[licensed vehicle alternate modes|licensed]]) 1:24 scale {{w|Jeep Wrangler}}, with opening doors, hood (with mock engine bay) and tailgate, and a detailed interior. Hound also features [[rubber tires]] and a working, spring-loaded suspension system, similar to [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#20th Anniversary/Masterpiece|20th Anniversary Optimus Prime]], but lacks steering. In robot mode, he greatly resembles both the original toy in detail and the Generation 1 [[character model|cartoon model]] in proportions and personality. In this form, Hound is armed with a holographic projector gun stored inside his spare tire.

:The Japanese ''Binaltech'' version of the toy is largely identical to the [[Hasbro]] version, except for the use of painted [[die-cast]] metal for numerous vehicle mode panels.

:This sculpt was [[retool]]ed into ''Alternators/Binaltech'' [[Swindle (G1)|Swindle]], who was then [[redeco]]ed into ''Alternators'' [[Rollbar (G1)|Rollbar]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2004/Autobot/AltHound/hound.htm More info on Alternators Hound at TFU.info]''
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===''The Transformers Collection''===
*'''Hound''' (2004)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''TFC-14'''

:In 2004, the original Hound toy was [[Generation 1 reissues|reissued]] by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their their ''[[The Transformers Collection|Transformers Collection]]'' "bookbox" reissue series. Apparently, Takara had to repair (or even recast) the [[mold]]; the reissue features several sculpting differences compared to a vintage specimen: The top end of the Jeep grille bars is now straight instead of rounded off, the headlights have sculpted detail added, the windshield hinges are more rounded off, and the formerly sharp facial details look very washed out.<ref name="reissuecomp">[https://www.seibertron.com/transformers-toys/gallery/g1-1984/hound/1670/2/ Seibertron gallery of the Transformers Collection Hound reissue], including comparisons with a vintage G1 Hound.</ref>

===''Universe'' (2008)===
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[[File:Hounduniverselegends.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Legends, 2008)
**''Series'': Classic Series

:Part of the second wave of ''[[Transformers: Universe (2008 toyline)|Universe]]'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] figures (but the first wave to feature new-mold items, not simply ''[[Transformers: Cybertron (toyline)|Cybertron]]''-series [[redeco]]es), the first ''Universe'' Hound toy is sculpted to closely resemble his Generation 1 design, particularly in the way his vehicle mode resembles a somewhat outdated, old-fashioned army Jeep. For legal reasons, the vehicle mode has been slightly tweaked, such as sporting squared headlights and horizontal vents in the front grille, as compared to the characteristic round headlights/vertical grille vents design of a real-life Jeep. Due to his small size and [[size class|price point]], he has no weapon in either mode.

:This mold was also used to make [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'']] [[Hound (Movie)#Transformers .282010.29|Tracker Hound]]. It is also the basis for the non-toy character [[Mito Prime]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/LegendsHound/hound.htm More information on Universe Legends Hound at TFU.info]''

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[[File:TFU08-toy HoundDeluxe.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Cats and dogs. Geddit? ''Do you get it?'']]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2008)
**''Series'': Generation 1 Series
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher

:Part of the fourth wave of ''Universe'' Deluxe-class toys, this version of Hound is more of an evolution of the character rather than the reproduction the Legends class toy represents. His vehicle mode resembles a {{w|Jeep Hurricane}} concept car, once again with a modified front section that avoids the [[trademark]] Jeep look with round headlights and vertical grille vents. Hound features his familiar (non-firing) rocket launcher, which clips to the back of his seats in vehicle mode, and can be either hand-held or shoulder-mounted in robot mode (Although the latter is by no means a secure fit, and will fall off with the slightest touch.) In the area of "undocumented features", the soles of Hound's feet can pivot inwards, providing more stability for wide-stanced poses.

:Hound's vehicle-mode back-end has a pair of flip-up tabs, which are used to secure the [[Ravage (G1)/toys#Universe (2008)|Ravage figure]] included with Hound, when Ravage is put into his "capture mode" (aka "oversized audio cassette" form). Other [[Mini-Cassette]] Transformers can fit there too, though not as well as the new Ravage.

:Hasbro's initial "hand-painted digitally touched-up prototype" [[stock photography|stock photos]] featured a slightly different color layout for Hound, with a black bullbar (painted silver on the final toy) and entirely reversed arm colors: the original stock photos feature green shoulders, black forearms with three yellow stripes and green fists, whereas the final toy has the entire arm cast out of black plastic and the ''forearms'' painted over in green, with only one thick yellow stripe per arm.

:This mold was also used to make ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' [[Scorch (G1)#Timelines|Turbomaster]] and served as the basis of the non-toy [[Hound (SG)|''Shattered Glass'' incarnation of Hound]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2009/Autobot/TFUHound/hound.htm More information on Universe Deluxe Hound at TFU.info]''
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===''Henkei! Henkei!''===
[[File:Henkei houndravage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|A friend to all the animals.]]
*'''Hound''' ([[December 27]], [[2008]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''C-13'''
**''Accessories'': Missile launcher

:The Japanese version of ''Universe'' Deluxe Class Hound, ''[[Henkei! Henkei! Transformers (toyline)|Henkei! Henkei!]]'' Hound is primarily cast in a darker shade of green plastic for a better match to his original toy and appearances in fiction. Where ''Universe'' Hound had white plastic, ''Henkei'' Hound replaces it with grey, and overall has more elaborate paint applications, such as the toy-homaging yellow stripe around the edges of his hood and silver paint on his hubcaps. As with all ''Henkei! Henkei!'' toys, Hound has [[Vacuum metallizing|vacuum-metallized]] plastic, specifically his grill guard, albeit in an unusually dark color to make it resemble dark polished metal.
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===''Chronicle''===
[[File:EZCollectionHoundToy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Hound''' (EZ Collection, 2011)

:''[[Transformers Chronicle|Chronicle]]'' Hound is a very slight redeco of the ''Universe'' [[Legends Class (2005)|Legends Class]] Autobot Hound toy, with the front windshield's black paint replaced with the same gunemtal paint used for the legs. Like other ''Chronicle'' Legends toys, he is sold in a blindpacked box.
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===''Bot Shots''===
[[File:BStoy-Hound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]

*'''Autobot Hound''' (2013)
**''Series'': '''2'''
**''Number'': '''B012'''
***''Fist strength'': '''730'''
***''Blaster strength'': '''609'''
***''Sword strength'': '''277'''

:Part of the third wave of ''[[Bot Shots (toyline)|Bot Shots]]'' Series 2 single-packs, Blitz Shot "Autobot Hound" is a [[redeco]] of [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Bot Shots|Series 1 Ironhide]], transforming into a teeny pickup truck (with spoiler) with an [[Autotransformation|automatic, spring-loaded 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.

:This mold was also used to make [[Dirt Boss (Cybertron)#Bot Shots|Super Bot Dirt Boss]] and [[Swindle (G1)#Bot Shots|Swindle]].

===''Kre-O''===
[[File:KreO-Toy HoundKreon unreleased.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Where did you come from, where did you go?]]
*'''???''' (???, <s>2011</s>)
**''Accessories'': Large rifle

: A [[Kreon]] version of Hound was shown at numerous conventions in 2011 as part of a large ''[[Kre-O]]'' display; early appearances had him with shoddy stickers instead of [[tampograph]]s (but he was far from the only one), but later appearances used production samples. Samples of release-ready Hounds in sealed bags (as he would have appeared in sets) have since surfaced.

: However, it is still unknown just how Hound was originally planned to be released. It seems most likely he was going to be packed in with another character's large-build set, but ''who'' that was is unknown.

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[[File:Hound (Kre-O).jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Custom Kreon, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''A7317'''
**''Pieces'': '''42'''
**''Accessories'': Rack, buildable gatling gun, bazooka, jetpack, door-wing backpack

: Part of the second assortment of "Custom Kreons", Hound comes with a buildable parts rack on which to hang/store his many many extra pieces. The plastics of his torso, arms and legs have a metal-flake sheen, and his similarly-shiny [[tampograph]]s are based on the [[#Generation 1|original Hound toy]]. His "normal" helmet and bazooka are [[Vacuum metallizing|chromed]], 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 gatling gun, a buildable jetpack, and the door-wing backpack.

: Though widely solicited, this wave of Custom Kreons ultimately never saw release outside of the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] online store and Chinese-market distribution circles.

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[[File:KreO-Toy HoundC84.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|right]]
*'''Kreon Class of 1984''' (Kreon figure set, 2014)
**''Set number'': '''B0090'''
**''Voted'': "Friendliest"
**''Accessories'': Heavy machine gun

: This version of Hound, part of the [[Kreon Class of 1984]], is based once again on the original Hound, with much more detailing based ''heavily'' on the original toy. He uses the Hound-style helmet as expected.

: He was only available in a pack of 30 Kreons dubbed "Class of 1984". This set was made for sale at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2014. Remaining stock would have been sold at the [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] website, but the set sold out at the show.

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

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*'''Autobot Hound''' (Battle Changer, 2015)
**''Set number'': '''B2691'''
**''Pieces'': '''87'''
**''Accessories'': Long rifle, rocket launcher

:Part of the second round of Battle Changers, Hound has a Kreon core, but the limbs and body are all built up using bricks, resulting in a toy that can change from robot to jeep without disassembly/reassembly.

:All of the 2015 ''Transformers [[Kre-O]]'' product was skipped by retailers in the US (at first), seeing release in Canada, Australia and various Asian markets. In late 2015, much of the line was finally released at discount in the US through TJ Maxx and Marshalls stores, including this set.

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===''Construct-Bots''===
[[File:ConstructBots Elite Hound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
* '''Hound''' (Elite Class, 2013)
: ''[[Construct-Bots]]'' Hound transforms from a jeep-like vehicle. He includes a small hand-held blaster as well as a shoulder mounted piece that evokes the hologram projector.

:Most of his parts were used to make [[Breakdown (WFC)#Construct-Bots|Breakdown]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Autobot/CBHound/hound.htm More information on Hound at TFU.info]''

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===''Q-Transformers''===
[[File:QTransformers Hound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Perfect for going camping in.]]
*'''Hound''' ([[March 21]], [[2015]])
**''ID number:'' '''QT-15'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Hound transforms from a [[super deformed]] Suzuki Hustler to a cute little robot. He comes with a code for unlocking Hound as a playable character in the ''[[Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns (mobile game)|Q-Transformers: Mystery of Convoy Returns]]'' game.

:This mold was retooled into ''Q-Transformers'' [[Skids (G1)#Q-Transformers|Skids]].
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===''Timelines''===
[[File:BotCon2015toy-Sgt Hound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Sgt. Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2015)
**''Accessories:'' [[Dia]], [[Cline]]

:Available only at [[BotCon 2015]] in a 2-pack with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#Timelines|General Optimus Prime]], Sgt. Hound is a retool of ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Generations]]'' [[Scoop (G1)#Generations|Scoop]] based on the cancelled [[Transformers: Generation 2 (toyline)|Generation 2]] [[#Generation 2|Sgt. Hound]] toy, transforming into a payloader. He comes with [[Dia]] and [[Cline]], who transform into guns that can be held by Hound or plugged into pegholes his arms and legs.

:This mold was also redecoed, sans one Targetmaster, into ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)#Japanese toyline|Adventure]]'' [[Roadblock (Adventure)|Roadblock]].
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2015/Autobot/BCSgtHound/hound.htm More information on ''Timelines'' Sgt. Hound at TFU.info]''
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===''Generations''===
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[[File:TF-Specialist-Autobots-Hound.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Specialist: Autobots''' (Multi-pack, 2014)
**''Accessories:'' Missile launcher, Ravage figure

:''Universe'' Deluxe Hound was re-released in a three-pack with ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' [[Mirage (G1)/toys#Generations|Mirage]] and ''Universe'' [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Generations|Ironhide]], 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 select stores in Asia, the set was available with a free Autobot insignia earphone cap plug.

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====''Combiner Wars''====
[[File:CWDlxHound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Giving combiners the power of Afterimages.]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2016)
**'''2 OF 5: [[Sky Reign]]'''
**''Accessories:'' Gun, double-barreled gun/fist/foot

:Part of the sixth wave of ''[[Combiner Wars (toyline)|Combiner Wars]]'' Deluxe Class toys, "Autobot Hound" is a [[retool]] of ''Combiner Wars'' [[Swindle (G1)#Combiner Wars|Swindle]] (himself an extensive retooling of [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Rook]]), transforming into a militarized jeep of indeterminable, likely-made-up model. In addition to a new head, his toy benefits from a [[Variant|running change]] from Swindle that adds two small nubs onto the rear of his smaller weapon, which allows it to be attached to his backpack as an over-shoulder blaster.

:As a ''Combiner Wars'' Deluxe figure, Hound can combine with any compatible Voyager-class mold as either an arm or a leg, but his nominal placement is as [[Sky Reign]]'s left arm. He can also combine with [[Godbomber#Legends|''Legends'' Godbomber]] as a leg.

:Unfortunately, due to the internal molding of his shins, repeatedly transforming Hound will eventually create horizontal scratch marks across the hip parts of his thighs.

:Hound comes with a copy of ''The Transformers'' #41 (''Combiner Wars'' Part 4), "[[You, Me, and the Universe]]". 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 showed up at TJ Maxx at reduced prices with the collector card.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2016/Autobot/CWHound/hound.htm More information on ''Combiner Wars'' Hound at TFU.info]''
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====''War for Cybertron: Siege''====
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Hound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S9'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-13'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 30]], [[2019]]'''
**''Accessories'': "W-5 Holo-Beam Refraction Blaster," "RT-10 IR Electro-Scope Launcher," ammo clip (combine to form "HD Vector-Beam Mega-Blaster")
:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' Deluxe Class figures, Hound transforms from robot to Cybertronian jeep and back. He includes the "W-5 Holo-Beam Refraction Blaster" and "RT-10 IR Electro-Scope Launcher," which are compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and can combine to form the "HD Vector-Beam Mega-Blaster," or can be mounted onto his shoulder. The Refraction Blaster comes with a detachable ammo clip, which can be stored in the bed of the jeep. Hound's colors are more subdued than his other figures, and he also features "battle damage" paint applications on his bullbar and shins, as well as 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.

:His vehicle mode has a sculpted winch, in the center of which is a hole. If some thread is fed through, this makes his winch somewhat functional.

:This mold was redecoed into ''[[War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)#Netflix|War for Cybertron Trilogy]]'' Hound (below), and retooled into ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' [[Hot Shot (Henkei!)#Generations|Hot Shot]]. In an artistic error, Hound was depicted with Hot Shot's head on his package art, long before the latter retool was officially revealed. Additionally, Hound's [https://tfwiki.net/mediawiki/images2/archive/c/cf/20181011015637%21War-for-Cybertron-Siege-Deluxe-Hound.jpg earliest computer-generated stock images] depicted him with an opaque green windshield, rather than the translucent windshield of the final product.

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/include.php?path=content/content.php&contentid=3551 More information on Siege Hound at Transformers-Universe.com]''
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====''War for Cybertron Trilogy''====
[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Series-Deluxe-Hound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Deluxe Class, 2020)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''WFC-02'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[September 26]], [[2020]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "W-5 Holo-Beam Refraction Blaster," "RT-10 IR Electro-Scope Launcher," ammo clip (combine to form "HD Vector-Beam Mega-Blaster")
:Promoting the [[Netflix]] [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], this redeco of ''Siege'' Hound slathers the Autobot in an ''extensive'' paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars.

:Unfortunately, there have been several reports of Hound's neck stem being too stiff and snapping right off.
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===''Unite Warriors''===
[[File:TF-Unite-Warriors-UW-EX-Hound.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb]]
*'''Lynxmaster''' (Multi-pack, [[October 29]], [[2016]])
**''ID number'': '''UW-EX'''

:''[[Transformers Unite Warriors|Unite Warriors]]'' Hound is a redeco of his ''Combiner Wars'' toy with new and different paint details based on his cartoon appearance, including various yellow stripes, a star on his shoulder, and the replacement of the star on his hood with an Autobot insignia. Aside from the mold's established accessories, Hound includes an axe from the Offroad mold. He was only available in a [[TakaraTomy Mall]]-exclusive [[Sky Reign#Unite Warriors 2|Lynxmaster]] multi-pack.

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===''Masterpiece''===
[[File:MP-47 Hound.jpg|thumb|400px|Unfortunately, does not come with [[Halonix Maximus]] accessory.]]
*'''Hound''' ([[December 26]], [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''MP-47'''
**''Accessories'': 2 side mirrors, Hologram gun, machine gun, spare tire, gas can, key, roof cover/shield, [[Spike Witwicky (G1)#Masterpiece|Spike Witwicky]] figure, hologram effect, hologram pilot. smiling face, screaming face
:''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' Hound transforms from a licensed Jeep CJ-3B to a show-accurate robot, down to the [[Kibble#"Faux-parts"|shrunken]] back wheels on the sides of his feet.

: Accessories for this figure include two alternate faces (as is the standard for modern ''Masterpiece'' releases), his hologram gun (with a hologram shooting effect part), the car-mounted machine gun, a spare tire and gas can, plus a bunch of specific episode-related accessories: a figure of Spike Witwicky to represent their relation in the original 3-parter, plus the hologram driver he briefly showcased in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 2]]" and the key for [[Ravage (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Ravage]]'s cage from "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 3]]". His final accessory deviates from the usual bunch of toy and cartoon-related accessories and it's entirely new: a roof cover that turns into a shield, apparently inspired by the one found on [[Hound (Movie)#Movie The Best|his live action counterpart's ''Movie The Best'' toy]] or perhaps by the folding roof that he deploys briefly in "[[Atlantis, Arise!]]". As an additional note, his head features a flip-out face shield, representing the one he used in the underwater scenes from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 2".

: Due to the engineering, the spare tire, the gas can, and the machine gun can fold up inside his feet in robot mode without the need for [[partsformer|partsforming]], but they can still be stored inside the roof cover, along with the cage key and the alternate face accessories, with the pipe and handle parts of the hologram gun being stored under the unfoldable panels in each of his lower legs.

: His jeep mode features an opening hood, and while it mainly just reveals his arms and head, there is an engine piece put in to hide his face. As an unfortunate side effect, there is a risk of the engine block piece chipping the paint on his face. He can be left faceless for the transformation, although the third face piece doesn't have room for storing it anywhere.

: For other quality control issues, the lower end of the painted thighs can also easily chip off due to the friction between the piece and the lower legs. Probably due to tolerance or design failure (or both), the panels that cover the rear section of the lower legs are prone to breaking. There have also been many reports of this figure's parts developing cracks with minimal or even ''no'' handling, prompting speculation about an unstable plastic mix.

:Per the brand unification of TakaraTomy and Hasbro, Hound was directly released with no changes by [[Hasbro Pulse]] in the United States and Canada.

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==Merchandise==
===''Transformers Milk Caramel''===
[[File:Tfcaramel hound.jpg|thumb|Stick him right in your trail mix.]]
*'''Hound''' (1985)
:A soft rubber figurine—known in Japan as a ''keshigomu''— of Hound was released as part of the second wave of [[Kabaya]]'s ''[[Transformers Milk Caramel]]'' [[candy toy]] range. He came packaged with chocolate-covered caramel candies, and was available in red, blue, and yellow.
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===Decoy===
[[File:Decoy hound.jpg|thumb|]]
*'''Cybertron Hero Collection 22''' (multi-pack, 1986)
:Hound was among the many characters rendered by [[TakaraTomy|Takara]] as part of their series of 1.5" ''keshigomu'' figurines. Like all the Autobots in the series, Hound was molded in soft red rubber, and 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. Hound was available as part of a 22-piece box set of Autobot figures, and later, in a peach coloration randomly packed as part of various other box sets.

*'''Hound''' (1987)
**''Decoy number:'' '''17'''
:The figurine was later brought over to [[Hasbro]] markets as part of the [[Decoy]] promotion, largely identical to the Japanese release except for the fact that 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)|Technobots]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Decoys/Hound/hound.htm More information on Decoy Hound at TFU.info]''
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===''Robot Heroes''===
[[File:Robotheroeshoundblitzwing.jpg|upright=1.3|thumb|Not included: Awkwardly-positioned Spike.]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' vs '''Blitzwing''' (2008)

:Released in the first wave of ''Universe''-branded ''[[Robot Heroes (toyline)|Robot Heroes]]'', Hound is posed, like many Robot Heroes, in a squat crouching pose. However, he has a few noteworthy aspects: he's one of the few Generation 1 characters to be sculpted with a handheld weapon. More surprising than that, Hound is currently the ''most'' articulated Generation 1 Robot Hero, having swivel joints at his head, shoulders and ''waist''.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2008/Autobot/RHHound/hound.htm More information on ''Robot Heroes'' Hound at TFU.info]''
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===''Speed Stars''===
====''Stealth Force''====
[[File:StealthForce Hound toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.65|Missile launcher converts to missile launcher and back!]]
*'''Autobot Hound''' (Basic, 2010)

:''[[Speed Stars]]'' "Autobot Hound" is part of the "Stealth Force" sub-line, consisting of vehicles without robot modes, but with plenty of flip-out panels with hidden weapons. The toy is a Jeep Hurricane approximation that's nearly identical to Hound's ''Universe'' Deluxe Class toy, about 5% larger in length and height and about 10% larger in width. The similarities with ''Universe'' Hound aren't limited to the general vehicle design, but extend to almost absurdly faithfully recreated details such as the design of the rims, the tire patterns and even the prongs in the back that were used to attach [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] on ''Universe'' Hound (sculpted in their retracted state on "Stealth Force" Hound). The biggest liberties, oddly enough, have been taken with the design of the dashboard.

:Hound's "Stealth Force" gimmick is triggered either by pulling out the front bumper or any medium amount of impact, which activates an auto-transformation mechanism that extracts all four wheels sideways and reveals non-firing weapons in the vehicle's hood, fenders, doors and trunk, and an extracting (non-concealed) missile launcher above the co-driver's seat.

:His [[package art]] is directly recycled from ''Universe'' Autobot Hound.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2010/Autobot/SFHound/hound.htm More information on Stealth Force Hound at TFU.info]''
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===''G.I. Joe and the Transformers''===
*'''''The Epic Conclusion!'' box set''' (2013)
[[File:SDCC2013Hound.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2]]
:A [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] [[exclusive]], first available at the Hasbro Toy Shop booth at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2013 and later made available via the Hasbro Toy Shop website, this is a [[redeco]] of the 2008 [[mold|sculpt]] of the ''[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]]'' [[VAMP]] meant to represent Hound. The set also comes with a retooled [[Skystriker (vehicle)|Skystriker]] representing [[Jetfire (G1)/toys|Jetfire]], a new [[Snake-Eyes]] figure bearing an Autobot symbol, a [[Baroness]] figure with [[Ravage (G1)/toys|Ravage]] on a leash, a [[Blaster (G1)/toys|Blaster]] boombox with cassette pieces representing [[Steeljaw (G1)|Steeljaw]], [[Ramhorn (G1)|Ramhorn]], and [[Eject (G1)|Eject]], and a "samurai robot warrior" based on [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]].

:The box set was announced via a ''USA Today'' [https://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.
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===The Loyal Subjects===
[[File:Houndtls.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|A card-carrying member of the FOC Sideswipe club.]]
:[[The Loyal Subjects]] Hound is a wave 3 chase figure, with standard articulation. He does not have any special gimmicks, and appears to be based on the original toy. For every 48 figures, there is one Hound.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W1AutobotHound.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Autobot Hound, Long-Range Scout''' (2018)
**'''Wave 1'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T03/T40'''
**''Stars: ''8

:Autobot Hound, Long-Range Scout 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: Universe (2008 toyline)|Transformers: Universe]]'' Hound toy. The line-art for the Bot Mode was drawn by [[Dan Khanna]].
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[[File:W3SergeantHound.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Sergeant Hound, Infantry-Recon''' (2019)
**'''Wave 3: War for Cybertron: Siege I'''
**''Rarity: '''''CT'''
**''Card Number: '''''T43/T48'''
**''Stars: ''9

:Sergeant Hound, Infantry-Recon 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 (franchise)|Siege]]'' Hound toy, with the Bot Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging art (including the pretooled [[Hot Shot (Henkei!)|Hot Shot]] head), and with original Alt Mode artwork (line-art by [[Dan Khanna]], colors by [[Volta]]).
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===Flame Toys===
*'''Hound''' (20??)
:Announced by [[Flame Toys]], this Hound will be part of the ''Furai Model'' line of {{w|Gundam model|Gunpla}}-style non-transforming articulated model kits.
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==Notes==
[[File:Universe Hound concept.jpg|upright=1.1|thumb]]
* The Hound toy was originally a ''[[Diaclone]]'' "J59 Jeep", coming with a blue-and-white pilot figure and several IP-infringing decals.
* The ''Alternators'' version of Hound was originally planned as a Jeep Rubicon, sporting a slightly different transformation that would have somewhat reduced the back kibble. Presumably, the change from the Rubicon to the Wrangler was due to Jeep wanting their more common model featured.
* The Japanese book [[Transformers Generations 2009|''Transformers Generations 2009'' Vol. 1]] contains concept art (by [[Don Figueroa]]) for an earlier version of ''Universe'' Hound, resembling a Humvee instead of the Jeep form of the final figure.
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==References==
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[[Category:Alternators Autobots]]
[[Category:Bot Shots Autobots]]
[[Category:Classics Autobots]]
[[Category:Combiner Wars Autobots]]
[[Category:Construct-Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 1 toy Autobots]]
[[Category:Generation 2 Autobots]]
[[Category:Henkei! Henkei! Autobots]]
[[Category:Kreons]]
[[Category:Kre-O Autobots]]
[[Category:Masterpiece]]
[[Category:Robot Heroes]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
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Ratchet (G1)/toys

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Cybertron: /* Unite Warriors */

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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==
===Generation 1===
[[File:Ratchettoyg1.jpg|upright=1.67|thumb|Why's everything so dark in here?]]
* '''Ratchet''' (1984, 1986, 1990)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''99'''
**''Accessories'': "Static Laser Gun", gun connector, 3 missiles

: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 Nissan Cherry Vanette SGL Coach 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]''

===Collector's Edition===

*'''Ratchet''' (2001)
**''ID number:'' '''Set B'''
**''Accessories'': "Static Laser Gun", gun connector, 3 missiles

:In 2001, Ratchet was reissued in Japan as part of the [[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''' (2007)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''6'''
**''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''' (2008)
**''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 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.

::*''[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''' (Deluxe, [[2009]]-[[February 26|02-26]])
**''Japanese 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

: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 [[Ratchet (Animated)|Animated-inspired]] ambulance mode. 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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===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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[[File:BeCool HighwayPatrolCar.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67]]
*'''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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===Prime===
[[File:PrimeRID-RatchetDeluxe.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|How did I get here?]]
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (Deluxe, 2012)
**''Series / Number'': '''1 / 006'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''2012-[[March 31|03-31]]'''
**''Japanese 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|5mm 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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===Q-Transformers===
[[File:QTransformers Ratchet.jpg|thumb|upright=1.67|Oops! Zat was not medicine.]]
*'''Ratchet''' (2016-[[March 19|03-19]])
**''ID number:'' '''QTF-09'''

:''[[Q-Transformers]]'' Ratchet is a retool of [[Ironhide (G1)/toys#Q-Transformers|Ironhide]] 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.
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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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====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:TF-Generations-WFC-S-Deluxe-Ratchet.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"I heard that you got depressed for not getting the BotCon 2016 toy."]]
*'''Ratchet''' (Deluxe Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S34'''
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''SG-EX'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[January 20]], [[2021]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "RT-15" laser cannon/robotic arm, "RT-5 Magno-Wrench", "RT-5 Laser Scalpel"

:''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|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).

:Due to part-molding and a lack of paint, 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.

: This mold was also used to make [[Crosshairs (G1)#Generations|Crosshairs]].

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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''' (2016-[[April 23|04-23]])
**''Japanese 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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===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''' (2016)
**''Japanese 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 [[Ratchet (G1)/toys#Combiner Wars|BotCon 2016 customization class figure]], making it the very first Japan-only release of the retool itself. Rather than the axe weapon of the Offroad mold, Ratchet comes with a clamp weapon, which was originally included with [[Rook (Generations)#Generations|Rook]] and other figures reusing his version of the sculpt.

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===Authentics===
*'''Autobot Ratchet''' (2020)

:Released as part of the new "Beta" series, ''Authentics'' Ratchet is a roughly Scout-sized mold that transforms from a robot into an ambulance and back. Due to his low 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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==Merchandise==
{{anchor|TakaraDecoy}}
[[File:G1-toy DecoyRatchet.jpg|thumb|Ratchet cosplaying as Ironhide, or Ironhide cosplaying as Ratchet? You, the viewer, decides!]]
*'''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? 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.
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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)

: 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]]
*'''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 (franchise)|War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' toyline's packaging art.
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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)|''Go!'' toy]].

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Fun Droids

2020-08-05T00:34:56Z

Cybertron: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 70
|image=FunDroids Hot Shot bumper cars.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Critical Condition
|next=Power Up And Energize
|title="Fun Droids"
|airdate=[[May 23]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Nathan Cockerill]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''The recruits visit a fair run by a team of rule-loving Fun Droids, but when the droids malfunction it's not just the rules that get broken.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Chuckworth|Mr Chuckworth]] finishes his safety inspection of the control room at [[Mechapark]]. Though a passing [[Fun Droid]] cautions him against drinking, he leaves his bottle of sparkling water on a control panel and it spills onto the controls. [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and the recruits arrive at the park, as Chase has arranged for them to visit before the park is opened to the public. They're greeted by Mr Chuckworth and, leaving them with strict instructions to follow the park rules, Chase heads off.

[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] runs towards an octopus ride, but is stopped by a Fun droid as there's no running. [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] points out the height limit sign for the ride means they're all too tall, however the Fun Droid is now malfunctioning and tells Hot Shot he's the right height. Unsurprisingly Hot Shot breaks the ride when he tries to get on. Realizing something's up, [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] tail the Fun Droid while the other three recruits opt to go enjoy the rides. The pair reach the control room where they find the abandoned beverage and realize it's causing the problems. The malfunctions have started spreading, and the pair are now unable to open the door and leave.

[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] is about to get on a Ferris wheel, but is stopped by a Fun Droid as he has to be accompanied by an adult. The malfunctioning Fun Droid spots the plush rabbit he's carrying and decides it's an adult rabbit, and so lets him on the ride. Medix and Whirl cut their way out of the control room and contact the others, only to find their fellow recruits are all on rides. Medix reports that the rides are also now malfunctioning. Unfortunately the warning comes a fraction too late for the others, who are now stuck on the rides. Whirl manages to rescue Wedge and Hot Shot, however Hoist and the big wheel are hurtling towards a nearby cliff edge. She manages to snatch Hoist from the wheel in the nick of time, however Chase has arrived and wants explanations.

After explanations are given, the recruits apologize and promise to repair everything while Mr. Chuckworth gives his apologies for causing the malfunctions. Medix arrives with the now repaired Fun Droids, who promptly throw Chase and Mr Chuckworth out of the park for not having valid tickets.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (3)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (4)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (5)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (6)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (7)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (8)
|c3=
*[[Chuckworth|Mr Chuckworth]] (2)
|c4=
*[[Fun Droid]]s (1)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Wow, that's a robot? He looks just like Mr Chuckworth!" ''[poke]'' 
"That's because it ''is'' Mr Chuckworth."
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Chase'''

"You're right, Hopster Saint Hoppington. I'll never break the rules ever again."
:—'''Hoist'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*TBA

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*Though it's not stated, the Mechapark is clearly located in [[Griffin Rock]]. This is not the first time a ferris wheel has managed to run rampant as the same thing happened in "[[Cody's 11]]" back in ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)| Rescue Bots]]''.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
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[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Big Wheels

2020-08-05T00:33:10Z

Cybertron: /* Continuity notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 78
|image=BigWheels Hot Shot fire.jpg
|caption=Looks like everything is not, in fact, fine.
|prev=Small Cogs
|next=The Empty City
|title="Big Wheels"
|airdate=???, [[2020]] (UK) [[June 27]], 2020 (US)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''As the recruits face some big decisions about their new Mul-T-Cog vehicle forms, Hot Shot must decide what's really important to his rescue work. And unexpectedly, it's his mentor, Heatwave, who's the one who inspires him.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits are sitting around discussing the fact that they need to decide on new vehicle modes when [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] roars up having already picked hers: a police car. This inspires [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] who asks the others to meet him outside. [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] meanwhile has carefully calculated what his new mode will be. A few minutes later, Wedge and Medix show their new (respective) sports car and helicopter modes off to the other recruits. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]], still unable to decide, heads off to consult [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]], which spurs [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] to go talk to [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]. Heatwave doesn't contribute much to the conversation, but Hot Shot comes up with the idea of scanning a rocket.

Hot Shot [[GroundBridge]]s to an abandoned rocket base, where he immediately has to avoid being spotted by the lone guard on duty. He successfully sneaks into the hangar where the rocket is being kept, but as he's trying to take a photo, he knocks over barrels of rocket fuel, which leak fuel everywhere, which catches fire after a barrel rolls causes a spark. His first attempt at putting it out fails, so he calls in Heatwave who arrives via GroundBridge. Heatwave extinguishes the fires, but the wind causes the guard tower to catch alight. Hot Shot extracts the sleeping guard before Heatwave puts the fire out, however now a brush fire has sprung up just outside the base. Hot Shot is ready to spring into action again, but Heatwave stops to check wind direction. As it turns out, they need to make a fire break so the embers from the blaze don't reach the nearby forest. Their attempt at a trench is not going to be done fast enough, so Heatwave uses his vehicle mode to cover the fire with dirt and safely extinguish it.

With the emergency dealt with, Heatwave goes to make a final check of the base while Hot Shot scans the rocket, however Hot Shot's been so impressed by his mentor's prowess with a fire engine alternate mode that he decides to become a fire engine instead. Later, the recruits gather in Hero Hall where they discuss their new choices. Wedge notes that Hoist is still missing, but their team mate picks that moment to arrive in his new alternate mode, having picked a ''T-rex''.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (1)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
|c3=
*Guard (7)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Allow me to introduce you to some of my new features: sirens, two settings, emergency and really big emergency; projectile spike strips; and six cupholders." 
"You have ''cupholders''?!"
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Hoist'''

"I assume you want me to talk you through my decision process. It all began with some complex geometry and- ''sigh'' Yes, Hot Shot, my helicopter has got cupholders."
:—'''Medix'''

"Maybe I should talk my choice over with Grimlock. He ''is'' my mentor, and he's huge, which means his brain must be enormous."
:—'''Hoist'''

"When we're telling everyone at the academy about this rescue, can we leave out the bit where I look like a giant marshmallow?"
:—'''Hot Shot'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Apparently, Cybertronians can scan the alternate modes of other Cybertronians, evidenced by Hot Shot scanning Heatwave's alternate form. [[Nightra]] previously did the same in ''Robots in Disguise'', though in her case it was off-screen.

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*With this episode, the recruits have each assumed an additional mode similar to the respective alternate modes of their mentors: Whirl is a police car like Chase, Medix is a helicopter like Blades, Wedge is a sports car like Bumblebee, Hoist is a Dinobot like Grimlock, and Hot Shot is a fire truck like Heatwave.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Small Cogs

2020-08-05T00:31:03Z

Cybertron: /* Continuity notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 77
|image=SmallCogs getting mul-t-cogs.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Campfire Fright
|next=Big Wheels
|title="Small Cogs"
|airdate=???, [[2020]] (UK) [[June 27]], 2020 (US)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''The recruits are all excited about getting their new Mul-T-Cogs - a little too excited, as Hot Shot convinces them to take them before they're ready. And that leads to big problems and a big decision for Hot Shot, he could have never imagined.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits arrive at their latest rescue — [[Harrison (RB)|Mr Harrison]] is having trouble with his helipack again. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]]'s attempt to use his tow cable to hook the errant flier results in him hooking [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] instead, so [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] switches to jet mode and plucks Mr Harrison out of the air. After suggesting Harrison take some flying lessons, Hot Shot rejoins the other recruits who are feeling a bit left out. Hot Shot points out he could only do the rescue himself because of his [[Mul-T-Cog]] and the others will soon have their own. They visit [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], who breaks the news that the other four Mul-T-Cogs won't be ready any time soon. He has Hot Shot hang back however, has he's come up with the theory that Hot Shot's Mult-T-Cog may be able to get the others working and indeed, as soon as Hot Shot stands close enough, energy leaps from his chest, appearing to activate the cogs. Ratchet dampens the young bot's enthusiasm, insisting the new cogs need to be tested thoroughly.

Hot Shot joins the other other recruits and immediately decides it'd be a good idea if they tested the Mul-T-Cogs. The recruits head to the lab and install their Mul-T-Cogs, but before they can do anything more, the alarm sounds. The recruits arrive on the scene to find chaos — it turns out Mr Harrison misinterpreted Hot Shot's advice and has been teaching flying lessons rather than taking them. The recruits go to transform to start rescuing people, only to discover they can no longer transform. Hot Shot ducks behind a tree and contacts Ratchet to confess what he's done. Ratchet tells him that his Mul-T-Cog should be able to fully charge the others, but at the cost of him never being able to transform again.

Hot Shot returns to the others with the new plan, but leaves out the part where it may rob him of his ability to transform. It works, however as the others transform and head off to continue with the rescue, Hot Shot finds the worst has happened and he's stuck in bot mode. The recruits bring Mr Harrison and his class back down to earth, before finding Hot Shot throwing stones into a nearby stream. He reveals he's lost the power to transform, though he'd do it again as it meant helping his friends.

Later back at the Academy, Hot Shot is moping and even turns down a [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] game. Ratchet arrives and fetches the other recruits, leaving Hot Shot to speculate he's going to be thrown out. The others return however, having come up with a plan of their own. The other recruits are able to use a fraction of energy from each of their Mul-T-Cogs to recharge Hot Shot's. Ratchet reveals that the extra charge will also give Hot Shot a fourth vehicle mode, so now all of the recruits will have to decide what new vehicle to scan.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (7)
|c3=
*[[Harrison (RB)|Mr Harrison]] (6)
|c4=
*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] (8)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Another successful team rescue! ... Hey, it ''was'' our idea to let Hot Shot handle things." 
"Oh yeah! Go us!"
:—'''Medix''' and '''Whirl'''

"Did Ratchet say we could?" 
"He didn't say we ''couldn't''."
:—'''Medix''' and '''Hot Shot''' discover a vital loop hole.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The four new Mul-T-Cogs were recovered from the vault back in "[[The Vault Of The Primes]]". Hot Shot also learn to Multi-change in "[[Mul-T-Change of Pace]]".
*Mr Harrison is another returning character from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|''Rescue Bots'' cartoon]].

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
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[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Tabitha St. Germain

2020-08-05T00:28:17Z

Cybertron:

[[Image:TabithaStGermain01.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Oh, it is ''on''.]]

'''Tabitha St. Germain''' (born [[October 30]]) is a Canadian voice actress. Although she is perhaps better known to Canadian audiences as an award-winning stage actress, she has provided the voices for such animated characters as Toa Nokama in ''Bionicle'', Roberta in ''Black Lagoon'', Flay Allster in ''Gundam SEED'', Nazz in the first season of ''Ed, Edd n Eddy'', and Heloise on ''Jimmy Two-Shoes''. She also currently voices [[Rarity]], Derpy Hooves and Princess Luna in Hasbro Studios' ''[[My Little Pony|My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic]]''. If she's around, the fun will most certainly be doubled.

==Roles==
===''Armada''===
*[[Alexis Thi Dang]]

===''Energon''===
*Alexis Thi Dang

===''Cybertron''===
*[[Lucy Suzuki]]

==External links==
*[http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0820548/ Tabitha St. Germain at the Internet Movie Database]
*[http://www.tabithastgermain.com/ Official website]

[[Category:English voice actors|St. Germain, Tabitha]]

Siege episode 5

2020-08-04T23:31:50Z

Cybertron: /* Synopsis */

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|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep5.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 4
|next=Siege episode 6
|title=Episode 5
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Brandon M. Easton]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''With time quickly running out, the Autobots must divide and conquer to prepare their escape plan.'''

==Synopsis==
At [[Decepticon]] headquarters, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] has completed his analysis of the signal emitted during [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus's]] death. He reports to [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] that the signal transmitted a [[Alpha Trion protocol|protocol]] containing a hidden code that is designed to traverse over [[Cybertron (planet)|Cyberton's]] infrastructure. Megatron is interested less in ''how'' it moves but what it can do, and to whom it was sent. He is frustrated that [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] failed to detect it and that Soundwave cannot decipher it. Shockwave proposes using a secret virus (whose secret development irks Megatron) in order to eliminate the code by destroying all processors that have ever received it, wherever they may be. He proposes the ironic solution of using Magnus's own body to transmit the payload, even as Soundwave warns that the virus will cripple planetary infrastructure. Despite this, Megatron orders Shockwave to proceed.

At [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], the [[Autobot|Autobots]] question the imprisoned [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. He claims that he has realized that Megatron has gone too far in his war and that he won't be a party to genocide of the Autobots. [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is stunned as Jetfire recalls Magnus's fate, how he was murdered while shackled and defenseless. Jetfire promises that Megatron will do the same to all Autobots and pleads to join their team.

Nearby, [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] are in awe of [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee's]] newfound knowledge from the Alpha Trion protocols. The scavenger tells the two Autobots that in Cybertron's [[Golden Age]], the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] moved across the planet, following a map that Bumblebee now possesses in his mind. As Wheeljack prepares to modernize Bumblebee's map for present-day Cybertron, Prime, [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] and [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] join them and voice their skepticism over Jetfire's intentions. At that moment, Wheeljack has located the Allspark; unfortunately, it resides in the treacherous [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]], from which escape is extremely rare.

Elita suggests waiting until the Allspark reappears somewhere safer, but Prime disagrees: retrieving the Allspark, launching the Ark, and activating the [[space bridge|spacebridge]] must happen at the same time so that the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] have no opportunity to stop their mission. Elita is exasperated; she loses more faith in the mission and feels bitterly that Prime needlessly endangers himself. Bumblebee points out that even though Autobots rarely return from the Sea of Rust, ''Decepticons'' have done so, having mapped out the area in the past. Prime realizes that Jetfire could be put to good use here, and orders Prowl to retrieve him.

At the spacebridge, [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] and [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] put the final touches on its repair. [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] congratulates their efforts as Ratchet powers it up, but immediately, a patrol of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] approach. In a desperate move, Mirage casts an illusion so large that it hides the entire spacebridge from view. The ruse is successful, and the rest of team members feel a rare moment of relief.

Meanwhile, Magnus's corpse is strung up and run through with electrical cables as Shockwave's virus is unleashed across Cybertron.

Jetfire is eager to prove his usefulness to the Autobots even as Elita believes he can't be trusted. To earn their trust, Jetfire suggests that a [[Core Override|core override]] be applied to his brain module, detonating him at the first sign of deception. The Autobots shamefully remember the dark times in which they applied the core overrides, but accept Jetfire's proposal that he submit to the procedure. Wheeljack reminds the team that the Ark needs more [[energon]] to fly, but Bumblebee says he knows how they can get it if they're willing to steal it from a [[mercenary]] named [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]]. Prime approves the plan, sending [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] and Cog to accompany Bumblebee. Prime plans to journey to the Sea of Rust with [[Hound (G1)|Hound]], [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]], Prowl, and Jetfire. Elita, growing weary of the morally grey areas of dealing with Decepticons and stealing energon, remains to prepare the Ark.

At Soundblaster's dome, Bumblebee is prepared to make a show of bartering the Autobots' last store of energon to get inside. He, Cog, and Arcee make it inside and try not to look suspicious. They approach Soundblaster at last, who is protected by [[Dome Guard|Dome Guards]]. Careful not to offend him by calling him a failed Soundwave clone, Bumblebee offers him energon, and they are allowed to go to the receiving area. There, they see more than enough energon to power the Ark. Cog transforms and combines with Arcee and they hold up the Dome Guards at gunpoint. But before they can escape, Soundblaster arrives with more Dome Guards, and it is now ''Bumblebee's'' team being held up. [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] had been spying on them, and Soundblaster is amused knowing that captive Autobots are worth more than a few [[Energon cube|cubes of energon]].

Elita watches Prime's team remotely from the Ark as Ironhide gives her more bad news: Autobot outposts across the planet are suffering total system failures. What she ''doesn't'' know is that the failures are being caused by Shockwave's virus, which has nearly disabled the entire planet's infrastructure. Before all communication breaks down, Elita orders all other outpost teams to report to the Ark. Elita tries to reach Prime, but his signal is lost. The virus finally reaches the Ark, damaging its repair bays, power supplies, and ultimately its cloaking device!

Prime's team arrives at the inhospitable Sea of Rust, and immediately are forced to dodge lightning. Jetfire launches flares that provide relatively-safe passage for the Autobots, but they must contend with metallic vortexes. The former Seeker is confident they can make it past the vortexes, but Prowl is unexpectedly pulled into air around the dangerous storm. Jetfire transforms and risks his life to rescue him, and barely succeeds. Back on the ground, Prowl believes the Decepticon has demonstrated valor, but Jetfire believes the Autobot will value pragmatism over appreciation. After the Autobots pass through the vortexes, they detect the Allspark in a valley below. Inside the crystal-strewn valley, Prime feels an uneasy feeling, as if the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] itself had issued a warning. As if on cue, the valley begins to rumble, and the undead [[Sparkless]] erupt from the ground itself. Though they are shambling, they are strong; one quickly rips off Moonracer's arm. Jetfire and the Autobots are surrounded by the horde!

Meanwhile, Megatron is on the verge of triumph: Shockwave reports the detection of the defenseless Autobot Command at last, and Starscream has discovered increased Autobot activity near a spacebridge. He orders his lieutenants to assemble all Decepticons and will personally lead an assault to crush the Autobot resistance once and for all!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (body) (4)
*[[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (5)
*[[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
*[[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (8)
*[[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (9)
*[[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (10)
*[[Cog (G1)|Cog]] (12)
*[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (13)
*[[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (15)
*[[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (16)
*[[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (17)
*[[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (18)
*[[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (19)
*[[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] (20)
*[[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] (21)
*[[Comms Officer]] (22)

|c2=
*[[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (1)
*[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (2)
*[[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (3)
*[[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (7)
*[[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (14)
*[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (24)

|h3=Others|c3=
*[[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (11)
*[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] (23)
*[[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] (25)
}}

==Quotes==
"A Decepticon saving an Autobot? It doesn't feel right holding onto this thing after you saved me." 
"But for the sake of the mission...you will."
:—'''Prowl''' is ready to disable '''Jetfire's''' core override detonator and begin trusting him

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
* Bumblebee mentions a former Seeker named Dreadwing. Whether this refers to the [[Dreadwing (G1)|combined Powermaster jet]], the alternate name for [[Dreadwind (G1)|one]] of those said Powermasters, or the ''Generation 2'' [[Dreadwing (G2)|stealth bomber]] is unknown. In particular, the Dreadwing from ''Prime'' was a [[Dreadwing (Prime)|captain of an army of Seekers]].
* The [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]] has appeared in other media, notably being the place of origin for the [[Torchbearer|Rust Renegades]] in the [[Combiner Wars (toyline)|''Combiner Wars'' toyline]].
* [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] having a partner in [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]] is parallel to [[Logos Prime]] and [[Hell Buzzsaw]] from ''[[Transformers: Galaxy Force (manga)|Galaxy Force]]''.

===Animation and technical errors===
* Like his red clone in episode 2, Cog's torso piece disappears when he combines with Arcee.
===Trivia===
*While both Arcee and Cliffjumper got their own new toys in ''Earthrise'', the designs for them were presumably not ready to be used in the ''Siege'' cartoon. As a result, Cliffjumper uses Bumblebee's recolored character model, while Arcee uses a new model based on her general character design rather than any pre-existing toy, similar to Bumblebee and Elita-1.
*Moonracer's model is mostly reskinned from Chromia, with grenades added on to her backpack.
*Soundblaster's model sports a few differences from his ''Siege'' toy, namely additional black parts, a flatter chest owing to being reskinned from Soundwave, and a Mercenary symbol instead of a Decepticon badge. Another thing to note in both Soundwave and Soundblaster's on-screen appearance is they are both missing one of the vehicle engine parts on the right side of both their backs.
*Prowl's detonator to Jetfire's Core Override uses the same model for the Cybertronian scanner used in ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)| Transformers: Prime]]'', likely a case of asset reuse on the part of [[Polygon Pictures]], which also did the animation for ''Prime''.

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056817 Episode 5 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Core override

2020-08-04T23:29:41Z

Cybertron: Created page with "Prior to the war, there were times when Autobot law enforcement officers would be outnumbered by numerous criminals. To counter this, they developed '''Core Overrides''', a pr..."

Prior to the war, there were times when Autobot law enforcement officers would be outnumbered by numerous criminals. To counter this, they developed '''Core Overrides''', a process that allows anyone with the controls to remotely detonate a selected brain module. These were mainly a warning to those who took to a life of crime.

==Fiction==
===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
During a dark period in Cybertron's history, Praxian officers developed core overrides in response to large groups of criminals. These would be remembered as dark times in modern Autobot history, with many ashamed of it's creation.

After Jetfire was instructed to guide to Autobots through the Rust Sea, the former Seeker had Prowl submit him to a core override to secure the trust of the other Autobots. Although reluctant, they agreed, and they set off through the Rust Sea. After Jetfire saved him from a metallic vortex, Prowl felt ashamed of holding the controller for the override, but Jetfire insisted he keep it for the sake of the mission. It is unknown if Jetfire was released following the mission.

Siege episode 5

2020-08-04T23:17:12Z

Cybertron: /* Synopsis */

Omega Supreme (G1)

2020-08-04T20:19:50Z

Cybertron: /* Notes */

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{{Disambigm|Omega Supreme (disambiguation)|Omega S.P.R.E.E.M.}}
:''Omega Supreme is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:StudioOxOmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Favorite punctuation mark: colon.]]

'''Omega Supreme''' is one of the [[Scale|largest Autobots there is]]. He isn't much for words, preferring his massive frame and equally massive weapons to do the talking for him. Omega is the last line of defense for the Autobots, a titanic guardian robot capable of instilling fear and panic into the [[spark]]s of [[Decepticon]]s that dare face him on the field of battle.

Except [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. Kill that little guy, it just makes him angry.

{{bigquote|Omega Supreme: always prepared.|Omega Supreme|"[[Blaster Blues]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jack Angel]] (English), [[Tesshō Genda]] (Japanese), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese, ''2010'')|[[Yang Wenyuan]] (Mandarin), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "The God Gambit"), [[Carlos Agosti]] (American Spanish), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "The Big Broadcast of 2006"), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, "The Golden Lagoon" ''Generation 2'' dub), [[Garcia Neto]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

[[File:Omegadefendscrystalcity.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|How his base ends up on the planets his rocket flies to is just another of those eternal mysteries of life.]]

Millions of years ago, Omega Supreme was a member of the legendary [[Guardian robot]]s, and was charged with defending [[Crystal City]], the most spectacular city on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He befriended the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], the city's creators. However, as it would happen, the Constructicons were attacked by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Robosmasher]] and converted into [[Decepticon]]s. The now-evil Constructicons convinced Omega to leave his post to help defend the capital city, and promised to look after the city in his stead. When he left, they demolished the Crystal City, to Omega Supreme's horror. He hunted them down, trapping them in a pit, and tried to reverse the reprogramming done by the Robo-Smasher. Though he appeared to be successful, the programming was irreversible, and Megatron had given the Constructicons a new combined form named [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The treacherous Constructicons lured Omega into an ambush and in their new form attempted to use the Smasher to convert him into a Decepticon, but he destroyed the machine and they fled before he recovered from the attack.

{{Quote|I lived, but changed. Since then, I feel only hate for the Constructicons.}}

[[File:Robo-Smasher and Omega Supreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45|Et tu, Robo-Smasher?]]
Some time after these events transpired—after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot]] and [[Nemesis (G1)|Decepticon starships]]—the Constructicons left Cybertron in a starship and tried to locate the missing Megatron. Omega Supreme pursued them, "for millions of years, across the galaxies"; eventually, the Constructicons rejoined Megatron on [[Earth]], and Omega Supreme followed them there, still seeking revenge. {{Storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

[[File:Omegasupreme astrotrain.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|A shuttle in the hand is worth two on the track.]]
For the most part, he acted as inter-planetary transport for the Autobots, as well as their last line of defense. While he was preparing for a round of target practice, Omega lost contact with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] began broadcasting the music from a concert over the Autobot communications frequencies. The interference resulted in Megatron getting away clean with the [[Voltronic Galaxer]], which necessitated a trip to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] to retrieve it. Omega took Optimus, [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]]. There, he got to battle [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], who taunted him for being outdated technology, but changed his tune after Omega triumphed. {{Storylink|Blaster Blues}} When the Decepticons found a pool of [[electrum]], rendering them invulnerable, they attacked Omega Supreme. His weapons had no effect on them, and the titan fell. Later the Autobots got the opportunity for payback when they located the electrum pool and used it themselves, gaining the advantage as the Decepticons' electrum coating wore off. {{Storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

After [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] crashed on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], Omega carried [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] there on a rescue mission. Unfortunately he just barely had enough energy to land, and was left teetering on the edge of a cliff overhanging a lake of deadly liquid. The moon was fortunately rich in [[energy crystal]]s, and Perceptor was able to use them to repower Omega. The explosion of the crystal deposit caused the island they were on to begin to disintegrate, so Omega Supreme used his base mode to transport everyone across to safety. {{Storylink|The God Gambit}}

[[File:Secretomegachatinwoods.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Storytime: informative.]]
Omega Surpreme finally got his chance at revenge when the Constructicons started mining an asteroid that turned out to be the egg of an [[Asteroid bird alien|strange creature]]. Omega left the creature to its own devices, which would have resulted in it devouring [[San Francisco]]. However, Optimus Prime convinced Omega to lead the creature back to its asteroid, which would sustain it. Omega lost his chance at revenge, but he did his duty. {{Storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

After the energy pest [[Kremzeek]] took out most of the Autobots, Omega Supreme transported the survivors of his attack to [[Japan]] in an attempt to track down the creature. When they arrived, they were immediately beset by Kremzeek, however the Autobots remembered that Omega had not been coated with the insulating compound that was protecting them. Omega took to the air, but Kremzeek managed to reach him anyway, and he quickly crashed onto the Japanese beach. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] promised they'd fix him up as soon as possible. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}}

The Autobots used Omega Supreme to follow the Decepticons back to Cybertron when Megatron intended to use [[Vector Sigma]] to create a new group of Decepticon warriors. After failing to stop the Decepticons from creating the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], {{Storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} the Autobots created a new team of their own to counter the new threat, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. As Omega Supreme escaped Cybertron, he was hit by weapons fire from the [[Centurion droid]]s, and once he safely disembarked his passengers on Earth, he catastrophically exploded.

[[File:KtVS2 Omega Supreme in pieces.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Exploding: painful.]]
[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] connected Omega Supreme's mind to the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']]'s life support unit while they set about putting the giant back together. The arrogant Aerialbots, unimpressed with both the Autobots and the humans they protected, refused to help their comrades in defeating the Decepticons until their group leader [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] showed them how Sparkplug was able to disregard his fatigue and continue repairing Omega Supreme simply because of his concern for a friend's well being. Soon afterwards, the Aerialbots were facing defeat as [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] at the hands of the Stunticon combined form, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], when the newly repaired Omega Supreme suddenly appeared and helped them defeat the combiner and send the Decepticons packing. {{Storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:BigBroadcast Omega Supreme attacked in rocket mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Enemy fire: tickles.]]
He transported the Autobots and the Aerialbots back to Cybertron when they detected strange energy readings emanating from the planet. The trip expended his energy so he was forced to sit out the mission. While the Autobots dealt with a [[Kronosphere|time machine]] sending the Aerialbots to the past, the Decepticons reactivated one of Omega's fellow Guardian Robots. After the Aerialbots returned from their trip through time, Silverbolt handed over some power packs they had taken from the Cybertron's Golden Age to refuel Omega. {{Storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

After the coming of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], his space transport role was fulfilled by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], though he still carried out occasional missions. He transported several Autobots to Junkion to investigate the strange behaviour of the Junkions. He was shot down by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] crashing the Autobots on an asteroid. After being repaired Omega quickly turned the tide of the battle. Upon arriving on Junkion, Omega again battled the Decepticons. He was knocked down by a blast from Galvatron's cannon mode, but recovered and battled the Decepticons until Blaster asked him to bring him to altitude to counter the Quintesson signals. {{Storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

He was off on an undescribed mission when [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] acquired super-intelligence. {{Storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
Omega Supreme discovered [[Protectobot (G1)|five survivors]] on the wreckage of the ancient colony world, [[Archon]]. He brought them back to Earth, where they were eventually revived by an infusion of energon from the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. They would become known as the Protectobots. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/21}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. Omega Supreme aided in the Autobots' exodus of the planet, though he came under heavy enemy fire during this mission. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====''The Animated Movie''====
[[File:TAM TPB Gestalt Fight.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1]]

During the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005, Omega Supreme was unable to come to the aid of the stricken city, as he was defending [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] alongside [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] against an attack by Menasor and Bruticus. {{storylink|Transformers: The Animated Movie|The Animated Movie trade paperback}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Omega Supreme (at least, his rocket component) was amongst the Autobots who accompanied Optimus into Earth orbit to stop Megatron’s take-over of the ''[[Trigger]]''. They were able to repel the Decepticons from the space station in short order. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}

Omega Supreme’s rocket component was amongst the Autobots who once more confronted Megatron and his Decepticons at the ''Trigger'' in Earth orbit. When Starscream combined himself with the ''Trigger'' to create a powerful new body for himself, Omega Supreme had to contend with the volley of asteroids thrown towards both Autobots and Decepticons from Starscream’s star gate. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
Omega Supreme was deployed alongside [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] to defend the [[Prime Energy Tower]] of planet [[Feminia]] from the Decepticons. Together, the three giant Autobots were a match for [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Unfortunately, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] had a trump card ready: [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. With a single blow from his fist, Predaking toppled Omega Supreme, Defensor, and Superion. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
When the Constructicons tricked [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] into helping them build a new Crystal City on Earth, Omega Supreme seemingly set aside his enmity against the team in favor of aiding in the reconstruction of his former home. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Crystal City Reconstruction Project|Crystal City Reconstruction Project}}

=====Wars manga=====
After a devastating battle with the [[Decepticon]]s during an energy crisis, Omega Supreme was forced to use [[Guardian robot]] components as spare parts for his own body. He apologized to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] for his failure in defending him, but the city-bot took it in stride. When [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] and the Decepticons attacked again, the rebuilt Metroplex transformed into [[robot mode]] and Omega manned one of his cannons. After Omega Supreme pointed out that Metrotitan was reprogrammed by the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], Metrotitan rejected the rumor, leading Metroplex to definitively banish the traitor from the Autobots. With the Autobots' combined efforts, the Decepticons were sent fleeing. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
While recapping Metroplex's life story to [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] in the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] included the time he battled Metrotitan alongside Omega Supreme. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}}

====''Wings Universe''====
Nine million years ago, Omega Supreme was introduced to the rest of the Constructicons by [[Hauler]], while the team was still in the process of building Crystal City. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 42|Hauler's ''Wings of Honor'' profile}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Omega comics.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I... AM DARKWING DUCK!]]
Soon after [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] was brought online on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] had a secret project in mind for the architect: {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}} the construction of Omega Supreme. Designed to be the Autobots' last line of defense and given life by Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], Omega Supreme was unveiled in front of the Autobot rank and file. With Omega completed, they were now free to leave the base en masse to attack the Decepticons, an advantage Optimus Prime utilized immediately. As the Autobots attacked the [[Wyoming base|Decepticon headquarters]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], unaware of Omega Supreme's birth, took [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] with him to attack the Ark, which he believed to be unguarded. At first Megatron underestimated the tank and rocket ship sitting outside their target, but Omega Supreme transformed and within moments destroyed all of them one by one without pause. Laserbeak managed to escape with a wounded Megatron back to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''Early on in the first [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] encounter, the Autobots openly talked about siccing Omega Supreme on the Decepticons. And then '''never did so''', despite it being a smart idea and knowing it was an option.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}} ''Later, believing that Optimus Prime was dead thanks a plan involving a [[facsimile construct]], Omega attended a funeral for the Autobot leader before Prime was returned to them from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] via the [[space bridge]].'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

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Though Omega Supreme continued to guard the Ark, he didn't seem to stay [[Scale|quite as huge]] as he used to be. He could soon fit into the Ark, where watched with other Autobots as Ratchet tried to repair Optimus Prime, who had fallen in battle. Prime was declared irreparable, and Omega Supreme helped install a remote-control system for the Ark's defenses so all Autobots could attend their leader's funeral. During the ceremony, Omega placed Optimus's body in his final resting place, a spaceship casket which they shot into space. Upon the Autobots' return to the Ark, they found that its defenses would not shut down; in their absence, a villainous [[Mechanic|human]] had infiltrated their base and disabled the newly installed remote-control system. Ratchet, who had stayed behind, managed to defeat the intruder, and promised to repair all damaged Autobots within the following couple of days. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} The funeral motivated Omega to work even harder so as to not let Optimus Prime down. He defended the Ark against an assault by [[Cobra]] aircraft and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. [[Serpentor]] then blew up Dirge as a demonstration of Cobra's peaceful intent and Omega ceased fire. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and Omega cemented their alliance with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Cobra as the Decepticons took control of [[Power Station Alpha]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

Omega entered the Ark again when he and other high-ranking Autobots assembled to nominate Prime's replacement, and he suggested courage as a valuable trait for their imaginary candidate. When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked, the Decepticon carpeted the entrance to the Ark with sonic scrambler mines, disabling Omega and the other Autobots within; Omega was thus unable to square off against the giant. Fortunately, they were rescued by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the other [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], a turn of events that persuaded him, along with the other Autobots, to support Grimlock as their new leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} He later changed his mind and was amongst the Autobots that approached the deserter Blaster to take over the leadership. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} To settle the issue, Omega Supreme acted as a sort of Master of Ceremonies when Blaster and Grimlock were due to fight it out for Autobot leadership on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. He had shrunk more by then, but once [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons surprise-attacked them, he seemed bigger again. Omega survived the battle seemingly uninjured. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

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Omega traveled with the rest of the Autobots to the [[Arctic]] to investigate a distress signal sent by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]. Soon, they were ambushed by two Decepticon armies, and Buzzsaw cannon-blasted Omega Supreme—and Omega actually seemed to be getting knocked over. This was all revealed as a plot by Starscream to divert both factions away from his attempts to absorb the powers of the [[Underbase]]. Omega traveled to [[Buenos Aires]] as part of a team led jointly by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]. When Fortress Maximus was in danger, he jumped to his rescue—however, the Underbase-powered Starscream, recalling his earlier defeat at Omega's hands, gleefully killed him. {{storylink|Dark Star}} {{storylink|Fallen Star!}}

Ratchet was tormented by his inability to repair all of the Autobots under his care, to the extent that the medic started to have nightmares about Omega Supreme and various other deactivated Autobots reviving as [[zombie]]s to kill him for his failures. Ratchet's nightmares came true for a short while, when the Decepticon [[Sports Car Patrol]] managed to infiltrate the Ark and took control of the damaged Autobots' bodies to torment him. When this failed to make Ratchet snap completely, the Decepticons' plan was abandoned and Omega Supreme was shut down once more. {{storylink|Back from the Dead}}

''Omega was repaired in time for the [[Transformer]]s' [[1989]] [[Christmas]] party, where he joined [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and Grimlock behind the sofa in scowling at [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]].'' {{storylink|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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In an alternate future of [[2006]], Omega Supreme flew a group of Autobots to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to investigate some strange goings-on there. Several aliens had been affected by a subliminal broadcast emanating from the planet, causing them to gather in its orbit and duke it out between themselves. Omega Supreme fought off several of the alien spacecrafts that were attacking his fellow Autobots. He also battled with "[[Scourge (G1)|Sweeps]]" and helped disrupt the [[Quintesson]] hypnosis signal by flying [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] into the air to broadcast soothing music. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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When [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s were unleashed on the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Omega Supreme was activated by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to take care of the menacing pests. Soundwave ordered [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] to take him out with prejudice. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} Omega proved more than capable of resisting the gestalt, however; as [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] defeated Bludgeon and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] (under the command of Starscream) destroyed the ''[[Warworld]]'', Omega blasted Monstructor into many little bits. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:TheOmegaEffect OmegaSupreme Sunstorm Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Starscream's pants: soiled]]
Some time after the departure of the Ark, Omega Supreme and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] were part of one of the last Autobot space programs, tasked with containing the expansion of the Decepticons to other worlds and, more importantly, to find [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the crew of the Ark. The two eventually parted ways with the other members of the operation, [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] and [[Groundshaker (G1)|Groundshaker]], in order to investigate a beacon emanating from the [[Solar System|Sol System]]. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Jetfire and Omega detected what they thought was the energy signature of the Ark, only to be attacked by [[Scourge (G1)|a mysterious, powerful assailant]] and ultimately ended up buried under Antarctica on Earth. {{Storylink|Original Sin}} Millions of years later, Jetfire remotely reactivated Omega Supreme in an attempt to defeat the powerful and insane [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. Though Omega Supreme managed to capture the weakened Sunstorm thanks to Ratchet's energy siphon, Starscream destroyed the device to enable his own escape, reactivating Sunstorm and truly commencing the battle between the two powerhouses. Omega was ultimately successful in overpowering Sunstorm in a straight fight, but when he retracted his damaged visor in order to examine his quarry, Sunstorm blasted him right in the face with a burst of solar radiation, instantly knocking him off line. {{Storylink|The Omega Effect}} Omega rebooted as Cliffjumper, Bumblebee, and Jetfire came upon him, and explained what had transpired in his confrontation against Sunstorm to them. {{Storylink|Original Sin}} While he was recuperating from his damage, he shared [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s concerns over the danger their friends were in and how useless they felt. {{Storylink|Atonement}} Omega later recovered and helped the Autobots in building [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{Storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:ArtofWar3 OmegaSupreme Sixshot Astrotrain.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Characteristic speech pattern: averted.]]
Omega Supreme served as security during an Autobot peace ceremony on Cybertron. When [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces attacked, he transformed and shot down [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], but soon found himself surrounded by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} The combined might of the three giants was too much for Omega, who was defeated and almost crushed a [[Optimus Prime's rescuees|civilian]] as he fell to the ground. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

Following the defeat of Serpent O.R. and the Decepticon army, Omega Supreme helped repair damaged buildings in [[Capitol City]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Stormbringer issue 1|''Transformers: Stormbringer'' #1]] (cameo); [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]] (full)

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Leader of the [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]], Omega Supreme was an extremely ancient Transformer, hailing from the time of the [[Knights of Cybertron]] in the planet's largely-forgotten past. Following the formation of the [[Thirteen]], the bestial [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] masterminded a Cybertronian [[expansion]] across the universe. Bound by honor to follow the will of the [[Prime (rank)|Primes]], Supreme led his Sentinels in making first contact with the planet [[Antilla]], laying waste to the planet at Onyx's command and driving the [[Antillan]]s to the brink of extinction. In retaliation, the Antillans constructed the [[Talisman (G1)|a machine]] that eventually warped their lifeless world into [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], much to Omega's regret and horror. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} {{storylink|Our Finest}}

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During the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]], Omega served as the guardian of the subterranean [[Crystal City]], protecting a lone [[Titan (group)|Titan]] that lay slumbering beneath the city's foundations. When war erupted between the Cybertronians on the surface, Omega abstained from entering the conflict, holding true to his vigil. Eventually, a leader named [[Nova Prime]] brought the war to an end, and soon discovered Crystal City and Omega while searching for ways to bring peace and prosperity back to the planet. Approving of his goals, Omega allied with him and helped raise Crystal City back to the surface, but he did not entirely trust Nova and his plans to spread his influence to other worlds, and kept [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]'s existence a secret. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} During this time, Omega was an expert on metaphysics who would teach his fellow Cybertronians on the subject: [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] claimed to have studied under him, {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} and he was likely the namesake of the thought experiment known as "Omega's Conundrum". {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} Eventually, Omega's caution proved warranted when [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] alerted him to the fact that Nova Prime and his scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] had created the horrific combiner, [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]—the first step towards their goal of eliminating all free will. Omega attacked the beast and battled with it while Nova Prime and his followers departed on their mission of conquest aboard the first [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and eventually subdued it. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} {{storylink|Shockwaves}}

[[File:OmegaSupreme SpotlightPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Privacy: Requested. Discharge: Imminent.]]

With Nova Prime's departure and the destruction of Crystal City, Omega Supreme handed the duty of guarding [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] over to Dai Atlas, {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} sealed Monstructor in a dimensionally-displaced prison, {{Storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} and withdrew to the remote [[Grav-Haraan glacier]] to stand watch for Nova, intending to destroy him on his return. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} Millions of years later he was discovered by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] who, after proving to be [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] by his possession of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], told him Nova had been lost in space long ago. Relieved of his duties, Omega agreed to follow the new Matrix-bearer back to civilization. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} He had trouble adapting to society after his years of solitary vigilance, however, and merely took on a similar role: silently guarding Optimus Prime's quarters. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} When the Decepticons attacked Iacon, Optimus Prime ordered Omega Supreme into battle, and although he was hesitant to go to war against fellow Cybertronians, he complied after recognizing Optimus's potential for greatness and the Decepticons' similarities to Nova Prime. The Decepticons tried keep him from joining the battle with a strategic bombardment, {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} but he was saved by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field and went on to fight them. During the battle he took out the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], preventing them from interfering with Optimus's battle with Megatron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

At some point in the war, Omega Supreme left Cybertron behind and entered seclusion in a specially-shielded artificial asteroid within the [[Muta-Gaath Nebula]]. His existence remained known to the Transformers on Cybertron and he was nominally aligned with the Autobots, though in an advisory capacity, not participating in the combat itself. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} When [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] threatened to destroy the planet, however, Omega joined the allied forces of the Autobots and Decepticons to stop him, alongside Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}}

[[File:Omega Supreme Spotlight Hardhead.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4]]
Centuries later, Optimus Prime came to Omega's asteroid to consult the ancient sentinel on Nova Prime. It was while Optimus was present that Monstructor attacked, having at last escaped his imprisonment and seeking revenge against Omega. Informing Optimus of his history with Nova and Monstructor, Omega provided the Autobot leader with information on Monstructor's weak spot, enabling him to defeat the gestalt, though Prime condemned him for attempting to play god by simply locking them away. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} Some time later, when the [[Dead Universe]] Transformers began attacking the Autobots, Omega confirmed the identities of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] for Jetfire, informing him that they too were members of Nova Prime's Ark crew. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

[[File:Omega Arrives in AHM.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|RAAAAAIIIID?!]]
When Decepticons initiated a [[Surge (event)|galaxy-wide assault]] on all Autobot outposts, pushing their enemies to the brink of extinction, Omega Supreme was also targeted, but his power proved too much for the Decepticons to handle. Around a year after this "Surge", Omega followed a distress call sent by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] to Cybertron, arriving just in time to turn the tide of a battle between the Autobot survivors camped out on the planet and the feral [[Insecticon swarm]] stalking them. Apologizing for taking so long, Omega assumed his rocket mode at Optimus Prime's request, and ferried the Autobots to Earth for a confrontation with Megatron and the Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} During the battle that followed in New York City, Omega engaged the new Decepticon combiner [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} moving their fight out to Liberty Island to minimize collateral damage. Notionally, that is—Omega won the bout when he pushed Devastator against the [[Statue of Liberty]] and took him out with a blast to the midsection, which also destroyed Lady Liberty. Whoops. {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

[[File:NewArrivalsOldEncounters OmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Movieverse redesign: funky]]

Omega remained on Earth with the other Autobots during the two years that followed the New York battle, hiding out in a remote canyon in base mode. When Optimus Prime surrendered to the forces of [[Skywatch]] and Autobot leadership was divided between Hot Rod and Bumblebee, the two new leaders had different plans for Omega. Hot Rod approached him with the proposal that they use his rocket mode to get off the planet, but Omega refused, both because he lacked the fuel, and because he was insistent upon staying on Earth as long as Optimus Prime remained there. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} Bumblebee then hid him from Skywatch by having him relocate to a cramped cave, which Omega—now too low on energon to even transform into base mode—found extremely uncomfortable. {{storylink|The Hanging Sword}} Omega was later present at the cave's opening when [[Gordon Horiuchi]] made a visit to repair Bumblebee's supposedly damaged killswitch board. {{storylink|The Gift Horse}} After Horiuchi's scheme to control the Autobots was thwarted with the help of [[Daniel Klonowski]], Omega Supreme was present when Bumblebee's new, more powerful body was unveiled. {{Storylink|Wings of Wax}}

A few months later after an alliance had been formed between the Autobots and Skywatch, the Decepticons returned to Earth and wrecked their headquarters, a Skywatch base. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had the place evacuated and tried to regroup at Omega Supreme, still hiding in the desert. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 3: Woken Furies|Woken Furies}} After some trouble along the way, the Autobots reached their destination and made Omega's base mode their new headquarters. When Megatron let himself get captured, he was imprisoned inside Omega Supreme, who was ordered to transform and crush him in the process if he tried to escape. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

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When the Autobots learned that Cybertron had become habitable once again only for Galvatron to occupy it, they elected to return to their home planet on Omega Supreme. Charged up with whatever energy Skywatch could offer and a fuel cell invented by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], Omega's rocket mode carried most of Optimus Prime's Autobots and the captive Megatron into space, while his base mode remained on Earth with Bumblebee. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} {{storylink|Police Action: Prologue}} When Optimus Prime wanted to have a private chat with Megatron, Omega shut off the viewscreens to the room to prevent the other Autobots from peeping, and he also cut the power to the [[variable voltage harness]] when Optimus lost patience and almost killed Megatron with it. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2|Chaos Theory #2}}

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Upon arriving at Cybertron, Omega Supreme was ordered to remain in orbit while the Autobots went down to the surface. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}} With Rodimus captaining him, he participated in the battle against Galvatron's weaponized [[Kimia Facility]], but when the Autobot air forces failed to damage it, he and Rodimus agreed that their only choice was for Omega to ram it. However, just as they were about to, Kimia suddenly exploded from internal sabotage, damaging Omega's rocket mode and forcing him to land on Cybertron. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} Unable to take off, he was easy prey for a [[Deceptigod|gigantic monster]] created out of Galvatron's entire army, which attacked and ripped the rocket in half. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} This caused pain to his other half on Earth, where he had to report to Bumblebee that their former ally [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] had fled the premises. {{storylink|Police Action Part 3: A Second Chance at Eden|A Second Chance at Eden}}

Omega's base and tank components continued to serve as the Earth-bound Autobots' headquarters. After Bumblebee managed to defeat all five Stunticons on his own, he had Ultra Magnus put his captives in one of Omega's prisoner holds. {{storylink|The Question}}

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Once the Autobots had won the battle on Cybertron and abandoned Earth, Omega Supreme's rocket was repaired and the rest of him returned home as well. He was still recharging three weeks later and thus couldn't help put down a [[NAIL]] riot, forcing the Autobots to get the Decepticons' help instead. Rodimus wanted to use Omega in the search for the [[Knights of Cybertron]], but Bumblebee wouldn't let him. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] broke one of Omega's walls while returning from exploring Cybertron's hostile surface, but was assured that it'd grow back. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

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When word reached Omega that [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]—who had long since left Cybertron along with Dai Atlas–had returned and promptly died, he spoke to Metalhawk about what the Titan had said before he perished. The titan had dubbed [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] the Cybertronian who would unite their race, calling many of Metalhawk's beliefs into question, and Omega concluded that the Titan's purpose had been to foster that sense of uncertainty to open the way for change. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} Starscream approached him in a televised interview to ask if he had anything to add about the Titan's claims, but he refused to comment. Soon after their talk, a massive explosion struck Omega Supreme, nearly killing him and causing outrage among the public, who revered him as their ancient protector. With Omega on life support, the Autobots and neutrals blamed the Decepticons in general for the attack, while Starscream's own primary suspect was [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] drove past the defeated giant as he lay comatose in the streets where he'd fallen. {{storylink|The Verge}} The true culprit behind the attack later turned out to be a mind-controlled [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]], whose motive had been to eliminate the one Autobot capable of standing up to Megatron's new Devastator. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Eventually, all Autobots and Decepticons were exiled from Iacon by Starscream, who promised the Autobots that the NAILs would repair Omega Supreme before giving him the choice to either renounce the Autobot cause or join the others in exile. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}

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Six months later, Omega Supreme was still undergoing repairs in a facility alongside [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} He remained comatose through the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] and the ''next'' Decepticon uprising. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] attacked [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Bumblebee ventured inside the planet-eater and found a ruined Omega Sentinel. Convinced that the ancient guardians might have knowledge about the Chaos Bringer, the yellow minibot sought out Omega Supreme's comatose form. Though initially hoping to use [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]'s telepathy and only having come to check on the ancient bot's state, Bumblebee somehow mind-melded with Omega Supreme. With the last of his strength, Omega imparted onto Bumblebee what knowledge he had on Unicron's past before he finally succumbed to his injuries and perished. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} His body was destroyed soon after by Unicron, along with the rest of Cybertron. {{storylink|Road's End}}

When Soundwave utilized the [[Enigma of Combination]] to connect to the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]], Omega Supreme appeared as one of the departed [[sparks]] that beckoned the Decepticon to join them while they sent their strength to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

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===''Kre-O'' online comic===
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After being asked to by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], the [[Autobot]]s attacked the Decepticon Base and chased away [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]]. In thanks, Megatron hosted a gathering in the base, which Omega Supreme attended. {{Storylink|A Reliable Warrior!? Vortex the Lookout from Hell}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:TFVsJoeOmegaSupreme.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Life: highway. Riding all night long: desired.]]
According to [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s drawing of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s exile from Cybertron, Prime departed with help from Omega Supreme. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} He later hid himself on Earth in the form of a road called "Highway Omega", only revealing himself once some [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] were attacked by Decepticons and [[Cobra]] while driving on him. After taking out [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Viper]], Omega announced that he had heard the call to fight for his homeworld and transformed into rocket mode, returning to Cybertron and unintentionally bringing the Joes along. In space he ran into [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], and the two old rivals fought until they crashed on Cybertron's surface where Omega was able to restrain his nemesis. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} He went on to participate in the joint Autobot-Joe assault on the Decepticon army. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Keith Silverstein]] (English)}}
{{spoiler|Siege episode 6|August 29, 2020}}
[[File:WarForCybertronSiege Ep6.jpg|thumb|300px]]
When the war between the Autobots and Decepticons began, the Guardians refused to get involved. Later, Optimus Prime summoned the Guardians for their assistance but, in spite of his pleas, the giants continued to hold their neutral stance. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} However, Omega Supreme would come to the Autobots' assistance by holding off the Decepticons as the Ark pursued the [[AllSpark]] through a Space bridge. He disappeared after the SpaceBridge explosion, with his fate left unknown. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Starscream and Thrust happened upon the "Autobots' defense base" in the middle of a desert, unaware that the installation was really Omega Supreme in disguise. Omega Supreme rectified this by transforming and counter-attacking the two Decepticon jets. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Omega Supreme|Omega Supreme commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
Omega Supreme was once friends with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] but they had a falling out of some sort. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (Legends)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

Omega Supreme commanded a special escort mission tasked with protecting important cargo from a Decepticon strike force. {{storylink|Cold Delivery}} After the Decepticons coated themselves with [[Electrum]], Omega Supreme still thought he could crush them with superior firepower, but he was quickly proven wrong. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}}

In the chaos following Optimus and Megatron's clash during a battle in Autobot City, Omega Supreme arrived with reinforcements, including [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. The newcomers were able to bring some order to the battle. {{storylink|The Omega Corps}}

Learning that the Constructicons were working on an asteroid, Omega Supreme rushed off to attack them and inadvertently released a huge space beast. After helping defend [[San Diego]] from the beast, Omega and his fellow Autobots took the surviving Constructicons into custody. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (Legends)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
An long time ago Omega Supreme Departed Cybertron and somehow ends up on Earth.
At the present time the Autobots contacted Chromia for the location of the dormant Autobot to defeat Deathsaurus and his new combiner. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Slumbering Giants}}

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1OmegaSupreme toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Little yellow clips: misplaced.]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (1985)
**''Accessories:'' 2 small shields, 2 medium shields, 2 large shields, 4 armour halves (A, B, C, D), 4 ankle halves (E, F, G, H), 2 feet, backpack, 4 tracks (J, K, L, M)

:Omega Supreme transforms into three individual components simultaneously: a large rocket base, a rocket and a tank. Omega Supreme's "transformation" involves very little manipulation of his moving parts, in fact, the only part that transforms is his main body/tank. Instead, it is achieved by disassembling him into his component pieces, which are then put back together in a different configuration. The tank forms his main body, the rocket forms his forearms, the track makes up most of his legs, while the gantry forms his feet and backpack, with extra track parts forming wings. The torso features a battery-operated motor which propels the tank around the track as its turret spins and flashes with orange light, or allows Omega to walk (very slowly) forward in robot mode. This motor is extremely susceptible to failure.

:Omega Supreme was one of several toys licensed by [[Hasbro]] from a company other than [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. In this case, and in common with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], Omega Supreme was licensed by a company called [[Toybox]]. As a consequence, Omega Supreme was never released in [[Japan]] under the ''Transformers'' brand during the original 1980s run.

:Normally it's not possible to have every part of the rails attached to him if one follows the instructions and animation model, but by arranging the "wings" into an "X" shape on his back, one can store all of his parts in robot mode.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-bases-omega-supreme/548/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Omega Supreme at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/OmegaSupreme/OmegaSupreme.htm More information on Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1-toy OmegaSpreem.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Identity: specious. Colors: [[Neon|abrasive]].]]
*'''Omega Spreem''' (Action Master Elite, 1991)
**''Accessories:'' Gun/treads

:As an [[Action Master Elite]], Omega Spreem is one of the few figures in the [[Action Master]] line that can actually transform to some extent, in this case transforming into a really awkward Cybertronian tank. A push-button on Omega's butt spins his upper body around, which in tank mode means the upper "turret" spins like a drill. Despite having a gun on the back of his head, there is not enough clearance for his head to fold down far enough to make it point forward in vehicle mode. Due to his "transformation," he is one of the most articulated Action Masters, featuring universal shoulder joints, a wrist bend, an upwards neck joint (though at the price of a sideways neck joint), and even a waist swivel, though it's pretty loose. He's also one of the few to use universal joints rather than the standard rubber bands in his hips, making him significantly more durable.

:Omega Spreem, as with the other Action Master Elites, was only released in Europe and Australasia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Autobot/OmegaSpreem/omegaspreem.htm More information on Omega Spreem at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
*'''Omega Supreme''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 small shields, 2 medium shields, 2 large shields, 4 armour halves (A, B, C, D), 4 ankle halves (E, F, G, H), 2 feet, backpack, 4 tracks (J, K, L, M)

:In June 2008, TakaraTomy released the toy for the first time in Japan as part of their ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. This new release was slightly [[retool]]ed to have a face (well, the top half of one) in the tank turret which becomes his head, although this ends up looking odd in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

:This retooled version was later [[redeco]]ed as a [[Guardian robot]] (aka "GADEP"), available through the online [[e-HOBBY]] store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/OmegaSupreme/OmegaSupreme.htm More information on ''Encore'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': The Athlete
:''[[Kre-O]]'' Omega Supreme is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His body [[tampograph]]s are heavily toy-based, but he has a cartoon-based face design. While he lacks wings, he has white clip-on tank treads, plus rather than normal Kreon hands, he has a big claw and a 1x1 cone-piece to replicate the original toy's rocket-part arms.

:He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS29-Titan-Omega-Supreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Tax return: yet to arrive.]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (Titan Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S29'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-39'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 26]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': [[Micromaster]] [[Countdown (G1)#Generations|Countdown]], 7 "Fire Blast" pieces, 2 track/wing pieces
:First shown by Hasbro as a grayscale prototype at New York Comic-Con 2018, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' Omega Supreme is a new mold, coming with [[Countdown (G1)#Generations|Countdown]]. His tank component can store a vehicle mode Micromaster in a front hatchway, with a track upscaled to the point that a deluxe class figure can roll on it. A robot mode Micromaster can fit in a space at the top of the rocket, with plenty of spaces in his general body for smaller figures. Like most ''Siege'' figures, Omega features extensive articulation and numerous [[5 mm post|5mm holes]] across his body to accommodate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and his large size means you can overload his arsenal. He scales closely with ''Combiner Wars'' Devastator.

:The tank mode can elevate its central turret as well as two smaller side cannons - however, once clipped into place against the robot head the turret cannot spin. The robot head has a very small faux tank cannon attached to the back of it, which can be folded out of sight.

:Omega's track pieces use [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connectors to attach to his main body. Additional A.I.R. Lock connectors can be found at the ends of the ramps on his thighs as well as on flip-out black pieces on his legs/gray track segments. He also features ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' compatible connectors on the outer circumference of his tracks, though only [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]] (or [[Grand Maximus#Legends|Grand Maximus]]) has ramps that can reach them at a flat level. Other figures have to be boosted or have their ramps bent.

:While Omega does sport 'battle damage' paint operations on his limbs like most other toys from his subline, on him the effect is much tamer than usual, being limited to faded 'burn' marks around six ports (two on each arm, one on each leg) that accommodate the 'Fire Blast' effects simulating blaster fire.

:When transforming Omega Supreme's arms into rocket mode, the instructions say to collapse the forearms towards the shoulder section before closing the quarter-circular panels. However, the toy is designed to have the quarter-circular panels closed first. Then, line up the arrows on the forearms with the corresponding arrows on those panels, then collapse the forearms in towards the shoulders and rotate them in the indicated direction to lock them in place.
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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Omega Supreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Stick: Given. Stick: DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''5'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Omega Supreme was available in "Act 5" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line (which, oddly, centered around ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', a series which Omega Supreme was not part of). 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.

: Omega lacks the face-canopy, and has a... very unfortunate face.

: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Omega Supreme came packaged with the left leg of the [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure|BlackZarak]] collectible "build-a-figure". This part could be either full-color or clear plastic, packed at an equal ratio of 4:4.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/SCFOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on pewter Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

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===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Omega Supreme.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (2003)

: Part of the fifth and final (normal) wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', Omega Supreme is a redeco of the ''Super Collection Figure'' release (above), 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. This means his entire head-gun is clear-blue rather than red.

: Omega was, unlike the Japanese figure, sold on an individual blister card with a collector's card. He also came with the torso of the [[Metroplex (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HoCOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''
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===Diamond Select===
[[File:Ark Globe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Appearance: cameo. Residuals: minimal.]]
*'''Autobot Snow Globe''' (2007)

:Omega Supreme appears as part of the base of this snow globe, sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and sold by [[Diamond Select Toys]].
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[[File:Omega statue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Pose: [[Pat Lee#Transformers by Dreamwave|Dreamwave]]. Knees: buckling.]]
*'''Omega Supreme Statue''' (2008)

:Omega Supreme was released as a statue in 2008 by Diamond Select Toys. He was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2OmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Omega Supreme, Autobot Defense Base''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2P'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''P2'''
**''Stars: ''19

:Omega Supreme, Autobot Defense Base was released exclusively in the February 2019 Loot Crate.

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

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[[File:W4CaptainOmegaSupreme.jpg|500px|thumb]]
*'''Captain Omega Supreme, Transport-City Defender''' (2019)
**''Stars: ''22
**'''Omega Supreme(Base), Transport-City Defender'''
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''RT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T13/T52'''
***''Stars: ''8
**'''Omega Supreme(Spaceship), Transport-City Defender'''
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''RT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T14/T52'''
***''Stars: ''7
**'''Omega Supreme(Tank)//Transport•City Defender'''
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''RT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T15/T52'''
***''Stars: ''7

:Captain Omega Supreme, Transport-City Defender was released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. This version of Omega Supreme begins the game as three separate cards in Alt Mode, one depicting his tank portion. one depicting his spaceship portion, and the third depicting his base portion. Once the player's opponent shuffles their deck, Omega Supreme's Alt Mode components combine into one Combiner Mode, depicting Omega Supreme's robot mode.

:Captain Omega Supreme, Transport-City Defender's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (franchise)|Siege]]'' Omega Supreme toy, with the Combiner Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging. The Alt Mode components all received original art (really just a single piece of art with each card focusing on a different component), with line-art by [[Andrew Griffith]].
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==Notes==
===Toy origins===
[[File:ToyboxMechabot-1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Repaint: [[Black repaint|black]].]]
*Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' toys, Omega Supreme's original form was "[http://1501bc.com/pretf/mechabot.html Super Change Robo Mechabot-1]", produced by a company called [[Toybox]]. Toybox did not actually design Omega Supreme, instead commissioning his design, along with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], from Takara's then-rival Tomy. As mentioned above, he was not released in [[Japan]] under the ''Transformers'' brand during the original 1980s run. As a result of the merger of Takara and Tomy in 2006, the merged company was able to release the figure under the ''Transformers'' brand for the first time in Japan, as part of the ''Encore'' line.
*Similar to [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Shockwave]] and his [[pre-Transformer]] predecessor "Astro Magnum", Omega Supreme/Mechabot-1 also saw a plethora of licensed versions released in various international (in his case, all of them European) markets concurrently with Hasbro's Transformers version, during a weird transitional phase when different companies' versions were influencing each other. Overall, there are two main color variants: Toybox's Mechabot-1 colors and Hasbro's Omega Supreme colors.<ref name="mechabot-1">[http://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.de/2015/03/grandstand-convertors-omegatron.html "Grandstand Convertors: Omegatron, Mechabot-1 & Omega Supreme"] at the Soundwave's Oblivion blog.</ref> Due to these licensed releases, Omega Supreme was not released as part of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line in these markets.
**In the United Kingdom, a company named Grandstand released the figure in its original "Mechabot-1" colors as part of its ''Convertors'' line, under the name "Omegatron".
**In Germany, a company named GAMA releasd the figure in its original "Mechabot-1" colors under the name "Trans Robot". The overall packaging design was the same one also used for Grandstand's "Omegatron" (down to the photos used), but the "Trans Robot" logo took some very obvious cues from Hasbro's "Transformers" logo. Additionally, the tank's long barrel was crudely cut off and replaced by a new radar dish accessory, presumably because German kids at the time weren't supposed to play with war toys.
**In Italy, [[GiG]] released the figure in its Hasbro colors as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} line, under the name "Megarobot". The packaging design was directly based on Hasbro's packaging for Omega Supreme, the only GiG ''Trasformer'' release without the official ''Transformers'' branding to do so.
**Lastly, in France, a company named [[Orli Jouet]] released the figure in its Hasbro colors as part of a line named "Robotrack", under the name "Mecabot". Like with GiG's "Megarobot", the packaging design was directly based on Hasbro's packaging for Omega Supreme; what's more, the toy was actually manufactured in Italy, possibly as part of a partnership with GiG, and on top of that, the official TV commercial for the figure actually ''used footage from Hasbro's ''Transformers'' commercial for Omega Supreme!''<ref name="robotrack">[http://www.ina.fr/pub/culture-et-loisirs/video/PUB3784054071/robotrack-orli-jouets-jeu.fr.html Robotrack Mecabot commercial]</ref>

===Other===
*According to [[Bob Budiansky]]'s notes at [[BotCon 2010]],<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/index.php?full=1&set_albumName=BotCon_2010_Sat_Panels&id=DSC05237&option=com_gallery&Itemid=4&include=view_photo.php Bob Budiansky's notes at BotCon 2010]</ref> Omega Supreme was originally going to be named '''[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'''. Why the name changed is uncertain, but since it was later applied to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the [[The Planet-Eater!|Marvel adaptation]] of the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers]]'' movie before being used on the Headmaster, it seems someone ''really'' wanted to use it.
*Omega Supreme's name could be translated as "Last of the Best"; given his role as the "last line of defense", this is appropriate.
*In the cartoon, Omega Supreme can launch his rocket into space, leaving the remaining parts behind at his launch base, and then transform fully back to [[robot mode]] even though the majority of his body parts are separated from the rocket by a good planetary diameter or two (if not several light years). Indeed, sometimes his base mode is seen to be inexplicably awaiting his rocket mode at his destination, leading some to speculate that Omega (rather implausibly) has duplicate body parts on some other planets, "just in case". Some [[fanon]] alternatively holds that in cases such as these, Omega's non-rocket parts actually use [[Size changing|size-changing technology]] to shrink down and travel as cargo inside his rocket mode, which are then disgorged and enlarged before landing. Another theory is that the base is transported to [[Transwarp|subspace]], as some believe happens with Optimus Prime's trailer. Whatever helps you sleep at night...
*Although over half of the episodes from the Generation 1 cartoon featuring Omega were written by [[David Wise]] (including his showcase episode, "The Secret of Omega Supreme"), don't let that fool you into thinking Wise had a soft spot for Omega—he really didn't like him! In fact, the uncharacteristic eloquence displayed by Omega in "Secret" was actually a script error by Wise, who was unaware of Omega's trademark speech pattern and wrote the episode with normal dialogue. Script editors had to add in lines about Omega being able to talk normally when he wanted to make it work without a wholesale rewrite.<ref>[http://moonbase2.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=553015 Moonbase 2 interview with David Wise]</ref>
[[File:JoemegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Declarative: YO JOE!]]
*At JoeCon 2011, Hasbro's [[Rik Alvarez]] hosted a "Treasures from the Hasbro Archives" panel, where he revealed that he had then-recently found a box in the company archives containing an assortment of artwork, concept boards, and proposals for what "could have been" in a series of Transformers/[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] crossovers. Of these concepts, the only one shown at the panel were parts of an Omega Supreme that had been redecoed and intended for release in the G.I. Joe toyline (this was later shown again at [[BotCon 2011]], though no photos were allowed then). Whether these redecoed parts were intended for use as a "crossover" G.I. Joe/Transformers character or as a non-living G.I. Joe vehicle was unsaid.
*According to the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] of Marvel UK issue #285, "[[External Forces!]]", Omega is tougher than a "block of triple-strength [[durabyllium]] steel."
*"Omega Spreem" (the name of Omega Supreme's Action Master Elite form) is actually one possible transliteration of the Katakana (a Japanese syllabary used for foreign words and names) spelling of "Omega Supreme", suggesting that the name could possibly have resulted from the name "Omega Supreme" [[Engrish|going from English to Japanese, and then back to English again]]. ''Why'' it would have gone through this rigmarole, however, is unknown. The ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' book reveals more details for how this might have happened, without really ''explaining'' it: The design artwork for an unreleased standard (i.e. not Elite) [[Action Master]] version of Omega Supreme has his name (correctly spelled) written quite large on the top of the sheet in big black marker. However, there's also an illustrator's note written in very small pen/pencil next to the toy's design artwork, which misspells the character's name as "Omega Spreem", despite the correct spelling being in giant text directly above it (though to be fair, it's possible that the black marker text was added after the fact). When the toy was released, for ''some'' reason Hasbro used the "Omega Spreem" spelling. Hasbro UK moves in mysterious ways indeed.
* Like all non-toy robot Kreons in these ''Kre-O'' online manga, Omega Supreme is made from existing Kre-O parts. His exact construction is mostly concealed, but like [[Strika (BM)|''Kre-O'' Strika]] he uses the diver helmet from ''Kre-O'' Battleship.
*In [[2015]], Hasbro started a poll on their Facebook page on which of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], and Omega Supreme fans would want as the next Titan Class figure in the Generations line. [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]] won.
*Omega Supreme's voice in the cartoon is a combination of a downwards pitch shift and short delay, the echo effect in particular making his voice more "cavernous" sounding. Well, he is big.
**The ''Siege'' cartoon would later attempt to recreate this effect, but the vocal processing leaves his voice almost indistinguishable from the noise he makes when he moves.
*Omega's animation model in the ''Siege'' cartoon is significantly scaled up compared to his toy, making the other Cybertronians no bigger than a Titan Master.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Omega Supreme''' (オメガ・スプリーム ''Omega Supurīmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Szuper Omega'''
*''Italian:'' '''Megarobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Omega''' (Taiwan, 奧米加 ''Àomǐjiā''), '''Dàlì Jīngāng''' (China, 大力金刚, "Powerful Vajra")
*''Russian:'' '''Omegator''' (Омегатор)
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Omega Velychnyi''' (Омега Величний, "Grand Omega")

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/japanese-hobby-magazine-scans-for-january-2008-164116/ Interview with Junichi Ishikawa, who was in charge of designing Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx at Tomy, detailing the story of how their Encore reissues came to be.]

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Omega Supreme (G1)

2020-08-04T20:17:15Z

Cybertron: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy cartoon */

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{{Disambigm|Omega Supreme (disambiguation)|Omega S.P.R.E.E.M.}}
:''Omega Supreme is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:StudioOxOmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Favorite punctuation mark: colon.]]

'''Omega Supreme''' is one of the [[Scale|largest Autobots there is]]. He isn't much for words, preferring his massive frame and equally massive weapons to do the talking for him. Omega is the last line of defense for the Autobots, a titanic guardian robot capable of instilling fear and panic into the [[spark]]s of [[Decepticon]]s that dare face him on the field of battle.

Except [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]]. Kill that little guy, it just makes him angry.

{{bigquote|Omega Supreme: always prepared.|Omega Supreme|"[[Blaster Blues]]"}}

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Jack Angel]] (English), [[Tesshō Genda]] (Japanese), [[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese, ''2010'')|[[Yang Wenyuan]] (Mandarin), [[Henry Djanik]] (European French), [[Georges Atlas]] (European French, "The God Gambit"), [[Carlos Agosti]] (American Spanish), [[Gernot Duda]] (German, "The Big Broadcast of 2006"), [[Gerd Rigauer]] (German, "The Golden Lagoon" ''Generation 2'' dub), [[Garcia Neto]] (Brazilian Portuguese)}}

[[File:Omegadefendscrystalcity.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|How his base ends up on the planets his rocket flies to is just another of those eternal mysteries of life.]]

Millions of years ago, Omega Supreme was a member of the legendary [[Guardian robot]]s, and was charged with defending [[Crystal City]], the most spectacular city on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]]. He befriended the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]], the city's creators. However, as it would happen, the Constructicons were attacked by [[Megatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Megatron]]'s [[Robosmasher]] and converted into [[Decepticon]]s. The now-evil Constructicons convinced Omega to leave his post to help defend the capital city, and promised to look after the city in his stead. When he left, they demolished the Crystal City, to Omega Supreme's horror. He hunted them down, trapping them in a pit, and tried to reverse the reprogramming done by the Robo-Smasher. Though he appeared to be successful, the programming was irreversible, and Megatron had given the Constructicons a new combined form named [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]]. The treacherous Constructicons lured Omega into an ambush and in their new form attempted to use the Smasher to convert him into a Decepticon, but he destroyed the machine and they fled before he recovered from the attack.

{{Quote|I lived, but changed. Since then, I feel only hate for the Constructicons.}}

[[File:Robo-Smasher and Omega Supreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.45|Et tu, Robo-Smasher?]]
Some time after these events transpired—after the launch of the [[Ark (G1)|Autobot]] and [[Nemesis (G1)|Decepticon starships]]—the Constructicons left Cybertron in a starship and tried to locate the missing Megatron. Omega Supreme pursued them, "for millions of years, across the galaxies"; eventually, the Constructicons rejoined Megatron on [[Earth]], and Omega Supreme followed them there, still seeking revenge. {{Storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

[[File:Omegasupreme astrotrain.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.15|A shuttle in the hand is worth two on the track.]]
For the most part, he acted as inter-planetary transport for the Autobots, as well as their last line of defense. While he was preparing for a round of target practice, Omega lost contact with [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Optimus Prime]] when [[Blaster (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Blaster]] began broadcasting the music from a concert over the Autobot communications frequencies. The interference resulted in Megatron getting away clean with the [[Voltronic Galaxer]], which necessitated a trip to the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]] to retrieve it. Omega took Optimus, [[Powerglide (G1)|Powerglide]], [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] and [[Carly]]. There, he got to battle [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], who taunted him for being outdated technology, but changed his tune after Omega triumphed. {{Storylink|Blaster Blues}} When the Decepticons found a pool of [[electrum]], rendering them invulnerable, they attacked Omega Supreme. His weapons had no effect on them, and the titan fell. Later the Autobots got the opportunity for payback when they located the electrum pool and used it themselves, gaining the advantage as the Decepticons' electrum coating wore off. {{Storylink|The Golden Lagoon (episode)|The Golden Lagoon}}

After [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]] crashed on [[Titan (moon)|Titan]], Omega carried [[Perceptor (G1)|Perceptor]] and [[Jazz (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Jazz]] there on a rescue mission. Unfortunately he just barely had enough energy to land, and was left teetering on the edge of a cliff overhanging a lake of deadly liquid. The moon was fortunately rich in [[energy crystal]]s, and Perceptor was able to use them to repower Omega. The explosion of the crystal deposit caused the island they were on to begin to disintegrate, so Omega Supreme used his base mode to transport everyone across to safety. {{Storylink|The God Gambit}}

[[File:Secretomegachatinwoods.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Storytime: informative.]]
Omega Surpreme finally got his chance at revenge when the Constructicons started mining an asteroid that turned out to be the egg of an [[Asteroid bird alien|strange creature]]. Omega left the creature to its own devices, which would have resulted in it devouring [[San Francisco]]. However, Optimus Prime convinced Omega to lead the creature back to its asteroid, which would sustain it. Omega lost his chance at revenge, but he did his duty. {{Storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (episode)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

After the energy pest [[Kremzeek]] took out most of the Autobots, Omega Supreme transported the survivors of his attack to [[Japan]] in an attempt to track down the creature. When they arrived, they were immediately beset by Kremzeek, however the Autobots remembered that Omega had not been coated with the insulating compound that was protecting them. Omega took to the air, but Kremzeek managed to reach him anyway, and he quickly crashed onto the Japanese beach. [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] promised they'd fix him up as soon as possible. {{storylink|Kremzeek!}}

The Autobots used Omega Supreme to follow the Decepticons back to Cybertron when Megatron intended to use [[Vector Sigma]] to create a new group of Decepticon warriors. After failing to stop the Decepticons from creating the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], {{Storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 1}} the Autobots created a new team of their own to counter the new threat, the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. As Omega Supreme escaped Cybertron, he was hit by weapons fire from the [[Centurion droid]]s, and once he safely disembarked his passengers on Earth, he catastrophically exploded.

[[File:KtVS2 Omega Supreme in pieces.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4|Exploding: painful.]]
[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]], [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] and [[Sparkplug Witwicky]] connected Omega Supreme's mind to the [[Ark (G1)|''Ark'']]'s life support unit while they set about putting the giant back together. The arrogant Aerialbots, unimpressed with both the Autobots and the humans they protected, refused to help their comrades in defeating the Decepticons until their group leader [[Silverbolt (G1)|Silverbolt]] showed them how Sparkplug was able to disregard his fatigue and continue repairing Omega Supreme simply because of his concern for a friend's well being. Soon afterwards, the Aerialbots were facing defeat as [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] at the hands of the Stunticon combined form, [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], when the newly repaired Omega Supreme suddenly appeared and helped them defeat the combiner and send the Decepticons packing. {{Storylink|The Key to Vector Sigma, Part 2}}

[[File:BigBroadcast Omega Supreme attacked in rocket mode.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Enemy fire: tickles.]]
He transported the Autobots and the Aerialbots back to Cybertron when they detected strange energy readings emanating from the planet. The trip expended his energy so he was forced to sit out the mission. While the Autobots dealt with a [[Kronosphere|time machine]] sending the Aerialbots to the past, the Decepticons reactivated one of Omega's fellow Guardian Robots. After the Aerialbots returned from their trip through time, Silverbolt handed over some power packs they had taken from the Cybertron's Golden Age to refuel Omega. {{Storylink|War Dawn (episode)|War Dawn}}

After the coming of [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], his space transport role was fulfilled by [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], though he still carried out occasional missions. He transported several Autobots to Junkion to investigate the strange behaviour of the Junkions. He was shot down by [[Cyclonus (G1)|Cyclonus]], [[Scourge (G1)|Scourge]] and the [[Sweep (G1)|Sweeps]] crashing the Autobots on an asteroid. After being repaired Omega quickly turned the tide of the battle. Upon arriving on Junkion, Omega again battled the Decepticons. He was knocked down by a blast from Galvatron's cannon mode, but recovered and battled the Decepticons until Blaster asked him to bring him to altitude to counter the Quintesson signals. {{Storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (episode)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}

He was off on an undescribed mission when [[Grimlock (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Grimlock]] acquired super-intelligence. {{Storylink|Grimlock's New Brain}}

====Ask Vector Prime====
Omega Supreme discovered [[Protectobot (G1)|five survivors]] on the wreckage of the ancient colony world, [[Archon]]. He brought them back to Earth, where they were eventually revived by an infusion of energon from the [[Aerialbot (G1)|Aerialbots]]. They would become known as the Protectobots. {{storylink|Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime, 2015/09/21}}

====Madman ''The Transformers'' comic====
In the year 2001, the Decepticons had managed to conquer Cybertron completely. Omega Supreme aided in the Autobots' exodus of the planet, though he came under heavy enemy fire during this mission. {{storylink|The Transformers (Madman)|The Transformers}}

====''The Animated Movie''====
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During the [[Battle of Autobot City]] in 2005, Omega Supreme was unable to come to the aid of the stricken city, as he was defending [[Ark (G1)|Autobot Headquarters]] alongside [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] against an attack by Menasor and Bruticus. {{storylink|Transformers: The Animated Movie|The Animated Movie trade paperback}}
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====Japanese cartoon continuity====
=====''The Battle of the Star Gate''=====
Omega Supreme (at least, his rocket component) was amongst the Autobots who accompanied Optimus into Earth orbit to stop Megatron’s take-over of the ''[[Trigger]]''. They were able to repel the Decepticons from the space station in short order. {{storylink|First Contact (Star Gate)|First Contact}}

Omega Supreme’s rocket component was amongst the Autobots who once more confronted Megatron and his Decepticons at the ''Trigger'' in Earth orbit. When Starscream combined himself with the ''Trigger'' to create a powerful new body for himself, Omega Supreme had to contend with the volley of asteroids thrown towards both Autobots and Decepticons from Starscream’s star gate. He was then almost sucked into a portal to a black hole when Starscream neared defeat, but was instead sent plummeting down to Earth when Optimus and Megatron worked together to defeat Starscream. {{storylink|The Battle of the Star Gate}}

=====''The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers''=====
Omega Supreme was deployed alongside [[Superion (G1)|Superion]] and [[Defensor (G1)|Defensor]] by [[Hot Rod (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Rodimus Prime]] to defend the [[Prime Energy Tower]] of planet [[Feminia]] from the Decepticons. Together, the three giant Autobots were a match for [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]], and [[Bruticus (G1)|Bruticus]]. Unfortunately, [[Galvatron (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Galvatron]] had a trump card ready: [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]]. With a single blow from his fist, Predaking toppled Omega Supreme, Defensor, and Superion. {{storylink|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers issue 5|The Story of Super Robot Lifeforms: The Transformers #5}}

=====''Unite Warriors''=====
When the Constructicons tricked [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] into helping them build a new Crystal City on Earth, Omega Supreme seemingly set aside his enmity against the team in favor of aiding in the reconstruction of his former home. {{storylink|Unite Warriors Offshot#Crystal City Reconstruction Project|Crystal City Reconstruction Project}}

=====Wars manga=====
After a devastating battle with the [[Decepticon]]s during an energy crisis, Omega Supreme was forced to use [[Guardian robot]] components as spare parts for his own body. He apologized to [[Metroplex (G1)|Metroplex]] for his failure in defending him, but the city-bot took it in stride. When [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] and the Decepticons attacked again, the rebuilt Metroplex transformed into [[robot mode]] and Omega manned one of his cannons. After Omega Supreme pointed out that Metrotitan was reprogrammed by the [[Nine Great Demon Generals]], Metrotitan rejected the rumor, leading Metroplex to definitively banish the traitor from the Autobots. With the Autobots' combined efforts, the Decepticons were sent fleeing. {{storylink|Metrowars}}

=====''Legends'' comic=====
While recapping Metroplex's life story to [[Rattrap (BW)|Rattrap]] and [[Rhinox (BW)|Rhinox]] in the [[Legends World|Legends Universe]], [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] included the time he battled Metrotitan alongside Omega Supreme. {{storylink|LG14 Ultra Magnus Prologue#The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter|The Mysterious Knowledgeable Grandpa Chapter}}

====''Wings Universe''====
Nine million years ago, Omega Supreme was introduced to the rest of the Constructicons by [[Hauler]], while the team was still in the process of building Crystal City. {{storylink|Hasbro Transformers Collectors' Club issue 42|Hauler's ''Wings of Honor'' profile}}

===Marvel Comics continuity===
====Marvel ''The Transformers'' comics====
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[[File:Omega comics.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.1|I... AM DARKWING DUCK!]]
Soon after [[Grapple (G1)|Grapple]] was brought online on Earth, [[Optimus Prime (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Optimus Prime]] had a secret project in mind for the architect: {{storylink|Rock and Roll-Out!}} the construction of Omega Supreme. Designed to be the Autobots' last line of defense and given life by Prime's [[Matrix of Leadership|Creation Matrix]], Omega Supreme was unveiled in front of the Autobot rank and file. With Omega completed, they were now free to leave the base en masse to attack the Decepticons, an advantage Optimus Prime utilized immediately. As the Autobots attacked the [[Wyoming base|Decepticon headquarters]], [[Megatron (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Megatron]], unaware of Omega Supreme's birth, took [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], [[Starscream (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Starscream]], [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]], [[Frenzy (G1)|Frenzy]], [[Rumble (G1)|Rumble]], [[Buzzsaw (G1)|Buzzsaw]], and [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] with him to attack the Ark, which he believed to be unguarded. At first Megatron underestimated the tank and rocket ship sitting outside their target, but Omega Supreme transformed and within moments destroyed all of them one by one without pause. Laserbeak managed to escape with a wounded Megatron back to the Decepticons. {{storylink|Command Performances!}}

''Early on in the first [[Galvatron (G1)|Galvatron]] encounter, the Autobots openly talked about siccing Omega Supreme on the Decepticons. And then '''never did so''', despite it being a smart idea and knowing it was an option.'' {{storylink|Target: 2006}} ''Later, believing that Optimus Prime was dead thanks a plan involving a [[facsimile construct]], Omega attended a funeral for the Autobot leader before Prime was returned to them from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] via the [[space bridge]].'' {{storylink|Resurrection!}}

[[File:Omegasupreme-blasterandgrimlock.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Size: indeterminate.]]
Though Omega Supreme continued to guard the Ark, he didn't seem to stay [[Scale|quite as huge]] as he used to be. He could soon fit into the Ark, where watched with other Autobots as Ratchet tried to repair Optimus Prime, who had fallen in battle. Prime was declared irreparable, and Omega Supreme helped install a remote-control system for the Ark's defenses so all Autobots could attend their leader's funeral. During the ceremony, Omega placed Optimus's body in his final resting place, a spaceship casket which they shot into space. Upon the Autobots' return to the Ark, they found that its defenses would not shut down; in their absence, a villainous [[Mechanic|human]] had infiltrated their base and disabled the newly installed remote-control system. Ratchet, who had stayed behind, managed to defeat the intruder, and promised to repair all damaged Autobots within the following couple of days. {{storylink|Funeral for a Friend!}} The funeral motivated Omega to work even harder so as to not let Optimus Prime down. He defended the Ark against an assault by [[Cobra]] aircraft and [[Dirge (G1)|Dirge]]. [[Serpentor]] then blew up Dirge as a demonstration of Cobra's peaceful intent and Omega ceased fire. {{storylink|Ashes, Ashes...}} [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] and Omega cemented their alliance with [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joe]] and Cobra as the Decepticons took control of [[Power Station Alpha]]. {{storylink|...All Fall Down!}}

Omega entered the Ark again when he and other high-ranking Autobots assembled to nominate Prime's replacement, and he suggested courage as a valuable trait for their imaginary candidate. When [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]] attacked, the Decepticon carpeted the entrance to the Ark with sonic scrambler mines, disabling Omega and the other Autobots within; Omega was thus unable to square off against the giant. Fortunately, they were rescued by [[Grimlock (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Grimlock]] and the other [[Dinobot (G1)|Dinobots]], a turn of events that persuaded him, along with the other Autobots, to support Grimlock as their new leader. {{storylink|King of the Hill!}} He later changed his mind and was amongst the Autobots that approached the deserter Blaster to take over the leadership. {{storylink|Spacehikers!}} To settle the issue, Omega Supreme acted as a sort of Master of Ceremonies when Blaster and Grimlock were due to fight it out for Autobot leadership on the [[Moon (moon)|moon]]. He had shrunk more by then, but once [[Ratbat (G1)|Ratbat]]'s Decepticons surprise-attacked them, he seemed bigger again. Omega survived the battle seemingly uninjured. {{storylink|Totaled!}}

[[File:Buzzsawyikes4.jpg|left|upright=1.4|thumb|It: Over 9000.]]
Omega traveled with the rest of the Autobots to the [[Arctic]] to investigate a distress signal sent by [[Buster Witwicky (G1)|Buster Witwicky]]. Soon, they were ambushed by two Decepticon armies, and Buzzsaw cannon-blasted Omega Supreme—and Omega actually seemed to be getting knocked over. This was all revealed as a plot by Starscream to divert both factions away from his attempts to absorb the powers of the [[Underbase]]. Omega traveled to [[Buenos Aires]] as part of a team led jointly by [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]] and [[Soundwave (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Soundwave]]. When Fortress Maximus was in danger, he jumped to his rescue—however, the Underbase-powered Starscream, recalling his earlier defeat at Omega's hands, gleefully killed him. {{storylink|Dark Star}} {{storylink|Fallen Star!}}

Ratchet was tormented by his inability to repair all of the Autobots under his care, to the extent that the medic started to have nightmares about Omega Supreme and various other deactivated Autobots reviving as [[zombie]]s to kill him for his failures. Ratchet's nightmares came true for a short while, when the Decepticon [[Sports Car Patrol]] managed to infiltrate the Ark and took control of the damaged Autobots' bodies to torment him. When this failed to make Ratchet snap completely, the Decepticons' plan was abandoned and Omega Supreme was shut down once more. {{storylink|Back from the Dead}}

''Omega was repaired in time for the [[Transformer]]s' [[1989]] [[Christmas]] party, where he joined [[Kup (G1)|Kup]] and Grimlock behind the sofa in scowling at [[Dreadwind (G1)|Dreadwind]] and [[Darkwing (G1)|Darkwing]].'' {{storylink|:File:MarvelUK-250.jpg|''The Transformers'' #250 cover}}

=====The Big Broadcast of 2006=====
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[[File:Omega supreme big broadcast of 2006.jpg|thumb|upright=0.9]]
In an alternate future of [[2006]], Omega Supreme flew a group of Autobots to [[Junkion (planet)|Junkion]] to investigate some strange goings-on there. Several aliens had been affected by a subliminal broadcast emanating from the planet, causing them to gather in its orbit and duke it out between themselves. Omega Supreme fought off several of the alien spacecrafts that were attacking his fellow Autobots. He also battled with "[[Scourge (G1)|Sweeps]]" and helped disrupt the [[Quintesson]] hypnosis signal by flying [[Blaster (G1)|Blaster]] into the air to broadcast soothing music. {{storylink|The Big Broadcast of 2006 (issue)|The Big Broadcast of 2006}}
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====''Regeneration One''====
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When [[Bludgeon (G1)|Bludgeon]]'s [[Blitz Engine]]s were unleashed on the surface of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], Omega Supreme was activated by [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] to take care of the menacing pests. Soundwave ordered [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]] to take him out with prejudice. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Four}} Omega proved more than capable of resisting the gestalt, however; as [[Hot Rod (G1)/Marvel Comics continuity|Rodimus Prime]] defeated Bludgeon and the [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] (under the command of Starscream) destroyed the ''[[Warworld]]'', Omega blasted Monstructor into many little bits. {{storylink|Destiny, Part Five}}
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===Dreamwave ''Generation One'' continuity===
[[File:TheOmegaEffect OmegaSupreme Sunstorm Starscream.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Starscream's pants: soiled]]
Some time after the departure of the Ark, Omega Supreme and [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] were part of one of the last Autobot space programs, tasked with containing the expansion of the Decepticons to other worlds and, more importantly, to find [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and the crew of the Ark. The two eventually parted ways with the other members of the operation, [[Countdown (G1)|Countdown]] and [[Groundshaker (G1)|Groundshaker]], in order to investigate a beacon emanating from the [[Solar System|Sol System]]. {{storylink|Destined for Nothing}} Jetfire and Omega detected what they thought was the energy signature of the Ark, only to be attacked by [[Scourge (G1)|a mysterious, powerful assailant]] and ultimately ended up buried under Antarctica on Earth. {{Storylink|Original Sin}} Millions of years later, Jetfire remotely reactivated Omega Supreme in an attempt to defeat the powerful and insane [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]. Though Omega Supreme managed to capture the weakened Sunstorm thanks to Ratchet's energy siphon, Starscream destroyed the device to enable his own escape, reactivating Sunstorm and truly commencing the battle between the two powerhouses. Omega was ultimately successful in overpowering Sunstorm in a straight fight, but when he retracted his damaged visor in order to examine his quarry, Sunstorm blasted him right in the face with a burst of solar radiation, instantly knocking him off line. {{Storylink|The Omega Effect}} Omega rebooted as Cliffjumper, Bumblebee, and Jetfire came upon him, and explained what had transpired in his confrontation against Sunstorm to them. {{Storylink|Original Sin}} While he was recuperating from his damage, he shared [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]]'s concerns over the danger their friends were in and how useless they felt. {{Storylink|Atonement}} Omega later recovered and helped the Autobots in building [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]]. {{Storylink|The Route of All Evil}}
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===''G.I. Joe vs. the Transformers''===
[[File:ArtofWar3 OmegaSupreme Sixshot Astrotrain.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.1|Characteristic speech pattern: averted.]]
Omega Supreme served as security during an Autobot peace ceremony on Cybertron. When [[Serpentor|Serpent O.R.]]'s forces attacked, he transformed and shot down [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], but soon found himself surrounded by [[Predaking (G1)|Predaking]], [[Piranacon (G1)|Piranacon]] and [[Menasor (G1)|Menasor]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 3|The Art of War #3}} The combined might of the three giants was too much for Omega, who was defeated and almost crushed a [[Optimus Prime's rescuees|civilian]] as he fell to the ground. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 4|The Art of War #4}}

Following the defeat of Serpent O.R. and the Decepticon army, Omega Supreme helped repair damaged buildings in [[Capitol City]]. {{storylink|The Art of War issue 5|The Art of War #5}}
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===2005 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[Stormbringer issue 1|''Transformers: Stormbringer'' #1]] (cameo); [[Spotlight: Optimus Prime]] (full)

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Leader of the [[Guardian robot|Omega Sentinels]], Omega Supreme was an extremely ancient Transformer, hailing from the time of the [[Knights of Cybertron]] in the planet's largely-forgotten past. Following the formation of the [[Thirteen]], the bestial [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Onyx Prime]] masterminded a Cybertronian [[expansion]] across the universe. Bound by honor to follow the will of the [[Prime (rank)|Primes]], Supreme led his Sentinels in making first contact with the planet [[Antilla]], laying waste to the planet at Onyx's command and driving the [[Antillan]]s to the brink of extinction. In retaliation, the Antillans constructed the [[Talisman (G1)|a machine]] that eventually warped their lifeless world into [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]], much to Omega's regret and horror. {{storylink|The Falling, Interlude: The First Who Was Named|The First Who Was Named}} {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} {{storylink|Our Finest}}

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During the [[First Cybertronian Civil War]], Omega served as the guardian of the subterranean [[Crystal City]], protecting a lone [[Titan (group)|Titan]] that lay slumbering beneath the city's foundations. When war erupted between the Cybertronians on the surface, Omega abstained from entering the conflict, holding true to his vigil. Eventually, a leader named [[Nova Prime]] brought the war to an end, and soon discovered Crystal City and Omega while searching for ways to bring peace and prosperity back to the planet. Approving of his goals, Omega allied with him and helped raise Crystal City back to the surface, but he did not entirely trust Nova and his plans to spread his influence to other worlds, and kept [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]'s existence a secret. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} During this time, Omega was an expert on metaphysics who would teach his fellow Cybertronians on the subject: [[Tailgate (G1)|Tailgate]] claimed to have studied under him, {{storylink|How Ratchet Got His Hands Back}} and he was likely the namesake of the thought experiment known as "Omega's Conundrum". {{storylink|Omega's Conundrum}} Eventually, Omega's caution proved warranted when [[Dai Atlas (Zone)|Dai Atlas]] alerted him to the fact that Nova Prime and his scientist [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]] had created the horrific combiner, [[Monstructor (G1)|Monstructor]]—the first step towards their goal of eliminating all free will. Omega attacked the beast and battled with it while Nova Prime and his followers departed on their mission of conquest aboard the first [[Ark (G1)|Ark]], and eventually subdued it. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} {{storylink|Shockwaves}}

[[File:OmegaSupreme SpotlightPrime.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Privacy: Requested. Discharge: Imminent.]]

With Nova Prime's departure and the destruction of Crystal City, Omega Supreme handed the duty of guarding [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]] over to Dai Atlas, {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} sealed Monstructor in a dimensionally-displaced prison, {{Storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} and withdrew to the remote [[Grav-Haraan glacier]] to stand watch for Nova, intending to destroy him on his return. {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} Millions of years later he was discovered by [[Optimus Prime (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Optimus Prime]] who, after proving to be [[Prime (rank)|Prime]] by his possession of the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]], told him Nova had been lost in space long ago. Relieved of his duties, Omega agreed to follow the new Matrix-bearer back to civilization. {{storylink|Primacy issue 1|Primacy #1}} He had trouble adapting to society after his years of solitary vigilance, however, and merely took on a similar role: silently guarding Optimus Prime's quarters. {{storylink|Primacy issue 2|Primacy #2}} When the Decepticons attacked Iacon, Optimus Prime ordered Omega Supreme into battle, and although he was hesitant to go to war against fellow Cybertronians, he complied after recognizing Optimus's potential for greatness and the Decepticons' similarities to Nova Prime. The Decepticons tried keep him from joining the battle with a strategic bombardment, {{storylink|Primacy issue 3|Primacy #3}} but he was saved by [[Trailbreaker (G1)|Trailbreaker]]'s force field and went on to fight them. During the battle he took out the [[Stunticon (G1)|Stunticons]], preventing them from interfering with Optimus's battle with Megatron. {{storylink|Primacy issue 4|Primacy #4}}

At some point in the war, Omega Supreme left Cybertron behind and entered seclusion in a specially-shielded artificial asteroid within the [[Muta-Gaath Nebula]]. His existence remained known to the Transformers on Cybertron and he was nominally aligned with the Autobots, though in an advisory capacity, not participating in the combat itself. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} When [[Thunderwing (G1)|Thunderwing]] threatened to destroy the planet, however, Omega joined the allied forces of the Autobots and Decepticons to stop him, alongside Optimus Prime, [[Megatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Megatron]], and [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]]. {{storylink|Stormbringer issue 1|Stormbringer #1}}

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Centuries later, Optimus Prime came to Omega's asteroid to consult the ancient sentinel on Nova Prime. It was while Optimus was present that Monstructor attacked, having at last escaped his imprisonment and seeking revenge against Omega. Informing Optimus of his history with Nova and Monstructor, Omega provided the Autobot leader with information on Monstructor's weak spot, enabling him to defeat the gestalt, though Prime condemned him for attempting to play god by simply locking them away. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Optimus Prime}} Some time later, when the [[Dead Universe]] Transformers began attacking the Autobots, Omega confirmed the identities of [[Galvatron (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Galvatron]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Cyclonus]] for Jetfire, informing him that they too were members of Nova Prime's Ark crew. {{Storylink|Spotlight: Hardhead}}

[[File:Omega Arrives in AHM.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4|RAAAAAIIIID?!]]
When Decepticons initiated a [[Surge (event)|galaxy-wide assault]] on all Autobot outposts, pushing their enemies to the brink of extinction, Omega Supreme was also targeted, but his power proved too much for the Decepticons to handle. Around a year after this "Surge", Omega followed a distress call sent by [[Hot Rod (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Hot Rod]] to Cybertron, arriving just in time to turn the tide of a battle between the Autobot survivors camped out on the planet and the feral [[Insecticon swarm]] stalking them. Apologizing for taking so long, Omega assumed his rocket mode at Optimus Prime's request, and ferried the Autobots to Earth for a confrontation with Megatron and the Decepticons. {{storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 10|All Hail Megatron #10}} During the battle that followed in New York City, Omega engaged the new Decepticon combiner [[Devastator (G1)|Devastator]], {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 11|All Hail Megatron #11}} moving their fight out to Liberty Island to minimize collateral damage. Notionally, that is—Omega won the bout when he pushed Devastator against the [[Statue of Liberty]] and took him out with a blast to the midsection, which also destroyed Lady Liberty. Whoops. {{Storylink|All Hail Megatron issue 12|All Hail Megatron #12}}

[[File:NewArrivalsOldEncounters OmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.4|Movieverse redesign: funky]]

Omega remained on Earth with the other Autobots during the two years that followed the New York battle, hiding out in a remote canyon in base mode. When Optimus Prime surrendered to the forces of [[Skywatch]] and Autobot leadership was divided between Hot Rod and Bumblebee, the two new leaders had different plans for Omega. Hot Rod approached him with the proposal that they use his rocket mode to get off the planet, but Omega refused, both because he lacked the fuel, and because he was insistent upon staying on Earth as long as Optimus Prime remained there. {{storylink|Things Fall Apart, Part 1: "New Arrivals, Old Encounters"|New Arrivals, Old Encounters}} Bumblebee then hid him from Skywatch by having him relocate to a cramped cave, which Omega—now too low on energon to even transform into base mode—found extremely uncomfortable. {{storylink|The Hanging Sword}} Omega was later present at the cave's opening when [[Gordon Horiuchi]] made a visit to repair Bumblebee's supposedly damaged killswitch board. {{storylink|The Gift Horse}} After Horiuchi's scheme to control the Autobots was thwarted with the help of [[Daniel Klonowski]], Omega Supreme was present when Bumblebee's new, more powerful body was unveiled. {{Storylink|Wings of Wax}}

A few months later after an alliance had been formed between the Autobots and Skywatch, the Decepticons returned to Earth and wrecked their headquarters, a Skywatch base. [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ultra Magnus]] had the place evacuated and tried to regroup at Omega Supreme, still hiding in the desert. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 3: Woken Furies|Woken Furies}} After some trouble along the way, the Autobots reached their destination and made Omega's base mode their new headquarters. When Megatron let himself get captured, he was imprisoned inside Omega Supreme, who was ordered to transform and crush him in the process if he tried to escape. {{storylink|Revenge of the Decepticons Part 5: Enemy Mine|Enemy Mine}}

[[File:Omega Supreme rocket Chaos Theory 1.jpg|thumb|right|upright=2]]

When the Autobots learned that Cybertron had become habitable once again only for Galvatron to occupy it, they elected to return to their home planet on Omega Supreme. Charged up with whatever energy Skywatch could offer and a fuel cell invented by [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]], Omega's rocket mode carried most of Optimus Prime's Autobots and the captive Megatron into space, while his base mode remained on Earth with Bumblebee. {{storylink|Space Opera—Final Tableaux: Orphans of the Helix|Orphans of the Helix}} {{storylink|Police Action: Prologue}} When Optimus Prime wanted to have a private chat with Megatron, Omega shut off the viewscreens to the room to prevent the other Autobots from peeping, and he also cut the power to the [[variable voltage harness]] when Optimus lost patience and almost killed Megatron with it. {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 1|Chaos Theory #1}} {{storylink|Chaos Theory Part 2|Chaos Theory #2}}

[[File:Omega Supreme Kings.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

Upon arriving at Cybertron, Omega Supreme was ordered to remain in orbit while the Autobots went down to the surface. {{storylink|Chaos Part One: Lamentations|Lamentations}} With Rodimus captaining him, he participated in the battle against Galvatron's weaponized [[Kimia Facility]], but when the Autobot air forces failed to damage it, he and Rodimus agreed that their only choice was for Omega to ram it. However, just as they were about to, Kimia suddenly exploded from internal sabotage, damaging Omega's rocket mode and forcing him to land on Cybertron. {{storylink|Chaos Part Two: Numbers|Numbers}} Unable to take off, he was easy prey for a [[Deceptigod|gigantic monster]] created out of Galvatron's entire army, which attacked and ripped the rocket in half. {{storylink|Chaos Part Three: Kings|Kings}} This caused pain to his other half on Earth, where he had to report to Bumblebee that their former ally [[Spike Witwicky (G1)|Spike Witwicky]] had fled the premises. {{storylink|Police Action Part 3: A Second Chance at Eden|A Second Chance at Eden}}

Omega's base and tank components continued to serve as the Earth-bound Autobots' headquarters. After Bumblebee managed to defeat all five Stunticons on his own, he had Ultra Magnus put his captives in one of Omega's prisoner holds. {{storylink|The Question}}

[[File:Omega Supreme on Cybertron The Autonomy Lesson.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]

Once the Autobots had won the battle on Cybertron and abandoned Earth, Omega Supreme's rocket was repaired and the rest of him returned home as well. He was still recharging three weeks later and thus couldn't help put down a [[NAIL]] riot, forcing the Autobots to get the Decepticons' help instead. Rodimus wanted to use Omega in the search for the [[Knights of Cybertron]], but Bumblebee wouldn't let him. {{storylink|Transformers: The Death of Optimus Prime|The Death of Optimus Prime}} [[Ironhide (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Ironhide]] broke one of Omega's walls while returning from exploring Cybertron's hostile surface, but was assured that it'd grow back. {{storylink|The Autonomy Lesson (issue)|The Autonomy Lesson}}

[[File:Metalhawk and Omega Supreme Primus All Good Things.jpg|thumb|left|200px]]

When word reached Omega that [[Metrotitan (Zone)|Metrotitan]]—who had long since left Cybertron along with Dai Atlas–had returned and promptly died, he spoke to Metalhawk about what the Titan had said before he perished. The titan had dubbed [[Starscream (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Starscream]] the Cybertronian who would unite their race, calling many of Metalhawk's beliefs into question, and Omega concluded that the Titan's purpose had been to foster that sense of uncertainty to open the way for change. {{storylink|Primus: All Good Things|All Good Things}} Starscream approached him in a televised interview to ask if he had anything to add about the Titan's claims, but he refused to comment. Soon after their talk, a massive explosion struck Omega Supreme, nearly killing him and causing outrage among the public, who revered him as their ancient protector. With Omega on life support, the Autobots and neutrals blamed the Decepticons in general for the attack, while Starscream's own primary suspect was [[Shockwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Shockwave]]. {{storylink|The End of the Beginning of the World}} [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] drove past the defeated giant as he lay comatose in the streets where he'd fallen. {{storylink|The Verge}} The true culprit behind the attack later turned out to be a mind-controlled [[Prowl (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Prowl]], whose motive had been to eliminate the one Autobot capable of standing up to Megatron's new Devastator. {{storylink|Before the Dawn}} Eventually, all Autobots and Decepticons were exiled from Iacon by Starscream, who promised the Autobots that the NAILs would repair Omega Supreme before giving him the choice to either renounce the Autobot cause or join the others in exile. {{storylink|Second Exodus}}

[[File:Unicron6 Spirits of the Dead.jpg|thumb|upright=1.0|right]]
Six months later, Omega Supreme was still undergoing repairs in a facility alongside [[Superion (G1)|Superion]]. {{storylink|The World of Tomorrow}} He remained comatose through the [[Combiner Wars (event)|Combiner Wars]] and the ''next'' Decepticon uprising. {{storylink|Conquerors Part 2: Lagrange|Lagrange}}

When [[Unicron/Generation 1|Unicron]] attacked [[Caminus (planet)|Caminus]], Bumblebee ventured inside the planet-eater and found a ruined Omega Sentinel. Convinced that the ancient guardians might have knowledge about the Chaos Bringer, the yellow minibot sought out Omega Supreme's comatose form. Though initially hoping to use [[Soundwave (G1)/2005 IDW continuity|Soundwave]]'s telepathy and only having come to check on the ancient bot's state, Bumblebee somehow mind-melded with Omega Supreme. With the last of his strength, Omega imparted onto Bumblebee what knowledge he had on Unicron's past before he finally succumbed to his injuries and perished. {{storylink|Stranger Eons}} His body was destroyed soon after by Unicron, along with the rest of Cybertron. {{storylink|Road's End}}

When Soundwave utilized the [[Enigma of Combination]] to connect to the [[Transformer afterlife|Afterspark]], Omega Supreme appeared as one of the departed [[sparks]] that beckoned the Decepticon to join them while they sent their strength to Optimus Prime. {{storylink|Ceremony}}

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===''Kre-O'' online comic===
[[File:KreO_OmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|200px]]
After being asked to by [[Megatron (Kre-O)|Megatron]], the [[Autobot]]s attacked the Decepticon Base and chased away [[Vortex (G1)#Kre-O|Vortex]]. In thanks, Megatron hosted a gathering in the base, which Omega Supreme attended. {{Storylink|A Reliable Warrior!? Vortex the Lookout from Hell}}
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===''Transformers vs. G.I. Joe''===
[[File:TFVsJoeOmegaSupreme.jpg|left|300px|thumb|Life: highway. Riding all night long: desired.]]
According to [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]]'s drawing of [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]]'s exile from Cybertron, Prime departed with help from Omega Supreme. {{storylink|Form Follows Function}} He later hid himself on Earth in the form of a road called "Highway Omega", only revealing himself once some [[G.I. Joe (team)|G.I. Joes]] were attacked by Decepticons and [[Cobra]] while driving on him. After taking out [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and [[Viper]], Omega announced that he had heard the call to fight for his homeworld and transformed into rocket mode, returning to Cybertron and unintentionally bringing the Joes along. In space he ran into [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]], and the two old rivals fought until they crashed on Cybertron's surface where Omega was able to restrain his nemesis. {{storylink|Pax Megatronus}} He went on to participate in the joint Autobot-Joe assault on the Decepticon army. {{storylink|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe issue 12|Transformers vs. G.I. Joe #12}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Keith Silverstein]] (English)}}
{{spoiler|Siege episode 6|August 29, 2020}}
[[File:WarForCybertronSiege Ep6.jpg|thumb|300px]]
When the war between the Autobots and Decepticons began, the Guardians refused to get involved. Later, Optimus Prime summoned the Guardians for their assistance but, in spite of his pleas, the giants continued to hold their neutral stance. {{storylink|Siege episode 4}} However, Omega Supreme would come to the Autobots' assistance by holding off the Decepticons as the Ark pursued the [[AllSpark]] through a Space bridge. He disappeared after the SpaceBridge explosion, with his fate left unknown. {{storylink|Siege episode 6}}
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==Commercial appearances==
Starscream and Thrust happened upon the "Autobots' defense base" in the middle of a desert, unaware that the installation was really Omega Supreme in disguise. Omega Supreme rectified this by transforming and counter-attacking the two Decepticon jets. {{storylink|Commercial/Generation 1#Omega Supreme|Omega Supreme commercial}}

==Games==
===''Transformers: Legends''===
Omega Supreme was once friends with the [[Constructicon (G1)|Constructicons]] but they had a falling out of some sort. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (Legends)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}

Omega Supreme commanded a special escort mission tasked with protecting important cargo from a Decepticon strike force. {{storylink|Cold Delivery}} After the Decepticons coated themselves with [[Electrum]], Omega Supreme still thought he could crush them with superior firepower, but he was quickly proven wrong. {{storylink|The Golden Lagoon (Legends)|The Golden Lagoon}}

In the chaos following Optimus and Megatron's clash during a battle in Autobot City, Omega Supreme arrived with reinforcements, including [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]]. The newcomers were able to bring some order to the battle. {{storylink|The Omega Corps}}

Learning that the Constructicons were working on an asteroid, Omega Supreme rushed off to attack them and inadvertently released a huge space beast. After helping defend [[San Diego]] from the beast, Omega and his fellow Autobots took the surviving Constructicons into custody. {{storylink|The Secret of Omega Supreme (Legends)|The Secret of Omega Supreme}}
===''Transformers: Earth Wars''===
An long time ago Omega Supreme Departed Cybertron and somehow ends up on Earth.
At the present time the Autobots contacted Chromia for the location of the dormant Autobot to defeat Deathsaurus and his new combiner. {{storylink|Transformers: Earth Wars/Events|Slumbering Giants}}

==Toys==
===The Transformers===
[[File:G1OmegaSupreme toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Little yellow clips: misplaced.]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (1985)
**''Accessories:'' 2 small shields, 2 medium shields, 2 large shields, 4 armour halves (A, B, C, D), 4 ankle halves (E, F, G, H), 2 feet, backpack, 4 tracks (J, K, L, M)

:Omega Supreme transforms into three individual components simultaneously: a large rocket base, a rocket and a tank. Omega Supreme's "transformation" involves very little manipulation of his moving parts, in fact, the only part that transforms is his main body/tank. Instead, it is achieved by disassembling him into his component pieces, which are then put back together in a different configuration. The tank forms his main body, the rocket forms his forearms, the track makes up most of his legs, while the gantry forms his feet and backpack, with extra track parts forming wings. The torso features a battery-operated motor which propels the tank around the track as its turret spins and flashes with orange light, or allows Omega to walk (very slowly) forward in robot mode. This motor is extremely susceptible to failure.

:Omega Supreme was one of several toys licensed by [[Hasbro]] from a company other than [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]. In this case, and in common with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], Omega Supreme was licensed by a company called [[Toybox]]. As a consequence, Omega Supreme was never released in [[Japan]] under the ''Transformers'' brand during the original 1980s run.

:Normally it's not possible to have every part of the rails attached to him if one follows the instructions and animation model, but by arranging the "wings" into an "X" shape on his back, one can store all of his parts in robot mode.

::*''[http://www.transformerland.com/wiki/toy-info/transformers-g1-bases-omega-supreme/548/ Patent info, price guide, and further reading on Omega Supreme at Transformerland.com]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/OmegaSupreme/OmegaSupreme.htm More information on Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

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[[File:G1-toy OmegaSpreem.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Identity: specious. Colors: [[Neon|abrasive]].]]
*'''Omega Spreem''' (Action Master Elite, 1991)
**''Accessories:'' Gun/treads

:As an [[Action Master Elite]], Omega Spreem is one of the few figures in the [[Action Master]] line that can actually transform to some extent, in this case transforming into a really awkward Cybertronian tank. A push-button on Omega's butt spins his upper body around, which in tank mode means the upper "turret" spins like a drill. Despite having a gun on the back of his head, there is not enough clearance for his head to fold down far enough to make it point forward in vehicle mode. Due to his "transformation," he is one of the most articulated Action Masters, featuring universal shoulder joints, a wrist bend, an upwards neck joint (though at the price of a sideways neck joint), and even a waist swivel, though it's pretty loose. He's also one of the few to use universal joints rather than the standard rubber bands in his hips, making him significantly more durable.

:Omega Spreem, as with the other Action Master Elites, was only released in Europe and Australasia.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1991/Autobot/OmegaSpreem/omegaspreem.htm More information on Omega Spreem at TFU.info]''
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===Encore===
*'''Omega Supreme''' (2008)
**''Japanese ID number'': '''9'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 small shields, 2 medium shields, 2 large shields, 4 armour halves (A, B, C, D), 4 ankle halves (E, F, G, H), 2 feet, backpack, 4 tracks (J, K, L, M)

:In June 2008, TakaraTomy released the toy for the first time in Japan as part of their ''[[Transformers Encore|Encore]]'' line. This new release was slightly [[retool]]ed to have a face (well, the top half of one) in the tank turret which becomes his head, although this ends up looking odd in [[alternate mode|vehicle mode]].

:This retooled version was later [[redeco]]ed as a [[Guardian robot]] (aka "GADEP"), available through the online [[e-HOBBY]] store.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/1985/Autobot/OmegaSupreme/OmegaSupreme.htm More information on ''Encore'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''
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===Kre-O===
*'''Kreon Class of '85''' (Kreon figure set, 2015)
**''Set number'' '''B5152'''
**''Voted'': The Athlete
:''[[Kre-O]]'' Omega Supreme is a small brick-built [[Kreon]] figure, using the 2015-style construction with the sturdier "peg-in-peg" torso/waist connection. His body [[tampograph]]s are heavily toy-based, but he has a cartoon-based face design. While he lacks wings, he has white clip-on tank treads, plus rather than normal Kreon hands, he has a big claw and a 1x1 cone-piece to replicate the original toy's rocket-part arms.

:He was only available as part of the [[San Diego Comic-Con]]-[[exclusive]] "[[Kreon Class of '85]]" 30-Kreon set. This set was also sold online through [[Hasbro Toy Shop]] after the show.
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===Generations===
====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFC-Siege-WFCS29-Titan-Omega-Supreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Tax return: yet to arrive.]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (Titan Class, [[2019]])
**''ID number'': '''WFC-S29'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-39'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[December 26]], 2019'''
**''Accessories'': [[Micromaster]] [[Countdown (G1)#Generations|Countdown]], 7 "Fire Blast" pieces, 2 track/wing pieces
:First shown by Hasbro as a grayscale prototype at New York Comic-Con 2018, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|War for Cybertron: Siege]]'' Omega Supreme is a new mold, coming with [[Countdown (G1)#Generations|Countdown]]. His tank component can store a vehicle mode Micromaster in a front hatchway, with a track upscaled to the point that a deluxe class figure can roll on it. A robot mode Micromaster can fit in a space at the top of the rocket, with plenty of spaces in his general body for smaller figures. Like most ''Siege'' figures, Omega features extensive articulation and numerous [[5 mm post|5mm holes]] across his body to accommodate the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], and his large size means you can overload his arsenal. He scales closely with ''Combiner Wars'' Devastator.

:The tank mode can elevate its central turret as well as two smaller side cannons - however, once clipped into place against the robot head the turret cannot spin. The robot head has a very small faux tank cannon attached to the back of it, which can be folded out of sight.

:Omega's track pieces use [[A.I.R. Lock System]] connectors to attach to his main body. Additional A.I.R. Lock connectors can be found at the ends of the ramps on his thighs as well as on flip-out black pieces on his legs/gray track segments. He also features ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' compatible connectors on the outer circumference of his tracks, though only [[Fortress Maximus (G1)/toys#Generations|Fortress Maximus]] (or [[Grand Maximus#Legends|Grand Maximus]]) has ramps that can reach them at a flat level. Other figures have to be boosted or have their ramps bent.

:While Omega does sport 'battle damage' paint operations on his limbs like most other toys from his subline, on him the effect is much tamer than usual, being limited to faded 'burn' marks around six ports (two on each arm, one on each leg) that accommodate the 'Fire Blast' effects simulating blaster fire.

:When transforming Omega Supreme's arms into rocket mode, the instructions say to collapse the forearms towards the shoulder section before closing the quarter-circular panels. However, the toy is designed to have the quarter-circular panels closed first. Then, line up the arrows on the forearms with the corresponding arrows on those panels, then collapse the forearms in towards the shoulders and rotate them in the indicated direction to lock them in place.
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==Merchandise==
===Super Collection Figure===
[[File:SCF Omega Supreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Stick: Given. Stick: DON'T GIVE HIM THE STICK]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (2001)
**''Act'': '''5'''
**''Accessories'': Stand

:A three-inch tall [[plastic|PVC]] figurine of Omega Supreme was available in "Act 5" of [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Heroes of Cybertron|Super Collection Figure]]'' line (which, oddly, centered around ''[[Transformers: Super-God Masterforce (franchise)|Super-God Masterforce]]'', a series which Omega Supreme was not part of). 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.

: Omega lacks the face-canopy, and has a... very unfortunate face.

: In eight out of every ten cases, the pewter version of Omega Supreme came packaged with the left leg of the [[Scorponok (G1)#Super Collection Figure|BlackZarak]] collectible "build-a-figure". This part could be either full-color or clear plastic, packed at an equal ratio of 4:4.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/SCFOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on ''Super Collection Figure'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''
::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2002/Cybertron/PewterOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on pewter Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''

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===Heroes of Cybertron===
[[File:HOC Omega Supreme.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOH]]
*'''Omega Supreme''' (2003)

: Part of the fifth and final (normal) wave of ''[[Heroes of Cybertron]]'', Omega Supreme is a redeco of the ''Super Collection Figure'' release (above), 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. This means his entire head-gun is clear-blue rather than red.

: Omega was, unlike the Japanese figure, sold on an individual blister card with a collector's card. He also came with the torso of the [[Metroplex (G1)#Heroes of Cybertron|Metroplex]] "build-a-figure".

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2003/Autobot/HoCOmegaSupreme/omegasupreme.htm More information on ''Heroes of Cybertron'' Omega Supreme at TFU.info]''
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===Diamond Select===
[[File:Ark Globe.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Appearance: cameo. Residuals: minimal.]]
*'''Autobot Snow Globe''' (2007)

:Omega Supreme appears as part of the base of this snow globe, sculpted by [[Art Asylum]] and sold by [[Diamond Select Toys]].
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[[File:Omega statue.jpg|thumb|upright=1.1|Pose: [[Pat Lee#Transformers by Dreamwave|Dreamwave]]. Knees: buckling.]]
*'''Omega Supreme Statue''' (2008)

:Omega Supreme was released as a statue in 2008 by Diamond Select Toys. He was sculpted by Mark Wong of Art Asylum and limited to 1,000 pieces.
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===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W2OmegaSupreme.jpg|thumb]]
*'''Omega Supreme, Autobot Defense Base''' (2019)
**'''Wave 2P'''
**''Rarity: '''''SRT'''
**''Card Number: '''''P2'''
**''Stars: ''19

:Omega Supreme, Autobot Defense Base was released exclusively in the February 2019 Loot Crate.

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

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[[File:W4CaptainOmegaSupreme.jpg|500px|thumb]]
*'''Captain Omega Supreme, Transport-City Defender''' (2019)
**''Stars: ''22
**'''Omega Supreme(Base), Transport-City Defender'''
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''RT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T13/T52'''
***''Stars: ''8
**'''Omega Supreme(Spaceship), Transport-City Defender'''
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''RT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T14/T52'''
***''Stars: ''7
**'''Omega Supreme(Tank)//Transport•City Defender'''
***'''Wave 4: War for Cybertron: Siege II'''
***''Rarity: '''''RT'''
***''Card Number: '''''T15/T52'''
***''Stars: ''7

:Captain Omega Supreme, Transport-City Defender was released as part of Wave 4 of the [[Transformers Trading Card Game]], War for Cybertron: Siege II. This version of Omega Supreme begins the game as three separate cards in Alt Mode, one depicting his tank portion. one depicting his spaceship portion, and the third depicting his base portion. Once the player's opponent shuffles their deck, Omega Supreme's Alt Mode components combine into one Combiner Mode, depicting Omega Supreme's robot mode.

:Captain Omega Supreme, Transport-City Defender's artwork is based on the ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (franchise)|Siege]]'' Omega Supreme toy, with the Combiner Mode artwork being reused from the toy's packaging. The Alt Mode components all received original art (really just a single piece of art with each card focusing on a different component), with line-art by [[Andrew Griffith]].
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==Notes==
===Toy origins===
[[File:ToyboxMechabot-1.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Repaint: [[Black repaint|black]].]]
*Unlike the bulk of early Transformers that drew their molds from [[TakaraTomy|Takara]]'s ''[[Diaclone]]'' and ''[[Micro Change|Microchange]]'' toys, Omega Supreme's original form was "[http://1501bc.com/pretf/mechabot.html Super Change Robo Mechabot-1]", produced by a company called [[Toybox]]. Toybox did not actually design Omega Supreme, instead commissioning his design, along with [[Sky Lynx (G1)|Sky Lynx]], from Takara's then-rival Tomy. As mentioned above, he was not released in [[Japan]] under the ''Transformers'' brand during the original 1980s run. As a result of the merger of Takara and Tomy in 2006, the merged company was able to release the figure under the ''Transformers'' brand for the first time in Japan, as part of the ''Encore'' line.
*Similar to [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#Notes|Shockwave]] and his [[pre-Transformer]] predecessor "Astro Magnum", Omega Supreme/Mechabot-1 also saw a plethora of licensed versions released in various international (in his case, all of them European) markets concurrently with Hasbro's Transformers version, during a weird transitional phase when different companies' versions were influencing each other. Overall, there are two main color variants: Toybox's Mechabot-1 colors and Hasbro's Omega Supreme colors.<ref name="mechabot-1">[http://soundwavesoblivion.blogspot.de/2015/03/grandstand-convertors-omegatron.html "Grandstand Convertors: Omegatron, Mechabot-1 & Omega Supreme"] at the Soundwave's Oblivion blog.</ref> Due to these licensed releases, Omega Supreme was not released as part of Hasbro's ''Transformers'' line in these markets.
**In the United Kingdom, a company named Grandstand released the figure in its original "Mechabot-1" colors as part of its ''Convertors'' line, under the name "Omegatron".
**In Germany, a company named GAMA releasd the figure in its original "Mechabot-1" colors under the name "Trans Robot". The overall packaging design was the same one also used for Grandstand's "Omegatron" (down to the photos used), but the "Trans Robot" logo took some very obvious cues from Hasbro's "Transformers" logo. Additionally, the tank's long barrel was crudely cut off and replaced by a new radar dish accessory, presumably because German kids at the time weren't supposed to play with war toys.
**In Italy, [[GiG]] released the figure in its Hasbro colors as part of their ''[[Trasformer]]'' {{sic}} line, under the name "Megarobot". The packaging design was directly based on Hasbro's packaging for Omega Supreme, the only GiG ''Trasformer'' release without the official ''Transformers'' branding to do so.
**Lastly, in France, a company named [[Orli Jouet]] released the figure in its Hasbro colors as part of a line named "Robotrack", under the name "Mecabot". Like with GiG's "Megarobot", the packaging design was directly based on Hasbro's packaging for Omega Supreme; what's more, the toy was actually manufactured in Italy, possibly as part of a partnership with GiG, and on top of that, the official TV commercial for the figure actually ''used footage from Hasbro's ''Transformers'' commercial for Omega Supreme!''<ref name="robotrack">[http://www.ina.fr/pub/culture-et-loisirs/video/PUB3784054071/robotrack-orli-jouets-jeu.fr.html Robotrack Mecabot commercial]</ref>

===Other===
*According to [[Bob Budiansky]]'s notes at [[BotCon 2010]],<ref>[http://www.allspark.com/index.php?full=1&set_albumName=BotCon_2010_Sat_Panels&id=DSC05237&option=com_gallery&Itemid=4&include=view_photo.php Bob Budiansky's notes at BotCon 2010]</ref> Omega Supreme was originally going to be named '''[[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress Maximus]]'''. Why the name changed is uncertain, but since it was later applied to [[Autobot City (G1)|Autobot City]] in the [[The Planet-Eater!|Marvel adaptation]] of the ''[[The Transformers: The Movie|Transformers]]'' movie before being used on the Headmaster, it seems someone ''really'' wanted to use it.
*Omega Supreme's name could be translated as "Last of the Best"; given his role as the "last line of defense", this is appropriate.
*In the cartoon, Omega Supreme can launch his rocket into space, leaving the remaining parts behind at his launch base, and then transform fully back to [[robot mode]] even though the majority of his body parts are separated from the rocket by a good planetary diameter or two (if not several light years). Indeed, sometimes his base mode is seen to be inexplicably awaiting his rocket mode at his destination, leading some to speculate that Omega (rather implausibly) has duplicate body parts on some other planets, "just in case". Some [[fanon]] alternatively holds that in cases such as these, Omega's non-rocket parts actually use [[Size changing|size-changing technology]] to shrink down and travel as cargo inside his rocket mode, which are then disgorged and enlarged before landing. Another theory is that the base is transported to [[Transwarp|subspace]], as some believe happens with Optimus Prime's trailer. Whatever helps you sleep at night...
*Although over half of the episodes from the Generation 1 cartoon featuring Omega were written by [[David Wise]] (including his showcase episode, "The Secret of Omega Supreme"), don't let that fool you into thinking Wise had a soft spot for Omega—he really didn't like him! In fact, the uncharacteristic eloquence displayed by Omega in "Secret" was actually a script error by Wise, who was unaware of Omega's trademark speech pattern and wrote the episode with normal dialogue. Script editors had to add in lines about Omega being able to talk normally when he wanted to make it work without a wholesale rewrite.<ref>[http://moonbase2.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=553015 Moonbase 2 interview with David Wise]</ref>
[[File:JoemegaSupreme.jpg|thumb|upright=1.4|Declarative: YO JOE!]]
*At JoeCon 2011, Hasbro's [[Rik Alvarez]] hosted a "Treasures from the Hasbro Archives" panel, where he revealed that he had then-recently found a box in the company archives containing an assortment of artwork, concept boards, and proposals for what "could have been" in a series of Transformers/[[G.I. Joe (franchise)|G.I. Joe]] crossovers. Of these concepts, the only one shown at the panel were parts of an Omega Supreme that had been redecoed and intended for release in the G.I. Joe toyline (this was later shown again at [[BotCon 2011]], though no photos were allowed then). Whether these redecoed parts were intended for use as a "crossover" G.I. Joe/Transformers character or as a non-living G.I. Joe vehicle was unsaid.
*According to the [[Letters page (Marvel UK)|letters page]] of Marvel UK issue #285, "[[External Forces!]]", Omega is tougher than a "block of triple-strength [[durabyllium]] steel."
*"Omega Spreem" (the name of Omega Supreme's Action Master Elite form) is actually one possible transliteration of the Katakana (a Japanese syllabary used for foreign words and names) spelling of "Omega Supreme", suggesting that the name could possibly have resulted from the name "Omega Supreme" [[Engrish|going from English to Japanese, and then back to English again]]. ''Why'' it would have gone through this rigmarole, however, is unknown. The ''[[Transformers Vault]]'' book reveals more details for how this might have happened, without really ''explaining'' it: The design artwork for an unreleased standard (i.e. not Elite) [[Action Master]] version of Omega Supreme has his name (correctly spelled) written quite large on the top of the sheet in big black marker. However, there's also an illustrator's note written in very small pen/pencil next to the toy's design artwork, which misspells the character's name as "Omega Spreem", despite the correct spelling being in giant text directly above it (though to be fair, it's possible that the black marker text was added after the fact). When the toy was released, for ''some'' reason Hasbro used the "Omega Spreem" spelling. Hasbro UK moves in mysterious ways indeed.
* Like all non-toy robot Kreons in these ''Kre-O'' online manga, Omega Supreme is made from existing Kre-O parts. His exact construction is mostly concealed, but like [[Strika (BM)|''Kre-O'' Strika]] he uses the diver helmet from ''Kre-O'' Battleship.
*In [[2015]], Hasbro started a poll on their Facebook page on which of [[Scorponok (G1)|Scorponok]], [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], and Omega Supreme fans would want as the next Titan Class figure in the Generations line. [[Trypticon (G1)#Generations|Trypticon]] won.
*Omega Supreme's voice in the cartoon is a combination of a downwards pitch shift and short delay, the echo effect in particular making his voice more "cavernous" sounding. Well, he is big.

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Omega Supreme''' (オメガ・スプリーム ''Omega Supurīmu'')
*''Hungarian:'' '''Szuper Omega'''
*''Italian:'' '''Megarobot'''
*''Mandarin:'' '''Omega''' (Taiwan, 奧米加 ''Àomǐjiā''), '''Dàlì Jīngāng''' (China, 大力金刚, "Powerful Vajra")
*''Russian:'' '''Omegator''' (Омегатор)
*''Ukrainian:'' '''Omega Velychnyi''' (Омега Величний, "Grand Omega")

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-news/classics-11/japanese-hobby-magazine-scans-for-january-2008-164116/ Interview with Junichi Ishikawa, who was in charge of designing Omega Supreme and Sky Lynx at Tomy, detailing the story of how their Encore reissues came to be.]

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Flywheels

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:''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 (toyline)|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' 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' 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)/Marvel Comics continuity|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!!}}

[[File:Zombieskalis.jpg|thumb|left|upright=0.9]]
''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' 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!}}

[[File:Catilla flywheels retreat time wars.jpg|upright=1.7|thumb]]
''He later joined the [[Mayhem Attack Squad]] and took part in their joint attack with the [[Wrecker]]s 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''====
[[File:TF84 FlywheelsDullBot.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.2]]
Flywheels, along with [[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|upright=1.1|thumb|What is this ominous light that threatens to engulf us?]]
Flywheels, alongside [[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)}}
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====''Legends'' comic====
[[File:LegendsManga Vol40 Flywheel.jpg|left|thumb|upright=1.4]]
In 2021, Flywheels was among Scorponok's Decepticons who battled [[Fortress Maximus (G1)|Fortress]]'s Autobots near a [[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|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 40|Bonus Edition Vol. 40}} 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|Legends Comic: Bonus Edition Vol. 43|Bonus Edition Vol. 43}} 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|upright=1.1|thumb|"It is only logical that there will be no side-effects from this whatsoever."]]
[[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}}

[[File:KillAllCons-TheForagers.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
At some point he was captured by the Autobots and imprisoned in [[Garrus-9]]. After [[Overlord (Masterforce)|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 (DJD)|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)/2005 IDW continuity|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' [[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 (DJD)|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 (DJD)|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}}

===2019 IDW continuity===
:*''First Appearance:'' [[The World In Your Eyes Part Two|''Transformers'' issue #2]]

[[File:TheWorldInYourEyesPart3 AscenticonGuardVolunteers.jpg|right|upright=1.6|thumb]]
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|left|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 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.

[[File:TheChangeInYourNaturePt1 BumblebeeBeatsSkytread.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.2]]
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}}
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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Philip Bache]] (English)|[[Cédric Ingard]] (French)}}

==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 (PS2)|The Transformers}}

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

==Toys==
===Generation 1===
[[File:G1-toy Flywheels.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|"Hey, you know what they say about guys with big feet, right?"]]
*'''Flywheels''' (Duocon, [[1987]])
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''D-97'''
**''Accessories:'' "Laser cannon" pistol
:Flywheels' [[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 a brown self-propelled howitzer of vague origin. 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]''
{{-}}

===Generations===
====Titans Return====
[[File:TF-Titans-Return-Skytread.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Oh sure, Battletrap gets a cool exclusive Voyager class and a new Legends Class toy! I lose my name! I lose my body! What do I get? A little more articulation and a little vehicle to ride around in. Huh.]]
*'''Skytread''' (Titan Master, [[2016]])
**''Accessories:'' Tank accessory
:A [[retool]] of ''[[Titans Return (toyline)|Titans Return]]'' [[Horri-Bull#Generations|Terri-Bull]], Skytread (presumably renamed for [[trademark]] reasons) is a small 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.

:This toy also doubles as the separate ''[[Beast Wars: Uprising]]'' character [[Skytread]]. It was re-issued 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}}
{{-}}

====War for Cybertron: Siege====
[[File:WFCS-Deluxe-Skytread.jpg|thumb|300px|All right! All that's left is my name...]]
*'''Skytread''' (Deluxe Class, [[2018]])
**''ID number:'' '''WFC-S10'''
**''Japanese ID number'': '''SG-11'''
**''Japanese release date'': '''[[March 30]], [[2019]]'''
**''Accessories:'' "HV Electron Breacher," EM24 IR Laser Launcher" (combine to form "LRRF Suspension-Ray Super-Launcher")

:Part of the first wave of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|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#Generations|Battletrap]], Skytread's components do not have their own robot modes, although this results in a noticeably more stable figure. Skytread does however 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 into [[Slamdance (G1)#Generations|Slamdance]].

::*''[http://www.transformers-universe.com/i.php?ID=7463&Sprache=0 More information on Skytread at Transformers-Universe.com]''
{{-}}

===Legends===
{{anchor|HeadmasterSet}}
[[File:TF-Legends-LG-EX-Headmaster-Set-Flywheels.jpg|thumb|"OK Takara, now you fixed my legs; where's my larger body?"]]
*'''Headmaster Set''' ([[2017]]-[[February 19|02-19]])
**''ID number'': '''LG-EX'''

:Released as a Wonder Festival 2017 exclusive, 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.

:Flywheel was released along with [[Grimlock (G1)/toys#Legends|Grimlock]], [[Chromedome (G1)#HeadmasterSet|Chromedome]], [[Duros#HeadmasterSet|Hardhead]], [[Brawn (G1)/toys#Legends|Gong]], and [[Arcana#HeadmasterSet|Brainstorm]].

{{TRTerri-BullMold}}
{{-}}
==Merchandise==
===Transformers Trading Card Game===
[[File:W4RaiderSkytread.jpg|thumb]]
*'''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.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*It's often speculated that Battletrap and Flywheels' 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, his ''Siege'' figure has been scaled up to match to a roughly Voyager Class size. This is prominently noticable when he is next to Spinister, who towers over him in the toyline.

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

==References==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Beast Wars: Uprising Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Decepticons]]
[[Category:Headmasters]]
[[Category:IDW (2005) Decepticons]]
[[Category:IDW (2019) 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: Siege Decepticons]]

Siege episode 6

2020-08-04T20:14:21Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep6.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 5
|next=
|title=Episode 6
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Brandon M. Easton]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''With the planet itself on the line, the Autobots and Decepticons each make their final plays for the Allspark.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] has [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] surrounded by [[Dome Guards]] for daring to steal his [[energon]] reserves. As Bumblebee tries to reason with Soundblaster, the infrastructure-destroying virus released by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] causes a power outage, providing a diversion for Bumblebee and the Autobots to escape. As they board a transport, Bumblebee grabs his head in pain as the virus attacks his mind and falls unconscious. Arcee quickly takes control and exits Soundblaster's base.

Meanwhile, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and several [[Autobot|Autobots]] are battling the [[Sparkless]] in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. The zombie-like Cybertronians overwhelm [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]], killing her. Prime has no time to grieve her death, and continues the desperate search for the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] while fending off the Sparkless. Suddenly, the Allspark appears over their heads, and Prime transforms, bowling over the Sparkless and launching himself into the air to seize it. His possession of the Allspark causes the Sparkless to dissolve, ending the battle.

At the same time, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage's]] hologram cloak around the [[space bridge|spacebridge]] has failed due to exhaustion, and another team of Autobots along with [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] defend the spacebridge from a [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] attack. Due to Shockwave's virus, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] is unable to reach Autobot Command, and Impactor prepares to make a last stand. Meanwhile, Arcee's transport arrives at the uncloaked [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and learns from [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] that the virus has exposed their location to an approaching Decepticon army. But there's hope, as Cog bears gifts of stolen energon. Elita orders a jubilant Wheeljack to prepare the Ark for launch as Seekers begin to bombard it. Prime heads for the spacebridge and sends Prowl and Jetfire to assist Elita at the Ark.

At the Ark's hangar, Bumblebee awakens in the middle of battle and realizes that the virus has destroyed the [[Alpha Trion protocols]]. [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] hands a weapon to Bumblebee, and the scavenger begins actively fighting against Decepticon forces. Jetfire confronts Starscream and a team of Seekers at the Ark.

Surveying the battle, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is informed that Optimus Prime is en route to Sector Seven instead of the Ark. Megatron is perplexed, but soon intuits that Prime not only has the Allspark, but also is intending to use the spacebridge to remove it from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] altogether. Fearing the likely destruction of Cybertron upon the Allspark's removal, Megatron orders Starscream to cease fighting Jetfire and to destroy the spacebridge, and orders Soundwave to destroy the Ark. Megatron and [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] head towards Sector Seven to destroy Prime and claim the Allspark.

Cog warns Prime about the approaching Decepticons, who then forwards the message to Mirage and Impactor. Megatron intercepts Prime on the way to the spacebridge, and they each argue that the other has caused the destruction of Cybertron. Prime refuses to let Megatron weaponize the Allspark, but Megatron counters that taking it off-world is far worse, since its removal will destroy the planet. Megatron orders his army to attack Prime and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] just as Jetfire arrives and trades blows with his former leader.

Wheeljack activates [[Teletraan I]], and Elita commands the ship to take off after clearing a path from the surrounding Decepticons, and the Ark speeds towards the spacebridge. At the same time, Prime speeds towards the spacebridge, giving Ratchet the signal to activate it. As Ratchet runs to the control panel, Starscream aims for him; Impactor blocks the attack, saving Ratchet's life at the cost of his own.

High upon the activated spacebridge, Prime and Megatron battle for the Allspark with each of their respective teams fending each other off. Megatron wrests control of the Allspark from Prime, but Bumblebee arrives and shoots him in the back. Megatron is stunned and drops it; Prime quickly reclaims it and hurls the Allspark through the spacebridge at last, enraging Megatron. The Decepticon leader demands the death of the Autobots, only for the ground to shatter and erupt in front of him, revealing the gargantuan form of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega quickly routs the Decepticons and claims that Megatron must be stopped for the good of Cybertron.

Meanwhile, Prime aids the Autobots in boarding the Ark. Elita declares that she chooses to continue fighting on Cybertron. She and Prime barely have time to say goodbye before the Ark lifts away from the surface, and not all Autobots are able to board the spacecraft. As the Ark rockets through the spacebridge, there is a blinding flash of light, and afterwards, only the rubble of the destroyed spacebridge remains. His plans for the Allspark ruined, Megatron can only sigh in frustration and defeat.

Chromia wonders if the Ark made it through safely; Elita replies that they must honor the sacrifice of every Autobot who died on the ship. She knows that the war hasn't ended, and exhorts Chromia and Red Alert to continue fighting the good fight against Megatron. Jetfire emerges from the wreckage of the spacebridge and joins their group.

''Elsewhere, a slow beeping is heard. Teletraan-1 issues a warning: unknown vessel approaching''...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=

* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (2)
* [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] (3)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (6)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (7)
* [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] (9)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (10)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (11)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (13)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (14)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (15)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (16)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (17)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (18)
* [[Comms Officer]] (28)

|c2=
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (8)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (12)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (19)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (20)
* [[Ion Storm]] (21)
* [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]] (22)
* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (23)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (24)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (25)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (26)
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (27)
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (29)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (30)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (32)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (1)
* [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] (4)
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (31)
}}

==Quotes==
"I won't let you destroy Cybertron!" 
"And I won't let you enslave it!" 
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Optimus heads to "Sector Seven" to reach the space bridge, a reference to the human organization [[Sector Seven]] from the [[Live-action film series]]. "Sector Seven" was also where the Ark was located in the last few episodes.
*The Allspark is based on its appearance in ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''.
*Elita-1 staying behind on Cybertron while the ''Ark'' takes off is a callback to "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]", though here it was by choice rather than the result of her presumed demise. Much like that G1 episode, Chromia stayed behind on Cybertron.
*Prime throws the AllSpark into the SpaceBridge, much like his ''Cyberverse'' counterpart.

===Animation and technical errors===
*The subtitles credit one of Arcee's shouts and one of Chromia's grunts as Elita's.

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056818 Episode 6 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 6

2020-08-04T20:11:51Z

Cybertron: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep6.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 5
|next=
|title=Episode 6
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Brandon M. Easton]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''With the planet itself on the line, the Autobots and Decepticons each make their final plays for the Allspark.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] has [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]], [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]], and [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] surrounded by [[Dome Guards]] for daring to steal his [[energon]] reserves. As Bumblebee tries to reason with Soundblaster, the infrastructure-destroying virus released by [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] causes a power outage, providing a diversion for Bumblebee and the Autobots to escape. As they board a transport, Bumblebee grabs his head in pain as the virus attacks his mind and falls unconscious. Arcee quickly takes control and exits Soundblaster's base.

Meanwhile, [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and several [[Autobot|Autobots]] are battling the [[Sparkless]] in the [[Rust Sea|Sea of Rust]]. The zombie-like Cybertronians overwhelm [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]], killing her. Prime has no time to grieve her death, and continues the desperate search for the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] while fending off the Sparkless. Suddenly, the Allspark appears over their heads, and Prime transforms, bowling over the Sparkless and launching himself into the air to seize it. His possession of the Allspark causes the Sparkless to dissolve, ending the battle.

At the same time, [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage's]] hologram cloak around the [[space bridge|spacebridge]] has failed due to exhaustion, and another team of Autobots along with [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] defend the spacebridge from a [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] attack. Due to Shockwave's virus, [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] is unable to reach Autobot Command, and Impactor prepares to make a last stand. Meanwhile, Arcee's transport arrives at the uncloaked [[Ark (G1)|Ark]] and learns from [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] that the virus has exposed their location to an approaching Decepticon army. But there's hope, as Cog bears gifts of stolen energon. Elita orders a jubilant Wheeljack to prepare the Ark for launch as Seekers begin to bombard it. Prime heads for the spacebridge and sends Prowl and Jetfire to assist Elita at the Ark.

At the Ark's hangar, Bumblebee awakens in the middle of battle and realizes that the virus has destroyed the [[Alpha Trion protocols]]. [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] hands a weapon to Bumblebee, and the scavenger begins actively fighting against Decepticon forces. Jetfire confronts Starscream and a team of Seekers at the Ark.

Surveying the battle, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] is informed that Optimus Prime is en route to Sector Seven instead of the Ark. Megatron is perplexed, but soon intuits that Prime not only has the Allspark, but also is intending to use the spacebridge to remove it from [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] altogether. Fearing the likely destruction of Cybertron upon the Allspark's removal, Megatron orders Starscream to cease fighting Jetfire and to destroy the spacebridge, and orders Soundwave to destroy the Ark. Megatron and [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] head towards Sector Seven to destroy Prime and claim the Allspark.

Cog warns Prime about the approaching Decepticons, who then forwards the message to Mirage and Impactor. Megatron intercepts Prime on the way to the spacebridge, and they each argue that the other has caused the destruction of Cybertron. Prime refuses to let Megatron weaponize the Allspark, but Megatron counters that taking it off-world is far worse, since its removal will destroy the planet. Megatron orders his army to attack Prime and [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] just as Jetfire arrives and trades blows with his former leader.

Wheeljack activates [[Teletraan I]], and Elita commands the ship to take off after clearing a path from the surrounding Decepticons, and the Ark speeds towards the spacebridge. At the same time, Prime speeds towards the spacebridge, giving Ratchet the signal to activate it. As Ratchet runs to the control panel, Starscream aims for him; Impactor blocks the attack, saving Ratchet's life at the cost of his own.

High upon the activated spacebridge, Prime and Megatron battle for the Allspark with each of their respective teams fending each other off. Megatron wrests control of the Allspark from Prime, but Bumblebee arrives and shoots him in the back. Megatron is stunned and drops it; Prime quickly reclaims it and hurls the Allspark through the spacebridge at last, enraging Megatron. The Decepticon leader demands the death of the Autobots, only for the ground to shatter and erupt in front of him, revealing the gargantuan form of [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]]. Omega quickly routs the Decepticons and claims that Megatron must be stopped for the good of Cybertron.

Meanwhile, Prime aids the Autobots in boarding the Ark. Elita declares that she chooses to continue fighting on Cybertron. She and Prime barely have time to say goodbye before the Ark lifts away from the surface, and not all Autobots are able to board the spacecraft. As the Ark rockets through the spacebridge, there is a blinding flash of light, and afterwards, only the rubble of the destroyed spacebridge remains. His plans for the Allspark ruined, Megatron can only sigh in frustration and defeat.

Chromia wonders if the Ark made it through safely; Elita replies that they must honor the sacrifice of every Autobot who died on the ship. She knows that the war hasn't ended, and exhorts Chromia and Red Alert to continue fighting the good fight against Megatron. Jetfire emerges from the wreckage of the spacebridge and joins their group.

''Elsewhere, a slow beeping is heard. Teletraan-1 issues a warning: unknown vessel approaching''...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=

* [[Arcee (G1)|Arcee]] (2)
* [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] (3)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (5)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (6)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (7)
* [[Moonracer (G1)|Moonracer]] (9)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (10)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (11)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (13)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (14)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (15)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (16)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (17)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (18)
* [[Comms Officer]] (28)

|c2=
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (8)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (12)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (19)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (20)
* [[Ion Storm]] (21)
* [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm]] (22)
* [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]] (23)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (24)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (25)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (26)
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (27)
* [[Astrotrain (G1)|Astrotrain]] (29)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (30)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (32)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (1)
* [[Soundblaster (G1)|Soundblaster]] (4)
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (31)
}}

==Quotes==
"I won't let you destroy Cybertron!" 
"And I won't let you enslave it!" 
:—'''Megatron''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Optimus heads to "Sector Seven" to reach the space bridge, a reference to the human organization [[Sector Seven]] from the [[Live-action film series]].
*The Allspark is based on its appearance in ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]''.
*Elita-1 staying behind on Cybertron while the ''Ark'' takes off is a callback to "[[The Search for Alpha Trion]]", though here it was by choice rather than the result of her presumed demise. Much like that G1 episode, Chromia stayed behind on Cybertron.

===Animation and technical errors===
*The subtitles credit one of Arcee's shouts and one of Chromia's grunts as Elita's.

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056818 Episode 6 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 4

2020-08-04T20:08:51Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep4.jpg
|caption=Sym-Trionic Titan
|prev=Siege episode 3
|next=Siege episode 5
|title=Episode 4
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Brandon M. Easton]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''Optimus looks for aid in unlikely places, while Bumblebee's destiny takes an unexpected turn.'''

==Synopsis==
As rain falls, an enshackled [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] leads [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and a group of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] through the massive grave-site at [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]. Magnus has a grim countenance as he leads Megatron to Autobot Command, hidden underneath the memorial of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. The former allies recall the teachings of Alpha Trion, and how the paths of Magnus and Prime diverged from that of Megatron. As [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] flies into position above, Megatron taunts Magnus for his betrayal. Magnus opens the door to the memorial—leading the Decepticons into an empty room!

Realizing he's been lied to, Megatron aims his [[fusion cannon]] at Magnus. But he merely responds with a smile. Megatron blasts Magnus through the chest. The smile remains on his face as he dies.

As Jetfire lands, Magnus's optics glow green, and a [[Alpha Trion protocols|strange energy storm]] begins to emanate from his body and flows away into the sky, leaving the Decepticons baffled. A distance away, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] gets paid for his [[energon]] scavenging efforts. As he walks away, the energy storm reaches him and fills his body with energy, overwhelming him and knocking him offline. When he regains consciousness, he finds that his very sight has changed, seeing mysterious energy coruscating through everything, and he finds himself talking about someone named "Trion" and speaking mystically.

Megatron tells [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to dispatch [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] in order to track the anomaly, and orders Jetfire to take Magnus's corpse to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to see if he can understand the anomaly. Before he can leave, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and a group of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] land and confront him. Starscream blasts Jetfire for treachery and explains to Megatron that Jetfire recently killed [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. Jetfire defends himself by saying [[Autobot]] genocide is against all he's fought for. Megatron then orders his death, but Jetfire quickly attacks and flies away. Starscream and the Seekers give chase in the air, and despite Jetfire's counterattacks, he is eventually shot down.

At [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is crestfallen as he senses the passing of Magnus. He tells [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] that the Alpha Trion protocols have been activated, which would only occur upon Magnus's death.

[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] join [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] at the repair bays. Impactor is disillusioned by Megatron upon seeing the extent of death and destruction, and believes Megatron has abandoned the virtues they once fought for. Elita then summons Ratchet and Impactor to the bridge, where Prime orders [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], Ratchet, Impactor, [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] to repair the [[space bridge|spacebridge]]. Mirage is appointed team leader. Elita expresses her concern about the fate of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] if the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] were to be removed from it, but Prime dismisses it and places her in charge of readying the Ark for launch. Optimus himself plans to contact the [[Guardian robot|Guardians]] before leading a team to retrieve the Allspark.

Mirage's team hides from patrolling Seekers as Impactor gives them their timetable: they only have 20 astro-cycles to repair the spacebridge before Decepticon forces return. They work quickly, with Chromia and Sideswipe surveying the area for Seekers. Unfortunately, a patrol returns ahead of schedule and attacks the team. Impactor shields Ratchet from attack while Chromia returns fire, shooting the Seekers down. Mirage and Sideswipe go make sure the Seekers are no longer a threat while Impactor and Ratchet return to work, anticipating another wave of Seekers very soon.

At Decepticon headquarters, Starscream promises that Jetfire is dead, and Megatron promotes him to commander of the Seekers despite his uncontrollable ambition. Barricade, Soundwave and Shockwave endure Starscream's grandiose acceptance speech.

Prime journeys to the location of the Guardians and tells them the news of Magnus's death at Megatron's hand. He wonders if the Alpha Trion protocols have transferred into a Guardian, but even if not, he requests their aid against Megatron, who seeks to reformat all non-Decepticons on Cybertron. The Guardians refuse to interfere in the war, and they withdraw, leaving Prime full of frustration at Guardians who will not guard Cybertron. Prime swears to protect Cybertron without their help. He returns to the Ark to deliver the disappointing news to Elita, and is stricken with a bout of guilt for keeping the war going for so long, but Wheeljack remains in high spirits, promising to get the Ark online.

At that moment, Bumblebee attempts to barge into the Ark to speak with Prime. He wants to know who Alpha Trion is, and that's when Prime realizes that ''Bumblebee'' has been chosen by the Alpha Trion protocols. Bumblebee is suddenly pulled within the depths of his own mind, reaching a surreal landscape, and before him emerges a figure infused in light and energy. He learns that this is only a simulacrum of Alpha Trion, who explains the protocols are a collection of wisdom that protect the Autobots in times of crisis. He finds out that Prime and Magnus chose to share power between them, with Prime keeping the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] while Magnus had the protocols. As Bumblebee doubts his worthiness, the simulacrum says that Prime will need his support for the trials that await him. As he exits the trance, he tells Prime that he knows where the Allspark is.

Bumblebee and Prime are interrupted by an intruder alert. Prowl, Ironhide, and Hound discover that the intruder is a wounded Jetfire, who has come to join them!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (8)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (9)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (10)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (14)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (16)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (17)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (18)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (19)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (20)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (21)

|c2=
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (2)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (3)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (5)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (11)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (12)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (13)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (15)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (25)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (22)
*[[Guardian robot|Two Unnamed Guardians]] (23-24)
* [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Simulacrum of Alpha Trion]] (26)
}}

==Quotes==
"Most inferior."
:—'''Soundwave''' reviews Starscream's acceptance speech

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
* "[[Til all are one]]!" yet again.

===Continuity Notes===
* Jetfire and Skywarp discovered the location of Autobot Command in the previous episode after tracking Impactor's comm.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Magnus's handcuffs disappear the instant he gets shot by Megatron.

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056816 Episode 4 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)

2020-08-04T20:06:58Z

Cybertron: /* Voyager Class */

{{disambig3|War for Cybertron}}
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Trilogy-logo.jpg|center|400px]]

The '''''War for Cybertron Trilogy''''' is [[Hasbro]]'s designation for a [[subline imprint|segment]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' line that launched in early [[2019]]. The line aims to serve as a back-to-basics approach to ''Transformers'', with a focus on [[show-accuracy|media accuracy]], [[articulation]], and a consistent robot mode [[scale]].

The first installment of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'', is set during the final days of the Transformers' civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], reimagining classic characters to give them Cybertronian [[alternate mode]]s and battle damage deco. The second installment, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'', takes place during an interstitial period as the Autobots and Decepticons travel through space, seeing many gain Earthly vehicle modes, while also introducing space-faring characters such as the [[Quintesson]]s and [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]. A third and final installment, ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom (toyline)|Kingdom]]'', is set to follow.

In keeping with installments of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'', the ''War for Cybertron'' lines feature a unified, line-wide [[gimmick]]: weaponry. All figures are now compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], with Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures being littered in [[5 mm post]]s to facilitate being armed up with any combination of compatible weaponry.

Replacing [[Power of the Primes (toyline)|the last line]]'s [[Prime Master]]s are [[Battle Master]]s, small figures that turn into modular handheld weapons and include "Fire Blast" effect pieces to simulate blaster or rocket booster discharge across all price points. [[Micromaster]] Teams replace Legends Class; in addition to their own individual vehicle forms, each team of two Micromasters can combine into large weapons.

The C.O.M.B.A.T. System also sees the introduction of [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]]s and [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]]s, Transformers which can be disassembled into a variety of 5 mm compatible weapons and accessories. As the trilogy transitioned into ''Earthrise'', the focus of the [[play pattern]] shifted to base modes, introducing the [[A.I.R. Lock System]] of connectable ramps and roads to allow kids to create combined battle stations.

{|style="margin:0 auto;padding:0 auto;" border="0" align="center" id="toc"
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!align="center" bgcolor="#6699CC" colspan="12"|War for Cybertron Trilogy:
|-
|align="center" colspan="3"|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)]]'' ([[2020]]–???)
|<div style="background-color:#999;width:5px;height:20px;margin:2px 10px;"></div>
|align="center" colspan="3"|''War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)'' ([[2020]]–???)
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|align="center" colspan="2"|''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (franchise)|Siege]]'' ([[2019]]–[[2020]])
|<div style="background-color:#999;width:5px;height:20px;margin:2px 10px;"></div>
|align="center" colspan="2"|''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (franchise)|Earthrise]]'' ([[2020]]–???)
|<div style="background-color:#999;width:5px;height:20px;margin:2px 10px;"></div>
|align="center" colspan="2"|''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom (franchise)|Kingdom]]'' (???–???)
|}

==Toys==
===''Siege'' (2019-2020)===
'''{{main|War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)}}'''

===''Earthrise'' (2020-present)===
'''{{main|War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)}}'''

===''Kingdom'' (???-???)===
'''{{main|War for Cybertron: Kingdom (toyline)}}'''

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy'' (2020-present)===
{{anchor|Netflix}}
Launching in conjunction with the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]] on [[Netflix]], this confusingly-named [[subline imprint]] was unveiled by Hasbro at New York [[Toy Fair 2020]]. With the cartoon featuring [[character model]]s based directly on Hasbro's toy molds, the toyline in turn features animation-accurate weathering and extensive deco. With the exception of three exclusives not based on the Netflix cartoon, the line is [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the US.

====Deluxe Class====
Intended to consist of ten releases, each figure in the Deluxe Class assortment includes a piece of a flimsy, cardboard [[Teletraan I]] backdrop which, once completed, can serve as a display. These cost exactly $0.12 USD less than the MRSP of normal ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Class releases. Each wave features three battle-damaged redecoes of pre-existing toys and two original decoes (or toolings, in the case of Wave 2).

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapface#Toys|Decepticon Scrapface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Sideswipe]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita One (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Bumblebee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Decepticon-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Deluxe Class Decepticon Mirage]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 2 not yet released}}

====Voyager Class====
Also known as "Battle 3-Packs", and costing $10 USD more than the MRSP of normal ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Voyager Class releases, the price is made up with two additional Battle Masters or a pair of Micromasters. Each wave has a pair of new Battle Master characters and a set of classic characters with weapon modes.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Hotlink]] (w/ [[Heatstroke#Toys|Heatstroke]] and [[Heartburn#Toys|Heartburn]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Megatron]] (w/ [[Lionizer (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Captive Lionizer]] and [[Pinpointer (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Captive Pinpointer]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime]] (w/ [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#2020Netflix|Decepticon Soundwave]] (w/ [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Laserbeak]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
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|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-DecepticonHotlink.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voyager Class Decepticon Hotlink]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 2 not yet released}}

====Leader Class====
These "Leader Unboxing" figures are presented in windowless boxes designed to look like Cybertronian ammo crates. Coded sections of the box (apparently) contain spoilers for early episodes of the accompanying show. Costing nearly $10 USD more than the MRSP of normal ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Leader Class releases, the price is also made up with a Battle Master and other accessories.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus]] Spoiler Pack (w/ [[Rung (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Battlefield Rung]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|[[File:Netflix-WFC-Ultra-Magnus-Rung-Spoiler-Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ultra Magnus Spoiler Pack]]
|}

==== Japanese release ====
{{anchor|Japan}}
[[TakaraTomy]] are to release ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toys at general retail beginning in September 2020, with no changes from the Hasbro releases.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[September 26]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-01 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-02 [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Hound]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[October 23]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-03 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-04 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sideswipe]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[November 30]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-05 [[Scrapface#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Scrapface]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-06 [[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Hotlink]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[December 10]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-07 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-08 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[January 20]], [[2021]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-09 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-10 [[Elita One (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Elita-1]]}}
|}

{{comingsoontoy}}

====Exclusives====
[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-war-for-cybertron-unicron Announced] by [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[July 15]], [[2019]], [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]] is the largest and most expensive ''Transformers'' toy ever produced, and the first to be released as a crowdfunded project from [[HasLab]]. By the closing of the funding period on [[October 6]], the project had officially accrued over 12,000 backers, each of whom is to exclusively receive their own Unicron on its release in [[2021]].

Two more exclusives were released on Hasbro Pulse in the US. Originally planned to debut at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2020, the Quintesson Pit of Judgment was eventually made available on Hasbro Pulse after the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack features an ''Earthrise'' ID number, but is not branded or marketed as part of the said subline.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Shared exclusives'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1d1|[[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]] (w/ [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Hot Rod]], [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Galvatron]])}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hasbro Pulse'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1d1|WFC-E33 [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] (w/ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shockwave]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Soundwave]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Megatron]], [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Refraktor]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Prime]])}}
{{bp-qu|Quintesson Pit of Judgement (w/ [[Quintesson#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Judge, Prosecutor, Bailiff]], [[Sharkticon (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sharkticon]], [[Kranix (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Kranix]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-WFC-S-Unicron.jpg|upright=4|thumb|300px|"I have summoned you here with a [[Charlie (cat)|psps]]."]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

;''Selects''
Hasbro announced the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' branding in late 2018 to run alongside the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. [[Hasbro Pulse]] debuts ''Generations Selects'' figures for the U.S. and Canadian markets while fans in Hasbro's other markets must resort to various physical or online retailers. The Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit onward are only labeled ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' (even though the Spy Patrol set was [[:File:ToyFair2020-HasbroSlideShow11.jpg|shown]] as part of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' during the [[Toy Fair 2020]] presentation).

As per brand unification, Hasbro ''Selects'' figures are sometimes though not consistently made available for Japanese fans via [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Shared exclusives
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit ([[Wingthing_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Wingthing]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Decepticon Frenzy]], [[Skar (Decepticon)#Generations|Decepticon Skar]] & [[Knok#Generations|Autobot/Decepticon Knok]])}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS11 [[Exhaust#Generations|Decepticon Exhaust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS12 [[Greasepit (facility)#Generations|Greasepit]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS13 [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations|Hubcap]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS18 [[Tigertrack#Generations|Autobot Tigertrack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS19 [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations|Rotorstorm]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Rotorstorm.jpg|thumb|250px|Pre-Facelift Deluxe Class Rotorstorm]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Hubcap, Tigertrack, Rotorstorm}}

[[Category:Subline imprint]]
[[Category:Toylines]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy| ]]

Hotlink (G1)

2020-08-04T20:05:47Z

Cybertron: /* War for Cybertron Trilogy */

{{disambig2|the Generation 1 Decepticon|the Aligned Decepticon|Hotlink (WFC)}}
{{factions|decepticon}}
:''Hotlink is a [[Decepticon]] from the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|cartoon portion]] of the [[Generation 1 continuity family|Generation 1]] [[continuity family]].''
[[File:Sunstorm Cartoon.jpg|thumb|upright=2.2|But can it do smoke rings? (Hotlink is the purple one in front.)]]

'''Hotlink''' is a "Mechatronic Engineer" by trade but a gadget geek at heart. You'll never find him without his tool kit, and he's always ready to tinker up a new device to fit the needs of the moment. It's an affinity that transcends even Autobot or Decepticon factions for him. He'll be just as quick to geek out over an awesome Autobot weapon as one from his own team. And just as quick to "improve" it for his own enjoyment.

His favorite creation of his own is the [[pyropathic flamethrower]]. The kids love that one.

==Fiction==
===Generation 1 cartoon continuity===
====''The Transformers'' cartoon====
{{voiceactor|[[Masashi Ebara]] (Japanese)}}
Hotlink was one of the Decepticon jets on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] four million years ago. He used a flamethrower to enclose the [[Autobot]]s [[Wheeljack (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Wheeljack]] and [[Bumblebee (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity|Bumblebee]] in a circle of fire. They were nevertheless able to escape and plowed through Hotlink's patrol. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye, Part 1}}

====''Wings Universe''====
[[File:Hotlinkgoggles-ACommonFoe.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.4]]
{{Wingsnote}}
In [[2013]], Hotlink was part of the joint [[Autobot]]/[[Decepticon]] resistance on Cybertron against [[Jhiaxus (G2)|Jhiaxus]]'s [[Cybertronian (faction)|Cybertronian]] clone army in the [[Machine Wars (event)|Machine Wars]]. Two days before Jhiaxus's army arrived, Hotlink helped [[Hoist (G1)|Hoist]] fuse the controls for the [[space bridge]] control room. Despite their best efforts, however, the bridge could not be opened up from their end. They were ushered out of the room when [[Obsidian (BM)|Obsidian]] and [[Pyro (G1)|Pyro]] wished to talk in private. {{storylink|A Common Foe}}

Five days later, he joined in an all-out assault on the Cybertronians, setting at least two clones ablaze with his flamethrower. {{storylink|Termination}}

===''TransTech''===
Hotlink was one of many offworlders in [[Axiom Nexus]]'s Under City. Hotlink was part of a crowd in [[Seeker-Shinai]] that [[Megatron (Movie)|C-81]] attempted to disperse through intimidation. Unfortunately, all the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] present were too stunned to see a "Megatron" in Axiom Nexus to budge. {{storylink|Cybertron's Most Wanted}}

===''Prime Wars Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[File:Machinima-Titans-Return-Ep2-Elites.jpg|300px|thumb|]]
The [[Mistress of Flame]] ordered Hotlink and the other members of the [[Elite Air Resistance Squadron]] to attack [[Trypticon (G1)|Trypticon]], but they were all completely overwhelmed by the [[Titan (group)|Titan]]. {{storylink|Our Heroes Respond}}
{{--}}

===''Transformers/Ghostbusters''===
A member of the Decepticons during the final battle for Cybertron, {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 1}} Hotlink was among the many Decepticon warriors sent out to battle [[Gozer]], but was unable to prevent it from utterly destroying their metallic homeworld. {{storylink|Ghosts of Cybertron Part 2}}

===''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoons===
[[File:WFCSiegeEp2-Hotlink.jpg|left|thumb|300px|Remember, keep 6 feet away from other Seekers for social distancing.]]

{{charstubfiction}}

{{-}}

==Games==
===''Transformers Legends''===
Hot Link was part of [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]]'s team which unsuccessfully attempted to intercept [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Cliffjumper (G1)|Cliffjumper]] as the pair returned to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]] after an [[energon]] scavenging mission. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (Legends)|More than Meets the Eye}}

==Toys==
===''Timelines''===
[[File:TL Hotlink-toy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now you can recreate my awesome flamethrower scene! Flamethrower not included.]]
*'''Rainmakers''' {{sic}} (Convention 3-pack, [[2013]])
**''Accessories'': Left & right missile launchers, 2 missiles

:A [[redeco]] of the ''[[Transformers: Classics|Classics]]'' Deluxe Class [[Starscream (G1)/toys#Classics|Starscream]] mold, ''[[Transformers Timelines (toyline)|Timelines]]'' Hotlink transforms into a F-15 Eagle, but has the nose of an F-14 Tomcat fighter jet. His missile launchers can mount under his wings, on his shoulders, or in his fists, and fire spring-loaded projectiles. The large size of his launchers (necessary [[for safety reasons]]) restricts his arm movement somewhat in robot mode, as they bump into his wings. All three Rainmakers have slight tolerance issues with the white parts, making key joints juuuuuust a bit too tight.

:He was only available in a [[BotCon 2013]] [[exclusive]] souvenir set with [[Bitstream (G1)#Timelines|Bitstream]] and [[Sunstorm (G1)#Timelines|Sunstorm]], limited to 2500 pieces. All three toys use exactly the same [[paint operation]]s and plastic layouts, with the only difference between the three being their primary plastic color.

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2013/Decepticon/BCHotlink/hotlink.htm More information on Hotlink at TFU.info]''
{{ClassicsSeekerMold}}

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===''War for Cybertron Trilogy''===
[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-DecepticonHotlink.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Now available in grape flavor!]]
*'''Decepticon Hotlink''' (Voyager Class, 2020)
**''Japanese ID number:'' '''WFC-06'''
**''Japanese release date:'' '''[[November 30]], 2020'''
**''Accessories:'' 2 "HPI [[Null-ray|Null-Ray]] Laser Launchers", "[[Heartburn#Toys|Heartburn]]" and "[[Heatstroke#Toys|Heatstroke]]" [[Battle Master]]s, 2 "fire blast" effects

: Promoting the [[Netflix]]-original [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]], Hotlink is a redeco of ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'' [[Skywarp (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Siege|Skywarp]], coloring him entirely purple while slathering him in an ''extensive'' paint wash coating to represent accumulated grime and battle scars. He transforms into a Cybertronian "tetrajet" based on the [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers']] appearance in "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]", although the jet mode has <s>the robot-mode legs</s> pretty much his ''entire robot body'' sticking out from the undercarriage. As a rather heavy [[shellformer]], Hotlink can easily be separated into both a wingless robot mode and a nearly complete tetrajet via a single friction hinge.

: He includes two "HPI Null-Ray Laser Launchers," which can mount on his upper arms or under the wings in jet mode (or in any other [[5 mm post|5 mm port]], really). As part of the ''Siege'' [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], Hotlink has 5 mm ports on his biceps, forearms, shins, under his feet (vehicle-mode thrusters), and wings. The 3 mm pegs on his shins, forearms, left bicep, and the tips of his null-rays can accommodate effects parts, like the ones that come with his pack-in partners, Battle Masters [[Heartburn#Toys|Heartburn]] and [[Heatstroke#Toys|Heatstroke]]. These two are nigh-identical redecoes of [[Blowpipe (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Blowpipe]] meant to be the flamethrowers the pre-retcon "Hotlink" used in the original 1984 cartoon.

: The military insignia on Hotlink's box places him in the Air Division as an Engineering Private. His instructions, meanwhile, have him as a Ground Division Infantry General. Given that puts him at the same rank as ''Megatron'', his box prrrrobably has it right.

: This figure is a pretty good army builder candidate, given that the ''Siege'' cartoon features many seekers wearing this color scheme.

: As with other Netflix series figures, Hotlink was exclusive to [[Walmart]] in Canada and the United States, and in Japan as a [[TakaraTomy]] Mall exclusive.
{{-}}

==Notes==
*Hotlink was a nameless walk-on in his first appearance in the original Generation 1 cartoon's first episode, "[[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1]]". He was given his name with his first toy in 2013, taken from [[Hotlink (WFC)|a more recent Aligned Seeker]]. Incidentally, [http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hotlink "hotlink"] didn't exist as a word when he made his original fictional appearance! Maybe, back then, he just loved {{w|andouille}}.
*In the Japanese dub of ''The Transformers'' cartoon, Hotlink actually shouts out an anime-esque name for his special move involving the ring of fire: "Fire Attack!"
*Coincidentally, "Hotlink" was originally intended by [[Fun Publications]] as the name for the orange [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] to be included in the [[BotCon 2013]] exclusive souvenir three-pack, back when [[e-HOBBY]] was planning to release their own exclusive [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] toy, and FunPub had thus changed the figure's intended color scheme to a more red-ish orange. At that time, the purple Seeker was intended to be named "Nacelle". However, when the e-HOBBY figure didn't happen, the orange Seeker's identity was changed back to Sunstorm, he was given a more yellow-ish color scheme closer to FunPub's ''original'' original plans for the figure, and the name "Hotlink" was reassigned to the purple Seeker.<ref name="bc13seekers">[https://www.allspark.com/forums/topic/156054-generations-selects-brown-box-revealed-pg-7/page-9#entry3834842 Post by Fun Publications' Jesse Wittenrich on The Allspark Forums, 15 January 2019]</ref><ref name="whois">[https://twitter.com/JesseWittenrich/status/1096940990424854528 Series of posts by Jesse Wittenrich on Twitter, 16 February 2019]</ref> The name "Nacelle" was later given to [[Nacelle (G1)|yet ''another'' Seeker]].
*Further confusion arose when the BotCon 2013 exclusive souvenir three-pack was given the name "Rainmakers". [[Fun Publications]] employees subsequently confirmed that the pack's title was an error, and that they were indeed intended to be the "welcoming committee" from "More than Meets the Eye, Part 1", with no intended direct connection to the the trio from "[[Divide and Conquer]]" known as the "[[Rainmaker]]s".

===Foreign names===
*''Japanese:'' '''Hotlink''' (ホットリンク ''Hottorinku'')

==References==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:BotCon exclusives]]
[[Category:Generation 1 cartoon Decepticons]]
[[Category:Generation 1 Seekers]]
[[Category:Machine Wars Decepticons]]
[[Category:Timelines characters]]
[[Category:TransTech Decepticons]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege Decepticons]]
[[Category:Wings Universe Decepticons]]

War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)

2020-08-04T20:03:13Z

Cybertron: /* Deluxe Class */

{{disambig3|War for Cybertron}}
[[File:War-for-Cybertron-Trilogy-logo.jpg|center|400px]]

The '''''War for Cybertron Trilogy''''' is [[Hasbro]]'s designation for a [[subline imprint|segment]] of the ''[[Transformers: Generations (toyline)|Transformers: Generations]]'' line that launched in early [[2019]]. The line aims to serve as a back-to-basics approach to ''Transformers'', with a focus on [[show-accuracy|media accuracy]], [[articulation]], and a consistent robot mode [[scale]].

The first installment of the trilogy, ''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)|Siege]]'', is set during the final days of the Transformers' civil war on [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]], reimagining classic characters to give them Cybertronian [[alternate mode]]s and battle damage deco. The second installment, ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'', takes place during an interstitial period as the Autobots and Decepticons travel through space, seeing many gain Earthly vehicle modes, while also introducing space-faring characters such as the [[Quintesson]]s and [[Mercenary|Mercenaries]]. A third and final installment, ''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom (toyline)|Kingdom]]'', is set to follow.

In keeping with installments of the ''[[Prime Wars Trilogy]]'', the ''War for Cybertron'' lines feature a unified, line-wide [[gimmick]]: weaponry. All figures are now compatible with the [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System]], with Deluxe, Voyager, and Leader Class figures being littered in [[5 mm post]]s to facilitate being armed up with any combination of compatible weaponry.

Replacing [[Power of the Primes (toyline)|the last line]]'s [[Prime Master]]s are [[Battle Master]]s, small figures that turn into modular handheld weapons and include "Fire Blast" effect pieces to simulate blaster or rocket booster discharge across all price points. [[Micromaster]] Teams replace Legends Class; in addition to their own individual vehicle forms, each team of two Micromasters can combine into large weapons.

The C.O.M.B.A.T. System also sees the introduction of [[C.O.M.B.A.T. System|Weaponizer]]s and [[A.I.R. Lock System|Modulator]]s, Transformers which can be disassembled into a variety of 5 mm compatible weapons and accessories. As the trilogy transitioned into ''Earthrise'', the focus of the [[play pattern]] shifted to base modes, introducing the [[A.I.R. Lock System]] of connectable ramps and roads to allow kids to create combined battle stations.

{|style="margin:0 auto;padding:0 auto;" border="0" align="center" id="toc"
|-
!align="center" bgcolor="#6699CC" colspan="12"|War for Cybertron Trilogy:
|-
|align="center" colspan="3"|''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)]]'' ([[2020]]–???)
|<div style="background-color:#999;width:5px;height:20px;margin:2px 10px;"></div>
|align="center" colspan="3"|''War for Cybertron Trilogy (toyline)'' ([[2020]]–???)
|-
|align="center" colspan="2"|''[[War for Cybertron: Siege (franchise)|Siege]]'' ([[2019]]–[[2020]])
|<div style="background-color:#999;width:5px;height:20px;margin:2px 10px;"></div>
|align="center" colspan="2"|''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (franchise)|Earthrise]]'' ([[2020]]–???)
|<div style="background-color:#999;width:5px;height:20px;margin:2px 10px;"></div>
|align="center" colspan="2"|''[[War for Cybertron: Kingdom (franchise)|Kingdom]]'' (???–???)
|}

==Toys==
===''Siege'' (2019-2020)===
'''{{main|War for Cybertron: Siege (toyline)}}'''

===''Earthrise'' (2020-present)===
'''{{main|War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)}}'''

===''Kingdom'' (???-???)===
'''{{main|War for Cybertron: Kingdom (toyline)}}'''

===''Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy'' (2020-present)===
{{anchor|Netflix}}
Launching in conjunction with the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' cartoon]] on [[Netflix]], this confusingly-named [[subline imprint]] was unveiled by Hasbro at New York [[Toy Fair 2020]]. With the cartoon featuring [[character model]]s based directly on Hasbro's toy molds, the toyline in turn features animation-accurate weathering and extensive deco. With the exception of three exclusives not based on the Netflix cartoon, the line is [[exclusive]] to [[Walmart]] in the US.

====Deluxe Class====
Intended to consist of ten releases, each figure in the Deluxe Class assortment includes a piece of a flimsy, cardboard [[Teletraan I]] backdrop which, once completed, can serve as a display. These cost exactly $0.12 USD less than the MRSP of normal ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Deluxe Class releases. Each wave features three battle-damaged redecoes of pre-existing toys and two original decoes (or toolings, in the case of Wave 2).

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Hound]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Scrapface#Toys|Decepticon Scrapface]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Sideswipe]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Elita One (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Elita-1]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Wheeljack (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Wheeljack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Red Alert (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Red Alert]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Impactor (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Impactor]]}}
{{Bp-a1|[[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Bumblebee]]}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|[[File:TF-Generations-Netflix-WFC-Decepticon-Mirage.jpg|upright=1.66|thumb|Deluxe Class Decepticon Mirage]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 2 not yet released}}

====Voyager Class====
Also known as "Battle 3-Packs", and costing $10 USD more than the MRSP of normal ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Voyager Class releases, the price is made up with two additional Battle Masters or a pair of Micromasters. Each wave has a pair of new Battle Master characters.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|[[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Hotlink]] (w/ [[Heatstroke#Toys|Heatstroke]] and [[Heartburn#Toys|Heartburn]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Megatron]] (w/ [[Lionizer (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Captive Lionizer]] and [[Pinpointer (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Captive Pinpointer]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#2020Netflix|Autobot Optimus Prime]] (w/ [[Enerax#Toys|Enerax]] and [[Sheeldron#Toys|Sheeldron]])}}
{{Bp-d1|[[Soundwave (G1)/toys#2020Netflix|Decepticon Soundwave]] (w/ [[Ravage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ravage]] and [[Laserbeak (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Laserbeak]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|[[File:WFCNetflixtoy-DecepticonHotlink.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Voyager Class Decepticon Hotlink]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Wave 2 not yet released}}

====Leader Class====
These "Leader Unboxing" figures are presented in windowless boxes designed to look like Cybertronian ammo crates. Coded sections of the box (apparently) contain spoilers for early episodes of the accompanying show. Costing nearly $10 USD more than the MRSP of normal ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' Leader Class releases, the price is also made up with a Battle Master and other accessories.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|[[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus]] Spoiler Pack (w/ [[Rung (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Battlefield Rung]])}}
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|
|[[File:Netflix-WFC-Ultra-Magnus-Rung-Spoiler-Pack.jpg|thumb|upright=1.66|Ultra Magnus Spoiler Pack]]
|}

==== Japanese release ====
{{anchor|Japan}}
[[TakaraTomy]] are to release ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' toys at general retail beginning in September 2020, with no changes from the Hasbro releases.
{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 1''' ([[September 26]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-01 [[Mirage (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Mirage]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-02 [[Hound (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Hound]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 2''' ([[October 23]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-03 [[Chromia (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Chromia]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-04 [[Sideswipe (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sideswipe]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 3''' ([[November 30]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-05 [[Scrapface#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Scrapface]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-06 [[Hotlink (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Decepticon Hotlink]]}}
</ul>
|
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 4''' ([[December 10]], 2020)
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-d1|WFC-07 [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Megatron]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-08 [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Ultra Magnus]]}}
</ul>
|-
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Wave 5''' ([[January 20]], [[2021]])
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1|WFC-09 [[Bumblebee (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Bumblebee]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-10 [[Elita One (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Elita-1]]}}
|}

{{comingsoontoy}}

====Exclusives====
[https://hasbropulse.com/products/transformers-war-for-cybertron-unicron Announced] by [[Hasbro Pulse]] on [[July 15]], [[2019]], [[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]] is the largest and most expensive ''Transformers'' toy ever produced, and the first to be released as a crowdfunded project from [[HasLab]]. By the closing of the funding period on [[October 6]], the project had officially accrued over 12,000 backers, each of whom is to exclusively receive their own Unicron on its release in [[2021]].

Two more exclusives were released on Hasbro Pulse in the US. Originally planned to debut at [[San Diego Comic-Con]] 2020, the Quintesson Pit of Judgment was eventually made available on Hasbro Pulse after the event was cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack features an ''Earthrise'' ID number, but is not branded or marketed as part of the said subline.

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Shared exclusives'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1d1|[[Unicron/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Unicron]] (w/ [[Hot Rod (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Autobot Hot Rod]], [[Galvatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Galvatron]])}}
</ul>
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Hasbro Pulse'''
<ul class="iconlist">
{{bp-a1d1|WFC-E33 [[Centurion droid#Toys|Centurion Drone Weaponizer Pack]] (w/ [[Shockwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Shockwave]], [[Soundwave (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Soundwave]], [[Megatron (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Megatron]], [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Refraktor]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Optimus Prime]])}}
{{bp-qu|Quintesson Pit of Judgement (w/ [[Quintesson#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Judge, Prosecutor, Bailiff]], [[Sharkticon (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Sharkticon]], [[Kranix (G1)#War for Cybertron Trilogy|Kranix]])}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-WFC-S-Unicron.jpg|upright=4|thumb|300px|"I have summoned you here with a [[Charlie (cat)|psps]]."]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy}}
{{--}}

;''Selects''
Hasbro announced the ''[[Generations Selects (toyline)|Generations Selects]]'' branding in late 2018 to run alongside the ''War for Cybertron Trilogy''. [[Hasbro Pulse]] debuts ''Generations Selects'' figures for the U.S. and Canadian markets while fans in Hasbro's other markets must resort to various physical or online retailers. The Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit onward are only labeled ''War for Cybertron Trilogy'' (even though the Spy Patrol set was [[:File:ToyFair2020-HasbroSlideShow11.jpg|shown]] as part of ''[[War for Cybertron: Earthrise (toyline)|Earthrise]]'' during the [[Toy Fair 2020]] presentation).

As per brand unification, Hasbro ''Selects'' figures are sometimes though not consistently made available for Japanese fans via [[TakaraTomy Mall]].

{| style="margin-left:1em;" width="100%"
|width="20%" valign="top"|'''Shared exclusives
<ul class="iconlist">
{{Bp-a1d1|WFC-GS10 Soundwave Spy Patrol 3rd Unit ([[Wingthing_(G1)#Generations|Decepticon Wingthing]], [[Frenzy (G1)/toys#War for Cybertron: Earthrise|Decepticon Frenzy]], [[Skar (Decepticon)#Generations|Decepticon Skar]] & [[Knok#Generations|Autobot/Decepticon Knok]])}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS11 [[Exhaust#Generations|Decepticon Exhaust]]}}
{{Bp-d1|WFC-GS12 [[Greasepit (facility)#Generations|Greasepit]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS13 [[Hubcap (G1)#Generations|Hubcap]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS18 [[Tigertrack#Generations|Autobot Tigertrack]]}}
{{Bp-a1|WFC-GS19 [[Rotorstorm (G1)#Generations|Rotorstorm]]}}
</ul>
|[[File:TF-Generations-Selects-Rotorstorm.jpg|thumb|250px|Pre-Facelift Deluxe Class Rotorstorm]]
|}
{{comingsoontoy|Hubcap, Tigertrack, Rotorstorm}}

[[Category:Subline imprint]]
[[Category:Toylines]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy| ]]

Siege episode 2

2020-08-03T17:19:04Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep2.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 1
|next=Siege episode 3
|title=Episode 2
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[F.J. DeSanto]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''Ultra Magnus attempts to warn the Autobots of Megatron's ultimate plan, one which could end the war once and for all.'''

==Synopsis==
Surrounded by his retinue, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] speaks directly his army, commanding them to hunt down the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and leave them nowhere to hide. [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] reports they have a visitor in the form of a lone, cloaked figure. The visitor easily swats aside an intervening [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], but Megatron orders the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] to attack only on his signal. While [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] jockey for position in handling the potential threat, the visitor makes his peaceable intent with Megatron clear by being unarmed and remaining still. To Megatron's chagrin, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] fires a warning shot that narrowly misses the unflinching visitor's head. The visitor comes in peace, but is no coward.

The visitor with the huge shoulders then reveals himself to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], who willingly surrenders in good faith. Magnus attempts to negotiate a peace summit between him, Megatron, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]], and he calls on Megatron to recall their shared past to end hostilities. Megatron is undeterred, even upon recalling the battle of [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]. He will not trust Magnus's intentions unless he uses his authority as Autobot military commander to order his men to stand down. When Magnus makes it clear that he will not surrender on the Autobots' behalf, he is imprisoned.

News of Magnus' surrender reaches [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]], where it soon causes tension within the ranks. Many are concerned about Magnus's loyalty or what will happen if the Decepticons can extract critical information from him, but Prime is steadfast in his belief that Magnus surrendered to end the war and would not compromise the Autobots. After establishing a tenuous calm, Optimus appoints a reluctant [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] to Magnus's old post.

Meanwhile, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] reveals that his studies have uncovered evidence that the legendary [[AllSpark|Allspark]] really exists. He asks Megatron to give the order to search for it, promising that it can be used to enslave the opposition by reprogramming them. Megatron is unwilling to commit to the plan, but will retain it as a drastic option. Magnus overhears these developments in captivity, and transmits a warning to the Autobots over his private frequency..

Inside the Ark, the Autobots prove skeptical of both the Allspark and Magnus, but Prime once again insists that Magnus can be trusted. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] suggests that the Ark's sensors can be used to try to locate the Allspark, but warns that it may drain their [[energon]] reserves. Nevertheless, Prime approves the search.

Unfortunately for Magnus, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] has also detected his transmission and reveals the duplicity to Megatron. He quickly turns his displeasure into a plan to trap the Autobots.

Elita and Optimus share the briefest of respites, barely having time to reflect on the current situation and their personal history. They are interrupted by a second transmission from Magnus, who reports that Megatron has already found the Allspark and relays its coordinates. Optimus orders all available teams to prep for the search, not realizing the message to be a forgery fabricated by Soundwave as bait.

Lured to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Autobots spread out, unaware that Decepticons lurk all around them. [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] detect what they think is the Allspark, but only find a cube of concentrated energon. Optimus realizes that they have been set up, but it is too late and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] fires a blast straight through Cog. The fight only ends when a downed [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] careens into a building, bringing it down upon most of the Decepticons. The Autobots retreat, taking Cog to the repair bay in critical condition. Optimus remains adamant in the face of dwindling morale and orders that energon be reallocated from cloaking the Ark to searching for the Allspark.

In the aftermath of the battle, Barricade assumes command of the Decepticon unit after Impactor's arm is discovered, and he is presumed dead. Megatron holds Barricade responsible for both the loss of a valued soldier as well as the loss of energon. Shockwave infers that the Autobots cannot have the energon either, as it disappeared before they retreated.

Elsewhere, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] holds the missing energon, inspecting his prize.

His ambush foiled, Megatron returns to Magnus's cell to demand the location of Autobot headquarters. Once more, Magnus begs his former brother-in-arms to end the war peacefully and honorably, but only victory interests Megatron, and he authorizes Shockwave to implement his plan of reformatting the Autobots.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (11)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (12)
* [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] (13)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (14)
* [[Sideswipe_(G1)|Sideswipe]] (15)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (16)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (17)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (18)
* [[Comms Officer]] (19)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (20)

|c2=
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (1)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (2)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
* [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] (5)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (8)
* [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] (9)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (21)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (22)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (23)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (24)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (25)
}}

==Quotes==
"This was not the life I imagined for us." 
"But it's a life worth fighting for." 
:—'''Elita-1''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Megatron's bait, a cache of concentrated Energon, is stored in a metal cube, likely in a nod to its [[Energon cube|traditional storage method]].
*Hound throws a grenade that is similar in design to the ones used by members of the Autobots in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015)]]'' cartoon series. Considering all three have [[Polygon Pictures]] at the helm, this would more than likely be asset reuse.

===Animation and technical errors===
*When the red Cog reskin combines with Sideswipe, his torso section disappears.
*Spinister pronounces his name as "Spinster".
*Optimus's vehicle mode is rather large when the Autobots retreat, being large enough to carry Chromia and Cog on his back.

===Real-world references===
* The "[[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]" that Ultra Magnus mentions in this episode is assuredly a reference to the "Tannhauser Gate", mentioned in Roy Batty's {{w|Tears in rain monologue|famous death monologue}} from the film ''{{w|Blade Runner}}''.
* Shockwave's plan for the Allspark will "de-rez" the Autobots, a euphemism for death used in the {{w|Tron}} films. Shockwave's original voice was based on the character Sark from that film.

===Trivia===
*Though Ultra Magnus being able to overhear Shockwave's plan from his cell can be excused as a convenient possibility, the Decepticons seem baffled that Magnus is able to contact his comrades from his cell. Unfortunately, this is never followed up in this episode. Does Magnus have a trick up his sleeve or did the writers just forget? You'd better binge the next episode to find out!
*Despite the cloak only hiding his face and upper torso's top, and leaving his giant shoulderpads exposed, nobody realizes who the "mysterious" cloaked figure is, not even his old friend Megatron. Odd choice for a disguise by someone who can actually take off said armor to appear as a totally different character...
*Rather than one of the blasters coming with his ''Siege'' toy, Barricade wields a recolored version of Prowl's rifle.

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056814 Episode 2 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 4

2020-08-03T17:14:26Z

Cybertron: /* Notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep4.jpg
|caption=Sym-Trionic Titan
|prev=Siege episode 3
|next=Siege episode 5
|title=Episode 4
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Brandon M. Easton]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''Optimus looks for aid in unlikely places, while Bumblebee's destiny takes an unexpected turn.'''

==Synopsis==
As rain falls, an enshackled [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] leads [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and a group of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] through the massive grave-site at [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]. Magnus has a grim countenance as he leads Megatron to Autobot Command, hidden underneath the memorial of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. The former allies recall the teachings of Alpha Trion, and how the paths of Magnus and Prime diverged from that of Megatron. As [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] flies into position above, Megatron taunts Magnus for his betrayal. Magnus opens the door to the memorial—leading the Decepticons into an empty room!

Realizing he's been lied to, Megatron aims his [[fusion cannon]] at Magnus. But he merely responds with a smile. Megatron blasts Magnus through the chest. The smile remains on his face as he dies.

As Jetfire lands, Magnus's optics glow green, and a [[Alpha Trion protocols|strange energy storm]] begins to emanate from his body and flows away into the sky, leaving the Decepticons baffled. A distance away, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] gets paid for his [[energon]] scavenging efforts. As he walks away, the energy storm reaches him and fills his body with energy, overwhelming him and knocking him offline. When he regains consciousness, he finds that his very sight has changed, seeing mysterious energy coruscating through everything, and he finds himself talking about someone named "Trion" and speaking mystically.

Megatron tells [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to dispatch [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] in order to track the anomaly, and orders Jetfire to take Magnus's corpse to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to see if he can understand the anomaly. Before he can leave, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and a group of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] land and confront him. Starscream blasts Jetfire for treachery and explains to Megatron that Jetfire recently killed [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. Jetfire defends himself by saying [[Autobot]] genocide is against all he's fought for. Megatron then orders his death, but Jetfire quickly attacks and flies away. Starscream and the Seekers give chase in the air, and despite Jetfire's counterattacks, he is eventually shot down.

At [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is crestfallen as he senses the passing of Magnus. He tells [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] that the Alpha Trion protocols have been activated, which would only occur upon Magnus's death.

[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] join [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] at the repair bays. Impactor is disillusioned by Megatron upon seeing the extent of death and destruction, and believes Megatron has abandoned the virtues they once fought for. Elita then summons Ratchet and Impactor to the bridge, where Prime orders [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], Ratchet, Impactor, [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] to repair the [[space bridge|spacebridge]]. Mirage is appointed team leader. Elita expresses her concern about the fate of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] if the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] were to be removed from it, but Prime dismisses it and places her in charge of readying the Ark for launch. Optimus himself plans to contact the [[Guardian robot|Guardians]] before leading a team to retrieve the Allspark.

Mirage's team hides from patrolling Seekers as Impactor gives them their timetable: they only have 20 astro-cycles to repair the spacebridge before Decepticon forces return. They work quickly, with Chromia and Sideswipe surveying the area for Seekers. Unfortunately, a patrol returns ahead of schedule and attacks the team. Impactor shields Ratchet from attack while Chromia returns fire, shooting the Seekers down. Mirage and Sideswipe go make sure the Seekers are no longer a threat while Impactor and Ratchet return to work, anticipating another wave of Seekers very soon.

At Decepticon headquarters, Starscream promises that Jetfire is dead, and Megatron promotes him to commander of the Seekers despite his uncontrollable ambition. Barricade, Soundwave and Shockwave endure Starscream's grandiose acceptance speech.

Prime journeys to the location of the Guardians and tells them the news of Magnus's death at Megatron's hand. He wonders if the Alpha Trion protocols have transferred into a Guardian, but even if not, he requests their aid against Megatron, who seeks to reformat all non-Decepticons on Cybertron. The Guardians refuse to interfere in the war, and they withdraw, leaving Prime full of frustration at Guardians who will not guard Cybertron. Prime swears to protect Cybertron without their help. He returns to the Ark to deliver the disappointing news to Elita, and is stricken with a bout of guilt for keeping the war going for so long, but Wheeljack remains in high spirits, promising to get the Ark online.

At that moment, Bumblebee attempts to barge into the Ark to speak with Prime. He wants to know who Alpha Trion is, and that's when Prime realizes that ''Bumblebee'' has been chosen by the Alpha Trion protocols. Bumblebee is suddenly pulled within the depths of his own mind, reaching a surreal landscape, and before him emerges a figure infused in light and energy. He learns that this is only a simulacrum of Alpha Trion, who explains the protocols are a collection of wisdom that protect the Autobots in times of crisis. He finds out that Prime and Magnus chose to share power between them, with Prime keeping the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] while Magnus had the protocols. As Bumblebee doubts his worthiness, the simulacrum says that Prime will need his support for the trials that await him. As he exits the trance, he tells Prime that he knows where the Allspark is.

Bumblebee and Prime are interrupted by an intruder alert. Prowl, Ironhide, and Hound discover that the intruder is a wounded Jetfire, who has come to join them!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (8)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (9)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (10)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (14)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (16)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (17)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (18)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (19)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (20)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (21)

|c2=
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (2)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (3)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (5)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (11)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (12)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (13)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (15)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (23)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (22)
* [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Simulacrum of Alpha Trion]] (24)
}}

==Quotes==
"Most inferior."
:—'''Soundwave''' reviews Starscream's acceptance speech

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*While fired from his back instead of his chest, Jetfire's missiles are an established weapon of the Seekers in multiple continuities.
===Continuity Notes===
* Jetfire and Skywarp discovered the location of Autobot Command in the previous episode after tracking Impactor's comm.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Magnus's handcuffs disappear the instant he gets shot by Megatron.

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056816 Episode 4 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 4

2020-08-03T17:09:13Z

Cybertron: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep4.jpg
|caption=Sym-Trionic Titan
|prev=Siege episode 3
|next=Siege episode 5
|title=Episode 4
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[Brandon M. Easton]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''Optimus looks for aid in unlikely places, while Bumblebee's destiny takes an unexpected turn.'''

==Synopsis==
As rain falls, an enshackled [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] leads [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] and a group of [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] through the massive grave-site at [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]. Magnus has a grim countenance as he leads Megatron to Autobot Command, hidden underneath the memorial of [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]]. The former allies recall the teachings of Alpha Trion, and how the paths of Magnus and Prime diverged from that of Megatron. As [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] flies into position above, Megatron taunts Magnus for his betrayal. Magnus opens the door to the memorial—leading the Decepticons into an empty room!

Realizing he's been lied to, Megatron aims his [[fusion cannon]] at Magnus. But he merely responds with a smile. Megatron blasts Magnus through the chest. The smile remains on his face as he dies.

As Jetfire lands, Magnus's optics glow green, and a [[Alpha Trion protocols|strange energy storm]] begins to emanate from his body and flows away into the sky, leaving the Decepticons baffled. A distance away, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] gets paid for his [[energon]] scavenging efforts. As he walks away, the energy storm reaches him and fills his body with energy, overwhelming him and knocking him offline. When he regains consciousness, he finds that his very sight has changed, seeing mysterious energy coruscating through everything, and he finds himself talking about someone named "Trion" and speaking mystically.

Megatron tells [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] to dispatch [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] in order to track the anomaly, and orders Jetfire to take Magnus's corpse to [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] to see if he can understand the anomaly. Before he can leave, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] and a group of [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] land and confront him. Starscream blasts Jetfire for treachery and explains to Megatron that Jetfire recently killed [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]. Jetfire defends himself by saying [[Autobot]] genocide is against all he's fought for. Megatron then orders his death, but Jetfire quickly attacks and flies away. Starscream and the Seekers give chase in the air, and despite Jetfire's counterattacks, he is eventually shot down.

At [[Ark (G1)|the Ark]], [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] is crestfallen as he senses the passing of Magnus. He tells [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] that the Alpha Trion protocols have been activated, which would only occur upon Magnus's death.

[[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] join [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] at the repair bays. Impactor is disillusioned by Megatron upon seeing the extent of death and destruction, and believes Megatron has abandoned the virtues they once fought for. Elita then summons Ratchet and Impactor to the bridge, where Prime orders [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]], Ratchet, Impactor, [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]], and [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] to repair the [[space bridge|spacebridge]]. Mirage is appointed team leader. Elita expresses her concern about the fate of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] if the [[AllSpark|Allspark]] were to be removed from it, but Prime dismisses it and places her in charge of readying the Ark for launch. Optimus himself plans to contact the [[Guardian robot|Guardians]] before leading a team to retrieve the Allspark.

Mirage's team hides from patrolling Seekers as Impactor gives them their timetable: they only have 20 astro-cycles to repair the spacebridge before Decepticon forces return. They work quickly, with Chromia and Sideswipe surveying the area for Seekers. Unfortunately, a patrol returns ahead of schedule and attacks the team. Impactor shields Ratchet from attack while Chromia returns fire, shooting the Seekers down. Mirage and Sideswipe go make sure the Seekers are no longer a threat while Impactor and Ratchet return to work, anticipating another wave of Seekers very soon.

At Decepticon headquarters, Starscream promises that Jetfire is dead, and Megatron promotes him to commander of the Seekers despite his uncontrollable ambition. Barricade, Soundwave and Shockwave endure Starscream's grandiose acceptance speech.

Prime journeys to the location of the Guardians and tells them the news of Magnus's death at Megatron's hand. He wonders if the Alpha Trion protocols have transferred into a Guardian, but even if not, he requests their aid against Megatron, who seeks to reformat all non-Decepticons on Cybertron. The Guardians refuse to interfere in the war, and they withdraw, leaving Prime full of frustration at Guardians who will not guard Cybertron. Prime swears to protect Cybertron without their help. He returns to the Ark to deliver the disappointing news to Elita, and is stricken with a bout of guilt for keeping the war going for so long, but Wheeljack remains in high spirits, promising to get the Ark online.

At that moment, Bumblebee attempts to barge into the Ark to speak with Prime. He wants to know who Alpha Trion is, and that's when Prime realizes that ''Bumblebee'' has been chosen by the Alpha Trion protocols. Bumblebee is suddenly pulled within the depths of his own mind, reaching a surreal landscape, and before him emerges a figure infused in light and energy. He learns that this is only a simulacrum of Alpha Trion, who explains the protocols are a collection of wisdom that protect the Autobots in times of crisis. He finds out that Prime and Magnus chose to share power between them, with Prime keeping the [[Matrix of Leadership|Matrix]] while Magnus had the protocols. As Bumblebee doubts his worthiness, the simulacrum says that Prime will need his support for the trials that await him. As he exits the trance, he tells Prime that he knows where the Allspark is.

Bumblebee and Prime are interrupted by an intruder alert. Prowl, Ironhide, and Hound discover that the intruder is a wounded Jetfire, who has come to join them!

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (1)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (7)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (8)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (9)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (10)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (14)
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (16)
* [[Ironhide (G1)|Ironhide]] (17)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (18)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (19)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (20)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (21)

|c2=
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (2)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (3)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (5)
* [[Laserbeak (G1)|Laserbeak]] (11)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (12)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (13)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (15)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (23)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (6)
* [[Omega Supreme (G1)|Omega Supreme]] (22)
* [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Simulacrum of Alpha Trion]] (24)
}}

==Quotes==
"Most inferior."
:—'''Soundwave''' reviews Starscream's acceptance speech

==Notes==
===Transformers references===

===Continuity Notes===
* Jetfire and Skywarp discovered the location of Autobot Command in the previous episode after tracking Impactor's comm.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Magnus's handcuffs disappear the instant he gets shot by Megatron.

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056816 Episode 4 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 1

2020-08-03T17:03:23Z

Cybertron: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege_Ep1.jpg
|caption=
|prev=
|next=Siege episode 2
|title=Episode 1
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[George Krstic]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''Weary from war with the Decepticons and desperate for energy, Optimus Prime attempts to recruit an energon scavenger named Bumblebee to the Autobot cause.'''

==Synopsis==
War rages across Cybertron. [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] skulk about on the ravaged surface, hiding from the [[Seeker_(body-type)|Seekers]] overhead. Wheeljack's stumbling nearly gets the pair caught by [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]]; after the [[Decepticon]] abandons his quick search, Bumblebee berates Wheeljack for his lack of stealth. As Wheeljack grows impatient with the scavenger, Bumblebee leads him to a hidden chamber that contains a cache of energon. More surprising, however, is the presence of a derelict [[space bridge|spacebridge]]! Wheeljack can hardly contain himself, earning rebukes from Bumblebee as he rushes to activate it. For Wheeljack, the spacebridge is a matter of the [[Autobot|Autobots']] survival and could turn the course of the war in their favor. But Bumblebee explains he was only hired to scout for [[energon]] and has no interest at all at choosing an allegiance in the Autobot-Decepticon war. Unfortunately, [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and his Seekers arrive and force the issue.

[[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] prepares to attack them both, but Jetfire puts him in his place for overstepping his authority by slicing off his arm just above the wrist. An agonized Starscream accuses Jetfire of weakness before their enemies and rallies the other Seekers against him. As Jetfire battles against his own team, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] arrives, cutting off Wheeljack's and Bumblebee's retreat.

Megatron mocks the "disarmed" Starscream and offers empathy to the war-weary Wheeljack, claiming that ''he too'' wants the war to end. Wheeljack resists his attempt to recruit him to the Decepticon cause. Megatron then chastises Bumblebee for remaining neutral and orders that the two be executed just as [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] arrives. The two leaders argue, with Megatron claiming the war will end as soon as Prime signs a treaty. Prime rebuts that the treaty will enslave all of Cybertron. They discuss their shared legacy from [[Alpha Trion (G1)|Alpha Trion]] and lament how far they've strayed from his teachings. At an impasse, they begin to fight, with Megatron quickly gaining the upper hand. As Megatron prepares to deal the deathblow, [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] ambushes him from above, sending the Decepticons into disarray. Prime orders Elita to detonate hidden explosives around the Decepticons, covering the Autobots' (and Bumblebee's) retreat.

En route to the Autobots' base, Elita doubts Bumblebee's trustworthiness; he in turn has no interest in following the Autobots, but throws in his lot with them rather risk encountering the Decepticons again. He follows the Autobots into their hologram-cloaked base, a Vanguard-class starship. Inside, Bumblebee understands the Autobots' desperation for energon as he witnesses their beleaguered state; low on energon, many lie near-deactivated waiting for medic [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] to repair them.

Meanwhile, Prime goes to confer with military commander [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], after Elita expresses her concern over Prime's safety. Magnus believes that the interminable struggle is useless and urges Prime to sign Megatron's treaty. After Prime refuses to sign it again, Magnus bitterly notes his stubbornness and leaves.

At his repair bay, Red Alert patches up Bumblebee as Prime enters. Bumblebee is not moved by the Autobots' plight or mission, and rejects Prime's invitation to join them. As [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] and Elita express concern that Bumblebee may reveal their hidden location to the enemy, Prime demands they allow him to leave.

Meanwhile, Megatron gives a speech to the Decepticons, stating that the Autobots not only refuse to sign the treaty, but also attempted to assassinate him. This galvanizes the Decepticons to attack the Autobots and end the war as soon as possible. Afterwards, as Jetfire and Starscream bicker over how to destroy the Autobots, Megatron claims he knows Prime's weakness: his sense of honor and brotherhood.

This discussion is interrupted by the arrival of a lone, cloaked figure, seeking an audience with Megatron...

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Wheeljack_(G1)|Wheeljack]] (2)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (8)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (9)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (11)
* [[Sideswipe (G1)|Sideswipe]] (12)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (13)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (14)

|c2=
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (4)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (5)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (6)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (7)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (1)
}}

==Quotes==
"If the Seekers were under my command, you would be dead by my hand." 
"You mean ''that'' hand?"
:—'''Starscream''' got his arm sliced off by Jetfire, but it's '''Wheeljack''' who ''really'' cut him

"Cybertron needs freedom." 
"Cybertron needs strength...''my'' strength." 
:—'''Optimus Prime''' and '''Megatron''' summarize their philosophies

"He’s a pain in the ass, that’s who he is." 
:—'''Wheeljack'''’s low opinion of Bumblebee challenges the show’s TV-Y7 rating.

"No, I'm not signing up for your fight!" 
"I was not asking you to—" 
"You were ''about'' to." 
"Huh...am I that obvious?"
:—'''Bumblebee''' is wise to '''Optimus Prime's''' game

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*The series opens with Bumblebee and Wheeljack searching for energon while evading enemies, mirroring the first moments of [[More than Meets the Eye, Part 1|the original ''Generation 1'' cartoon pilot]].
*Wheeljack speaks by flashing his "ears", a technique not seen since the original cartoon and briefly in the ''[[Bumblebee (film)|Bumblebee]]'' movie.
*A yellow/black, green/black, and blue/black trio of Seekers appear in the opening scene (the blue one is shot down immediately), but these are not [[Ion Storm]], [[Acid Storm (G1)|Acid Storm]], and [[Nova Storm (G1)|Nova Storm.]] The real Rainmakers in their real colors show up in [[Siege episode 6|Episode 6]].
*Bumblebee mentions racing on [[Velocitron]].
*As with many versions of the character, Jetfire starts as a Decepticon. However, his position as Starscream's commanding officer stands in contrast to their traditional portrayal as old friends. He is also not a scientist like most versions of the character before, but a warrior, much like his ''Unicron Trilogy'' and ''Cyberverse'' counterparts.
*As he defies Megatron, Wheeljack quotes Optimus Prime's original motto.
*Red Alert is an Autobot medic, much like his [[Red Alert (Armada)|''Armada'']] and [[Red Alert (Animated)|''Animated'']] counterparts.
*As has become the standard for his character, Megatron is portrayed as a revolutionary who rebelled against Cybertronian corruption alongside Optimus Prime after ascending from a life in the energon mines and [[Gladiatorial combat|gladiatorial pits]]. His insistence that his followers were oppressed for how they were born draws parallels to [[Functionism]].
*From its notable mentions of Alpha Trion as a revolutionary leader to Autobots and Decepticons being separate types of Transformers constructed for different purposes, ''Siege'' seems to be using elements of the G1 cartoon's [[Quintesson]] origin alongside the Aligned-esque conventions that Hasbro has tried to standardize in recent years.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Megatron's fusion cannon disappears after he offers Wheeljack a chance to renounce the Autobot cause, and doesn't reappear until Optimus arrives.
*When Thundercracker grunts as he punches Wheeljack, the English subtitles refer to him as Jetfire.

===Trivia===
*Unlike most of the cast, Bumblebee and Elita-1 sport original character models instead of using toy designs. The same designs were previously used for the characters' appearances in [[IDW Publishing]]'s [[2019 IDW continuity|contemporary comic series]], although given the production timescales involved, it's ambiguous where the designs actually originated – they may have been developed for use in the cartoon, and then passed to IDW while work on the show was still ongoing.
*Jetfire is seen using a forearm-mounted laser sword, a weapon not seen on prior versions of the character nor included with his ''Siege'' toy.
*Wheeljack threatens Bumblebee with a blaster resembling an "RT-5 Circuit Welder" pistol included with the ''Siege'' Cog mold. This particular blaster design would be used in future episodes as a generic firearm used by the Autobots.
*This episode sees the return of the original transformation noise.

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056813 Episode 1 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 3

2020-08-03T17:02:02Z

Cybertron: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep3.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 2
|next=Siege episode 4
|title=Episode 3
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[George Krstic]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''While Jetfire contends with dissent in the ranks, Ratchet is forced to choose a side.'''

==Synopsis==
''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] transmits a message to all [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]: the [[Autobot|Autobots]] are responsible for the death of [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], and he implores the Autobots to turn themselves in at any available [[Surrender Station]].''

As [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] scavenges the battle-scarred service of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for parts, he finds a severed arm and hears a weak voice nearby. It is the voice of Impactor, barely clinging to life after being impaled and buried under rubble.

At Autobot Command, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] discuss strategy with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and conclude that if Megatron were to find the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], the war would quickly end in the Decepticons' favor. Prime immediately has an epiphany: ''what if the Allspark were taken off-planet?'' It is unclear to the trio what would transpire in that case, but Elita recalls a myth that if the Allspark were to be removed from Cybertron, the planet would be destroyed. She brings up a logistic problem: even if they ''were'' able to find the Allspark, the Ark couldn't get it off of Cybertron since the Decepticons would shoot it down easily. But Wheeljack finally gets to tell Prime about his recent and unexpected discovery of an old [[space bridge|spacebridge]], and he knows that his old friend Ratchet is the perfect candidate for getting it repaired. Prime approves the plan, but Elita and Prowl view this as a move of pure desperation.

On the Decepticon front, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] talks to a group of Decepticons and conveys his disgust at [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] proposal to reformat the Autobots into Decepticons. The reformatted Decepticons wouldn't be ''true'' Decepticons in his eyes, and this constitutes proof of Megatron's poor character. The gathered Decepticons agree with him but they quickly disperse as [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] arrives. As Jetfire and Starscream criticize each other, Megatron arrives. Jetfire orders Starscream and the other [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] to go on patrol. Megatron tells Jetfire that even Starscream has his uses and, like any tool, he can always be replaced.

Shockwave reports that he has not been able to extract the location of the Autobots from Ultra Magnus and complains to Megatron that he is restricted in his use of interrogation. This incurs Megatron's wrath, and he points his [[fusion cannon]] at the one-eyed scientist at point-blank range. Jetfire's shocked protest pulls Megatron out of his rage, and he relents. However, his patience is at a minimum, and he authorizes Shockwave to use any methods he wishes, as long as the Autobots are discovered soon.

On the surface, Mirage, now sporting a Decepticon symbol, approaches a team of Decepticons, and informs them that he's tracking Autobots. [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] agree to join his hunt and express glee at the Autobots they've killed so far. Mirage can barely contain his disgust at the grotesque sight of impaled and dismembered Autobots as the Decepticons laugh. Mirage's disguise fails him, and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] tenses nearby as she, Prime, Elita and Wheeljack prepare for an ambush. The battle begins and the Autobots make short work of the Decepticons, with Mirage employing hologram clones and Prime knocking Spinister onto a sharp spike, impaling him through the chest.

The Autobots finally reach their goal: a dilapidated theater that serves as a hidden neutral clinic for Ratchet. Prime and Wheeljack ask Ratchet to help them rebuild the spacebridge, but the engineer-turned-medic is bitter towards Prime for prolonging the war. Mirage becomes impatient and threatens violence, but this provokes a restored Impactor to tackle him to the ground. The Autobots are shocked that Ratchet would repair Decepticons while Impactor chastises Mirage for ignoring the plight of those from lower classes. Wheeljack convinces Ratchet to hear Prime out. Ratchet is not swayed; the spacebridge work would distract him from his patients, and he won't help spread the war to other worlds. Prime tells him that Megatron will weaponize the Allspark, and this ultimately convinces Ratchet. Impactor intends to protect Ratchet while he repairs the spacebridge, and the prospect of working alongside a Decepticon causes friction with the Autobots. Prime accepts the compromise, and they begin their journey to the spacebridge.

At Decepticon headquarters, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] is being tortured by Shockwave, but will not divulge the location of Autobot Command, forcing Shockwave to consider more unorthodox approaches. Jetfire watches the torture with silent disdain and leaves the torture chamber with Megatron. Magnus collapses, and as the Decepticons move to collect them, he attacks them by surprise and catches up to Megatron and Jetfire, aiming a gun at his back. Jetfire prepares to disarm him, but Megatron is not concerned and need not even turn to face him; he knows that Magnus would never shoot him in the back since he is constrained by his sense of honor. Megatron's guess proved correct, and soon Magnus is soon recaptured and shackled. Jetfire learns a lesson from his leader: ''always take the shot.''

Magnus's torture is steadily increased, but the Autobot will not give up. In pure agony, Magnus begs Megatron to not become like one they once fought against, and Megatron's only reply is stone-faced silence. At last, Magnus relents and agrees to share information about the Autobots.

Before the Autobots enter their hidden base, Elita demands that Impactor remove his [[comm]]. Ratchet regards such a thing as barbaric, but Impactor consents to it, saying that he believes in protecting the Cybertronians, not allegiance to factions.

The removed comm's signal is detected by Jetfire and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who land and investigate. Skywarp's scan reveals the entrance of Autobot Command, and is eager to report the discovery to Megatron. However, Jetfire has misgivings about annihilating the Autobots without giving them a chance to surrender. Skywarp takes this as proof that Starscream was right about Jetfire's weakness and attacks him. Before Skywarp can leave, Jetfire ironically takes Megatron's advice and shoots him in the back, critically wounding him. The damaged Skywarp barely makes it back to Starscream, and confirms Jetfire's betrayal as he dies.

Megatron addresses the Decepticons in a grand speech, claiming that the Autobots wish to destroy the Allspark. He orders them all to search for the ancient relic so that they may use it to rewrite the Autobots' programming and end the war. With a fist raised to the sky, he shouts: ''Till all are one!''

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (1)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (4)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (17)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (18)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (19)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (2)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (3)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (7)
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (8)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (9)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (10)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (11)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (14)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (15)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (16)

}}

==Quotes==
"Starscream has his uses, but never forget, he’s just a weapon." 
"If you ask me, he’s more like a ''tool.''" 
"And tools are easily replaced."
:— '''Megatron''' and '''Jetfire''' roast Starscream behind his back.

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
[[File:Refraktor Generics.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Wait... SDCC Refraktor gets a cameo and [[Scrapface]] doesn't?]]
*Optimus trying to get the Allspark off Cybertron to keep the Decepticons from it is a plot point as old as the Allspark itself, originating in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action film]].
*Chromia is a [[Caminus|Camien]], like her [[Chromia (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW]] and ''[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Cyberverse]]'' counterparts.
*Impactor states that he was a former miner, similar to his [[Impactor (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW incarnation]]. He also points out all Autobots as originating as higher class bots, a description that fits in Mirage's original bio.
*Among the sea of [[Generic]] Decepticons, one can spot several based on [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]] in his [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]]-exclusive "Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack" colors. These color schemes make another appearance in the final episode of the ''Siege'' chapter.
*Mirage is seen generating illusory clones, a rarely-used technique from his original bio.
*"[[Til all are one]]!", yells Megatron at the end. You won't hear the last of this quote for a few minutes.

===Animation and technical errors===
*Skywarp was hit by a single blast, yet both barrels on Jetfire's blaster are smoking.

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056815 Episode 3 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 3

2020-08-03T16:52:54Z

Cybertron: /* Notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep3.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 2
|next=Siege episode 4
|title=Episode 3
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[George Krstic]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''While Jetfire contends with dissent in the ranks, Ratchet is forced to choose a side.'''

==Synopsis==
''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] transmits a message to all [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]: the [[Autobot|Autobots]] are responsible for the death of [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], and he implores the Autobots to turn themselves in at any available [[Surrender Station]].''

As [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] scavenges the battle-scarred service of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for parts, he finds a severed arm and hears a weak voice nearby. It is the voice of Impactor, barely clinging to life after being impaled and buried under rubble.

At Autobot Command, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] discuss strategy with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and conclude that if Megatron were to find the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], the war would quickly end in the Decepticons' favor. Prime immediately has an epiphany: ''what if the Allspark were taken off-planet?'' It is unclear to the trio what would transpire in that case, but Elita recalls a myth that if the Allspark were to be removed from Cybertron, the planet would be destroyed. She brings up a logistic problem: even if they ''were'' able to find the Allspark, the Ark couldn't get it off of Cybertron since the Decepticons would shoot it down easily. But Wheeljack finally gets to tell Prime about his recent and unexpected discovery of an old [[space bridge|spacebridge]], and he knows that his old friend Ratchet is the perfect candidate for getting it repaired. Prime approves the plan, but Elita and Prowl view this as a move of pure desperation.

On the Decepticon front, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] talks to a group of Decepticons and conveys his disgust at [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] proposal to reformat the Autobots into Decepticons. The reformatted Decepticons wouldn't be ''true'' Decepticons in his eyes, and this constitutes proof of Megatron's poor character. The gathered Decepticons agree with him but they quickly disperse as [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] arrives. As Jetfire and Starscream criticize each other, Megatron arrives. Jetfire orders Starscream and the other [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] to go on patrol. Megatron tells Jetfire that even Starscream has his uses and, like any tool, he can always be replaced.

Shockwave reports that he has not been able to extract the location of the Autobots from Ultra Magnus and complains to Megatron that he is restricted in his use of interrogation. This incurs Megatron's wrath, and he points his [[fusion cannon]] at the one-eyed scientist at point-blank range. Jetfire's shocked protest pulls Megatron out of his rage, and he relents. However, his patience is at a minimum, and he authorizes Shockwave to use any methods he wishes, as long as the Autobots are discovered soon.

On the surface, Mirage, now sporting a Decepticon symbol, approaches a team of Decepticons, and informs them that he's tracking Autobots. [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] agree to join his hunt and express glee at the Autobots they've killed so far. Mirage can barely contain his disgust at the grotesque sight of impaled and dismembered Autobots as the Decepticons laugh. Mirage's disguise fails him, and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] tenses nearby as she, Prime, Elita and Wheeljack prepare for an ambush. The battle begins and the Autobots make short work of the Decepticons, with Mirage employing hologram clones and Prime knocking Spinister onto a sharp spike, impaling him through the chest.

The Autobots finally reach their goal: a dilapidated theater that serves as a hidden neutral clinic for Ratchet. Prime and Wheeljack ask Ratchet to help them rebuild the spacebridge, but the engineer-turned-medic is bitter towards Prime for prolonging the war. Mirage becomes impatient and threatens violence, but this provokes a restored Impactor to tackle him to the ground. The Autobots are shocked that Ratchet would repair Decepticons while Impactor chastises Mirage for ignoring the plight of those from lower classes. Wheeljack convinces Ratchet to hear Prime out. Ratchet is not swayed; the spacebridge work would distract him from his patients, and he won't help spread the war to other worlds. Prime tells him that Megatron will weaponize the Allspark, and this ultimately convinces Ratchet. Impactor intends to protect Ratchet while he repairs the spacebridge, and the prospect of working alongside a Decepticon causes friction with the Autobots. Prime accepts the compromise, and they begin their journey to the spacebridge.

At Decepticon headquarters, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] is being tortured by Shockwave, but will not divulge the location of Autobot Command, forcing Shockwave to consider more unorthodox approaches. Jetfire watches the torture with silent disdain and leaves the torture chamber with Megatron. Magnus collapses, and as the Decepticons move to collect them, he attacks them by surprise and catches up to Megatron and Jetfire, aiming a gun at his back. Jetfire prepares to disarm him, but Megatron is not concerned and need not even turn to face him; he knows that Magnus would never shoot him in the back since he is constrained by his sense of honor. Megatron's guess proved correct, and soon Magnus is soon recaptured and shackled. Jetfire learns a lesson from his leader: ''always take the shot.''

Magnus's torture is steadily increased, but the Autobot will not give up. In pure agony, Magnus begs Megatron to not become like one they once fought against, and Megatron's only reply is stone-faced silence. At last, Magnus relents and agrees to share information about the Autobots.

Before the Autobots enter their hidden base, Elita demands that Impactor remove his [[comm]]. Ratchet regards such a thing as barbaric, but Impactor consents to it, saying that he believes in protecting the Cybertronians, not allegiance to factions.

The removed comm's signal is detected by Jetfire and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who land and investigate. Skywarp's scan reveals the entrance of Autobot Command, and is eager to report the discovery to Megatron. However, Jetfire has misgivings about annihilating the Autobots without giving them a chance to surrender. Skywarp takes this as proof that Starscream was right about Jetfire's weakness and attacks him. Before Skywarp can leave, Jetfire ironically takes Megatron's advice and shoots him in the back, critically wounding him. The damaged Skywarp barely makes it back to Starscream, and confirms Jetfire's betrayal as he dies.

Megatron addresses the Decepticons in a grand speech, claiming that the Autobots wish to destroy the Allspark. He orders them all to search for the ancient relic so that they may use it to rewrite the Autobots' programming and end the war. With a fist raised to the sky, he shouts: ''Till all are one!''

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (1)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (4)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (17)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (18)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (19)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (2)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (3)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (7)
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (8)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (9)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (10)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (11)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (14)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (15)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (16)

}}

==Quotes==
"Starscream has his uses, but never forget, he’s just a weapon." 
"If you ask me, he’s more like a ''tool.''" 
"And tools are easily replaced."
:— '''Megatron''' and '''Jetfire''' roast Starscream behind his back.

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
[[File:Refraktor Generics.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Wait... SDCC Refraktor gets a cameo and [[Scrapface]] doesn't?]]
*Optimus trying to get the Allspark off Cybertron to keep the Decepticons from it is a plot point as old as the Allspark itself, originating in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action film]].
*Chromia is a [[Caminus|Camien]], like her [[Chromia (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW]] and ''[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Cyberverse]]'' counterparts.
*Impactor states that he was a former miner, similar to his [[Impactor (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW incarnation]]. He also points out all Autobots as originating as higher class bots, a description that fits in Mirage's original bio.
*Among the sea of [[Generic]] Decepticons, one can spot several based on [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]] in his [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]]-exclusive "Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack" colors. These color schemes make another appearance in the final episode of the ''Siege'' chapter.
*Mirage is seen generating illusory clones, a rarely-used technique from his original bio.
*"[[Til all are one]]!", yells Megatron at the end. You won't hear the last of this quote for a few minutes.
*Separate Sideswipe duplicates in Ratchet's sickbay share Roadbuster's colors.
*Following the poll that lead to the Amazon-exclusive fan-vote 3-pack, Impactor and Mirage trade several blows, both physically and verbally.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056815 Episode 3 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 3

2020-08-03T16:47:31Z

Cybertron: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep3.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 2
|next=Siege episode 4
|title=Episode 3
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[George Krstic]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''While Jetfire contends with dissent in the ranks, Ratchet is forced to choose a side.'''

==Synopsis==
''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] transmits a message to all [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]: the [[Autobot|Autobots]] are responsible for the death of [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], and he implores the Autobots to turn themselves in at any available [[Surrender Station]].''

As [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] scavenges the battle-scarred service of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for parts, he finds a severed arm and hears a weak voice nearby. It is the voice of Impactor, barely clinging to life after being impaled and buried under rubble.

At Autobot Command, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] discuss strategy with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and conclude that if Megatron were to find the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], the war would quickly end in the Decepticons' favor. Prime immediately has an epiphany: ''what if the Allspark were taken off-planet?'' It is unclear to the trio what would transpire in that case, but Elita recalls a myth that if the Allspark were to be removed from Cybertron, the planet would be destroyed. She brings up a logistic problem: even if they ''were'' able to find the Allspark, the Ark couldn't get it off of Cybertron since the Decepticons would shoot it down easily. But Wheeljack finally gets to tell Prime about his recent and unexpected discovery of an old [[space bridge|spacebridge]], and he knows that his old friend Ratchet is the perfect candidate for getting it repaired. Prime approves the plan, but Elita and Prowl view this as a move of pure desperation.

On the Decepticon front, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] talks to a group of Decepticons and conveys his disgust at [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] proposal to reformat the Autobots into Decepticons. The reformatted Decepticons wouldn't be ''true'' Decepticons in his eyes, and this constitutes proof of Megatron's poor character. The gathered Decepticons agree with him but they quickly disperse as [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] arrives. As Jetfire and Starscream criticize each other, Megatron arrives. Jetfire orders Starscream and the other [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] to go on patrol. Megatron tells Jetfire that even Starscream has his uses and, like any tool, he can always be replaced.

Shockwave reports that he has not been able to extract the location of the Autobots from Ultra Magnus and complains to Megatron that he is restricted in his use of interrogation. This incurs Megatron's wrath, and he points his [[fusion cannon]] at the one-eyed scientist at point-blank range. Jetfire's shocked protest pulls Megatron out of his rage, and he relents. However, his patience is at a minimum, and he authorizes Shockwave to use any methods he wishes, as long as the Autobots are discovered soon.

On the surface, Mirage, now sporting a Decepticon symbol, approaches a team of Decepticons, and informs them that he's tracking Autobots. [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] agree to join his hunt and express glee at the Autobots they've killed so far. Mirage can barely contain his disgust at the grotesque sight of impaled and dismembered Autobots as the Decepticons laugh. Mirage's disguise fails him, and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] tenses nearby as she, Prime, Elita and Wheeljack prepare for an ambush. The battle begins and the Autobots make short work of the Decepticons, with Mirage employing hologram clones and Prime knocking Spinister onto a sharp spike, impaling him through the chest. Battle over, they leave, but not before Mirage and Chromia mourn their lost comrades.

The Autobots finally reach their goal: a dilapidated theater that serves as a hidden neutral clinic for Ratchet. Prime and Wheeljack ask Ratchet to help them rebuild the spacebridge, but the engineer-turned-medic is bitter towards Prime for prolonging the war. Mirage becomes impatient and threatens violence, but this provokes a restored Impactor to tackle him to the ground. The Autobots are shocked that Ratchet would repair Decepticons while Impactor chastises Mirage for ignoring the plight of those from lower classes. Wheeljack convinces Ratchet to hear Prime out. Ratchet is not swayed; the spacebridge work would distract him from his patients, and he won't help spread the war to other worlds. Prime tells him that Megatron will weaponize the Allspark, and this ultimately convinces Ratchet. Impactor intends to protect Ratchet while he repairs the spacebridge, and the prospect of working alongside a Decepticon causes friction with the Autobots. Prime accepts the compromise, and they begin their journey to the spacebridge.

At Decepticon headquarters, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] is being tortured by Shockwave, but will not divulge the location of Autobot Command, forcing Shockwave to consider more unorthodox approaches. Jetfire watches the torture with silent disdain and leaves the torture chamber with Megatron. Magnus collapses, and as the Decepticons move to collect them, he attacks them by surprise and catches up to Megatron and Jetfire, aiming a gun at his back. Jetfire prepares to disarm him, but Megatron is not concerned and need not even turn to face him; he knows that Magnus would never shoot him in the back since he is constrained by his sense of honor. Megatron's guess proved correct, and soon Magnus is soon recaptured and shackled. Jetfire learns a lesson from his leader: ''always take the shot.''

Magnus's torture is steadily increased, but the Autobot will not give up. In pure agony, Magnus begs Megatron to not become like one they once fought against, and Megatron's only reply is stone-faced silence. At last, Magnus relents and agrees to share information about the Autobots.

Before the Autobots enter their hidden base, Elita demands that Impactor remove his [[comm]]. Ratchet regards such a thing as barbaric, but Impactor consents to it, saying that he believes in protecting the Cybertronians, not allegiance to factions.

The removed comm's signal is detected by Jetfire and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who land and investigate. Skywarp's scan reveals the entrance of Autobot Command, and is eager to report the discovery to Megatron. However, Jetfire has misgivings about annihilating the Autobots without giving them a chance to surrender. Skywarp takes this as proof that Starscream was right about Jetfire's weakness and attacks him. Before Skywarp can leave, Jetfire ironically takes Megatron's advice and shoots him in the back, critically wounding him. The damaged Skywarp barely makes it back to Starscream, and confirms Jetfire's betrayal as he dies.

Megatron addresses the Decepticons in a grand speech, claiming that the Autobots wish to destroy the Allspark. He orders them all to search for the ancient relic so that they may use it to rewrite the Autobots' programming and end the war. With a fist raised to the sky, he shouts: ''Till all are one!''

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (1)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (4)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (17)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (18)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (19)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (2)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (3)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (7)
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (8)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (9)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (10)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (11)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (14)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (15)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (16)

}}

==Quotes==
"Starscream has his uses, but never forget, he’s just a weapon." 
"If you ask me, he’s more like a ''tool.''" 
"And tools are easily replaced."
:— '''Megatron''' and '''Jetfire''' roast Starscream behind his back.

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
[[File:Refraktor Generics.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Wait... SDCC Refraktor gets a cameo and [[Scrapface]] doesn't?]]
*Optimus trying to get the Allspark off Cybertron to keep the Decepticons from it is a plot point as old as the Allspark itself, originating in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action film]].
*Chromia is a [[Caminus|Camien]], like her [[Chromia (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW]] and ''[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Cyberverse]]'' counterparts.
*Impactor states that he was a former miner, similar to his [[Impactor (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW incarnation]]. He also points out all Autobots as originating as higher class bots, a description that fits in Mirage's original bio.
*Among the sea of [[Generic]] Decepticons, one can spot several based on [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]] in his [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]]-exclusive "Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack" colors. These color schemes make another appearance in the final episode of the ''Siege'' chapter.
*Mirage is seen generating illusory clones, a rarely-used technique from his original bio.
*"[[Til all are one]]!", yells Megatron at the end. You won't hear the last of this quote for a few minutes.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056815 Episode 3 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 3

2020-08-03T16:41:32Z

Cybertron: /* Notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep3.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 2
|next=Siege episode 4
|title=Episode 3
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[George Krstic]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''While Jetfire contends with dissent in the ranks, Ratchet is forced to choose a side.'''

==Synopsis==
''[[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] transmits a message to all [[Decepticon|Decepticons]]: the [[Autobot|Autobots]] are responsible for the death of [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]], and he implores the Autobots to turn themselves in at any available [[Surrender Station]].''

As [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] scavenges the battle-scarred service of [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] for parts, he finds a severed arm and hears a weak voice nearby. It is the voice of Impactor, barely clinging to life after being impaled and buried under rubble.

At Autobot Command, [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] and [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] discuss strategy with [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] and conclude that if Megatron were to find the [[AllSpark|Allspark]], the war would quickly end in the Decepticons' favor. Prime immediately has an epiphany: ''what if the Allspark were taken off-planet?'' It is unclear to the trio what would transpire in that case, but Elita recalls a myth that if the Allspark were to be removed from Cybertron, the planet would be destroyed. She brings up a logistic problem: even if they ''were'' able to find the Allspark, the Ark couldn't get it off of Cybertron since the Decepticons would shoot it down easily. But Wheeljack finally gets to tell Prime about his recent and unexpected discovery of an old [[space bridge|spacebridge]], and he knows that his old friend Ratchet is the perfect candidate for getting it repaired. Prime approves the plan, but Elita and Prowl view this as a move of pure desperation.

On the Decepticon front, [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] talks to a group of Decepticons and conveys his disgust at [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave's]] proposal to reformat the Autobots into Decepticons. The reformatted Decepticons wouldn't be ''true'' Decepticons in his eyes, and this constitutes proof of Megatron's poor character. The gathered Decepticons agree with him but they quickly disperse as [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] arrives. As Jetfire and Starscream criticize each other, Megatron arrives. Jetfire orders Starscream and the other [[Seeker (body-type)|Seekers]] to go on patrol. Megatron tells Jetfire that even Starscream has his uses and, like any tool, he can always be replaced.

Shockwave reports that he has not been able to extract the location of the Autobots from Ultra Magnus and complains to Megatron that he is restricted in his use of interrogation. This incurs Megatron's wrath, and he points his [[fusion cannon]] at the one-eyed scientist at point-blank range. Jetfire's shocked protest pulls Megatron out of his rage, and he relents. However, his patience is at a minimum, and he authorizes Shockwave to use any methods he wishes, as long as the Autobots are discovered soon.

On the surface, Mirage, now sporting a Decepticon symbol, approaches a team of Decepticons, and informs them that he's tracking Autobots. [[Flywheels|Skytread]] and [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] agree to join his hunt and express glee at the Autobots they've killed so far. Mirage can barely contain his disgust at the grotesque sight of impaled and dismembered Autobots as the Decepticons laugh. Mirage's disguise fails him, and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] tenses nearby as she, Prime, Elita and Wheeljack prepare for an ambush. The battle begins and the Autobots make short work of the Decepticons, with Mirage employing hologram clones and Prime knocking Spinister onto a sharp spike, impaling him through the chest.

The Autobots finally reach their goal: a dilapidated theater that serves as a hidden neutral clinic for Ratchet. Prime and Wheeljack ask Ratchet to help them rebuild the spacebridge, but the engineer-turned-medic is bitter towards Prime for prolonging the war. Mirage becomes impatient and threatens violence, but this provokes a restored Impactor to tackle him to the ground. The Autobots are shocked that Ratchet would repair Decepticons while Impactor chastises Mirage for ignoring the plight of those from lower classes. Wheeljack convinces Ratchet to hear Prime out. Ratchet is not swayed; the spacebridge work would distract him from his patients, and he won't help spread the war to other worlds. Prime tells him that Megatron will weaponize the Allspark, and this ultimately convinces Ratchet. Impactor intends to protect Ratchet while he repairs the spacebridge, and the prospect of working alongside a Decepticon causes friction with the Autobots. Prime accepts the compromise, and they begin their journey to the spacebridge.

At Decepticon headquarters, [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] is being tortured by Shockwave, but will not divulge the location of Autobot Command, forcing Shockwave to consider more unorthodox approaches. Jetfire watches the torture with silent disdain and leaves the torture chamber with Megatron. Magnus collapses, and as the Decepticons move to collect them, he attacks them by surprise and catches up to Megatron and Jetfire, aiming a gun at his back. Jetfire prepares to disarm him, but Megatron is not concerned and need not even turn to face him; he knows that Magnus would never shoot him in the back since he is constrained by his sense of honor. Megatron's guess proved correct, and soon Magnus is soon recaptured and shackled. Jetfire learns a lesson from his leader: ''always take the shot.''

Magnus's torture is steadily increased, but the Autobot will not give up. In pure agony, Magnus begs Megatron to not become like one they once fought against, and Megatron's only reply is stone-faced silence. At last, Magnus relents and agrees to share information about the Autobots.

Before the Autobots enter their hidden base, Elita demands that Impactor remove his [[comm]]. Ratchet regards such a thing as barbaric, but Impactor consents to it, saying that he believes in protecting the Cybertronians, not allegiance to factions.

The removed comm's signal is detected by Jetfire and [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]], who land and investigate. Skywarp's scan reveals the entrance of Autobot Command, and is eager to report the discovery to Megatron. However, Jetfire has misgivings about annihilating the Autobots without giving them a chance to surrender. Skywarp takes this as proof that Starscream was right about Jetfire's weakness and attacks him. Before Skywarp can leave, Jetfire ironically takes Megatron's advice and shoots him in the back, critically wounding him. The damaged Skywarp barely makes it back to Starscream, and confirms Jetfire's betrayal as he dies.

Megatron addresses the Decepticons in a grand speech, claiming that the Autobots wish to destroy the Allspark. He orders them all to search for the ancient relic so that they may use it to rewrite the Autobots' programming and end the war. With a fist raised to the sky, he shouts: ''Till all are one!''

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ratchet (G1)|Ratchet]] (1)
* [[Prowl (G1)|Prowl]] (4)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (5)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (6)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (12)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (17)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (18)
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (19)

|c2=
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (2)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (3)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (7)
* [[Barricade (G1)|Barricade]] (8)
* [[Thundercracker (G1)|Thundercracker]] (9)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (10)
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (11)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (13)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (14)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (15)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (16)

}}

==Quotes==
"Starscream has his uses, but never forget, he’s just a weapon." 
"If you ask me, he’s more like a ''tool.''" 
"And tools are easily replaced."
:— '''Megatron''' and '''Jetfire''' roast Starscream behind his back.

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
[[File:Refraktor Generics.jpg|thumb|upright=1.2|Wait... SDCC Refraktor gets a cameo and [[Scrapface]] doesn't?]]
*Optimus trying to get the Allspark off Cybertron to keep the Decepticons from it is a plot point as old as the Allspark itself, originating in the [[Transformers (film)|first live-action film]].
*Chromia is a [[Caminus|Camien]], like her [[Chromia (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW]] and ''[[Chromia (Cyberverse)|Cyberverse]]'' counterparts.
*Impactor states that he was a former miner, similar to his [[Impactor (G1)#2005 IDW continuity|2005 IDW incarnation]]. He also points out all Autobots as originating as higher class bots, a description that fits in Mirage's original bio.
*Among the sea of [[Generic]] Decepticons, one can spot several based on [[Reflector (G1)#War for Cybertron: Siege|Refraktor]] in his [[San Diego Comic-Con|SDCC]]-exclusive "Reconnaissance Team 3-Pack" colors. These color schemes make another appearance in the final episode of the ''Siege'' chapter.
*Mirage is seen generating illusory clones, a rarely-used technique from his original bio. His Decepticon disguise is presumably a reference to his ''Energon'' counterpart and the original ''Generation 1'' episode, "[[Traitor]]".
*"[[Til all are one]]!", yells Megatron at the end. You won't hear the last of this quote for a few minutes.

===Animation and technical errors===

===Trivia===

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056815 Episode 3 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 2

2020-08-03T16:28:43Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep2.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 1
|next=Siege episode 3
|title=Episode 2
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[F.J. DeSanto]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''Ultra Magnus attempts to warn the Autobots of Megatron's ultimate plan, one which could end the war once and for all.'''

==Synopsis==
Surrounded by his retinue, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] speaks directly his army, commanding them to hunt down the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and leave them nowhere to hide. [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] reports they have a visitor in the form of a lone, cloaked figure. The visitor easily swats aside an intervening [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], but Megatron orders the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] to attack only on his signal. While [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] jockey for position in handling the potential threat, the visitor makes his peaceable intent with Megatron clear by being unarmed and remaining still. To Megatron's chagrin, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] fires a warning shot that narrowly misses the unflinching visitor's head. The visitor comes in peace, but is no coward.

The visitor with the huge shoulders then reveals himself to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], who willingly surrenders in good faith. Magnus attempts to negotiate a peace summit between him, Megatron, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]], and he calls on Megatron to recall their shared past to end hostilities. Megatron is undeterred, even upon recalling the battle of [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]. He will not trust Magnus's intentions unless he uses his authority as Autobot military commander to order his men to stand down. When Magnus makes it clear that he will not surrender on the Autobots' behalf, he is imprisoned.

News of Magnus' surrender reaches [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]], where it soon causes tension within the ranks. Many are concerned about Magnus's loyalty or what will happen if the Decepticons can extract critical information from him, but Prime is steadfast in his belief that Magnus surrendered to end the war and would not compromise the Autobots. After establishing a tenuous calm, Optimus appoints a reluctant [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] to Magnus's old post.

Meanwhile, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] reveals that his studies have uncovered evidence that the legendary [[AllSpark|Allspark]] really exists. He asks Megatron to give the order to search for it, promising that it can be used to enslave the opposition by reprogramming them. Megatron is unwilling to commit to the plan, but will retain it as a drastic option. Magnus overhears these developments in captivity, and transmits a warning to the Autobots over his private frequency..

Inside the Ark, the Autobots prove skeptical of both the Allspark and Magnus, but Prime once again insists that Magnus can be trusted. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] suggests that the Ark's sensors can be used to try to locate the Allspark, but warns that it may drain their [[energon]] reserves. Nevertheless, Prime approves the search.

Unfortunately for Magnus, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] has also detected his transmission and reveals the duplicity to Megatron. He quickly turns his displeasure into a plan to trap the Autobots.

Elita and Optimus share the briefest of respites, barely having time to reflect on the current situation and their personal history. They are interrupted by a second transmission from Magnus, who reports that Megatron has already found the Allspark and relays its coordinates. Optimus orders all available teams to prep for the search, not realizing the message to be a forgery fabricated by Soundwave as bait.

Lured to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Autobots spread out, unaware that Decepticons lurk all around them. [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] detect what they think is the Allspark, but only find a cube of concentrated energon. Optimus realizes that they have been set up, but it is too late and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] fires a blast straight through Cog. The fight only ends when a downed [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] careens into a building, bringing it down upon most of the Decepticons. The Autobots retreat, taking Cog to the repair bay in critical condition. Optimus remains adamant in the face of dwindling morale and orders that energon be reallocated from cloaking the Ark to searching for the Allspark.

In the aftermath of the battle, Barricade assumes command of the Decepticon unit after Impactor's arm is discovered, and he is presumed dead. Megatron holds Barricade responsible for both the loss of a valued soldier as well as the loss of energon. Shockwave infers that the Autobots cannot have the energon either, as it disappeared before they retreated.

Elsewhere, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] holds the missing energon, inspecting his prize.

His ambush foiled, Megatron returns to Magnus's cell to demand the location of Autobot headquarters. Once more, Magnus begs his former brother-in-arms to end the war peacefully and honorably, but only victory interests Megatron, and he authorizes Shockwave to implement his plan of reformatting the Autobots.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (11)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (12)
* [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] (13)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (14)
* [[Sideswipe_(G1)|Sideswipe]] (15)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (16)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (17)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (18)
* [[Comms Officer]] (19)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (20)

|c2=
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (1)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (2)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
* [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] (5)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (8)
* [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] (9)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (21)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (22)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (23)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (24)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (25)
}}

==Quotes==
"This was not the life I imagined for us." 
"But it's a life worth fighting for." 
:—'''Elita-1''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Megatron's bait, a cache of concentrated Energon, is stored in a metal cube, likely in a nod to its [[Energon cube|traditional storage method]].
*Hound throws a grenade that is similar in design to the ones used by members of the Autobots in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015)]]'' cartoon series.
*The fake transmission appears on the monitor in a similar fashion to that in ''Prime'' and ''Robots in Disguise''.

===Animation and technical errors===
*When the red Cog reskin combines with Sideswipe, his torso section disappears.
*Spinister pronounces his name as "Spinster".
*Optimus's vehicle mode is rather large when the Autobots retreat, being large enough to carry Chromia and Cog on his back.

===Real-world references===
* The "[[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]" that Ultra Magnus mentions in this episode is assuredly a reference to the "Tannhauser Gate", mentioned in Roy Batty's {{w|Tears in rain monologue|famous death monologue}} from the film ''{{w|Blade Runner}}''.
* Shockwave's plan for the Allspark will "de-rez" the Autobots, a euphemism for death used in the {{w|Tron}} films. Shockwave's original voice was based on the character Sark from that film.

===Trivia===
*Though Ultra Magnus being able to overhear Shockwave's plan from his cell can be excused as a convenient possibility, the Decepticons seem baffled that Magnus is able to contact his comrades from his cell. Unfortunately, this is never followed up in this episode. Does Magnus have a trick up his sleeve or did the writers just forget? You'd better binge the next episode to find out!
*Despite the cloak only hiding his face and upper torso's top, and leaving his giant shoulderpads exposed, nobody realizes who the "mysterious" cloaked figure is, not even his old friend Megatron. Odd choice for a disguise by someone who can actually take off said armor to appear as a totally different character...
*Rather than one of the blasters coming with his ''Siege'' toy, Barricade wields a recolored version of Prowl's rifle.

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056814 Episode 2 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Siege episode 2

2020-08-03T16:17:10Z

Cybertron: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy (cartoon)|Transformers: War for Cybertron Trilogy: Siege]]''
|image=WarForCybertronSiege Ep2.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Siege episode 1
|next=Siege episode 3
|title=Episode 2
|airdate=[[July 30]], [[2020]] (Netflix)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]], [[Rooster Teeth]]
|written by=[[F.J. DeSanto]] and [[Gavin Hignight]]
|director=[[Takashi Kamei]]
|animation studio=[[Polygon Pictures]]
}}

'''Ultra Magnus attempts to warn the Autobots of Megatron's ultimate plan, one which could end the war once and for all.'''

==Synopsis==
Surrounded by his retinue, [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] speaks directly his army, commanding them to hunt down the [[Autobot|Autobots]] and leave them nowhere to hide. [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] reports they have a visitor in the form of a lone, cloaked figure. The visitor easily swats aside an intervening [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]], but Megatron orders the [[Decepticon|Decepticons]] to attack only on his signal. While [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] and [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] jockey for position in handling the potential threat, the visitor makes his peaceable intent with Megatron clear by being unarmed and remaining still. To Megatron's chagrin, [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] fires a warning shot that narrowly misses the unflinching visitor's head. The visitor comes in peace, but is no coward.

The visitor with the huge shoulders then reveals himself to be [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]], who willingly surrenders in good faith. Magnus attempts to negotiate a peace summit between him, Megatron, and [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus]], and he calls on Megatron to recall their shared past to end hostilities. Megatron is undeterred, even upon recalling the battle of [[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]. He will not trust Magnus's intentions unless he uses his authority as Autobot military commander to order his men to stand down. When Magnus makes it clear that he will not surrender on the Autobots' behalf, he is imprisoned.

News of Magnus' surrender reaches [[Ark (G1)|Autobot headquarters]], where it soon causes tension within the ranks. Many are concerned about Magnus's loyalty or what will happen if the Decepticons can extract critical information from him, but Prime is steadfast in his belief that Magnus surrendered to end the war and would not compromise the Autobots. After establishing a tenuous calm, Optimus appoints a reluctant [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] to Magnus's old post.

Meanwhile, [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] reveals that his studies have uncovered evidence that the legendary [[AllSpark|Allspark]] really exists. He asks Megatron to give the order to search for it, promising that it can be used to enslave the opposition by reprogramming them. Megatron is unwilling to commit to the plan, but will retain it as a drastic option. Magnus overhears these developments in captivity, and transmits a warning to the Autobots over his private frequency..

Inside the Ark, the Autobots prove skeptical of both the Allspark and Magnus, but Prime once again insists that Magnus can be trusted. [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] suggests that the Ark's sensors can be used to try to locate the Allspark, but warns that it may drain their [[energon]] reserves. Nevertheless, Prime approves the search.

Unfortunately for Magnus, [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] has also detected his transmission and reveals the duplicity to Megatron. He quickly turns his displeasure into a plan to trap the Autobots.

Elita and Optimus share the briefest of respites, barely having time to reflect on the current situation and their personal history. They are interrupted by a second transmission from Magnus, who reports that Megatron has already found the Allspark and relays its coordinates. Optimus orders all available teams to prep for the search, not realizing the message to be a forgery fabricated by Soundwave as bait.

Lured to [[Iacon (polity)|Iacon]], the Autobots spread out, unaware that Decepticons lurk all around them. [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] and [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] detect what they think is the Allspark, but only find a cube of concentrated energon. Optimus realizes that they have been set up, but it is too late and [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] fires a blast straight through Cog. The fight only ends when a downed [[Seeker (body-type)|Seeker]] careens into a building, bringing it down upon most of the Decepticons. The Autobots retreat, taking Cog to the repair bay in critical condition. Optimus remains adamant in the face of dwindling morale and orders that energon be reallocated from cloaking the Ark to searching for the Allspark.

In the aftermath of the battle, Barricade assumes command of the Decepticon unit after Impactor's arm is discovered, and he is presumed dead. Megatron holds Barricade responsible for both the loss of a valued soldier as well as the loss of energon. Shockwave infers that the Autobots cannot have the energon either, as it disappeared before they retreated.

Elsewhere, [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] holds the missing energon, inspecting his prize.

His ambush foiled, Megatron returns to Magnus's cell to demand the location of Autobot headquarters. Once more, Magnus begs his former brother-in-arms to end the war peacefully and honorably, but only victory interests Megatron, and he authorizes Shockwave to implement his plan of reformatting the Autobots.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
* [[Ultra Magnus (G1)|Ultra Magnus]] (10)
* [[Chromia (G1)|Chromia]] (11)
* [[Hound (G1)|Hound]] (12)
* [[Cog (G1)|Cog]] (13)
* [[Optimus Prime (G1)|Optimus Prime]] (14)
* [[Sideswipe_(G1)|Sideswipe]] (15)
* [[Elita One (G1)|Elita-1]] (16)
* [[Red Alert (G1)|Red Alert]] (17)
* [[Wheeljack (G1)|Wheeljack]] (18)
* [[Comms Officer]] (19)
* [[Mirage (G1)|Mirage]] (20)

|c2=
* [[Jetfire (G1)|Jetfire]] (1)
* [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] (2)
* [[Skywarp (G1)|Skywarp]] (3)
* [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] (4)
* [[Barricade (IDW)|Barricade]] (5)
* [[Shockwave (G1)|Shockwave]] (6)
* [[Soundwave (G1)|Soundwave]] (7)
* [[Reflector (G1)|Refraktor]] (8)
* [[Hotlink (G1)|Hotlink]] (9)
* [[Impactor (G1)|Impactor]] (21)
* [[Flywheels|Skytread]] (22)
* [[Ravage (G1)|Ravage]] (23)
* [[Spinister (G1)|Spinister]] (24)

|h3=Others|c3=
* [[Bumblebee (G1)|Bumblebee]] (25)
}}

==Quotes==
"This was not the life I imagined for us." 
"But it's a life worth fighting for." 
:—'''Elita-1''' and '''Optimus Prime'''

==Notes==
===Transformers references===
*Megatron's bait, a cache of concentrated Energon, is stored in a metal cube, likely in a nod to its [[Energon cube|traditional storage method]].
*Hound throws a grenade that is similar in design to the ones used by members of the Autobots in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)|Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015)]]'' cartoon series.

===Animation and technical errors===
*When the red Cog reskin combines with Sideswipe, his torso section disappears.
*Spinister pronounces his name as "Spinster".
*Optimus's vehicle mode is rather large when the Autobots retreat, being large enough to carry Chromia and Cog on his back.

===Real-world references===
* The "[[Tarn-Hauser Gate]]" that Ultra Magnus mentions in this episode is assuredly a reference to the "Tannhauser Gate", mentioned in Roy Batty's {{w|Tears in rain monologue|famous death monologue}} from the film ''{{w|Blade Runner}}''.
* Shockwave's plan for the Allspark will "de-rez" the Autobots, a euphemism for death used in the {{w|Tron}} films. Shockwave's original voice was based on the character Sark from that film.

===Trivia===
*Though Ultra Magnus being able to overhear Shockwave's plan from his cell can be excused as a convenient possibility, the Decepticons seem baffled that Magnus is able to contact his comrades from his cell. Unfortunately, this is never followed up in this episode. Does Magnus have a trick up his sleeve or did the writers just forget? You'd better binge the next episode to find out!
*Despite the cloak only hiding his face and upper torso's top, and leaving his giant shoulderpads exposed, nobody realizes who the "mysterious" cloaked figure is, not even his old friend Megatron. Odd choice for a disguise by someone who can actually take off said armor to appear as a totally different character...
*Rather than one of the blasters coming with his ''Siege'' toy, Barricade wields a recolored version of Prowl's rifle.

===Foreign localization===

==External Links==
*[https://www.netflix.com/watch/81056814 Episode 2 on Netflix]

[[Category:War for Cybertron: Siege‎]]
[[Category:War for Cybertron Trilogy episodes]]

Big Wheels

2020-08-03T15:38:19Z

Cybertron: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 78
|image=BigWheels Hot Shot fire.jpg
|caption=Looks like everything is not, in fact, fine.
|prev=Small Cogs
|next=The Empty City
|title="Big Wheels"
|airdate=???, [[2020]] (UK) [[June 27]], 2020 (US)
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''As the recruits face some big decisions about their new Mul-T-Cog vehicle forms, Hot Shot must decide what's really important to his rescue work. And unexpectedly, it's his mentor, Heatwave, who's the one who inspires him.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits are sitting around discussing the fact that they need to decide on new vehicle modes when [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] roars up having already picked hers: a police car. This inspires [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] who asks the others to meet him outside. [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] meanwhile has carefully calculated what his new mode will be. A few minutes later, Wedge and Medix show their new (respective) sports car and helicopter modes off to the other recruits. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]], still unable to decide, heads off to consult [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]], which spurs [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] to go talk to [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]. Heatwave doesn't contribute much to the conversation, but Hot Shot comes up with the idea of scanning a rocket.

Hot Shot [[GroundBridge]]s to an abandoned rocket base, where he immediately has to avoid being spotted by the lone guard on duty. He successfully sneaks into the hangar where the rocket is being kept, but as he's trying to take a photo, he knocks over barrels of rocket fuel, which leak fuel everywhere, which catches fire after a barrel rolls causes a spark. His first attempt at putting it out fails, so he calls in Heatwave who arrives via GroundBridge. Heatwave extinguishes the fires, but the wind causes the guard tower to catch alight. Hot Shot extracts the sleeping guard before Heatwave puts the fire out, however now a brush fire has sprung up just outside the base. Hot Shot is ready to spring into action again, but Heatwave stops to check wind direction. As it turns out, they need to make a fire break so the embers from the blaze don't reach the nearby forest. Their attempt at a trench is not going to be done fast enough, so Heatwave uses his vehicle mode to cover the fire with dirt and safely extinguish it.

With the emergency dealt with, Heatwave goes to make a final check of the base while Hot Shot scans the rocket, however Hot Shot's been so impressed by his mentor's prowess with a fire engine alternate mode that he decides to become a fire engine instead. Later, the recruits gather in Hero Hall where they discuss their new choices. Wedge notes that Hoist is still missing, but their team mate picks that moment to arrive in his new alternate mode, having picked a ''T-rex''.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (1)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
|c3=
*Guard (7)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Allow me to introduce you to some of my new features: sirens, two settings, emergency and really big emergency; projectile spike strips; and six cupholders." 
"You have ''cupholders''?!"
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Hoist'''

"I assume you want me to talk you through my decision process. It all began with some complex geometry and- ''sigh'' Yes, Hot Shot, my helicopter has got cupholders."
:—'''Medix'''

"Maybe I should talk my choice over with Grimlock. He ''is'' my mentor, and he's huge, which means his brain must be enormous."
:—'''Hoist'''

"When we're telling everyone at the academy about this rescue, can we leave out the bit where I look like a giant marshmallow?"
:—'''Hot Shot'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Apparently, Cybertronians can scan the alternate modes of other Cybertronians, evidenced by Hot Shot scanning Heatwave's alternate form. [[Nightra]] previously did the same in ''Robots in Disguise''.

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*With this episode, the recruits have each assumed an additional mode similar to the respective alternate modes of their mentors: Whirl is a police car like Chase, Medix is a helicopter like Blades, Wedge is a sports car like Bumblebee, Hoist is a Dinobot like Grimlock, and Hot Shot is a fire truck like Heatwave. All of them differently designed from their mentors.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

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Campfire Fright

2020-08-03T15:25:41Z

Cybertron: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 76
|image=CampfireFright Hot Shot laid out.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Good Advice
|next=Small Cogs
|title="Campfire Fright"
|airdate=[[June 20]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writers=[[Ciarán Morrison]] & [[Mick O'Hara]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''Cody takes the Recruits on a camping trip. When he tells them a spooky campfire tale, Hot Shot gets spooked. When they return to the Academy Hot Shot hears strange sounds and comes to the conclusion that the 'Zombie Ghost Bear' has followed them back.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits trudge with Cody through the woods on their way to a camp site. Cody explains that a nature trek is a part of the camping experience. They arrive at the camp site which has a magnificent view of a valley. Fast forward to that evening as they sit around a fire and Cody asks who's ready for a spooky story. [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] is unenthusiastic, but Cody proceeds with his story about the [[Zombie Ghost Bear]]. During the story, Hot Shot gets so frightened, he transforms and runs into a nearby tree. They retire for the night as they have to hike back the next day.

Back at the academy the next day, the recruits thank Cody for the camping trip. Hot Shot hears a strange scraping noise, but the other recruits don't hear anything and laugh at the idea it might be the Zombie Ghost Bear. Later Hot Shot hears a creaking noise which he blames on Hoist until he realizes Hoist had been gone at the time. Later still, the recruits are having a [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] game when Hot Shot is startled by a howling noise. The other recruits are concerned by Hot Shot hearing things but they're all called to [[Boulder]]'s science class. Afterwards, the other recruits worry about Hot Shot, but [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] asserts Hot Shot isn't scared of anything. This is undercut as Hot Shot walks in and immediately dives for cover upon hearing a roar. The recruits are called to Hero Hall for a sim mission.

As the recruits try to clear out a collapsed tunnel before a train arrives, they realize Hot Shot is missing. They're able to stop the train in time, and find Hot Shot searching for the source of the roaring noise that is drowning out his audio. [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] examines him and finds his comm transmitter is missing, knocked loose when he ran into the tree during the trip. They return to the woods where Hot Shot finds the transmitter, and they ''all'' now hear the roaring sound. As it turns out, nearby a tree has almost toppled into a ravine with a bear cub atop it, and momma bear is trying to hold it up. The recruits spring into action and rescue the bear cub, returning it to its mother. [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is disappointed that the Zombie Ghost Bear isn't real, while Hot Shot asserts he's not scared of anything—which is undercut when he's startled by a squirrel and drives into a tree.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (1)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (3)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (4)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (5)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (6)
*[[Boulder]]* (7)
|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] (2)
|}}
<nowiki>*</nowiki>Audio only

==Quotes==
"So how does eating burnt confectionery add to the human camping experience?" 
''[muffled noises]'' 
"That is not a language my translation chip recognizes."
:—'''Medix''' and '''Cody''' talking with his mouth full.

"Well, a Zombie Ghost Bear in our academy would be cool!" ''[beat]'' "What?!"
:—'''Whirl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*TBA

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*Medix asserts that there is no such thing as zombies or ghosts. Obviously nobody told him about [[Terrorcon (Prime)| Terrorcons]].
*Both times Hot Shot runs into a tree, the same animation is used.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Five Little Rescue Bots

2020-08-03T15:05:49Z

Cybertron: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 74
|image=FiveLittleRescueBots Whirl examines clues.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Mul-T-Change of Pace
|next=Good Advice
|title="Five Little Rescue Bots"
|airdate=[[June 6]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Danny Stack]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Whirl's power of observation is tested when the Rescue Bots disappear one by one on a training exercise.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is admiring a seed pod with [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] when the other recruits arrive. After Whirl tries unsuccessfully to guess what they've been doing, Chase uses his powers of observation to work out they've been rescuing a fisherman from alligators in the Florida everglades. Whirl is impressed, and Chase points out her final exam on deductive reasoning is coming up. It's going to be held during a wilderness training camp, with [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] having designed an puzzle even Chase doesn't know about.

Chase and the recruits arrive in the wilderness on [[Natura Island]] where they're met by [[Cody Burns]]. The island has an anti-techology defense system, which Cody has turned off. The first task is building camp, something that the recruits struggle with, or at least the recruits not named [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]. The second task is to collect firewood and, treating it as a competition, Hot Shot immediately runs off to get started. They hear a commotion and Hot Shot is gone, with only scuff marks left behind. Realizing that this is her test, Whirl sets to work looking for clues. This leads her to a dead end in a clearing, and while she's puzzling over where she went wrong, Hoist also goes missing. While Whirl and Chase continue to search, Cody goes to check in with the academy, and soon he, Wedge and Hoist disappear too. Chase suggests Whirl rethink her theory, and she realizes maybe she was mistaken in thinking this was her test. If Heatwave isn't abducting everyone, maybe it's the anti-technology defenses.

They put down a spare energon battery as bait, and sure enough, a probe appears. It teleports Whirl and Chase to a junkyard where the other recruits are being menaced by a [[Scrapmaster]]. While Chase distracts the Scrapmaster by wrestling with it, Whirl yanks out its battery. They're ready to take teleport back, though Hot Shot insists on plugging the Scrapmaster back in before they leave. Back on Natura Island, Cody makes sure the anti-tech system is off and Whirl says she's ready for Heatwave's actual test, but Chase believe she has adequately proven herself. Chase goes to call Heatwave, but Whirl points out he doesn't have to as she's worked out that Heatwave is nearby, disguised as a tree.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
*[[Cody Burns]] (7)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (8)
|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"You'll never guess what we just did!" 
"Oh! OK, um, you went on a space race to Cybertron and got sucked into a parallel dimension! No, I got it: you rescued a troupe of clowns who got stuck in their miniature car."
:—'''Wedge''' and '''Whirl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Scrapmaster is another piece of returning Rescue Bots technology, first appearing in "[[Cody on Patrol]]". It resembles the design seen in "[[The Island of Misfit Tech]]", only with red eyes featuring pupils and large claws similar to it's jaws.

===Transformers references===
*Chase describes the seed pod as more than meets the eye.

===Real-world references===
* The episode's title is based on the former title of the Agatha Christie mystery novel ''{{w|And Then There Were None}}'', which also involves a group of people on an island being picked off one by one. Chase also uses some ''Sherlock Holmes'' terms when deducting the alligator tussle.

===Animation and technical errors===
*How did Heatwave manage to fit in that tree suit?

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Five Little Rescue Bots

2020-08-03T15:02:44Z

Cybertron: /* Continuity notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 74
|image=FiveLittleRescueBots Whirl examines clues.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Mul-T-Change of Pace
|next=Good Advice
|title="Five Little Rescue Bots"
|airdate=[[June 6]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Danny Stack]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Whirl's power of observation is tested when the Rescue Bots disappear one by one on a training exercise.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is admiring a seed pod with [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] when the other recruits arrive. After Whirl tries unsuccessfully to guess what they've been doing, Chase uses his powers of observation to work out they've been rescuing a fisherman from alligators in the Florida everglades. Whirl is impressed, and Chase points out her final exam on deductive reasoning is coming up. It's going to be held during a wilderness training camp, with [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] having designed an puzzle even Chase doesn't know about.

Chase and the recruits arrive in the wilderness on [[Natura Island]] where they're met by [[Cody Burns]]. The island has an anti-techology defense system, which Cody has turned off. The first task is building camp, something that the recruits struggle with, or at least the recruits not named [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]. The second task is to collect firewood and, treating it as a competition, Hot Shot immediately runs off to get started. They hear a commotion and Hot Shot is gone, with only scuff marks left behind. Realizing that this is her test, Whirl sets to work looking for clues. This leads her to a dead end in a clearing, and while she's puzzling over where she went wrong, Hoist also goes missing. While Whirl and Chase continue to search, Cody goes to check in with the academy, and soon he, Wedge and Hoist disappear too. Chase suggests Whirl rethink her theory, and she realizes maybe she was mistaken in thinking this was her test. If Heatwave isn't abducting everyone, maybe it's the anti-technology defenses.

They put down a spare energon battery as bait, and sure enough, a probe appears. It teleports Whirl and Chase to a junkyard where the other recruits are being menaced by a [[Scrapmaster]]. While Chase distracts the Scrapmaster by wrestling with it, Whirl yanks out its battery. They're ready to take teleport back, though Hot Shot insists on plugging the Scrapmaster back in before they leave. Back on Natura Island, Cody makes sure the anti-tech system is off and Whirl says she's ready for Heatwave's actual test, but Chase believe she has adequately proven herself. Chase goes to call Heatwave, but Whirl points out he doesn't have to as she's worked out that Heatwave is nearby, disguised as a tree.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
*[[Cody Burns]] (7)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (8)
|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"You'll never guess what we just did!" 
"Oh! OK, um, you went on a space race to Cybertron and got sucked into a parallel dimension! No, I got it: you rescued a troupe of clowns who got stuck in their miniature car."
:—'''Wedge''' and '''Whirl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Scrapmaster is another piece of returning Rescue Bots technology, first appearing in "[[Cody on Patrol]]". It resembles the design seen in "[[The Island of Misfit Tech]]", only with red eyes featuring pupils and large claws similar to it's jaws.

===Transformers references===
*Chase describes the seed pod as more than meets the eye.

===Real-world references===
* The episode's title is based on the former title of the Agatha Christie mystery novel ''{{w|And Then There Were None}}'', which also involves a group of people on an island being picked off one by one. Chase also uses some ''Sherlock Holmes'' terms when deducting the alligator tussle.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Chase (RB)

2020-08-03T14:59:43Z

Cybertron: /* Notes */

{{factions|autobot|rescuebot}}
{{disambig3|Chase}}
:''Chase the Police-Bot is an [[Autobot]] from the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (franchise)|Rescue Bots]] portion of the [[Aligned continuity family]].''
[[Image:ChaseRB-cartoonmodel.jpg|thumb|right|300px|There's only one of him for every two case assortments.]]
Chief [[Charlie Burns]]'s partner '''Chase''' is the Rescue Bot most at home and happy with their new positions learning and enforcing the laws and customs of Earth. He is brave, loyal, and very fast when he turns into a police car. As long as he gets to protect and serve, he is happy. He is a stickler for wanting to enforce the extreme letter of the law.<ref>Chase's profile at [https://web.archive.org/web/http://www.hubworld.com:80/transformers/shows/rescue-bots/cast-gallery/chase hubworld.com] (via Internet Wayback Machine)</ref> He hangs out with [[Charlie Burns]] most of the time, and the two seem to get along pretty well. Don't tell [[Jack Tracker]].

{{quote|You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say will be used against you- and you will ''not'' be compensated for any damages.|Chase|"[[Under Pressure]]"}}

==Fiction==
===''Rescue Bots'' storybooks===
[[File:RescueBotsRollOut Chase rescues robot.jpg|thumb|left|200px|"I can walk, you know!"]]
Part of [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]'s team of Rescue Bots, Chase was the fastest, but also careful. They received a message from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]], prompting them to travel to [[Earth]] in their spaceship (with Chase piloting, of course) to join the Autobot leader. Once there, Chase received a new police car alternate mode, and Optimus took them to [[Griffin Rock]] to meet [[Charlie Burns|Chief Charlie]]. {{storylink|Rescue Bots Roll Out}} Some time later, Chase and [[Boulder]] were on their way to [[Fire Station Prime|Prime Fire Station]] to join the team when they happened upon a flash flood at a construction site. Using a ramp propped up by Boulder, Chase was able to jump across to two trapped humans, and the Rescue Bots got the construction worker to safety, but a freak wave swept Chase and [[Jack Tracker|Hunter]] downstream. With Hunter's guidance, Chase grabbed onto a tree felled by Boulder, and the four of them made it to the fire station, where Hunter joined the team as Chase's partner. {{storylink|Rapid Rescue}}
{{--}}
===''Rescue Bots'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[D.C. Douglas]] (English), [[Diamond White]] (English, "[[Switcheroo]]"), [[John Mondelli]] (English, "[[Sky Forest Rescue]]"/"[[Dino Island]]")|[[Mathieu Moreau]] (French), [[Thomas Schmuckert]] (German, season 1), [[Oliver Siebeck]] (German, season 2), [[Attila Szatmári]] (Hungarian), [[Grzegorz Falkowski]] (Polish), [[Dafnis Fernández]] (Latin American-Spanish), [[Julio Lorenzo]] (Castillo Spanish), [[Aku Laitinen]] (Finnish), [[Yasser Azzat]] (Arabic)}}
[[File:UnfinishedBusiness protoChase.jpg|thumb|right|260px|Stainless steel justice.]]
Chase was part of a team of Rescue Bots who were finishing a routine patrol in space when they received a distress call. Investigating, they found they'd been marked as lunch by an [[Energon eater]], and had to put themselves in stasis and power down their ship to escape it. {{storylink|Unfinished Business}} Sometime later, the ''[[Sigma]]'' received a transmission from [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] and landed on [[Earth]]. After dropping the bombshell that [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]] was no more, Optimus assigned the team to [[Griffin Rock]] to work with the Burns family. The four Rescue Bots were presented to the public by [[Charlie Burns|Chief Burns]] at a ceremony, after which Burns drove Chase to the [[Griffin Rock natural history museum|museum]], where a fire had broken out, and began clearing people from the area. Out of all of the Rescue Bots, Chase seemed to settle into his new role the easiest, though when [[Cody Burns]] discovered their secret, he was still reluctant to share information. He and the other Autobots helped stop a rampaging robotic ''Tyrannosaurus rex'', which seemed to be attracted to Chase's police lights. {{storylink|Family of Heroes}}

[[Image:UnderPressure Chase saves motorist.jpg|thumb|left|300px|Ma'am, I'm going to have to take you in for possessing unregistered lava.]]
Chase and Chief Burns managed to deal with an out-of-control [[robo-landscaper]] before the rest of the team, who were having trouble working together, got there. He and the other Autobots accepted Cody's help in trying to bond with the other Burns siblings. After lava began spewing from [[Mount Magma]], Chase helped Chief Burns try to keep the citizens of Griffin Rock out of harm's way and cleared some campers from near the mountain. {{storylink|Under Pressure}} Chase brought [[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]]'s out-of-control [[solar car]] to a halt before it could plunge into a ravine, though doing so did nasty things to his feet. Chase and the other Rescue Bots were put out when [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] started hogging all the action with his new scoop claw, but they nonetheless came to his rescue when he, [[Dani Burns|Dani]] and Cody were trapped by a forest fire. {{storylink|Hotshots}}

When Doc Greene was almost swept away by a giant lobster balloon, Chase tried fruitlessly to help. He and the other Rescue Bots were subsequently given more instruction on following humans' commands, which Chase excelled at. They also took part in the technology parade at the [[Lobster and Technology Festival]] and had to help out when the parade was attacked by [[flobster]]s. {{storylink|Flobsters on Parade}} After Chase prevented a hazardous chemical spill, but almost blew his cover, he expected a reprimand and instead got praised. He and the other Rescue Bots were subjected to a screening of ''[[The Natives of Tatooie]]'', which inadvertently caused a panic when [[Huxley Prescott]] mistook the movie's audio for an alien transmission, resulting in the team having to save the island from destruction. {{storylink|The Alien Invasion of Griffin Rock}}

[[Image:WalkWildSide Chase vehicle mode.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Those exhaust fumes are certified within safety standards.]]
Chase responded to two separate calls from [[Neederlander|Mrs. Neederlander]] about a cat up a tree, though the second time it turned out to be [[Whiskers|a lion]]. The hunt for the lion was interrupted by lemurs attacking the [[Mayor Luskey Library]], and Chase ended up helping [[Boulder]] and [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] return the critters to the [[Griffin Rock Zoo|zoo]]. {{storylink|Walk on the Wild Side}} While trying to stop [[Harrison (RB)|Mr. Harrison]]'s heli-pack ride, Chase's pursuit route was blocked by boxes. He and the other Rescue Bots went to Cody's aid when some nanites took over a [[Scrapmaster]], however the trash device failed to respect Chase's authority. He and the other bots managed to stop it anyway and eventually suppressed the nanites. {{storylink|Cody on Patrol}}

Chase was unable to stop a motorist from busting through their barricade and ending up crashing. Cody roped the Rescue Bots into helping him take care of a [[Robo-Baby]], which didn't like Chase's singing at all. This turned out to be to their advantage when they later needed to stop the Robo-Baby from falling off a platform. {{storylink|Four Bots and a Baby}} During a heatwave, Chase didn't approve of [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] and Cody selling lemonade without a license. He didn't quite get what the fuss was about when the humans engineered a snow storm using a weather machine, and everyone seemed to be having fun, but later got into the spirit of things by making snow angels. {{storylink|Christmas in July}}

[[Image:ReignOfMorocco Chase makes soup.jpg|left|350px|thumb|[["Weird Al" Yankovic|"Well don't you know that other kids are starving in Japan]], so [[Michael Jackson|EAT IT! Just EAT IT!"]]]]
Chase and the other Rescue Bots were invited on the Burns' annual fishing trip on the ''[[Darby Ava]]'', during which they encountered and fought a [[shark submarine|mechanical shark]]. {{storylink|Deep Trouble (RB)|Deep Trouble}} Chase found the fog to be very unpleasant, especially when it made it hard to see the mailboxes on Willow Street. When the Griffin Rock mainframe was hacked into, the Rescue Bots had to try and stop the out-of-control technology running rampant. {{storylink|Return of the Dino Bot}} He struggled to reconcile the concept of compassionate policing. When [[Doctor Morocco]] turned up with his [[MorBot]] and threatened to overshadow the Rescue Bots, the team was forced to compete with the doctor's invention to prove themselves worthy. Thanks to Morocco's machinations, they failed and were stood down from service. {{storylink|The Other Doctor}} Chase began to investigate alternate career options and tried his hand at being a gourmet chef, though he turned out to be as good at it as he was at singing. After being called out to a fire at the lab, they got the chance to exact some payback on the MorBot. The team was subsequently reinstated as Griffin Rock's rescue service. {{storylink|The Reign of Morocco}}

Chase turned down a visit to the [[Hall of Inspiration]] in favor of some speed trap detail. He later got the chance to see it when the team attended a break-in, and he apprehended the pair responsible. The disappearance of the three other Rescue Bots left him on his own, until he showed Cody a picture of the gun they'd been zapped with, and Cody recognized it. As a result, they were able to get Doc Greene to fix the [[Minimizer]] and restore Heatwave, Boulder and Blades. {{storylink|Small Blessings}} Chase helped save [[Wild (RB)|Captain Wild]]'s ship and search for "tunnel 15" in the tunnels below Griffin Rock. This led the team to discover [[Anna Baranova|Professor Baranova]]'s ''[[Midgard]]'' at the bottom of an ocean trench, and they helped her seal the methane vent causing the [[Griffin Rock Triangle]]. {{storylink|The Griffin Rock Triangle}}

[[Image:LostBell Chase grin.jpg|right|thumb|260px|Hi.]]
After the daring rescue of Huxley Prescott by the four bots, Chief Burns and Cody headed off to [[Griffin Crest]], leaving them with strict orders not to cross Canyon Road which Chase was determined to obey. He also found the [[Lad Pioneers Handbook]] among the camping equipment and began reading up on its contents. When an apparent distress call from Cody had the four bots head to the Crest, Chase refused to go past Canyon Road, and ended up faking a litter emergency to get the human half of the team to come help after losing contact with the other three Rescue Bots. They found that the others had fallen afoul of an [[Electromagnetic pulse|EMP]] field, and Chase ended up using a [[bubble tent]] to rescue Heatwave from the [[Old Parker]] geyser. {{storylink|Rules and Regulations}} Chase and the other three Bots were washed out to sea with Cody and ended up on an inhabited island. Their attempts to build him shelter and gather food were less than successful, but they did manage to find traces of the ''[[Oaken Crow]]'', which led to them finding the ship and getting off the island. {{storylink|The Lost Bell}}

Chasing a crashed meteorite on [[Wayward Island]], the team ran into [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]]. Chase, Heatwave and Boulder checked out the meteorite and were unwittingly exposed to an alien virus. They slowly became to lose the ability to move or speak, and it was only through the work of Bumblebee, Blades and the humans that a cure was found. {{storylink|Bumblebee to the Rescue (RB)|Bumblebee to the Rescue}} Chase and the team were called out to deal with a giant blob of [[Squilsh]]. Chase and the Chief tried to save some kids, and while protecting the Chief from the Squilsh, Chase was swallowed by it. He was barely able to communicate with the outside world on his comm, but the others eventually found a way to destroy the space goo, freeing him. {{storylink|You've Been Squilshed}}

When most of the town was teleported away by strange [[Tracer (RB)|bugs]], Chase caught one for [[Graham Burns|Graham]] to examine. Back at the fire station, the bots had their work cut out for them squashing bugs, but they were eventually able to track down where the townsfolk had been teleported to and rescue them. {{storylink|Countdown (RB)|Countdown}} Chase's main problem with an apparent infestation of ghosts was their complete inability to follow any laws, and the fact they floated straight through him when he tried to stop them. They later turned out to be [[hologram]]s. {{storylink|The Haunting of Griffin Rock}}

He was disturbed by Burns lying to the rest of the team about where they were going, though the Chief pointed out that Chase lied when he pretended to be a normal robot. He and the Chief ended up trapped in a lead mine and had to make their own way out, as the rest of the team didn't know they were there. Though the situation got worse when the pair were separated, Chase kept trying to reach the Chief and was eventually found by the rest of the Rescue Bots. {{storylink|Little White Lies}}

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After failing to understand a comedy movie, Chase began researching the genre and mostly failed with his jokes. He and the other Bots had to be extra careful to act like robots when Frankie started filming them for her school project. {{storylink|Shake Up}} The Rescue Bots found themselves relegated to cleanup when Cody got hold of a [[repulsor badge]] and became a small town superhero. {{storylink|Rescue Boy}}

Chase was too busy studying municipal codes to go see movies with Cody. He, the other Rescue Bots, Cody and Frankie were sent back in time to [[1939]] in a time travel accident. There they fell into the hands of a team of scientists headed by Doctor Morocco who performed experiments on them. Morocco was getting to the point of dissecting the four Bots when Optimus and Bumblebee came to their rescue. On returning to the present, they found that Morocco had taken over the town with the aid of his MorBots. {{storylink|It's a Bot Time}} The four bots managed to elude the MorBots and soon established that leaving [[Dither]] in the past had resulted in the changed. After an encounter with an alternate version of the Burns family, the Rescue Bots returned to 1939 and retrieved Dither, returning the timeline to normal. {{storylink|Bot to the Future}}

While the other Rescue Bots were playing with the [[Mobile Headquarters]], Chase was doing more important work chasing speeders. During a later rescue, the Mobile HQ was teleported to the top of [[Mount Griffin]] along with Chase, Heatwave and Boulder, necessitating a rescue by Blades. {{storylink|Road Trip}} The Rescue Bots helped construct Frankie Greene's [[Sky Forest (structure)|Sky Forest]], only to have to rescue the town's citizens when the plant life grew out of control. {{storylink|Sky Forest (episode)|Sky Forest}} When Chief Burns became sick, Chase collected some mucus samples. He also helped capture Evan and Myles after the pair stole a piece of Doc Greene's [[stasis machine]], inadvertently resulting in Cody being aged into an adult. {{storylink|One for the Ages}}

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Following reports of a sea monster, Chase accompanied Chief Burns and Cody on the [[Griffin Rock ferry]]. Though they didn't encounter a sea monster, Chase did save the vessel after it hit an unexpected iceberg. The iceberg turned out to be the [[S.S. Isolde]], frozen by the [[Sub-Zero Expander]] it carried as cargo, and Chase took part in an attempt to get rid of the device by blowing it up, which was aborted when it turned out Doctor Morocco had claimed the vessel as salvage. The team had to deal with the fallout when the device exploded and froze a five-mile section of ocean. {{storylink|Tip of the Iceberg}} Chase was confused why Cody was excited by the snow day when Griffin Rock was caught in a major snow storm. He later helped Cody and Blades escape the [[Griffin Rock Element Quest|virtual reality game]] after the storm prevented them from leaving. {{storylink|A Virtual Disaster}}

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Chase and the rest of the team were hypnotized and forced to dig up [[Blossom Vale]], which had formerly been a very nice recreation area with 82% less litter than other comparable such areas. They were eventually freed when Boulder destroyed the cell tower, and set to work repairing the damage to the vale. {{storylink|Spellbound}} The team was roped into participating in Huxley Prescott's reality show, however when Prescott manufactured emergencies to make the show more exciting, it caused a fire which endangered the town, and the show was shut down. {{storylink|Prescott's Bots}} The team had to face a horde of [[gremlin]]s, conjured from Kade's nightmares by Doc Greene's [[Nightmare Imaging Device]]. {{storylink|Blame the Gremlins}}

When a monster was spotted during a star-gazing expedition with Cody, Chase and the other Rescue Bots helped the boy hunt for the beast, resulting in an encounter with it at an old cannery. It transpired that the "Magic Meat" that [[H.B. Luskey|Mayor Luskey]] had been selling was [[Fo-Foo]], an experimental food with lycanthropic side effects, and the team had to track down Luskey and Graham who were both infected. {{storylink|Feed the Beast}}

[[Woodrow Burns]] paid an unexpected visit to the island, and took Chase for a spin, which involved breaking the speed limit much to Chase's disgruntlement. The rescue team was joined by Optimus Prime shortly before they were forced to go on a rescue mission to find Woodrow and Cody in a cavern deep underground. {{storylink|What Lies Below}} Separated from the others, Chase did his best to protect Chief, Woodrow and Cody from lava, though the arguing and Woodrow's colorful language puzzled him. They were soon reunited with the rest of the team, though they had to face a pterodactyl, and eventually escaped by blasting themselves out of the top of Mount Magma. {{storylink|What Rises Above}}

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The Rescue Bots had to bring out their spaceship for another mission to save Graham and Doc Greene after the space elevator they were on was hit by an asteroid. {{storylink|Space Bots}} The team had to deal with a runaway [[mechanical bull]], which turned out to be turned placid when it saw Chase's blue paint job. When a mishap occurred while transporting the creature to the [[Island of Misfit Tech]], he, Boulder and Blades ended up tussling with a prototype Scrapmaster. {{storylink|The Island of Misfit Tech}} The town's new central computer [[Vigil]] was unable to control the four Rescue Bots, so when it attempted to take control of Griffin Rock, the Bots were able to get the rest of the team into its vault to stop it. {{storylink|The Vigilant Town}}

Chase and the other Rescue Bots went along on a nature hike which was interrupted by a snake infestation. Chase had a close encounter with a boa constrictor, but the team was able to successfully wrangle all the snakes. {{storylink|Buddy System}} Following an earthquake, Chief Burns and Chase investigated a rash of metal objects being mysteriously pulled into the air. The trail led them to Wayward Island, where they discovered a quake sensor was turning a lodestone into a super-magnet. {{storylink|In Search of the Griffin's Nest}}

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After educating himself on old detective movies, Chase began narrating everything film noir style. When Evan and Myles attempted to use him as a getaway car, Chase opted to play along, accompanying them to their hideout in an attempt to learn their plan, and even helping them break into the lab to steal [[Floatium]], leaving the rescue team wondering if he'd turned against them. Once Evan and Myles's [[Tech Wrecker]] was unveiled, Chase returned to the rest of the team and helped unravel the two criminals' plan and disable the device. {{storylink|Bots and Robbers}} Following the rescue of a dog, the Rescue Bots were joined in their work by [[Noble (RB)|Noble]], at least until the dog's real owner turned up to claim him. {{storylink|Rescue Dog}}

The team had to deal with a storm without Heatwave, when their leader was called to the mainland to acquire a second alternate mode. {{storylink|Changes}} After the town's midwinter presents were sent to the bottom of the ocean in a ferry accident, Chase and the rest of the team took on the mantle of the [[Rider of Midwinter]] and delivered loaves of bread to the townsfolk. {{storylink|The Riders of Midwinter}} When a [[Power Planter]] was struck by lightning and ran wild, the team was forced to respond to a number of emergencies caused by it. They eventually succeeded in luring it into a trap using [[Boil Coil]]s and destroyed it. {{storylink|Movers and Shakers}}

During Chief's absence due to a police conference (Chase requested copious notes) the team found itself under Woodrow's leadership, and Chase experienced jealousy of Woodrow's car after it took his parking spot. {{storylink|Chief Woodrow}} Chase took part in a hunt to find a relic. The device's effects caused a sinkhole which Chase and the Chief almost fell into, and they subsequently had to rescue people across the island until Optimus Prime shut the relic down. {{storylink|Odd Bot Out}} The rescue team was roped into completing a rail tunnel to the mainland, mainly because Mayor Luskey regarded the Bots as heavy machinery. When the [[Griffin Rock Express]] went out of control, the Bots had to rescue everyone on board, with the help of Frankie and her phasing technology. {{storylink|The Griffin Rock Express}}

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Following a game of [[Rescue Ball]] which was interrupted by an impromptu rescue, Chase and the others found that Blades was acting strangely. They discovered why when they were abducted by Dr. Morocco and replaced by duplicates as Blades had been earlier. Morocco erased their memories and convinced them he had been appointed their Earth liaison by Optimus Prime. The Rescue Bots were promptly sent on a mission to mine gold under Griffin Rock, which barely got started before they triggered a methane explosion, and were confronted by the "criminal" Burns family. {{storylink|Double Villainy}}

The suspicious Bots were taken back to the fire house, where the evidence soon convinced them that the Burns family was on their side and they'd been misled by Morocco. Unfortunately the methane explosion cause the island to begin to sink, and given the choice between helping out or regaining their memories, the Bots chose the former option. With the help of some tech from Doc Greene, the team was able to raise the island once again, and Morocco was forced to restore their memories. {{storylink|Rise of the Heroes}}

Chase tried to help Cody with a [[Lad Pioneer]] project by holding a game show. During a routine inspection by Optimus, the team ended up heading to Wayward Island to investigate a pterodactyl. The Rescue Bots found a group of dinosaurs which chased them into a tar pit, and they had to be rescued by Optimus Prime. Once they established what the dinos were upset about, the team was able to get them to return to the underground cavern they'd come from. {{storylink|Land Before Prime (episode)|Land Before Prime}} When Optimus was abducted by big game hunter [[Quint Quarry]], Heatwave, Chase and Blades headed to Quarry's island to mount a rescue. The hunter managed to trap them in a cage and was about to take them off the island in his heli-jet when Optimus and Boulder came to their aid. {{storylink|Big Game}}

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Following the accidental creation of four extra Kades, Chase and the team were saved from a gas leak by the quintet of Kades. {{storylink|Too Many Kades}} The team was sent ten years forward in time when they boarded the ''[[S.S. Phantom Voyager]]'', however Boulder and Graham were able to reverse the time machine stored in the ship's hold, returning them to present day. {{storylink|Phantom of the Sea}} After a flooding disaster ended in a less-than-ideal manner, Chase recalled the stricken spaceship that the team had failed to rescue prior to coming to Earth. After again receiving the ship's distress signal, he and Boulder took the ''Sigma'' into space to try another rescue, though they found the crew was long gone. Again being attacked by the Energon eater, the pair successfully trapped it and returned with it to Earth. {{storylink|Unfinished Business}}

After the town was sealed inside an energy dome by Vigil, Chase and the others pursued the AI to try to beat it to the dome controls in the lab. Chase and Blades managed to reach the lab first, but Vigil stuck them to the floor using the Collision Foam Cannon, leaving it to Frankie and Cody to save the day. {{storylink|No Place Like Dome}} In addition to helping Graham with his love life, Chase and the rest of the team had to deal with mutant metal-eating army ants courtesy of Doctor Morocco. {{storylink|Bugs in the System}}

During a trip on the space elevator Asgard, Chase switched bodies with Frankie. Though perturbed by the experience, he adapted to being a small girl and gained a new insight into the fragility of humans. They were later returned to their own bodies. {{storylink|Switcheroo}} Chase and the rest of the team were shrunken down to microscopic size so they could enter Kade's body and retrieve the [[scrubmite]]s he'd accidentally ingested. {{storylink|Bot-Tastic Voyage}} Following Professor Baranova's abduction at the hands of Colonel Quarry, Chase scanned a stegosaurus alternate mode so he and the other Rescue Bots, plus Optimus, could masquerade as the dinobots Quarry wanted Doc Greene to build. They were taken to an island by Quarry and put through their paces, before he took them to a boat so he could ship them off to be sold. Luckily Blades, who'd been having trouble with his alternate mode, was able to rescue them and Quarry was arrested. {{Storylink|Quarry's Quarry}}

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Chase and the rest of the team visited Wayward Island to search for an energon trace, but found a frozen caveman in a cave. The caveman turned out to still be alive once he was thawed, but despite the team's best efforts, "[[Ira]]" proved unable to adapt to the modern world and had to be returned to the island. {{storylink|Did You See What I Thaw?}} The team had to cope with giant Kaiju created when Doc Greene's new projector was used to screen ''[[Humungado|Attack of Humungado]]'', and ended up using their dino modes to combat the beasts. {{storylink|The Attack of Humungado}}

The mayor decided to honor the rescue team by holding [[Bot Appreciation Week]], however a clash in schedules resulted in the Burns family being off the island for the start. The Rescue Bots found they had to contend with the souvenir versions of themselves running amok thanks to Evan and Myles reprogramming them. {{storylink|All Bots Great and Small}} When Cody began experiencing repeated time, his foreknowledge allowed the rescue team to prevent a number of disasters and mishaps during the dedication of the town's new clock tower. {{storylink|Time After Time}}

After the discovery that the Burns family had a pirate in their ancestry and the suspension of the rescue team, Chase was the responsible one who stayed back on the island to monitor things while the rest of the team went treasure hunting. After the treasure was found, the team was reinstated. {{storylink|Pirates Ahoy}} The Rescue Bots found themselves being trained in marine rescues by [[High Tide]], though Chase spent most of the time working on his swabbing skills. He later took part in a rescue when an oil spill caught fire. {{storylink|Turning the Tide}}

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When the time traveler [[Jules Verne]] visited, Chase helped apprehend Dr. Morocco. {{storylink|The Last of Morocco}} When the Rescue Bots found two Autobots, [[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]] and [[Salvage (RB)|Salvage]] on Wayward Island, Optimus assigned the team to train them. Chase was not impressed with Blurr's recklessness, lying about his past, and flagrant hugging, but Optimus convinced the team to give Blurr another chance. {{storylink|The New Recruits}} When Cody suggested the Rescue Bots provide the newbies with more personalized training, Chase took the opportunity to mine the database of security footage of their rescues that he'd built up, to create a presentation. {{storylink|Rescue Bots Academy (episode)|Rescue Bots Academy}} After Blurr stole the ''Sigma'', Chase was all in favor of a court martial, especially when a solar flare knocked out the island's power and they didn't have the ship to stop a rogue satellite crashing on them. He was still in favor even after Blurr saved the day, though Heatwave gave Blurr another chance and Optimus assigned Blurr and Salvage elsewhere. {{storylink|A New Hero}}

Chase joined in searching for Servo after the dog cut a swathe of destruction through Griffin Rock, though it later turned out Servo had actually been helping people. {{Storylink|Four-Legged Hero}} Chase, Boulder, Blades and the kids attempted to guard some endangered woodpeckers Boulder found, however their activity resulted in the rest of the town finding out and inadvertently wrecking the woodpeckers' habitat. {{storylink|Endangered Species}}

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After sustaining an injury to his right leg when he interceded in a magic trick which he didn't understand was an illusion, Chase was restricted to a wheelchair and attempted to do Cody's job monitoring Griffin Rock for trouble. After raising several false alarms, Chase became suspicious that the assistant of visiting magician [[Maura the Magnificent]] was behind a number of thefts and roped Frankie into tailing the suspect. He was eventually proven right, but had to abandon his wheelchair in order to save Maura from a plummet off [[Griffin Falls]]. {{storylink|More than Meets the Eye (RB)|More than Meets the Eye}} When Doc Greene's [[Tone-O-Tuner]] caused everyone in town to sing instead of talk, Chase found himself lecturing new recruits on police codes using the medium of song. {{storylink|I Have Heard the Robots Singing}}

Chase accompanied Doc Greene and the Chief into a disused diamond mine and helped them extract a sample of [[reactaline]]. He and the other Rescue Bots took part in the opening of a time capsule, which resulted in the entire island being teleported to the [[Arctic]]. The four Bots had to deice the generators so that the island's dome could be raised. {{storylink|Now and Then}} As the team enacted a plan to fill the dome with floatium and fly the island back, Chase had to rescue Doc Greene and Professor Baranova when the ground started giving way. The journey continued, but the Rescue Bots were forced to use their own energon to power the dome. They successfully reached Griffin Rock's old location, and after some medical attention, the Rescue Bots recovered. Optimus gave them a new mission, to let the rest of the town in on their secret. {{storylink|Today and Forever}}

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Some years later, Chase had been integrated into life on Earth to the point that he was writing a detective novel. He and the other Rescue Bots helped resist the [[Velgrox]] invasion, and in doing so revealed their status as visitors from another world to the Griffin Rock community. {{storylink|New Normal}} While the townsfolk decided whether to keep their secret, Chase and Heatwave tested out the new [[GroundBridge]] to the mainland and ended up stuck in the [[Sahara]]. They managed to get back to Griffin Rock, where the townsfolk voted to keep their secret. {{storylink|Bridge Building}}

Chase regrettably had to cut short a three hour presentation on law enforcement to attend to an emergency. Another GroundBridge accident sent him and Heatwave to the mainland, and resulted in them bringing a car back to the island who later turned out to be the Rescue Bot [[Quickshadow]]. {{Storylink|Arrivals}} Suspicious of the new arrival, Chase investigated [[Quickshadow]], though she was able to explain why she didn't appear in Chase's database. When Heatwave placed her in charge of an operation, Chase made the precaution of coming up with a contingency plan, which paid off when something went wrong and Quickshadow didn't have a plan B herself. {{storylink|Plus One (RB)|Plus One}}

Following a mishap in which the town pool froze over, Chase patrolled the town while the rest of the team visited the [[Griffin Rock Fun Zone|Fun Zone]], only to find himself facing an angry crowd at the bank when a [[Morocco virus|virus]] temporarily took over the computers there. His attempts at humor failed to defuse the situation. {{storylink|Back to Virtual Reality}} When investors were looking at redeveloping the island, the Rescue Bots used Velgrox technology to make themselves invisible and pretend to be ghosts to scare them off. {{storylink|Vanishing Returns}}

The team took part in [[Halloween|Earliween]] celebrations and Chase struck on the idea of using their dino modes as "costumes". He was left handing out candy with Graham while the rest of the team stopped Evan and Myles from kidnapping Quickshadow. The whole team later enacted a plan to capture the pair. {{storylink|Ghost in the Machine (RB)|Ghost in the Machine}} When Whiskers was abducted from the zoo, the Rescue Bots used their dino modes as bait to lure big game hunter [[Thurston Chumley|Lord Chumley]]. Though they themselves were captured, they made the most of their situation, both finding Whiskers and bringing the rest of the team to help arrest Chumley. {{storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RB)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

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During election season, Chase was encouraged to run for mayor. Despite not being the best at public speaking, he won running against Luskey and insisted on taking office. His strict adherence to many obscure laws caused chaos, culminating in the near destruction of the island when he locked Doc Greene out of the laboratory and a [[minimolecular collider]] almost overloaded. He reluctantly stepped down, allowing Luskey to take back the mayoralty. {{storylink|Mayor May Not}}

After dealing with a marine rescue and a giant baby, the Rescue Bots got to celebrate [[All Spark Day (event)|All Spark Day]] with the help of the rest of town. {{storylink|All Spark Day (episode)|All Spark Day}} When the town's communications tower required replacing, the team took on second jobs — Chase became a taxi, though he didn't have much luck with passengers. The townsfolk later chipped in with enough cash to replace the tower. {{storylink|Part-Time Heroes}}

Chase and Chief were delayed attending the opening of the new mainland [[Rescue Bot Training Center]] when they had to fix Jerry's truck, and Chase had to prevent it falling off the mountain. The pair made it in time for the opening, but then had to leave shortly after to attend to a broken traffic light. {{storylink|The More Things Change...}} Cut off from the training center after the computer system malfunctioned, Chase, Blades and Chief instead dealt with the problems on Griffin Rock, including more lawbreaking by Don, until the problem was fixed. {{storylink|The More Things Stay the Same}}

During a series of motor races, the Bots had to first deal with a collapsing stand full of spectators, and then with runaway racers thanks to an errant invention. {{storylink|Hot Rod Bot}} When the Burns family discovered they might be royalty and Kade was crowned king, Chase appointed himself as royal bodyguard, until it later turned out that the whole thing was a mistake. {{storylink|King Burns}} During the town's Pizza Pi Party, the team had to deal with a rapidly-expanding monster mound of pizza dough. {{storylink|Pizza Pi Party}}

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While running practice drills in the Training Center, the team had to save a Cybertronian ship that crash-landed. When it turned out Bumblebee was on board, the Rescue Bots took him on a tour of the center, however Heatwave and Chase were attacked and knocked out by an energon eater than had come down with the craft. Once it was captured, the others revived them. {{storylink|Uninvited Guest}} When Blades, Graham and Cody uncovered [[Chickadee]]'s operation to find some lost gems, the rest of the team managed to apprehend her. {{storylink|Camp Cody}}

Investigating some mysteriously falling Spruces resulted in Chase, Boulder, Chief and Graham temporarily getting lost in the woods. {{storylink|Once Upon a Time}} When the [[Mini-Con]] [[Bounce]] escaped to Griffin Rock, the team helped [[Sideswipe (RID)|Sideswipe]] recapture him. {{storylink|The Need for Speed}}

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When Madeline Pynch got hold of a chunk of Energon, the rescue team put into action a plan to recover the Energon and arrest Pynch. Though Chase was uncomfortable with the idea of stealing, he successfully disabled Pynch's car with road spikes (under the code name '''Spike'''), and later loaded the Energon onto Dani's jet with Kade. {{storylink|Cody's 11}} The Bots found themselves having to maintain their robot disguises when [[Maven Danger]] stayed at the firehouse as research for his new movie, though it later turned out the visit was just so Maven's agent [[Skip Scobble]] could attempt to steal a rare book. {{storylink|A Brush with Danger}}

When Dani's test space mission ran into trouble, the team headed into space in the ''Sigma'' to mount a rescue, with Chase providing the second stage to a jetpack-assisted Rescue Bot rocket. {{storylink|To Infinity... And Back}} Chase subtly pointed Cody in the direction of law enforcement when the buy was trying to decide what sort of rescue worker he'd become. {{storylink|Family Business}}

The team was surprised to discover a whole town in [[China]] knew about them, when they were called there to deal with some out-of-control [[Scrubmite|Scrubbers]]. Afterwards Optimus promptly reassigned them, with Chase leading a team consisting of Boulder and Blurr to protect Professor Baranova's laboratory on the west coast. When it turned out the Morocco virus was back and had built a new MorBot, the team were unable to stop him from stealing technology from the lab. {{storylink|Upgrades}} The team came back from a hike to discover that Morocco was still around and had taken over the Training Center. After Blurr and Baranova reached the center, they were able to use the GroundBridge to bring Chase, Boulder and Graham in to help devirus the mainframe. Optimus later assigned Chase back to Griffin Rock to continue working with Chief. {{storylink|Transformations}}
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===2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' cartoon===
Following the restoration of Cybertron from the [[Great War (Prime)|Great War]], Chase was one of the many Autobots blacklisted by the new [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] for being a supporter of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. {{Storylink|Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy}}

===''Rescue Bots Academy'' cartoon===
{{voiceactor|[[Frank Cwiklik]] (English)|[[Nicolas Matthys]] (French)}}
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Chase had the new recruits run an assault course as part of their rescue training, with [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] and [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] going first as they'd built up a rivalry. {{storylink|Recruits Part II}}

During a lecture on police codes, the recruits convinced Chase that they would learn better by doing a field rescue, so he set up a hiker training rescue for them in the wilderness. He later halted the improvised sled they used to return to the GroundBridge portal. {{storylink|Whirl'd View}} A giant statue of Chase's face was carved into a mountain near Griffin Rock, alongside the faces of the other Rescue Bots. {{storylink|Mount Botmore}}

During a mission to the ''Asgard'', the Rescue Bots got trapped outside and had to wait for the recruits to come to their rescue. {{storylink|Space Case (episode)|Space Case}} The Rescue Bots were later on another urgent off-world mission. {{storylink|All Washed Up}} When the recruits had difficulty concentrating during a lesson, Chase instead had them take on the lesson as a simulation, unaware that Hot Shot had modified the sim to include giant space hedgehogs. {{storylink|Hack Attack}} [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] enlisted Chase's help in lightening up as the other recruits thought he was a stick in the mud. Chase's lessons were of dubious help. {{storylink|Life of the Party}} Chase and the other teachers were away from the academy when a dinosaur got loose in it, leaving Hoist to be the one to deal with it. {{storylink|Dino Hard}}

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Chase assigned the recruits a stealth exercise, having them hunt down [[Tough Luck Chuck]] in Griffin Rock while he tried to find them. In the end, only [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] was successful. {{storylink|Buddy Cop}} After having the recruits run a trust exercise, Chase gave them a mission to replace a battery in a submersible drone at the bottom of the sea. {{storylink|Into the Depths}} Chase participated in a teachers vs students relay race, carrying Grimlock as a pretend rescue victim, but became lodged in an ice cave when Grimlock proved too large to pass through. {{storylink|Best Bots Forever Part 1}} Chase along with Optimus, Heatwave and Cody became trapped in an energon bubble after the recruits tampered with the space bridge. They were eventually freed, and Chase attended the year one graduation. {{storylink|Best Bots Forever Part 2}}

Chase was enjoying the peace and quiet while the students were away, a state of affairs which ended soon after he expressed as much. He was later paired with Whirl as a mentor. {{storylink|Back to School}} The pair merrily ticketed jaywalkers on their first assignment together. {{storylink|In Training}} Chase assigned Whirl the task of investigating the Lady of Griffin Rock. She returned unsuccessful, though she did rescue some opossums. {{storylink|Wild Ghost Chase}} Whirl and Chase were setting up security measures at the [[Museum of Future Tech Art]] when the prize sculpture [[Mano e Nano]] went missing. On spying Evan and Myles on the security recordings, Chase immediately suspected the pair and gathered evidence, however Whirl discovered that the nanotech sculpture had merely reverted to a shapeless form. Chase apologized to Evan and Myles. {{storylink|Museum Mystery}}

Chase and Whirl also took part in the rescue of Doc Greene and [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] when a force field dome trapped the two humans in the lab. {{storylink|Partners (RBA)|Partners}} As a treat, Chase took the recruits to [[Mechapark]] shortly before it opened. {{storylink|Fun Droids}} Chase attended the charity performance of the [[Griffin Rock Ballet School]]. {{storylink|Shall We Dance?}} Chase took the recruits on a camping trip to [[Natura Island]] with Cody, expecting that Heatwave would carry out Whirl's deductive reasoning exam, however instead he and Whirl had to rescue Cody and the others from a junk yard after the anti-tech security system was left on. {{storylink|Five Little Rescue Bots}}

Medix forced Chase to mop up after Chase accidentally spilled the barrel of oil he was carrying. {{storylink|Good Advice}}

==Commercial appearances==
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus]], [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], Chase, [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] and [[Boulder]] rushed out of [[Fire Station Prime]] in response to a nearby fire. They watched Heatwave put out the blaze, then all posed heroically in a v-formation. {{storylink|Commercial#Rescue Bots|Rescue Bots toys commercial}}
*The Rescue Bots responded to a fire emergency. Once on-scene, Chase energized his claw weapon to better deal with the situation. {{storylink|Commercial#Rescue Bots|Energize figures commercial}}
*A child playing with the "Optimus Primal" Rescue Bots toy was turned into an animated version of himself and met with the Rescue Bots! He directed Optimus into rescueing Chase, who had been pinned under a boulder. Chase then gave the boy a high-five in thanks. {{storylink|Commercial#Rescue Bots|Rescue Bots Optimus Primal toy commercial}}

==Toys==
===Rescue Bots (2011~2012)===
[[Image:RescueBotstoy-ChaseThePoliceBot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|I am starting to detect a theme with these head sculpts...]]
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (2011)

:A highly simplified, chunky toy, Chase can be transformed from police car to robot in a single step by tugging back on his police light bar.

:This figure was redecoed for the [[#Rescue Bots: Energize|''Energize'' toyline]], making his primary color a more show-accurate blue rather than black and casting some parts in translucent blue plastic. It was also retooled to give it sockets capable of holding the newly included eponymous implement. The retooled version was later redecoed in cartoon-accurate colors and [[#Rescue Bots (2018)|given a limited re-release in 2018]].

::*''[http://www.tfu.info/2011/Autobot/RBChase/chase.htm More information on Chase at TFU.info]''

{{-}}{{anchor|Electronic}}
[[Image:RescueBotstoy-ElectronicChase.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Prowl wants his paintjob back.]]
*'''Electronic Chase the Police-Bot Set''' (2011)
**''Accessories:'' Storybook, 2 "AAA" batteries, Jack Tracker

:This very large, non-transforming version of Chase features electronic [[light-emitting diode|lights]] and [[soundbox|sounds]]. He comes with a redeco of the [[Jack Tracker]] toy, now wearing a yellow safety vest.

:He also comes with the storybook ''[[Rapid Rescue]]'', detailing his adventures with [[Boulder]].

{{-}}{{anchor|Bots&Robbers}}
[[Image:RescueBots Bots&Robbers Chase.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Bots & Robbers Police Headquarters''' (Playset, 2012)
**''Accessories:'' Chase, crook

:The [[Bots & Robbers Police Headquarters]] playset includes a ''[[Robot Powered Machines]]''-style Chase toy, being a representation of Chase's vehicle mode with his robot mode in relief on its underside. A cavity in the top allows human ''Rescue Bots'' toys to ride in him, though presumably not the included [[crook]] figure, as he's clearly a bad guy.
{{--}}

===Rescue Bots: Energize===
[[Image:RBEnergizetoy-ChaseCharlieBurns.jpg|thumb|right|300px|The long claw of the law!]]
*'''Chase the Police-Bot & Chief Charlie Burns''' (2012)
: A nontransformable figurine of Chase comes in a two-pack with a figure of Chief Charlie Burns. Chase has an "[[Energize]]"-themed claw hand, universal articulation at the shoulders, rotational articulation at the head and wrists, and both legs (a single piece) can rotate into a sitting position at the same time.
{{-}}

*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (Singles Pack, 2013)
: The same Energize non-transforming figure was also available in a bagged single pack, without Charlie Burns.

{{-}}{{anchor|Energize}}
[[Image:RBEnergizetoy-Chase.jpg|thumb|right|300px]]
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (2012)
**''Accessories:'' Rescue claw

: ''Energize'' Chase the Police-Bot is a redeco of the original toy, but now with blue replacing the black and some parts cast in translucent plastic. His legs have been retooled to add sockets to his hood to accommodate his new accessory, a rescue claw.

{{-}}{{anchor|FlipChanger}}

===Flip Changers===
[[Image:RescueBots FlipChangers ChaseThePoliceBot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|Justice is adorable.]]
*'''Flip Changers Chase the Police-Bot''' (2013)

:A highly simplified version of Chase with show-accurate detailing. He transforms into a super-deformed police car—pulling out the lever on the rear of Chase's vehicle mode causes him to drive forwards before doing a frontwards flip to [[autotransformation|autotransform]] into robot mode, popping his head up and his arms outwards.

{{-}}

===Beam Box===
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (<s>2013</s>)

:Chase is a non-transforming figure with no articulation, mounted on a rocky base. Inserting him into the Beam Box Game System unlocks Chase in the game.

:The figure was solicited as part of the assortment's first wave, but appears to have never been released. The reason for this becomes apparent if one "fools" the Beam Box console's simple, button-based recognition system into thinking a Chase figure has been placed inside – the controls for the Chase game do not respond, effectively freezing the console until it is reset. Apparently Hasbro simply neglected to release Chase rather than recall and/or re-manufacture the Beam Box itself.

{{canceledtoy}}

===Mini Dinos===
[[File:RBtoy Chase Dinobot.jpg|right|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Chase the Rescue Dinobot''' (2014)
: Part of the second wave of basic-sized Mini Dino figures, Chase transforms from ''Stegosaurus'' to robot and back in a few easy steps. While in beast mode, pressing on his back spikes activates a tail swinging action. Uncommon in Rescue Bots toys, he features articulation at his shoulders.

{{-}}

===Rescan series===
[[File:RB-toy Chase-Rescan-SUV.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1.67|Chase on steroids.]]
*'''Chase the Police Bot''' (2014)
:Part of the fourth wave of 2014 Rescan figures, Chase now transforms into a rescue SUV by pulling on the lightbar on the roof, which folds down his hood, and then flipping up his front wheels. As with most of the Rescan figures, Chase is missing a number of paint applications compared to the box photography, most notably the white vehicle mode doors and painted thighs, both of which are unpainted blue plastic on the actual figure.

{{-}}{{anchor|RescanCar}}
[[File:RB-toy Chase-Rescan.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Drug-free again!]]
*'''Chase the Police Bot''' (2015)

:Part of the fourth wave of 2015 Rescan figures, this new version of Chase is functionally a remake of the original toy, just smaller and more show-accurate. He transforms from police cruiser to robot in a single step, activated by pulling his light-bar back towards his trunk.

:This toy was also included in the "[[Chase (RB)#4pack|Griffin Rock Rescue Team Set]]" with no changes, and was [[#RBARescanCar|re-released in 2019 under ''Rescue Bots Academy'' branding]].

{{-}}{{anchor|4pack}}
[[File:RescueBots_GriffinRockRescueTeam_Package.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Buy me again!]]
*'''Griffin Rock Rescue Team Set''' (4-pack, 2016)

: This box set contains the show-based "Rescan" versions of Chase, [[Blades (RB)#RescanCopter|Blades]], and [[Boulder#RescanShow|Boulder]], plus the "[[Heatwave (RB)#Hook&Ladder|Hook & Ladder Heatwave]]" cab-robot minus the trailer unit. All four toys are identical to their individual releases.

{{-}}{{anchor|RescanSteg}}
[[File:RB-toy Chase-Rescan-Steg.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67|Me Snarl jealous!]]
*'''Chase the Dino Protector''' (2017)

:Part of the final wave of 2017 Rescan figures, this new version of Chase is an arguably better version of his Mini Dino toy, once again transforming into a ''Stegosaurus''.

{{-}}{{anchor|RescanTruck}}
[[File:RB-Chase-RescanTruck.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.67]]
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (2017)

:Similar to Heatwave's cab-robot being unbundled from the "[[Heatwave (RB)#Hook&Ladder|Hook & Ladder]]" set's trailer/gauntlet for the [[Heatwave (RB)#4pack|Griffin Rock Rescue Team]] set, the cab-robot from [[Chase (RB)#Rescue Rigs|Capture Claw Chase]] was re-packaged sans trailer/claw in 2017 with no notable changes.

{{-}}{{anchor|Cycle}}
[[File:RB-Chase-Cycle.jpg|right|thumb|300px]]
*'''Chase the Police Bot''' ([[2018]])

:Released in 2018's assortment, this version of Chase is a redeco of [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#RescanCycle|Rescan series motorcycle Bumblebee]] with a new head.

{{--}}

===Rescue Rigs===
[[File:Rescuerig chase.jpg|thumb|right|300px|<s>Doctor</s> Officer Claw?]]
*'''Capture Claw Chase''' (2016)
:Part of the first wave of Rescue Rigs figures, Chase transforms into a Police pick-up truck with a large trailer. This figure shares much of its engineering with the new Rescan [[Hoist (RB)|Rescue Bots Hoist]], but is a completely different tooling. His trailer can transform into a role-play capture claw for children to use and pick up stuff.

:In 2017, the Chase cab-robot was also [[Chase (RB)#RescanTruck|packaged separately]] with no notable changes.

{{-}}{{anchor|Flip}}

===Flip Racers===
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (Flip Racer 3-pack, 2017)
[[File:RB-Chase-FlipRacer.jpg|thumb|upright=1.20|Come with me or there will be... trouble!]]

:Part of the first wave of three-pack [[Flip Racers]], Chase transforms automatically from police car to robot when the vehicle mode is lifted up and placed on its end. He comes in a pack with [[Blurr (Prime)#Flip|Blurr]] and [[Sideswipe (RID)#Flip|Sideswipe]] as part of the "Griffin Rock Racing Team".
{{-}}

*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (Flip Racer, 2017)
[[File:RB-Chase-FlipRacer-car.jpg|thumb|upright=1.20|Ok, now he's mad!]]

:Later, Chase was released on his own in Wave 2 of the single-pack Flip Racers. He is identical to the first version.
{{-}}

*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (Flip Racer 3-pack, 2018)

:A new mold which transforms into a modified police car with lifted suspension and an exposed motor. Chase is packed with retools of [[Blurr (Prime)#Flip|Blurr]] and [[Optimus Prime (WFC)/toys#Flip|Optimus Prime]] as part of the "Griffin Rock Extreme Team".
{{-}}

*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (Flip Racer 3-pack, 2018)

:Chase is packed with [[Bumblebee (WFC)/toys#Flip|Bumblebee]] and [[Brushfire (RB)#Flip|Brushfire]] as part of the "Griffin Rock Racing Team".
{{-}}

===Rescue Bots (2018)===
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (2018)
:After 5 years of discontinuation, the original Chase figure saw a limited rerelease in late 2018. The figure's colors now look more towards the show, and the energize version's tooling is left intact. His claw accessory is now silver.

{{-}}

===Rescue Bots Academy===
{{anchor|RBARescanCar}}
[[File:RBA-Chase-carded.jpg|right|thumb|upright=1]]
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (2019)
:The [[#RescanCar|Rescan police car version of Chase]] was re-released as part of the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (toyline)|''Rescue Bots Academy'' toyline]]. Aside from the new ''Academy'' branding, the toy is identical to its original release.
{{-}}

{{anchor|RBAdragster}}
*'''Chase the Police-Bot''' (2020)
:This version of Chase is a brand-new mold, transforming into a high-speed dragster modifed for police work. He shares engineering with the race car Heatwave and Whirl figures and the Blurr/Morbot mold, as well as his own police car figures.
{{--}}

==Merchandise==
===Playskool Friends===
[[File:Playskool-Friends-TF-Chase.jpg|upright=1.88|thumb]]
*'''Transformers Collector Pack''' (Canceled)

:Intended to be released as part of the 7-pack for the Playskool Friends lineup, this Chase is a very adorable non-transforming figurine. He comes packed with Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Arcee, and the rest of the Rescue Bots: Heatwave, Blades, and Boulder.

{{canceledtoy}}

{{-}}

==Notes==
*While Chase's arm gadgets are uniquely design in ''REscue Bots'', the share the same design in ''Rescue Bots Academy'', differentiated only by color.
===Foreign names===
*''Hungarian:'' '''Vadász''' ("Hunter"), sometimes '''Hajtó''' ("Driver")
*''Mandarin:'' '''Zhuīzōng''' (China, 追踪, "Chase")

==References==
<references/>

[[Category:Law enforcement]]
[[Category:Pilots]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots Autobots]]
[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy Autobots]]
[[Category:Robots in Disguise (2015) Autobots]]
[[Category:Transformers with three modes]]

Five Little Rescue Bots

2020-08-03T14:57:38Z

Cybertron: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 74
|image=FiveLittleRescueBots Whirl examines clues.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Mul-T-Change of Pace
|next=Good Advice
|title="Five Little Rescue Bots"
|airdate=[[June 6]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Danny Stack]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Whirl's power of observation is tested when the Rescue Bots disappear one by one on a training exercise.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is admiring a seed pod with [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] when the other recruits arrive. After Whirl tries unsuccessfully to guess what they've been doing, Chase uses his powers of observation to work out they've been rescuing a fisherman from alligators in the Florida everglades. Whirl is impressed, and Chase points out her final exam on deductive reasoning is coming up. It's going to be held during a wilderness training camp, with [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] having designed an puzzle even Chase doesn't know about.

Chase and the recruits arrive in the wilderness on [[Natura Island]] where they're met by [[Cody Burns]]. The island has an anti-techology defense system, which Cody has turned off. The first task is building camp, something that the recruits struggle with, or at least the recruits not named [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]. The second task is to collect firewood and, treating it as a competition, Hot Shot immediately runs off to get started. They hear a commotion and Hot Shot is gone, with only scuff marks left behind. Realizing that this is her test, Whirl sets to work looking for clues. This leads her to a dead end in a clearing, and while she's puzzling over where she went wrong, Hoist also goes missing. While Whirl and Chase continue to search, Cody goes to check in with the academy, and soon he, Wedge and Hoist disappear too. Chase suggests Whirl rethink her theory, and she realizes maybe she was mistaken in thinking this was her test. If Heatwave isn't abducting everyone, maybe it's the anti-technology defenses.

They put down a spare energon battery as bait, and sure enough, a probe appears. It teleports Whirl and Chase to a junkyard where the other recruits are being menaced by a [[Scrapmaster]]. While Chase distracts the Scrapmaster by wrestling with it, Whirl yanks out its battery. They're ready to take teleport back, though Hot Shot insists on plugging the Scrapmaster back in before they leave. Back on Natura Island, Cody makes sure the anti-tech system is off and Whirl says she's ready for Heatwave's actual test, but Chase believe she has adequately proven herself. Chase goes to call Heatwave, but Whirl points out he doesn't have to as she's worked out that Heatwave is nearby, disguised as a tree.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
*[[Cody Burns]] (7)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (8)
|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"You'll never guess what we just did!" 
"Oh! OK, um, you went on a space race to Cybertron and got sucked into a parallel dimension! No, I got it: you rescued a troupe of clowns who got stuck in their miniature car."
:—'''Wedge''' and '''Whirl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Scrapmaster is another piece of returning Rescue Bots technology, first appearing in "[[Cody on Patrol]]".

===Transformers references===
*Chase describes the seed pod as more than meets the eye.

===Real-world references===
* The episode's title is based on the former title of the Agatha Christie mystery novel ''{{w|And Then There Were None}}'', which also involves a group of people on an island being picked off one by one. Chase also uses some ''Sherlock Holmes'' terms when deducting the alligator tussle.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Five Little Rescue Bots

2020-08-03T14:54:21Z

Cybertron: /* Real-world references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 74
|image=FiveLittleRescueBots Whirl examines clues.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Mul-T-Change of Pace
|next=Good Advice
|title="Five Little Rescue Bots"
|airdate=[[June 6]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Danny Stack]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Whirl's power of observation is tested when the Rescue Bots disappear one by one on a training exercise.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is admiring a seed pod with [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] when the other recruits arrive. After Whirl tries unsuccessfully to guess what they've been doing, Chase uses his powers of observation to work out they've been rescuing a fisherman from alligators in the Florida everglades. Whirl is impressed, and Chase points out her final exam on deductive reasoning is coming up. It's going to be held during a wilderness training camp, with [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] having designed an puzzle even Chase doesn't know about.

Chase and the recruits arrive in the wilderness on [[Natura Island]] where they're met by [[Cody Burns]]. The island has an anti-techology defense system, which Cody has turned off. The first task is building camp, something that the recruits struggle with, or at least the recruits not named [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]. The second task is to collect firewood and, treating it as a competition, Hot Shot immediately runs off to get started. They hear a commotion and Hot Shot is gone, with only scuff marks left behind. Realizing that this is her test, Whirl sets to work looking for clues. This leads her to a dead end in a clearing, and while she's puzzling over where she went wrong, Hoist also goes missing. While Whirl and Chase continue to search, Cody goes to check in with the academy, and soon he, Wedge and Hoist disappear too. Chase suggests Whirl rethink her theory, and she realizes maybe she was mistaken in thinking this was her test. If Heatwave isn't abducting everyone, maybe it's the anti-technology defenses.

They put down a spare energon battery as bait, and sure enough, a probe appears. It teleports Whirl and Chas to a junkyard where the other recruits are being menaced by a [[Scrapmaster]]. While Chase distracts the Scrapmaster by wrestling with it, Whirl yanks out its battery. They're ready to take teleport back, though Hot Shot insists on plugging the Scrapmaster back in before they leave. Back on Natura Island, Cody makes sure the anti-tech system is off and Whirl says she's ready for Heatwave's actual test, but Chase believe she has adequately proven herself. Chase goes to call Heatwave, but Whirl points out he doesn't have to as she's worked out that Heatwave is nearby, disguised as a tree.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
*[[Cody Burns]] (7)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (8)
|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"You'll never guess what we just did!" 
"Oh! OK, um, you went on a space race to Cybertron and got sucked into a parallel dimension! No, I got it: you rescued a troupe of clowns who got stuck in their miniature car."
:—'''Wedge''' and '''Whirl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Scrapmaster is another piece of returning Rescue Bots technology, first appearing in "[[Cody on Patrol]]".

===Transformers references===
*Chase describes the seed pod as more than meets the eye.

===Real-world references===
* The episode's title is based on the former title of the Agatha Christie mystery novel ''{{w|And Then There Were None}}'', which also involves a group of people on an island being picked off one by one. Chase also uses some ''Sherlock Holmes'' terms when deducting the alligator tussle.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Five Little Rescue Bots

2020-08-03T14:52:46Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 74
|image=FiveLittleRescueBots Whirl examines clues.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Mul-T-Change of Pace
|next=Good Advice
|title="Five Little Rescue Bots"
|airdate=[[June 6]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Danny Stack]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Whirl's power of observation is tested when the Rescue Bots disappear one by one on a training exercise.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is admiring a seed pod with [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] when the other recruits arrive. After Whirl tries unsuccessfully to guess what they've been doing, Chase uses his powers of observation to work out they've been rescuing a fisherman from alligators in the Florida everglades. Whirl is impressed, and Chase points out her final exam on deductive reasoning is coming up. It's going to be held during a wilderness training camp, with [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] having designed an puzzle even Chase doesn't know about.

Chase and the recruits arrive in the wilderness on [[Natura Island]] where they're met by [[Cody Burns]]. The island has an anti-techology defense system, which Cody has turned off. The first task is building camp, something that the recruits struggle with, or at least the recruits not named [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]. The second task is to collect firewood and, treating it as a competition, Hot Shot immediately runs off to get started. They hear a commotion and Hot Shot is gone, with only scuff marks left behind. Realizing that this is her test, Whirl sets to work looking for clues. This leads her to a dead end in a clearing, and while she's puzzling over where she went wrong, Hoist also goes missing. While Whirl and Chase continue to search, Cody goes to check in with the academy, and soon he, Wedge and Hoist disappear too. Chase suggests Whirl rethink her theory, and she realizes maybe she was mistaken in thinking this was her test. If Heatwave isn't abducting everyone, maybe it's the anti-technology defenses.

They put down a spare energon battery as bait, and sure enough, a probe appears. It teleports Whirl and Chas to a junkyard where the other recruits are being menaced by a [[Scrapmaster]]. While Chase distracts the Scrapmaster by wrestling with it, Whirl yanks out its battery. They're ready to take teleport back, though Hot Shot insists on plugging the Scrapmaster back in before they leave. Back on Natura Island, Cody makes sure the anti-tech system is off and Whirl says she's ready for Heatwave's actual test, but Chase believe she has adequately proven herself. Chase goes to call Heatwave, but Whirl points out he doesn't have to as she's worked out that Heatwave is nearby, disguised as a tree.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
*[[Cody Burns]] (7)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (8)
|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"You'll never guess what we just did!" 
"Oh! OK, um, you went on a space race to Cybertron and got sucked into a parallel dimension! No, I got it: you rescued a troupe of clowns who got stuck in their miniature car."
:—'''Wedge''' and '''Whirl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Scrapmaster is another piece of returning Rescue Bots technology, first appearing in "[[Cody on Patrol]]".

===Transformers references===
*Chase describes the seed pod as more than meets the eye.

===Real-world references===
* The episode's title is based on the former title of the Agatha Christie mystery novel ''{{w|And Then There Were None}}'', which also involves a group of people on an island being picked off one by one.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Mul-T-Change of Pace

2020-08-03T14:49:34Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 73
|image=MulTChange Hot Shot falling.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Shall We Dance?
|next=Five Little Rescue Bots
|title="Mul-T-Change of Pace"
|airdate=[[June 6]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Peter A. Dowling]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Hot Shot is told his Mul-T-Cog can be used to Mul-T-Change, but discovers that the key to making that happen isn't all about himself.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] is unhappy that [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] hasn't yet mastered his [[Mul-T-Cog]] and insists [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] do more to encourage him. The recruits meanwhile are about to start another sim rescue. [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] has it all planned out, but it turns out Hot Shot can't use his jet mode as he's already picked ATV to try to beat [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]'s track record. As the other recruits go back to replan the rescue, Hot Shot complains to Heatwave about the one-per-day limitation on his alternate modes, but Heatwave tell him he can break through this limitation if he tries hard enough. They start a sim where Hot Shot has to rescue [[Tough Luck Chuck|Chuck]] from a rickety bridge so he can try using his jet mode. Attempt after attempt fails, and when he finally manages to transform, it's into ATV mode. Though he's keen to continue, Hot Shot's running low on energon.

He later overhears Heatwave and Optimus discussing his failure and, dejected, goes to get checked out by Medix. Medix thinks the problem is Hot Shot isn't motivated enough, but Hot Shot thinks he's plenty motivated, as the ability to Mul-T-Change would make him famous. Medix sticks him in a stasis pod to recuperate.

Hot Shot wakes up some time later to find the academy deserted. Heatwave's distress call from the ''[[Sigma]]'' comes up—the other recruits have hit trouble while doing a rescue on an [[oil rig]] and none of the other Rescue Bots are available. Though Heatwave asserts it's too dangerous for one Bot, Hot Shot charges through the [[GroundBridge]] to help. He saves [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] after her helicopter mode gives out by catching her with his jet mode, however he's not going to have enough time to save Medix while on foot. He manages to focus and transform to ATV mode so he can get to Medix in time. He follows this up by towing the two tugs with the survivors in his hovercraft mode.

At that point they shut down the sim that Hot Shot unknowingly GroundBridged into. Hot Shot is shocked that they tricked him, but as they point out, they helped him master his Mul-T-Cog. He's later congratulated by Optimus Prime, who drops a hint that there is still more the Mul-T-Cog can do that he hasn't unlocked.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (1)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (7)
|c3=
*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] (8)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Hovercraft mode!" ''[splash]'' 
"Jet mode!" ''[splat]'' 
"Any mode?! Aw, come on!" ''[splash]''
:—'''Hot Shot''' attempts unsuccessfully to switch to different modes.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Optimus gave Hot Shot the Mul-T-Cog and established the one-mode-per-day rule back in "[[Recruits Part II]]".

===Transformers references===
*Wedge swears by Primus when Hot Shot manages to Mul-T-Change.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Partners (RBA)

2020-08-03T05:05:38Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{disambig2|the Rescue Bots Academy episode|the Prime episode|Partners (Prime)}}
{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 68
|image=Partners force field dome.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Museum Mystery
|next=Critical Condition
|title="Partners"
|airdate=[[May 16]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''The entire Academy face an epic mission to rescue Cody's best friend, Frankie, who's trapped inside a seemingly impenetrable dome that's shrinking by the minute.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits extol the virtues of their respective mentors, though [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] is not terribly enthusiastic about [[Heatwave (RB)|his]]. [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] calls them to the [[GroundBridge]] room to brief them for a very important mission—[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] was demonstrating his new force field dome to a school field trip when a student triggered the device, creating a dome over the lab which is slowly shrinking.

The group arrives on site and starts trying to work out a plan of action. [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]]'s attempt at brute force fails, and when he and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] try to dig under the dome, they find it's actually a sphere. [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] also tries brute force, but only makes the dome shrink more. Elsewhere [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] struggles to put out the fires that are flaring up until Heatwave turns off the downed power lines. Though [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] is unable to get a reading on the sphere, [[Chase (RB)|Chase]] recalls it's constructed from a particle that may be susceptible to magnetism, so they send [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] up dangling from [[Blades (RB)|Blades]]'s winch. Medix successfully opens a hole in the force field which [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] is able to use to start extracting the children inside. They succeed in rescuing all the kids, however [[Frankie Greene|Frankie]] is still inside as her father is refusing to leave his life's work behind. Hot Shot manages to talk him out of it, and Hoist extracts him and Frankie before the sphere completely collapses, destroying the lab.

Later, the recruits are back playing basketball and Whirl expresses the sentiment that Chase is the best mentor for her, just as the other mentors are the best for the other recruits.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (1)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (2)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (3)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (4)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] (7)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (9)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (10)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (11)
|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] (8)
*[[Frankie Greene]] (12)
*[[Ezra Greene|Doc Greene]] (13)
|}}

==Quotes==
"So much for plan B, huh H.W.? Aw come on, plan bee as in Bumblebee? Ugh, I am wasted here."
:—'''Hot Shot''' finds Heatwave to be unappreciative of his brand of humor.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*This features Frankie's first appearance in ''Rescue Bots Academy'', her last appearance being in the [[Transformations|finale]] of ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)| Rescue Bots]].''

===Transformers references===
*The new tools trend continues, and Hot Shot has a shoulder-mounted sprayer.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Little Plot of Horrors

2020-08-03T04:49:58Z

Cybertron: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 66
|image=LittlePlot Medix luvs his plant.jpg
|caption=''A mean green motor from outer space...''
|prev=Wild Ghost Chase
|next=Museum Mystery
|title="Little Plot of Horrors"
|airdate=[[May 9]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Fionn Boland]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Upon discovering the Galax plant from planet Parvus is still being housed in the academy's quarantine, Medix sets about finding the plant a new home.'''

==Synopsis==
The ''[[Sigma]]'' arrives back at the academy and the recruits disembark, having returned from a mission to retrieve soil samples from dwarf planets [[Pluto]], [[Eris]] and [[Sedna]]. They excitedly compare the samples and retire to the lab, where [[Boulder]] reminds them not to open the samples as they need to be quarantined. He has them take the samples through decontamination to the quarantine area, where [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] is horrified by the careless manner in which his fellow recruits are attempting to store the samples. As the other leave, Medix stays behind to sort the catalog alphabetically and stumbles on the [[Galax]], which has spent the last year stuck in the one room. After checking for any harmful bacteria, Medix decides to take the plant and plant it in the garden. He quickly finds it doesn't like being watered but otherwise seems happy with its new location.

The next morning, Medix finds that the Galax is now massive and has tendrils spreading all over the garden. Meanwhile [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] and Boulder are testing soil samples to see any of the dwarf planets could support life when their work is interrupted by the alarm. They find [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]], [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] and [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] already assembled—the academy's sensors have detected an earthquake located under the garden. As they haven't felt anything, Boulder sets about recalibrating the sensors while the other recruits investigate the garden. They soon find Medix and the newly-overgrown Galax, and are forced to convince Medix that the garden isn't a suitable place for the plant to grow. When Hot Shot "saves" Medix from one of the Galax's vines, the plant becomes hostile and starts spitting goo at the recruits.

Once Medix shares that the Galax doesn't like water, they turn the sprinklers on and start soaking the plant. This successfully shrinks the Galax back to its original size, and Medix is able to pluck it out of the ground. Though Boulder tells Medix it was not a good idea to try to introduce the Galax to Earth, he reveals their tests have found that Sedna would be an appropriate location for the Galax to grow, and Medix uses the [[space bridge]] to take it to its new home.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (1)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (5)
*[[Boulder]] (6)
|c4=
*[[Galax]] (7)
|}}

==Quotes==
"These are samples from other worlds. We can't just open them." 
''[quickly closing his sample]'' "How could you, Hot Shot?!"
:—'''Boulder''' and '''Wedge'''

"I deduce something suspicious is going on in the garden." 
"Really? What gave it away? The phantom earthquake or the offended vine that just slapped Wedge?"
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Hot Shot'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Galax was retrieved from [[Parvus]] in "[[The Big, Small Rescue]]". At the conclusion of that episode, the Galax had produced an offshoot which is notably missing.

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*The title of this episode references ''[[w:Little Shop of Horrors (musical)|Little Shop of Horrors]]'', a musical which also features a plant growing to enormous size.

===Animation and technical errors===
* When the Galax is first seen, it has a mouth that disappears until it spits goo and reappears in the first of the final lab scenes.

===Astronomical errors===
* Pluto, Eris and Sedna are incorrectly specified as being part of the {{w|Oort Cloud}}, a theoretical very very very ''very'' distant sphere of icy objects at the very edge of the Solar System's gravitational influence (the ''Voyager I'' probe still has about 300 years of travel before it reaches that region!). Pluto is within the {{w|Kuiper Belt}}, a region of space starting just past Neptune's orbit, reaching from 4.5 to 7.5 billion km from the Sun. Eris and Sedna are within the "scattered disc", a very wide and off-kilter disc just past the Kuiper Belt, extending roughly 150 billion km from the Sun. The Oort Cloud is way, way further out, starting (theoretically) ''300 billion km'' from the Sun and extending potentially as much as a ''light year'' from ol' Sol (10 trillion km!). However, it's ''possible'' Sedna had once been part of the Oort Cloud and gotten pushed inward by a close-passing star long ago, there's still a ''lot'' about this region of space that's uncertain.

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Little Plot of Horrors

2020-08-03T04:43:51Z

Cybertron: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 66
|image=LittlePlot Medix luvs his plant.jpg
|caption=''A mean green motor from outer space...''
|prev=Wild Ghost Chase
|next=Museum Mystery
|title="Little Plot of Horrors"
|airdate=[[May 9]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Fionn Boland]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''Upon discovering the Galax plant from planet Parvus is still being housed in the academy's quarantine, Medix sets about finding the plant a new home.'''

==Synopsis==
The ''[[Sigma]]'' arrives back at the academy and the recruits disembark, having returned from a mission to retrieve soil samples from dwarf planets [[Pluto]], [[Eris]] and [[Sedna]]. They excitedly compare the samples and retire to the lab, where [[Boulder]] reminds them not to open the samples as they need to be quarantined. He has them take the samples through decontamination to the quarantine area, where [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] is horrified by the careless manner in which his fellow recruits are attempting to store the samples. As the other leave, Medix stays behind to sort the catalog alphabetically and stumbles on the [[Galax]], which has spent the last year stuck in the one room. After checking for any harmful bacteria, Medix decides to take the plant and plant it in the garden. He quickly finds it doesn't like being watered but otherwise seems happy with its new location.

The next morning, Medix finds that the Galax is now massive and has tendrils spreading all over the garden. Meanwhile [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] and Boulder are testing soil samples to see any of the dwarf planets could support life when their work is interrupted by the alarm. They find [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]], [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] and [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] already assembled—the academy's sensors have detected an earthquake located under the garden. As they haven't felt anything, Boulder sets about recalibrating the sensors while the other recruits investigate the garden. They soon find Medix and the newly-overgrown Galax, and are forced to convince Medix that the garden isn't a suitable place for the plant to grow. When Hot Shot "saves" Medix from one of the Galax's vines, the plant becomes hostile and starts spitting goo at the recruits.

Once Medix shares that the Galax doesn't like water, they turn the sprinklers on and start soaking the plant. This successfully shrinks the Galax back to its original size, and Medix is able to pluck it out of the ground. Though Boulder tells Medix it was not a good idea to try to introduce the Galax to Earth, he reveals their tests have found that Sedna would be an appropriate location for the Galax to grow, and Medix uses the [[space bridge]] to take it to its new home.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (1)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (5)
*[[Boulder]] (6)
|c4=
*[[Galax]] (7)
|}}

==Quotes==
"These are samples from other worlds. We can't just open them." 
''[quickly closing his sample]'' "How could you, Hot Shot?!"
:—'''Boulder''' and '''Wedge'''

"I deduce something suspicious is going on in the garden." 
"Really? What gave it away? The phantom earthquake or the offended vine that just slapped Wedge?"
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Hot Shot'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Galax was retrieved from [[Parvus]] in "[[The Big, Small Rescue]]". At the conclusion of that episode, the Galax had produced an offshoot which is notably missing.

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*The title of this episode references ''[[w:Little Shop of Horrors (musical)|Little Shop of Horrors]]'', a musical which also features a plant growing to enormous size.

===Animation and technical errors===
* When the Galax is first seen, it has a mouth that disappears in subsequent shots.

===Astronomical errors===
* Pluto, Eris and Sedna are incorrectly specified as being part of the {{w|Oort Cloud}}, a theoretical very very very ''very'' distant sphere of icy objects at the very edge of the Solar System's gravitational influence (the ''Voyager I'' probe still has about 300 years of travel before it reaches that region!). Pluto is within the {{w|Kuiper Belt}}, a region of space starting just past Neptune's orbit, reaching from 4.5 to 7.5 billion km from the Sun. Eris and Sedna are within the "scattered disc", a very wide and off-kilter disc just past the Kuiper Belt, extending roughly 150 billion km from the Sun. The Oort Cloud is way, way further out, starting (theoretically) ''300 billion km'' from the Sun and extending potentially as much as a ''light year'' from ol' Sol (10 trillion km!). However, it's ''possible'' Sedna had once been part of the Oort Cloud and gotten pushed inward by a close-passing star long ago, there's still a ''lot'' about this region of space that's uncertain.

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Wild Ghost Chase

2020-08-03T04:36:57Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 65
|image=WildGhostChase Whirl Medix ghost.jpg
|caption=
|prev=The Vault Of The Primes
|next=Little Plot of Horrors
|title="Wild Ghost Chase"
|airdate=[[May 9]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Fionn Boland]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''For her first detective mission of year two, Whirl is tasked with investigating the paranormal with her skeptical new partner, Medix.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] and [[Mister Pettypaws]] are waiting outside [[Chase (RB)|Chase]]'s office to find out their respective next assignments. Whirl is called in and Chase presents her with her very first police assignment, to investigate the possible existence of the [[Charlotte Wayne|Lady of Griffin Rock]]. Though Whirl is taken aback at the idea of investigating a ghost, Chase insists she play it by the book and says she needs a partner. She first tries [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]], but he's busy working on an experiment with [[Boulder]]. Next [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]], but he's busy running a fire-fighting sim with [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]. Finally she finds [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] has just finished a class and is now free, so she conscripts him to as a partner.

The pair start by questioning citizens in [[Griffin Rock]], however witness testimony is inconclusive. Medix finds a picture of an abandoned mansion in the case file, and they're able to pinpoint its location from clues in the photo. They find the building and find it's seen better days, and though Medix notes there's bad weather incoming, they head inside. There's nothing pertinent in the main hall, so they continue exploring, and Whirl starts using her infrared as she's heard ghosts are always cold. Eventually they reach the last room and are about to give up the case when a noise leads them back to the main hall. Whirl spots some new scratches on the floor. More noises have them returning to a piano, where after some minor scares, they notice a painting moving on its own.

Fortunately this turns out to be simply a family of opossums living in the wall behind the painting. The opossums scatter, startling the bots and causing the ceiling to crumble. Quickly realizing they have to rescue the possums before the building collapses, they manage to track down the two baby possum and use them to lure the mother out of a wall, allowing them to escape the building just in time. They arrive back at the academy to find the other recruits watching a news story about the collapse of the mansion, and Whirl admits to Chase that she didn't manage to establish the existence of the ghost, but Chase is pleased she successfully rescued the possums. Mister Pettypaws promptly chases the possums into a nearby wall, and Chase tasks Whirl and Medix with rescuing them again.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (3)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (4)
*[[Boulder]] (5)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (6)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (7)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (9)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (10)
|c3=
*[[Jerry (RB)|Jerry]] (11)
|c4=
*[[Mister Pettypaws]] (2)
*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] (8)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Also you're required to have a partner for this, so may I suggest-" 
"Mister Pettypaws. Of course. He's the natural good cop, I'll have to be bad cop! OK punk, start talking before we throw the book at ya." 
"I was going to suggest you partner with one of your fellow recruits." 
"I get it." ''[whispering]'' "Cat's got his own mission."
:—'''Chase''' and '''Whirl'''

"Ah, so you're changing your story? Medix, permission to treat the witness as hostile?"
:—'''Whirl''' interrogating a squirrel

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The Lady of Griffin Rock was established to be a long-running Griffin Rock legend back in the ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)| Rescue Bots]]'' episode "[[The Haunting of Griffin Rock]]".
*Both Medix and Whirl display Energize tools in this episode: Whirl's is a scanner that includes Infrared and Ultraviolet settings, while Medix's appears to be some sort of magnet.

===Transformers references===
*Whirl and Medix both wear [[hard hat | hard hats]] when they enter the abandoned mansion.
*Like Hoist two episodes prior, Whirl and Medix have new tools activated by the energon tool activation code. Whirl has a sensor that detects anything in the visible light spectrum, while MEdix has a device that can control an object's gravity.

===Real-world references===
*The title is derived from the term "Wild Goose Chase", when someone is sent on a fool's errand as a distraction.
*Whirl references the [[w:Good cop/bad cop|good cop/bad cop]] interrogation technique and is clearly familiar with the story of the [[w:Trojan Horse|Trojan Horse]].
*Hoist is working on a Rube Goldberg device.
*Medix plays the first five notes of ''{{w|Für Elise}}'' on the mansion piano.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*Cybertronian text displayed when we see Whirl's point of view: "DETECTING ACTIVITY", "MISSION" on her ultraviolet display, and "INFRARED", "SEARCHING DANGER" on her infrared display.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

The Great Energon Rush

2020-08-03T04:09:36Z

Cybertron: /* Transformers references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 63
|image=GreatEnergonRush struck Energon.jpg
|caption=
|prev=My Favorite Rescue
|next=The Vault Of The Primes
|title="The Great Energon Rush"
|airdate=[[May 2]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Ben Ward]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When Hoist goes prospecting in the hope of striking energon, he finds that rickety old mines are not built for Bots, especially big scary Dinobots.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] shows off his cowboy impression to [[Medix (RB)|Medix]], who is confused at his mention of a "Big Tom". Hoist clarifies that Big Tom doesn't exist and he was just demonstrating cowboy mannerisms, but some stomping puts that fact in doubt. It turns out to just be [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]], who is trying to figure out a learning activity for today. Medix leaves them to it, and an old newspaper gives Grimlock and Hoist a clue—miners once found [[energon]] in a mine. [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] okays the mission so long as they pay attention to safety and have backup.

Grimlock and Hoist head for the mine, and Hoist is startled when they're joined by Grimlock's friends [[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] and [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]]. Hoist cautions everyone to be extremely careful as the mine will be unstable. They reach the mine, and Hoist supplies the three Dinobots with nose-flashlights. They charge into the mine, and Hoist suggest they split into teams to search, however Sludge immediately steps in some mine carts and ends up carried off. Snarl, not wanting to be left behind, does the same. Grimlock observes the increasing amount of falling debris as the mine becomes more unstable, shortly before the other two Dinobots crash into him. Hoist catches up with them, and he and Grimlock decide they should evacuate from the mine before there's any more damage. The other two Dinobots are determined to go on and start trying to break their way through the blocked tunnel ahead. Grimlock orders them to stop, just as they strike energon. Unfortunately it's at this point that the mine collapses.

Everyone is all right, but now they're trapped in the mine. Grimlock attempts to contact the Academy for a [[GroundBridge]], but can't get a signal out. He admits he didn't want to look weak to his Dinobot comrades, who in turn admit they were trying to impress Hoist. Luckily Hoist has a plan to carefully dig themselves out by having the Dinobots support the tunnel as he digs. They eventually get free, with Hoist using his winch to pull them the rest of the way. Grimlock reveals he managed to bring a single energon nugget out of the mine so they didn't end up completely empty-handed.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (1)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (2)
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] (3)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (4)
*[[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] (5)
*[[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] (6)

|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"Well, I gotta mosey on down the trail. You cowpokes holler if ya need me, y'hear?" 
"Hmm, is he having voice circuit problems? Me Grimlock have same problem sometimes."
:—'''Medix''' and '''Grimlock'''

"Ah, I have heard of cowboys. Tell me, which half is the cow?"
:—'''Grimlock'''

"Grimlock, you're our leader! You could eat lettuce and bathe more than once a year and you still wouldn't look weak to us."
:—'''Snarl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Grimlock and Hoist's previous mission with the two Dinobots took place back in "[[Mission Dinobot]]".

===Transformers references===
*In the above conversation with Hoist, Grimlock briefly has a "voice circuit problem" that gives him the "Me Grimlock" speech pattern of [[Grimlock (G1)| G1 Grimlock.]]
*Unlike other appearances in the [[Aligned continuity family | Aligned Continuity]] thus far, the [[Energon]] in the mine is pink, akin to its appearance in the [[The Transformers (cartoon)|G1 cartoon.]] Maybe it just comes in more colors than blue. It [[Dark Energon | wouldn't]] [[Synthetic Energon| be]] [[Red Energon| the]] [[Chronogon| first]] [[Tox-En |time.]]
*Grimlock is referred to as the Dinobots' leader, as versions of him have [[Grimlock (WFC) |been]] [[Grimlock (G1)| in]] [[Grimlock (Animated)| previous]] [[Grimlock (AOE) | continuities.]]
*Hoist uses a torch-claw-contraption that requires the activation code "Power up and Energize", a type of tool that was first seen in the [[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)| Rescue Bots cartoon]]. The tool itself is based on the light-up armature that comes with his "Command Center" toy, and would debut properly later on in the series.
*Hoist calls the Dinobots to move with the classic call of [[Roll out]].

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

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[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Need to Know

2020-08-03T03:50:06Z

Cybertron: /* Trivia */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 60
|image=NeedToKnow Bumblebee at helm.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Acting Out
|next=Trouble Cubed
|title="Need to Know"
|airdate=[[April 18]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writers=[[Kevin Burke]] & [[Chris Wyatt]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''When Wedge and Bumblebee go on a rescue mission to save families of rock creatures from a meteor shower, they need help from Cybertron, in the form of Perceptor.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits are studying in a simulated library, however [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] is extremely bored and his fidgeting disrupts the other students' concentration. As they don't have a math and science teacher, they're being forced to study by themselves. Wedge thinks it's pointless as they'll never use any math or science knowledge in their rescues. The other recruits disagree, but Wedge still thinks it's unnecessary as he can just solve problems via brute force. The discussion is interrupted when rescue alarm goes off and [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] arrives to tell Wedge they have a mission to go on in the ''[[Sigma]]''.

Bumblebee has Wedge fly the ship to a ringed world where some tiny rock creatures live on chunks of ice in the rings. Unfortunately there's a meteor shower headed right for the ring, so the two Bots have to come up with a plan to rescue the critters. As they arrive at one of the ice chunks, an advance wave of meteors starts raining down, so the pair hastily gather up the family of rock creatures living there before the ice chunk is shattered. With the rest of the meteor swarm imminent, Wedge comes up with a plan to attach thrusters to the remaining inhabited ice chunks and move them out of danger. Bumblebee's about to start calculating the paths each ice chunk will need to take, but Wedge insists they need to act now. Unfortunately their first attempt at moving an ice chunk results in it crashing into another chunk. Wedge realizes that they need advance planning after all, and Bumblebee contacts [[Cybertron (planet)|Cybertron]].

[[Perceptor (Prime)|Perceptor]] arrives via [[space bridge]] and sets to work, coming up with a math formula to calculate the flight plan. Wedge is disappointed he's going to have to do math after all, but they set to work and soon have all of the inhabited ice chunks moved. Wedge thanks Perceptor for demonstrating the importance of mathematics, and Perceptor mentions appreciating the Academy and the work it's doing educating young bots, which gives Bumblebee an idea. Back at the Academy, the other recruits are playing a dice game when Wedge interrupts them to announce Perceptor has been appointed their math and science instructor. The others are surprised by Wedge's sudden zeal for science.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (1)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (4)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (5)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (6)
*[[Perceptor (Prime)|Perceptor]] (8)
|h3=Others|c3=
*Rock creatures (7)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Wedge, meet my old friend Perceptor. Perceptor was Optimus Prime's science officer, on more missions than I can count." 
"Precisely three hundred, eighty one point five." 
"But not more than ''he'' can count."
:—'''Bumblebee''' introduces '''Perceptor'''

"Seriously, did Wedge catch some kind of space sickness?"
:—'''Hot Shot'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Wedge previously encountered one of the rock creatures in "[[About a Rock]]".

===Transformers references===
*The Aligned version of Perceptor has previously been shown to has been part of the [[Ark (WFC)|Ark]]'s crew, featuring in the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' game and novels ''[[Transformers: Exiles|Exiles]]'' and ''[[Transformers: Retribution| Retribution]]''. More specifically to the cartoon world, he was given a shout-out in the ''[[Transformers: Prime (cartoon)|Transformers: Prime]]'' episode "[[T.M.I.]]" and noted to have been blacklisted by the [[Autobot High Council|High Council]] in the ''[[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 cartoon)| Robots in Disguise]]'' episode "[[Enemy of My Enemy (RID)|Enemy of My Enemy]]".
*Perceptor has a similar design and the same voice actor ([[Jeremy Levy]]) as his ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' [[Perceptor (Cyberverse)|counterpart]].

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*Despite being a "regular" Autobot, Perceptor makes his debut with a Rescue Bot badge.

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
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Heatwave's Shiny Coat

2020-08-03T03:28:37Z

Cybertron: /* Continuity notes */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 58
|image=HeatwavesShinyCoat Medix versus table.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Robo-Cody
|next=Acting Out
|title="Heatwave's Shiny Coat"
|airdate=[[April 4]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Marc Seal]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''Medix is sure he has a list for every possible emergency ever. To teach him the value of improvising in the moment, his mentor, Blades, has him look after a very unpredictable dog.'''

==Synopsis==
An out-of-control spacecraft hurtles towards the ''[[Asgard]]''. [[Blades (RB)|Blades]] and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] [[GroundBridge]] on board and Blades waits to see what his student will do. Medix has a specific list of instructions for the situation and runs through it, bringing the spaceship under control and avoiding a collision. The simulation ends, and Medix reveals he has a list for every possible situation he might encounter. [[Cody Burns|Cody]] arrives, searching for Heatwave, and Medix is initially confused by the idea Cody has to feed [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]], but it turns out he's looking after [[Heatwave (dog)|Heatwave]] the dog. Cody's having to miss out on a trip to the aquarium as there are no pets allowed there, however Blades volunteers Medix to look after the dog so Cody can go. Medix is prepared and has a number of lists for caring for animals. Cody hands him a backpack and heads to the aquarium.

Medix takes Heatwave outside and attempts to take him for a walk, however the dog is less interested in following the list and more interested in the backpack. Medix eventually decides Heatwave has had enough exercise and takes him for the next list item—food. He constructs a healthy homemade meal, but Heatwave is still more interested in the backpack and turns his nose up at the food. The dog manages to overturn the table, covering Medix with food and prompting the arrival of cleaning bots, which Heatwave immediately begins chasing. Blades finds Medix sitting in a corridor having lost the dog and suggests rather than relying on his lists, he goes with the flow. Medix tries following a cleaning bot and the pair find Heatwave, who has some specific ideas on what he wants to do. Medix lets the dog take the lead.

Cody finds Medix and Heatwave going walkies in Hero Hall, and the pair demonstrate how they've learned to play dead. Cody's impressed by how well Medix has managed, and takes Heatwave home. Medix is glad everything is back to normal now, which means nothing unexpected is going to happen, which is the cue for Blades to slip over on a [[Rubber Ducky]].

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (1)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (2)
|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] (3)
|c4=
*[[Heatwave (dog)|Heatwave]] (4)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Let me consult my out of control spaceship procedure list."
:—'''Medix''' has a plan for everything.

"Impressive, but what if you encountered something you weren't expecting?" 
"Then I use my expect the unexpected list!"
:—'''Blades''' and '''Medix'''

"So now what?" 
"I'm not sure. Should I check to see if I have a list of things to do when you've done something you weren't expecting to do?"
:—'''Blades''' and '''Medix'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*The cleaning bots all resemble [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]]'s [[Scrub-A-Dubber]] from "[[All Washed Up]]". They seem to have replaced the robot vacuum seen in the training center's debut.

===Transformers references===
*The out of control spaceship is based on [[Cosmos (G1)|Cosmos]], with specific detailing from his [[Cosmos (G1)#Generations|''Generations'' toy]]. Although given ''Rescue Bots Academy'' shares designs with ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)| Cyberverse]]'', it's also possible it's a straight translation of ''Cyberverse'' [[Cosmos (Cyberverse)|Cosmos]]'s vehicle mode.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
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[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Robo-Cody

2020-08-03T03:25:39Z

Cybertron: /* Real-world references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 57
|image=Robo-Cody rocket boosters.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Medix Steps Up To The Bat
|next=Heatwave's Shiny Coat
|title="Robo-Cody"
|airdate=[[April 4]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Nathan Cockerill]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When the Bots mistakenly think Cody wants to be physically like them, they build him a robo-suit that causes serious metal mayhem.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Cody Burns|Cody]] is playing [[basketball]] with [[Tough Luck Chuck]], though he's missing hanging out with the recruits. [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] drops by, but has to turn down his invitation to join the game as she has lessons with [[Boulder]]. Cody considers joining the lessons, but she points out he can't as they're about transforming while on the [[Moon (moon)|Moon]]. The other recruits arrive to collect Whirl, who tells them Cody seems down because he isn't a cool robot like they are. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] has an idea.

Some time later, the recruits show Cody the robotic suit they've built him. He tries to protest that he's just missing out on hanging out on them, but they insist he try the suit. His first test, picking up a box, results in him demolishing a table. They take him to Hero Hall for some more practicing, and have him try to put out a fire with the suit's gloop launcher. This ends up with the recruits glooped to the wall. They head outside to test the grapple hook by having him rescue [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]. Unfortunately the recruits' instructions send Cody out of control and he almost crashes into the statue of [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]]. [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] and [[Boulder]] arrive to see the chaos, but are impressed by the suit and give them the go ahead to keep testing. Cody again tries to explain what was really bugging him, but is interrupted by the rescue alarm as there's a bull loose in [[Griffin Rock]].

The recruits assemble in the [[GroundBridge]] room and Cody is alarmed to find they've volunteered him to join in on the rescue mission. Also Hoist has installed rocket boosters on the suit, which he uses to send Cody flying through the GroundBridge. Heading through the portal themselves, the recruits split up to rescue Cody and find the bull. Tasked with the former, Hot Shot and Whirl immediately lose track of Cody. The others find the bull shortly before it charges into a china shop, to the distress of the shopkeeper. Luckily the bull is very careful and does no damage at all, however moments later Cody crashes into the store in his robotic suit, destroying the contents. The recruits try to corner the bull, but Cody realizes the animal is just scared, and when he approaches it alone, it's calm enough for him to attach the grappling hook to it. He finally manages to explain to the recruits that he was just missing them and not in need of technology. Heatwave arrives and puts the recruits to work cleaning up the store, while he attempts to persuade the cow to head back to the farm.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (3)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (4)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (5)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (6)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (7)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (8)
*[[Boulder]] (9)
|c3=
*[[Cody Burns]] (1)
*China shop owner (11)

|c4=
*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] (2)
*Bull (10)
|}}

==Quotes==
"Cody's right. we can't expecting him to be as fast as us on wheels." 
"Exactly, phew." 
"Which is why I installed rocket boosters!"
:—'''Hoist''' and '''Cody'''

"Now, let's get you back to the farm. I said, let's go. Move it! Please move it? Ugh, this is gonna be one of those days."
:—'''Heatwave'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*TBA

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*The china shop owner emits a {{w|Wilhelm scream}} as he sees the bull heading for his shop.
*The series brought the saying "Bull in a China shop" to life. The quote was said in the original ''G1'' cartoon and referenced in ''Rescue Bots''.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

In Training

2020-08-03T03:05:52Z

Cybertron: /* Real-world references */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 55
|image=InTraining Hoist dressed as dinosaur.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Mission Dinobot
|next=Medix Steps Up To The Bat
|title="In Training"
|airdate=[[March 28]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Peter A. Dowling]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''When Hot Shot is given chores to do by Heatwave rather than what he considers real training, he is stunned to find that everything is a learning experience and Heatwave is a great teacher.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits are all looking forward to the first day of training with their mentors, all except [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] who has been partnered with [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]]. He reports to Heatwave, who tells him to clear the yard of leaves. Hot Shot finds it slow-going, but realizes he can do it faster by tying three rakes together and towing them. Heatwave next assigns him to carefully remove the weather monitoring equipment from the Academy roof. Observing [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] and [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] ziplining, Hot Shot realizes he can do the same with the equipment.

The recruits later reassemble in the living area to go over what they've learned, but Hot Shot grouses over the chores Heatwave has been having him do. The other recruits thinks it's a build-up to the real training tomorrow, but the next day Heatwave assigns Hot Shot the task of draining the pool. Hot Shot again finds a quicker way of achieving the task by using a hose. He returns to Heatwave to complain, but Heatwave points out he learned a lot from the tasks. [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] interrupts them as there's an actual rescue to carry out—some foxes stuck in a tree by a forest fire.

Finding the fire is too large, Hot Shot ducks back to the Academy to get the hose. While Wedge and [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] steady the tree, Hot Shot and [[Medix (RB)|Medix]] use the hose on a nearby pond to extinguish the fire. After Wedge and Hot Shot clear the hot ashes from the ground, they're able to use Hoist's cable to zipline the foxes to the ground. Hot Shot realizes he owes Heatwave an apology and on cue, his mentor arrives to receive one. Though Hot Shot is now keen for tomorrow's training, Heatwave reveals he'll be cleaning the ''[[Sigma]]'' and the trash compactor.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (2)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (3)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (4)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (5)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (6)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (7)
|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
'''Hot Shot:''' Don't get me wrong, Big H is great at rescues, a legend, but... 
'''Hoist:''' But, what? 
'''Hot Shot:''' He's all business, whereas my own style's more... 
'''Hoist:''' Self involved? 
'''Medix:''' Cavalier? 
'''Wedge:''' Egotistical?

"We rescued kittens from a collapsed mine, and Grimlock only cried once!"
:—'''Hoist'''

'''Medix:''' Hot Shot isn't exactly known for making plans. He's more..." 
'''Whirl:''' Carefree? 
'''Hoist:''' Sloppy? 
'''Wedge:''' Egotistical?

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*TBA

===Transformers references===
*TBA

===Real-world references===
*The tow hitch Heatwave gives Hot Shot is styled after a real-life tow ball hitch.

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Mission Dinobot

2020-08-03T03:01:40Z

Cybertron: /* Animation and technical errors */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 54
|image=MissionDinobot Hoist and Dinobots.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Back to School
|next=In Training
|title="Mission Dinobot"
|airdate=[[March 21]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Pete Slattery]]
}}

'''Hoist has to stop avoiding his new mentor Grimlock when the pair have to team up with two more Dinobots on a mission.'''

==Synopsis==
The recruits look through the available rescue sims, but as [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] points out, they already did them all last year. Fortunately [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] arrives with the new sims he's designed. As they look through the what Ratchet's brought, [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] reflects that working with their mentors will be even better than any simulated rescues. [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] is not enthusiastic about working with [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] however, and the other recruits try to warm him up to the idea. Grimlock himself arrives, and after Hoist has finished hiding, Grimlock reveals they have a mission with some old pals of his.

Hoist rides Grimlock through a jungle, the latter happy to have been entrusted with the role of mentor. They meet up with [[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] and [[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]], and Hoist is terrified by the three Dinobots trading insults and roaring. Grimlock's friends aren't particularly impressed with Hoist, but Grimlock insists the Rescue Bots is coming along. The mission is to remove a crashed spaceship near a town full of humans and the plan is to move it so they can [[GroundBridge]] it elsewhere. The three Dinobots start pulling the spacecraft free, however Hoist spots that their efforts are causing the cliff to weaken and threaten the nearby town. He attempts to tell the trio to stop, but eventually has to assert himself. Though the Dinobots don't think Hoist's alternate plan to lift the ship is possible even with their strength, Hoist has them built a giant crane out of wood and vines. They successfully use it to hoist the spaceship into the air and carry it off to the GroundBridge, with Hoist jubilantly riding atop.

Back at base, Ratchet identifies the ship as an old cargo drone and sets about accessing its vault. The Dinobots credit Hoist with the save and suggest they might make him an honorary Dinobot, to which he lets out his attempt at a Dinobot roar to the amusement of all.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (1)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (2)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (3)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (4)
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (5)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (6)
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] (7)
*[[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] (8)
*[[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] (9)

|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"And I know you have a fear of Dinobots, but you shouldn't be scared of Grimlock. He's just a big ol' teddy bear." 
"A big ol' teddy bear with big teeth and a spiky tail that goes ROAR!"
:—'''Whirl''' and '''Hoist''' discuss the latter's mentor.

"There's a town of humans over that ridge, and we can't have them stumbling onto it." 
"Cause then they'd get the treasure." 
"Cause then they'd find out there are creatures from another planet here. Us. Cue mass panic: Ah! Aliens! Run for your lives! It's a huge and surprisingly handsome Dinobot!"
:—'''Grimlock''' and '''Sludge'''

"I might not be as large as a Dinobot, or as strong, or as scaly, but as a Rescue Bot recruit, safety always comes first. So when I say stop, you listen!" 
"Sure, why didn't you just ask?"
:—'''Hoist''' and '''Snarl'''

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Grimlock has a great uncle named [[Humongasaurus]].

===Transformers references===
*Grimlock's old pals are Dinobots Snarl and Sludge, two Dinobots originally from the ''[[Transformers: Fall of Cybertron|Fall of Cybertron]]'' video game and not seen in the Aligned continuity since the ''[[Transformers Prime: Beast Hunters (comic)|Beast Hunters]]'' comic series, where they were hanging around with [[Grimlock (WFC)|another Grimlock]].

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*When the Dinobots crank the winch, they turn it in the direction it would lower instead of raise.

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Back To School

2020-08-03T02:52:53Z

Cybertron: /* Synopsis */

{{episode|
|otherseries=''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy]]'' ep 53
|image=BackToSchool Whirl ink blot.jpg
|caption=
|prev=Best Bots Forever Part 2
|next=Mission Dinobot
|title="Back to School"
|airdate=[[March 21]], [[2020]]
|production company=[[Allspark Animation]]
|writer=[[Jodi Reynolds]]
|animation studio=[[Boulder Media Studio]]
|director=[[Ray Quigley]]
}}

'''The recruits start their second year of training and learn they're going to get personal tutors.'''

==Synopsis==
[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] and [[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] stack boxes while the former reflects how quiet it is without the students. Unfortunately for Chase, the sound of the [[space bridge]] heralds the return of the five recruits, who burst enthusiastically into the main hall—too enthusiastically in [[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]]'s case, as he crashes into the pile of boxes. Though the recruits are keen to start lessons, Heatwave tells them to settle in, so they retire to the living quarters and reflect on what they learned last year. Heatwave soon joins them to reveal they're being assigned personalized designated training zones. They check out [[Medix (RB)|Medix]]'s medbay, Hoist's converted laboratory (with reinforced walls), [[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]]'s gym, [[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]]'s wind turbine, and finally [[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]]'s action matrix, which Heatwave realizes is just going to be used as a [[Cube (sport)|Cube]] court.

Later, [[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] joins them in the classroom to reveal that the students will also all be partnered with a teacher as tutor. He introduces them to Medix's uncle [[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]], who's created the [[Aptitude Analyzer]] to partner each student with the perfect tutor. Whirl is mildly apprehensive at the idea, but Hoist is sure it will all work out.

The recruits exercise in the gym while speculating over which teacher they'll be assigned. Though everyone else has someone they want to be paired with, Hoist says he's good with whoever gets picked for him. Ratchet begins the tests—the first has them running on treadmills, though Hot Shot tries to speed his up and ends up thrown backwards into a wall. This is followed by a psychological exam of each student. Finally he puts them through a maze, which they all solve in their own ways. Ratchet departs with the analyzer, but Hoist notices Whirl is looking worried. She expresses her concern that the analyzer won't think she's worthy of a mentor, but Hoist assures her she's worthy.

Ratchet runs the analyzer to pair everyone up. Whirl is matched up with Chase, Medix with [[Blades (RB)|Blades]], and Wedge with [[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]], much to his shock and delight. Hot Shot, despite hoping for Optimus, ends up paired with Heatwave. Hoist confidently waits for his match which turns out to be [[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]]. The Dinobot immediately bursts into the room, sending the terrified Hoist running as Optimus continues.

==Featured characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|c1=
{{{!}}border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="background:transparent"
{{!}}-
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] (1)
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] (2)
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] (3)
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] (4)
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] (5)
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] (6)
{{!}}style="background:transparent;border:0px" valign="top"{{!}}
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] (7)
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] (8)
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] (9)
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] (10)
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] (11)
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] (12)
{{!}}}
|c3=
|}}

==Quotes==
"For a start, I learned how to be calm and patient... AHH, I can't wait for the lessons to start! Are they going to start soon? Like what's the holdup?!"
:—'''Whirl'''

"Okay, let's try word association. Say the first word you think of. Up." 
"BUMBLEBEE! Uh, I mean, down."
:—'''Ratchet''' analyzes '''Wedge'''.

"And finally Hoist. You've got a very special mentor. Grimlock!" 
''[crashing through the front door]'' "RAAAAAAGGHHH!"
:—'''Ratchet''' and '''Grimlock''' fail to put Hoist at ease.

==Notes==
===Continuity notes===
*Ratchet was previously established to be Medix's uncle back in "[[Tyrannosaurus Wrecked]]".
*Hot Shot speculates that he'll be assigned [[Blurr (Prime)|Blurr]] as a tutor.
*[[Perceptor (Prime)|Perceptor]] is among the prospective tutors that flash up on the Aptitude Analyzer, though he has not yet made an appearance in the series.

===Transformers references===
*Ratchet is using his [[evergreen]] design, and like Optimus and Bumblebee, is voiced by his ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'' voice actor—[[Todd Perlmutter]] was, of course, already a regular on ''Rescue Bots Academy''.

===Real-world references===
*TBA

===Animation and technical errors===
*TBA

===Trivia===
*TBA

===Foreign localization===
*TBA

==Home video releases==
{{epstub}}

[[Category:Rescue Bots Academy episodes]]

Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy (cartoon)

2020-08-03T02:50:17Z

Cybertron: /* Notes */

{{disambig2|the 2018 animated series|the 2015 ''Rescue Bots'' episode|Rescue Bots Academy (episode)}}
{{nav-RescueBotsAcademy}}
[[File:RescueBotsAcademyPoster.jpeg|thumb|right|250px|More rescues, more bots.]]
'''''Transformers: Rescue Bots Academy''''' is an animated cartoon series developed by [[Boulder Media Studio]] as a sequel to ''[[Transformers: Rescue Bots (cartoon)|Transformers: Rescue Bots]]'', with [[Ben Ward]] and [[Nicole Dubuc]] as story editors and [[Luca Centofanti]] as Art Director. The series had a special advance premiere on [[December 8]], [[2018]], while the remaining episodes began airing on [[January 5]], [[2019]] on [[Discovery Family]] in the US and [[Pop TV]] in the UK. Two 52 episode seasons were released, tying the episode count of its predecessor, and like ''[[Transformers: Cyberverse (cartoon)|Transformers: Cyberverse]]'', each episode runs for 11 minutes.<ref>https://tvshowscancelled.com/transformers-rescue-bots-academy-renewed-for-season-2-by-discovery-family/</ref> The voice cast of ''Rescue Bots'' did not reprise their roles, with existing characters being re-cast with voice actors from the same [[New York City|New York]]-based casting pool as ''Cyberverse''.

Intended for more of a preschool audience than its predecessor, the series follows the first class of the new [[Rescue Bot Training Center|Rescue Bot Training Academy]], learning from the more experienced [[Rescue Bot]]s how to respond to emergency situations and become heroes.

{{bigquote|''Earth needed help and they answered the call,'' ''No rescue too big, no hero too small.'' ''Recruits come to learn from the best of the best,'' ''They'll be Rescue Bots too, if they pass the test!'' |The [[theme song]].}}

==Cast==
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'''Rescue Bot Recruits'''
*[[Hot Shot (Prime)|Hot Shot]] ([[Pierce Cravens]])
*[[Whirl (RBA)|Whirl]] ([[Courtney Shaw]])
*[[Hoist (RB)|Hoist]] ([[Alan Trinca]])
*[[Medix (RB)|Medix]] ([[Adam Andrianopoulous]])
*[[Wedge (RBA)|Wedge]] ([[Mason Hensley]])

'''Faculty'''
*[[Heatwave (RB)|Heatwave]] ([[Paul Guyet]])
*[[Chase (RB)|Chase]] ([[Frank Cwiklik]])
*[[Boulder]] ([[Keyon Williams]])
*[[Blades (RB)|Blades]] ([[Michael Hansen]])
*[[Grimlock (RID 2015)|Grimlock]] ([[Terrence Flint]])
*[[Bumblebee (WFC)|Bumblebee]] ([[Jeremy Levy]])
*[[Ratchet (WFC)|Ratchet]] ([[Todd Perlmutter]])
*[[Perceptor (Prime)|Perceptor]] (Jeremy Levy)

'''Others'''
*[[Optimus Prime (WFC)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Jake Foushee]]/[[Hiro Diaz]])
*[[Sludge (FOC)|Sludge]] ([[Billy Bob Thompson]])
*[[Snarl (FOC)|Snarl]] ([[Mark Ashton]])
*[[Scorch (RBA)|Scorch]] (Adam Andrianopoulous)
*[[Mach (RBA)|Mach]] (?)
*[[Glow]] (?)
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*[[Laserbeak (WFC)|Laserbeak]]
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*[[Cody Burns]] ([[Andy Zou]])
*[[Wes]] ([[Xander Crowell]])
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*[[Tough Luck Chuck]] ([[Todd Perlmutter]])
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==Episodes==
{{see|List of Rescue Bots Academy episodes}}
===Season 1 (2018-2019)===
{{collist|4|
#"[[Recruits Part I]]"
#"[[Recruits Part II]]"
#"[[If at First...]]"
#"[[Tough Luck Chuck (episode)|Tough Luck Chuck]]"
#"[[Whirl'd View]]"
#"[[Plan Bee]]"
#"[[The Bot Who Cried Rescue]]"
#"[[Mount Botmore]]"
#"[[Mission Inaudible]]"
#"[[Glitch (episode)|Glitch]]"
#"[[Five into Four]]"
#"[[Rescue Promo]]"
#"[[Blame Game]]"
#"[[Medix Surprise]]"
#"[[The TX3000]]"
#"[[Little Bot Peep]]"
#"[[Driving a Wedge]]"
#"[[The Big, Small Rescue]]"
#"[[Battle of the Bots]]"
#"[[About a Rock]]"
#"[[Dog Stray Afternoon]]"
#"[[Lucky Ducky]]"
#"[[The Secret of Flight]]"
#"[[Go Team, Go!]]"
#"[[Screen Time]]"
#"[[Fright at the Museum]]"
#"[[Space Case (episode)|Space Case]]"
#"[[All at Sea]]"
#"[[All Washed Up]]"
#"[[Who's Teaching Who?]]"
#"[[Balloon Up A Tree]]"
#"[[The Mystery of Dragon Mountain]]"
#"[[Hack Attack]]"
#"[[Life of the Party]]"
#"[[Tyrannosaurus Wrecked]]"
#"[[Dino Hard]]"
#"[[Buddy Cop]]"
#"[[Escape from Penguin Island]]"
#"[[All that Glitters]]"
#"[[Dig Fest (episode)|Dig Fest]]"
#"[[Trick or Treat]]"
#"[[Monster Savings]]"
#"[[Tune Out]]"
#"[[Metal Munchers]]"
#"[[Bee Prepared]]"
#"[[Whirl's Wise-Bot Quest]]"
#"[[Flying Hunk-A-Junk]]"
#"[[Into the Depths]]"
#"[[Milford Goes To The Dogs]]"
#"[[The Ice Wave]]"
#"[[Best Bots Forever Part 1]]"
#"[[Best Bots Forever Part 2]]"
}}

===Season 2 (2020)===
{{collist|4|
#"[[Back to School]]"
#"[[Mission Dinobot]]"
#"[[In Training]]"
#"[[Medix Steps Up To The Bat]]"
#"[[Robo-Cody]]"
#"[[Heatwave's Shiny Coat]]"
#"[[Acting Out]]"
#"[[Need to Know]]"
#"[[Trouble Cubed]]"
#"[[My Favorite Rescue]]"
#"[[The Great Energon Rush]]"
#"[[The Vault Of The Primes]]"
#"[[Wild Ghost Chase]]"
#"[[Little Plot of Horrors]]"
#"[[Museum Mystery]]"
#"[[Partners (RBA)|Partners]]"
#"[[Critical Condition]]"
#"[[Fun Droids]]"
#"[[Power Up And Energize]]"
#"[[Shall We Dance?]]"
#"[[Mul-T-Change of Pace]]"
#"[[Five Little Rescue Bots]]"
#"[[Good Advice]]"
#"[[Campfire Fright]]"
#"[[Small Cogs]]"
#"[[Big Wheels]]"
#"[[The Empty City]]"
#"[[First Responder]]"
#"[[How To Train Your Scraplet]]"
#"[[Helicopter Heroes]]"
#"[[Brushfire (episode)|Brushfire]]"
#"[[The Ties That Bind (episode)|The Ties That Bind]]"
#"[[Bot Blog]]"
#"[[The Icebot Cometh]]"
#"[[More Than Meets The Eye (RBA)|More Than Meets The Eye]]"
#"[[Things That Go Bot In The Night]]"
#"[[Medix Gets Schooled]]"
#"[[Rescue Teens]]"
#"[[Enter The Flood]]"
#"[[Wizard Of Botz]]"
#"[[The Tracker]]"
#"[[One Of Our Dragons Is Missing]]"
#"[[Dino-mite Duo]]"
#"[[The Lonely Titan]]"
#"[[X Marks The Bot]]"
#"[[Making Tracks (RBA)|Making Tracks]]"
#"[[Don't Be Alarmed]]"
#"[[Powerless]]"
#"[[Griffin Rock Rocks!]]"
#"[[Bot Battle]]"
#"[[Space Party]]"
#"[[Crash Of The Titan]]"
}}

==Notes==
*The series uses a different art style from its predecessor. For example, the robot characters in this series have full optics instead of large gaps around an iris. The recruits also have a shorter stature than the other bots, with Optimus being the tallest of the cast. Much like ''Animated'' and the concurrrently-airing ''Cyberverse'', all the characters tend to have boot-like feet.
*Several characters who previously appeared in ''Rescue Bots'' and other Aligned continuity series have undergone heavy redesigns. All prior characters now resemble their "[[evergreen]]" designs, in a concession to Hasbro's push for a unified brand look. [https://www.artstation.com/artwork/xzaZX4 Early concept art] by character designer [[Francesco Giglio]] depicts Bumblebee in a variation of his original ''Rescue Bots'' design, suggesting the evergreen mandate was not in place at the start of the show's development.

==References==
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