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Dual Energon Swords

2010-10-31T21:27:28Z

Giberaltor: /* Revenge of the Fallen movie */

[[Image:ROTF Prime blades.jpg|thumb|right|350px|Can we say "Mother!"]]
Now, [[Optimus Prime (Movie)|Optimus Prime]] may thoroughly believe his credo of "freedom is the right of all sentient beings", but he tends to revoke that in the case of the [[Decepticon]]s. Thus, when entering combat, Prime will use his [[ion blaster]], his [[barrage cannon]], and his '''Dual Energon Swords'''<ref>[http://www.hasbro.com/transformers/en_US/discover/Battle-Bios.cfm Battle Bios at Hasbro.com]</ref> to their fullest effect. Possessing one on each arm, he charges the swords, also known as '''battle blades'''<ref name="ROTFMU"> [[Revenge of the Fallen: The Movie Universe]]</ref>, via a quantum electric generator with a max yield of one thousand degrees Celsius and a burn rate of five kilojoules per second.<ref name="ROTFMU"/>

This makes it a pretty handy weapon. Especially if you have a preference for [[decapitation|going after your enemy's face]].

==Fiction==

===Transformers (2007) movie===
[[Image:Movie2007 Prime sword.jpg|thumb|left|250px|If in the first movie he had one, and in the second movie he had two, then in the third movie, he...ah...]]
While escorting the [[AllSpark (Movie)|All Spark]] to [[Mission City]], Prime and the [[Autobot]]s were set upon by the Decepticons [[Barricade (Movie)|Barricade]] and [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|Bonecrusher]], the latter of whom went to robot mode on the freeway to confront the Autobots. [[Transformation|Transforming]] himself, Optimus engaged Bonecrusher in a short but fierce battle, with the [[Prime (rank)|Autobot leader]] punching Bonecrusher off an overpass with sufficient force to knock out one of his optics. Partially blind and more enraged than usual, Bonecrusher began wildly swinging his tail claw, but Optimus ducked behind a support pole and unsheathed his right Energon Sword. Using it to full effect, Optimus sliced off Bonecrusher's arm and then jammed the sword through the Decepticon's neck, decapitating him. {{storylink|Transformers (2007)|Transformers}}
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===''Revenge of the Fallen'' movie===
[[Image:ROTF Optimus vs Grindor.jpg|thumb|right|250px|''Frenzy is red'' ''Rumble is blue'' ''This poem doesn't rhyme'' '''NOW GIVE ME YOUR FACE!''']]
While trying to rescue [[Sam Witwicky]] from the Decepticons, Optimus was forced into a three-on-one battle against [[Megatron (Movie)|Megatron]], [[Starscream (Movie)|Starscream]], and [[Grindor (ROTF)|Grindor]]. After having his mouth plate shattered, Optimus unsheathed the Dual Energon Swords, slicing and dicing his would-be destroyers Starscream and Grindor, repeatedly impaling the former and relieving the latter Decepticon of his right arm, rotors, and ribs using his swords before throwing the right blade into his chest, and removing his head using a set of hooks.

Later, after Optimus Prime was resurrected by [[Matrix of Leadership]] and combined with the parts of [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]], he worked his way through the floating ring of debris surrounding the [[solar harvester]] to reach Megatron and [[The Fallen]]. The battle between them was short, with Optimus slicing off Megatron's [[fusion cannon]] arm with his remaining Energon Sword before sending him flying through some ruins, and ended with Optimus slicing off The Fallen's chin (and several fingers) with the blade and proceeding to ''tear off his face'' with The Fallen's own staff. {{storylink|Revenge of the Fallen (film)|Revenge of the Fallen}}
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==Toys==
===Transformers (2007)===
====Leader class toys====
[[Image:Movie Leader OptimusPrimeBattleMode.jpg|right|300px|thumb|]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' ("Premium Series" Leader Class, 2008)
*'''Optimus Prime Battle Mode''' (Leader Class, 2008)

:The first Movie Optimus Prime ''toy'' to feature the Energon Sword was the [[Hasbro]] "Premium" release of [[Size class|Leader class]] Optimus Prime and [[TakaraTomy]]'s Optimus Prime Battle Mode, both of which were extensive [[redeco]]s and minor [[retool]]s in an attempt for greater accuracy. Additionally, the [[Ion blaster]] was replaced by the Energon Sword (here called the "energy sword"), which, through the [[Automorph]]ing [[gimmick]], flips from Optimus's forearm to cover his fist, after which the blade can be slid out of his scabbard. Due to its tacked-on nature, the design of the sword and the mechanism for its deployment aren't very accurate to the depiction in the movie.

:*''For more information, see [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys|the Leader class Transformers (2007) section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article]].''
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===Revenge of the Fallen===
====Leader class toys====
[[Image:ROTF Leader OptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|I will not stop telling you that I am Optimus Prime. Ever!]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)
*'''Optimus Prime Black Version''' (Leader, 2009)
*'''Buster Optimus Prime''' (Leader, 2009)

:By the time ''Revenge of the Fallen'' rolled around, Hasbro/TakaraTomy had integrated the Energon Swords into Optimus Prime's arm design, resulting in a much more accurate depiction of the weapons. Triggered by a switch on the inner sides of his forearms, two Energon Swords flip out of the outer sides of his arms.

:*''For more information, see [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Leader_Class_toys_2|the Leader class Revenge of the Fallen section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article]].''
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====Voyager class toys====
[[Image:ROTF_Voyager_JetPowerOptimusPrime_toy.jpg|thumb|301px|Use your friends wisely.]]
*'''Jet Power Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)

:The main drawcard of this extensive repaint of the Voyager class Optimus Prime toy from the 2007 ''Transformers'' toyline is the [[Jetfire (ROTF)|Jetfire]] armour one can attach to him, but he also features a Energon Sword one can attach to his left arm whilst combined with the Jetfire parts.
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====Fast Action Battlers====
[[Image:ROTF FAB OptimusPrime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Two blades means ''twice'' the [[Decapitation|fun]]!]]
*'''Double Blade Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2009)
*'''Power Armor Optimus Prime''' (Fast Action Battler, 2010)

:[[Fast Action Battlers]] ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Double Blade Optimus Prime also had Dual Energon Swords, which, like the 2007 Leader class toy, flipped over from his forearms to cover his hands.
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====Robot Replicas====
[[Image:ROTF RobotReplicas OptimusPrime.jpg|right|150px|thumb|Finally, he's got the sword! Now where's the other one?]]
*'''Optimus Prime''' (Robot Replica, 2009)
:[[Robot Replicas]] ''Revenge of the Fallen'' Optimus Prime had the Energon Sword molded onto his right arm.
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===Transformers (2010)===
====Voyager class toys====
[[Image:TF2010_ROTF_Voy_BattleBladesOptimusPrime.jpg|thumb|300px|]]
*'''Battle Blades Optimus Prime''' (Voyager, 2010)

:Battle Blades Optimus Prime, an all-new Voyager class mold in the ''[[Transformers (2010 toyline)|Transformers'' (2010)]] toyline, and like the larger Leader class figure from the ''Revenge of the Fallen'' line, features two snap-out Energon Swords.

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==Merchandise==
===Revenge of the Fallen===
*'''Optimus Prime Statuette''' (2010)

:Released by [[PopBox Collectables]], this rather expensive, 12-inch-tall polystone statue of Optimus Prime features two sets of swappable hands and Energon Swords.
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===Robot Heroes===
[[Image:Rhscorpprime.jpg|right|300px|thumb|He's cute as he violently decapitates [[Bonecrusher (Movie)|rage-filled mechanoids]].]]
*'''Optimus Prime vs. Scorponok''' (2007)

: Packaged with ''[[Robot Heroes]]'' [[Scorponok (Movie)|Scorponok]], this Optimus Prime figurine was the very first Movie Optimus Prime piece of merchandise to feature the Energon Sword seen in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie.
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[[Image:Robotheroesoptimusblackout.jpg|right|thumb|300px|After two years, Blackout's still trying to purple nurple him.]]
*'''Optimus Prime & Blackout''' (2009)

:The first ''Revenge of the Fallen'' ''Robot Heroes'' Optimus Prime was an all-new sculpt, featuring two Energon Swords.
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:*''For more information, see [[Optimus_Prime_(Movie)/toys#Robot_Heroes|the Robot heroes section of the Movie Optimus Prime toy article]].''

==Notes==
*The inclusion of the Energon Sword in the 2007 ''Transformers'' movie was made after Hasbro/TakaraTomy's toy designs had been locked down, which is why the Optimus Prime toys released during the movie's run lacked the prominently featured melee weapon.
*Optimus' hand is visible underneath his sword when he begins slicing off The Fallen's face, making his toys show-accurate in this respect.

==References==
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[[Category:Blades]]
[[Category:Movie]]
[[Category:Revenge of the Fallen]]

Transformers: Cybertron Adventures

2010-10-22T19:11:50Z

Giberaltor: /* Notes */

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{{videogame
|title=''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures''
|image=Transformers_Cybertron_Adventures_Cover_Art.jpg
|caption=Like Time Crisis, but sometimes you drive yourself around.
|developer=[[Next Level Games]]
|publisher=[[Activision Blizzard|Activision]]
|date=[[June 22]], [[2010]]
|platform=Wii
|ratings=ESRB: T
}}

'''Transformers: Cybertron Adventures''' is the Wii version of ''[[Transformers: War for Cybertron]]''. It was published by [[Activision Blizzard|Activision]], and developed by [[Next Level Games]].

==Gameplay==
The game is linear and level-based. Each mission has one default playable character.
Unlike the Third-Person Shooter gameplay system established in the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Next-Gen and PC Version]], this version is a rail shooter. Players do not control the movement of the character, instead the character will be moved by AI from cover to cover, then players can start shooting enemies from that 'cover zone' (Making the game much like arcade shooter [[wikipedia: Time Crisis|''Time Crisis'']]). Players are given four weapons of choice: Blaster/Cannon (depending on the character), Missile Launcher, Gatling Gun, and Sniper Rifle, which can be switched easily in mid-game.

In some points in the game, the character will transform into vehicle mode. In this 'Driving Section', players must control the vehicle while from one point to another. Obstacles will appear in the way, and the player must destroy them using the weapons available in the vehicle mode (including Blaster and Missile Launcher) in order to progress.

The game also features offline co-op mode.

==Synopsis==

===Autobots Campaign===
'''Mission I: Damage Report'''

'''Location: [[Iacon (city-state)|Iacon]]-Blast Site'''
* Playable Character: [[Sideswipe (Prime)|Sideswipe]]

''The Decepticon Tyrant [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]] has claimed responsibility for the destruction the Autobots have so recently endured. Now the Autobots have no choice but to fall back and regroup, awaiting orders from Optimus.''

'''Mission II: Destination Datacore'''

'''Location: [[Kaon]]'''
* Playable Character: [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]

''The Autobots must learn more about the mysterious "Trypticon" weapon. Two of their bravest warriors volunteer to infiltrate the Decepticon datacore and retrieve the information they need.''

'''Mission III: Ironhide's Run'''

'''Location: [[Kaon]]-Prison'''
* Playable Character: [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]]

''Captured by [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]], Ironhide sits in his cell, knowing only that he must rescue his friend, [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]], before the Decepticons use the neural scanners on him.''

'''Mission IV: ???'''

'''Location:'''
* Playable Character: [[Air Raid (Prime)|Air Raid]]

'''Mission V: Paving The Way'''

'''Location: [[Iacon (city-state)|Iacon]] State'''
* Playable Character: [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]]

''As Dark Energon spreads throughout Cybertron, the Autobots face the grim reality of abandoning their home. With Trypticon's power now offline, the Autobots mobilize, protecting the supply convoys on the way to the evacuation site.''

'''Mission VI: ???'''

'''Location:'''
* Playable Character: [[Air Raid (Prime)|Air Raid]]

'''Mission VII: ???'''

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===Decepticons Campaign===

'''Mission I: ???'''

'''Location:'''
* Playable Character: [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]
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==Featured Characters==
{{featuredcharacters
|h1=[[Autobot]]s|c1=
* [[Sideswipe (Prime)|Sideswipe]]
* [[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]]
* [[Bumblebee (Prime)|Bumblebee]] ([[Johnny Yong Bosch]])
* [[Ironhide (Prime)|Ironhide]]
* [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] ([[Peter Cullen]])
* [[Air Raid (Prime)|Air Raid]]
* [[Jetfire (Prime)|Jetfire]]
|h2=[[Decepticon]]s|c2=
* [[Megatron (Prime)|Megatron]]
* [[Starscream (Prime)|Starscream]]
* [[Soundwave (Prime)|Soundwave]]
* [[Skywarp (Prime)|Skywarp]]
* [[Thundercracker (Prime)|Thundercracker]]
* [[Barricade (Prime)|Barricade]]
|h3=Non-Player|c3=
'''Autobots'''
*[[Ratchet (Prime)|Ratchet]]
'''Decepticons'''
* Decepticons Drone
'''Other'''
*
|nonumbering=true
}}

==Reception==
The game received many negative reviews, from critics and fans alike. It scores 3.5 out of 10 in IGN, citing the game has bad textures, poor animations, boring environments, miserable gameplay experience that even 'co-op cannot save', however praises the music and in particular, [[Peter Cullen]]'s performance as [[Optimus Prime (Prime)|Optimus Prime]] which is said to be 'the single saving grace of Cybertron Adventures'.<ref>[http://wii.ign.com/articles/110/1102595p1.html Transformers: Cybertron Adventures Review] on IGN.</ref>

==Notes==
* During a panel at [[BotCon 2010]], the [[High Moon Studios|developers]] of the [[Transformers: War for Cybertron (360/PS3/PC)|Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and Windows PC versions]] of ''War for Cybertron'' stated that they did not work on the Wii version because the [[Wikipedia:Unreal Engine 3|Unreal Engine 3]] was not capable of running on the Wii and that they lacked the in-house facilities to develop a Wii game.
* This game is so unpopular, the editors won't even take the time to finish this page.

==References==
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==External links==
*[http://www.transformersgame.com/ Official site]
*[http://wii.ign.com/articles/110/1102595p1.html Transformers: Cybertron Adventures IGN Review]
*[http://www.gamespot.com/wii/action/transformerswarforcybertron/index.html?tag=result;title;1 Transformers: Cybertron Adventures on Gamespot]

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